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The cramped space of the Valley Pool change rooms, despite not having a hope of housing a fully-booked audience of thirty, offers in the context of People Piss in Here a welcome claustrophobia. Welcome in that it supports the production well, emphasising the stresses of the anxiety attack that takes centre stage throughout the show's runtime. For an hour I was bunched up close to the other audience members, feeling their body heat in the cold sterility of the change rooms—and while I was uncomfortable by the end, I didn't have any real issues with the seating given the show's thematic concerns.
But the small space does create problems for the actors. It was clearly difficult for the Melbourne-based Crowtown to do the blocking for some of the scenes, what with all of about a metre's space for the pair to move around in before they'd be tumbling over the audience. Granted, they do have the toilet cubicles they can use, which grants a little breathing room but still offers very few physical configurations.
But in the end the staging works, and so it's a shame for this unconventional set, which works quite well by only the skin of its teeth, to host a play that doesn't quite work at all. I wouldn't go so far as to call People Piss in Here a bad show, because I don't necessarily think it is one, but I do feel like it's a show that somewhat lacks any real or meaningful treatment of the mental illness that is so central to its production.
Where the play completely lost me was when the main character's panic attack took a switch halfway, devolving into a delusional/hallucinatory episode that is somewhat incongruous with the play's beginning, taking on a weird religious self-help bent that did not work for me at all. The play begins to feel literally preachy, and not in any real or genuine way. Rather, the holy figure that comes down to visit us is a caricature to such an extent that I couldn't work out if the play was taking the mickey or not, and as a result I found it difficult to navigate the validity of anything being said because it was all so needlessly overacted.
See, all my issues with the play ultimately come down to the fact that it doesn't really do anything with the topic of mental illness, instead choosing to cheapen itself with a staged hallucination that only works out to be half-funny, if that. People Piss In Here is about a panic attack, but not to any significant degree—instead of a nuanced exploration we're delivered a play that regularly gets off track (assumedly for the sake of throwaway jokes, given how often the characters laugh at themselves for 'getting sidetracked'), and a play that, in the end, doesn't show anything interesting to the audience beyond some bizarre version of an obscure patron saint who declares to us almost dismissively: it's not the end of the world, so just chill out. And this moral, as with much of the show, really isn't as profound as the actors want us to think it is.
Purchase your tickets to People Piss In Here here.
This review is based on the reviewer's experience of the opening-night performance on May 22.


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Auctioneer Filler Words
An auctioneer's chant is very unique to each individual auctioneer. Similarities in sound and composition can be found among auctioneers and are typically based on the geographic region where the auctioneer is from and/or the training the auctioneer has received.
Traditionally, there are two main parts of an auctioneer's chant. The first being the monetary amount that the auctioneer has bid and the second being the monetary amount the auctioneer is asking for. Once that is established, auctioneers use small words and short phrases, commonly referred to as "filler words," in their chant to maintain rhythm and market the product or asset they are selling.
An auctioneer's filler words may include:
|And A
Go The
Bid The
Say the
Make It
I'm Bid
Is Bid
Dollar And
Dollar Bid
|Over Here
Over There
Dollar Now
Will You Go
Will You Give
Bid'em At
Will You Bid
Will You Give
Dollar Bidder now
The key to an auctioneer's chant is communication between him/herself and the bidders. Clarity is essential and the speed of the chant varies, in large part, due to the product being sold and an auctioneer's ability to communicate with those bidding on the product.
Interested in becoming an auctioneer, or improving your auctioneer skills? Please use the following resources to learn more about auctioneering and the auction industry.
Additional Resources
Auctioneer Practice Drills and Exercises
How Do I Become an Auctioneer?

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"you'll thank me in the morning"
This is what my husband says every time he tries to persuade me to do something I don't want to do.
He won't let me give up.
Someday, not in the morning, but someday, I'll thank him, but right now, I just want to throttle him.
I swear my brain is like the watched pot that never boils. I can beat my brains out over something and then I'll come up with a solution or a good/better idea as I'm oh, playing Sudoku on BART or checking expiration dates on milk at the store or squishing my feet into my shoes instead of untying and relacing them or using a shoe horn/tree/? thingie. Where was I? Oh yes. New game plan. Wish me luck!
I took some me-time/fam-time this past weekend. I spent a little time being a kid in her 20s, which is what I am. Sometimes people forget that.
I drove down to L.A. on Wednesday. I'm really lucky in that my husband gets along with my family and I get along with all the in-laws I've met so far. Just before I left, my dad asked us if we were going to come down for Christmas and the husband said "sure" without sarcasm.
(None of my family members have met any of my in-laws. I would need a note-taker at my side at all times to document the hilarity if and when that were to happen. Loud, short-tempered, blunt and yet excessively polite around strangers Koreans meet quieter but still chattychatty Israeli Jews with European manners. Are you laughing yet?)
My dad's new girlfriend is a very good cook so the husband and I had some really great home-cooked meals. She packed a spare ice chest full of jars of kimchee and various Korean pickled veggies and freezer bags of marinated beef for us to take home. I'm a decent cook but she's got mad skills.
My dad also prepared this Korean ground bean and powder honey stuff for me. Apparently you dissolve a spoonful in milk to drink and it's good to treat thinning hair. My dad's already seen some regrowth and his friend's lashes scrape his glasses now. My dad knows my already fine hair tends to fall out when I stress out so he bought me a lot of this stuff. I also got his excellent fruit smoothie recipe. Oh, and his aviators. Hee.
Speaking of hair, I stopped by this beauty shop on Larchmont, after stopping by my favorite sushi place for lunch, and *finally* got myself a bottle of Klorane's dry shampoo. This stuff is amazing! I have thin, fine hair that gets greasy quickly. I shower around 7:30am every day and often looks just-barely-not-quite-disgusting by 7:30pm and of course it goes downhill from there. It's a white spray but the color disappears against my dark brown hair once you comb it through.
Both my brother and a cousin who is practically another brother to me are deep in college prep mode–the former to start, the latter to transfer. We had some long talks and it was good to get my mind off of my own crap and feel sorta useful at the same time. It was also good to remind myself of how lucky I am to a. know what I want to do with my life and b. be past college. I mean, college was great but the roller coaster of uncertainty, cockiness, fear, and carelessness can only be ridden for so long.
I've been doing a lot of thinking about what my next steps will be. I'm usually not so indecisive but I'm going a little crazy trying to figure out what to do. I haven't sold any dresses yet. It's incredibly embarrassing. I got a couple of rejection emails, but I think mainly I just couldn't break into the buyers' fortress. Should I keep pushing through? Should I just move on to my next collection? I can't decide whether this collection really sucked mad donkey balls or my business decisions have been poor. I'm pretty angry with myself but mostly I'm just trying to unravel this knot I'm in. Grr. There are not enough hours in the day to just think, ya know? Don't worry though; my mindset has improved immensely. I've gone from, "I'm a farking failure" to "How do I get myself out of the mess I've made of things?". Probably explains the 3 weeks of migraines.
sally nichols
The photo above was featured in W magazine back in 2002, my senior year of school.
Left to right: fitting notetaker, me, Joe McFate (Bob Mackie Design Group Executive Design Coordinator), Bob Mackie, my teacher Sally, the model, Laurie, wearing the first muslin of my dress, and our department chair Rose Brantley.
Sally was a studio professor of mine my senior year at Otis. She helped me construct my Bob Mackie dress and I learned so, so much from her. She was incredibly knowledgeable in constructing the highest quality garments, but still modest enough to allow me to bounce my own ideas off of her superior brain. I still fondly remember our conversations picking apart the dress, tackling the construction issues, and also just rambling about our daily minutiae.
One time, I set the dress on a mannequin and crawled under it to do some handsewing to the innards. (The thing has about 80091 layers.) I was so tired I fell asleep under the dress, my head on the mannequin stand, needle still in hand. Some time later my head snapped awake to the sound of Sally calling out, "Zoë! Where's Zoë?" I wiped my drool and popped my head out of all 80091 layers of skirt and in my most alert voice, I called out, "Sally! I'm here! Hemming!"
Today I received notice that Sally passed away after a long battle with cancer. Otis has lost one its best teachers and the world, a kind, generous and patient heart and a knowledgeable brain. With a heavy heart, I am spreading word of her memorial service, in case any of my SoCal readers wanted to attend.
This Friday, August 15 at 12:30 pm
Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn
The Church of The Hills, also known as the White Church.
6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles 90068
not a lot to say
There are things in the works that I can't really detail right now. Why? Because no one wants to read a post that long. Because I try not to count my chickens before they hatch. However, I can report that I'm hopeful and excited and feeling better about my work than I have in a long time. (Special thanks to A!)
On another pleasant note, a couple of weeks ago, a fashion student emailed me, asking to interview me for a school project. I agreed, which I often do. Yesterday I received a very nice thank you card from her in the (snail) mail. Combined with her approach, her manner during our lunch and her followup, she just jumped to the top of my list of people who have asked to be my intern. This is the kind of person I want to speak on behalf of my company. I only mention this because people are always asking me for tips on how to get hired/promoted/started/etc.
Thanks for all your well wishes–I am definitely feeling much better these days. The migraines stopped and then I got a headcold, which is in its last stages. I love being sick! It's so sexy! Oy.
migraines. hate.
2 weeks, off and on. My sincerest apologies for emails and phones calls not returned in a timely manner. I'm trying.


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Nearby San Diego Eats
After combing through numerous websites, blogs and local reviews, we've compiled a list of the 10 best restaurants in a variety of price points and cuisines that are all right around the San Diego Convention Center and CEC 2015. With so much to choose from, we had to narrow it down somehow!
Richard Walker's Pancake House
Cuisine: Breakfast
Address: 520 Front St.
What the critics say: The owner has wisely stuck to what he knows best—keeping a signature light touch on his piano and his restaurant's stove top, where fresh ingredients become classic breakfast fare that satisfies the modern soul.
Cuisine: Mexican
Address: 560 4th Ave.
What the critics say: I love this place it is never a disappointment! The staff is always so friendly and the food is amazing. I recommend the carne asada quesadilla and the salsa is delicious!
Cuisine: Seafood
Address: 400 J St.
What the critics say: Considered not only one of San Diego's best seafood restaurants, but one of the country's best seafood restaurants, the Seafood Room is a true establishment with a reputation for VIP-worthy fare. If sleek and sophisticated is your game, this is the place to go.
Cuisine: Thai
Address: 327 4th Ave.
What the critics say: From the moment you set your foot inside the restaurant, you are transported. The ambiance, lighting, decor, the music, pictures on the walls, muted sound of creek-running water, and statues of Buddha – all of it puts you in a different mood. And then, to our delight, the food perfectly matched the overall atmosphere.
Cuisine: Pacific Rim
Address: 8670 Genesee Ave.
What the critics say: The internationally-acclaimed restaurant is known for its unique and creative menu, a sensational adventure in bold flavors, and its sincere and engaging hospitality that is a welcome escape from the ordinary dining experience.
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Address: 340 5th Ave.
What the critics say: The premise at the Gaslamp Strip Club is simple. Choose from a variety of raw steak, chicken and seafood, order a salad and a couple of family-style side dishes, and head toward the grill. Yes folks, you have to cook your own food here at this hot-spot, but that's part of the hook. Cleverly posted directions ensure that even novices can come away with a feeling of accomplishment.
Cuisine: Indian
Address: 314 5th Ave.
What the critics say: It's rare to find the kind of brilliant fusion of old world and new world that Masala delivers. The chef has created a restaurant where earthy colors drape modern designs, time-honored spices meet exotic presentation, and India and America collaborate to throw a celebration of the five senses.
Cuisine: Pub Food, English/Irish
Address: 554 4th Ave.
What the critics say: This raucous pub is a replica of a nineteenth-century Irish public house. The menu mixes traditional fare with adventurous experiments. This is a good place to nibble on fish 'n' chips or to sup on hearty lamb shank stew. The bar is nearly always full and the crowd energetic. Live music adds to the upbeat scene.
Cuisine: Coffee, Sandwiches/Subs, Breakfast
Address: 101 Market St.
What the critics say: "Part of my morning routine for the last 5 years!," "Literally stop by every morning. It's a must!," "Love, love, love this coffee shop and service is outstanding!"
Cuisine: Italian
Address: 425 Island Ave.
What the critics say: For high-end Italian, you still go to Bice. I was in a great mood when the risotto-with-lamb-stew special arrived – a delicious ladle of lamb umami right in the center of indulgent-creamy Italian rice. Kudos to the amiable Cheese Bar staff, lead-off hitting for his menu, at the top of my tasty order.


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Y'all, school ate MY WHOLE LIFE. I was barely cooking, and I clearly wasn't blogging. I thought things would go back to normal after midterms, but as you can tell by my disappearance in the middle of Soup Week, they DID NOT. But I survived the term and I am now on winter break. Which means: a) cooking, b) baking, and c) posting about stuff that's been sitting around in my pictures folder since September. Yes. The excitement is palpable.
Last Saturday we had a Hanukkah party. I love Hanukkah, and I especially love our Hanukkah parties. We had candles and our menorah, of course:
This photo isn't from Saturday; it's from a couple of nights ago.
We had grape juice and apple cider and two large bottles of Manischewitz wine, one of which was entirely done in, mostly by 3 of my friends. I did mix Manischewitz with Bombay Sapphire gin, to make a drink that the internet calls a Mazel Tov cocktail but that I prefer to call gin & Jews. Because that's just funny.
I made latkes, modifying the recipe from Colleen Patrick Goudreau's The Vegan Table. I served them with sour cream and applesauce, of course.
My husband & our friend Brian made Spinach Noodle Kugel from Veganomicon, which was DELICIOUS.
In fact, this meal was so good that it's what our family had the next night, too. I topped my latkes with french onion dip made with Tofutti's Sour Supreme and Simply Organic's French Onion Dip mix – OMNOMNOM.
This was all superb and happy and yum. However! The edible glory of the night was none of these things… because I made doughnuts. Fluffy yeasted heavenly sufganiyot (this recipe, specifically), covered in powdered sugar and served hot. I didn't fill them with anything, as this was my first time making anything like this and I wanted to be sure everything worked with the simplest methods available before I got all fancy. And? These were incredible. Seriously. Each batch was gone before the next batch had left the pan. Everyone raved, and I was thrilled and proud. So where are the photos? They seem to have disappeared in the process of uploading them from the camera. I could cry my face off! I can't find them anywhere! Sadly, the only photographic evidence I have is this photo of my flour- and sugar-dusted shoes and baggy tights:
The teenagers amused themselves by reading one of my vintage dictionaries:
And Jenny adorned me with a tiny hat:
Wonderful, joyful party. Happy Hanukkah!


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Title: The Now or Never Moment: Omnibus
Author: Katie Kaleski
Rating: 3/5
Blurb (taken from Goodreads):
By the time she realizes she loves him, he's already gone.
Shelby and Tanner have been inseparable ever since freshman year when she intervened to save him from a bully's beating. Fast forward four intense years–Shelby is leaving for college. Without Tanner. Three days before she's set to move, he hands her a thick envelope with explicit instructions:
In no way shape or form is she to open the envelope until she is perfectly settled in at school. She is not to even think of it until then.
No one has seen Tanner since that moment.
She opens the envelope to find a letter of epic proportions inside that spans their years in high school together. When she reads it out loud to almost her entire dorm, Shelby relives the good and all of the bad, and together they learn details that Tanner held back, the things he never told her. How much he really loves her.
Sometimes, all it takes is walking in someone else's shoes to realize what you've known all along. Sometimes, that realization comes too late.
*this book deals with suicidal ideation, depression, and bullying*
If I could resume this book in just a few words, it would probably be: almost five hundred page long comedic tragedy. Because this book is sad, and because it's so long, it feels like the sadness will never end… and then you get to the ending, which I personally didn't expect after the drawn-out dramatic storyline I had just read. This book will make you laugh and it will make you tear up. Tragedies generally end with death, but comedies end with love… I'll let you guess which one it will be.
Warning: a lot of this book broke my heart. I wouldn't recommend reading this if you aren't in a good place emotionally, as it does deal with suicidal ideation, depression, and bullying… as well as unrequited love, PTSD, near-death experiences.
I would recommend to not let the beginning throw you off about the pacing of the book. The first few chapters are unsettling because they are so fast-paced, and there could be so much more context to this story. Then, once it gets into Tanner's letter, the pacing stabilizes and everything reads smoothly… and then the ending is as quickly paced as the beginning. I think this is a collection of four novellas (one per school year), so perhaps the structure of it made more sense as such.
I'd like to thank Katie Kaleski, as well as Netgalley, for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.


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text: In collaboration Roman Coppola and The Directors Bureau, Intel & W Hotels hosted the U.S. premiere of Four Stories, a creative short film series. Fabulous transformed Whiskey Blue @ the W Westwood for the after party, and created an Intel branded space with highlights of blue and creative elements from the film series. Guests enjoyed cocktails themed after the Four Stories films themselves, music by DJs Jacques Renault and POSSO, plus a performance by Rooney frontman—and the star of Modern/Love—Robert Schwartzman. An Ultrabook Cinema experience also allowed partygoers to create their own short films with animated GIFs.


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Harlem Village Academies Gets a New Website
Jan 8, 2018
Harlem Village Academics is a network of charter schools in Harlem, New York. Founded by Deborah Kenny, HVA strives to provide education that helps students become independent thinkers and compassionate individuals who make meaningful contributions to society.
We worked with HVA to redesign and develop their website, which plays an important role in the recruitment of new teachers. The website, built on WordPress, features flexible templates that allow the HVA team to create unique, content-rich pages.
"As a public charter school marketing director overseeing a team of one (me), when it came time to overhaul our website, I needed to find an agency that could support me in every way imaginable; from creating inviting, mobile first job application experiences, to patiently reminding me that I might need to refresh my browser to see my WordPress changes. ☺
The team at Barrel embraced the unique challenges of our project, adapted their timeline and workflow to meet our needs, helped us to define our brand, highlight our strengths, focus our message, and overall, they guided our product to be as efficient and effective as possible. Most importantly, they were responsive. Every question, change, or request got immediate attention and quick solutions. I couldn't have been happier with the product or the process."
John Korpics, Chief of Marketing
We were fortunate to work with John Korpics, the Chief of Marketing at HVA, whose web savvy and creative skills (the website's photos were all taken by him) pushed our team to create UX and technical solutions that led to a visually impactful website with performance and usability top of mind. The result is a robust platform that's designed to be a central communications and marketing tool for years to come.
By Peter Kang, Co-founder and Creative Director


text: Although I am a chiropractor, I am not limited to just chiropractic. Sacral Occipital Technique (SOT) is a chiropractic technique that focuses on balancing the cranial system similar to osteopathic cranial therapy and cranial sacral therapy. It is the foundation of how I approach the body and TMJ related problems. With this approach, we start at the pelvis and lower back and work up or down to balance the system. We include knee, ankle, foot problems, including foot orthotics, or neck, shoulder, headaches and TMJ problems.


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Starting Solid Foods
Rice, oatmeal, or barley? What infant cereal or other food will be on the menu for your baby's first solid meal? Have you set a date?
At this point, you may have a plan or are confused because you have received too much advice from family and friends with different opinions.
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help you prepare for your baby's transition to solid foods.
When can my baby begin solid foods?
Here are some helpful tips from AAP Pediatrician David Hill, MD, FAAP on starting your baby on solid foods. Remember that each child's readiness depends on baby's own rate of development.
Other things to keep in mind:
Can your baby hold his/her head up? Your baby should be able to sit in a high chair, a feeding seat, or an infant seat with good head control.
Does baby open his/her mouth when food comes baby's way? Babies may be ready if they watch you eating, reach for your food, and seem eager to be fed.
Can baby move food from a spoon into his/her throat? If when you offer a spoon of rice cereal, baby pushes it out of his/her mouth, and it dribbles onto the chin, baby may not have the ability to move it to the back of the mouth to swallow it. That's normal. Remember, baby's never had anything thicker than breast milk or formula before, and this may take some getting used to. Try diluting it the first few times; then, gradually thicken the texture. You may also want to wait a week or two and try again.
Is baby big enough? Generally, when infants double their birth weight (typically at about 4 months of age) and weigh about 13 pounds or more, they may be ready for solid foods.
NOTE: The AAP recommends breastfeeding as the sole source of nutrition for your baby for about 6 months. When you add solid foods to your baby's diet, continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months. You can continue to breastfeed after 12 months if you and your baby desire. Dr. T does recommend supplementing solely breast fed infants with vitamin D and iron supplements during the first year.
How do I feed my baby?
Start with half a spoonful or less and talk to your baby through the process ("Mmm, see how good this is?"). Your baby may not know what to do at first. Baby may look confused, wrinkle the nose, roll the food around inside the mouth, or reject it altogether.
One way to make eating solids for the first time easier is to give your baby a little breast milk, formula, or both first; then switch to very small half-spoonfuls of food; and finish with more breast milk or formula. This will prevent your baby from getting frustrated when he/she is very hungry.
Do not be surprised if most of the first few solid-food feedings wind up on your baby's face, hands, and bib. Increase the amount of food gradually, with just a teaspoonful or two to start. This allows your baby time to learn how to swallow solids.
Do not make your baby eat if she/he cries or turns away when you feed baby. Go back to breastfeeding or bottle-feeding exclusively for a time before trying again. Remember that starting solid foods is a gradual process; at first, your baby will still be getting most of baby's nutrition from breast milk, formula, or both. Also, each baby is different, so readiness to start solid foods will vary.
NOTE: Do not put baby cereal in a bottle because your baby could choke. It may also increase the amount of food & calories your baby eats and can cause your baby to gain too much weight. However, cereal in a bottle may be recommended if your baby has reflux. Check with your child's doctor if you suspect baby needs cereal.
Which food should I give my baby first?
For most babies, it does not matter what the first solid foods are. By tradition over past generations, single-grain iron-fortified cereals have been usually introduced first. However, there is no medical evidence that introducing solid foods in any particular order has an advantage for your baby. Although many pediatricians will recommend starting vegetables before fruits, there is no evidence that your baby will develop a dislike for vegetables if fruit is given first. Babies are born with a preference for sweets, and the order of introducing foods does not change this. If your baby has been mostly breastfeeding, your baby may benefit from 1st baby foods made with meat, which contains more easily absorbed sources of iron and zinc that are needed by 4 to 6 months of age (beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, etc). Check with your child's doctor.
Baby iron-fortified cereals are available premixed in individual containers or dry, to which you can add breast milk, formula, or water. Whichever type of cereal you use, make sure that it is made for babies and iron fortified.
When can my baby try other food?
Once your baby learns to eat one food, gradually give baby other foods. Give your baby one new food at a time every few days. Generally, meats and vegetables contain more nutrients per serving than fruits or cereals. Please continue foods already given as part of your baby's daily variety.
There is no evidence that waiting to introduce baby-safe (soft), potentially allergy-causing foods, such as eggs, dairy, soy, peanuts, or fish, beyond 4 to 6 months of age prevents food allergy. There is scientific evidence for just the opposite_giving these foods between 6 & 10 months of age appears to reduce a baby's chances of food allergy bby allowing baby's immune system to develp tolerance to foods. If you believe your baby has an allergic reaction to a food, such as diarrhea, rash, or vomiting, talk with your child's doctor about the best choices for the diet.
Within a few months of starting solid foods, your baby's daily diet should include a variety of foods, such as breast milk, formula, or both; meats; cereal; vegetables; fruits; eggs; pureed nut butters; soft cheeses; yogurts; soft biscuit pieces and fish. Please delay cow's milk until age one year and offer no honey in the first year of life.
When can I give my baby finger foods?
Once your baby can sit up and bring his/her hands or other objects to the mouth, and pick up small pieces with forefinger and thumb, you can give baby finger foods to help her/him learn to feed her/himself. To prevent choking, make sure anything you give your baby is soft (easily crushable between parent fingers), easy to swallow, and cut into small pieces the size of baby's thumb tip. Some examples include small pieces of banana, wafer-type cookies, or crackers; scrambled eggs; well-cooked pasta, rice and legumes; well-cooked, finely chopped chicken; and well-cooked, cut-up potatoes or peas.
At each of your baby's daily meals, baby should be eating about 4 ounces, or the amount in one small jar of strained baby food. Limit giving your baby processed foods that are made for adults and older children. These foods often contain more salt and other preservatives.
If you want to give your baby fresh food, use a blender or food processor, or just mash softer foods with a fork. All fresh foods should be cooked with no added salt or seasoning. Although you can feed your baby raw bananas (mashed), most other fruits and vegetables should be cooked until they are soft and then cooled, then refrigerated or frozen and dated until needed. Refrigerate any food you do not use, and look for any signs of spoilage before giving it to your baby. Fresh foods are not bacteria-free, so they will spoil more quickly than food from a can or jar.
NOTE: Do not give your baby any food that requires chewing at this age. Do not give your baby any food that can be a choking hazard, including hot dogs (including meat sticks, or baby food "hot dogs"); nuts and seeds; chunks of meat or cheese; whole grapes; popcorn; chunks of peanut butter; raw vegetables; fruit chunks, such as apple chunks; and hard, gooey, or sticky candy.
What changes can I expect after my baby starts solids?
When your baby starts eating solid foods, baby's stools will become more solid and variable in color. Because of the added sugars and fats, they will have a much stronger odor too. Peas and other green vegetables may turn the stool a deep-green color; beets may make it red. (Beets sometimes make urine red as well.) If your baby's meals are not strained, baby's stools may contain undigested pieces of food, especially hulls of peas or corn, and the skin of tomatoes or other vegetables. All of this is normal. Your baby's digestive system is still immature and needs time before it can fully process these new foods. If the stools are extremely loose, watery, or full of mucus, however, it may mean the digestive tract is irritated. In this case, reduce the amount of solids and introduce them more slowly. If the stools continue to be loose, watery, or full of mucus, consult your child's doctor to find the reason.
Should I give my baby juice?
Babies do not need juice. Babies younger than 12 months should not be given juice. After 12 months of age (up to 3 years of age), give only 100% fruit juice and no more than 4 to 6 ounces a day. Offer it only in a cup, not in a bottle. To help prevent tooth decay, do not put your child to bed with a bottle. If you do, make sure it contains only water. Juice reduces the appetite for other, more nutritious, foods, including breast milk, formula, or both. Too much juice can also cause diaper rash, diarrhea, or excessive weight gain.
Does my baby need water?
Healthy babies do not need extra water. Breast milk, formula, or both provide all the fluids they need. However, with the introduction of solid foods, water can be added to your baby's diet. Also, a small amount of water may be needed in very hot weather. If you live in an area where the water is fluoridated, drinking water will also help prevent future tooth decay. Generally Metropolitan water is fluoridated and helps build strong teeth. Commercial bottled water is generally not fluoridated and does not build strong teeth, nor prevent tooth decay.
Good eating habits start early!
It is important for your baby to get used to the process of eating—sitting up, taking food from a spoon, resting between bites, and stopping when full. These early experiences will help your child learn good eating habits throughout life.
Encourage family meals from the first feeding. When you can, the whole family should eat together. Research suggests that having dinner together, as a family, on a regular basis has positive effects on the development of children. TV, cell phones and other electronics should be off and elsewhere during family meal times.
Remember to offer a good variety of healthy foods that are rich in the nutrients your child needs. Watch your child for cues that he/she has had enough to eat. Do not overfeed! Babies will not eat the same amount every meal, nor even every day, but research shows babies will consume what they need from a healthy variety of foods offered them over a number of days. Babies feel hunger and they feel satisfied when full and need no encouragement to eat more than they want.
If you have any questions about your child's nutrition, including concerns about your child eating too much or too little, talk with your child's doctor.
Additional Information from HealthyChildren.org:
Ask the Pediatrician: When can I start giving my baby peanut butter?
Choking Hazards Parents of Young Children Should Know About (Video)


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Belarus settles $726-million gas debt
Belarus has fully settled its gas debt, a spokesman for Russia's gas supply monopolist Gazprom told
He said that Belarus had paid back a total of $726.2 million in arrears for gas supplied by Gazprom to the country in 2016 and earlier this year.
Speaking earlier on Thursday, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that Moscow and Minsk had reached agreements on gas and oil supply that satisfied both sides.
The Russian prime minister stressed that it was not Moscow's fault that the latest gas price dispute between the two countries had dragged on for months. "Unfortunately for us, at some point our partners simply stopped paying [for gas] in full under the contract, running up a considerable debt," he said.
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin, at their meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on April 3, agreed that the two countries should settle all of their differences regarding the supply of gas and oil within the following 10 days.
Mr. Lukashenka reportedly promised that Minsk would pay back its gas debt, while Mr. Putin pledged that Russia would supply Belarus with 24 million tons of oil annually through 2024.
In addition, Mr. Putin reportedly said that Belarus may get $1 billion more in loans from Russia this year.
On April 12, Mr. Lukashenka signed the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union, which he refused to do at the height of the gas dispute with Russia in late 2016.


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There are no quick fixes to problems in education
type of old-school professor current education trends often warn against: a so-called "sage on the stage." Shugart lectured and asked discussion questions while only occasionally referencing his notes. No PowerPoints, no technology (aside from a microphone), no gimmicks. Engaging knowledge intended to enlighten and ignite critical thinking.
Shugart's approach, while it may seem old fashioned to some, was actually refreshing. Current fads in education tend to treat lecturing and limited use of technology as archaic. Education, for many people, has become all about the special effects. A student gaining traditional knowledge is in many ways seen as a side effect, something that might happen but is not expected. The new age of education, at least in Texas, focuses on skills.
During his lecture, Shugart noted that following World War II (specifically the GI0 Bill), the approach to higher education was similar to the factory model — students come into the school and move down an assembly line. Add a little history here, some science there, tighten up the writing skills until — done — a product ready to enter the world as an educated person.
The shift lately has been from that factory model, which like the real factory model had as many problems as it did successes, to a customer service-based approach. Students are customers and our job in higher education is to provide a service. It sounds reasonable. On the surface, it is. Customer service implies quality control, respect and concern — all things that are important in education.
However, some of the components of this model are cause for concern and confusion. Customers pay money, get a service or good, and, in accordance with company policies, have the right to return the good or ask for a refund on the service if it is not up to expectation. Students pay money, get the education, and ... what? Return it? Sue for lost potential because they didn't get the grades, skills or six-figure salary they wanted? Here lies the rub of the customer service model: How can education retain its rigor and value if the product, the knowledge or degree, is treated as something to which the student is entitled rather than something that is earned?
The paradox becomes even more exacerbated when the current core curriculum requirements are thrown into the mix. Citing employer call for reform, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has implemented specific skills that should be cultivated throughout upper level education in order to produce workforce-ready students. Based on this approach, the customer is no longer the student; the customer is the potential employer and the student is once again the product going through the education factory. If education is to subscribe to either the factory or customer service models, education would then be treated, as controversial Washington, D.C., reformer Michelle Rhee has argued, as an economic issue rather than a social one.
With the call for education reform on national and local levels, the nature of that reform is questionable. If we elect to take the factory/customer service model, where does the reform begin? When someone buys a pair of jeans at the Gap and those jeans rip, who is to blame? The factory, for poorly constructed pants? The fabric manufacturer, for poorly manufactured fabric? The cotton industry, for poorly cultivated cotton? The cotton itself? Or the customer, for wearing out the jeans? Tracing the problem is complicated but not impossible.
How then do we trace the problem with education? From firsthand experience I can say that educators love the blame game: College teachers blame the high school teachers, who blame the elementary school teachers, who blame the parents, who blame the teachers, who blame ... It is a mess of finger pointing and "It wasn't me!" that often overtakes finding a solution. How can we fix a problem if we can't even identify causation?
Much as I might wish for some insightful solution to our educational woes, I have none. I, like most educators, have my perspective. As I often tell my students about causes of historical events, it's complicated. Education is a complicated issue — we want high quality at a low cost. Borrowing from business models only partially works because education is an economic and a social issue. Unfortunately, we often learn what works and doesn't through trial and error. Our best path is to continue pushing the important issues, trying to find solution and not throw our hands up in defeat. Parents, teachers, legislators and administrators must stop the blame game. We must stop looking for quick fixes and gimmicks, and instead focus on real solutions.
Amber Kelly-Anderson is an assistant professor of English and history and general studies liaison at Howard College in Big Spring. She lives in Midland with her family.


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According to Pinterest and the rest of the internet, one can simply put shredded potatoes into a waffle maker and enjoy simple, crispy hash browns. I tried this, but didn't like how the potatoes didn't stick together when coming out of the waffle maker. Maybe it's because of my huge Belgian waffle maker? At any rate, it inspired me to make this beauty of a recipe, which someone else has probably tried at some point, but which I'm proud to call my own. It has two ingredients, and it's way less messy than regular waffles. Even with the machine set to crispy, the insides will be light and fluffy. I like to serve these with ham and applesauce.
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Strong work ethic and passion for what you do are very important qualities every chef should have. While speaking to Spencer Kim, it was very apparent he possessed both. I learned how his family was an influence, as well as how that influence ultimately helped advance his career.
One stereotype about your industry, and whether it's true.
We are picky eaters. At least for me, that's not true. I am picky when it comes to creating dishes and cooking dishes for work. But if someone else is cooking a meal for me, I'm not picky at all. I'm just grateful that someone else is putting time and effort into a meal. Plus, I know a lot of my cooks and chefs that I've worked with (including myself), that partake in fast food restaurants every now and then.
Most undervalued ingredient:
Peppercorn. There are lots of varieties of peppercorn; each with its own unique qualities that bring out the flavors of a dish just as much as salt.
One food you can't live without and why:
Rice. I don't know why I can't live without rice other than the fact that rice is the only food that I know I will end up craving if I don't eat it for a while, consistently.
Describe the concept and cuisine at Spencer's Bistro.
The cuisine at Spencer's is European with a twist of Asian. We do pretty much everything from scratch like our pita bread, yogurt for the tzatziki, fresh pasta, and marshmallow for our s'mores. We cook the dishes to order in order to ensure quality dishes. We do ask of our guests to order and pay first at the register such that they don't have the burden of tipping and waiting for the check at the end of the meal. We bring fine quality dishes at a very affordable price in a relaxed environment. Good food should be enjoyed by everyone.
Most popular items on the menu:
Greek grilled chicken. Garlic herb-crusted white fish risotto. Milanesa sandwich. Mid-rare seared salmon pesto pasta (It's seasonal because all the basil used in the pesto is from my backyard garden.).
Your earliest food memory:
Shrimp juk (Korean shrimp rice porridge). My grandma used to make it for me as a baby.
How did your parents influence your decision to become a chef?
Both my parents cook all the time at home. They taught me the basics of cooking: skills, knowledge, philosophies, appreciation. I think it was these basics that drew my interest in the culinary arts to begin with. My father told me that if it weren't for his engineering career, he would have liked to go into the culinary field. It was all this and more that influenced my decision to aim and try to become a chef.
Tell us about your culinary school education.
I attended Cypress Community College because the general manager at Coco's by Downtown Disney area said he would hire me if I can get him proof of culinary school enrollment, and Cypress College was the closest and cheapest school I could find on such short notice. But I am glad I went there because if it wasn't for the support and recommendation from the dean, Mike Bird, I wouldn't have ended up at Roy's, the place where I refined my skills tremendously.
Regarding your time at Roy's, what did you learn about the industry outside of the kitchen?
The biggest thing I learned outside of the kitchen from Roy's was marketing. Aside from marketing, they have graciously exposed me to customer relations, front of the house logistics and training, and basics on bookkeeping. A lot of the ideas employed at my restaurant rooted from what I learned from Roy's.
Best culinary tip for the home cook:
It's all about repetition. It'll get easier bit by bit the more you repeat a task or recipe.
Favorite places to eat.
Zait and Zaatar, What's Up Men, and (I know, I know… but because of nostalgia) McDonald's.
What is your beverage of choice?
Coca-cola in the glass bottle made from real sugar a.k.a. Mexican Cola. You can find it pretty much anywhere these days.
What challenges did you experience when opening Tommy Bahama (Laguna Beach), and how did you overcome them?
Efficiency and training were some of the challenges we faced. It was thru trial and error that the kitchen became more efficient; everything from storage configuration to logistics and execution.
Weirdest customer request (and did you do it?):
Family of three came in one night, they told us that their kid has coeliac disease, but loves pasta marinara. They asked if it was possible to make a gluten free pasta marinara. I couldn't say no to the request; the kid was too cute. I ended up making pasta using rice flour. And thankfully, the kid enjoyed it.
You're making breakfast. What are you having?
Rice, go chu jang (Korean chili paste), sesame oil, and over easy egg. I don't know what it's called, but when it is mixed all together, it always hits home for me.
Your best recent food find:
Toum from Zait and Zaatar. It's creamy, refreshing, and best of all, garlicky.
What's the one thing people didn't tell you about opening a restaurant?
How much I'll appreciate silence.
Spencer's Bistro is located at 6084 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, (714) 736-0557; www.spencersbistro.com.
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A contributing writer for OC Weekly, Anne Marie freelances for multiple online and print publications, and guest judges for culinary competitions. A Bay Area transplant, she graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona. Find her on Instagram as brekkiefan.


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There's a hate I have for starting the first paragraph in a review with the word "I", so I decided to come up with some gibberish before using it for the second paragraph. Here we are.
I have known of tREBLEFREE for a few years after communicating with him on an online music board, enjoying the few tracks I heard and always getting into decent conversations, usually about music. I've known about the album he had been putting together for the last few years, but it kept on being delayed and pushed back (sounds like a familiar story). Out of nowhere, he tells me that his album is done and he wants me to take a listen. I'm open.
The Return Of The Dirty Cymbals (mitc.) is a project six years in the making, with tREBLEFREE handling everything on the production side and letting his friends drop some fine lyrics. The people on this album include Ilwil, DVS, Plee and Donwill and these guys sound perfect on these tracks, which is a combination of the boom bap plus samples that are arranged incredibly well. My favorite part is the introduction in "313 To 310/510", the numbers of which represent where he lived for awhile (California) and the place he calls home (Detroit), where you hear various scratches over a beat, a sped up "Californiaaaaaa" sample and the inclusion of a familiar "one, two, AAAAAAH" and for me that's brilliant. Scorpeze drops a cool first like the old school trooper he is, sounding a bit like Lyrics Born meets Nice & Smooth. The album then goes into gear as DVS and Malakh El deliver their stories on how to be hard as fuck in "Tight Fit", and tREBLEFREE's chopped bass and guitar lines and drum loops fit perfectly. In fact, most of his productions are quite good because he knows his music and knows how to share that love of the records through careful digital manipulation.
If you read the last sentence carefully, some of you might be questioning the "most of his productions are quite good" part. Do I have a gripe? Only a small one, there's a sample in "313 To 310/510" that is done dry without a bassline and as the album's first proper song I thought the entire album would sound like that. I would have preferred to hear a bass within the song's last 30 seconds, but it might have been done that way to welcome people in to the funk that's to come. Producer, beat, and sample junkies will enjoy the work tREBLEFREE put into this, especially in tracks like "Innuendo", "I'm Writing", and my personal favorite, "Limelight" (I would have liked the intro beat stretched out for the entire song, but it's a nice tease to keep people listening), and as DJ Life scratches the wheels of fury in "Pardon My Favor" it helps give the album a nice mix tape vibe to it, a bridge between the first and second halves of the album (or a virtual Side 1 and Side 2).
Like Dilla, there's a soulfulness in tREBLEFREE's samples and beat production, so something is definitely in the water up there. Like Madlib, he can also become incredibly obscure with his style of production, where it isn't just simple beats and loops, it's a nice balance between familiarity and the unknown. Both drive each other to create an album that could easily measure up to anything on Stones Throw or Rhymesayers, and the guy better watch out or he'll be scooped up by a lot of MC's and singers there.
If you read the last sentence carefully, soem of you might be questioning the reference to "singers". It's that soulfulness in his productions that could open him up to being a producer for today's soul and R&B artists, and yet that lo-fi Madlib-type approach still keeps his foot in hip-hop, which is eternal. The title is perhaps an appropriate one, as it's a call to a return to the dirty qualities of late 80's/early 90's production with the openness of today. Maybe it's not a return, but more of a continuation of what's good. The 313 will forever be proud.
The cover art by Cristian Rios should also be highlighted. It looks like a developed pencil sketch of a man about to walk up a hill or mountain, while another man sits down cross legged in the distance. I'm not sure if Rios was in anyway influence by Burt Shonberg's artwork on Love's Out Here album, since it almost feels like Rios is answering back by saying "now it's time to create movement". The guy sitting down happens to be blue, like the Out Here guy. It probably has nothing to do with it, but I always enjoy seeing illustrations on hip-hop albums, as it takes away from a possible photograph and allows the listener to figure out how the painting refers to the music or album title. Either way, it works.
(The Return Of The Dirty Cymbals is available from Createspace.com.)
MakeUpBreakUp are a synth, techno-pop friendly duo who sound like someone made a mix tape of music by The Cure, Tears For Fears, Icicle Works, and New Order. It's not sure whether it wants to be new wave, electronic pop, or a collage of everything that's poppy and boppy. We Prefer Not To... (S.A.F.) is a short but decent 6-song EP that shows the power of the material and the strength in what a good collaboration can create. "Blame Game" and "Fall Into Her Love Trap" are my favorites, while they could easily play with people's emotions in "She's Always X Rated", where they talk about finding a woman who isn't herself until she's behind a camera, and are afraid to grasp the reality of the situation. (Perhaps a female reply could be performed to get a completely unexpected perspective).
It's good pop with a diverse wardrobe, and it seems these guys like to dress-up a lot, musically. Good thing.
(We Prefer Not To... is available directly from S.A.F. Records.)
Music For Art Exhibits could be a misleading title if you allow it to be, but for Soundscapegoat it might be about playing with the idea of what this music could be. The album is a unique exploration of synthesizers and electronics, and in an abstract sense they may be fitting at an art exhibit. If you are to take the concept on the surface, each song represents a different area of the exhibit with different textures and tones, each one sounding very different from the one that came before. Some of the pieces come off a bit repetitive at first, but allow the music to settle in and one will be able to find each section of the song unfolding and revealing new elements within the audio meditation. In fact, I would call this "music for a distracted meditation", in that one could easily chill and zone out but one might also get lost in some of the groups that could have easily be taken from a few German electronic music galleries.
Soundscapegoat is the one-man production of Peter Bartlein, whose work under the name Marys Brother I reviewed earlier this year in The Run-Off Groove #188. While the grooves are still here, you'll have to take it all in as a whole rather than a few bursts here in there. Even though each track sounds different and unique, there is something in them that unites it all as one piece. It reminds me some of the work by The ORB where each layer of sound turns into something that may be the start of hallucinatory visions.
(Music For Art Exhibits is available from CDBaby.)
Sausalito Summer (Jazz Vista) by Court Mast begins like a long lost ECM or CTI album, and it sounds like an introduction to one hell of an incredible album. It then leads into the second track, the title track, and sadly it's the start of a bumpy ride I wasn't ready to take when I started this journey.
Court Mast plays the trumpet and cornet, and at first the atmosphere he creates in "Gold Coast" is almost too good to be true, although perhaps I was expecting a bit more activity like that song. Instead it becomes a set of well played songs that border on pop standards and carefully crafted arrangements. "Marling Song" would sound perfect on a Dave Brubeck or Ramsey Lewis Trio album as Sam Grobe-Heintz's playing is superb, accented by a moving flute solo from Tim Wallace. At times it feels more like a group album than something that is meant to focus on Mast, or Mast almost comes off as a mere accompanist. The guy can play, but the other musicians get themselves in the door a bit more than the one who invited them in, and it works in that regard.
(Sausalito Summer is available from CDBaby.)
Mellow Red Rider rock your thing, then the Tom Fuller Band may be your ching. Abstract Man (Redcap/Mesa/Blue Moon/Fontana) is good ol' radio-friendly rock'n'roll that has a bit of punch to it but without being threatening.
Fuller and band would fit in along the likes of Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Jellyfish, and Flaming Lips, and if that list sounds a bit confusing, things become quite clear when you hear songs like "Lollipop Guild", "Midnight Pass", "All I Ever Wanted", and their cover of "Air That I Breathe", and you know you want to show support for their brand of pop-friendly rock.
Not bad at all.
(Abstract Man is available from CDBaby.)
Salme Dalhstrom is an artist along the lines of Princess Superstar, Kelis, and M.I.A. but mixed in with the acid-tinged pulses of Stereo MC's, Chemical Brothers, and the electronic pulses that dominated the 90's. What she does is bring that feeling back and dress it up with some new clothes, and the end result is The Acid Cowgirl Audio Trade, an album that satisfies the itchy dance fiends who never want to return home even when the clubs are closed.
Her music sounds like the best vocal tracks on albums created by artists known for their instrumentals, in other words she makes her voice and lyrics and emphasis and in the end becomes someone willing to test pop fans with her digital prowess and sensuality. It's fun and you can't help but be satisfied by the party atmosphere she creates with walls of synths and well chosen breaks and loops. Many of these songs deserve to be released as singles and if they're not, I hope club DJ's will put them into heavy rotation.
(The Acid Cowgirl Audio Trade is available from CDBaby.)
Dylan Champagne is known to some as being one part of the math rock band One Step Shift. For a moment he is stepping out on his own to create something a bit more humble, and he's hoping his older fans will understand his ventures into acoustic folk pop. Or if anything, he knows they will understand the title of his album: New Equation (Broke In Oakland).
It sounds like the kind of music that can be played at any beach near a bonfire, when all that is required is an acoustic guitar, a tambourine, and the heart to sing out loud, or at least that's what "From Here To There" sounds like. "Junk Parts" sounds like Reaching Quiet singing over some 3/4 time signature as the pace of the song drives the lyrics home:
molecules whisper and memory fades
simple equations facilitate change
27 years just plotting escape
but i still can't scratch my way out of this maze
Every now and then the listener is able to get caught up in a collage of sound that seems out of place but help decorate the sound in its strange beauty. New Equation is as beautiful as it is strange, and after an initial listen I couldn't help but listen to it more and more.
(New Equation will be formally released on September 9th, and can be ordered from CDBaby.)
The relationship between vocal jazz and I has been a battle. I love jazz, but I approach vocal jazz apprehensively because sometimes it makes my morals bleed. In other words, I enjoy great singers but when a singer is below my personal standard, I cringe and wished "dentist jazz" didn't exist. Then there's Denise Donatelli.
Jazz vocalists can and will get lost in the crowd because everyone wants to celebrate in song, and very few are standouts in my opinion. But Donatelli is someone whom I could listen to all day and night. What Lies Within (Savant) is the perfect title, for she can lure you with a seductive cover photo but it's what lies within (nice one) that will make you want to know her and her voice. Imagine Diane Krall without the manly husky tones and you have someone who could easily become one of this generation's finest singers. She is smooth, sensual, and has a resilience that is almost hypnotic. I know, probably sounds like big journalistic words that are used to motivate people to buy CD's, but that's the point, I'm using these words to sey that this is a singer who needs to be heard because she can sing her ass off. Can I be any more blunt, Donatelli SINGS HER ASS OFF!
Now that I've offended two of you, let me talk to you about her music. The album has her recording a number of standards, finding herself as comfortable in balladry as she is in Brasilia., and with "Crystal Silence" she could easily find herself doing a bit of soulful electronica, as she has that vibe to her that shows she isn't just a "jazz singer". One of the albums best moments is in "Sails (Velas Icadas)" where she sings the last word in a verse and takes off in one direction while her band move into another in a different key. I love when artists do that, it gives off the effect of each of them moving in a different direction and after the solos they meet again in perfect harmony. Donatelli doesn't overuse her vibrato, it reminds me sometimes of the approach Miles Davis had with his trumpet. His trumpet was his voice, and he often spoke in a manner only his intended recipient is supposed to know. Donatelli's voice is that musical, she uses it as a fine instrument and it makes you want to cuddle with it.
Her versions of "I Love It When You Dance That Way", "This Lament", and "Beloved (Daahoud)" are most welcome. The musicians on here include Marvin "Smitty" Smith (drums), Hamilton Price (bass), Bob Sheppard (soprano, alto & tenor saxes, flute and alto flute), Carl Saunders (trumpet, flugelhorn), Geoffrey Keezer (piano, marimba, vibraphone, percussion), Giovanna Clayton (cello), Alex Acuña (percussion), Carlos del Rosario (organ, tuned Viennese gong), and Peter Sprague (guitar), and together they have the right chemistry that sounds like some of the best jazz combos you can come up with. The musicians flirt musically Donatelli and she does the same in such a way that you can't help but laugh and enjoy the moment, maybe have a sip of wine in the afterglow. In truth, she has a gift that is not unlike Janis Siegel or Karin Plato, and I hope she continues her dedication to that gift for years to come.
(What Lies Within is available from CD Universe.)
Good jazz is a personal jazz, good sounding jazz gets me going. Michael Antonelli records an album with bassist Peter Nobile, drummer Tim Herrmann, and guitarist Kevin Golden, and as Michael's Jazz Quartet they offer one of those albums that makes you wish more people were this attentive to their music, regardless of genre. Woody-N-Me (self-released) is well played and well recorded, coming from a bunch of guys who have a true love for the music and how to play it. Antonelli is a saxophonist who is brilliant on his instrument, playing powerful melodies and improvising in a fashion that makes you want to stand up in front of your speakers and cheer, whether it's in "Waltz For Lefty", "Three Halves", or the brilliant opening track "Golden Opportunity". Guitarist Golden is a musician who stands out as a fine player and has that hand strumming style (think Wes Montgomery) that is gentle when it can be and brutally powerful at the most unexpected moments. Nobile and Herrmann are the perfect rhythm section, concentrating on their surroundings while at times almost playing their own game, as a duo and as individuals and it's fun to listen to. They maintain a solid platform during the ballads but when it's time to jam and go all out, it's almost as if they have their own agenda. That's often a trademark for me in many jazz rhythm section, and they are no exception.
The sound they were able to achieve with Woody-N-Me (engineered, mixed, and mastered by Tom Venable and produced by Antonelli himself) is also a standout, and it may come as a surprise that this was recorded at Antonelli's home, without effects or overdubs. If you know how Rudy Van Gelder worked at his home studio and what he was able to achieve with his knowledge of room dynamics, then perhaps it's not a surprise that Woody-N-Me sounds that good. Yes, I'm comparing this to an RVG recording, and in combination with the musicianship and songs chosen, this is an album that any jazz fan would be foolish to ignore. Seriously, buy five copies, keep one for yourself and let everyone know about your brand new musical discovery. You can thank me later.
(Woody-N-Me is available from CD Universe and CDBaby.)
I don't know how I would act if I found the Dap-Kings playing at any of the local/regional fairs (it is fair season, after all), nor would I know how people attending the Umatilla County Fair (formerly known as the Hermiston Dairy & Hog Show according to their website) or the Pendleton Round-Up would react, but anything is better than the Stop, Drop & Roll guys, although like them, the Dap-Tones are educational too.
Anyway, check Steinweiss's blog and see where he plans on eating next.
Mahalo nui.


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Bieber's mom: My son isn't perfect
Justin Bieber isn't pulling the trucker hat over his mom's eyes.
Seems Bieber's mom, Pattie Mallette, isn't a belieber in all of her 19-year-old son's antics. "I definitely think he's getting a bad rap, but I'm also not naive to think that my child is perfect and making all the best decisions of his life," Mallette, 38, told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live the other night, hours after Bieber's pee-asco of a video went viral.
"He knows what I disagree with, and he knows all the things that I'm really proud of him for, too. I mean, people don't talk about all the great things he does every day," Mallette said.
So then, like any good mama, she went on the defensive: "Every night before a show, he meets with Make-a-Wish kids. He goes to sick kids' hospitals. He visits with them (and) takes his time. He gives back to charities."


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Things to do
POP UP PARK: London's jewellery quarter hosts a free pop-up park. Head to Hatton Garden for plenty of space (half the street will be car-free) to sit and chill out on your lunch break or after work, along with free yoga and gym classes, massages, food and drink. Hatton Garden, free, just turn up, 14-16 August
VINTAGE SALE: Bag yourself a bargain or two from the Beyond Retro vintage sale. The east London vintage store is selling off 20,000 vintage and one-off items over four days, with set prices for each item — and it's completely free to browse. Bussey Building (Peckham), free entry, just turn up, 14-18 August
V&A MARKET: For one day only, mushrooms grown as part of the V&A's Food: Bigger Than The Plate exhibition are used as ingredients at Borough Market. Turnips cooks them up into a mushroom and spelt risotto, with other activities going on throughout the day as part of a V&A pop-up. Borough Market, free entry, just turn up, 10am-5pm
COUTURE FASHION: Into all things couture? Museum conservator Gill Cochrane and guest curator Teresa Collenette offer a rare insight into couture construction, in an event aimed at fashion students and fans. Get a close-up look at how certain garments were made, and hear the stories behind them. Fashion & Textile Museum (Bermondsey), £30/£25, book ahead, 11.30am-1pm
UNDER GROUND LONDON: Take a tour of the current Under Ground London exhibition, led by a curator. Specific focus is on the work of Henry Mayhew, social researcher and reform campaigner who carried out a survey of the city's poor. London Metropolitan Archives (Clerkenwell), free, just turn up, 1pm-2pm
JACOBEAN THEATRE: Take a dive into the dark world of Jacobean theatre on a guided walk from The Old Operating Theatre to Shakespeare's Globe. Find out about the history of public entertainment on Bankside, including themes of violence, death and moral corruption. Old Operating Theatre (London Bridge), £10, book ahead, 5pm-6.30pm
LONDON IS A FOREST: Paul Wood, author of London Is A Forest, gives a talk about the book, focusing specifically on six forest trails which lead from the edge of the capital to its centre. He also tackles the question of whether a city can ever really be a forest. Daunt Books (Hampstead), £5, book ahead, 6.45pm
GHOSTBUSTERS: Who you gonna call? Head to Canada Square Park for a free, open-air screening of 1984 film Ghostbusters, about a group of scientists who start a ghost extermination company. Bring a picnic blanket, and stock up on food and drink from nearby bars and restaurants. Canada Square Park (Canary Wharf), free, just turn up, 7pm
AUTHORS ON STAGE: National Theatre's Authors on Stage series continues with comedian Mae Martin, and Deborah Frances-White of the Guilty Feminist podcast, who discuss the topic of sexuality in the 21st century. They cover why we find the topic of sexuality so fraught, and the pros and cons of labelling our identities. National Theatre, £15-£45, book ahead, 7.30pm
MOULIN ROUGE: Get your Sparkling Diamonds on and head for this free outdoor screening of musical film Moulin Rouge, about a singer at the famous Parisian nightclub. The film is powered by Electric Pedals, so hop on one of the static bikes and get pedalling to do your bit. Southbank Centre, free, just turn up, 8.45pm
Tube ponderings with Barry Heck
Our resident tube fancier dishes out daily thoughts on the London Underground.
I had cause to be in the Bank area a few days ago. Imagine my delight to stumble across this underground-themed bench, just in front of the Royal Exchange. The multicoloured seat is part of the City Benches project, which has installed creative perches throughout the Square Mile. This one's designed by Sarah Emily Porter and James Trundle. It's only temporary, alas. Follow Barry on Twitter @HeckTube.
Good cause of the day
Literacy charity Bookmark is looking for passionate readers across inner London to spend one hour a week helping a child expand their vocabulary, improve their literacy skills and find enjoyment in reading. If you've got the time to spare, find out more and sign up.
What we're reading
- Why does Kennington tube station smell of sick?
- Wheelchair user blasts Olafur Eliasson show at Tate Modern over lack of ramp access.
- Goldsmiths bans beef burgers 'to tackle climate change'.
- New book features beautiful watercolours of East End shops.


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Our New Arrival: The Atom Flashcut Flex 3020. Our new knife cutting system. A machine with high-quality components and state of the art electronics which results in high cutting capability and accuracy.
With a working area of 3050mm x 2050mm, the size of gaskets we can produce has vastly increased. There are a range of invaluable features including a partitioned adjustable vacuum system that can be adapted to the type of material or location on the table which allows the best fixing during cutting. The customised systems for automatic nesting have dramatically reduced the overall time for processing orders.
The 'Atom' is ideal for cutting semi-rigid and rigid materials up to 12mm thick presently.
Materials available are CNAF, Foam, Rubber, Cork, Foam, Sponge, Graphite, Tanged Graphite and PTFE.
This machine has been running non-stop since its arrival in August and our customers are thrilled with the quality it produces. It's fair to say our gasket division are thoroughly enjoying their new 'toy'.
With the addition of the Atom FLashcut Flex 3020 to our already impressive manufacturing capabilities, we remain committed to reducing downtime for Abbey Seals customers.
In 2011 Abbey Seals International Ltd expanded into gasket production in our manufacturing facility in Little Island, Cork. We subsequently invested in a state of the art CAD knife cutting table in 2014, which enables us to create custom, complex gaskets that before required special orders, tooling charges and long lead times. Our integrated camera system photographs and maps your existing gasket and creates an exact CAD replica which our technicians retouch and perfect, ensuring you get exactly the gasket you need.
Materials used in the gasket manufacturing process include CNAF, Foam, Rubber, Cork, Foam, Sponge and PTFE.
Whatever the size, shape or specification required we are confident we can produce your gaskets made to order, on time, all of the time.


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I believe it was Run DMC who once opined "you talk too much, homeboy you never shut up." While that was 30 or so years ago — damn, I'm old — it's particularly relevant in the here and now, especially as it relates to Mark Emmert.
Coming off an embarrassing and disastrous interview on the Mike and Mike radio show, the NCAA president made an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show Monday morning, with the presumption being he could possibly atone for his tone-deaf remarks a week ago. If that was the goal, it failed miserably as the president — the man paid handsomely to represent the interests of the universities and is flailing around miserably doing so — stepped into it even deeper (derper?), watching as the public consensus continues to mount against the current NCAA athletic model.
Below, if you can stomach the smugness, is Emmert's talk with Patrick:


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by Sarah at ProgressiveKid
We don't know the degree of devastation that climate change will bring. But we know that it's happening. And–guess what?–your kids know it's happening too. You need to talk to your kids. Here's why and here's how. Continue reading
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A fantastic, hand made limited edition wrap dress, as seen on Oslo Runway.
The dress is handmade and comes in a high quality 100% cotton broderie anglaise. It has wide sleeves, and wraps beautifully around your waist. It has a midi length in front and maxi in the back.
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This is the TubaChristmas that Randy Harrison (hbcrandy) started:
BEL AIR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 - TIME: 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Bel Air High School Auditorium, 100 Heighe St., Bel Air, MD 21014
REGISTRATION: 2:30 pm, same
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PARKING: A large parking lot is available at the High School.
NOTE: Wear festive clothes, bring a music stand, and a cloth for water valve discharge. Participant registration fee is $10.00
CONDUCTOR: Alex Scott
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Venerable Julia Navarrete y Guerrero
- Julia of the Thorns of the Sacred Heart
One of six children born to pious parents, Professor Demetrio Navarrette, director of a teacher's college, and Julia Guerrero, a music and singing teacher. Nun. She had a deep devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and constantly worked to spread devotion to them. Teacher all her life. Founded the Missionary Daughters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, and established 51 schools and missions in Mexico and the United States for the secular and religious education of children.
- 21 November 1974 in Toluca, Mexico of natural causes
- buried in the Missionary Daughters chapel in Aguascalientes, Mexico
- 22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
- "Venerable Julia Navarrete y Guerrero". CatholicSaints.Info. 6 January 2017. Web. 12 August 2020. <>


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I hate not knowing how something works. My childhood is littered with electronic devices pulled apart and analysed … radios, motors, cameras, computers.
I couldn't figure out how the eTrex navigates along a route so I had to run some field tests which for a GPS unit means going for a walk. The first few tests were inconclusive so on the way to work this morning I walked along a 3-point route and checked how the Garmin calculated the next waypoint at four points along the route: before the route, between the first two waypoints, between the second two and after the route. I checked it both ways, so following the route to the northmost waypoint and then to the southmost, so eight datapoints all up.
The results are depicted in the diagram below; the results for following the route south are the same as the reverse of following the route north so I'm just showing the four scenarios here:
The eTrex assumes that you are standing at the first waypoint so it doesn't bother to navigate you to the first waypoint. Whilst you can create a two-waypoint route it doesn't really make sense as it will navigate directly to the second and final waypoint so you might as well just GOTO that waypoint – except that if you have the two waypoints as a route you can see a line between them on screen which might help you orient.
The Garmin eTrex chooses which waypoint to send you to depending on where you are in relation to the waypoints. If you're closer to a waypoint further along the route it'll just skip earlier waypoints and won't make you U-turn.
In this following additional test I walked past the second waypoint instead of going to it. Once the eTrex determined I was giving the second waypoint a miss bypassing it by 70 meters it switched over to the third and final waypoint:


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Newcastle ace straight back in action in Liverpool against former champion
Lewis Ritson will defend his British Lightweight title against Scotty Cardle at The O2 in London on March 24, live on Sky Sports.
Ritson put in a stunning performance in his first defence at the end of February, destroying Joe Murray in the first round in Manchester to move to 14-0 with an eighth stoppage.
The 'Sandman' was back in the city he landed the title in October, stopping Robbie Barrett in the seventh round to claim the Lord Lonsdale belt.
Barrett had ripped that title from Cardle in Glasgow in April, handing the Lytham St Annes man his first pro defeat, but this shot at Ritson offers the 28 year old a chance to reclaim the prestigious title for keeps and get back into contention for more major honours.
"I've made a couple of statements now by beating Barrett and then Murray - and I want to do it again against Cardle," said Ritson.
"We wanted the Cardle fight in Manchester but he pulled out. Scotty wants the title back and he's in a similar position to Joe Murray was where he really needs to win the fight but if he gets beat, where does he go? So that should make it a really good fight.
"Domestic level could be described as European level really as the lads at Lightweight like Scotty and Sean Dodd are top fighters.
"I've sparred with all the top names like Ricky Burns, Anthony Crolla, Kiryl Relikh and of course Cardle - so boxing people know what I can do and now that I'm with Eddie and Matchroom on Sky Sports, the public are getting to see what I can do too.
"I've been on small hall shows in the past and now I'm headlining on Sky Sports and heading to The O2 on a big show - it's amazing and I'm working hard to make sure that this is just the beginning."
"Lewis showed against Murray what he can do," said Cardle. "He's a deserved British champion but obviously I believe that he's just holding that belt for me to take it from him. He's an honourable guy so hats off to him for fighting me next, anyone that knows me knows that I didn't show up against Barrett in Glasgow, what he did to Robbie is what I could've done, but I wasn't myself that night. No excuses - I wasn't good enough.
"I've had a six rounder since that fight but this is the one I want. I need to get that title back and show that I am the best in Britain.
"Joe Gallagher was in Germany with Callum Smith so the preparation wasn't right to do it in Manchester, but I'll be fully prepared for March 24 and ready to get my belt back."
Ritson and Cardle clash on a huge night of action in Greenwich as Dillian Whyte and Lucas Browne meet for Whyte's WBC Silver Heavyweight title in a crucial clash for the division while Frank Buglioni defends his British Light-Heavyweight title against Callum Johnson.
Tickets for Whyte vs. Browne at The O2 in London are on sale now priced £40, £60 and £100 from www.theO2.co.uk>. VIP tickets priced £200 are exclusively available from www.matchroomboxing.com>
Face value tickets for March 24 are available from http://www.stubhub.co.uk/matchroom-boxing-tickets/> . StubHub is the official ticket partner and marketplace of Matchroom Boxing and Anthony Joshua.


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McCain: Foreign $$$ Helping Mitt's #AmericanFamiliesLast Agenda
Adelson funding Romney Super PAC with 'foreign money'
Senator and Romney presidential campaign surrogate John McCain (R-AZ) said Thursday that casino magnate Sheldon Adelson is indirectly injecting millions of dollar in Chinese "foreign money" into Mitt Romney's presidential election effort.
"Much of Mr. Adelson's casino profits that go to him come from his casino in Macau, which says that obviously, maybe in a roundabout way foreign money is coming into an American political campaign," McCain said in an interview on PBS's News Hour.
"That is a great deal of money, and we need a level playing field and we need to go back to the realization… that we have to have a limit on the flow of money and corporations are not people," he said.
Adelson announced Thursday he would be giving $10 million to the pro-Romney Super PAC Restore Our Future, and reports stated his future contributions to pro-Romney groups could be "limitless."
The issue of foreign money finding its way into presidential politics comes up each cycle. In 1996, the Clinton administration was engulfed in a huge Chinese political funding controversy known at the time as "Chinagate," whereby agents of China funded Democratic political organizations. 22 were convicted of felonies and many were associates of Bill Clinton and Al Gore.
via McCain: Adelson funding Romney Super PAC with 'foreign money' | The Cable.
Related articles
- Sheldon Adelson Sets New Standard as Campaign Aid Surges Into 8 Figures (nytimes.com)
- The Caucus: Gingrich Gone, Billionaire Now Showers Romney With Money (thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com)
- Sheldon Adelson shakes up race with $10 million pro-Romney donation – Boston Herald (bostonherald.com)


text: Bank of Canada raises alarm on condo overbuilding Those constantly multiplying construction cranes marring the downtown Toronto office window view could be harbingers of "severe economic shocks" for Canadians, according to the latest report from the Bank of Canada which raised warnings of overbuilding in the condo sector. "In the current context, a specific concern is that the total number of housing units under construction has been increasing and is now well above its historical average relative to the population," according to the bank's Financial Systems Review – December 2012 report. "If the upcoming supply units are not absorbed by demand as they are completed over the next 18 to 36 months, the supply-demand imbalance will become more pronounced, increasing the risk of a sudden correction in prices." Some brokers and realtors, at least in Toronto, believe the condo market has peaked. In August, there was a 10 per cent slip in Condo sales which forced an overall decline of 1.5 per cent in Canada's hottest market. Condo sales fell to 1,753 for July with the overall sale of 7,570 home that month, compared to 7683 that sold a year earlier, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board. But according to the BOC, the over building is mainly occurring in the multi-unit dwelling market especially in major metropolitan areas. In the scenario it painted, the bank warned, price corrections in this particular segment may pull down house prices in general creating a domino effect that would also cause jobs to tumble and household spending to slacken. "This would likely lead to a decline in housing activity, adversely affect household incomes and employment, as well as confidence and household net worth, which would in turn reduce household spending," the report said. Three developments in the sector need monitoring according to the Bank of Canada: Since June 2011 the number of unsold high-rise units in the pre-construction stage has risen from 7,000 to 14,000. Unsold units under construction have increased from 5,000 in the beginning of 2012 to almost 7,000 Over the past year prices of condos have flattened and many builders have started phasing projects to address overbuilding The average square-footage of sold units has been shrinking since 2010 SHARE


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The European Mixed Teams Champions 2019 is coming very close now with only two days to go. Time to look at a team that might be one of the underdogs, but performs better with each team event: Team Spain.
Spain will be playing in group 1, along with host and top favourite Denmark and other strong nations France and The Netherlands. Spain will start against The Netherlands on Wednesday, followed by France on Thursday.
Spain will end with the most toughest match on Friday, against Denmark.
Find the complete overview for the matches to come here
Players to watch
Unfortunately, most famous Spanish player and world champion Carolina Marin will not play, as she got injured during the finals of the Indonesian Masters. However, Spain still has Beatriz Corrales, Clara Azurmendi and Sara Penalver who are also strong women's singles players to look out for.
Adding youngsters like Manuela Diaz, Lorena Usle, Nerea Ivorra Masia and Paula Lopez makes the female Spanish players complete.
Pablo Abian is the most experienced player of the Spanish team and will carry the team. Luis Enrique Penalver is also known to win important matches, as well as Manuel Vazquez who recently reached the final of the Iceland International.
The male squad is completed with Alejandro Alcala, Alvaro Vazquez and Alberto Zapico to give these youngsters the needed experience.
Don't miss the action on court and get your tickets for the matches in Copenhagen here!


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Lift your mood with Essential OilsJune 18, 2010 No Comments
Quote of the Day
"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." – Groucho Marx
365 Days to a Balanced Life – Day 18
About 5 years ago I was introduced to the power of organic theraputic grade essential oils. I had often seen aromatherapy oils and had tried them during massages or in the stores but found I did not get much out of them. Possibly I was a little relaxed while having a massage but I couldn't be sure if it was the massage itself.
That changed when I was given a "hit" of frankincense during a treatment. I was feeling a little tense and the woman suggested I try a drop of frankincense on my tongue and also rubbed it on my brain stem. The effect was almost immediate. I was hooked from that point on.
I have gone on to study essential oils and use them extensively even going to a 5 day conference in Utah. I have used oils for getting rid of headaches, nausea, colds, flus, infections, cuts and burns. The applications are endless.
One of the protocols I have been using on and off (more on lately) is for mood lifting. The reason I am blogging on this issue today is I am feeling a little down the past few days and realize I have neglected my daily application. Hmmmm
Depression Protocol
One of my favorite oils in this protocol is Joy – I take a few drops in my hand and rub on my heart chakra. I then like to inhale this using my hands as a diffuser. (I often diffuse Joy in the house to help keep everyone feeling good)
I then take Harmony and put it on my solar plexus
Valor on my wrists – holding them together for a minute
And finally I put four drops of White Angelica in my palms and smooth over me from head to hip.
It works for me. https://www.youngliving.org/oilchange
Tags: 365 days to a balanced life, balanced life, daily habit, depression protocol, essential oils, frankincense, harmony, joy, mood lifting, theraputic grade essential oils, valor, white angelicaDAILY POSTS


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By Chloe Rush
This opinion piece first appeared in TES on Tuesday 14 November 2017.
A key part of the 2010 Coalition Government's education strategy, free schools were introduced to create a more autonomous and self-improving school system by driving up standards through greater school choice and increased local competition. However, free schools have attracted a lot of controversy since their inception, with some commentators claiming they are expensive and wasteful, and set up in places where there is surplus capacity, while supporters say they are located in areas of need and provide a better quality of education than local authority schools. Who is right? We explore some of these issues here and ask why so much of the new provision has happened in London. Continue reading


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Elegant, professional user interface design that speaks to your audience and lets them know that you mean business.
Industry best practices and friendly code working in harmony to guarantee that your content is within reach of anyone and everyone who pays your application a visit.
You are in control of your application. No technical skills necessary… seriously.
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Yazoo and Front 242 gets a DubStep treatment
October 10, 2012 · Posted in Uncategorized
This is not any official remixes but it sure sounds nice. Out now on the download streets is a dubstep remix of the 80s classic "Don't Go" in a remix by Dominatrix aka Andy Motke.
We asked Vince Clarke what he thought of it, here was his answer: "Uber cool!"
It's not the first time that Motke has been remixing electropop acts. He also had a take on Bigod 20 vs Front 242.
Via SL


text: Experience all of the fun and excitement of Los Angeles and Southern California on a Los Angeles bus tour. Choose from one-day trips to Disneyland in Anaheim, Universal Studios and San Diego or take a Los Angeles sightseeing tour to the hottest areas in the city, including Santa Monica, and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Multi-day tours leave from Los Angeles and range from three-day trips up the Pacific Coast to San Francisco and Monterey Bay, to longer bus trips with destinations from the Grand Canyon to Oregon.


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Today's recipe comes from my grandmother, like so many others. This one is a tradition for me. You see, my mom would always let us pick whatever we wanted for our birthday dinner. We couldn't choose to eat at a restaurant, but whatever we wanted, she would make. Mine was always chicken ala king, because she never made it any other time of year. Now that I'm older, I make it for myself around my birthday every year.
You'll have to excuse the photo a bit; I didn't think to take a picture before I started eating. Thankfully, this dish comes together fairly quickly as long as you're prepared.
- 2 chickens breasts or an equivalent amount of cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 stick butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cans mushrooms
- 1 can peas (or equivalent frozen)
- Rice, noodles, toast, or biscuits
Melt butter in a deep saucepan. Remove from heat briefly and add flour, making sure it's well incorporated with the butter. Return to heat, slowly add milk. Cook over low heat until it thickens, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and meat and let heat through. Add the peas last, right before serving. Server over toast, rice, noodles, or biscuits. Makes about 2 big servings.
Tastiness Factor:
I serve this over rice mixed with chow mein noodles. I like the little extra crunch. This is a very warm and comforting dish, but sometimes needs a little salt and pepper.
Reheat Factor:
This actually reheats quite well, though you might need a little milk to thin out the sauce. That will depend on how thick you let it get when you first make it.
Overall Impression:
Obviously, this is one of my favorite recipes. I'm really quite surprised that I don't make it more often. But it is definitely meant to be enjoyed with friends, so don't make it just for yourself.


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You Can Pay More... but at Pearces, You Don't Have To!
We hope your like our new website. The enhanced technology you see here will allow us to better serve you. We intend to use this new technology to further enhance the shopping experience at Pearce's now and in the future with even more conveniences. We heartily encourage your input. We need your feed back to improve. Please use this website to shop Pearce's at YOUR convenience no matter what the time of day or the price of gas.
Here is what you can currently do:
You can use this site to get your interior design questions answered by our specialist that have over 250 years combined experience in the home furnishing industry. Just email your questions to us from the "CONTACT US" link, or if it is during business hours, just give us a call.
You can preview "PEARCE'S SPECIALS" before they are advertised anywhere else. We use our volume to encourage the best possible price from our vendors, and pass these saving on to you. From time to time, we have special purchases that are extremely discounted, even for us. Now, you can see these specials in some cases before they even make it to our showrooms. Please remember, because of competition agreements with our premium vendors, we can not usually advertise price.
You can read what our customers have to say by reading "WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY."
These are a few of the things that have changed at Pearce's. The things that have not changed are our commitment to quality and service. By continuing to use our volume to deliver you the best possible, pricing we are still able to offer "FREE DELIVERY" to our customers within a 100 mile radius.
When we decided to build a second home in McIntosh County, we asked around as to where to shop for furniture." We were directed to Odum, GA to Pearces. We were very pleased with the store and with our sales person, Pam. Delivery - they called ahead and were right on target. I highly recommend Pearces Furniture!."
"We have been shopping at Pearces a long time. My husband grew up in that area and knows the Pearce family. We have been satisfied with everything we have ever purchased there. They're on time and pleasant with delivery. I have had special orders which always worked great - if I was ever looking for something and didn't see it, they brought out the books and helped me find it and ordered it for me (providing it was available, of course)."
"We have purchased furniture from Pearces on multiple occasions, the most recent being while we remodeled our home. They were very accomodating and worked with us on our time frame. We will definitely go back. 'Against the competition?......They are definitely on top!"
"Most all of the furniture in this room came from Pearce's, and I tell everyone how happy I have been with the quality, prices, service, and excellent delivery. I have been dealing with Pearce's for about 25 years, choosing items on behalf of my former company employer, and later for my own home."


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General Information
Sawdust City is a small, locally-owned company in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. All our products are handmade from solid, knotty pine.
Every piece is made to order, we do not warehouse products to simply pull off the shelf. When we receive an order, we build
each item from beginning to end - raw lumber to finished product.
We take pride in using real wood and screws, building a solid, American-made product that's meant to last!