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Two Lurgan pensioners have lifted the lid off wartime censorship and a page of local history which was closed by regulations in force more than 70 years ago.
In doing so, they've provided personal memories of a tragedy which saw a Second World War pilot give his life when his Royal Air Force Spitfire crashed at Derrymacash, three miles northwest of Lurgan.
That accident killed Canadian Pilot Officer Walter McManus in January, 1942, but wartime restrictions meant not a word of it was published or broadcast at the time.
"There were thousands of troops around here in those days, but you wouldn't have known it from the press," said Clive Higginson, a volunteer at the American Forces museum at Brownlow House.
"Everything that happened around Lurgan was kept under wraps. Absolutely no mention in the paper."
But on Wednesday (June 1st), two elderly men met and swapped memories about how they — as children — witnessed the smoking wreckage of the famous fighter that winter day long ago.
Mickey McAlinden, who turned 87 Sunday (June 5th), said he was pulling turnips from his grandfather's field when he and his father heard the Spitfire's engine.
"My father said to me, 'There's something wrong with that plane.' And then we heard a bang," he recalled.
His father sprang to his bicycle and carried Mickey, perched on the bike's crossbar, to farmer Dominic Kane's field three miles away.
They were met by the still-smoking crater caused by the doomed Spitfire.
"I think we were one of the first to get there. There was very little wreckage about," he said. "I remember seeing about 20 feet of the wing, the right-hand wing. It was all a bit of a shock, so it was."
Tom Matthews, 86, agreed it was quite an amazing event.
Tom, who used to live in Derrymacash but now lives in Larkfield Square, Lurgan, had just come home from school that day, January 7th, and heard about an aeroplane crash at Derrymacash.
He mounted his bike and pedalled to the crash site.
"For a young fellow, it was something unbelievable," Tom said in an earlier interview.
"The fire was still burning a bit and there were .303 bullets (from the Spitfire's armament) scattered all around the hole."
He said he thinks his father George Matthews, who was a fireman, also attended the crash.
"There was a big hole in the ground and the plane was blazing and there were bullets all over the place," he said.
It was a scene that Mickey McAlinden recalled as well.
There were no media reports, he said, "but it was the talk of the country around for a long time."
Tom Matthews picked up a couple of shards of Perspex from the aircraft's canopy and left for home as police and air force personnel secured the site. One of the canopy pieces is now at the Brownlow House museum, but there are apparently no other remnants of the crash.
In fact, the only visible evidence of the tragedy is a grave marker 40 miles to the east, in a tiny churchyard near pilot McManus's home base of Ballyhalbert, Co Down, where his remains were buried.
The cause of the crash itself was never determined. However, a tribute of sorts will be open to the public on Saturday, June 11th, as a full-sized replica of the young main's Spitfire will be on show in the courtyard of Brownlow House during a classic cars festival.
The detailed replica was acquired three years ago by the Ulster Aviation Society for its hangar collection at Maze/Long Kesh, an RAF air base during the war.
Photos and other memorabilia relating to Walter McManus will also be on display.
"We're very proud to have our Spitfire coming to Brownlow House," said Ray Burrows, Chairman of the Ulster Aviation Society.
"In a sense, the aircraft is coming home, as it's never been to Lurgan before — and after all, this is where the original Spitfire ended its days."
"That local connection is very significant," said Clive Higginson. "We're very pleased that the Society's Spitfire will be present."
As for Mickey McAlinden and Tom Matthews, their recent meeting together was an opportunity to recall together an isolated microcosm of the Second World War, in the shape of a tragic incident which neither of them has ever forgotten.


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Industry News
NYC's Manic Panic Earns Prestigious ICMAD Award
Manic Panic's Tish and Snooky (center) receiving the City Awards 2017 for Industry Contributor Entrepreneurs of the Year at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of @manicpanicnyc on Instagram.
Manic Panic, the New York City based hair color and cosmetics company known for bold and bright colors, received the City Awards 2017 Industry Contributor Entrepreneur of the Year at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas this July.
Founded in 1995 by the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors, the City Award is one of the highest honor in the independent beauty industry, a gold-standard award for breakthrough beauty products.
Tish & Snooky's Manic Panic is celebrating its 40th year of creating iconic hair color and expansion into cutting-edge color cosmetics. Internationally known, the brand is often used by celebrities, musicians, models, and hairstylists.

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New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) India Consensus, a partnership between Tata Trusts and Copenhagen Consensus, which undertook more than 160 cost-benefit analyses across all main policy areas in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan presented its findings to NITI Aayog today.
The presentation on evidence-based policy prioritisation model was chaired by NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar, a statement said.
It was attended by chief secretaries, additional chief secretaries dealing with the planning department of 32 states and union territories, joint secretaries from 14 ministries, senior officers from NITI Aayog, eminent economists and researchers.
The focus of the presentation was on how this approach and method could be replicated across other states, the statement said.
The India Consensus project started a year ago with two pilot states. It identified more than 1,200 interventions in Rajasthan and almost 1,000 interventions in Andhra Pradesh.
Almost 160 cost benefit studies were conducted in both states covering all major sectors. PTI


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Beloved by everyone from shoe-gazers to professional Van Halen impersonators, flange pedals have been a feature in popular music for decades. If you've been looking to add this classic effect to your sonic palette you've come to the right place! This article will explain how a flanger functions, give you some valuable information that will help you find your perfect pedal, as well as give you five great recommendations for the best flanger pedal that won't break the bank.
|Guitar Pedal
|Check Price
|Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress
|Despite being digital and not analog, this is a fantastic sounding flanger pedal. It's also a chorus efffect, and using both flanger and chorus together makes the Stereo Electric Mistress capable of some seriously inspirational sounds. Good price, versatility, great build quality, and great sound all in one package. Best of the Best
|TC Electronic Vortex Flanger
|While it might not be the best at any ONE thing, the Vortex is very good at many things. It might take you some time to learn how to use it to the fullest, but it's very customizable and TonePrints allow you to use flanger sounds crafted by famous guitarists. If you're in the mood to tweak & customize, this is the flanger pedal to get.
|Mooer ElecLady
|While it may not look like much, the Mooer ElecLady very accurately clones the famous Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress. This thing can put flangers to shame that are 2-3x the price. Sure, it doesn't feel like an EHX pedal, but for a budget price you get a surprisingly great tone in a tiny package. Best Bang for Your Buck
|MXR M-117R Flanger
|A reissue of the original MXR Flanger and improved in just about every way, this analog flanger is extremely versatile. From dramatic jet plane sweeps, to subtle delay, chorus, and vibrato, the MXR M-117R can do a little bit of everything. It's a bit pricey and takes up some room on the pedalboard, but well worth for its vintage grit.
|Boss BF-3 Flanger
|It's hard to go wrong with Boss pedals and the BF-3 is no exception. It has superb build quality and is capable of delivering some wild, experimental sounds. The GATE/PAN and MOMENTARY modes are nice inclusions. Being digital it lacks some "analog warmth," but it's still a great pedal and used by many touring pros.
- What Is A Flanger Pedal?
- Why Would I Need A Flanger Pedal?
- What To Look For In A Flanger Pedal
- The 5 Best Flanger Pedals
What Is A Flanger Pedal?
So in simple terms, a flanger pedal is a modulation effect that doubles the input from your instrument and modifies one signal to create its signature sound. This is similar to both a chorus pedal and a phaser. However, while a phaser "phases" a signal and a chorus pedal is a pitch based effect, a flanger pedal is time based. After being doubled, one signal remains unchanged and the second is very slightly delayed. This gives your guitar's tone a "whooshing" effect, which has been compared to something like a jet engine taking off. It's a very distinct and recognizable effect, and it's been featured on countless albums in the last few decades.
Some notable songs featuring flange include:
- Jimi Hendrix - "Bold As Love"
- Heart - "Barracuda"
- Queen - "Keep Yourself Alive"
- Van Halen - "Unchained"
- Lenny Kravitz - "Are You Gonna Go My Way"
Why Would I Need A Flanger Pedal?
Modulation effects (chorus, flanger, phase etc.) are so varied in their uses that it'd be almost impossible to list every situation where you could conceivably use one. At the end of the day it's really just a matter of personal preference. Generally, flange fits in well with more psychedelic or effects heavy bands. However, that's by no means a hard and fast rule.
What To Look For In A Flanger Pedal
In our experience it's always better to just to go ahead and shell out the cash for a good modulation effect. It's pretty easy to get away with a cheap distortion or booster pedal, but effects that utilize a more complicated circuit generally really benefit from higher quality components. Now as to what "higher quality components" means can be debated. However, we would look for something that's true bypass at the very least. Also, we find the sweet spot for this type of pedal to be in the $70 to $100 range. That's where you start to see good components at a reasonable cost, and you have a pretty good amount of choices as to what type of voicing you want. Just try to avoid the really cheap stuff and you should get fairly good results.
Here's a list of some terms associated with flange pedals that you should know before you make a purchase:
- True Bypass: All true bypass means is that the pedal won't affect your sound while it's not on. Well, in theory anyway. Some pedals that market themselves as true bypass definitely are not, so buyer beware.
- Mode: Mode essentially means that the pedal can change its sound characteristics, generally through an onboard toggle switch.
- Voicing: Voicing is the overall sound of the pedal. Vintage voiced pedals sound like older examples of the effect, and modern voiced pedals sound more modern.
- Tap Tempo: Tap tempo is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. You tap out a tempo (generally on a small button on the pedal) and the effect will set itself to work in time with that tempo.
- Stereo: Stereo pedals can drive two to speakers at once, making it sound like your guitar is playing in stereo.
The 5 Best Flanger Pedals
Without further ado, here are the top flanger pedals.
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress
Coming in at the #1 spot in this best flanger pedal shootout is the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress. This is a digital flanger AND chorus pedal, and is the middle child between the smaller and less expensive Neo Mistress Flanger, and the larger, pricier, and analog Deluxe Electric Mistress. While the other two are great pedals, the Stereo Electric Mistress hits a wonderful sweet spot between them in terms of price, features, and versatility.
Even of you know next to nothing about guitar pedals, you probably know Electro-Harmonix makes some good ones and is a legendary name in the guitar effects pedals game. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress is built extremely well; with a die-cast chassis it should be more or less indestructible. It has a ¼" input for your guitar, and stereo outputs so you can send the signal to a second amp, mixer or wherever else you please. At the top of the unit you'll find a 9V power jack, and we're happy to report Electro-Harmonix includes an AC Adapter, in case you're not using a pedal power supply of some kind.
The layout and operation of the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress is straightforward. You've got a footswitch to turn the pedal on/off, and three knobs - RATE, FLANGER DEPTH, and CHORUS DEPTH. The RATE knob controls the speed or rate of modulation of both the flanger and chorus effects. Setting the RATE knob anywhere below about 10-12 o'clock position activates Filter Matrix mode, which we'll talk about shortly. The FLANGER DEPTH knob controls how pronounced the flanger is in the mix, and the CHORUS DEPTH knob similarly controls the amount of chorus in the mix (remember, this is a combination flanger & chorus pedal).
The Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress is one of the best sounding flanger pedals we've ever heard. While it may not completely replicate the classic analog flanger sounds produced by the Deluxe Electric Mistress, this pedal sounds fantastic in its own right. The flanger sounds shimmery, chimey, and tight. Throw in the fact that you've got chorus onboard, and the Stereo Electric Mistress becomes one very customizable pedal. Using the flanger and chorus effects together creates some dramatic sonic textures that we find extremely usable; so usable and cool that you could build your signature sound using this pedal as the backbone. By dialing everything back you can achieve some subtle coloring, and by turning everything up you'll get synth-like chorus+flanger tones. The Filter Matrix feature is extremely interesting. Roll the rate knob below about 12 o'clock to engage it, and the sweep of the flanger will be disabled. Think of it like a flange "frozen" in time. You can manually sweep it with the Rate knob, which allows you to find a sweet spot and leave it there if you want. Once you have this very interesting feature it'll be hard to use a flanger pedal that doesn't have it!
Bottom Line: The few detractors of the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress complain that it doesn't have the same analog tone and warmth of its big brother, the Deluxe Electric Mistress. We think this pedal's digital nature is a feature, not a bug. The sonic versatility is pretty remarkable, especially with the Filter Matrix mode and chorus capabilities. We're also fans of the price of this one compared to the Deluxe. We wouldn't go as far as to say this is a perfect replacement for your dedicated chorus pedal, but to its credit the chorus does sound very pretty. The Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress is incredibly versatile, and if we could only bring one modulation pedal to a gig, we'd be pretty excited if this was the one. If you opt for the Stereo Electric Mistress, you'll be in good company - both John Frusciante and "Captain" Kirk Douglas of The Roots use it. Best of the Best.
TC Electronic Vortex Flanger
TC Electronic makes some of the most versatile guitar pedals out there, and the TC Electronic Vortex Flanger is no exception. By itself it's already a very reliable, flexible flanger pedal with two distinct modes of operation. Throw in TC Electronic's TonePrint feature, and you've got a pedal very worthy of the #2 spot in our top flanger pedal list.
The Vortex is a very attractive and solidly built pedal. Features include stereo inputs and outputs, a tiny toggle switch to change between three modes of operation, four large knobs to tweak the effect, and a footswitch to turn it on and off (the Vortex is True Bypass when off, for zero loss of tone). On the back of the pedal you'll find a jack for a power adapter (9V DC, unfortunately NOT included), and a Mini-B USB port so you can connect the pedal to your computer and download custom-made TonePrints onto it, or update the firmware. Or if you prefer, you can power it using a 9V battery. If you unscrew and remove the back plate of the pedal, you'll find two DIP switches. The first switch lets you change from true bypass (the default setting) to buffered bypass. If you use a ton of pedals in your chain or use very long cables buffered bypass might be the better choice, but that's a topic for another day. The second DIP switch lets you activate Kill-dry, which just means the direct signal is removed from the pedal's output (only when paired with buffered bypass). If this is confusing, don't worry - these are admittedly power-user settings, and for most people the defaults are perfect.
The thing about the TC Electronic Vortex Flanger is that nobody ever says anything remarkable about the way it sounds. Then again, people don't say it sounds inferior. That's just the thing about this pedal - its strength lies in being so versatile, and with the two flanger modes, four tone-shaping knobs, and TonePrint feature you can achieve whatever flanger sound your heart desires. The small toggle switch lets you choose between the following modes:
- Flanger - The standard mode of operation, apparently inspired by the classic TC Stereo Chorus Flanger.
- TonePrint - When in this mode, you can use a TonePrint which is essentially a custom-designed flanger setting which you either created using the TonePrint editor, or one from TC Electronic's library of pro artist designed flanger settings. You can either transfer these via USB, or beam them wirelessly using the TonePrint app on your smartphone.
- Tape - Simulation of the old fashioned flange sound achieved with multiple tape machines.
The Flanger and Tape settings sound fairly distinct, and you'll enjoy exploring the way your tone changes between the two. While guitarists appreciate the four knobs available - SPEED, DEPTH, FEEDBACK, and DELAY TIME - it admittedly makes this pedal not as immediately intuitive to use as the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress. SPEED and DEPTH are perhaps more familiar, controlling the speed of the flanger effect and intensity of the modulation, respectively. The FEEDBACK knob is interesting, in that at 12 o'clock it's neutral. It's hard to describe in words so we suggest watching some YouTube demo videos, but you turn it clockwise for positive feedback and counterclockwise for negative feedback. To quote the user manual on the usage of the DELAY TIME knob:
Short delay times give very intense, "jet engine"- type sounds with plenty high-end frequencies. Longer delay times result in slightly darker, "tube"-type sounds.
After testing this pedal, we're able to confirm what most guitarists say about it. It's not the best at any ONE thing, but it sure can produce any type of flanger tone you want. The TC Electronic Vortex can reproduce tones from highly sought after, vintage flanger pedals that cost 3-5X what this one costs. We like this excerpt from a user review we found in regard to the TonePrint feature:
"tone prints can make 1 pedal have multiple personalities. It can take ages to explore the library; this is inspiring for someone reaching for new musical ideas as well as a cover band musician."
Bottom Line: TC Electronic has found a formula that works really well with their line of TonePrint enabled pedals. It might take you a while to dial in your perfect flanger sound with the Vortex, but if you put in the time to learn the pedal and its various settings you'll be rewarded. Compared to the Vortex, we slightly prefer the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress, as it seems to have a little more personality. Still, it's hard to forego the TonePrint feature, and miss out on flanger tones created by Joe Perry, John Petrucci, Brad Whitford, and other amazing guitarists.
Mooer ElecLady
Several manufacturers create copies of legendary effects pedals and make them available at a fraction of the price, but none do it quite as well as Mooer. The Mooer ElecLady is a stunningly accurate reproduction of a famous Electro-Harmonix flanger pedal. It's a fantastic value for the money, and comes up and again and again in discussions of guitarists looking for the best flanger pedal under $100.
As you might have gathered by the name ElecLady, the Chinese-made Mooer is a clone of the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress. Neither the aesthetics or build quality are particularly impressive when compared to the EHX pedal it's based on, however the ElecLady's compact size is actually considered a positive by most guitarists, since it saves precious pedalboard real estate. It's in part the sacrifice in build quality which allows Mooer to keep the price of its pedals down. The Mooer ElecLady features a ¼" input and output (no stereo operation), and requires a 9V power supply to power it, forgoing the option of battery power. The layout is fairly simple - a small toggle switch takes you from Normal to Filter mode, and three knobs let you shape your desired flanger effect - COLOR, RANGE, and RATE. Given its budget price, we're pleasantly surprised Mooer made this pedal true bypass when it's switched off to prevent unwanted coloration of your tone. Also, it's unfair to call the ElecLady's build quality outright bad; it's no Boss or EHX pedal in terms of aesthetics and polish, but it has metal construction and feels solid enough.
Look and feel aside, the true test of a guitar pedal is how it sounds. By and large, this pedal is commended for being a pretty fantastic clone of the EHX Electric Mistress. In reading reviews of the Mooer ElecLady, we encountered frequent mentions of it nailing that "Pink Floyd tone." The site Gilmourish has this to say:
"The Mooer ElecLady, although cheap and incredibly small, offer perhaps the most convincing replication of the Electric Mistress tone. It's closer to the Deluxe, with a distinct jet flanging but it also has some of that airy character of the mid 70s Mistress."
Here are a couple more sound bites from owners of the ElecLady:
"Great pedal. Sounds better than half the flangers near twice its price."
"Excellent flanger, tiny package. Perfect for that Andy Summers/Ernie Isley chord shimmer."
Bottom Line: Considering the price, it's hard to call any faults of the Mooer ElecLady deal-breakers. The Rate knob for instance does not feel even throughout the range, and needs to be cranked quite high for good impact. And sure, it doesn't feel as nice as the EHX Electric Mistress. The Deluxe Electric Mistress also tends to have a warmer, less harsh sound at certain settings. These minor gripes aside, if the Pink Floyd sound is what you're after or you have a particular affinity for the Electro-Harmonix flangers but find them to be out of your price range, you should absolutely take a look at the Mooer ElecLady. In case it helps your decision, it's found on the pedalboard of Radiohead's Ed O'Brien. Best Bang for your Buck.
MXR M-117R Flanger
The MXR M-117R is a reissue of the original MXR Flanger. Reissues can be hit or miss, and luckily in this case it would seem MXR is right on the mark, with users praising the MXR M-117R, in some cases holding it in higher regard than the original.
Right away you notice how the M-117R is a box built with purpose. Its construction is first rate; definitely the most solidly built of all the flangers we've played. In typical MXR fashion, it does away with fancy graphics in favor of a very spartan, functional aesthetic. You get a mono ¼" input and output, so if you're looking for a stereo flanger you'd be better served by the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress or TC Electronic Vortex. In terms of power, it requires 18V, which means a pair of 9V batteries, or you can use an AC adapter which Dunlop graciously includes (the Dunlop ECB-004 which is valued around $15). In terms of layout, you have 4 large knobs at your disposal, and like other MXR pedals you can cover them with large rubber washers to make them easier to turn with your foot when you're playing live. Here are the 4 knobs, and what they do:
- MANUAL - Selects the frequency spectrum.
- WIDTH - Controls the intensity of the auto sweep delay.
- SPEED - Controls the speed of the time delay cycling (auto sweep).
- REGEN - Controls the overall effect by feeding the effect back onto itself.
Let's get down to business and talk about how the MXR M-117R actually sounds. As far as flangers go, along with the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress, this pedal is often referenced as the analog flanger sound to beat. The amazing thing about it is it has such tonal variety, it's actually much more than just a flanger. You can achieve subtle delay, chorus, and vibrato, and of course its bread and butter, a fantastic flanger sound; the MXR M-117R will get you anything from extreme jet plane sweeps, to underwater sounds, and you can of course dial it back to warm and subtle analog flanger goodness. All 4 knobs are extremely responsive, and tweaking one can have a profound effect on the others. This pedal also really shines when paired with some distortion. Check out this demo to see some of what it can do:
Bottom Line: The MXR M-117R is more than just a flanger; it's one of the most interesting analog effects pedals around. You can spend days on end tweaking it and exploring its tonal variety, and you would still only scratch the surface. This thing has something special - vintage grit would be a good way to describe it. It's a bit of a pedalboard hog in terms of footprint, and it's the priciest of the flanger pedals on our guide, but the price point is definitely within reasonable range considering how good this pedal is.
Boss BF-3 Flanger
The Boss BF-3 Flanger takes spot number 5 of our top flanger pedals. Of the pedals in this list, the BF-3 is perhaps most comparable to the MXR M-117R in terms of capabilities. It's quite a bit less expensive than the MXR, and includes a couple of modes and features that make it stand out. It's also used by a lot of pro guitarists, which we'll mention towards the end of the review.
Boss is very consistent with the way they build pedals, which means that you know you're getting the legendary Boss reliability and build quality. They're the kind of pedal that if you drop it you're more likely to hurt your floor than the pedal itself, which is definitely a plus for gigging musicians. Not only that, but the majority of Boss pedals follow the same form factor and design, so there's definitely something comforting about that familiarity. To be honest we're not too crazy about the BF-3's purple color, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. At first glance it may look like this pedal has stereo ¼" inputs, but it's actually two separate mono inputs, one optimized for guitar and one optimized for bass. We're not 100% sure of the technical difference, but good on Boss for distinguishing between the two and making this pedal appropriate for guitarists and bassists alike. The BF-3 does however have a stereo output. The pedal operates exactly like any other Boss stompbox, requiring either a 9V battery or power supply, and you turn the pedal on and off by stepping on the large surface on the front of it.
Four knobs are used to control this flanger pedal. The knob farthest to the right is responsible for switching between four different modes. ULTRA is a deeper, more "hyped up" flanger sound, though truthfully the difference is much more subtle than the word ultra would indicate. STANDARD is, exactly as it says, the standard flanger you get out of this box. GATE/PAN works differently depending on how you're using the pedal. If you're using the BF-3 in stereo, the flanger pans left and right. If you're using it in mono, it's a gated effect, kind of like a square wave tremolo. The fourth mode is MOMENTARY which is something we wish more flanger pedals had, and basically lets you use flanger on your tone only when you press down on the pedal. When you take your foot off of it, the effect stops. This is fantastic for when you just want to highlight some phrase or lick with flanger, and not have the effect on all the time. Aside from ULTRA which is a tad underwhelming, we're very impressed with how useful the modes are on the BF-3.
The DEPTH and RATE knobs are just as you would find on other flanger pedals, and the knob furthest to the left is actually a dual pot (i.e. two controls stacked on top of each other). The RESONANCE control basically increases or decreases the frequencies that make flanger sound like a jet engine. The MANUAL knob lets you manually select the frequencies that your flanger is operating in. Using Manual and Resonance in conjunction with Depth and Rate puts a ton of tonal variety at your fingertips. You can make the Boss BF-3 a subtle, classic flanger, or something really wild that sounds more like a synthesizer than a guitar. The GATE mode is very fun to play with, and makes simple chord progressions sound very interesting. One final feature of note is Tap Tempo mode, which you can enable by pressing and holding down the pedal for 2 seconds. You can then tap the tempo you desire, which will set the Rate of the flange accordingly.
The variety of modulation options you can achieve with the Boss BF-3 rivals the MXR M-117R. The MXR is an analog flanger, while the Boss is digital. The MXR has a tendency to sound warmer and more "vintage," whereas we'd describe the BF-3 as a little more wild and experimental. Also keep in mind the Boss is buffered bypass, not true bypass.
Bottom Line: Features that would sway us to buy the Boss BF-3 above all other flanger pedals are the GATE/PAN mode, and MOMENTARY mode to only accentuate certain parts of your playing. Tap Tempo is fairly handy as well. If you're a flanger purist you might prefer to go with the MXR or the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress, though you'll be paying significantly more for those pedals. With Boss you get the quality, reliability, and a very capable and versatile flanger pedal. Famous users include Steve Vai, Chad Kroeger, Brad Delson of Linkin Park, and Bruce Springsteen.


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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
I'm here to tell you that what I do is hard. Not just physically, although holding a difficult pose for an undefined period of time can get hard, no, I mean emotionally. Like everyone else I have issues with my body. Although I resolved much of my body hatred when I discovered fat acceptance, I still have a deeply ingrained dislike of my fat, my small boobs, my big nose, my non existent eyebrows, my.. well, you get the point. But here's the thing. I don't do this for myself. I know it may seem like it's a boost to my self esteem or whatever, but it's actually not. The thing about cognitive dissonance is that other people telling you how pretty and photogenic you are does not necessarily make you feel like it is so. And I often post photos that I even hate (not because it's a bad photo, but because I feel too ugly or fat) because I know it's not for me.
The point of what I do is to show other people who have bodies that don't fit into the typical thin model archetype (even "plus size" models who still tend to have big breasts and flat bellies) and they should love and be proud of who they are. I get so many messages telling me things like "your body is so much like mine" and "I thought my body was weird and unattractive". Then they tell me how I've helped them in some way. These are little bits of sunshine in my otherwise dreary and anxiety filled days. I'm feeling quite a bit of anxiety right now, at this very moment, because it's so difficult to explain the importance of what I do.
I challenge the system. Yes, even though I'm a part of it. In the same way that people of color often challenge the system by inserting themselves into modeling, acting, etc. Because while the system is flawed (okay, very flawed), you can't fix it by sitting on the outside. We can complain about people of size not being represented, but who's going out there and representing us? You can't talk about how models are getting thinner and how unrealistic they are without needing models who are representative of a wider range of bodies. So yeah, I'm a part of the broken system (sort of since I'm not actually part of the broader modeling scene), but it's an important part.
Part of the reason I began modeling was because I never saw a body like mine. Not "plus size" models with their flat tummies, not fatshion bloggers who didn't have folds like I do and always seem to be smaller. I didn't see a lot of people posting photos of themselves online and I certainly didn't see a lot of what their bodies actually looked like. I know fatshion has gotten more popular in the last couple of years and so now I probably could find people with similar body types, but no one who's willing to pose in, goodness forbid- the nude! (My one saving grace is adipositivity)
I still hesitate every time I make a photo post. I still have dread. I still haven't rid myself of all of my body issues and fears. But it's not about me, is it? It's about you. So yeah, it's hard. It's hard being unsure of yourself and posing in front of a camera. It's hard to put yourself out there, to send messages to photographers when most of them will reject you. It's hard to post those photos online to be scrutinized. It's hard to read the troll comments that those posts attract. Emotionally it's exhausting. Sometimes it's so exhausting that I just do nothing for a while. But I do believe it helps people and it does good and that it's important. And that's why I'll continue, for as long as I can.
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I find what you do very important. I applaud you for your courage. Putting yourself out there as you do is difficult. While it is clear that many do not understand why you are doing this, it does not mean they are correct. Their negativity is just a deflection of their own insecurities. Do not let their words become part of your inner dialogue. Because it simply isn't true.ReplyDelete
I've never posted any comments on your blog but I've been reading for a long time. I can honestly say that discovering this blog has been a piece in the puzzle of my own body acceptance. On the surface it would probably look like we have nothing in common, but I can relate to a lot of topics you write about and the difficulty of body acceptance in society. I think what you have to say can help a lot of different people to have better understanding and peace with their bodies. And that is definitely good and important.ReplyDelete
I think a lot of people are muddled about what feminism actually is.ReplyDelete
I haven't been reading you for very long, and I've never commented, but after reading this post, I just have to speak up.ReplyDelete
A friend of mine reposted one of your posts on her Facebook, and I took a look out of curiosity.
Thank you so much for what you do for us. YOU have really changed my life. You have made a HUGE difference in how I see myself, how that now I want to change everyday in the way I see myself, and how I see others.
I've always hated to wear short sleeves (like on a normal t-shirt), and never anything with smaller sleeves, because I have a stretch-mark scar on both of the inside creases of my elbows, but because of reading your posts, now I feel like I'm free to wear sleeveless, and I do!
I don't fret about my back shoulder-blade bumps anymore -- no more trying to find shirts that will at least partially hide them, no more feeling like I wish it was cooler weather so I could hide myself in my coat.
I'm even exploring the idea of wearing a bathing suit -- not too revealing, because I still like to cover up, but a bathing suit! Really! I could never imagine, in a thousand years, that I would even consider such a thing.
You are awesome <3 and, this might sound a bit weird, but I think about you nearly every day when I get dressed, about how much your posts have freed me from the mental cocoon that society has placed us in. It's time to open our wings and learn to fly. :)
- AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Your work is important to me and to many other people out there. In fact I think your work is amazing, inspiring and beautiful.ReplyDelete
I have very serious problems with my body and I am quite angry with myself for that. My body is my home, my vessel and I don't appreciate it however I should love it.
Your blog does help me to remember that each body is a piece of gem, each body is a piece of art.
Please, stay with us and help us as long as you can. :)
Do not listen to what other people say. For me you are the perfect woman, a sweet look and a wonderful body. Beautiful full belly amazing thighs and nice breasts.ReplyDelete
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To the editor:
This is a true story. A few months ago, I almost died while biking the shared use path on Sanibel. Some readers will think I am exaggerating because there was no accident. But I know that only my defensive biking saved my life.
I was coming down West Gulf toward the intersection with Rabbit Road. It was the off-season and traffic was light. I knew I had the legal right-of-way. But, I also knew that was foolish. No amount of laws and rights can protect you from a two-ton vehicle with a distracted driver. So, I did the right thing. I slowed to a stop and looked carefully for oncoming traffic. Just then a car came flying down Rabbit Road. The driver slammed on his brakes and slid through the entire crosswalk, almost out into Gulf Road. Had I not stopped my bike, I would have been t-boned by a speeding vehicle, thrown either onto the hood of his car, or out into traffic on West Gulf.
At no point did the driver look at the shared use path for bikers, walkers, skateboarders, people with strollers, people in wheelchairs, etc. Because he was turning right from Rabbit onto Gulf, he only looked left at his oncoming traffic. Although I rang my little bike bell at him, I doubt he realized we had narrowly avoided an accident. He certainly didn't stop to apologize for almost hitting me (important) or for taking my right-of-way (rude, but not nearly as important).
I drive here too. I know how it is to be in a hurry, on a deadline, trying to get home, to the grocery or the doctor's office, or to the airport, to have others waiting on you. I also know that someone's life is worth far more than the two to five seconds I lose by driving safely and respectfully.
The moral of my story follows:
Bikers et al.: Never assume you have the right-of-way. Always stop and look. You may have the right to cross, but you have the responsibility to do so with caution.
Drivers: Never assume no one is on the shared use path. Always stop before the crosswalk and look both ways - preferably twice - for bikers, walkers, motorcycles in the roadway, etc. Your minor inconvenience can save us a world of hurt, if not our lives.
Thank you.
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I couldn't sleep tonight for some reason. I got up to read Google News and catch up with what's going on in Tijuana. Last night an American was kidnapped. Tonight I read this sad story.
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Me circa 1985 with the greatest cat ever—
who happens to be black.
It surprises me that black cats are not more popular today. The old myths about black cats are no longer a part of our culture. I would have thought that any long-passed occult association would be a plus today with the popularity of Harry Potter and the many other witch/wizard/vampire franchises. I would have thought black cats would be cool.
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Commonalities of Vehicle Data
The data package is delivered per cruise, with contained products grouped on a per-dive basis.
Navigation Data Sets
All NDSF vehicles are equipped with high precision Doppler Velocity Log
(DVL) navigational systems (dead reckoning) that can be
supplemented with acoustic Long-BaseLine (LBL) navigation. Bottom-lock
DVL sonar is used to compute vehicle displacement,
and LBL acoustic ranges are used to place the DVL displacement data in
a geographical coordinate frame. Real-time positioning uncertainties
of these systems used individually can be significant, as much as
hundreds of meters, but the post-processing of LBL and DVL and
high-precision gyro compass data results in a more precise navigational
track [1,2,3,4].
First-order processing of LBL and DVL navigation data, which can be
performed at sea, removes the most extreme positioning errors and also
utilizes gyrocompass attitude to constrain vehicle position. This level
of processing is provided as a standard data product for most NDSF
vehicles. Second-order processing can be performed post-cruise by
experienced specialists to further improve navigational data quality.
Vehicle positioning
accuracy can range from less than one meter to tens of meters depending
on deployment geometry, operational conditions and the nature of the
DVLNav is used
to collect data from navigation, vehicle, and ship's systems and also
provides a
real-time display of estimated position and track history. DVLNav produces the following, which are included in the standard
deliverables from each of the vehicles:
- Simple comma-delimited 1-second data file:
.csv suffix, logs time-stamped navigation and sensor data at 1 second intervals. One file per day. 1 MB/hour. Compresses 5:1.
- Comprehensive DSL Format Data file:
.dat suffix, logs ALL sensor and processed data, timestamped to 0.001 second. One file per hour, 60 MB/Hour. Compresses 10:1.
Requires awk/grep and MATLAB to process.
- Screen Shot JPEG File:
.jpeg suffix. Timestamped (to the second) screen shot image of the DVLNAV screen. 500 KB/Image. Created by a DVLNav screenshot
- Hourly system configuration (INI file):
Logs the internal DVLNAV configuration once an hour. 6 KB.
See vehicle specifics for more information about the navigation data deliverables for that vehicle.
On Alvin, in which pilot and science observers have a limited field of view through portholes,
video cameras and recorders augment
visual observations. On Jason, video cameras
are the only source of real-time
visual information. Some of these are utility units while others are
high quality units that provide images suitable for detailed
and for recording. Video is recorded in two forms: a pristine version
that is transferred to the WHOI Data Library, and a single working copy
that is
delivered to the Chief Scientist at the conclusion of the dive. In both
forms, time and real-time vehicle position data (position, altitude,
data are recorded in audio tracks using the SMPTE standard.
Information contained in the
audio channels can be used to generate a customized video overlay.
Working copies are overlain with user-defined parameters at the time of
Bathymetric Sonar
All NDSF vehicles are capable of carrying a bathymetric sonar, available by pre-cruise request.
See vehicle specifics for more information about the sonar data deliverables for that vehicle.
Digital Still Photography
Each of the vehicles carries a digital camera for capturing still photography. Images are downloaded and archived
in JPEG format, with date and time information denoted in the filename.
Autosnaps and Event Logging
Autosnaps are framegrabbed images that are extracted from video automatically at a customizable time
interval and are coregistered with sensor data. On Alvin this is done with the Framegrabber system and
on Jason this is done with the Virtual Van.
Additionally, an Eventlogger system gives Jason science
users the ability to record dive event commentary that is coregistered
with user-triggered autosnaps.
Additional Sensors
All vehicles carry sensors such as CTD, altimeter, compass, and
gyroscope. AUVs ABE and Sentry each routinely carry a magnetometer.
Alvin and
Jason can be fitted with one if requested prior to your cruise. Note: Proper use of a
magnetomoter requires mid-water column calibration of the sensor at each new location.
Alvin, Jason, and ABE each carry a forward-looking sonar unit for
target detection and obstacle avoidance. We do not offer a standard
product from these systems.
Science-provided equipment can be carried by each of the vehicles as
long as the equipment doesn't exceed the vehicle's limits of size,
and power usage. Please allow significant lead time prior to your
cruise to contact
NDSF planning personnel and vehicle managers.
Contact the NDSF Data Manager
- Whitcomb, L., D. R. Yoerger, and H. Singh (1999a), Combined
Doppler/LBL based navigation of underwater vehicles, paper presented at
the 11th International Symposium on Unmanned Untethered Submersible
Technology, Autonomous Undersea Syst. Inst., Durham, N. H.
- Whitcomb, L. L., D. R. Yoerger, and H. Singh (1999b),
Advances in Doppler-based navigation of underwater robotic vehicles,
paper presented at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and
Automation, Detroit, Mich.
- Ferrini, V.L., L. Whitcomb, J. Howland, D. Fornari, S.M.
Carbotte, D. Kelley, T. Shank, M. Tivey, (2005). Navigation of UNOLS
National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) Vehicles: Status Report and
Guidelines for Data Acquisition. Ridge 2000 Community Progress and
Planning Workshop, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
- Kinsey, J.C., L.L. Whitcomb, D.R. Yoerger, J.C. Howland, V.L.
Ferrini, O. Hegrenas, (2006). New Navigation Post-Processing Tools for
Oceanographic Submersibles. Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), Fall Meet. Suppl.,
Abstract OS33A-1678.


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Remembering 'the old left-hander
As an Indiana kid and a baseball fan, I quickly became a Reds fan during the days of Pete Rose and the latter days of Johnny Bench's career. I remember making yearly trips to Busch Stadium in Indianapolis to see the yearly matchups between Cincinnati and their AAA team, the Indians.
It was there on the immaculately manicured field that I got to see my boyhood heroes up close.
On the radio, I got to hear the dulcet tones of Joe Nuxhall broadcasting the exploits of those same heroes over the airwaves. Alongside another of my favorite voices, Marty Brenneman, the duo was like a warm, comforting blanket to curl up with and listen to Reds' games.
On Thursday night, the sporting world lost one of its kindred spirits when Nuxhall, 'the old lefhander' as he came to be known, succumbed in his long battle with cancer.
I took the news like a jab to the stomach because, to me, Nuxhall seemed to rise above simply being a part of the Reds' organization, but to be baseball itself. He represented all that is good in the game and listening to him and Brenneman, helped fade the images of whining prima donna players and ridiculously bloated contracts and more recently the allegations of steroid abuse.
Nuxhall always reminded me of what I loved about baseball.
I can remember when I first read about Nuxhall as a player back when I was a little league baseball player at Belle Union. An avid reader, I chose a lot of sports books and I remember reading about Nuxhall and how he became the youngest player to ever appear in a major league game at the ripe old age of 15 years, 10 months, 11 days old.
Can you imagine that?
With World War II raging and major league rosters diluted, Nuxhall stepped to the mound against the rival St. Louis Cardinals with his Reds trailing 13-0.
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He walked a batter before getting the next two outs and then looked to the on deck circle where he saw eventual Hall of Famer, Stan Musial waiting his chance.
Musial lined a single to center which seemed to shake the teenager who didn't get another out before heading to the minors where he spent the next eight years before returning to the big league club.
Nuxhall would eventually return to the majors where he spent 16 big-league seasons before retiring in 1966.
But it was the broadcast booth which made such a significant impact on me and so many others. I listened to the duo call Pete Rose's record-breaking hit to move past Ty Cobb and heard the pair exuberantly describe Tom Browning's perfect game years later. I reveled in the championship celebration they told me about when the Reds' won the World Series title in 1990.
And when Nuxhall was inducted into the Hall of Fame I felt like I was in Cooperstown when I heard Brenneman talk about his co-worker and friend being recognized for a fantastic career.
Anyone who has ever listened to Nuxhall's broadcasts know that he's far from the type of person who enjoys the spotlight, but you could tell how proud he was receive the Hall of Fame honor. Not because of the notoriety the award brought him, but because his peers felt that he had brought so many positives to the sport, which needs all it can get these days.
Though Nuxhall retired from full-time broadcasting in 2004, he continued to call some games despite a mild heart attack in 2001 and prior prostrate cancer surgery in 1992. The cancer made a return in February, but still he joined his friend Marty in the booth to talk about their golf games and their beloved Redlegs.
So on Friday afternoon, when I heard the news of Nuxhall's passing, I couldn't help but get a little misty eyed as a rush of memories flooded over me. It wasn't just Nuxhall's calling of baseball games, but I was reminded of days spent listening to the games with my Dad and how simple everything was back then.
I suddenly knew what Cubs fans felt when Harry Carey passed on.
Nuxhall was fond of closing games with the signoff, "This is the old left-hander heading for home."
On Thursday, the old left-hander indeed, finally came home.
God speed Joe.
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The Dragon Team makes their third stop of the #WeAreFrameless Tour at Boreal in Tahoe.
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Vacation rental house. Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
706 W. Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663
United States
This spacious oceanfront home sits on a double lot and features a private patio and swimming pool. Large kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout, and master suite make this a dream vacation home! Spare room plus 1 1/2 baths downstairs, four bedrooms and
three bathrooms upstairs.
10% City Tax charged on all rentals under 31 days. $1000 security deposit charged on all reservations. A cleaning fee and a booking fee will be deducted from security deposit. Linens are not provided. No smoking. This is a FRIDAY to FRIDAY rental only, in the
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Note: Renter must be 25 years of age or older and onsite for vacation rentals only.
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2018
Overall satisfaction:
Earlene M from Santa Ana, CA recommends this vacation rental
There was more than enough room for our family of six. The pool was an added bonus. Even though there are minor repairs that need to be made to this house it was clean and beautiful and did not keep us from having an amazing time. We hope to rent another
Marja and Theodore W from Pasadena, CA recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2017
The property has great space and location but do not expect a 5 star facility. The great location and pool make up for the 3 star ranking. We will return next year.
Mike F from Chino Hills, CA recommends this vacation rental
Great place to stay. Excellent service
Stayed 35 days ending in
September, 2016
Wayne G from Danville, CA recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2016
Our three sons and their families are spread out across the US so the summer vacation is one of the few chances we all are together. The 5 bedrooms and 4 baths make the vacation a treat for all. Of course the pool helps.
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2015
We have rented this property for the last 5 vacation with our entire family. The location is great. The house is older but it has 5 bedrooms and enough space for the entire group.. We have rented the home for next season.
We are very happy to have you back every summer and look forward to seeing you next year!
a guest from Salt Lake City, UT recommends this vacation rental
We have rented this property in the past, and love it. The cleanliness and upkeep were much better 5 years ago. There are some things in disarray and concerning like the floor by the door in the Master bedroom, water pressure, some things were broken,
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So here is my first try. I think they lend themselves well to the grid style.
In real life it has gold shimmers on the paper.
And this is Carolyn's card that so inspired me. It also shimmers more in real life.
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really pretty Jacqueline - is washi paper like origami paper?ReplyDelete
That is beautiful Jacqueline! Love the black, it makes a dramatic card!ReplyDelete
Love your card Jacqueline - the contrast of the black and pink is stunning. I too love those washi papers :-)
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I'd never even heard of washi papers... This is stunning Jacqueline!ReplyDelete
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Beautiful patchwork, Jacqueline! I am so glad you've found something new you're enjoying!ReplyDelete


text: This collection contains some of John Williams''s best-known themes from the Star Wars franchise, arranged for solo Ukulele. All of the pieces featured in this volume feature both notes and tab. Star Wars - Ukulele includes the masterpieces: Across The Stars (Attack Of The Clones), Duel Of The Fates (The Phantom Menace), Luke And Leia (Return Of The Jedi), Rey's Theme (The Force Awakens), The Throne Room (A New Hope), Yoda's Theme (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) and more.


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Revitalizing 30 Acres of Coastal Habitat at Stratford Point
By Patrick Comins, former Audubon Connecticut Director of Bird Conservation
With ongoing substantial development occurring along the coastline of the eastern United States and Atlantic Flyway, it is increasingly difficult for migrating birds to find the habitat they need to stop and refuel during their journeys. Thanks to numerous partners, however, there is a vibrant coastal mecca for birds and wildlife in Connecticut, known as Stratford Point. Owned by Sporting Goods Inc., a subsidiary of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), Stratford Point has been managed by Audubon Connecticut since February 2015 with the mission to improve and restore the habitats of the property and make it one of the best destinations in the state for birds and birding.
This beautiful 30-acre site, located adjacent to the Stratford Point Lighthouse at the junction of the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound, has already long been known as a great place to see migrating and wintering birds. Nearly 300 species of birds have been recorded here over the years, including spectacular rarities like White-tailed Kite, Brown and American White Pelicans, Chick-Will's-Widow, and Parasitic Jaeger. The geographic location of the site makes it a perfect place to view seabirds from land and migrating shorebirds and landbirds. Since taking on the stewardship of Stratford Point, Audubon Connecticut has been working to nurture a diverse array of high-quality habitats without impacting the existing, flourishing open grasslands and fields. No matter what habitats a migrating bird prefers, they will find something to their liking—from coastal forest to shrub scrub to warm or cool season grasslands. Stratford Point offers it all.
Laying the Groundwork
The revitalization of Stratford Point began in 2014 when DuPont removed a large dilapidated building and an abandoned loop driveway. The costs of this effort allowed Sacred Heart University, in partnership with Audubon, to secure a $148,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Long Island Sound Futures Fund to restore the forlorn and invasive plant areas back to high-quality pollinator habitats. By 2016, approximately 1 acre of the troubled area was converted to a mix of high-intensity pollinator meadow and a cool season grassland, enhanced with nectar and host plants and a coastal scrub/forest transition zone.
Stratford Point is part of the Mouth of the Housatonic River Important Bird Area (IBA). In 2016, Audubon Connecticut also received an IBA small matching grant to plant two small "bird gardens," totaling 1,000 square feet of habitat. These feed plot gardens contain annuals selected for their benefit to birds in fall migration and include grains (such as millet and sorghum) and flowers (such as sunflowers, cosmos, and zinnias). The flowers also provide premium nectar habitat for butterflies and other pollinators.
In the first year of planting, monarch butterflies were observed nearly every day during summer, often dozens at a time along with a stunning variety of other butterflies and pollinators. The ripening bird gardens also frequently attracted Bobolinks who were fattening up for their southward migration in late summer. Because of the rich diversity and abundance of insects in these gardens, the area also drew in insectivorous birds such as Yellow Warblers and Orchard Orioles—even a rare Mourning Warbler has been sighted. Visitors can expect to view more exciting migrating birds in September and October when uncommon birds such as Blue Grosbeak, Lincoln's Sparrow, and Clay-colored Sparrow have been observed.
Great Progress Made Through Partnerships
In addition to the feed plot bird gardens, the office building foundation plantings were replaced with a beautiful nectar garden, which was a hub of butterfly and hummingbird activity nearly every day throughout the summer in 2016. Volunteer Audubon Connecticut Bridgeport WildLife Guards also worked during the summers of 2015 and 2016 to transform a mowed lawn area into a "stadium effect" garden. The planting contains native plants arranged from small flowering plants in the front to shrubs and trees in the back that eventually merge into an existing stand of coastal forest along Prospect Drive. This structural diversity benefits a wide variety of birds and insects no matter the height they prefer to forage. The effect has been further enhanced by the placement of dozens of large trees around the garden through the Sacred Heart University project.
A partnership with the Two Roads Brewing Company and the Jeniam Foundation in 2016 also led to the creation of a new migration trail and water garden. The trail builds on an existing stand of white pines with plantings of native shrubs and small trees and a pollinator garden that also provides excellent shelter and foraging habitat for migrating birds. The water garden supplies the one ingredient that all birds and wildlife need to survive. Though the site is surrounded on three sides by Long Island Sound, there is no reliable source of fresh water within at least a mile of the property. The water garden includes a small pond and recirculating cascade thoughtfully designed to provide a variety of water depths to meet birds' varied bathing and drinking needs. The garden's native and tried-and-true plants produce an abundance of nectar for the insects that birds need as fuel on migration, berries at various times of the years, and plenty of cover for birds as they visit the area.
The development of the habitat improvements has been a true community effort. Special thanks go to all the site partners—DuPont, Sacred Heart University, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Long Island Sound Futures Fund, Two Roads Brewing Company, Jeniam Foundation, and Bridgeport WildLife Guards—as well as Gail Bishop of Thunder Hill Designs who provided pro-bono design work for the water garden, the Menunkatuck Audubon Society for supporting the process all along the way, and Varsenscapes Stone Works for a wonderful job installing the garden and pond. Audubon Connecticut also works closely with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, who has an office on the site and helps with all aspects of these projects.
More About the Point
Stratford Point is located at 1207 Prospect Drive in Stratford and is open to the public 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on most weekdays and also on some weekends. Please like us on Facebook to learn more about the Point and to see images of some of our spectacular birds, butterflies, and other wildlife that visit. If you're unsure as to whether it may be open, email Audubon Connecticut Director of Bird Conservation Patrick Comins at email@example.com or message us on Facebook.
Audubon Connecticut thanks Dupont for giving us the opportunity to be the steward of Stratford Point, a very special place at the mouth of the Housatonic River in Stratford, Connecticut.
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Monday, April 16, 2018
My Other Creations: Notebook using Dina Wakley's Funky Silhouettes
I started this project with a floral notebook, which I coated with Gesso and then white paint. While that was drying, I traced two of the funky stencil silhouettes and cut them out of Strathmore Mixed Media paper. There are two of these funky silhouette stencil sets- one with two "giant" silhouettes and the other with smaller silhouettes. I like the variety that having both sets offers. To give this scene the look of a parent and child, I used one of the giant silhouettes from the first set and paired it with one of the smaller silhouettes from the second set.
I doodled and cut out a scallop border and laid out some patterned paper scraps.
Next I whipped out my Prima Oil Pastel Crayons and drew around the silhouettes and the scallop. After I made the crayon lines, I smudged them with my finger.
I also used the Prima crayons to doodle some circles in the background. They looked a bit too...circle-y, so I ended up blending them in a lot more. You can smudge and smear the oil pastels anywhere without adding water. Next I stamped the "I just love you" sentiment with a stamp from Joggles. I added a scrap paper circle frame made out of black patterned paper (this plus-sign design is one of my faves- it's from Crate paper's 6x6 Cool Kid paper pad).
When I glued my silhouettes on, I didn't like how it looked, so I tore off the patterned paper scraps I'd had on the bigger silhouette and replaced them with some text paper and a strip of Washi tape instead. I did some cursive scribbling along the sides of the silhouettes. I also added acrylic paint to both silhouettes to give them more color. I flicked on some Dylusions Black Marble spray to create the background splatters and dots. Then I cut some more patterned paper scraps for the tabs at the top.
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Gorgeous notebook Andrea! the images are fabulous and I love the colours and doodled border, very cute :-)ReplyDelete
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You are the queen of layering and color with this cool little book, Andrea! I love that you made this about your family while they were away. Cute doodled scallops and you rocked the silhouette! hugs, MauraReplyDelete
So funky art work that I love so much - someday I might try this type of art - you did a fab job and love, love the way you worked through this - TFSReplyDelete
Gorgeous collaging and the sentiment is perfect and lovely :)ReplyDelete
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I love the bright colours in contrast with the black edges. It's so cool!ReplyDelete
awesome book cover Andrea and those funky silhouettes stencils suit your style perfectly!ReplyDelete
Great as always and crazy as always, too. Love the silhouettes and the way you gave them those bold edges. I love the one with the head in the circle, great match :-) Hugs, MarzenaReplyDelete
Love the beautiful colors and collaged paper on the background! Such a fabulous design, Andrea. :)ReplyDelete
This is wonderful! I love the bright colors and all of the layers.ReplyDelete
Beautiful project Andrea and I love the idea behind it. The silhouettes are gorgeous and your cursive doodling is really cool. I have the oil crayons at home, but haven't used them much yet. Thank you for the inspiration!ReplyDelete
another beautiful project Andrea, I just love to watch how you bring everything to life xxxReplyDelete
Andrea...what can I say about your work that I haven't said before? Every week, I'm just blown away by your use of colour and your wonderful designs and this is no exception because it's amazing, your doodling is perfect and I just adore every single thing about it! :)ReplyDelete
What a stunning notebook, Andrea! Love the funky silhouettes, they are amazing! So much color and love all the shading, really fabulous! Hugs, SandraReplyDelete
I agree with Emma! Every week I admire your design and your colors and this project is amazing as always! Fabulous choice of colors and textures!ReplyDelete


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For this swap we had to exchange that make our geeky hearts have all the feels. I was paired with Tula from Primary Library Diva.
She got me so much cool stuff!
SO MUCH AWESOME! She got me the Harry Potter Magical Creatures coloring book! Now I have them all! MWAHAHAHAHA. Alice Takes Back Wonderland by David D. Hammons and it looks amazing. I love Alice retellings so much! She got me a Harry Potter light up wand pen. Yes I swished and flicked and soon as I got it! I also got some Funko Pops! and an Alice Mystery Mini (it was the Cheshire Cat.)
PS: Do you ever participate in swaps? I love them! Which ones do you participate in? How did you find them?


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Former Leicester Tigers flanker Neil Back has lent his support to encourage people in Leicester to stop smoking.
Speaking to the Leicester Mercury as part of a partnership campaign between the publication and Stop Smoking Service, World Cup winner Back said:
"If people love their families and their children I don't know why they smoke. It is so detrimental to health.
"In my role as an ambassador I want to make as many people as possible aware of the message."
For the full interview with Neil, who is a Balls to Stop Ambassador, please click here to visit the Leicester Mercury's website.


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by Gail Rodgers
Are you feeling parked in your faith and not moving forward as you would like? Take some time today to respond to God's invitation to come to Him and find His rest.
In our busy days we often try to commune with God on the run. Carve out 20 minutes today to sit quietly and allow your heart to draw near to God through the following verses of truth. He will draw near to you. It's a promise you can count on.
"COME unto me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest…for your souls." Matthew 11:28
1. C - CAST your concerns
"Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Bring Him your unanswered question/self pity/ disappointment/ your distracted life.
2. O - OPEN your heart
"Don't worry about anything but pray about everything. Tell God your needs and don't forget to thank Him for His answers." Phil 4:6&7
Ask for His truth to penetrate your heart and mind and open your heart completely, with all your doubts and reservations, to Him.
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
Lay aside your own best thinking and ask God to give you what He knows you need today. Thank Him for His mercy and grace in your time of need.
"May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
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Super soft jelly bait toppers with a diameter of 8mm.
A buoyant bait manufactured using a super soft,fish safe silicone.
A very versatile and attractive bait.
If rig consealment plays a big part in your fishing then these should be right up your street as you can very thinly (so as not to potentially impede the rigs mechanics) attach the JELLIES to the shank of the which will fully distort the hooks shape giving you the ultimate trap.
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Olbermann, Puig, Durant and Vonn: 4 Covers for THR's Inaugural Sports Issue (Poll)
ESPN's prodigal host joins the Dodgers' Cuban phenom, the Oklahoma City Thunder star forward and the glamorous Olympic downhill skiing star on four separate covers for the issue, which features 22 pages of exclusive content, including the first detailed profile of Jeanie and Jim Buss and the battle for the future of the L.A. Lakers and the inside story of Olbermann's return.
Hollywood and Sports: From the NFL to the MLB, televised games are suddenly the biggest deal as ratings (and the price of rights) soar and a sports-obsessed town can't say no.
And now The Hollywood Reporter examines the world of professional sports with its first-ever Sports Issue. THR editors have selected four different covers, distributed randomly and featuring three star athletes -- each of them ratings gods in their respective field -- and the most talked-about sportscaster ever.
From Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant to L.A. Dodgers' star outfielder Yasiel Puig, Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn to ESPN's Keith Olbermann, this week's special edition of THR covers all angles on the intersections of Hollywood and sports. They're on stands now.


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Time spent with the family is very important. When family members are together they are able to share experiences, problems, and fun activities. It is an excellent time for bonding where family members can get to know each other better. It is during these times that individuals can be assisted in areas where they are facing difficulties and family members going through various challenges can be advised and encouraged accordingly.
For a parent, especially in the present days, it is not always easy to find enough time that can be comfortably assigned to spending time with the family. This is usually due to work commitments. Working has taken up most of individuals' time today. People can hardly find ample time that they can conveniently use to bond and fellowship with their family.
Despite all the hardships in the present society that seem not to want us to enjoy time with our spouses and children, it is upon each individual to manage their lifestyle and ensure that some time is spared that can be fully dedicated to being with family members.
The best way to bond with family members is when you are all doing the same thing, i.e. you are all in one accord. It is best if the family is united in a fun activity that all the members find enjoyable. When involved in a fun activity, people are able to express themselves freely and people can bond better. Fun activities are usually more memorable and this encourages people to want to meet again in future.
There are many fun activities that families can come together and enjoy. Venturing into the outdoors is known to be great for recreational purposes and for bonding purposes. This is because most of us spend most of the time in a prevalently indoors environment and having a break by going into the outdoors would be very refreshing.
An excellent outdoors activity that the family can engage in with all members enjoying the experience is kayaking. Kayaking is a great family recreational activity due to the many delights that come along with kayaking. In a kayaking tour, the members are able to enjoy paddling, birdwatching, photography, observing marine animals, fishing, enjoying the scenery, and the group can also engage in simple competitive kayak challenges.
Kayaks are easy vessels to learn to use unlike other activities that might require more skill and experience to engage in. For example activities such as rock climbing, playing some games, hiking and other physical activities might be too challenging for some family members.
Kayaking brings along other additional benefits for the family including the fact that the family can bring along their pets. Many families have pets such as dogs which are very close to the family such that they are like part of the family.
There are kayaks that are able to comfortably accommodate a dog. With such a kayak, the family members can enjoy the company of their pet, and the dog will also be delighted by the trip on water.
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let us not lose heart in doing good,
for in due time
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if we do not grow weary.
warn those who are idle,
encourage the timid,
help the weak,
be patient with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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Susan Cain's book Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking(Broadway Paperbacks) is an excellent book for anyone who believes they are an introvert or for someone who lives or works with an introvert. I was surprised to find myself in its pages. I have considered myself to be on the mid point for extroversion and introversion since completing the Myers-Briggs Type indicator which gave me the ENTJ designation. But there was always something at the edges of what I felt like at times that made me uncomfortable with the extroversion label. I didn't mind public speaking but only when I was thoroughly comfortable with my content. I didn't seek out small talk and would avoid talking to people I didn't know well if I could. So often people like me believe we lack self confidence or are shy which is why these situations make us feel uncomfortable. Type profiles force us to make a choice between going to a party or staying home to read a book. Sometimes I prefer one over the other but not necessarily one always over the other. I think a lot of introverts choose the party so we don't appear boring even to ourselves in an extroverted world.
Here is Susan Cain's Manifesto for Introverts which she has on a pull out card in her book. Great for posting to remind ourselves its okay to be who we are.
1. There's a word for "people who are in their heads too much": thinkers.
2. Solitude is a catalyst for innovation.
3. The next generation of quiet kids can and must be raised to know their own strengths.
4. Sometimes it helps to be a pretend extrovert. There will always be time to be quiet later.
5. But in the long run, staying true to your temperament is key to finding work you love and work that matters.
6. One genuine new relationship is worth a fistful of business cards.
7. It's OK to cross the street to avoid making small talk.
8. "Quiet leadership" is not an oxymoron.
9. Love is essential;gregariousness is optional.
10. "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." -Mahatma Gandhi


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