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The Original London Sightseeing Tour
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City Cruises
City Cruises is an award-winning boat tour company that offers a variety of tours throughout the day. The basic guided tour along the Thames is 30 minutes to three hours long. The Red Rover Pass gives visitors the ability to hop on and off as much as they desire throughout the day to visit attractions along the Thames such as the Tate Museums and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Guests can also opt for a dinner or lunch cruise. The lunch cruise is a guided tour plus a meal, and the dinner cruise includes a ride down the Thames at sunset as well as a cabaret show. Family packs are available for ticket discounts on City Cruises' website. rnrnCity Cruises PlcrnCherry Garden PierrnCherry Garden StreetrnLondon SE16 4TU Englandrn011-44-0-20-77-400-400rncitycruises.com/
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Craziest Ways to Tie the Knot
Maybe you could care less about going to the "Chapel of Love" that The Dixie Cups sang about. And maybe you're not the type to say "Get Me to the Church on Time" like Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady. But it's not because you're against weddings—quite the contrary; it's just that for your big day, you want something a little more unconventional. You definitely plan on enjoying Pachelbel's Canon, but you plan on hearing it upside down, swinging by your ankles on bungee cords, or stark naked on a peaceful beach.
Believe it or not, you can say your "I do's" while bungee jumping or in the nude, as well as in a host of other interesting ways. We picked seven of our favorite unorthodox weddings. And if you choose one of these eclectic scenarios, we can bet that your wedding will be one your guests talk about for years to come.
Brides won't have to drop a few grand (or more) on a flouncy dress if they get hitched at Cypress Cove. At this sunny resort, clothing is optional for the bride and groom, as well as the guests. This nudist resort and spa in Kissimmee, Fla., (a 30-minute drive south from Orlando) hosts an average of 10 naked weddings a year. But if you ever get invited to such a wedding, bear in mind that stripping down is optional. After the ceremony, the new husband and wife—along with their wedding guests—can chow down and party it up at the resort's Cheeks Bar and Grill, and, yes, you can remain in the buff for all of the festivities.
Lots of people choose the great outdoors as a setting for swapping vows. But few brides and grooms have done so 164 feet in the air. And we don't mean on the rooftop of a 13-story building—we mean actually poised in mid-air. Marriage in the Sky, a company that has capitalized on the idea of bringing the wedding chapel "a little closer to the angels," hoists brides, grooms, and 20 of their closest friends into the air with a crane. All wedding attendees are harnessed into their seats while on the ground. They are then slowly lifted until they reach their ceremony altitude of 164 feet. Once in the air, the ceremony progresses as usual. However, some newlyweds have been known to "take the leap" by bungee-jumping off the suspended platform at the end of the wedding.
This is definitely a "cool" setting for a wedding, but "freezing cold" might be an even better way to describe it. At Québec City's Hôtel de Glace, you can get hitched in the winter in a chapel made completely out of ice. Your next question might be "why?" After all, May is generally considered the best month to wed—not too hot, but definitely not too cold. But when it comes to the "awe" factor, the Ice Chapel easily beats out a flowery springtime ceremony. (You also won't have to contend with allergies.) Wedding white is the dominant color, and lovely ice sculptures adorn this unique venue. Plus, the hotel's beverage of choice—Pinnacle ice cider—is the perfect drink to toast to your new life together. But if you get the shivers even reading about this icy altar, keep this in mind: You can always honeymoon someplace balmy.
Even with their clunky feet, long trunks, and floppy ears, elephants maintain a certain grace and elegance (not to mention cuteness). Maybe that's why some couples choose to get married atop them. At the Elephant Safari Park in Taro, Ubud, brides and grooms declare their eternal love for each other while riding colorfully dressed Sumatran elephants. The ceremony also features flower girls, umbrella boys, and traditional Rindik musicians playing Balinese bamboo instruments. Plus, after you dismount from your steed, you're already in Bali: No need to honeymoon anywhere else.
If researching this article has taught us anything, it's that people have vastly different ideas on what constitutes the perfect wedding venue. For some, it's a beautiful church or a wind-swept beach. For others, it's the same setting that serves them chalupas day in and day out, or the place that gives them discounts on designer wares. Yes, Taco Bell and T.J. Maxx have both hosted couples saying their "I do's." It might not be your cup of tea, but you've got to admit that having your wedding at Taco Bell is a great way to cut your catering costs. As for T.J. Maxx … yeah, we still can't wrap our heads around that.
It takes a special sort to get married with "Jaws" in the audience. But at the Long Island Aquarium in New York, there are couples who choose to exchange vows in the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Shark Exhibit. Don't be mistaken: The nearly newlyweds will be right there in the tank with the sharks. The happy (and questionably insane) couple and their officiator don scuba gear and climb into a metal cage before dropping into the shark tank. It takes the phrase "till death do us part" to a whole new level, doesn't it? The aquarium maintains that the ceremony is completely safe, and after the shark bait—ahem, the newly wedded couple—emerges from the tank, they can enjoy a shark-free reception in one of the aquarium's event venues.
Combine your love for cars, the open road, your significant other, and your ideal wedding, and you might picture yourself on the back of a converted fire engine. Lucky for you, one such vehicle exists. The Reverend Darrell Best of Shelbyville. Ill., has transformed a 1942 American La France fire engine into a wedding chapel. The white vehicle contains a pipe organ, stained glass windows, two wooden pews, and an altar. But here's the catch: Inside, it can only fit the happy couple, the maid of honor, the best man, and, of course, the reverend. Mom and dad won't fit, but for some couples that feel the need for speed, the sacrifice is worthwhile. Plus, you can always invite more guests to watch from the ground.
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THE penalty for victory, apart from a collective hangover that requires the ingestion of the contents of a paracetamol factory, is that the focus moves with unseemly haste to what else can be achieved and how soon.
There is a belief that Celtic stand on the brink of an era of domination of the domestic game. The problems at Rangers are colossal and their top players will not wait around for their resolution.
The focus for the Celtic board, management and supporters will now be how to progress in Europe. Peter Lawwell, the club's chief executive, has spoken about the addition of a couple of players before the Champions League campaign, but the Parkhead club will also sell personnel.
There will be sober thinking after the justifiable excesses of a championship celebration. The Celtic philosophy now is to invest in the academy and in the scouting operation. The best fruits of this combined operation will be sold on to fund the running of the club.
It is perhaps relevant, then, to consider who will be going before ruminating on any future destination for the club. It is likely Celtic will sell one, perhaps two players in the summer. Gary Hooper, despite his two goals on Sunday, already looks like a player with another club. Lennon, too, is well-staffed in midfield and could let a player go in this area. Ki Sung-Yueng is the obvious candidate as he has already attracted interest and is not a certain starter in Lennon's best team. Kris Commons may also be on his way. James Forrest, in contrast, will stay in the short-term and move in the long-term.
Decisions will have to be made, too, on players such as Paddy McCourt and the nine of his team-mates on loan at other clubs. Room has to be made to give academy candidates an opportunity. Dylan McGeouch and Marcus Fraser have already shown they are ready to take that chance.
Crucially, the scouting operation and Lennon's decisions on their advice have been outstanding. Celtic have a young side with potential. Biram Kayal, Ki, Victor Wanyama, Joe Ledley, Adam Matthews, Thomas Rogne and Emilio Izaguirre have all made a contribution to the team after being identified and bought at little or no cost. With Forrest blossoming, Charlie Mulgrew developing and Scott Brown showing signs of the talent that attracted a £4m fee, Lawwell's assertion that the club now has a "solid foundation" is valid.
But how will Celtic fare in Europe? The Champions League is an unforgiving arena for inexperienced sides but the Europa League campaign this season gave Lennon cause for hope. Outplayed by Sion, Celtic took their reprieve and learned from the competition even if they did not prosper. Lennon and his players were tested by the demands of Udinese and Atletico Madrid, in particular. They were not dismayed even if they did not make it into the knockout phase.
The Celtic manager has shown he is energised by the demands of the top-level. He is a deep thinker of the game and will want to take his ideas into the Champions League group stages. He will not have the ammunition afforded to Martin O'Neil or even Gordon Strachan but he has shown he can both identify and improve players and that is the ultimate test for any manager.
Mulgrew, once considered not up to standard at Celtic, has become the player-of-the-season, drawing praise from Tommy Gemmell, who knows something about left-back play. "The lad has had a tremendous season and showed a lot of courage," said the Lisbon Lion of Mulgrew. "It was obvious he was desperate to get a hat trick against Killie. I like his style – a left-back trying to get three goals without the help of a deadball effort. He could continue doing it in Europe, too."
This theme was continued by Rogne. "I feel very good at Celtic and my agent is currently in talks with the club about a new contract," revealed the 21-year-old Norwegian defender. "I hope that resolves itself very soon because I want to stay here. And I really believe we can make an impact in Europe next season too."
Both Mulgrew and Rogne sum up the potential and the difficulties at Celtic. Both have improved and can improve further but both have shown fallibility at crucial moments in matches over the past two seasons. Celtic have been accused of lacking "bottle" yet they are a team who went on a long, unbroken run, defeating Rangers to take a lead in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League they never relinquished. Of course, they have been beaten by both Rangers in the league and Kilmarnock in the Scottish Communities League Cup final, but the major missing element on both occasions was a lack of experience within the Celtic ranks.
It will be fascinating to see who Lennon targets to bring to Parkhead over the summer. His first inquiries when becoming manager at Celtic concerned the possibility of attracting David James and Sol Campbell who were 40 and 35 respectively at the time. Lennon has won a league with young Bhoys but knows he needs older heads for Europe.


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Monday, January 28, 2008
My true calling...
I plan to begin my assent to fame and notoriety next weekend at the Madison regional GH open. Song of choice? Knights of Cydonia by Muse. Let the heroics begin! Updates to follow.
*according to Tiffany's Sports Lounge - Fall '07
Sunday, January 20, 2008
you know all those mirrors in the Microtel were two-way...
"You need plans, plans to keep you going, plans to make something of yourself. Like, if you've planned to go to the supermarket and this dude is all 'yo, lets go hang at the gas station' you can be like, 'naw I've gotta go to the supermarket today' and that way you don't spend all your time chillin at the gas station... then you can really make something of yourself."
Thanks L.L. It's clear why the ladies love you.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Fan Mail: Session 8
It's also time for me to answer fan mail. Again?! Since I'm knee deep in bags-o-mail, I thought I'd dive right in, but I do have a few things I'd to talk about up front.
At my current place of employ, I've made a move in career station location. Whereas I used to be located 8 feet from a lovely bathroom, I am now a metric-mile away from the nearest place of disposal. I used to be able to go to the bathroom whenever the mood hit me as I was so close in proxemity, even if I didn't have to go but just wanted to mingle. Now with my being incredible lazy and the bathroom too damn far away, I've found that I'm holding my urine in (literally, at times, by pinching the tip of my wedding tackle) for hours at a time. When I finally determine that it's time to extricate my golden flow (determined by a sharp pain in my bladder region and cold sweats), I've found that I've waited so long that I'm basically racing to the stall in fear of having an accident. It's a weird trade off - I don't go as often, but I end up spending a good portion of the work day keeled over in pain.
One more item for discussion (don't you like how I always call it "a discussion," like I'm talking to someone? What a tool.): I wish I had been a bit more proactive in buying stock in Weight Watchers, Inc. The reason is this - Weight Watchers is the parent company of Lean Cuisine, a product which is filling our company's fridge. Each year at this time, the women and one dainty man - Jeff, our booking agent - that I work with go on these weight-loss regimens, spurred on by a low sense of self-image, television campaigns, and New Year's resolutions. "I'd like to lose 20 lbs," one weak-minded fool will say as she stuffs 4000mg's of sodium into her mouth. Like clockwork, the Weight Watchers stock spikes and I am left with another missed opportunity to make money off of the low self esteem of my coworkers (remember the push-up bra fad (WHO DOESN'T) of aught-6? Man, I would've made a killing off of Victoria's Secret stock had I put their catalog down for a minute and bought some. Anyway, give these people 4 weeks and they'll be back to eating deep fried cheeseburgers and sticks of butter.
On to your questions:
"I absolutely love you guys!! Your energy on-stage is contagious and I wondered how you get yourself up for shows? Can't wait to see you at Tiff's in February!!"
Meghan - St. Paul
First off, thanks for the letter Meghan and thanks for being a fan. I love you. As far as getting up (that's what she said!) for a show, I can't speak for the other members of the band, except for Laura who's pre-show routine is a session or 3 with her bed-toy and a violent round of diarrhea. My pre-show routine consists of three kicks to the testicles by my 5-year old son; two to the left ball and the third and usually the hardest to the right. I follow this up with some deep breaths, a shot of mouthwash - both for the booze and to give my teeth that "clean feeling" - and lastly I think of you and know that if I don't give you my all, I'll feel like a piece of crap. You - and I'm talkin' about you specifically, Meghan - deserve 98% each and every show! I leave the last 2% for fear and shame, if need be. Thanks again for the letter.
"Any chance I can get a date or at least some lovin' from your HOT AS HELL bassist? She's pretty much the hotest (SIC) thing you guys have going!"
The Todder - Cool Town
Dude, no offense, but going with "The" before your name is a bit lame. "Hey, I'm The Collin." Actually, that's not half-bad. And you're from "Cool Town"? Really? I'm glad we have more female fans than male fans to be honest, as I don't need to perform in front of "Cool Town's" graduating class of all shirtless dudes. Your question is one I get all the time; both at shows and in print form. Our bass player, Laura, is attractive. She doesn't quite realize this yet, which is actually to my benefit as I don't have to share the front of the stage with her as she hides back by the fog machine. As she's never had so much as a deep tongue kiss, I don't know how to get action from her or how to get her to "feel" you. I do know what she DOESN'T like and that list is as follows:
- Come-ons such as "I'll let you hold my instrument any day of the week" or "I must be a cannibal because I want to eat you."
- Standing to next to her on stage, licking your lips and mouthing, "you have no idea... damn girl..."
- Telling her to "ditch these geeks and come party with you, your buddy Spitz, and "this" bottle of Jag."
- Giving her performance tips, suggesting ways to improve her play or - and this is the worst - asking to play a song or two with the band suing her bass, as you are also in a band.
- Having a penis
So, thanks for your question, best of luck taking "The Clear," and we'll see you at a show soon. Sincerely, The Collin
"How do you pronounce your band name? Is it The Sub - CITIES or what? I love you so much and can't wait to see you for the HUGE St. Patty's day show - it's going to be epic!"
Tasha - Hibbing
Tasha - Take a sledge hammer and bang your head a few times. I'm glad you're a fan and thank you for your support, but if you can't pronounce a basic bit of English - "SUBSIDIES" - then you may need to just end it now. I sure the hell wouldn't ask someone how to pronounce "Bacon". "Is the "C" silent? Is is Ba-on?" I don't mean to be rough on you as I'm sure you're hot as hell - most of our fans are -but come on. SUB - SID - EES.
"Hey, you guys are flippin' ridic! Your first album is still in my 5-disc player and I request "That's What She Said" on KDWB's drive-time... STILL. My question is about your upcoming album, The Ill-Advised Audio Experience. Are you changing your sound like other bands always do after a successful debut? I hate that. Either way, I'm buying it and am planning on seeing you at the Inferno this weekend."
Krissy - Mankato
Krissy - thanks for a few things: being a fan, being hot, using the term "redic" in a sentence, listening and still requesting our music, and lastly, for bragging about owning a 5-disc CD changer. You must be rich.
I'm glad you asked about our second album. I too hate when big groups decide that, "hey, we were SO successful on the first album and people love us, but let's write the music ourselves now and go in a new direction." Brittney did this. The Backstreet Boys did this. All the huge bands! I say dance with the girl you brought to the dance, but later ditched to go to the sweet party at Brad's house, but later met up with again after no one hotter would make out with you. Our first album and new album will have the same feel to them. We're going to add some more electronic drum beats on a few new songs, but only because Dave bought the new KJ3000 Synth-kit and it has 80's pop-beats on it, but other than that, expect awesomeness!
Well, that's it for this week. I'll try to throw down some more feedback next week. We're also hoping to have a live chat next week. We're just looking into technology which will allow such an event to occur.
Until then, I love you like I love mayo and cheese sandwiches. Be well and we'll see you Saturday at the Inferno. Be sure to check out the opener, KickTin, they're a blast and extremely talented!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Where's the Coke... and I Aint Talkin' Soda
I signed up for this (yes, Joe actually made me sign something - weird) thinking I was entering the wonderful world of booze, drugs, roadies, and soft rock 'n f-n roll, but much to my dismay, the first couple of years really haven't been filled with mind-altering drugs, nor nights of debauchery; unless you include sharing a MicroTel bed with our drummer Dave and his legs of fury debaucherous (sic).
Don't get me wrong, I'm having fun. I am. I love performing and meeting all the cool fans we've made. I just - I don't know - need something to happen. Something "redic".
The gig we're coming up on this weekend at Inferno Tavern in Fankato could be our group's first foray into those things which shall not be spoken (I'll assume blogging about them is still cool). The Inferno and our opener "KickTin" know how to party. They get it. I'm not talking the kind of partying my wife and I, along with our friends do - you know, Wine Clubs - I'm talkin' 'bout the kind of party Brittney Spears is into. I want to show the world my 'gina. I want the court to take my kids after this weekend. If all goes well, I will wake up Sunday morning naked, my clothes still unaccounted for, badly bruised, but able to limp effectively, and nursing a hangover the size of the medium drink at Wendys. KickTin, a rockoustic band, prides themselves on drinking vast amounts of cocktails, mixed with horse tranquilizers and urine (Horse-bombs anyone??). They drink, sing, drink, and then follow it all up with a little bit of drinking.
I'm thinking you'll want to make this show. I'm feeling that when VH1 does its Behind the Music episode of The Subsidies, this will be the turning point - where we go from a bunch of good guys (and one chick) to a group hell bent on trashing hotel rooms and lining up coke; snorting it off of women and all that!
So, get down to the Inferno early, have some drinks, settle in and just wait for all hell to break loose. I for one am looking forward to it.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Burn, Baby Burn!
Friday, January 4, 2008
Album 2 - Part Deux
With the impetus of a Minnesota Music Award and a smash debut behind them, Minneapolis band The Subsidies are not about to let that momentum go to waste.
The talented quintet unveiled details of their sophomore album today, dropping an album title and track listing for their follow-up to 2006's Behind The Front Of Us.
The new album is titled The Ill-Advised Audio Experience, and is set for an April 23 international release and an April 24 North American release on Urge Records.
The album will be preceded by the first single, "Gravity Belt Liaison," which will hit stores April 16. The Subsidies will unveil new material during an April 27 set at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, and have also begun confirming arena appearances for the summer.
Behind The Front Of Us was the fastest-selling debut album in Minneapolis music history, selling 96,000 copies in its first week. The band built a tremendous amount of buzz prior to its release through its MySpace page and by distributing its music at its regular gigs at local bars; O'Gara's Lounge, Tiffanys, and Rookies. Described as Minnesota's Hottest New Cover Band, the curious, yet talented group of 5 hit the road to promote their music and work on new jams, along the way honing their skills as word-smiths.
The Subsidies The Ill-Advised Audio Experience Song List:
1. Sneaking Up On You Loudly
2. Kern That Better
3. Gravity Belt Liaison
4. Ballerina Outercourse
5. As We Lay Or Is It Lie?
6. Only My Best Is Good Enough For Me
7. Are You Sure This Is Enough Of A Tip?: An Ode To My Parents
8. This House Is Built Of Lumber And Dreams
9. We've Been Here Before, Just Not This Naked
10. Mall Kiosk (The Coral Necklace Song)
11. Unpainted Wood
12. Smells Like Failure In Here
13. The Gayest Straight Guy
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Let's See How Far We've Come
I, like two of my other band cohorts (Joe and Grant), work for a successful web company. We play music as an outlet to release any sort of stress I suppose, although some might suggest it's our last chance to act young -after all who wants to see a bunch of 40-year old wannabes playing Killers tunes?
During the day we find ourselves working in cube land; attending meetings which seem to revolve around planning subsequent meetings, wearing nice slacks and TJ Maxx-styled dress shirts, and, of course, eating from the trough that is the birthday buffet.
The birthday buffet is a general term used in explaining communal food parties held at offices across this great nation of ours. Birthdays, retirements, celebrations of hitting KEY METRICS, etc. We gather together, share "how do you dos" and eat food items ranging from bagels to donuts, to cake and ice cream to fruit platters.
This blog entry isn't about these gatherings, per se, but more about how we seemed to have not actually evolved as humans. Let me explain.
The other day an email went out from the executive secretary letting everyone know that left over pizza from some board meeting was available in one of the main hallways. Now one would think or half-imagine that as grown, mature, and educated adults, we wouldn't be so quick to jump for a few boxes of cold, half-eaten pizza, but apparently I was off.
Not so much as 1 minute had passed since the aforementioned comic sans-laden email been sent out when the hallway was jammed with people trying to get their mits on some grub. Hadn't they eaten just an hour ago? There were no lines, no formality, just a pack of wild beasts attacking the pizza with such voracity that I half imagined peoples limbs being torn asunder amidst the pizza feast.
This wasn't the only such incident either. Just yesterday a similar bit of correspondence was sent out letting us all know donuts and other similar pastries were available and that we should help ourselves. You should've seen the stampede! It was as if the members of the Chilean (or was it Argentinian?) rugby club had just scaled down the Andes fresh off of some cannibalistic adventure and made contact with the assorted goodies. People were grabbing pastries quicker than Brittney Spears grabs for a man's love sack on the first date. Some people had stuffed small muffins down their pants, while another woman licked three donuts knowing full well that this would stop others from grabbing them - it didn't.
My question is "How far have we REALLY come?" Everyone here is a college (equivalent, at least) graduate making between $35k - 6-figures a year. People dress themselves, speak grammatically correct (except for the use of "supposubly" and "irregardless"), wash their hands after going #2 on an average of 76%, and generally seem well put together.
It seems, however, that when the option of free food, even food which has been touched, is made available, we revert 100,000 years and go all "caveman" on that ass! If you've ever seen a pack of cavemen bring a mastodon to the ground and tear it apart - screaming in the air over their conquest - then you know what these office scenes look like. I get freaked out, man! When the email goes out, I hide under my desk.
Perhaps our DNA hasn't completely made the change from hunter to civilian yet? Perhaps we need this primordial urge to attack the various foods to keep our hunting abilities relatively intact, just in case Armageddon comes and we're forced, one again, to bring down the mastodon (only this time, the mastodon is a freshly unearthed cake, with only one missing piece)?


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Originally from Arizona, Gary Washmon, M.F.A., studied painting at the University of New Mexico, B.F.A. 1976, and the University of Illinois, M.F.A. 1980. He moved to Texas in 1978 to teach at the University Of Texas in Austin, and is currently Professor of Art at Texas Woman's University. His artist residencies include Yale Summer School for Music and Art, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Vermont Studio Center, as well as workshops in Mexico and Canada. Washmon's work has been published in "American Art Now" and "Art of the 80's", by Edward Lucie-Smith and is listed in numerous editions of "Who's Who in Art in America" and "Who's Who in the South and Southwest. His work is included in many public and private collections. Past exhibitions include numerous solo and juried exhibitions in private and university galleries throughout the United States and abroad.
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High humidity is uncomfortable, can have a negative effect on air quality, and promotes the formation of mold and mildew.[1] X Expert Source Victor Belavus. Air Conditioning Specialist Expert Interview. 6 May 2020. A dehumidifier is an appliance that can reduce the humidity in your home. More powerful dehumidifiers are required for larger spaces, while portable dehumidifiers can handle single rooms. Once you determine the size of your unit, you can compare features and prices to purchase one that fits your needs and budget.
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Choosing the Right Size Unit
1Use a hygrometer to accurately test humidity levels in your space. Comfortable humidity in a house is anywhere between 40% and 60%. If you're unsure if you even need a dehumidifier, you can use a hygrometer to test the air in your space. To use an electric hygrometer, place it 1 m (3.3 ft) off the ground for at least 3 minutes and read the humidity output. If humidity levels are above 60%, you should use a dehumidifier.[2] X Expert Source Victor Belavus. Air Conditioning Specialist Expert Interview. 6 May 2020.
- Some dehumidifiers will have a hygrometer built-in.
- You can purchase an electric hygrometer online or at certain department stores.
2Measure the square footage (meters) of your space. Measure the length and width of the room that you want to dehumidify with a tape measure, then multiply the figures together to get total square feet (meters) of the area. Write the number on a piece of paper. This will help you determine the size of the dehumidifier that you need.[3] X Research source
- For example, if your room is 20 by 10 feet (6.1 m × 3.0 m), then the room is 200 square feet (18.3 m²).
3Determine the pint removal capacity you need. The pint removal capacity is the standard to measure how powerful a dehumidifier is. Most portable dehumidifiers will work on a residential room. A dehumidifier that has 10 US pints (4.7 l; 8.3 imp pt) of removal capacity is able to dehumidify a moderately damp 500 square feet (46 m2) room. From there, add 4 US pints (1.9 l; 3.3 imp pt) of capacity for every additional 500 square feet (46 m2) of space.[4] X Research source
- For example, if your space is a moderately damp 1,500 square feet (140 m2) room, you'd want to get a dehumidifier with a pint removal capacity of at least 18 US pints (8.5 l; 15 imp pt).
- The pint removal capacity represents the amount of water that a dehumidifier is able to gather in a 24-hour period.
- If your ceiling is unusually high, you may want a higher capacity machine.
4Get a higher pint removal capacity if the room is wet or flooded. If you are dehumidifying an area that has wet walls and floors, get a stronger humidifier with at least 34 US pints (16 l; 28 imp pt) of capacity for a 2,000 square feet (190 m2) or smaller room. If the room is flooded or especially wet, you should purchase a dehumidifier that has at least 40 US pints (19 l; 33 imp pt) of capacity for a 2,000 square feet (190 m2) or smaller room.[5] X Research source
- You can also use graphs to determine how much pint removal capacity you need, such as the one found at https://www.energystar.gov/products/appliances/dehumidifiers/dehumidifier_basics.
5Purchase a miniature dehumidifier for smaller rooms. Miniature dehumidifiers are less expensive and more user-friendly than industrial humidifiers or humidifiers designed for an entire home. Mini dehumidifiers are even smaller than the traditional portable models and can usually fit in a windowsill or on a counter.[6] X Research source
- If you have a small room that is occasionally too humid, a portable dehumidifier is an excellent choice.
- Portable dehumidifiers will typically have less than 1 gallon (3.8 l; 0.83 imp gal) of capacity.
6Get an industrial dehumidifier for a whole house or office building. Industrial dehumidifiers tie into the building's HVAC system and are much more expensive than portable models. Call an HVAC specialist if you want to install one. They will typically come out and inspect the location to determine which kind of industrial humidifier will best suit your needs.[7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Comparing Features and Cost
1Search for user reviews of the dehumidifier you plan on purchasing. Online customer reviews will give you an idea of whether the model is reliable before you spend your money. If there are a lot of negative reviews, consider buying another model or brand of dehumidifier.
2Compare prices for different brands and models. Portable dehumidifiers can cost anywhere from $40-$400 USD. Consider your finances and purchase a model that falls within your budget and fulfills your needs. If you need a whole house or industrial dehumidifier, it can cost anywhere from $1,000 - $6,500 + USD.[8] X Research source
3Purchase a direct-drain model if you have to remove a lot of water. You can get around a limited pint removal capacity by purchasing a dehumidifier with a direct-drain. These models feed the water into a floor-level drain which allows you to continually operate the dehumidifier. Purchase a dehumidifier with this feature if you're trying to dehumidify a very damp or wet space.[9] X Research source
4Choose an energy efficient model to save money on bills. Look for a dehumidifier with an Energy Star certification on the packaging to save money on your electricity bill. These models will sometimes have an auto-humidistat that adjusts the dehumidifier settings based on the humidity in the room. This will prevent you from using the dehumidifier when you don't need to use it.[10] X Trustworthy Source Energy Star Program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy focused on educating consumers about energy efficiency Go to source
- An energy efficient dehumidifier may cost slightly more upfront but will save you money over time.
- The majority of new dehumidifiers are energy efficient.[11] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source
5Buy a humidifier with a digital display for greater control. A dehumidifier with a digital display enables more precise control over the humidity level in your room. These models are more accurate when reducing the humidity in your home or room.[12] X Research source
- Most modern dehumidifiers will have some sort of digital display.
6Get a dehumidifier with low-temperature settings if it's cold. Cold temperatures can freeze the water in the dehumidifier. If it's regularly cold near you, dehumidifiers with low-temperature settings can operate in temperatures as cold as 41 °F (5 °C). Some dehumidifiers will also come with an auto defrost option that will prevent it from becoming frozen when it gets too cold.[13] X Research source
- A dehumidifier with low-temperature settings may cost slightly more than a regular unit.
Community Q&A
QuestionHow do I know if I need a dehumidifier and I don't have a way to test the moisture level?Victor BelavusVictor Belavus is an Air Conditioning Specialist and the Owner of 212 HVAC, an air condition repair and installation company based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to HVAC and air conditioning units, Victor also specializes in furnace repair and air duct cleaning. He has over 10 years of experience working with HVAC systems.
Air Conditioning SpecialistAir Conditioning SpecialistExpert AnswerIf you have moist or wet stains on the walls and ceilings, or your home feels stuffy or musty, you probably need a dehumidifier. You may also need a dehumidifier if you see condensation on your windows or you have mold visibly growing on your walls.
QuestionWhat should a dehumidifier be set at when left on all the time?Community AnswerMost people are comfortable with between 40 and 60%. Mostly it is up to your preference. Below 30% you may start to experience static electricity and above 80% mold may grow. At lower humidities you may feeler cooler even at higher temperatures because as you sweat, the sweat evaporates quicker and removes body heat with it. The converse happens at higher humidity and lower temperatures. In these conditions you may feel warmer and muggy. My suggestion is 50% and work up or down from there until you find the combination of humidity and temperature that works for you.
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- ↑ Victor Belavus. Air Conditioning Specialist. Expert Interview. 6 May 2020.
- ↑ Victor Belavus. Air Conditioning Specialist. Expert Interview. 6 May 2020.
- ↑ https://www.lowes.com/projects/utility-and-storage/dehumidifier-buying-guide/article
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-dehumidifier/#.Wl5NGainHcc
- ↑ https://www.lowes.com/projects/utility-and-storage/dehumidifier-buying-guide/article
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-dehumidifier/#.Wl5NGainHcc
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-dehumidifier/#.Wl5NGainHcc
- ↑ http://home.costhelper.com/dehumidifier.html
- ↑ https://www.lowes.com/projects/utility-and-storage/dehumidifier-buying-guide/article
- ↑ https://www.energystar.gov/products/appliances/dehumidifiers
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/dehumidifiers/buying-guide
- ↑ https://www.homedepot.com/c/humidifiers_and_dehumidifiers_find_the_right_humidifier_or_dehumidifier_for_you_HT_BG_AP
- ↑ https://www.lowes.com/projects/utility-and-storage/dehumidifier-buying-guide/article


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As a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner we take the holistic approach with just about everything! The wellbeing of your body, mind and spirit are essential and these three things make up who you are. It sounds great in theory, doesn't it? However, too often we tend to focus on the body and neglect the other two or vice versa. TCM recognises the importance of the mind and spirit as well as the body.
So let me jump straight to it, when it comes to treating mood disorders like depression or anxiety conditions your treatment options do not have to end at taking prescription medication.
Here's something surprising that doesn't get told very often: your mood can be affected by the biochemistry of your body! This is both from a Western medical AND TCM perspective.
To reiterate this, I came across a really great article by Therese Borchard who wrote '10 Nutritional Deficiencies That May Cause Depression', which lists the possible nutritional deficiencies that can leave you feeling blue. The top three deficiencies she mentions are omega-3 for brain function including memory and mood, the lack of vitamin D linked to depression and dementia and magnesium which helps with relaxation and destressing.
From a TCM point of view depression and anxiety are thought to arise from either disharmony between the organs (TCM organs, NOT your western medical organs) or deficiency of vital substances such as Blood, fluids and Qi-energy. There are literally over a dozen different types of patterns of disharmony that affect your mood!
Here are some common patterns seen in depression and anxiety*:
- Liver Qi stagnation – depression, moodiness, irritability, anxiety, frustration, nervous tension, rib-side pain, bloating, premenstrual tension and a feeling of a lump in the throat
- Heart and Spleen Blood deficiency – depression, brooding, slightly obsessive thinking, anxiety, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, palpitations, dizziness, dull-pale complexion, pale lips, tiredness, weak muscles, loose stools, poor appetite and scanty periods
- Heart Yin deficiency – vague anxiety worse in the evening, insomnia, poor memory, mental restlessness, dream disturbed sleep, tendency to be easily startled, palpitations, dry mouth and throat and night sweating.
So what does this all mean? Basically, the main message here is that while mood disturbances may be based on external stressors and may feel like it's isolated to the mind, you should first check that your body is receiving all the necessary nutrients it needs through your food. Furthermore, each individual is unique and require a different treatment based on their constitution and pattern of disease. As a TCM clinician I recommend that you seek out a second opinion with a certified health practitioner. Try dietary supplementation, acupuncture or herbal medicine and see how well you respond to the treatment before turning to medication.
*Maciocia, G. 2004, Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh


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A touring youth orchestra, comprised of students from California's Lynbrook High School and Monta Vista High School, will perform in the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu on Monday, April 16th.
The concert will feature a range of pieces performed by the wind band and symphony orchestra, including Robert W. Smith's Symphony No.3 'Don Quixote'.
Entrance is free, advance registration required.
For more concerts and live music in Barcelona, check our online calendar.


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Breakthrough of wire and cable companies in 2019-2020
Wire and cable are indispensable basic equipment for transmitting electrical energy, transmitting information and manufacturing various motors, electrical appl...May 14,2020
African countries have urged energy diversification to reduce dependence on hydropower.
The impact of severe drought in Africa in recent years has not only affected food security, but also affected the energy supply of countries that use hydropower...Apr 25,2018
How to choose household wire
Many people home decoration, casually buy a wire to the street to use, this is wrong. So, how to calculate the thickness of the wire? In general, the copper wire cross-sectional area of ??per square millimeter to allow current through 9 amperes, aluminum wire is 6 amps, this is the limit number, do not use it more than it. So how do we know how much electricity we use at home?Feb 24,2018
How far away from the high-voltage lines, safety?
How far away from the high-voltage lines, safety?1 meter away, 2 meters away, or 3 meters away ... do not know if it is really dangerous! Today we take a look at the safe distance of high-voltage lines.Feb 09,2018
Wire and cable need to do what test
In the purchase of wire and cable, the quality of the cable products is that we need attention, how to get the standard wire and cable it? Wire and cable need to do what test? Here to introduce the common cable test items and testing purposes:Feb 07,2018
Wire and cable overheating reasons and solutions
Power cable through a certain load current, it will certainly fever, with the load current increases, the higher the cable surface temperature, if not treated, the consequences can be imagined. Such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cable, core temperature is 70 degrees as the upper limit of consideration, the surface temperature will be low 5 to 10 degrees. So the cable surface temperature below 60 degrees is basically safe, from the power maintenance considerations, of course, the lower the temperature the better. Cable in operation due to fever as follows:Feb 06,2018
Wire and cable how to choose the specification model
bbin体育Common cable wire specifications and models are:1, copper (aluminum) core PVC insulated PVC sheathed cable insulation and laying with fixed wire: This product is suitable for AC rated voltage U / U450 / 750V and below the power, lighting, household appliances, instruments, and meters Telecommunication equipment with copper or aluminum core PVC insulated cablesFeb 05,2018
The difference between AC and DC
Place the head of a battery (positive) against the tail (negative) of the other section in the flashlight, and the flashlight is on: the flashlight is off if it is upside down, head-to-head, or tail-to-tail. This is because the current generated by the battery is always in one direction, so-called DC.Feb 03,2018
Cross-sectional area of home improvement cable how to choose
bbin体育The choice of cable cross-section size should be based on the maximum residential electricity demand and the maximum current carrying wire and cable can be set. People generally calculate the residential electricity consumption, according to the architectural design code is calculated according to the area of ??40-50W per square meter. This is more than 90 meters above the house can be, for 50-60 square meters of residential cannot meet the requirements. Therefore, the home renovation money should first plan all the residential electricity consumption and then select the wire cross-section.Feb 02,2018
Difference between GB cable and non-standard cable
bbin体育In the choice of cable to choose according to their own site use of the cable, not for the sake of cheaper. For the majority of users to more clearly, understand the quality standards of cable and self-judgment GB and non-standard differences. Here's to give you a brief introduction:Feb 01,2018
Affect the cable life of seven factors
Electricity use and our life is closely related to the production of all walks of life are inseparable from the electricity, electricity cannot be separated from the cable, then the service life of the cable has a direct impact on the safety of production, cable life is induced by the oxidation of the jacket material Period of decision, the general use of cable design 30 years, the actual life is far greater than this value.Jan 31,2018
35kv and below XLPE insulated power cables
35kv and below XLPE insulated power cables for fixed laying in the exchange of 50Hz, rated voltage 35Kv and below the power transmission and distribution lines for power transmission. Compared with the PVC power cable, the product not only has excellent electrical performance, mechanical properties, heat aging resistance, environmental stress resistance and chemical resistance of the ability, and the simple structure, light weight, Long-term high temperature (90 degrees) and so on.Jan 30,2018
What are the common sense of wire and cable procurement
bbin体育Wire and cable as the main carrier of power transmission, widely used in electrical equipment, lighting circuits, household appliances and other aspects of its quality directly affect the quality of the project and the safety of life and property of consumers. In the market, there are many varieties of wires, according to their own electricity load to use the appropriate wire.Jan 29,2018
Application of cross-linked polyethylene insulated control cables
bbin体育Cross-linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed control cable is suitable for distribution equipment with AC rated voltage of 450/750V and below as the connection line of electrical instruments.Jan 26,2018
Wire and cable question and answer
What types of commonly used wires and cables are divided by purpose?Answer: According to purpose, it can be divided into bare wire, insulated wire, heat-resistant wire, shielded wire, power cable, control cable, communication cable, and radio frequency cable.Jan 25,2018
What are the uses of power cables
What are the uses of power cables? The basic structure of the cable includes conductive core, the insulation layer, lead package (or aluminum package) and protective layer. The following is a summary of the respective uses of power cables.Jan 23,2018
Classification of power cables
Wire and cable include many types of products, the following is to introduce the classification of power cables. By product category:Jan 22,2018
Wire and cable sheath thickness and cable quality
bbin体育In the purchase of wire and cable, wire and cable sheathing is also one of the factors to be considered, then the thickness of the wire and cable sheath and cable quality What is the relationship? Next, on this issue, give you a brief introduction: Wire and cable sheath thickness, the quality of wire and cable common impact has the following two aspects:Jan 19,2018
How to choose wire and cable conductor material?
How to select the conductor and cable? The basic structure of a cable generally consists of the following three parts: Conductive conductor for transmitting electrical energy or signal, insulating layer for guaranteeing that the power or signal is isolated from the outside along the conductive conductor and the power grid voltageJan 18,2018
Why the cable armored and stranded
Armored cable refers to the cable with the metal armor protective layer. The purpose of the cable plus armor layer is to prolong the service life of the cable by enhancing mechanical properties such as tensile strength and compressive strength and also to improve the anti-interference performance of the cable through shielding.Jan 17,2018
Copper and aluminum which is betterd
bbin体育Copper and aluminum which is better? Copper and aluminum wire have their own uses as the most commonly used metals in power systems, as well as their respective advantages and disadvantages. Only by clarifying the advantages and disadvantages of both of them and characteristics can be properly drawn, make the best use. Otherwise it is easy to cause improper use, ranging from the line damage, heavy cause fire.Jan 16,2018
What are the main raw materials of wire and cable
bbin体育Wire and cable materials,First, polyvinyl chloride (PVC).Second, polyethylene (PE).Third, ethylene - vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA).Fourth, polypropylene (PP).Jan 15,2018
What are the advantages of environment-friendly cables
What are the advantages of environment-friendly cables?Environmental protection cable compared with ordinary cable has the following advantages:First, high flame retardancy, we all know that the flame retardant properties of the cable to ensure fire safety requirements of the cable is very important, the cable is not easy to fire, and can prevent the flame expansion.Jan 12,2018
What is armored cable
Armored cables are made of different material conductors in a metal sleeve with an insulating material and are machined into a bendable solid assembly. Armored cable includes armored thermocouple, armored thermal resistance, armored heater and armored lead, mainly used for temperature measurement, signal transmission and special heating in the chemical industry, metallurgy, machinery manufacturing, power generation and scientific experiment, etc. The armored thermocouple.Jan 10,2018
What is the difference between a flame retardant cable and a fire-resistant cable?
bbin体育It is easy to confuse the concept of flame retardant and fire-retardant cable, although the flame retardant cable has many advantages more suitable for chemical enterprises, such as low halogen, low smoke,and flame retardant, but in general, fireproof cables can replace flame-retardant cable, flame retardant cable and cannot replace the refractory cable.Jan 09,2018


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Two weeks after being defenestrated from Oculus VR, the company he founded, Palmer Luckey just posted this public Facebook update depicting Ben Kenobi about to say, "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." It was his very first Facebook post since posting his September 2016 apology about secretly supporting a pro-Trump meme group, so I was curious if the Kenobi post meant Palmer was in the news lately.
Turns out yes, because Mother Jones just posted this report:
Luckey hasn't given up on Trump. On January 4, Trump's official inauguration committee received a $100,000 donation from a limited liability company named Wings of Time. The inauguration committee filings list an office tower in Los Angeles as the address for Wings of Time, but there is no individual's name associated with the organization. California corporation records show a different address in the city of Long Beach for Wings of Time. That address matches the one used by Luckey on various occasions for different business projects... Luckey's six-figure donation is equal to other tech moguls and Trump fixtures such as investor Peter Thiel, who also gave $100,000 to the inauguration effort.
This directly contradicts Luckey's September Facebook statement, in which he said:
The recent news stories about me do not accurately represent my views... I am a libertarian who has publicly supported Ron Paul and Gary Johnson in the past, and I plan on voting for Gary in this election as well...I don't have any plans to donate beyond what I have already given to Nimble America.
While the Facebook statements are contradictory, it's worth noting Luckey's vision for VR is very much consistent with Trump's vision for America, in which (as Alex Baldwin put it recently), the people either work in Goldman Sachs, or in coal mines:
Someone in the audience asked Palmer Luckey a rather odd but revealing question: Why did he and his chief technology officer, video game pioneer John Carmack, often speak of a "moral imperative" to bring virtual reality to the masses?
"This is one of those crazy man topics," Luckey answered, "but it comes down to this: Everyone wants to have a happy life, but it's going to be impossible to give everyone everything they want."
Instead, he went on, developers can now create virtual versions of real experiences that are only enjoyed by the planet's privileged few, which they can then bestow to the destitute of the world. "It's easy for us to say, living in the great state of California, that VR is not as good as the real world," Luckey went on, "but a lot of people in the world don't have as good an experience in real life as we do here."
In fact, as Luckey suggests to me in a follow-up conversation, it may be people from developing nations who'll be among the first to embrace virtual reality. While the technology must become extremely compelling to attract well-off Californians away from their enviable real lives, he argues, "[i]f you're talking about Chinese workers or people who are living in Africa, I think the threshold is a lot lower… it could be a lot of the early adopters are the people who have a greater incentive to escape the real world."
And here I thought the Ben Kenobi post was him hinting he was about to announce a new VR startup. (And maybe it's still possible he is.)


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Police to expand SMART Lockup
Smart locks are expanded across the country
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will increase the number of lock-ups using the Self-Monitoring Analytical Reporting Technology System or smart lock-up across the country based on location and number of detainees.
Since its launch last April last year, a total of 57 lock-ups in the Klang Valley were installed with the system costing RM3 million including a lock-in lock-up in Shah Alam.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Noor Rashid Ibrahim, said the use of the system would be expanded throughout the country, depending on the allocation received from the government.
Since the installation of the system, he said, the number of undesirable incidents in lock-up cells decreased and, in spite of the fact, the time taken by the police to obtain data for forensic investigations is much shorter than conventional enclosed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
"If the allocation exists, lockups like Ipoh, Taiping, Georgetown and Seberang Perai Tengah will be given priority based on location and number of detainees," he told a media conference here today.
Earlier, Noor Rashid symbolically received a smart lock-up system from the Secretary-General of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Azhar Yahaya, in conjunction with the National Economic Innovation and Creative Expo (NICE) 2017, today.
The lock-up management system was jointly developed between the Information and Communication Technology Research and Development Center (MIMOS) and the security system provider, STT Technologies Sdn Bhd.
Noor Rashid said automated monitoring through smart locks reduced the workforce for the control center, while smart search features improved the efficiency of the monitoring process.
He said the system was able to track unusual and aggressive movements in lockups through special room monitoring.
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DC Universe to Launch OTT Service on 'Batman Day' in September
Fans can choose monthly or yearly subscription
DC Universe fans got more details about its upcoming SVOD channel.
The anticipated offering will be released Sept. 15 in celebration of "Batman Day" and will feature its first original series, Titans, to be released about a month later. Titans is a revisit to the Teen Titans franchise, which showcases young heroes' experiences across the DC Universe.
Once it goes live, fans will be able to sign up for a seven-day free trial. The monthly subscription will cost $7.99 per month or $74.99 per year, which will give members access to original DC series, animated movies, TV shows as well as DC comics. The library will include programming such as Batman Beyond (1999), Justice League the animated series (2001–2004) and Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008–2011). Subscribers will also be able to access a daily news program, members-only shop and sweepstakes.
The platform will not be ad-supported.
If fans pre-order the annual membership, DC will give three additional months for free and enter them into a sweepstakes to take a trip with a friend to LA, tour DC headquarters and ride in the Batman Forever Batmobile.
DC Universe will work on desktop, iOS and Android devices and will be available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Google Chromecast.
DC Universe's pricing is in line with other OTT services, such as a basic Netflix and Hulu plan that each cost $7.99 per month. But, prices range for other OTT platforms, such as CBS All Access with commercials that costs $5.99 per month and HBO Now, which costs $14.99 per month.
An Amazon Prime membership, which gets you free two-day shipping on Amazon and access to the company's Prime Video library, costs $99 per year or $8.25 per month.
The DC Universe OTT platform might be live for a few months before it has to compete with Disney's OTT platform, which is expected to launch late next year. Disney's platform has been billed as having less content than Netflix, but cheaper, and will feature the Disney movie slate starting next year.


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Meet Aaron & Amethyst
A video message from Aaron & Amethyst
A Letter from Aaron & Amethyst
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and for considering us as parents for your child. We feel that it is God's plan for us to become a family through adoption. We want to help your baby discover their best self and support them through all that they do. We have a huge support system within our family, church, and friends and they are all excited to welcome your child home!
About Us
We met six and a half years ago and had an instant connection. A year later we were married! When we tried to grow our family, we experienced pregnancy difficulties and, after three years, we found God's path for our family leading to adoption. We are excited to now grow our family through adoption.
We love doing things together with family and friends including a monthly family bowling night. We make time for each other and we do so many things together like grocery shopping, landscaping, home decorating, watching TV, going to the movies, going to dinner/brunch. We are constantly laughing and enjoy attending car shows, game nights, and baseball and basketball games! We both look forward to sharing our adventure through life with your child and, since we both love to read, are looking forward to bedtime stories.
About Aaron
Aaron is truly a blessing from God. I love his sense of humor. He is a giver, kind, dedicated, and is a hands-on fixer. He enjoys watching sports and having projects to do around the house. Aaron also enjoys working on computers and cars. He leads the IT Support Team at his job and is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
He is excited about the next chapter in our lives and looks forward to teaching your child how to play sports, work with their hands to fix things and how to do things for themselves.
About Amethyst
My wife Amethyst is currently working on her second degree in early childhood education, with the intention of becoming an elementary school teacher. Currently, she is a high school Paraprofessional Educator and part-time Dance and Fitness Instructor for children ages two and up. Amethyst enjoys cooking and trying new recipes. She is a very determined person with admirable faith and she never gives up on her dreams.
Amethyst is looking forward to being a first-time mom and seeing your child develop and grow. She is excited to support and encourage them in whatever their heart desires.
Our Home in Illinois
Our beautiful home is located in the suburbs of Illinois and is filled with love and laughter. We have a three-year-old rat terrier/Chihuahua mix named Amber. She is super energetic, playful, and gets along wonderfully with children. We live in a very family-friendly diverse area within an excellent school district. We have a community playground and shopping centers, restaurants, theatres, museums, and a local zoo nearby. We are a short car ride from downtown, the pier, and a local lake! We are excited to expose our child to a well-balanced variety of activities.
Our Faith
We are active members of a non-denominational church and attend together regularly. Amethyst is part of the music and arts ministry. Our church has an excellent children's ministry that seeks to nurture the spiritual development and provide a fun, secure, and loving environment. We look forward to teaching our child good morals and values.
Our Family
Our family is a blessing and very important to us. We have a loving, giving, energetic, and active family that is very supportive of each other. Our family members are so very excited for us to grow our family and are already looking forward to playdates! We enjoy gathering together for holidays, birthdays, and special events. Most of our immediate family lives in Illinois. Amethyst has a step-mother and a brother that lives in Kansas and Aaron's two adult sons who live in Georgia.
We both work at our family-owned Daycare & Preschool center. Amethyst is a substitute teacher there and Aaron does all the IT work.
Our Promise
We promise to raise your child in a secure, loving, Christian home where they will grow up with unconditional love, encouragement, guidance and where they will be given the best opportunities to have an amazing life. We are committed to being the best parents possible. We promise that they will grow up knowing their story and we look forward to sharing pictures, letters, and visits with you.
If you would like to learn more about us, please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.
Learn More About Aaron & Amethyst
|Our Education
|Associates in Computer Information and Office Systems
|Associates. Currently working on bachelor's in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education
|Our Professions
|IT Lead Desktop Support
|Paraprofessional Educator and Dance and Fitness Instructor
|Yes, during the summer. My mom owns a Daycare Center for childcare during school year.
|Our Racial Background
|Some of Aaron & Amethyst's Favorites
|Chicken Parmigiana and Beef Stroganoff
|Movie Genre
|More About Our Family
|Our Special Interests
We love cars and we go to the auto show every year together. Aaron also loves to work on cars. We have television shows that we watch together. Amethyst loves dance shows like So You Think You Can Dance and World of Dance and Aaron loves his football. We both love basketball. We like to go to basketball and baseball games. During our downtime, we both enjoy reading, playing games like Words with Friends, and surfing the net or Facebook.
|Our Faith
Our journey is God lead. We prayed together to determine if adoption was the right path for us. Once we made the decision to adopt our family, friends, and our church pitched in to help make this dream become a reality. Our children's ministry is great and starts at age 3 and goes through 12th grade. They get to learn at their level.
|Our Musical Interest
We like a variety of music. Aaron's favorite is smooth jazz and Amethyst's favorite is Gospel. We both played instruments in high school. Aaron played the Baritone Tuba and Amethyst played the flute. Amethyst listens to a variety of music since she teaches ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and Zumba.
|About Our Home
We have a beautiful 3 bedroom 2-Story single-family home with the Snoopy themed nursery already completed. Our backyard is big with no neighbors directly behind us so there is plenty of space to play games or for hosting gatherings. Aaron likes to grill in the backyard. We enjoy landscaping and decorating for Christmas, our favorite holiday. Amber loves to play in the yard and roll in the grass.
|Our Family
We see some of our family weekly and others at least once a month. We live 10 minutes from Amethyst's parents and 20 minutes away from Aaron's mom's house. We are big on spending time together for the holidays. We celebrate our family Christmas the Sunday before Christmas every year that way everyone can attend. We have a monthly bowling night with the family on the third Sunday of the month. Our nieces come over for regular playdates.
|We live in the state of...
We live in the suburbs of Illinois. We are a short car ride from one of the big cities and enjoy attending the summer fireworks show every year! They also have awesome restaurants and museums. We love to go to the electric boats annually with your baby's future Godmother and other friends. We are centrally located so most things are close by.
|Our Neighborhood
We live in a quiet subdivision of single-family homes and townhomes. There is a neighboring park behind our open backyard. Nice to walk the dog or ride bikes. It is a well-maintained community. It is the perfect surroundings to grow and play. Only 4 minutes from our family-owned daycare center.
|We Prefer a Child Who Is...
|Age of Child
Newborn to six months old
Either gender!
|Ethnicity of Child
|African-American, African-American/ Any Race
|Future Contact with Birth Family
We are open to letters, pictures, and visits.
|In Closing
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We promise to love your child unconditionally. We feel that it is God's plan for us to become a family through adoption and we are so excited to do so. We are financially, emotionally, and mentally ready to make a difference in a child's life and support them in all that they do. We look forward to hearing from you soon and getting to know you!