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Advanced Facilities Maintenance Corporation Non Payment for work on Target Stores: Target doesn't pay their bills? Columbus Ohio
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A New Phase works for numerous reputable companies in the service and maintenance of retail stores in Las Vegas. This is the first company that has not paid their bills. We provided timely service in an agreement of being paid in 45 days. This is typical in this type of work. We provided door repairs on closers, new cash room lock which cost 740.00 alone, new glass in storefront doors, and work was approved and signed off by Target Store managers. We provided timely service for work that was requested to be done ASAP.
Billings are now past due going on 110 days. While Advanced has stated Target has not paid them I find this hard to believe and my contract is with Advanced Facilities not Target anyway. When I called and tried to contact accounting I received no response until I wrote a letter to all company employees. I did receive a check for partial payment; however, I still have 2,000 out and more than half is for materials supplied to Target stores.
A New Phase works with the highest ethical values and we expect and receive this from all the companies we have worked for except Advanced Facilities. They should not be in business and I am sure they continue to hire other construction personal to string out on payment or not pay at all. It is outrageous that a store like Target would hire these people knowing their apparent contempt for paying for services rendered.
If you are in the trades I will only hope this reaches you before you consider doing work for Target or Advanced Facilities Maintenance Corp.
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I will ad at this time that Advanced did pay their bill in full. It took close to 4 months instead of 45 days but at least they did pay.
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Design Apartment near Parc Royal & European Parliament
Maximální počet hostů3
Počet místností1
Velikost30 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
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- Internet/WiFi
- Vhodné pro rodiny s dětmi
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Accommodation summary
|Rue Montoyer, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgie
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A few months ago
Night and breakfast as well as linen are included in the service. In the refrigerator you will find everything you need to make a continental breakfast: coffee, tea, milk, juice, water, toast, jam, butter, etc.
Obviously, you will have the key to your apartment.
It is important for your own benefit that you let us know about your arrival or any unwanted delayed.
For safety reasons and respect to people, these are non-smoking apartments.
Domovní řádNon smoking
No pets
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|516 €
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The studio location was fine and we didn't even use public transport on our 3 nights brussels adventure. Marcelo was very kind and helpful host, he even left us some bread, butter and milk for breakfast! gracias por todo Marcelo!
Location couldn't be better, very near to Grand Place. Wendy waited to hand over the keys to us although we were a bit late. She's also friendly and helpful.
We have been satisfied with the apartment in Brussels city center. As we traveling by train, and had appointments in the Museum district, it was the perfect location – everything being at walking distance. Marcelo was very kind, especially as we have had to postpone our arrival to almost midnight, due to flight delays. The apartment is of generous size for two people, well equipped and very silent. As it is on the ground level, the access is easy and the courtyard in front makes it a good choice also for smokers. It is quite dark though, but this also was due to the winter-grey city. We certainly can recommend this apartment!
Marcelo is a very friendly host who makes you feel really welcome. The appartment is located close to the central station and in walking distance of the most important attractions. There are plenty restaurants in the neighbourhood and some small shops.
The appartement is well decorated and has everything for a pleasant stay in Brussel. It was very clean and comfortable.
We love this apt very much! Good location, near from the central station, very cute&clean rooms and very kind owner who helps us very much. Thank you very much, we had very good time in Brussels.
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We stayed in Marcelo's Apartment for 3 nights and were very satisfied with everything. The Apartment is very nice, quiet and at a great location right in the middle of the city. Marcelo meet us on the way from the station and helped carring the luggage to the Apartment. There were maps of the city in the Apartment so we were well prepared for out stay. We can for sure recommend a stay in Marcelo's Apartment.
The studio was really nice and clean. Marcelo is very hospitable. He prepared us some food at home, bread, jam, butter, milk etc etc... Studio is directly in the centrum. just 5 minutes to the city and do not need to take a bus. If we again have the opportunity to got to Brussel, we know where to stay :-)
We stayed at Marcelo's apartment for one week and really enjoyed the place - really nice, clean, quiet and with every comfort for short and medium periods-, the location- in the heart of down town and few meters from Bruxelles Centrale - and Marcelo is a very kind person. We would definetely recommend it!
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Live Stats for South Carolina match
The No. 5-seed Tennessee men's tennis team defeated the No. 12-seed Alabama Crimson Tide 4-2 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex and end its two year first round losing streak at the SEC tournament.
The Volunteers captured the doubles point by sweeping all three matches. The combo of Mark Dietrich and Morgan Wilson won its fourth straight match with an 8-4 win over the Crimson Tide's Javier Bes and Sammy Struyf. UT's No. 11-ranked tandem of Ockie Oosthuizen and Ben Rogers got back to its winning ways with a 9-8 victory over Luigi D'Agord and Eric Molnar to give the Vols a 1-0 lead heading into singles competition.
After Alabama tied the match at one, freshman Kaden Hensel put the Vols back in the lead with his straight sets win at No. 5 singles over Struyf 6-4, 6-2.
Oosthuizen gave the Vols a 3-1 lead with his straight sets win over Molnar 6-4, 7-6. Oosthuizen now has a team leading eight victories this spring against SEC opponents
Jung helped the Crimson Tide fight off elimination by coming back to defeat Dietrich 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 at No. 1 singles.
The match would come down to Kiril Tcherveniachki's match versus Billy Mertz at No. 5 singles. Tcherveniachki had two things to overcome, his loss earlier this season to Mertz and his 0-11 record in tiebreakers this season. The UT sophomore would get out of the gates slowly against Mertz as Mertz raced to a 3-0 lead but Tcherveniachki would come back and win the first set 7-6, his first victory in a tiebreaker this season. The second set would also go to a tiebreaker and once again Tcherveniachki would prevail to clinch the victory for Tennessee.
Wilson's match versus Bes was tied one set apiece when the match was clinched for UT.
The Vols will play South Carolina Friday at noon. The Gamecocks defeated the Vols 6-1 April 1 in Columbia. Live stats for the match will be available at UTsports.com.
No. 26 Tennessee 4 No. 60 Alabama 2
1. No. 73 Joseph Jung (UA) def. Mark Dietrich (UT) 2-6, 6-3, 7-6
2. No. 62 Luigi D'Agord (UA) def. Bobby Cameron (UT) 6-3, 7-5
3. Ockie Oosthuizen (UT) def. Eric Molnar (UA) 6-4, 7-6
4. Morgan Wilson (UT) tied Javier Bes (UA) 4-6, 7-5, match stopped
5. Kiril Tcherveniachki (UT) def. Billy Mertz (UA) 7-6, 7-6
6. Kaden Hensel (UT) def. Sammy Struyf (UA) 6-4, 6-2
Order of Finish: 2,6,3,1, 5*
1. No. 11 Oosthuizen/Rogers (UT) def. D'Agord/Molnar (UA) 9-8
2. Dietrich/Wilson (UT) def. Bes/Struyf (UA) 8-4
3. Cameron/Hensel (UT) def. Felsenthal/Jung (UA) 8-6
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Springfield, IL – July 29, 2014 — The AMA Pro Flat Track Rookie's Class of '79 and Friends is a 501-C3 dedicated to giving back to the sport that had given its members so much. Saturday, August 30th the group will be hosting the 35th Anniversary Reunion of AMA Pro Flat Track Rookie's Class of '79 at the IMDA/AMA All Star Short track. There will be a meet and greet with three -time World Grand Prix Champion Wayne Rainey along with AMA Grand National Champions Scott Parker, Jay Springsteen, Bubba Shobert and Chris Carr. Participants can watch the races while enjoying food and beverages and meet the stars of racing. There will be a live and silent auction of race memorabilia. Net proceeds go to benefit injured riders and their families.
"We've been raising money for injured riders and their families since 2009, totaling more than $100,000. The need just keeps getting bigger," said Charlie Roberts, CEO Class of 79 and Friends. "We're expecting huge crowds this year. Enthusiasts are going to enjoy themselves while helping out injured riders."
On Sunday, August 31st fans will have the opportunity to Ride the Springfield Mile before the race. Fans must be in the infield of the track prior to 12:00pm to sign up .Enter through the tunnel, and follow signs. Cost to ride is $10. Proceeds go to AMA Pro Flat Track Rookie's Class of '79 and Friends injured rider's fund. Fans will have the opportunity to ride the mile along with several past and present Grand National Championship riders such as Scott Parker, Bubba Shobert, Jay Springsteen, Chris Carr, Kenny Coolbeth, Brad Baker, Bryan Smith, Brandon Robinson and many more!


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Are you a Queer Femme who is looking to build community? On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, there's a confidential social and support group in at the Pacific Center in Berkeley for anyone who identifies, has ever identified, or is wondering about identifying as a Queer Femme, whatever that means to you. We welcome all bodies and backgrounds, styles spectrums and presentations, as long as you're 18+.
Also, we are hoping to expand the peer facilitation leadership to include trans*, intersex, POC, and/or folks of any/many other femme identity intersections (the current peer facilitators are two white cisgender ladies) If interested in being a facilitator, or if you have any questions about attending the group, please email [masked].
Hope to see y'all there ♥ $5-$20 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. About peer-led groups at the Pacific Center: Pacific Center offers ongoing, drop-in, peer-facilitated groups covering a range of topics and issues important to our communities. These groups provide connection, support, information, and enjoyment. Peer groups are volunteer-led and are not therapy groups.
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Primus 3-D Tour's Gonna Be "Really Trippy ... Bringing Acid Rock Back to the Masses"
Whoa, dude ... Primus just announced its "first-ever traveling 3D-enhanced live musical performance." And it's gonna be "really trippy."
That's what weirdo ringmaster Les Claypool tells Billboard, adding, "The past couple of years, Primus has gotten pretty psychedelic. We keep joking that we're bringing acid rock back to the masses."
So expect 3D goggles at the door, dread-headed hippie chicks doing the Daisy Chain, and extended "improv sections" wherein Primus "sort of jam along with our visualist" while you writhe on the floor like an orgasm-ing lizard.
See the cut for Primus's 3-D tour announcement and full schedule, including a gig at the Fillmore Miami Beach on November 10.
Primus is excited to announce a unique 3D tour this fall, featuring two sets per evening. Being that this is the first-ever traveling 3D enhanced live musical performance, this groundbreaking tour is sure to provide a one-of-a-kind psychedelic experience, further enhanced by the fact that every show will also feature Quad Surround Sound.
Primus 3-D Tour Schedule
October 12 Mid Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
October 13 Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, VT
October 15 The Fillmore, Washington, DC
October 16 Kirby Center, Wilkes Barre, PA
October 17 Tower Theater, Philadelphia, PA
October 19 Hammerstein, New York, NY
October 20 Orpheum Theater, Boston, MA
October 21 Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Providence, RI
October 23 Rapids Theater, Niagra Falls, NY
October 24 The Fillmore, Detroit, MI
October 26 Moogfest, Asheville, NC
October 27 Murat Theater, Indianapolis, IN
October 28 Peabody Opera House, St Louis, MO
October 30 Taft Theater, Cincinnati, OH
October 31 The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
November 2 Uptown, Kansas City, MO
November 3 The Fillmore, Denver, CO
November 4 Cotillion Ballroom, Wichita, KS
November 5 McFarlin, Dallas, TX
November 7 Bass Hall, Austin, TX
November 9 The Hard Rock, Orlando, FL
November 10 The Fillmore, Miami, FL
Primus 3-D Tour. Saturday, November 10. Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $39.50 to $49.50 plus fees via livenation.com. All ages. Call 305-673-7300 or visit fillmoremb.com.
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Honario facing another unbeaten
With a performance that resulted in a big win against previously undefeated hot prospect John Molina, Jr. back in November, NABF and WBO NABO Lightweight Champion Martin "El Brochas" Honorio showed the sellout crowd at Pechanga Casino & Resort and a worldwide audience on SHOWTIME a portrait of the boxer that he is and one determined to improve. On tonight's main event of ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights," the 30-year old Mexican buzz saw will be back at Pechanga focused on another unbeaten fighter in Wilton Hilario (12-0-1, 9KOs). This time, with a win, he will stake a claim to a place among the top five fighters in the lightweight division.
"To me the focus of this next fight is not about being among the elite contenders. The focus of my fight tonight is to come out victorious against Hilario," insists Honorio (27-4-1, 14 KOs). "Maybe after March 5th, after a win, that's when I'll sit there and think about whether I can be one of the top contenders in the world."
The 12-year pro has won his last three fights while moving up to a more comfortable weight since his defeat at featherweight to then-IBF Champion Robert Guerrero. He earned that title shot by stringing five straight wins together, which included decisions over eventual WBO Featherweight titleholder Steven Luevano and Rogers Mtagwa.
Since moving up from featherweight, Honorio won the vacant IBA Super Featherweight Title with a fifth-round stoppage of Frankie Archuleta, followed by another in his debut at lightweight against Ricardo Medina, before a big decision victory over Molina his last time out.
Honorio strongly believes that a win tonight over another undefeated pro in Hilario will propel him into a top-five ranking.
"Tonight's fight, with a victory, will confirm that I belong in that category," Honorio said.
His promoter, Dan Goossen, shares Honorio's opinion and is working hard to help him get there.
"Martin demonstrated his tremendous boxing skills against a young man in John Molina, Jr., whom we feel still has world championship potential," Goossen pointed out. "By putting Martin in an ESPN main event against another unbeaten prospect in Wilton Hilario, it gives him another opportunity for a world championship fight."
Tickets priced at $70 Premium Ringside (Rows 1-3), $60 (Ringside Rows 4-7), $45 (VIP rows 8-11) and $30 General Admission (Rows 12 and beyond) are available at the Pechanga Box Office from 10am to 10pm or by calling 1-877-2WIN and press 2. Doors open at 5:00 PM. First Bout is at 6:00 PM. Televised portion of the event begins at 7:00 PM (PT).


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Starwood's Guest Service Week is an event devoted to recognizing the importance of customer service and honoring the people on the front lines of service. The International Customer Service Association started Customer Service Week in 1988. In 1992, the U.S. Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week a nationally recognized event, celebrated annually during the first week in October. Starwood began celebrating this event in 2002 and it has grown year after year!
Our objectives for Guest Service week are:
- To globally celebrate all of our associates who provide differentiated service and experiences to our customers, guests and partners
- To showcase and appreciate all our customers internally and externally, from owners to big corporations, meeting planners to leisure guests
- To include every associate in every department in the responsibility and accountability of supporting our customers through everything we do
- To celebrate Starwood's success as a result of our customers
The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani will be celebrating Guest Service Week on October 25 - 30, right after the Princess Kaiulani's birthday festivities. We will be hosting 7 fun and entertaining events:
- Pineapple Carving, October 25, 27, and 30
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- Food Tasting: Kalua Pig in Taro Bun with Fried Maui Onion, October 28
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown
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Property Location
A stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown places you in the heart of Los Angeles, walking distance from Los Angeles River and Los Angeles City Hall. This hotel is within close proximity of Museum of Contemporary Art and Bradbury Building.
Make yourself at home in one of the 434 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 2 mi.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Garden
- Free WiFi
- In-room accessibility
- Express check-out
- Bar/lounge
- ATM/banking
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Multilingual staff
- Conference space
- Number of floors - 21
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Computer station
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Year Built 1978
- Elevator/lift
- Roll-in shower
- Wedding services
- Smoke-free property
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Television in common areas
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour business center
- Total number of rooms - 434
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Free area shuttle
- Accessible bathroom
- Free newspapers in lobby
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Room Facilities
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free toiletries
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- Free weekday newspaper
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- In-room safe
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- Air conditioning
- Room service (limited hours)
- Premium bedding
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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 25.00 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 11.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per day (in/out privileges)
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Gregg Williams, Suspended Indefinitely, Seeks Reinstatement
St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, suspended indefinitely by the NFL for his role in a bounty program, is seeking reinstatement, according to NFL.com.
According to league sources, Williams' advisors have contacted high-ranking NFL officials to determine what steps the suspended coach should take in order to apply for reinstatement.
Williams, as the Saints' defensive coordinator, was suspended for his leading role in a system that offered monetary rewards to Saints' defensive players who hit to injure opponents, forcing them out of games. Williams apologized for his role in the bounty program after the suspension and expressed his willingness to do whatever he can to be reinstated as an NFL coach. The NFL had previously worked with Michael Vick to be reinstated when he was suspended for his role in a dog-fighting ring.


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Grand opening ceremony held for new Aptos Blue housing complex
APTOS, Calif. - State and local officials are celebrating the grand opening Wednesday of a new affordable apartment complex in Aptos.
Aptos Blue, developed by MidPen Housing Corporation, is located at Aptos Rancho Road.
Aptos Blue provides 40 affordable rental homes for low- and very low-income individuals and families. Aptos Blue received nearly 500 applications for its 40 units.
"Workers who can affordably live in close proximity to where they work is what builds communities," said U.S. Congressman Sam Farr. "Aptos Blue helps meet this goal and demonstrates the good that happens when government, non-profits and the private sector all work together."
The construction included the renovation of the historic Castro House, which was originally built in the mid-1870s as part of the Aptos Rancho. The renovated house now serves as a community building for Aptos Blue residents and includes a meeting room with a common kitchen, and an After School Program classroom with a computer lab, as well as office space.
The complex property also includes a play area for children and a community garden with a barbecue area. MidPen Resident Services Corp. coordinates and manages many onsite programs and supportive services for Aptos Blue residents -- including after school and summer programs for youth, financial literacy courses, vocational development; computer lab assistance; health and wellness programs and more.
The $22.4 million development was funded by Santa Cruz County, the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Wells Fargo and the California Community Reinvestment Corporation.


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Toronto Q&A: Kill List's Ben Wheatley
Mon Sep 19 2011
A normal suburban couple is arguing over finances (he's wondering where all of their money went; she's pointing to the hot tub outside) and goofing around with their son. Soon, two dinner guests show up: The husband's best friend and his new girlfriend. During the course of a long night, we gradually find out that the two gents—played by tough-as-nails Neil Haskell and the jovial Irish actor Michael Smiley—were soldiers-for-hire for a Blackwater-like overseas security company, and that the suburban everyman has quite a reputation as a vicious thug. There's a job that could use another pair of unclean hands, his buddy tells him, and he thinks this may be the answer to all of his monetary woes. All they have to do is dispose of a list of people that a mysterious client has provided for them. Easy-peasy stuff for a coupla former mercenaries, right?
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Then things get weird. Really, really weird.
Anyone who thrilled to the mixture of kitchen-sink realism and crime-film tropes of British director Ben Wheatley's 2009 debut Down Terrace knew that the 39-year-old filmmaker had potential, and his second feature seals the deal. A crowd favorite at last spring's SXSW and one of the Toronto Film Festival's stronger midnight-movie selections, Kill List starts out as a domestic drama before gradually revealing itself to be a horror film—and a first-class nerve-jangling WTF one at that. TONY spoke to the director during the fest's last weekend, right before his sophomore feature was set to screen at the witching hour.
It's hard to talk in detail about what happens in the movie without spoiling the fun...so let me ask this as vaguely as possible: How did you initially come about combining the story of this couple with the developments of the second half?
The genesis of it is a little skewed, really. In between Down Terrace playing on the festival circuit and starting its theatrical runs, I started thinking about what I wanted to do next. And my first notion was, well, I really want to do a horror film—but one that a very socio-realistic bent, in the same way that Terrace is a crime film done very real and raw. So I sat down with my wife Amy Jump, who co-wrote the film with me, and we started talking about what really scares us, jotting down recurring nightmares we have, the whole lot. Then once we had a few key images, we started to work out a story around it.
So the narrative developed later?
It was more that I tend to have one or two specific images that will set the tone of a project for me. For Down Terrace, it was a shot of the mother and the pregnant daughter-in-law standing together in that kitchen. And for this, it was an image of someone being chased down a long, dark corridor. I had that dream a lot as a kid, actually: There's a crowd standing in a field and suddenly they were chasing me. It's a shared fear, I'd say. That, and cults; they scare the hell out of me.
This is what you get from watching The Wicker Man at a very impressionable age, Ben.
[Laughs] Everybody has mentionined The Wicker Man when they talk about this, which is indeed a huge influence—as was the Hammer films from the '60s. But the thing that a lot of people don't realize is that in England, this kind of oddball, crazy stuff is deep in our soil. There's a long history of mystic weirdness in the UK; there's a small town near Essex, where I grew up, that apparently had a strong Pagan presence for a very long time.
Can you talk a little bit about the loose, off-the-cuff feel of the movie, especially in the early domestic scenes?
I've worked with most of the cast before when I was doing TV projects, and the roles were written specifically for them. So instead of what one usually does—write the film then cast it—I could form the characters around them. It was easy to think, "Okay, Neil Maskell has done a lot of these hard-man soccer-hooligan movies and MyAnn Burning looks like an old Hammer horror-film starlet—she could be the second coming of Ingrid Pitt! But realistically, what would they be like as a couple?" From there, it was easy to come up with a basic scenario and let them workshop it. We'd usually do several scripted takes and then a few takes where they'd paraphrase the lines in their own language. The dinner party scene at the beginning was actually shot in real time; we let the actors fix and eat a real meal, filmed the whole thing and then picked out bits to use for the finished sequence. When you have the luxury of being able to do that, you end up getting these great, off-the-cuff exchanges. You lay down this foundation of in-the-moment realism that makes the later stuff, I think, that much more terrifying.
Yet it's not like those early scenes don't have tension...especially when Neil and MyAnn just lay into each other during dinner.
Most of us don't know what it's like to be shot or hit in the head with a hammer; we have to rely on the movies' approximation of what that feels like. But almost everybody knows that uncomfortable, frightened feeling you get when you're watching your parents really argue as a child, or seeing your loved ones fight tooth and nail with each other. I've seen almost as many people cringe at the scene of Neil pulling the tablecloth off and screaming during the dinner party than in the later, more gruesome scenes. It strikes a real nerve. That was one thing I learned from Down Terrace: Emotional violence can be just as viscerally upsetting as physical violence.
The physical violence here is also pretty painful to watch, to be fair.
It's bloody fucking horrifying too. [Laughs]
You've been quoted as saying, "If you're going to make a horror movie, you should take it to some properly fucked up and disturbing places..." Do you feel that most modern horror films are tamer now than they were, or that they substitute gore for actual horror?
It's funny you ask me this now, because I was just asked to do a Top 10 Favorite Horror Films list for this Web site, and it got me thinking: Well, what's the most terrifying thing I've ever seen? And my number one pick ended up being Elem Klimov's Come and See—which anyone will tell you is not a horror film per se, but it truly unnerved me in the most primal way. I do love horror as a genre, but I'll be honest: A lot of modern horror doesn't scare me that much. It's just become very camp and too knowing in a lot of ways. Vampires, werewolves or indestructible killers in Halloween don't really frighten me anymore. A real person who looks just like your next-door neighbor but is capable of doing some seriously evil stuff in Bosnia or Rwanda? That terrifies me.
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Thanks for your real-world caveats and contributions. Yup, we've "bird-walked" way off-topic (I was trying to understand what point WLC was trying to make by deconstructing his gnostic comments). Good luck with the Amm breeding project.
Thanks for your real-world caveats and contributions. Yup, we've "bird-walked" way off-topic (I was trying to understand what point WLC was trying to make by deconstructing his gnostic comments). Good luck with the Amm breeding project.
GWV is a useful tool in developing TF bees.
Dr. De Jong, in Brazil, is the worldwide expert in its application.
Finally, the rest of us are waiting for a GWV app. for Honeybees to come out of Brazil.
I'm a pragmatist.
I think it does. It would be useful if you could tell me what doesn't make sense. Then we could do some learning.
I can see the utility when, like Ruttner, there are only two sub-species in play and you have the capacity to create and hold an island of foreign bees within the larger pond. (In his case he was attempting to wipe out the home bees using a massive scale centrally planned multi-beekeeper operation)
Anyway, its been an interesting conversation and I've learned a lot - thanks.
Mike (UK)
The race isn't always to the swift, nor the fight to the strong, but that's the way to bet
Most of the papers on the methodology have Francoy as the lead author.
In my opinion, the real value of using GWV in TF beekeeping is that it can give you information with regards to the degree of hybridization of your resistant stock.
You can also start to answer questions relevant to queen mating.
For example...
Are my queens mating with both domestic and feral/AHB stock?
Do queens mated earlier in the season show different hybridization patterns than later mated queens?
Do I have more than one laying queen in my colony?
So, the GWV/PCA 'app' does have it's limits, but it does have a range of questions that it can do well in exploring.
Variation morphogeometrics of Africanized honey bees (Apis mellifera) in Brazil
Lorena A. NunesI; Edilson D. de AraújoII; Luis C. MarchiniI; Augusta C. de C. C. MoretiI
(I imagine your author appears in the references)
Having only scanned it I have a better idea of what is possible. Its not simple though is it?
I really can't yet see a use for tf beekeeping. Unless you believe a particular race is predisposed toward mite management (I don't think there are any grounds for such a belief) and on the basis that locally adapted bees are best, then you're going to be working with hybrids, and there's little point in trying to do anything else. Unless you live in an area where a native race remains. But then you're doing something else, not doing something that aids tf.
With that said, WLC's reasons (#107) are interesting, and I'd like to hear more. Maybe we could make them the starting point of a new thread - morphometry in the service of tf selection goals or somesuch.
I'd also like to hear what it is Jonathan finds objectionable in my housebrick analogy. I thought it worked rather well. We need to note that every brick is a certain shape/fits in a certain place to complete the picture.
Mike (UK)
The race isn't always to the swift, nor the fight to the strong, but that's the way to bet
Don't underestimate the Lusby/thelytoky issue with regards to TF beekeeping.
TF beekeepers do need some way to examine hybridization issues or at least know where their bees 'fit in' with regards to other stock.
They're using a different statistical methodology in generating PCA plots than jonathan is using.
So, it's a different issue.
Humor me. Do you get on Beesource and reply to posts right there in your classroom in front of students, or do you step out of the room to the teachers lounge to reply? Curious how this happens when you're a teacher around students all day. Is Beesource part of the curriculum?
Regards, Barry
For our three subspecies, each of tens of thousands of special stones comes in 3 colours. (We're still simplifying, but this'll do to get on with.)
When we peek through our hole in the covers of our newly built houses, we're looking at the same shaped stone each time. It may be any of three different colours.
The question is what can the knowledge thus gained tell us about the rest of the house/bee?
Say its the right colour - blue. Does it tell us that the rest of the stones are blue? No.
Does it tell us how many might be blue? No.
Say its the wrong colour. Does it tell us how many of the other stones are the wrong colour? No.
It does tell us that its not a 100% pure blue house (and, if say the stone is yellow, that its also not a 100% red house)
It could be that all the other stones are the right colour, and its just that one that's wrong! (Very unlikely I know, but its still true.)
It is very likely that all the other stones are evenly distributed (in our case) between the 3 colours. And in that case the one with a blue stone (that we can see) is no more representative of its class than the rest.
Until you have an idea of the sorts of proportion of components held in any house, you can't evaluate significance of the presence of one particular stone. (We do have that knowledge here - they are evenly distributed from 3 sources)
You can get a picture of the proportions by making lots of holes (always in identical places) and combining the data statistically. Then, and only then, can you begin to evaluate matters - and then and only then can you assign a (statistical) significance to one particular stone.
So you have to do an extensive survey, then evaluate what any particular feature might signify, before you start attaching significances - in order to make choices.
And you have to realise that as soon as you start making choices on the basis of a particular feature, you start undermining the significance you can attach to later instances of that feature (from your population).
Its pretty tricky stuff. I'm guessing, but I don't suppose the salesmen tell you that while they're trying to earn a living.
Mike (UK)
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The race isn't always to the swift, nor the fight to the strong, but that's the way to bet
Anyway I can ban myself from this thread.
After some great earlier posts the last 2 pages have been a car crash
Don, one option for "unsubscribe" from a thread is on your "Settings" page. Try clicking this link - it should take you to the correct spot:
But, even car crashes can be an interesting study in physics - and personalities!
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The race isn't always to the swift, nor the fight to the strong, but that's the way to bet
The scattergram of the wing plots from a hybrid queen is likely to be all over the place rather than a nice tight cluster and then you are looking at virgin queen daughters from bees with these varied wing patterns which mate with a wide selection of random drones. You would have more accuracy reading tea leaves.
The problem here is bee genetics. If a queen mated with a single drone, the wing patterns would be more straightforward to interpret but that's not the case.
Take this example. Each dot represents a scan of a worker bee wing from a colony. Any of these could potentially have become a queen.
You have wings which range from a Discoidal shift of -6 and a low cubital index of 1.5 to those which have a Discoidal shift of +1 and a Cubital index of well over 2.0. Which one of these could become a daughter queen?
In terms of appearance, a colony like this can look very uniform, ie all dark with no yellow banding.
That is not even an extreme example as I don't have that much hybridisation in my bees. I have seen scattergrams where the wing plots appear to be randomly distributed over the entire plot area. As I said, good luck with the tea leaves.
TF since 2008, max 1 nuc/hive, no swarm collecting, www.saunalahti.fi/lunden/varroakertomus.html, YouTube juhanilunden


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Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:25:59 -0700
Kansas City Royals RPs Bobby Parnell and Chris Withrow, INF Garin Cecchini, 1B Ryan O'Hearn and C Parker Morin were re-assigned to minor league camp Monday, March 20.
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The Kansas City Royals have invited non-roster Ps Al Alburquerque, Yender Caramo, Malcolm Culver, Jonathan Dziedzic, Luke Farrell, Brandon League, Bobby Parnell, A.J. Puckett, Jonathan Sanchez, Eric Skoglund, Josh Staumont, Eric Stout and Chris Withrow, Cs Zane Evans, Xavier Fernandez, Parker Morin and Chase Vallot, 1B Ryan O'Hearn, 2B Corey Toups, SS Humberto Arteaga, 3B Garin Cecchini and OF Alfredo Escalera to major league spring training camp.
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The Kansas City Royals have signed free-agent Ps Jonathan Sanchez (Reds) and Bobby Parnell (Tigers) and OF Ruben Sosa (Mexican League) to minor league contracts.
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Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:07:22 -0700
Detroit Tigers RP Bobby Parnell was released Sunday, Aug. 21.
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Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:17:52 -0700
Detroit Tigers RP Bobby Parnell was designated for assignment Thursday, Aug. 18.
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|Tigers | Bobby Parnell joins Detroit 'pen
Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:45:16 -0700
The Detroit Tigers recalled RP Bobby Parnell from Class AAA Toledo Wednesday, June 1, and placed RP Warwick Saupold (groin) on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right groin.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:37:56 -0700
The New York Mets activated RP Bobby Parnell (elbow) from the disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1. He allowed two walks while committing a throwing error, and he was showered with boos upon departing.
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|Mets | Bobby Parnell charged with the loss
Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:34:41 -0700
New York Mets RP Bobby Parnell was charged with the loss Wednesday, July 22, in Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Washington Nationals.
Fantasy Tip: Parnell allowed three earned runs in the top of the ninth and blew the save. Manager Terry Collins blamed himself for not getting closer Jeurys Familia into the game.
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Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:51:55 -0700
New York Mets RP Jeurys Familia (groin) will miss the rest of the weekend after a left groin issue surfaced on his final two pitches in the eighth inning Friday, June 19. He tested it Saturday, June 20, and has been prescribed anti-inflammatory medication but has not undergone an MRI. Familia does not believe he will land on the disabled list. RP Bobby Parnell will likely fill in at closer in the interim.
Fantasy Tip: Parnell should be picked up if you're save speculating. There's even a small chance he retains the role. However, his lengthy injury history doesn't give that theory much weight.
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|Mets | Bobby Parnell could close temporarily
Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:17:10 -0700
New York Mets RP Bobby Parnell could close games temporarily with RP Jeurys Familia expected to go on the paternity list soon.
Fantasy Tip: Don't go blowing all of your FAAB money on Parnell if you're looking for saves. Familia has done nothing to lose the ninth-inning duties and will return to the role all by himself after his child is born. However, if you're desperate for saves, Parnell could be worth the very temporary pickup, just don't spend much at all.
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Barrington resident's lawsuit says tax break for affordable housing developers is illegal
Gary Morse says it is illegal.
The Barrington resident says town officials are breaking the law when they extend a tax break to the developers of affordable housing projects in town, and he recently filed a lawsuit against the town regarding the issue.
For years, Barrington has cut a deal to the developer of Sweetbriar, the Bristol-based East Bay Community Development Corporation. While thousands of Barrington residents are required to pay their tax bills based on the full tax rate, the officials at EBCDC are allowed to pay 8 percent of the collected rents of the 50-unit development.
The result, says Mr. Morse, is an illegal system which forces regular residents to shoulder an unfair tax burden. All across town, people are paying higher tax bills so the town can subsidize the Sweetbriar development.
The lawsuit states that as a result of the 8 percent abatement, "an unlawful tax assessment has been levied upon plaintiff's (Mr. Morse's) real property in the amount of $13.85."
Sweetbriar's 2013 property tax bill totaled $36,257, but would have been $101,891 without the abatement. The difference — $65,634 — falls upon other Barrington residents.
Some town officials have defended the 8 percent deal.
In prior interviews, Barrington Town Council President June Speakman agreed that the town was not "required" to give the abatement to new developments, but challenged the idea of canceling the tax break for Sweetbriar.
"I don't think we're legally able to visit it with Sweetbriar. I don't know if we can do that," she said. "With Rhode Island Housing, when I called them, they said it is their interpretation that the town is required to give the 8 percent… There are other communities that have not given it."
Mr. Morse contends that the town's own record — actual minutes from town meetings — shows that the 8 percent tax abatement is illegal. He points to the minutes from a 2004 Barrington Zoning Board meeting, which states: "The tax statute entitled Assessment and Taxation of Qualifying Low Income Housing, RI Gen. Laws 44-5-13.11, provides that the 8 percent reduced rate of property tax applies only to revenue generated from rehabilitated buildings and not to new construction. Forty nine of the proposed affordable housing units are new construction. Therefore, the applicant did not prove that the statute applied to the project."
Equity questioned
Mr. Morse tries to illustrate some of the problems with the tax abatement by offering a comparison: Take two houses at the Walker Farm affordable housing development on County Road. One home was purchased by a family that qualified at the low to moderate income level; that family is now paying a property tax bill of about $3,500 a year.
The Walker Farm home located next door to that family was not moving on the open market, so the developer, West Elmwood Corp., rents the property instead. If the town sticks with its approach to offer a subsidy to the developers of affordable housing, West Elmwood would have to pay about $700 a year in taxes.
Mr. Morse then asks why the town should subject someone who qualifies for affordable housing to a tax bill that is significantly higher than the one sent to the developer who built the properties.
"The town council has corrupted the property assessment scheme to advantage developers," Mr. Morse said in a recent interview.
Mr. Morse reportedly appealed his own property taxes based on the "alleged illegal subsidy" offered to Sweetbriar, but his appeal was denied.
It was also alleged by certain town officials that the town's assessing board of review did not have the power to rule on Mr. Morse's appeal.
Mr. Morse approached the town council most recently at its March 3 meeting, but the issue appeared as a "correspondence" on the agenda which did not allow for an action to be taken by the council. At that time, Mr. Morse said he did not want this debate to be forced into the courts and therefore result in taxpayers' money being spent by the town to argue the case.
He said his intent was for the town council to "intervene" on the issue and save taxpayers' time and money.
Ms. Speakman replied, saying that "... it's probably time for you to go to court. That's my reaction. I'm not a lawyer."
Council member Cindy Coyne confirmed that it was the recommendation to steer Mr. Morse to court, and town solicitor agreed, stating that the council did not have the jurisdiction to remand this issue back to the board of assessing review.
Mr. Morse filed his lawsuit in court on April 16.
Named in the lawsuit
Gary Morse's recently filed lawsuit against the town regarding the 8 percent tax abatement offered to the Sweetbriar developer names a number of defendants. They are:
• Tax assessor Mike Minardi
• Finance directo Kathleen Raposa
• Town manager Peter DeAngelis
• Town council members June Speakman, Kate Weymouth, Cynthia Coyne, Ann Strong and Bill DeWitt
• Board of assessment review members Kevin Salvaggio, Kristopher Leaden and John Alessandro
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The Rockaway Irregular
The next presidential election is still a long way off, but it's already beginning to intrude on America's consciousness. We've already had a series of debates, with candidates from both parties going at one another in their respective forums, and the nightly news programs carry a steady tale of political potshots and hot shots.
On the Democratic side, former First Lady and now New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton seems to have a commanding lead.
The first female to distinguish herself as a viable candidate for the U.S. presidency, Senator Clinton looks well-positioned to take the White House in 2008, because of the country's decided shift to the Democratic side of the ledger.
After seven years of the Bush presidency, Americans are tired of the Iraq war, which our current president got us into, and have been listening to an endless litany of complaints about George Bush since he was inaugurated in 2000. That takes its toll.
Bush hasn't made things better for himself, either, by fumbling in a number of areas, most noticeably in his intermittent and often indecisive public responses to the incessant charges leveled against him. He's routinely blamed for just about everything, from global warming to global anti-Americanism, and from Hurricane Katrina to the latest rash of raging brush fires in southern California.
It's all Bush's fault, the Democrats incessantly intone, and a largely sympathetic national media turn up the amplifier to get that message out. After seven years of this stuff, it's not surprising Americans seem ready for a change.
In 2006, they showed this by voting out enough Congressional Republicans to hand Democrats the majority in both Congressional houses, putting the Bush administration on permanent defensive going into the final years of its tenure. Democratic majorities in Congress now combine to keep the pressure on by keeping the investigations simmering, by starting up new ones at the drop of a hat, and by constantly scurrying about in search of some big administration scandal, which will finally bring the Bush presidency down.
The Democrats learned this game back in the Watergate years (when Richard Nixon self-destructed under the fire of Congressional hearings). After trying and failing to get a fullcourt Watergate replay during the Reagan years, via the Iran-Contra investigations (Reagan's presidency, unlike Nixon's, survived), Congressional Democrats kept at it during the oneterm presidency of the elder Bush. During the Clinton administration, which followed, Republicans embarked on their own get-the-president crusade, trying to gin up the same kind of hearings and investigations against Bill Clinton that their Democratic predecessors had turned loose on Reagan and Bush. In this they had plenty of help from Clinton himself, of course, a seemingly inveterate womanizer with a penchant for sweet-talking the American public and triangulating his politics.
Republicans eventually built a Congressional majority for themselves, however, more through Clintonian missteps than their own cleverness. The evidence for this is found in the miserable way GOP lawmakers comported themselves when they finally won the majority.
With one of their own, George W. Bush, in the White House, Republicans proved no less capable of spending American taxpayers' money than the Democratic majorities they had supplanted.
In so doing, they opened a pathway to the Democratic resurgence we ultimately saw in 2006. Now, with Americans tired of President Bush's clumsy locutions and awkward grins, and of hearing about how bad he is (despite the remarkably strong economy his low taxation policies have nurtured and facilitated and which the mainstream media rarely deigns to remark on), Americans seem set to turn the page, glad to be able to choose anyone but the hapless George Bush.
Who will they choose? The Democratic candidates have the inside track, to be sure, and Hillary Clinton has the advantage among the Democrats. On the Republican side it looks like it's coming down to former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, former "front runner" Arizona Senator John McCain, or former actor and former Senator, Fred Thompson. But so far, none of them can boast a commanding lead.
Looking forward, Hillary Clinton brings a lot to the race, whoever her opponent turns out to be. She's smart and has an experienced political machine behind her, with plenty of dough. Moreover, Democrats have been longing for a restoration of Clintonian dominance in Washington since Al Gore lost to George Bush in 2000, and Hillary can give them a Clinton at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue again. Indeed, she can provide two Clintons for the price of one, as Bill put it in his first campaign when he famously promised American voters that they could "buy one; get one free."
Bill, of course, would join Hillary if she wins as the country's new, not to mention first, "First Man."
Not every voter finds this appealing, however. Though Bill Clinton presided over a relatively peaceful and prosperous period in the country's history, it was on his watch that our military preparedness rapidly deteriorated, after all, and al Qaeda, our self-declared mortal enemy, grew big enough to do us real harm.
Indeed, one can worry about seeing the Clintons back in the White House for far more reasons than Bill's roving hands or Hillary's penchant for imposing big government solutions. The Democrats, themselves, have shifted substantially further to the left over the past seven partisan years than they ever were during Bill's tenure. And they come with the Clinton presidential package, too.
If people want bigger government and higher taxes, the Democrats, including Hillary, are prepared to provide that.
But the Republicans haven't proved much better about the size of government if you tote up the spending on their watch (though they were at least better on taxation and regulation, thereby sustaining the economy over the past seven years). As we come down to '08 and the choosing of a new American president, we're going to have to weigh a great many things.
None of the candidates, on either side of the ledger, is perfect. But who we vote for should be driven by more than our petty dislikes or partisan affiliations.
We need to look at the world at large and consider where we're headed.
The Senator from New York offers a return to the Clinton years, when everything looked calm on the surface but was roiling underneath. On the Republican side, no one has undertaken to share the Bush legacy (he's too widely reviled by the punditocracy for that). But his policies have not only kept the economy pumping, they've kept us safe in the wake of 9/11, when no one ever thought we'd be safe again. Despite Osama bin Laden's continuing threats, broadcast from the remotest regions on the Pakistani-Afghan border, the Bush administration's vigilance and commitment to safeguarding our shores has paid dividends.
While we can never afford to let our guard down again, putting it up and keeping it that way has taken courage and vision by an administration faced with an campaign to smear its intentions and personal reputations.
The next president, whoever he or she is, will first and foremost have to carry on the Bush legacy of keeping this country safe. The only way you can do that is by taking the battle to those who would destroy us. Will Hillary Clinton be the person to do that job or would we be better off with a Giuliani or a Romney or one of the other GOP hopefuls? The next election promises to be a critical one; our choices more unorthodox than ever before. But we have to choose based on what the country needs, not on old grudges or hatreds. Do we want to turn back the clock to another Clinton presidency or turn it forward by choosing a feisty ex-mayor, as yet untested on international matters, or a businessman turned governor, or one of the many others? There's quite a bit riding on this one. It's a good thing there's still time to do some serious thinking. rockirreg@ aol.com.


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2014-08-06 - Polish death metal monsters DECAPITATED have released a new track online titled 'The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation', taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming release »Blood Mantra«. The new track is available for streaming here:
'The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation' will be available as a digital single on the 8th of August.
Guitar player & founding member Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka states:
"The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation´...pure, extreme energy straight from the deepest abyss of our sickness."
Pre-order the digital single here:
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Tracklist of "Blood Mantra":
01. Exiled In Flesh
02. The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation
03. Veins
04. Blood Mantra
05. Nest
06. Instinct
07. Blindness
08. Red Sun
Digipak Bonus-Track:
09. Moth Defect
"Blood Mantra" was recorded at Hertz Studio in Bialystok (Poland) under the direction of Wojtek and Slawek Wieslawscy.
Three years have passed since the highly praised album "Carnival Is Forever" was released.
Now DECAPITATEDare back - stronger than ever!
"Blood Mantra" will be release September 26, 2014 via Nuclear Blast!
Pre-order it here: http://bit.ly/BloodMantraPreOrder
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We'll never be cool rock musicians, but we did make it into page 20 of the Triple J Magazine Issue #44 this month.
Posted: 30th September 2010
We'll never be cool rock musicians, but we did make it into page 20 of the Triple J Magazine Issue #44 this month.
Posted: 25th September 2010
The Age's Saturday A2 section covets our Po Campo Handlebar Clutch (the red one featured is all sold out already!).
Posted: 24th September 2010
Trent Jansen's Cycle Signs were featured in Vogue Living Australia's September-October 2010 edition.
Posted: 16th September 2010
We pop up at The Milk Market and launch our new helmets in our latest e-newsletter.
Posted: 10th September 2010
Our Wicker Bakers Basket was featured as part of The Age's Cycling Essentials liftout.
Posted: 9th September 2010
We're in the September 2010 issue of Womens Health Magazine – check out the Po Campo Tree Bark Rack Tote and Blue Cashmere and Leather Gloves by Freehands.
Posted: 9th September 2010
The Jenny Reflective Cycling Cape makes an appearance on our favourite weekly Melbourne e-newsletter, Three Thousand.
Posted: 2nd September 2010
While we get around 95% of the time by bike and public transport, there is that 5% of time where it's more convenient to use a car. Like if you're hauling 10 bike baskets, 30 panniers, a trestle table and plastic torso to Federation Square! That's when Flexicar comes in handy – CycleStyle has a Biz-Starter membership which equates to about 2 hours of car-sharing a month.
In September we're Flexicar's Member of the Month! No trophy, just glory.
Posted: 2nd September 2010
UK-based online magazine N.E.E.T liked our style so much they featured the editorial we commissioned from Jono Winnel and Marianne Rutherford in their Fall September 2010 edition.
Posted: 1st September 2010
Joyce is proud to be featured in the September-October 2010 issue of Australian Cyclist in a story about women from all walks of life, all cycling in their different ways. And thanks to Cheryl Lin of Business Chic for the wonderful headline photo!
Posted: 1st September 2010
We get a mention in RMIT's Student Union magazine, Catalyst, in an article about cycle chic in Melbourne, along with our friends Papillionaire and Humble Vintage.
Posted: 1st September 2010
Spring has sprung! We celebrate the new season with some fabulous new items featured in our latest e-newsletter.
Posted: 27th August 2010
Dwell Magazine in the USA liked our new Cycle Signs in their Friday Finds.
Posted: 25th August 2010
Blog Quiet Paws is inspired to get back on her bike thanks to Papillionaire and our Cherry Straw Deluxe Shopper.
Posted: 25th August 2010
A lovely being loved our photoshoot with Marianne from Esme and the Laneway by Jono Winnel.
Posted: 18th August 2010
Fathers Day is 5 September this year – your Dad deserves some style! Check out our e-newsletter for some unique gift ideas.
Posted: 16th August 2010
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Marianne from Esme and the Laneway is one of the most stylish cyclists we know. Here she is looking spring-like in the middle of winter with the Beatrice Holiday Harriet Handlebar bag.
Posted: 7th August 2010
Brisbane bike blog City Cycle liked our products, such as the range from Kitsch Kitchen.
Posted: 6th August 2010
Grab the August edition of Brisbane's map magazine and check out CycleStyle on page 12.


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The Rev. Dr. John Barr Dunlap, a retired missionary from the Siam Mission of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, died Thursday in Los Gatos, Calif. He was 78 years old.
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Malaysia's David downs Grinham
Rachael Grinham in action.
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Australia's Rachael Grinham went down to world No.1 Nicol David of Malaysia in a tight semi-final at the Women's Apawamis Squash Open in Rye, New York on Sunday night.
Grinham, the world No.3, lost the match in four games, 9-7 9-2 1-9 9-5.
The two players could well meet in the gold medal play-off at the Commonwealth Games next month.
World No.2 Vanessa Atkinson of the Netherlands beat 38-year-old English qualifier Fiona Geaves in the other semi-final.
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Back working on one of my wild a$$ed hair brain ideas that I have kicked around for a long time but never pushed farther than a few neurons slowly crossing paths in my head...
All our pallets are what a would call "one way" pallets. Every entrance ( landing boards) face the same direction. Not going into the logic or benefits of that right now....
After a few years of running them (10 or so) I decided that that it would be a good idea to paint the ends of the stringers on the "open" side a vibrant color ( yellow) so any dummy could easily lay out pallets facing east or south when laid out splits... easy on the mind and the eyes.
Once we had enough of them in the rotation I figured out the paint was very useful in loading trucks where the pallets were more easily placed all "in" or all "out" as desired.
A few years back it came to me that having all the strips and stringer ends painted phosphorescent might be useful in not only determining the "side" of the pallet but also useful on in grabbing them of the ground or loading when the bees were hot and we loaded "lights out."
Not sure if this be useful or not and am even more perplexed as to what the reaction of the bees will bee to the "light" coming off of the front of the pallet.
Anyone been down this road? Any hypothesis as to how the bees might react? ( Might be that the spectrum will be out of their visual range and won't matter)


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Starting PreK:: Teacher Gift
Pirate and Pixie Party
It's been a while since I've posted so I have a lot of catching up to do!
My daughter turned 4 in May and she loves fairies and pirates so I decided to throw her a Pirate & Pixie Party! We had just moved into a new place and so I didn't have a lot of time to go into all the details I love to obsess about. So I put together a quick party with the help of the internet and a trip or two to Michaels.
As usual I started with creating a Pixie & Pirate Party Board on Pinterest. I then started searching websites for party supplies for fairy parties and Pirate parties. Interestingly enough I couldn't find many parties that were themed out both Fairy (pixies) and Pirates. Just a few here and there.
I knew I wanted to have a kids table in the center of everything with helium balloons and their strings floating whimsically throughout the room. I also knew that I was going to keep the menu simple and quick. Moving had wiped me out and I had very little time to plan a super detailed party. Although, everything in me was fighting the urge. 🙂
Brown Paper Packages…
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Holiday Photos
My dear friend and phenomenal photographer Winnie Shih of Winnie Photography is holding Holiday Mini Sessions for families next month. Winnie is a New York City photographer who has photographed many weddings, families and events in the Tri-state area, as well as out of state. She's booking up quickly so book your session today. We […][Continue reading...]
10 Free Thanksgiving Printables Links
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Yes I know Halloween hasn't even come yet, but I just can't resist this wonderfully family oriented, delicious holiday. For my family, Thanksgiving is all about all of us getting together, talking, laughing and shuffling around the kitchen. My mom brings the traditional Thanksgiving recipes to the table. They […][Continue reading...]
Free Printable Baked Goods Labels
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{My Parties} Carnival 1st Birthday
This weekend was my sweet niece's 1st birthday party! My sister wanted to have a really fun birthday theme for her daughter's party and what is funner than a Carnival! We set out right away to do "research" on Pinterest by creating a Carnival Party board. There are so many great and cute ideas it […][Continue reading...]
First Day of Fall… Yesterday!
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{Sneak Peek} Vintage Carnival 1st Birthday
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text: Just 493 feet from Cleopatra Beach in Alanya, Hakan Aile Pansiyonu offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a balcony. The Alanya Bus Station is only 230 feet away. The rooms of Hakan Aile Pansiyonu are simply furnished with air conditioning, cable TV, and a minibar. Daily breakfast is available in buffet style. Guests can make use of the communal kitchen to prepare their meals. There are complimentary pastries during tea time. Hakan Aile Pansiyonu also offers a convenient 24-hour reception, a children's playground, and a tour desk. Many shops, restaurants and bars are within walking distance. Alanya's city centre is just 0.6 miles away.


text: I'm not sure why, and maybe someone on here can explain it if they wanted. But Dell has their basic laptop Model 1501 for two different prices through their website. Shopping for latops for home, and office: http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_1501?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs Shopping for laptops for small business: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bncwh1s&s=bsd Today the prices changed, and if you buy a laptop through the small business link you will save $50.00. Last night you would save $100.00 Looks like some options have changed as well, but if you're not worried about a 60gb hard drive vs 120gb, and just need to save every penny you can, then buy it through the business link. I bought mine last night, and saved the $100.00, and they sent it free of shipping. Just thought I would share that info with you all.:mdr:


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1920 Sherry Lane
Cabrillo Park, Santa Ana, 92705
Commute to Downtown Tustin
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.
A few nearby public transportation options.
Flat as a pancake, minimal bike lanes.
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1920 Sherry Lane has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
This location is in the Cabrillo Park neighborhood in Santa Ana. Nearby parks include Avalon Park, Mabury Park and Cabrillo Park.
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1920 Sherry Lane has some transit which means a few nearby public transportation options. Car sharing is available from RelayRides.
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Inland Emp.-Orange Co. Line
1.1 mi
Orange County Line
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71 Yorba Linda - Balboa
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71 Yorba Linda - Newport Beach
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59 Anaheim - Irvine
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1920 Sherry Lane is in the Cabrillo Park neighborhood. Cabrillo Park is the 32nd most walkable neighborhood in Santa Ana with a neighborhood Walk Score of 57.


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Super VegasAuthor: Quadex
Date of Trip: November 2006
We all know Vegas as the gambling capital of the world, but the trip I made for my 50th birthday proved to me that Vegas is also the entertainment capital of the world.
The 5-hour, non-stop flight from New York City to the Nevada desert on Delta Airlines was long, but comfortable. I bought the airfare and hotel as a package from Travelocity for the 4-day, 3-night affair. We left NYC at 10:00am and after boarding our prepaid shuttle from the airport to the Las Vegas strip, we arrived at the Aladdin Hotel around 1:30pm.
The Aladdin Hotel staff was very friendly and cooperative. I'd read that the Aladdin was undergoing a transformation to Planet Hollywood and that construction might be a problem, but, because we stayed there on the weekend, there was hardly any sign of construction until we were leaving on Monday afternoon.
We had a fountainview room (Room 2693) which gave us a beautiful view of the Bellagio fountains and the Eiffel Tower replica at the Paris Hotel next door. The bathroom was exquisite with a separate shower stall, large bathtub and separate closed-off toilet area. It was large enough for me and my partner to shave, shower and dress at the same time (something our New York apartment doesn't afford us!).
We attended the Toni Braxton Revealed concert at the Flamingo Hotel on Friday night. The showroom is beautiful, the show itself was glitzy, and the drinks were moderately priced at $8.00 for the special Toni Braxton Tonini martini. The show itself was pretty good. Toni Braxton revealed that she has an autistic son, and thanked the audience for her job so that she could continue providing the best health care for him. She also sat on the laps of patrons in the audience and took pictures. My only complaint is, I wish that she would enunciate more. If I hadn't been such a big fan of hers in the 90's, I may not have known what she was saying half the time.
On Saturday, we ventured out to the Liberace Museum. A shuttle leaves about every 45 minutes to an hour from the Paris Hotel to take interested parties to the museum which is several miles away from the strip. The $12 entrance fee was worth it to see Liberace's family history, his blinging car collection, his extensive collection of antique and modern pianos, and of course, 20 or so displays of his fur and jewel-encrusted wardrobe pieces, including capes, shoes, and diamond rings given to him by everyone from the owner of the Las Vegas Hilton to Queen Elizabeth II. If you like bling, this tour is for you.
The comedy relief festival with Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams and a host of other comedians was going on at Caesar's Palace at the time, but we had tickets to see Barbra Streisand at the MGM Grand that night. Excellent concert and not a bad seat in the house except for the ones directly behind the stage. What a voice. Good during the first half but excellent during the second half with the help of Il Divo.
On Sunday, we did a Grand Canyon tour through Scenic Airlines. They picked us up at the valet parking of Desert Passage (the humongous indoor mall attached to the Aladdin Hotel at the casino level). We were told to be there at 8am, so after the Streisand concert, we took a walk to the spot to make sure we would know where to go the next morning. The bus ride from Aladdin to the Scenic air terminal up into the mountains was around 45 minutes. We then took a twin engine plane with a recorded narration over the Mojave Desert and mountainous terrain to a site where helicopters waited to take 6 passengers at a time into the Grand Canyon. The plane and helicopter rides were extremely smooth and although we were warned that there might be some turbulence, we felt absolutely none in either the plane or the helicopter. The planes were staffed by very young pilots, one of which was a beautiful blonde-haired young lady from Texas. She impressed both of us with her talent, professionalism, and her personality.
We also opted for the Colorado boat tour, which was a 15-20 minute pontoon boat ride less than a mile down the river with grand views of the jagged rocks above us. Awesome. Then the helicopter took us back up 4000 feet, to the port where we boarded another bus that took us to Eagle's Landing, Guano Point, and gave us a small tour of the tourist setup for the Indian reservation in the Grand Canyon. We had a delicious lunch of barbecued beef, pork, or fried chicken with corn, beans, coleslaw and cornbread and peach cobbler as side orders. A ceremonial dance was done by a member of the native Indian tribe complete with boom box exuding tom-tom recordings. Teepees and huts built in traditional Indian fashion were set in an area with placards explaining how they were built and what they were each used for. However, the view from this area was the most memorable and most spectacular. Picnic benches are set at the edge of the canyon so that beautiful views could be seen from all angles. You feel that you could almost fly over the deep chasms, you are so close to the canyon edge. The weather was also spectacular, clear skies and sunny, probably one of the best times of year to go. The Scenic tour should be booked in advance through www.grandcanyontours.com. It's an excellent investment if you like nature. Total trip time was about 7 hours, so make sure you have the entire day booked for it.
Sunday evening, we managed to get fourth row seats to see LeReve, one of the best Cirque Du Soleil style shows I have ever seen. It was at the fantastic Wynn Hotel. Cab fare from the Aladdin to the Wynn was about $5.00 and cab service back was easy to get right outside of the Wynn. This is a must-see show, ten times better than O. Lots of water, fire, angels, demons, scantily-clad gymnasts, underwater ballerinas, and fantastic "Chant"-style music. The experience almost brought me to tears, especially after the champagne toast we made to my birthday. Small plastic 4oz glasses of the bubbly were $12 a glass, but so what...you only turn 50 once! And once I told the server my birthdate, she let us have an extra sip or two, and refilled our glasses.
Monday, we treated ourselves to the Elemis spa in the Aladdin with the Well-Being massage and full use of the spa facilities including exercise and weight room, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. The staff was very, very attentive, asking if we needed refills on our complimentary juices and water before we could barely finish what we had. The $110 fee (with 18% gratuity added on automatically) gave us the opportunity to use the facilities all day until 7pm, but we were there for about 4 hours. It was a wonderful experience, very relaxing and quieting after the exciting time we'd already had. Elemis Spa has a full service salon for both women and men, hair, nails, etc.
And finally, we saw one last show at the Aladdin, which has several large theaters, called V, the Variety show. After Toni, Barbra and LeReve, this show was rather anti-climactic, but the host of the show kept us laughing until we couldn't take anymore! The show started at 9pm and our plane left for New York at 12 midnight, so we were entertained until the last minute.
And we spent less than an hour gambling! We were thoroughly entertained and I recommend Vegas to anyone who hates to lose money, but loves to be thrilled!
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Stillson Book Swaps
How many books do you own that you don't plan to read again? Would you rather trade them for a new book you've never read before? This is your chance. Throughout the summer, Parents 4 Learning will be hosting book swap events. This is a great way to make sure you'll have new, interesting books to read all summer long. And unlike checking out a book at the library, if you find one you really like, you can keep it!
At Hillcrest Elementary
At Southview Elementary
At Stillson Elementary
Tuesday, June 18th 4:30-7 pm
Tuesday, July 9th 4:30-7 pm
Tuesday August 6th 4:30-7 pm
Wednesday, June 19th 4-6 pm
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It is rare that you visit a home where the owner has lavish praise for the work of a previous owner. Most people insist they've put their own stamp on a place. However, visual artist Lee Parker has only praise for the sensitive renovation of a classic William Chick 1950s modernist house that her family bought on the slopes of Mount Albert six years ago.
A friend - "an open-home fanatic" - had seen the house first and knew immediately that Lee would want this and no other. From its charming Chick entrance of classic board and batten, planters and copper trim, to its generous spread of living spaces, this is certainly a house that you don't want to leave.
"Chick designed the house for the McGreals [office furniture] family and it ran across this property and the lower one. When the previous owners did the major renovation, they were very respectful of the house. They even ensured height covenants when they subdivided off the lower section so that the views could never be built out," says Lee.
It helped that the original house - built in the sprawling U-shape of the popular Californian ranch style - was beautifully laid out and proportioned, with deep eaves, floor-to-ceiling windows nicely bisected to create a rhythm and enormous sliding glass doors.
Designer Veryan Del Moro, of Italy and Kitchens, plus the architect, ensured that the modern kitchen, complete with the obligatory island, fitted the scale of the old rooms. It sits in the middle of the U, perfect for entertaining, with a huge Ilve stove plus a second oven and masses of well-planned storage.
With the large dining room opening to an outdoor covered dining porch, you feel only the smooth stretch of lawn, palm trees and neatly clipped hedges stop you reaching out to touch the city below. To the western side is a generous formal living room, with a modernised fireplace and sit-upon concrete hearth, and breathtaking views over the city to the west and Waitakeres.
Lee, who is returning with her family to the United States to take up an arts residency at Carnegie Mellon University, says that view can be enjoyed from all over the house. Even her master shower and loo look over the ranges and Manukau Harbour. Both children's rooms have that same western aspect - only their family bathroom and a fourth bedroom, used as a media/kids' space, face away from the view.
On the northern side are more family rooms - the original office now opens to the kitchen-dining hub, with a nifty fixture that raises and lowers the TV into a cabinet, much-fancied by the kids.
Carry on from this room to an unexpected bonus: a completely self-contained space with another family room, wet bar and bathroom.
The house keeps to its rambling ranch origins with a great room holding the swimming pool. Lee was told that in order to make space for the pool, volcanic rock had to be dynamited out. With its wall of sliding windows, deck to capture more of those views, and also a pot-belly wood stove and wine room, this is the perfect answer to Auckland's fickle summer (and winter) weather. It would have been one heck of a party space and Lee admits her kids, now 12 and 15, were not happy at leaving this just when it would have become party-capital for them and their friends.
She loves how the house opens up completely in summer and is sheltered from the worst of the wind by Mt Albert.
But an exciting new chapter in her work and studies calls and the children are already settled into Pittsburgh schools, so this 1950s dream house is ready for its next owners.


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Slide show: Sleep No More
Tue Mar 29 2011
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Making a bid for most mind-blowing theatrical event to hit New York in years is Sleep No More, the site-specific, one-on-one theatrical immersion now playing in a vast, converted warehouse space on West 27th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. Helen Shaw reviewed Sleep No More when it came to Boston (via London) in 2009, and we can't wait to see it next month. We had an advance tour of the space, which comprises about 100 rooms and areas—each of which functions as part of a cryptic mystery inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth. Not that a single word from the classic tragedy is uttered; audience members put on a mask and wander (more or less) freely around the space. It's as if someone went deep into the text of Macbeth and set off a bomb, and Sleep No More is all the imagery and subtext from the Scottish play strewn across thousands of square feet.


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text: This year for the Fourth of July how about grilling something different than hamburgers and hotdogs? How about GRILLED RED, WHITE, and BLUE PIZZA? Jackie Conn, from Weight Watchers joined us to share an idea for a slimtastic 4th of July meal.Grilled pizza is easy, delicious, healthful and economic and just right for a Independence Day get-together because your guests can build their own pizzas. Grilled PizzasBuy refrigerated fresh pizza dough (1lb) at the supermarket. (four servings)Put dough in a lightly floured bowl and allow to become room temperatureRemove room temperature dough from the bowl and separate into four ballsUse a rolling pin to flatten each ball, Place the individual pizza doughs on a lightly oiled (spray before turning on flame) and grill flipping once until each side is lightly brownedAdd toppings such as slices of red tomatoes and strips of red peppers, buffalo mozzarella cheese, and blue cheese crumbles and return to the grill until the cheese is melted. Offer guest other toppings too such as: tomato sauce, extra grilled veggies, herbs


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Finally in Asia!!!
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After 2 packed days (with tons of yummy jewish food) with Josh's peeps in Detroit, a rainy, miserable day in DC (that ended happily with a slice of pizza the size of Hil's torso), 21 hours of flying, 2 pills and a few cocktails each, we are in Singapore!!!!!
What a pleasure to be so hot and humid (not kidding)- how I've longed for these sticky days touring big Asian cities. We're on our way to Dim Sum for lunch, Little India for dinner, then we fly to Kuching, Malaysia on the island of Borneo tonight!!!
We'll be on Borneo for 11 days, chasing monkeys, pygmy elephants (we know!), the best street food on the planet, and sunshine of course.
We're going to try to stay on the trail of adventure while on Borneo, which hopefully doesn't include much opportunity for communication- so we will write a big fatty travelogue on the flipside.
If you never hear from us again, you can assume it is because we simply cannot leave the family of mini-elephants we find and now live peacefully with deep in the River Jungle, where they'll protect us from leeches and vipers.


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These sunglasses are the perfect accessory on the beach, on the way to the office or in the city. There is only one slight drawback: all the envious looks you will attract. Would another colour not be a better match for your favourite outfit? Check also the other styles of BE4198in our 2015, and 2016 Burberry range.
Expressive lines add character to the classical approach, making the glasses a must-have for women. Eyewear is in. Full rim is extremely popular, because you feel that you get more eyeglass for your money. It is not just about their resilience, but also about the visibility of material and design, which are of the highest quality. The square frame is a classical shape, highlighting the straightforwardness of the personality. Plastic frames like these combine durability and are comfortable to wear. The BE4198 is a very snug fit on the ears and nose. Brown is the perfect alternative for those who find black too high in contrast. Brown flatters the face unobtrusively. Brown is the dominant colour for sunglass lenses. They radiate warmth and look very soft. You can rely on the guaranteed UV400 protection, for all the sunglasses in our shop.
The respective lenses are also available in your prescription strength. Our digital dispensing optician will help you find the cheapest option.
The model has already been ordered and will shortly be back in stock. If you order now, you will get the reduced price and once the goods arrive, we will send you your new Burberry on the same day. In our online shop we have consistently low prices. You won't get BE4198 at such a low price, not even in the sale.
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