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Photochromphotochromic sunglasses, photochromic lenses
Photochrom, sometimes spelled Fotochrom or PhotochromeNote 1 although this term more often refers to later photographic postcards,2 and also called the Aäc process, is a process for producing colorized images from black-and-white photographic negatives via the direct photographic transfer of a negative onto lithographic printing plates The process is a photographic variant of chromolithography, a broader term that refers to color lithography in general
- 1 History
- 2 Process
- 3 Notes
- 4 References
- 5 External links
The process was invented in the 1880s by Hans Jakob Schmid 1856–1924, an employee of the Swiss company Orell Gessner Füssli—a printing firm whose history began in the 16th century3 Füssli founded the stock company Photochrom Zürich later Photoglob Zürich AG as the business vehicle for the commercial exploitation of the process and both Füssli3 and Photoglob4 continue to exist today From the mid-1890s the process was licensed by other companies, including the Detroit Photographic Company in the US making it the basis of their "phostint" process,5 and the Photochrom Company of London
The photochrom process was most popular in the 1890s, when true color photography was first developed but was still commercially impractical
In 1898 the US Congress passed the Private Mailing Card Act which let private publishers produce postcards These could be mailed for one cent each, while the letter rate was two cents Publishers created thousands of photochrom prints, usually of cities or landscapes, and sold them as postcards In this format, photochrom reproductions became popular6 The Detroit Photographic Company reportedly produced as many as seven million photochrom prints in some years, and ten to thirty thousand different views were offered
After World War One, which ended the craze for collecting Photochrom postcards, the chief use of the process was for posters and art reproductions The last Photochrom printer operated up to 19707
A tablet of lithographic limestone called a "litho stone" was coated with a light-sensitive surface composed of a thin layer of purified bitumen dissolved in benzene A worker then pressed a reversed half-tone negative against the coating and exposed it to daylight for 10 to 30 minutes in summer, or up to several hours in winter The image on the negative caused varying amounts of light to fall on different areas of the coating, causing the bitumen to harden in proportion to the amount of light The worker then used a solvent such as turpentine to remove the unhardened bitumen, and retouched the tonal scale of the chosen color to strengthen or soften tones as required This resulted in an image being imprinted on the stone in bitumen Each tint was applied using a separate stone that bore the appropriate retouched image The finished print was produced using at least six, but more commonly 10 to 15, tint stones7
A photochrom of Mulberry Street in New York City c 1900, which shows the evocative coloration characteristic of the process
A photochrom of Hildesheim town hall in the 1890s, using fewer color plates
Photochrom of the old Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon, England, c 1890–1900
A circa-1900 photochrom print of Shelbourne Hotel
A photochrom of Belgian milk peddlers with a dogcart, c 1890–1900
A photochrom of an elderly Irish woman using a spinning wheel, Co Galway Ireland, c 1890s
Entrance to Fingal's Cave near low tide, 1900
HMY Osborne photochrom print, circa 1895
Ruins of the Castle of Arques, near Dieppe, France, ca 1895
Bergen, Norway, c 1890s Visible are Domkirken in the bottom left side, Korskirken in the middle, the bay Vågen and the Bergenhus Fortress to the right of the opening of Vågen
A circa 1897-1924 photochrome print of Arlington House, The Robert E Lee Memorial, in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, USA Detroit Photographic Company
- ^ "Photochrom" English pronunciation: /ˈfoʊtəˌkroʊm, -toʊ-/1 is the spelling used by the Library of Congress, for historical reasons, in its classification and description of its collection of such images Variants of the spelling exist, both in English and in German "Photochrome" is the English spelling used in some contexts, even by the Library of Congress in a few of its image descriptions "Fotochrom" is the German spelling used today by Orell Füssli, the Swiss company that invented the process
- ^ "Photochrom" Oxford Dictionaries Oxford University Press Retrieved 2016-01-22
- ^ "Photochrome 1939-Present" University of Vermont Archived from the original on 2008-07-24
- ^ a b "Orell Füssli Company History in German" Ofvch Retrieved 2012-06-16
- ^ "History / Erfolgsgeschichte" in German Retrieved 28 October 2012
- ^ "MetropoPostcard Guide to Printing Techniques 5" metropostcardcom
- ^ Marc Walter & Sabine Arque, "The World in 1900", Thames & Hudson, 2007 contains about 300 well-reproduced photochromes from around the world
- ^ a b Hannavy, John 2008 Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-century Photography CRC Press pp 1078–1079 ISBN 0-415-97235-3
External linksedit
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Photochrom pictures
- Description of the Photochrom process
- The Library of Congress Public Domain Photochrom Prints Search
- Search at the Zurich Central Library holds probably world's largest collection: 7600 of their 10000 prints are accessible online
- Detroit Photographic Company's Views of North America, ca 1897-1924 from the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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Let me silent be,
For silence is the speech of love,
The music of the spheres above.
Richard Henry Stoddard
Yesterday, while sitting on my bed with my books and journals, I heard the distant drone of a lawn mower. That sound has long been a favorite of mine. Growing up in the harsh winters of Minnesota, a lawn mower's music meant the long days of summer and I most likely had bare feet. I love when my feet are bare. Warmth.
My brain filled with memories of days with no school structure and adventures made where my mother often had no clue as to my whereabouts. Bike riding. Swimming. The county fair. Vacation at a lake. My toes in the grass. Library books read under the shade of a tree.
I closed my eyes, happy in my content recollections.
As my meditation approached peak nirvana, the pull of a rip cord and the blasting rev, rev, rev of a power blower eradicated the gentle din of the mower. My neighbor's lawn people had arrived.
Blowers unnerve me. The firing up of the machinery. The warming of the motor bypassing the sputter. Rev. Rev. Rev. The finger on the trigger testing the strength of the mower as it moves through the yard. The blower taking for-ev-er to complete its route.
Incessant pandemonium ensues as debris is pushed savagely into a new resting place. The flurry of activity continues as leaves and twigs and soil and grass clippings relocate in a cloud to the destination chosen by the invader powering the man-made wind.
|The Beast
This uproar of noise doesn't escape me at my home either. The neighbors and I know when my husband has arrived from work on Friday nights. First thing he does is open the shed door and fire up that beastly blower of disturbance.
I recall finishing my work week with a place to rest my feet and a gallon of wine. But nowadays, from my most likely prone position in my hammock or from my chair inside where my quiet and silent life surrounds me, my peace is shattered. Noise has arrived.
Vroom Vroom Vroom
I understand it's not only that the walkway is now cleared of the weekly scraps that have fallen due to winds or the seasons of the Chinese Tallow trees. There is something to that Vroom. It's a guy thing.
It's why when a motorcycle passes us my husband rolls down every window in the car and says, "Listen to that."
Or when he fires up the boat and only puts the motor halfway into the water for a few moments and its blubble, blubble, blubble interrupts my content mind.
"Listen to that purr," he says.
I feign having hearing.
I've long known many men like motors more than women do. Hence all the TV shows my husband channels through on a nightly basis. The car fixer shops filled with guys (and an occasional woman in a tight t-shirt) rebuilding motors while the noise level makes the workers shout at one another.
Or the guy with the white hair and mustache who travels around the country buying expensive cars and then gets all tense while selling them at auction to guys with nothing better to do with their time and money. Collectors, my husband says.
Noise and motors obviously do something for men that it just doesn't do for me. (I could possibly include speed here, but my mother drove a car and a boat like a bat out of hell, so I won't.)
This thing, whatever it does, must have some power or shot of testosterone that I only see as an invasion and will never, never understand. Since I don't have a wanger and all.
It's not the first time I've realized that not having a penis places me in a different world. (No shit, Sherlock, but I'm trying to keep this post light.) And, not only in regard to motors.
Last year my husband was hot to replace our old boat which bought used had served us well for nine years and almost 700 hours of family/friend fun. Translation: about 100,000 car miles and still perfectly serviceable. I also didn't have to worry about jarring it if I nudged the dock while creeping into the mooring on a windy day.
Since he thinks differently than me as to what our priorities are (again an appropriate placement for a no shit) he found a new/used one at a local boat shop. He asked me to come look at it. Although I had five thousand better things to do, I did appreciate that he wanted me to see it and met him there.
I found him with the salesman in a garage at the back of the showplace. The dealership had pulled the boat into this space for his inspection.
First words out of my mouth?
"Really? No way this will fit in our dock. Way too big. And look at the rack on it."
"Yeah," said my husband and the salesman in unison, their eyes glazing over as they viewed the rack.
"Measuring tape?" I inquired.
They both looked at me.
"Tape? Measure?"
The killjoy had arrived.
After much search, the salesman proffered up my requested ruler and with collected delight the two of them declared that the width would just make it into the slip.
"Providing you can just slide it in. And the water is calm," I said.
No reply.
"Can our lift accommodate the weight of this beast?"
Killjoy, again.
The salesman suggested we call the most expensive dock guys around to come and put in a hydraulic system to be placed on the bottom of the lake that would lower and lift our boat rather than the current pulley and cable raising system we have.
"Is that in our budget?"
My husband shifted back and forth on his feet.
"And the rack," I asked. "How does that fit in our covered slip."
"Oh," said the salesman. "You just put it up and down when you come in and out."
"With all our visitors, we go in and out sometimes ten times on a weekend."
He shuffled his feet.
"You can sell racks on Craigslist," he conceded.
I don't doubt that.
I glanced at the really nice and expensive boat parked next to this one and remarked how its rack is not nearly as big. I asked why this one is so large if it serves the same purpose.
The salesman shrugged. "Some guys just like a bigger rack."
The sky opened up and I couldn't resist.
"I get it. My rack's bigger than your rack."
I took my leave.
Suffice to say, a different boat found its way to our dock. It may not have a huge rack, but it does have a motor that goes Vroom, Vroom. I hear it when my husband revs it up and wants me to listen. I peak over my hammock's edge without moving my book and nod my head.
I haven't taken this boat out by myself yet as I'm waiting for my husband to put a big dent in it first.
Meanwhile, as I sit with windows open writing this incredibly substance-filled blogpost, I've taken a few minutes to listen to the quiet. I hear the twitter of a visiting bird calling, "Cheater, Cheater, Cheater." The gentle coo of a Mourning Dove and the settling of the falling Live Oak leaves as they land on the patio. I hear the pansies saying hello.
Yet I prepare. For as the day closes in and my quiet world escapes me, I hear in the distance a small plane passing overhead as it approaches the grass landing strip across the lake. A weekend fisherman roars by in pursuit of the perfect fishing hole, before anyone else finds it. A lawn crew fires up its motors a few houses down.
Vroom Vroom
Blubble, Blubble, Blubble
Cheers to my male readers. Please note I said 'many men' not all of them.

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From time to time, I enjoy playing old Amiga games. Unfortunately, I have to resort to the use of Linux e-uae, which has not made any improvements since 2007. There is no issue with e-uae insofar as how it runs, just that its UI and features are getting a bit stale. For example, I cannot use my X-Arcade controller with it, unless I manually patch e-uae source code (which I did once upon a time AND submitted the patches to the author). And using the generic /dev/input/js0 interface from the Linux xpad driver sucks, because you have to use the analog stick and not the D-pad buttons, which would be better because it matches the 4-way button joystick of those days.
In steps xboxdrv. It offers a lot of extensible features over xpad, and supports a lot of Xbox controllers and their variants as well. I use both the Microsoft and Afterglow branded versions of the 360 USB wired gamepads. It should be first noted that this userspace driver runs "easier" if started with sudo (or root) and it likely requires a D-bus security policy file in /etc/dbus-1/system.d/org.seul.Xboxdrv.conf
<!DOCTYPE busconfig PUBLIC "-//freedesktop//DTD D-BUS Bus Configuration 1.0//EN" "http://www.freedesktop.org/standards/dbus/1.0/busconfig.dtd"> <busconfig> <!-- ../system.conf have denied everything, so we just punch some holes --> <policy context="default"> <allow own="org.seul.Xboxdrv"/> </policy> </busconfig>
For the Amiga emulator, I setup two joystick controller configuration files:
# uae keymap configuration [xboxdrv] # clear the default configuration, so we start empty ui-clear = true silent=true deadzone=6000 dpad-as-button=true trigger-as-button=false # joystick #1 [ui-axismap] X1 = ABS_X Y1 = ABS_Y [ui-buttonmap] back = KEY_F12+KEY_Q start = KEY_F12+KEY_S A = BTN_JOYSTICK B = KEY_RIGHTALT dd = KEY_DOWN dl = KEY_LEFT dr = KEY_RIGHT du = KEY_UP
… and the second is the same as the first, except its button mappings:
[ui-buttonmap] back = KEY_F12+KEY_Q start = KEY_F12+KEY_S A = BTN_JOYSTICK B = KEY_LEFTALT dd = KEY_B dl = KEY_F dr = KEY_H du = KEY_T
After the policy and configurations are in place, startup the userspace driver as:
$ sudo xboxdrv -d -D --detach -c uae/joymap1.ini --next-controller -c uae/joymap2.ini
… and plug-in both controllers. You can inspect that it is working with:
$ sudo xboxdrv -L id | wid | idVendor | idProduct | Name ----+-----+----------+-----------+-------------------------------------- 0 | 0 | 0x0e6f | 0x0213 | Afterglow Gamepad for Xbox 360 1 | 0 | 0x0e6f | 0x0213 | Afterglow Gamepad for Xbox 360
Very nice! TV Sports: Football anyone?
One other thing worth mentioning. One of my Afterglow gamepads seems to have quirky short in its USB cabling. When it disconnects / reconnects, the xpad driver will re-enumerate it as a js2, js3, etc. and essentially the joystick input is of no use to the emulator. With xboxdrv, the controller re-attaches as the same device, so the game play can continue without complete loss of the controller.


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The Best Juice in LA? It's not actually juice.
I think we found the best juice in LA. OMG. We were first attracted to Lifehouse Tonics & Elixirs in West Hollywood because of their amazing interior - anything bright and tie dye just calls our name. But then...the juice! Actually, it may be the best juice because Lifehouse specifically says #itsnotjuice, it's so much more than that. Taylor has been dreaming of her "blended tonic" every day since.
How amazing (and Instagrammable) is their entrance?! Perfect to show off your new shoes ;)
So yes, Lifehouse Tonics & Elixirs is pretty gorgeous. But it's also pretty delicious. Instead of just your typical "cold-pressed juice" that is abundant in LA, Lifehouse specializes in "unique superfood blended tonics and steeped elixirs packed with tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms." Yes...medicinal mushrooms.
Do we totally understand what this means? Not really. But each tonic (like a blended smoothie) or elixir (non-juice) is based off of a feeling, so let them know how you want to feel (energized, relaxed, beautified, detoxed, etc) and they'll pair you with the perfect drink.
The "Greenhouse Chip" blended tonic is literally life-changing. I can never drink another smoothie better than this ever again...it tastes like a mint chocolate chip milkshake, except it's all whole foods and things that are really, really good for you. Totally worth the $14. We've heard the "mud hut" is amazing too!
For more of our LA faves, check out our Los Angeles page and LA city guides! Also, if you have a favorite juice bar in LA, let us know in the comments!


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- Air Conditioning
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- Engine, 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (197 hp [147 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 192 lb-ft of torque [260 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)
- Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with Driver Shift Control
- Axle, 3.50 final drive ratio
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- Exhaust, turned down, hidden
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- Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3755
- Number of Passenger Doors : 4
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1500
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 150
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1500
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 150
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- Engine Type : Gas I4
- Fuel System : Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 197 @ 6300
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 192 @ 4400
- Trans Order Code : MHG
- Trans Type : 6
- Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
- First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.58
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.96
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.91
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.44
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.74
- Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.94
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.50
- Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear : Multi-Link
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 36.4
- Brake Type : Pwr
- Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
- Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) 10-spoke polished aluminum
- Tires, P225/60R18 all-season blackwall
- Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) steel spare
- Tire, spare T145/70R17 SL blackwall
- Luggage rack, roof-rails, chrome
- Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with turn signal indicators and driver side auto-dimming
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- License plate front mounting package
- Door handles, body-color with chrome strip
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- Front Tire Order Code : RUB
- Rear Tire Order Code : RUB
- Spare Tire Order Code : QCS
- Front Tire Size : P225/60R18
- Rear Tire Size : P225/60R18
- Spare Tire Size : T145/70R17
- Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material : Steel
- Wheelbase (in) : 108.3
- Length, Overall (in) : 183.7
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 72.4
- Height, Overall (in) : 66.8
- Track Width, Front (in) : 62
- Track Width, Rear (in) : 62
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 26.9
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 57.3
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Soccer in America: Plenty of growth, plenty more to go
The play of the U.S. in the World Cup has heightened debate over whether this could signal soccer's "arrival" in this country's mainstream. By the most important measurement — the almighty dollar — it isn't there yet. But there are signs of gradual gains.
Seattle Times staff reporter
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Former major league baseball infielder Jack Wilson says he'd likely have chosen a different career 20 years ago if soccer in this country was like it is today.
"It was probably the hardest decision I ever made, to be honest,'' said Wilson, a high-school star in soccer and baseball in Thousand Oaks, Calif., in the early 1990s. "My passion for baseball was good but it was nothing compared to my love for soccer.''
But Major League Soccer didn't exist yet, leaving few professional goals for teenage players to aspire to the way others dreamed of playing in a World Series or Super Bowl. There were no youth development programs run by pro teams to encourage a homegrown player like Seattle native DeAndre Yedlin, a Sounders FC defender playing for the United States in this year's World Cup.
And soccer's biggest boosters say that kind of development is key to some day rivaling mainstream U.S. pro sports like football, baseball, basketball and hockey. That Yedlin's generation was raised with an enhanced awareness of soccer, that will eventually lead to greater interest in and commercial success for a sport that's yet to permeate American culture the way many have long hoped.
"In some ways, it's a good thing I didn't have that kind of opportunity back then because I'd probably have stuck with soccer,'' joked Wilson, who earned $40 million over a dozen seasons with the Pirates, Mariners and Braves, but now prefers indoor soccer to softball as a recreational hobby. "I think if there was an MLS or if I'd known for sure it was coming, I might have gone for it. My life would probably have turned out a lot differently, with a lot less money.''
The U.S. advance into the second round of the World Cup has heightened debate over whether this could signal soccer's "arrival" in this country's mainstream. By the most important measurement of such things — the almighty dollar — it isn't there yet, despite continued record levels of amateur participation by men and especially women.
But signs of gradual gains and future potential for the sport keep cropping up with each step taken by an American squad that plays Tuesday against Belgium.
A combined 24.7 million people tuned in to last week's U.S. draw with Portugal on ESPN and Univision, tying a record for the most-watched soccer game in our nation's history. The 18.2 million who watched it on ESPN alone set a record for the country's largest English-language soccer telecast, several times the numbers drawn by the Stanley Cup or NBA Finals.
FIFA says Americans purchased more than 200,000 tickets to the tournament, second-most in the world behind only host country Brazil. An estimated 20,000 Americans — half the stadium — attended the team's opening-round win over Ghana.
A surging Hispanic-American population is also carrying over soccer loyalties. While Hispanics comprise 20 percent of the nation's sports fans, 55 percent of them are interested in soccer.
And perhaps the biggest keys to soccer's continued growth here are so-called Millennials and their use of social media.
In March, the ESPN Sports Poll Annual Report found that, for the first time, MLS had caught MLB in popularity among 12-to-17-year-olds. The poll, managed by Luker on Trends, stated that roughly 18 percent of those surveyed listed themselves as "avid" fans of both leagues.
A Pew Research Center study in January found that 40 percent of young American adults aged 20-29 were looking forward to the World Cup, compared to only 13 percent among those 50 and older.
And with younger fans comes changed sports viewing habits of a wired generation following the action online or via smartphones at a greater rate than most other North American sports.
ESPN says a record 1.7 million concurrent viewers saw the U.S. vs. Germany game Thursday on its WatchESPN smartphone app.
Mobile application company theScore says subscriptions to its U.S. men's soccer team app for scores and updates the tournament's first two weeks was triple the combined sign-ups for the top three MLB teams — the Yankees, Red Sox and Tigers — the opening two weeks of the baseball season. TheScore also says interest in its soccer sections nearly quadrupled over the past year, growing at a faster rate (292 percent) than baseball, basketball or hockey and second only to the NFL.
For Adrian Hanauer, general manager and part-owner of the Sounders, success with that younger demographic can't hurt.
"I'd rather be on the side of the young people than the old people,'' he quipped.
Hanauer's team was rated by Forbes as the league's most valuable, at $175 million — up from a $30 million expansion price in 2009. He said the league's revenues and corporate support have grown steadily the past 15 years and the young demographics of devoted fans should keep them rising.
Average MLS attendance is up 35 percent since 2000. Two new expansion teams in 2015 will give the league 21 compared to 14 in 2008. Forbes says the average MLS team is worth $103 million, up from a $37 million valuation in 2008.
But even Hanauer won't proclaim soccer on the verge of joining the nation's other major pro sports. He's sticking to advice given him years ago by MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott when he first considered buying into the Sounders.
"He just said 'This is going to be an evolution, not a revolution,' " Hanauer said. "There are going to be watershed moments and big steps over time, but it isn't going to happen overnight."
And indeed, some suggest any "soccer fever" we're experiencing will vanish once the World Cup ends. That, like the Olympics, Americans watch the World Cup for patriotic reasons over any enduring desire to follow the sport the four years in between.
They'll note that MLS television ratings on ESPN actually declined 33 percent to an average 220,000 viewers last year, trailing the WNBA's 231,000 on that network. Overall, the league's combined viewership on ESPN and NBC fell from 443,000 to 332,000 and was dwarfed by the 532,000 who watched the NHL on NBC channels last season.
Robert Passikoff, president of Brand Keys, a consulting firm that tracks consumer loyalty, says MLS lags well behind the "Big Four" leagues.
"This is the UFO of major league sports,'' Passikoff said. "Every four years, it floats around long enough so people get a glimpse of it. But it never lands."
The biggest problem, he adds, is that despite the arrival of David Beckham with the LA Galaxy in 2007, the MLS lacks the star caliber of leagues overseas. Indeed, American TV ratings for English Premier League games still outpace MLS.
"Until the MLS teams here start bringing in some stars, nobody's going to pay attention to them,'' he said. "The truth is, any one of your friends can rattle off the names of five or 10 of the major league baseball, or basketball or even hockey teams. Nobody here knows who the heck the MLS teams or players are in some of their own cities.''
Passikoff says big-time sponsors like Gatorade, Adidas and Coca-Cola invest globally in soccer for the World Cup and international events. Until MLS can garner those bigger dollars, he says, it will remain on the pro fringes.
Hanauer agrees U.S. pro soccer has a ways to go. He says the only way to get better players and competition is by continuing to steadily grow revenues and infrastructure.
He'd like to double the $1 million spent annually by the team on youth development. It was through the Sounders youth academy that Yedlin, a former Emerald City FC, Northwest Nationals and Crossfire Premier standout, became one of three homegrown players signed by the team.
Yedlin, 20, born three years before the MLS played its first season in 1996, is the first such homegrown MLS player to reach a World Cup. Hanauer hopes he's a sign the sport will retain more top athletes from this country, make the game better here and eventually grow enough to draw stars from around the world.
"I may not get to see it in my lifetime," Hanauer says of soccer reaching the level of other American sports. "But at least I'll know that, if and when it eventually does, I'll have played some small role in it."
For now, the athletes who got away, like Wilson, can at least appreciate soccer's steady gains — one generation at a time. When he was 12, Wilson played with a California select team that stunned an unbeaten U-15 Russian squad at an international tournament.
"I'd never gotten a feeling like that from sports and I never have since,'' he says. "To do that in the sport you love, that you were meant to play, it's just indescribable.''
And as he watches the Americans on TV this week, he'll know that for Yedlin, Clint Dempsey and others, the feeling didn't have to end.
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Recipe: Italian Manicotti
Who doesn't love Italian food?
Since I couldn't think of a single person in my list of aquaintances, I'm bringing you an Italian classic recipe today (courtesy of "Essential Casserole Recipes").
Yield: 6 servings
1 pound lean ground round
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 8-ounce package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, chopped and drained well
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese, drained
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
14 manicotti shells, cooked al dente
In a large skillet, brown ground beef, then add garlic and onion, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes and drain. Add tomatoes and liquid, mushrooms, fennel seed, basil, salt an pepper, and stir to mix. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes; stir occasionally.
In a separate bowl, stir together spinach, half the parmesan, cottage cheese, nutmeg, and pepper. In a sprayed 9X13-inch baking dish, spoon about one-third of beef sauce evenly over bottom of dish.
Fill uncooked manicotti shells with spinach mixture and place on beef layer in baking dish. Repeat until all spinach mixture has been used in manicotti shells.
pout remaining beef sauce evenly over manicotti shells to cover. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over top. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour 30 minutes or until shells are tender.


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Million reasons to study in Taiwan. One of the mentionable reasons would be Taiwan is a place that famous about tourism and food. Thousands of the foodies and traveler from all around the world visit Taiwan to enjoy the food and beauty of nature. For me, I feel lucky from being a student in Taiwan because I am allowed to learn the professional skills and be a tourist when I am free.
I study in Bachelor Program of International Chinese Culinary Arts (ICCA). Focusing on the professional culinary skill of Chinese culinary. We are also able to choose some course about other styles of culinary. I am very enjoying the practical course which we can learn and make the food by our own hands. Learn from a mistake when we get burnt or enjoy the food when we success!
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His mother was invited round to his house on the pre-text of seeing his dogs, but when FedEx arrived with the tickets, Mike handed the package over to her to open.
As Mike wrote, "I'm excited to go see the game, but there was nothing more meaningful than to see my mom's reaction."
The video has gone viral online with over 140,000 views since it was uploaded on Tuesday.
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Authorization codes can also be used to document authorized unblinding of subject treatment data—wherever there is an intersection between the need for a speedy decision and the need for protection of protocol integrity.
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The Jaguars appear to be very much headed in the right direction. Head coach Gus Bradley added power running back Toby Gerhart to improve a lethargic rushing attack, while also beefing up an already improving defense. Now the Jags just need a franchise passer.
While what the Jags do at quarterback remains to be seen, their schedule as a whole will still be a tough task, regardless. Luckily they have some winnable home games in 2014, as beatable teams like the Browns, Titans and Giants come to town. Jacksonville has done enough to show they might be able to top these middling teams, but visiting teams like the Steelers, Cowboys and possibly even the Dolphins might be tougher outs.
It's even more challenging when you look at the Jacksonville Jaguars schedule on the road, as they head to Baltimore, Cincinnati, San Diego, Philadelphia and Washington. The Redskins appear to be the easiest road challenge for the Jags in 2014, although nothing will come easy to a team that was still 4-12 just a year ago.
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Pebble Ridge Plus
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
Key Features
- Available 11 month's of the year
- Double glazing
- Underfloor heating
- Jacuzzi bath
- 42" Smart TV with Netflix
- Garden with hot tub
- Fantastic views
- 32" TV/DVD player in bedrooms
- Bluetooth DAB radio's
- Bluetooth sound system
- Bed linen & towels
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Ensuite shower room
- Complimentary tea/coffee
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hairdryers
- Iron & Ironing board
Pebble Ridge is a four person luxury ground floor apartment with its own hot tub and enclosed garden in Westward Ho! in North Devon. Pebble Ridge is the perfect holiday apartment for a family that like those extra touches with the benefit of an enclosed garden and lawn area.
With a modern, open plan feel, this is a perfect holiday apartment for young families. The dining area and lounge feature a table and chairs that comfortably seat four as well as a sofa and tub chair, a large wall mounted Smart TV that has Netflix and a Bluetooth sound system. From the lounge, there are patio doors that open out onto the balcony that in turn lead down onto the enclosed, lawned garden.
The kitchen at the Pebble Ridge apartment in Westward Ho! is modern and fully fitted with electric oven and gas hob along with built in utilities such as dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is plenty of food storage space, all of the modern appliances and utensils including microwave, toaster and kettle as well as complimentary tea and coffee.
There are two bedrooms at the Pebble Ridge apartment including one master double bedroom with a king size bed, this bedroom also has an en suite shower room with a shower cubicle and a WC. The second bedroom is a twin bedroom where the twin beds can be linked together to form a double so this would be great for two couples looking for a comfortable apartment in Westward Ho! Both of the bedrooms have 32" TV's with built in DVD players and Bluetooth wireless radio's. Beds are made for your arrival. There is an additional family bathroom with its own Jacuzzi bath, great for relaxing in after a day walking the coastal path or on the beach.
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Pebble Ridge also has allocated parking as well as underfloor heating and double glazing throughout, this is a new apartment and is child friendly. The outside area can be accessed through both the kitchen and the master bedroom onto the balcony. There is an outdoor table and chairs for four people along with a sunken hot tub. The garden is primarily laid to bricks with a lawned area and is enclosed and secure, perfect for younger children!
Pebble Ridge is perfect for a family of four or couples sharing that want a holiday apartment with a hot tub and its own garden in Westward Ho! in North Devon.


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About Us
Jeff Lauder is the owner and operator of Jeff Lauder Cubes. His history and experience in the furniture business goes back to the early 90's. Jeff has worked for new and refurbished dealers in the Salt Lake area and started Cube Office Designs in 1997.
He grew the company to annual sales of nearly 2 million dollars, and employed a staff of 25 people. In 2005, Jeff sold the company and started up JD Lauder, an independent furniture broker. Jeff has earned a reputation of honesty, quality and unmatched customer service.
My Commitment To You: "Over the last 20 years I have learned a great deal in the office furniture business. Buying from a large dealer or refurbisher does not always guarantee the best value and service. As an independent broker, you will work with me from beginning to end on your furniture project. I can give you the most competitive prices, and have access to inventories from all over the country. I guarantee that your purchase will be hassle free, quick and most importantly affordable." Jeff Lauder
Our Team
Owner/ Sales
Jeff Lauder: is the co-owner of Jeff Lauder Cubes and started the business with his wife Diana in 2008. Jeff has been in the office furniture business for over 25 years and previously owned Cube Office Designs from 1997 to 2005. Jeff received a Bachelors degree from the University of Utah in Organizational Communication with a minor in Portuguese. He believes strongly in using his education in understanding corporate problems and challenges and looking at the solutions with office furniture and design. He not only manages the business but actively works one to one with customers today. He grew up in Centerville and served as a volunteer missionary for the LDS church in the Brazil- Recife and Brazil- Brazilia missions from 1984-1986. He loves the outdoors and has worked in the Scouting program for seven years. He enjoys Military History, Gardening and playing with his Grandchildren. His greatest love is his sweetheart Diana and having the family over for Sunday dinners.
Diana Lauder: is the co-owner of Jeff Lauder Cubes and has helped her husband Jeff in building a strong office furniture business. Diana received an Associates degree in Social Work from Ricks College in 1988. She and Jeff Have six wonderful children, four wonderful son-in-laws, a beautiful daughter-in-law and we now have six grand children with two on the way. Diana enjoys cooking for her family and loves being with her grandchildren. "Diana is a beautiful person, and makes everyone feel at ease and loved. She is an amazing Wife, and Grandmother, and just loves people. She is the smartest person I know and always look to her for counsel and advice when managing the business." - Jeff
Dwight Johnson: is a sales associate at Jeff Lauder cubes and has worked with Jeff in the office furniture business for over 11 years. Dwight, a native of Utah, received a Bachelors' degree in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations with a minor in Economics from Utah State University. He also played for the University Golf team matching up against such greats as Johnny Miller and John Mahaffey. After college, Dwight served in the U.S. Army in field artillery from 1971-1972 at Fort Sill Oklahoma. After his service he took a position at Hiram Walker in San Francisco before entering the office furniture business. In 1982 He became a partner at LA Interiors, providing Haworth office furniture in Southern California and for Los Angeles County. While living in Los Angeles, Dwight met and married the love of his life, Alexis Pearson. They recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. Dwight and Alexis moved back to Utah in 1996 to care for his aging parents. Dwight and his wife love serving others especially the elderly, and serving in their church, Redeemer Lutheran.
Marketing/ Sales
Cody Lauder: works part time at Jeff Lauder Cubes as the Marketing Specialist. He updates the website, puts together all of our marketing materials, and manages all of the social media for the company. He specializes in video production and media, and has created several videos that can be found on our YouTube page. He is currently studying at Utah Valley University with a major in Marketing and a minor in German. He served a mission in Berlin Germany from 2014-16 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was just married to the love of his life, Chelsea Ricks Lauder in April of this year. Cody enjoys surfing, longboarding, hiking, and camping for his hobbies, however his greatest love is Chelsea.
Lori Odell: is our new Designer, and has been a great addition to our team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in interior Design from The Art Institute of Salt Lake. She also holds an AAS degree from Salt Lake Community College in Architectural Technology with a computer emphasis. She is skilled in Auto Cad, Revit, Photoshop, Time Management, Space Planning, Color palates, Hard and Soft finishes. She was raised in California and graduated from Van Nuys High. She attended Cal State Northridge for 3 years and then entered the world of Food Services. After 30 years She went back to school in Utah finishing her two degrees. At Jeff Lauder Cubes she uses Giza for all furniture space plans and Visual Impressions for our 3-d renderings. These programs have been a great help to our customers in visualizing their space and office furniture installations.
Edgar Lopez: Edgar moved to Utah from Guatemala in 1998 and has worked with Jeff in the office furniture business for over 18 years. He specializes in product refurbishing, painting, and assembly. He manages all of the companies furniture orders, and is our production lead. Edgar likes to spend time with his wife and daughter and is a big Real Salt Lake fan. Edgar is extremely skilled and can fix just about anything, he is essential to the success of our buisness.
Installation Lead
Ivan Perez: is a native of Nayarit Mexico and has lived in the United States since 1998, and has also worked for Jeff in the office furniture business over the last 16 years. He specializes in Office furniture Installation as well as refurbishing. Ivan is our new Installation Lead and directs all of our furniture deliveries and assembly. Ivan is married to his sweetheart, Raquel and together they are the parents of four children. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and spending time with his family. Ivan has been a great addition to our team.


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The White House has suspended press access for CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after he and President Trump engaged in a heated exchange during a press conference on Wednesday, one day after the midterm elections.
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Acosta tweeted that the Secret Service barred him from entering White House grounds to shoot his 8 p.m. news broadcast. A video posted by Acosta on Twitter also shows that his credentials were confiscated.
I've just been denied entrance to the WH. Secret Service just informed me I cannot enter the WH grounds for my 8pm hit— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) November 8, 2018
"This is Jim Acosta. I am in front of the White House. Secret Service officer is asking for my hard pass," Acosta said on the video. "Obviously, no hard feelings to the officer, but I am now giving my hard pass to the Secret Service."
The Secret Service agent could be heard on camera saying he "was just told to do it" and takes Acosta's ID out of his lanyard.
The White House said in a statement that the reason Acosta was banned from the grounds is because he placed "his hands on" a White House intern during the press conference in the East Wing earlier in the day.
"President Trump believes in a free press and expects and welcomes tough questions of him and his Administration," press secretary Sarah Sanders said in the statement. "We will, however, never tolerate a reporter placing his hands on a young woman just trying to do her job as a White House intern."
The testy back-and-forth began as Acosta attempted to ask Trump a question about the Russia investigation.
"Honestly, I think you should let me run the country, you run CNN, and if you did it well, your ratings would be much better," Trump told Acosta.
After Trump said, "That's enough," a White House intern tried to grab the microphone from Acosta.
In contentious exchange on migrant caravan, Russian investigation, Pres. Trump tells CNN's Jim Acosta, "I think you should let me run the country, you run CNN...Put down the mic."— ABC News (@ABC) November 7, 2018
Acosta's colleague defended him: "He's a diligent reporter." https://t.co/QF15MHrJt2 pic.twitter.com/6B1H7CDfVz
As Acosta kept a firm grip of the microphone with his right hand, his left hand briefly came in contact with the inside of the woman's elbow as she reached over to grab it, video from the press conference shows.
"Pardon me, ma'am," Acosta told the intern during the encounter, before asking Trump if he was "concerned" that he may be indicted in the Russia investigation.
Before Acosta could finish the question, Trump cut him off, saying "I'm not concerned about anything with the Russian investigation because it's a hoax. That's enough. Put down the mic."
Visibly frustrated, Trump walked away from the podium for a few seconds before returning to admonish Acosta.
"I tell you what. CNN should be ashamed of itself, having you working for them," Trump said. "You are a rude, terrible person. You shouldn't be working for CNN."
As Acosta began to interject, Trump attempted to invite more questions from another reporter before speaking to Acosta again. "You're a very rude person. The way you treat Sarah Huckabee is horrible, and the way you treat other people is horrible. You shouldn't treat people that way."
Trump then told Acosta to "sit down," saying, "When you report fake news, which CNN does a lot, you are the enemy of the people."
Sanders described the behavior the White House accused Acosta of displaying as "absolutely unacceptable" and said it was "disrespectful to the reporter's colleagues not to allow them an opportunity to ask a question."
Sanders also defended Trump, saying he has "given the press more access than any President in history," and scolded CNN for being "proud" of Acosta.
"Contrary to CNN's assertions, there is no greater demonstration of the President's support for a free press than the event he held today," Sanders said in a statement.
"Only they would attack the President for not being supportive of a free press in the midst of him taking 68 questions from 35 different reporters over the course of an hour and a half – including several from the reporter in question. The fact that CNN is proud of the way their employee behaved is not only disgusting, it is an example of their outrageous disregard for everyone, including young women, who work in this Administration."
In a statement, CNN defended Acosta, accusing Sanders of lying and saying the suspension of his hard pass was "done in retaliation for his challenging questions at today's press conference."
"This unprecedented decision is a threat to our democracy and the country deserves better," CNN said. "Jim Acosta has our full support."
Tonight the White House revoked @Acosta's press pass. CNN's response to @PressSec and @realDonaldTrump: pic.twitter.com/EY2iFLvP3P— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) November 8, 2018
Other White House correspondents who were in the room also came to Acosta's defense.
When Trump turned to NBC News correspondent Peter Alexander, telling him, "Go ahead, Peter, go ahead," Alexander didn't hesitate to compliment his colleague. "In Jim's defense, I've traveled with him and watched him. He's a diligent reporter who busts his butt."
"Well, I'm not a big fan of yours either, to be honest," Trump replied to Alexander.
Reuters reporter Jeff Mason, who was seated next to Acosta, disputed the White House's claims that he placed his hands on the intern. He tweeted a photo of the incident, which he said depicts "what happened accurately."
I was seated next to ?@Acosta? at today's press conference and did not witness him "placing his hands" on the young intern, as the White House alleges. He held on to the microphone as she reached for it. The ?@Reuters? pictures below depict what happened accurately. pic.twitter.com/nO68Hf4eQM— Jeff Mason (@jeffmason1) November 8, 2018
On Twitter, New York Times reporter Peter Baker called the White House's actions a "false predicate to punish a reporter" and a "very bad sign."
Trump @PressSec confirms that White House has suspended the hard pass of a reporter because it doesn't like the way he does his job. This is something I've never seen since I started covering the White House in 1996. Other presidents did not fear tough questioning.— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) November 8, 2018
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman recounted what she witnessed in the room, saying, "This was plain to see he was headed this way for a long time," after Trump's team would hand-pick which reporters could travel in their pool while campaigning for the 2016 election.
During the campaign, Trump team hand-picked which reporters could travel in his pool, which was not conventionally put together and did not widely distribute reports. This was plain to see he was headed this way for a long time. https://t.co/noagxLsNAD— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) November 8, 2018
An Oct. 29 tweet pinned to the top of Acosta's Twitter profile says, "We are not the enemy of the people."
We are not the enemy of the people. I am not your enemy. You are not my enemy. It is wrong to call your fellow Americans the enemy. We are all on the same team. We are all Americans.— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) October 29, 2018
This isn't the first time that the White House has taken retaliatory action against a reporter and network after the administration felt they acted out of turn, and it isn't the first time it's happened to Acosta.
On July 14, Sanders said a scheduled "State of the Union" interview with CNN and national security adviser John Bolton was canceled as a consequence of a back-and-forth between Acosta and Trump. The White House accused Acosta of disrespecting the president.
"Instead of rewarding bad behavior, we decided to reprioritize the TV appearances for administration officials," Sanders tweeted in response to CNN anchor Jake Tapper, who said Trump "attacked CNN" during a presser he had recently held in the United Kingdom with Prime Minister Theresa May.
Actually a @CNN reporter disrespected @POTUS & PM May during their press conf. Instead of rewarding bad behavior, we decided to reprioritize the TV appearances for administration officials. https://t.co/58LaJH6WaD— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) July 14, 2018
During the press conference, Acosta had tried to ask Trump a question, to which Trump replied, "CNN is fake news. I don't take questions from CNN." Acosta then responded by saying, "Since you attacked CNN, can I ask you a question?" defending CNN as a "real" network.
Another incident occurred on June 12, when Trump warned Acosta to "be nice" and "be respectful" when he asked a question following appearance at the Singapore summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
On Jan. 10, at a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, Acosta made a number of efforts to ask a question after the Russia collusion accusations, in which Trump replied, "Your organization is terrible."
"You're attacking us," Acosta said. "Can you give us a question?"
Trump then told him, "Don't be rude. No, I'm not going to give you a question. You are fake news."
Two days before, CNN had published a story saying that classified documents to then-President Barack Obama and President-elect Trump included allegations that Russian operatives had compromising information on Trump.


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Making anything is always going to be collaborative in nature, however, this page is dedicated to specific projects/artists that I had the pleasure of contributing original music to or performing on. Please check them out and enjoy.
Baeilou/Inside Under E.P.
I had the pleasure of performing percussion sounds on this wonderful e.p. by my friend Mia. Being a killer cellist, it was her vision to have me use the body of her cello as the percussion instrument. So in early 2018 I came into the studio with all sorts of mallets and brushes and sticks and we took each song at a time, trying new things and getting as many crazy percussion sounds out of her cello that we could.
Nellie Fitzgerald/Lightness
In the summer of 2016 I was asked by Boston based singer/songwriter Nellie Fitzgerald to write and record a string quartet part to accompany one of her songs on an upcoming album release. The song is titled "Lightness", and I teamed up with Friction Quartet and sound engineer Zach Miley for the project. You can hear the track Lightness, on her debut album when it drops late 2017.
Here's some behind the scenes from the recording session.
More collaborations coming soon...


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Pros: Travel & full size available - each item can be used alone or in combination with one another.
Cons: Don't use the Glam Glow mask everyday as it may dry out your skin.
PBB Results: Balance skin and minimize breakouts with this skincare combo. Lala loves the amazing feeling and results after she cleanses with this winning comb. Maintain clear skin with the Glam Glow SuperMud Mask and get your face squeaky clean with M.A.C's Foaming Cleanser - Lala uses the Glam Glow mask once a month & the foaming cleanser daily.
Tip: Lock in moisture with your favorite moisturizers. Lala uses Benefit's Moisture Prep, Rose water and Ever Revive Under Eye Lift. We will post where to find all items used below.
Where to find: Glam Glow Mask, M.A.C Foaming Cleanser, Moisture Prep, Rose Water, Ever Revive Eye Lift.


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Shopgasmic, The Last Day
..That is not photoshop-ed. Kinda thrilling experience, swim and feels like flyin' :D
Haji Lane, street of tiny boutiques and local designers. :)
Since I'm on a duty to be a fashion consultant of the winners, I hold back my shopping desires as hard as I can, but temptation's everywhere! So I only bought some little knick-knacks while helping them finding the items they were looking for... And I nailed it! :)) Kak Ayu & Yuli were too worn out they need to go back to the hotel, but me and Jeannie still want to hunt for another spots, so we decided to split & changing partners, LOL! I walked with Jeannie along the crowded Orchard road, went to Orchard Cineleisure, and she got this ring but it was only on discount if she buy three pieces, and this situation forced me to buy the rings who've been staring at me from the first time... :D
connected chain rings, icy statement ring, both S$10 at Cineleisure
Heartthrobe ring, 3 for S$10 at Bugis
THANKS A LOT to all of the supporters who tweet & suggest aaaall the good places to shop and eat in Singapore. There's a lot differences when I travel alone and when we travel together with a bunch of shopping lists in our hands. I hope you're lucky to win the 500 SGD shopping voucher, good luck! I wish there can be another chance I could pick another followers to have a shopping adventure with me and it should be fun! :D
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Seems fun there :) Wish I can visit Singapore someday ^^ReplyDelete
Karina Dinda R. ♥
great photos, admire the way you edit it, and interesting objects (for sure)ReplyDelete
Money can't buy happiness. If these are not happiness, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THESE ARE.ReplyDelete
THAT IS A SUPER COOL QUOTES, kak! <3
Please let me be your shopping companion next time!!! <3 <3 LOLReplyDelete
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Looks like you had so much fun! =) Kinder Bueno extreme love!!! XReplyDelete
Looks so fun kak><ReplyDelete
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nice pictures!! bet you had lots of fun there >< and omg you buy so many kinder there, nice rings too <33ReplyDelete
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Just who are you?
Many of us do not realize how much information about ourselves we give away through our mobile phone. Sherlock Holmes would have a field day with all the details and hints you reveal. Without even opening up the screen and unlocking the multitude of secrets you hold inside, we can still find out a lot about who you really are.
The BBC recently put up an article pointing to some research that took swabs from mobiles and analysed the molecules to build a portrait of the lifestyle of the user. From food preference to medications taken, we all leave minute traces of the substances we use on our phones. Chemicals, and bacteria, once put through a mass spectrometer can reveal your entire lifestyle and habits.
University of San Diego, who carried out the sampling on 40 mobile phones, could detect enough molecules to produce an accurate profile of the user. A profile that points to a user, who is male, uses tanning products, has traces of suntan oil, traces of sweet bakery creations and caffeine might show someone who spends a lot of time abroad in cafes.
The phone you choose to carry, just as which watch you wear, tells a lot about the type of person you are. A questionnaire study by the British Psychological Society discovered that Android users tend to be' less extroverted' than iPhone users, though they rank higher in terms of Honesty and Humility. Women are more likely to be boasting an iPhone, along with those who enjoy 'high status'. Android users are more 'individual' and like to 'buck the trend'.
Another study by phone carrier Talk Talk points to iPhone users being vainer and travel more, spent more on clothes and grooming. Blackberry users seem to be the ones who earn more, send more emails and text and even more phone calls. They also seem to have long-term relationships, more social and have more friends. Android users appear to be more creative, spend the most time on Social Media and drink more alcohol.
So have you learnt a bit more about your colleagues and their choice of phone? Remember these were just small studies and there are vast differences between us all, take it all with a pinch of salt.


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Prayer: Edmund as Disciple
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Let us be aware of God's presence here amongst us and around us, in one another and in all of creation.
Glory to you, Source of all Being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer:We pray that we may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, to lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to God as did your servant Edmund. May we be strengthened with all power, according to God's glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Creator, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Reader:[From Colossians 19f] As they went on their way, a man said to Jesus:
Follower 1:"I will follow you wherever you go."
Edmund: "One thing you may be sure of, that whilst you work for God, whether you succeed or not, he will amply reward you."
Follower 2:"Sir, first let me go back and bury my father."
Edmund: "O God, did we even now rightly begin to serve you, your loving heart would take us all to its final embrace."
Follower 3:"I will follow you, sir; but first let me go and say good-bye to my family."
Edmund: "Cast all your cares into the arms of divine Providence. The will of God be done in this and every thing we undertake."
Reader: After this the Lord chose another seventy-two and sent them out two by two, to go ahead of him to every town and place where he himself was about to go. He said to them,
Edmund: "Above all, beg of him to give you the virtue of humility which is so necessary for religious in every station, but particularly for those who have the care and direction of others. If you only acquire this virtue, it will always guide you safely, let your paths be ever so cross or difficult."
Reader: So they set out and went through the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.
Edmund: "Were we to know the merit and value of only going from one street to another to serve a neighbour for the love of God, we should prize it more than silver and gold. But let us do ever so little for God, we will be sure he will never forget us."
Reader: The seventy-two disciples returned full of joy. They said, "Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we called on your name."
Edmund: "Be intent on prayer and whatever may happen will turn to our good."


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WOOD STORAGE CHEST: The Tobin Trunk - Size Medium
Our Tobin Trunk has just launched!
This versatile wooden Trunk / Chest is perfect for those who love a handmade rustic look. Our woodworker Stan hand makes each one just for you.
It can be used as Trunk Storage, a Blanket box, Toy Box, Coffee Table, Ottoman, Bench Seat and anything else you can think of!
• Handmade
• Sturdy
• Entirely up-cycled from vintage apple bin wood
• Simple black hinges
We hand-make all of our furniture items on site, upcycling used wood which we source from fruit growers across the UK. These beautiful pieces can be proudly displayed in your home or garden.
For more information on our products you can visit our FAQ's.
Trunk Size: 90cm Length x 49.5cm Depth x 42.5cm Height
This item is made from genuinely used apple bins, so dimensions will be approximate within a natuaral tollerance of a few mm.
As all our items are unique and made from genuinely used apple bin wood we cannot guarantee exact measurements but they are within a natural tollerance of a few mm. Naturally, this also leads to variation in the colour of the wood which is part of the realistic appeal. We've attached images that display a good idea of what you might expect. If you have any concerns we suggest to get in touch before ordering.
Lead Time: This item is handmade and ready to ship within 21 working days. If this product is bought in conjunction with a product that has a longer lead time, that longer lead time will take precedance. Your final estimated delivery date and shipping method will be available based on the contents of your entire basket when you checkout.
Shipping Method: When purchased in small quantities this item will be shipped via courier (DPD) which provides full tracking information including a designated date and timeslot for delivery. In larger quantities or when bought with larger items your delivery option will be via Pallet. Shipping is now included for most UK postcodes. Please click here for full details.
All orders are processed on the next working day, please keep that in mind when considering additional lead times and delivery speeds.


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A bar reminiscent of the throwback rock 'n' roll-style watering holes of the past.
A bar reminiscent of the throwback rock 'n' roll-style watering holes of the past.
The Smashed Pig is an authentic English gastropub specializing in high-quality food, excellent craft beers, handmade pigtails and contemporary pub dining.
Formerly a hotel and casino, the historic Gold Spike has been re-imagined as Downtown's premier smoke-free work-and-playground.
Anchored by a 35' tall, fire-breathing praying mantis, Downtown Container Park has become one of Las Vegas' most unique attractions.
Inspire is a three-story complex boasting multiple convention/conference spaces, cocktail bars and outdoor patio areas, as well as a News Café, 150-seat theater and a climate-controlled rooftop bar.
Downtown Terrace is a relaxed, casual restaurant serving sharable small plates, flatbreads, salads and entrees, accompanied by a new world wine list and full cocktail menu.
Located on historic Las Vegas Boulevard, Oasis at Gold Spike is a midcentury-inspired boutique hotel.
Oak & Ivy is an American craft whiskey bar dedicated to classic mixology, unique handcrafted drinks, seasonal ingredients and homemade, high quality garnishes and mixers.
Originally exclusive to area farmer's markets, Big Ern's BBQ is smoked daily inside Downtown Container Park.
Set in an art deco style building, this relaxed motel is a 10-minute walk from the Fremont Street Experience 24-hour mall and entertainment complex, and 2 miles from the Las Vegas Strip.


text: My Community Directory HomeLiving HereOur CommunityMy Community Directory Council has implemented a great new online community directory, known as 'My Community Directory', which is a free database for our community sector to utilise. Promote Your Community Group Online Council values the role our community organisations play within the Western Downs region and encourages you to be involved and take the opportunity to be included on this free online platform. By including your organisation's details, Council and the general public will have one single comprehensive database available for the community to access. There are three different levels of access to information stored in the My Community Directory database: The public can view basic contact details and a description of services of listed organisations. Organisation members have access to, in addition to the basic information provided to the public, information such as who is managing services within other organisations in their sector. My Community Directory Local Government and State Government department members have access to additional information such as status of the organisation in relation to GST registration, status as a registered charity, and details on governance positions. You decide how much information, including personal information, will be available online for the different access levels. If you do not wish certain information to be available online for any particular level of access, then you can remove that information from the database. Please note that it will become your organisation's responsibility to ensure all information is updated as required. Learn More About My Community Directory To learn more about this exciting opportunity, we invite you to explore the 'My Community Directory' platform. This will help you understand how it looks and works. It is also important that you review the My Community Directory Terms and Conditions when reviewing the information about your listing. Download the guideline on how to add your community group details… If your organisation does not wish to be a part of My Community Directory, and therefore not be included in Council's primary contact database for the community sector, you can login and delete your listing from My Community Directory. However, we do encourage you to join this online community directory to allow better sharing of information between Council, community organisations and our local communities. Find a Local Community Organisation Looking for a local community organisation but don't know where to go? My Community Directory is a free, online community directory that serves as a comprehensive one-stop shop to connect you with your community. Search the database to access up to date information about your local community organisation. Simply follow the link and start searching. For further information, please contact one of our Community Development Officers by phoning 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).