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The installation of 888,246 poppies at HM Tower of London in 2014 was both moving and magnificent. Marking one hundred years since the First World War each red poppy represented a British and Colonial fatality.
Colour moment of the year
When I heard that this work was nominated for Britain's Colour Moment of the Year award, organised by Dulux UK, I felt it was well deserved. Sitting and listening to Deyan Sudjic, Director of London's Design Museum, compere the awards ceremony I hoped that the poppies would do well. I mentioned this to the lovely lady sitting next to me and low and behold I found I was sitting next to the very person who nominated the installation! Iwona is the Multimedia Editor of The Independent and she was over the moon when we heard the results of the public vote. Its rivals for the award were the unique 'Making Colour' exhibition at the National Gallery, the 'Summer of Colour' at the Turner Contemporary and the 'Illuminating York' festival. Read More
It's that time of year when all manner of small businesses collaborate and share an open day. As the Spring weather gives us a hint of Summer we can look forward to being entertained and strolling around our villages, towns and cities to browse and shop. The open studios idea has really caught on and there is bound to be something happening in your local area so do look out for dates and put them in your calendar. For artists and craftspeople, entrepreneurs and artisans this is the time to show off the fruits of their labour. They will have been working all hours to put together a collection for you to enjoy. Read More
Trends come and go but the idea of bringing the outside in is a frequent design objective. In the UK we treasure the connection between home and garden, hence the desire and popularity for conservatories and glazed roof extensions. Whether your home is large or small, modern or old, you will probably find you can live very happily with this year's trend for botanicals.
2015 interior trends
In my job I have to keep on top of what's new and I favour unusual contrasts in texture and shape. My personal style is quirky and colourful and I like to mix things up and include natural materials, motifs depicting plants and flowers and the real thing in the form of potted plants.
You can have a little if you prefer a more minimalist style of home, or a combination of greens in different patterns if you enjoy colour. I love to create character in a space and this trend is set to be one I will encourage clients to buy into because it can work with any type of home and be continually updated. Now how can that be right? A trend that is perennial?!
Images with kind permission from:
- John Lewis bringing in the natural world with potted plants
- Wallpaper Direct with their Jungle Print wallpaper by Miki Rose from the Graduate Collection
- Timorous Beasties with one of my favourites – Merian Palm, a show stopper if ever there was one
- Habitat with one of their rugs in plastic suitable for indoors and out
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When setting the alarm clock last night for 4.00 am I wondered whether I had been a bit rash accepting an invitation to attend a breakfast meeting at the Design Centre, London. I have to confess I rather like to take things easy in the mornings. However the warm welcome at the showroom from the crew of GP & J Baker and And So To Bed made it very worthwhile.
Giles Kime, Executive Editor at Homes & Gardens Magazine, chaired an informal panel interview session for our entertainment. The topic was 'Designing the quintessential English Bedroom', and the panel consisted of:-
- Peter Hancock – Chief Executive of Pride of Britain Hotels
- Wayne Clarke – Creative Director at And So To Bed
- Vanessa Brady OBE – Interior Designer and Founder of the Society of British and International Design
- Ann Grafton – Managing Director and Creative Director of GP & J Baker
Congratulations to our winners of the http://t.co/rWsIFzBvd4 #HomeDIY BloggerAwards! @YasminChopin @WeLoveHome @karenanita @blogandbuysale
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— Houzz UK (@HouzzUK) April 17, 2015
@YasminChopin Hi Yasmin, many thanks for the follow. I have just spent half an hour looking at your fascinating website x
— Corinne Young (@stitched_garden) April 16, 2015
Almost every home I enter has a corner for a desk and chair but it can be difficult if space is tight and every member of the family wants to have their own work or study area. Older properties were never designed for home working and the token Study included in modern house designs is rarely more than a large cupboard. No-one particularly wants to make their lounge look like an office and if that's where you have to work you will want to make it look pretty. When it comes to the choice of chair you will probably use something already available, such as a dining chair. If a new chair is required then a secondhand one that makes a nice upcycle project is a possibility, or you could consider a brand new office chair.
Back pain
How seriously do you take your work? If you spend more than an hour at a time sitting at your desk I urge you to consider finding a really good office chair, one that has been designed for the purpose. Over the last few weeks I have learned a salutary lesson and I want to share it with you.
'Having decided to set up our own company blog, Yasmin's presentation was both helpful and informative. Much of her advice has been put into practice and we have already begun to see fantastic results.'
Charles Clarke, Design Manager – BANDA Property, London.
Want to know more about blogging for your business? One to one or join my public sessions during 2015; get in touch to discuss your ideal time and place.
Emily's book, Maker Spaces, is out now and I'm going to settle down and read it. The review will be published shortly!
I work from home and my office cum studio is upstairs (in the eaves of an old cottage) and at times I feel cramped for space but in general it's a very comfortable arrangement. I have good daylight with windows facing East and West and there is little to disrupt my concentration. I sometimes gaze out of the window to see what goes on in the village as my view takes in the village green, and I can watch the birds on the feeder in our front garden. I see traffic going by but as this is no major road it doesn't invade my brain …. that is until August when dozens of huge hungry combines rumble past and literally shake the house! Combine harvesters aside I am fortunate to work in an environment which is very pleasant and makes me happy.
One of the showrooms participating in Clerkenwell Design Week, SBS, invited me to speak on the subject of health, wellbeing and happiness in the workplace. I am preparing it now and of course as a designer I find this a fascinating subject. (RSVP to attend the talk.) One area I will always get advice on is dealing with unwanted noise as this is not a specialism of mine. However, my partner is an acoustics consultant and he offered to write a piece I could share with you about noise in the workplace so here it is! Read More
The image above is the master bedroom of an apartment I have lived in – I bought it as a bland neutral box without the blind, wardrobes and oak floor. Once the flooring was laid it added a warm honey colour that balanced beautifully with the pale walls and ceiling and immediately gave the apartment personality. The addition of fitted wardrobes in the master bedroom added architectural interest as well as providing excellent storage space and the roman blind, neat in its simplicity, introduced a soft texture. The fabric has a subtle sheen and I used it for the bed drapes as well, I like a little bit of glam!
What to do about white
I was with a couple this week who had moved into a new home, not newly built but newly renovated, and it is pristine. The beautifully remodelled conversion benefits from a high spec quality kitchen and bathrooms that are stylishly fitted out. With virtually everything in white, which appealed for its sense of calm, the problem now is how to introduce colour and make this gorgeous house into a family friendly home. White can be austere and cold so it's going to be fun helping my clients add personality and interest to the basic framework they have bought into. This white space will benefit from:-
- intelligent floor planning
- a graduated colour scheme
- carefully selected textural details
Interior Designers: I'm giving a talk about Wellness in the Workplace. Would love to include quotes from other professionals, credit given.
— Yasmin Chopin (@YasminChopin) April 2, 2015
"I attended the Interior Design summit this year, (March 2015), for the 4th time. It is a useful experience not just for the convenient way of meeting new suppliers, but also the range of seminars and talks I can attend. This year I was delighted to see Yasmin Chopin was talking about Blogging, a subject I was interested in but sadly lacking in knowledge. I was not disappointed. The hour long discussion, was presented in a relaxed, humorous and very informative manner which fired me up to start my own blog for my new website. The questions and feedback from around the room further added to the information received, and personally could have stayed all day gathering knowledge! I look forward to attending her next lecture."
Nicholas Sunderland Interior Design, London.
World renowned paint effects guru and colour expert Annie Sloan considers what makes a successful interior in 'Annie Sloan's Room Recipes for Style and Colour'. In this book Annie takes us into homes she has visited and tells us about the way they have been decorated. It's an unusual insight and Annie shares her thoughts about the different types of decor she sees.
Each chapter focuses on a popular style: Boho chic, Neoclassical, Vintage floral, French, Classic Swedish, Coastal, Classic country, Modern retro and Warehouse.
After discussing the key components that make up the style Annie explains how some of the paint effects can be reproduced using her paint and leaves us with some interesting design tips.
Have you ever considered happiness as a design objective when you remodel or redecorate your home? Most of us would agree that the level of happiness we experience is affected most significantly by friends and family but how much difference can your surroundings make? A recent meeting with internationally renowned kitchen designer Johnny Grey prompted me to think about the key design elements that help make for a happy home. Here are my top 3 ideas to design with happiness in mind:-
1. Macro and micro design
Everything we experience in the home has been designed by someone at some time but have you looked at how each little thing impacts on the whole? For example, do you struggle every time you take something out of a high level cupboard? Are you stretching just that bit too far in order to get to what you need? It might be a little thing but if it bothers you each time you do it consider how to change it. A temporary solution might be to move a shelve down a notch or two. Longer term, when you makeover your room take into account your physical proportions and the frequency with which you use the items stored at high level. Do you even need high level storage?
Every move we make has an effect on our happiness, from the ease with which we travel around our home to our sensory experiences of taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. Look for the tiny details that please; the way a seam is sewn, the precisions of hinges on a door, the artistry and craftsmanship seen in a plaster moulding. Appreciate the beauty in all of the materials and design away the niggles. Read More
Maria White is a Life Coach and we were talking about the problems couples have making decisions about their decor. We thought you might like to listen in on one of our conversations…
Maria White, Aspirations Coaching: For over 25 years she has worked with people of all ages, sometimes in very challenging circumstances. She knows how resilient people can be and helps her clients reach their potential and live life to the full.
Image Credits: Thanks to Dotcomfgiftshop for the HOME image and David Hunt Lighting for the photo image.
International Colour Day is on 21 March and every year it recognises the wonderful influence colour has on our daily activity. Timed to link with the Spring equinox when night and day are equally long International colour day celebrates the complementary nature of light and dark.
"Two circles form an eye, with an equal half of rainbow color and black representing light and darkness, day and night, everyone feast one's eye on the international color day." Logo designer Hosanna Yau from Hong Kong. (source Wikipedia)
Global decorative paints company, AkzoNobel are experts in colour and help people understand the power of colour. In recent research they found that 93% of 5,500 people interviewed agree that colour can instantly change their mood and 91% said they feel happier in a more colourful environment. Nevertheless I find clients have a fear of colour and will often play safe when decorating their homes. I want to encourage you to step out of your colour comfort zone with some colour inspiration to lift your mood and spice up your life.
Without light we cannot see colour and on Saturday I will be celebrating on Instagram with some of the most colourful images I can find – join me there!
Organised by Forum Events, the Interiors Summit is an annual affair. I was invited to attend for the first time last year and went along with an open mind. It's an 'invitation only' intensive networking opportunity where suppliers and interior designers (the buyers) are put together in a room and, a bit like speed dating, there are 15 minute slots to get to know each other. Significant research is conducted by the organisers to ensure you get to see people you want to talk to and I made some excellent contacts last year so ticked it off as being a worthwhile day.
This year I was asked to present a seminar so I drove to London the day before as my talk was scheduled for the morning of 11 March 2015 in the Hilton Hotel, Wembley. It's a very comfortable hotel but a devil to find; SatNavs just want to take you right through the stadium itself and road signposting is very poor. After taking several tours around the iconic building, which I first experienced in 2008, my language skills became very limited! I eventually found the car park with help from a police officer and the hotel's reception staff and was very thankful to enjoy a glass of wine and good company that evening. Read More
I met Maxine Hall at the interiors trade show Decorex International last year and was bewitched by the use of colour, pattern and fabric in the soft furnishings on display. The style is quirky and uplifting in its exuberance and confidence so I took a few pics to remind me of the stand. I learned that the range includes wallpapers and fabrics and the list of stockists has increased to include Liberty London and other retailers around the world.
Win a beautiful cushion
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Right @YasminChopin your @intdesignsummit talk has inspired me to blog more! Thank you and it was lovely to meet you too. #intdesignsummit
— Jacqui Smith (@HomeSmithsJax) March 11, 2015
Kali Nicholson, Marketing Director of May Design Series, an international interiors event that encompasses trade show and lots more, sent me the results of a recent survey they conducted. It made an interesting read. I invited Jenny Haken, a creative copywriter whose work I respect to present her take on the findings. This is the first time I've invited a guest blogger to join me here and I hope you enjoy her post.
How do you make buying decisions?
Are you a spontaneous purchaser, or do you deliberate over things for hours, days or even weeks According to a recent census*, retailers need to rethink how they sell their products. Our busy schedules give us limited time to shop around. But when it comes to the home, seeing with our own eyes is best – we need to feel the quality before we part with our hard earned cash! So it's important that retailers recognise the need for both online and high street stores.
It's anticipated that we'll spend more money on our homes during 2015, whether on artworks to add that unique focal point, or a complete room refurbishment. It makes sense that the larger the outlay, the longer the consideration we should apply; not only in terms of cost, but also because of the impact our surroundings have on us. When you've spent a small fortune on a brand new bedroom, you don't want to later realise that the design or colours aren't conducive to restful sleep! Read More
Some like it, some don't. It is probably one of those colours you love or loathe. It's strong but when you think about it in terms of interiors it can be both dominant and delicate. Whilst working with this hue I've been amazed by its versatility. Unlike Pantone's colour for 2014, Radiant Orchid, it is easy to work into a scheme and very acceptable in whatever quantity you prefer. Last year's pink-purple was tricky to co-ordinate with colours in your existing home decor, unless you loved pink of course, but this one can quietly join you in a friendly fashion.
What's so reassuring about Marsala is that…
- it works in design schemes for either sex being neither too masculine nor too feminine
- it can be paired with almost any colour, working with neutrals and brighter hues
- it can recede into the background and become a base for your colour scheme, a bit like the way we use neutrals
- it warms up a cool room due to its rich burgundy red highlights, useful in the chillier months
- it can add depth of tone and character to a room with just a few accessories
In the top image you can see how well it works with yellow – the combination is warm, inviting and exciting. Imagine a room with lots of neutrals and two strong pops of Marsala and sunshine yellow! And above, from House to Home, we can see how effective this red-brown colour is when teamed with white. The roller blind is called 'Bottles' and can be obtained from Bodie and Fou.
Caroline Lukehurst is a glass artist and produces wall art from photographic images. She works in her home studio located in the Warwickshire town of Royal Leamington Spa. I was in the area, which is really lovely if you've never been, and took the opportunity to visit Caroline as I had seen her work and wanted to know more. We talked about the difficulties of making glass art and how she juggles her creative life with home and family. It was lovely getting to know her. Here is a snippet of our conversation:
Detail from the Brooklyn Bridge wall panel:
A piece of wall art used as a kitchen splash back.
If you would like to know more about my interior design service and glass art get in touch.
Exciting news! I've been awarded "Best of Houzz" for Design and "Best of Houzz" for Customer Satisfaction. Yasmin Chopin Interior Design was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users* that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 15,000 active home building, renovation and design industry professionals.
"Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, renovation and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project. We're delighted to recognise Yasmin Chopin Interior Design among our "Best Of" professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively renovating and decorating their homes." Gemma Smith, Industry Marketing Manager at Houzz UK and Ireland.
This is the first time I've offered a bespoke item as a prize on the blog so it's very exciting for me and I am sure the lucky winner will be delighted to have a coffee table made to measure. Peter Melton's company, For the love of old, specialises in bespoke furniture using reclaimed materials. He offers workshops and sells furniture paints (Peter is a stockist of 'Autentico' chalk paints and uses these for his furniture). Read more to enter… Read More
I'm preparing an apartment ready for sale at the moment (read on for details). Obviously I want the best price and I'm sure many of you are thinking just the same thing as Spring time is Sale time in the UK property market. Here are just a few ideas to help you get a quick sale.
1. You already know that buyers sometimes struggle to imagine moving their furniture into your space and the easiest way to help them is to have your home decorated in bland neutrals. Think Show Home and you get the idea although show homes do tend to get a bit jazzy with their decor at times. I'm going to use a neutral palette of colours but rather than paint everything magnolia I'll mix it up in each of the rooms. This is my choice of colours from the range by Colour and Paint and they work really well together:- Liberty Angelica, Mr & Mrs Smith Bushveld and Nantucket's Bluff Walk, Lighthouse and Sanford.
If you would like advice I can help you develop a unique palette of colours for your property – it's a colour service with a difference. Read More
There is little subtlety with red, a brash and powerful colour, which can be used to energise. Rich and full of vitality red will evoke an extreme reaction; it is all about strength and desire. It has been proven to raise blood pressure, respiration and heart rate physically creating warmth so if you have a cold north facing room (we are in the UK and all north facing rooms are cold!) this would be a clever choice.
Decorating with red
I am passionate about promoting the services of designer-makers and if it is at all possible to include a bespoke item in a scheme for an interior I will encourage a client to consider commissioning something that is unique and special.
James Harrison has come to my notice; James is a young designer who now runs his own company, JamesUK. When interviewed by the May Design Series he was asked what tips he would give new designers in the industry.
"I think the best piece of advice I could give is to talk to people. It really is about getting yourself out there as a designer and getting to know people within the industry. The majority of opportunities that come up in the design industry arise from a conversation or a chance meeting." James Harrison
Here is an article of mine, recently published on HouzzUK, that goes into the subject of commissioning in more detail. Leave your comments below and let's support the wonderful talent we have in the UK. Read More


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Valette Renoux / Heir to the Survivor / Ascendant Warrior
Vin is a major character of AWESOME epic fantasy trilogy "Mistborn" by Brandon Sanderson. Great dark dystopian world, amazing story and characters – I highly recommend this books!
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Thank you very much, Chad, truly appreciate it! Yes, "Mistborn" trilogy is great, and "The Hero of Ages" is a damn killer book.
BTW since you share my taste in books i highly recommend Anthony Ryan's new series - Raven's Shadow. I say this in hopes that you'll read it, and illustrate another amazing likeness in the form of Vaelin Al Sorna
I love these books and your art! You have the exact same taste in books as i do. Lvothe, Vin, Ninefingers, and Locke are my favorite characters of all time. You're my hero bro!
You'll not regret, trust me. This books are great. High fantasy all the way.
And, the best thing is that this trilogy is complete, so you don't have to wait for years for another sequel.
And, the best thing is that this trilogy is complete, so you don't have to wait for years for another sequel.
Great piece! I'm always enjoy reading a awesome female badass character, I'll should be reading Mistborn sometime this year.
Very cool! Is it bad that my favorite part is Kredik Shaw in the background? None the less, well done!
Many tnx, mate, glad you like it! Not at all, Kredik Shaw is a building that gives а flavour to entire story.
Awesome work fresh take on the character too. I'm not much of a reader but those books really caught my attention, I never finished the third one though, I should probably pick it up again some time.


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Just a shout out to all models in the southern California area -- in about one to two months more, my in-home studio will be complete.
I'll be doing custom photoshoots with models - I am excited as I'm just waiting for my new Nikon D800 to arrive (taking a longer time than expected due to the floods Nikon had experienced earlier in the year -- everything is on backorder).
So if you are in my neck of the woods and would like to set up a photoshoot -- let me know....
as I'm starting to set appointments in advance.
Hugs to all of you on this lovely Monday morning.
some of my recent art and photography
Congratulations on the new studio, Claudia! I hope it's as wonderful as you dreamed it would be.
I expect graet things...what am I saying, you already do great things...I expect greater things!
I'm glad to know about your studio, Claudia. I'm sure this new facet as photographer will also be full of success.
Congratulations and good luck!!
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I don't remember this meeting we had....."erson" eh? That hurts.
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A flipped out review from a flipped out guy
Your flash was amazing. It brought me into the movie and made me kind of space out for the few minutes it was playing. I can't wait for more stuff from you but then again maybe I should calm down and smoke a cig before I watch another flash. Good job.
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(May 30, 2013)
Thanks so much! Grabbed this on the way home this evening after some random running around. Appreciate the nice comment!
(May 30, 2013)
Thanks so much it was a great little find, appreciate the comment and the peer rec greatly!
(May 30, 2013)
Nice lighting...love seeing the rolls of hay still in the paddock and you've captured that track to the house beautifully
(May 30, 2013)
The funny thing was I wanted to picture the red bard with the hay but would have been trespassing to get the right angle but when all was said and done, I ended up liking this better. =D Thanks so much for the kind comment and peer rec, its greatly appreciated.
(May 30, 2013)
A beautiful golden light across this landscape, nice bales of hay and shadows, love the mixture of golds and greens,the silhouettes of the trees surrounding the farm house!the path cut through the grass, would make a splendid oil painting, love it regards leon.
(May 30, 2013)
Thanks so much Leon, I saw a bard and the bales from the highway on the way home yesterday and followed a few back roads to find I could shoot the barn with the bales without trespassing but was thrilled to find it still made for a fantastic shot. The farmers were laughing at me as I took pictures of bales of hays, guess when you work the fields all day you forget sometimes how beautiful it truly can be. Appreciate your comment and peer rec greatly!
(May 31, 2013)
great lighting - wonderful composition - clarity is out of the world - as usual just waiting for the right contest
(May 31, 2013)
Speaking of waiting. Once we found a way around some winding roads to find this spot which I saw from the main road the sun went way. Of course I feared it wouldnt come back in time before setting. Then Wa-La! Victory! Patience pays off! Thanks so much Dennis, I really like the way this turned out also.
(May 31, 2013)
Thanks so much Will! Dude you know I appreciate it greatly! I was thrilled to get this!
(June 02, 2013)
So now I know what Vermont looks like! Hah! This is very typical for Georgia, rolling hills, farmland, bales of hay. Well at least where I live since I dont live in the ATL area. =D Thank so much Ken.
(June 02, 2013)
Thanks so much Jackdawgirl I greatly appreciate the comment and peer rec. I was actually also very pleased with the way this turned out, patience was required but worth it.
(June 03, 2013)
Thanks so much Skeats I appreciate the comment and generous peer rec. THANKS!
(June 03, 2013)
YAY! I hope the judges feel the same way! Hah! Thanks so much for the super kind comment and peer rec, I greatly appreciate it!
(June 04, 2013)
That's a rockin' shot. Great expanse and depth wonderfully captured and processed. Great work!
(June 04, 2013)
Oh wow thanks David for the super kind comment and generous peer rec. I really appreciate that. I'm pretty proud of this as well. This was one of those "pull over honey I have to shoot this", then we spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to get to it and then another 35 minutes waiting for the sun come out and lay just right across here. =D Again thanks tons! Means a lot to get your approval. Peace!
(June 05, 2013)
Beautifully composed image with good colour and contrast and I like the sky, great job.
(June 05, 2013)
This is a new favorite for me, its on up on that list. It was worth the patience required to get this. I really appreciate the super kind comment and peer rec greatly.
(June 08, 2013)
Thanks so much for the kind comment and peer rec. I was also very pleased with the way it turned out.
(June 09, 2013)
Great shot! i think you're getting your landscapes sorted :D The house is a great focal point with those hayballs in the foreground as well. This doesn't look overfilled, so I see you kept it simple and beautiful, not trying to capture the entire world. Well done!
(June 09, 2013)
OMG Thanks so much Aram! No doubt getting this whole landscape thing sorted out. Seems I got my barrings. Im super pleased with how this turned out also. Greatly appreciate the wonderful comment and super peer rec.
(June 10, 2013)
The Late Evening Sky and Clouds withs the sun Going down the Trees make a perfect Backdrop for this Photo of Hay Cropping Fields . The House and Trees Line at the top of the Hill is barely visible due to the Shadows and Sun Behind them which gives the impression of early evening. The Golden Hues and Contrasts are beautiful on the Cropped hay and these tones look even more lovely due to the loner Gras on the Hill & Darker trees. The Reflections in the water is a bonus as is the long tree shadows on the right . A Beautiful Scene with a lot going on
(June 10, 2013)
What a great point, its almost a simple scene however there really is a lot going on in this shot. I think I actually like that about it since my landscapes either tend to be boring or far to busy, guess this is a balance for me. From the rains our water is murky I was really worried this would ruin the shot, unsure if its water so I'm super glad it had a dock. =D Thank you so kindly for the extremely well detailed lovely comments and peer rec.
(June 16, 2013)
I love this! There is just something about hay fields with the hay baled that makes an awesome picture. Beautifully done!!
(June 16, 2013)
Thanks so much, a huge new favorite for me for sure. I was so pleased with the way it turned out. The farmers think I have lost it when they see me shooting hay, but in reality its to bad that they can no longer see the beauty in what they do. =D
(July 03, 2013)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! A very deserving award!!! I know you will be doing the "HAPPY DANCE" for days.
(July 03, 2013)
OMG Thank you so much Kathy I am shocked but extremely pleased since I also love this shot tons!
(July 03, 2013)
Wonderful shot & I can only echo the previous comments by others. Congratulations on being featured.
(July 03, 2013)
Thanks so much Blair I really appreciate your support and comment its greatly appreciated!
(July 03, 2013)
Thank you so much Im socked but pleasantly surprised since this is also a huge favorite for me as well.
(July 03, 2013)
This is very typical for Northern Georgia which is where I live and now you can see why I cant help but love it. Thank you so much!
(July 03, 2013)
Wow what a magnificent capture Valerie. Well done. So interesting to read the comments and your feedback. Bravo!
(July 03, 2013)
Fantastic landscape view, wonderful side lighting in the field making it look glorious, fabulous colours and clouds pattern. Nice detail.....brilliant capture. Congrats on the feature.
(July 04, 2013)
Thank you so much David no doubt its a big favorite for me also making this a great surprising welcomed award big time!
(July 03, 2013)
Awesome shot.... but all your shots are wonderful A very well deserved Award
(July 04, 2013)
Awwww thanks so much Lyn I appreciate that, dont necessarily agree its all good but I like this one to.
(July 04, 2013)
Thank you, I do love classic country for sure, appreciate the comment greatly!
(July 04, 2013)
Thank you so much, it was for sure both and the wait for the sun to set and peek out from behind the thick clouds was well worth the wait.
(July 05, 2013)
Thank you so much, no doubt it was that special golden hour which truly worked out. Thanks so much I greatly appreciate that.
(July 05, 2013)
Yay! Congratulations on your Feature! Love the hay and the grass path. Good colors and lighting.
(July 15, 2013)
Thanks so much JoJo I really appreciate that, sure was shocked by it but extremely pleased with being recognized in the area of landscapes.
(August 28, 2013)
Thank you so much! I was pretty pleased with myself because it speaks loudly to me Georgia living.
(December 02, 2014)
well taken,harvest time produces many opportunities,and this is a lovely shot,great lighting.
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OK, here's a 2-for-1 of recent orders. This is a polo I ordered with a built-up custom collar like a dress shirt, made of the extremely nice white pique knit, and copper chinos with a cargo pocket. I emailed a picture of the type of pocket I wanted and they replicated it perfectly.
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very flavorful. tons of dried fruit, honey and richness. has legs and lots of body. long lasting but not for the amateur wine drinker. serious stuff here, almost like an ice wine/ dessert wine. 97wines of France 96 WE-"It is not easy to describe one of the majestic wines of France. This 2007 is still a wine in the making. All the elements are there: the intensity of dry fruits, the richness of spice and white fruit jams, opulent and austere at the same time. It is an extraordinary wine, with freshness, sweetness, dryness and acidity all just about perfectly balanced. Give it at least seven years." 96 Points Wine Enthusiast
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There were plenty of ideas to improve Milwaukee that were floated at Monday night's "Envisioning the Seen" panel discussion at the Pabst Theater in downtown Milwaukee, some perhaps far-fetched, others more feasible.
But everyone agreed sitting around talking about solutions won't improve Milwaukee — each city resident needs to step up.
"Complaining about leadership is a waste of time," said Evelyn Patricia Terry, a Milwaukee visual artist who is involved in mentoring, advocacy and educational workshops. "For me, leadership begins with ourselves."
Other solutions the 12 civic and business leaders discussed at the event, organized by Historic Milwaukee Inc., ranged from creating a research and development triangle between Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago, to forming a trust fund to support existing Milwaukee buildings, to appointing "mayors" of neighborhood blocks to advocate for improvements to their small piece of the city.
Jonathan Jackson, Milwaukee Film artistic and executive director, even argued in favor of legalizing pot and taxing it heavily.
"It's going to happen," Jackson said of pot legalization in America. "We should step forward and be the city that does it first. Let's stop putting money in the prisons and let's put it back in the community."
I was there when Milwaukee Film screened the 2012 documentary "The House I Live In" in January. The film took a hard look at America's war on drugs and offered some sobering statistics, such as how black people are 10 times more likely to be jailed for drug offenses than white people, even though both groups use drugs at approximately equal rates.
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The New York Times streams full album & The Farm Family posts short film "Writing Arizona" Mylets' new album "Arizona" is streaming in full at The New York Times HERE, a week before its official release date of April 21, 2015. And check out the short film by Lukas Hodge, "Writing Arizona" for TheFarmFamily.com about the Making of Arizona
Before you listen to today's GIGsoup Track of the Day i'd like to point out a few things. First of... Before you listen to today's GIGsoup Track of the Day i'd like to point out a few things. First of all 'Mylets' is in fact a moniker for Henry Kohen. This talented young man takes on the roles of several musicians at once. Using multiple guitar pedals that line the stage, Kohen also sings and lays down guitar loops while simultaneously tapping out beats on a drum machine. There are NO other musicians when you see this guy live.When you listen to the track, below remember that information.Now consider this fact. Henry Kohen is 20 years old. Yes, 20! The maturity in 'Mylets' latest single 'Honeypot' is beyond his years. This is mixed-genre and edgy, and simply fucking glorious. The confidence Kohen possesses to produce a track of this quality must be off the chart. The good news is that theres an album on its way as well. 'Arizona' has been given a 20th April release date, via Sargent House.Mylets first came to Sargent House's attention with a series of self-released solo EPs, much of which were remastered and compiled on the label's 2013 release Retcon. Around that time, Kohen relocated from Columbus, Indiana to Los Angeles, residing at the artist-friendly Sargent House all the while working intensively on prepping Arizona material for the studio.In the interim, Mylets also toured extensively on different continents with And So I Watch You From Afar, TTNG and Emma Ruth Rundle. "Because of the range of time spent writing, it was very important for me to capture the concepts of creative and personal growth within the songs on the record," Kohen says. "I recorded the album twice under very different circumstances in 2014 and on the second round of studio time, I left with a product that I felt was as true of a representation of what was initially in my head as I could have created."See Mylets dates here as he goes on tour in Europe with And So I Watch You From AfarPre-order Arizona here.
Consequence of Sound Premieres New Track Photo by Gerhard KuhneAt 19 years old, most teens would be happy with a byline in a high school newspaper album review or a DIY show at some local club. But that's nothing compared to wunderkind Henry Kohen, who knows his way around the guitar better than most veteran rockers. Under his Mylets moniker, the Los Angeles-based musician straddles the line between noise rock, punk, and alternative rock. His songwriting simply defies genres, though, often marrying intricately-layered arrangements and pop-leaning melodies into one big, lovely tangle of sweat, guitars, and a gnarled sense of angst. It's both indicative of his age and yet somehow makes him seem wise beyond his years.All of his skills, technical and creative, will be showcased on his debut album, Arizona, which arrives on April 21st through Sargent House. The nine-track LP follows a series of self-released EPs — compiled and re-released on the label's 2013 Retcon LP — and was co-produced by Sonny DiPerri (Hanni El Khatib, Portugal. The Man). Already the world's been treated to album cuts "Trembling Hands" and the title track; now, Kohen has let loose "Honeypot".Though its name may trick you into believing it's a gentle tune soaked in sweet saps, the track is actually a bristling, barbed rocker fueled by restlessness. "It's a song I wrote the music for while living in my college dorm and neglecting schoolwork during the one semester I went to university," Kohen explains to Consequence of Sound. "The lyrics came to me almost immediately after getting signed by Sargent House and deciding to leave school for good. The lyrics are meant to reflect the impatience I was feeling throughout the whole process of leaving college and my home along with the internal mental inflation of this new path I was on."By Michelle GeslaniPre-order Arizona here.Don't miss Mylets on tour in Europe with And So I Watch You From Afar starting April 28th and catch him before he leaves, in southern California on a few shows with Balance and Composure. Show details and tickets here.
Mylets, the Guitar Wunderkid. JoyRide Mexico He's only 20 years old, released his first album at 17, and watching him perform leaves one mesmerized; his name is Henry Kohen and yes, he is a prodigy. For people who have such talent engrained, school isn't something that they feel is necessary to fuel their passion. As a young student in Illinois, Henry grew tired of the daily routine and wrote to Cathy Pellow, founder and manager of the highly respected label Sargent House, based out of Los Angeles. In his correspondence, a determined Kohen expressed his frustration with school and the music scene, or lack thereof. After a few e-mail exchanges Cathy asked him to pass along his music, and unsurprisingly thereafter, Cathy waited for Kohen to turn 18, making him the youngest artist signed to the label. Kohen started playing music at the age of 10, and his multi-instrumentalist father was a significant influence in his son's musical beginnings. For a short period, Kohen tried playing with different people but no one was truly interested in forming a band and left Kohen to fend for himself, so to speak. Meanwhile, he began learning loops on his guitar. Andrew Bird was a big influence throughout this learning process, as we all know he is all about DIY when it comes to performing his music. Kohen's sound and style quickly evolved as he started adding percussion and vocals to his guitar loops, making him sound like a complete band. This was the result: It all starts with guitars, then vocals, effects, followed by a drum machine, careful layering and rhythm coordination, which, when combined, always result in incredible compositions under the pseudonym Mylets. His style and musical framework has been compared to Trent Reznor, who is also a prominent influence. Being underage, it is sometimes complicated for Kohen to play certain venues (as the legal US drinking age is 21) but this certainly hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves. He is already releasing his second album titled 'Arizona' on April 21, 2015. You can listen to the title track here.It will be released via Sargent House, where he shares residency amongst many excellent bands, such as Boris, Chelsea Wolfe, Deafheaven, and many more. He is also about to head out on an extensive European tour with label mates And So I Watch You From Afar. For more details on this great artist, his upcoming tour and anticipated release, check out his website here.By Kevin Fripp
Henry Details the Making of "Arizona" I've been wanting to do a write-up regarding this album for a few months now, but haven't found a place or time I considered appropriate to sit down and summarize the several years behind the album I recorded last fall. Considering that right now (March 20, 2015 11:26 PM) is exactly one month (and 46 minutes) away from the day the album will be released, I guess tonight could be considered significant enough to try and tackle this all. My memory is poor so this may get spotty at times, but I'll do my best to be thorough. King Sleep has to be the most fitting place for me to start as it was the first song I wrote for the record. I remember playing this song at several live shows during my final high school year in Columbus, Indiana and specifically remember playing it at my "Tour" Send-Off show in 2012 at Loran B's house. I had wanted to write a song that felt as though it was programmed by a computer, something devoid of any inherent emotion.(The show in question. 3/16/2012 at Loran B's House)Honeypot, Retcon, and Ampersand were all written in about a month span of time after arriving to my first semester of college. I think the desperation, anxiety, and frustration really shine through and reflect what I was feeling that eventually led to me leaving school. Retcon is very close and special to me and the song I would encourage people to listen to if I wanted to summarize the ideology of Mylets in one song. I titled the album Retcon because it retconned those three EPs I had recorded and I titled the song Retcon because it retconned that entire album and showed a departure from the mindset of the songs featured on it (a mindset of juvenile angst and misplaced, uneducated frustration). I left college after one semester after being signed by the Sargent House label. The next year in February of 2013, I packed up all of my music gear and drove out to live alongside the label in Los Angeles. My approach to writing drastically changed as soon as I learned I had been signed. I suddenly was putting an unhealthy amount of misguided pressure on myself because of the environment I was in. This would ultimately prove heavily counterproductive to not only my creative output, but also took a pretty drastic toll on my mental well-being. In February of 2014, I recorded a few the Indiana songs along 6 or 7 other songs I had written in Los Angeles. I went into the studio in a terrible mindset, underprepared, and feeling uncomfortably intimidated by the world. This album along with those songs were all scrapped shortly after that and I stepped away from music for a few months to reanalyze my approach and get back on track. Homes was written all on my laptop (on the program TuxGuitar) the day I arrived back to Los Angeles from my first North American Tour (2013 with ASIWYFA + TTNG). Oh wow, hold on I completely forgot. Shark is actually the oldest song on this record, though in a very strange way. The main progression throughout that whole song was actually something I had written on Frooty Loops for a Huckleberry Finn video project for my High School English class when I was a Junior in 2011. I still have the video somewhere and during the closing credits you can hear a very basic piano version of Shark while watching Zane W and I struggle to get off of the row boat we borrowed to shoot the video. I loved that melody, but forgot about it until about a month before I went into the studio in August. The second half of Seven Seals is also a melody from the high school days. Mackenzie A actually has a cassette recording from a show which has an almost audible version of the song featuring the part I would later adapt to this song. That leaves the only two songs that were fully written in 2014: Arizona and Trembling Hands. The main section of Arizona was a little finger exercise that I was constantly playing on my friend Matt P's incredible 1980′s Les Paul out at the Farm. I had the melody in my head for months and everyone who heard it seemed to be humming it for several hours after hearing it as well. I'm really proud of that song. Trembling Hands (in the vein of many album singles) was a last minute addition. I have a video on my phone from the last day of studio and I'm playing an absurdly chopped version of what I would later change into the main progression. We booked a day a few weeks later to make sure we got the song right and I think we did. So now that there are extremely rough origin stories for each of the nine songs that made it on to the record, it's time to go into the studio. On 8/9/2014, I buzzed the gate at Kingsize Soundlabs in Eaglerock, CA and met Sonny Diperri in Studio C.Over the next ten days Sonny and I worked 9 to midnight as I tracked all of the guitar, bass, vocals, and programmed drums for the record. It was a learning experience like no other! I have journal entries from each day that really reflect how much fun I was having. Hour breaks were taken for lunch and chess matches.Even with the amount of work I was putting in during the day, I hardly slept at night. I was full of a kind of excitement and naivety I hadn't felt since I was in elementary school. I was getting my ass kicked and surrounded by as many interesting new problems as I cared to solved and I found myself caring about every single one of them. Sonny is not only an expert engineer and producer, but also a true friend. I look forward to working with him for many years to come. I attribute a lot of the confidence prevalent throughout the performances on the record to his guidance and persistence. Rejected album titles (thankfully):Kirby DotsAshcan CopyTalking is a Free ActionEnemy MineOn Creaking FloorsThe Mighty Jack IVI decided to call the album Arizona on September 10, 2014.- Henry Kohen————————————————————————————————————————-I very regrettably did not take many photos from inside the studio, but we did have studio assistants take logs of many of the gear settings throughout the record. Unfortunately, all of the assistants used various formats and levels of thoroughness so it isn't a complete list, but here are the essential pieces of gear that really shaped the record: AmpsFor clean or slightly driven guitars, we primarily used a 1970′s Fender Twin Reverb. Vintage Fenders are classics for a reason, there's nothing really like them.On some of the more driven bits, we used an Orange Rockerverb 50 Combo which had a real aggressive bite that was nice to accentuate leads.The studio also had a Roland JC120 handy, which we used sparingly for an almost direct-input signal sound. On bass, we ran straight into the board through whatever effects we were using.EffectsI really wanted the guitars on the record to be notable for clarity. That meant cutting back on delay and reverb and focusing on placement. Here are a few of effects that were crucial to the sound of the record:DOD 410 reissueDOD 250 reissue1960′s Roger Mayer Octavia Malekko DiabolikDigitech LuxeWhen delays were used, we used a computer generated BPM-based delay, but I was also very fortunate enough to use my friend Matt's 1980′s EHX Memory Man and Sonny's vintage 1960′s Maestro EP-3 Tape Delay along with his 1970′s Roland RE-201 Space Echo.GuitarsAlmost all of the guitar duties were split between two very different models. For any part that required a significant amount of intricacy and clarity, I used a 1990 MIM Fender Stratocaster with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails (usually on the mid/bridge pick-up). For the parts where we wanted to take up as much space as possible or assist low-end, we used an early 1980′s Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe that was sitting at the studio. A naturally dark model, someone had left super heavy flatwounds on it that really allowed it to thicken up choruses. Electronic DrumsAlesis SR-16 (1990) ConsoleAlesis HR-16 (1987) SamplesLinn LM-1 (1980) SamplesRoland CR-78 (1978) SamplesYamaha RX-5 (1986) Samples————————————————————————————————————————-I've got a whole journal of notes from before, during, and after the recording process. A lot of it is uninteresting and some of it is too personal, but here are two entries I thought worth sharing. Movies that impacted this album:Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)Il Pugni in Tasca (1965)The Trial (1962)Vanilla Sky (2001)Brazil (1985)What I hope to accomplish with this record:Be proud of it for at least six months


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Finding Self-Worth on a Water Slide: 'The Way, Way Back'
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By: Annie Provencher
Published: July 23, 2013 3:50 PM
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Whether it be pool days and ice pops, or long-lit evenings and ice cream trucks, "summer" means a lot of things to a lot of people. But there is one aspect of summertime that seems to transcend time and place, age and background: the family vacation.
The family vacation is a true-blue bit of Americana at its best—and in particular, the family vacation riddled with teen angst has been a topic celebrated onscreen for years. However, where famed family vacation films such as "National Lampoon's Vacation" or "Dirty Dancing" follow the traditional road that highlights the quirks of family life or carefree summer love, the new film "
The Way, Way Back
" veers down a different path. Yes, the protagonist, Duncan (Liam James), still faces typical teen woes, like not knowing what to say to the cute girl next door and feeling misunderstood by the adults in his life. But deeper themes of family brokenness, loneliness, and the need for belonging develop in a way that not only makes the viewer feel for Duncan, but also add a level of vulnerability missing from a typical Griswold get-together.
It's in the rear of the aforementioned wagon that we first meet 14-year-old Duncan. Terribly shy, terribly awkward, and terribly in need of a friend, he's on his way to the beach with mom Pam (Toni Collette), her boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), and his teenage daughter (Zoe Levin). Duncan is overshadowed and all but forgotten, as his mom's attention is focused on Trent—an insensitive man's man who practically knocks Duncan to the ground every time he patronizingly calls him "buddy" —and his daughter, Steph, is way too cool to ever condescend to Duncan's lowly dweebish status. Pam and Trent hope a summer at the beach will make it clear whether the mismatched quartet can form a new kind of family. But, whatever their hopes, it's apparent from where Duncan's sitting: He's all alone and stuck way in the back.
When they arrive at their quintessential beach town destination, things only go downhill for poor Duncan. His mom repeatedly chooses Trent over him; it takes all of about 10 seconds for the summer sun to solidify Steph's snobbery; and Betty, the neighbor-lady (Allison Janney), is a tactless boozer who keeps trying to set up play dates for Duncan and her Star Wars-obsessed son. Then, to make matters worse, Betty's daughter appears on the scene. Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb) provides the "brooding-crush-interest" that is required to make any family vacation movie complete, and insecure Duncan stammers his way through their first painful encounters. All this in only two days! Oh, the angst!
When Duncan discovers a little girl's bike in the shed, he makes a break for it. He eventually finds himself at Water Wizz, a somewhat dilapidated water park with tube slides galore, and a big-kid-at-heart manager, Owen (Sam Rockwell), who seems to own only one pair of extra-large shorts. When Owen offers him a job, Duncan jumps at the chance. Water Wizz becomes his secret haven, his new job a confidence booster, and Owen, despite his lazy appearance, the friend Duncan so desperately needs.
While this is overall a lighthearted film, Duncan's obvious feelings of displacement and his ensuing friendship with Owen give the movie a sense of depth that is often missing from the traditional summer film fare. There are no big explosions; no steamy romances; no scenes where Duncan ducks behind a tube slide and reappears dressed in an aqua Speedo and matching cape, ready to save the world.
Instead, what unfolds is an entertaining yet sincere story about a lonely boy who struggles to prove his worth to everyone—including himself. His friendship with Owen helps him on this journey, and is the heart of the film. Owen's immediate acceptance of Duncan shows him to be trustworthy. His ability to both encourage and challenge Duncan gives the young teen the courage he needs to take risks and speak up on his own behalf. But ultimately, it is Owen's kindness—no matter how off-the-cuff and casual it seems—that helps Duncan begin to believe in himself.
Without being contrived or preachy, "The Way, Way Back" also honestly looks at the complications and pain that can stem from separation, divorce, and unfaithfulness. There is not one successful marriage or "original" family unit in this film, and the events that play out reflect how this reality affects all the characters. As Susanna aptly puts it, summer at the beach "is like spring break for adults." Unlike many beach movies where it's the teens getting into trouble, it's the adults in this story whose thoughtless antics and foolish actions create the most problems and cause others pain. Whether or not it was intentional, I found this portrayal of the new "modern family" to be one of the strongest elements of the film, as every teen depicted deals with neglect, abandonment, and trust issues at some level, and must navigate the tension of being between two divided parents.
"The Way, Way Back" is rated PG-13 and contains some bad language, sexual jokes and innuendos, underage drinking references, drug use, and a lot of bikini-clad girls. That sounds like a long list, but by today's movie standards, I was surprised at how "clean" it was. However, I would not suggest this film for anyone who has more conservative film tastes or preferences. Nonetheless, the themes of identity, belonging, family, and friendship still make this a moving tale, and there is an endearing sense of innocence surrounding Duncan that makes his plight all the more sympathetic. In the midst of blow-'em-up blockbuster wannabes, "The Way, Way Back" speaks with candid humor of the deep importance of friendship and the powerful impact of seemingly small and everyday kindness.
For Further Reading:
Barbara Nicolosi, "
Way, Way Good
," Church of the Masses, Patheos, July 16, 2013.
Jeffrey Overstreet, "
The Way, Way Back (2013)
," Looking Closer, Patheos, July 12, 2013.
Image copyright Fox Searchlight Pictures.
Annie Provencher
is a writer in Northern Virginia.
[Editor's note: This is Annie's last Through the Window column. After this she'll be moving over to the features page. Be sure to look for her there! GRD]
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text: Mobile Free knowledge, freely delivered: Wikipedia Zero expands to 212M mobile users in developing nations January 25, 2013 9:05 AM John Koetsier 0 Successful CMOs achieve growth by leveraging technology. Join us for GrowthBeat Summit on June 1-2 in Boston, where we'll discuss how to merge creativity with technology to drive growth. Space is limited. Request your personal invitation here! Information may want to be free, but the organization behind Wikipedia wants knowledge to be free, too. So Wikimedia has formed a partnership with the world's sixth-largest telecom, VimpelCom, to deliver Wikipedia mobile sites for free to developing countries. It's part of the Wikipedia Zero program, which is the project to deliver Wikipedia "free of data charges" on mobile devices in developing countries. "The world's sixth-largest telecommunications company and fifth-largest website globally are coming together to offer our customers a better mobile experience and greater access to free knowledge, particularly in emerging markets," Mikhail Gerchuk, VimpelCom's chief strategy officer, said in a statement. You've probably never heard of VimpelCom — the organization typically does business under other brands, such as Wind and Mobilink — but the telecom has a strong presence in Russia, former Eastern bloc countries, parts of south-east Asia, and Africa, with 212 million subscribers in a service area with 780 million people. With this partnership, Wikipedia Zero now will be providing free access to 330 million mobile users around the world, Wikimedia's Kul Takanao Wadhwa said, adding that it was an important step towards the organizations' ultimate goal: "free knowledge to everyone on the planet." The 18 countries that VimpelCom is bringing onboard include Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, and the Central African Republic. The roll out will start this year, Wikimedia said, with a focus on Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. photo credit: Absolute Chaos via photopin cc VentureBeat's VB Insight team is studying marketing analytics... Chime in here, and we'll share the results.


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