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Terms & Conditions
General Information
- BCRSG carry only authentic baby carriers and strollers.
- All rental items are properly checked and cleaned before and after each rental.
Fitting and Consultation session (Baby Carriers only)
Inhouse at Tiong Bahru
- BCRSG provides personal/couple/group consult and education session on proper babywearing techniques.
- If a consult/fitting session is required, SGD $15 per hour per pax of listening and learning adult will be charged and you are encouraged to bring baby along.
- Our educators will recommend you several carriers based on your needs. If you have any carrier brand in mind, please notify us before the session. There is no limit to the number of carriers you can try.
- The minimum charge for a fitting session is 1 hour, and if the session exceeds an hour, it will be charged on an hourly basis.
- If you possess an existing carrier, please feel free to bring it along for your fitting session and our educator will teach you on the proper usage.
- Availability of our educators can be viewed via the "Book Now" tab in BCRSG Facebook.
- Please abide to the appointment time slot; we usually have back to back consultations. Please be aware that if your consultation exceeds an hour, our consultant will have to split her attention and her priority will be with the client who has the appointment booked. If you know beforehand that you will require a consultation of more than an hour, please book accordingly.
- For appointment bookings on Weekday evenings, Sundays and Public Holidays, it will be only be accepted on case by case basis. It is subjected to educator's availability and an additional $5/hour per pax for consultation fee will be charged. Please understand as much as we want to focus on what we are doing for you, because we operate from home office on a weekend upon request, minor disturbances due to the need of children time to time might be present.
- To secure your appointment slot, BCRSG will require you to pay the basic consultation fee first. This consult fee is non-negotiable despite rental or purchase. Please contact us on how to make the payment.
- In the event that you are unable to make it for your appointment after payment, you can choose either of the options:
- Reschedule your appointment within a month,
- Offset the fee from your future baby carrier direct rental or purchase (only applicable to certain baby carrier brands),
- Convert the fee into a consultation voucher which can be utilised by your family or friends.
Home Visit
- Our 2019 charge for House Call is $20/hour + transport fee (Grab / Taxi)
- Cost stated is based on 1 attendee per hour, calculated from the moment we step out of our home office to the moment we arrive back at our home office.
- Additional attendee such as spouse or caregiver who is a listening and learning adult, whether they will join in the fitting or not, will be charged at $15/hour on top of stated rate.
- Payment for extension of time is by per hour block.
- Professional Fitting Fee cannot be waived. Rental & Sales is charged apart from consultation.
- Payment will be accepted using Cash, Bank Transfer, PayNow, PayLah! or Credit Card via Shopee application.
- Service is subjected to educator's availability and we are not obliged to agree to home visits especially on a weekend (priority is given to babies of families with special needs)
- Carriers exploration will be limited to 1 lugguage only (roughly 12 to 20 carriers)
- Clients who chose to learn skills and opt out from exploration are charged the same rate.
Process of Rental
Baby Carrier/ Item Reservation & Payment
- If you would like to rent a carrier from BCRSG, please fill in this form. Availability and suitability will be responded. Baby Carrier Rental Form
- Reservation of a carrier/items within a specific time frame is made possible by payment of the rental fee (provided the slot has not been taken up by other clients of ours).
- We have the right to rent our carriers/items to anyone who confirms their booking with us at a first come first serve basis.
- Rest assured overlapping of baby carrier/item rental booking will not happen.
- Payment of rental fee can be made via cash (only during fitting sessions), PayLah, PayNow and bank transfer. Please alert us once payment is made online.
- Credit card option is only available via Shopee application. Shopee T&Cs applies for all transactions in the application.
- In the event of cancellation, we provide full refund if you alert us 2 weeks before the first day of rental date.
- If cancellation is made within 2 weeks of the first day of rental date, only 50% of rental fee will be refunded.
- Once rental commences, no rental refund can be done.
- All refunds will have a $5 admin charge and it will take 14 BCRSG working days to process.
Security Deposit
- There is a refundable security deposit for the following types of baby carrier / item:
- RingSling or Wraps or Babywearing windbreaker/fleece jacket: SGD $50
- Onbuhimo or Meh Dai: SGD $100
- Soft Structured Carriers: SGD $150
- Stroller/ Bedbox/ Minimeis: SGD $200.
- The security deposit can be paid during the following:
- Booking process (preferred), or
- 24hrs before rental starts (please alert), or
- Carrier collection (only if owner is present to receive it)
- The integrity of the carriers/items will be checked within 72 hours upon return.
- Deposit is refundable via Bank Transfer through our corporate account within 14 working days counting from return date; please note we process refunds by batch and working days are based on BCRSG working days. You can go to our Setmore calendar if you need reference.
- We have the right to partially refund or not refund the deposit based on the following:
- Partial refund: There is a permanent stain, crack, or discolouration of the baby carrier / stroller / item.
- No refund: Buckles or stitches of baby carrier / wheels, joints and parts of baby stroller / items are damaged where function of the baby item is compromised OR lost of entire carrier
Collection of Baby Carrier/ Item
- You may either self-collect the rented item at Tiong Bahru or request for a courier.
- The first day of carrier collection/receipt is counted as Day 1. You have to return us the item by Day 7 if you are looking at one week rental.
- In the event that you are unable to collect the booked item on Day 1 that has been agreed upon, booking period still starts on that day. However, as long as the item is not reserved after your rental period, we can review on a case-by-case basis.
- Proper usage will be taught on the day of collection if educator is present, otherwise, you can request for an official video to be sent for your reference.
- In the event, you would like to exchange for another carrier during the rental period (only applicable for rental more than 2 weeks), the rental price of the new carrier has to be either of the same or lower price. If the rental price of the new carrier is higher, client will have to top the difference. There will also be an exchange charge of SGD $5.
Courier of Baby Carrier/ Item
- Courier is made possible in the event that we cannot find a mutually agreeable day and time to meet up for collection and return. However, cost is to be borne by client at a flat rate of $10 per trip, $18 (or $20 if Stroller or BedBox is rented) for two-way trip.
- Upon receipt of carrier/item, it is deemed you have accepted the item is in proper functionality and condition.
- In the event of a failed courier trip (either during delivery or collection), client may have to bear the cost of the failed trip.
- If you would like to arrange for your own courier, please note that the client has to bear the responsibility of a lost or damaged item. The day of courier collection will be considered as Day 1 and the carrier has to reach us by the return date agreed upon.
- Rentee should alert us a day before last day of rental period with regards to whether the carrier is ready for collection the following day. If there is no prompt from rentee, BCRSG will deem it as rental extension.
Return of Baby Carrier/ Item
- Rental item is supposed to be returned by hand personally, by family member or courier man. Kindly alert to check our presence before sending the item over.
- No washing of baby carrier is required before returning to us. Rest assured we do our own proper cleaning after each rent.
- Please keep to rental dates set. Late return of baby carrier or items (except baby strollers) will be charge at $5 per day. Late return of baby strollers or BedBox will be charged at $8 per day.
- If the subsequent rental is affected due to client's late return of baby carrier/item, he/she will have to compensate for the loss of rental.
- Extension of baby carrier/item rental is only possible when there are no bookings after your period of rent.
- If you would like to purchase a baby carrier after rent, please do alert us and we will inform you of the perks we have with our partner vendors for you to offset some bucks.
BCRSG reserve the right to amend the Terms & Conditions without prior notice.


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The next two articles are about a couple of important quick-release vices that predate Parkinson's design:
- Entwisle & Kenyon's (Accrington) Instantaneous Grip Parallel Vice
- the Standard Instantaneous Grip invented by Smiths Marks & Co, Keighley and sold by Thomas Syers and co.
Both vices are described by Francis Young in Everyman His Own Mechanic. which was originally published in 1881 so we know both products available at least 3 or 4 years before Parkinson launched the revolutionary Perfect range of quick release vices. Both vices get a plug from Mr Young, so lets take a look at each in turn.
Part I: History of the quick-release vice (part I): Parkinson – Patent Perfect Vise
Part II: Quick-release vices from the USA – Toles
Part III: Quick-release vices from the USA – Richards Wilcox
Entwisle & Kenyon's Instantaneous Grip Parallel Vice
This vice was invented by Wilson Riley in 1877. He filed for a US patent in 1880: US227582
The design was also licensed to Massey in the US who marketed it as the 'Lightening grip'.
You could be forgiven for thinking it was all Massey's own work, but here is a letter from E&K clarifying matters!
You can see how it works in the partial cross-section below – There is a toothed rack (E) and a toothed block (L) – when the handle is turned upwards the block is disengaged from the rack, and a half-turn downwards causes the cam (H) to engage the teeth in the block with those of the rack. The cam has a spiral shape which causes it to draw the movable jaw slightly forward so the work is gripped.
I have reproduced a picture of the internals of the vice here:
As you can see, the moveable part of the vice rides in a wide groove in the undercarriage which helps prevent the front jaw from racking – this is the feature that meant E&K could claim to have created a 'parallel' vice.
In addition to the cam/rack arrangement and unusual bulbous handle, the casting is sometimes stamped with [STEEL RACK] as in the example above – the Massey version is clearly marked "Massey No 17 LG"1)"LG" standing for lightening grip on the front face.
By 1905 Melhuish were selling a rebranded E&K vice alongside vices by Parkinson and the US maker, Toles.
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With only one week left, I have spent my last few days tying up loose ends.
This week I have mainly focused on finishing my larger projects at Jazz Arts Group. Therefore, I have been gathering all my observations from the summer to place into lists. I have made a recommendation list for the website; when I leave JAG, this will allow for stability within the site. I have also been putting together a spreadsheet for a yearly marketing calendar. This includes dates for press releases, e-blasts, mailings, shows, promotions and more. I have color-coded and categorized the document for ease of sorting. I have also been putting draft dates due for each item. I then sent this document to our whole office so that everyone can have an understanding of the year ahead for the marketing campaign.
After having two social media meetings this week, I have begun to put together a social media campaign as well. I am questioning who our audience is, where they receive the news, and when they should be receiving it. From there I am planning out the language we should use and what our most important messages to share include. That way I can map out our social media content for a month in advance.
Last, I have been preparing my presentation for next week at the closing luncheon. I do not want to share any spoilers, but overall it has reminded me of how much I have accomplished this summer and what great opportunities both the Jazz Arts Group and the Columbus Foundation have afforded me with. I look forward to sharing my process with not only my fellows but also co-workers of us all!


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Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Entry Requirement
- Be 18 years old or over.
- Students who intend to enrol in this course must prove their successful completion of Certificate III in Business or equivalent, or prove their satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or international equivalent, or have industry experience in business or any relevant business service with a minimum of 2 years.
- Students must have good communication skills. Candidates whose English is not their first language may be required to prove their English language skills which is equivalent to upper intermediate level (IELTS 5.5).
After completing the BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business, students may articulate into further study of the Diploma of Business offered by any RTO or they may have opportunities to continue their studies in Bachelor Degree programs offered by any Australian Higher Education providers.
Job Outcome
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Project Officer
- Office Administrator
Delivery and Assessments
This program (BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business) is delivered in an institution based environment with face to face delivery. The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of practical projects, practical tasks with simulation workplace, tutorials, group activities and theory based documents.
Course structure
Duration : 40 weeks tuition plus 12 weeks term breaks.
Please refer to the unit description on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB40215
|Core Units
|Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedure, and programs to meet legislative requirements
|Elective Units
|Write complex document
|Implement customer service standards
|Maintain and implement digital technology
|Organise Meeting
|Design and develop complex text document
|Produce complex desktop published document
|Develop and use complex spreadsheets
|Develop teams and individuals
|Promote products and services


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Student Achievements
For further information please see our main news page
School Record Breaker
Congratulations to Oakley James for breaking the Year 7 school 1500m record. He ran it in 5 minutes 23 seconds.
National Athletics
On Saturday 10th June, Lexie Bull represented Stroud District Schools in the County Athletics Championships in the U14 girls 1500M event. After winning her event, she will now go onto represent Gloucestershire Schools in the National athletics competition.
Amey Women in Engineering
Well done to Ellie Jones, Lil Herbert, Grace Knight, Harriet Dodds, Leah Davey and Mikkie Bingle.
On 23rd May, they won the Amey Women in Engineering event against Barnwood Park school and will be representing Maidenhill and Gloucestershire at the final next term in Birmingham!
South West Junior Chef of the Year
Congratulations to Eva Bolton-Lake, Madeline East and Aleah Phipps who have been selected from a large number of entries from the county to compete in the South West Junior Chef of the Year competition. Of the 6 students selected, 3 were from Maidenhill!
UK Junior Maths Challenge
Congratulations to Pippa Benn for achieving a Gold award in the recent Junior Maths Challenge. She will also be going on to compete in the next round later in the year. Silver was awarded to Itvan Katona and Bronze to Rowan Phelps, Zoe Barton, Abigail Norman, Ruth Spring, Callum Morris, Maya Blackie, Neasa Neary, Jack Brown, Lennon Cooper, Hafren Lewis, Thomas Shirreff, Thomas Gibbs.
Central School of Ballet
Sam Banks, Year 11, has gained a place at the Central School of Ballet. He has been going for the last 4 years every Saturday, participating in their associate programme. From September, he will be there full time studying a Foundation & BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Dance and Performance. It's a fantastic opportunity for him. Well done Sam.
Stonehouse Young Person of the Year Award
Congratulations to Amie Radford, Year 11 who has been awarded the title of Young Person of the Year by Stonehouse Town Council at the Stonehouse Civic Awards ceremony 2018. She was nominated by Mrs Wilson for her continuous charity work.
National Cross Country Championship
Congratulations to Oakley James, Year 7, who ran at the National Cross Country Championship race in Loughborough on Saturday 24th March and came 72 out of 169 runners.
UK Intermediate Maths Challenge
Congratulations to James Ayre in Year 10 who achieved the Gold award and also Leo Russo, Grace Knight, Aleah Phipps and Ashleigh Portlock who acheived a Bronze award in the recent UK Maths Challenge
Rotary Chef
Well done to Eva Bolton-Lake for winning the Maidenhill School round of the Rotary Chef competition during November. We wish her luck in the next round in February
South West Chef of the Year
Well done to Keziah Morgan and Eva Bolton-Lake for reaching the final round of the South West Chef of the Year competition
British Autograss Series
Well done to Aby Bennett, year 10 for her continuing success in the Btitish Autograss Series. For more information see our Winter 2017 newsletter
District Athletics
Congratulations to the following students who competed at the annual athletics competition at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham on Tuesday 27th June.
Leo Russo, Year 8 – Stroud District 200m champion
Sam Elliot, Year 7 – 2nd in 100m heat
Lexie Bull, Year 7 – 2nd in 200m heat
Alex Bell, Year 7 – 3rd in the Stroud District at 800m
Razul Islam, Year 8 – 1st 100m heat, 2nd in the Stroud District
Beth Roberts, Year 8 – 2nd in 200m heat
Lewis Carpenter, Year 8 - 1st in 300m heat
Eve Phillips, Year 8 – 3rd in 100m heat
Keiran Marks, Year 8 – 4th in the Stroud District at 800m
Year 8 Boys' Relay – 1st in heat, 3rd in the Stroud District
Jake Tombs, Year 9 – 3rd in the Stroud District at 1500m
Ellie Luff, Year 9 – 2nd in 200m heat
Logan Hudson, Year 9 – 2nd in 300m heat
Year 10 Girls' Relay – 3rd in heat
District Athletics
Congratulations to the following students who competed at the district athletics competition held at Thomas Keeble School on Wednesday 7th June:
Lewis Carpenter - 1st in 300m
Lewis Carpenter, Razul Islam, Leo Russo, Kieran Marks - 1st in Relay
Beth Roberts - 1st in High Jump
Stroud District Schools' Athletics
Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to represent Stroud District Schools on Saturday 10th June at the Prince of Wales County Athletics Championships:
Elliott Gardner - Shot put and discus
Kairan Wakeman - High jump
Ellie Luff - 200m
Cara Neary - Long jump
UK Junior Maths Challenge
Congratulations to Rowan Phelps for acheiving a silver certificate and best in school certificate in the UK Junior Maths Challenge in April.
Congratulations also goes to:
Grace Knight, Natalie Brint, Zoe Barton, Philippa Benn and Abigal Norman - Silver Certificates
Mikayla Bingle, Oliver Cousins, Alicia Salmon, Thomas Stone, Callum Morris, Lucie Meredith and Isaac Harper - Bronze Certificates
UK Maths Challenge
Congratulations to Cameron Bradshaw and Kit Thomas for acheiving a bronze certificate in the Intermediate Maths Challenge in February.
Table Tennis Champion
Congratulations to Stan Shilton, Year 8 for winning in straight sets in the final of the boys' U13 Gloucestershire Schools Individual Table Tennis Championship.
Charity Fundraiser
Congratulations to Ellie Law in Year 10 for raising an amazing £800 having 12 inches of hair cut off in aid of the Alzheimers Society and Cancer Research UK.
Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Congratulations to Luke Hamblin, Year 7 for passing his black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the end of October.
University of Gloucestershire Poetry Competition
Congratulations to Sam Beard and Tyler Stanton for being placed as runner-up and winner in the University of Poetry Competition (Year 7-9)
Gloucestershire's Got Talent
Congratulations to Wesley Lowe who came 1st in Gloucestershire's Got Talent on Saturday 23rd April for his wonderful singing.
Cheltenham Festival
Congratulations to Nicole Grist and Wesley Lowe who sang a duet at the Cheltenham festival on Saturday 7th May winning a Gold medal and the class Cup. The writeup they received was lovely and the winning song will be sung in the School Concert on 30th June.
Games Designer Award
Well done to ex-student Melissa Prosser for leaving Stafford University this year with a 1st Class Honours in Computer Gameplay Design and Production and for winning 1st place at GradEx with her final year project.
Young Person of the Year Award
After being nominated by Stonehouse Neighbourhood Plan (SNP) we would like to congratulate Oliver King for winning the Young Person of the Year Award 2015 for being the 'voice' of young people in Stonehouse in influencing the way that they proceed with housing plans and policies for future generations.


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Profound Red review
Profound Red doubles down on everything laudable about the Carol Reed series, while adding an unusually twisty plot and branching out with unexpectedly mature content. For longtime series fans, it's a must-play. For newbies it's a great introduction to the heavenly light and intimate darkness bound up in Sweden's quaint cityscapes and verdant countryside.


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I noticed the same effect today at the Lotus Club on the Lower East side. No more artists and neighborhood weirdos, just laptops, lines and lines of laptops...
It could also be that it's job-hunting season and all of us new grads are out there pumping out pdf cover letters and making desperate attempts at 'networking.'
FWIW, its called 'third wave espresso'
also, ritual serves Stumptown Hairbender - one of the top microroasts in the US, which gets shipped down in 5lb sacks from Portland every few days
as stumptown shipping runs ~$7 for a 1lb bag to nyc, whenever i'm in SF i bring back a 1lb bag for myself and a few more for other espresso loving friends who were crazy enough to buy commercial e61 groups for the home
Where did you find the goods in MTL ? We never went for Italian coffee in Mile End mind you (unless you found the sports bar). _t
I went to this spot up on Mont Royal, Caffe Art Java. They are trained by the Gimme Coffee guys and use thier beans. They also manage to over extract almost every shot, it's odd you can see the full Gimme routine at work, and then they nearly destroy it all by pulling every shot way too long. Ask for it pulled short though and you'll get something pretty good, better than anything else I tried in town for sure.


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The project concerns the elevation and expansion of a 50's single family house. Situated on a long and narrow lot without the possibility of side additions, the only expansion opportunity was by adding a new level. Wide openings identify the narrow sides of this expansion, together with a roof opening in order to illuminate the central part. An important living room is obtained by a double height space, which becomes the focal point of the house. The elevation is made by poroton bricks, laying on concrete and steel structure (this one to obtain the cantilevered loft). The roof structure is made by two laminated wood beams, where is the skylight, while the cladding is in embossed metal.
Offenbach (D)
Federico Foschi, Rimini (I)
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What's The One Beloved Anime You Just Don't Get?
This question can be tough to answer: what's the one beloved anime masterpiece, the show or movie or OVA or whatever it is where you feel like you're the only person who just doesn't get it and didn't fall in love with it like everyone else did? Sometimes even saying the name of the big, huge, popular show you just don't jive with can get you in hot water, so we're making it safe to finally tell the world. Once you're done reading our critics' confessions, pop over into the forums and let it all out!
Nick Creamer
I could go into a variety of structural or genre-based reasons that Attack on Titan didn't work for me. The lengthy "put the rock in the hole" arc, for example - that one never really captured my imagination, nor did the "talk about stuff in the dust cloud" arc that preceded it. Or I could talk about the show's character writing, or the fact that its fundamental themes make me feel kinda queasy. But I've definitely enjoyed shows with weaker arcs and iffy writing before, and those probably aren't the real reason Attack on Titan does so little for me.
In the end, it comes down to Tetsuro Araki, the director, also responsible for Death Note, Guilty Crown, and the currently airing Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. The complex and critic-sounding way I'd explain my issues would him would be that his works exist in an emotional cadence I find very ineffective - not only is his default tone just not at all my kind of thing, but it's also his only tone, and I believe that it's through emotional variance that you create drama that actually works.
But to cut that down to a single word? It's the yelling.
Why is this guy yelling? Am I supposed to feel sad, or terrified, or what? Wait, now the screen is yelling, don't you start with me. Why is this guy yelling? Okay, he thinks the person in the dust cloud is a titan. Wait, why are you yelling? Hold on maybe you're not yelling, maybe that's just your face. Why are you - alright, don't get smart with me, yelling man. Okay, you are definitely yelling, and I have had it up to - no, don't turn on the yell-music, that just makes it worse!
Attack on Titan yells every emotion it contains, and frankly, there are people trying to get to some sleep over here. Don't make me call the cops, Attack on Titan. And don't try and get me invested in your emotions if you're just going to yell all of them in my ear.
Jacob Chapman
Trying to watch Sailor Moon for the first time in my early twenties might have been a mistake, but I definitely know why I waited that long to bite the bullet. Since I was born in 1990, and Sailor Moon aired in 1995, I was just at the very tip of the "too young to really follow or appreciate Sailor Moon when it first aired" cutoff, and I had already become obsessed with the collectible monsters side of anime instead by the time the show experienced a resurgence on Cartoon Network in 1999-ish. I wouldn't take much interest in media I perceived as "too girly" again until high school, at which point I wasn't really watching shows aimed at children. So the Sailor Moon phenomenon just kept dodging around me until the tidal wave of "Remember The '90s?" nostalgia finally began crashing down full force in the early 2010's. I distinctly remember Sailor Moon being one of the most ubiquitous images of the resurgence, right behind pictures of Rugrats and Pogs. I was also gaining a larger internet presence as a critic around that time, so I got asked about Sailor Moon pretty frequently. I felt bad for not having an opinion one way or the other, but getting "into" Sailor Moon seemed too daunting in Japanese and too painful on the ears in English.
So when Viz announced an upcoming re-release of the entire original series with a brand new dub, as well as a way to experience the original manga's story through Sailor Moon Crystal, I was stoked! Soon my greatest otaku oversight could be corrected, and I might even find a new favorite show to love! I was a massive fan of one of its directors, Kunihiko Ikuhara, and I enjoyed initial director Junichi Sato's later work too. Unfortunately, after many episodes of both the bland-but-manga-faithful Sailor Moon Crystal and the colorful-but-uneven original series, I wasn't feeling the love at all.
I think the more innovative magical girl series that followed in Sailor Moon's footsteps spoiled me on a broader potential for the concept that I wasn't going to get from Usagi and friends. For one thing, the show is very clearly aimed at little girls, and while there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, I couldn't get a great deal out of its Barbie-and-Polly-Pocket-audience conflicts that repeated episode after episode. Fans tend not to mention how front-loaded the original series is with Saturday morning-esque lesson-at-the-end-about-vanity-or-jealousy filler, but boy is it ever! The interesting villains and Haruka-Michiru dynamic that most Moonies moon over are eons away from the place the show starts, with episodes more reminiscent of My Little Pony if it were slightly cattier (and I don't mean Luna) and much more interested in boys. And that was the other big problem.
I know Usagi's relationship with the other sailors was transformative for a lot of girls who saw the show as children, but as an adult, it just reminded me of a thousand other "girls who are supposedly friends but spend most episodes getting mad at each other over petty misunderstandings" cartoons I had seen before. After a couple dozen episodes, I sadly decided to throw in the towel before even getting anywhere near the Ikuhara content. I was too old for at least the first season of Sailor Moon. Its girls-as-superheroes premise may have been more exceptional for America in 1995, but it feels like cartoons for girls have grown a lot since those days.
Still, I would take a dozen more episodes of the original series over the latter episodes I saw of Sailor Moon Crystal. While the remake's first season was mostly just boring mush, the second season took a turn for the stomach-turning with the introduction of Chibi-Usa and the incredibly baffling "threat" she posed to Usagi and Mamoru's relationship. Our poor heroine had already become increasingly unpleasant in her rote portrayal of as bland-and-obnoxious-yet-special-chosen-one-apparently. I didn't find her instant friendship with the other unexplored girls very convincing, and she was considered "heroic" mostly for running a sword through her heart to save her magically-turned-evil-by-a-cackling-witch boyfriend, but her regression to an insecure ball of rage at her own future child for taking her boyfriend's attention away from her just plain broke my brain in its twisted bad-romance-novel logic. By the time Mamoru decided to reassure Usagi that their future daughter would never take her place in his heart by getting freaky without exactly asking first, I was extremely done. Feminism can be a tangly briar patch of differing opinions, but from my own personal perspective, Naoko Takeuchi has really bizarre gender-essentialist ideas about women and what kind of power they do and don't have that made enjoying her version of Sailor Moon a non-starter for me. (I've read the manga-to-Crystal comparisons, and most of the stuff I take issue with is also present in the original material.) In a post-Utena world, I'm afraid Sailor Moon just isn't for me.
Viz's new dub was stellar though! I enjoyed the unique flavor they brought to Sailor Moon and friends a lot more than I liked the show underneath it.
Amy McNulty
I'm often on the lookout for anime that isn't easily categorized, shows that subvert tropes and present original spins on settings and characters. That said, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya initially seemed like my cup of tea. This pseudo-slice-of-life series is jam-packed with fantastical elements—time travelers, aliens, and a young girl who may very well be the creator of the universe, to name a few. The show also actively avoids many of the harem anime-esque trappings that could have easily overtaken it. (Although they aren't absent entirely.)
When the series developed a very passionate fanbase, I couldn't help but feel left out. While I won't say I disliked the series, I never quite understood why it was this popular. Although it did an admirable job of combining so many seemingly disparate elements, there are two things that prevented me from fully embracing it: Haruhi's relentlessly abrasive personality and Endless Eight.
I don't need all the characters in shows I watch to be likeable people (long-time readers know I love Gintama and Mr. Osomatsu), but Haruhi Suzumiya rubbed me the wrong way. She's take-charge to a fault. Nearly every story involves her forcing her peers to take part in her schemes despite their trepidation, indifference, and/or initial refusal to do so. I know the audience is supposed to believe that, deep down, she truly cares about her comrades in the S.O.S. Brigade, but I rarely got that impression. All things considered, she's one of the most self-centered protagonists I've ever come across. I know there wouldn't be a show without her, and her abject selfishness is mostly played for laughs, but I found her grating. In fact, her absence from the first two episodes of The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan made me like the show more. Unfortunately, once Haruhi reappears, she largely becomes the central focus.
Endless Eight was Groundhog Day done wrong. So wrong. I actually gave up watching this arc about four episodes in—although I did tune back in to see the labored conclusion. I would have loved to have seen eight different takes on the same day—different choices leading to different outcomes—but essentially showing us the same episode multiple times is a creative risk that did not pay off. If the goal here was to be surreal and avant-garde, the staff certainly succeeded. However, in my opinion, they did so at the expense of entertainment.
Zac Bertschy
I've been an anime fan for around 20 years now, and for this entire time, Ghost in the Shell has always felt like one of those franchises you're supposed to like if you're a Western fan, like Cowboy Bebop or FLCL. If you stood around a group of anime fans in 1998 and someone said they didn't like Ghost in the Shell, the room would go silent, their mouths agape. How could you not be in love with what was clearly the pinnacle of anime, a pulse-pounding cyber-slam like nothing you've ever seen before?
Well, it's easy, really: that pulse-pounding cyber-slam didn't make me feel anything. Mamoru Oshii is a certified genius – he is an exceptional filmmaker, responsible for some of the most universally praised, carefully constructed and brilliantly baffling art films we've ever seen in this medium, and he deserves my respect and admiration for that. It's a shame then that all his hifalutin' ideas about "THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN MAN AND MACHINE, WHAT IS A SOUL?" in Ghost in the Shell are presented by characters that speak almost exclusively in monotone and have absolutely no expression other than "serious", "concerned", "getting a little angry" and "deep in rumination about this dark cyberpunk future we live in". For a movie that presents itself as being fundamentally concerned with the business of being human, Mamoru Oshii doesn't seem to have much use for the thing that many people identify as the #1 indicator that you're alive, which is "having emotions".
I'm not saying I need Kusanagi to burst into melodramatics every time she confronts some living allegory for the growing dissonance between mankind and technology (although one or two would be nice). All I'm asking for is that this grand, expansive sci-fi commentary on the nature of the soul maybe draw some distinction between the cold, emotionless robot thinking of our artificial progeny and the supposedly living, breathing, still-mostly-human characters we're asked to identify with.
Oshii's dedication to low-tide emotion unfortunately persisted throughout the rest of the franchise – I didn't find the characters to be leaping off the screen and into my heart during Stand Alone Complex or ARISE either – but I don't think I'm ready to give up yet. I'll keep coming back to you, Ghost in the Shell, hoping, waiting that one day you'll do something that will light the fire in my heart and I'll suddenly be able to see past all my issues with your characters and love you like everyone else does.
Some day…
Rebecca Silverman
I have a tortured relationship with CLAMP. I definitely went through a phase where they were the Best Thing Ever and obsessively read every single title I could get my hands on. And then my senior year in college something…happened. I don't know what it was, but I'm going to have to credit my friend Jessica with handing me back a volume of X/1999 and saying, "You know, I think when they do the Fool card, it's just going to be a mirror, because we're the fools for reading this for so long." And all of a sudden, it hit me: it was kind of a dumb series. But, my brain said, Tokyo Babylon was amazing! It made you cry! And you choreographed your junior group dance exhibition to a reading of the French edition of Clover volume 2! This is all true – Tokyo Babylon was the first manga that made me cry and I did choreograph a ten minute piece to a recording of volume two of Clover's French edition. (Should I still admit that?) But…I didn't really enjoy anything else they had written, Magic Knight Rayearth excepted. Confused, I continued to read CLAMP series as they came out, convinced that one would reignite my passion for them.
And then Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle appeared. At last, I thought, a series that will fix my problems. They're going back and reworking their own stories, playing with them to find resolution to issues they created! I will love CLAMP unreservedly again. Everything I heard from friends and other manga fans seemed to agree with my assumption: Tsubasa was lighter, funnier, and took doomed characters and made things like the non-endings and the senseless tragedies okay again. Happily, I dove in. But…it didn't really go anywhere. Where was my "Sakura and Syaoran finally really get together?" Where was Kotori? What the hell was going on with the goddamn vampires?? AND WHERE WAS HOKUTO??? Why rework the old stories if you're not going to bring back the best character you ever wrote??? The story felt (and continues to feel) like a total mess to me – just CLAMP playing in their own sandbox with their own toys and not letting anyone else know what the game is. By the time doubles and androids and Watanuki and who knows what all else came in, I was so confused and annoyed that I just didn't care anymore. I did finish the series, because I'm annoying to myself that way, but it was with a senseless, burning rage at how CLAMP, idols of my early fandom, had betrayed me.
I know there's intricate symbolism that more devoted CLAMP fans can see. I can even see some of it myself. It just feels to me like a tease – a lame link to xxxHoLiC, an extra mokona for added adorableness, an ambiguously gay couple, and the dangling potential of fixing stories that crumbled under their own burdens of plot. Other people love it, but I've never been one of them. When I saw that they were writing a sequel/continuation of it, I felt like Jessica was right: if I picked that one up, the fool really would have been me for not learning my lesson about my feelings for CLAMP. (But if they fix Hokuto, I may reconsider.)
Theron Martin
I should be clear about one thing up front: I do consider Grave of the Fireflies to be a masterpiece. It's just too well-made in almost every aspect to deny, and I did give it very high grades in review a few years ago. That being said, I have never gotten the emotional connection out of it that a lot of people do. In fact, I don't think I've even come close to shedding a tear any of the three times that I've seen the movie over the years, and it's not that terribly hard for anime to get me misty-eyed. It's not like I can't understand why it brings other people to tears; after all, it is a poignant tragedy. However, it doesn't work for me in that regard.
And I'm pretty sure I know exactly why it doesn't: while I do see the movie as a tragedy, I think I see it as one for different reasons than most people do. Seita and Setsuko having to watch their mother die from the bombing raid, and then both eventually dying of malnutrition themselves, is sad to be sure, but for me the real tragedy here is that the latter two were stupid, probably preventable deaths, ones borne even more from pride than from difficult circumstances. Each time I watch the movie, older brother Seita's behavior galls me. He set out on his own with Setsuko not because he had to, but because he wasn't willing to put up with his aunt's nagging. Yes, she may have been a bit mean, but she wasn't being abusive or entirely unreasonable. Seita was in a tenuous situation, but he and his sister could have had relative security if he had just bit the bullet and did what his aunt wanted. He didn't, and even passed up a later opportunity to swallow his pride and go back when they were in trouble, and that ultimately ended up killing both of them.
So yeah, this movie makes me angry rather than bring me to tears, and its condemnation of war actually has nothing to do with that.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Slow Down!
Seriously, I am getting no sleep. I'm a natural insomniac -- I go in these strange cycles where I'll do fine for a while, heading to bed by 9pm with everyone else, read until 11pm, and then lights out. But lately, I'm super-hyper-charged and it's 2am before I know it and I can't get to sleep at ALL. I'm not tired during the day, really, and I do it all over again. It's making Rick a little nervous and worried, and he's afraid I'm going to make myself sick, and I'm liable to end up falling over like a cartoon character in mid-sentence (hopefully not in front of Zack's first-grade class when I go to help with their Book Fair), but for now, you wouldn't believe the things I'm making!
So if you're anywhere close to Annapolis, MD, on Sunday, November 22nd, from 10-5, please come to the Sheraton Hotel and support local artists and galleries and help us raise money to find a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease. It's a free event, but donations are appreciated, and there's a silent auction, a raffle for a computer (raffle tickets are only $5), wonderful string music, and it's just a fabulous event.
Click the invitation to see who will be presenting and for more information, or click here.
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Good luck with your fundraising event, Lori! It's a great cause! I hope you get some sleep, too!ReplyDelete
I hope you get some sleep soon!ReplyDelete
Well if you are anything like me the day will come when you will slow down for a week or so...I was so tried after the last two months of running around...for now I hope you get it all done, I am sure the fundraiser will go great...and I know your work is yummy as ever...have fun get small naps if you can...wish I could be in MD I would go...ReplyDelete
I'd love to go if only I lived closer to you. I understand about staying up until 2am. I'm in that same boat but I could fall asleep at any moment during the day but just can't fall asleep at night. Will you be showing off your new pieces on your blog? We'd love to see them.ReplyDelete
Good luck with the event! Hopefully once it's done you'll get a good nights rest - or at least a good nap in. Hang in there.ReplyDelete
Take pix of the show so we can drool over your fabulous goodies!ReplyDelete
And, I'm a fellow insomniac...I understand...but, I dont' know how you keep going. I fall apart if I don't get my proper sleep.


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IT support is vital for many businesses. Hence, finding the best managed service provider Sydney has to offer often involves identifying options which offer a complete IT support package. It is not possible to expect that computers and networks will run smoothly without ever having any issues or problems. Whilst some easy troubleshooting may be possible in-house, often the more significant and complex issues require the expertise of a professional.
That is where the right managed service provider will really come into their own. The company's IT issues now become someone else's problem and that 'someone else' knows how to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently. This can end up saving companies a lot of time and money since their IT systems are not down for a long period of time. If you are convinced that hiring once is worth your money, consider looking into MSP Sydney which has professionals that can truly help you on this.
Whilst many businesses operate within standard working hours there are often times when overtime or deadlines result in employees working hours which are outside of the norm. For companies that find this to be a regular feature within the office, it is well worth considering manager service providers who offer a wide support time frame.
Take, for example, MSP Sydney, a managed service provider Sydney offers. Offering standards support from 6 am to 5 pm, as well as 24/7 coverage, this is a provider who understands the need to be available when their clients need them. Such an astute approach to customer care can speak volumes as to the standard of quality that will be provided.
In fact, as well as a wide time frame for standard support it is also good to search for a company that assigns a service leader for each client. This service leader will be keen to acquire a full understanding of the business so that they are always able to adequately meet all of the IT needs that come along. Service leaders liaise with the rest of the team to make sure that each client is cared for professionally and efficiently.
Whilst it may be necessary to invest time and effort into making a good choice, understanding the factors to be aware of can certainly go a long way in quickening the process. Managed service providers who offer a complete IT support system and provide a wide time frame for their standard support can make excellent choices for a wide variety of different companies.
For those who have lived at your residence for any decade or even more, you can find likely rooms that you want to renovate. One of the more important rooms at your residence is definitely the bathroom area. Throughout many years, you might have had several ideas come to mind, however, you were struggling to act on them because you may not know how to do renovations. Simply painting the walls or adding wallpaper will not be enough. You really should transform this entire area. Should you be in South Auckland, finding bathroom renovation companies is relatively very easy to accomplish. Utilize these tips for the greatest bathroom renovations South Auckland business that will assist you in getting job finished.
The entire process of assessing bathroom renovations South Auckland companies is in fact relatively simple. You have to know the length of time they have been in operation, which kind of jobs they may have done before, and the way much they are charging. This data might be gathered by using their internet site, or speaking with them directly. You can find comments and feedback online that will be posted publicly by previous clients that have appreciated the job that these particular businesses have done on their behalf. You can get all the local South Auckland renovators by performing a seek out them on the net.
Your selection for a renovation company must be based on three primary factors. This can include using a company that could work together with your schedule. You might need to have any project performed by a particular date, and merely some of them can accommodate this request. The business that you just choose should likewise charge fair prices for that renovations, an issue that can only be based on getting multiple quotes. Finally, the business needs to have some notoriety in Auckland for producing outstanding renovation projects. An organization that has every one of these qualities is Betta Properties.
Betta Properties is actually a business which has been servicing the businesses and homeowners of South Auckland for several years. If you have not chosen one of the many bathroom renovations South Auckland businesses, do consider working with Betta Properties. They are doing charge inexpensive price points for his or her services and also have successfully helped a multitude of clients through the entire region. By speaking to an agent, they can send someone to your local area and begin to work with an estimate for yourself. They will also do their very best to accommodate your schedule, allowing you to complete your bathrooms renovation promptly.
. This business has an outstanding track record of doing quality work, plus charging affordable prices. Should you be looking to get a renovator, but don't get the time to perform the research, simply refer to this company today. They will distribute an amiable representative straight away to talk with you, find what you wish to do with your bath room, and subsequently plan a a chance to complete the project. To learn more details about this bathroom renovations South Auckland company, visit their site today: http://bettaproperties.co.nz
Locating a plumber in New Zealand is actually a relatively simple process. Regardless of where you will be living, there will most likely be several which will be prepared to come out to assist you to. You could be in Manukau, the Pukekohe area or South Auckland, and you will find two or three that appear very promising. Your research will indicate that you company, Ross's Plumbing, is the business that you should choose for all your plumbing problems. This breakdown of Ross's Plumbing will show you why this business needs to be your top choice when you are evaluating a plumber South Auckland today.
This company offer several services including general plumbing companies, gas services, plus they may also install or replace boiling water cylinders. A part of their basic plumbing services will incorporate clearing blocked drains, something that they are capable of doing for both residential homes and businesses. They have plumbing maintenance services which may save you cash. They are able to detect leaks that may have been there for a lot of months as well as years. Other services would include banging pipes, fixing leaky pipes, and setting up waste disposal units.
This plumber South Auckland company also provides additional services that may not be directly linked to plumbing. This can include helping you with renovations at your house. Should you be remodeling your laundry room, bathroom, or even your kitchen, they can reposition all your plumbing to fit on top of your new design. For those who have multiple properties you are renting out, they can provide you with property maintenance services. As soon as that a tenant has a problem, it is possible to contact us so that we can dispatch someone over to their location right away. In fact, additionally, they offer emergency services for everybody in Auckland, ensuring your issues are fixed as soon as possible.
To schedule a scheduled appointment using this plumber South Auckland company, you are able to refer to them as on the phone or send them a message on their site. A representative will speak to you, take your contact information, and immediately dispatch an authorized plumber over to where you are. They can make this as basic as easy for all their customers, and the prices which they charge will be more than reasonable. On top of that, you will understand that once they already have completed dealing with your plumbing problem, it will probably be resolved the first time. They already have built a reputation on being prompt, and also doing excellent work, which is the reason they are classified as an exceptional company.
In case you are currently experiencing a plumbing problem, and you have to have the best plumber South Auckland offers, contact Ross's Plumbing today. Their unique team of fully certified plumbers comes over to your physical location in South Auckland, in addition to lots of the surrounding communities. Quickly, your plumbing emergency will likely be resolved. Should you be concentrating on a house renovation project, they may also be there. To discover more details in regards to the services that they offer businesses and homeowners, visit their internet site today: https://rosssplumbing.co.nz
The town of Auckland has 2000 sunshine hours annually, and high amounts of rainfall all the throughout the year. These climate conditions help it become imperative to make sure that the roofs of homes will always be within a good state of repair so they can provide the necessary protection to residents of the property.
A roof is the first collection of defence from the weather and desires good care and maintenance which is best completed by roofing repairs Auckland agencies which can be experienced and competent to carry out such works. Most roofs lasts to get a decade or maybe more when they are regularly inspected, maintained, and then any repairs are performed as soon as they are needed.
Repairs on roofs could be necessitated for a number of reasons. Flashing, that is usually of metal, covers all joints and seams and is meant to function to keep out debris and water in the underlay. Faulty or damaged flashing or one that may be not properly installed can cause moisture collecting in most roofing materials. This might lead to leakages in the future and also result in problems that encourage the formation of mould.
Flat roofs can be common in Auckland homes and these roofs usually tend to promote the pooling of water on them, that then leads to deterioration from the roof surface along with the developing of leaks. Occasional storms or high winds could cause roof tiles or some other roofing material to get blown off, and require their immediate repair by roofing repairs Auckland professionals. During such storms branches of trees surrounding a home could be blown onto the roof and will damage it, necessitating repairs. Overhanging branches of trees also can scrape the roof surface and bring about its damage. These branches should be trimmed before repairs are undertaken in order that the situation does not occur again.
Most roofs can have some ventilation systems and many of these protrude from your roof and they are built upon openings around the roof that needs proper sealing. These seals can deteriorate from the negative effects of sunlight and may require repairs. If you would like decrease the frequency of roof repairs and their costs, you may thrive to get your roofs in Auckland inspected regularly, at least one time or twice yearly, by competent professionals. this exercise can detect weaknesses inside the roof that may lead to repairs, and take preventive action to see that roof damage is prevented.
Companies that undertake roofing repairs and inspections in Auckland must supply you with a no-leak guarantee, that helps to ensure that your repaired roof is sealed against rain and wind. along with guarantees on materials and labour. It could always help when the owner of the agency or its authorised management personnel is present at your house . during its repair. They need to inspect the roof before giving any quotes, and those estimates of costs must be free. It could always help if all roof repairs are completed at the time they are undertaken, so that you like a homeowner, face the very least inconvenience.
Having trouble seeing often means you are going to need to go and get your vision checked out. However, what you will find is it can be difficult for you to find a great doctor to check your eyes at times and you often end up setting for any doctor, instead of John O'Connor who is going to be one of the best optometrist Newmarket Auckland that you can find. Since he is one of the best that you can find, you should know more about why you would want to consider going to his office and know it will help you out in getting your perfect vision restored quickly and easily.
The professionalism that is seen by the doctor and his staff is one of the primary things you will want to consider. When you are looking at this, you will notice that it is going to be very easy for you to get the proper level of care that you would expect to get. So you do not feel like you are just another number that is being pushed through the system. Instead, you feel like you are a person and one that is going to be cared for properly and at the right level that you deserve for the conditions you are suffering from.
If you do require any type of correction lenses you may notice the optometrist Newmarket is going to have a wide selection of frames for you to select from. These will make it quite a bit easier for you to get the lenses that you need to have and know they are going to work great for your needs, but also allow you to remain in style and trendy at the same exact time. Instead of having to look like you are going to be outdated because the frames that were available at the location were not the right ones that make you look great.
Something else that you will enjoy with the optometrist Newmarket Auckland is the fact they are able to get you in and seen rather quickly compared to what you would be if you went to other offices. This type of speed makes it easier for you to know how long you will be in the office, but also how long you will have to take off from work to get your eyes checked out and allow you to see with a normal vision, instead of trying squint and see what you are trying to find at times.
Being able to get your eyes back to seeing normal is a good thing. However, you may notice it can be difficult to get your great vision at times. This is when you should know more about why you need to take the time out to look for a great optometrist Newmarket Auckland to allow you to get your eyes checked out and help you in seeing properly again. Without this, you could have some problems in getting your vision corrected like you need to have.
When you are seeking the assistance of a moving services Brisbane company, you want to do a good amount of research to properly identify the right company to hire. There are several things that you should be looking at when weighing your options. In this article, we will be discussing some of the major tips for finding the best moving services Brisbane.
Finding The Best Moving Services Brisbane:
1. Reliability.
Perhaps the most significant factor that you want to consider when you are looking to hire a Brisbane moving company would be reliability. Moving is stressful enough as it is. Adding to that stress is typically not something that you want to do. Therefore, you want to consider the reliability factor when you are selecting the right moving company to choose. One of the best ways to ensure the company you are hiring is reliable is by checking their online reputation. You want to see a stellar online reputation along with a lot of positive testimonials on their website. A company like BMoved offers a glowing reputation on the marketplace with plenty of positive testimonials on its site. When you hire a company with such a good reputation, you are maximising your chances of having a positive experience.
2. Storage Options.
Another big thing that you might be considering is whether or not the company is both willing and able to offer you storage options. For many, being able to store possessions and belongings while moving can provide peace of mind. Knowing that you will be able to store things either during the move or for a period of time after the move might help you relax and get everything in order to effectively settle in. Finding a moving company that is not only going to help you move your belongings but also store various things can really help ease the entire stress that you experience throughout the duration of the moving process. Some moving companies will offer this service and some will contract it out to a third party or force you to go to a third party to get it. BMoved offers cost effective and safe storage solutions that you will be able to count on.
3. Experience.
When you are hiring a moving company, one of the big factors to consider is the level of experience the company has within the industry. Finding a company that has been in the industry for years is crucial. That way, you know that all of your prized possessions will make it from point A to point B successfully without getting broken or damaged. Nothing is worse than having to worry about or deal with damaged goods after a move. That is why you want to hire a company like BMoved that carefully moves all of your goods to your new location and that has the experienced staff necessary to really handle everything that you could possibly need to be moved successfully.
Finding the right moving services Brisbane doesn't have to be too difficult. You want to find and hire a company with a lot of experience, one that protects your goods throughout the entirety of transit, and one that offers the services that you might need like storage options. BMoved is one company that stands out in Brisbane offering over 25 years of experience in removals.
It is a great idea to get your bathroom looking just like possible, also it can sometimes be a little difficult to do it since you don't really know what must be done. This is why it is advisable to shell out effort and time to find an expert inside the field. There are lots of those who have wound up failing with their Auckland bathroom renovation projects mainly because they was without the correct team to assist them to out. There is lots that is put into the process, and it really helps to have somebody with experience give you a hand. You risk spending way more over time if you choose to get it done by yourself.
There is lots of labor that should be performed by an authorized professional, an illustration being waterproofing. There is no need to try to make a move by yourself then find yourself spending way more fixing it in the future. There are cases of individuals being forced to spend a lot of cash fixing leaks mainly because they did waterproofing themselves. Carrying this out can also void the insurance policy and you risk getting fined. Additionally there is the potential risk of a disaster if the appliance has not been properly installed.
The primary job of your plumber if running the pipework and installing the fixtures. You ought to go with a builder which will be overseeing the project from demolition till completion. Project managing the job by yourself may be stressful and overwhelming especially if you have zero experience. You additionally risk making mistakes that might have been easily avoided by an experienced expert.
There are several people who have a tendency to forget about the advice from the plumber if they are told the pipes need to be upgraded, but it is very important to heed the recommendations. Old pipes will cause the stress to lower as a consequence of sediment that forms in the pipe. Your best option is copper or reputable plastic pipe when it comes to replacement.
It can occasionally be easy to go overboard during the project simply because you will quickly choose expensive options because you want to achieve the ideal look, but this can be bad. Should you be looking to market, will you be in a position to recover your investment? It is because there are certain things you could like but not many individuals do, and this makes it harder to factor into the need for your house. The pricing of the home is going to be afflicted with what the buyer likes, and never the owner.
Bathroom renovations Auckland are costly and can take considerable time, however you don't ought to stress, provided you do it right. Together with the right team to function upon it, you will get assurance knowing everything is well looked after. Nicol Renovations will be able to help you out.
Deciding which type of furniture will suit your office is a matter of personal taste. Your budget also plays an important part in your choice of the best office furniture Sydney. The first thing you should do is to measure all space before you decide to shop for the best office furniture for your organisation. The frame material is another important component that you need to consider when opting for the best furniture in Sydney for your office. Here are some tips to consider when searching for the best furniture for your office.
Dark wood furniture looks bigger and heavier than light wood furniture. Hence, such furniture is ideal for larger offices. In case, you have a large space in your office, you should opt for dark-coloured furniture. Cluttering the space makes it unsightly. In fact, the area will look much smaller than its actual size when it is cluttered with furniture placed everywhere. That is why it is important that you purchase the furniture so that there is enough room for the other items in your office. Glass tabletops create an illusion of light and space. Hence, such furniture is ideal for small office spaces. Your office space will look much bigger with glass tabletop furniture. These are important things that you need to consider when looking for the office furniture Sydney.
Solid wood furniture is quite sturdy and is built to last for many generations. The grain of the wood chosen to make such furniture makes every piece of furniture unique. On the other hand, MDF or veneer pieces are lighter than most of the other types of furniture. They are also quite affordable compared to other types of office furniture on the market. Metal furniture is extremely solid and sturdy. It is easy to maintain and will last for generations when maintained properly.
Choosing the best office furniture Sydney isn't easy. You may find hundreds of furniture shops in the area, but all of them are not created the same. You should be cautious about choosing the right furniture shop in the area when shopping for office furniture for your office. If not, you will be wasting your time and money in the process. A Google search will give you a list of furniture manufacturers operating in Sydney. Make sure you do a thorough comparison shopping before choosing the best furniture manufacturer in the area.
SB Office Furniture (http://sbofficefurniture.com.au) has been in operation for more than 35 years serving all the offices in the area. In fact, they supply office furniture to a wide variety of commercial organisations in the area. If you need custom-made furniture for your office in Sydney, there is no better place to visit than SB Office Furniture. Their dedicated sales team will visit your office for a free measuring session with a colour consultation, and space planning. You can get a comprehensive estimate on the spot from their expert team. Visit SB Office Furniture for all your quality and affordable office furniture Sydney.
If you are searching for building washing Auckland, you have come to the right place. In fact, Auckland has its own share of commercial pressure washing services. But all companies that offer building washing Auckland are not created alike. That is why you need to do your research before choosing the best service provider for building washing Auckland. Here are some tips to consider when choosing the best company for building washing Auckland.
With all your marketing work you might be too busy to take care of your property. But it is essential that you maintain the building in order to improve the appearance of the workplace. Maintaining your workplace is important to create a better first impression on your customers and employees. It will help improve the customer base and profits of your organisation in the long run. That is where commercial pressure washing comes in handy. In fact, you should hire a reputable and experienced commercial pressure washing company in Auckland for this purpose. But this is not an easy task with dozens of building washing services functioning in the area. There are many things to look for when choosing the best service provider for the job.
Your choice of contractor will determine the quality of service you receive. Industry reputation is key to selecting the best commercial pressure washing service in the area. You should look for a pressure washing expert with a solid reputation in your community. You can check the reputation and expertise of the service provider by visiting the website of the company. You may find customer reviews and testimonials from satisfied customers in the area. Never work with a service provider who has more negative reviews than positive ones. That is a sure-fire way of wasting your hard-earned money. Hence, your extensive research is vital when choosing the best pressure washing company in the area.
The right vendor should have a valid license and adequate insurance coverage. Check if the company uses the latest technology and tools in cleaning your building. Also, you need to know whether they use eco-friendly detergents and other materials to clean your premises. Insurance is vital since the improper use of machinery can result in damage to the building or injury to the technicians. You may have to pay for such damages or injuries if the contractor doesn't have adequate insurance. Pressure washing and cleaning is a highly skilled and specialised job that requires an experienced professional to take care of it. Check for how long the company has been operating in the area. There are many online review sites where you can check how past customers are rating the quality of service provided by the potential cleaning service. That way you can easily find a reputable, experienced, and affordable pressure washing company in Auckland.
Are you searching for a reliable building washing company in Auckland? If so, you have come to the right place. In fact, KP Group (kpgroup.co.nz) is one of the best pressure washing services in the area.


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Join the CKE TENNIS CLUB! Register online today!
We are pleased to welcome back Coach Jelena Tomasovic again this year! Jelena is a 7-time Alberta Provincial Champion (www.advtennisacademy.com) and comes with over a decade of coaching experience. Jelena will coach you through tennis fundamentals including forehand, backhand, serving, and the smash. She will also focus on tennis etiquette, scoring, and strategy play specific to singles and doubles. Coach Jelena is very friendly, knowledgeable and has tons of experience coaching kids, adults and various skill levels.
Feel free to contact Jelena directly with any specific questions related to instruction: 403.969.5003
If you've never tried tennis before, this a great opportunity to learn in a fun and relaxed environment. Come on out and get some fresh air, exercise, learn a new skill on 3 outdoor tennis courts, and get to know your neighbours from Chinook Park, Kelvin Grove and Eagle Ridge!
Want to play, but don't want lessons? Every community member with a current CKE membership is welcome to use the tennis courts! Additionally, each adult is required to pay a $30 maintenance and facility fee. Once your payment is received, you will receive a code to unlock the tennis court gate. *Those registered in lessons do not need to pay this $30 fee.


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How Famous Czech Authors Got Famous: A Post on the Margins of ALTA 2013
Česká literatura v cizině / Czech Literature Abroad was a lengthy, substantial discussion online in 2012, and those who read Czech (or feel at home with Google Translate) will want to spend some time with it, but meanwhile here's an excerpt, in rough translation, from one of Paul Wilson's contributions to the discussion that sheds a lot of light on how it was that famous Czech authors actually came to be famous. Lots of food for thought here, for every literary translator, or editor of literary translations: http://bit.ly/1i0N2YU
|Paul Wilson
"It seems to me the primary question isn't whether readings or similar events, whomever they're sponsored by, are an effective way to promote Czech literature in the West or not, but how does today's book market work in the West, and whether it would even be possible for a new Kundera to appear in this situation. The old model, if that's the right word, was pretty clear. I don't know how it was with Kundera, but with all of 'my' authors there was someone in the West on their side, sometimes more than one person. Havel had the agent Klaus Juncker, then director Joe Papp in the U.S., Sam Walters in England, and I don't know who else he had in Austria or Germany. (Also don't forget the influence of his friendship with Stoppard. The first harbinger of Havel's fame was Kenneth Tynan's profile of Stoppard in the New Yorker in 1968, I believe, where almost half of it was about Havel.) These were all people who were fans of his, who believed in him and could give him support, help him, stage his plays, promote him, not just as a one-time thing, but for the long run. (Havel also had a 'court translator' in every language and they created his distinctive 'voice' abroad.) Ivan Klíma had, among others, Philip Roth, and then Bill Buford, when he was editor in chief of Granta, and they ushered him into the literary mainstream, situated him, found him a good publishing house that was willing to promote him, not just print his books, but 'publish' them and all that goes along with that, including proper editing and publicity, in short who devoted attention to him as one of 'their' authors who they intended to have a long-term relationship with — warm, friendly, deep relationships for the most part."


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Long Tien Pagoda Festival
Place: Long Tiên Pagoda at the foot of Bài Thơ (Poem) Mountain, Hạ Long City
Time: The official festive day is on the 24th of the third lunar month
Objects of worship: Tran Hung Dao.
Characteristics: Procession of ancestral tablet of Duc Ong palanquin.
Significance: Long Tiên Pagoda was built quite recently, 1941, and is the largest pagoda in Hạ Long City. The festivities of the pagoda are not reserved solely for Buddhist faithful, but hold a spiritual meaning for every local.
Some locals say that every day is a festive day at Long Tiên Pagoda. Foreign and domestic tourists arrive for sightseeing, while faithful burn incense and recite prayers to Buddha. But it is on the 1st and 15th days of each lunar month that they arrive in greater numbers, and particularly over Têt.
When spring arrives, it is the festive season for the whole region. People call Long Tiên Pagoda Trình (submit) Pagoda. They arrive to burn joss-sticks here first, afterwards to continue on a pilgrimage to Yên Tu Mountain and finally to participate in the festivities at Cua Ông Temple.
Locals organized a procession carrying palanquin pass by Trần Quốc Nghiễn Temple (Ðức Ông Temple) to An Dương Vương Temple in Vung Ðâng via Lồng Tồng then back to the pagoda. It was told that in the carrying palanquin race of the processions many people carrying palanquins run fast seem to fly past the canal like in the tale.
Traditional folk games in the festival: Chinese chess, wrestling, chau van singing, cheo performance.
Luxus Dschunke
Private Dschunke
- Paloma Family Dschunke
- Bhaya Legend 2 Dschunke
- Bhaya Legend 1 Dschunke
- Prince 1 Dschunke
- Petit Victory Star