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35 of the Most Unique & Creative Sofa Designs
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One of the most important things to do when furnishing or redecorating your living room is to get a good sofa. Here are 35 of the most interesting and creative sofa designs.
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1. The fabric for the Pixel Sofa has been picked up by Danish manufacturer Kvadrat, based on a concept of Cristian Zuzunaga, a Royal College of Art graduate. The contemporary couch is sure to grab attention by virtue of its wide spectrum of colors. High-tech and creative types would love something like this in their studio/office.
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2. Metallics like silver, gold and bronze became popular in fashion, and the trend also hit the furniture industry. A great example is the Hollywood Stardom Sofa, a unique piece of furniture that can bring a little Hollywood glamour into your living room. In spite of its clean cut and modern look, this is a sofa you just won't want to leave, thanks to the four oversized pillows on its backrest. Made of Italian leather, this stylish silver sofa will make you feel like a star.
3. At first glance, you might be asking yourself, "What is this?" because the Feel Seating System designed by Animi Causa has a cool and unusual shape. The shape is inspired by a molecular structure, the basic form for all objects in the universe. It is made of 120 "sofa balls" covered with elastic fabric. You can use it in many ways, as the structure allows you to create multiple forms.
4. An accordion chair or sofa made out of wood and paper, the Flexible Love is, without a doubt, the coolest piece of furniture in the universe. You don't really need more proof than the video above. I'm not sure how comfortable the Flexible Love is, but I don't care; I want it.
5. This sofa that looks like a rug is a great design, and I don't know how nobody thought of it before. This piece of furniture is called East Meets West and it was designed by Tonio de Roover. The idea behind this "carpet sofa" is pretty simple. Although it looks awesome, I don't think you could sleep very well on this sofa.
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6. Rodolfo Rocchetti from Tappezzeria Rocchetti is a master upholsterer from Rome who makes creative pieces of furniture. These animal sofas would work if you had a wild theme for your home. Animal lovers, take note: These are all made from faux fur. Read more here.
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7. There is no way you can miss the Canape sofa by Lila Lang. One half is an old-fashioned, curvy style; the other half appears to be climbing the wall. You have to admit there is something whimsical about this design. On one hand, it fulfills a function (a place to sit); on the other hand, it's a piece of art. If you tilt your head and view the wall as the floor, you will notice the piece is almost symmetrical so it can fit right or left corners. This design was featured in an exhibition (Parcours Saint Germaine) in Paris.
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8. Now, this is the kind of smart sofa that I want in my living room. Not only does it look great, but it's also multifunctional: a sofa that converts into a bunk bed. It even comes with an integrated supporting ladder and guard rails. All you have to do is call up some friends for a sleepover.
9. This sofa looks like a giant brush with thick bristles, but each soft bristle is designed to give you a relaxing massage. It's a very different take on the most common furniture that we see in every house. The concept is the result of a student from Bucks New University. The design might look interesting, especially to teens, but unfortunately this sofa is not too practical.
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10. The Do Lo Res sofa is a creative design by Ron Arad. It's composed of several soft cubes of various heights, arranged in rows and fixed to a platform by steel pins. They are made of different-density polyurethane foam; a stiffer foam is used at the bottom of each unit in order to grip the steel pin, while softer foam at the top ensures optimum comfort. The units may be rearranged to form a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
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11. The Home Sweet Home sofa offers both comfort and privacy. On the outside, it is coated and varnished; the inside is polyurethane foam with a removable leather cover. As you can see, the Home Sweet Home sofa is like a tiny room; just add a curtain for a private place to relax.
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12. This modern sofa by designer Manfred Wakolbinger is the first furniture piece that the renowned Austrian sculptor has created for Wittmann. Both work of art and functional seat, the Chill Out was inspired by the designer's visits to the Orient and suites of the 1970s. This versatile seating unit provides multiple functions as a sofa and double recliner that can accommodate several people (a solo recliner also is available). The design features rows of hand-rolled cushions that have been painstakingly crafted to produce a sleek yet textural aesthetic.
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13. If utilized appropriately, lighting can adding warmth and energy to any room. Designers have made use of its effect in brightening homes, but have gone a step further by incorporating it into furniture, as in this sofa made of acrylic that lights up from within. The effect is stunning, as Japanese manufacturer Waazwiz proves. The soft glow of this illuminated sofa has a soothing effect on the eyes, especially while watching television.
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14. Patchwork is most often associated with quilts. Once a craft born out of economic necessity, patchwork quilts still enjoy widespread popularity. However, British designer Lisa Whatmough of Squint Limited has adapted the patchwork technique as upholstery material for her fun and funky bespoke furniture line. Just one of her chic furniture pieces will brighten up any dark corner. These are extraordinarily vivid focal pieces.
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15. Cor furniture takes lounging to another level with the Lava Sofa. In collaboration with designers Kristen Antje Hoppert and Steffen Kroll of Studop Vertijet, the Lava is both a work of art and a piece of furniture. The possibilities are endless as the soft, upholstered mats transform even the floor into part of the sofa.
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16. Remember your grandmother's Chesterfield couch? Its old-fashioned floral fabric and frills may have put you off, but those buttons were a nifty design feature. Well, now you can have your own updated version. The Star System of modern sofas shown here were designed by Enrico Buscemi and Piergiorgio Leone and presented at the Milan Furniture Fair. They are part of the Giovannetti Collezioni, known for its innovative furniture design. It is easy to see why they called their collection the Star System, because those buttons are reminiscent of stars at night. Read more here.
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17. The Sitscape is a seating zone nearly 20 feet long. The form transforms the usual use of a couch; the design is based on specific seating positions and smooth transformations between them. Based on people's preferred relaxing positions, the manufacturer generated six basic positions and formed a perfect fit for them. Consequently, the Sitscape provides familiar possibilities for relaxing. Read more here.
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18. This sofa is not for everybody; you'll need some space if you are going to buy it. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro of Brazil, the upholstered chair sits atop an expansive jacaranda frame, with green glass tops flanking each armrest. It's big, modern and beautiful.
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19. These two pieces, a rocking chair and a loveseat, were designed by Scott Wilson and are from the Purity line of sofas and chairs. The designs are characterized by highly pronounced curves. They are made of steel for strength and durability, and are covered with a polyurethane mesh. Although they look very modern, the rocking chair could use some armrests.
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20. Danish designer Phillip Grass's Accelerator Sofa is a sleekly futuristic furniture concept. With its jet engine-shaped armrests, the sexy seat is the grown-up version of a race-car bed. This minimalistic design looks awesome, but for now is just an interesting concept.
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21. The Yang Sofa can be interlocked to form a sofa or a sectional. You can create a range of different groupings using up to four left- or right-arm sofas. Designer Francois Bauchet created this brilliant sofa for Ligne Roset.
22. At first glance, the Phantom Couch might look like a broken bathtub that was made into a couch. The semi-transparent body, luminescent and colorful, is a sheet of milky PMMA resting on a tubular framework of chromed steel. Some people use large pieces of furniture to hide or cover up things; but with the Phantom, this is not possible.
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23. Flavor Design Studio has converted an actual clawfoot tub into a comfortable sofa. Now you won't have to deal with wrinkled skin if you decide to stay in the bath too long. What a great way to repurpose an old bathtub.
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24. Designed by French company La Maison Coloniale, which specializes in incorporating the concept of ancient pieces and original designs, the Jonque Sofa has a big impact in any room. This three-seater combines Asian influences and contemporary lines, allowing you to create a unique space.
25. The innovative SKiN Sofa was designed by Jean Nouvel, a French architect. The supporting structure, made of tubular pretensioned steel, shapes the double-sided leather with geometric incisions. This sofa appears to be lightweight and easy to move, but I'm not sure how much weight that leather can support.
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26. The Flexform Oltre sofa features a metal frame that doubles as shelves.
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27. What's not to love about this fresh sofa from Futé Design? The Croissant Sofa, part of the Bobo collection designed by Kenneth Cobonpue, is sure to make a bold statement in any setting. Named for its crescent-shaped form, this piece comes in both indoor and outdoor versions. The indoor sofa is made of hand-woven abaca, commonly know as Manila hemp, a tree-like herb resembling a banana plant.
28. Behind the Wall is a two-sided piece of furniture designed by Jordi Canudas that acts as both wall and sofa. It offers a comfortable sitting area that becomes playful when users interact from both sides at once.
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29. This beautiful sofa from Urban Collection was a concept designed by Marta Antoszkiewicz, whose Bulb Table and Table with Chairs have been featured on Freshome. This sofa's two heat-formed planks and minimal fasteners form the basis of this clean, modern design. Its cantilevered backrest is locked into place when you lay your weight on it, and its leather cushions slip in through large cutouts in the top surface, resting on the second curve.
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30. The Volant Sofa was designed by Patricia Urquiola; the range also includes an armchair, a chair and a stool. The frame of the base is a trapezoid, which adapts to the line of the back and seat. This leads to a dichotomy between regularity and irregularity, flat and curved, basic and frilly.
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31. The Morpheo Sofa Bed features attached lights for reading — whether you're sitting up or lying down. It is available for $9,015 at ModernFurnitureClassics.
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32. If you love Aston Martins so much that you want one in your house, Aston Martin Heritage Designs presents the Aston Martin DB6 sofa. The limited-edition two-seater is an exact replica and comes with an engraved number plate — as well as a premium price tag.
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33. Designed and created by Thierry Nahon and Philippe Landecker, LunaBlocks are based on the transformation and enlargement of the plastic blocks used in building games for children. They come in a variety of colors and configurations; all you need to build a custom sofa are some pillows or cushions, some creativity and a large disposable income.
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34. The folks at Coffin Couches have managed to transform 18-gauge steel coffins (from funeral homes in Southern California) into designer Coffin Couches. At first, these sofas look like a luxurious piece of leather furniture until you realize they are made from actual coffins. Fans of "The Addams Family" will love them.
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35. Finally, lots of mouse pads are finding their way into the landfill. Instead of tossing them, why not make a sofa out of them?


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23rd Annual Northern California Dragon Boat Festival
The 23rd Annual Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival returns on Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16 from 10 am- 5 pm each day at Oakland's beautiful Lake Merritt, the 3rd year at its new location. Presented by the California Dragon Boat Association, audiences will be treated to the spectacular fleet of colorful 40-foot dragon boats as they race to the beat of Chinese drums.
This two-day, admission-free festival brings a weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, delicious food at our marketplace and of course kid-friendly activities in Dragon Land where games, arts & crafts and sports await.
For more information, visit www.sfdragonboat.com/the-festival

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All supplies used from December kits by Gossamer Blue
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Repeat After Me
All supplies used from December kits by Gossamer Blue
16 comments:
- Ruth said...
Clever use of the eyelashes ... I never would have thought of using them that way ... if at all!
- 15 December 2015 at 13:41
- Brenda Weaver said...
who has time to clean up when there are so many projects to make? Love the page. Love the eyelashes! Love the journaling pieces.
- 15 December 2015 at 14:28
- Patio Postcards said...
You are right - it works & it works wonderfully, great inspiration! Oh those eyelashes entice me in - a coy beckon to read on.
- 15 December 2015 at 15:49
- Kathleen | ScatteredConfetti said...
No worries, I'm always working in a mess and my scrap space is only (if at all) clean when I have no time to scrap. But as soon as I sit down, it looks like sth. blew up on my table :D
- 15 December 2015 at 15:53
- Unknown said...
Fab blog post and love the layout too :)
- 15 December 2015 at 16:39
- alexa said...
So much to admire on this page - the clever colour palette, the perfect placing of all things black to pull your eye round the page, and the super journalling 'bubbles'. Your pages always look so effortless - which is how I know they very definitely are not :).
- 15 December 2015 at 18:49
- Karen said...
Love the title, love reading about your process (always inspiring), and realize I must reread Bird By Bird, which I read years ago.
- 15 December 2015 at 23:17
- Sandie said...
I really enjoyed this post Sian. It's a great page, and I love that you used one of your scrap pages as a backgrounds. And why not? It looks the part and fits perfect! I keep most of my scraps and samples, cut up they can look very different, and they are good to use in mixed media or tags. Waste not, want not I say!
I always enjoy reading about your process and was especially pleased to hear that you are a fellow messy worker. I sometimes get so overwhelmed I have a quick clear of the surface (floor and table... maybe chairs too!) but within minutes I have to start hauling things out again. I can never work tidily!
I've not heard of this book, I must look out Bird By Bird.
- 16 December 2015 at 03:25
- Lizzy Hill said...
This is a stunner. LOOOOOOVE how you've used your errrr.....available card for the bg cardstock! And the eyelashes are fabulous:) Really like the whole idea of this page. And fascinated how we all scrap in different errr 'environments'!!! Your midden certainly works a treat for you!
- 16 December 2015 at 09:17
- scrappyjacky said...
I definately work in a mess....though I call it 'organised chaos'!
- 16 December 2015 at 13:55
- alexandra s.m. said...
Incredible page Sian: Unique, beautiful, creative and full of humour!
Thank You!!
- 16 December 2015 at 14:16
- Mitralee said...
I personally like to keep a bit of dust on the edges of my desk to keep things preserved..you know the wood..could get scratched if not for a bit of dust....and then there is the gold paint splatters....and the matt I work on that is all stained up..and those are the constants...right now it has a half completed page on it begging me to return to finish it...I love your paint splatter background...this is my second time looking at it! Hugs on your process so super cool!
- 17 December 2015 at 02:27
- Louise said...
those are lashes are lush!! such a pretty page Sian. The bigger the mess the better the project x
- 18 December 2015 at 20:31
- Melissa said...
This is absolutely fabulous & exactly what I've been discovering this year ... INSPIRATION can be found everywhere & anywhere!
- 19 December 2015 at 03:01
- Jo said...
Your homemade base sheet is perfect. I have to tidy up after each layout because I use the dining table :)
- 29 December 2015 at 13:15
- Unknown said...
What a lovely kit, I love the colour scheme and the little eyelashes are adorable! :)
- 30 December 2015 at 09:22


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Historical documents
185 Cablegram From Watt To Department Of External Affairs
24th December, 1956
1. Ishibashi formed Cabinet yesterday after 4 days of hard
bargaining between factions. Kishi is Foreign Minister and Ikeda
Finance Minister-both of whom are likely to be favourably regarded
by Americans. Shigemitsu, Takasaki and Kono are omitted. The fact
that Ishibashi is the only survivor from the old Cabinet, and that
remainder of Cabinet, except the two above, are largely untried,
means severe loss in continuity.
2. The effect on policy towards Australia is difficult to gauge.
It is believed that Ishibashi was in favour of Australian wheat
rather than American surpluses. Views of Kishi and Ikeda could be
different, although they lack the direct personal interest that
Kono had. New Minister for Agriculture and Forests, Ichitaro Ide
is former Co-operative Party member and belongs to the Miki
faction. He is young, but has experience in his field and was
Chairman of the House of Representatives Agricultural Committee.
Miki, who was appointed Secretary-General of Liberal Democratic
Party in place of Kishi, said yesterday that the main task of the
new Cabinet would be to dissolve the Diet and hold general
elections but this may merely have been a threat to control
contending factions. Miki, with his 'progressive' background is
regarded as Government's go-between with Opposition.
3. It is too early to make worthwhile assessment of Government's
chances of survival, but it is my guess that strong attempts will
be made to avoid election in the near future.
4. Details by bag.
[AA : A1838/283, 759/1/7, v]


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Kenya Airways up with improved traffic; Royal Jordanian's exclusive right to Jordan cancelled
Middle East and Africa airlines' shares were mixed again on Friday (05-Feb-2010). Royal Jordanian (+1.1%) continued to make gains on Friday despite Jordan's Civil Aviation Authority cancelling the carrier's exclusive right to operate scheduled flights to/from Jordan during trading.
The eight-year exclusivity deal, which was signed in 2002, aimed to boost the carrier's financial performance and its privatisation plans. Under its provisions, other Jordanian airline companies were only permitted to operate charter flights during the exclusivity period. Royal Wings and Royal Falcons are currently the only firms licensed to operate scheduled services in Jordan. Jordan's Chief of Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), Suleiman Obeidat, stated the annullment aims to encourage the carrier to rectify its operational and administrative conditions, to keep in pace with aviation liberalisation and to attract foreign investment.
Elsewhere in the Middle East, Kuwait National Airways (+3.6%) made the largest gain of the day, moving with the wider market, with Kuwait's All-Share Index (+0.4%) making a modest gain for the week. Jazeera Airways (-1.0%) and Air Arabia (-1.1%) were both down.
Kenya Airways up with improved traffic
Kenya Airways (+3.0%) was up after reporting a 4.2% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for Dec-2009, to 773,079. Passenger numbers within Africa were up 9%, while Middle East, Far East and Asia numbers were up 3%, to 421,949 and 120,577, respectively. However, passenger numbers within Kenya were down 5%. European traffic was stable.
Lonrho Group reports rise in aviation revenue
Lonrho Group (-2.0%) reported during trading that aviation segment revenue rose 41% based on a comparable currency basis for the three months ended 31-Dec-2009. Lonrho Group owns 49% of Fly 540.
Elsewhere in Africa, 1time Holdings (+0.0%) was stable.
The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) has launched a unique new strategic business information service covering one of the world's most exciting emerging aviation markets. Middle East-Africa Airline Daily is an efficient morning briefing on airline developments from both regions. Covering fleets, routes, financials, traffic, bilateral agreements, alliances, financing, ownership, along with analysis of all significant developments, it is your one-stop shop to aviation news from Africa and the Middle East – and best of all it's free for a limited time. Sign-up today!
Selected African and Middle Eastern airlines share price movements (% change): 05-Feb-2010


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DetailsThe most political music is often the most explicit, battering its audience with its beliefs. But that isn't always the case; sometimes it embeds its ideas in subtler, more successful ways.
Take The Hotelier (previously The Hotel Year), whose second full-length Home, Like Noplace Is There is comprised of what can only be described as anthemic, cathartic rock songs, sent occasionally to delicate and destructive extremes. Singer Christian Holden pushes his clean voice until it crumbles, on "The Scope of All of This Rebuilding" against a strutting pace, and on the furious "Life in Drag", but most powerfully during the chorus of "Your Deep Rest" where his words are heart-wrenching and haunting. As drummer Sam Frederick stamps out an enormous beat and chords—strummed by Cody Millet, Scott Ayotte, and Chris Hoffman—clamor around him, Holden sings, "I called in sick from your funeral / tradition of closure made it feel impossible… / I should have never kept my word to you / Not a cry not a sound / Might've learned how to swim but never taught how to drown /You said remember me for me, I need to set my spirit free."
A careful listen to Holden's lyrics reveals that each song on Home, Like Noplace Is There makes a political statement, albeit by showing rather than telling. They may be most visible on "Housebroken" on which Holden addresses an abused dog; after inviting it to be free, he sings as the canine above a jangling guitar, saying, "Master's all that I got, keeps me having a purpose, / Gives me bed keeps me fed, and I'm just slightly nervous / Of what I might do if I were let loose / If I caught that mail car or ate garbage for food, / So as I bear all my teeth, I will ask of you please / to just leave." As this swaying song rises dramatically from this revelation, that some individuals prefer their restraints, it becomes clear that there's more to the record than its powerful melodies.
By making political statements through personal explorations, The Hotelier has not only make a uniquely political record, but also a subtler, more successful one. Third pressing on WHITE vinyl!
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2017/12: Türkiye Mimarlığını Sorguluyor / kitap / YEM yayınevi
Şubat 28, 2018 § Yorum bırakın
Türkiye mimarlığının mesleki ve akademik alanda önde gelen bu 12 ismi, "Neredeyiz? Yeni bir mimari praxis üretmek mümkün mü? Siyaset, mimarlık ve etik ilişkisi nasıl yürüyor? Bugünün tarihsel ve toplumsal koşulları içerisinde meslek ideolojimiz nedir? Türkiye'de imar nasıl düzelir? Her diploma sahibi mimar; her bina mimarlık ürünü müdür? Türkiye'de mimarlık yarışmaları imarın neresinde?" sorularına yanıt arıyor.
İktidar-mimar ilişkisi, siyasi erkin mimarlığa etkileri, plan değişikleri, 2B arazileri ve kentsel dönüşüm karşısında mimarın vicdani sorumlulukları, TOKİ uygulamaları, etik tartışmalarının nesnesi olmuş yarışmalar, mimarlık eğitiminin düzeyi, genç mimarların mesleğe atılma sürecinde yaşadıkları sorunlar, yukarıdaki temel sorulara aranan yanıtlar üzerinden irdeleniyor.
Boğaçhan Dündaralp'in metnini pdf olarak okumak için tıklayınız.
Türkiye, Mimarlığını Sorguluyor!
YEM Yayın – TMMOB Mimarlar Odası Bursa Şubesi
Yayına Hazırlayan: Can Şimşek
1. Baskı
Kasım 2017
160 sayfa, renkli, kuşe kâğıt, karton kapak
14,5×20,5 cm
2016/05: Konut yapıları/houses and residental buildings / np12 houses /Vitra Çağdaş Mimarlık Dizisi
Mayıs 19, 2016 § Yorum bırakın
pdf olarak okumak : VCMD 5 NP12 evleri
2016/1: All issues and problems can become objects of design process / Public Design Support 2011-2016 / Jesko Fezer & Studio Experimentelles Design / Kuzguncuk Bostan
Şubat 20, 2016 § Yorum bırakın
Public Design Support Workshop / Boğaçhan Dündaralp, Architekt
The best scenario for Kuzguncuks future is to increase the possibilities for sharing and to keep it alive – a scenario, which would highlight the importance and value of the orchard for Kuzguncuk. One of the most important contributions during this process, was the "Public Design Support Workshop" realized by Jesko Fezer and his students at the 1st Istanbul Design Biennial 2012. During this weeklong period, we experienced a cohesive and motivating project around a series of ad-hoc interventions that turned into a weekend event in the orchard. Simple arrangements like playgrounds (a football field, a grandstand, a swing, backgammon), tea garden and a picnic ground produced catalysing sensations that evocated curiosity. While Meric Kara from Bilgi University and the students at Kuzguncuk Primary School were directly involved in this event, local architects, Kuzguncuk residents and neighbourhood administrator (muhtar) provided support.
Collective production contains a unique temporality, knowledge production and dissemination processes. This work is invaluable since it shows us the fact that physical encounters and rapprochements that aim at direct production, trust that emerges from common experience and collaboration, common negotiations and sensations provide an opportunity for a unique kind of knowledge production, dissemination and sharing. We experienced a process that revealed the value of keeping the sensations that emerge from social and environmental needs and threats alive in our daily lives. As much as experiencing and being educated by these contexts and sentiments, we have to create mutual experiences and remember that they are a very important source in terms of producing social and democratic contexts through common decision and negotiation processes.
As an architect that tries to resist contemporary trends that limit the role of the designer to mere "aestheticization" of her environment, and as a Kuzguncuk resident, I want to thank Jesko Frezer and his students, Adhocracy exhibition curator Joseph Grima, and the associate curator Pelin Tan, who helped us carry this project to Kuzguncuk, and all others who participated and contributed in this process and helped us produce and keep this experience alive. / 2012
* An addendum for the book, added after 3 years:
Kuzguncuk residents and the Association of Kuzguncuk Residents worked devotedly to overcome once again in their 20-year-old struggle against development threat on the Orchard of Kuzguncuk, and in 2013 they did manage to cancel out development plans for a school on the orchard area. In 2014 the orchard has been leased out to the Uskudar Municipality as a result of a tender which was put out by the General Directorate for Foundations. The alternative project that we prepared collectively with the residents of the neighborhood in 2010 suggests shared public use of the orchard, and it was brought back to the agenda as the orchard gets a new tenant. The project has put into practice through a collaboration between the association, the residents of neighborhood and the municipality while we, as architects from Kuzguncuk, moderate the process. The orchard life that we looked forward to through this project initiative for last 5 years of 20-year-old resistance struggle has become more than just a conservation of land, and nowadays the orchard keeps creating new uses and new characteristics to its collective memory. Until the next possible attack for future development plans on the Orchard Kuzguncuk residents look happy and the neighborhood is in high spirits.
2014/01: LMYO / VCMD 3 Eğitim Yapıları / Kitap
Ocak 27, 2014 § Yorum bırakın
Lüleburgaz Meslek Yüksek Okulu Sosyal Hizmet Ek Binası / Vitra Çağdaş Mimarlık Dizisi 3 / Eğitim Yapıları / 2014
VCMD LMYO pdf olarak indirmek için tıklayınız.
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2013/6: LYFA ( Lüleburgaz Yıldızları Futbol Akademisi) / Spor Yapıları Referans Rehberi 2013/XXI
Haziran 14, 2013 § Yorum bırakın
2012/09: TURKEY modern architectures in history /Sibel Bozdoğan, Esra Akcan/ Book
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Dallas, Texas – The number one topic regarding Babysitting qualified personnel is the safety of the young ones. When the Babysitters or Nanny Professionals watch the Moms and Dads leave the house, they should gather the children together to get reacquainted and go over some basic rules. This is a fine time for Sitters to go over familiar safety tips as well as any new safety information. The babysitter will make sure the youngsters know that they can have fun yet be safe and secure.
Make The Most of the Time While The Children are Awake
If the Texas Babysitting representative starts a shift close to the time that the children go to sleep, they will be able to go over evening hours tips. For example if the darkness has set in it is a good idea to turn on the front porch light. This can give the sitters and children a heads up on any individuals coming to the door. Of course if the Babysitter does not recognize the person or people at the door, they will not allow them in the house. If the People persist on coming in, a phone call to the Dallas Police Department should be made.
Sleeping Children are Monitored Continuously for Security
The Texas Babysitters will make regular checks on the very young children once they fall asleep. There is no difference if the babysitting professional is watching kids in a large home or smaller house, there is a need for consistent verifications of the child's safety. There are many examples of the confirmations of the children's safety while sleeping with sleep walking or kids trying to sneak out of the house.
Babysitters Given Fully Supplied First Aid Kits for Emergencies
The Dallas babysitters who watch the kids at the Parent's home should be aware of the location of the first aid kit. The Moms and Dads should be sure their first aid kit is nicely stocked up and uncomplicated to locate, the most experienced babysitting professionals can't perform miracles so be prepared and show then the medical emergency equipment set.
Circumstances for Departing the Home While Babysitting The Kids
There could be occasions when the babysitting professional person will need to leave the home while caring for the kids. It goes without saying that the sitters or nannies will be sure the kids go with them. The children who are smaller will require the child seat. Many kids over that certain age do not want it called 'the baby seat". The babysitters will have the Parent's emergency contact phone numbers with them at all times. The children will be dressed according to the weather in case of colder climates or extreme heat factors.
Maintaining A Safe Household is Fundamental Duty of Sitters
The well-being of the little ones are extremely important once in the care of the Dallas Texas Babysitting specialist. These sitters do fully understand that safety is of the utmost importance while they are performing child care for Mothers and Fathers. The sitter or nanny will follow the Babysitting safety guidelines as asked of them.


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We are always very highly placed in comparative international tests. Our highly accurate and secure measurement methods are ISO 17025 accredited.
We can adapt our delivery method, as well as how the results are to be presented to your end customers. For local authorities or companies which supply large numbers of measurements to detached houses, multiple-occupancy buildings and workplaces, we offer our online platform, RadOnline, where you can maintain your own profile and achieve the following:
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About VACI & the Galleries
Every summer, Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution (VACI) presents 10 exhibitions in the galleries of the Strohl and Fowler-Kellogg Art Centers, as well as the Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden.
VACI Galleries Exhibitions
Exhibitions, openings and special events take place throughout the summer season.
VACI Artist Lecture Series
Visiting and Resident Artists discuss their work, process and inspiration.
Chautauqua School of Art
The Chautauqua School of Art, serving students and emerging artists, is an incubator of inclusive and expansive programming in the visual arts composed of classes, workshops and one-on-one time with mentors covering all media.
VACI Partners
VACI Partners promote awareness, education, appreciation and excellence in the Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution (VACI).
VACI Gallery Field Trips
Chautauqua Institution invites area schoolchildren Grades 4 and up to join us on the grounds at the end of June to learn about and explore our visual arts galleries.


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Moody's Microblog Daily Digest 121027 - http://bit.ly/PYYMTD yesterday's tweets as a single Web page #MMDD
Two Tibetan cousins set themselves on fire in China - http://bit.ly/QNzAwxcontinuing tragedy #tibet
Big Data Right Now: Five Trendy #OpenSource Technologies -http://tcrn.ch/SjDNdJ hot area, cool solutions
#Ubuntu Core On The #Nexus 7 - http://bit.ly/ThwAGy now this is an interesting move
#Hackathons: the How To Guide - http://bit.ly/XDGXu2 meets a need
Why #China's 1% Is Now Discreetly Hiding Its Wealth - http://bit.ly/S5dMvkfascinating trend (v @bruces @sinkdeep)
Economic value of #opensource - http://slidesha.re/SqaAg5 great presentation, lots of fascinating stats
Behind Imran's Hounding - http://bit.ly/ThA1gi Craig Murrary asking the right questions as usual...
More forest sites infected as ash disease takes hold - http://bit.ly/TNK6lH utter incompetence from the uk government: they were warned
Climate-change Denying Senator James Inhofe Wins 2012 Rubber Dodo Award - http://bit.ly/XDVUMH a worthy winner (v @schestowitz)
Jeremy Hunt to open world's first #placebo hospital - http://bit.ly/RqejZN makes sense (v @McDawg)
Big History theories pose latest challenge to traditional curriculum -http://bit.ly/SO3Fvw looks like I'll have to agree with Mr Gates
Tensions mount as police grab protesters in #China - http://bit.ly/S5p9DFenvironmental protests, using smartphones & tablets...
#WestPapua: Independence marches defy fresh attacks by #Indonesia -http://bit.ly/Rqpqlw situation still bad here (v @suigenerisjen)
Hans Werner Henze (1926 - 2012): Reverse Chronological Collection on Spotify - http://bit.ly/PZo4Ba in memoriam
#MediaGoblin, an emerging free and open media publishing platform -http://bit.ly/Sqqg33 more love needed
DDL Salva-Sallusti sulla diffamazione. Cosa succede il 29 ottobre in Senato. -http://bit.ly/S5FF6C good question #italy
Canadian Police Want New Internet #Surveillance Tools - http://bit.ly/RdO3zUoh look, another one...
Hidden in Plain Sight - http://bit.ly/PZsfwV telling to find article about #tor in @delta magazine (v @stevejberry @BiellaColeman @nc2y)
The mess that is the European software patent - http://bit.ly/PAh2CY excellent historical summary: what happened & why #swpats #eu
"Bottled Life" - http://bit.ly/TMJqms "The Truth about #Nestlé's Business with#Water": a crucial battle for humanity over the next decade
This is what #climatechange looks like - http://bit.ly/RedEZz get used to it, too, because there's more where this came from, unfortunately
Police move on campaigners for "criminal acts against DWP" -http://bit.ly/SPp7QX what on earth??? (v @schestowitz)#bullying #intimidation
The Aquarium Politics of the Global Beluga-Whale Trade - http://bit.ly/PApYbsgood summary of the issues (v @bdarcus)
Hurricane Sandy Visible From Space Station (video) - http://bit.ly/Ped5CC big (v @ghostdancer)
Burglar uses iPhone as flashlight, accidentally records the crime -http://cnet.co/UVIjRy ha! (v @rmack)
The #OA Interviews: Ian Gibson, former Chairman of the UK House of Commons Science & Technology Committee - http://bit.ly/WTkESw superb
What's behind the science academies' attack on Seralini? -http://bit.ly/UVVZMc if this is all true, it stinks #gm #monsanto


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With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to give your home a once over and freshen it up with some beautiful new colours. Whether you want to redecorate one room or the entire property, there are a selection of colours and shades that are perfect for your summer colour scheme. Whatever type of look you are going for, we can provide the professional decorating Cambridge residents need for a fantastic finish.
Everyone loves the blue skies of summer and it is unsurprising that sky blue is such a popular choice for interior decor. The shade shares the serenity of the sky and offers a soothing and calming effect. Whether it is used in the bedroom, bathroom or kitchen, sky blue has a relaxing impact.
Pink has long been a popular choice due to the warmth and glow it can add to a room. From baby soft pink shades to vibrant hot pinks, this colour will give a fresh and summery touch to any room in the house.
Lime green can add a unique appeal to a room. By painting one wall and incorporating the colour into the room with fabrics and accessories, your room can subtly reflect the colours of nature – perfect for the summer months. Perhaps the most natural choices for the sunshine season are orange and yellow. Bright and glowing, they are the perfect colours to open up a room and present a pleasant and cheery ambiance. Painted walls or furniture offer a fantastic zesty element to your decor.
If you want a clean and crisp look, there is no better option than classic white. It is the ideal choice for a neutral backdrop, and can make a small space seem larger.
If you want to make a bold statement, then red is the way to go. If you want to impress your visitors with your sense of style, you could paint the walls of your entrance with a fire engine shade. The colour is enticing, dramatic and people are sure to want to see the rest of your home.
We provide a dynamic and reputable service when it comes to decorating in Cambridge and throughout the surrounding areas. We are an energetic and creative team using state of the art materials and equipment to produce consistently outstanding results. We fully prepare surfaces, carry out work to the highest possible standards and leave your properties impeccable, leaving your home fresh, revitalised and ready for summer.


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Try New Things
Happy monday!
Last friday, my new work took a bunch of us out to an "offsite" team building exercise. At first, I wasn't all that enthusiastic about spending 4+ hours doing silly activities with a group of strangers, but it turned out to be an awesome day. We met up for lunch at this place called Zero Zero, A high end bar/restaurant where they served up a bunch of dishes family style including some tasty pizza. We then walked a few short blocks to a place called 1 AM. It's part gallery, part class, part supply store for graffiti artists and writers.
That's right, we were taking graffiti lessons from a very reputable graffiti artist by the name of Joker. He and his "crew" started 1am (short for first amendment, but i like the double meaning of doing illegal grafitti early in the morning) to support the vibrant community of graffiti artists in the bay area, teach people about the truth about graffiti art and writing, and also take on legal paying work.
He taught us a brief history of graffiti, which i found absolutely fascinating. This was followed by practicing our own unique tags on white boards. We then went on a quick walk to study a few graffiti pieces by a world renowned artist. The best part of the whole day had to be when he let us actually tag a wall.
The last thing we did was work together to color in a graffiti rendition of our logo. Of course our guide blocked it all out for us and cleaned up our work.
I totally understand the satisfaction you get after you put a piece of yourself down somewhere for all to see.
I honestly never realized how much fun tagging was. I totally understand the satisfaction you get after you put a piece of yourself down somewhere for all to see. When you return to that place its like a nostalic memory and it becomes a game to see how many places you can mark to say "I was here". Don't worry, you wont be seeing any of my logo popping up on walls anywhere. I have too much respect for other people's belongings to ever want to deface their property.
Friday was a great example of why it's so important to try new mediums and to always welcome different thinking.
Here are some new mediums you could try:
Calligraphy workshop from Molly Jacques
Photography lessons on Skillshare
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I am leaving Dubai in the summer to take my kids back to University and boarding school. If I stay out of Dubai for more than 6 months will my residency visa be automatically cancelled?
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Demian Saffer, assistant professor, Geosciences, and several other researchers were recently interviewed for a mainstream science show broadcast in Australia. The episode looked at the scientific fault zone drilling that took place last year in the Nankai Trough in the southern seas of Japan. The show, Catalyst, is much like the shows on our Discovery channel and covers science discoveries and breakthrough from Australia and around the world.
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"How we build websites and software comes down to how we think. The churn of tools, methods, and abstractions also signify the replacement of ideology. A person must usually think in a way similar to the people who created the tools to successfully use them." – Frank Chimero
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Travis have admitted taking the chords from Oasis' 'Wonderwall' to use in their 1999 single 'Writing To Reach You'.
Songwriter Fran Healy explained how he found that a promising chord sequence he'd written was identical to the chords from the Oasis classic, but decided that Noel Gallagher would approve of the borrowing.
Talking to XFM, Healy said: "I remember trying to play a song by a band, I can't remember their name, but it was a song called ''74-'75' [by The Connells ]. I was trying to play the tune and it went [wrong], I quickly swapped it to E minor and I added this [sings guitar riff] and I thought 'oh, that's good'.
"Then I realised they were actually the chords to 'Wonderwall' and I was like 'damn'! And then I thought, you know, Noel's always talking about nicking chords from people, so I figured just using the chords was acceptable – but I doff my cap to the writer!"
For the full story check out XFM Travis documentary which is part of the radio station's series of shows celebrating its tenth birthday.
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The trouble-making minions and Gru returned to theaters Thursday night, with Despicable Me 3 taking in $4.1 million in previews, while comedy The House, starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, kicked off the weekend with $800,000.
In 2013, Despicable Me 2 also opened over the Fourth of July holiday frame, opening on a Tuesday to $4.7 million in previews. For the three-day period, Despicable Me 2 earned $83.5 million, and it earned $143.1 million in its first five days over the holiday. In 2015, spinoff Minions earned $6.2 million in previews on its way to a huge opening of $115.7 million.
Universal and Illumination Entertainment's animated threequel Despicable Me 3 should have a strong debut over the long holiday weekend, tracking to earn $90 million or more for the three-day frame before racking up more big numbers on Monday and Tuesday, the official holiday.
The third installment follows Gru (Steve Carell) as he meets up with his long-lost brother, Dru (also voiced by Carell). Together, they take on a diamond thief (Trey Parker).
Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, which opened on Wednesday, is tracking to earn $20 million or more over the five days.
After a strong start Wednesday with $5.7 million, including $2.1 million in Tuesday night previews, it took in $3.31 million on Thursday from 3,226 locations, for a two-day cume of $9 million.
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Balaclava masks and windproof skin masks are versatile headwears worth adding to your collection. Though they are meant for snow sports, these costumes are great also for daily use if you love cycling and motorbiking. Balaclava masks are the ultimate solution to cold weather, especially on winters.
Table of Contents
- Best Balaclava Masks & Windproof Ski Masks in 2020
- 10. Aegend Ski Face Mask Polyester Fleece Tactical Balaclava Hood
- 9. Fitabolism Balaclava Ski Mask, Motorcycle Premium Face Mask
- 8. TopHeadwear Ski Face Mask Balaclava, 3-Hole
- 7. Joyoldelf Tactical Heavyweight Balaclava Sports Mask
- 6. Under Armour ColdGear Infrared Tactical Hood for Men
- 5. Chaos -CTR Tempest Pro Micro Fleece Balaclava, Windproof Face Mask
- 4. Tough Headwear Balaclava Windproof Ski Mask
- 3. Self Pro Windproof Ski Face Mask Neck Warmer Tactical Balaclava Hood
- 2. Tough Headband 12-in-1 Versatile Outdoors & Daily Headwear
- 1. Ergodyne N-Ferno 6823 Hinged Wind-Resistant Balaclava
Best Balaclava Masks & Windproof Ski Masks in 2020
Don't let your skin suffer cold bites; these face masks are the ultimate choice for snow sports lovers. The reviewed below are top 10 best balaclava mask and windproof masks in 2020:
10. Aegend Ski Face Mask Polyester Fleece Tactical Balaclava Hood
- High-quality fabrics
- Articulated seaming
- Humanized design
- Multi-purpose
Beat the winter weather with this Aegend polyester balaclava face mask. It features heavy-duty materials which are effective in keeping your face warm while protecting your face from cold, dust and insects. The construction of this balaclava features premium materials; a combination of spandex and polyester which improves the stretching ability.
Apart from the premium outer fabrics, the mask boasts soft interior fleece lining. This improves your general safety and comfort. Featuring fleece interior, the mask offers maximum comfort without causing skin abrasions or scratches. Also, having this balaclava gives you a peace of mind, since it is lightweight, and machine washable thus, there is no stress when cleaning.
See more: Top 10 Best Airsoft Masks in 2020
Now, the construction of this mask is aimed to offer extended durability. To ensure this, it has an articulated seaming which improves strength. As a result, the balaclava is durable and tear resistant. With humanized design and multi-purpose, you can always rely on this mask to get your face fully protected.
- Lightweight and highly breathable
- Great for various sports
- Premium construction materials
- Unisex design
9. Fitabolism Balaclava Ski Mask, Motorcycle Premium Face Mask
- Premium breathable fabrics
- Universal fit
- High versatility
- Breathable design
See more: Top 10 Best Paintball Masks in 2020
The Fitabolism balaclava is the ultimate choice you can give to your face when sporting. It is very efficient in reducing the effect of wind hence no mores wind burns and chilling. The mask is highly durable due to the premium materials used in its construction. Designed from a highly stretchable polyester, it means that no strains on the facial skin. Also, the polyester is excellent in since it doesn't become wet like cotton as it allows sweat to vaporize quickly.
Now, when buying this balaclava, it gives the user a peace of mind. The construction is aimed at improving the fitting. Due to this reason, the mask fits most people due to the stretching nature. With thin materials, it possible to wear the mask underneath the helmet hence ideal for a range of sports. On the other hand, dressed in this mask next to skin is safe a and won't result in the allergenic reactions. Each box comes with 2 pack of balaclava mask.
See more: Top 10 Best Motorcycle Covers In 2020
- One size fits different peoples
- Ideal to wear underneath helmets and caps
- Non-irritating to skin
8. TopHeadwear Ski Face Mask Balaclava, 3-Hole
- Three holes design
- 100 % acrylic material fabrics
- One size fits universally
Are you thinking of getting wind shielding mask for your sporting activities? The TopHeadwear skin face mask is the absolute choice. This balaclava is designed by experts to bring comfort and shielding from the biting cold weather. You can trust this mask as it features 100% soft acrylic materials which give your skin a massaging effect. Also, the designing of this balaclava ensures that the user gets ultimate protection from the cold weather. It has 3 holes design, two for eyes and one for the mouth.
Although this mask provides excellent protection, it doesn't compromise your comfort. This is because it has outstanding ventilation which prevents overheating and excessive sweating. With the mask covering your whole head and face, it brings ultimate warmth. The eyes and mouth openings are stitched to keep the cold air out which ensures that you are always warm. The stretching design is ideal allowing this masks to have a universal fit without causing skin abrasions.
See more: Top 10 Best Masquerade Masks for Men in 2020
- Proper head covering
- High comfort and stretchable
- Reasonably priced
- Available in variety of colors
7. Joyoldelf Tactical Heavyweight Balaclava Sports Mask
- Composite fleece fabrics
- Wind and dustproof
- Outdoor sports mask
- Stylish and classy design
- Multi-purpose
Let not wind or snow stop you from enjoying your favorite outdoor game. The Joyoldelf tactical balaclava sports mask is the answer if you want premium protection. Its designing is not like other; this one features composite fleece fabrics which gives your skin a perfect hugging. Additionally, the materials are engineered toward achieving a comfort and warm feeling hence keeping frost bites, and wind burns away from your facial skin. Furthermore, you can bet on this mask quality since it is highly breathable, wind and dustproof.
See more: Top 10 Best Masquerade Masks for Women in 2020
Regardless of your gender will find this balaclava ideal for all your protection needs. It has a unisex design and also a universal fitting due to its high elasticity. This implies that when you get it, chances of not fitting your head are almost to zero. Apart from being for cold seasons, it's an ideal choice for other outdoor activities. Apart from being a mask, it is also usable as a hat, scarf among others.
- Ideal for use in various activities
- Extra soft and gentle to skin
- Easy to pull down when eating or drinking
- Drawstrings provides perfect closures
6. Under Armour ColdGear Infrared Tactical Hood for Men
- Mixed fiber construction
- ColdGear Infrared thermo-conductive inner coating
- 4-way stretch construction
- Extra warm ColdGear Evo fabrics
Under Armour is one of the know producers of premium snow sports accessories. Now, one of the best face protection mask you can think of is this ColdGear infrared tactical hood from this company. The mask features mixed fabrics construction which ensures that you get maximum comfort and skin hugging. Uniquely, the hood comes furnished with an infrared thermo-conductive inner coating which regulates the body temperatures. Thorough absorbing and retaining body heat, this tech helps to keep the body warm even during withers.
The ColdGear Evo fabrics used in the construction on this balaclava are great in keeping the body warm. Also, the knitting features 4 ways stretchability which aids in improving the mobility. Therefore, when wearing this face mask, it there is no skin overheating due to excessive pressure. With ample stretching ability, the balaclava is great in maintaining its shape while keeping your head-perfectly covered. For maximum ventilation, the mask can be used as neck gaiter or chin dropped.
See more: Top 10 Best Sleep Masks in 2020
- Excellent in keeping body arm
- High-quality fabrics with high breathability
- Doesn't lose its shape
5. Chaos -CTR Tempest Pro Micro Fleece Balaclava, Windproof Face Mask
- Windproof
- Hinged construction
- Polyester and spandex blend construction
- Multi-use
Sporting on winters is great fun. But, without proper balaclava face mask, it can be hard to enjoy. The Chaos-CTR pro micro-fleece balaclava is one of the ultimate gifts you can give to your head. It has exceptional knitting of a mixture of 95% polyester and 5% spandex materials. This blending is outstanding as it keeps the mask highly stretching. Moreover, polyester material reduces chances of wetting like with cotton-based materials. The hinged construction, on the other hand, is ideal for improving versatility whereby you can use it as a neck tube or balaclava.
See more: Top 10 Best Women Winter Gloves in 2020
Forget about the masks which let the wind gets in especially when you are riding a motorbike. The Chao-CTR is designed to ensure that you have ample breathing while shielding your face from the wind. Also, the material is waterproof, meaning you can wear this balaclava without the need of a helmet when it is snowing or raining. For full protection, the mask has Lycra bidding on the face region for complete sealing against weather elements. The overall construction of this mask renders it ideal for a range of sporting activities.
- Great for keeping head warm
- Fits individuals with various head sizes
- Versatile: can be used as a scarf
4. Tough Headwear Balaclava Windproof Ski Mask
- Heavy-duty protection
- Night reflective logos
- Extra comfortable
- High moisture wicking ability
Get tough to cold by getting Tough Headwear Balaclava. This mask is perfected for use in snow sports, thus a fantastic choice for skiers, snowboarders among others. To deliver outstanding performance, the mask enjoys high stretching fabrics which are dedicated to accommodating all people. Though it is perfectly fitting in your head, the mask leaves no chances of suffocation due to efficient ventilation which keeps your skin safe and free from excessive sweating. Moreover, it protects the face from dust UV rays and cold wind.
Now, it is possible to wear Tough Headwear balaclava wherever you are to keep your body warm. Whether in airport or office, the mask is highly versatile. This is made possible by the fact that, it can be worn as the balaclava, full face mask, neck gaiter or even as half-mask. Unlike other balaclavas, this one is ideal for use even at night. It has light reflecting logos which increases your visibility especially when on the highways. Wearing goggles is now smooth as the mask prevent fogging due to increased airflow.
- Great for sports and non-sports activities
- Increased airflow for reduced goggle fogging
- Great price vs. performance
- Easy to convert to neck gaiter or scarf
3. Self Pro Windproof Ski Face Mask Neck Warmer Tactical Balaclava Hood
- CoolMax premium fabrics
- Durable unisex design
- Abrasion and wrinkle resistant
- Safe and free from allergenic reactions
When you want to get unmatched protection, it's ideal to look for Self Pro windproof face tactical balaclava hood. It's one of the best balaclavas you can think of to deliver maximum protection. This mask features some of the best construction on the market today. It utilizes CoolMax fabrics which are designed to keep your skin comfortable and free from excessive sweating. The fabrics have high wicking ability which maintains dry skin. Also, they are breathable which ensures excellent air circulation.
Regarding protection, it's not a trail and errors mask. It is designed by experts who truly understand the need to protect your face. The balaclava is useful in guarding you against the wind, cold wind and also dust. Thereby, you can use it in different seasons and sporting activities. Well. To fit people of all ages and sizes, the manufacturer has ensured that it comes with one size fit construction. Therefore, it is a great mask for the whole family, and also it is ideal for men and women. Above all, cleaning is just a breeze as it is machine washable
- Easy to clean and dry
- Doesn't wrinkle or is tear proof
- Allows smooth goggles wearing
- Suitable for men and women
2. Tough Headband 12-in-1 Versatile Outdoors & Daily Headwear
- 12-in-1 functions
- Microfiber construction
- Ultraviolet rays protection
The Tough Headband 12-in-1 headwear is one of the premium products which you can trust to keep your head safe from the biting cold. Unlike other masks, this one boasts the highest versatility, since it can achieve up to 12 tasks. It can be used as a headband, bandana, neck warmer among other functions thus ideal for endless sports and daily activities. Additionally, the construction features 100 % microfiber which is soft and soothing. With microfiber, it means no more excessive sweating as it has outstanding moisture wicking.
Although this headwear doesn't look like other conventional balaclavas, you can bet it on your money. It offers perfect protection to eyes, nose, and mouth. Thereby, it can be used not only in cold seasons, but the mask is ideal even in dusty conditions. Quality wise, this balaclava is perfect, and many people trust it for keeping their heads warm and away from cold weather. Above all, the mask is UPF 30 according to the lab certification, hence great in filtering UV rays.
- Ideal for different weather conditions
- High versatility and multi-purpose
- Comfortable and high-performance fabrics
1. Ergodyne N-Ferno 6823 Hinged Wind-Resistant Balaclava
- Windproof
- Full head cover
- Unisex design
- Hinged construction
If you are looking for the best balaclava face mask, look no more. The Ergodyne N-Ferno 6823 wind resistant balaclava is one of the headwears that everyone should look for. Th mask comes boasting a heavy-duty knitting, especially in vulnerable areas to improve protection. Due to this, this mask perfectly guards your head and face against coldness as it is wind resistant. Due to this feature, it is possible to use it in various activities even non-sports ones. On the other head, coverage is superb since it offers full head coverage and is easy use since it has a hinged design.
Forget about the balaclavas which are a specific size. This one has a universal designing which allows it to be an ideal choice for all people. The universal unisex design renders it to b perfect for both genders. Notably, wearing it under the helmet is possible thereby improving the safety and comfort. It has a thin but sturdy construction hence a great choice for keeping your head safe from weather elements.
- Thin profiled for use with helmets
- Improved safety around the vulnerable areas
- Easy to fold into a neck warmer or scarf


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And now I will take a moment to go "Whoo!" and do a happy Snoopy dance. Because Fiona Apple is releasing her first album in seven years this summer, called ...
The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and the Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever do.
Yeah. Fiona, I have missed your crazy. I suspect this one will get shortened to The Idler Wheel, just as another of her album titles was shortened to When the Pawn. That one went on for 70 or 80 words. I don't usually get excited about an album release (not like I do about a movie or book release, such as Naomi Novik's new one coming out this week), but Fiona Apple is one of my favorites.
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LA certainly has some impressive venues, and I've been fortunate to visit many of them. From the breathtaking Walt Disney Concert Hall to the iconic Santa Monica Pier to the historic Troubadour to the newly remodeled Forum — well, now I'm just bragging, aren't I? But of all these, my favorite might always be the illustrious Greek Theatre, located in the heart of LA's Griffith Park, a stone's throw away from the Observatory.
I've always been an outdoor concert kind of gal, and The Greek is the ultimate in outdoor musical enjoyment. The brilliantly lit forest backdrop, the still-intimate atmosphere, and the most helpful and courteous staff I've had the pleasure of working with in LA all lend to a unique and unforgettable experience, no matter which of The Greek's diverse complement of performers are onstage. I'm nuts about the place, in other words — can you tell?
That's why it's super-exciting that The Greek announced its 2014 concert series lineup this week, along with their new Premier Access Season Subscription program that allows members to create their own concert series complete with perks that make your concert-going experience much more pimp. And that's what we all want, isn't it? To be able to see acts like these in style?:
Sarah McLachlan
Goo Goo Dolls
Ringo Starr
Chicago/REO Speedwagon
Michael McDonald/Toto
ZZ Top/Jeff Beck
Smokey Robinson
Counting Crows/Toad The Wet Sprocket
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Panic! At The Disco
With the P.A.S.S. program, concertgoers are able to choose a series of three or more concerts to attend throughout The Greek's 2014 season, with corresponding membership levels — silver, gold, and platinum — based on the number of shows attended. Perks include exclusive early ticket purchase, entry to the Mercedes Benz Lounge on The Greek's Lower Zeus Deck, a designated concession window and priority line, and the opportunity to pre-purchase unstacked parking. Pretty sweet deal, huh? With the lineup The Greek's offering this year, you're probably going to be headed there three or more times anyway. Why not reap the benefits?
Full Greek Theatre 2014 Event Schedule
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Welcome to my tiny bit of the internet! My name is Jennifer, but most of my friends call me Jenn. I have to say, snuggling sweet babies for a living is a pretty amazing career and I am honored you are considering me as your newborn photographer!
I take my job very seriously, both in the art I create, and most importantly in the safety of the newborns I'm entrusted with. I am a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. and am on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers of Central Florida. I have won awards for my photography at the local and national levels. In addition to the support and education I have received from these organizations, I have studied newborn safety, and the art of newborn photography, under some of the top newborn photographers in the world, both online and in-person, including Ana Brandt, Kelly Brown and Elisa Stambouli. My studio is licensed and insured, and I am up to date on my Tdap immunization, so you can feel comfortable I take the health and well being of your family to heart. You are always welcome to schedule an appointment to come by to check out the studio. It's conveniently located in Merritt Island, Florida, right off Route 528 and only 10 minutes from 95.
Helping my clients decide how to display the images from their session is just as important to me as actually photographing the session. My clients love being able to go home with finished products, and I want you to have portraits that will be cherished, not sit lost on a folder on your computer. You don't have to know ahead of time what you want to do. I'm here to help you figure out the best way for you to love and treasure these images for a lifetime. Please feel free to contact me anytime to schedule a free consultation if you'd like to see the products I offer and meet me to make sure we're a good fit.
Here are a few completely random and fun facts to help you get to know me:
-I live with my SUPER smart and funny husband Jimmy, my very talented and ridiculously cute golden retriever Austin (he is best known for being able to dive to the bottom of our pool), and my two very sweet grey and black tabby cats Bandito and Nola. For the record, getting matching cats is a bad idea, particularly when you need your pet sitter (or your mom!) to be able to tell them apart.
– I grew up in Columbia, MD, right between DC and Baltimore, but fled the cold weather in 2008 and have been living in Brevard County ever since. If you're looking for someone to pick blue crabs with, I'm your girl!
-When I'm not working, I'm most likely spending time with friends and family, playing with my pup or trying out a new recipe.


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As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love"… You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you (John 15:9,16 NIV).
Do you understand the weight of this verse? God chose you; He keeps choosing you no matter what you say or do. You can't stop His incredible love. In fact, the more you try to resist or deny God's love, the more He will pursue your heart.
If you're like me, then you've probably wondered, "how do I feel God's love? How do I know it exists?"
You won't ever feel the true weight of God's love by doing all of the right things in life, or by trying to live up to some perfect religious standards. The only way we can truly understand how much the Savior adores us is to realize how awful our sin is and how far we have fallen.
And you know what? We don't have to try to impress God with our religiosity or good works in order to show we love Him. The only way to truly love God is to surrender our lives to His love, and to let Him have His way in our lives.
The effects of the fall of man are still obvious today. But through it all, God decided to choose us. He chose you, even in those moments when you wouldn't have chosen yourself. There is nothing you can do to stop the relentless love of God, so you might as well embrace it. You might as well choose to believe in it.
Happy Monday and thanks for reading! Please feel free to comment and share 🙂


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For us, being creative is not just a hobby-it's our way of life. Thank you for joining our creative journey. Visit us often, as we introduce our latest designs that are created from nature's gifts.
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By Jason Weintraub
After Jay-Z passed on a collaboration with Justin Timberlake for his "FutureSex/LoveSounds" album the singer says he's no longer interested in working with the emcee/mogul. Timberlake revealed the news in an interview with Vanity Fair when he was asked about the rap star turned business man and whether or not the two would collab.
"Jay-Z has put out 11 albums, and I was talking about doing collaboration with him, and he said, 'I can't do it right now, but I'll get you on the next album.' I was like, 'No, man, I don't work like that," Timberlake explained to the magazine.
This sounded good to me for you and me to do together, and if it doesn't work, then I totally get it, but I won't be putting an album out next year; these aren't a dime a dozen to me.'"
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Providing financial assistance to officers and families who are facing the loss of income due to death, serious injury, or other catastrophic event. In memoriam of Officer David Sherrard.
The Hot Trot Half Marathon, 10K and 5K will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Norbuck Park in Dallas. In memoriam of Officer David Sherrard, all proceeds from the Hot Trot benefit Assist the Officer Foundation.
Norbuck Park
200 N. Buckner, Dallas, TX, 75238
Parking: Flag Pole Hill Park at 8015 Doran Cir, Dallas, TX 75201 (see parking map for more details)
All three courses are USATF certified and feature beautiful views along White Rock Lake and an epic post-race party that you won't want to miss. All race participants (including 5K and 10K finishers) receive a super-cool finisher medal, a thin blue-line silicone bracelet, and a gender-specific tech tank top. Half Marathoners receive a custom ATO badge charm to attach to the Finisher medal. Definitely a cause and race swag worth running for!
Donations of services and products to the event are welcomed so that contributions to ATO can be maximized.
*All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is a rain or shine event.
About the Foundation
Assist The Officer Foundation provides financial assistance to officers who are facing the loss of income due to a serious injury, life-threatening illness or other catastrophic events. Immediate assistance is also available to an officer's family in the event of the death of an active officer.
Since its creation in 1999, the foundation has provided assistance to hundreds of officers and their families who were faced with any number of different life-altering situations.
In memoriam of Officer David Sherrard.
All three courses are USATF certified.
Hot Trot Half Marathon Course Map
Please note: The mileage calculator on Garmin Connect may differ slightly from the distance of the USATF certified courses.
Garmin Connect Link for Hot Trot Half Marathon
Garmin Connect Link for Hot Trot 10K
Garmin Connect Link for Hot Trot 5K
Saturday, August 8, 2020
5:30 AM – Packet Pickup Opens
7:00 AM – Half Marathon & 10K Start (4 hr time limit)
7:10 AM – 5K Starts
8:00 AM – 5K Awards
8:30 AM – 10K and Half Marathon Awards
11:00 AM – Course Closes
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 (10 am to 7 pm) and/or Thursday, August 6, 2020 (4-7 pm)
Or RACE DAY, August 8, 2020 from 5:30 am to 7:10 am (ARRIVE EARLY – expect long lines)
1st-3rd Overall Male and Female
1st-3rd Overall Male and Female Masters (40+)
The Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
Results will be posted in the RESULTS Tent (next to the AWARDS Tent) as they are available. Age group winners must claim and pick up their Age Group Award at the AWARDS Tent on RACE DAY. Awards WILL NOT be mailed.
Check out the 2019 Event Photos here:
Check out the 2019 Awards Photos here:
Check out the 2019 Finisher Photos here:
Check out the 2018 Rain Make-up Race Photos here:
Check out the 2018 Finisher Photos here:
Legal parking is available around the Flagpole Hill Park (8015 Doran Cir, Dallas, TX 75201).
Legal Shoulder Parking is allowed along N Buckner Service Roads.
NO PARKING is allowed on E Lawther Dr near the event site, or within 1/2 mile of Norbuck Park. Violators will be towed.
NOTICE: Parking on any grass is prohibited by Dallas Parks and Rec. Dept. Please only park in legal parking zones around the event site or around White Rock Lake.
Event Site
Norbuck Park
200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
Is this a timed event?
Yes. All three events are timed.
Can I pick up a packet for someone else?
Yes. You may pick up a packet for a friend or family member. Please have their confirmation email or confirmation number available.
Can I change my packet pick up location and/or date?
Yes. You may login to your Race Roster account and update your packet pick up location or date on your registration record.
Click here to MANAGE YOUR REGISTRATION
OR you may email firstname.lastname@example.com by August 1st and we will make the change for you. If it is after August 1st, there is no need to contact customer service to notify us of the change as we will have limited access to email and phone race week.
Can I pick up my packet on race day?
Yes. However, participants are highly encouraged to pick up their packets before race day. A friend or family member can pick up your packet with a copy of your event confirmation. If you decide to pick up your packet RACE DAY, ARRIVE EARLY and expect long lines.
Where and when do I pick up my packet?
Please see the packet pickup tab above.
Can you mail me my packet?
Unfortunately, packets can only be picked up during the predetermined packet pick-up times and locations. They cannot be mailed. We will ONLY mail packets to VIRTUAL registrants.
Are there age group awards?
Yes. There are age group awards for all three distances.
* 1st-3rd Overall Male and Female
* 1st-3rd Overall Male and Female Masters (40+)
* The Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
Do I need to stay for the Awards Ceremony?
Results will also be posted in the RESULTS Tent as they are available. Results will be posted as they become available and will include finisher's time and rank. Finishers can also see race results here. Age group winners must claim and pick up their Age Group Award on RACE DAY. Awards WILL NOT be mailed.
Is the race open to walkers?
Yes, however, please be courteous of others and start at the back of the pack as to avoid any collisions. Also, please adhere to the 4-hour course time limit. Police and course marshals will strictly enforce course closures at 11:00 am.
Will participants receive a finisher medal?
Yes, all finishers will receive a medal. Only Half Marathon Finishers will receive the ATO badge ribbon pin.
Do you allow MP3 Players and music devices?
Yes. Music devices are allowed; however, we ask that you be alert and aware of your surroundings.
Will you email me information closer to the event?
Yes, we will start to email updates one month prior to the event. Please make sure you are checking your spam box as it is possible your security settings don't allow our emails to go to your inbox. In addition, if you previously OPTED OUT of receiving AMPT emails, you may not receive the pre-race emails or notifications.
Is there an age minimum or maximum?
No, the race is open to all ages as long as the participant can run or walk on their own. Please adhere to the 4-hour course time limit. Police and course marshals will strictly enforce course closures at 11:00 am. Thank you for your cooperation.
Are wheelchairs and strollers allowed?
We are sorry, but this route is not wheelchair or stroller-friendly. For the safety of all, we do not allow strollers or wheelchairs. Thank you for your cooperation.
Where are the port-o-lets located?
Port-o-lets will be on the course near some aid stations. Port-o-lets will also be available at the event site.
I'm registered for the race, but I can't run due to a change in my schedule or an injury. Can I still pick up my packet?
Yes, please stop by the pre-race packet pick-up location to get your SWAG Bag and shirt. Please inform an AMPT team member that you will not be participating in the event so they can deactivate your bib. Please be advised that medals are reserved for FINISHERS and VIRTUAL registrants ONLY. Race packets WILL NOT be mailed, nor will REFUNDS, TRANSFERS or DEFERRALS be issued under any circumstances.
I can't run. Can I get a refund or transfer my entry to a future race?
AMPT understands that issues come up that prevent you from racing as planned; however, as stated in our refund policy and waiver, we are not able to issue refunds, partial refunds, or deferrals. All participant entries are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event under any and all circumstances, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the event.
I can't run. Can I change my registration to a Virtual Race?
AMPT understands that issues come up that prevent you from racing as planned. You may transfer your subevent to the VIRTUAL RACE at any time up to 1 week prior to the event date. Requests to transfer to the Virtual Race must be submitted via email to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than August 1, 2020. Virtual transfers are subject to a $25 transfer fee and must be paid via credit card prior to August 1, 2020. AMPT Running will not mail virtual packets outside of the continental United States. Requests and transfer fee payments received after August 1, 2020 will not be accepted.
I can't run the distance that I registered for. Can I downgrade to a different subevent?
AMPT understands that issues come up that prevent you from racing as planned. You may downgrade to a different subevent at any time up to 1 week prior to the event date. Requests to downgrade must be submitted via email to email@example.com no later than August 1, 2020. AMPT Running will not issue refunds or credits for subevent downgrades. Downgrade transfers are subject to a $10 transfer fee and must be paid via credit card prior to August 1, 2020. Requests to downgrade after August 1, 2020 will not be accepted.
Can I upgrade to a different subevent?
You may upgrade to the 10K or Half Marathon at any time up to 1 week prior to the event date. Requests to upgrade must be submitted via email to email@example.com no later than August 1, 2020. Upgrade transfers are subject to a minimum $25 tranfsfer/upgrade fee.
Can I transfer or sell my race registration to a friend or family member?
No, the transferring or selling of your bib to another runner is not allowed under ANY circumstance. Due to USATF rules and regulations, each participant must register themselves and sign their own waiver. Any walker or runner who is participating with another participant's bib number will have their race results disqualified and the original registrant will be permanently banned from running future AMPT events. Participating with another participant's bib/data not only impacts age-category awards, but it provides inaccurate information in case of a medical emergency.
Want to track where your friend or family is on the course?
You can download the free app "Find my Friends" through the app store on your mobile device.
Is the course flat or hilly?
The courses are mostly flat. There may be a few slight inclines and declines throughout the route. The running surface is asphalt and cement.
If I arrive late, can I start and run the course anyway?
Runners will NOT be allowed to start after 7:20 a.m.
Is there medical help available on the course?
All police will have the ability to radio for ambulance assistance if needed. EMS will be available on the course and at the finish. We will also have race vehicles on the course to pick up those that need assistance.
What sports drink will you be serving?
Gatorade will be available on the course and at the Finish Line. There will be a water station approximately every 1.5 miles on all three courses.
Can non-participants eat and drink the food available in the Food Tent?
The post-race food is generally meant for people who paid to be in the event. Please be respectful of this and the runners who need to rehydrate and replenish after the race. Vendors and sponsors will have sample foods and beverages available to both runners and spectators.
How do I find out how I did (see my results)?
Results will be posted in the RESULTS Tent as they are available. Results will list all finishers, and their time and their rank. You can also check your results here.
Are the roads open to traffic?
Most of the route is on the paved White Rock Trails. Some roadways near the trails may be open to traffic. Area police departments will monitor and control traffic along the route as needed. Traffic barricades and cones will also ensure the integrity and safety of RUNNER-ONLY lanes. Additional police details, signage and volunteers will be positioned at turns and key intersections.
My GPS watch was off. Is the distance accurate?
All three sub-events are USATF Certified and measured accurately. Please be sure to review the following article regarding GPS watches and accuracy. GPS Watches May Not Track Runs Accurately – NYTimes.com
Can I be guaranteed my shirt size?
AMPT does our very best to ensure you receive the shirt size you selected at registration. We will not allow shirt size exchanges until packet pick-up closes on RACE DAY. Please be advised that shirts are ordered well in advance and the sizes provided are used as estimates to complete the pre-race bulk order. For the best chance of receiving your registered size, please pick up your packet as early as possible. We recommend NOT waiting until RACE DAY. Shirt exchanges will be allowed RACE DAY (after packet pick-up closes) based on availability. Shirts WILL NOT be mailed under any circumstance.
What if there is a storm or inclement weather on race day?
There is no rain date for this race. The race director reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel the race due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances that make the race unsafe. Race management will work with police and city officials to determine if cancellation is required and/or if a rescheduled date is available and possible. Please see the AMPT Weather Policies for more details.
Can I register the day of the event?
Yes, see the event page for race day registration information, but keep in mind that this race may SELL OUT. If this happens, there will be NO race day registration. We will post SELL OUT information on this website if this happens.
Do you allow animals at any of the races?
We LOVE our furry friends… but our insurance and permit restrictions do not allow animals at this race unless it is a service animal, which must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times.
Donations of services and products to the event are welcomed so that contributions to ATO can be maximized.
CLICK HERE for Sponsor Packages and Online Registration
CLICK HERE for Vendor Online Registration
• Hot Trot Technical Tank Top – Gender Specific
• Custom 4-inch 3D Finisher Medal
• ATO Badge Charm (for Half Marathon Finishers only)
• AMPT Drawstring Bag
• Custom Bib
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Whether you're buying socks, a stereo or a new TV, it can be tough to beat the prices and convenience of Amazon. For Chase Freedom® cardholders, shopping at Amazon through the end of 2015 also means getting up to 10% cash back on purchases from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31.
The Chase Freedom® has a 5% reward category that changes each quarter. Bonus-eligible spending has traditionally varied from grocery stores and movie theaters to restaurants, gas stations and a variety of common retail stores. But as an added holiday incentive, Chase is tacking on an additional 5% to existing bonus cash back for a total of 10% on this quarter's bonus categories from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31.
Sweetening the deal even further, the quarterly $1,500 cash-back spending limit will reset on Nov. 23, meaning cardholders can earn up to $150 in that period alone. If cardholders max out their spending before Nov. 23 (5% x $1,500 = $75) and during the 10% promotional period (10% x $1,500 = $150), they can earn a total of $225 in cash back in this quarter alone.
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The Chase Freedom® also comes with a sign-up bonus for new customers: Earn a $150 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening — not that high of a threshold to hit this time of year. The annual fee is $0, so yearly costs won't subtract from money saved.
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The art quilt Freedom's Spirit made by Jennifer Mitchell took first place at the Songs of Freedom 2015 Quilt Challenge. Learn more about the challenge here. This event was a way to celebrate milestones for Ballaarat Quilters and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E). Located in Australia, both groups turned twenty this year. Congratulations.
Now, here's what the judges had to say about Jennifer's creation, shown above.
The judges felt that the specific story behind this quilt was very powerful and poignant, and one that is still extremely potent today. Carefully considered composition and excellent workmanship combined to create a strong art piece.
If you live close enough to M.A.D.E., you can see all the challenge quilts in person. Click the link below to learn more.
Celebrating Democracy Quilt Exhibition, at M.A.D.E.
{Image credit: Posted with permission from a Songs of Freedom representative}


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I have several reviews done on a USB stick which is missing, presumed having a good time somewhere. ARGH!
I do have a finished sock.
I have been very neglectful of my knitting recently in favour of some lingering cross stitch. I need to try for at least one post here a week, lets see how that goes


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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Peace Joy Love - LF September Inspiration Week
The fun continues today with the Lawn Fawn September Inspiration week, today's star is the Peace Joy Love stamp set, that coordinates with the paper collection of the same name.
This set is perfect for easy and quick cards, to mass produce cards but also for something more elaborated. It's full of the sweetest images for Christmas time :)
And this is what I made! I used almost all the images in the set!
This time I wanted to decorate the inside too
I hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day!
Supply list:
- Lawn Fawn stamps: Peace Joy Love
- Lawn Fawn papers: Peace Joy Love
- Lawn Trimmings: Gold Sparkle
- Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers
- Hero Arts ink : Mint Julep
- Memento ink: Love Letter, Toffee Crunch
- Versamark ink
- White embossing powder
- Copics
- Glittery gold cardstock
15 comments:
- monica said...
soooooo cute! : )
- September 25, 2013 at 9:31 AM
- Grá O'Neill said...
Beautiful card, love the stamping and cute bird :)
- September 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM
- Samantha Mann said...
Oh my goodness!!! It's like a shadow box card!! And it's just amazing!!!! Wow! Loooove the colors!!! And the whole scene is so so so sweet!! Wow!! This is an absolute stunner!!
- September 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM
- Christy Q said...
This is gorgeous! I had to stop over from the Lawn Fawn blog to comment. I love the clean and elegant look to your card - it is truly a showstopper!
- September 25, 2013 at 2:24 PM
- Liliana said...
Beautiful card, love the details.
- September 25, 2013 at 3:42 PM
- Jean Martin said...
Ahhhhh! Suuuuuper amazing! LOVE! :)
- September 25, 2013 at 6:52 PM
Sweet cards!
- September 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM
- Ava Gavloski said...
Y, you have truly designed with love in your creation, well done and nice showcasing of the stamps
- September 25, 2013 at 11:16 PM
- Kathy JH said...
This is gorgeous! Love the colors!
- September 25, 2013 at 11:45 PM
- Maria said...
Ohhhhh!!!! pero cómo me encantaaaa!!!! tuto, tuto, tuto!!! ^_^
- September 26, 2013 at 1:49 AM
- Dana D. said...
Your card is terrific. Love the colors....wow!
- September 26, 2013 at 6:03 PM
- S Tasko said...
This is very timely with the Online card classes "insider" class going on right now! Love what you did on the inside of the card :)
- September 27, 2013 at 12:03 AM
- cghundley said...
Very nice, great
way to showcase
the inside back-
ground. Lovely.
Carla from Utah
- September 27, 2013 at 12:22 AM
Very cute !! :)
- September 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM
- Sharna W. said...
I love the color choices & the clear front! This is simply amazing!!
- September 29, 2013 at 10:08 PM


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We got some snow last night, around 9:00pm snow was coming down in a big chunk. My kids friend came over which they live next door to us and wanted my kids to go outside and play on the snow. So, they did.... I came to find out that my son does not have a pair of a snow suit,but he went outside and play anyway. They played for an hour and then came inside.
Here is the picture of my front yard. Snow is sure pretty but it is darn cold.
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Countryside groups unite to issue the Rural Challenge (on behalf of Rural Coalition)3 December 2014
England has space for at least 1 million homes on brownfield land24 November 2014
Research commissioned by CPRE finds new comprehensive figure for housing capacity on brownfield sites.
Lords to vote to halt decline in cycling and walking investment3 November 2014
The House of Lords could take the first steps towards halting the decline in funding for walking and cycling today, as it considers an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill proposed by six national organisations including CPRE.
Government vision for roads is 'short-sighted'28 October 2014
CPRE warns that document intended to tackle parliamentary concerns undervalues environmental impacts.
Shaun Spiers, CPRE chief executive, cut the ribbon on a pioneering development of affordable and environmentally-friendly homes by the Hastoe Housing Association in Dartmoor, Friday 17 October.
CPRE is concerned that a new THINK! road safety campaign tells drivers that 60 mph remains an appropriate speed on rural roads, despite 60% of traffic fatalities occurring on them.
Campaigners call for £3 billion for 'green retrofit' of main roads23 September 2014
A new report by environment and transport groups including CPRE is calling for £3 billion to be invested over the next five years in a range of 'green retrofit' improvements for existing roads.
New policy paper offers solutions to push brownfield first19 September 2014
CPRE's second Housing Foresight paper argues that the Government can do more to protect green spaces by facilitating house building on brownfield land.


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Friday, January 7th in a face to face interview with Eco Effect TV, Richard Ha confirmed that Roald Marth, Ted Peck, himself and several others are raising upwards of $2.5billion for an eco-friendly buyout of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI).
Richard sat down with Charlene Brown, producer of Eco Effect TV in Hawaii, to discuss how the new electric entity would create "A Sustainable Hawaii Now." Richard is the new Chairman of Kū'oko'a Inc., Richard said that if the community got together and buys the old utility company electric rates would drop by 25 to 30 percent right away.
Kūʻokoʻa, according the company's website is the Hawaiian word for independence, liberty, or freedom. Richard is committed rid the State of foreign oil – and oil period. Hawaii imports 90% of its energy from as far away as Vietnam (22%), Saudi Arabia (18%), Indonesia (10%), Brunel (8%), Thailand (7%), Libya (7%), China (4%) Oman (4%), Russia 4%) Alaska (3%) and others.
Hawaiian Electric Company declined to participate in the panel discuss and provided no response to the news of a friendly buyout, or any offer on the table. Sources say the forced buyout would be as a result of failed initiatives to get Hawaii Electric to cut fossil fuel energy supply and develop more clean energy sources already available on the Hawaiian shores.
Geothermal energy is abundantly available in Hawaii but is untapped on most of the islands. The Big Island gets a significant percentage of clean energy from geothermal, but development has been stagnant for much of the past decade.
Currently, Hawaii pays $8.5billion per year to import crude oil. Transportation accounts for 62% and electricity accounts for 33%. Richard and the gang plans to take over Hawaii Electric Industry and keep that extra $8.5 billion at home, putting money back into the pockets of farmers and locals. Ha runs a 600 acre farm on the Big Island. Hamakua Springs already has plans to go off grid with geothermal energy supplied onsite the farms.
The Hawaiian Islands are warmed from live volcanic activity below the surface, creating quite a bit of steam that can be immediately converted to electricity – no coal, no oil. Richard says after buying out Hawaii Electric he will begin weaning Hawaii of milking the oil barrel in about two years.
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