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Books by Ann Martin
Create exquisite jewelry with the look of copper, silver, and gold!
My newest book, The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry, contains twenty inspiring projects to launch you on the path of creating gift-worthy necklaces and earrings.
Discover how the centuries old technique of paper quilling can give you modern, sophisticated jewelry without a high price tag.
Whether you're an experienced jewelry maker looking for new techniques or a quiller who wants to turn your creations into one-of-a-kind jewelry, this guide to gilded paper jewelry has what you need.
A quick look at all of the included projects
Pairing step-by-step illustrations with detailed tutorials on rolling coils, scrolls, and other unique quilled shapes, The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry shows you how to create eye-catching designs. With expert guidance and a few minimal tools and supplies, you can create your own wearable paper art and more!
The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry is available via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Book Depository and your favorite bookstore.
Quilled jewelry always causes a stir...
"Paper! How can that possibly be paper"
"Paper! How can that possibly be paper"
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Library Journal:
This beautiful collection opens up numerous options for quilling beyond the standard surface decoration and may inspire crafters to give this ages-old craft a try.
Mainely Quilling:
I received a copy of Ann's book about a month ago and I immediately tore into it. It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Not only is her book beautifully written, it's almost a piece of art in and of itself. The images are stunning. The instructions are clear and concise - to the point where even a beginner can easily produce show-room quality jewelry. There were so many beautiful projects to choose from I had a hard time deciding which one to do first.
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New and advanced quillers can appreciate Ann's acute attention to detail. Her impeccable care is evident in all the photos of every project. And just look at this divine Petal Power necklace. It's zen-like quality beckons the eye to keep admiring the delicate blossom. I'm so happy Ann's book, The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry, is in my library and pushed me off the ledge of hesitation.
Actual projects as seen on the back cover
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...also covers how to protect and care for the jewelry pieces. Her tips on how to store and transport them are invaluable. Ann also said, "I always tell recipients of my paper pendants and earrings to treat them as they would any fine jewelry: last thing on, first thing off, and never take them for a swim."
Ann's design using the gilded paper turns out beautiful and classy!
Via Facebook, Erin Curet of Little Circles shared her take on the Leafy Vine Pendant, proof that you can use non-metallic quilling paper to make a beautiful project!
I truly believe quillers of all skill levels will find something to like in The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry. Plus, if you order now, you'll have plenty of time to create all sorts of stunning paper earrings and pendants for holiday gifts!
Andrea Cox via Facebook group Contemporary Quilling:
I'm just a beginner but your book has taught me so much! I've even been playing around with my own designs! I had no idea I'd have so much fun!!! The instructions are clear with lots of helpful tips.
...full of beautiful projects, which stand out for their elegance and original design.
With step-by-step instructions and detailed tutorials you'll learn how to roll coils, scrolls and other unique quilled shapes; your eye-catching designs will be a hit.
The book is also available in Czech language.


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Need Some Moneymaking Tips For Trading On Forex? Try These!
Because of the potential money that can be made from it, forex trading has become a popular way to make a second income. But, the only way that you are going to be successful at forex trading is if you know the ins and outs of it. This article is going to explain the important aspects of forex trading.
Always refrain from investing a lot of money in one trade, as you should limit any specific trade from going over 1 percent of your total portfolio. The best thing that you can do is to diversify your portfolio, which reduces the amount of risk that you have over time, increasing profits.
When you face a loss in forex trading, analyze and learn from that loss. A loss in forex trading can be very expensive, and it's best to take what you can from that expense. Burying that loss under the carpet won't help you prevent it from happening again in the future.
When pursuing forex trading, a great tip is to always carry a notebook with you. Whenever you hear of something interesting concerning the market, jot it down. Things that are of interest to you, should include market openings, stop orders, your fills, price ranges, and your own observations. Analyze them from time to time to try to get a feel of the market.
When participating in forex trading, you should keep in mind that it takes longer than a day for any real action to occur. The market fluctuates constantly; therefore, it is going to take some time before your trades come to fruition. As the old saying goes, "Rome was not built in a day."
Beginning forex traders often wonder when it is wise to move from a demo account to a real account. A good rule of thumb is to move to a micro account after two or three months, and a regular account six months after that to give you plenty of time to learn without suffering large losses.
Do not allow your mistakes to scare you away from using Forex. Instead, capitalize on these mistakes and learn to turn a negative into a positive. This tip might seem like it is much more easily said than done, but you need to learn to turn your mistakes into opportunities, in order to profit.
Make sure you select the right kind of account. If you are a beginner, choose something that will not require a lot of managing skills. Once you are more comfortable, upgrade to an account that reflects how much money you want to invest, and how much you need to make.
To be a good forex trader it is very important to anticipate all the possible outcomes of a certain trade. Trading is all about probabilities, and even good trades can be negative trades sometimes. The key in trading is to have good odds on the investments that you make on a regular basis.
As was stated above, forex trading can be a great way for you to make money on the side. In order to make the most, it is important that you are educated on the subject. Now that you have been given crucial trading tips, go ahead and give it a try!…Continue Reading

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'The dream is so close', was George Baldock's reaction following Saturday's victory over Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane.
With United on the verge of promotion to the Premier League, the wing-back was delighted the Blades had seen off Paul Lambert's side
He commented: "We're one step closer, hopefully we can now sit back, watch Leeds on Sunday and have it mathematically confirmed.
"It would have been naïve to think this was going to be easy, every game in this division is tough and Ipswich have some really good players.
"We knew it would be difficult and we'd have to be at our best. We brought a lot to the table and there was only going to win it, that second goal killed it."
Baldock added: "We knew an early goal would settle the nerves, but we're so mentally strong, we've stood up to every task and it's been a brilliant few weeks.
"The atmosphere was unreal, it's surpassed all my expectations and it's what the club deserves.
"The dream is so close, we'd be unfortunate not to get over the line now, but I'll be much happier when that 'P' is next to our name."


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Fans Will Not Be Happy About This Male R&B Singer Calling Out Beyoncé, SZA And Cardi B
"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
Every December, tons of children craft holiday wish lists with hopes of waking up to their wishes on Christmas day. This year, two time NBA All-Star Baron Davis' The Black Santa Company premiered its #DearBlackSanta campaign. Created in partnership with non-profit organization, Get Schooled, the newly incepted campaigned hopes to put a spin on traditional holiday wish lists.
R&B songstress Justine Skye kicked off the #DearBlackSanta campaign with a detailed PSA sharing all of the need to know info. The UltraViolet singer encouraged young people to share what they wish they could give those around them to improve their current standing during the holidays using #DearBlackSanta and tagging @getschooled on social media.
Participants interested in finding new ways to give back can complete Get Schooled's "Give Back" badge. Featuring eight different ways to give back to your family and community, the "Give Back" badge offers additional rewards that can be cashed in on GetSchooled.com.
Up to five lucky participants will have their wishes granted based on the need and potential impact their wishes has on their family or community. Get Schooled will also provide Black Santa merchandise to 100 of those who share their wish list. The campaign, which launched officially on December 11, will run through December 20.
Check out Justine Skye's #DearBlackSanta PSA below and click here for more deets on the #DearBlackSanta campaign.
"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
Here are all the artists who posted tributes to the late R&B singer.


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Do you ever speculate how trends appear? For example, a broad range of designers may all include red in their collections one season, and velvet the next. Or several accessories brands all decide to begin using 3D printed technology, or various technology companies suddenly all invest in the creation of VR headsets and drones. Chances are many of these companies and brands have forecasting sectors to their workforce, a team of individuals who predict the future 'wants and needs' of their consumer, so the company in turn can respond to this, thus guaranteeing a profit.
One example of how many brands predict what their consumers want, and discover what their competitors are doing, are through various digital resources, which compile analytics to help provide brands with a high level of insight into their customers. I decided to create a short post on four of these incredible resources, that fashion promotion professionals are bound to use!
Fashion Monitor is an excellent online resource which provides insight into the industry, through variables such as PR, influencers, brand contacts and events.
One of the most useful functions however, is the huge amount of intelligence the service can provide on specific brands. For example, below shows the information the website has for NARS cosmetics' consumer, information that is highly valuable to those who may see the brand as a competitor, or for those like me who are creating a marketing report for the brand. As you can see it outlines the age of the customer, the gender, the nationality, the occupation e.t.c, so that professionals can really understand the type of consumer who shops at specific brands.
2. Edited
I have personally found Edited, one of the most detailed of the resources I am mentioning in this post. Specifically due to the comparison graphs, charts and tables that the software creates, allowing you to directly compare companies, to determine how each brand correlates and differs to it's competitors. Below you can see an example of how the resource compares brands, using different determining factors such as region, currency and segment.
3. Mintel
Mintel provides infographics, reports, news and analyst insight for anything from 'clothing and footwear' to 'automotive'. The resource claims that through market research, market analysis, product and competitive intelligence, they can provide clients with 'market intelligence', which means that they are able to provide a crucial competitive edge over their patron's rivals.
This incredible resource also provides the latest news in various industries, with detailed articles, often analysing any changes or events that are ongoing in specific sectors.
WGSN, also known as the 'trend library', boasts a 22 million volume image library, and forecasts two years ahead to ensure their retailers are ahead of the game! Their specialists certify that their 'big data' is accurate, informing new product lines and saving companies time and productivity. This is definitely a resource to check out, with 93% of executives agreeing that 'WGSN Fashion has yielded a direct improvement to their business'.
Do you use any of theses resources? Let me know in the comments below!


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Ron Bean
I grew up painting plein air watercolors with my Dad and sister Sue. My father was an art director at Chicago advertising firms and my sister and I are graphic artists. My father could draw anything and hand letter any font. Sue and I use Apple computers to draw images.
Eliot O'Hara, Frank Webb and Carolyn Lord are a few of my favorite watercolorists.
I am getting up to speed with these acrylics working for Paint Nite and am enjoying the challenge.


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by: Valerie Mellema
We had an exciting weekend of racing with several big names coming back to the track. Several top horses took to the track this weekend to show us they still have it.
$288,000 Delaware Oaks (G3)
It may have been the comeback of the season when JAYWALK took to the track in the $288,000 Delaware Oaks (G3). Unraced since the Kentucky Oaks, in which she was disqualified, JAYWALK broke quickly and went straight to the lead. Moving comfortably off the inside, she set fractions of :24.12, :47.77 and 1:10.72 with a 3 ½ length lead. FASHION FAUX PAS challenged late, but JAYWALK shrugged her off and took the win with a final time of 1:43.21. UJJAYI finished third four lengths back.
$245,000 Dwyer Stakes (G3)
MAJID and WHISKEY ECHO battled for the lead after the start setting fast opening fractions of :23.83 and :47.95. CODE OF HONOR sat last in the field of six. FINAL JEOPARDY made a bid for the lead while CODE OF HONOR worked his way to the front of the pack.
In the stretch, jockey John Velazquez dropped his whip, but put CODE OF HONOR on the path and made his move. Surging to the lead at the eighth pole, he drew clear to win the mile race in 1:35.81. ROWAYTON finished third.
$1 Million Belmont Derby
It was a field of fourteen three-year-olds on the grass for the $1 million Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T), the first leg of the NYRA's new Turf Trinity.
MOON COLONY and BLENHEIM PALACE fought for the early lead setting fractions of :23.31 and :47.80. HENLEY'S JOY, sent off at 20-1, sat on the rail about two lengths back in third. As the leaders tired at the quarter pole, HENLEY'S JOY went to the front. SOCIAL PARANOIA surged a length at the eighth pole, but HENLEY'S JOY pushed on in the final furlong and took the victory by three quarters of a length.
The chestnut colt triggered an $8,901 trifecta payout for $2. The next race in the Turf Trinity series is the $1 million Saratoga Derby at Saratoga Race Course on August 4th and the series ends with the $1 million Jockey Club Derby back at Belmont on September 7th. HENLEY'S JOY is a go for the second leg, says trainer Jeffrey Bloom who was happy to see the horse finally work things out to get a win after a series of rough starts.
SOCIAL PARANOIA finished second by a half-length over ROCKEMPEROR.
$750,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1T)
JODIE, the Japanese import, took the lead at the break in the 1 1/4 mile turf test. The filly set fractions of :24.29, :49.16 and 1:14.14 through six furlongs. CONCRETE ROSE staked her in second just off the rail. NEWSPAPEROFRECORD broke wildly from the inside and tipped out into the two path, forcing CAFE AMERICANO to move out eight wide, which resulted in CORAL BEACH and JUST WONDERFUL to check in the backstretch. JUST WONDERFUL struck the gate at the break as well.
NEWSPAPEROFRECORD tucked in toward the rail and moved up to three wide on the outside and tried to challenge the leaders, but lost steam. CONCRETE ROSE to command a furlong from the wire and kicked home to finish 2 3/4 lengths ahead with a final time of 1:59.97. JUST WONDERFUL rallied late for the photo finish to take second with CAMBIER PARC following in third. NEWSPAPEROFRECORD was eased in the stretch and finished last.
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The sublime screwball comedy The Awful Truth has star power in spades, with the unforgettably effervescent Irene Dunne and Cary Grant as a couple who've called it quits. But not all of the standouts belong to the same species: as Mr. Smith, the dog who becomes the subject of a custody dispute between the soon-to-be-formerly-weds, the wire fox terrier Skippy certainly makes his mark. Skippy might not be a household name, but the distinguished performer—a scene-stealer not only in Leo McCarey's 1937 comedy of remarriage but also in the Thin Man series and Bringing Up Baby—jumped into each role with "Stanislavskian dedication," observes critic David Cairns in the latest installment in his Anatomy of a Gag series. In sizing up Skippy's invaluable contribution to The Awful Truth, Cairns compares his high-energy screen presence to that of his graceful costar Grant, before delivering a droll analysis of the game pup's place in the film's constantly evolving visual farce.
More: Visual Analysis
In this video essay, the director of Columbus examines how Alfonso Cuarón's Roma combines intimate observations of everyday life with the grand sweep of history.
Ira Sachs Finds a Model of Artistic Courage in Je tu il elle
The director of Frankie and Keep the Lights On opens up about how the emotional and sexual candor of Chantal Akerman's feature debut has inspired his own deeply personal approach to cinema.
Harold Lloyd's Ingenious Blend of Slapstick and Horror in The Kid Brother
In one of his most ambitious sequences, the silent-comedy legend throws his innocent "glasses" character into a death trap of a setting.
How The Qatsi Trilogy Gave RaMell Ross a New Way of Seeing
The Oscar-nominated director of Hale County This Morning, This Evening finds an expansive political vision in the mind-altering work of Godfrey Reggio.


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On Wednesday, 5th December, instrumental students performed solos, duets and large ensemble pieces as part of the biannual Music Soiree. Most students have only been learning their instrument for 9 - 24 months, and did a fantastic job of entertaining the audience with Christmas carols and traditional favourites.
The Kahukura Junior Orchestra kicked off the concert with a medley of Christmas songs, along with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. We then heard from cellos, violins, flutes, clarinets, trumpets, a bass guitar and keyboards. For the first time ever, we also invited soloists from our cluster schools perform. Thanks to the audience for being so supportive; it's not easy performing as a beginner, and the audience backed the musicians from start to end.
Finally, a special thank you must go to the music tutors who work so brilliantly with our young people. The staff and students of South are very grateful to you for your hard work. Email Kate Revell if you would like to find out more about itinerant music lessons and/or the Kahukura Junior Orchestra in 2019.


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PAINESVILLE, Ohio-The Lake Erie College women's soccer team fell to the Michigan Tech University Huskies 5-0 on Friday (Oct. 14) afternoon at Jack Britt Memorial Stadium.
With the loss, the Storm fell to 7-6 overall and 2-5 in the GLIAC.
Lake Erie kept the Huskies off of the board in the first half despite the visitors taking ten shots.
As the second half began, Michigan Tech broke the scoreless tie with a goal in the 48th minute. The Huskies scored four more goals in the half, including two in less than a minute.
Michigan Tech dominated the shot total as they took 17 shots to Lake Erie's five. Aleeya Clemons (Olean, New York/ Olean) led the Storm with two shots.
Marissa Brannon (Concord, Ohio / Lake Catholic) made six saves in the goal.
The Storm will host Northern Michigan University on Sunday (Oct. 16).


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The name of the heroine, Pallas, kept throwing me off as I listened to the audio but otherwise I really enjoyed this novel. Please note this the first book in the Happily Inc series, but is a spin-off of Fool's Gold. I find that after reading all the psychological gritty suspense and nonfiction I need a breather. I like small town romances as I need the sweet HEA to make the world right again. I am finding that since I met my own hero, I find them less annoying, lol. Instead of wishing for the hero in the book, I can smugly agree with the heroine's feelings. Happily Inc is a town meant for weddings, and Pallas finds that her lark in a wedding planning business might just be her dream job, instead of the finance world her mother wants her to be in. As she is trying to figure out if she wants to continue with her mentor's business she starts to fall for sculptor, Nick, who already has one foot out of town. I have read a few novels by Mallery and for the most part she creates realistic story lines with strong characters that aren't forced to fall for one another. I have to go back to Fool's Gold at some point!
***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***
A very good read, an insight into family relationships and their consequences.
This was a pretty cute read.
I enjoy reading the challenges Pallas faced and how she worked with a whole team of people (her friends) and together they met the challenges head on despite her initial misgivings (like that zebra incident). Life isn't easy, so it's great to have great friends you can count on and of course Nick to step in and lend a hand and an artistic eye.
There are definitely family dramas, and we get to see some of it worked out here and there. Now the whole half sibling thing is definitely going to take more than 1 book to work out for sure, but the brothers do present valid points and try to give that sibling room to figure things out.
Nick and Pallas are so sweet and cute together. Their chemistry is undeniable and for sure they are a great fit. Although their story is pretty cliched and generic for stories of this genre.
The whole thing with Pallas' mom and her family issue wasn't entirely resolved, it was kind of just brushed away like all those years of hurt was nothing.
I always try to keep my comments positive, but on this novel, regretfully I am unable. The story line is very very light, which isn't a problem but I was disappointed in the sloppy edit details. There was one chapter that had two characters in a dialogue in a setting, then the very next sentence was two different characters, different day, different setting without even a paragraph break. I flipped the pages thinking I had missed something, but it was right in the middle of the page. Another time the main character "wrinkled her nose" and then two sentences later, she "wrinkled her nose". It didn't specify "again" so we are left to wonder why the author would not only use the same wording twice in one paragraph, but why the editor didn't catch and correct the error. I have read all of Susan Mallory's books and usually enjoy them, but I had to finally flip pages just to get to the end and sadly I didn't miss anything.
Some parts of this town and the story were over the top, but overall it was enjoyable. Mallery did a good job of introducing me to some future couples and characters, therefore making me want to continue the series as well.
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I note that party funding issues are being conflated.
We had George Osbourne's lack of double reporting over his office expenses, the funds declared to the Electoral commission, but not the Register of Members Interests, and now we have David Cameron's flights, declared to the register of members interests, but not the electoral commission. There may be a legal issue with the latter, I can't comment, but they are totally different to Peter Hain's affair.
Those deluded enough to support his cause make out, despite the evidence, that he went to the electoral commission as soon as the funding issues were uncovered, and in essence he brought the issue into the public domain.
The fact is that these admissions were beaten out of Peter Hain's campaign team by Guido who kept on asking awkward questions which then led Peter Hain to pop along to the electoral commission. That is entirely different from reporting a donation once, rather than twice.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Conflating party funding issues
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Animals – My Most Valuable Tips
Some Useful Tips to Making Sure That Your Pet Is Safe While Moving
When you have finally decided to move into another location, this is something that brings about a lot of stress on your part, especially to your pets. In the process of moving, pets are not the same as people because they have no idea why is being packed or what is going on exactly. However, they will have a sense of something that will leave them unsettled as well as anxious for how many weeks before you move. When it comes to moving, yes, there are a lot of things that you must consider, yet you must never take for granted the safety of your pets when you move. The following are some things that you must consider to ensure the safety of your pets when you move.
What to think about before the big move
Weeks or days before you will be moving to another place, it is a must that you come with a strategic plan on how you will let your pet deal with your moving decision. If you are moving locally, request that your friend take care of your pet for one day. This is the best choice for dogs, but it will be hard for cats. If you have a cat as a pet, you can get your outdoor car when all of your things have already been removed by Small Moving Inc. If you have indoor cats, then make sure that you send them off to a boarding cattery for one day so that they cannot escape when you have your furniture and boxes removed from your property. You can bring with you your smaller pets if you have them with your car along with all of your possessions.
Even so, the process of moving gets more complicated if you are intending to move with your pet to another country or state. Most pets cannot keep up with the long journey, and if you have small pets such as fish and hamsters, you may need to rehome them. When you intend to move by sea, then you must determine what cost you will have to pay for specialist pet transfers. If you intend to relocate overseas, you must also secure all pet travel requirements such as pet passport, vaccinations, and microchip.
What to think about during the day of removal
During the removal day, it is crucial that you see to it that all of your pets are never getting in the way of the process. It is during this day that a lot of men will be going in and out of your home to pack and carry your things, so make sure that your cats or dogs are out of the way so they become less stressed and upset. If it can be done for you to leave your pets to your family or friends for the meantime, then do so, and just be sure to pick them up when you have already settled into your new place you can call your home.


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SOHO, Manhattan — What may be the most prominent case of child kidnapping and murder in American history came to an end, at least for now, after a jury rendered a verdict against the man charged with killing kindergartener Etan Patz.
It's been a murder mystery for nearly four decades, but the jury's guilty verdict against Pedro Hernandez lays to rest any questions as to what happened Etan, who was six years old when he vanished.
"It's about time," said Stanley Patz, the father of Etan, in a news conference held minutes after the verdict was read. He praised the prosecution team, led in the courtroom by Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi. "They did such a thorough job," said Patz, "there was only one verdict: guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. "
In fact, the jury did not find Hernandez, 56, guilty on all counts. On the first count, for intentional murder, they found him not guilty.
"That was a surprise," said Stanley Patz. "I didn't expect it."
However, seconds later, Hernandez's fate changed, as the jury foreperson read the second count of felony murder. "Guilty," he announced, as Stanley Patz sat crying in the court gallery. The same verdict was concluded on the third count, kidnapping.
Hernandez had been a stock boy at a deli along the same two-block route Etan had walked when he disappeared while walking to his bus stop for kindergarten on the morning of May 25, 1979. The boy's vanishing was the first of what would end up becoming hundreds of missing kids nationwide whose pictures were put on milk cartons.
At the time, it had the whole city worried, and it prompted many people, not just police, to search for Etan. If he'd survived, he would be 43 years old now.
"I have known for a long time," said Patz, "that this man, Pedro Hernandez is guilty of doing something terrible."
Hernandez confessed multiple times since 2012 to the crimes. It was five years ago when Hernandez's brother-in-law went to police and told them that Hernandez had said in a variety of settings that he'd killed a boy decades before, and that Etan Patz may have been the victim.
Police arrested Hernandez immediately, and he's been behind bars ever since.
After he was led out of the courtroom, nine of the 12 jurors spoke at a press conference set up for them in the courtroom next door. It was clear that it had taken some convincing to get everyone on the panel to agree to the verdicts.
"Deliberations were difficult," said the foreperson, Tommy Hoscheid, "but I think we had constructive conversations based in logic," he said, adding that deliberations were "compassionate" and "painful."
Overall, though, according to the jurors who spoke, their conclusion -- which was made in half the time as a hung jury whose deliberations ended in a mistrial two years ago -- was made with a lot of basic agreement, despite some differences.
"There had to have been a divide, for us to debate that long," said juror Cateryn Kiernan. The divisions were bridged, she said, when "we were able to talk out why people had doubts."
Hernandez was basically expressionless as the verdict was read. His wife and daughter, who had been at court for almost the entire five-month trial, were not present on Tuesday.
Hernandez's lead attorney had wet eyes as he spoke outside of the courtroom afterward. "We are just hopeful that an appellate court will coldly examine the facts," he told a scrum of reporters and cameras, "and will send this case back."
Meanwhile, his client, Pedro Hernandez, faces sentencing, in which Stanley Patz will testify against the man who's now convicted of killing his son.
Sentencing is currently scheduled for February 28.


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The "HAK", named after the Lao word for love. This fashionable, yet eco-friendly bag is multi-functional, strong, compact and lightweight. Perfect to use as a market, gym, book, messenger, beach, or carry-on bag. A completely natural product handcrafted from 100% kudzu vine fibre that grows naturally in Laos without any cultivation, irrigation or chemicals. Local Khmu villagers have been using kudzu vine for carrying crops and tools for hundreds of years. Eco Friendly- sustainable, zero waste, organic, vegan, plastic-free, chemical-free Fair Trade- fair wage, ethical and socially responsible Material: "Kheuapiad" (Jungle vine® fibre ) (Pueraria phaseoloides) Size: small roughly 10'' x 6'' and medium 12'' x 8'' Note: Due to the handmade nature of this bag, product may slightly vary as each one is unique. Care Instructions: Hand wash in cold water, using mild detergent. Put weight inside to prevent shrinkage and hang by strap to dry.
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Marilyn Hinrichs
Dr. Hinrichs founded Advanced Hearing Center in 1995 with a passion to help people stay connected with the world around them. She specializes in the auditory and vestibular systems, working with patients who suffer from balance disorders (dizziness/vertigo), hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus and auditory processing disorders. Dr. Hinrichs donates her time fitting hearing aids and providing audiology services to children in need within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex so that they are able to learn and develop speech and language skills normally.
Dr. Hinrichs earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Woman's University, her Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from The University of Texas at Dallas and her Doctor of Audiology degree from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
She enjoys reading, working out, traveling and spending time with her family and her dogs.
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Dr. Arnett is a licensed audiologist who specializes in diagnostic and treatment of the vestibular system. She has an extensive background working closely with physicians in ENT and hospital settings by performing vestibular (balance) tests such as VNG, ENG, vHIT, VEMP, ECoG, non-sedated ABR's and hearing evaluations, to assist with proper diagnosis of balance disorders in patients.
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Dr. Ledesma has been a licensed audiologist since 1997 in the State of Texas. She has worked in ENT and private audiology practices throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston areas. Her special interest is working with patients who have undergone ototoxic medication treatments for cancer or infectious diseases. Dr. Ledesma's personal experience and professional experience gives her the ability to relate to her patients suffering from ototoxicity and hearing loss, which allows her to be even more sensitive to her patients needs and hearing healthcare.
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Federal, state, and tribal officials have agreed to an ambitious program of cooperation to fight fish poaching on Mendocino County's scenic Garcia River, Rep. Jared Huffman announced last week.
"This is a really great outcome ... What we needed was better coordination and understanding about how the state, federal, local and tribal authorities were going to be working together," said Huffman, D-San Rafael, whose district includes Mendocino County.
The key to the deal is an agreement to work with outside law enforcement by the Manchester-Point Arena Band of Pomo, who control two key pieces of land along the river bank. The tribe denies that members are major players in poaching endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout on the river, but they admit that the tribal land has created jurisdictional confusion for game wardens and police, and that the tribe and local law enforcement don't have a history of cooperating.
"There hasn't always been this trust that way," tribal Chairman Nelson Pinola said. "For me this is pretty historic, because we've never done anything like this before."
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Hi love, today I thought I would do a different kind of post – a tag. I haven't done a tag on the blog before and I thought it would be a great way to show my personality a little bit and get to know me better. Without much further ado, let us get on to it.
1. Do you have a middle name?
I actually have two, one of them is Urmi which means waves as in sea waves
2. What was your favorite subject in school?
I had a few I think, one being English Literature and another Art
3. What's your favorite drink?
I think it is sparkling cloudy lemonade and.. lemon and mint juice. Absolutely love that at the moment
4. What's your favorite song at the moment?
Tove Lo (Habits Remix) – Stay High
5. What would you name your children?
I haven't fully decided but there is one boy's name I like. But I can't share because I'm one of those that is like 'you'll steal my name!'
6. Do you participate in any sports?
Is running late a sport? If so I really do partake in that one! On a more serious note – I'd love to say I swim, but I stopped going in the last few months
7. What's your favorite book?
That is a horrible question as I have so many favourites, but what I am currently itching to re-read is Gone with the wind
8. What's your favorite color?
For the past two years it has been a pastel mint green. But that'll change!
9. What's your favorite animal?
I'm not sure, maybe cats?
10. What's your favorite perfume?
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, I talked about it lots here.
11. What's your favorite holiday?
I think it was definitely my most recent, Dubai and Saudi with my family. I have lots of pictures here.
12. Have you graduated from High School?
Well I am guessing these were not written by anyone in the UK, but yes I completed high school
13. Have you been out of the country?
Yes, most recently Dubai and Saudi
14. Do you speak any other languages?
My mother tongue is Bengali so yes pf course.
15. Do you have any siblings?
Yes, 2 brothers and 1 sister but I am the eldest
16. What's your favorite store?
I have no idea, hmm.. right now I am thinking IKEA and TK MAXX home department so maybe home decor related stores? I'm liking Zara for their shoes too!
17. What's your favorite restaurant?
I'm not sure, ah these questions are so hard. I go to so many different places so often, can I just say what I am craving right now instead? Nachos from Zizzi's. I do love fine dining as well, but as you can imagine I don't do that often enough.
18. Do you like school?
I think I actually do, if I have some time later on I might do my Masters degree. I really did enjoy being a student, but maybe it was just the lack of responsibility I was loving!
19. Who are some of your favorite YouTubers?
I love Lisa Eldridge, Bubz Beauty, Pixiwoo's.. I've recently discovered Miss Maven who is beautiful and amazing.
20. What's your favorite movie?
I don't really know, I like so many. The Notebook?
21. What are some of your favorite TV shows?
The Vampire Diaries, Revenge, True Blood, Pretty Little Liars, Game of Thrones, Orange is the New Black, Downton Abbey, Glee, Nashville, Once Upon A Time, Teen Wolf and The Originals. Shall I carry on? I do love my programmes.. oh and of course Made in Chelsea and TOWIE
22. PC or Mac?
I currently use PC but I do want to move on Macs soon
23. What phone do you have?
IPhone 5S
24. How tall are you?
I am 5 foot 3 inches
25. Any pets?
Nope, I'd love a kitten but don't know if I am responsible enough
That is it for my get to know me tag, I do hope you liked it and got to know me a tiny bit better. I think my next post is going to have to be a haul as I have been naughty and I have been shopping. That is okay sometimes right? I also popped into IMATS London last week, though I did not pick up as much as I thought I would but I will try and do a catch up post on that too. Until next time loves, have a lovely day x


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Posts Tagged 'Earth Liberation Front (ELF) / Insurrectionary Solidarity Faction'
İstanbul: 'ELF/Insurrectionary Solidarity Faction' sabotaged a road roller for Nikos Romanos (Turkey)
Friday, December 5th, 2014
In the night of 1st of December, we broke down windows of a road roller and cut its cables in the Kocasinan district of Istanbul, with the intention to show our solidarity to anarchist prisoner Nikos Romanos, who is on hunger strike since 24 days and then to Yannis Michailidis, Andreas-Dimitris Bourzoukos, and Dimitris Politis who have started a hunger strike in support of Nikos Romanos in the Greek prisons.
Then we spray-painted some slogans on a wall close to the target: "Nikos Romanos" and "Fire to the prison cells".
With this small action, we also salute the warriors who have fallen while not giving way to ISIS butchers, we salute rebels who refuse to stay as protestors, then fight
against cops and attack to the targets of repression and exploitation in Mexico, France, Ferguson and Santiago, we salute ALF-ELF cells who increase actions and attacks in Istanbul and around, we salute the insurrectionaries who got bored of being armchair revolutionaries, who got bored of insurrectional vaporings and Fetishism of Organisation and who got bored of losing their anarchic imagination in
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Until freedom of Nikos Romanos and all anarchist prisoners of war around the world…
Solidarity… Attack… İnsurrection…
Until Total Liberation…
Social War!
Earth Liberation Front (ELF) / Insurrectionary Solidarity Faction
Tags: Andreas-Dimitris Bourzoukos, Arson, Dimitris Politis, Earth Liberation Front, Earth Liberation Front (ELF) / Insurrectionary Solidarity Faction, Giannis Michailidis, International Solidarity, Istanbul, Nikos Romanos, Solidarity Action, Turkey
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Monsoon Madness in Meghalaya
The name Meghalaya means 'abode of clouds' in sanskrit. It is also known as the Scotland of the East. Meghalaya has abundant rainfall and sunshine around the year and is considered to be one of the richest botanical habitats in ...Read More »
Arunachal Pradesh – The Land of the Rising Sun
Arunachal Pradesh – The Land of the Rising Sun Arunachal Pradesh, the land of the rising sun, with its snow clad peaks, towering mountains, roaring rivers, high altitude meadows and vast unspoiled sub-tropical forests is aptly known as the'Last Shangri ...Read More »
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Meghalaya – The abode of clouds
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A 10,000 km road journey!
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I'd like to think my nomination for Innovate Finance's Women in Fintech Power List 2017 had something to do with my work on our Digital Minds programme – championing digital transformation in the London insurance market by encouraging innovation and diversity of thought. I firmly believe that digital transformation in this market depends on cultural change as much as the adoption of new technology.
Lessons from the past
When looking forward, sometimes we can be guided by the past, and recently I was struck by a particular parallel. Some 20 years ago, we were facing a new technology that would transform our businesses. It was relatively cheap, accessible, and the potential was so vast that we struggled to know what to do first. It was, of course, the internet.
Back then, I attended a conference about using this new technology. A speaker put up a slide with a formula:
The explanation wasn't as high-tech as we expected, but something much more fundamental. "New Technology" she said, "in an Old Organisation, is merely an Expensive Old Organisation."
The London Market – on the brink of a technology revolution
Twenty years later, I feel like the London insurance market could use the same advice. Transformational technology is at our fingertips, but without behavioural change, we risk ending up with a market that fails to grasp fully the opportunities available. The London market has long been good at talking about change – less so at delivering it. In this market, change is not so much life-threatening as threatening an enjoyable way of life. Turkeys, as they say, don't vote for Christmas.
So how do we change a deeply embedded culture? It has to start with diversity — and not just as it relates to gender or ethnicity, but to diversity of thought as well. For example, there is value in including perspectives from the digital-savvy, who regard technology as an essential part of life; people with physical disabilities, who have different perspectives and whose disabilities put no limit on intellect; and those with experience in other industries who bring new ideas and approaches. The broader the makeup of the group, the more insights they bring. And while initiatives that aim to change a whole market have to be led from the top, the enthusiastic support of the industry's practitioners is an essential component. Inclusion, therefore, is paramount.
Championing change from within
Our Digital Minds programme was created to broaden and embed the transformation discussion. It started with a simple premise: if you want to change who's in the audience you have to change who's on the stage. We needed to create a platform for a new generation of leaders; practitioners from across the market with different perspectives – brokers, carriers, analysts, catastrophe modellers, etc. There are as many women as men in the group. Age doesn't matter. Ethnic origins and backgrounds are varied. The one common factor is a desire to see the market embrace change and to modernise, even if that means sacrificing some decades-old habits.
A year into the Digital Minds programme, it's been embraced enthusiastically by the market. Some of the most senior leaders in the market have led workshops, seminars and roundtable discussions. The delegate list has multiplied, as has the number of companies involved. Requests to join the 2018-19 programme abound, even though the application process is not yet open. In an industry that is usually resistant to change, words like 'technology', 'innovation', and 'transformation' inspire excitement and enthusiasm.
At the start of 2017 we were focused on encouraging a conversation, but by the end of the year we were exploring innovation strategies and reviewing proofs of concept for technology applications. The Digital Minds programme is still evolving and we are building some new facets into the programme in 2018. It's inspiring to see how change can happen anywhere, with a digital mindset and a diverse community.
Paula Wilson is marketing director at Xchanging, a DXC Technology company. Wilson was recently named to the 2017 Women in FinTech Powerlist that celebrates the contributions of women in the development of the global FinTech sector. Prior to her role at Xchanging, Wilson worked extensively in financial services, including insurance, asset management and debt markets, at XL Catlin, Deutsche Bank and Nat West Group respectively.
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Apricot Wassail
Apricots lend golden color and goodness to this fruity beverage from Ruth Seitz of Columbus Junction, Iowa.
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes2 quarts
- 1 can (16 ounces) apricot halves, undrained
- 4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice
- 18 whole cloves
- 6 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches), broken
- Additional cinnamon sticks, optional
- In a blender or food processor, blend apricots and liquid until smooth. Pour into a large saucepan. Add pineapple juice, cider and orange juice. Place the cloves and cinnamon sticks in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string to form a bag. Add to saucepan. (Or place loose spices in saucepan and strain before serving.) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Serve hot in mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.
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Pretty good...oddly enough it reminds me a lot of Russian Tea. It's a nice warm drink for cold evenings. For me, one glass was plenty.
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The deadline to register for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2018 is nearing. Also, there was an official announcement from the exam organising body, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati that the last date for submission of the application form for the will not be extended.
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|Laura Petrescu
|Background information
|Birth name
|Laura Petrescu
|Also known as
23 July 1982
Vaslui, Romania
|Pop, Dance, Club music, fusion
|Singer, judge, model, celebrity
|Years active
2006-2009 (in Wassabi)
2010-present (solo)
|Media Pro Music
|Associated acts
|Wassabi, Sonny Flame, Puya & Keo, Matteo
Laura Petrescu, better known as Lora (born in Vaslui, Romania on 23 July 1982) is Romanian a pop-dance singer, model, judge at The Next Star show, TV personality from Romania. Before her solo career, she was part of the Romanian music formation Wassabi.
Lora graduated from Sfânta Maria high school in Galati and applied for Prima TV's Star Factory in 2004.
In 2006, she became a founding member of Wassabi with a launching song named "Have Some Fun with Radio 21" becoming the signature tune of Radio 21 that year and taking part in the Selecţia Naţională Eurovision 2007 to represent Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest . The songs were "Do the Tango with Me" and "Crazy", the latter with band Morandi .
Solo careerEdit
On 1 April 2009, Lora withdraw from the band for a solo career. After 8 months, Lora tried her hand at qualifying for Eurovision but now as a duo with Sonny Flame in the song "Come Along", coming 7th overall despite the popularity of the song.
Lora has collaborated with many acts including Sensor in the open concert in Bucharest with Phelipe in "Hot Spot" and in 2010 with Adrian Sîna of the band Akcent in "My Passion" with great succces in Romania and internationally. The music video featured models Ana Stefanescu and Silviu Tolu. Lora released the song "No More Tears" with the help of Adrian Sîna also with an accompanying music video in 2011. Her song "Fall in Love Tonight" has also found international success.
In 2014 Lora receive an important offer from Media Pro Distribution , the singer provides the Romanian dub of Dorothy in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return.
Singles / VideographyEdit
- as part of Wassabi
- "Have Some Fun with Radio 21"
- "Și m-am îndragostit de tine"
- "Lonely Girl"
- "Don't Go Baby"
- Solo
- "Hot Spot"
- "No More Tears"
- "Un vis"
- "Sad Eyes"
- "Arde"
- Collaborations and featured in
- "O viață nouă" (Lora featuring Puya & Keo)
- "Lovaman" (Matteo featuring Lora & Loredana)
|Awards and achievements
|Preceded by
Delia feat. Kaira
"Pe aripi de vânt"
|Romania in Own Eurovision Song Contest
| Succeeded by
"Dale papi"


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Several of Paul's poems are available online at The Poem Tree. Two of his interesting essays are also online: The Enchanted Loom and The Shape of Poetry.
|Glowworms in the Forest. Photo by Quit007, Source: Wikipedia
Congratulations, Paul!
"First, symmetrical forms such as sonnets, villanelles, and ballad stanzas are not static "received forms"; they evolve, like plants, through a process of iteration and feedback. The regular meter of formal poems is not a dull mechanical ticking, like a clock's; it coalesces out of the rhythms of randomly jotted phrases through a process of "phase-locking"–a natural process that occurs, in the words of Briggs and Peat again, "when many individual oscillators shift from a state of collective chaos to beating together or resonating in harmony." . . . the way the randomly flickering lights of fireflies become synchronous throughout a whole tree . . . -- Paul Lake, The Shape of Poetry (Contemporary Poetry Review, 14 July 2010)
* Since 2006 First Things has published four of my poems ("The Red Beads", "Eleven", "Mother's Day" and "Kyrielle") and one translation ("Niagara").


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As I sit here in my London flat after the shortest day and gaze out at the intense blue skies I wonder if this is really Christmas.
But I know it must be: my tree is decorated, gifts awaiting wrapping are stacked on my dining room table and the fridge is already groaning.
In Australia my friends and family are suffering from temperatures in the 40's and for me, lovely London is amazingly warm around 15.
The world is a crazy place and I have had a crazy year – joyful, full, exciting and utterly peaceful over my summer in Tuscany.
I will be delving into La Toscana for a bit of winter in February and I may just send you a missive from a very different kind of place than you got used to in the summer months.
Thank you for being my faithful audience during the year and I wish you and your loved ones the best of a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, prosperous and fun 2016.
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Metric flips with Calabi symmetry
Metric flips with Calabi symmetry
Yuan Yuan, Johns Hopkins University
Fine Hall 314
I will discuss the metric behavior of the Kahler-Ricci flow on $\mathbb{P}(\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^n} \oplus \mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^n}(-1)^{\oplus (m+1)})$, assuming that the initial metric satisfies the symmetry defined by Calabi. I will describe the Gromov-Hausdorff limit of the flow as time approaches the singular time and how the Kahler-Ricci flow can be continued. This is a joint work with Jian Song.


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Classical Music of Ages
to a study from the University of Notre Dame, published in journal Poetics, classical music is becoming
increasingly disliked by "high status" young people. The study found that
classical music is facing more obstacles in trying to reach college-educated
young people, the demographic that orchestras and concert presenters covet the
most. The most common excuse as to why young people do not like classical music
is that they find it boring. After taking this class, I find this excuse to be
inadequate. It is much more likely that young people today don't know what
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is classical music? According to the Oxford Dictionary, classical music is
defined as serious music following long-established principles rather than a
folk, jazz, or popular tradition. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/classical_music Classical
music spans the course of hundreds of years, including music from Medieval
times through today. Many people are unaware that classical music is still
being composed today, although it is very different to the music that was
created several hundred years ago. In fact, one of the most interesting things
I learned in this class was how classical music has evolved over time.
music began during the Medieval Period which lasted from the 5th
century to the 15th century. It consisted of liturgical music used
for the church, secular music, and non-religious music. Medieval classical
music included vocal music such as Gregorian chants, choral music for groups of
singers, instrumental music and music that was a combination of both vocal and
instrumental. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_music It
was during this time frame that the groundwork was laid out for methods that
would shape the future of Western music. The most significant advancement was
the music notational system, which used visual symbols to convey several
melodic lines of music for others to perform. Other advances regarding rhythm
and polyphony, were noteworthy as well.
In 1517, Martin Luther set in motion events that led to the Christian
church splitting into two major divisions: Catholic and Protestant. This
period, known as the Renaissance lasted up until 1600 and led to a surge of
interest in scholarship, exploration and music. Renaissance music had a
significant impact on the history of music. Sacred music was still predominant,
though secular music became more prevalent and more sophisticated. The
repertory of instrumental music also began to expand significantly. New
instruments were invented, including the clavichord. The increased value of individuality
in the Renaissance is reflected by the changing role of the composer in
society. Unlike most of their Medieval predecessors, the great prodigies of the
Renaissance were esteemed in their own lifetimes, including composers such as
Palestrina and Gabrieli whose music remains widely performed today. (Chapter 9 from the book)
the years 1600 through 1750, music evolved into the Baroque period. The Baroque
period featured many famous composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric
Handel, Johann Pachelbel, and Antonio Vivaldi. Music during this period was
highly ornate, colorful and richly textured compared to its precursors.
Composers sought to express human emotions and illustrate events through their
music. An increased interest in drama and theatrical elements led to the
origination of opera. Although imitative polyphony remained essential to
musical composition, homophonic music featuring a clear distinction between the
melody and an accompaniment became ever more important. The orchestra evolved
during the early Baroque period, beginning as an accompaniment for vocal music
and developing into multimovement orchestral pieces. The concerto which
featured a solo instrumentalist or small ensemble playing with the orchestra,
created interesting contrasts of volume and texture.
The next evolution of music was the Classical
period from 1750 to 1820, which introduced composers such as Ledwig van
Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Although the nobility
would continue to play a significant role in classical music, public concerts
became popular during the Baroque period. Composers started organizing concerts
featuring their own music and attracted large audiences. The increasing
popularity of the public concert had a major effect on the orchestra. Orchestral
concerts were intended for large public spaces resulting in composers expanding
the size of the orchestra to accommodate the expanded space. While the end of
the Baroque period consisted of music that was complex and melodically
elaborate, the composers of the Classical period shifted their purpose and
began writing music that was much simpler in texture. New forms of composition
were developed to accommodate this change, such as the sonata, concerto and
concerto grosso.
Romantic period from 1820 to 1915 showcased composers such as Johannes Brahms,
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Frederic Chopin, and Felix Mendelssohn. During this
period, the aristocratic system fell into decline and composers and performers
had to sell their music to the public instead of performing for the royal
courts. Displays of technical skill and a dynamic personality became a must for
composers. Composers rejected the inflexibility of the Classical period and
relished in their newfound artistic freedom. New instruments were added to the orchestra and composers
experimented with ways to get new sounds from existing instruments. During this
period, composers began to explore the music of their native countries,
primarily in Russia and Eastern Europe. Nationalism became a driving force in
the late Romantic period as composers wanted their music to express their
cultural identity. The Romantic period saw an admiration for the composer that
has had an influential impact on our own culture.
Modern classical music, from 1915 to
the present, is diverse and complex and includes recognized
composers such as Claude Debussy, Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, Igor
Stravinsky, and Charles Ives. The twentieth century has been an age of
experimentation in which composers tend to express their emotions, try new
techniques, and create new notations. Artistic integrity is valued above the
need to sell music or appeal to the public. Twentieth century composers are
more inclined to emphasize timbre and rhythm than melody and harmony. Melodies
are longer, phrases are less clear, and form became more difficult to
distinguish. In the 1950's, the development of sound generating equipment and
synthesizers established electronic music. With these tools, composers could control
every detail: rhythm, dynamics, pitch organization, timbre, reverberation, and
even the way a tone was begun and released.
more recent years, performers such as 2Cellos and the Piano Guys have begun to
mix classical music with other genres. By mixing classical music with other
musical influences, classical music becomes more in tune with younger
demographics. It opens the doors for classically trained musicians to be
welcomed in a variety of places, from concert halls to underground clubs. Mixing
genres gives a new and unique flavor to music that would have otherwise gone
stale. As Luka Silac of 2Cellos expressed, "We try to make a revolution, not
only with cello playing but with classical music. Presenting it to a younger
generation in a different light, showing how cool it can be." https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/25/arts/international/2cellos-classical-crossover-for-the-win.html
In conclusion, classical
music is considered the music that evolved over time and many composers have
influenced many of the formation of music. The classical music's foundation
that was established is still used today and will continue to be used in the
future. That is why it is important for people to understand the music because
it is the music that will survive and continue to change over time.


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We were all set on a path before we became aware of it.
The legacy of Eden became our starting point along the way.
Our awakening of our situation is not unlike the journey Fanny Price took to Mansfield Park.
That there is something grander awaiting us as we abandon our past and embrace our now. When we accept we we always meant to dwell in His Home, with our Lord.
For the first while, we too have the natural tendency become homesick, and listen to the lure of the past as it attempts to draw us back to our previous home.
But as we embrace our new situation, slowly but surely we become accustomed to it….until it begins to suit us, as we grow into the place we were meant to inhabit.
All too often, unkind words or jolts of painful memories can shake us and rekindle the past.
That is when we have to make a choice again:
Do we park ourselves in the pain, or press into His embrace?
Where we park ourselves becomes our Home.
When we wallow in our sin, we cannot see beyond the sides of the pit we are in.
When we revel in our passions, we disconnect from His love whispers to return to Him.
When we give way to the dark memories, we fail to see His light, ever illuminating the way back Home.
When we fail to spend time with Him, we are more easily led astray into our natural tendencies to wander, especially if we stop listening to His voice.
Where we find ourselves determines how we perceive ourselves as well.
But perception is tomorrow's topic.
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Bulk Fabric Technologist
Posted by Kathmandu Ltd. on 11/21/2019
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Lifestyle, Outdoor
Job Categories: Sourcing
Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, HardGoods/Equipment
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Required Experience:
Job Type: Full Time
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Kathmandu is looking for an experienced Bulk Fabric Technologist to join the Product team at Kathmandu. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert who ensures that the bulk material approvals meet or exceed Kathmandu quality standards in line with critical path. You will be responsible for coordinating bulk testing of materials with mills & working with mills and the Materials Development Manager when fabrics fail to meet performance criteria.
Based at our support office in Christchurch, reporting to the Materials Development Manager, this key position will have overall responsibility for:
- Setting up seasonal bulk trackers and initiating testing requests to mills. Prioritising bulk fabric approvals in line with seasonal production schedule
- Working with the Materials Development Manager, Mills, Product Suppliers, Production, Sourcing & Merchandising teams where fabrics fail to meet aesthetic or physical performance criteria & finding a suitable and timely solution for remediation
- Contribute to the fabric testing process to ensure that textile standards are adhered to at all times and laboratories are evaluated for accreditation under the Kathmandu Laboratory Accreditation (LAP) Program
- Fabric supplier DIFOTIS (Delivery in Full on Time in Spec) is monitored in conjunction with Production Team
- Leading the compliance process for materials to ensure that Kathmandu performs all due diligence testing and certificates of compliance are received for all products that have a legislated mandatory requirement, particularly for sale in markets outside AU/NZ
- Manages Kathmandu lab, developing SOP's and deploying training to team.
- Working on QA materials related projects in line with business needs
This is not a job; it's a career opportunity for a candidate who will thrive in a fun, fast paced but professional environment. You will have;
- Graduated from an NZ or overseas institution with degree/diploma in Textile Clothing, Textile Sciences or similar disciplines
- Minimum 5-6 years' experience in a relevant field
- Strong knowledge of Performance Textiles, Yarns, Fabric Manufacturing & Chemical Processing
- Strong understanding of International Standards ASTM, ISO and others
- Strong understanding of global compliance requirements CPSIA, Prop 65, REACH etc.
- Knowledge of testing requirements for non-apparel products (equipment)
- Good level of computer literacy such as excel, word, PowerPoint etc.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across Kathmandu's operations
- Ability to work to set deadlines and adhere to these
The right personal attributes that align with Kathmandu's friendly and open culture and values is paramount; we are our Brand, and have affinity for travel and adventure lifestyle pursuits, we want you to understand our passion too.
If you are looking for a role with a forward thinking, innovative, sustainable company where you can have a real impact on direction, this is the role for you. Kathmandu offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with level of experience, a relaxed and a friendly team environment, all in a 5 star green rated building.


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The use of cryptocurrencies as a transfer of value without censorship, once again becomes clear as tech website The Hacker News saw its Paypal accounts frozen. Paypal didn't provide a reason for freezing the accounts, but it would not be the first time that accounts associated with hackers or cryptocurrency users is being blocked.
Readers of the hacking news outlet immediately pointed out that The Hacker News should've been using cryptocurrencies, and bitcoin in particular. Centralized payment processors like banks, VISA, Mastercard and Paypal haven't seen much positive light among tech insiders.
In recent months there have been plenty of cases where centralized institutions shutdown money flows towards certain organizations or individuals. Patreon has been blocking users, banks are not allowed to assist crypto companies, and Paypal has been avoiding crypto related transfers for years already.
The news about this latest Paypal blockade almost falls together with an article by TIME Magazine, titled 'Why Bitcoin Matters For Freedom'. The title already says enough, but in this article the magazine pledges that the development of bitcoin and crypto should be the world's number one priority as an escape from economic control and authoritarian regimes.
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Add lush greenery to your home with this very hardy, clumping foliage plant. The Cast Iron Plant produces tough, glossy, dark green leaves and cream flowers that are hidden down amongst the leaves. It is an ideal indoor plant for home or a conservatory in a low light position. It can also be planted directly into a garden bed in a warm, tropical, shaded or low light position. Its foliage is a popular choice for flower arrangements.
|Size — 250mm
|Growth Width — .6m
|Growth Height — .6m
|Flower Colour — White
|Light Requirements — Part Shade, Shade
|Soil Requirements — Well drained soil
|Planting Advice
Cultivate the soil before planting. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and deep as the container. Remove the plant from the container and place it in the hole, so that the soil level of the plant is the same as the surrounding soil. Fill the hole with soil, tamp down firmly, and water well, even if the soil is moist.
|Watering needs
This plant can tolerate dry periods. Allow pots to dry out before you water this plant.
|Pruning Advice
Remove brown leaves from this plant at soil level.