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- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 15:29
I prefer the first one.....but why not acquire a small collection and change them out periodically? |
I agree. Choose and use several over time. Its a great idea as you can swap them out with ease. I put a medallion behind my range. It is actually a tin ceiling tile. I bought 2 different ones when I ordered them so that I could swap when I wanted. They go up with sticky tabs. I love the idea of a "portable" option. Both plates are beautiful and it is great to have options that don't involve dust, tape, and a dismantled kitchen :) |
- Posted by schoolhouse (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 15:46
First one. |
- Posted by ineffablespace (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 16:00
I like the Imari plate. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 16:16
I'm not usually one to change up my decor, except for Christmas decorations, but maybe I could try that. I actually have one more platter that might work, so I've already got something of a collection! ineffable, good eye! Number two is an antique 18" Imari platter. Heavy as all get out. I inherited it from my Grandma, and it hung in her dining room for most of her long life. Very fond memories associated with that platter. Displaying it is less nerve wracking to me because I'm told it's essentially worthless since it fell of Grandma's wall and broke in several places. |
Sorry - but in my opinion neither plate really sets off your gorgeous kitchen ..... perhaps check around the potters on Etsy.com ... look for a raku-fired neutral-toned platter or perhaps an aqua plate that picks up the colors of your canisters. But I do agree that switching around your accent platter/s would be a great idea .... and lots of fun to keep a rotation of wonderful pottery or china platters .... |
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 16:26
As plates go, I prefer the 2nd, but neither of them contain the aqua that you want to use as an accent in the room...I'd get a plate that has aqua as a definite color in it like in your cannister set and spoon rest. |
I love the second one. With your beautiful kitchen my mind automatically went to the pretty accent plates that I picked up at Macy's while vacationing this past summer. The pic doesn't do it justice as the blue IRL is definitely aqua and not the blue that it appears on my monitor. |
Here is a link that might be useful: This would look awesome
- Posted by fouramblues 6b (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 18:03
holly-kay, that plate is pretty! But my style is more rustic, so maybe I'll save my pennies and get a pottery platter along these lines: I think Annie and tea cats are right. While I love both platters, neither is just right in my space, so I've got to keep looking. I will find a different way to display my beloved Imari. Thanks to all for playing along! Of course, I'm not ruling out more suggestions if there are any more! |
This post was edited by fouramblues on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 18:04
- Posted by mtnrdredux (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 18:26
Id get rid of the aqua accents and use the Imari. Nothing can trump history. |
Ooooh I like the pottery piece Fouram. |
- Posted by patricia43 (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 18:34
I agree about using the Imari and eliminating the aqua if you are going to use either. I think the sunflower looks seasonal. However, I once saw a house in "Your Home with Kitty Bartholmew" (which was the wrong pronoun but who am I to change the name of the program) that had aqua and Imari and it was beautiful. I would have never dreamed it so, but it was. It may have been the lighting or whatever, but it was very pretty. However, I think with busy granite and the Imari intricacy, the aqua is OTT. I am not fond of the aqua with your granite. Do you have to have a plate there, or could you have a collection of small, colorful glass spice jars, or something really neat like clear spice bottles with spices. |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 19:19
I think they hog the shelf and detract from the kitchen. Spice jars or some other cooking-related objects are a good suggestion. |
To me, the Imari is too big. The oval will look cute in the middle of Summer, and I love the platter fouramblues posted! And the kitchen is SO pretty! Nancy |
I also like the spice shelf idea. I, personally, would rather spend a little extra on something decorative and functional. You could get really creative with simple, gorgeous containers for spices and other food items. Pastas, flours, etc. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 20:19
I love that you appreciate the history of the Imari, mtn! I will display it somewhere nice for sure! I also have neat vintage Ball canning jars, and other aqua pieces in the kitchen from my Grandma. patricia, I googled Kitty B to try to see what you described, no luck. And funny about the aqua, I chose it specifically because it's a complementary color to the island CT, which has orange undertones! Nancy, I agree that the Imari is too big, so I'll be looking for something about the size of the sunflower. may_flowers and Mmmbeeer, I'm a function over form type, so spice jars would seem a perfect solution, but I'm also a very mess cook. Lots of small jars would drive me nuts, since I'd constantly have to wash each one. If the platter I posted weren't so expensive I'd buy it right away. As it is, I'll put the sunflower behind the range and keep an eye out for the right piece at the right price. Then there's always my birthday in October! Thanks for the feedback! |
- Posted by finallyhome (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 20:52
Neither plate adds to the beautiful kitchen you have. |
First, it's a beautiful kitchen and I wouldn't mind seeing more of it! I'm also interested in seeing more of the fabric in the shade over the sink. Maybe neither plate is the "perfect" fit but I love the idea of a plate in that space. If I had to chose between the two, I'd pick the first. |
I really like the Imari, and I don't think it looks to big. My first thought when I looked at the photos was that the proportions of the Imari were better for your space than the first plate. If it's valuable, though, I might be a little worried about the heat/grease from the stove. Beautiful kitchen! |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 22:05
Thank you for the advice and the kind words about my kitchen! arapaho, here's the whole kit(chen) and kaboodle on a messy day: (There's no finished kitchen post on the kitchen forum. I still mean to do that, but want to work on the rugs and chairs first! Also, my cabs are not green, it's just a bad photo.) The fabric on the shades is Samoan plantation, and I got it at Calico Corner. WMA89, since the Imari is broken the only value it has is sentimental, and it's OK to get a little grease on my sentiments! ;) |
- Posted by fouramblues 6b (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 22:19
Edited to remove photo, then edited again to say this: LOL, thought I had double posted, but just posted same photo as arapaho at almost the same time! |
This post was edited by fouramblues on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 23:05
Thank you for the full kitchen view - what a wonderful space! Maybe the fabric can help with plate ideas... |
fouramblues--sorry, I missed the part about it falling off grandmother's wall and smashing into pieces. That is was lovingly glued back together, and passed on to a grandaughter, makes even it more valuable in my book!! My grandmother had a lifelong tremor that worsened as she got older. Pretty much every piece of porcelain or china in her house had a chip in it. Each of us has a few of her things, and I love those chips and dings more every year, in the unconditional way I felt she always loved us! Thanks for sharing the kitchen pics--what a beautiful space! |
Great minds (haha)....fouramblues, I must have been trying to add the fabric photo at the same time you were! BTW, the fabric looks so nice with your cabinetry, backsplash and flooring. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 23:09
WMA, what a sweet story! Yes, better to have cosmetically less than perfect mementos with lots of good feelings associated. |
I tried searching last evening for platters/plates but didn't come up with anything reasonable in price that might work... but I'm enjoying the "hunt". I guess I love pottery/dishes and there are many beautiful pieces out there in addition to the two pretty ones you have already. The first platter you displayed seems like a good size - would you agree? If so, how large is it? |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Wed, Jan 22, 14 at 15:11
arapaho, thanks for helping me with the hunt! I JUST got a new runner, and it changes the emphasis of the color palette a lot: I like the plate there now as a placeholder, though it's too small (12.5"). I do like the size of the flower platter, 12.5"x17."5, or I'd be happy with 14"-16" round. Found lots of pretty platters on etsy, most too expensive. |
- Posted by maire_cate (My Page) on Wed, Jan 22, 14 at 15:38
The colors of the first platter went well with the pottery on the counter, especially the blue and the earth tones, but there's something jarring about the design and it doesn't complement your kitchen. The new runner is perfect - the colors look great with your shade too. Would you share where you found it? I have to replace 2 runners in my kitchen because my dog has decided that she likes to eat the fringe. She doesn't bother the rugs without fringe so now I'm hunting new runners. Your kitchen is stunning - I love it. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Wed, Jan 22, 14 at 16:05
Thank you maire_cate! I agree about the flower platter. I thought my kitchen needed a little snazzing up, so that's why I got it. But I think what I love about the kitchen is the soothing, warm feeling, which is reinforced by the rug. So I'm just going to say 'no' to snazz! The rug is the Catherine from Ballard Designs. It has a grey background with spa and caramel accents and definition from mocha, just as my monitor displayed it on the website. I wanted fringeless also, because I hope to someday get a robot vacuum. (So far the dog hasn't shown interest in the fringe on my other rugs, thank goodness!) I haven't had it long enough to comment on the durability, though it sheds plenty, like all new wool rugs do. The design is rather primitive when I compare it to the Karastans I have, but I didn't expect that levels detail. I'm really happy with it! |
I saw this the other evening and since it's $610. I didn't post it. Just wondering if this would be something of interest to you....I thought it picked up on the black countertop and the caramel color in your fabric and now beautiful runner! Perfect choice BTW! This plate is 18" and is from the Artful Home. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 11:55
arapaho, that platter is spectacular! Normally I'm wary of roosters, having survived the bad Kountry Kitchen years, but that's a very sophisticated rooster, and would go perfectly in my "contemporary farmhouse" kitchen. So now I'm off to buy a lottery ticket! ;) And thanks for the nice comments on the runner; I'm really pleased with it. |
LOVE the look of the new rug -- and the new plate! Your kitchen is so wonderful! LOVE everything in it! :) |
I agree with your sentiments on roosters - I thought that one was special. Understated and elegant. This design seems to mimic the pattern in your fabric: This is a smaller platter for $165. on the artist's website. It's 14 x 10 so maybe not large enough but price is better! I had never seen her work before and am intrigued. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Laura Zindel Designs
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 13:07
Thank you, teacats! arapaho, that squash does look rather Jacobean, doesn't it? It is beautiful, but doesn't speak to me the way the rooster platter does. 10x14 is a little too small, but I might get away with 13" round (also too expensive, though): Thanks for putting me onto this website! The pieces are rather expensive, but they're art. She puts some strange things on food implements, though! (Skulls, ants, bird feet, snakes.) |
- Posted by patricia43 (My Page) on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 14:24
Your kitchen is beautiful and looks different in the up-close picture with the runner, which is perfect for your kitchen. I am now perplexed about a plate versus other item over your stove. Oh, well. I think you can play with it and try different things at different times. It is not like you have that one item permanently. It is something you can change out when you tire of it. I think, regards your grandmother's Imari, I would not put it in that location for fear it might get broken or the steam from the stove discolor it. I think I might give it a safer home. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 16:27
patricia, I like the idea of changing things up, and hope I'll actually do it, rather than just get used to the status quo! |
- Posted by patty_cakes (My Page) on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 20:08
You have a very pretty kitchen but it need's some pizzazz to be fantastic! Bring on the drama! I would 'kick it up a notch' by bringing in some black to play off the countertop, and even getting a couple of cream/black kitchen towels. Add a black container to the plant by the window. Is that a breadmaking machine in the corner? (I don't think of small appliances as a decorating items). Replace it with a small lamp, and add a black mini shade. Move the toaster over by the Keurig, also. I would love to see different cannisters, possibly ivory with black lettering or vice versa, or a pattern of ivory/white. Love the rug, though not exactly rustic. As for a tray, here's an idea, and relatively inexpensive. |
Here is a link that might be useful: tray
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 21:23
patty_cakes, I hope it doesn't hurt your feelings when I write that I laughed out loud when I read your post. A lamp with a shade in MY kitchen?! You haven't seen me cook, so you couldn't know that that's a very bad idea. :) My kitchen is primarily about function (yes, clearly decorating is a forlorn afterthought for me), so the old Kitchenaid mixer (not a bread machine) has to stay where it's easily accessible, as I use it several times per week. Besides, I love it, and it's got sentimental value. The toaster stays in my breakfast prep area, with the range and the tea. (The Nespresso machine gets used once a week when my father-in-law comes to dinner, so it's not part of all that.) Now I do agree that the space is lacking something! I really like the idea of ivory and black. I even have some tea towels that could work. And I love the idea of a tin tray! Thanks so much for your suggestions, and I hope my bluntness hasn't put you off!! |
- Posted by patty_cakes (My Page) on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 22:50
Not to worry! I never know who *really* cooks as i'm retired and live alone, so cleaning a kitchen is minimal for me, and I do enjoy it! I have 5 grown children, so know how important a functional kitchen is since I believe in 'home cooking'. I wasn't into decorating and had no kitchen lamps then, now I have 3! Yes, i'm obsessive, but none are so close to the stove that a spattering of sauce would leave them 'dotted'. I love the black/ivory of my kitchen, and have had a lot of compliments since building 6 years ago. My cabinets are open at the top and i have a collection of copper pots, lids, coal 'scuttle', and utencils I collected for years before moving in. I first thought of recommending a copper tray since you mentioned rustic and copper can go either way. I'll be anxiously awaiting to see what you do! Maybe new cannisters? ;o) |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Fri, Jan 24, 14 at 8:58
patty_cakes, your kitchen sounds lovely! Maybe someday I'll be able to decorate my kitchen too, but that will have to wait until I'm also an empty nester (and get a cleaning person ;)! |
- Posted by schoolhouse (My Page) on Fri, Jan 24, 14 at 12:00
I have a small $10 lamp with an $8 shade from Dollar General in my kitchen, so far no problems. When I find just the right vintage lamp I'll switch it out. I love the ambiance in the evening, plus I was never really comfortable with ceiling lights except when extra light is needed when working; so I did install one. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Fri, Feb 7, 14 at 10:42
Just in case anybody finds this thread while looking for info on the Catherine rug, I have an update: I still love the look, but it sheds a ridiculous amount. In big chunks that collect nearby on the hardwood floor, and in fine fibers that travel all over. I had planned to get this rug also for the family room, but now am reconsidering. I'll see how long it takes for this shedding problem to work itself out, and then decide if I can live with it in a larger rug. |
fouramblues, funny you should post because I had wondered if you ever found a platter/plate. Reading the reviews on the Catherine rug, sounds like you are not alone with the complaint for shedding. It's too bad b/c it's such a pretty rug. Have you called Ballards to see what customer service can offer like if returned, no return shipping charge for you? |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Fri, Feb 7, 14 at 23:31
I plan to ask for the 13" rooster plate for my birthday unless I find something less expensive that I love before then. For now the speckled platter in the pic fills that spot. As for the rug, it's just right in my kitchen, so I'm just going to deal with the shedding and won't contact Ballard about returning it. Thanks for checking in, arapaho! |
It is a pretty rug. Is it tufted? I found they are dreadful when it comes to shedding. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Sat, Feb 8, 14 at 9:20
Thanks, cyn! Yes, it is tufted. So now I know about tufted rugs shedding. :( |
Love that rooster plate. Re: plate behind the stove. I'm with the detractors. Not a fan. IMO, plates are meant to sit flat, and they look like they're always about to tip over and crash when they're put on their sides and leaning against a wall. It is counterintuitive, to me, and it looks like it is. Just my own opinion, of course. I think one of those plates would look nice in the center of the island or the dining table. For the backsplash, I'd get either something flat that can actually be attached to the wall, and/or I'd put some interesting containers up there to hold the cooking utensils, olive oil, most-used spices, etc. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Sat, Feb 8, 14 at 10:45
Thanks for the input, Tibbrix! But I like plates on walls, so that's what I'm going for. :) There will be at most 4 things up there: a plate, two salts, and maybe a jar of flour. That's all I'm willing to clean at this point in my life. Those other things you mentioned are important to the function of a kitchen and are nearby, but not in the direct line of fire of the grease, as the hood pulls most of it straight up. |
Rejected! Lol. Then I like the second plate. :-) |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Sat, Feb 8, 14 at 12:55
Hee-hee, Tibbrix, thanks for the vote! |
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In concert: Robyn and Kelis at 9:30 Club
By Aaron Leitko
If Kelis and Robyn aren't already best friends, they should be. Even though the dance-pop divas came of age on opposite sides of the Atlantic - one in New York, the other in Sweden - they have a lot of things in common.
For instance, both showed up to their sold-out co-headlining gig at the 9:30 Club on Monday night armed with heavy percussion, booming dance beats, and gut-rattling bass. And both came toting a strong, thoroughly female pop-sensibility - big emotional hooks infused with pleasure-friendly feminism. "I've got some news for you," sang Robyn. "Fembots have feelings, too."
In a summer where Lilith Fair - the traditional ladies-first summer music fest - is sagging from soft ticket sales, Kelis and Robyn are doing their part to keep big-tent sisterhood alive.
Except that the audience was mostly male. The floor was a rowdy, sweaty, brodeo, with a XY-to-XX ratio no better than 3:1. There were gentlemen from all walks of life - guys in buttoned-down office garb, guys in Hawaiian shirts, and even a few men trussed up in headdresses. Kelis is right; her milkshake really does bring all the boys to the yard.
Robyn and Kelis' similarities run deeper than their current stage set-up, though. Both are pop music lifers who cut their teeth on R&B and spent years being passed through the hands of various producers. Both have largely put that time behind them and are entering their 30s with a new image and a focus on straight dance floor uplift.
But there are slight differences in their musical reference points. These days, Kelis is a Diana Ross woman. Robyn, who is shockingly tiny in person, is more of an anime-pixie take on Annie Lennox.
(Read the rest of the review after the jump)
Performing in a silver wig alongside a drummer and two DJs, Kelis' set was an hour of unrelenting bass-oomph drawn mostly from her latest record, "Fleshtone." Arranged mixtape-style, the music shifting seamlessly from song to song, frequently after only one verse, with a few hooks borrowed from her peers (Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Got Your Money" was a nice surprise). Her biggest hit, "Milkshake," was given a disco facelift - set to a straight house beat and mashed up with Madonna's "Holiday." Kelis may have come up as an R&B artist, but she might have been ignoring her calling. She makes an even better disco diva.
Robyn's music is more diverse - bouncing from '80s new wave, dancehall, to house-music, sometimes during the same song. Accompanied by two drummers and two keyboard players, the Swedish singer performed an hour-and-a-half of ebullient pop. The band was great, but if you weren't looking hard, you might have missed them. Despite her size, Robyn has an overwhelming stage presence. She's in constant motion - jerking, jiving, and popping all kinds of alien-looking Eurovision Song Contest-worthy moves. She has pretty great pipes, too - her voice loaded with enough raw emotion that it sounded human even when the robot effects were switched on. Kelis has more recognizable hits, but when it come to the live show, Robyn has her beat.
It's hard to tell just how friendly Kelis and Robyn really are, though. The American and Swedish dance-pop divas announced the tour, dubbed "All Hearts," via Twitter conversation - as if the whole concept was casually put together with a latte in one hand and an iPhone in the other. But Monday night's performance had little in the way of inter-artist rapport - there were no walk-ons, no duets, not even an end-of-set hug. As much as they have in common, the joint bill is partly a marriage of convenience, a temporary alignment against mega-fabulous behemoths like Lady Gaga.
But why not keep a good thing going? Robyn and Kelis should stick together.
Aaron Leitko
August 3, 2010; 12:55 PM ET
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Am I the only one who is disturbed by these crotch shots?
Also by the focus on meaningless entertainment when so many citizens are JOBLESS. I wish the media would stop writing these frivolous stories and concentrate on actually helping people. Maybe D.C. is cushioned from the horrible massive unemployment going on in much of the rest of the nation, believe me, we feel the pain, the anxiety, the worry, the dread, the hopelessness, the depression out here.
Honestly, I could not give a **** about what is going on at the 9:30 club.
Posted by: habari2 | August 3, 2010 4:42 PM | Report abuse
Dear habari2 -
It would appear that the photographer was in front of the stage. Since you have apparently never been to the 9:30, I will inform you that the stage is several feet tall, and photographers are generally not allowed to walk around the stage taking pictures during a performance.
Your other comments are even more absurd. You say "I could not give a **** about what is going on at the 9:30 club". Why, oh why, are you reading this blog? This blog is about music, much of which, in DC, occurs at the 9:30 club. I have a friendly suggestion for you - if you subscribe to the print edition, stick to the A and B sections. If not, stick to the home page of the site. If you keep seeking out articles about music, you are going to pop a gasket.
Posted by: MyPostID27 | August 4, 2010 9:31 AM | Report abuse
First at all, very good folllow up MyPostID27 to habari2's comment. I was surprised that no one had posted a comment when I saw this article the day after the concert, and some moron had to be the first one to post something that it is not even related to the article.
I attended Kelis and Robyn's concert, and I thought the ticket price was a bargain at $25 for 2 big pop/r&b stars plus 2 opening acts. I missed the first opening act that started around 6.45pm. Dan Black, the second opening act too the stage around 7.30, for about 40 minutes. It was a great performance, with minimal instruments and mostly electronic. Around 8.45 Kelis' live DJ's showed up on stage. Shortly after Kelis got on stage, looking hotter than ever in a shiny fitted mini dress and wearing a silver wig reminiscent of the disco-era. Her set was basically a continuos mix of her songs, in original and remix versions, plus samples of other songs. It was a very interesting concept. My favorite performances were the mash-up of Madonna's holiday with Kelis' Milshake, Scream, and one of her latest hit singles Acapella. The latter was Kelis' last song of the night, and she came down to the crowd to see a few of her fan who were wearing make-up and feathers as seen of the video clip for the song. Earlier in the night Kelis had noticed them, and she said "I see you". Robyn's set was straight forward pop, with a heavy electro sound. My favorite performance of the night had to be The Girl and The Robot, a track by Royksopp featuring Robyn. Unfortunately I had not been feeling well during Robyn's set and I had to step out and I missed my good spot at the third front row just a minute before my fave song started to play. At least I got to see it from the mezzanine level. The concert ended shortly after, around 11.20pm.
Posted by: ffxguy | August 4, 2010 12:15 PM | Report abuse
"Honestly, I could not give a **** about what is going on at the 9:30 club"
Yet, you felt obligated to share your totally unrelated blather. Keep it to yourself.
Posted by: fluxgirl | August 4, 2010 1:23 PM | Report abuse
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Celebrities loooooove Marilyn Monroe. Lindsay Lohan, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aquilera, and Scarlet Johansson all channel her on a regular basis. And last night, Jennifer Lopez became the latest to make like the original blond bombshell when she slinked onto "Lopez Tonight" in a floor-length dress and blond wig to sing "Happy Birthday" to George Lopez, just like Marilyn did for John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday. Sure, it's cute when she says, "Calm down, birthday boy. Take a seat and let me do my thing." But the Marilyn act is just getting so old. Next. Keep reading »
Strange Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia For Sale
I get that Marilyn Monroe was like the biggest sex symbol of all time. But how obsessed with her would you have to be to want to buy her chest x-ray? Seems creepy to me, but the auction house manager charged with selling her 1954 x-ray is confident that people will want this "ultimate look into the legend." Yeah, that doesn't sound stalkerish at all. In fact, he thinks this chest x-ray, taken while she was undergoing treatment for endometriosis, will bring in at least $1,200. Not me said the flea—I don't want a dead woman's x-ray in my house. Nor do I want her psychiatrist's couch or her financial records, which are also up for auction. [Newser]
After the jump, some more Marilyn memorabilia that you could have had but you're probably glad you don't. Keep reading »
Does Photoshop Retouching Really Deserve Its Bad Image?
Retouching is getting a very bad name in the media these days, and photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino is fighting back against a possible law in France that would require any Photoshop image to clearly mention its changes via a warning label. While instances of bad airbrushing and tampering have become extremely apparent as of late, he's out to show that not all alterations are bad. In fact, he wants to prove that they're more commonplace than anyone realizes. This weekend, he published a photo of a woman Photoshopped in Libération's Next magazine, but instead of giving her skinnier hips, he enhanced her curves (reminiscent of Beth Dittos' Love cover). Keep reading »
In The Future, Your Shoes Will Be Famous For 15 Minutes
Check it: Nike special-edition Air Max sneaks, featuring Andy Warhol's iconic pop art imagery of Marilyn Monroe. [Inventor Spot] Keep reading »


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Infertility in women has always been a huge part of our society. It is very difficult for a woman, especially if she wants to have kids, to accept that she will never be able to have a child of her own. There are many women, who are having difficulties in conceiving, and it is not always easy to tell exactly why these women are having problems, but there are always things they can do to augment their fertility chances. In this article I will give you some few tips and tricks and hopefully they will help you out, but first I will want to talk a little bit on infertility. What is infertility?
Infertility is simply the inability to contribute to the getting pregnant process. If a couple has been trying to get pregnant for one year, they can be considered as facing infertility problems. It is sometimes as easy as that to define this condition. If you belong to this percentage, do not worry because infertility in women can now be treated naturally and can be done at home. Below are some ways on how to cure infertility in women.
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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin inflammation and can be itchy, and irritating. Most eczema feels better when it is slightly moist.With eczema the skin dries out, leaving it red, scaly, and sometimes very sore.
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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in San Ramon already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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Have some old concert or train tickets lying around? With a little folding, some X-Acto knife skill and a whole lot of patience, you can turn those old tix into some tiny little X-Wing Fighters. Paper-master Hubert de Lartigue shows you how-to do it with a Paris METRO ticket here.
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FEW were shocked to hear that PEACHES GELDOF is set to get divorced from
rocker MAX DRUMMEY, who she wed in Las Vegas just five months ago.
The 19-year-old daughter of BOB GELDOF and tragic TV star PAULA YATES had
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page 38 Quality and Testing Multifunctional and Multinational by Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Editor Quality and certification testing agencies are innovating to meet the appliance industry's concurrent needs for speed and global market expertise.
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page 43 Floor Care Appliances Cleaning Up Disaster by Jill Russell, Associate Editor Vacuum cleaner maker Oreck Corporation utilized resources and relied on its employees to get up and running within 10 days after both its headquarters and manufacturing plant were hit by Hurricane Katrina.
page 45 Latin American 11th Annual Portrait of the Latin American Appliance Industry This report includes an article describing the state of various Latin American Appliance Industry Market segments.
page 49 Outdoor Appliances Professional Power by Erin Biesen, Assistant Editor The 2005 International Lawn, Garden and Power Equipment Exposition was filled with cutting edge technology updating previous products and showcasing new ones, all with professional power and design.
page 55 Arcelik - International Creating Value in Cayirova by Paul Roggema, European Correspondent Near the Bosporus Bridge that links Europe and Asia, Turkish appliance maker Arcelik centralized its laundry appliance production.
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page 28 Plastics An Overview of a New Ultra High Temperature Plastic (UHT) by David Ward, Ph.D., new product development director, Fulgor Appliances and Ing. Enzo De Candido, independent plastics consultant A new silicone compound plastic is able to resist extreme thermal conditions greater than 900 degrees fahrenheit (482 degrees celcius), while maintaining the typical properties of plastics, such as formability, low density, a high degree of electrical insulation, and low thermal expansion.
page 32 Electronics Report Self-Organizing Embedded Network Chip Echelon, a technology supplier for the Lonwork® control networking standard, launched the Pyxos FT chip, the first implementation of its new Pyxos embedded control networking platform.
page 34 Technology Report Vibration and Noise Analysis Tools New tools for panel contribution and vibration mode analysis technology are designed to provide insight into sound radiation and transmission paths.
page 36 Motor Technology Full-Bridge Motor Driver A new full-bridge motor driver is designed to drive single-phase, low-voltage, bipolar brushless DC (BLDC) motors.
page 59 Fitness Appliances A Display of Fitness by David Simpson, Contributing Editor One way Life Fitness achieved a leading role in the residential and health club exercise equipment area was by listening to dealers and end-use customers regarding product development.
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page 20 European Report Fagor/Brandt Maps Its Strategy by Paul Roggema, Europe Correspondent In April of this year Spain's white goods market leader Fagor acquired French appliance maker Elco Brandt.
page 20 China Report CHEAA and CECED Hold Bilateral Conference by Viloet Han, China Correspondent As the 2005 annual conference on Sino-European industrial products was taking place and World Trade Organization/Technical Barriers of Trade negotiations continued.
page 24 People Alan Shaw of Char-Broil If anyone is used to change, it can be said that Char-Broil's CEO Alan Shaw is a pro at it. In fact, Shaw says his career has been full of the new and unexpected, and both his background and future plans with Char-Broil proves it.
page 9 Appliance Line Demographics You Can't Afford to Ignore Tim Somheil, Editor Next month, APPLIANCE magazine will publish its annual Forecast issue. We'll look at economic, political and retail factors impacting the performance of the appliance industry worldwide. But when it comes down to it, it's the customers that drive the industry.
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What We Do Every Day
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What We Do Every Day
Dutch's Rescue
Dutch was rescued years ago, she was a cruelty case, held in a basement her entire life without food and water, and beaten by her former owner. She was emaciated and scarred. A hard case for us "cat people", but nevertheless we rescued her and gave her a second chance.
It took us 8 months and the tireless work of our volunteer Shannon, who worked with Dutch (obedience) for 8 months. But Dutch still didn't seemed adoptable, she was scared of anything and even still young (2 years) we had little hope for a good home... but we didn't give up.
We asked the angels for help. We needed a home for her without children or too many people, in a rural area where she can be herself and someone who would took her on and give her patience and love. And our prayers were answered. Ed came along-he lives alone with his cat in the mountains and it was the perfect match. Dutch now lives comfortably for the past years in her new home and here is she now!
It was along journey to happiness but we, once again, were happy not to have given up on Dutch and were able to provide a happy life for her after all.
Dutch when we rescued her in 2003:...
...And NOW in her forever home!
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Animalkind Inc.is a not-for-profit welfare, protection, rescue, rights organization dedicated to the compassionate care and humane population control of abandoned, feral and stray cats in Hudson, New York (Columbia County) and the surrounding area. We promote non-lethal prevention of an unwanted litter or litters of kittens through trap, spay, neuter, release (return), (tnr, TNR). An altered cat or kitten is released into a managed colony. Felines living in such colonies are assured kind daily care. Adoption to homes providing love and care for cats and kittens is encouraged. We also provide low or no cost spaying and neutering assistance to low income pet owners and help increase public awareness and education through the media, special events, and publications to promote compassion, respect, and kindness towards all animals.
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Cinnamon Sugar MuffinsDelicious, easy and quick. Had everything on hand and turned out great. You'll have lots of glaze leftover to sprinkle on the muffins as you eat. Yum! — littlebitluny 7/6/2012 |
Chocolate Cherry Sheet CakeAbsolutely delish and so easy too. Moist and delicious. — 4/28/2012 |
Foil Baked SalmonSuper easy and delish. Think it could use some mushrooms or zucchini. — 4/23/2012 |
Refried Beans with CheesePretty quick and easy to prepare. A bit bland so may spice up a bit if I try it again. Nice that it could be made with canned beans since I didn't have time to make it from dry beans. I usually buy canned decried beans and add some salsa to it, but this was a nice change. — 4/20/2012 |
Oven-Roasted Leg of LambVery good lamb roast even though I didn't marinate over night. A little bit of work to make the sauce but it turned out well. — 4/8/2012 |
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Guest speaker for the evening was Eagle Scout Rich Appledoorn, retired Cleveland Merck plant manager and current adjunct professor at Lee University.
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Forget that tired old tie for Father's Day. Demonstrate that you know what unconditional love means by sponsoring one of our homeless animals at the Baltimore Humane Society.
Abused "Pit 6" Ready for Adoption
The "Pit 6" is a group of highly abused American Staffordshire Terriers that were held as "evidence" for two years in a court case involving seven counts of animal cruelty, possession of automatic weapons, and drug paraphernalia.


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Subversion is a version control system much like [CVS]. Subversion is a free and open source version control system that manages files and directories, and the changes made to them in the different stages of the software development process or even any collection or types of files including the source code,digital files,document files etc. The Subversion can operate across the networks where different users can colloborate to modify and manage the same set of data from their respective locations. Unlike the traditional CVS (Concurrent Versions System), Subversion controls and keeps track of not only the file contents versions and file existence but also directories, copies, renames as well as the metadata. The Subversion system of version control also provides a mechanism for versioning the `execute' permission flag on files. Unlike the CVS in the Subversion system the log messages are attached to the revision, not stored redundantly. Primary advantage of the Subversion system over the traditional CVS is that of better interoperability with key inbuilt features of the authentication, wire compression and the repository browsing. The interoperability that the Subversion system offers is owing to it implementation generally using the open standards the Apache web server to provide repository-side network service along with the the HTTP-based WebDAV/DeltaV protocol for network communications. Other very important feature of the Subversion system is that the updates and commits are separate processes that means that if the changes from one particular user is in progress in a network then the user making change is not bound to receive changes from the other user or publish to the main repository and in such scenario the changes are saved in the personal repository of the user. It is better in some ways, apparently. At least thats what people who have looked into it tell me. Related Content
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Each person must decide what is cheating and what isn't. Each person works wood differently than anyone else. Some use certain tools/jigs. Others use more. Some use tradional and some use modern. while most it is a combination of the two. Thus no such thing as cheating
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The Video that DannyMcC posted shows a man that should be honored by woodworkers. The video here is interesting but I would be more interested in seening an article about the other guy. Thanks Danny
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Nice, it would be fun to learn how to build Welsh style
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I have had a tablesaw injury. Fortunately not too bad I still have all my fingers. Now....
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One day after their first successful vote on health care, lawmakers are continuing to go one-by-one through amendments to the bill.
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- Japan
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North Asia is an area of great strategic significance for Australia. Developments there crucially affect the security of the whole of East and South-East Asia. North Asia is also home to three of Australia's top five trading partners, and four of the top ten. The department's goal of closer engagement with North Asian countries, through strengthening the levels of cooperation and dialogue, remains vital to ensuring Australia's interests are taken into account.
The visit to China in May 2002 of the Prime Minister, Mr Howard, advanced Australia's political and economic interests. It was important in successfully promoting Australia's goal of a strategic energy relationship with China. It also enabled the department to pursue negotiations for a new framework agreement on trade and economic relations. Separately, the department conducted the fifth round of the bilateral human rights dialogue with China.
The visit to Australia in May 2002 of Japan's Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi, helped further to strengthen Australia's relations with Japan. The department worked successfully in the lead up to and after this visit to develop the timing and modalities for discussing a bilateral trade and economic agreement. Our support for earlier visits by Mr Howard and Mr Vaile to Japan also helped to advance this key political and economic goal.
Despite the global economic downturn, Australia's trade with North Asian economies either remained stable or continued to grow, with exports reaching a total of $49.3 billion in 2001-02. The department was closely engaged in work leading up to accession to the WTO by China and by Taiwan (as Chinese Taipei) in late 2001, with its promise of significant new commercial opportunities.
We organised the ministerial launch of a study on Australia's economic relations with the Republic of Korea (ROK). We also worked to further Australia's security interests on the Korean Peninsula through broadening contact with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), leading to re-establishment of the DPRK embassy in Canberra.
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The department continued efforts to update and invigorate Australia's relationship with Japan-our largest merchandise export market and a close security partner in East Asia. A key focus of our efforts was to update the trade and economic relationship. Building on strong and diverse ties, we also worked to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on security and defence.
We were active in advancing prospects for negotiation of a new bilateral trade and economic agreement with Japan. Our extensive efforts contributed to the commitment by Mr Howard and his Japanese counterpart, during the latter's visit to Australia in May 2002, to launch high-level consultations to explore all options for deeper economic links. The Secretary visited Japan in June 2002 and secured Japanese commitment to a work program that will culminate in a report to government leaders in mid-2003 on the way forward. Throughout this process, the department undertook extensive consultations with key parties, including business groups and state governments, as well as other Australian government agencies, to ensure their interests were reflected appropriately.
The department provided strong support for Mr Vaile's visit to Japan in April 2002. This visit advanced Australia's economic and commercial interests through discussions with counterpart ministers on trade liberalisation issues and market access barriers. We also provided substantial policy and logistical support for the visit to Japan by Mr Howard in August 2001. The exchange of high-level visits between Australia and Japan helped strengthen the profile of the bilateral relationship in both countries. Disappointingly, however, the Australia-Japan Ministerial Committee meeting was not held, due to Japanese scheduling difficulties.
The strong common security interests of Australia and Japan were underlined in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. We welcomed Japan's decision in late 2001 to commit 680 personnel to peacekeeping operations in East Timor. We worked closely with Japan on regional and international security issues such as terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, including in the context of the ASEAN Regional Forum. We also played a lead role in facilitating the establishment of inaugural '1.5 track' security talks. These are talks involving officials in their private capacities and experts from other sectors (to be staged in the second half of 2002).
The department and the post made a crucial contribution to protecting the interests of Australian beef exporters following the discovery of BSE in Japan in September 2001. After an initial plummet in sales of all imported beef to Japan, we took a proactive role in advocating the safety of Australian beef to Japanese consumers and the media. By June 2002 sales of beef in Japan had returned to 80 per cent of pre-BSE levels, recovering from falls of around 40 per cent.
Following our efforts over the previous year to help resolve a long-running dispute over southern bluefin tuna, we maintained a close dialogue with Japan to ensure that principles of sustainable fisheries management were maintained, and that the issue did not again become a bilateral irritant. This issue will continue to require very close monitoring.
As part of the Government's efforts to update Australia's image in Japan as a modern, sophisticated economy, we played an important role in facilitating the visit of a trade mission comprising information and communications technology (ICT) industry representatives to Japan in October 2001. The visit proved positive in highlighting the world-class capability of Australian ICT.
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The department focused on deepening the strategic relationship with China, both at the political and economic levels. The thirtieth anniversary of diplomatic relations, China's hosting of APEC and its accession to the WTO provided key landmarks to achieve this end. China became Australia's fourth-largest merchandise export market in 2001-02.
The department gave high priority to the visit to China by the Prime Minister, Mr Howard, in May 2002-his third to China as Prime Minister. The visit advanced important Australian interests in trade and political relations, including by providing critical support for Australia LNG's bid to supply gas to Guangdong province. The Prime Minister also secured Premier Zhu Rongji's agreement to negotiate a framework agreement on trade and economic relations. The framework will provide a sounder foundation for each side to take advantage of new commercial opportunities.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer with Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan during Mr Tang's visit to Australia in March 2002. Photo by AUSPIC.
The Prime Minister's visit also produced agreement to resume bilateral talks on regional security and disarmament issues. We played a central role in supporting and developing initiatives for the visit, including Mr Howard's address to China's important Central Party School, the first by a foreign leader.
Sustained effort was devoted throughout the year to securing Australia LNG's bid for a major energy supply contract (China announced in August 2002 that the bid had succeeded). In view of the Government's key goal of establishing a long-term strategic energy relationship with China, the department and posts in China pursued a closely coordinated whole-of-government strategy with business to close the deal.
Departmental and post support for a large number of visits by federal ministers and leaders of states and territories helped advance economic opportunities. Major visits supported included participation by the Prime Minister, Mr Howard, in the APEC Leaders Meeting in Shanghai in October 2001. Mr Vaile's meeting with Premier Zhu Rongji at the high-level Boao Forum in April 2002 further advanced the Australia LNG bid and the economic framework agreement ahead of the Prime Minister's visit.
Although visits to Australia by Chinese ministers remain relatively few, the department was successful in securing a visit to Australia by Tang Jiaxuan in March 2002, the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister since 1992. The visit enabled exchanges on specific trade issues, China's treatment of Falun Gong adherents and Tibet. The department also worked in its dialogue with China for an improvement in US-China relations and a steady calming of cross-straits relations, to enhance regional security. Progress on both has been welcome.
Our work to achieve progress on humanitarian issues took a further step forward at the fifth round of the bilateral human rights dialogue in November 2001, with the Chinese side for the first time providing considered responses on individual human rights cases. China also announced a review of its criminal law to remove the scope and incentive for the use of torture. Human rights in China remain a concern in Australia.
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Republic of Korea
The department continued to focus on enhancing Australia's wide-ranging strategic, economic and people-to-people relationship with the ROK.
We continued Australia's active support for greater inter-Korean cooperation and reconciliation (see below, under Democratic People's Republic of Korea, for further detail). The department, including through our post in Seoul, worked with the ROK to develop responses to regional and international security issues such as terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. In the annual bilateral senior officials' talks in Canberra in April 2002, we encouraged the ROK to support Australia in enhancing regional security, including in organisations such as the ASEAN Regional Forum and on issues such as arms control and counter-terrorism.
In the sixth round of bilateral political-military talks with ROK officials in July 2001 the department focused on enhancing security on the Korean Peninsula and encouraging cooperation between Australia and the ROK in the region, for example in peacekeeping in East Timor. We subsequently assisted with arrangements for a visit by Korean defence personnel to participate in the fifth Australia-ROK military talks in July 2001. These talks strengthened defence cooperation, including through the conclusion of a new memorandum of understanding on defence industry cooperation.
The department worked actively to strengthen the bilateral trade and economic relationship with the ROK. When visiting Seoul in September 2001, Mr Vaile proposed that the two sides discuss the possibility of a bilateral trade and economic agreement to capture new comparative advantages arising from globalisation. This was a central recommendation of an Australia-Korea Strengthened Economic Partnership study, commissioned by the Australia-Korea Foundation and launched by Mr Vaile during his visit. The ROK has this proposal under consideration.
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Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Australia and the DPRK re-established diplomatic relations in May 2000 following a 25-year break. During the year, the department's main priority was to continue efforts to persuade the DPRK to engage more fully with the international community, and especially to resume bilateral dialogue with the ROK, and separately with the United States. To this end, we facilitated the re-establishment of a DPRK embassy in Canberra, which occurred in May 2002.
This process, and the increased access to DPRK diplomats which it brings, also enabled us to hold regular dialogue with the DPRK in support of regional and international efforts to encourage it to work more closely with the international community on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missiles and chemical and biological weapons; and to address the humanitarian situation in the DPRK.
We reiterated Australia's strong support for the 1994 United States-DPRK Agreed Framework and the work of the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO) as central elements for nuclear disarmament on the Korean Peninsula and for reducing tensions in the region. Australia has provided $22 million to KEDO to date, the largest contribution from a non-Executive KEDO Board member. We also provided training in Australia for six DPRK officials in nuclear safeguards accounting, under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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Table 5. Australia's regional trade with North Asian economies
Exports | Imports | |||||
2000-01 $m | 2001-02 $m | Trend growth 1996-97 to 2001-02 % | 2000-01 $m | 2001-02 $m | Trend growth 1996-97 to 2001-02 % | |
Japan | 23 495 | 22 769 | 8.8 | 15 370 | 15 471 | 8.0 |
Taiwan | 5 894 | 4 843 | 7.7 | 3 326 | 3 133 | 4.9 |
Hong Kong | 3 909 | 4 004 | 3.3 | 1 362 | 1 410 | 9.3 |
China | 6 841 | 7 781 | 18.1 | 9 881 | 11 278 | 22.2 |
Other | 36 | 46 | 33.8 | 12 | 11 | 4.8 |
Total North Asia | 49 380 | 49 299 | 9.3 | 34 660 | 36 023 | 11.6 |
Source: Compiled by DFAT from ABS data.
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Economic relationships in North Asia
Market access for Australian companies in Japan continued to feature prominently on the department's bilateral agenda. In 2001-02, bilateral merchandise trade was worth $38.2 billion, making Japan Australia's largest merchandise trading partner. Japan was also Australia's largest merchandise export market, with merchandise exports worth $22.8 billion.
In cooperation with other agencies, the department worked to secure equal and fair access to the Japanese market, particularly for agricultural commodities. During the year we registered our concerns over Japan's application of food standard regulations, particularly its distance from internationally accepted CODEX definitions.
We again argued for greater participation in Japanese races by Australian thoroughbred racehorses. We pursued market access for bovine semen and loosening of restrictions on the import of certain milk powders and other dairy products.
Our achievements in Japan included contributing to:
- recognition of Australian organic food-certifying organisations as equivalent to Japanese certifying bodies, thereby streamlining certification processes and saving costs
- completion of further long-term sales contracts of LNG to Japan (which have also facilitated Japanese investment in petroleum exploration in Australia)
- lifting of a temporary ban on imports of Australian rice bags
- agreement to begin in-transit disinfestation of citrus products that will result in fresher produce arriving in the Japanese market
- obtaining 'equivalency status' on a number
of Australian construction products including plywood, laminated veneer
lumber, cypress pine and selected steel types expected to generate export
revenue of over $60 million per annum in the next few years.
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Figure 5. Australia's merchandise trade with Japan
Exports to China , our fourth largest merchandise export market, grew to $7.78 billion in 2001-02, up almost 14 per cent from 2000-01. Total merchandise trade with China was worth $19 billion, making it our third largest merchandise trading partner.
Following the agreement between the Prime Minister, Mr Howard, and Premier Zhu Rongji to negotiate a framework agreement on trade and economic relations, the department and Chinese counterparts have begun work to boost the economic relationship. This work is focused on developing sectoral strategies to promote trade and investment, and identifying new areas of mutual economic opportunity through a joint scoping study. Prospective areas include agriculture; energy and mineral resources; financial, legal, education and social welfare services; and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Other major achievements in China included:
- assisting a leading Australian air traffic control system developer to secure a landmark $200 million contract with the Civil Aviation Administration of China in September 2001
- improving market access for Australian wool and wool-tops to China by encouraging a more transparent and predictable wool quota allocation in 2002
- taking forward a proposed memorandum of
understanding to set out the quarantine requirements for Australian meat
exports to gain better access to the Chinese market.
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Figure 6. Australia's merchandise trade with China
The department continued to support the growing trade and economic relationship with the ROK . In 2001-02, bilateral trade was worth $14.6 billion, making the ROK Australia's fourth largest merchandise trade partner and third largest merchandise export market ($9.9 billion).
The department coordinated Australia's preparations and briefing for the second Ministerial Joint Trade and Economic Commission (MJTEC) meeting in Seoul in April 2002. Mr Vaile led the Australian delegation at the MJTEC meeting, the first held in the ROK, and raised a number of issues. These included Australia's credentials as a reliable energy and resources supplier, particularly of LNG and thermal/coking coal; Australia's strong interest in re-opening the live cattle trade; sales of Australian automotive parts to the ROK; and access for Australian financial and business consultancy services.
Market access gains for Australia in the ROK included:
- the ROK's decision to allow freezing of chilled Australian beef exports, thus broadening sales possibilities
- abolition of the ROK's dual retail system for beef, in accordance with a WTO decision, with improved prospects for sales of Australian beef.
The Australia-Korea Strengthened Economic Partnership study pointed to several sectors where government and private sector cooperation might achieve better commercial outcomes: ICT, biotechnology, environment technology, education and training, and other services (for example, banking, finance and business services). It concluded that Australian service and venture capital entities experienced in infrastructure privatisation and restructuring should be able to acquire a competitive edge in the ROK. The department is exploring follow-up action to the study.
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Figure 7. Australia's merchandise trade with the Republic of Korea
The department advanced Australia's substantial economic interests in Taiwan , our ninth largest merchandise trading partner (with total trade worth just under $8 billion in 2001-02). Merchandise exports were worth $4.8 billion, making Taiwan our eighth largest merchandise export market. We strongly supported Taiwan's entry to the WTO (as Chinese Taipei) in January 2002. This has created significant trade and investment opportunities in the high technology, agribusiness, LNG and resources sectors.
We continued to support Australian companies in their bids to gain access to the Taiwan market. In particular, we made effective representations on outstanding quarantine and agricultural issues. We organised the fourth round of annual economic consultations, which consolidated our continuing efforts to diversify the composition of trade and strengthen investment links. The two sides agreed to undertake a joint study to address the disproportionately low levels of two-way investment.
The department contributed to the following outcomes during the year:
- signing of a memorandum of understanding on agricultural and agribusiness cooperation between the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry-Australia and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in July 2001
- further progress towards concluding a working holiday-maker arrangement to enhance people-to-people links
- aiding consideration by Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Treaties of a bilateral nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States to cover export of Australian uranium to Taiwan.
Advancing Australia's profile as a competitive candidate for long-term LNG supply to Taiwan remained a priority.
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Figure 8. Australia's merchandise trade with Taiwan
In 2001-02 Australia consolidated its strong trading relationship with Hong Kong as our ninth largest merchandise export market, worth over $4 billion. Total merchandise trade reached $5.4 billion, making Hong Kong our thirteenth largest merchandise trading partner. The department played a significant role in assisting a number of export successes, such as the sale of three fast ferries. Many smaller Australian companies secured lucrative commercial opportunities, particularly in consumer goods and food.
We worked to ensure that education remained a boom export, with student visas up 26 per cent and Australia retaining its place for the second successive year as the leading destination abroad for Hong Kong students. Hong Kong remained a leading export market for Australian services, and a major investment partner.
The department contributed to the following notable outcomes during the year:
- conclusion of a memorandum of understanding establishing arrangements for a working holiday-maker scheme between Australia and Hong Kong in September 2001, further strengthening people-to-people links
- an improved climate for negotiations to liberalise Australian access to Hong Kong's air services market, with bilateral talks recommencing in May 2002, following an eighteen-month hiatus.
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April 2011Benson Young Acquires TriStar
LAFAYETTE, LA—Benson Young, a printing industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, has purchased TriStar Graphics Group in a private sale. The acquisition includes manufacturing operations here and in Monroe, LA, and also includes Monroe-based American Envelope. TriStar Graphics Group has 43 full-time employees and specializes in commercial offset, digital and envelope printing. Previous principals Mike Guidry and Bob Devinney will remain as executive management until their retirement from the 22-year-old company.
RRD, KBA Forge Agreement
CHICAGO—RR Donnelley and KBA AG, of Wuerzburg, Germany, announced an agreement to develop, manufacture and sell next-generation inkjet printing solutions for the packaging, securities, commercial and newspaper segments. Under the terms of the agreement, RR Donnelley will license its Apollo and other piezo- electric imaging technologies to KBA, which will incorporate them into its press offerings. KBA's new digital press is scheduled to be introduced in May 2012 at the Drupa international print show that's held in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Paper Outsources Its Printing
ERIE, PA—The Erie Times-News has decided to obtain its printing and packaging services from a third-party vendor and will shut down its in-house print shop as opposed to updating its presses, which are more than 40 years old. Rosanne Cheeseman, president and publisher of the family-owned daily newspaper, said the move was in the best long-term interests of the company.
Minuteman, OKI Data Partner
FARMINGDALE, NY—Printing and graphics franchiser Minuteman Press International has reached an agreement with OKI Data Americas to offer that company's pro900DP digital envelope press to Minuteman's new and existing franchises worldwide. The pro900DP is part of the OKI proColor series, a line of products suited for color applications in graphic arts and production environments. It offers the ability to produce variable data on a wide range of media, including full-color envelopes. PI


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Readers of my SYTYCD TV Watch from last season already know about the warm, well-upholstered spot in my heart for Mark, and this is the routine that put it there. Which is actually kinda odd, since it's really quite bittersweet: A heartsick woman (Chelsie) tries to keep her workaholic lover (Mark) from leaving, but instead he steals her heart and then walks out the door. One of the biggest complaints about season 4 is the time the judges spent heaping endless praise upon the choreographers rather than discussing the dancers, but in the case of hip-hop choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo (i.e., NapTab, now and forever), that praise was well-deserved. The couple brought a lyrical storytelling sensibility to their routines that transformed hip-hop from hard-hitting abstract steps to something far more emotionally engaging along with Mark, they were my favorite SYTYCD discoveries from the season. ABV
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Ikea is currently offering a kitchen sale, however we aren't yet ready to make a purchase! I was curious do they have sales on a predictable schedule, and if so, what time of year do they occur? |
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- Posted by DCkitchen13 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 15, 13 at 12:46
Twice a year, I think--the other is in fall. By the way, if you get an Ikea family card, you get a 90-day price adjustment. So as long as you buy your kitchen within the 90 days preceding the sale, you can get an adjustment anyway. We just bought our Ikea kitchen during this sale and it's almost complete. I LOVE IT. |
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The San Francisco Chronicle has pulled the veil off Warren Spector's Epic Mickey 2, which it confirms for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.
Speaking to the site, legendary game designer Warren Spector revealed Epic Mickey 2 will be a fully-voiced, all-star Disney musical.
"I'm such a geek about musicals," he said. "I love the co-op and next-gen stuff, but for me, when a character breaks into song, which they do on a regular basis in this game, it's magic."
Although he didn't reveal much about the plot, saying only that it will see Mickey returning to the first game's wasteland setting, he did provide a few nuggets about gameplay and features.
Epic Mickey 2 will include drop-in, drop-out co-op, with one player taking control of the eponymous epic mouse - who is armed with his world altering paintbrush - and the other playing as Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - who has a remote control that can manipulate electricity.
"You can sit down at any time with a friend who is playing as Mickey, and you can take control of Oswald," Spector explained.
"If you're playing as a single player, Oswald will be there every second of the game. He's not just a multiplayer character. He's a helper, whether you're playing alone or with a friend or family member."
In the interview, the System shock and Deus Ex creator took a moment to reflect on the rise in popularity of Oswald the Rabbit, a long forgotten Disney character ushered into the spotlight in the first Epic Mickey.
We couldn't ask people to care about this guy they've never heard of or no one has ever seen since 1928 in a Disney film," he said.
"It was unrealistic to expect people to care in the first game, but now we know they care. We hear about it from players all the time. They really, really got into Oswald, which is hugely gratifying."
Returning to the sequel itself, Spector promised the team at Junction Point have addressed some of the major issues that plagued the first game, most prominently its dodgy camera.
"We've had a team working on the camera from literally the day we finished the first game. They'll be working on it until the day we ship the second game."
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Elmer Burpee Yarlott Sentenced in U.S. District Cour
The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on July 8, 2010, before Chief U.S. District Judge Richard F. Cebull, ELMER BURPEE YARLOTT, a 54-year-old resident of Crow Agency, appeared for sentencing. YARLOTT was sentenced to a term of:
- Prison: 400 months
- Special Assessment: $100
- Restitution: $2,619.07
- Supervised Release: life
YARLOTT was sentenced after having been found guilty during a 2-day trial of aggravated sexual abuse. Assistant U.S. Attorney Marcia K. Hurd prosecuted the case for the United States.
At trial, the government presented evidence of the following:
In 2007, the FBI received a report that a young girl had been sexually abused numerous times in approximately the spring of 2001 by YARLOTT, an enrolled member of the Crow Tribe. The young girl was approximately 6 years old at the time of the abuse and YARLOTT had lived with her and her mother in Lame Deer.
YARLOTT sexually abused the child when her mother was away at work after the child returned home from school. The child did not disclose the abuse immediately to her mother, but the couple broke up anyway due to YARLOTT's physical abuse of the mother. Her mother had suspicions that YARLOTT had done something to the child, as she started acting differently around him and did not want to be alone with him. The child repeatedly asked her mother to take her to work with her rather than leave her alone with YARLOTT. The child told her mother some time later but the mother did not report it to law enforcement authorities.
In July 2007, the child and family members were at a relatives' funeral when YARLOTT approached the child. She became very upset when he tried to hug her and a confrontation ensued. This was witnessed by the child's siblings.
During the week of July 23, 2007, the child was staying with her aunt and disclosed the sexual abuse to her. Her aunt contacted law enforcement and an investigation was started.
Because there is no parole in the federal system, the "truth in sentencing" guidelines mandate that YARLOTT will likely serve all of the time imposed by the court. In the federal system, YARLOTT does have the opportunity to earn a sentence reduction for "good behavior." However, this reduction will not exceed 15% of the overall sentence.
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Visitors benefit from such a conserving mentality, which extends to friendships (they are slowly made but long-lasting), and this is probably most readily experienced in the protected landscape, its water, and its hills. Water is central to the local identity: the town is famous for its water polo team, Pro Recco, which this year won the Italian championship for the 23rd time. As for swimming, there is a town beach with chaises and umbrellas for rent and a small pool geared mostly toward children. But for truly spectacular swims, one must walk to the fishing village of Camogli. Here, a marked path leads into the steep, sunlit hills through the hamlets of San Rocco (with its Baroque church) and San Nicolò (where the church is Romanesque and more sober); it then slopes down through a wooded hillside before reaching Punta Chiappa, on the Portofino promontory.
At Punta Chiappa, I like to have lunch at Il Mulino da Drin, a restaurant that overlooks the Ligurian Sea. In a building said to date back a thousand years, Signora Faustina prepares foccacette—think focaccia col formaggio cut into small pieces, then fried and served with similarly fried zucchini blossoms flavored with anchovies. Afterward there is tomato-based spaghetti with frutti di mare, or lightly fried fish, everything washed down with a fizzy white wine.
After all the sun and water, the food and drink, I never hike back—no way. I return to Recco by boat. And I'm happy to be back, too, because for all the sunlight and sweetness of this excursion, home is best. Home is Il Bar Perla, where the spirited barkeeps Paola and Lori bring me a glass of Prosecco. And while children chase balls in the piazzetta and people venture into Capurro, the town's excellent bookstore, I visit with my old lady friends, Maria Luisa and Dora and Giugi, and lift my glass to this indelible place, which, no matter what anyone says, I insist on calling la bella Recco. Maria Luisa lifts her glass, too—with one hand. With the other she shields her eyes and says, with the driest and most affectionate irony, "Recco is bella, for sure. As long as you look at it like this."
Michael Frank is a contributing writer for Architectural Digest. His articles have been anthologized in Italy: The Best Travel Writing from the New York Times.