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Tooo much FUNN! Thanks for the tip on saving the leftover grid… I love this idea of collecting random photos to one memorable lay-out. Thanks for joining in the FUNN at Color My Heart this week!
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'Weird Al' Yankovic coming to Foxwoods with backup singers, orchestra
"Weird Al' Yankovic's best work resonates with Boomers, hipsters and 6-year-olds alike; consider the food-referencing songs such as "Eat It," "Fat," "My Bologna" and "I Love Rocky Road." Then there's the amusing parodies "I Lost on Jeopardy!," "Like a Surgeon" and (in the hip hop era) "Amish Paradise."
Yankovic takes a catchy tune of the times and twists it into a clever parody — with a quick-paced video for visual gags. Sounds easy but it's not.
The only downside for aging fans is knowing enough recent pop or rap songs to match the parody. That's not so hard with the sendup of "Ridin' (Dirty)" by Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone called "White & Nerdy" (which went platinum for Weird Al). But I had no familiarity with the song "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke and still love its Weird Al sendoff "Word Crimes," a modern classic that every young person should enjoy (and possibly study).
Yankovic will bring a promising show to Grand Theater Foxwoods Friday, July 19, complete with original band, costumes, props video wall (of course) and even background singers and a full symphony orchestra.
His work continues to resonate and generate laughs in a bizarre era when good-natured laughs are sorely needed.
Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket. Friday, July 19, 8 p.m. $75-$45. 800-200-2882 Foxwoods.com


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The Beaconsfield Artists' Association is comprised of art enthusiasts who share a passion for visual beauty and commaraderie, from semi-professional to professional levels.
Since the first meeting in, 1984, the BAA has been committed to supporting local artists and the exhibiting of their work. Centennial Hall is our home base, where we meet five times a year, from September to May. We have guest speakers, demonstrations and illustrated talks on various media. Our programs include Life Model Drawing, Art Clinic, and several workhops on various topics (monoprinting, portraiture, mixed media etc).
Our newsletter "The Artists' Link" is emailed out before each meeting so that the upcoming events can be announced well in advance. We top it all off with our famous exhibitions in December (small format) and in May, when the public is invited to our vernissage to meet the artists.
If you are interested in becoming a part of The Beaconsfield Artists Association, BAA, please visit our membership page:


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Quote of the Week
Posted by KC on Jan 15, 2012
Labels: Jean Renoir, Quotes
Technical progress kills a kind of human quality in us.
-Jean Renoir
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- Unknown said...
Superb, and inarguable, so far as it goes. Of course, sometimes the progress is worth the loss.
- August 11, 2012 at 9:08 AM
- KC said...
I agree. I appreciate the things technical progress provides, but it does seem like it always drains us a bit more of our humanity, and I grieve for that.
- August 12, 2012 at 10:25 PM


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Thursday, October 21, 2010
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I couldn't resist posting this absolutely delicious image of an installation by artist Shinji Turner-Yamamoto in an abandoned church in Cincinnati. It's a hanging garden created by a dead tree supporting a live, inverted tree. There's more to the post on Inhabitat. I want to live here.
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Fetal tissue graft restores lost sight
Three years ago Elisabeth Bryant believed she would be blind for the rest of her life. "I couldn't see anything," she says. Now, although her vision is not perfect, she can see well enough to read, play computer games and check emails.
Bryant has retinitis pigmentosa, an eye disease that has blinded four generations of her family. What has saved the sight in one of her eyes is a transplant of a sheet of retinal cells. The vision in this eye has improved from 20:800 to 20:84 in the two-and-a-half years since the transplant – a remarkable transformation.
So far, six patients with either advanced retinitis pigmentosa or macular degeneration have had similar transplants. Together, these degenerative diseases are the biggest cause of blindness in rich countries, affecting tens of millions of people. While Bryant's improvement is the most dramatic, four other patients have also had good results.
When New Scientist print edition (1 February, 2003) reported the initial results of these retinal transplants, experts cautioned that the results could be due to the rescue effect: a short-term improvement triggered by the release of growth factors after eye surgery. That appears increasingly unlikely, because the rescue effect usually lasts only months.
Reversing the incurable
"We have shown the way," says Robert Aramant at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, who developed the transplant technique with his colleague Magdalene Seiler. "It is possible to reverse these incurable diseases."
No other technique has come close to achieving this. The team has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to carry out further transplants on people with less advanced disease, and Aramant believes the results will be even better.
There is a catch, of course. The sheets of retinal cells used by the team are harvested from aborted fetuses, which some people find objectionable.
There is also a practical problem. Although millions of terminations are performed each year in the US alone, the fetal tissue is rarely donated. If further trials are successful and the technique starts to be widely used, there will not be enough tissue to meet demand.
One accusation of those opposed to using fetal tissue is that women might be tempted to have abortions to provide tissue to restore their own sight or that of relatives. "People are going to claim that we are promoting abortion," says Norman Radtke, the surgeon who carried out the transplants at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Stem cell hopes
A few countries, such as the UK, already have clear guidelines to ensure this does not happen. "The guidelines are meant to prevent the deliberate conception and termination for treatment of a particular person," says Stephen Minger, head of the stem cell laboratory at King's College London. In the US no such guidelines exist.
Some of the other groups trying to develop treatments for degenerative eye diseases are pinning their hopes on stem cells. Various kinds can be turned into retinal cells, and this week it was reported that the eyes of people as old as 60 contain specific stem cells capable of forming all the different cell types in the retina.
But the few attempts to treat degenerative eye diseases with stem cells in animals have failed, as have attempts to transplant unstructured groups of cells into the retina. Aramant and Seiler think the key to their success is that they transplant intact, 2-millimetre-square sheets of the upper retinal layer. This preserves the circuitry of the light-sensing cells, as well as the supporting cells that nourish them.
Aramant is dismissive of the stem-cell work, pointing out that no one is anywhere near recreating the complex structure of the retina using stem cells. Instead, his team is examining the possibility of transplanting retinal sheets from pigs genetically engineered to reduce the chances of immune rejection.


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€30k helmet of Louis XIII's bodyguard for sale
30k helmet of Louis XIII's bodyguard for sale
The unusual piece of armour will go under the hammer in Sarzana, Italy
Louis XIII was King of France and Navarre from 1610 to 1643. Known as 'Louis the Just', he waged the Thirty Years War against the House of Hapsburg.
In a sale at Italian auction house Czerny's, a helmet which is thought to have belonged to one of Louis XIII's guards is up for sale, with a guide price of 25,000-30,000.
The 'skull' of the helmet is in two-halves, embossed, and with a rosette at the top. The attractive visor has an engraved upper border, small brim and rivets, and a wide slot for the eyes, a small triangular mouth and the centre richly pierced with lilies.
Louis XIII Guard Helmet
Below the main part are three flat-front and back neck-guards with rows of rivets, the lower ones having a 'roped' border. The carefully decorated, rare piece has the remains of the original blueing.
In the same auction are two wheel-lock pistols thought to have belonged to the Saxony Prince Christian I and II in the late 16th century.
These are smoothbores with 16 mm calibre. They are in good condition and valuable due to this and their general rarity and they are expected to bring 35,000-40,000.
The auction takes place tomorrow, March 21 in Sarzana, Italy.
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It's the album we've been eagerly waiting, as Dami Im has released her highly anticipated studio album, Heart Beats...
Heart Beats sees Dami Im realise her long awaited dream to release a studio album complete with her own material which represents her as an artist. Once again working alongside renowned song-writers and producers including Jon Hume and Trinity Music the album demonstrates her as a true pop star.
As Dami explains, "It's been my dream since I was a teenager to create my very own album made up of my own songs. I dreamed of writing my songs, choosing them and coming up with a perfect title, and the perfect image to go with it all. I wanted the album to reflect exactly who I am so that it's a package of Dami Im, and finally that dream has become a reality in HEART BEATS."
Dami Im showed such diversity on the reality TV show X-Factor last year, and her musicality and powerhouse vocals have been continued to be showcased in the two previous single Super Love and Gladiator, both released earlier this year. Dami co-wrote the majority of tracks on the album, solely writing the title track herself, and including her stunning interpretation of Macy Gray's Beauty In The World.
As Dami herself explains, "Each track is so different, but also the same in that they are the things that are on my mind. They are messages I want to give to myself and to others out there. This is only the beginning for me, and I truly hope HEART BEATS excites those who listen to it as much as it does for me."
Heart Beats tracklisting:
Super Love
Living Dangerously
Without You
Moment Just Like This
Speak Up
Beauty In The World
Let Go
One More Time
Heart Beats Again
And with the Deluxe version you get these additional tracks:
The Hunger
Heart So Dry
Solid Ground (Stop The World)
Without You (Acoustic)
The album Heart Beats is available for now on iTunes, check out our favourite track below and stay tuned for our interview with the pop singer coming soon..!


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One of our favorite treats (especially during the SCORCHING Vegas summer) is Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)..
Bubble tea shops are popping up left & right, and I used to drive out and pick one up *at least* once a week… but, that expensive routine came to a halt when I realized how quick and easy it was to make these nummies at home!! We don't make the "traditional" tea-like version because J & I prefer the "smoothie" one.
And good Lord it's SO YUMMY!
We purchase the instant bubble tea mix & tapioca pearls at our local Asian Market. Go look for them at Asian stores near you!
Here's how to make it in less than 10 minutes!!
Step 1: Cook the Tapioca Pearls…
Directions on package:
Boil 10 cups of water for 1 cup of Tapioca Pearl into a large pot. Pour the water into a large pot and bring it to a boil. Pour the Tapioca Pearl into the water slowly. Stir softly. After the Tapioca Pearl becomes plump, turn the heat to a medium setting and cover the pot for 5 minutes. Scoop the Tapioca Pearl out and it is ready to serve. You can also mix the Tapioca Pearl with sugar or honey.
< carmen's tip > I add a little sugar to the pearls… couldn't tell you exactly how much, but, taste and see what works for you 🙂 < / tip >
Step 2: Make the Smoothie…
Directions on package:
Combine in blender…
- 4 tablespoons of Fruit Latte mix.
- 1/2 cup water or milk
- 1 cup ice
Blend until smooth!
Add as much (or as little) tapioca pearls into a glass, pour the smoothie over it, and I like to top it off with whipped cream! Then stick a fat "bubble tea" straw into it and ENJOY!!
< carmen's tip > As you can see from the pix above, JRoc likes his without the "bubbles"… I, on the other hand, like mine with extra tapioca pearls. Ya, I *know* I have the BIGGER glass… bite me!!< / tip >


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Inspired by the local drink from Taiwan, this tea is an absolute rarity with a fascinatingly creamy taste. Tightly rolled and lightly fermented tea leaves are carefully vaporized with milk steam. Thanks to this unique method, the natural delicacy and sweetness of this tea type is even boosted further by the round milky flavour. A unique treat.
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TSE LIVE! Episode 2
Please browse through the show notes to reference something you heard during TSE Live: Episode 1. Alternatively you are welcome to scroll through the notes to find a topic that is of particular interest to you and skip right to that part. It's all good though! Promise.
00'00" Peter opens the show
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1'22" Peter discusses South Africa's maiden defeat in Argentina against Los Pumas, within the context of a rough start to Allister Coetzee's reign as Springbok coach.
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2'48" We hear Coach Coetzee's thoughts after the match.
3'53" Peter continues the discussion and references his Super Blog this week where he wrote about what he perceives to be a lack of passion within the South African ranks.
4'31" Peter talks about the Shield Motion Sense – It's Your Move campaign and congratulates the winner as well as mentioning some fellow competitors like Stacey Holland, Mika Stefano and Samantha Taylor.
5'08" Interview with Shield MotionSense – It's Your Move winner, Kate Kearney.
7'00 Peter takes offence at Kate not mentioning him as a threat to her aspirations. Listen to her five-star comeback!
8'02" Kate & Peter talk about the fun they had using the Jawbone UP2 app.
9'51" After several weeks of training Peter is now up to 5.5km runs in his preparation for the FNB 10km CITYRUN Rantso Mokopane also officially challenges Peter to run. Peter also talks about his dodgy knee and references TSE Live! Teaser Episode I.
11'02" Peter references TSE Live! Episode 1 where he spoke to former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe
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11'30" Ryan Kalk, Discovery Soccer Park CEO is Peter's guest on TSE Live! They also talk about events held in honour of the Smile Foundation and the campaign4cancer The two also talk about bubble soccer, action cricket and secret sunrises that are hosted at the venue.
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Find out about the Travel Destinations of Scotland
Find out about the Travel Destinations of Scotland
Scotland is just one of the North European nations as well as is popular for numerous vacationer destinations. The landscape of Scotland will certainly leave your eyes open. The appeal of Scotland is attributed to different points from castles to whiskey. The nationwide outfit of Scotland has actually ended up being globe renowned. When it pertains to overfilling your taste, Scotland is understood to have a glamorous practice in food in addition to a beverage. The meal which is most renowned in Scotland is Haggis. As for beverage is worried, Scotts make terrific beverages. My friend over at Edens Heating and Cooling is a Scott. He can brew a tasty beer! An individual, that has an actual preference of whiskey, will certainly really feel happy to consume the superior malt whiskey made by the Scottish. For centuries, the noise of the bagpipes is currently thought about as the standard audio of the moorland. The abundant history of Scotland has actually made it a factor of a tourist attraction for vacationers. The stunning castles along with its are a reward to view. Basing on the top of the Edinburgh castle, you could conveniently look of the entire city, and also the sight is enchanting. This enormous structure has actually been acting as a guard to the English Rulers in addition to Scots. The castle which has actually been regulated the history of Scots for a very long time is Stirling Castle.
If the calm and also peaceful appeal of nature mesmerizes you after that Aviemore location is a dreamland to go to. The Aviemore is a superb location of amazing landscapes as well as hill ski hotel. The Island of Skye is among the finest traveler destinations of Scotland. Glasgow understands to be the facility of art in addition to style is additionally a popular visitor location of Scotland. Checking out a number of various other vacationer destinations in Aberdeen such as parks, yards, archaeological sites, castles, going shopping games will certainly offer you a wide variety of enjoyable with each other.
Orkney is an island team placed at a distance of a couple of miles from the North-eastern suggestion of Scotland. This is the best location to be for you if you are seeking for hillsides, eco-friendly areas, sandy coastlines, in addition to sturdy high cliffs. If you intend to invest some minutes by the shore after that you could additionally invest your time angling in the Orkney's water as it is definitely at no cost below. On a careless night, you could hang around viewing birds, which is taken into consideration to be a well-known task in the Islands. With all the elegance of nature combined with each other at a solitary location, one might not have actually requested for even more. Besides all this, numerous other locations in Scotland are Gothic basilicas, Victorian structures, Burrell art collection in addition to the prominent Tenement House.
The various other have to see Scotland's vacationer destinations consist of in Dundee, Inverness, Perth, as well as St, Andrews. The sector of electronic enjoyment is has a significant link with the Dundee, which is in charge of 10% of the complete share. Dundee likewise signs up popularity for the Scottish Dancing Cinema, in addition to 2 renowned colleges such as the College of Abertay Dundee and also the College of Dundee. Selecting Scotland for a vacation will certainly be financially rewarding and also you will certainly have an awesome time. If you are expecting to go to Scotland after that the moment of the month that will certainly make your journey exciting is May to August as the climate is exceptionally positive.


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Doha Qatar – Islamic Representative
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If you want a better insight in the Islamic culture you should visit the following landmarks: the Museum of Islamic Art, the Qatar National Museum, the Al Koot Fort, the Qatar national museum, the Post Office Museum and even the Weaponry Museum. The grand Mosque and the Kassem Darwish Fakhroo Islami, which is a tower, should not be missed either.
I would like to add the KDF Islamic Centre to the list. It is the Qatar Centre for the Presentation of Islam. I think that interests you the most. I stayed at a hotel somewhere near the Emiri Diwan palace, which I found among RihlaPrime's offers. The Clock Tower was pretty close as well. Both are worthy of your attention, if not for your study, at least for your own pleasure!


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Known as iatro-mathematics, medical astrology is an ancient medical system that assigns the sun, moon, planets and the twelve astrological signs to different parts of the body, looking at diseases and ailments through this lens.
Medical astrology signs cover the body from head to toe, heading being Aries, toe being Pisces. What this means is that each individual has a unique medical astrology chart, created by a medical astrologer, based on the individual's natal chart and where the planets are today. After looking at the natal chart, medical astrologers tell the individual what types of physical problems the individual is more likely to experience.
For example, someone with the Sun, Moon, or a particular planet in Aries is more likely to experience headaches or other problems related to the head. It's a complex system; for that reason, medical astrology predictions must be made on a case by case basis.
In this article, we'll cover which body part is ruled by which sign. Wondering what sign rules the heart? What body part is Scorpio ruled by or what part of the body is ruled by Aquarius? What zodiac sign is ruled by the Moon? Below we cover all and more, including some history and cultural background.
Medical Astrology Past and Present
Greek astrology (also known as Hellenistic astrology) is the original basis of medical astrology. It then bloomed throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Medical Astrology, back then, was mainstream with doctors of all types consulting and practicing it. To become doctors, they were even required to study it and pass an exam where they had to answer medical astrology questions. This was true until about 1665s.
Mainstream doctors believed that the signs of the Zodiac were essential in understanding and mapping how the human body functioned and how different organs were influenced. The astrological-anatomical connections the doctors made were for practical purposes.
For instance, if a doctor was seeing a patient who had some intestinal issue, they'd believe that that condition had to do with Virgo, As Virgo is the ruler of bowels and bowel movement. Next, they'd check which planets are in Virgo at the time of the medical exam, as each planet helps explain the condition of the associated body part– whether it's inflammation, tenderness, a serious disease, chronic or acute, etc.
Today, it's not easy to find medical astrologers for a variety of reasons. Mainstream medicine has moved away from natural remedies to pharmaceutical and biochemical approaches, though there's a growing movement of people who seek herbal, natural solutions – from yoga to veganism, to eating certain plants, drinking herbal teas, and working with energy healers.
Zodiac Constellations and Body Parts
Here's a list of the major body parts and which zodiac sign they are ruled by.
Aries: The head and face, facial bones, brain, blood vessels in the head, complexion
Taurus: The neck, the teeth, the throat, your tongue and speech, cerebellum, the nerves connecting the throat and neck, larynx.
Gemini: The arms, shoulders, collar, hands and the related bones, lungs
Cancer: Breast, chest, ribs, stomach, upper belly
Leo: Heart, your higher mind, spinal cord
Virgo: Bowels, intestines, abdomen
Libra: Kidneys, the waits, lower back, navel cavity, lumbar spine
Scorpio: Sexual and reproductive systems in both men and women, pelvic bones, anus
Sagittarius: Thighs, hips, pelvic floor
Capricorn: Knees, joints, and bones
Aquarius: Legs, ankles, blood circulation in the legs
Pisces: The feet, the toes, the foundation
Certain body parts might be ruled by more than one zodiac constellation, and planets might have different effects on different body parts.
Reading Your Natal Chart
Any good astrologer will ask you for your date and time of birth as well as the location where you were born, and will instantly map the sky, as seen from that location, at the day and time of your birth. This is your astrological natal (birth) chart.
This natal chart is divided into twelve equal areas, called houses. Each house stands for a life area, such as relationships, money, family, goals, spirituality etc. Each house features some planets, based on where they're at the time of your birth. Their location determines their lifelong influence on you. Your astrologer then looks at where the planets are today to determine what has changed in your life and what's likely to change in the future. (Click here to learn more about Western astrology).
Medical astrologers do the same, except they also connect all this information to your body – different body parts, conditions, predictions, suggestions and more. Sometimes, they connect all this information to other things that they see in your chart – relationships, family, friends, general health, life goals etc.
A Higher Level of Wisdom
"He who does not understand astrology is not a doctor but a fool," said Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, who lived between 460BC and 380BC. Hippocrates and his contemporaries believed that it was possible to diagnose diseases before they even appeared in the body – by looking at one's natal chart where they could see the planetary influences in houses etc.
Accordingly, a disease can be expected when a planet receives a 90 or 180 degrees (opposition) aspect; when Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Neptune or Pluto are posited in the sixth, the eighth or the twelve houses; or when these planets occupy Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces; or when these planets occupy the ascendant. These are just some examples. There are so many intricate influences that instead of trying to figure this all out on your own, it's best to have an astrologer help you.
If you have general or specific concerns about your health and wellbeing, always consult your physician. The information here is not meant to replace any treatment or diagnosis.
Finding the Right Medical Astrologer
Truth is, they are not easy to find. Our sister platform, Kasamba.com, has more than a few. A simple search for "medical astrologer" in the search bar will help you to find the medical astrologers who are online (or available via email) at the time of your search.
You can sort them via ratings, price, and other relevant criteria. It' always a good idea to take a look at their profiles, check out the ratings they received from their clients, and the reviews they got – if you have a few minutes, go through these reviews and see what people had to say about them.
Kasamba gives you free trial minutes any time you try a new advisor. Make sure to use those minutes to your advantage – try to get to know your medical astrologer, begin asking them your questions to be able to establish that they are the right reader for you. When you find the right person, you can stay for a paid session and ask all your questions.
Some people find it useful to write their questions down before the session. It helps them clarify their goals and what would like to accomplish through their session. It also helps them remember their questions – a sometimes things get intense during a session and people forget some of the questions they want to ask. Having it all written down helps.
Most people prefer instant live chat but you can also email your astrologer. Some astrologers might also be available via phone. The free trial minutes are, however, only available for the instant chat. After your reading, make sure to write a review and help others. Pay it forward!


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Bamford - where residents have their village at heart
PUBLISHED: 16:52 26 January 2015 | UPDATED: 16:52 26 January 2015
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Ruth Downing travels to the Hope Valley where villagers had the ambitious plan to buy the last remaining pub and turn it into a community hub
Finding the future of their local pub, The Angler's Rest, under threat, the residents of Bamford became increasingly worried about the effect its loss would have on their community. Following a number of public meetings a decision was made to try to obtain the leasehold. Then the opportunity arose, if sufficient funding could be found, to purchase the freehold and so the villagers plunged into action.
In the summer of 2013 Bamford Community Society was formed, a share offer was launched and it soon became clear that enough villagers were willing to take on the commitment of buying the public house and there were even plans to relocate the Post Office there. A purchase price of £275,000 was agreed with the owners and all seemed set fair. However, as always, things did not run entirely smoothly.
All the funding was in place and the pub had been registered as an Asset of Community Value when the Society learned that the owners, Admiral Taverns, had sold the pub to a property developer. A successful media campaign drew attention to the situation and with the added support of local MP Andrew Bingham, the sale was rescinded and Bamford Community Society was able to secure the purchase of the Angler's Rest and guarantee its future as a Community Hub.
A team of volunteers thoroughly cleaned and decorated the premises and after closing for just five days, the pub re-opened for business as one of the first community-owned pubs in the county. In order to generate another necessary stream of income and give it a more universal appeal, the decision was made to close off a little used storeroom area and convert it into a bright and airy café. Once again volunteers rose to the occasion and in less than a month, by December 2013, the Rest Café had opened its doors. It is now a welcoming meeting place for local people of all ages as well as cyclists, walkers and visitors to this lovely part of the Peak District. A combination of good quality produce and affordable prices ensured the support of the whole community, and by January 2014 the Post Office had moved in, too.
By March 2014 the Rest Bistro opened and plans were put forward to develop bunk-house and B&B accommodation. However, not content with the success of this venture, members of the Community Society then secured grant funding from the Prince's Countryside Fund to help create a sustainable farmers' market. The inaugural market took place in October and they now take place monthly on the third Saturday from 9am to 1pm in the car park at the Angler's Rest – a special Christmas market was planned for 20th December. Not only does the market complement other businesses in the area, offering a direct outlet for suppliers of artisan products and home-grown produce, it also gives the community access to good quality and affordable local produce. There are also plans to offer a food box service to anyone with health or mobility issues.
We frequently hear worrying talk of the decline of village society in the 21st century, but here in Derbyshire is a shining example of people who are prepared to unite and invest money, time and effort in the future of their community.
For further information on Bamford Farmers' Market please contact Paul on 07593 345514.


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I found this stone at Rockaway beach, in Oregon. I need help identifying it! I am secretly hoping it is undiscovered! It is dark green, and has a tan mineral jutting out from the back!
What is its streak and hardness?
Pretty hard, tough to scratch and was resistant to a good pounding with a heavy stone. It's streak is green, just like the rest of it...
There are lots of options of what it could be. Though not that many hard stones have a green streak. How did you test the streak, and is there any way you can ascertain the hardness with a more definitive number?
The streak is actually a sparkly, light green, and the test was carried out on the back of a tile. The strength on the MOHs Scale was 8-9 (wow) because it left a HUGE gash in the glass, and could only be scratched by a diamond!
There aren't that many minerals with a hardness of 8-9, and none of them have a green streak. Furthermore, no mineral with such a high hardness could be tested for streak without being crushed since they would scratch the streak plate instead of leaving a streak trail. Glass has a typical hardness of 5.5, so then it could really be anything above glass - such as jadeite, nephrite, green quartz, green feldspar, hornblende, or other pyroxene. Further testing or analysis would have to be determined to figure it out exactly, though its highly unlikely to be something different than the list I mentioned.


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A Day in the Life…
In order to keep things "fresh" around here, I'm going to take a page from these fabulous ladies, and do a breakdown of my day for ya. Cause you know, it was just that exciting :P
5:50am – Alarm goes off. What is happening? What day is it? Where do I have to be right now? Did I sleep last night? Sure doesn't feel like it…
5:52am – *Strapping on heart rate monitor* I need coffee in my system right. now.
6:03am – Grab french press out of the fridge, mix it with some almond mix and stevia, and pound it back with half a banana sloppily slathered in PB.
6:12am – Work bag? Check. Gym bag? Check. Garbage bag? Check. Third arm? I need one of those on garbage days…
6:22am – Briefly smile at the girl working the desk at the gym. She wonders if I'm a crazy person for working out everyday at such an ungodly hour. I wonder if she's a crazy person for taking a job that has her working at such an ungodly hour.
6:29am – Favourite center-driven elliptical is occupied by the grunting man. Opt for a rear-driven one instead. Start my warm-up.
6:34am – First sprint is always a shock to the system.
6:45am – Heart rate breaks the 170 barrier for the first time this workout. Yesssss!
6:50am – Wish my iPod had one of those beep-y things that portable phones do. Then it would be with me at the gym and not in my apartment… somewhere…
7:05am – Try to row away the DOMS in my back on the rowing machine. Only works when actually rowing.
7:15am – Only 10 minutes on the stepmill. Only 10 minutes.
7:20am – Only 5 minutes left on the stepmill. Just 5 minutes.
7:22am – I'm not gonna make it.
7:25am – I am so sorry legs.
7:28am – I WANT TO LIVE IN PIGEON POSE.
7:49am – Having short hair cuts my shower time down SO much.
8:15am – I have microwave oats, but the door to the room with the microwave is locked. Sneak upstairs to use my bosses', but I am spotted. Yes, I am cooking brown goop. So what??
8:25am – Chocolate-protein-banana-PB oats just don't cut it anymore. Where's my custard oats!?
8:35am – Get called to a meeting. Crap! I'm not done feeding the hunger beast!
9:00am – Start what is becoming a ritual of answering and sending e-mails that usually lasts the whole morning.
10:13am – Even though I'm not hungry, I must break up the monotony of e-mailing. Dig into my bag for a healthy-ish bar.
Caramel ReBar – 4 servings of fruit and veggies with 12g protein. Here's an old picture of what the inside looks like, taken on my old, less fancy work desk
They kinda taste vegetable-y, but I like it. Plus, you can never go wrong with a chocolate coating ;)
11:04am – The usual lunch posse are all busy today. Anticipate finally cracking open my Google Reader for lunch.
12:10pm – Break down and dig into my lunch bag.
Tofurkey, hummus and tzatzkiki pita.
A very battered bartlett pear. I kinda like 'em super ripe like this!
12:57pm – Run downstairs for the first of many university events today. A lecture and performance by a traditional folk singer.
1:22pm – I need more Irish folk music in my life.
2:52pm – Rush back up to my office to eat some grapes and cottage cheese while answering a co-worker's fitness question (I'm getting so many of these now from friends and family – I love it!)
3:50pm – Rush off to lecture #2 called "What We Talk About When We Talk About Art."
4:10pm – What I was expecting to be a boring lecture turns out to be hilarious, delivered by a witty and observant British man wearing a black turtleneck.
4:56pm – Rush off to my next event. Pause briefly at a cookie tray set up in the foyer. Keep walking.
5:28pm – Listen to novelist and Giller Prize winner David Adams Richards speak. Intense.
5:55pm – Breeze through apartment door, borderline hangry. Immediately reach for some corn cereal. Nosnackingwhat??
6:12pm – Sit down to supper.
Steamed green beans and red potatoes topped with leftover spicy yves ground round/black bean mix with tomato sauce added to it.
6:27pm – Defeat. Giant plate of food wins. I am. So. Full. How was I so hungry a mere 30 minutes ago??
7:35pm – Rush back to campus to meet coworkers for the Oedipus Rex play. Why am I always rushing? Leaving to go somewhere at a normal speed must be possible…
8:11pm – What on God's green earth are they saying??
8:33pm – Dude. No. She's your mom.
9:30pm – Well, that was a cheery way to end the evening.
9:43pm – Get a massive nose bleed for the first time in years. Freak out and Google "Am I dying of cancer?"
10:01pm – Bleeding starts to subside, the fullness of supper long gone. A protein cake sounds like the perfect bedtime snack.
10:16pm – Realize that I have to admit I wrote the majority of this post around 6:45 and am only updating it now.
10:20pm – Hit publish
10:22pm – Obsessively proof read post for spelling and grammatical errors
1024pm – Breakfast, snacks and lunch for tomorrow
10:45pm – Pass out on my pillow, dreaming of Friday morning's Jillian Michaels workout and another Friday night spent in my peejays reading blogs and watching MTV…
Question of the Day: What are your Friday night plans? Gonna paint the town red or join me in your fuzzy slippers? :P
The Great Balancing Act
Thank you sosososo much for the supportive comments on my last post! Sometimes I wish I could be this wonderful role model. A fun blogger who has their shit together, eats well all the time, has a perfectly fit bod, etc, etc. Well, I'm not. No one is. In fact, I would say my shit has officially hit the fan :P
But! I'm pulling myself back together. I've been very vague about how much I struggled this past fall. It got to the point where I dreaded getting out of bed everyday and broke down crying regularly. My mother suggested I go to counselling, instead, I quit my job. My life has been cah-razy ever since. Piecing myself back together has proved to be a very long process. One of self-discovery, that's for sure.
So yes, during this period of time, I gained weight. To be honest, I didn't have the strength in me not to. Yes, I've lost the "balance" I named my blog after. But that's why I chose to theme my blog around balance in the first place. It's something I, and many other people, struggle with. I stumbled, I lost my balance, and it's time to get back on both my feet again.
It's not all about losing weight and looking like a personal trainer. It's about taking steps that make me feel like me again. Setting fitness goals (one of my fave things to do!!), eating foods that make me feel good, and finding that lust for life I once possessed.
When I quit my job as a radio reporter in November, I was broke and worn out. My life looked like nothing but a "coulda-woulda-shoulda." In three short months I've stumbled into my current job which I love. Made the decision to pursue my passion for fitness and work in the field. Realized I'm a writer at heart. Opened my mind to possibilities outside of the borders I created. And took the leap to focus on my dreams and go after them. By myself. With the influence of no one.
So once again, I completely spill my guts on my "healthy living" blog. Damn. I suck at not being honest!
I must say though, despite all this, my Monday got off to a fabulous start :D
Was up and at 'em for the 6am RPM spin class. Yes, the same one I've failed to go to for the past three weeks. I finally forced myself to bed early on a Sunday night and made it. SO WORTH IT!!! Next Sunday night, I'm coming back to read this post. I must always remind myself that every Monday should start with a few brutal hill climbs ;)
Since I was away this weekend, I didn't do my usual Sunday food prep. So this beast of a bar was breakfast:
Peanut Butter Clif Builder's bar. Eaten at my desk.
I didn't care for the builder's bar that much. Albeit, it was half frozen from sitting in my car. Oddly, I didn't like it because it tasted too much like a candy bar. Which is fine for a snack, but not for a meal.
It was at least filling. I didn't dig in to my morning snack till later…
Applesauce + coconut chia granola + raisins + kashi blackberry cereal bar. Granola in applesauce is good!!
My plastic lunch…
Tuna pita and baby carrots. Looks like a boring lunch but it was soooo good. I'm always super quiet at our lunch get-togethers at work because I'm always stuffing my face ;)
Mango + cottage cheese. So weird to eat mangoes in the dead of winter, but they were on sale!
Dinner was a spicy concoction featuring my first ever run-in with chipotle!
Yes, I've never cooked with chipotle before. I added it to yves Mexican ground round, black beans, onions, green pepper, jalepeno, hot sauce and a dash of chili powder. All cooked up in a pan together to create one mega-spicy blend.
Usually sour cream would be used to soften the blow, but I didn't have any. And Greek yogurt doesn't exist in Canada. So I dug around and decided cottage cheese would make for a decent dairy topper. It was delicious!!! It added a creamy cheesiness that was to die for. Now I want to try cottage cheese tacos :)
Oh, and there may have been dessert…
A cherry hershey's kiss. I didn't know they made these!! I love chocolate covered cherries, so this definitely caught my eye.
It's no cherry blossom, but for 20 calories a pop, I'll take it ;)
Well, I think I've rambled enough for one evening. Tonight was my only full night off this week (I'm working late every other night this week). Instead of being productive, I laid in bed and caught up on my MTV watching. I dunno about you, but I think that's balance right there ;)
Question of the Day: What's one thing you've always wanted to do but been to scared to? I've always wanted to spend a year in Scotland. I've been dreaming about it since I was in high school but am still frightened by the idea. My mom's family is from there, so I grew up hearing about it. Someday I'll get the courage and do it. If anything, I promised Ellie I would!! :P


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Monday, June 22, 2009
We have BABIES!! Trey's daughter, who is currently nameless, has larvae and lots of them! I snuck in the hive today in a brief break in the rain and took a look. The bees were packed but that is to be expected since they haven't had decent bee weather. I only looked at two frames and there were lots of larvae of various ages.
After my workshop training I am confident that the biggest larvae are five to six days old. Now the colony can be called queenright where there is a healthy, mated queen laying a lot. Whew!
So any suggestions on her name?
A gross of beekeepers
One of the things I wanted to learn about was using fewer chemicals in my hives. The most common chemicals found in a hive are those added by beekeepers. Delicately balancing the use of chemicals and reducing the mites, beetles, and harmful critters is critical to the survival of bees and us.
Ed K, from Norfolk County, pictured here uses a great method for helping his bees get rid of mites. He shakes powdered sugar in his hives. Yep, the same old stuff you dust on your cookies, we dusted on bees. It takes about 15 second and doesn't require the removal of honey from the hive.
The treatments I used last year are soft,gentle and even in CA are considered organic. Nonetheless, they take three weeks and I have to remove the honey. Sheesh - this was soo much easier. (Yes I glossed over the other three steps in the process, but they are a bit esoteric for non-beekeepers.)
One beekeeper brought a drone comb frame. This was amazing to see because they were emerging in waves!
What really made my day was the final talk I went to taught by Rick Reault. He was the source of Red, our beautiful queen. After watching him -and I was so enthralled I forgot to take pix!- I realized that he is the kind of beekeeper I want to become. He was so in love with the bees, he was calm, he moved so gracefully, and he was incredibly knowledgeable.
Rick explained the three clues that a hive is getting ready to swarm - and I'd only known about one before! He also had an intuitive, simple way to tell the age of larvae. During the workshop, he marked the queen and it was so simple! I thought the only way to do that was to catch the queen in a special grabber that looks remarkably like a hair clip. Not Rick - he just held the queen still for three seconds and touched her with the marker.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Bee in Flight
Her video of a Carpenter Bee in flight is amazing.
Go see: http://blog.growingwithscience.com/?p=229
Monday, June 15, 2009
You can see the peanut shaped queen cell that was capped within the last week. We didn't see Red or any young larvae suggesting that she is no longer in the hive.
I am really sad to see the end of Red. She was the first queen I ever installed and the last remaining queen from last year. On the other hand, we loved her temperament - this hive has, until yesterday, been super sweet and gentle. We are very hopeful that Pink will be just a beautiful a queen as her mom.
Yesterday it was clear that things were not right in this hive as the bees were jumpier than I've ever seen them. Queenlessness is a very disturbing event for a colony. The queen exudes many pheromones including the one that a colony recognizes as home. Without her, there is no home.
Pink will be begin exuding her home pheromones shortly after mating. Her nuptials should take place a few days after she emerges from her natal cell. If all goes well, she will mate with many drones on her two or three nuptial flights.
You go girl!
The pebbles remind us that the colony has no larvae. Each week we will remove a pebble if there are no eggs or larvae present. Pink's subjects will only wait so long and without a strong, mated queen the colony will fall apart.
We've been there before and it isn't a pretty sight. Unmated workers will start laying and there are just bee that shouldn't be making babies. Workers can only make drones and drones don't help a colony. They have one job... and you know what that is!
Pink has a busy month a head of her. I hope she mates often and well.
Then gets her satiated butt back in the hive and lays lots of eggs!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Fairness is about giving everyone what they need, not about giving everyone the same.
I struggle with giving my kids the same - yet they are wonderfully individual people with their own separate strengths and struggles. My youngest is heading out to kindergarten this fall and is very excited. She has gotten such a different slice of my undivided time by having that time while she is four and five rather than like her brother who was an only child until two.
I feel like it wasn't fair to me! I want that same delicious time with my son where we can actually -do- things together. When my son was a baby we were very active but the quality is wholly different. My daughter and I have created a shared space that is impenetrable and joyous. I want that with both my kids.
I want the same!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Bee City
Hope's hive is just moving along nicely. I move the first honey box off the top and it was heavy - yep, there's honey in those cells and it is capped. The box weighs about 25 lbs right now. It has a ways to go, but I put a second box under it. Yay! I saw Hope too and she is just as gorgeous as ever.
Red's about to be superceded. Her bees have started making supercedure cells and given her spotty laying pattern over the last two weeks, it makes sense. I can't tell you how happy I am to see those supercedure cells. I want one of her daughters to take over the hive and not some store bought queen to swoop in and grab the glory. I hope that the princess is just a even tempered as Red.
Trey's hive has pebbles. When a hive supercedes you put three pebbles on it. Each week you take one off and if you don't see larvae by the third pebble, you need a new queen. So Trey's hive has pebbles. There is no sign of supercedure cells or young larvae. I did get to see a drone emerging from his cell - and that was cool!
Thank goodness there is Hope.
Friday, June 5, 2009
The New Queen
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Landmine Detecting Bees
This is an elegant use of the natural behavior of bees. Bees use odors from flowers, water, and honey to find food and the gaseous pheromones from their hive navigate. It is not a huge leap to expect they could detect other chemical odors and be trained using food rewards to find explosives.
You can see this exact behavior in the picture. Some of the bees are sending the scent of home into the air by using their wings to send pheromones into the air.
You know the coolest part, bees naturally train other bees to find food using the waggle dance and circle dance to communicate the location and concentration of food sources.
Here's a brief quote from the BUZZ:
Using bees to detect land mines has its roots in decades-long research at the University of Montana , conducted by research professor Dr. Jerry J. Bromenshenk. Dr. Bromenshenk and his team have found that bees are expert sample-takers. They collect everything: air, water, vegetation, and chemicals in gaseous, liquid and particulate forms. A single colony can generate up to hundreds of thousands of flights every day, each bee returning to the hive with his collection.
More recently, Dr. Bromenshenk and his team began focusing on "odors of interest" under a DARPA [DoD researchers] contract. The team was able to document that the bees' acute sense of smell enables them to function as fine-tuned, highly accurate vapor detectors for chemicals that are present in explosives, bombs,and landmines. Under certain conditions they can detect concentrations at approximately 30 parts per trillion, with the potential to reach an even lower threshold.
Monday, June 1, 2009
The Coup
Alas there are dents in the bees too.
Trey is gone. There is no sign of her - no eggs and no baby larvae. There are capped supercedure cells meaning that the workers are replacing her. I feel like I personally lost her! I am glad the other workers are so calm and relaxed about the whole coup thing, me I am a bit nervous. I imagine this is what many fathers from my dad's generation felt - excited, full of anticipation, scared, and completely helpless.
All hail the new queen in less than two weeks. Since I don't know when the cells were capped, I don't know the due date and there are no ultrasounds available. She should be a scrappy queen since there are no less than three queen cells, it will not be bloodless coup. She will have to fight for her queen-ship, and make no mistake, it will be a battle to the death of two queens.
Red is looking great. She makes me so happy to be her worker bee. She makes the most beautiful bees - they are golden and gentle. Ok, so they aren't making honey for me. They are making me thankful they are in my life. She reminds me of why I love doing this strange little hobby of mine.
Hope is true to her name as always. Her girls have started putting nectar in the people honey chamber. It will soon be golden, delicous, and my honey. I am down to a memory in my honey jars.


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MINSK, 29 November (BelTA) – The Belarusian-Azerbaijani administrative agreement on pension coverage was signed in Baku on 28 November, BelTA learned from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of Belarus.
This document regulates the application of the agreement on cooperation in pension coverage as of 21 November 2013 between the government of Belarus and the government of Azerbaijan by the ministries of labor and social security. This document regulates the issues of pension coverage for the citizens of Belarus and Azerbaijan living on the territory of these countries.
Thus, each state grants (calculates) labor pensions in accordance with the legislation for the period of work on its territory (insurance period) after 31 December 1991 and pays the pensions on the territory of the state where the pensioner lives. For the periods of work in the former USSR till 31 December 1991 labor pensions will be paid by the state where a person lives.
The administrative agreement signed on 28 November determines responsible agencies (countries), the procedure of interaction in the calculation and recalculation of pensions.
According to specialists, a person should file an application and corresponding documents to a nearby authorized agency. These documents will be submitted to the corresponding agencies of the other state. Pensions will be paid in the third month of the quarter in the national currency of the state where the pensioner lives. Authorized agencies will exchange electronic payment statements.
The agreement also specified the terms of exchange of such documents.


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Goshen Baptist Association
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Partnership Missions
Mission Opportunities
Supporting nine indigenous village church planters as follow up on the "More Than Nets" project (eliminating Malaria in the providence of Yendi, Ghana). This is a five year commitment of prayer and financial support. By donating $360.00 per year you can support nine church planters. For more information call Goshen Ministry Center 540.894.8440.
Supporting the Chaplain assigned to the Goochland Women's Correctional Center by providing funds to make her position full time. The Chaplain provides spiritual leadership and counseling for over 600 incarcerated women.
Providing the India Baptist Theological Seminary graduates each year with a new study Bible in memory of Dr. Donald P. Reid, Sr. who made two mission trips to IBTS and taught seminary students.
We continue to support the Ruth School in Bucharest and also the ministry of Brittany Garton, our own Goshen missionary.
Standing Rock, a reservation covering 2.3 million acres on the borders of North and South Dakota, is home to nearly 8,500 people who struggle with difficult life circumstances. There are three Baptist churches there and Virginia Baptists are working with them to supply or support their children's, sports, medical and construction ministries.
These represent only a few possible service opportunities. For more information please contact the Goshen Ministry Center at 540 894-8440.


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VTS Raises $55 Million in Series C Funding Round
- May 04, 2016
New York—VTS, an asset management and leasing platform, announced it has closed a $55 million funding round, marking the largest venture funding round in the history of commercial real estate technology. To date, VTS has raised a total of $84 million in capital, positioning the company as the most well-funded technology company in the industry. This round was led by New York-based venture capital and private equity firm Insight Venture Partners with participation from previous investors OpenView and Trinity Ventures.
The new funding will fuel VTS's global expansion and product innovation to further solidify VTS as the industry's standard platform. The capital supports VTS's mission to build the one commercial real estate ecosystem where landlords and brokers collaborate, streamline workflow, and make real-time decisions with competitive market insights.
With more than 2.7 billion square feet of real estate under management, VTS has 80 percent of the top 10 global investment managers on its platform. Following its best quarter, VTS added more of the top landlords and brokers to its platform, including LaSalle Investment Management; RXR Realty; Angelo, Gordon & Co. and more. Additionally, VTS has pioneered the concept of displaying market intelligence alongside both historical and future leasing data by integrating with key data resources like Argus, MRI, S&P Capital IQ, CompStak and iPreo.


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Ever get the feeling watching the U.S. Congress is like watching a group of unruly teenagers -- or maybe kindergartners -- who refuse to listen to the adults in the room?
Too bad telling them to sit down, shut up and play nice doesn't work as evidenced by the budget crisis that began Oct. 1, closed parts of the federal government for more than two weeks and threatened to send the country into default.
Foreigners can be forgiven for shaking their heads at the antics on Capitol Hill though voters could be less forgiving come Nov. 4, 2014, when the House and a third of the Senate are up for election.
President Obama sounded truly disgusted in remarks Thursday after he had signed legislation ending the standoff.
"There are no winners here. These last few weeks have inflicted completely unnecessary damage on our economy. We don't know yet the full scope of the damage, but every analyst out there believes it slowed our growth," he said.
"We know that families have gone without paychecks or services they depend on. We know that potential homebuyers have gotten fewer mortgages, and small business loans have been put on hold. We know that consumers have cut back on spending, and that half of all [chief executive officers] say that the shutdown and the threat of shutdown set back their plans to hire over the next six months. We know that just the threat of default -- of America not paying all the bills that we owe on time -- increased our borrowing costs, which adds to our deficit."
He later implored politicians on the extremes in Congress not to "break what our predecessors spent over two centuries building. That's not being faithful to what this country is about."
Standard & Poor's estimated the 16-day shutdown cost the economy $24 billion. The previous shutdown, in 1996, lasted seven days and cost the federal government $1.4 billion, the Office of Management and Budget said, explaining that that would be about $2 billion in today's dollars. But at that time, a number of appropriations bills already had been passed, keeping more of the government working, something that didn't happen this time, meaning the cost of this shutdown will be much higher.
The question now is whether voters will remember and whether those in the middle will head for the polls or sit on their hands, leaving the makeup of Congress to the firebrands in both parties.
The political wrangling cost the Republican right.
The Tea Party, once admired for its pluck and anti-business-as-usual message, appears to be falling out of favor. A Pew Research Center for People and the Press survey indicated 49 percent of those queried had an unfavorable opinion of the group compared to 30 percent who approve of it and its tactics. The survey was taken in the midst of the shutdown (Oct. 9-13) and queried 1,504 adults.
The increase in negativity has grown markedly since February when 33 percent gave the party a thumbs up and 25 percent gave it a thumbs down.
The latest survey also apparently tars House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., with the same Tea Party brush. Boehner's negative rating among Republicans grew from 28 percent in July to 35 percent in October while McConnell's grew from 24 percent to 32 percent.
Freshman Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who led the charge, egging on House colleagues to stand firm on their bid to defund the Affordable Care Act and kept up the divisive rhetoric even as Senate leaders were announcing a deal, hasn't fared too well either. Although Tea Partiers still approve, his negative rating among all Republicans has soared from 16 percent in July to 31 percent in the most recent polling while his approval took a small hit, going from 26 percent in July to 25 percent now.
"The decline in favorable views of the Tea Party over the past four months crosses party lines -- Republicans, independents and Democrats all offer more negative assessments today than in June," Pew said in its commentary.
"For Republicans, the decline is steepest among those who describe themselves as moderate or liberal."
The one glimmer for the Republican establishment is that 47 percent of the public does not consider the Tea Party part of the GOP and 51 percent of mainstream Republicans are of that opinion.
An NBC-Wall Street Journal poll, conducted Oct. 7-9 among 800 adults, indicated 70 percent of Americans say Republicans put politics ahead of the good of the country, with only 24 percent saying they have a favorable view of Republicans and 21 percent giving the Tea Party good marks.
And contrary to Cruz's insistence that Americans hate the Affordable Care Act and want it gone, the poll indicated Obamacare actually is gaining support as more people turn their attention to the issue, with 38 percent saying it's a good idea, up from 31 percent last month (although 43 percent still think it's a bad idea, a point less than in September).
The poll gave Cruz an overall 14 percent favorable rating versus 28 percent unfavorable.
A Gallup poll, involving 1,028 adults Oct. 3-6, indicates 60 percent of Americans think it's time for a third party, saying Democrats and Republicans are doing a poor job of representing the people's interests, with only 26 percent saying the two major parties are doing an adequate job.
"However, the desire for a third party is not sufficient to ensure there will be one," Gallup said. "Structural factors in the U.S. election system and the parties' own abilities to adapt to changing public preferences have helped the Republican and Democratic parties to remain the dominant parties in U.S. government for more than 150 years. Third parties that have emerged to challenge their dominance have not been able to sustain any degree of electoral success."
The same poll indicated even fewer Americans are satisfied with the way government is being run than during the height of the Watergate scandal, 18 percent versus 26 percent, and list Washington dysfunction as the nation's top problem -- 33 percent -- eclipsing the economy (19 percent), unemployment (12 percent), the deficit (12 percent) and healthcare (12 percent).
An NBC-Esquire poll, which queried 2,410 registered voters nationwide Aug. 5-11, indicated a new silent majority -- 51 percent of Americans and growing -- has what pollsters called "a surprising set of shared ideas."
"All you hear in Washington is that there's nothing in the middle of the aisle," Daniel Franklin, a principal at the Benenson Strategy Group and Obama's pollster during the 2012 campaign, told NBC. "But it turns out that's not true. We have a massive American center, and it's probably been there for years, just waiting to be found."
Nearly half of those queried expressed disgust with politics, 49 percent saying the system is broken -- a sentiment cited by Obama.
The poll found 66 percent said the United States is still the greatest country in the world with 54 percent seeing it as a model others should emulate. But 81 percent are no longer willing to spend money to spread U.S. ideals overseas, saying the money could be better used at home (this despite foreign aid making up only a tiny fraction -- about 1.5 percent -- of the $2.9 trillion budget).
Fifty percent say the economy is bad and 41 percent don't expect it to get better. Sixty-two percent said they think their children's lives will be worse than their own and 70 percent said the rich are getting richer at the expense of everyone else.


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Welcome to Best of the Weekend!
You know how you make plans for something months in advance,
and it's so far away that you forget to think about it for weeks on end?
Then......BAM! Suddenly, it's only a few days away!
And so, my friends, after buying tickets to the Barbra Streisand concert ages ago,
I'm excited that we'll finally be seeing this living legend on Saturday!
I've never seen her perform live........
I just might faint when she sings The Way We Were,
or Evergreen, or Somewhere!
Have you ever seen Barbra in concert?
What is your favorite song of hers?
Okay, enough chit-chat.........
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BIC Intensity Fine Bullet Tip Dry Erase Marker, 12-Count
Last updated date: October 20, 2020
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There's no need to wait until you run out of ink to order more dry erase markers when you own these dry erase markers, as this set has a handy visible ink supply window. The fine bullet tip has a consistent ink flow that allows for the utmost accuracy. As an added bonus, each marker has an external ridge on its cap that prevents it from rolling off the table. In our analysis of 38 expert reviews, the BIC BIC Intensity Fine Bullet Tip Dry Erase Marker, 12-Count placed 7th when we looked at the top 12 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
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Ideal for home, school, or office use, BIC Intensity Advanced Dry Erase Markers are non-toxic and feature bold, low-odor ink and fine bullet tips. The markers provide smooth, consistent ink flow on dry erase boards, glass, and most non-porous surfaces and erase easily. These ACMI-approved markers also offer a long-lasting ink supply, and the level of liquid ink is visible so you can see how much remains. This pack contains 12 dry erase markers in an assortment of vivid colors.
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While whiteboards are most commonly used in classrooms and in business offices to give important presentations, they can be used just about anywhere. You can place them in the kitchen to keep track of grocery items that need to be restocked or in the garage to keep your spouse apprised of the current to-do list. Of course, you'll need a quality set of dry erase markers to go with your whiteboard.
Amy Markham, an artist, middle school art teacher and the host of a creativity podcast, says: "I recently replaced the chalkboard in my classroom with a whiteboard and love not having to use chalk anymore, although finding the best dry erase markers has been a challenge. Some are streaky, some are too transparent and some dry out too quickly." It helps to know exactly what you're looking for before you make a purchase.
Start off by verifying that the dry erase markers are non-toxic. One way to know for sure is to spot the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc.'s certification label. It will say "AP Certified." You definitely don't want to take a chance using markers that may contain toxic chemicals when working with children. The Arteza Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, 52 ct is one of the brands that carry this seal.
Next, examine the marker's tip. The EXPO Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, 8 ct come with a fine tip. Fine tips are a better choice if you need to be precise. There are also models that have a thick tip for wider coverage, as well as versions, like the EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, 8 ct, that allow you to write and draw with both a fine tip and a broad stroke.
Don't forget to keep colors in mind when shopping for dry erase markers. "You can purchase these in color sets or individually. Most people want to have multiple colors so that they can differentiate points or color code ideas," says Markham.
Finally, determine what extra features you'd like the dry erase markers to have. For example, some models have a handy visibility window that reveals when your ink is getting close to running out. Markham points out that "some brands have an eraser on the end of the marker." She does go on to warn that the erasers "tend to fall off and are often more trouble than they are worth."
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The first whiteboards were created by a photographer named Martin Heit back in the 1950s. Heit was marking his photo reel and noticed he had used a permanent marker. Immediately, he attempted to remove the marker from the negatives. To his surprise, the marker actually wiped right off. This gave him the idea that resulted in the creation of the whiteboards we use today.
While markers were able to be cleaned off a whiteboard with a damp cloth, it wasn't until 1975 that Jerry Woolf invented special dry erase markers that disappeared with the wipe of a dry medium. These markers are made using an oily silicone polymer that causes the ink in the marker to dry quickly after landing on the surface of a whiteboard. Since the ink doesn't penetrate beyond the top layer of the board, it doesn't leave any stains behind once removed.
You may be surprised to discover that you can actually use dry erase markers for much more than just writing on a whiteboard. You can use them to help children practice their numbers and letters on a Styrofoam plate or use them to create a seasonal masterpiece on your windows and sliding glass doors. You can even leave yourself words of affirmation on your bathroom mirror.
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- When it comes to price, keep in mind that you tend to get what you pay for. "The inexpensive dry erase markers tend to use cheap materials for the tips, which results in fraying that makes the marker less effective. It is worth it to spend more for a stronger tip that will withstand repeated use," says Markham.
- It is important to be careful while using dry erase markers, as the pigment in the ink will stain clothing.
- You can use dry erase markers on glass, plastic storage food containers, metal file drawers, plastic sheet covers and even the windshield of your automobile.
- If the tip of your dry erase marker dries out, you can revive it, so don't toss it just yet. First, try turning the marker upside down with the cap on for a 24-hour period. If that doesn't work, remove the felt tip and re-insert it with the moist side facing out.
- Never use a dry erase marker on a surface like paper or cardboard. This will damage the tip of the marker, resulting in the need for a replacement much sooner than if you stuck to using the marker on its intended surfaces.
- Use care when storing your dry erase markers. According to Markham, "Most brands will tell you to store them horizontally, although a few will tell you to store them vertically with the tip down. So, make sure to check what the brand of your choice suggests for storage. And, of course, make sure you hear the snap when you put the cap back on the marker. Keeping the cap on when not in use always adds to the lifespan of a marker."
- When comparing prices, you must first divide the cost of the dry erase marker set by the number of markers in the set. Even though the Arteza Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, 52 ct appears to cost more than the EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, 8 ct, the cost per marker is actually much cheaper. Don't forget to take into consideration any special features. For example, the U Brands Low Odor Magnetic Dry Erase Marker commands a higher price, thanks to its contoured shape that keeps it from rolling off your table.


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'Reginald the rhino' could bring home $48,250 from Railton's antique auction
'Reginald the rhino' could bring home $48,250 from Railton's antique auction
The unusual antique is to be one of the key lots at the sale, ahead of some fine jewellery
Railton's auctioneers of Northumberland, UK have another antique sale looming with a wide variety of paintings, antique vases and jewellery going under the hammer.
However, the most eye-catching lot is none of these, but instead is a whole rhino head.
Antiques made from rhino horn, let alone whole rhino heads, can be highly controversial at auction, and Railton's mentions that it has had to put some work in to get permission to sell it at all. But the crucial factor in law is the age of the item, and that has worked in their favour.
The striking lot is a large nineteenth century rhino head with two horns and glass eyes, and is described as follows:
"The rhino stands 37in high with its neck on the ground. The larger horn is 16.25in long from the top of head and about 14in long on the underside. The smaller horn is 8.5in long on the long side and 7.5in long on the underside.
"The beast's head is rather crudely stitched with stitches showing to the corrugated skin. Condition-wise it is quite distressed, but it would polish up. Some of the stitching is apart in some places, showing the plaster."
They have nicknamed him Reginald - though he does not answer to the name. The head is listed at 20,000-30,000 ($48,250).
For those of gentler tastes (or perhaps those who feel a rhino head isn't ostentatious enough without some extra bling), there are some fine pieces of jewellery available including aplatinum cushion cut sapphire and diamond ring, the claw set square stone held above a band, set either side with six baguette cut diamonds.
Cushion-cut sapphire anddiamond ring
This is an important ring set on a platinum hallmarked band. The fine cushion cut sapphire weighs approx 1.6 carats. The shoulders are set with rectangular diamonds - six to each side. The sapphire is of a purply blue colour and very unusual, making it an excellent investment.
It is expected to sell for a tenth of the price of the rhino head (2,000-3,000) in the sale which takes place on Saturday March 19th. Watch this space for more news of Railton's auction
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Washers cost less and save more says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports latest tests on washers show price drops of as much as 33% compared with a year ago. Along with the federally funded "Cash for Clunkers" rebates of up to $250 for qualifying models, consumers are benefiting from more energy and water efficient models that save money in the long run.
"Price on washers are more affordable, models are more energy efficient, and rebates enhance the desire to buy," said Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman, deputy home editor at Consumer Reports. "There are tons of features available, but it's important to consult our ratings to see which features really make a difference."
With so many models and features to choose from, here are several tips from Consumer Reports to help you make the right decision for your needs:
- Noise considerations. If the laundry room is near living spaces, check Consumer Reports noise and vibration ratings and look for models that offer silent, end-of-cycle signals and remember concrete floors can absorb vibrations well, unlike wood-framed floors.
- Top- or front-loader? Most top-loaders with a center-post agitator cost the least and wash the fastest, but they aren't the most stellar performers and use more energy and water. Front-loaders generally use less water and spin even faster, making them the most efficient washer.
- Focus on features. An auto temperature control blends hot and cold water to provide consistent temperature and wash performance on a given setting. Manufacturers claim that steam settings and allergen cycles clean better and remove allergens. Consumer Reports found that steam did clean stains slightly better, but machines with that option washed very well even with the steam option turned off. Steam settings might also increase energy use. To kill allergens, wash water needs to be around 127 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.
- Skip extended warranties.Consumer Reports surveys show they're usually not worthwhile.
Finally, don't look for improved energy efficiency from dryers. While washers have become more efficient, dryer technology hasn't changed dramatically in the past decade. The Department of Energy says that most use the same amount of energy, which is why there are no Energy Star models, and state rebates won't apply.
However, since high efficiency washers spin far more water out of clothes compared to their less efficient predecessors, using a newer washer means shorter run times for dryers, lowering energy costs as a result.
The full ratings of washers and dryers appear in the February issue of Consumer Reports, which goes on sale Jan. 5, 2010. The reports are also available to subscribers of www.ConsumerReports.org.
Tom Kraeutler delivers tips on saving energyeach week as host of The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated home improvement radio program. He is also AOL's Home Improvement Editor and author of "My Home, My Money Pit: Your Guide to Every Home Improvement Adventure."


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Materials researchers have developed a simple process that can turn a piece of wood into an ultra-compact material that is as strong as steel and can even stop bullets.
Although wood is versatile, abundant and relatively cheap to produce, scientists have long tried to make it even more useful by attempting to enhance its strength to the level of metals. One way of doing this was by compressing it, but "densified" woods have a tendency to weaken, especially in high humidity.
The inexpensive new technique, created by a team from the University of Maryland and described in a paper published in the journal Nature, involves boiling a wooden block in a solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulphite, which removes substances that give it rigidity.
The wood is then simultaneously compressed at high pressures and heated to 100C.
The resulting material is 20% smaller, three times denser and has a number of impressive properties: It is 20 times more rigid, 50 times more resistant to compression and can withstand 11.5 times more stretching and pulling – making it as strong as steel, albeit lighter.
Not only is it significantly more scratch and impact-resistant than the original wood, it is also moisture-resistant and can be moulded into almost any shape during the compression process.
The densified wood can even stop bullets, according to the researchers. In the study, they fired stainless steel pellets from an airgun which easily penetrated a normal wooden plank but did not break through an equal thickness of stacked layers of the treated wood.
The team say the technique could lead to a whole new class of strong, lightweight wooden materials that could be used to replace steel in construction, build lightweight and efficient vehicles or even produce bullet-resistant armour plating among other applications.


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Thanksgiving is ALMOST here!!! Are you ready? Here are some fun last minute ideas for Thanksgiving treats.
Welcome to another Delicious Dishes Recipe Party. Delicious Dishes is a weekly link party where you can share your recipes and find lots of other wonderful food ideas from your blogging friends.
Today we're sharing a collection of our favorite recipes for fun last minute Thanksgiving treats that bloggers shared last week.
Keep reading and click through to all of our co-hosts favorite picks from last week. And then add one or two of your own recipes for this week's link up.
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#1 Soft Sweet Light Rolls from Joyful Homemaking
#2 Best Deviled Eggs Recipe from Moms Need to Know
#3 Pilgrim Hat Cookies from She SavedJalapeno Popper Pasta Salad from A Bird and a Bean
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Pilgrim Hat Cookies from She Saved
Sweet and Savory Popcorn Pumpkins from Crafts a la Mode
Thanksgiving Cornucopia Snack Mix from She Saved
Silly Turkey Pops from This Mama Loves
Acorn Donuts from The Joys of Boys
Turkey Treats from Kids Activities Blog
Pumpkin Shaped Graham Cracker Peanut Butter Pops from TOTS Family
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Each week, each co-host selects a favorite recipe from the week before to feature in the next post. And we pin EVERY RECIPE to our new Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.
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More Luxury Mixed Use for Scottsdale
High-end 'Marketplace' to encompass 301 residential units with 52KSF of retail
By Matthew Roy for Arizona Builder's Exchange
City officials will consider a preliminary application to develop 12.26 acres of vacant land at the SEC of Scottsdale Road and Chauncey Lane.
JLB Partners submitted their narrative for the project, called Scottsdale Marketplace, which will bring a mix of nearly 52KSF of retail, restaurant and entertainment with 301 luxury multifamily units.
The design will use up to the allowed 75-foot height to create a five-story residential community with an emphasis on walkability, amenities for residents, and commercial appeal.
"The proposed development will highlight Scottsdale Road as a Signature Corridor and provide design elements that cater to the pedestrian and provide an urban character through the use of building design, signage, connectivity, landscaping, open spaces, hardscape and lighting," according to submitted documents.
The residential buildings will wrap around resident parking areas with units facing outward to orient residences to site amenities and link them to the rest of the property. The mixed-use component will include single- and two-story buildings to house restaurants, services, retail and entertainment uses.
Shaded patio spaces will connect the residential and commercial components to the central core of the development to create a sustainable, walk-friendly environment.
A lush tree-lined promenade will create visual impact at the entry to the commercial area along Scottsdale Road, while access for residents along Chauncey Lane will eventually connect the project to future development south and east of the site. A network of sidewalks will connect the frontages of residential and commercial areas.
With up to 35% (150KSF) of open space, including 22KSF of commercial common areas and 64KSF of residential shared gathering and shaded spaces, the project is designed to create a walkable urban character.
Resident outdoor amenities, including a pool, shaded cabanas and landscaping, will create a resort atmosphere. Several smaller courtyards will provide additional recreational opportunities.
No project timeline was provided. However, consideration of a Planned Shared Development (PSD) overlay for the project site, which was slated for City Council consideration on April 5, has been tabled until May.
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Nothing whips up the passions of Slovak nationalists quite like the question of Hungarian territorial autonomy in Slovakia. They believe that the country's ethnic Hungarians entertain secret hopes of joining their motherland, offering as proof claims that Hungarians can't or don't want to speak Slovak. This is the first step toward autonomy, they say, arguing that Hungarians will then want to take part of Slovak territory and join it with Hungary.
Though Hungarian politicians do publicly admit to hopes of self-administration in a decentralized state, they flatly deny that they want to separate from Slovakia. Furthermore, there is little statistical data to support the allegation that Hungarians don't want to or can't speak Slovak.
But because of this persistent assertion by members of the ruling coalition, Slovak and Hungarian relations have made no progress since the signing of the Slovak-Hungarian Fundamental Treaty in 1995. Instead, they have deteriorated to the point where the Slovak government is viewed as intolerant toward minorities, an accusation which in modern Europe is almost a recipe for any country's isolation.
But the Slovak ruling coalition believes that Slovakia has to be guarded against Hungary. "The Hungarian nationality is very dangerous," said Vladimír Hagara, spokesman for the Movement for a Democratic Society (HZDS). "They want not only their Magyar language, but then their own land, then their own government, then their land will join Hungary."
Hagara is passionate in his defense of the HZDS-dominated government, which he claims protects Slovakia's interests by seeking to preserve the Slovak state. "Who else can protect Slovakia from Magyars, only [Prime Minister Vladimír] Mečiar," he said. "[The Hungarians] are very aggressive when they have an advantage over you. Just look at history."
Slovaks have bitter memories of the past. In the late 19th century Hungary attempted to assimilate the Slovak minority through a program called "Hungarization." Another sore point, Hungary attacked southern Slovakia in 1938, annexing part of Slovak territory where the Hungarian minority lived.
But Pál Csáky, a deputy for the Hungarian Christian Democratic Movement, said that dwelling on the past is a way to isolation. "We must build for the future, not look back on the past," he said. "About 16 percent of the Slovak population is made up of minorities, showing that Slovakia is a multicultural state. What is now reality is that the government must find solutions with minorities for the future."
But Hagara seems incredulous that Hungarians have any problems that need to be solved. "They have everything they need," he said. "Basic schools, middle schools, high schools in Hungarian. They have their own free press, libraries, culture organizations, and museums. What do they want?" Hagara shouted, sweat dripping from his brow. "And 30 percent of Hungarians can't speak Slovak! That's incredible."
Csáky countered by saying that he didn't know one Hungarian Slovak who couldn't understand Slovak. "In all Hungarian schools starting from kindergarten, Hungarian children learn Slovak," he said. "According to official statistics about 93 percent of Hungarians speak good Slovak."
As always, the truth is somewhere in the middle. The Slovak Statistical Office reported in 1991 that 79 percent of Hungarians have the same level of knowledge in both languages, 18 percent have problems with Slovak, and 3 percent speak only Hungarian.
The language war has been openly raging for two centuries since both Slovaks and Hungarians view their language as vital to their culture and traditions. But ethnic Hungarians believe that their language is currently under attack by the Slovak government. One aspect of the 1995 Act on State Language potentially threatens public officials whose mother tongue is not Slovak.
The law states in Article 1, Paragraph 3: "Proof of proficiency in speaking and writing the state language is a condition of employment or engagement in other work-like situations, and is a prerequisite to completing contractual work for public bodies."
Since all school officials as well as regional administrators are employees of the state, Hungarians are fearful that the "proof" will be used to remove Hungarians from official positions. Csáky cited examples from Rožňava and Dunajská Streda where he claimed this has already happened.
But representatives of Matica Slovenská, a Slovak cultural institution established in 1863 to protect the Slovak language and culture, and which then lobbied heavily for making Slovak the official state language 132 years later, believe that every ethnic Hungarian should be able to speak Slovak.
"Our Hungarian compatriots are against learning the language of the country where they are living," said Jolana Ambrúžová, head of Matica's Supervisory Committee. "Why? Because of the hope of joining Hungary." This was one of the reasons she said that the State Language Law was needed in 1995, to prevent separation.
Another powerful weapon used by the Mečiar administration to inhibit ethnic Hungarians' alleged separationist ambitions was the country's regional reshuffling in 1996. The new scheme abolished old districts, some of which contained a more than 50-percent share of Hungarian Slovaks, and established eight regions, mostly stretched in a vertical North-South direction and assuring that none of them has any considerable share of Hungarian Slovaks.
"The regional re-organization created districts that put Hungarians in those areas at a disadvantage," said Csáky. "The decision by the government to do this was designed specifically against Hungarians."
Csáky believes that the purest safeguard for their rights is self-administration, a euphemism for greater autonomy. "The Slovak state is very centralized," Csáky said. "We want decentralization for all regions, the same for Orava, Prievidza, as for Komárno or Dunajská Streda. Only then can local people solve local problems in education and culture."
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TLC have finally delivered new music.Last year, TLC launched a Kickstarter campaign which ended up being quite successful, having attained about $400,000 in total. Talks of a new album from the surviving members, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, have been heard for the past couple of years but today, we finally have two new songs from the duo — 'Haters' and 'Joy Ride'.
The 12-song LP includes the single "Way Back" featuring Snoop Dogg, who serves as the only guest appearance on the album. Fans who pre-order TLC now on iTunes will also receive the song "Haters," a track that was previously released as a Japan exclusive last fall.
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