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Paint can revitalize an old fence or give a wonderfully crisp finish to a new fence. Besides its cosmetic effects, paint provides the fence with protection against the elements. However, fence painting is a time-consuming undertaking, so it's important to do it correctly so that your work lasts for as long as possible. By preparing the area and the fence properly, using the correct paint and tools, and applying your coats correctly, you can make your fence look wonderful and reduce the likelihood that it needs to be replaced as well.
Method 1 of 4:
Masking Off the Area
1Cut or tie back any vegetation that is making contact with the fence. Mow and edge the grass along the fence line. Trim back bushes and shrubs that touch the fence. If you don't want to trim them, use twine to tie them away from fence.[1] X Research source
- Pulling vegetation away from the fence gives you space to work, protects the plants from being covered by paint, and reduces the risk of your newly painted surface being blemished by plants rubbing against it.
- You can use a leaf blower to blow dirt and grass clippings away from the fence line.
2Mask off plants around the fence. You want to protect the vegetation along the fence line while readying the surface for painting. Put plastic sheeting or a drop cloth over plants that might accidentally get paint on them. Just be careful to make sure that the plant can handle the weight of whatever masking you use.[2] X Research source
- You can also slide a sheet of plywood between your fence and shrubs. This protects the vegetation from paint toxins. When the surface has dried, pull out the plywood and the shrub will likely snap back naturally.
Tip: Preparation is a critical phase of fence painting. This is a time-consuming process, but it makes the job easier in the long run.
3Spread a drop cloth or plastic sheeting under the fence. This will protect the ground from being covered in drips or sprays of paint. Keep it in place throughout the project so it will collect residue from prep work and protect against spills.[3] X Research source
- You can use either a cloth or plastic drop cloth for this job.
Method 2 of 4:
Repairing and Masking Off the Fence
1Make repairs to the fence. If you are going to take the time to paint a fence, it's a good idea to get the fence in good shape before you do it. Replace any boards or rails that are broken beyond repair. If there are small cracks in wood boards, you can use wood glue to repair them. Also remove and then replace any loose nails, screws, or bolts.[4] X Research source
- If you are painting a metal fence, consider having any broken areas re-welded or re-fabricated before painting.
2Pressure-wash or sand a wood fence. New, untreated fences can be either pressure washed or sanded. It's best to sand a wood fence that was painted before, in order to remove any old, loose paint. This helps the new paint adhere to the wood.[5] X Research source
- If you are sanding a previously painted fence, it's important to wear breathing protection while you work.
- Let the surface dry completely after pressure washing or scrubbing the fence before painting.
Tip: Sometimes even pressure washing and sanding won't kill all the mold that has appeared on a wood fence. To get rid of it, use a scrub brush and a 1-to-1 mixture of bleach and water and scrub the surface.
3Remove loose paint and rust from a metal fence. If you're painting iron or metal fencing, use a steel brush to remove light areas of rust and loose paint. If there are areas that are extremely rusty, you can use naval jelly to dissolve the rust. Then sand the entire surface with medium-grit sandpaper.[6] X Research source
- After sanding, wipe off residue with a clean rag.
- It's important to wear breathing protection while sanding your metal fence. Pick a facemask that can protect you from the dust you are creating.
4Tape off parts of the fence you don't want to paint. Use painter's tape to keep paint off of any areas that shouldn't be painted. This typically includes things like ornaments, gate latches, and handles and other hardware.[7] X Research source
- There is painter's tape that is made specifically for outdoor applications. It will stick better to parts of your fence than the type that is made to be used indoors.
Method 3 of 4:
Painting a Wood Fence
1Pick the right paint for your wood fence. When painting a fence you need to use outdoor paint. These are specially treated to withstand the effects of weather and come in a variety of types:[8] X Research source
- Acrylics: Acrylic paint is durable, providing an excellent layer of protection for your fence, but you might have to apply a primer to an untreated surface before you can paint.
- Oil-based outdoor paint: Oil-based paints may require multiple coats and may not protect as well as acrylics, but they do provide a superior-looking finish.
Tip: Talk to your paint supplier about how much paint you'll need to complete your job. Be prepared to tell them the square footage of the fence.
2Choose to use a brush, roller, or sprayer, or a combination of all three. What you choose typically depends on how much fence you need to paint. However, you should also consider what type of paint you're using and how detailed the work will be. For example, some paints are formulated to be used with either brushes or sprayers and state so on their labels.
- Use a sprayer for a long fence or a fence with lots of cutouts or spots that will be hard for a brush to get into. If you have a long fence, you probably will want to use a sprayer because it will allow you to complete the job quickly. A sprayer is also good at getting into every crevice, so use one if your fence has detailed scrolling work.
- If you have a smaller project, such as a short section of fence, you probably can complete the job using a roller on flat surfaces and a brush for detailed, inside sections.
3Pick a suitable day to do the painting. Certain weather conditions are ideal for fence painting. Pick a day with no rain in the forecast. Also, try to paint on a day with calm winds and ample cloud cover.[9] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source
- Breezes can kick up debris that can stick to your paint job.
- Direct sunlight makes the paint dry too fast and saps its protective properties.
4Apply paint with the grain of the wood. If using a roller, roll it with the grain of the wood, rather than across it. Brush strokes should also go with the grain to ensure that every crevice in the wood is coated. Even if spraying you should move the sprayer in the direction of the wood grain to get into all areas of the wood.[10] X Research source
- Going with the grain also helps prevent drips, as excess paint doesn't build up on the ridges of the wood as much.
- While it might not be possible to go with the grain for every single stroke, it's a good idea to do it as much as possible.
5Keep a brush handy to clean up drips. Even if you opt for a sprayer or a roller, it's important to keep a brush in arms reach. This will allow you to do any touch-up work that needs to be done right away.Advertisement
Method 4 of 4:
Painting a Metal Fence
1Choose a type of paint that will adhere to metal. There are certain paints that are specially formulated to stick to metal and it's important that you choose one that works with metal outside. Paints that work well for metal fences include:[11] X Research source
- Enamels: Enamel paint is ideal for iron fencing and gates. Usually, you'll need to treat the surface with a rust-inhibiting primer.
- Automotive epoxy paint: The benefits of automotive epoxy are, it's a 1-step process and is very durable. You will have to mix in a hardener with this paint, which does force you to get the job done within about 6 hours.
2Choose to use a brush or sprayer. Because they're often intricately designed, you can paint small iron fences by hand but large areas may require spraying to get optimum coverage. A single heavy coat of enamel or automotive epoxy paint sprayed on is usually is enough to create a strong finish.
- If you want to spray the paint on, you need to decide between using a paint sprayer or cans of spray paint. Spray paint is only really appropriate for painting small fences.
- If you use brushes, be sure to use brushes that are compatible with your type of paint. For instance, if you are using enamel paint, look for brushes that say they can be used with enamel paint.
- In general, it's hard to paint a metal fence with a roller because there are few large, flat surfaces. The exception is chain-link fence, because you can run the roller along the surface of the fence and paint it very quickly and thoroughly.[12] X Research source
3Pick a dry, temperate day to do the painting. It's important to look at the forecast before you start painting because a bit of rain or scorching hot temperatures can both negatively impact your paint job. Aim for a day that will not have rain but has overcast skies, as this will allow your paint to dry at the correct pace.[13] X Research source
Tip: In most climates, you don't want to paint a metal fence in the middle of summer or the middle of winter. Pick the time of year that is most temperate.
4Apply a primer. Most paints that are made for painting metal work best when applied over a rust-resistant primer. Choose a primer that comes in a spray can, can be sprayed with a sprayer, or that can be brushed or rolled on, whichever method you prefer. As you apply the primer, be sure that you cover every surface of the fence.[14] X Research source
- Allow the primer to dry completely before applying the paint. Look at the information on your primer's container to determine how much time it will take to dry but typically it takes about 24 hours.[15] X Research source
Tip: Pick a color of primer that is close, but not exactly the same, as the paint you will use. Using a similar color will help you differentiate between where you have applied primer and where the final paint is applied.
5Apply the paint to your metal fence. Start at one end of the fence and work your way down it. Make sure to paint every surface as you go and clean up any drips that happen right away.[16] X Research source
- If using a sprayer or spray can, spray downwind and wear a respirator.
- Keep a brush handy to clean up drips. Even if you opt for a sprayer or a roller, it's important to keep a brush in arms reach. This will allow you to do any touch-up work that needs to be done right away.
Community Q&A
QuestionHow do I remove mold before restaining?Community AnswerUse a water blaster. If you don't have one, wash and scrub the area with bleach.
QuestionWhen is the best time to spray paint fences?Community AnswerPaint during the summer or fall.
QuestionShould I power wash my fence before painting it?Community AnswerYes - if you don't remove the dirt and grime, you are painting over it. This results in a poor job and premature peeling of the paint, because it never adhered to wood, only the dirt and grime.
QuestionHow much time does fence paint need to dry before possible rain showers?Community AnswerIt depends on the type of paint you use and also the amount of layers required. Most latex paint dries to the touch within about an hour and is ready for recoating after four hours. Oil-based paint requires six to eight hours to dry to the touch and 16 hours before recoating. Drying times are heavily dependent on humidity, room temperature, and thickness of paint application.
QuestionHow many layers should I do on a wooden fence?Community AnswerYou will typically have to do two layers of an exterior latex paint to get an opaque, weather resistant coating.
QuestionHow can I figure out how much paint I need?Community AnswerThere is really no way to be completely sure. Asking your paint supplier is the best way to know for sure.
QuestionIs there an easy way to paint between the slats?Community AnswerThe easiest way to paint in between the slats would be to use a paint glove, but that can be messy.
QuestionI want to paint an untreated corrugated concrete fenceSGrosjeanCommunity AnswerUse a paint that is made for painting exterior concrete surfaces. There are many paints that are made for this purpose, such as those that are used on foundations. Make sure the surface is clean and use a sprayer or a roller to get complete coverage.
QuestionI have climbers growing up my fence. When is the best time of the year to cut them back to paint the fence?SGrosjeanCommunity AnswerIt depends on what type of climbing plant you have and what your climate is. Climbing roses don't really like a hard prune, so you may need to just gently pull them of the fence and work around the plant. Other climbers, such as clematis, can be cut back in the early spring, which is often a great time to paint a fence, and will be invigorated by the trimming.
15 years ago I painted my fence with oil based paint. Can I repaint it now using latex paint?
How long should I wait before painting a new wood fence? Should I wait one year to ensure the wood has dried out?
What do I do if I see runs after spray painting my metal fence?
How do I paint a fence that has concrete posts?
What can I do if I painted over hinges and metal slats between wood? Can I use paint remover?
- Fences, in particular, need a protective coat of paint every 2 to 3 years. They're usually built away from other structures and trees, which could otherwise shield them from the elements.Thanks!
- If you want to stain a wood fence instead of painting it, make sure you choose a heavy duty, outdoor stain. An acrylic stain typically works best.Thanks!
Things You'll Need
Preparing the Area for Painting
- Twine
- Pruning shears
- Leaf blower, if necessary
- Drop cloth or plastic sheeting
- Half sheet of plywood, if necessary
Prepping the Surface for Painting
- Pressure-washer, if necessary
- Bucket, if necessary
- Bleach, if necessary
- Scrub brush, if necessary
- Respirator or dust mask
- Steel wool, if necessary
- Sandpaper, if necessary
- Clean rag
- Painter's tape
Painting a Wood Fence
- Paint
- Brushes
- Rollers, if necessary
- Paint sprayer, if necessary
- Respirator or dust mask, if using a sprayer
Painting a Metal Fence
- Primer
- Paint
- Brushes
- Paint sprayer, if necessary
- Respirator or dust mask, if using a sprayer
- ↑ https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/fence-painting/
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-stain-wood-fence
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-stain-wood-fence
- ↑ https://www.familyhandyman.com/garden-structures/fences/how-to-renew-wooden-fences/view-all/
- ↑ https://www.familyhandyman.com/garden-structures/fences/how-to-renew-wooden-fences/view-all/
- ↑ https://projects.truevalue.com/paint/exterior/metal_surfaces/painting_metal_surfaces_with_aerosols.aspx
- ↑ https://www.familyhandyman.com/garden-structures/fences/how-to-renew-wooden-fences/view-all/
- ↑ https://www.familyhandyman.com/painting/tips/pro-tips-for-selecting-the-best-outdoor-paint-or-stain/view-all/
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/painting/how-cold-is-too-cold-to-paint-outside/
- ↑ https://www.familyhandyman.com/garden-structures/fences/how-to-renew-wooden-fences/view-all/
- ↑ https://www.halcofence.com/articles/painting-fence.php
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/more/painting-chain-link
- ↑ https://www.familyhandyman.com/painting/tips/pro-tips-for-selecting-the-best-outdoor-paint-or-stain/view-all/
- ↑ https://www.halcofence.com/articles/painting-fence.php
- ↑ https://projects.truevalue.com/paint/exterior/metal_surfaces/painting_metal_surfaces_with_aerosols.aspx
- ↑ https://projects.truevalue.com/paint/exterior/metal_surfaces/best_ways_to_paint_wrought_iron.aspx
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To paint a wooden fence, mow and edge the grass along the fence line and trim back bushes and shrubs to get them out of the way. Next, lay a drop cloth on the ground under the fence to protect the grass from paint drips. Then, make any needed repairs and pressure-wash or sand the surface of the fence so the new paint will adhere well to it. Finally, use a brush, roller, or sprayer to apply the paint to the surface in the same direction as the wood grain. For tips on choosing the best paint for your fence, read on!
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So I turned up at The Giffard Arms a tad late and could hear the first band King Corpse playing as I approached. These guys were energetic and it was clear they were working very hard to put on a good show. I'm not a fan of doom metal myself, but there were a lot of people in the room who were enjoying their sound.
It's always a difficult task to open a show, and I think all things considered, these guys did a fairly good job of it. One has to acknowledge that these guys are just setting out on their journey compared to other more established bands, and whilst their performance wasn't perfect, the potential is certainly there.
Well done to Jack Cradock, James Pearson and Toby Sambidge for a cracking opening to the show.
Their set list was; Black Goat, Bleed for me, Sleepless, Godzilla, The Count and Swamp Thing.
My favourite track from King Corpse was Godzilla.
I'm sure that the guys from King Corpse won't mind, but below is an up tempo version of Godzilla, you never know, next time I see them they might be playing it this speed! Now that I would love to see!
Next up were Unhinged. These guys recently had their upcoming album Life Can Wait reviewed by The Rock Asylum, so I was intrigued to see how a live performance would compare, and they most certainly did not disappoint. Highlights of their set were Cigarette, The Bitter Blues and Life Can Wait.
Michael Hodges once again played a blinder with his egotistic performance, during which he took every opportunity that arose to get involved with the audience and delivered tons of swagger as he strutted his stuff on stage.
Having seen a live performance from Unhinged a while back, in comparison their performance was more polished, more fun, both for the audience and for the guys on stage. It was very clear that every member of the band was enjoying being there.
Dan Hipkiss once again delivered his trademark animated performance, but this time with far more confidence than before, enticing the audience into anticipation. He also stepped up his limitations by ripping off his vest at the end.
Ben Armstrong came into the forefront of the performance too, also having an in your face style, and showing off his guitar playing and singing skills he certainly proved that he's a strong member of this band. Both guitar players complimented each other, however, if I was being picky, I would have liked to see more interaction between the two during their performance.
Dave Kitely, a very talented drummer, who if I'm brutally honest I haven't paid much attention to in the past, did a fantastic job, and I personally think he could add more flavour to the set by doing a bit of a drum solo, I'm sure he would find something 'Unhinged' style to do. All of these guys have humungous personalities and skill, and it would be such a shame not to get him as equally involved in the set. I feel that something such as that would take them to the next level as far as performance goes.
Their set list for the evening was; Stay OK, Steal your lover, Single, Bitter Blues, Band Wagon, Breakout, FU, Cigarette, and Life can wait.
Unhinged are right up there in my top 5 local bands, and to anyone who doesn't think its for them, I say don't knock it till you've tried it! Their album release kicks off with celebrations at the Clap Trap Venue, Stourbridge on 29th September 2017, doors open at 8pm. Click here to find out more.
Following Unhinged were the very lovely guys (and girl) from Naked Sunday. The husband and wife team on guitars were definitely on the same wavelength during the whole performance. I absolutely loved Martin's voice when he sang the more gritty songs, he came into his own. This band have a fantastic mixture of sweetness, darkness and pure gritty rock n roll, I cant compare them to another band on what I've seen of them during this gig.
Drummer Craig seemed happy to be in the background, however as with other bands, I would pay to see this guy being given the limelight even if only a few minutes doing his own thing, I'm sure that there is more to him than first impressions lead you to believe. He is a talented drummer, and me being a fan of drummers who 'show off' I think he could definitely pull this off…. So come on Craig, show us what you're made of!
All in all a solid performance by Naked Sunday, Diamonds and Pearls being my favourite track, closely followed by Reaper.
Look out for these guys appearing on The Rock Asylum again in the near future……. I have a couple of things in the pipeline with them!
The set list for Naked Sunday was; Sunflowers in the rain, Sobering Kiss, What kind of love are you on, Closure, Diamonds and Pearls, Unbreakable, and Reaper.
Naked Sunday will be performing at The Station, Cannock on 23rd September, prior to the launch of their second album.
Next up were the headliners, Buzzard. Jimmy Croutear on lead guitar / lead vocals,
Andy Vernon on bass / vocals, Justin James on drums / vocals.
The Giffard soon filled with their supporters as the set began. These guys put on a full on heavy rock performance with quite a hefty dose of punk undertones. Their heart and souls went into the performance tonight, which was most definitely appreciated by all.
The relationship between band members was tight and this came through with their banter during the set. Welcoming other people to get up and join in with Born to be Wild was rather brave of them as most people had downed their fair share by then, but it was all in good fun and made for a pleasant night's entertainment.
They also showed their versatility by swapping roles at one point, something I haven't seen before!
I particularly enjoyed their covers, my favourite being Pretty Vacant, which was performed as an encore. I also enjoyed their performance of Step it Up.
Set list for the performance; Kamikaze, Frustration, Step it up, Breed, Another Chain, Saturday Night TV, Hair of the Dog, Rat Race, Ace of Spades, The Line, Shoe String Band, Covered by the Blood.


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I called my hosting provider and they could not figure out what happened (btw-this took three days of calling and going back and forth and being on hold, ugh!).
But alas! I now have my website back up, only because I had enough run around from my old provider (which I had for more than 7 years), and got a new one and I also had to get a new domain name.
I'm excited about the new domain name, it is the same as my blog ---- momof5daughters.com
This meant changing everything on my website from Ivy Stitching to Mom of 5 Daughters.
I'm so glad it's all done (whew!!!)
One of the funnest things me and my daughters and grandkids did, was a little video. It distantly (very distantly) follows the "Billy Goats Gruff" story and we are all wearing Aladdin like slippers that I made.
(The pattern is on my old yet new website). It was a lot of fun, and I get a good laugh every time I see it.
I'll try and put it on this post ----- pause, while I try and do this . . .
Yea!!! it worked! And it was easy. After all the mess with my old host company and those computer challenges, I'm so glad inserting this video was soooo easy (knock on wood).
Changing the subject, today (while doing some shopping) I'm in search for gold tin foil. If I find it, later on I will post the cool thing I'm going to do with it. 'Til then have a great day!


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Speculated to City, Rodgers: I Want Durability in Liverpool
Speculated to City, Rodgers: I Want Durability in Liverpool
Liverpool – Name Brendan Rodgers began touted as one of the replacement candidate Manuel Pellegrini as manager of Manchester City. But Rodgers brushed it off and said it wanted to survive long in Liverpool.
Pellegrini started getting the spotlight following the defeat of Barcelona and Liverpool. Two of these losses threaten opportunities City champion in two different games.
With the defeat of Barca at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, step City for the next round to be increasingly severe. Meanwhile, a negative result at Anfield makes City still five points behind Chelsea in the Premier League standings.
Pellegrini began exposed to the issue of dismissal. Pep Guardiola became one of the names being touted to replace Pellegrini in the summer.
Later the name Rodgers also entered into exchange Pellegrini replacement candidate. Reds manager was considered a criterion game in accordance with the wishes of the leaders City.
But Rodgers who is under contract with Liverpool until 2018 that dismissed the speculation. His current focus is to provide success for Liverpool as well survive in the long term.
"It does not bother me. I chose to come to Liverpool because I hope I can be here for a long time. I think the speculation that's normal in football," said Rodgers as preached Guardian.
"I remember earlier this season when playing at home Ludogorets and when I walk, I saw a banner that says 'Rodgers Out' so I'm never too complacent. I always remember it, although it was close to the bench and not someone from a supporter. "
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e-ticketing on Green Line train from Islamabad to Karachi
By Wali Zahid
29 April 2018: Pakistan Railways introduces economy class in Green Line express
24 seats of economy class with 18 berths will now be available on Green Line. Economy class fare for Rawalpindi to Karachi will be Rs 1,450.
Fare for Rawalpindi to Karachi has been reduced by Rs 600 for AC Business from Rs 5,990 to new fare Rs 5,340.
Rawalpindi to Lahore fare for Green Line has been fixed at Rs 1,200 while Rawalpindi to Khanewal will be at Rs 2,410. Similarly, Rs 3,180 is the new fare for Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur and Rs 4,430 for Rawalpindi to Rohri.
The fare for Rawalpindi to Hyderabad will be Rs 5,060.
20 Feb 12017: Pakistan Railways has launched a mobile app where you can buy train tickets, Railways Minister Kh Saad Rafique says in a tweet today.
3 October 2016: E-ticketing facility is now available on Green Line Train and on railcar services from from Lahore to Rawalpindi section.
E-ticketing facility will be expanded to other railway services soon.
You can book your e-ticket here.
PS: Two suggestions for Railways Ministry:
1 UI/UX need to be made simple
2 A mobile phone app is needed
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Today could be a new day for business travellers in Pakistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has just inaugurated a new train service called Green Line in Islamabad.
Pakistan Railways's service Green Line will run between capital Islamabad and commercial capital Karachi and will take less than 24 hours. 23 hours 15 minutes to be precise.
Free meals & wifi
The Green Line train is no ordinary service.
It offers free wifi facility all the way from Islamabad to Karachi. (Update: user experience suggests that wifi disconnects frequently.)
Passengers will get free breakfast, lunch, dinner, teas and mineral water.
Food has been a sour point in train journey in this part of the world but there are assurances that food quality will not be compromised. Hope Railways could keep their word.
Travel related:
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Test run of Orange Line Metro Train Lahore
Multan gets its Metro bus service
Karachi to get Green Line bus service by end-2017
Karachi may have Yellow Line bus service in 2 years
Take a Metro bus from Pindi to Islamabad and pay 20¢
Work on India's first $15B bullet train starts in 2 years
The Turkish leap: High-speed train between Ankara and Istanbul
Japan's floating train with 600kmh speed
World's next highest railway bridge in Indian Kashmir
Separate waiting lounges will be set up for Green Line at Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi train stations.
The train comprises of air-conditioned business coaches. Locomotive engines and business coaches, imported from China a few months ago, are being used for Green Line, making it cheaper to get ready.
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Pakistan: The brighter side:
Harvard predicts Pakistan GDP to grow by 6% over 10 years
Pakistan is the world's fastest-growing Muslim economy: The Economist
Pakistan GDP set to grow by 5.3% by 2020: IMF
$10B TAPI natural gas pipeline to be operational in 2020
In a corruption-riddled world, Pakistan is better than one-third countries: TI
Pakistan petrol prices 18th lowest in the world
Daily service
Two trains will run on this route, with one daily service each way.
Train timing
The first train will leave Islamabad at 3:15pm daily, arriving in Karachi at 2:30pm. Departure from Lahore will be at 9:00pm.
The second train will leave Karachi's Cantt Station at 9:30pm everyday, reaching Margalla Station in Islamabad at 8:45pm the next day. It will arrive in Lahore at 2:45pm and leave for Islamabad at 3:15pm.
One-way ticket price from Islamabad to Karachi will be Rs 5,500 (US$55) per person. The child fare (3-10 years) will be Rs 4,130. Children under 3 are free.
One-way ticket price from Lahore to Karachi will be Rs 5,000 (US$50) per person. The child fare (3-10 years) will be Rs 3,750.
Some other indices on Pakistan
Pakistani nationality ranks second least valuable in the world
Pakistan 11th strongest military in the world
Pakistan's global competitiveness – in 11 photos
Nuclear warheads down worldwide, up in South Asia
Pakistan among top 10 global improvers in World Bank's 2017 Doing Business rankings
Pakistan at rock bottom in Human Capital Index
Pakistan world's 14th most fragile country
Will Pakistan risk falling behind when S Asia ups economic game
Pakistan #106 in Good Country Index
5 stopovers
The train will have five stopovers at Hyderabad, Rohri, Khanewal, Lahore and Rawalpindi before arriving at Islamabad. A pro rata fare is being charged for destinations in between.
Railways helpline: 117
Security monitoring
In a fragile Pakistan where train and road journey has not been fully safe in recent years, some security arrangements have been made. Commandos and police in plainclothes will be deployed on the route.
Pakistan Railways CEO will monitor the train on daily basis while other officers have been assigned to monitor the train's route from Karachi to Islamabad from control room.
What to expect in Pakistan in 2017
Back to the future: Pakistan in 2050
Wali on Pakistan of future
Long Term Orientation in Pakistan: from Zero to 50 in 2 years
Pakistani culture through 6-D Model
Native languages in Pakistan
How future oriented are we?
How we messed up Pakistan: A series by Wali
Pakistan's two value crimes no one talks about
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These tacos were the hands-down star of chickpea week. I'm already a big fan of Macheesmo, and these definitely didn't disappoint. A creative change of pace from standard taco fillings, they're a perfect snack or entree for hot summer days. No oven required; you just sauté the chickpeas for a little while on the stove.
I was initially skeptical of the prep time for these (prep time 10 minutes, total time 25 minutes), as recipes in general (and Macheesmo recipes in particular) often take me longer than the stated time. I may be timing it differently; I start counting when I walk in the kitchen door, but I think many recipe authors assume that some of the basic prep work is out of the way first. Things like getting out your knives and cutting boards, getting the spices out of the cupboard, untying the knots on the plastic produce bags (which I assume some adorable person out there is actually doing; I just rip into them obviously) and throwing them away. My kitchen layout is pretty middle-of-the-road, neither notably efficient nor irritatingly horrible, but I do find that logistical stuff like this adds up. I'm also still learning what order works best for each recipe I make; sometimes I realize I started the wrong thing first and could have saved a lot of time by chopping one thing while something else was roasting, etc. I'm getting better at it, but with a new recipe it's not always obvious right away.
Anyway, all that to say that I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly this came together. I mixed up the chickpeas first and started them frying while prepping the other ingredients. Since the cooking time for the chickpeas is pretty flexible, it worked out really well.
I also saved time by using a pre-chopped broccoli slaw mix in place of radicchio, since I find radicchio too bitter. I looked for sliced cabbage at my grocery store, but broccoli slaw was the closest thing they had, and it turned out great. Honestly, I think you could substitute a lot of different things and still get a great result. You're just trying to add a little crunch; any firm, mild-tasting green veggie, cabbage, or even kale or lettuce would probably be fine.
I also couldn't find queso fresco at my local market. (My Canadian fiance tells me that Mexican food isn't a big thing up here, which is good news as far as he's concerned but super disappointing for me.) I substituted bocconcini, which as far as I can tell is some kind of mozzarella relative. I knew that queso fresco was a simple cheese, not aged at all but eaten fresh, and the bocconcini seemed to fit that description. It turned out fine; I think cheddar or spicy jack or even feta would also be tasty.
It all looked so pretty laid out in taco bar form.
The lime sour cream sauce was fantastic – so simple to throw together and super delicious. I actually used the full lime's worth of juice with the same amount of sour cream, and the extra citrus zing was really nice.
Keeping the sauce and veggie slaw separate makes it easier to store, too. I packed everything up and enjoyed it just as much for lunch the next day. But if you were serving a crowd, you could toss the veggies with the sauce to save a little time.
All in all, a super satisfying, light, and tasty recipe that I'll definitely be making over and over this summer.
Deliciousness Score: 9
Easiness Score: 6


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Indoor Field Rentals
The TSS Soccer Centre will be booking out fields to adult and youth groups. The entire playing surface is roughly 50 X 30 yards, which works well for 6 or 7 aside. The space can also be broken into 2 playing fields of of 30 X 22 yards. The smaller fields (size of futsal courts) are mainly used for the youth Academy and 5 a-side leagues.
This annual 5-a-side indoor soccer event is being held at the new TSS Soccer Centre in Richmond. We will be hosting the one-day tournaments for U7-U16 boys and girls teams from throughout the Lower Mainland between December 21 to January 4. Find out more


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Color - big, bold, bright color - is one of the easiest trends to spot this fashion season.
That makes the first order of business finding a shade that works for you and your wardrobe. Next, you have to find the makeup that complements it.
Your inclination might be tone down your cosmetics, said Rick DiCecca, global makeup stylist for Est�e Lauder, but it could be time to be daring.
"The colors are bright, but the textures are sheer. It's not as scary as it was in the '70s," he said. "In the '70s and '80s, you had really bright colors and heavy textures, but thanks to technology, you can wear more color."
Ashunta Sheriff is the makeup artist who put Alicia Keys in a bold fuchsia Christian Dior lipstick at the Grammy Awards when Keys wore a rich navy gown on the red carpet and then used a hot pink lipstick to complement the mermaid-green dress the singer wore to perform.
"I think it's more about lips - strong, bold lips. They could be red, boysenberry, coral or hot pink," she said.
But, she cautions, don't match lips to the color of your outfit. "If the dress is hot pink, go with neutral lips and play up the eye - maybe a smoky green eye and lots of mascara."
It's OK to pick up the same color for your eyes and your outfit, though, DiCecca said. If you're wearing a lemon yellow top, he recommends using a sheer yellow eye shadow right at the center of the lid - right above the center of the iris.
The same goes for all the other candy-colored clothes out there. A sea grass green and a sea breeze blue are his favorite new eye shadow colors.
Finish the eyes with a mocha brown eyeliner and black mascara.
To deliver deep hues on the lips, he uses gloss pencils, which have intense color but are lightweight and shiny. The rest of the face should be kept natural looking, DiCecca said.
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OSLO, Minn.-Aerial views of the Red River at Oslo show flooded island living for this Minnesota town of about 300.
A drone piloted by Forum Communications' Click Content Studios on Tuesday captured imagines of the swollen Red at 37.37 feet; the river is forecast to stay at about that level into early next week. The only two roads into Oslo, North Dakota Highway 54 and Minnesota State Highway 1, are closed.
"The floodwave is somewhere between Oslo and Drayton at this point," said Amanda Lee, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. "Eventually, (the Red) will make its way to Pembina. It's taking its sweet time."
The Red at Drayton stood at 41.87 feet Tuesday. It is forecast to reach 42.5 feet by Thursday.
In Pembina, the Red was at 45.04 feet Tuesday. It's expected to crest at about 51 feet early next week.
Water has receded on the northbound lanes of Interstate 29 about 20 miles north of Grand Forks, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Both lanes are open and speeds are normal.
The NDDOT advises motorists to use caution as floodwaters continue to affect area highways. Portions of Minnesota State Highway 75, Highway 220, Highway 317 and Highway 1 are closed, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Lee said tributaries in North Dakota were "pretty quiet," but the Red Lake River at Crookston is showing a bit of a rise, thanks to the snow that fell last week. The river stood at 17.02 feet Tuesday afternoon. Flood stage is 15 feet, and the river could reach 21.5 feet Thursday.
Lee said a storm system moving into the region late tonight into Wednesday could drop about a quarter of an inch on Grand Forks. That likely will keep river levels elevated for a while, she said.
The Red River at Grand Forks stood at 44.77 feet Tuesday afternoon. It had crested Friday at 46.87 feet and is expected to rise again this weekend to about 45.5 feet. Flood stage is 28 feet.
Leaders in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks don't anticipate any extra work from a possible second crest.
"It really just means, at this point, we'll continue to maintain the actions that we had," said Grand Forks City Engineer Al Grasser.
City staff in East Grand Forks will begin removing road closures near the Blue Moose Bar and Grill and Cabela's this week.
"You'll be able to drive across DeMers, through the next parking lot and out," said East Grand Forks Public Works Director Jason Stordahl. "DeMers (Avenue) itself, other than crossing it, will not be open."
Officials in both cities don't anticipate opening the Sorlie Bridge on DeMers this week. The departments of transportation in both states still have to inspect the Sorlie and the Point Bridge, Grasser said, and that can't happen until the river drops.
Grand Forks weather marked a spring milestone Tuesday. By early afternoon, the temperature in Grand Forks reached 61 degrees. The last time the area reached 60 degrees or warmer was Oct. 22. That's 176 days ago, if you're counting.


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Some links from around college football on a Saturday…
— Could someone else besides Jadeveon Clowney go No. 1 overall next year? The Sporting News makes the case. Do with it what you will.
— Texas Tech could be down an offensive lineman for at least the first game of the season.
— The USC quarterback job is still open, but Cody Kessler had a great day on Friday.
— Austin Seferian-Jenkins could return for Washington's season opener against Boise State.
— Texas A&M athletic director addresses the Johnny Manziel situation to donors. It doesn't say much, but here ya go.
— Manziel's not the only one with his image being used. His former coach, Kliff Kingsbury, has asked that retailers refrain from selling any merchandise with his image.
— Former Auburn quarterback Kiehl Frazier's debut at safety could come sooner rather than later.


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LOS ANGELES, United States — Reese Witherspoon revealed that she was sexually assaulted by a director when she was just 16 years old.
The Oscar-winning actress spoke up as revelations snowballed against Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul who resigned from the board of his production company on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.
Around 40 actresses, including stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Mira Sorvino have come forward saying they were sexually harassed by Weinstein.
On Monday, Oscar-winning actress Witherspoon, 41, said she was just 16 when it happened to her for the first, but not the only time, by an unnamed director.
"I have my own experiences that have come back to me very vividly, and I found it really hard to sleep, hard to think, hard to communicate," she told an Elle magazine's Women in Hollywood event late Monday.
"A lot of the feelings I've been having about anxiety, about being honest, the guilt for not speaking up earlier or taking action," she continued.
"True disgust at the director who assaulted me when I was 16 years old and anger that I felt at the agents and the producers who made me feel that silence was a condition of my employment."
The mother of two said she wished she could have said it was an isolated incident.
"But after hearing all the stories these past few days… it's made me want to speak up and speak up loudly because I felt less alone this week than I've ever felt in my entire career," she said.
As the Weinstein harassment allegations reverberate around the world, thousands of women have taken to social media in response to an appeal by actress Alyssa Milano to respond "me too" if they have been sexually assaulted or harassed.
US actress America Ferrera joined the campaign on Tuesday to say she was sexually assaulted when she was nine years old, although there was no suggestion that the alleged assault was linked to her career.
At the Women in Hollywood event on Monday, Jennifer Lawrence — who in 2016 was the highest paid actress in the world — spoke of being humiliated by a female producer and urged to lose weight at the start of her career.
"A female producer had me do a nude lineup with about five women who were much, much thinner than me. And we all stood side-by-side with only paste-ons covering our privates," she said.
"After that degrading and humiliating lineup, the female producer told me I should use the naked photos of myself as inspiration for my diet."
"I let myself be treated a certain way because I felt like I had to for my career," she said. /cbb
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"Fiat money is backed by men with guns; Bitcoin is not. So why should this thing have any value?"--Uber statist economist Paul Krugman.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Afghan base pull-out represents American command failure of its own troops
The Kamdesh evacuation cost at least eight American and three allied Afghani soldiers their lives last week, and the battle never should have been fought in the first place. Exposed, isolated firebases in hostile territory heavily dependent on air power for combat support have been losing propositions since Dien Bien Phu and Khe Sanh. Even an enemy with modest means will eventually be able to concentrate sufficient forces to overrun some small isolated base--or even take advantage of a planned withdrawal--to declare a major propganda victory, as the Taliban has done here. It is certainly worth it, in the grand scheme of things, for the Taliban to lose over 100 fighters in exchange for such a "victory."
All of this points to two central observations I have been making here for some time, and a third which should have been implicit but needs to be stated openly:
1) This is the wrong war for the United States to be fighting: even leaving aside the moral, ethical, and political questions of why we continued to occupy Afghanistan after the initial knocking out of the Taliban, we have (a) no reasonable definition of victory available; (b) no pretence of being able to create a stable democracy in an area that has been a tribal non-state for millennia; and (c) no excuse for fighing out a war that will allow China and Russia to become the primary benefactors of Afghanistan's natural gas resources even if we somehow did win.
2) Continuing to fight the wrong war rather than acknowledging the mistakes we've made does not keep faith with our troops: it treats their lives as meaningless. I understand that my fellow soldiers may well feel the desire to win through in order to honor those already fallen or because winning is simply what good armies do at virtually all costs. They have to feel that way in order to get up every day and risk their lives to do their jobs. That's why we are supposed to have civilian control of the US military: to make the decisions about when and how force will be used, and when it is justifiable to continue asking young Americans to sacrifice their lives and when it is not. Kamdesh represents our failure to act decisively in either direction.
3) There are limites to what military power can achieve--even ours. We arguably field the most technologically, battle-experienced military in the world today. There are few conventional forces the United States could not immolate on the battlefield with the proper combination of firepower, and our enemies know it. But they are also becoming increasingly aware that US military power can be whittled down by exposing it to the kind of warfare we have never done very well at: insurgency/counter-insurgency. Currently, if one dispassionately examines the situation in the Af-Pak theater of war, most of the traditional advantages fall directly to the insurgent, and our own technological supremacy is dramatically discounted. General McChrysal has argued [and I would probably have made the same argument in his boots] that what he needs is more numbers, more resources in order to offset the geographical, cultural, political, and logistical advantages of his opponents. In reality, additional resources are pretty much the only type of reinforcement we can give him, because we have entered a contest in which we cannot materially affect most of those geographical, cultural, political, and logistical advantages.
To be honest, I blame the current position of the United States almost equally on Presidents Bush and Obama.
In 2001, after deposing the Taliban and sending Al Qaeda scurrying to the hills, the pragmatic approach would have been to keep throwing money and resources at three or four well-positioned warlords so that they could have maintained Afghanistan in a state of near-perpetual civil/tribal war. Nation-building in Afghanistan? It was a fool's errand from the start. Bush blew Afghanistan when he was not out of there completely by mid-2003 at the latest.
In 2008, then-Senator Obama made talking tough the centerpiece of his campaign strategy to neutralize the perceive GOP advantage on foreign and military policy. Despite the fact that most of the time during the primaries [remember the debate in Texas] when he opened his mouth he got it wrong, the strategy worked. But it left the new President with a major campaign commitment that he had to honor: doubling down in Afghanistan. Which he has done for political advantage ever since....
Some day a military historian will deal with Kamdesh and other small battles against long odds that our troops have been asked to fight for the wrong reasons. We in the military family will honor our heroes as we always have--as the French Foreign Legion honors its own dead on Camerone Day.
But none of that justifies leaving those men and women with their asses hanging out in the middle of nowhere, without adequate support, for no reason that could possibly justify their sacrifice.
2 comments:
- kavips said...
This caused me to think.
This is not a comment on whether or not this war is ours to fight.
It is on how we decide whether the loss of lives is in vain or not..
The principal I am reflecting upon after reading what you wrote, is that we have people willing to risk their lives at great sacrifice at no gain of their own.
That is an awesome weapon. Obviously we were at that outpost to protect those inhabitants from random violence being inflicted by Taliban each time they came off their mountain and swept through that village... Those who died, help carry on the legacy that this is a nation that believes in helping...
If there is any tragedy, it is this: that the message that America will risk it's lives to help a victim throw off it's oppressor, that America will spend its money to rekindle their livelihood, and once they are effectively able to function on their own, America will go home; that message is not getting through.
These soldiers then did not die in vain, even if we eventually may yet lose the war. They, and they alone, are what serve to carry on the legacy that our nation, is very different nation, made up with very different people from any other nation that has ever occurred upon this planet we call home.
- October 12, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- PlanetaryJim said...
It is a very bad war. And, apparently the rifles the troops were given weren't functioning. That seems idiotic, and evil.
But it is consistent with the last very long war, Vietnam. The rifles would jam. Troops didn't have enough ammo in many situations. Sometimes artillery or air support would drop on friendly troops. All sorts of bad stuff.
It seems to me that the beneficiaries of this long war are the military contractors, or death merchants. They evidently don't have to be very competent - KBR electrocuted those soldiers with faulty wiring but they were never disqualified from future contracts. Whoever sold these rifles did a lousy job, and will go on selling crap to the military, because the military doesn't care what the soldiers have to deal with.
The military procurement scum bags approve huge contracts. Then they retire and lo and behold, six months or three years later they have jobs with the same companies they awarded huge contracts. And if there are no wars, there are far fewer contracts.
- October 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM


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Friday, July 13th, 2007
J4P5: JavaScript interpreter written in PHP 5
I haven't seen many languages implemented in PHP. J4P5 "is a JavaScript interpreter written in PHP 5, that allows to run untrusted scripts in a sandbox on your server. It aims to implement most of Ecma-262 3d edition."
J4P5 uses a modified version of the CFG parser of the MetaPHP project, and is licensed under the GPL
This project is new. The current version already exposes most of the features commonly associated with JavaScript, such as objects, prototypes, closures.
Notable caveats of this version (aka "the TODO list"):
- No support for unicode strings
- No support for regular expressions
- Semi-colons at the end of statements are not optional
- Most of the pre-defined objects/methods have not been tested
- The speed is definitely slower than PHP. It's getting better though.
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Xbox 360 Elite in production
The new "Elite" console features the rumoured 120GB hard drive and a HDMI output. But it? still lacks a HD DVD drive or intergrated Wifi.
Engadget notes that the Xbox 360 Elite will be available in limited quantities sometime this Spring and that Xbox 360 Premium systems will get Elite-spec hardware (sans black finish) sometime in late Summer/early Fall. The price is expected to remain at $399 while price cuts are expected to help clear out the existing stock of Xbox 360 Premiums with the smaller 20GB HDD.


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In her first role as chairman of a publicly listed business, Vanda Murray is clear on both the privilege and the challenge involved in today's climate of economic uncertainty, and a renewed focus in the UK on corporate governance reform and regulation.
Fenner plc, the Yorkshire-based FTSE 250 industrial manufacturer, has been exposed to the oil and gas and mining sectors and has had to change its focus.
"We have had to refocus on markets that are growing instead and rebalance the business," Murray says. "Having come through that process, we are now focused on growth. I am very aware of our responsibilities to all our stakeholders and to the communities and businesses we serve," she says.
Baptism of fire
Circumstances around her appointment as chairman contributed to her arrival in the role being something of a baptism of fire. As a non-executive director on the board of Fenner for years, Murray was the senior independent director when CEO Nick Hobson had to step aside in 2016 due to ill-health.
He was replaced by then-chairman Mark Abrahams on an interim basis, while Murray became acting chair in June. Nick Hobson did not return to the role, and Mark Abrahams is now CEO.
"There was a period when we were non-compliant [with the UK Corporate Governance Code], and we certainly had some interesting conversations with our shareholders around that," Murray says. "I have always seen the board as a high-performing team. It is very important to manage shareholder expectations."
She adds: "Engagement has never been more important than it is today. Requirements on stewardship and the increasing demands of regulation mean that we must be transparent, without giving away commercial secrets.
"Regulation is also changing so quickly, and the requirements of what is expected from the boardroom is much greater than it used to be."
Level playing field
In response to the news that the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) prepares to develop a new corporate governance code for the UK's largest private companies—complete with reporting requirements—Murray says she is pleased to see this happen. "Otherwise we have a playing field that is not level."
The FRC has also called for directors' duties under section 172 of the Companies Act to be "reinvigorated". Currently, directors are required to promote the success of the company, while having regard to a range of other factors which include long-term consequences, the environment, employees, suppliers and customers. But there is no requirement for them to report on how they have done that.
A reporting requirement linked to the section 172 duty has now been mooted, so that boards are required "to demonstrate how they had regard to wider stakeholders in their key decisions". All this, Murray says, contributes to the fact that "the role of the NED is increasingly becoming a professional one, in terms of training as well as the need for commitment. It is increasingly demanding."
"You have duties as a director and as an individual. Your reputation is increasingly on the line," adds Murray, who has just been appointed senior independent director at Bunzl plc and is a non-executive director of Exova Group plc. She was made an OBE in 2002 for services to industry and export.
But as a chairman, those director and individual duties are magnified, with a critical added dimension of responsibility. She says she now appreciates only too well the huge increase of time the chairman's role demands. Being on the board for five years prior to her appointment following an executive search process may in some ways have made the transition easier, but events have also conspired to make it challenging.
Uncertain times
"We are living in a VUCA environment" says Murray, referring to the trendy managerial acronym that represents "volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity".
"We have to manage our way through that uncertainty. We just do not know what the outcome of Brexit will be—all we can do is make sure we understand the risks as much as possible.
"Strategy for me isn't something we do once a year; we talk about it constantly: how we are adapting and managing our business."
Listening to shareholders is an ongoing process. Fenner managed to appoint a representative to the board in the face of strong opposition last year, while the search process for the new chairman was ongoing. Michael E. Ducey joined the board, although it said it did not believe he would add anything in terms of skills, experience and background and did not consider him to be independent of the shareholder nominating him.
The board also said it did not believe that his appointment would be in the interests of Fenner shareholders. Now they are all going to have to work together, it seems.
Murray says: "I see Mitie [plc] is set to put a worker representative on its board."
These are clearly interesting times to be a chairman.
Dina Medland is an experienced business journalist and regular contributor to the Financial Times and Forbes magazine.


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I've heard quite a few Beatles cover songs before, but this one really does George Harrison's original justice.
First hearing India Arie's voice was a bit peculiar. I couldn't picture her standing in, but after getting use to her voice with Santa's guitar, it made for a perfect match.
I've only listened to a couple tracks off Santa's newly released album, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time, but his rendition of this classic takes it. You can't beat a Beatle's song redone by a master guitar player + beautiful vocals by India Arie – oh, and some damn good cello playin'.
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Originally by: George Harrison/The Beatles
Release Date: September 21, 2010
Featuring: India Arie
Cello by: Yo-Yo Ma
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Latin Rock, Blues Rock, Funk, Jazz Fusion
Birth Name: Carlos Augusto Alves Santana
Born: July 20, 1947
Origin: Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico
Instruments: guitar, percussion, violin, vocals
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Okay. So I haven't blogged in a while, and this is mainly due to the fact that I haven't been doing anything new or exciting for the past week or so other than apartment hunting in San Francisco and playing Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Me scrubbed out with no makeup and showing off the gaming gear. That would be pot pie in that bowl on the left of the pictures. Lulz.
And a much more attractive cartoon version of me that I drew. Rofl.
I know. Lame.
Buddies of mine have already called to invite me out here and there like to go grab something to eat, or head to a local bar, or just hang out and play video games at their pad or something. But I've been so anti-social lately because I'm just so damn dead-set on getting the hell out of this town that anything involving enjoying this little city just makes me feel like I'm taking two steps back and one step forward. Does that make sense?
There's this song called "Slow Down" by India Arie that I really relate to right now because it's all about learning to pace yourself, understanding that things come in time, and to not be disappointed in yourself when you don't get what you want right away.
Here, I youtube'd it for you — I'm such a good friend. What would you do without me? I mean, I know you guys are like, incapable of looking things up for yourself and stuff. ;-P … Kidding.
The video above may not load for those of you viewing my blog from your mobile phones, which looks like a lot of you judging from my traffic analysis, so be sure to look it up on your own when you get a chance — it's an awesome song with a message.
"Slow down baby, you're going to fast. You've got your hands in the air with your feet on the gas. You're 'bout to wreck your future running from you past. You need to slow down, baby."
My fucking.
Anyway …
I just wanted to share some letters with you guys that I've received this week from some amazing readers/fans/friends of my blog. I don't think any of you can really understand how great it feels to know that you're understood. Even if from a total stranger, the satisfaction of hearing that someone completely understands where you're coming from is the most motivational and encouraging thing you can ever experience. Someone who doesn't hate on you, doesn't tell you that you're wrong, and just lets you live your life because they understand why you do the things that you do, and they aren't judging you for it.
In fact.
They praise you for it.
They accept you.
And I have to say, it feels good to know that someone out there is reading what I write and nodding their head in understanding and saying, "Yeah. Me too."
With that said … Here are three letters received this week that I thought should get some spotlight. I normally never do this as I know most of you who write in to me value your privacy, so I've removed all of the identifying points in your emails to make them a bit more anonymous. But you can go ahead and let me know if you don't mind me changing things back to normal. Heh.
Hi Cheri
My name is *A, I live in ********, Australia… 27 and female (lol just thought i'd give you an idea of who I am… I promise i'm not trying to be all creepy!) and I just wanted to say that I am an avid reader of your blog. I have always been interested in what you write about, because what you write about is REAL. It's real life experiences from a girl who knows and has experienced what she is talking about.
I guess the reason that compelled me to write to you was simply the blog post about being successful and going for your dreams. I've been really thinking about what my goals are for the future over the last few months, and since 2011 is approaching, everything I read from that particular post rang true to me.
And then I realised that a lot of what you say is motivational and inspirational, at least for me. So, I want to say thank you. Thank you so much for being that voice that says "you know what, go for it". And for someone whom I have never met, and probably never will, and for someone I don't know, I owe a lot of my gratitude to you. You've changed the way I approach situations in my life, and I am a lot more confident. Maybe not all your doing, but hell, you definitely had a huge influence on my thinking. Still do.
I don't expect you to reply, not at all. I just want you to know that you have a "fan" all the way from Australia, saying thank you to you for helping change her life in a positive way. And for all your successes, you truly deserve it. You remind me a little of myself sometimes – driven, determined, and won't settle for less.
Cheri, you are awesome, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise :)
*A xx :)
Thank you.
I don't even know who you are, and I mean, you don't even really know who I am, but to get this kind of support from you — a complete stranger? — it's so overwhelming. It honestly just pushes me to keep doing what I'm doing and to keep striving to get to where I want to be and to obviously never settle for less. You've reminded me to practice a lot of what I preach. And I needed to hear that.
So thank you.
And I hope you don't mind that I published your letter here — please let me know. Heh.
Another one …
So this might come off a little weird and you'll probably think I'm some weird lesbian stalker who's trying to like steal your identity, but trust me I'm not :)
I'm a 17 year old girl/lady/female who is about to go to college next fall majoring in Journalism/Communications and a minor in Business.
I just wanted to know how in the world did you get into doing what you do?!?!?
And I'm talking about writing that's what I want to do for a living. It's my passion, my love, and my crazy-ass boyfriend that's constantly begging for my attention.
Like I look on your blog and I'm like "THAT'S IT!" That's what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I hope some of this made sense. I hope you can give me some kind of advice. I also hope I didn't scare you away.
I love your blog and I love what you stand for. You're an inspiration and I know you probably get that a lot but truly you have inspired me so damn much!
Thank you for reading my essay! hehe
Hahaha! This made me laugh because it reminds me so much of me when I see someone or something that inspires me. I'm like, "I have to do that! I need to be able to put that on my resume! It would make me so awesome!" Rofl.
And that's good.
Don't ever let anyone tell you differently.
That's exactly the sort of mindset and determination that you need to get to where you want. You need to be able to see the things that inspire you and do what you can to reach for that goal. Do everything in your power to strive for it. Even if part of that includes simply writing me an email! Ha.
So I'm guessing what you mean is … How do you get into writing for a living, or something? Because let me tell you right now — my blog doesn't make me any money, haha! I just do this for fun. Since the new layout revamp on my website, I've taken down all of the advertisements etc to avoid the feeling that my blog was just this big piece of marketing bullshit that people could use to drive attention to the things that I don't even care about. So now it's just … Me. And I can't really pay myself, can I? ;-P
But all of the stuff on the side that's come from having a blog (like all of my sponsors, my amazing readers — HEY GUYS! — the job opportunities that have opened up to me), all of that is probably payment enough.
Now, you'd be surprised.
Although you might think whatever I'm doing here is fucking awesome, there were definitely times where some people would try to change me. Try to change the way that I write, warp my voice, tell me that the messages I was broadcasting were wrong or immature or … I dunno. Just stupid altogether. Like I was young and dumb and steering people in the wrong direction. Or that this was all just a waste of time because my blog wasn't about anything important. Like, it didn't have a "niche" or something.
"It's all over the place, Cheri! You write about makeup, and then video games, and then food, and then health shit — you need to focus on one thing! That's how you get successful!"
Do this, Cheri.
Do that, Cheri.
Do what I say, Cheri, because I know what I'm talking about.
No you fucking don't, dude! Get out of my face with that shit. I'm not your little puppet to craft my life into what exactly you think it should be — I'm a fucking 23 year old girl who's figuring her fucking life out and writing about my trials and tribulations at the same goddamn time. How is that so hard to understand?
The point of that rant was to show you that to get into whatever it is that I'm doing now? I've had to go through a lot of self-doubt. A lot of feeling like I was a major failure. I had to sit through people telling me that what I was doing was wrong, or that the path I was taking was moving completely in the wrong direction. People telling me I should just focus on being an artist, or focus on being a photographer, or focus on school, or focus on being a doctor or a lawyer (that one's for you, Mom, haha, love you), etc etc — it's overwhelming!!
People are going to try to tell you what to do every day of your fucking life.
People are going to try to make all of your decisions for you.
People are going to try to steer you in a different direction from where you want to be because either the path that you're taking hasn't worked out for them in the past, or because they think they know best.
But you know what the beauty of all of that is?
I know this may seem hard for you to understand at this point in your life because you're only 17. Which means, you're probably living with your parents, or at least still very much under their control. And you have friends probably who are all going off and doing these different things and making you feel maybe a little inferior because it's almost like you're trying to go on this path all alone and no one else wants to go with you! You're at this stage in your life where you don't really know what you want, and what little you do know, you still don't know how to get there.
And girl.
Believe me.
I've been there.
I'm still kinda there.
… But I've learned to slow down. Know what I mean? You have to do things step by step. You can't just throw your hands in the air with your feet on the gas — you're 'bout to wreck your future running from the past. Heh.
I say this quote all the time, but you need to "BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD".
And it starts with little things.
You can live for yourself, or you can live the life that other people want you to have.
Now, if you want to be a writer? Be one.
Like maybe start your own blog. Start getting all those thoughts out of your head about all of the dreams that you want one day. Start writing about how you envision your future and how you just know that you'll be happy when you get there. Start writing about how much you love your crazy boyfriend and start detailing all of the funny things he does that makes you laugh, or all of the annoying stuff he says that pisses you off. Start writing about how difficult school is sometimes, or about why you look up to certain people, or why you want so badly to achieve whatever level of success you believe is ideal — just start writing.
Get into the habit, y'know?
I write about everything. There's no limit for me because I own this blog. This is my place to say whatever I want and feel however I want and do whatever I want to do — I can write about vibrators. About how stupid my ex boyfriend is sometimes. About how clingy some guys can be. About how I play video games all day. About how apartment hunting in San Francisco is driving me insane. About how fucking annoying some of my friends can be sometimes (but I still love them). About how great my skin looks in the morning since I rarely ever drink or go out late or wear makeup anymore. About anything.
So how did I get into this?
How did I get into writing?
… I just did.
I liked it, so I kept doing it.
Try it and see if you feel the same. Get a feel for what it's really like to just express yourself in your writing. It's a freeing experience. Write about your darkest, innermost thoughts, and see how good it feels to look at it on paper or on your computer screen and know that it exists in a place other than your head.
It's life-changing stuff.
… Well, if you've really got that "writer's blood" in you, I mean. For some people it may not mean shit. Heh.
But if you mean, how did I get so "famous" or something? I don't know, dude. Lol. I'm a crazy bitch — I was bound to get some spotlight sooner or later. If you have more questions or want me to elaborate on something specific, just let me know. I'm happy to answer your questions.
Anyway, here's another letter that's kind of along the same lines.
I can really use some of your advices now! And you don't have to wonder why Im asking you 'cos I practically IDOLISE YOU. Zomg.
Okay, here it is!
I'm setting a up a new blog hoping to change myself a little, to um…become more like you, or should I say, someone similar to you? I know you've gone through tons of shit and my life story can't be compared to yours, AT ALL. Ya da ya da.
I'm wondering, WHY ARE YOU SO AWESOME and HOW THE HELL DID'CHA GET SO MANY READERS?! Frankly speaking, I feel inferior, really!
And, I wanna try out modelling but I'm not confident about my figure and I get a little camera shy when it comes to me having to be photographed by a stranger!
I have so much to ask but I figure that you'd be too busy to asnswer all!
Any tips or advice?
I'd love to hear from you, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU!!!
Hey, S!
I honestly don't even know how I got so many readers! I think it's a combination of everything that I've done just all mashed into one place. Like, where everyone I know all realizes that I have a blog where I pretty much pour out my deepest, darkest secrets, and they all come here because, for some reason, I interest them.
So it starts with interest, I guess.
You have to get people interested in you.
Like, whether it's a boy that likes you, or someone you meet at a party, or someone you're responding to in a forum online, or people who subscribe to you on youtube, or people who follow you on twitter — it starts with a social connection. A lot of the traffic I generate for my blog has to do with networking. Passing out business cards, commenting on blogs that follow the same interests that I do, joining communities full of people with the same ideals that I have, etc.
Understand what makes you different.
What makes you unique.
What makes you interesting.
That's your selling point.
Embrace who you are for all of your strange little intricacies and fascinating qualities, and others will see that. Be a leader. Take charge of your own life. It inspires people — it really does.
By getting more people interested in you and what you do, it's like … A virus or something. Word of mouth is incredibly powerful. One person talks about you to their friend, their friends start talking about you like they know you, and their friends start talking about you — it's hectic shit. You start to build up this resume of people who all know you (or think they know you) and all talk about you to the people that they know, and suddenly, BAM.
You're where I am.
… Wherever this is, I guess.
Of course, a lot of my readers are also haters. People who don't like me. People who think I stand for everything that's wrong in the world (Lol! That just makes me laugh, I'm sorry). People who just flat out hate me.
… But it's that misdirected hate and anger that keeps them coming back for more, so who am I to complain, right?
That's how twisted all this shit is — the more hits you get, the more sponsors want you. The more traffic hits your blog, the more people want to work with you. It doesn't matter f you're infamous or famous or whatever-the-hell you are — as long as people know who you are, more people want to be around you.
So I guess you just really have to ask yourself if that's something that you're ready for.
To be around fake people. Or angry people. Or people who backstab you or just want to hang out with you because they want some spotlight. Or I dunno … All that shit. It's overwhelming sometimes. It's not all roses and rainbows, know what I mean?
Please don't feel inferior to me — I'm just a chick who writes a lot and plays Call of Duty. :P
As for the modeling thing, I don't actually model, y'know? I just work with photographers here and there when I get bored, or if I really like someone's work and think that we could both benefit from a shoot. But if you really want to get into it, start putting the word out that you're interested! Start a modeling profile with some candid photos of yourself from different angles to give someone a feel for how you look, explain that you're an amateur model who is simply looking to build your portfolio, that you're willing to do unpaid shoots in exchange for shots for your modeling resume, etc.
Or if you simply want to be more like me, just understand how I live my life and you'll be set!
1.) I do what makes me happy.
2.) I forgive easily, but never forget.
3.) I learn from my failures.
4.) I am constantly building my resume of accomplishments.
5.) See number 4.
And uh … Yeah.
Again, if you'd like me to elaborate, please just write in and ask or leave me a comment — you know I respond to every single thing you guys send me. Your support is incredibly important to me and I value your input, so it's the least that I can do.
Anyway, I'll probably start featuring letters or comments like these every now and then because, seriously, I get a fucking lot of them, LOL. And a lot of them ask the same questions or say the same things, so why not just share it here for all of you to see, right? Thanks for writing in, everyone. I appreciate it more than you know.
Happy to share,
XOXO Cheri XOXO


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- Getting competent legal and accounting advice is always money well-spent!
- Find a specific need, fill it and do the job right.
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- Self-promotion is essential. Use the Internet, network with friends and neighbors.
- Become known by volunteering at workshops and events pertaining to your project.
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The federal government is on the hunt for a company that can help it to produce a roadmap to develop a national aviation biofuel industry, a move in line with a decision by the UN aviation body to step up its decarbonization efforts. But environmental campaigners are worried that reliance on some types of biofuels could threaten food security and lead to deforestation.
Last week, Natural Resources Canada issued a procurement document seeking a firm to explore the amount of jet biofuel that would be needed to support the national airline industry, as well as investigate the state of play with emerging clean aviation technologies.
Ottawa is most hopeful about use of forest residues—scrap from existing forest practices, and even recycled cooking oil—as these sources would not compete for arable land with food production and should not lead to deforestation. Comparatively, first-generation biofuels from food crops such as ethanol do not work in airplanes because ethanol congeals at low temperatures. It also has a lower energy density, or amount of energy available in a given volume, compared to kerosene, meaning a larger amount would be required for any long-haul trip. The size of battery needed for long distances likewise limits the viability of electric planes beyond short-haul trips (although researchers are at work trying to minimize this problem). A plane becomes simply too heavy. However, these more sustainable types of jet biofuel are in short supply.
The move comes in the wake of a 2016 international agreement to achieve carbon neutrality in the aviation sector by 2020, a deadline that will likely have to deploy a raft of carbon offsets to be achieved, which again faces food security and deforestation challenges. Ottawa also has a long-term target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half on 2005 levels, independent of offsets, by 2050.
Also last week in Mexico City, members of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) endorsed a new 2050 Vision for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, which aims to replace conventional jet fuel with sustainable alternatives by a "large percentage" by mid-century. The language adopted is more vague than had originally been proposed by the organization. The ICAO had originally proposed that two percent of international aviation fuel would be sustainable by 2025, 32 percent by 2040 and 50 percent by 2050.
Green groups—some 100 groups backed by a petition signed by 181,000 people—see the omission of volumes and targets as a win. They are pushing for the development of genuinely sustainable alternatives, and more-specific language could allow for greater use of palm oil and hence greater deforestation in regions where the fuel is sourced such as Indonesia, home to some of the most charismatic endangered species such as the orangutan. The campaigners were largely supported by China and the EU, but were opposed by Brazil and Indonesia.
The Climate Examiner speaks to BC-based Carbon Engineering about the technology, the business and the policies that could make direct air capture, synfuels and carbon sequestration work.


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I always find myself wandering into Peacefood Cafe on the UWS on rainy days, and today was no exception… Headed in to relax and have a cup of tea, and decided to try something new today. " Chili and Cornbread" ($7.50) Mixed Veggies and Soy in a Tomato based stew. The Chili was really yummy, although nothing like a normal bowl of chili.. Its more like a Vegetable stew so don't go in expecting a thick bean like chili.. The cornbread was fantastic! Light and fluffy.. a lovely topper to the chili! Another great meal at Peacefood.. Eat Clean and healthy:)
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What should you expect when booking with Pop of Love?
Our team will manage the planning + event day logistics for your ceremony. Our packages include a one hour venue rental, one hour photography coverage with release to print, a licensed officiant, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere. Customizations such as decor or a second line can be added to most packages, but please note our ceremonies are not able to accommodate more than twenty guests.
Is there a difference in price based on time of day or time of year?
The price will not fluctuate based on the time of day of your event, but there is an additional fee of $1000 for a Saturday event.
Can I customize my package?
Due to the nature of elopements, we are able to work with some of the most sought after venues and vendors in the city at a fraction of the cost. Therefore, our packages are built on availability and we are not able to guarantee what specific vendors you will be working with on your wedding day. However, we can guarantee each vendor is trusted and talented, and will ensure your event goes off without a hitch!
I have my own photographer/officiant/etc., can I still hire Pop of Love?
Pop of Love collections are all inclusive, and we are not offering a la carte options at this time.
How can I book my event?
To confirm your date, we will require a signed contract and a 50% deposit. The remaining balance will be due 60 days prior to your event. We are not currently booking events over 6 months in advance.
I want to plan a reception after my ceremony, can you help?
While we won't be able to coordinate your reception, we do offer an extensive list of restaurant recommendations that will provide the perfect backdrop for an intimate dinner. In addition, this list of recommendations covers several vendors including, hair, makeup, accommodations and more!
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Hobart City Council has won the 2017 EPA Sustainability Award for its Waste Management Strategy 2015-30, a blueprint to deliver its commitment to achieve zero waste to landfill.
City of Hobart received the EPA Sustainability Award at a Gala Dinner on Friday 1 December at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, where the winners and finalists of nine separate categories in the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards were acknowledged. Around 400 guests gathered from across the State, including the Patron of the Awards, The Hon Will Hodgman MP Premier to celebrate Tasmania's community achievers, contributors and sponsors.
Chair of the EPA Board, Mr Warren Jones presented the Sustainability Award to City of Hobart's Lord Mayor, Sue Hickey. He said that the Council had made a clear commitment to achieving zero waste to landfill by 2030, coinciding with the closure of the City's landfill.
"Hobart City is preparing for life without a landfill, and the Strategy sets the blueprint for the City to realise a range of environmental, social and economic benefits by 2030 and beyond," said Mr Jones.
"The Strategy is a committed, planned, and funded approach that is already reaping rewards in reducing impacts of waste on the City of Hobart and its community," he said.
"Council has developed and implemented over 90 actions within its Waste Management Strategy to reduce waste.
"The Strategy has led to ewaste being re-purposed, dismantled and recycled, providing social benefits through local employment and significantly reducing emissions, and it includes a garden waste collection service which has already diverted 3,000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill," Mr Jones said.
Hobart City Council won the EPA Sustainability Award from a strong field of nominees this year and were amongst four finalists showcased at the presentation evening, including Burnie City Council, MMG Rosebery and University of Tasmania.
In presenting the Sustainability Award, Mr Jones acknowledged all the entrants for the Award, saying that although it had been a difficult task for the judges, the EPA was pleased by the quality and quantity of entrants this year.
Burnie City Council was selected as a finalist because its Waste Management Centre Leachate Treatment project was judged as a successful solution to managing landfill leachate on-site, in a sustainable manner. The environmental flows have been reinstated to the Cooee Creek tributary, which contains nationally protected fauna, including the Burnie Burrowing Crayfish, and the wetland system is a community asset providing educational and research values.
MMG Rosebery was recognised for upgrading the mine's existing tailings storage facilities and dams to reduce seepage, resulting in improved water quality and fish and macro-invertebrate abundance and diversity in the Stitt River. The mine has been in continuous operation since 1936 and it is one of the largest employers in Tasmania.
University of Tasmania was a finalist for the second year in a row for its Sustainable Transport Strategy, which summarises information on transport issues within the University community. The aim is to deliver more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable transport outcomes and travel behaviours. Students developed a mobile app to streamline data collection. Some of the outcomes include six new bike hubs, 600 parking rails, 24 bike lockers, nine bus stop shelters and solar powered voucher machines.
The Environment Protection Authority acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of lutruwita (Tasmania) and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.