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Buttler and Stuart Broad (38) frustrated India with a ninth-wicket stand of 98 as, yet again this series, England bounced back after a top-order collapse
Jos Buttler celebrated his 28th birthday with an innings of 89 that left England on top in the fifth Test against India at the Oval on Saturday.
England, who had already won this five-match series at 3-1 up, started the second day in danger of being dismissed for under 200 at 198 for seven.
Yet when Buttler was last man out they had made a total of 332.
At stumps, India were struggling at 174 for six - a deficit of 158 runs -- with captain and star batsman Virat Kohli falling to Ben Stokes for 49.
STUMPS: India end Day 2 on 174-6, 158 runs behind.— Test Match Special (@bbctms) September 8, 2018
A brilliant day for England. Handy runs in the morning session before wickets in the evening.
Live reaction: https://t.co/D9kjpMguHn #ENGvIND #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/y3aHdQzCv3
Test debutant Hanuma Vihari was 25 not out and Ravindra Jadeja unbeaten on eight.
England spearhead James Anderson's figures of two for 20 in 11 overs left him just two shy of Australia great Glenn McGrath's record of 563 Test wickets -- the most taken by any fast bowler.
Buttler and Stuart Broad (38) frustrated India with a ninth-wicket stand of 98 as, yet again this series, England bounced back after a top-order collapse.
This was the fourth time in five innings that Buttler, recalled to Test duty earlier this season by new national selector Ed Smith, had been England's top scorer.
"We spoke about (adding) fifty runs, that's what we were targeting but I thought the guys worked really well in partnerships," said Buttler.
England v India: Jos Buttler has the 'gift' to hit big Test scores - Michael Vaughan https://t.co/YVdAl7JMhV— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) September 8, 2018
Alastair Cook, in his final Test appearance before international retirement, made 71 on Friday.
But his dismissal sparked a slump that saw England lose six wickets for 48 runs.
Buttler, who had been given out lbw to Mohammed Shami on eight on Friday only for a review to reveal an inside edge, was 11 not out overnight, with Adil Rashid unbeaten on four.
Rashid was soon lbw for 15 to fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on an overcast morning.
Broad was then peppered with several short-pitched deliveries but hung in to play some good shots before Buttler went to fifty in 84 balls, with England scoring 106 runs in the morning session.
Broad eventually fell when a skyed drive off left-arm spinner Jadeja was well caught over his shoulder by a diving KL Rahul, running back from mid-on.
India 174-6 at stumps, 158 runs behind! Great work lads 🙌— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) September 8, 2018
Thoughts on the day? #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/i5eCZuzavQ
Buttler, now with only last man Anderson for company, hit two sixes in three balls off Bumrah -- a drive over long-on and a hook over long leg.
But looking for a single to keep the strike, he fell short of what would have been his second Test hundred when he guided Jadeja to Ajinkya Rahane at slip.
Jadeja, playing his first match of the series, finished with fine figures of four for 79 in 30 overs.
Broad struck with his first ball Saturday to have Shikhar Dhawan lbw.
India were 70 for two when a trimmer from Sam Curran bowled Rahul for 37, and Anderson thought he had Kohli lbw for 16.
A stylish 89 from Jos Buttler and some inspired bowling helped England take control of the fifth Test against India at The Oval. https://t.co/J0LGgtsqBc pic.twitter.com/h9l9qG6ZvJ— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) September 8, 2018
But an original not out decision by umpire Kumar Dharmasena was upheld on review after replays showed Kohli was struck outside the line of off stump.
The end of the over saw Anderson speak to Dharmasena, prompting the Sri Lankan to summon England captain Joe Root in a move that could yet prompt action by match referee Andy Pycroft.
Anderson has yet to dismiss Kohli this series but their duels have been a memorable feature of the campaign.
"It's obviously fantastic Test cricket," said Buttler.
"Virat's one of the best players in the world, if not the best at the minute and Jimmy's England's greatest-ever bowler so as a match-up for players and fans alike it's awesome to watch.
"I think the two of them are immensely competitive and have had a great duel all through this series," added Buttler, who explained Anderson's flare-up as "probably a couple of words and that's about it".
Anderson was soon in a better mood, the 36-year-old striking twice in seven balls to leave India 103 for four.
He had Cheteshwar Pujara, dropped by Cook at short leg off Moeen Ali on 10, caught behind for 37 before removing Rahane for a duck when Cook held a routine first-slip catch.
Vihari survived two close lbw calls against Broad on nought before hooking Stokes for six.
Birthday boy Buttler puts England in command of India finale#ENGvIND— Geo News Sport (@geonews_sport) September 9, 2018
Kohli, the leading run-scorer in the series, was in sight of reaching fifty for the sixth time in five Tests, when he edged a drive on the up off Stokes to Root at second slip.
And India were then 160 for six when Rishabh Pant nicked Stokes to Cook.


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It's no coincidence that Bell is both the first name in speed and the first name in helmets. Born in the 1950's California hot rod and racing scene, Bell founder Roy Richter built an entire industry anticipating the unmet needs of those with a speed-hungry disposition. People wanted to drive fast ... he corralled all the go-fast parts he could find into the world's first speed shop. They wanted to race ... he built them race cars. And when the need-for-speed started to reveal some grim realities, Roy did something about that too and Bell Helmets was born.
Roy Richter spent his life removing the limits of what was possible — and his unlimited spirit has been Bell's guiding light for nearly 60 years, earning the admiration, trust and loyalty of generations of champions. Throughout those years nearly every advance on the list of helmet "firsts" were built under Bell's auspices. That drive to anticipate and create continues, as much a part of Bell's ethos today as it was back in Roy's day.
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SAN ANTONIO, May 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victory Medical Center Landmark is pleased to recognize Dr. Steven Cyr, founder and president of the Orthopaedic & Spine Institute (OSI), who received the San Antonio Business Journal's Healthcare Heroes Award for Excellence in Military Medicine on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the McNay Art Museum.
"I have known I wanted to be a doctor since I was four years old and I told my parents I wanted to be a physician," Cyr explained. "There's nothing more rewarding to see a life altered because of your intervention and interaction, seeing them going back to work and having kids. I've been blessed, and it is my responsibility to give back to others."
Cyr, a 1989 East Central High School graduate, served in the air force for 14 years treating injured soldiers. He is the former Chief of Spine Surgery and Spine Surgery Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force. Today he continues to use his expertise in the civilian world as founder of the Orthopaedic & Spine Institute and later the Children's Orthopaedic & Spine Center and HealthCrave Medical Center.
"No one deserves this honor more than Steven," Louis Garcia, CEO of Victory Medical Center Landmark said. "He works endlessly to ensure he's delivering the best quality care for his patients and he continues to give back to his community in San Antonio and the military. We here at Victory Medical Center Landmark are all proud to work with him and treat patients with him on a daily basis."
Cyr and his wife, founded the Steven and LeAnn Charitable Family Fund in 2012. In 2013 the fund donated more than $100,000 to various Christian and military nonprofit organizations including MedSend, Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries, Kinetic Kids, Teed Off at Cancer and World Vision, among others.
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Based in The Woodlands, Texas, privately-owned Victory Healthcare is creating the standard in surgical care through its growing network of specialized surgical hospitals, training and education centers, and the only privately held tissue bank in the state of Texas. Our surgeons are the most highly trained and respected physicians in their fields, committed to providing revolutionary technology and minimally invasive treatment techniques. We create a first-class experience for our patients in our state-of-the-art facilities that include concierge services, a one-to-one patient care, and personalized service in an environment designed to promote comfort and healing. Victory Healthcare partners with physicians to create an exceptional surgical experience for our patients, their families, and our surgeons. Learn more about the Victory Difference – a dedication to healing through education, technology and first-class care - at victory-healthcare.com or follow us on Facebook.
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Outdoor WPC Fence Cleaning and Maintenance
WPC guardrail has good anti-pollution performance
Seven Trust's WPC fence products have been designed with closed surfaces that provide greater resistance to leaks and stains. However, as with any outdoor fence surface, regular cleaning and proper care are required to ensure that the fence remains beautiful for many years.
No debris, making sure leaves and other debris are swept out of the fence will minimize the need to clean the fence. Use normal washing water and a gentle brush to remove dust and debris. Ordinary household detergents can also be added to water without damaging the fence.
Outdoor fence cleaning is very simple
It is recommended to use pressure washers to increase the intensity of cleaning for more thorough cleaning. Narrow jets are most effective. To avoid damage to the fence surface, the pressure should be in the middle range (no more than 80bar), and the distance between the nozzle and the plate should be at least 35cm. The temperature of the water should not higher than 40 ° C. The fence should first be sprayed with a detergent solution, then gently brushed, and finally rinsed with the spray. Cleaning materials and cleaning agent only spray cleaning agent, warm water and detergent, medium hardness brush. Do not use a scrubber (sponge or mat) as it may damage the surface of the fence.
As the outdoor wood-plastic fence uses closed surface technology, oil and grease can usually be cleaned without dying. These spills should be removed as soon as possible and the surface cleaned with warm water and detergent (preferably within 3 hours). If oil stains are still present, remove them with a household degreaser. The fence should be thoroughly rinsed after washing with warm water.
Clean the fence to avoid debris such as falling leaves
Mould or mildew Mould and mildew occur naturally on damp surfaces which contain plant-based materials (leaves, pollen, seeds, etc.). Mould will grow on untreated wooden fences or traditional compound fences with open surfaces (unless microbicides are used). Outdoor wood-plastic fences and piazza contain no fungicides but have a closed surface that minimizes mould growth. The life cycle of the Seven Trust enclosures is associated with having a closed surface and mild fungicides to inhibit mould growth. However, it is important that fence boards are kept free from leaves and other garden debris with which mould could develop. This allows the outdoor fence to be used for longer life.


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Fortune has released its annual "40 Under 40" list, chronicling the top 40 leaders in business who are under the age of 40 years old, with crypto-influencers filling many more of those slots than was the case last year.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong made the list, with Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin just beneath him, sandwiching American singer Rihanna between them.
Armstrong, 35, was ranked at No. 20 reflecting what's been an exciting year for Coinbase — the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange to date, which aims to become "the Google of crypto," according to Fortune.
At No. 22 is 24-year-old Buterin, who has been featured on the "40 Under 40" list since 2016 for his creation of the Ethereum platform. "The skinny visionary's experiment, which began as a white paper," Fortune writes, "now has a market valuation of $48 billion [USD], making it one of the second-most-valuable crypto network[s] next to Bitcoin."
Also on Fortune's list are Sumaiya Balbale, 37, and Andy Dunn, 39, of Walmart. Fortune attributes Balbale and Dunn for "transforming" Walmart, specifically in its e-commerce sector. Walmart has filed numerous patents for blockchain technology, with a handful applying to its recent e-commerce makeover.
Vlad Tenev, 31, and Baliju Bhatt, 33, co-founders of digital investment bank Robinhood were listed too. Robinhood just recently added Bitcoin, along with a handful of other cryptocurrencies, to the platform.
Affectionately known as the "Mark Zuckerberg of Russia," Telegram CEO Pavel Durov rounds off the crypto-presence on Fortune's "40 Under 40" list, at No. 25. Durov's Telegram is lauded in the cryptosphere for its record-breaking $1.7 billion USD initial coin offering sale.
- Chicago Blockchain Project to Hold First Voice of Blockchain Event - July 31, 2018
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- This Week on Crypto Social Media: Barry Silbert, Bernie Sanders and 'Supine Ignorance' - July 20, 2018
- What Do Jeremy Renner of 'The Avengers' and a $40 Million Bitcoin Heist Have in Common? - July 17, 2018
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- Trump Delivers Executive Order to Establish Crypto Fraud Investigations Task Force - July 13, 2018
- How Vitalik Buterin's "Burn in Hell" Comment Sparked Discussion on Centralized Exchanges - July 12, 2018
- Google Missed Out on the Blockchain Frontier: Sergey Brin - July 12, 2018
- FinTank Panel: Blockchain Beyond Banking - July 11, 2018
- Bancor Set to Reactivate After $13.5 Million USD Security Breach - July 10, 2018
- Walmart Files Patent to Use Blockchain in Securing Package Deliveries - July 10, 2018
- YouTube Named in Class-Action Lawsuit Against BitConnect - July 10, 2018
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Thanks to a recent email conversation about setting up a tone generator to enhance the sub frequencies (around 50Hz) of a kick drum, I remembered a while ago I posted some photos of my home made sub kick mic on the Facebook page, but didn't do a blog post about it. So, here it is!
I really made this microphone for my own pleasure (not because I'm a cheapskate) and it was suprisingly easy to do with only a little research. Now I use it on every session.
You could argue that a sub kick mic is pointless given that it is possible to get this effect in the DAW in a couple of minutes and with stock plug-ins, but I'll let you decide.
Since posting I have had an email conversation with another subscriber asking about using this technique on bass guitar as well as kick drum. To add extra harmonics to the bass and sub bass frequencies I would personally use a designated plug-in like Maxxbass other than a gated sine wave. The reason being, if you have a 50Hz wave the note is a G1, 51Hz – GSharp1 and 55Hz – A1 etc which can cause note clashes depending on the key of your track. If it fits, great! But it wont work on every mix. Same if you use a frequency to enhance the kick drum, clashing can still occur, especially with the bass instruments such as bass guitar or synths.
Save yourself the headache, it's good to have these tricks up your sleeve but there will be times when it wont work and you need a quick fix to get a mix finished by a deadline or so you can quickly move on to another task.
For your pleasure I have included some audio samples of the two techniques to listen to side by side.
On the drums for this session I used a sub kick and an M88, so the first sample is the kit with just the M88.
The second clip is the kit with a 50Hz sine wave added using the signal generator and expander/gate plug-in in Pro Tools.
Lastly, the kit with the home made sub kick microphone.
Here are some photos of the sub kick making process, using;
a 10″ 30 watt Celestion Greenback – about £60;
an old, but decent, balanced mic cable – free because I had one lying around;
an inline attenuator with -10, -20 and -30 dB pad – £6.00 eBay;
a 10″ rack tom – this is from a pearl session custom I have in the studio but you can get a cheap or free one easily enough. In the last year I have had so many people trying to offload their drumkits on me!
some acoustic foam – £.40
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Employee Spotlight – Kickin' it with Clint
Hey! Who are you?
Hey! I'm Clint Rhodes
Nice to me you Clint. So, what do you do here at Match?
I head up the mobile team for the Match Affinity brands, building iOS and Android apps.
We actually have over 20 apps between iOS and Android! Our products range from BlackPeopleMeet to Chispa, so we get to cater to different types of dating app users. Our latest project has been putting together an exciting new version of our OurTime product.
That's a lot of apps! Do you prefer developing for iOS or android?
Is my team going to read this?
Kidding! I make no attempts to hide my inner Apple fanboy.
You're also a sneaker fanboy (if that's a thing). How many do you own?
I don't really keep track. I buy pairs and sell pairs, so the total is always fluctuating. If I had to take a guess, I'd say 70-80 pair.
Jeez. Which would you choose if you could only wear one pair for the rest of your life?
Nike Air Jordan 1, Chicago. Hands down my most loved pair because my wife got them for me.
How long have you been at Match?
I just celebrated my 5-year anniversary last October. Seems crazy when I look back at all we've done that it's only been 5 short years.
What tech are you geeking out on right now?
We're fresh off of a complete rebuild of our iOS apps and we decide to use the Clean Swift architecture for our new platform. I really enjoy architecture and various approaches like Clean Swift — I had a great time getting into the weeds with that.
You've been here awhile, what makes a mobile developer successful at Match?
That's a great question! This isn't specific to mobile developers, but I look at passion as the key differentiator. I've had the great fortune to work with a lot of smart and driven people, but the passionate ones are the ones that have the most impact.
Show me someone who is passionate about their work, passionate about our products and passionate to build things that can truly touch people's lives and you're looking at someone who's going to do great things at Match.


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Tanuj Solanki's new book of short stories, Diwali in Muzaffarnagar, contains eight stories of young men and women, who grew up together in Muzaffarnagar.
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I was always intrigued by this fascination to know details about a person's moment of realisation about their sexuality. 'When did you know you are gay/lesbian/bisexual/trans,'
This Young Artist Celebrates Women in Fiction Through Her Art
Women in Literature are becoming rarer than unicorns. Real women with jobs and life problems that don't include finding Mr Right are the 'Nessies of the publishing world.
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Megha Sharma aka @bewakoofladki on Instagram is a 21-year-old, self-taught graphic designer. After completing her schooling from D.A.V.
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Online gambling is being regulated all over the world and players from most countries enjoy a lot of freedom in choosing their bookmakers and online casinos of choice. American punters are rightfully feeling mistreated and even persecuted, by the prohibitive legislation that prevents them from gambling online. The negative consequences of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act are still reverberating more than a decade later and online gambling is largely illegal in the USA.The Wind of Change is Blowing in the US
New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware are the three states that have led the wave of reforms aimed at regulating the online gambling industry nationwide. Significant progress has been made across the US, with legislators being inspired by the milestones set by the three states. Some new casinos are now legal within their borders and interstate compacts allow players to compete against their counterparts from other parts of the US. As more states pass legislation that regulates online gambling, their citizens will be allowed to tag along and once more, experience the thrills of Internet gambling.
The recent decisions by the Supreme Court are fueling hope that US states will be able to fully decide the manner in which online gambling is regulated on their territory. Pennsylvania has jumped on the bandwagon and the new gambling laws have come into effect before the end of 2018. California and other major states contemplate similar actions, so in 2019, the number of states where online gambling will be legal could more than double. Unfortunately, for the citizens of dozens of US states, there is no reason to expect any change of attitude towards gambling.Financial Benefits Weigh Heavily in the Balance
The well-being and freedom of the citizens should be the main arguments when contemplating the pros and cons of passing online gambling legislation. Lawmakers, however, are more concerned about the cold economics and the impact such laws would make on state coffers. States with a strong land-based casino industry are reluctant to jeopardize its success by legalizing online gambling. On the other hand, New Jersey and Nevada are shining examples of states that have made these steps despite the strong lobby made by Las Vegas and Atlantic City gambling tycoons.
Deep political divisions and conservative ideas are guaranteed to keep online gambling illegal in many US states for decades to come. This means that online gambling won't be fully legal in the USA in 2019 and there's no reason to expect this to change anytime soon. The good news is that the wind of change is finally blowing strong and most of the harmful effects of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act are slowly, but steadily being undone. As states have regained the power to regulate online gambling within their borders, many have chosen to wield this power to restore Internet gambling.


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Afghanistan developments – best new Afghan buildings & architects, Asia – Afghanistani development information, contemporary architecture, news + designs
Afghanistan developments – best new Afghan buildings & architects, Asia – Afghanistani development information, contemporary architecture, news + designs
Barna Architects' focus for the design of the Bamiyan Cultural Center was to find the right form of integration from an ecological perspective, for this reason it is indispensable to understand the local inhabitants' lives and their connection to the environment.
This design received the Grand Prix of the international contest "Zodchestvo" in Moscow and Tatlin's award (one of the most prestigious architectural awards in Russia).
Maria Grazia Cutuli Primary School, Herat, Afghanistan, design by various architects: this building has been shortlisted for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2013.
Arzu, which means "hope" in Dari, is an innovative model of social entrepreneurship that helps Afghan women weavers and their families break the cycle of poverty by providing them steady income and access to education and healthcare by sourcing and selling the rugs they weave.
The construction of the Afghan museum celebrates the richness of Afghanistan's cultural heritage and the spirit of its peoples. In a nation devastated by war, the wealth of its cultural background and the spirit of its peoples are embodied here.
The new design of the National Museum of Afghanistan will be a landmark for Kabul. The country whose ancient heritage as the 'Crossroads of the Ages' is embodied in its collections of approximately 100,000 objects.
Hardly a week goes by without Afghanistan appearing in the media in one way or another. Most recently the focus has been on provinces that are being placed back under the control of the Afghan government, and issues of peace and security are at the forefront.


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8 Insider Tips For Choosing the Right Caterer In Fitzgibbon
When it comes to the things that can make or break an occasion, few are as crucial as the quality, taste and appearance of the food and drinks you serve. A lot is riding on your decision which caterer to work with, and if you believe this decision truly isn't that important, look at it by doing this, fantastic catering can save an occasion that's on the rocks, but bad catering will usually send visitors to the doors.
In addition, since catering is frequently the # 1 or # 2 line-item cost for many events, the catering service you pick is also a considerable budgetary choice and can affect how much money you have actually left over to invest in other areas depending on food expenses and quantities.
Add in the fact that caterers can differ drastically in their prices and the kinds of meals and services they provide, and the process of selecting a catering service can figuratively and literally seem like you are comparing apples to oranges.
# 1 Responsiveness And Personal Interest In Your Needs
Of all the event and catering professionals we talked with, this showed up over and over and over again, generally because how responsive and interested a caterer is during your initial conversations is a sign of how they will carry out during the length of their contract with you (and more on agreements later on).
A prospective catering service should be learning as much as they can about you in your very first few conversations with them, so you should anticipate them to be talking and asking questions about 20% of the time and you supplying responses and describing your needs about 80% of the time.
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Not every caterer is best or every type of occasion, and lots of catering services themselves honestly confess this.
So when interviewing your Fitzgibbon caterers (and you need to talk to at least 3 caterers for any event with a sensible spending plan), you need to be specific about the type of occasion you are preparing and the type of food and/or presentation you are expecting. Otherwise, you may wind up selecting a catering service who just isn't an excellent fit for the type or style of your event.
Virtually every caterer has a basic menu or menus to pick from, and numerous do supply some level of built-in flexibility to adapt these menus to your particular needs by substituting specific items and/or tailoring others.
However, the standout caterers will go beyond standardized menu choices and want to create amazing fare that matches even more specific theme and dietary requirements.
# 3 Determination To Offer Tastings
How will you ever understand what a catering service can do unless you sample their goods? And more particularly, how will you understand exactly what the menu items you are considering will taste like unless you particularly try them?
Some people avoid asking to sample the specific items they desire for their occasion because it seems like a trouble for the catering service, however it is standard to request a sampling of what you are planning to order before you sign on the dotted line.
In addition, you can request wine parings for these tastings if they are appropriate for your event (once again, be prepared to pay a charge, it's a small cost to pay to ensure you choose the best catering service). And when you are tasting the food, also attend to how it exists, as any caterer who makes the effort to appropriately show a sample will probably be more likely to make that sort of effort on your event day.
Are you an event manager who has to handle catering information, budget plans and projects?
Or are you a catering service who has to track proposals, invoices, meal choices, stock and other customer information?
# 4 Familiarity With The Venue
You may remain in for a surprise if you employ a BARBEQUE take-out joint to cater an official ballroom fundraiser. Or if you pick a high-end business occasion caterer to serve a barn wedding event. Why? Due to the fact that these caterers may not be accustomed to preparing and serving food in such a setting.
This can get back at more particular depending upon constraints of the location itself, like when it comes to museums and historical sites.
Much more standard venues can also have constraints that catering services need to follow, like specific setup standards or disposal restrictions for waste food and water, so having a caterer that is familiar with a location's guidelines can possibly save you great deals of hassle on event day.
# 5 Total Description Of Services/Goods Promised In The Agreement
The catering service's agreement should clearly spell out precisely what food, drinks and services the catering service will be providing on the designated day( s). Moreover, it ought to safeguard you from non-performance as much as it protects the caterer from non-payment/default, so you might wish to think about having a lawyer} take a look at it prior to you sign it.
Every detail ought to be consisted of in the contract, included chosen menus, variety of servings and/or individuals to be served, beverage/bar service details (if relevant) and all pricing and extra services.
No caterer in Fitzgibbon with a shred of self-respect and scruples enters into an agreement with strategies to bail at the last minute, however you have to ensure there is a cancellation stipulation in your agreement simply in case your caterer needs to cancel.
You do not wish to be left without recourse with only days or hours prior to your occasion, so just make sure cancellation procedures and penalties remain in place so you do have a backup plan.
# 6 Recommendations You Can Call and Speak To
Obviously you will have to check up on the catering services you are thinking about, and it's always excellent to start online and check out sites.
However, do not stop there, as online reviews are not always dependable (or even genuine); for example, a great catering service might have had a couple of nightmare/hater customers who skew their scores, while a truly mediocre caterer might have padded their online reviews. So see if you can find some previous customers of the catering services you are considering and connect to them.
# 7 Insurance Coverage
Every catering service we talked to called insurance protection "a provided" for caterers, and you certainly don't want to legally be on the hook for some oversight or mishap that was the fault of your caterer.
# 8 A Skilled Chef and Kitchen Area Personnel
Remarkably, for how long a catering company in Fitzgibbon has been around may not be as critical in selecting a fantastic catering service as you might think.
So ensure to ask about the chef's bona fides and CV since he/she will probably be the one most responsible for the result of the meal and whether your visitors enjoy it or not.
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Revamped in Chapter 2, the Talus Weapons Depot is now a PvP base. Any PC's that get within 150m of the Weapons Depot will be flagged Special Forces.
Depending on which faction controls the base, there will be CL 90 NPCs defending the base (in addition to any PCs).
The objective is for players to "capture" and hold the base for thier faction. To do this, players must turn four different Control Terminals: Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Gamma. The Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Control Terminals are located outside, and the Delta Control Terminal is located in the central building at the bottom level. To turn these terminals, players just have to "click" on the terminal and wait by it for about 15 seconds. During this time, if the player moves or is attacked, the turning of the terminal fails and the player must retry to turn it.
Once the base it turned, a factional NPC will be available at the bottom of the main bunker (in the same room as the Delta Control Terminal) to award PCs of that faction stims. These stims cost nothing, but you can only have 1 of each at a time. If you use all the stim up, however, you can get more for free.
At first, only 3 stims will be available.
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We're all professionals, we like to do a good job and be proud of our work. But some things make us realise just how professional we are.
These painters and decorators just aren't cut out for the job. Some of them are trying their best, but a lack of any common sense or painting know-how means they're now immortalised on the internet for us to show new starters, warning them not to take the wrong path.
Paint & Pints Don't Mix…
We applaud this guy for his perseverance. He doesn't give up at any point, despite probably being confused by the pool of paint around his foot. The spot he's trying to paint certainly gets done, although we're not entirely convinced by the quality of his work.
How Does That Even Happen?
The video only shows the embarrassing aftermath of this fail, so we're not entirely sure how it even happened. We can only imagine someone broke into the house, threw paint everywhere and left. At least, that's the excuse we'd use.
Don't Leave The Lid Off…
All seems innocent here, until the van opens to reveal the horrors within. He'll probably be cleaning that out of his ears for about a month. We imagine he wanted some white Dexters trousers but didn't want to fork out for the real thing.
Don't Mess With This Guy…
These lads are the opposite of professional decorators, and they'd certainly need more than a pair of our trousers to sort themselves out. We were waiting for the bit after the video when they suddenly realise the homeowner will be back any minute.
Didn't See That One Coming…
Well when we pressed play, that's definitely not what we expected! This guy seems to be doing a pretty good job, until it all goes south very quickly. It's not exactly his fault, but we've all had to work with other tradesmen who just don't hold up their side of the deal.
What's the worst that's happened to you?
What's the worst painting or decorating fail you've ever been a part of? Has your mate painted himself into a corner, or have you accidentally painted the wrong room?
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — April 23, 2014 — FCS, a leading global provider of comprehensive hospitality guest services applications and solution design services, announces the signing of a Valued Business Partnership with Equinox Arabia, one of the Middle East's premier providers of data solutions for the hospitality industry. Per the agreement, Equinox will distribute the comprehensive suite of FCS hospitality technology products, including its collection of best-in-class Hotel Operations Management Applications and its i-Guest mobile app.
Jeddah-based Equinox is a cutting-edge hotel data solutions firm offering an array of products including IPTV systems, room management solutions, Internet connectivity products and digital signage. Equinox boasts a complete range of products, sales, and support capability to meet the data and communications needs of hotels throughout the Arabian Peninsula.
"Our principal objective is to provide our hospitality clients with the right products and services to meet their specific needs," says Equinox CEO Muhammad Balahmar. "The mixture of our deep experience, extensive product portfolio and top-notch global vendor partners like FCS enables us to provide smart solutions to all of our clients. Now that we have access to FCS' collection of hotel management applications, we have the further capability of solving just about any hospitality technology task that could arise."
FCS' Hotel Operations Management Applications suite comprises e- Connect, e- Housekeeping, e- Recovery, e- Engineering and e- Concierge. The multi-language, web-based applications streamline a multitude of back-of-house and guest-facing hotel operations needs, from real-time maintenance requirements to housekeeping management to guest issue tracking and a comprehensive customer relationship management platform. The applications seamlessly interface with of the hotel industry's most popular property management systems and can be implemented à la carte or as a package. The applications feature complementary mobile versions, allowing hotel staff to stay connected from anywhere on property.
"In fairly short order, Equinox has established a reputation for exceeding client expectations by offering hotels the solutions they need to increase revenue, while reducing operating costs and enabling commercial processes throughout portfolios," says Eric Rogers, Regional Head of EMEA of FCS. "The tremendous service improvements that result from the automation advantages of solutions like FCS e- Engineering and FCS e- Housekeeping will further help Equinox clients drive higher rates. Hotel development is booming in Saudi Arabia, with more than 100,000 rooms in the project pipeline, and FCS is excited to play a key role in the rapid growth of the kingdom's hospitality sector."
Along with the Hotel Operations Management Applications, Equinox will also be distributing the guest-facing mobile app FCS i- Guest. FCS i- Guest lets users interact with the hotel through an app, including placing room service orders, making housekeeping requests, arranging wakeup calls, redeeming loyalty points, checking real-time folio data, making restaurant or spa reservations, viewing local attraction information, listening to voicemail, performing express checkout and tapping into a host of other guest service options.


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For the past 10 years, Americans have become strangely accustomed to drastically fluctuating prices at the gas pumps, often with little to no warning. After all, there doesn't appear to be a whole lot the common consumer can do about it, other than car-pooling or utilizing public transit systems. It is simply out of our hands and beyond our control. Or is it?
Record Breaking Numbers
We are currently experiencing a record breaking decline in prices for consecutive days (over 46 days in a row as of 11/11/14). This sudden trend has everyone scrambling to find an explanation for the drastic drop in prices. Just take a look at this graph provided by AAA's Fuel Gauge Report this month:
AAA's Fuel Gauge Report states that this, "…is the longest consecutive decline since 2008. Absent any unanticipated market-moving events this winter, the retail price for gasoline is expected to remain relatively low."
The report went on to say that "as gasoline stations continue to adjust to falling oil prices in the global market, consumers are likely to experience the lowest Thanksgiving prices since 2009."
In AAA's report, they also provided data which showed the states with the highest and lowest fuel rates as of 11/17/2014.
The Answer To Our Economical Woes?
In a Washington Post article titled 'The Hummer is back: Thank falling oil prices,' writer Chico Harlen reports, "As oil prices hit a three-year low, Americans are starting to see price changes that could ultimately influence everything from their grocery shopping to their heating bills to their travel.
"The lower prices — should they be sustained, as expected, for the next few months — have the potential to nudge the U.S. further away from its dreary post-recession mindset, leaving instead a nation with more affordable air and road transportation options, higher consumer confidence, and yes, a few more gas guzzlers driving around."
"Some American consumers and business owners say they weren't yet confident cheaper prices at the pump would stick. Instead, they say, they are treating the sub-$3 gas as a helpful little gift, but not as a green light to make major adjustments."
Panic At The Pump?
CNBC recently interviewed Abdalla Salem el-Badri, secretary general of OPEC, who told of how "the media is really panicking and the market is panicking, the consumer is panicking and the producers are panicking. We really should sit and relax and look into the situation." He argued that the recent plummet in the oil price is due to "speculation" by traders, rather than oversupply as some have suggested.
"The fundamentals do not really deserve this decline in price. Oversupply in the market is not really that much to deserve a 28 percent decline," he said. "We are looking at speculation that has some effect on it."
Discounts, Discounts Everywhere
There have been some suggestions that some OPEC states, like Saudi Arabia, are driving the price of oil down to keep their market share, in the face of increased competition. On November 4th, Saudi Arabia cut the price of oil destined for the U.S. while raising it for other customers in Europe and Asia, shaking up international energy markets.
Most Americans aren't aware of the market jockeying that takes place globally among oil producing countries. For instance, the information on the graph below may take many Americans by surprise when they learn that Canada was the largest supplier of crude oil to our nation, showing a 65.8% increase in the last ten years. Such statistics make it clear why Saudi Arabia is giving the U.S. lower prices. Over that last decade they've lost a good portion of our business to Canada.
We've Got Our Own, Thank You
CBS News also reported that our own domestic production of oil has grown substantially in recent years, causing our reliance on other nations to become smaller. "According to the EIA (Energy Information Administration), America's domestic oil production has grown from 5.6 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2011 to 7.4 million bbl/d last year. And the administration's short-term energy outlook is projecting continued "rapid production growth" for this year and 2015 — with the projected production forecast for 2015 averaging 9.5 million bbl/d."
Also included in the CBS report was information addressing the fact that technological breakthroughs in alternative energy sources continue to rapidly be advancing. Cutting down on our own need for oil is growing into a more formidable competitor than any other nation.
Executive Director for energy and sustainability at University of California Davis, Amy Myers Jaffe stated that, "part of the reason that Google and Intel and Microsoft and all these companies have come up with these fantastic energy efficient batteries, storage, and off-grid energy solutions is because the utilities…couldn't provide them with reliable electricity."
She goes on to add, "I think renewable energy, even though the oil industry doesn't believe it, is going to continue to compete. Because oil is geopolitical, you can never say that consumers don't have to worry about it," she notes.
"My opinion is, barring a major catastrophe in the Middle East, oil will drop to $50 a barrel, and gasoline prices are going to get even lower than they are now."
Our Move Toward Energy Efficiency
When you add in factors such as more energy efficient vehicles and a move toward turning away from even owning cars, makes the forecast for continued lower gas prices hopeful. As a matter of fact, the American Public Transportation Association released a report earlier this year stating that "In 2013, Americans took 10.7 billion trips on public transportation, which is the highest annual public transit ridership number in 57 years."
The Price At The Pump: How Do We Compare?
If you are an American, count your blessings. Our current average for regular grade gasoline nationwide is around $2.92 a gallon. Take a look at these current average gas prices around the world: (Although foreign gas is allocated in liters, these figures are in gallons for American comparison; figures provided below are as of 11/10/2014).
Price per gallon of gasoline in
- United States of America: $2.92
- South Africa- $4.35
- Brazil- $4.39
- Canada- $4.47
- Beijing, China- $4.54
- Australia- $4.99
- Singapore- $6.09
- New Zealand- $6.44
- Frankfurt, Germany- $6.81
- Israel- $7.00
- Portugal- $7.15
- Ireland- $7.23
- United Kingdom- $7.23
- Greece- $7.57
- Japan- $8.17
- Italy- $8.25
Ultimately, no one really knows how low they will go, or how long the lower prices will last, but in the meantime, all we really should be doing is enjoying it. With the rapid development in alternative energy sources, the future is still hopeful but never guaranteed.
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RESPEC and EASOL have joined forces to develop open source educational technologies and help educators and school leaders transform teaching and learning. Together, we have joined the Ed-Fi Alliance to build core technologies and develop open source technologies. We emphasize the use of open educational and instructional technologies because we believe that in order to build a stronger, more equitable public education system, we need to level the playing field in terms of cost, access and implementation. We partner with organizations committed to interoperability across platforms, adherence to common data standards, releasing technologies under open source licenses, and incorporating constant educator and student feedback.
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Background: Evidence-based practice is commonly accepted as a means of improving patient outcomes; however, there is little understanding of the processes required to successfully implement it into prosthetic and orthotic practice.
Objectives: To discuss factors affecting adoption of evidence-based practice and present a theoretical framework for its implementation into prosthetic and orthotic practice.
Discussion: Numerous factors that affect adoption of evidence-based practice are discussed, ranging from individual factors to those that can be attributed to administrative and environmental issues. Specific factors are likely to be context specific and are influenced by the manner in which evidence-based practice is introduced into the working environment. It is argued that successful implementation of evidence-based practice requires consideration of numerous interrelated factors. A formal translating research into practice model is presented as a means of developing a strategic plan that considers all relevant factors and maximizes acceptance of evidence-based practice into prosthetics and orthotics clinical practice.
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Release date: October 29, 2013
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Congratulations. You have opened this book, and you are ready to embark upon the righteous and rewarding life of a Shadowhunter. We have been chosen by the Angel to keep our world safe from the evil creatures we call "demons." And now you are one of us, and with this book, you will learn our lore and our ways.
Angels, demons, faeries, vampires, werewolves, warlocks: they all exist, and they all must be managed and kept at peace. The Shadowhunter's Codex will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to join our noble work.
Now in its twenty-seventh edition, the Codex covers it all: the history and laws of our world; how to identify, interact with, and, if necessary, kill that world's many colorful denizens; which end of the stele is the end you write with. Geography, history, magic, and zoology textbooks all rolled into one, the Codex is here to help new Shadowhunters navigate the beautiful, often brutal world that we inhabit.
Finally available in a smart, modern edition using all of today's most exciting printing techniques, and suitable for carrying unglamoured through the mundane world, the Codex has been the young Shadowhunter's best friend since the thirteenth century. Welcome to our ranks, and study hard. This book could be the difference between life and death.
I'm a big fan of Cassandra Clare's books and the Shadow world, so I thought I would pick up The Shadowhunter's Codex to learn more about the world. Sadly, I didn't enjoy the reading experience that much.
But let's discuss the positives about this book first. This book would look great on your shelf, along with your other Shadowhunter books. It has beautiful illustrations (and beautiful endpapers) throughout the book. There is also 'handwritten' commentary from Clary, Simon and Jace throughout the book too that I really enjoyed reading. I loved being able to read Clary and Jace's interactions through their notes and commentary, and it was really nice to be able to see more of their personalities.
However, there are spoilers for The Mortal Instruments in their notes (at least up to City of Fallen Angels), so I wouldn't recommend reading this as a guide prior to starting the series. Which is unfortunate, because I kind of see this as a guide book that you should read along with the series, to supplement your knowledge about the world. But if you do that, you'll either be spoiled or you won't really understand some of the references.
There were some really interesting facts that were presented in the Codex, but at other times it felt like information overload. There were bits that were kind of boring and dry. I think that the parts that interested me the most were things that I had already encountered in The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices books. Plus, the majority of the facts that were presented in the Codex, you can get just by reading the series. The additional facts that you get in the Codex aren't important to the story in TMI or TID at all. Having said that, it was nice to be able to read more about the kinds of demons that appear in the book, to see what the runes look like, and to learn about the different types of Fey that exist in the world (there are illustrations too!).
The best thing about this book is that you can definitely read it out of order, because it's kind of like an encyclopedia of the Shadowhunter world. I read it in order from start to finish so that I wouldn't miss any of the information but I found some parts to be very boring, especially the history lessons. The sarcastic commentary from Clary made it more bearable but it still wasn't the most enjoyable reading experience.
This book is definitely not a must-have. I think it would be nice to have it in your collection if you're a hardcore fan of the series. There are some great Clary, Jace and Simon interactions in the margins that fans would really enjoy. It would also be helpful to have this on hand to supplement your knowledge as you read the series, but only after you've gotten past City of Glass because you do not want to be spoiled.


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Dollhouse, Volume 1: Epitaphs
Joss Whedon''s Dollhouse continues, written by television-series mainstays Andrew Chambliss (the CW''s Vampire Diaries, co-writer of Buffy Season 9), Maurissa Tancharoen (Spartacus), and Jed Whedon (Dr. Horrible)! The Rossum Corporation''s Dollhouse technology has gone viral with a synchronized phone call that wiped the minds of everyone it reached, turning them into mindless killers. Those who avoided the call - including show favorites Echo, Alpha, Mag, Zone, and Griff - must try to survive in the sudden apocalypse and be wary of Rossum''s expansive technological reach. This is only the beginning!


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CSIP and its partner organizations sometimes contribute articles about the problems and issues posed by illicit online pharmacies in various media outlets. Various news and information organizations also report on the work of CSIP. This page contains collections of articles written by CSIP staff or partners about the organization, as well as stories about CSIP from the media.
Facebook, University of Alabama at Birmingham Partner, to Prevent Illegal Drug Sales Over Social Network
For every drug that hits the market (or the street), there are hundreds of other varieties. As part of its efforts to help manage content and messaging related to the use and misuse of drugs, Facebook recently partnered with the Computer Forensics Research Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to understand the latest drug street names. This will allow for better flagging of illegal sales that are happening on the platform.
This partnership is part of a larger effort, Tech Together to Fight the Opioid Crisis, a coalition lead by CSIP. The coalition includes representatives from Facebook, Google, and Twitter and "enables the social media companies to share best practices and find ways to increase their collective impact to address the crisis."
CSIP Leads Facebook, Google, and Twitter in New Coalition to Fight Opioid Epidemic
At a meeting held in Washington, DC, on November 13th, leaders from three technology companies met with experts to form a new coalition to "share best practices and collaborate on ways to address opioid addiction." Recognizing the rising public health threat of opioid addiction and overdose in the US, CSIP members Facebook, Google, and Twitter, are forming Tech Together to Fight the Opioid Crisis and will work to leverage new "proactive-detection" technology that is powered by artificial intelligence and can help detect drug-related images and content before they are seen by consumers. Read More
A Couple's Tough Trek Back from Opioid Addiction
Addiction is too often an unexpected outcome for someone who is trying to manage emotional or physical pain or who doesn't realize how quickly addiction can develop from what seems to be harmless, occasional use of drugs. CSIP Executive Director, Marjorie Clifton, and Fred Muench, CEO of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (the Partnership), were recently interviewed by Health Day as part of an article highlighting the experience of a couple who overcame addiction. Being connected with recovered addicts who can share hope and being surrounded by family members who have the support systems they need, can make a big difference to someone who is trying to overcome addiction. MedicineSafe, a collaboration between CSIP and the Partnership, is a coalition of national and state public and private partners, providing expert information and tools for safely managing prescription drugs and opioid addiction.


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CWG Special; Medals Table
Twenty-one-year-old Chandela was the star performer by taking the honour in the women's 10 m air rifle event with a score of 206.7 to provide the second gold medal from the shooting arena after Abhinav Bindra's swansong gold medal effort yesterday. (Also read: Inspirational story of Prakash Nanjappa)
Ayonika Paul, 21, also turned the spotlight on herself by bagging the silver medal in the same event while Nanjappa had to be content with a silver, narrowly missing out on the yellow metal due to a lapse of concentration. With three more medals, India took their overall medals tally to 13 with four gold, six silver and three bronze medals and were placed fifth on the medals table. England are at top with 35 medals, including 13 golds.
Australia also have 35 medals but placed second as they have 12 golds. Hosts Scotland are third with 17 medals out which seven are yellow metal. Canada also have seven gold but their total is 13 medals.
After Apurvi's medal, India were placed fifth in the table with 13 medals
Nanjappa paid the price for a horrendous shot midway into the final round as he lost concentration and shot a disappointing 7.7 to hand the lead to eventual winner Daniel Repacholi of Australia. Despite the setback in the sixth shot of the elimination stage, the 38-year-old Banglorean tried his best to catch up with the Australian but failed to do so in the end and had to settle with a silver at the Barry Buddon Shooting Centre at Dundee near here. Repacholi won the gold with a total of 199.5 while Prakash scored 198.2. England's 60-year-old Michel Gault got the bronze.


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In the Narrative Lectionary, we continue to move through the Book of Acts, following the movement of the Holy Spirit and God's kingdom from Jerusalem out toward "the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8b). Our story this week follows a co-worker of Stephen, whose witness we celebrated last week. Philip was one of the seven (alongside Stephen) who were selected by the community and set apart by the apostles to help run the community, to "serve tables." But, just like Stephen, Philip did not remain a table-server, but became a traveling preacher, proclaiming the good news of God's kingdom through Jesus in Samaria.
At the beginning of our story this week, Philip is led by the Spirit down a specific path for a specific purpose. Apparently, the Holy Spirit had set up a faith formation experience along a wilderness road. Faith formation, as you might remember, is every action, experience, or relationship that nurtures a relationship of trust with God and shapes the way we see and interact with God's world. Faith formation is the very mission of God's church, to equip followers of Jesus Christ and send them out into the world to spread God's kingdom.
This is a story about a dramatic experience of faith formation, but we should be cautious to not force it into a mold of "traditional evangelism." In the narrative of "traditional evangelism" the evangelist has the faith, the good news, and brings it to one who does not have it. Faith formation is not supplying faith where there is none, nor is it a one-sided interaction. At its best, faith formation is about sharing, about God using each participant in the experience to form and transform each other participant.
It would be a mistake to think that the Ethiopian traveler did not have an active, vital faith. After all, despite not being a native Israelite, he was returning from worshipping in Jerusalem. This took a large amount of faith to pilgrimage all the way from Ethiopia, especially since, as a eunuch, he was likely not even allowed in the temple. With the prevalence of written materials in modern times, it can be easy to forget how rare it would be for someone to have a scroll at all. Not only did the traveler have a scroll of the prophet Isaiah (likely the Greek translation), but he was taking the time to read it on his travels. This is a person with a faith that has been forming over a long period of time. But, despite his wealth (or access to wealth), influence, education, and faith, he still had questions he couldn't answer.
For this, the Spirit brought along Philip, about whom we know very little. Judging from what was not said about him, we can guess that Philip was like most of the early disciples and not a man of wealth, influence, or education, most likely from the working class. But, he had a deep faith as well, and had had all sorts of faith formation experiences in the Jerusalem community and beyond.
This story is about Philip sharing the good news of Jesus the Messiah with this traveler, so we can see a sign of the change brought to the Ethiopian traveler's life. However, do you doubt that the Spirit used this experience to continue forming Philip's faith? How could an event this spectacular not transform his life?
It is unlikely that such a dramatic story like this will happen in the lives of all disciples, but we can remember that faith is formed by a series of experiences that forms and transforms each participant in that experience. We all have a lot to learn from each other, if we are open to it.
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Age seven and seven months. Lover of contemporary art. Contemplating applying to PhD programs.
Hi, everyone. Ella writing here. Currently on a flight to Tokyo. Hoping that some of Julia's younger followers will enjoy this post. First, let's clear up some misconceptions. One, I write all of my posts and handle all of my correspondence. The idea that Julia edits anything is preposterous! She is too busy and I am often lecturing in other countries so we aren't even in the same place! You might say, "But Ella, you are a golden retriever, you don't have fingers or opposable thumbs! How can you type this out?" Well, obviously I have an iPaw™ which allows me to communicate in this digital universe of ours. It's like a gigantic keyboard, and it allows me to type using my four paws. It's a delicate dance prancing about to string together words and sentences, but then again writing itself is a delicate dance. I do agility exercises (such as jumping up to kitchen counters when there's like a roast chicken up there, or, say, sautéed fish with lemon and herbs, or a grilled rib eye that has just been … wait, I am getting distracted here) to improve my dexterity. And anyone who knows me knows I am an excellent dancer. I am pretty sure one of Beyonce's people was trying to contact one of my people to see if I could be a backup dancer for one of her tours. But alas the negotiations got too complex. Beyonce and I are still friends though.
Let's see what else? Oh, for all of you asking, no I am not single. I am flattered by all of the attention but I have to be honest with you. I have had two long time companions since I was little. They are both smaller and darker than me. One is a half lab/half retriever and one is a black curly-haired mutt. The boy is named Rugby, the girl is named Lola. I love that they play tag with me and don't resent my success. We try to be active politically and currently we are organizing a petition to allow dogs to vote. Sometimes when we see what politicians you humans are electing we think it's crazy that we aren't allowed to vote but you are. I have some advice for those of you old enough to vote: care about the environment, care about your fellow humans, care about animals, and try to be kind every day. And for those of you who can't vote yet: the second you can vote, make sure you do!
Another misconception is that because I am a dog, I can't see color. Colorblind doesn't mean dogs can't see color. I see blues and purples and violets and greens and yellows. I do not see reds and oranges, they appear sort of greyish to me. But Julia doesn't use a lot of red and orange (obviously for my benefit) so it doesn't matter.
You might not know this, but just like Julia, I am self-taught. I didn't even graduate from puppy kindergarten because the entire dog training center closed down in the middle of my class. The owner lady had a falling out with the trainer lady. I would like to say that I was a top student but the truth is, I was middle of the road. We had a midterm exam and I completely bombed it. We had to walk through this obstacle course and follow commands given to us by our human owners. So Julia would say things like "sit" "wait" "come" and "down" and I guess I was supposed to do those things. But here's the thing: at every twist and turn in the exercise, there was food. Bacon bits, slices of cheese, even carrot sticks (which I avoided at all costs). I guess the point of the exam was to do all the commands and not eat any of the bacon and cheese. But that seems like a silly exam, doesn't it? Absolutely no fun at all! So I raced through (super fast, I might add, I was probably the fastest in the class) and ate every single piece of cheese and bacon I could find. I vaguely remember in the background Julia yelling "no, Ella, no!" but I had to find every treat I could quickly and some were hidden! Eventually the trainer lady ran into the obstacle course and yanked my collar and pulled me out. She told Julia I had to do that exercise again or I couldn't pass the class. But then the entire training center closed. So that's basically a summary of my school experience.
In my opinion, which on the scale of opinions is very important (in my opinion), I don't think you need a lot of education to appreciate art. Art is about a feeling inside you. Does something make you happy or sad, calm or energized, thoughtful or cleared of all thoughts? People write to Julia all the time and say, almost like they are ashamed or embarrassed, "I don't know anything about art but I like your art". Look, you can still appreciate what you appreciate even if you don't know everything about art. My aunt Hadley is an art advisor (http://www.powellfineartadvisory.com) and she knows more about art than anyone I know. But she is always like "Ella, you like what you like, it's okay that you didn't graduate from college with a degree in art history and then work at Christie's in New York. It's okay. You do you Ella." I think someday she and I might lecture together. If our schedules align and all.
That's all for today folks. I'm currently reading a research paper about quantum mechanics and I have to focus on it because some of it is a bit complicated. I'm also wondering what to eat for second lunch. But I'll figure it out, guys, don't worry, I'll figure it out.
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Welcome: my first blog post
Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog. Anyone who knows me knows that I have lots of thoughts and feelings about many, many different things! Some of it is art focused and some of it is just random reflections about life and the world. My aim is to make us all think and also maybe to add some light humor to the day. Ella has recently received an iPaw (an iPad designed for golden retrievers) and is also very excited to write guest posts (when she can fit them into her busy schedule).
I am hoping the blog can be somewhat interactive ... I am looking forward to answering questions that you guys ask and/or posing questions to you and posting those answers.
Before I became a professional artist, I went to law school and practiced law. So the US criminal justice system and politics interests me a lot. I also was a pretty serious athlete when I was younger and so sports also interests me. Luckily I was born and raised just outside of Boston so we are always winning something (sorry New York! Sorry LA! But don't worry you guys are better at almost everything else! So relax!).
One thing I think a lot about with ART is the visual aesthetics of it all. When people invest in art for their own use, they often think about these essential questions: "do I like looking at this" and "does this make the room more beautiful or interesting". When museums invest in art these days are they asking the same questions? Or is it more: "does this make me think even if I hate looking at it". Because making people uncomfortable is certainly one of art's goals. But is that compatible with installation in homes? And therefore is there a fundamental disconnect between what museums are looking for and what individual collectors are looking for? Should painters take this into account? How hard is it to be a marketable artist who sells well AND is also accepted by the art/curatorial establishment?
Anyway. This is just one of my thoughts about art – especially painting. What are you thoughts? Happy Monday!
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On competition and Sports … disorganized but thoughtful thoughts from an Unexpected Artist
Last Saturday, I had been working all day on a large-scale oil painting. It was the kind of piece that gets me very excited because it involves several layers of paint and the use of different tools (two kinds of brushes, a palette knife, paper towels, my fingers, and a printing roller) and different blended colors and I don't know where it is even going. Because I paint from my mind and not from photos (or looking outside), my oil paintings can pivot in different directions throughout the painting process, particularly my abstract sea/sky horizon landscapes.
I had just worked in a series of thin and delicate lines and the studio was starting to get a little stifling with all the oil paints. So I took a break to do some serious Easter egg dyeing. When I was in my twenties, I was a little bit of a crazy person about Easter eggs. I needed between twenty and twenty-five Easter eggs for my own personal use and then the rest of my family could do what they wanted with other Easter eggs. I've mellowed in my thirties, but tonight it seemed like the time to raise my game and create a bit of a competition where my followers on Instagram could decide which egg was the best. What I loved about the competition was how seriously people took it. I got messages like "it's insane to me that anyone would choose anything besides Egg 1. It's clearly the best one and it's killing me that it's losing. WHAT ARE PEOPLE THINKING?" and "Are you RIGGING the votes? Egg four should be destroying the competition??" and "Personally I feel like number six has no business being there. It's an outlier. How in god's name is it in even in the running?"
It's fun to take non-serious things seriously. This world is becoming increasingly serious. We have climate change to think about, and artificial intelligence and genetic manipulation of embryos and whether robots will take over the world. It's an intense and scary time for many people, including me. So when you can get fired up about whether one Easter egg is dyed better than another Easter egg it feels like a safe thing to get riled up about. When I was a kid my older brother used to create all these little competitions for us – usually involving throwing and hitting things. Scraps of crumpled paper into a trashcan, tennis balls against a street sign, rocks against a tree. Elaborate scoring and calculation methods. Everything felt so important then – I guess that's what it is like to be a kid. And when I lost, which I invariably did because my brother was five years older and has insane hand-eye coordination, I experienced, let's call them temporary dark times. One time we played ping-pong and after an epic battle, I beat him 27 – 25 (the game is to 21 but you have to win by two so it went into OT). My brother casually tossed his paddle in the air with his left hand and caught it with his right hand and then said "Nice work. Now beat me righty". I was so incensed, because I thought I had finally beaten him legitimately, that I chased him around our barn trying to tackle him and beat him up with my paddle. Somehow his 6 foot 4 frame eluded me. I still remember that rage and indignation in my adolescent body. If you ever want to read the most brilliant and funny piece that captures childhood and meaningless (but really the most meaningful ever) competition, read Simon Rich's 'The Foosball Championship of the Whole Entire Universe' in the New Yorker.
That's all for now. Expect fairly frequent posts by Ella. She's working on a novel, teaching herself quantum mechanics, and thinking about applying to PhD programs in sociology, so it's a busy time for her. But she'll make time for you guys.
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