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s1homes welcomes David Rowand of Cairn Estate Agency in the second of two guest blogs.
Period properties are often highly sought after. Whether it's a classic rural cottage or Edwardian terrace; original features, quaint settings and a distinct sense of vintage style mean they're often snapped up quickly.
Whilst it's tempting to put in an offer quickly when you see a beautiful older property, it's equally important to think with your head, not your heart. It's all too common for people to think they've got a great deal on an older house, only to discover the property has countless problems to contend with!
Here's a list of some of the more common issues to look out for.
Things to Look Out for When Purchasing an Older Property
When you view a property, it's tempting to keep your focus at eye-level. Instead, look at the ceiling. Damp often manifests itself as tell-tale patches along the ceiling or around the window-frames. It also causes wallpaper to ripple and peel, so check this too. Look out for mould and signs of rotting, as this will indicate just how serious the problem is.
As you're exploring the house, run your finger along the window. If it feels wet, this is a sign that the property isn't well insulated and may get cold in winter. It could also be a sign that the window needs replacing. For one average replacement window, expect to pay around £500.
It's normal for older properties to have a few cracks on the wall – and more often than not, this is a surface crack in the plaster, rather than a serious structural issue. However, larger or deeper cracks should never be ignored, and you should arrange for a surveyor to assess them.
Central heating.
If it's an old property, it may have an equally old boiler, which may need replacing. A quick look at the boiler should give you a clue about how old it is, but it's also a good idea to look at the radiators to see if any of them need updating. A new boiler can cost anything from £1,500 upwards, so it's important to check it.
Wiring is a trickier aspect to assess at a viewing, as it's mostly internal. Light-switches and plug sockets will give you an idea of when the wiring was last updated in the property.
Structural damage.
You'll need a surveyor to assess the property for structural problems. However, at the viewing, you can certainly get a good idea of whether or not you're likely to encounter any major problems. View the property's exterior. Do any of the window-ledges appear to be bowing? How does the brickwork look? These factors will give you valuable clues. Don't ignore the problem – structural damage can cost thousands to rectify.
Rot is a fairly common problem in older properties, particularly on external window-ledges, beams and timber. Wet rot can occasionally be dried out, which isn't so expensive, but dry rot needs to be eradicated completely, and can cost thousands to fix. Look out for spongy, damp-feeling timber, fungal growth on any exposed woodwork, or dry, crumbly timber.
Leaking pipes.
This is particularly prevalent in kitchens and bathrooms. Generally, leakage is fairly obvious (look for damp stains in ceilings and on floorboards), but sometimes, leaky pipes are concealed in kitchen units and under baths!
Asking Questions
Remember, the viewing is your opportunity to not only scrutinise the property, but ask questions too. The agent showing you round the house should be equipped to answer all your questions, and if they don't know the answer, ask them to ask the current owner. This is your chance to figure out if it will be a worthwhile investment or cash sinkhole, so take it!
About Cairn Estate and Letting Agency
Founded in 1999, Cairn is now a team of specialists in residential property investment. Managing Director David Rowand saw that his estate agency clients could benefit from more than sales or purchase advice and help with negotiation. Property assets could deliver more return with the right development, refurbishment, letting management and property maintenance programmes. Cairn began as a property company, developing and selling on existing properties. Now it works mainly with investor clients – sourcing, developing, managing and selling residential investment properties to maximise return for their owners.


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I've been focusing a lot lately on what is being broadly referred to as the dumbing down of America. Got any ideas on how to measure this? I suspect it's simply too vague a concept, smart and dumb, to be measured meaningfully, and we are doomed to go on forever hitting each over the head with anecdotal evidence of how stupid people are (http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin2008-06.html), how uninformed our high school students are (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2007/10/24/notes102407.DTL), and how ridiculously irrational some of the assumptions are we work with on a daily basis.
One that has been like sand in my teeth is the conclusion that we have not suffered another 9/11 attack because Bush is doing a great job. But that's only a variation of the claim that because I got over my cold, that proves that God loves me and answered my prayers. And that's only a variation on the claim that since Obama did not denounce Jeremiah Wright a long time ago, that means he loves Farrakhan and that means he hates America and that means he's controlled by the Muslims, and if that weren't enough proof, just look at his middle name.
The other biggie that has been bugging me is this notion that there are two sides to every story. That truth always lies in the middle.
There are two things wrong with that. First, by seeking to explain everything from the middle, you reduce and even eliminate important information that should govern your thinking. As my friend Ed once pointed out, if your head is in the oven and your feet are in a bucket of ice, "on average" you're pretty comfortable. If one person loves you and another hates you, is the best course of action to stay away from both and be neutral?
We should be able to work out these ideas on the basis of common sense, but there is evidence everywhere that people still operate on the basis of idiotic principles instead, seeking to solve problems with solutions that have not worked before, for example, or pumping ourselves full of medicines for depression that worked for Aunt Edna's bursitis, or looking for keys over here where the light is better instead of over there where you dropped them.
Those of us who grew up with religion were taught early on that there is something "beyond reason" which is worthy of respect. I still hold that view, I'll have to admit. But giving too much respect to something beyond reason leaves us terribly vulnerable to the thought that we can dispense with evidence for our claims.
We have reached a place in the culture where rights outweigh responsibilities, and that means we have less reason to be civil, less reason not to throw trash on the sidewalk, less reason to watch out for the other guy. It also means "I have a right to believe what I want to" outweighs "I have a responsibility to ground my assertions." It means we don't need to discipline ourselves, educate ourselves, or sacrifice ourselves for a good cause. Holding the belief that any opinion is as good as any other leads to the assumption that whatever the majority says should hold. We forget that's only another way of insisting that might makes right.
Here's my favorite current example of that folly. In 2000, 61% of California voters supported a proposition, Prop. 22, which stipulates that marriages by people of the same sex in other places should not be recognized in California. 61% is close to a 2/3 majority, and 2/3 feels like a powerful force indeed. How could we, in a democracy, go against the will of two-thirds of the people?
Without a good reason for the contrary, majority rule is the democratic way to go, of course. But then again, we need to be careful we aren't missing that good reason, if there is one.
On March 4th, the California Supreme Court took up the challenge to Prop. 22 and the claim by the City of San Francisco (God bless this place forever) that the State of California and its governor, Schwarzenegger, were wrong to overturn the marriages by gays and lesbians performed there because the law prohibiting same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
I went to hear the oral arguments, and have since become almost obsessive about replaying them again and again, and sifting my way through the 44 amicus briefs. You can do this, too, incidentally. For the oral arguments, – go to http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/audio-arch.htm and click on the first entry under "Archived Broadcasts" – In re Marriage Cases – video. Set aside three hours and 34 minutes. To read the amicus briefs, go to http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/highprofile/amicicuriae.htm. Set aside a good two weeks of eight hour days if you want to get the full impact. Seriously. You can work and earn money anytime. How often can you read amicus briefs in anticipation of a Supreme Court decision?
While I wait, with inordinate impatience, I have had lots of time to reflect on what just happened here. What I witnessed was evidence that the founding fathers understood our current dumbing down potential and accounted for it in the balance of powers. And in establishing a Republic, rather than a mob democracy.
What's going on is the defenders of Prop. 22 are insisting that 61% is the voice of the people and must be obeyed. Opponents are saying the real voice of the people, the more sober voice, lies in the state Constitution, and it is appropriate for the Supreme Court to decide on whether that proposition, or any law like it, is in line with the rights established in that Constitution. This battle is being fought elsewhere, as well. It was won in Massachusetts in 2004, and in Iowa in 2007, although it is being held up in the courts. A decision is pending in Connecticut. California promises a decision by June 4.
The point I am making is that there are two different things going on simultaneously. The marriage equality debate is one. The other is the debate over whether this is in fact an instance where the court needs to correct an error made by a whole lot of citizens acting not necessarily in bad faith, but without proper reflection on justice in America. Put more simply, this is a debate over whether the majority is wrong.
As I suggested, a whole lot is riding on this. Enormous progress has been made to root out homophobia, and it's an open question whether homophobic animus is what is driving the resistance to marriage equality. If the Supreme Court fails to overturn Prop. 22, and puts marriage equality on hold, we will be in for a much longer run before we get what Canada, Spain, Holland, Belgium and South Africa have already.
But if they listen to the claims of the marriage equality side (including the overwhelming majority of writers of amicus briefs) and demonstrate that in America political might does not always mean legal right, we will have a bit of relief in the evidence that we haven't lost the ability to reason.
Six of the seven Supreme Court Justices are Republicans, appointed by conservative governors. That scares the bejeezuz out of people who believe ideology always trumps reason. I am optimistic, however, that in this august group there is a dedication to duty, as well as a belief that applying the law and keeping government's hands off marriage rights is a solid conservative principle.
The tension is almost crippling at times. I have their pictures on my wall and I try on a daily basis to read their minds, as if those old photos of their faces would give me that information.
OK, so I'm not limited to reasonable behavior.
But just because a germ-free environment is almost impossible to achieve, we don't have to perform open-heart surgery in a sewer.

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Across the Universe: Girard-Perregaux's SIHH 2019 Releases Are Inspired By The Cosmos
For this year's edition of Geneva's biggest watch show, Swiss manufacture Girard-Perregaux explores the ideas of time and space with pieces inspired by a singular theme, namely, "Earth to Sky."
Here are a few of our favorites from SIHH 2019.
Laureato Absolute Chronograph
The manufacture's iconic sports watch since its inception in the 1970s, the Laureato's angular, powerful presence is reimagined in three new variations: the Absolute, the WW.TC, and the Chronograph. Melding modern trends and classic design with an avant garde twist, all are powerful statements, but it's the latter that we fell for. The 44mm, polished black titanium case houses an automatic GP03300-1058 chronograph movement, and its black and blue gradient dial echoes the iconic image of space. Water-resistant to 300 meters, and with an injection-molded strap, it's a sporty piece perfect for the fearlessly fashion-forward gentleman.
Cat's Eye Plum Blossom
Girard-Perregaux's signature women's collection, Cat's Eye, also gets a cosmic makeover for 2019. The Cat's Eye Plum Blossom adds a dash of whimsy to the line with the addition of a subtle, beautiful detail—the plum blossom—which oscillates to serve as a small seconds hand. The distinct elliptical case is adorned in three new finishes, namely mother-of-pearl, diamond pave, and aventurine. Aligning with the global trend for blue dials, it's the aventurine that stays true to this year's universal theme, reminiscent of a night sky shimmering with a million stars.
1966 – "Earth to Sky Edition"
Initially perceived as the subtlest piece—in our humble opinion—in this release, the 1966 –"Earth to Sky Edition" seems almost reserved in design next to the other models unveiled at SIHH. This contemporary classic, however, adheres strongly to the Girard-Perregaux ideals of watchmaking excellence. It's all in the details for this limited edition piece: a black DLC treated 40mm steel case houses the manufacture's time-tested Calibre GP3300 calibre, viewable through the sapphire caseback, while touches like a rubber-patterned alligator strap and almost minimalist smoky blue dial, clearly inspired by the cosmos, round off this beautiful piece.
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We've saved the best (in this case, most complicated) for last. Staying true to its expertise in haute horlogerie, Girard-Perregaux unveiled the Bridges Cosmos, an undeniable ode to the wonders of the universe. This three-dimensional stunner houses the brand-new Calibre GP09320-1098, and features a tourbillon, world time complication, and sky chart. The latter displays the most visible constellations laser engraved on a blue-tinted globe, which rotates in the same amount of time as a sidereal day—23 hours, 58 minutes, and 4 seconds. A scale model of the Earth serves as a world time display, and offers impressive details like hollow oceans and raised continents. This unique timepiece also does away with a crown, symbolizing the limitlessness of the universe; all adjustments are made on the back of this masterpiece.
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Dubbed the "political, economic and diplomatic challenge of our generation", not surprisingly Brexit featured several times in the Minister's Budget speech. The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has clearly influenced decisions and several measures were introduced to ensure Ireland is ready to respond to the challenge. Disappointingly, there was no change announced to VAT import rules to deal with the upfront VAT charge that traders will face when they import from the UK after Brexit. Chartered Accountants Ireland has been calling for measures to alleviate this cash flow hit for the past 18 months.
In addition to specific measures to help the agriculture and food sector as well as the Rainy Day Fund, there were several other spending measures announced to help Ireland get ready for Brexit.
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€110 million is being provided for Brexit measures across a number of Government departments. 270 additional staff will be hired by Revenue (estimated cost of €6 million) to support new customs measures that may be required after Brexit and there will also be expenditure on additional IT systems.
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Following our pre-weekend post about the upcoming release of a new primary school Moodle template, we are truly excited to let all present and future Moodle users know that the release is now a fact.
As you will notice at first sight, the new Moodle theme, dubbed Primary School, is ideal for running elementary-school-level e-courses of any type. Our designers have given significant weight on the large header area featuring an 'all-inclusive' primary school banner image.
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Let's see: Swamp, Sumpf, Palude, Pantano…
I'd have loved to see this ability on an elemental :O
so…Domain… but better…
rip Matca Rioters.
Not always. Dual lands counts for 2 for domain and only one for this guy.
dual lands buff domain FAR faster with fewer cards, but obviously caps out to a max. most constructed will see domain as better, but some edh decks will definitely like this.
Might not be bad as a backup beater in Maze's End EDH decks.
I'm not sure what to think of this card. It simultaneously feels like both the worst card revealed so far, and a decent bomb in the right edh build.
Lacks trample to be really good.
In edh this might as well be the number of lands you control in many decks…Still lacks evasion and aggro is aggro…
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"The quality and number of investors who have shown interest in this bond issue shows that the markets started showing confidence in the Greek economy," Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said.
The Greek government is celebrating Monday's successful bond sale claiming there is confirmation that the Greek economy is on good course.
"From now on, we are targeting August 2018 (the end of the third bailout program)," Tsakalotos said. "We know that Greek people have suffered too much, but I also think we made the first important step…There will be a second and third bond sale."
"We can be happy with the outcome," said Economy and Development Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou, describing a successful, targeted and strategically structured bond sale.
Greece sold 3 billion euros worth of the 2022 bond, Greek government officials and bankers said. About half of that is new money, and half is existing investors in the 2019 bond who switched, according to one of the banks managing the deal.
The new bond matures in August 2022 with a 4.625 percent yield. The 2019 bond is yielding around 3.2 percent, so investors will be paid a good premium for participating in the swap.
The coupon of the five-year bond was 4,375 percent, while yields were at 4,625 percent. Over 200 bids were made for a total of 6.5 billion euros, while the Greek government
Opposition derides government for celebrating
A statement issued by New Democracy says that "huge sacrifices were made to try to get back to where we were in 2014," pointing out that "the country, after three years, went back to bond sales, drew a total of 3 billion euros, as in April 2014. The difference is that the amount was for a new issue and today the "new money" is about half of that.
"When they do not attack the institutions, they are attacking our intelligence," it was the comment made by the Democratic Coalition, noting that "conditions are now much better than three years ago, and this is reflected in Portugal's 5-year bond rate, as from 5% in 2014, declined to 1.3% today. This is proof that we have not yet come back to the 2014 agreement, which was derided by Mr. Tsipras at the time."
The head of To Potami, Stavros Theodorakis, said that "Others borrow with a 1% interest rate; we borrow with over 4% and we celebrate."
Evangelos Venizelos of PASOK argued that "Greece borrowed in 2014 with a spread of 435 basis points and now borrows at a spread of 481 basis points. This is more expensive."
Popular Unity chief Panagiotis Lafazanis called the bond sale a "gift to the domestic and international profiteers."
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Are Sony Expanding Their Studios Ready For The PS5?
The PS5 is coming and we know and appreciate that there is a lot of speculation regarding studio's, developers and which game will be launching with the next-gen console.
Which is why we have condensed all the liable information that has been leaked/revealed about the PS5 to date;
What is different about the PS5?
While the PS5 will still be using disks, there are still lots of new features to sink your Gamer teeth into – such as;
• A bespoke 8 – core AMD chipset based on third-generation Ryzen architecture with a GPU (which is taking the best bits of the Radeon Navi GPU Family – a built-for-purpose SSD Storage system.
• There will be 3D Audio.
• Backward compatible with PS4 Games and PSVR hardware.
• 8K TV Support
• The AMD one-two – punch of CPU and GPU unlocks the power of Ray Tracing (an advanced technique that can bring next-level immersion to Gaming visuals.)
• The SSD is 19 times faster than the traditional SSD Storage methods.
• Offers improved cloud gaming performance and "dramatically improved graphics rendering" power.
You can see for yourself just how powerful this next-gen console is going to be with the example below;
Sony's official video comparing performance of PS4 Pro vs next-gen PlayStation pic.twitter.com/2eUROxKFLq
— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) May 21, 2019
Wait, is Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) acquiring new studios?
It is definitely a focus for Sony to expand their studios as they understand that their exclusive content is more important than ever before" and isn't that the truth! Especially, with Microsoft Xbox releasing their competitive console currently undergoing the name; Project Scarlett and Google Stadia which is a global infrastructure of Data – allowing players to go from watching a trailer of a game to jumping straight in with Gameplay.
And with Xbox moving forward and securing their own studios as they compete with Sony's well-earnt reputation of having exclusive gameplay that attracts gamers. So it makes sense that Sony SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan is considering mergers and acquisitions to grow its existing portfolio of 13 development houses.
"We have been in the game business for 25 years and have big assets," Ryan said.
"It will be difficult for new entrants to have such a production company or title."
How long has it been since Sony updated their portfolio?
It has been quite a while to be fair; since Sony has expanded its portfolio. In fact since it founded North West Studio in 2015 to head up development of the PSVR.
What are the new studios they are looking to purchase?
While there are no solid facts on which Studio's Sony may be eyeing up; there has been plenty of speculation as to which studios should either buy or are looking to buy – such as;
• Insomniac Games – As the developers of Marvel's Spider-Man, which sold 3.3 million copies during its first three days on the market, and being the fastest-selling exclusive on the console so far. It seems like obtain Insomniac Games would be in the best interest of Sony.
• Bluepoint Games – This studio again has given PlayStation exclusives that has earnt critical praise and commercial success such as; the notable remasters of – Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, Gravity Rush Remastered, and the God of War collection. Again another worthy studio that would be more than worthy of Sony's time.
• Supermassive Games – The studio is known for; the Until Dawn franchise, LittleBigPlanet DLC, Killzone HD is creating games for multi platform use such as the; The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan – so if Sony wants to keep this studio focused on exclusive titles then it may need to include this one in its expansion.
• Quantic Dream – If you haven't noticed that Quantic Dreams has been creating some distance between themselves and the PlayStation brand lately, well you might after noting that even though the previous three games; Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human are PlayStation Exclusives – Quantic Dream has decided to release titles on PC via the Epic Games Store. Again showing that if Sony doesn't lock these guys down – it may mean fewer exclusives in the long run.
• Kojima Productions – While Kojima Productions is relatively fresh as a Studio; Sony has announced that they will be working closely with the Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima as he gets ready for Death Stranding's approaching launch. But the future after the exclusive Game Play which looks like it could do exceptionally well for Sony and Kojima Productions based around the hype is unknown currently.
It will be interesting to see whether or not obtaining Kojima Productions is the future of Sony's Portfolio as we think it would be a great asset to them both as Kojima Production joins the likes of Naughty Dog and the Santa Monica Studio could be the edge that PlayStation needs especially with their competitors upping their game.
What Games are rumoured to be releasing alongside the PS5?
We will start with the obvious title of;
• Kojima Productions; Death Stranding – For more information about this title; check out our indepth previous blog which uncovers a LOT of details.
*Please remember that the list below is not confirmation that these games will definitely be released upon the launch of PS5 or specifically for the PS5*;
• Cyberpunk 2077 – We are aware that there is hope that the title will release prior to the PS4 – however, with the scope of the game being taken into consideration it is possible that this could be a PS5 release. Especially as it is looking to release in 2020 – but we will see!
• Elder Scrolls VI – there's still a long wait for this title but it has already been strongly insinuated that it's going to be a next – gen game.
• Final Fantasy VII – a very highly anticipated Remake that is on everybody's radar as we all have waited a long time for any release news, but the Japanese publisher Yasuke Matsuda has revealed that the RPG is being developed for both generations of PlayStation, which to be fair, makes sense. As the story is being split into chapters.
• Ghost of Tsushima – This like Cyberpunk 2077, is all up in the air, even though it has been announced for the PS4. The development progress is making us think its more likely to be coming to the PS5.
• God of War – This is a REAL speculation. As no announcement has officially been made and with the success of God of War last year. It is highly possible that this might be an addition to the PS5. (We will keep you updated)
So, even though official news on PlayStation in general is slightly slow that doesn't mean that Sony isn't working on some huge projects to give to you Gamers in the upcoming year.
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From decadent food and visuals to slimming concoctions and packaging to energetic printing services and graphics, we've got you hooked up with work from Boston, Surry Hills, and Helsinki.
Banyan by Adam&Co.
Banyan Bar & Refuge is a new modern Asian gastropub located in Boston's South End. Its interiors and covered patio feature branches and bamboo, which led to the moody, branchy identity by local firm Adam&Co.. that, in my mind, is like the aesthetic baby of Rambo's First Blood and The Great Gatsby: Jungle-y but luxurious. The drippy logo works nicely against the layered, moss- and gold-colored photos and there are some nice typographic details throughout. The food doesn't look bad either. See full project
Tony Ferguson by MAUD
Tony Ferguson is a weight loss program in Australia based on meal replacement through shakes and other snacks. (For the record: UCllc does not endorse this type of diet, we urge you to put down that Cinabbon and go out for a run around the block). (Also: this Tony Ferguson has nothing to do with mixed martial arts fighter Tony Ferguson). On to the identity by Surry Hills-based MAUD: At first glance this looks like a dozen other package systems that use heavily spaced white backgrounds, simple typography, and a product depiction. What I like about this is that it makes sense for the product as it's all about conveying a sense of lightness. It also manages to look both clinical/science-y like something that would come from a lab but also has the familiarity of a grocery store product. The typography, layout, and super minimal ingredient photos are all very well calibrated to create a smart, attractive system that if you are going to meal-replace you should at least meal-replace while looking this good. See full project
Grano by BOND
Grano is a print and digital marketing production house with locations across Finland. It may seem like an odd choice for Friday Likes but I am highly enjoying the simplicity and modularity of the identity by Helsinki-based BOND. Typeset in Gotham (I think) the skewed wordmark and its accompanying underlines create a great rhythm and produce a highly energetic vibe — the yellow and black color palette almost make it look like Caution: Electricity Danger Ahead signs. There are not many applications at the link but if you visit Grano's Facebook photos you'll see some additional uses of their identity… which would look so good if photographed properly. Still, this is a thousand times better than our equivalent in the U.S. of Alphagraphics. See full project


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We had never been to the Park West before but do hope to go again. The show was early, so parking was easy. We arrived in time and we were able to duck into a nearby wine bar, Vintage 338 (www.vintage338.com) for some of the best gazpacho ever. Armed with a little to eat we could especially enjoy the wine in the cabaret atmosphere of Park West.
This 90-minute opera reflects the broad view of the news we see nightly on television, incorporating live speech, music, and video based on original news footage from around the world. In 36 scenes, The News presents currents topics such as: global warming, the credit crunch, artificial tears, Tahrir Square, and the hurricane approaching NYC. Familiar faces included Silvio Berlusconi, Sarah Palin, President Obama, and former President Sarkozy while languages included Japanese, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Italian.
The music also was multidimensional. Under Stephen Burns, the varied sounds of the Fulcrum Point New Music Project were exciting. The beautiful operatic voices of Lori Cotler (alto/jazz vocalist) and Josefien Stoppelenburg (lyric soprano) were a beautiful addition in their roles as "news anchors." Unfortunately, there were a few moments when these voices were drowned out by other voices and music.
The combination of music with the remixing of the news clips, the color mix and rhythmic qualities and live "anchorwomen" was totally engrossing. According to Stephen Burns, Founder & Artistic Director of Fulcrum Point New Music Project, "The News is a modern take on Gesammtkunstwerk, Wagner's ideal combination of performing arts, including music, drama, décor, etc. into a kind of total theater piece."
The production was at once original, compelling and powerful. At the same time, there were very humorous moments in the midst of conveying the sense that the world is falling apart. The second half was especially poignant and presented a broader point of view of the world than I have seen before. In one scene, "White Flag," Rob Serra, a US marine from Iraqi Veterans Against War, tells his horrific story which brought tears to our eyes. A clip from a Charlie Rose interview with former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on June 20, 2011 explored Rumsfeld's memoir, Known and Unknown where the topic was water boarding at Guantanamo. Another clip showed an Iraqi woman in Bagdad beginning her speech with the words: "I'd like to say something to the world.."
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Justia Commercial Law Opinion Summaries
San Francisco Print Media Co. v. The Hearst Corp.
The San Francisco Examiner sued the San Francisco Chronicle, claiming that the defendant sold a certain type of print advertising in the Chronicle at prices that violated California's Unfair Practices Act (UPA, Bus. & Prof. Code, 17000) and Unfair Competition Law (UCL, 17200). The trial court granted the defendant summary judgment. The court of appeal affirmed. The trial court properly rejected the claim of below-cost sales under the UPA after excluding the opinion of the plaintiff's expert on costs. The plaintiff had disclaimed reliance on specific transactions to prove the Chronicle's alleged underpricing of its print advertising, leaving only the aggregate cost analysis prepared by that expert to establish the occurrence of alleged below-cost sales. The plaintiff's expert lacked the foundational knowledge to conduct the requisite cost analysis and based his analysis on another individual's non-UPA-related pricing analysis without understanding its foundations, such as some of the included cost components. Summary judgment was proper as to the claim for unlawful use or sale of loss leaders under the UPA because the plaintiff failed to identify the loss leader sales on which this claim was based. The trial court did not err in granting summary judgment on the causes of action for secret and unearned discounts under the UPA. View "San Francisco Print Media Co. v. The Hearst Corp." on Justia Law
Hinrichs v. DOW Chemical Co.
The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the court of appeals affirming the circuit court's dismissal of Chris Hinrichs and Autovation Limited's (collectively, Hinrichs) common law misrepresentation claims against the DOW Chemical Company and reversing the circuit court's dismissal of Hinrichs' statutory claim under Wis. Stat. 100.18, holding that the court of appeals did not err.Specifically, the Supreme Court held that, with regard to Hinrichs' common law claims, neither the "fraud in the inducement" exception nor the "other property exception" to the economic loss doctrine applied to allow Hinrichs' common law claims to go forward. With regard to Hinrichs' statutory claims the Court held (1) the economic loss doctrine does not serve as a bar to claims made under section 100.18; (2) because one person can be "the public" for purposes of section 100.18(1), the court of appeals did not err in determining that dismissal for failure to meet "the public" factor of the section 100.18 claim was in error; and (3) the heightened pleading standard for claims of fraud does not apply to claims made under section 100.18 and that Hinrichs' complaint stated a claim under the general pleading standard. View "Hinrichs v. DOW Chemical Co." on Justia Law
Wells Fargo, N.A. v. Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.
HomeBanc, in the residential mortgage loan business, obtained financing from Bear Stearns under 2005 repurchase agreements and transferred multiple securities to Bear Stearns. In 2007 HomeBanc failed to repurchase the securities or pay for an extension of the due date. Bear Stearns issued a notice of default. HomeBanc filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions. Bear Stearns, claiming outright ownership of the securities, auctioned them to determine their fair market value. After the auction closed, Bear Stearns's finance desk determined that Bear Stearns's mortgage trading desk had won. Bear Stearns allocated the $60.5 million bid across 36 securities. HomeBanc believed itself entitled to the August 2007 principal and interest payments from the securities. HomeBanc claimed conversion, breach of contract, and violation of the automatic bankruptcy stay. Following multiple rounds of litigation, the district court found that Bear Stearns acted reasonably and in good faith. The Third Circuit affirmed. A bankruptcy court's determination of good faith regarding an obligatory post-default valuation of collateral subject to a repurchase agreement receives mixed review. Factual findings are reviewed for clear-error while the ultimate issue of good faith receives plenary review. Bear Stearns liquidated the securities at issue in good faith compliance with the Repurchasing Agreement. Bear Stearns never claimed damages; 11 U.S.C. 101(47)(A)(v) "damages," which may trigger the requirements of 11 U.S.C. 562, require a non-breaching party to bring a legal claim for damages. The broader safe harbor protections of 11 U.S.C. 559 were relevant. View "Wells Fargo, N.A. v. Bear Stearns & Co., Inc." on Justia Law
In re: Avandia Marketing, Sales and Products Liability Litigation
Health benefit plans sued GSK, the manufacturer of the prescription drug Avandia, under state consumer-protection laws and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. ch. 96 (RICO), based on GSK's marketing of Avandia as having benefits to justify its price, which was higher than the price of other drugs used to treat type-2 diabetes. The district court granted GSK summary judgment, finding that the state-law consumer-protection claims were preempted by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), 21 U.S.C. ch. 9; the Plans had failed to identify a sufficient "enterprise" for purposes of RICO; and the Plans' arguments related to GSK's alleged attempts to market Avandia as providing cardiovascular "benefits" were "belated." The Third Circuit reversed, applying the Supreme Court's 2019 "Merck" decision. The state-law consumer-protection claims are not preempted by the FDCA. The Plans should have been given the opportunity to seek discovery before summary judgment on the RICO claims. Further, from the inception of this litigation, the Plans' claims have centered on GSK's marketing of Avandia as providing cardiovascular benefits as compared to other forms of treatment, so the district court's refusal to consider the Plans' "benefits" arguments was in error because those arguments were timely raised. View "In re: Avandia Marketing, Sales and Products Liability Litigation" on Justia Law
ENA North Beach, Inc. v. 524 Union Street
Hong, the president of ENA, sought to open a restaurant with a license to serve beer and wine in a building owned by 524 Union, which had housed restaurants for many years. After leasing the premises, ENA was unable to open because the San Francisco Planning Department determined that an existing conditional use authorization for the property was no longer effective and a new one could not be granted. ENA sued the lessors, claiming false representations and failure to disclose material facts regarding the problems with the conditional use authorization. A jury awarded ENA compensatory and punitive damages. The court of appeal held that the jury's verdict on liability, including liability for punitive damages, is supported by substantial evidence. Hong's testimony was substantial evidence supporting the jury's verdict. Additional support was provided by evidence of email correspondence around the time Hong entered the lease. The trial court employed an improper procedural mechanism in reducing the amount of the punitive damages award but the jury award was unsupported and Hong effectively stipulated to the reduced amount. View "ENA North Beach, Inc. v. 524 Union Street" on Justia Law
Kenworth of Indianapolis, Inc. v. Seventy-Seven Limited
In this litigation arising from a transaction in goods governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) the Supreme Court affirmed the trial court order denying summary judgment, holding that there remained genuine issues of material fact precluding summary judgment.An agreement governing the sale of forty dump trucks contained a warranty and a one-year limitations period for filing a breach of contract suit. Buyers sued for breach of warranty several years later. The Supreme Court held (1) under the express terms of their agreement, the parties contracted for a future-performance warranty, and any breach of warranty claims did not accrue until the buyers knew, or should have known, of the breach; (2) under the equitable estoppel doctrine, a party's conduct may toll a contractually agreed-upon limitations period; and (3) in the instant case, genuine issues of material fact remained relating to the above two issues, precluding summary judgment. View "Kenworth of Indianapolis, Inc. v. Seventy-Seven Limited" on Justia Law
Posted in: Commercial Law, Contracts, Supreme Court of Indiana
FinServ Casualty Corp. v. Symetra Life Insurance Co.
Symetra appealed a jury verdict in favor of FinServ and A.M.Y. in an action involving structured settlement payments Symetra owed to two individuals. Both payments were subject to security interests held by FinServ and A.M.Y. in all of Rapid and RSL-3B's then-owned and after-acquired property.The Fifth Circuit held that filing a financing statement does not provide actual notice. Without an inquiry duty, the court held that Symetra's failure to find the financing statement was not "actual notice." Because the facts presented did not support the conclusion of actual notice, the court held that the district court should have granted judgment in favor of Symetra as a matter of law, since Symetra did not receive notice that the payments were assigned to FinServ and A.M.Y. until 2012, after its offset rights accrued. Therefore, Symetra's defenses were not subordinated to the security interests held by FinServ and A.M.Y. Accordingly, the court reversed and remanded, rendering judgment as a matter of law to Symetra. View "FinServ Casualty Corp. v. Symetra Life Insurance Co." on Justia Law
PMT Machinery Sales, Inc. v. Yama Seiki USA, Inc.
Yama Seiki, a California manufacturer of machine tools, sent PMT, a Wisconsin corporation, an exclusive letter of dealership, requiring sales of $1,000,000 or 15 machines in a year and stocking one machine on PMT's showroom floor. PMT rejected the letter, believing it could not reach the sales requirements. Weeks later, PMT offered to take stock of two machines in exchange for an exclusive-dealer agreement. PMT responded with an application for dealership status and a proposal to negotiate further. Wang, a Yama Seiki manager with whom PMT had negotiated, did not address the offer but responded that he was "not sure if you are aware that you are in 'exclusive' status." PMT never took stock of any machines, but it facilitated sales by soliciting customers, negotiating prices, and connecting customers with Yama Seiki,j who paid Yama Seiki under its usual sales terms. PMT was responsible for installation and warranty work. In 2015-2018, PMT derived 74% of its profits from Yama Seiki sales. More than a year after Wang's "exclusive status" statement, PMT discovered that others were selling Yama Seiki machines in Wisconsin. PMT sued, alleging violations of Wisconsin's Fair Dealership Law. The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Yama Seiki. PMT failed to show that it had any dealership agreement with Yama Seiki, much less an exclusive one. PMT never stocked any of its products, collected money for sales, or made more than de minimis use of Yama Seiki's logos. View "PMT Machinery Sales, Inc. v. Yama Seiki USA, Inc." on Justia Law
Accettura v. Vacationland, Inc.
Plaintiffs purchased a recreational vehicle (RV) from Vacationland for $26,000.25. When it leaked during a rainstorm, they brought it in for repair. When it leaked again, causing extensive damage, they brought it back. A little more than two weeks after they dropped it off the second time and without a timetable for when the vehicle would be repaired, they told the seller that they no longer wanted the RV and asked for their money back. Plaintiffs sued, citing revocation of acceptance under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2310(d); breach of implied warranty of merchantability under the Magnuson-Moss Act; revocation of acceptance and cancellation of contract under Illinois's adoption of the Uniform Commercial Code; and return of purchase price under the UCC. Defendant argued that plaintiffs' failure to give it a reasonable opportunity to cure was fatal to their claims. The circuit court granted the defendant summary judgment. The appellate court affirmed. Plaintiffs sought review of the revocation of acceptance claim under the UCC (810 ILCS 5/2- 608(1)(b)). The Illinois Supreme Court reversed. The plain language of subsection 2-608(1)(b) does not require that the buyer give the seller an opportunity to cure a substantial nonconformity before revoking acceptance. View "Accettura v. Vacationland, Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Business Law, Commercial Law, Consumer Law, Contracts, Supreme Court of Illinois
Cheema v. L.S. Trucking, Inc.
LS, a trucking company, also operates as a broker of construction trucking services. Under a 2009 oral agreement between LS and Cheema, Cheema purchased a Super Dump Truck, with the understanding that LS would purchase the truck's detachable box from Cheema. As the box owner, LS would give priority to Cheema in dispatching assignments to Cheema as a subhauler. The parties entered a written "Subhauler and Trailer Rental Agreement" under which Cheema would submit to LS completed freight bills for all hauling that he performed for LS; LS would prepare statements showing the amount billed payable to Cheema, less a 7.5 percent brokerage fee and, if the work was performed with a box owned by LS, a 17.5 percent rental fee. Cheema began providing hauling services. Cheema claimed that because LS failed to pay him the $32,835.09 purchase price of the box, it remained his, and LS was not entitled to deduct rental fees from the payments due him. In June 2010, LS began paying Cheema $1,000 a month for nine months, noting on the checks that the payments were repayment of a "loan." Cheema recovered damages from L.S. for having been underpaid and untimely payments. The court of appeal affirmed but remanded for calculation of prejudgment interest and penalty interest (Civil Code 3287, 3322.1), rejecting LS's argument that the parties' oral agreement for Cheema to sell it the box, justifying its deductions for rental, was enforceable. View "Cheema v. L.S. Trucking, Inc." on Justia Law


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The art of tattooing has been around, well, since the Bronze Age, and possibly even earlier. For thousands of years, we humans have had a fascination with permanently adorning our bodies with symbolic or simply decorative markings. The tattoo has gone in and out of fashion throughout the years in various cultures.
Currently in the United States, tattooing is becoming more accepted as form of self- expression. A recent study estimated that over 45 million Americans have tattoos, with "Millennials", ages 18-29, being the largest group by a wide margin. Tattoos and piercings have gained popularity over the past few decades, and are more accepted now than in past generations.
Numerous TV shows like Miami Ink, L.A. Ink, Tattoo Nightmares, and Ink Masters have a become commonplace. In 2011, Mattel even introduced a tattooed Barbie doll, which caused a bit of a controversy. I guess tattoos aren't meant for everyone…maybe the Ken doll should have had one first?
I have noticed a trend in Romance Novel covers that reflects this current shift in our culture. Many of the men (with Naked, Hot Abs, of course) on Romance and Erotic Romance novel covers are now tattooed hunks. Is there still something about the tattoo that screams, "BAD BOY"? Even though, in reality, CEO's, bankers, attorneys and accountants may have tattoos, there is still that stigma associated with it. But when the shirt (or pants) come off and all you see is muscle and ink, naughtiness and fun is the message coming through. Loud and clear! (Even if he wears a suit the rest of the time).
In my own personal experience, I have to admit my Hubby's tats have the same effect on me. My late first husband was vehemently against tattoos, and I never really agreed with him. I feel that they can enhance a body, especially if artfully done, and symbolic in nature. Ironically, my own tattoo was a tribute to my late husband, though he would never have approved. But my tattoo really means something special to me. And my current husband (he has four) has a story and meaning behind each of his. When I met him, I found they not only made him more attractive to look at, but, yeah the 'bad boy' factor entered into it.
My preference, though, is tattoos as adornment. So for me, too many tattoos takes away from the overall effect just as makeup or jewelry can be overdone.
What do you think? Do tattoos on a Romance Novel Hero make you want to grab that book and read it? Does it imply to you that the Hero may also be a "Bad Boy" type? Should there be only a few tats, or cover that boy up?


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[Update at the bottom]
My A4 Avant is finally up for sale. I can't understate how much I've been dragging my feet! I haven't had much need for it since my last Tahoe trip in March. Since then, I've had to register it until next year, fix a seeping vacuum pump, and have the clutch and flywheel replaced. Needless to say, this girl deserves a better home.
Today I had her washed, snapped some quick pics, and threw a couple of ads up.
The first ad is on 3-pedal.com, a site which had advertised to me and I figured why not? You can find it here:
The second ad is on Craigslist, which you can check out here:
Tell your kids, your wife, your teachers, and your friends!
My main goal is to not be stressed about this process. Oppo feedback is welcome! Also hope I'm not breaking any rules by sharing the actual ad? NPoCP?
I tried looking for comps quickly and found this:
Based on that, I think I should be ok? Not looking for a quick sale, but I would like to sell it. Fingers crossed!
[First night update]
I've already received a surprising amount of interest in it! It's not overwhelming, though, so I'm feeling very good about the price. I already showed it to one guy, and I have another two lined up for tomorrow.
The gentleman who came to see it ended up being a total jalop. He's selling his 200-series Land Cruiser (I think? Is that a thing? Idk Land Cruisers), which he showed up in. He's looking to downsize from that, and probably end up with like $12k in his pocket on top (sorry Zoidberg, it looked to be out of your budget). Also has a 70's Benz he's been working on and a CLK he bought from his dad.
The Avant would be the family's (two little kids) Tahoe rig moving forward. He was very nice and not scary, and I think he really liked the car. Things are honestly moving along way more quickly than I expected. Apparently, he buys and sells cars all the time, so he already had a whole procedure in place. I let him go on a drive and he seemed to enjoy. I didn't even de-clutter the interior or bring the service documentation along, so I was definitely not prepared to deal that fast. He offered to pay me on Venmo! (Which I will not be accepting lol)
Anyway, that brings me to: we're supposed to touch base again tomorrow morning. What if he wants to buy it tomorrow? How does one sell a car on a Sunday? My idea would be to meet the buyer at my bank and have them put the money straight in my account, after which I sign over the title. However, all banks are closed on Sundays. Even if he handed me a wad of cash, how do I know it's not all fake? Any ideas? Guess I could just tell him we have to do the sale Monday? Is my bank idea any good even when the bank is open?


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So I sent out a bunch of Thank You Cards today. I start off saying I will only write three or four, because, honestly, writing them is a killer…three hours today…mostly on facebook and I only wrote 12..HAHA. . However, I got a good chunk out of the way today…
$2,600 is thankfully significantly less than my Journey internship ($3,600), but raising it is no easier. I've found out so far that it is the people I least expect that have given me the most…. We are less than 47 days out from our Journey internship…about a month and two weeks you guys!…some people might have already raised the req. amount (there was a girl in the Journey program that raised almost $10,000 or $6,400 more than req.). Then there is the rest of us that struggle….and I mean struggle to raise the $2,600. And then there are other costs: passports, immunizations, gas, clothes, toiletries, food, entertainment. These definitely take out about another $1,000 to survive the summer. What do we do…what happens?
Someone told me that they should add to the expectations that your spring semester would pretty much be hell since everything bad and everything that can go wrong does. What we are doing and are going to do this summer hugely impacts not only us, but students and two continents. And we forget that there is a force that does exist that is against the revolutionary hero we follow and this dude named Satan will do everything possible to ruin our semester, summer, and lives.
I have raised around 55% of what I asked for…$2600. I cringe to be honest, because there is something inside of me that says it is not enough, or to feel ashamed because you probably have the least amount raised so far. And then there are the personal accusations that hit us hard, you are not worthy, no one cares, no one believes in your cause. Trent, you are forgotten, your influence in your youth has been forgotten, all you've done has been forgotten….bam! They go on and on and they hurt….really bad.
It is here were things can change…and almost always they do. It is here that prayer isn't just a verb, it is life. It is here when faith kicks into gear and when God just humbles the crap out of you. It is here where you are broken, empty, maybe penniless or on the verge. It is here were He steps out and into our view. It is here when He becomes tangible, even though he has be and done everything in and through us all along. It is here when he steps down and walks beside us. It is here were our internship really begins.
And boy, I am ready…I met with a friend who has been a significant leader in my life for the past 6 or so years. I spilled my heart, my pain, my frustrations or her and that I felt so insignificant and unworthy for this internship. And she said something that I wrestle with day and night…
"You are exactly where God wants you to be."


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Gearing up for the holidays
Temperatures were not near 40 degrees as they were last year for the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Dazzle celebration, but they were tolerable on Friday, Dec. 7.
More than 30 merchants participated in the Chamber Holiday Dazzle event, an annual cooperative effort involving business people.
Temperatures were in the mid-20s and kind of ccccccccccccold if you didn't wear the proper clothing.
A highlight of the night was the crowning of Scrooge. Shoppers the past few weeks have had the opportunity to vote for their favorite Scrooge.
Candidates were: Leanne Hanson, A Touch of Charm; Jeff Zwiener, local handy man and lawn guy (mowing and snow removal); H. Peterson, mayor and Seth Peterson, 2018 Blooming Prairie High School Homecoming King.
Seth Peterson was announced the 2018 Scrooge by Becky Noble, Chamber executive director. Seth came with his parents, Tara and Chad Gimbel and his special friends, a pair of crutches. Seth suffered a torn ACL in a football game at mid-season.
Noble crowned Peterson outside of A Touch of Charm store. More than $800, $836.86 to be exact, was earned from the contest. All proceeds go to the Chamber Christmas Light Fund.
Last year's Scrooge, Aaron Ressler of Bunkie's Lanes & Grill, was not present for the crowning.
Business merchants offered free refreshments and in some cases, they offered some free goodie bags. Hometown Insurance carried on a tradition of giving out pistachio nuts.
New York Life Insurance accepted artwork from youngsters and gave each artist a sack of Christmas goodies.
Blooming Prairie merchants gave out snowballs to shoppers and later in the evening, drawings were held for Blooming Prairie Bucks. Rick Kittelson won the Snow Ball contest at B to Z Hardware. He was given $100 in BP bucks.
Kids also participated in a snow ball toss and a wooden nickel toss. Ken Esplan tossed the coins.
Overall winner on the nickel toss was Madi Lea, She received lots of special prizes.
The Women of Today, assisted by the local AAUW (American Association of University Women) sponsored a Santa House featuring gifts youngsters could get for their parents. Parents were not allowed in the shopping area. Lots of kids visited the Santa House at the BP City Center just after the BP Elementary Holiday Concert concluded.
Santa Claus also made an appearance on Main Street, arriving via horse and wagon provided by Roger Pittman of Bixby. Long lines of kids, parents and grandparents waited to see Santa.
Photos were taken by F & M State Bank employees and copies were given to the little kids who agreed, or disagreed to sit on Santa's lap.
Grinch toured the Main Street area on foot and posed for photos with the kids.
The Blooming Prairie Fire Department and ambulance squad located their rigs on Main Street. Kids were able to roast marshmallows or to make smores.
Because of the cold weather, Just for Kix dancers did not perform.
It was also Ladies Night Out at the Blooming Prairie Servicemen's Club. Vendors set up in the Liberty Room. A packed crowd was welcomed.
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A Tattered Page, art gallery, books, event, experments in shopping, important things, second life, SL, The Library, The Martian Chronicles, update
The rockets set the bony meadows afire, turned rock to lava, turned wood to charcoal, transmitted water to steam, made sand and silica into green glass which lay like shattered mirrors reflecting the invasion, all about. – The Martian Chronicles (The Locusts.)
As we've said before, this whole event is a vast experiment. So it's almost a week into the second round and time to assess how the changes we've made have worked. Once again, what we at org predicted is spot on- the Library has made a definite positive impact on things. Every time I've needed to pop down there for one reason or another there's been people in there looking around, and I've had a number of IMs come in to tell me how much people like the location.
I know that I personally shopped more simply because it was all right there and I didn't have to wait for multiple locations to rez up., and I expect other people have had a similar experience.
What I've also noticed is that this event inspires people in a way that others don't. The people who do this event really and truly love these books. They love to read. They love to talk about books and what book should be next (I'll get to that in a minute.) and so forth. The day we opened there were simultaneous group chats going on both in our event group and in the Fallen Gods store group (I am in that group so I could see it) about books and authors and stories and each one lasted more than an hour.
Perhaps the most interesting thing thus far this round has been how many people have been inspired to pick up a copy of the book and read it. Not people in the event who are required to do so but other people, who want to understand the meanings and symbolism behind what was made for it. That's the whole point, in the end; the ability to share these books and talk about them. I know I am just grateful for the ability to read something not off a screen (as I spend far, far too much time at my desk.)
There's still two weeks left to go, and I expect more and more people will continue to filter through the library and wander upstairs to check out the beginnings of our little gallery.
In the meantime, though, I have for everyone the name of our next book. Applications will open February 1, and the event will run from noon on March 7-midnight on March 30.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, by Jules Verne.
So if that's something that you're all over like a set of tentacles, start reading!


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When self looks around her, she thinks she sees some very hopeful signs, dear blog readers. Signs that the end might be nigh. Self means, the end of the recession.
Of course, hubby's still down-in-the-dumps about the start-up he works for, but suddenly, the houses in self's neighborhood that have been up for sale seem actually to be selling.
And, no question, this summer is waaaay better for the movie industry than last (Even less well-reviewed movies like "Angels and Demons" and "Terminator: Salvation," are making money).
Not only that, self read an article in the Wall Street Journal that said that Open Table, a web service that lets restaurant patrons reserve tables at their favorite restaurants, is so incredibly hot right now. And you wouldn't think people would be doing a lot of eating out at fancy restaurants — not unless they were feeling pretty flush.
And the lines at the Mountain View Costco suddenly got super-long, in the past two weeks (so, obviously, people are still shopping for giant bags of dry cereal, nachos, popcorn, and what-have-you.)
And Wells Fargo declared a profit.
But there are still some sectors of American industry that are languishing, and these are:
- print newspapers
- Barnes & Noble (self wonders if Amazon.com is doing as poorly — probably not)
- the U.S. Post Office (bleeding money rather precipituously)
Let's see, what else? Self is still mourning the cancellation of "Eleventh Hour" and "Without a Trace" (She's been an Anthony LaPaglia fan since the movie "Lantana"), but it looks like Simon Baker, aka "The Mentalist," will be around for a couple of seasons. And even though self's neighborhood Long's morphed into CVS, none of her favorite neighborhood restaurants closed (except, that is, for Beard Papa!).
Yes North Korea is still crazy, but they have so far not managed to strike fear and panic into the heart of the average American citizen.
And Iran let the young American reporter go.
And most of the literary journals self likes to read (like Calyx, and juked, and Sou'wester) are still around.
Perhaps we'll be able to pull through, after all?
And, the weekend is almost here! One of the movies hubby wants to see, "Up," is opening, and the incomparable Redwood City Pet Parade is this Saturday, in Courthouse Square. Self thinks it is so much fun to see a movie and then walk around downtown RWC when there is a fair. This one has the "Pet and Owner Look-Alike Contest."
Stay tuned, dear blog readers, stay tuned.


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Wishbone Spider - Nemesiidae - Aname sp. 1
Although appearing like a Funnel-web Spider it is not, but is often called a False Funnel-web Spider (True Funnel-web Spiders do not occur in WA). It is a common species of the Esperance region and can be found from low-lying areas around ephemeral swamps to the tops of sandy hillocks. This spider has been known as the Black Wishbone Spider, Aname diversicolor (even in recent WA museum literature), however from other reputable sources it is stated A. diversicolor is an Eastern States spider. Whatever the situation, there are over 30 Aname species in Australia and 5 of these are recorded from WA (4 exclusively).
In the photos above, the top four show female spiders, below them is a typical burrow, plus three male spiders, the latter commonly found wandering around at night in search of a mate. The females are solidly built and excluding the legs are around 30-40 mm (11/2") in length, the males are much smaller being about half her size, but with longer legs. They are readily identified as male, by the long palps (either side of the fangs) that appear like an additional pair of legs.
Besides the particularly long palps of the male, many male species have a spur on their front legs (see photos) that are used to prop-up the female's fangs during mating. This can be quite effective and some male spiders mate more than once, but when they reach sexual maturity after about 5 years, they virtually cease to feed and usually fall prey to the female or other predators as they gradually fail in strength. Although the bites of these spiders are not known to be life threatening, they can make you quite sick and with the considerable length of their fangs (see photos) they can inflict deep and nasty bites, followed by bacterial infection. So do not attempt to handle them.
Young females can sometimes be found on the surface during calm, humid spring nights in search of another location to construct a new burrow. This is a very risky activity for her and is probably only embarked upon by competion and or predator activity where she was. The burrows are quite extensive and require considerable energy to construct and unless prey is plentiful, in drier habitats it could mean a summer without food, as they will seal off the burrow's entrance to maintain life-providing humid conditions. From my observations, most do not make it.
These spiders are called Wishbone Spiders because they build a (wishbone) Y shaped burrow with only one open entrance, the other finishing just below the surface. It probably serves several purposes, but mostly I suspect to escape predators, like parasitic wasps and large centipedes.
If any arachnophobes have read so far, I should like to emphasise that unless you go looking for these spiders, then you are most unlikely to encounter them. If you are now thinking twice about visiting Esperance, then you should consider that you probably have similar spiders where you now live, but have never seen them.


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Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Brian Hale, one of St. Louis' longtime and renowned chefs, is back in the spotlight. Hale is spearheading the new lunch and brunch program at Jilly's Cupcakes & Cafe (8509 Delmar at I-170) in University City.
In 2007, owner Jill Segal founded Jilly's Cupcake Bar & Café and put chef Dana Holland in charge of the lunch and brunch program (to much success). In 2014, after an appearance (and victory) on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, it was pastry chef Casey Shiller who created a line of house-made ice creams with cupcake add-ins, and was instrumental in opening Jilly's Ice Cream Bar, located just steps away.
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Last June, Segal consolidated the multi-faceted operation and closed the ice cream store, incorporating the products into the existing cupcake space.
After the ice cream store closed, Jillys' ice cream business tripled, says manager Robert Neporadny. "Even though the ice cream store was right around the corner," he says, "we had trouble getting our devoted cupcake customers in there for whatever reason. It was 'out of sight, out of mind' I guess."
Segal also closed the café around the same time, though she says it was "a bad business decision based on bad information." By hiring the versatile Hale, she hopes to rekindle Jilly's once-successful lunch and brunch business. "Pair Brian's food with Jilly's reputation for food, and you've got a winning combination," Segal says.
For those unfamiliar with the infectious Hale, he was the first executive chef at Monarch in Maplewood and one of the best chef/salesman ever. When he described an item, you bought it, and he delivered, literally and figuratively.
"I was a high-profile chef, a corporate chef [at The Chase Park Plaza]. I got some accolades," he says. "I was on MTV, did a movie, opened my own place [Jax Café]," he says, "but eventually my priorities changed."
After closing three-year-old Jax Café in 2016, Hale became a freelance chef-for-hire, working most recently as a personal chef. He was in "operational semi-retirement mode," he says, when Segal persuaded him to reinvigorate the café component at Jilly's. What's important to him now is spending time with his kids and grandkids, which made the Jilly's lunch-only gig especially appealing.
That said, Hale also plans to reestablish the café's Thursday Night Supper Club, a once-a-month themed dinner in which the chef is free to explore and create. "One night a month is perfect, and I plan to shine on that night," he says.
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Shiitake Chicken, a special, includes roasted and pulled chicken, sauteed shiitakes, blanched broccoli and cauliflower, saffron risotto, fried wonton garnish, and a sweet chili, hot and sour shiitake broth.
Hale insists on doing things the right way (by which he means scratch-cooking) and not cutting corners. "I give a damn more than anyone else around," he says. "That's one thing you can count on from me. I definitely fit in with the other talented chefs that came before me here," referring to Holland, Shiller, and Eddie Neill (of Malmaison, TP Neill's, Cafe Provencal, The Dubliner).
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Hale has put together a lunch and brunch menu using what he calls a "no BS, no shortcuts" approach. Salads include the basics (with protein add-ins) and the unexpected, such as the Bourbon BBQ Chicken and the Louie-esque Jumbo Lump Crab with 1000 Island Dressing and fried leeks (pictured above) for $14.
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Stuffed Patty Melt - brisket burger stuffed with Cotswald cheddar, topped with caramelized onions, tomato bacon jam, and gruyere, on Companion's marble rye
Flip over the menu to reveal 10 sandwiches, from the legendary Jilly's brisket to Hale's favorite, a brisket burger patty melt (pictured above). The chef also recommends the Quesadilla Florentine (with roasted chicken and bacon) and the Salmon BLT (with cream cheese and chevre). Soups range from Hale's brisket chili to a soup "of the moment" and the chef's take on Famous Barr's French Onion soup.
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Shrimp & Grits - creole sauce, holy trinity, white cheddar, fried leeks
The Sunday Brunch ("basic brunch items done better") features a few crossover items but also such signatures as G's Breakfast Sandwich (the most popular offering at Jax Café, named after co-owner Gina Seltzer), which includes a fried egg, cheddar, bacon, avocado, red onion, plus cumin and cayenne mayo on marbled rye toast and Loaded Latkas, "the Jewish version of chili cheese fries," as emphatic of a recommendation as you'll ever get from Hale.
Photo by George Mahe
The café's interior is being remodeled and nearing completion, according to Segal's sister, Debra, who handles box lunches, private parties, and corporate sales.
"Too many polka dots and pastels," Segal says of the previous design. "We've been upgrading—and continue to upgrade—the cupcake offerings. It was time to upgrade the interior...and add a little glitter glamor."
The 45-seat main room was repainted "Burgundy burgundy," she says, and new black, white, and shiny silver tabletops should arrive soon. The 50-seat event/overflow space is receiving the most attention, including shiny chandeliers, glitter effects, and a Dorothy Gale–themed bathroom including a girl's bike with a basket.
"What can I say?," Debra says. "My sister is a 'bling chick' who also loves the Wizard of Oz."
Jilly's cupcake menu and flavor profiles have evolved over the years, Segal notes. "We started with an 8-ounce gourmet size, which is a single serving for me but too much for others," she quips. So a standard size was added, then minis (and mini six-packs, "because everybody likes a choice"), and now stuffed minis, which have become a runaway hit. "A three-biter with an inside treat?" she asks. "How on earth can you beat that?"
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts