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About Recent Oil and Watercolor Paintings
Over the last three decades I have been visiting and painting markets and gardens in Oaxaca in Southern Mexico. My preoccupation with these two subjects is, perhaps, because they seem to be such opposites of each other. On the one hand, the market is crowded and smelly, harsh, chaotic, and nerve-wracking. On the other, gardens are solitary and aromatic, and working for days alone in nature can be meditative and tranquilizing. Yet these two extremes share a multiplicity of forms, light, color --- formal elements that must be tackled and tamed to the ordered confines of the canvas or paper. These pursuits of finding the "architecture" of a place, market or landscape, are processes that interest me. That makes me a formalist, I must confess. But I am also subject to indulging myself in some subjective delights, those nagging inclinations and premonitions that are goaded from the inside by something working from the outside. A sense of threat or dread or euphoria or longing or sadness, prompted by these colors, those shapes, a quality of joy in the light, a whisper of death in the darkness.
The "scenic" is not interesting to me; the evocation of qualities beyond it are. An artist, of course, wishes to keep options open. Especially in the early stages of apprenticeship these directions must remain adaptable and inquisitive regarding the exact route that will be taken. And perhaps along the way the vehicles one employs and even the destination one seeks may change. I feel fortunate, growing older, to have settled upon certain goals for my paintings, ones that include preordained subjects and procedures. This has allowed me to articulate my objectives with some degree of clarity, to set out a plan and follow it without feeling any creative constraints on those options artists wish to keep open.
Garden Watercolors
The watercolors involve my going daily to a chosen site, first drawing and then painting the selected image at its locale, then returning to it on a daily schedule, spending four to five hours per sitting, until the painting is completed. This process usually takes ten days to two weeks. My practice involves meticulous dedication to verisimilitude, consistent throughout a work's entirety.
Market Oils
I develop my paintings slowly. First, I go to a market to make a series of photographs of subjects which interest me formally and conceptually. Next, from a large group of color transparencies, the chosen image is projected onto a canvas that has been prepared to fit that portion of the image I choose to study. I make a rather detailed drawing in pencil on the canvas, and for the next four or five weeks I proceed to translate aspects of the photographic image onto the canvas in oil paint.


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Ansel Adams' quote has been the guiding force in my journey as a Photo Artist. I believe a good photographer knows how to find something
interesting in an ordinary scene. He must have the ability to create a photograph that's not only a visual treat but also makes one feel and experience it.
I have reinforced these thoughts into my work, and my portfolio speaks for me today!
The art of photography caught my fancy at a very young age. The very first lens I used to capture was a little lens called 'The Eyes', it gave me ample scope to unravel the magic of photography, and turn pictures into something I could treasure forever.
I am trained under the famous fashion photographer Late Shri Dayaram Chawda. Under his tutelage, I learnt new ways of portraying scenes and playing with the light and camera. I also understood the importance of perspective, composition and colour coordination.
My learning was thorough; I explored the medium, challenged opportunities, and mastered advanced technology and techniques.
In the 20 years of my career, I have worked on numerous assignments, specialising in various forms of commercial photography like Portraiture, Table Tops, Fashion, Interiors, Advertising, Creative and Conceptual photography.
Photography is more than a medium of visual communication, it is a creative art. For me, it is a lifelong passion; I aim to create something extraordinary each time I hit the shutter.


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It's no surprise that jeans have been a fashion staple for decades, you can dress them up and down, they come in all fits and washes but most importantly, they pretty much look good on everyone. I truly have lost count of how many Levi's jeans I own, but I feel like every pair is special and unique in its own way and that's why I love making them a part of my looks so often.
It's always difficult to describe a day in my life because even though I love my routines, my life is full of unexpected trips and experiences that make those routines a bit hard to stick to. Life in Amsterdam is also so much easier when you have versatile pieces you can wear when you're cycling during the day, but needing to dress up a bit when meeting with friends for dinner or a drink. Wearing comfortable clothes is also key for me which is why I tend to live in my Levi's.
When I am lucky enough to spend more than a couple of weeks at home, I love starting my day on the right foot with a workout, cycle back home, jump in the shower and style my look for the day. I very rarely throw on whatever I find in my closet, I carefully plan what I will wear because 1. I will most likely have photo's taken for the blog and 2. I like looking and feeling stylish. On a normal day I would probably go for my Levi's jeans, a fun top and colourful accessories to wear during the day to go for brunch or grab some coffee. Whenever I have a meeting, my look game plan is a little different so I like playing around with blazers and a good heel to dress up my 711's. I have collected so many cool blazers throughout the years and I feel they add that "professional" touch.
If I have plans during the evening, like drinks with friends or a date night, I try to dress up a little more but this time I ditch the blazer, throw on a layered slip on top and a leather jacket. I love the distressed details of my 711 jeans so the contrast with the leather jacket make the look feel a bit more Rock n' Roll to me which is exactly what I am trying to go for.


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You know when you plan what you're going to wear the night before so that you don't have wardrobe-related meltdown in the morning and then when the morning comes, you basically just force the planned outfit to work because otherwise you're going to have a wardrobe-related meltdown or just be really late for work?
Just me?
Cool. So I planned what I was going to wear yesterday morning so that I wouldn't have to think about it, and then when the morning came, the outfit looked good, except I didn't have any shoes to really "match" it.
But I wasn't about to back down from the plan. I didn't have time to sift through my drawers and closet and figure something else out. I needed to make this outfit work. So I dug out a pair of cute, sensible black wedges that looked totally great with what I was wearing.
Just one minor issue: they felt very roomy.
It's weird, when you lose weight, you don't really think about your feet, but I've ended up having to get rid of a lot of shoes that have gotten way too big for me. I guess I missed these ones. To say my feet were swimming in them is an understatement.
"No problem!" I told myself, "I'm gonna TCB today! I'm gonna stop in at the drugstore before work – fuck, I'm productive – and buy some insoles. Then these shoes will fit perfectly!"
I know what you're thinking. Errands before work? Amazing. Who am I, right? Ridiculous. Gold star.
I popped into the drugstore and bought some insoles. I put them in while I was sitting in my car. They felt nice and squishy.
Fab. Ready to TCB.
But when I got to work, I had to get out of my car and actually walk. Which is when the problems started.
The insoles didn't help at all. On the contrary, they basically just made my feet that much closer to falling out of my shoes with every single step I took. For the entirety of my five-minute walk from the parkade to my desk, I was literally tripping over my shoes and stopping every few steps to try to coax my feet to stay inside them. I was the girl I love to scorn when I'm people watching: the girl who can't walk in her own damn shoes.
"Don't wear shoes you can't walk in, stupid!" I like to think when I see girls cringing and stumbling in ultra-high heels.*
I got to my desk and ripped out the insoles. Good for nothing so-and-sos.
And of course, yesterday turned into a day I did even more walking around on campus than usual. Of course.
I cannot remember the last time I've had so many blisters on my feet.
So I learned a couple things yesterday:
(A) Wearing shoes that are too big is just as (if not more) painful as wearing shoes that are too small.
(B) Don't make fun of girls who can't walk in their shoes because sometimes you can't walk in your shoes either.**
*If you can rock them and walk them, good for you. You are sexy.
**I can't promise I'm always going to follow through with that. Because sometimes it's just like, "Come on, really?!"


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That sink full of dishes, those cobwebs in the corner, the piles of clothes on the floor… all of that is stressful. You know you need to take care of it – and that feeling won't leave you alone. Its always there nagging at you, no matter what you try to do to distract yourself.
You hate having people over. You don't want anyone to see how bad its gotten…
But who has the time or energy to clean house? You have work, and kids, and the weekends are so busy…
The old ways of spending all day Saturday cleaning house just doesn't work anymore.
I'm going to help you change all of that
If you're willing to put in a few extra minutes a day, I'll show you how you can have a home that is easy to keep clean –
Even if your home is a disaster right now…
Even if you're a working single mom with kids and pets…
Even if you live with adult slobs…
You can't imagine how different you'll feel every day!
You feel so much calmer, and more confident.
You feel like a different person.
You're a lot nicer to be around.
People think you're amazing –
They'll wonder how you get everything done and still seem so calm.
I'm Carole from CommonSenseLiving.com.
I admit it. I'm a little OCD about having a clean house.
You see, I was raised by horrible housekeepers. As a teen, I quickly understood that successful people didn't live like this. I was so disgusted and embarrassed – always afraid that someone would see how we lived.
I vowed that my house would never be dirty!
When I got divorced, I was determined to provide a nice, clean, comfortable home for my daughter. I wasn't going to fall into that single parent stereotype. You know what people think about single moms, right?
And I didn't want my daughter to be embarrassed to have friends over like I was.
But no matter how hard I tried, no matter how disciplined I tried to stay – I couldn't keep up. I was so exhausted I cried.
I was killing myself trying to do it.
Then I got laid off. Careful what you wish for, right?
My half sister happens to have a cleaning business. She asked if I wanted to come work with her while I looked for a job. I wasn't thrilled… from corporate exec. to house cleaning? UGH!
Then she tells me that 2 girls can clean 3 houses and be home in time for the school bus.
I was like, WAIT! WHAT? How?
Then she showed me the cleaning plans for each house. I was amazed! Just follow the plans.
But there still was a problem…
2 girls take on average, 2 hours to clean an average home. And that's busting it. That's 4 or more hours by yourself. That's still too long, and not much fun.
I sat down and combed through the plans. There had to be a better way.
I Was Determined to Have a Clean House – And a Life!
Now you have to understand that I was in middle management in Legal and Regulatory- Very analytical and very policy and procedure focused – so I was determined to come up with a solution.
And you know, successful businesses have procedures that hopefully help them run efficiently. Yet when we go home, we do everything all willy-nilly and we're all over the place and not getting anything done.
So I thought OK, these people have their homes cleaned every 2 weeks. That's a lot of build up, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. And those take most of the time. Hmmmm…
I started experimenting with doing certain tasks each night until….
I did it! I finally got a system that works!
I do certain things in the evenings that take about half an hour – Monday thru Thursday. Friday is a touch up vacuum and dust, and your house is ready to enjoy for the weekend.
The end result for us was a clean, comfortable home and plenty of time to enjoy life. We could run all weekend if we wanted. We could have people over whenever we wanted.
And its so easy!
It takes just a few extra minutes a night and the house stays clean. Its amazing.
- No more spending your weekends cleaning.
- No more scrubbing your fingers to the bone to get things clean.
- No more being stressed out and embarrassed about your home.
It felt so weird in the beginning, coming home and not having that much that needed to be done. You'll see…
Now I was able to spend more time at the dinner table without feeling like I had to run and get something done. We could walk the dog and take our time and enjoy it, stopping to talk to people along the way. We could enjoy both our clean house and life more.
It has made such a huge difference in our lives that I had to help more working moms like us find more peace and freedom in their lives, and have more time to actually enjoy life.
I've put the whole plan together for you in Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak.
This house cleaning system allows you to have a really clean home without spending hours doing back breaking work.
You'll have a clean comfortable home that you, your family, and your friends will love to hang out in.
You'll be the envy of all your friends as they wonder how the heck you do it all!
What would you do this weekend if your house was already clean? I'll bet you can think of a lot of things…
Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak will show you everything you need to succeed this time-
In the first part, you'll learn basic house cleaning how-to's that take you by the hand and makes it all so easy –
You'll whip through cleaning every room in your home, top to bottom, the fastest way possible – and keep it clean.
You'll keep the kitchen sparkling clean in minutes a day – even if you cook every day.
You'll speed through the worst job in the house – clean the bathroom in 10 minutes – even less once you get good at it.
You'll finally get your clutter organized with storage solutions to keep things neat, but easily accessible
And you'll have a whole chapter with solutions to common house cleaning problems.
I'll also let you know what cleaners I use, because using cleaners that don't work very well is so frustrating and takes so much time.
And you'll save money.
You'll find that you won't be using as much of the cleaning products because you don't have to be scrubbing built up grime anymore. I hardly ever have to buy cleaners.
And once you know how…
Then – the secret sauce – the schedule
This is what makes it all work. You are getting the system that breaks your house cleaning all down into simple daily tasks. You'll get the full details about what to do each day-
- Monday – do this,
- Tuesday – do this,
- Wednesday – do this,
- Thursday – do this,
- Friday – touch up,
- Saturday and Sunday – enjoy your home!
And then there's those things you only do weekly, monthly, and seasonally.
Can you imagine getting up on Saturday morning and not having to clean house?
You'll have checklists that you can print out and keep handy to save you more time.
And the organizing tips will make it so much easier to keep things in order. I'll tell you how I made it easy for my daughter to keep her room clean and for all the kids to put stuff away when they were done with it. Yes, really. It was a rule if they wanted to play at my house.
The book is a quick read – no fluff. Just a step-by-step guide so you can be off and getting it done. Read it – Do it – Done! Its not meant to be entertaining.
All so you can get back to living life – except now it will be in a clean house that feels so good!
Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak takes the same techniques the pros use, and breaks them down into small manageable tasks that you can do in no time. Your home will be pro-clean, without the pro-price!
"But you don't understand – My house is so bad not even this will work…"
When I started to tackle my friend Bob's house, I wondered if it was possible to get this house clean. His wife has been dead for 9 years, and it wasn't clean even when she was alive.
Can you imagine a bathroom that hadn't been really cleaned…ever? Oh the toilet seat and lip and the sink were cleaned when company was coming over. When Bob's daughter saw the bathroom she exclaimed, "That bathroom has never been that clean – my entire life!"
The dining room had been a party room. Then it turned into a dumping ground. The walls were filthy. The curtain rods were pulled out of the wall from people hanging on them. Now its a real dining room.
The kitchen was surface cleaned, enough to function. You didn't want to open any of the doors or drawers.
There was pop on the ceilings. Yes, more than one…
I mean, you really can't imagine how bad this house was. I thought I had finally met my match. The one house that would blow my techniques to smithereens. But no, the system worked here too. It was so bad, took a little longer to bring it in line. It still needs a lot of painting and such, but its clean.
As I did regular cleaning, I would do one extra thing every time. It took a couple months doing it this way, but I didn't have the time or the stomach to even try to clean it all at once. It was too overwhelming and gross. Now keeping it clean is easy.
Or this house –
I've been helping my sister out since she had her knee replacement. Its been a couple of months now. I've use the same technique. I do one extra thing every time – Wipe the pictures, the top of book shelves, a wall, cabinet doors…
Now keeping her house clean is pretty easy and she can keep up with it herself.
You're not allowed to spend a lot of time on any one job.
The whole point of this system is to get you in the habit of doing just a little everyday. If you're like most people – you put things off because it's just too overwhelming. Using this method, you'll get it clean without back-breaking effort. The results will be amazing. One day you will realize that things you never thought you would get clean are clean. Things like grout and range hoods. And you didn't have to work hard at it!
You're going to love coming home!
You get the downloadable ebook that will walk you step-by-step through the entire process from start to finish. You get all the insiders-only instruction on how to not only get your house clean fast but how to keep it clean without back-breaking effort. You get the exact blueprint you need to succeed!
And That Was Just the Beginning
A lot of people were looking for a fast solution – Something they could do in one day for a party coming up fast! So I have added a One Day House Cleaning Intensive.
And that's not all! You'll also receive –
How to Clean Your Carpets Like a Pro
New carpet is expensive. It makes sense to protect your investment. This report was written by a professional carpet cleaner and it will help you keep your carpets looking great longer.
Besides, who wants to be crawling around on smelly, dirty carpet?
Making Sure You Succeed
We've all done it. We buy a book that we really intend to read and put into practice. And then life happens…There it sits on your device, forgotten. Not this time!
I have developed The Clean Freak Getting Started Series. In this special series of emails, I will take you by the hand, step-by-step to make sure you succeed even if your house is a disaster right now.
Oh, and one more thing…
You are not alone. Any time you have a question or run into a problem, email me. Its like having your own housecleaning coach.
Imagine Waking Up Every Day With a Cleaner House
The only thing left to do is to ask yourself what would a system that allows you to keep your home clean easily so you have more time an energy to relax and enjoy life be worth to you.
Anyone who has looked into hiring professionals to clean their home…knows that a single clean is worth around a hundred dollars and that adds up to more than a couple thousand dollars in just one year… According to Care.com –
In a larger metropolitan area, for a medium-sized apartment or house, plan on paying at least $100 for cleaning twice a month. In less populated cities or towns, for an average-sized house (2500 square feet), around $75 is a typical fee. For a large national chain, monthly cleaning service in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, runs around $175 per cleaning. Care.com
This proven system will have you keeping your house clean in just a few extra minutes a day during the week, and enjoying your weekends with a house that is company ready.
Your friends will be so jealous when they see how clean your house is!
You can truly ENJOY your home on the weekends instead of cleaning it.
So…what's the investment for The Clean Freak Bundle? It would be a steal at the price of one cheap clean at $75, right? But you're not even going to pay half of that. For everything described above the investment right now is just a single payment of $27.
My It Works For You Or Its Free Guarantee!!!
I'm so confident that this system will work for you that I want to to give it a try for 30 days and see for yourself. If for some reason it doesn't work for you, let me know and I'll give your money back.
You don't even have to return it.
I can't get more fair than that!
Why am I doing this?
Really, no one gives up these kinds of secrets. I didn't for a long time. I didn't want people to know that I really didn't work hard at it. But life contnues to get crazier. I saw so many moms struggling, I knew I had to do something to help.
I know that this system makes life so much easier. I've been doing it for years! You can scroll down and see what others have had to say about the system.
So as long as you put in the time to follow the system I'm putting my money where my mouth is. And if you run into a problem, I'm just an email away. I'll help you through it.
You Truly Can NOT Lose!
And you might want to take it one step further…
You see, when I was creating Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak, there was just some stuff I couldn't make fit into the main course. It was more decorating in nature. However, it was still really valuable to create a home you really love that is easy to take care of.
And I swear, after you get the house clean – practically every person says, "Maybe I should paint…"
So I decided to make it into its own book and add it as an option to really enhance this package. So I went back and basically "brain dumped" all the valuable stuff I had left over and when I was done, I had created this
Perfect Fit Decorating
After you get the house clean, you'll be ready to take it up a notch. Perfect Fit Decorating will help you make your home perfect for your individual taste, perfect for your lifestyle, and perfect for your budget.
You'll learn:
- How to pick the perfect color scheme for your individual taste – no matter what the latest decorating trend might be
- How to decorate in a way that makes sense for your lifestyle
- How to design a floor plan that works for your life
- Great storage ideas
- Things to think about before you pick certain colors or finishes
- Tips for sprucing up what you already have if you can't afford to buy new right now. I am the queen of this one!
- and much more…
So if you want a home that looks like it's professionally cleaned without spending a couple thousand dollars a year, or killing yourself cleaning every spare minute – pick your bundle below and get your copy now! Your order is securely taken by PayPal, even if you pay by credit or debit card, then just follow the links to Download Your e-books
You've got this !
|Clean Freak Bundle
|Totally Love Your Home Bundle
► Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak
► One Day Cleaning Intensive
► Clean Your Carpets Like a Pro
► Now Get It Done! emails
► email support
► Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak
► One Day Cleaning Intensive
► Clean Your Carpets Like a Pro
► Now Get It Done! emails
► email support
► Perfect Fit Decorating
► Drywall Basics
Now, what will you do with all that free time?
P.S. You have nothing to lose. Try the system for 30 days. If for some reason it does not work for you, request a full refund.
So what are you waiting for? In 2 weeks you'll be wishing you had started today.
I'm only an email away if you need more help.
P.S.S. How long have you been struggling with this, being tormented by the overwhelm? You can keep on doing what you're doing, but at what cost?
Or, you can keep reading those magazine and Pinterest tips hoping to find the magic keys.
Or you can get the one system that will change everything – fast!
|Clean Freak Bundle
|Totally Love Your Home Bundle
► Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak
► One Day Cleaning Intensive
► Clean Your Carpets Like a Pro
► Now Get It Done! emails
► email support
► Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak
► One Day Cleaning Intensive
► Clean Your Carpets Like a Pro
► Now Get It Done! emails
► email support
► Perfect Fit Decorating
► Drywall Basics
What others have said…
Wow Carol, I do appreciate you replying to my email, I honestly wasn't expecting anything back, you normally cant rely on it these days can you and when you look at how simple you made it, well thanks, I can cope with that, just having it printed out in front of me like this really does inspire me to just get on with it and stop thinking about it. So at the bbq on Saturday I will have a drink to you!! Many thanks for your help.
Dear Carole,
I just had to let you know though I have only been using your cleaning scheme for a week, but already my house is twenty times cleaner than it has been in a long time and it looks set to stay that way. I cannot believe that I can now find it possible to keep the house clean while at the same time juggling a part time job, a three year old and a one year old and being pregnant, without having to spend any more time on jobs around the house than I did before. I had never thought of using a squeeze to clean the shower screen. It was really disgusting, we'd not been able to see through it in years, yet within a minute the thing was spotless. I'd also never thought of using a … or of …, even though it sounds crazy! But now the house is pretty much dust free and will stay that way! It's great to feel that my boys can have their little friends round to play, whereas before I was to ashamed to have anybody round (unless their house was also dirty!).
Thanks, your book has made me happy.
Anna Wilson
Dear Carole,
I would like to thank you so much for the wonderful book, "Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak" This book is the answer to my prayers. With a family of four youngsters, and my husband and I both working, it's often difficult to keep up with the regular must-dos in order to maintain a clean and tidy house. I have always felt that it all boils down to proper time management, and I must say this book certainly helped me get control of my time.
We have always appreciated a clean and tidy home, although sometimes it would take all day just to get the living room into a presentable state. This book clearly outlines just how to prevent things becoming too much, and it has become easy for me to get into the habit of cleaning things up right away.
Sometimes it's difficult to know exactly where or how to start! "Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak" explains clearly how to begin each cleaning task, and shares insider tips , like dealing with dull wood surfaces. This complete guidebook also recommends products that work best for particular cleaning jobs.
"Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak", is a must-have for every household. It has given me the time to enjoy my clean home.
I really would like to thank you so much for sending me this Ebook Carole, you have a heart of gold!
Please feel free to use the comments in this mail on your website.
Kind regards
I wanted to tell you, I usually have this whole cleaning ritual that I go through. I have all these cleaners that I use in each room. I tried it the way that you do it and ba-da-bing! It was done. This is so cool, I am so excited! I've been doing it the same way practically since I was a kid. I can't believe I didn't know how to clean a house. I am so proud of myself!
Round Lake, IL
I believe it's a very handy book and will be happy to recommend it to anyone with the same time problem I have . . . which probably includes almost everyone I know! ; )
Linda Offenheiser
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Things that used to take you an hour to do, will take only minutes.
You'll have a clean comfortable home that you, your friends, and your family will enjoy spending time in. You will love coming home. And you'll have more time to spend enjoying your home.
Talk about having your cake and eating it too 🙂
PSS – Just one thing- Depending on how bad things have gotten, it may take you a few weeks of a little effort every day to get it under control. That's just common sense, right? But, once you've got the house cleaned up and you're in the groove, it will be a breeze to maintain – so stick with it. It will be worth it.
Need Help? You won't be left alone. I'm always just an email away.
As long as you continue to use these breakthrough techniques, your house will stay clean. I guarantee it.
You can spend more time and money doing it the hard way, or… Click on the Buy Now button and do it the easy way –
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► One Day Cleaning Intensive
► Clean Your Carpets Like a Pro
► Now Get It Done! emails
► email support
► Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak
► One Day Cleaning Intensive
► Clean Your Carpets Like a Pro
► Now Get It Done! emails
► email support
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"Don't stress yourself out trying to talk to your insurance company to get them to pay the total cost of repairs, call Scott Seeherman of Commonwealth Adjusters. We expected to have to shell out several thousand dollars above what the insurance company was giving us to repair the damage a tree made when it fell on our house. Enter Scott, who took all the stress out of our hands. He worked his magic and got us what we needed to cover the cost of ALL the repairs. Not sure why we waited so long to call him at the start of it all, but if we ever need to file a claim again, we will not fight with insurance, we will call him immediately! Thank you Scott!"
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Saturday, I used an antique. Last week, I used it, too. (That is, if nearly 50 years old counts as antique.)
When I was four or five, my dad used some plywood and made a stool. He drilled fingerholes in the top and a larger hole at either end. If I remember right, I probably played more with the little "wheels" that came out of the holes than I appreciated the stool.
I have no idea where the wheels ended up, but I know exactly where the stool is. It has been several different colors. It has lived in three apartments and five houses. It is now in the downstairs bathroom, except when it is in the garage or the living room or wherever else I need a 12″ boost. Saturday I used it while installing a track for new folding doors. I used it in the garage to plug an extension cord in an overhead outlet.
Dad made other stools for my sisters and our children. They are all fancier, smoother, stained rather than painted. Mine was born of utility more than woodcraft, though the cutouts and the design and the durability suggest that dad was putting into it the basics he learned as an architecture major.
What he gave me in that stool is something simple and solid to stand on. He has given much since then. One of my parents' primary ways of saying "I love you" is with gifts…small (and sometimes not small) tangible objects. But I think that of everything I've gotten, it all is summed up in that stool.
A simple gift to a young child. Something to stand on.
I'm curious. What useful gift were you given as a child that has followed you to adulthood?
This post is part of Robert Hruzek's group-writing project.


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Viridis Africa 2013, 15 & 16 October, Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg This October 15 & 16 will mark the third year Viridis Africa is to be held. It will be bigger, better, more defined and refined in achieving its stated goal of bringing together both investors and entrepreneurs from Africa to meet with their counterparts from around the…Continue
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Following on the success of the launch of Viridis Africa 2012, where more than 20 major investment opportunities were presented to prospective investors, Viridis Africa is now soliciting business plans in the clean tech industry from entrepreneurs seeking funding to turn their projects to account.
Viridis Africa as its name suggests in Latin, is about investment into "green" sustainable technologies and projects, presented by entrepreneurs and corporates who are seeking funding to…
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On the 15th & 16th October 2013 the third Clean Technology business and investment matchmaking conference for the African continent is to be held at the Killarney Country Cloub, Lower Houghton in Johannesburg South Africa.
Called Viridis Africa, the event is dedicated to entrepreneurs and corporates who are seeking funding to introduce clean technology solutions and services.
Principals who would present their business opportunities at this event would…Continue
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On the 16th and 17th of October 2012 the Viridis Africa conference is to be held at the Killarney Country Club in Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is dedicated to the introduction of clean technologies and associated business/investment opportunities.
The intention of Viridis Africa is to bring together investors and entrepreneurs from Africa and rest of the world, to jointly explore commercial initiatives in green…Continue
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Spindle Communications provides marketing and communications advice and solutions for associations, companies, local authorities and brands at the forefront of the cleantech and low carbon economies.
The Spindle Communications team offers over 20 years experience and expertise gained through advising come of Southern Africa's leading cleantech…
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Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact.
Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. – Marcus Aurelius
As always there will be difference of opinion between two generations, and that difference gives birth to revolution and new practices. Market trading was very different than what it is now. We all know the mantra which we used to hear from our earlier generation, that "Buy It & Forget It", and trust us we come to in close contacts with few gentleman's who made lot of money and still enjoying their fruits in their retirement. But, now everything has become dynamic, investment has transformed into trading, FII's buying and selling pattern has changed in last couple of years. Earlier, they use to look at yearly returns, than they started looking at Monthly, than Weekly and now they are concerned about intraday volatility and momentum, still there are few who follow old practice, so we'll not claim that everybody is in same foot. Point we are trying to make is, all long term forecast (some are making predictions as well, don't know how), are good to prove the smartness and understanding of individual analyst, but is that good for your trading. Answer lies to you.
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When you ladies first met me, I described myself in 5 words: Virginia native, loves mascara and shoes. So imagine how excited I was to hear that Anthropologie has paired up with Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison to create Pied Juste, a capsule shoe collection full of chic flats, awesome wedges, and sexy boots. Here's how I'll fit 5 different pairs into my wardrobe this fall.
Sometimes I just don't feel like wearing heels. For those instances I'll wear these with black skinny jeans and a black turtleneck. Very Audrey Hepburn.
Glossed D'Orsay Skimmers, $118, Anthropologie
The wedge is small, so I can get away with a flared a-line mini, leopard print blouse (why not?!) and black opaque tights.
Zip Wedge Boots, $168, Anthropologie
II'll channel my boho side and rock these with a knit dress and brown tights.
Buckled Mid-Boots, $188, Anthropologie
How great is this color? The POC will look great with a button down and wide leg jean trousers.
Pointed Cutout Wedges, $178, Anthropologie
I'll pair these with a white t-shirt and leather oxblood pencil skirt for an outfit that will comfortably carry me from the desk to after-work drinks with the girls.
Pewter-Dusted Knee Boots, $298, Anthropologie
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Comparison Sites now the main method savvy shoppers switch
More consumers than ever are using comparison sites to shop around for their gas and electricity. Recent research from Ofgem shows that 31% of switchers used a comparison service to make the change last time, up from 26% in 2013. This now beats phoning suppliers directly as the main method customers used when they made their last switch.
Recognising the increasing use of comparison services, Ofgem is proposing some changes to the Confidence Code scheme. Plans include updating the rules so that more comparison sites can apply, and bolstering the consumer protection measures that the Code requires of its members. Those who make the grade are allowed to display the Confidence Code badge, which tells consumers that they can trust the siteís advice.
Eleven comparison sites are now covered by the Code, including some big household names. All the accredited sites are listed on the Be An Energy Shopper website, alongside free independent advice on how to compare energy tariffs and get a better deal on gas and electricity bills. The website also includes a step-step guide to download and keep, or to give to friends and relatives without internet access.
Rachel Fletcher, Ofgem senior partner and Be An Energy Shopper spokesperson, said: ìPrice comparison sites are a great tool to use when energy shopping and itís good to see more consumers using them. However, consumers quite rightly want to know that recommendations are trustworthy and the Confidence Code badge is a quick and easy way to check that the information is independent, accurate and reliable.î
ìThereís a full list of accredited comparison sites on the Be An Energy Shopper website, which also gives clear guidance on how to start shopping around for gas and electricity. There are potential savings of £200 to be made, just by switching to a better deal, so itís well worth taking a look.î
Top ways that savvy shoppers switch:
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Starting a Business in Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is defined as the production of compost with the use of worms It is a fast way to convert organic farm waste into organic fertilizer. It degrades waste as vermi or earthworm (African night crawler) feed on and digest waste materials. Vermicomposting results in a better quality product that is produced in only 4-6 weeks compared to ordinary compost that is produced in 8-12 weeks.
"Vermicompost" or the castings of the earthworms is an excellent soil enhancer and bioactive fertilizer for organic farming. Earthworms can also be made into feed for fish or other domesticated animals.
I. Estimated Investment Costs (based on 2009 prices)
The initial capitalization in starting a small vermicomposting business on vermicompost production will depend on the scale from backyard (P5,000) to commercial (P50,000).
A. Tools – P1,440
- Gardening gloves – P200
- Strainer/Sifter – P200
- Spading fork – P500
- Shovel – P500
B. Raw Material/Packaging Material – P604
- Vermi (Worms) – P250/kg
- Food wastes, fruit/vegetable trimmings and peelings, dry leaves and stems, animal manure
- Vermi Bed or earthworm bed (dimension: 2 x 1 x 0.3m) – P250
- Blade plastic garbage bags – P100
- Plastic sacks (50-kg. capacity) – P4/pc.
C. Equipment – P45,000
- Mechanical shredder (optional) – P40,000
- Bicycle-powered sorter (optional) – P5,000
Estimated Total Investment Cost – P47,004
II. Procedure
- Collect biodegradable materials such as food wastes, fruit/vegetable trimmings, peelings, and dry leaves and stems.
- Shred/grind the food wastes, fruit/vegetable trimmings, peelings, and dry leaves and stems.
- Mix old animal manure and chicken droppings (2 months old) with shredded vegetable waste. This will improve the nutrient content of the finish product. Do not use fresh manure for the ammonia produced will give discomfort to the worms.
- Sun-dry these materials for at least three days and let them undergo partial fermentation.
- Weigh the shredded grinded materials before putting in the compost bed to determine ratio of compostables and worms.
- Before stocking the earthworms, make sure that all materials in the vermi bed are prepared.
- Moisten the bedding with water and cover it with black plastic garbage bag, old sacks, net, or banana leaves to start "anaerobic process", which is completed after 1-2 weeks.
- After the anaerobic process, remove the cover and stock the vermi bed with earthworms.
- Maintain the vermi beds' moisture content and temperature through regular checking. Protect the worms from predatory animals.
- Vermicompost is harvested when most of the materials have been consumed by the worms. This takes about 30-45 days depending on environmental and culture conditions.
- In harvesting, separate the "vermi" from the vermicompost either manually (handpicking) or using a strainer/sifter.
- Properly pack vermicompost in sacks and store in a cool dry place.
- Harvested/sifted vermi from the vermi beds may either be used for the next vermicomposting cycle or for expansion by constructing additional vermi beds.
- The offspring or produce of the initial vermi in the vermi bed can also be sold to would-be vermicompost producer or to fish pond owner as fish meal.
Did you know that…
- Earthworms are also called "vermi".
- The "African NightcrawJer" (Eudrilus eugeniae) is the earthworm species suited to be grown in the Philippines for vermicomposting.
- Vermicast or worm manure is the end-product of the organic matter breakdown by some species of earthworm.
- Earthworms are hermaphrodite, meaning they have both the male and female sex organs.
- When sexually mature, worms breed every week and can produce 1-3 young worms.
III. Estimated Costing and Pricing (Backyard Production for 1 Vermi Bed/year)
a. Annual Revenue (1 Vermi bed)
- 90 kg x 12 cycles = 1080 kg. of vermicompost @ P6.00/kg. = P6,480
- Additional Revenue from selling vermi from 1 vermi bed, 4 kg. of vermi x 12 cycles = 48 kg. of vermi @ P250.00/kg. = P12,000
- Total Revenue = P 18,480
b. Annual Production Cost
- African Night Crawler Worms 2 kg. @ P250.00/kg. = P500
- Labor (12 cycles @ P200/cycte) = P2,400
- Sack (2 sacks x 12 cycles @ P4/pc.) = P96
- Shovel = P500
- Spading fork = P500
- Strainer/sifter = P200
- Gardening gloves = P200
- Black plastic bags = P100
- Fixed Investment: Vermi Bed (2x1x0.3 m.) = P250
Estimated Total Production Cost = P4,746
Revenue = P18,480
Less: Production Cost = P4,746
Estimated Net Income =P13,734
- 1 vermi bed = 12 harvests in a year.
- Vermi bed (dimension: 2 x 1 x 0.3 m.)
- African Night Crawlers is sold at P250/kg.
- Harvesting is done after 30 days.
- 150 kilos of biodegradable wastes + 2 kilos of worms = 90 kilos of compost
- Compost sells at P6/kg
- 2 kg. of vermi per bed would yield 4 kg. of additional vermi in 4 weeks.
IV. Registration Requirements
- Business name registration (www.bnrs.dti.gov.ph)
- Mayor's/Business Permit (check your local municipality/city)
- BIR TIN (www.bir.gov.ph)
V. Financing Facility
- People's Credit and Finance Corp (www.pcfc.gov.ph)
- Agricultural Credit Policy Council – DA (www.acpc.gov.ph)
- Other Financing Institutions (http://loans.mixph.com)
VI. Technical Assistance (Training and Seminar)
- Department of Agriculture (www.bpi.da.gov.ph)
- DENR (www.denr.gov.ph)
- DOST (www.pcamrd.dost.gov.ph)
- PCCARD ([email protected])
- Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines ([email protected])
- Buro-Buro Vermi Farm (www.vermiphil.com)
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to Miami | Attractions | Guide Services
One of the highlights
of a visit to South Florida is an airboat ride in the Everglades. An airboat
is a flat-bottomed vessel propelled in a forward direction by an aircraft-type
propeller and powered by either an aircraft or automotive engine.
put one fallacy to rest: These vessels are prohibited to operate within the Everglades National Park meaning that rides offered to the public
are operated outside of the park boundaries. You should also keep in mind
that the Everglades is not a jungle or a swamp. It is a unique bioshpere
found nowhere else in the world. It is a vast, shallow, slow moving river
which appears as a grass-covered open prarie streaching for miles. There
is no dry land except tree covered islands called hammocks, inhabited by
deer, boar and raccoons. Nonetheless, the likelihood of seeing fauna, other
than alligators, will be remote. At certain times of the year, birdlife
is prolific, usually during the winter December to March period. You will
most definitely see alligators at some time during your ride.
airboat operators are located along the Tamiami
Trail (US 41), which runs across the peninsula from Miami to Naples
on the west coast of Florida, and passes the north
(Shark Valley) entrance to the Everglades National Park. There is also
one airboat operator located before the south
(Ernest Coe) entrance past the city of Homestead.
airboat rides are better? Well, to be honest, and airboat ride is an airboat
ride. Possibly the airboats run by the Miccosukee Tribe to the north of
the Tamiami Trail are somewhat more authentic. The rides that run south
of the Trail are more developed and slicker. Prices are between US$ 20 to
US$ 25 and usually include wildlife exhibitions and demonstrations as well
as a nature trail.
of you will take an organized tour from Miami, so you will have little choice
regarding which airboat operator you will be using. Fear not, as most of
the rides will be fast and furious! You should be aware that the airboat
is very noisy, though hopefully you will be provided earmuffs. The boat
operators are usually very well versed in the Everglades, but keep in mind
they are guides that do the same thing ten times a day, and probably eek
a living from your tips.
is a list of airboat operators on the Tamiami Trail and their respective websites,
in order of distance from Miami:
Airboat Rides
- 11 miles from Miami.
Gator Park - 12
miles from Miami.
Safari - 15 miles from Miami.
Airboat Tours - 20 miles from Miami.
Alligator Farm
- Near Homestead before arriving at the main entrance to Everglades National
Usually from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily all year
Rates vary, but are usually between US$ 20 and US$ 25.
Lower rates for children up to 11 years of age.
Not recommened for children under 5
Plus 7% Florida sales tax
On site parking free
Driving Directions
Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail / SW 8th St.) is exit 25A
(from the north) and exit 25 (from the south) off the Florida Turnpike.
From Miami Beach take SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway), which starts as 5th.
Street and continues as the MacArthur Causeway past downtown Miami. Continue all the way to the end at 137th. Avenue.
Turn right on SW 8th. Street, which is Tamiami Trail. You will see the various
airboat operators well signposted along the way.
Photos at Johnny Tigertail's Airboat Tours
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New 2020 JeepCherokee LIMITED 4X4 Sport UtilityFor Sale in Falmouth, MA
- Stock: LD549776
- Fuel Economy
- 21.0/29.0 mpg City/Hwy
- Exterior Color
- Slate Blue Pearlcoat
- Interior Color
- Black
- Body/Seating
- Sport Utility/5 seats
- Transmission
- 9 speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- four-wheel
- Engine
- 2.0L 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo Engine w/ ESS
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Blind spot sensor
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
Standard Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Audio memory
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: SiriusXM Guardian
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity keyless entry
- Rear beverage holders
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/60TR18.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 225/60TR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.4"
- Radio data system
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- Speaker type: Alpine
- Speakers: 10
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Uconnect w/Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Powertrain warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 4-way driver lumbar support
- Power 4-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 21mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 22mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 15.8gal.
- Horsepower: 270hp @ 5,250RPM
- Manual-shift auto: Autostick
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
- Transmission: 9 speed automatic
- Approach angle: 19 deg
- Departure angle: 25 deg
- Ramp breakover angle: 20 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,814kg (4,000lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 84.0mm x 90.0mm (3.31" x 3.54")
- Engine displacement: 2.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 270hp @ 5,250RPM
- Engine torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,859mm (73.2")
- Exterior height: 1,681mm (66.2")
- Exterior length: 4,623mm (182.0")
- Front headroom: 963mm (37.9")
- Front hiproom: 1,367mm (53.8")
- Front legroom: 1,044mm (41.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,463mm (57.6")
- GVWR: 2,495kg (5,500lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 731 L (26 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,549 L (55 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 3,625L (128.0 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 454kg (1,000lbs)
- Rear headroom: 978mm (38.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,267mm (49.9")
- Rear legroom: 1,024mm (40.3")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,400mm (55.1")
- Towing capacity: 907kg (2,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
- Wheelbase: 2,708mm (106.6")
- Blind spot sensor: Blind Spot Monitoring System warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: digital/analog
- Exterior parking camera rear: ParkView yes
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: rear
- Rear collision: Cross Path Detection mitigation
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Voltmeter
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Traction control
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Would I buy again?
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LOVE it!
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Those flippin' little brats.
Bangtan Boys can't even let me rest a day without destroying what's left of my very fragile heart! I just got VIXX dance practice late last night before bed, and then I wake up to this!
Not fair! That was completely uncalled for!
And so was this:
They have totally decimated both my bias list and my bias group list. Decimated!
I can't stop listening to their music. It is literally the only thing that keeps me sane when I drive alongside a mass of crazies on LA freeways. And the song this concept is for is no exception. I blast Hormone Wars on repeat to get me through the daily traffic.
And now they're making a comeback with this very song! And there will be a video!
As for the boys themselves? Aagh! Stop being gorgeous! It hurts!
After this photo shoot, I have a whole new appreciation for the grocery store. Now let's hope I find a V in the aisles. I better roll the large cart around the store, just in case.
I was going to the market to pick up some Suga anyway.
These boys have ruined me. Ruined me.


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The Toyota Highlander is a smooth midsize crossover with a third row for kids, front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available. It's bigger than the RAV4 and less rugged than the 4Runner. It can be compared with crossovers such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda Pilot, and Chevrolet Traverse.
Last redesigned for 2014, it got a revision in 2017, including a facelift, more tech, and more power with an eight-speed transmission. It's unchanged for 2018.
The base Highlander LE uses a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine making 185 horsepower. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, it gets 22 combined miles per gallon. The available V6 has more power and gets better fuel mileage.
The 3.5-liter V6 with direct injection makes 295 horsepower. Mated to an eight-speed automatic, it gets 23 combined miles per gallon, helped there by the standard start/stop system. On the highway, it gets 3mpg more than the four-cylinder engine.
There is a sporty Highlander SE, with 19-inch wheels and a firmer suspension.
Also a Highlander Hybrid LE or XLE. It uses an Atkinson-cycle version of the V6 with direct injection. There are two electric motors, one for the front wheels and another for the rears. It makes a combined 306 horsepower and brings 30 City, 28 Highway and 29 Combined miles per gallon. We got seat time in a 2017 Hybrid XLE, all of it relaxed city driving, and it returned considerably less than that. Much the same with our 2016 Highlander Hybrid.
With the forward-collision warning system, the IIHS gives the Highlander its Top Safety Pick+ rating, with top Good ratings in every test. The NHTSA gives it five stars overall, with four stars for frontal crash and rollover.
Model Lineup
The 2018 Toyota Highlander lineup includes SE, LE, LE Plus, XLE, Limited, and Limited Platinum models. The Highlander Hybrid comes as LE, XLE, Limited and Limited Platinum.
Highlander LE includes cloth upholstery, 4.2-inch multi-information display, six-way manually adjustable driver's seat and four-way passenger seat, 60/40 split-folding and reclining second-row seat, 60/40 split-folding third-row seat, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, five USB ports, LED taillamps, and 18-inch alloy wheels. It also comes with the Toyota's Entune AM/FM/CD audio system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen, six speakers, an auxiliary input jack, Bluetooth phone connectivity and music streaming, and Siri Eyes Free. Also standard are a rearview camera, hill start assist, and eight airbags, including a driver knee airbag and a front passenger seat cushion airbag.
The sporty SE gets a dark grille, headlamp housings, and roof rails. Inside it gets black leather with silver stitching and patterned inserts.
The fully loaded Limited Platinum gets heated and ventilated front seats, driver's seat memory, a 12-speaker JBL audio system, a surround-view camera system, heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, panoramic sunroof, and front park assist. It also gets Toyota's Safety Connect system, which includes emergency assistance, a stolen vehicle locator, roadside assistance, and automatic collision notification.
Toyota's upgraded Safety Sense P system is standard, with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, lane departure alert, a pedestrian pre-collision system, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams.
The grille and headlamps are aggressive although not distinctive. The Highlander looks like other SUVs, bigger than midsize. Its big square lines make it look more like a truck-based SUV than a smooth crossover.
The grille is angular and protruding; it adds 1.3 inches to the Highlander's already-long length. It's silver on lower trim models, black on the SE, and platinum on the Limited, with lights that spell Highlander on the ground. Sounds goofy but it's cool.
The instrument panel has a light touch of truck in it, in the SE model, which goes away as soon as the premium touchscreen comes. Bless those big knobs on the climate control. And big gauges. And no less than five USB ports, and many cubbies, plus an opening storage box on the dash.
The cabin is refined and quiet, with acoustic glass and floor insulation. Almost luxurious. The dashboard is flat and rich. The lines and textures mostly mix well, although they can get busy, which makes the cabin feel less calm than it might.
The long wheelbase of 110 inches allows good room inside, but that's not quite long enough for an adult-sized third row. Most models have a sliding second-row bench that splits 60/40 and seats three, to make eight passengers; but the Limiteds offer captain's chairs, or seven passengers.
The so-counted three-seat third row is very small, with little headroom or legroom, kids only. However it is possible for two adults to reach the seats and fit into them. But the third row folds flat, so if you don't need the space for children, there's 42.3 cubic feet behind the second row; and with that row folded it's 83.7 behind the front row, enough room for bunk beds.
The front seats are good, but only the Limited model gets power adjustment; it's an option with the others. Another option is cooled seats, if you don't mind feeling hardware through the seat.
The optional sunroof takes up headroom, but you can recline the second row and look up at the sky.
Driving Impressions
The base engine is 2.7 liters and 185 horsepower with 184 pound-feet of torque. It's smooth and meaty for a four-cylinder, but it carries too much weight in the Highlander, and the transmission is only a six-speed. Acceleration is reasonable but stressed if pressed. Forget it for towing, rated at a mere 1500 pounds.
The V6 numbers match the best V6 engines in the class, starting with 5000-pound towing. The turbocharged Ford Flex and V8 Dodge Durango are quicker, but that's not everything.
You can hardly feel the shifts in the eight-speed automatic transmission, although it can be slow to downshift when you accelerate hard.
The Hybrid powers the front wheels mostly with the V6 engine, and the rear wheels solely with the second electric motor. The engine and front motor use a power-split system like Toyota's other vehicles with Hybrid Synergy Drive. Because this system weighs 350 pounds, the Hybrid is slower, unlike some cars whose hybrid is the quickest.
The handling is pleasant and predictable, with firm electric power steering, but it's uninspired and vanilla. It's controlled, but it leans in turns and can be wobbly.
The ride is smooth, not quite cushy, on the standard wheels. The 19-inch wheels allow the jolts to be felt. The soft ride and handling go away in the SE with its firmer suspension.
Final Word
The Toyota Highlander is smooth and practical. We can only recommend the V6 with eight-speed. We like the Highlander SE for the handling, and the Highlander LE for its value, including good equipment without the stacked-on price.Sam Moses contributed to this report.
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Just ran Witchback
Submitted by Sarah Moss on Sat, 03/05/2011 - 5:23pm
I decided to give the trail another shot today. I ran on Witchback, another try at prepping for the Green Legs and Hamstrings race next week. This time was much better. I didn't fall, and I didn't get lost! It was pretty hilly, but call me crazy, I like hills. One of my favorite races is the Goodyear Race simply because of the hills. I'm actually pretty sad I have to miss it this year. It falls on the same day as the Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, SC. I will be attending that with 40,000 other happy runners.
If you Want to Go Farther, Get Lost.
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I hope this isn't breaking any website rules about linking to other blogs or anything, but I thought you might enjoy reading the blog I just wrote about running the Crooked Stick trail at Angler's Ridge last weekend. It was quite an adventure!! It doesn't seem to want to let me copy and paste, so here's the link:
Feeling Lucky at the Shamrock 5K
Submitted by Sarah Moss on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 12:24pm
The Shamrock 5K was one of the happiest races I have ever run. The day was beautiful and everyone was in high spirits. I saw a lot of new faces on the course and quite a few familiar ones as well. If there was ever a perfect day for a race, it was March 20, 2010. After a long, cold, dreadful winter everyone was out to stretch their legs and enjoy the warmth.
The Start of a Runner
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Running and blogging? Two of my favorite things combined in one lovely place. Even better, since this is a website about running and fitness I can assume that if you are reading this you must have some sort of interest in running, unlike my friends and coworkers whom I am sure simply tolerate me and nod at what they consider to be my complete insanity. I mean afterall who wants to run 10 miles? With nothing chasing me? So I'll take a moment to explain how this obsession started.


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Junior Members News - July 2013
After so many months of preparation, EAACI-WAO Congress is finally over. This was our first meeting together with EAACI since our Junior Members Group started, and it became a perfect opportunity to meet and exchange experiences with EAACI Juniors, our "European" homologous.
Several activities were prepared. We had a special Junior Poster Session, on Saturday 22nd, presented exclusively by juniors. Both junior and senior chairs selected the best abstract in each one of the 17 categories, and young winners were announced during the opening ceremony. Congratulations to all of them!!
Junior Abstract Winners during the Opening Ceremony
On Sunday 23rd, a Junior Members Scientific Symposium took place, this time with the topic "Insights into quality of life of patients", a novel and highlighted subject nowadays. I had the honor of co-chairing it together with Enrico Heffler, now past chair from EAACI Junior Members Group. We enjoyed with high qualified presentations about Quality of life in diverse allergic pathologies, such as respiratory allergy, skin allergy, anaphylaxis, immunotherapy and notification of anaphylaxis death. Congratulations to Sven Seys, Lilit Hovhannisyan, Dario Antolin, Virginia Bellido and Luciana Tanno who demonstrated the high level of young allergists and related disciplines from all around the world.
Young allergists and scientists actively participated on the Congress presenting oral abstracts, discussing posters and joining in sessions. Ves Dimov, an active member from our group, summarized the tweets from EAACI-WAO Congress 2013 by topic and highlighted some great quotes and soundbites in the following link:
During our Business Meeting we became excited in the sense that our first projects had been already approved. Juan Carlos Becerra is doing a great job with a "Monthly Article Summaries" that you can find in our website (Resources) http://www.worldallergy.org/juniormembers/resources/ , which represents the reach of our first aim, and give us courage to go on this way.
After the four exhausting days, I can say that all participants were full of energy and ready for new initiatives!!
Finally, the last day, we were invited to join the Junior Social Event that is prepared yearly by EAACI Juniors. We enjoyed all together in the "Old Fashioned Club".
EAACI and WAO Junior Members during Junior Social Event
Junior Social Event at Old Fashioned Club, Milan.
I would like to thank WAO and EAACI staff for their support, and all juniors from both societies who made possible a so amazing and successful congress! Specially thanks also to Dr. Ruby Pawankar, who always believe in us and she often present us with kind words. I would like to thank WAO Junior Members Group for being so closed although thousands of kilometres split us, and particularly to EAACI JMG who gave me their sympathy and friendliness.
Looking forward to meeting you again,
Silvia Sanchez-Garcia
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Soccer-mania in Iceland!
The World Cup's Kick-off is tomorrow, June 14th. This year Icelanders are incredibly excited since our national team qualified for the first time in history - the world's smallest nation to do so!
The World Cup's opening match will be between Russia and Saudi Arabia at 15.00 (3 pm.) local time. Iceland's first match is on Saturday, June 16th, at 13.00 (1 pm.) against Argentina. Hopefully, it will be Messi (pun intended) for the Argentinians!
Where to watch the World Cup in Reykjavík?
Many bars and restaurants will be showing the matches, and most will probably air Iceland's games. However, if you want to join the locals and watch it on a big screen, you'll have several options. All fixtures will be shown on Ingólfstorg in central Reykjavík (see on Google Maps). Iceland's matches against Argentina, Nigeria, and Croatia will have a special event in Hljómskálagarður, right by City Hall (view on Google Maps). Last but not least, the newly opened BOX Street Food in Skeifan (find on Google Maps) will air most matches - and of course, sell some excellent street food!
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Moving Out!
As you probably know, DBI has been growing and growing since its humble start 3 years ago. Literally! We have taken over more and more room in our current building, but at this point there's none left! So like a hermit crab that's outgrown its shell, it's time for us to move into a bigger place!
That's right, we're moving. These past years in Sharon have been wonderful (and we will still be working in the area!) but we're moving to a bigger place in Avon. It's just 15 minutes from our current shop and 5 minutes down the road from Ikea, Jordan's, or Costco at the intersection of Harrison Blvd and West Main St. The building needs some work, but who else would be better for the job?
The basement is a little dark and spooky right now, but after we get everything cleaned up and cleared out with a fresh coat of paint it'll be perfect.
This section will be our shop. We're going to knock down a wall or two and build some offices. We'll even have a showroom in the new place! We'll show off plenty of our 3D Puzzle creatures!
We have our work cut out for us, but don't worry. We'll keep taking on projects all throughout the move. If you have chairs to fix or cabinets to install, we're still your guys. Give us a call or email us for a quote or to schedule a meeting
Fulcrum Table
What's this giant table doing at the shop?
Looks like we have a ton of work to do. Well, a half ton- this guy weighs in at a thousand pounds! We got the help of a moving company to get it to the shop, but we had to come up with a rope system and use all four guys at the shop to get the table from standing up to sitting normally.
There was a big crack running down the middle of this rustic, solid cypress table. Whoever built it did not account for the crazy humidity changes that we go through up here! The wood shrank and ended up making itself crack. It was our job to fix it.
The first thing we did was disassemble the base of the table. Using glue and clamps, we got the crack sealed tight. Then to make sure it didn't come apart, we used the CNC to make some butterfly patches to install along the fault line.
After that, it was just some touch up work where the metal pieces were originally set. Efraim got a chance to use some of his special planes, so of course he was happy.
And there you have it! The table has a really cool balancing act going on for the base. Even though the base isn't under the middle of the table, the turnbuckles that reach out to the end keep the whole thing perfectly balanced.
If you have a gigantic, heavy, fancy table that needs repairs, let us know! We'll have it looking better than new in no time.


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If you have real wood cabinets, then giving them new life through refinishing them is an option – and one that will save you thousands of dollars over replacing them! Refinishing wood kitchen cabinets involves sanding away the top layer of wood along with the stain, sealer and damage it contains, and adding a fresh coat of stain and/or sealer to give the surface a factory-fresh finish.
Done properly, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, refinishing wood cabinets will restore them to "like new" beauty.
Is Refinishing Cabinets Cheaper than Buying New?
The obvious answer is "yes," but just how much cheaper might surprise you. Take a look at this comparison:
- Buying new wood cabinets: Average $300 per linear foot for good-quality cabinets
- Refinishing wood cabinets: Average $17-$33 per linear foot
The process is much like refinishing hardwood floors, but your savings are even greater when refinishing cabinets because building new cabinets is so much more labor intensive than manufacturing hardwood flooring.
Can Your Cabinets be Refinished?
There are two types of cabinets that cannot be refinished:
- Faux wood laminate cabinets: Laminate is basically a photograph of wood glued onto particle board and covered by a coat of clear plastic. There's no solid wood to work with. Refacing the cabinets might be an option, and our Cabinet Refacing Guide provides details on how this process can update your cabinets quite nicely.
- Wood cabinets with severe damage: If the damage on the cabinets goes deep enough, you won't be able to remove it through standard refinishing techniques, but this is rare.
Here is the test for faux and damaged wood: Sand a small section of the door surface with 100-grit sandpaper, or similar.
Laminate's plastic surface will make itself evident by gumming up or showing the edge of the plastic layer as you sand through it.
If the door is genuine wood, and moderate sanding removes the stains, scratches and other damage, then you've got cabinets that can be refinished.
How to Refinish Wood Cabinets
This step-by-step guide to refinishing wood cabinets will allow you to do the work yourself or knowledgably discuss it with a professional refinisher.
Let's start with removing the old finish and the damage that has ruined its finish. This is the most labor-intensive part of the job. Once it is complete, putting on the new finish will seem easy and be very exciting.
Removing the old finish:
- Take the doors off the cabinets, and remove the hinges and handles (which you might want to replace to update the look and improve the performance)
- It's not necessary to remove the cabinet frames from their location
- Clean all doors and cabinet frame faces with mineral spirits to remove oil, smoke film and other debris, so that these deposits won't be pushed into the wood during sanding
- Start with 100-grit sandpaper and a sanding block or your fingers, and sand with the grain of the wood, starting with the edges and profiles before moving to the broader spaces
- Note: Chemical strippers can be used in place of sanding, but the majority of professionals are moving away from them because they aren't ecofriendly and because sanding is a more natural process that is easier on the wood
- Once the finish and top surface of wood is removed from the door and frame exteriors, finer sandpaper should be used, either with hand sanding or the help of an orbital or disc power sander
- Tip: When using power sanding tools, it makes sense to wear a dust mask and, if available, add a vacuum attachment to the sander to reduce mess and airborne dust
- Tip: A sponge sander is ideal for getting into grooves where the surface is hard to reach with other sanding methods
- You're done sanding when the finish is gone and all damage has been sanded out
- Tip: If deep gouges can't be sanded out without creating a noticeable dip in the wood, fill them with a quality wood filler and allow it to dry before sanding it smooth
- The last step in the preparation for new stain or sealer is to go over all the wood with 220-grit sandpaper or similar fine sanding material
Putting on the new finish:
- Remove sanding debris from the wood with a clean cloth followed by tack cloth
- Use a high-quality brush to apply the stain
- Load the brush with a moderate amount of stain
- Start with any grooves the door has before working out from there to the broader spaces
- Once the entire surface has been covered with stain, allow it to soak into the wood for 10-15 minutes
- Go over the entire surface with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove excess stain
- Tip: If you want to intensify the stain color, putting on two layers of stain is preferable to applying one heavy coat because a heavy amount of stain is prone to running
- Allow the first coat of stain to dry overnight, and then apply a second coat, if desired
- Tip: For the best results with the least amount of hassle, use a product that contains both a stain and sealer to avoid having to apply a sealer once the second coat is dry
- Tip: Wear gloves to keep stain off of your hands, and wear a hat to prevent stray hairs from getting onto the surface of the wood where removing them, once the stain is dry, is problematic
- Once the final coat is dry, reinstall the hardware and door, and you are finished
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing FAQ
These questions and answers offer additional information to help you achieve a refinishing job you'll love.
Do I have to stain the cabinets, or can I just seal them?
If you love the look of clean, bare wood, then there's no need for stain. But you should seal them to prevent damage.
What is wood conditioner, and should I use it?
Wood conditioner is a type of sealer that prepares the wood to receive stain evenly. Some refinishers use it on wood that has been severely distressed, but it isn't a necessary step in giving cabinets a fresh, beautiful look.
What are my options for finishing the cabinets?
You can do what we've suggested here and apply a 2-in-1 stain and sealer. Another option is to apply one or two coats of stain only and then finish it with a non-tinted sealer. If you find a combination stain and sealer color you really like, using it is the easiest way to do the work.
Can I paint the cabinets?
Absolutely. The process is quite simple. Clean the cabinets with mineral spirits. Use 100-grit sandpaper to rough up the entire finish to allow primer to adhere better. Put on one coat of primer, and if it seems to absorb into the wood so that lots of wood grain is showing when it dries, add a second coat. When the primer is dry (read the label for details), paint your cabinets. A small, high-quality brush is excellent for grooves. A small roller works well for flat areas.
Should I take the cabinet frames off the wall to refinish them?
It's not necessary, if you exercise caution. First, protect the countertops and floor with plastic or brown craft paper. Secondly, when staining or sealing vertically, use light coats. If runs start, go over them with an empty brush to remove the excess.
What does "striking off" mean?
It's a technique used in applying stain or sealer. To strike off is to use long brush strokes that run with the grain of the wood as your final stroke in the process. For example, run your brush on the cabinet frame from bottom to top without lifting the brush off the wood to produce the finishing touch.
How much can I save with DIY cabinet refinishing?
As noted above, cabinet refinishing costs $17-$33 per linear foot, and most of that is labor. You'll need to get written estimates to get exact numbers, but buying the materials and doing the work yourself should save you $9-$14 per linear foot of cabinets. See our cabinet refinishing costs guide for more details.
Related Content in this Series
View other guides in this series which you may find useful.
- Guide for Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
- Guide for Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
- Guide to Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling
- Guide to Kitchen Cabinet Repair
- Guide to Kitchen Cabinet Replacement & Installation


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If you have an account with a business and it becomes past due or in default, your creditor may elect to turn it to a collection agency to recoup the outstanding monies.
Collection agencies have a bad reputation for borderline, if not, illegal behaviour and practices. In Canada, they are regulated at the provincial level. Rules may be different depending on where you live.
In British Columbia, all collection agencies must be licensed and abide by the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.
A collection agency can:
- Call you from Monday to Saturday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm.
- Call you on Sundays from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
- Contact your employer, friends or relatives only to obtain your address, phone number or confirm your employment
- Take legal action against you, provided they notify you
A collection agency cannot:
- Contact you outside of the above-mentioned hours
- Call you on a statutory holiday
- Harass your employer, friends or relatives about your debt
- Ask for more money than you owe
- Keep contacting you if the debt is properly disputed or if you file for consumer proposal or bankruptcy
- Keep contacting you if you are not the debtor
- Keep phoning if you have requested communication in writing only
- Threaten you, intimidate you or swear at you
If you feel like you are not treated fairly by a collection agency, you can file a complaint with Consumer Protection BC or the Better Business Bureau.
The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act does not exempt you from paying your debt. It is possible to make payment arrangements with a collection agency. The best course of action is to talk to the agency instead of ignoring it.