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Boxer's Shuffle
The Guild woods project?
Rocky and I walk down this long path surrounded by trees with footsteps everywhere (meaning people were here before which was a relief) all of a sudden i felt like i was in a movie or something, it was soooooo beautiful!!!
we then reached the end of the path to find ourselves about 50 feet high overlooking water
then we walked back down a different way where i saw some nice architecture =D
i was happy to know that this was in my own backyard, this was nothing like Boston... can't wait to see what it looks like in the summer
when i got home i researched the property to learn that::"The Guild Inn was built in 1914 on top of the Scarborough Bluffs,originally called Ranelagh Park, it was built as a summer home for Colonel Harold Bickford and his family. The home consisted of everything that could be associated with a large and prominent family such as servants quarters, a nursery, library, grand stairway, six or more bedrooms as well as three guest rooms, and a basement which contained a boiler room, storage room, fruits and vegetable room and a laundry room. In 1921 Ranelagh park was sold and became a boarding school for the China Mission Seminary until 1923. In 1923 Richard Veech Look purchased the boarding school to house his family as a summer home and called it Cliff Acres. He was moved to Quebec with his family in 1927 due to his position in his company.As he still owned Cliff Acres while he was away, the home sat empty from 1927-1932. Rosa and Spencer Clark bought the property in 1932 and turned it into the Guild Of All Arts. They opened their doors to house the gifted in arts, in exchange for their room and board the artist would provide their work to display. This continued until 1942. The WRENS( Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service)were housed at what became HMCS Bytown II. The Wrens worked in secrecy there having all the locks changed on their doors. They continued their operation there until 1943. In 1944 the government took over the Guild Inn turning it into a recuperative centre for returning war veterans with nervous disorders. "
Easy as 1 2 3 4
But before you get all ghetto and want to bring your results to court to collect child support money that is 17 yrs added up.... the paternity kits are not allowed as evidence in court, where more precise and costly DNA tests are required. Signing out, Wrap it up
Vive Le Maroc
It's Friday night and the party was NOT jumpin'
we get to the movies... but of course he didn't check the playing time, our original plan was to watch "Semi-Pro" but then we already missed it and the next movie that caught our attention was "Bank Job" for 7pm. The time was 5PM so we had 2 whole hrs to spare so we decided to go to Moxie's to have beer/brownies and watch the NCAA game San Diego Vs Uconn.
I of course was cheering for Uconn while Andy was all bout SD...i cant lie it was an intense game...
Uconn was doing great and making me proud on the court
And then SD came back strong and whooped that uconn behind.
Anyway the game was cool the movie was even better but what i loved the most was the drink Andy ordered its called Mexican Bulldog YUMMMMMM its margarita mix with a lil corona in it upside down and it tastes like heaven, the brownie was o so delicioso also but it was too good i forgot to take a pic of it ;)
he came around...
I miss these guys
Location Location Location!!
Inconsiderate Pt. 2
Poor DMX
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inconsiderate ;)
I'm minding my business today running my errands... i go to shopper's drug-mart to pick up some vitamins and the parking lot is packed!!!
I'm driving around trying to find a spot and NOTHING!! so then i see this thing here.....
are you kidding me?!
just wanted to share with you all angles so that you know that i am NOT rude for no reason.....so i i had to park about 3 miles away but i took it upon myself to share with him how upset i was....
I can't lie it definitely made me feel better.
ey yo ma leh me holla at cha...
i hate being approached by guys in annoying ass ways!!!!!
hate hate hate it
i dont care how 'banging' you are, i got it all before ie:
i lost mah number can i get yours
omg you sooo sexy what would it take to get in there?! (ew)
the nice "my name is_____ what is your name?" (w/e)
the grabbing of the arm
i'm sure most of us can relate but TODAY!!!!! it actually made me say "aww" its was so weird.....let's rewind
i went to the gym and afterwords i decided to stop by this furniture store on the way cuz for the longest time i wanted them lazyboy recliners so im walking around looking around hoping one of em would catch my eye and i walk by these two guys that were looking at some furniture and i knew i looked horrible so i didnt care to even look at em twice im listening to my music and looking around and BAM one of em is infront of me, almost scared me to death so i take off my headphones and he says....
"i'm sorry to bother you but i couldn't help but notice how beautiful you are....sorry my name is Dwayne, my friends call me Wayne *smiles*"
"hi...you scared me, i wasn't paying attention, i'm zineb"
"nice to meet you...i wanted to give you this, i know you would probably think-i mean even my boy thought it was wack but...."
i look at this thing and omg awwwwww so cute!!!!!
this is what he gave me...
lol had to hide his identity....so this was a first, maybe i will call him.
24k gold plating and encrusted diamonds
Price? $9499
you know how many necklesses you can make if you melt that?!!!
One of them days...
It all started on sunday night i worked on a project with two nitwits (you gotta be from Boston to really know how i mean this word in this specific sentence) still luv em tho dont get me wrong.
Any-who we were working on the Marketing Plan until 5:35AM!!!! i was soooooooo tired but i did not wanna crash at Adam's house cuz my house is only 15 minutes away so i drove home but i promised Adam and Luis that i would pick them up later on at 7:30AM so we can get to class at 8 (2 hrs of sleep) so i woke up at 7:45 and called them of course they were still asleep and told them to hurry the fuk up so we can make it to class on time and turn the damn project in....im driving there and the weather is horrible, freezing rain and black ice eveeeeerrrrrrryyyywhhherree im so nervous cuz i can not control my car so i see the house and I'm good now cuz i finally made it i turn this curve to take me up the street to the house and what happens?! the car slips uncontrollably and hits a fucking tree i saw the whole thing happen in slow motion and i could not stop it =(
i stayed in the car fought with the steering wheel for about 5 minutes and came out the car to look at it it was so bad that i couldn't help it and i sat down on the snow and cried ='(
i called the boys to tell em and they saw it and felt so bad and until this day blame themselves (it is a a little bit their fault because i actually wanted to call them in the morning and tell them to take the bus but i felt bad because i promised) The police came and slipped on the curve too but didn't hit no tree cuz i was already there...the tow truck came, then took me to get a rental which by the way gave me a soccer mom mobile I HATE IT oh and big PS: did not even make it to school until 12pm and dropped the project at the business office and had to call Mrs. mueller to explain what happened. *rolls eyes*
anyway so this is the outcome....
as you can see the car parts are scattered all over and we tried to put the bumper back on....wasnt happening..
see all the dirty/filthy snow from the window?!...at least we have a nice view
later on that night got even worst with the snow
then i let B know about the situation and he made me feel a little better, gotta luv him for that
This is B eating chicken lol hehehe


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We have missed our favorite tractor driver. If you would like to know what Robbie has been up to read
He Had Me At.... by Naomi Dunavan.
Naomi writes a blog and column called "In the Spirit" and published an update on Robbie in her December 9, 2011 posting. The link here seems a little unsure so if you can't click in, go to: The Grand Forks Herald website, click into Blogs from the homepage and then "In the Spirit." There is a smiling photo of him there that makes his GriggsDakota fans so proud.
Robbie is the inventor of the "automatic lawn mower" which he designed by pulling the lawnmower in the above picture backwards with his pedal tractor. He then came up with an "automatic rake" which was a regular hand rake tied behind his Big Wheel. He was always full of ideas, but playing the guitar and singing has always been one of his best ideas. Now he can add placing in a talent contest to his list of accomplishments. As his mother I can confirm that he loved music even before he was born. He certainly was dancing when I attended concerts while he was in production.
Congratulations Robbie, from your fans in GriggsDakota.

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Snow is Cool in the Movies
This snow is ridiculous. Really, need I say more? Well, I want something to blog about, so yes! People are stuck at home and unable to come into work (yeah, right!) and we've had continuous snowfall in Edinburgh all day and yesterday evening too. And it's the 31st March!
What was the point of all my hopeful, studious observation of sunset and the time of the last dwindling light of each and every evening throughout January, February and March? This?!
Well screw you, bad weather! In today's post, I have decided to come up with a way to look on the bright side, so here are five snowy movie moments that tell us that snow is, after all, really titillating, atmospheric and above all, cool.
In no particular order:
1. Old Boy, closing sequence
Don't worry, watching this doesn't give the ending away. Well, come on, it is the ending, but you know what I mean. No spoilers here. This is a beautiful sequence and I especially love the waltz which forms the centrepiece of the soundtrack. If you like the look of it and haven't seen this film, do so soon. It's well worth it. Snow is beautiful and a little disturbing in Old Boy.
2. Gladiator, Germania battle sequence
Romans, furs, dogs, archers, testudos, Germanic barbarians, Germania, Maximus, lobbing olive oil bombs, flaming arrows, forests, slow-motion Saving-Private-Ryan-type what's-it-all-worth footage. How dare anyone suggest that the perfect accompaniment is not snow? Snow is cool in Gladiator, and so is the desert. And both are definitely cooler than Maximus's lame (ball-and-chain) Spanish farm.
3. House of Flying Daggers, closing sequence
This film, probably the first real manifestation of the slippery slope Zhang Yimou has been on over the last few years, has a truly sketchy plot. However, Zhang's visuals are as beautiful as they are in any of his other films, and the snowy ending is no exception. Snow is beautiful in House of Flying Daggers. Is this a spoiler? Yes and no. It is, but the ending has very little logical coherence with the beginning of the film, or the middle, so it doesn't matter. Anyway, truly stunning visuals, that's the point.
4. Dr Zhivago, most of…
This is not really uplifting at all, and doesn't help me with my point, but I don't think you can discuss snow in film without reference to Dr Zhivago.
5. Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers, opening sequence
New Zealand, the Misty Mountains, whatever way you want to look at it, beautiful snowy landscapes. The film just gets better from there!
This list could really go on forever and I make no pretence to its being exhaustive. To be honest, I'm trying to complete it as quickly as I can before it stops snowing! Can you think of any others?


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With mobile phone usage on the rise, web-based apps provide an alternative way for businesses to appeal to their audience and provider a better standard of service. A growing number of firms are turning to web-based apps to reach their audience, but there are many stages involved with creating a web-based app. As with many projects, a team developing a web-based app needs to … [Read more...]
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Big Changes Ahead ...
Category: Life
Monday, July 10, 2006
The Ninth Circle Of . . .
For anyone who noticed or cared . . .
I have been "locked-out" of Blogger for almost two months due to some freaky glitch in the system that was NOT recognizing my user name & password. All of my attempts to contact Blogger support was in vain. In addition, I was having problems with my cable internet connection, making it difficult to connect to the internet and get support for my blog problems, as well as my internet connection problems.
TODAY, I was finally able to correct both!
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Circle of Love . . .
The symbol of the "circle" has endured as a metaphor for love and commitment. Lovers have exchanged gold bands as a symbol of commitment for more than 1000 years. Ancients believed that the veins from the third finger of the left hand actually led to the heart; hence the nomination of the ring finger as the symbol of unending love and unity.
Being Irish, I really like the Irish Royal Claddagh Gold Ring as a wedding band. Here is the tale of The Claddagh Story:
This famous Irish wedding band dates back to a romantic legend of the 17th century. An original symbol of the "Fisher Kings" of the Galway town of Claddagh, (pronounced clada) in Ireland, the design was first fashioned into the traditional ring during the reign of Mary II.
Category:: This Thing Called "Love"
Unconscious Mutterings - Week 173
This week's Unconscious Mutterings meme:
Category:: "Memes"
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Say What?!?!?
I just read an article called the Top 10 Business Buzzwords. Why do people seem to like to "verb" words? I guess that's how to catch the latest buzz, huh?
The words that made the Top-10 are:
and you can check out the detailed descriptions of each word in the article referenced above. I think organizations create their own "geek-speak" out of some ancient tribal need to bond with other tribesmen and keep the "outsiders" out.
Category:: Business
Far Away . . .
The entire Nickleback CD is terrific, but this is my new favorite song. It has a lot of emotion wrapped up in it, both in the lyrics, and in the moment when it was first played for me by someone very special.
Far Away
By Nickelback
CD: "All The Right Reasons"
Category:: Music
Monday, May 22, 2006
Monday Madness - Simple Things ...
This week's Monday Madness meme:
How many simple things have you learned to appreciate more, for one reason or another? Please list them and feel free to elaborate on each.
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This Saturday, October 20, tens of thousands of faithful citizens will gather in prayer and public witness in cities and towns all across the United States to oppose the HHS Mandate and stand up in defense of our religious freedoms and First Amendment rights. There are 130 rallies scheduled nationwide, including three in Virginia. Please plan to join these rallies and say no to the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Mandate, which forces employers — including religious charities — to provide free contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs in their health plans or face massive fines.
Initially, this mandate has had the greatest impact on the Catholic Church. However, if it is not reversed, it has the potential to restrict the freedom of religion and conscience of every faith in the entire nation. It is important that those of us who cherish religious liberty, as handed down to us from our forefathers in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, let our voices be heard. We are joining with dozens of state and national pro-life organizations as part of the Stand Up For Religious Freedom Coalition in support of this effort, including Alliance Defending Freedom, Concerned Women for America, Americans United for Life, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and dozens more.
Don't fall for the opposition lie that this is about "birth control access" and "women's health." This simply is an effort by the federal government to force religious institutions and organizations to violate their faith principles and pay for abortion inducing drugs and sterilizations for girls as young as 12 years old. This is about the Left's alleged "wall of separation of church and state" being systematically violated by the state. It's about government control over how we practice our faith and forcing government dictates on it directly contrary to our beliefs. It is about government secularism imposing itself into religion in order to neuter it and its impact on society — a watered down faith is meant to drive people out of the pews and into government care, control and dependency.
All three rallies scheduled in Virginia Saturday are from noon until 1:00 p.m. If you are within driving distance of one of these events, please make every effort to attend.
We also have volunteers at each event with our 2012 Presidential and U.S. Senate Voter Guides, as well as Ballot Question 1, the proposed Virginia Constitutional Amendment to limit the government's power of eminent domain (vote yes). If you would like to pick up copies to distribute them to your church or civic groups, contact these volunteers ahead of time or while you are at the rallies. (You can also read, download and/or electronically share the voter guide at vavotes.net.) The names of our volunteers and their contact information are below, along with the rally details and event coordinator contact information.
Jackson Park, Jefferson and 4th Street (map)
E-Mail the Charlottesville Rally Captain
TFF Charlottesville Volunteer: Chardon Jenks (434-977-1871) email@example.com
Lexington (Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 11557)
Hopkins Green, Jefferson and Nelson Streets (map)
E-Mail the Lexington Rally Captain
TFF Lexington Volunteer: Scott Sayre (540-463-2743) firstname.lastname@example.com
Norfolk Federal Building, 200 Granby Street
Email the Norfolk Rally Captain
TFF Norfolk Volunteer: Daniel Heffington (515-257-3085) also True the Vote Volunteer Coordinator for Virginia)


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Part A: General information
1. The Super League Darts Eastern Europe (SLDE) is a league system for single players. It is played in 3 phases.
2. The first phase is the qualification tournament at the beginning of a new season, where all free spaces of the league will be filled up.
3. The second phase is the league phase. On the tournament weekends all players play against each other which gives us a ranking of the SLDE.
4. The last part of the season is the final weekend. Participants of the final are the top 8 players of the league phase. A player who is already qualified for the PDC World Darts Championship at the time the final of SLDE is played is not allowed to participate in the final. The next player in the ranking will fill up his space.
5. The top 13 players of the last season will be invited to participate in the next season. PDC Europe is allowed to fill up free spaces of withdrawals with any player. If the spaces stay free the number of qualification places will be summed up for the qualification tournament.
6. The league phase and the final of SLDE will be statistically recorded. Each player of the SLDE agrees that his data will be recorded and used for any purpose.
7. Organizer of the SLDE is the Langenbahn von Moltke GmbH, Leopoldstraße 32, 80802 München
8. In the year 2014 the name rights have been given to the trademark BULL'S. This will also be the same in the year 2016.
Part B: The qualification tournament
1. Eligible are players with citizenship of the following countries: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Poland, Bulgaria and Rumania. Players have to be at least 16 years old (Cut off date is 1st of January)
2. Top 13 players or invited players are not allowed to participate in the qualification tournament. Also players ranked 15 and 16 of the former year of SLDE are not allowed to participate same as all players who left SLDE in the previous season or have been disqualified.
3. Registration for the qualification tournament is possible till the announced date. Registration fee for the qualification tournament is 30 € and will be reduced from registration fee for the league phase if a player qualifies.
4. Registration fee for the qualification tournament has to be paid till the announced date otherwise the registration will be deleted automatically.
5. On the day of the qualification tournament all players have to register personally till the announced time at the venue. Otherwise the registration will be deleted.
6. The playing mode will be announced after registration ended and depends on the number of participants
7. It will be played for as many places in the SLDE till the number of players totally is reached.
8. Qualified players oblige to participate in all playing weekends.
9. If a qualified player withdraws from participation before the SLDE starts the place will be given to a player from the organizers.
Part C: The tournament weekends
1. The SLDE is played on 4 weekends. The dates and venue will be announced before the tournaments take place.
2. The entry fee for the SLDE is 180 € (players who have qualified thru qualification tournament will pay 30 € less) and has to be paid before the first weekend of the new season. If the entry fee has not been paid in time the player will not be allowed to participate in the SLDE.
3. Eligible are players with citizenship of the following countries: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Poland, Bulgaria and Rumania. Players have to be at least 16 years old (Cut off date is 1st of January)
4. All 16 players have to participate on each played day. Its been played in round robin mode, everybody against everybody, best of 11 legs depending on the schedule of SLDE.
5. On the first weekend of a new season the position of the players will be drawn. On the following weekends the positions depend on the ranking 1-16. Rank 1 is position 1 …)
6. A player gets one point for a game he wins. The legs of all games also count in the ranking.
7. All results of all weekends together make the ranking of the SLDE. The player with the most points is ranked on position 1. The first sorting criteria is points. In the case two players have the same points, the sorting works as following:
a. Leg difference between won and lost legs
b. Number of won legs
c. Direct comparison
i. Number of points
ii. Leg difference between won and lost legs
iii. Number of won legs
d. Deciding game (best of 11 legs)
8. The top 8 of the ranking after 4 weekends of playing will be qualified for the final of SLDE. Players who are already qualified for the PDC World Darts Championship and are ranked top 8 in SLDE will not participate in the final. In this case the next player in the ranking will be allowed to participate. Players ranked 15 and 16 will not be allowed to participate in the SLDE in the following season and can only participate in the qualification tournament after the next season. The player ranked 14 can relegate in the qualification tournament and try to fight back in the SLDE.
9. If a player does not play all games of a weekend, no matter why all his results of this weekend will be counted as a 0:6 against him and for his opponents.
10. If a player misses 2 weekends of the SLDE he is no longer allowed to play. His personal statistics will stay as it was. Complete played weekends will stay in the ranking.
11. Participants have to be at the venue in time and stay there till they finish their last game. If a players does not arrive at the venue in time or when his games are announced all his games of the weekend will end with the result 0:6 against him.
12. Every player who leaves the actual season will not be allowed to participate in the SLDE in the following season. Depending on the withdrawals the PDC Europe will decide if a player can be banned from further seasons of SLDE or darts tournaments of the PDC Europe.
13. If more then 3 players leave a current season there will be no relegation players and all players will be invited to play in the next SLDE season.
Part D: the final
1. The top 8 of the SLDE ranking after all played weekends are qualified for the final. If a player withdraws from the final or a player is already qualified for the PDC World Darts Championship or there are other reasons of less then 8 players for the final then the players next in the ranking will become finalists. A player who withdrew during the playing weekends or got disqualified is not allowed to play in the final.
2. The first round of the final will be played in 2 groups of four.
Group A: rank 1, 4, 5 and 8 of the final ranking
Group B: rank 2, 3, 6 and 7 of the final ranking
3. The first two players in the group rankings are qualified for the semi finals.
Winner group A – second group B
Winner group B – second group
4. The winners of the two semi finals will play the final of the SLDE.
5. Playing format: group phase: best of 11 legs
semi final: best of 15 legs (break after 8 legs)
final: best of 19 legs (break after 10 legs)
Part E: price money
1. There is no prize money for the qualification tournament, its only played for a spot in the SLDE.
2. There will not be any prize money at the tournament weekends.
3. Each player of the BULLS Super League Darts Eastern Europe 2016 gets free entry for a certain number of qualification tournaments for the PDC European Tour 2017. The following list will show the number of participations. After one year the entry fee for qualifications do no longer count.
The participations will be based on the ranking after 4 playing weekends. Players who have withdrawn from the actual season will not get any free participations.
4. The winner of the SLDE additionally gets a spot in the preliminary round of the following PDC World Darts Championship.
5. If for any reason the winner of the SLDE qualifies for the PDC World Darts Championship after the final of SLDE (direct qualification, Pro Tour Order of Merit, etc.) the second finalist will participate in the PDC World Darts Championship.
Part F: Common rules
1. Playing mode of the SLDE is 501 single in / double out
2. All rules of the PDC Europe, playing rules and etiquette count for the SLDE.
3. The player, who starts a game will be determined by throwing for the Bullseye. The Bullseye or outer Bullseye have to be hit. If both players hit the inner or outer Bullseye the throw has to be done again. The player on the left hand side of the draw starts the throw for the Bullseye. In the second attempt the other player starts first and so on.
4. Every player of the SLDE (qualification, tournament weekends, final) is responsible to know the board where he is playing at and when he has to play.
5. The qualification tournament and the SLDE tournament weekends are played on 4 boards.
6. Players who break the rules or act against the etiquette of the PDC Europe can be disqualified at any time. They lose all points in the ranking and all participation fees same as eligibility to play in the SLDE. The suspension can also be extended to other PDC Europe (European Tour, qualification tournaments etc.).
Part G: The venue
1. The venues will be selected by the PDC Europe.
2. The venue has to have 4 boards plus two practice boards and enough room for playing and enough room for the players to sit (16 players plus 3 additional persons) same as for the tournament organization. (minimum 60 people)
3. The venue has to provide 4 new dartboards for each tournament weekend.
4. The markers will be organized by PDC Europe.
5. There are food and drinks available at the venue.
6. There is a list of hotels close to the venue available for the players.
Part H: Rules at the tournament weekends
1. It will be played by the rules of the PDC, that can be looked up on the internet.
2. The participants of the SLDE have to wear appropriate clothing as following:
- long dark trousers
- dark shoes (no joggers)
- collared shirt
If a player wants to wear different clothing he has to request it at the PDC Europe.
Jeans, Joggers, T-Shirts, Football shirts, hats, caps, headphones etc. are not allowed.
3. The players are not allowed to drink anything else than water during a game.
4. The players are not allowed to smoke during a game.
5. Every player can bring 3 guests to a tournament weekend. There will not be sold any tickets for the tournament weekends. PDC Europe staff, organizer and people allowed by the PDC Europe are allowed to take part in the tournament weekends.
6. If a person get banned by the PDC Europe because of bad behaviour they are no longer allowed to enter PDC Europe events, even if they would be announced as players guests.
Part I: Conclusion statement
1. The PDC Europe (Langenbahn von Moltke GmbH) can change these rules at any time.
2. If there are any situations coming up that cannot solved by the SLDE rules the PDC Europe will find a fair way to make a decision upon those things. The last decision in all cases will be made by the PDC Europe and has to be accepted of all players.
You can also download the rules.
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Timing Your Retirement
Whether you wish to retire fully, or just cut back your working hours, requires thinking about the emotional aspects of retirement as well as the financial. Research reveals that the happiest 'retirements' are those with balance, structure, strong social contact and yes, a little work. You may also need expert advice from a financial planner on timing your retirement and to make the most of your money.
It is, however, important to remember that while money, (how much you have and how long it will last) plays a vital part in the timing of your retirement, your emotional readiness should hold equal weight. There are many factors to consider when deciding if you're emotionally ready to retire, such as your relationships, support network, how you plan to keep yourself busy and what you hope to achieve from the next stage of your life. One way to evaluate your readiness is to take our simple 'Are you ready to retire?' quiz. While just 25 questions won't give you the definitive answer, they will highlight the areas that may need more consideration.
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How Much Does an Airstream Renovation Cost?/
One of the questions we are asked more than any other (by far) is the following:
How much does an Airstream renovation cost?
While we address this somewhat in our FAQ section, we felt that a post covering this topic was long overdue. As we move forward with expanding The Modern Caravan, we want to empower and share our knowledge with those of you tackling this work on your own. So let's dive into costs of renovation below.
**It is important to note that the numbers and questions below do not reflect the costs of hiring us, they are reflective of the work we've done for our own renovations. These costs do not include labor.
There many factors that go into these numbers, and they all start with asking questions:
- What is the condition of your project?
- Size of your Airstream/caravan?
- Are you planning to fully gut it? In our opinion, you should not skip this step.
- What tools do you already own?
- What tools will you need to buy? There are a lot of tools you'll need (check out our resources tab to get started) that aren't necessarily in the everyday garage.
- Are you creating custom cabinetry or buying pre-fab?
- Tile or no? High-end hardware? Hardwood or laminate?
- What are the amenities and options you want on board? Water heater? Solar? Oven? Water tanks? Make a list. Start researching some of these costs. We recommend creating an Excel spreadsheet to record your findings and compare and compute.
- Will you need to hire out any of the work? Electrical, welding, cabinet making?
Whatever your budget (and timeline) are, double-triple-quadruple it. It's not going to be what you expect!
While looking to others to see what their renovation costs have been, remind yourself that your project will be somewhat, if not completely different. We know folks who started renovations before we started our first that aren't yet completed. This is good indication and reminder that everyone's schedules, budgets, and tool and knowledge arsenals are different. For example:
- A couple with no kids, freelance jobs with flexible schedules, access to a bevy of tools, open budget, and prior knowledge of renovation is likely going to finish their project faster than say...a couple with four kids, 9-to-5 office jobs, very little prior knowledge, a stretched budget, and basic tool access. The couples are likely to choose different outcomes for their projects based on all of these factors, and the budgets could vary widely.
For our first Airstream renovation, we were in a wildly different financial situation. We had a better work set up because we owned our home. Our daughter was younger and not in school yet (i.e., no school functions or extracurriculars or drop offs/pickups yet). We bought a cheaper Airstream, spent a year renovating it with long stretches where we couldn't afford to work on it, and the build was simple and the amenities slim, based on what we could afford.
- 1957 Airstream Overlander: one year to complete, $16,000 in supplies and tools, and $4000 to purchase.
On our second Airstream renovation, we had more knowledge. We didn't do much for the first six months we had it, as our budget didn't allow for it. Things picked up steam when our budget opened up, though renovation was more difficult on us, as we lived in a rented duplex with a shared driveway. Our schedules were busier given that our daughter was older. We designed and built an intricate and complex interior bursting with amenities and high end fixtures.
- 1977 Airstream Overlander, one year to complete, $35,000+ in supplies and tools, and $5000 to purchase.
Just within our first two Airstream renovations we did for ourselves, you can see a big difference in circumstances, budgets, knowledge, and scheduling. All of these things play into budget and cost. What worked for one person may not work for you, and it's important to remember as you're deciding on how much you can afford.
*If you are interested in working with us on developing a personalized budget for your Airstream, we would love to help! During our one-hour consultation, we will help you come up with a basic plan for your project based on photos and video you share, along with a set of questions that will help us determine your needs and wants. Shoot us an email to schedule your consultation!


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Tasting Notes
Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg
2016 - Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling GG
A power maschine but still calm, great slate minerality in the nose with a lot of citrus, mandarins and grapefruit notes but also slight stonefruit like mirabelle, on the palate greatly balanced, with amazing potential. Love it!
2015 - Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Beerenauslese
Everything you can expect from a true BA - Johannes Leitz managed to put it in the bottle. Deep and complex nose of spicy minerality and a powerful fruit basket of dates, exotic fruits, yellow apples, but also stone fruits and raisins. On the palate and exiting gentle wine. Gentle from its smooth and fresh acidity, exiting from the crazy spices and herbal notes. Wicked. Finishes forever...
2006 - Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Spätlese
We have the rare opportunity to taste a #2006 #weingutleitz #leitz #rüdesheimer #schlossberg #bergschlossberg #riesling #spätlese... In the nose great aging with honey, raisins and caramelized figs, great mineral basis. On the palate caramelized stone fruit, slight watermelon, grapefruit peel, spicy minerals. Finishes sweet and spicy. Delicious!
Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland
2015 - Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG
Amazing acidity carries this wine, based on minerality that gives also the spicy notes, in the nose stones, plums and herbal elements, on the palate great crisp acidity, stone fruit and exotic fruit elements, great spices, long lasting minerality.
2015 - Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese
It is brilliant, clear and just a dream. In the nose with exotic fruits, raspberry, mango, apple blossom, light herbal notes, on the palate crazy good mineralization of slate, quartzite and loess elements, fruit notes of passion fruit and stone fruits that seem to stay forever, beautiful and clear acidity.
2008 - Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Magnum
This one is so much fun! Perfectly aged, greatly balanced! In the nose beautiful Rheingau slate minerality, beautiful aging notes of honey and raisins, stone fruits of plums and cherry, mango and sweet pineapple, on the palate soooo smooth, powerful minerality, honey, herbs and spicy finish.
2005 - Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese
It has aged beautifully. Caramel in the nose together with mango and pineapple, same wicked mineralization, everlasting balance on the palate of juicy acidity, smooth minerals and stone fruit. Wicked!
2002 - Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Spätlese trocken
We were very happy to get a bottle of this fantastic #riesling from @Johannes Leitz as it is truly a bomb. Very powerful, very dense, very complex, greatly aged. The nose is filled with spicy minerality, ripe pineapple and mango, lots of roasted caramel and vanilla, wood and smoky, mandarin peel. On the palate unbelievably deep and powerful, racy and crisp acidity, roasted notes again, very creamy texture. The finish is just long, long, long. An unbelievable feeling in the mouth – like you have tasted a hundred things at the same time. Thanks Johannes for sharing this fantastic feeling with us!
Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck
2015 - Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling GG
Greatly balanced 2015 with nice and quarzite minerality, citrus and grapefruit, juicy and full-bodied. Fresh and powerful minerals and acidity. Salty finish. Amazing!
2005 - Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling GG
The 2005 shows how fantasticly these wines age. It is milder in the nose with additional honey and plum, crazy herbs in the nose, acidity still very present together with the typical minerality, less citrus, instead more spicy notes, smoky on the palate, long stony finish. Wicked!
Rüdesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels
2015 - Rüdesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG
The 2015 has a great minerality with citrus and grapefruit in the nose, in the palate a nice acidity that stays very long, citrus flavors, black currant, bit of nut.
2010 - Rüdesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG
The 2010 has a balanced and fruity nose with exotic elements like mango and pineapple, on the palate also citrus, green apples and black currant, great acidity and minerals, very harmonious. Aging makes this wine even more brilliant.
Rüdesheimer Drachenstein
2010 - Rüdesheimer Drachenstein Riesling Auslese
A wonderful composition of mellow apple, ripe gooseberries with honey and slate. Wahoo! Great stuff.


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Old Creeper just wants to take pictures of sexy Juggalettes. Why is that so difficult?
(Sorry, this video doesn't seem to work on mobile devices since it isn't really a youtube video. It's some kind of dark internet magic or something. I didn't create the magic, so unfortunately I can't fix it. On Android, it says that the plug-in is not supported and iPhones just show a blank area. Go find a real computer and check this shiznit out though. You owe it to yourself.)


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The Kasanka Trust are delighted to announce that Bata Shoes Zambia has very kindly sponsored our anti-poaching and law enforcement efforts for the year by donating 100 pairs of rainboots for our staff. Dion (General Park Manager) and Tigger (Fundraising Coordinator) went to collect the boots on their trip to Lusaka last week and met with CEO Prosper Bachi and Merchandise Manager Octavia Bwalya.
The scouts are thrilled with their new boots and we know that Bata's generous donation will directly contribute to the amazing work they do to keep the pristine wildernesses of Kasanka and Lavushi Manda National Parks safe for the animals that live there.
Thank you so much Bata Zambia for supporting the Kasanka Trust's conservation efforts!


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Dia de los Muertos
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 11:24AM
Instead of doing our annual Halloween show, we went with a Day Of The Dead theme. Plus, it gave us an extra day to edit. For our Fermentation Conversation, all three Coasters try the Noche de los Muertos from Aztec Brewing. Toby crawls out of his grave to sip on the Evil Dead Red from Alesmith, Mike joins the Devil Dancer from Founders for a tune. Crazy Dave then takes a spin on a bike with some zombies and the Beer Jargon Guy while partaking in the Gratzer from New Belgium / Three Floyds. Feliz el Die de los Muertos! Salud!


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Art And Culture Excellence Of Siddha System Of Medicine
When folks talk about premature ejaculation medication, medicines like Viagra come to thoughts. Individuals who have any of these well being difficulties are not permitted to consume the medicine: breathing issues, sleep apnea, COPD, asthma, kidney or liver disease, a history of brain tumor or head injury, allergy to Hydrocodone or acetaminophen, low blood pressure, underactive thyroid, intestinal disorder, drug or alcohol addiction, mental illness, spine curvature disorders, or adrenal gland disorder. Moreover, pregnant females, breastfeeding females and females who plan for receiving pregnant are also not permitted to take Hydrocodone APAP due to the fact there were situations where nursing babies knowledgeable breathing issues given that the mothers consumed this medicine. Podiatric medicine is the study of, diagnosis, and health-related therapy of problems of the foot, ankle, lower limb, hip and reduced back.
Functional medicine is an evolution in health-related practices and far better address the demands of sufferers much more than yet another other approach to medicine in the 21st century. Although a couple of Chinese medicine practitioners seek monetary rewards of the trade, a lot of go into practice as enlightened health care workers whose primary satisfaction is gained via helping individuals attain general wellness. For a wholesome conception, it is essential that a man and women each have optimum health. Summary: In Ontario, each podiatrists and chriropodists, each DPM's – graduated soon after a four-year University system in Podiatric Medicine – and DCh's – awarded right after a three-year program at the Michener Institute – are foot specialists who assess and treat foot circumstances inside their respective scope of practice. Tropical medicine offers with the prevention and treatment of tropical diseases.
As a diagnostic specialty, pathology can be regarded the basis of contemporary scientific healthcare expertise and plays a massive function in evidence-based medicine Many modern molecular tests such as flow cytometry , polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunohistochemistry , cytogenetics , gene rearrangements studies and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) fall inside the territory of pathology. Several research have shown that this medicine can pass into breast milk and as a outcome babies are prone to side effects brought on by this medicine. To narrow it down just a bit, we can safely say that alternative medicine and therapies are attributed to the use of folk medicine, diet program fads, faith healings, new age healing, some chiropractic and massage therapies and herbal medicine. There is only one downside to the use of Passionflower, specifically if it is utilized in combination with other anxiousness medication: it induces sleep.
The second advantage is that the medicine you supply online is less expensive than the medicine you acquire from the drugstore. Unfortunately, marketing and physicians make it identified that modern medicine is the only way. Although the stated ailment can be outrageous in a way, since it is normally brought on by some complications in the course of sexual intercourse, the Peyronie's illness medicine is not that hard to handle, particularly for folks that are not hassle-free with complicated schedules or procedures in intake. The starch is extraordinarily soothing internally (easing sore throats, upset tummies, heart burn, irritable bowel, colic, constipation, and meals poisoning) and externally (relieving bug bites, burns, sprains, and sore eyes).
But even modern specialists educated in Botany and pharmacology, will locate it challenging to recognize the complicated prescriptions that are offered and very tough to identify the plants and herbs mentioned by Siddhars (the founders of Siddha system of medicine). Darren Dunner is the author of this article on Alternative medicine Check out these days for more information on the topic. Regardless of how many options there are to modern day medicine, the majority of customers nevertheless look to run towards modern medicine. When we develop up with contemporary medicine by our side, it is challenging to see anything else that is successful.


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A Sneak Peek at Film Candy 2 for Lightroom
It was almost a year ago when I launched my first set of Lightroom presets. I had ported my popular "Film Candy" set from Aperture. Since then I've ported most of the rest of the sets that I had previously released for Aperture to Lightroom and they have been really well received. However, I've also been working on some new presets, which aren't versions of previous Aperture looks. In fact, ever since I released Film Candy nearly a year ago, I've been working on Film Candy 2
Over the past year, every time I came up with an interesting look on a picture, I would save into in a folder in my Lightroom presets. I would then go back to those looks, and take them apart, breaking them down into the various elements that made them up. I ended up with a library of "ingredients". These consisted of various curve settings, split tone settings and so on. Once I had a big enough collection of "ingredients", I started putting those together into new looks. I would try a few combinations, use them on images, and save them, then I'd leave them for a little while and go back later to see them with fresh eyes. Some looks stayed and some were thrown out. I kept doing this editing process for several months, culling the collection every now and then, as I wanted to really be happy with the set, and I wanted to have a nice collection of diverse looks.
As these presets started creeping into my work, and I realised that I was getting to the point that I was happy with them enough to release them, but there was still a long way to go. I had to make sure they would work across a variety of images, and also that they would work reasonably well across different cameras. After a lot of work, I have finally finalised the collection, and Film Candy 2 is nearly ready for release.
Film Candy 2 will consist of 40 different looks. Like the first Film Candy, these have been inspired by the look of old and vintage films, and they also consist of some special effects. The new pack will be available soon (and if you want to get advance notice of when Film Candy 2 is available to buy, then sign up for the newsletter.) In the mean time here are a few images that I've used the presets on over the past little while. Enjoy!


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Here we are at the end of 2010. It has been a good year for ICDU with previous projects refined and continuing and new projects being launched. I thought it appropriate to give a quick rundown of what you all helped accomplish through ICDU this year:
- Three stable, free-of-charge libraries with weekly or bi-weekly events
- Outreach to children and families at libraries
- Two back-to-school bashes for kids in Porvenir and Alto Selva Alegre
- Special library event with drama group and free bibles for the kids
- A chocolatada in Porvenir (party where kids get cake and hot chocolate)
- An incentive program geared to promote reading for fun and literacy
- Partnering with the Rotary Club to provide glasses to kids in need
- First loan paid off in full (Yenny)
- Four new ZERO interest loans made through ICDU to Glerida, Betty, Ines and Maura
- 34 total lenders giving $9000 (another $2000 has been relent)
- Borrower Empowerment seminars being led by church member Paty
- Inauguration of water tanks in Naranjal to hold fresh, clean, drinkable water
- Sought participants in Naranjal and Villa de Socabaya for our first two latrine groups
- Began latrine construction in Naranjal
- first latrine to be done by end of year
- Made good use of three interns at the libraries and Naranjal
I may be forgetting some things but that, in a nutshell, is what happened with ICDU this year. It has been a great year and we are excited about what God has in store for 2011. These projects will continue on and we will be adding new short- and long-term projects thanks in part to Peruvian christians like Paty, Alfredo, and Abraham partnering with us. Praise God for allowing us to partner with Him in Arequipa!


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Does Food Taste Better When You're Stressed?
After a long week of work, how good does a nice, long sip from your favorite drink taste?
Nope, that wasn't a rhetorical question — because, apparently, it tastes just as good as it normally does.
A new paper in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition suggests that though you might go to great lengths to satisfy a craving when you're stressed, you're unlikely to enjoy the indulgence any more than someone who isn't stressed.
For the study, researchers recruited 36 self-proclaimed chocolate lovers, all in college. According to the APA press release, they asked one group of students to keep one hand in ice water while being observed and videotaped in order to induce stress. Another group of students had to keep their hands in lukewarm water. Both before and after the task, researchers collected saliva samples from the participants and tested them for levels of cortisol, the stress response hormone.
After the stress conditioning, the participants were told to press a handgrip for the chance to smell the chocolate when shown a particular symbol. From this, the researchers could determine how much energy each student exerted in order to smell the chocolate. They then asked the students how pleasing they found the odor of the chocolate.
The authors found that those placed under more stressful circumstances exerted three times as much effort to smell the chocolate than those in the less stressful situation, but both groups reported enjoying the smell of the chocolate about the same amount.
In other words, people will do unspeakable things to slake a particular thirst if they're under a lot of pressure, but that doesn't make them appreciate it any more once they get it.
Then again, this study only involved smelling chocolate — not eating it. Take it with a grain of salt (mmm, that would be yummy with some chocolate). But the findings do make sense. When you thoughtlessly scarf down a bag of pita chips with a container of hummus, do you really savor every bite? No, each bite likely blurs into the next, becoming indistinguishable.
So the next time that familiar wave comes over you, don't let your mind trick you. That pickle jar (in my case) is probably not going to lift all the weight off your shoulders in a series of euphoric crunches.
(h/t New York Magazine)
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text: i have so many things to be thankful for this year. a new job, a new apartment, my fluffy babies, the list goes on and on. one thing i am perhaps most thankful for is my ability to continue creating work i love. i thought it would be nice to share that with the rest of you! i am hosting a giveaway on facebook and encourage anyone to enter. so hop on over and see how you can win a portrait session with me!


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Worked hard 4 NOTHINGApril 26, 2008
Ytd nite,after tuition at 10pm,I actually went 2 my mom's fwen hse,my tuition thcr's hse n my fwen's hse(Lee Li) 2 get those newspapers..reached home abt 11sumthing pm n search 4 books n papers whole hse..Tml,Jie Yi n I gonna drive in skl 2 bring those newspapers..dis is wat i got..
and dis..
and papers..
I woke up xtra early tdy cz v promised 2 meet in skl 7.10am n once I reached der,I saw our class guys were standing in front of LM room..lined up..so funny tt time..oh well..der's 5 ppl drove in skl,Jie Yi,Me,Xian Tze,Chun Wai n Eng Yuan..Xian Tze came in skl twice ytd..n da WHOLE PBSM room were all his newspaper..OH well..3A2 were damn cin kak..read all details in our class blog..At least I thnk 5S1 is much more better than them..V thought 5S1 were our opponent but v realise,our REAL opponent were 3A2..they challenged us..Cum on lar..u stil gt 2 yrs 2 go..V last yr d..
Even after skl,v worked hard..
Group 1: Edmund and Joseph.
Group 2: Zhen Yoong, Chan Yip and Jun Mun(went home on the way due to something)
Group 3: Chun Hui, Jia Jian and Ren Hong
Group 1-3 went out skl n Group 4 were in da skl..n frm wat Chun Hui describe wat they did outside,I find it funny n our class reli got da semangat..Anyway,I'm reli proud of our class..5S5 roxx..must reli go visit our class blog 2 read up abt da whole story..n thnk abt whether wanna make complain towards da LAS a x..support pls..it's not bcz v kia su..when u say 2pm means 2pm close..y the hell 3A2 can bring newspaper till 3.30pm???Thcrs' shld b da role model..2pm means 2pm..dun break a promise u make..It's totally unfair..n I'm sry 2 announced tt..5S5 lost adi..V lead da whole skl for newspaper more than a week but lost 45mins AFTER da competition ends..btw,Yi Chin,I'm a girl ok..=_=
Went home quite late..woke up n straight went 2 Lee Kheng(Lee Li's sis)'s farewell party..she's goin 2 India 2 study dentistry..
leng lui Ee Leng n me..
i knew her 2 yrs ago..
Lily-Liki-Ee Leng
Charlie's Angel~
Liki-Lee Kheng-Ee Leng..
hey..dun get an indian boyf ya!
sweet smile..
my darling Lily..
isn't she jus sweet?
Joyce..studyin peforming arts in The One Academy
thank u 4 inviting me..
u serious lesbo!!!look at my-so-reluctant-face..
stil love u though..XD
Lily's sexy lips..pouching..
me-Crystal-Lee Yin
i wan 2 eat!!
I suppose dis is our 1st photo thgr..
our sexy legs..
silly us..
she's jus loving it
muaxx muaxx..
I love chatting wit u...
n joking wit u..
laugh tghr..
i guess u're jus 1 of a kind..XD
go silly wit me..
act wit me..
fight da same thing wit me..
kena bully by Lily's bro..
I look so horny..
i cnt sleep in such messy room,Lily..
ur white board damn cute la wey..
n u draw ur physics tchr like dis??=_=
fwens 4vr..
love ya always!!
5 years n still counting~^^


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Michael Emenalo has been appointed as Monaco's new sports director having left a similar position at Chelsea earlier this month. ...
Michael Emenalo has been appointed as Monaco's new sports director having left a similar position at Chelsea earlier this month.
AS Monaco is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Emenalo as new sporting director ! #WelcomeToMonaco— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) November 27, 2017
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The Nigerian spent 10 years at Stamford Bridge, working as technical director since 2011, playing a key role in the development of Chelsea's first team and academy.
During his time at Chelsea, the club won three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the EFL Cup, Europa League and Champions League, with Emenalo helping to shape those successful squads.
And Emenalo is excited by his new venture with the Ligue 1 champions.
This is a wonderful opportunity for me in a high-quality project," he told Monaco's official website. AS Monaco has shown great progress for several seasons and I am convinced that the future will be just as ambitious.
[Executive vice-president] Vadim Vasilyev's willingness to see me join AS Monaco was decisive and, for me, the choice was natural after my decision to leave Chelsea.
Emenalo was reported to have had a frosty relationship with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, which is thought to have sped up his departure, although the Italian stated he was sad to see him go when discussing his departure this month.


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Amid sky-rocketing inflation and escalating shortages sparked by socialist policies, the authoritarian regime in Venezuela ordered a military "occupation" of certain businesses in a bid to force them to charge what authorities deem "fair" prices. Venezuelan rulers also vowed this week to intensify the ruthless assault on "bourgeois parasites," also known as productive businesses in countries unlike Venezuela and Cuba.
Store managers are already being rounded up and jailed, as the formerly prosperous nation's economic implosion accelerates. Venezuelan "President" Nicolás Maduro also promised that the business seizures and military occupations would be just the "tip of the iceberg," telling the public that others would be next in the crosshairs if they refused to comply with the regime's economic decrees.
Of course, socialist strongman Maduro, who succeeded the infamous Hugo Chávez earlier this year, is following in the footsteps of his late predecessor with wild claims that Venezuela's ongoing descent into chaos is a result of "Yankee imperialism" and "economic sabotage." He alleges that the "right-wing" domestic opposition is conspiring with Washington, D.C., and market-oriented forces in Latin America to spoil what would have otherwise been the wonderful fruits of his brilliant central planning.
Economists almost universally acknowledge that the regime's increasingly fiendish efforts to control the economy are the source of the escalating economic turmoil ravaging the people of Venezuela. For self-styled socialist rulers, however, capitalism simply must be to blame — it always is, even for bad weather or the alleged extinction of supposed alien life on Mars, as Chavez explained. After having already expropriated and nationalized huge swaths of the economy, driving away capital and productive citizens, even Venezuela's massive oil reserves cannot conceal the damage. Unsurprisingly, authorities responded with more of the same. The regime's latest targets: electronics stores.
Appearing on the government's propaganda TV outlets, "President" Maduro told desperate Venezuelans late last week that he was sending troops to "occupy" retail outlets belonging to Daka, an electronics chain compared to BestBuy in U.S. media reports. "This is for the good of the nation," the hardline socialist ruler claimed as images of his minions checking flat-screen TV prices flashed by. "Leave nothing on the shelves, nothing in the warehouses.... Let nothing remain in stock!"
Maduro said Friday he had ordered "the immediate occupation" of the stores to ensure that their products — "everything" — would be offered "to the people at fair prices." "We're going to comb the whole nation in the next few days," he added. "This robbery of the people has to stop." The alleged thievery he was referring to, of course, did not include the myriad businesses and industry sectors confiscated by the regime.
Embattled store managers have been arrested and are being held by the regime's "security" services, Maduro added. "You thought we were joking or fooling around," Maduro boomed over the weekend, seeking to portray his regime's criminal actions as getting tough on evil capitalists. "The chains of home appliances all received dollars from the country. They were all speculating. A good number of those responsible are now detained."
Separately, the socialist strongman vowed to use "special powers" his rubber-stamp legislature is expected to provide soon in order to impose stricter limits on business profits. "I am going to ask for norms and the maximum penalty allowed under the constitution for these types of crimes because we have to stabilize the functioning of the economy," he said, referring to stepped up penalties on companies and businessmen making "excessive" profits.
Analysts largely attributed the latest schemes to upcoming municipal elections next month, which, despite widespread reports of major fraud in previous votes, is being touted as a "referendum" on Venezuela's new autocrat. Apparently, despite the regime's desperate propaganda efforts and ruthless silencing of dissent, Maduro's popularity continues plunging as Venezuelans become increasingly desperate amid an imploding economy. The "presidente" also decreed that Christmas bonuses be delivered by December 1, days ahead of the election.
According to news reports, "inflation" in Venezuela is estimated at around 55 percent over the last year, though it is likely even higher. The regime's central bank, meanwhile, acknowledged that the currency supply ballooned by 70 percent throughout the last year, meaning properly defined "inflation" was at least that much. Most of the newly created cash went to finance wasteful central planning and wealth redistribution schemes — not to mention the lavish lives of the political class.
The Bolivar currency's accelerating loss of purchasing power — the inevitable result of printing more "money" — has led authorities to crack down on what they disingenuously claim is speculation, price gouging, and hoarding. Foreign exchanges by desperate Venezuelans seeking more stable currencies to store the value of their meager savings are also being heavily restricted, sparking a black-market rate for U.S. dollars — with the real price of dollars almost 10 times higher than the "official" rate. That has led to prices for imported goods, which must be purchased with non-Venezuelan currency, to appear wildly higher using the regime's fabricated exchange rates.
Over the weekend, trying to conceal reality while playing Venezuelans for idiots, the regime also cracked down on websites and services that post the real exchange rate for dollars, which has also been banned as authorities try in vain to defeat facts and economic laws with half-baked official decrees. "They are off the air, off," Maduro boasted, referring to the seven anonymously run websites that were shut down amid an increasingly desperate battle against "illegal" facts.
Publishing the true exchange rate between Bolivars and dollars, like criticism of the regime, is punishable with jail time and persecution. Multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are also being targeted for allowing the offending sites to operate, according to news reports. Virtually nobody expects the radical measures to have any effect on the price of dollars as the black market continues to flourish.
All of the machinations, many of which were aimed at addressing the consequences of previous ham-handed economic scheming, have contributed to increasingly severe shortages of everything from toilet paper and staple foods to electricity and luxury items like TVs. As has always been the case throughout history, price controls and government intervention lead inevitably to shortages and economic misery.
The regime, however, has been desperately seeking to blame its self-made fiascos on an alleged "economic war" supposedly being waged by the "enemies" of socialism — rather than basic economic principles that no government can repeal. A massive "official" devaluation is widely expected following the upcoming elections, but analysts almost all expect Venezuela to deteriorate further absent major changes in the current direction of the regime.
Predictably, the announcement that heavily armed National Guard forces would be forcing stores to sell their products at so-called "fair" prices — at gunpoint, of course — sparked a chaotic rush among Venezuelans to grab what they could. Even citizens who understand what is going on rushed to take advantage. "I have no love for this government," businesswoman Gabriela Campo, 33, was quoted as saying by USA Today as she waited in hopes of securing a "cut-price" television and fridge. "They're doing this for nothing but political reasons, in time for December's elections."
Others quoted in media reports celebrated how "cheap" everything would be — at least until there is nothing left and businesses refuse to order more, knowing that the regime is likely to steal it or occupy their stores at will. "I want a Sony plasma television for the house," declared 34-year-old Amanda Lisboa, who had reportedly waited seven hours outside a store in Caracas but was still not at the front of the line. "It's going to be so cheap!"
Meanwhile, according to press accounts, the long lines outside of some retail outlets, especially in Valencia, turned into outright looting as mobs carried off whatever they could get their hands on. In an ironic twist, the national prosecutor announced that, in addition to store managers, some looters had been arrested, too. Presumably, though, only private-sector looters without government titles or costumes will be facing prosecution for stealing.
There has been some tepid criticism of the drastic measures so far, but Venezuelans have learned the hard way that pointing out inconvenient facts can lead to long prison stays — more than a few media chiefs and political leaders have been arrested. "Maduro in desperation over his failure and inability to lead the country takes measures that do not solve the economic crisis," wrote opposition figurehead Henrique Capriles Radonski, who "lost" to Maduro in dubious April elections, in a Twitter post.
As the economic strangulation continues to intensify, multiple indicators suggest that Venezuelan society itself is falling apart as well. Crime and murder rates, for example, have exploded under socialist rule — with the soaring violence then used as a pretext for United Nations-assisted civilian disarmament. Public and private sector gangs, like hyenas and vultures, are picking over the nation's carcass as productive Venezuelans who can afford to leave flee the crumbling nation in droves.
Despite the impression created by the establishment press, Venezuela's totalitarian-minded rulers are hardly isolated pariahs. In fact, with backing from the powerful U.S.-based Council on Foreign Relations and other establishment powerhouses, a ruthless network of socialist and communist forces is currently in the process of taking over Latin America, having already become the dominant political force throughout most of the region.
If the radical cabal is not loudly exposed and denounced, the savagery overtaking Venezuela will soon ravish much of the hemisphere — especially nations ruled by political parties affiliated with the Marxist São Paulo Forum, founded by former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva, Communist Cuban tyrant Fidel Castro, the Sandinistas, communist terrorist groups, and more. Without serious change, the Communist Chinese-backed takeover might even end up making military occupations of retail stores seem mild by comparison.
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Pray For Sound is about to release their next album on dunk!records. It is now available for pre-order in our store. Everything Is Beautiful will be out on double 180g colored vinyl in a wonderfully designed gatefold. And this song will be on there!
A while back we had a chat with these guys from Boston to introduce themselves. We talked about changing band names, writing processes, the Boston post-rock scene and much more.
Bruce Malley (guitar) - BM / Steve Aliperta (drums) - SA / Nick Stewart (guitar) - NS
Hi there. Since this interview is your first appearance in Europe you may want to shortly introduce yourselves. Who are you? For how long are you playing together? Where are you based?
Steve Aliperta - Hi there, we're Pray for Sound, an instrumental postrock band based out of Boston, MA, USA. Bruce originally started this band up on his own, then approached Nick, Chris, Joe, and I a couple years back to join. What originally began as a way for Bruce to play his songs live, turned into a full collaborative effort, and we've all been really excited with the work we've been doing together since.
Where does the band name come from?
Bruce Malley - I tried coming up with something for about six months before landing on Pray for Sound. It's a lyric from the song "Harmony Korine" by Steven Wilson, who is a huge inspiration to me. I'm not a religious person, and I'm deaf in my left ear. Because of those two things, I thought the name Pray for Sound perfectly represented my complete desperation of regaining my hearing.
Since bringing the other guys into the band, we've actually discussed changing the name to rid ourselves from the religious aspect of the name. It's a tough decision to make…We'll see what happens…
How did you get into the postrock scene? And what is it that keeps you there?
BM – I heard "Greet Death" by Explosions in the Sky in High School and was instantly hooked on the postrock sound. When I started Pray for Sound, I was doing everything myself. I don't sing, so it made sense to keep it instrumental. Since a lot of the instrumental music I enjoy also happens to be postrock, I just naturally went in that direction. While I personally feel we've been slowly moving away from the typical postrock sound and are moving toward straight up instrumental rock with postrock influences at this point, I think the postrock label will stay with us just because it's a sound I personally love.
SA - I myself was never particularly a postrock fan until Bruce opened my eyes. In particular, I love the level of artistry and experimentation involved in the writing. Plus, the sense of community rivals that of so many other scenes. Since playing in this band, we've been greeted with the most well-meaning, wonderful people. The scene itself doesn't preach any certain agenda, just a perpetually large group of chill-ass human beings.
Your music is very intense and your biography mentions the intense live experience, monstrous sound and intricate light show. Does that mean you bring your own technical crew? How far do you go in preparing a live show? Have you ever played with violins on stage?
BM - We don't have a technical crew, but that would be a huge stress relief if we did! I automate all the lights beforehand. Basically, Steve plays to a click track in Logic and the light changes are synced up to that click. I probably spend about 3-4 hours setting up a new song with a click track, backing tracks (if any), and program changes for the lights in Logic. From there, we play with the light show going in our practice space and I make tweaks as necessary. It's a lot of work to initially setup, but it makes our live shows pretty intense without requiring a dedicated crew.
SA - I have friends from college that are incredibly talented and are gracious enough to come and hang out and track all of these string parts with us. It'd be great to get them on the road with us someday, but until then we'll probably stick with backing tracks.
How does the writing and recording process look like? Do you lock yourself up in a cabin in the woods to write and record the music? Or do you book a studio and sound engineer and everything?
SA - Haha it's funny you mention the cabin in the woods, because that's exactly what we did for our newest record. While it's by no means an original idea, it helped our focus more than we could have ever hoped. We'd wake up in the "morning", drink some of Joe's cold brew, then sit down and continue to write a record. To be able to leave the world at home and hone in on an idea with everyone was really incredible.
Nick Stewart - We're lucky enough to have Steve and Chris in our band, who own and operate Kennedy Studios, which we were able to take with us to Vermont. Bruce had a rough shell of an idea for a record, so we decided to start working on those demos ahead of time so we'd have a lot of material to work on once we got there. We really honed in on trying to give each song its own day and keeping the whole record in perspective throughout the writing process.
BM - It took a while, but I feel we've finally figured out a writing formula that works for us. For Dreamer, we had a couple of the songs written going into the studio, but for most of it, we finished writing as we recorded. This method of writing wasn't ideal. For our new stuff, we eliminated all distractions and had a good rough skeleton of demos we worked out on our own, together in our practice space, and then again at the cabin. I think we're all really happy with our individual parts, as well as how the new stuff is shaping up as a whole because of all the time we've put into it.
Could you point out where the inspiration and drive to write music comes from? I find it very interesting to see how bands are working so hard to get their music out there and travel the world to play for an audience.
BM - For me, it's just what I like to do. I love the process of writing songs, trying to convey emotion through wordless music, recording those songs, releasing albums and playing shows. Even the business aspect of the music industry is interesting to me. I'm inspired by everything from music to books and movies and just life in general. For example, a lot of our new demos were loosely inspired by events in Stephen King's book, The Stand.
SA - I agree with Bruce, writing is something I really have to do as a creative outlet. That's a lot of why the idea of this project was so enticing in the first place. The nature of the genre doesn't necessarily rely on any sort of formula or structure, or adhere to any set of rules. We all really like each other as people too, so we'll take any excuse to get together and make music.
NS - Music for me is really all about creating something, which is what I've always loved doing. When I get really excited about something I'm working on, I really want other people to hear it and hope they get as excited about it as I do. And playing live is just straight up fun.
Any chance we're going to see you in Europe soon?
BM - We really want to get over there. As you know, we were planning on doing a handful of shows in Europe, including dunk!fest, in 2016; however some family ties are keeping us from making the trip. It's overwhelming to know people across the planet want to see us live, and hopefully we'll make that happen in 2017.
Do you have a booking agency or do you book your own shows?
BM - To date, we've just been booking our own shows. We've played a handful of dates, including a North East US tour we set up ourselves, but as we start playing more, we'd love to maybe bring in a booking agency to help us.
How hard is it to get shows? Are there enough venues in Boston available and interested in this kind of music?
BM - We're lucky that we live close enough to Boston to have plenty of venues accessible to us. There are a lot of colleges in the area which helps too.
SA - The Boston scene is interesting, especially lately. A couple long-standing venues just shuttered their doors, while others are expanding. I think it's definitely going through a sort of transitional phase, where new venues are trying to find their place in the scene, and the old ones opening their doors to new bands. In general the Boston scene's really supportive and we're happy we're based around here.
Is there an active post-rock scene in the US in general? Any dedicated festivals over there?
BM - It certainly seems like the postrock scene in the US is growing, but it's still a pretty underground genre. Some of the more well known postrock bands (Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You, Caspian, If These Trees Could Talk, etc) are all from the US, which I think helps. There are lots of great new postrock bands popping up too. This Patch of Sky and I/O come to mind. As far as I know, there aren't any dedicated postrock festivals here yet, but with the way things are going, I can see this as a possibility in the future.
SA - Yeah there are a lot of great festivals in the US, but none that focus on postrock specifically.
Thanks a lot for the interview! We're looking forward to meeting you at some point in the future!
BM - Likewise! Thanks for the questions!
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