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Getting married to the right guy and in the right way is a dream that many women have reared since long in their lives. Because it is not merely about the marriage but the feel and look of it as well especially for the bride. The wedding dress is something that every girl aspire to have and adorn since the day it has started attending weddings with family and has witnessed the joy and beauty of the entities involved in it. So when you find yourself ready to walk through the aisle of dreams, the first question pops into one's mind is about the dress of bride, how should it look like? How do you want it to be? As the center of attention is going to be the bride and groom, therefore, their dresses carry value in the whole phenomenon, hence, too many factors are needed to consider to pull off the task of choosing the perfect bridal dress with finesse.
You will have to decide if you want to be a traditional bride or a modern one or maybe bohemian?. You would also have to consider if the groom is a formal tuxedo or bow tie type guy or the one with casual pants and blazer? Similarly, the setting of the wedding also carries a key role in determining the type of right dress that the bride needs i.e. if it is going to be formal dinner over candlelight or a spiritual setting or maybe the island style laying back. All these factors along with many other molds your dress preferences accordingly and therefore to fully accommodate and consider each and every element it is imperative to look out for a designer or stylist who would do the job for you as per your budget.
The Belle et Blanc. In Australia has been entertaining many dreams of the would-be brides since long through their boutique in melbourne and the online presence crossover. Their impeccable fittings and the range of style options have earned them a good name as a go to designer for bridal wear in the country.
Despite, coming across a good designer who understands your needs and requirements; it is also equally important to be fully aware of all the key factors that could influence your search for a dreamy bridal dress. Hence, below are mentioned few considerations in this regard such as:
Define Budget
Firstly define your budget for the bridal wear Melbourne in order to not overspend and also, to keep your heart from breaking down over dresses that you cannot afford. Rule of thumb is to inform the designer or salesperson beforehand about the budget so he or she could show you only those dresses which fit in the range. Bear in mind that side things like undergarments, veil, and accessories take up to 10% to 15% of your total dress budget, therefore, plan accordingly.
Begin At The Earliest
The hunt for the dreamy bridal dress Australia should begin 6 to 8 months before time else you would be rushing through it and it would not remain dreamy anymore due to the hassles which will come your way. Generally, it takes up to 4 months to prepare a bridal wear and further 2 months for alterations; intricate and longer gowns or dresses take more time; hence, work your timeline accordingly.
Research Is Key
Whatever you do in life, being prepared for that is the first step you should take. Similar is the case with the bridal wear in Australia, therefore, fulfil all the prerequisites of your job; go through the magazines, get to know more about the fabric details, types and lexicon so you could be able to communicate better with your vendor. Similarly, make a folder and start saving images of dresses that appeal you the most in one way or the other. All these references come very handy, when you would go out shopping for the bridal wear Melbourne.
Work With A Plan
It is important that you have a plan for the dream wedding dress in Australia hunt. Ideally, you should call up the stores and ask them about the designers they are carrying along with the price ranges. Take appointment with the designer boutiques and visit them during the weekdays i.e. 2 stores a day at max. You can keep a notebook with you to jot down ideas and key descriptions of the dresses you see as taking photos is mostly prohibited at the designer shops in Australia.
Go With A Backup
It is best to go with a backup and take along your 2 confidantes while visiting the boutiques as these could guide you better idea and feedback in choosing the dress as per your tastes and preferences. But ensure that, they are someone whose judgment you could trust wholeheartedly.
Lastly, it is important to keep your mind open while looking up for dresses as at times what does not look good on hanger turns out to be great when adorned and vice versa. Hence, listening to your design consultant is a must but even then, do not let yourself buy a dress that you are not in love with because, by the end of the day, it is about your wedding and your big day.


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The power of storytelling
Supporting children through relocation, Assistant Dean of Overseas Admissions at ACS International Schools, Anastasia Cotton, shares her favourite storybook titles on transition and change.
Travelling halfway around the world for international relocation is a huge change for even the most well-adjusted adult to manage – so how can we support children experiencing the move, whilst juggling the tricky business of growing up? As with so many transitional stages of childhood and adolescence, support and discussion initiated with a story – or picture book for younger children – can be a gentle way to approach any worries.
It's easier for children to process things they hear 'third-hand' during reading-time cuddles,
explained clinical psychologist Wayne Fleisig to The Washington Post.
Books can be a good and non-threatening platform in which to discuss difficult subjects. There are pictures to distract them if things get overwhelming and they do not have to approach the subject head on, but instead can take in a small amount at a time.
For children who might be experiencing a range of feelings – loss, sadness, uncertainty, anxiety, anger, and even excitement – it can be helpful to select a number of titles to choose from in both the run up to moving day, and in the first months of re-settlement. Parents might find that children identify with a particular character or series of books, and revisiting these stories can provide an additional comfort in unfamiliar surroundings, as well as acting as useful tools for conversation. For little ones who are unsure how to articulate their emotional reactions, it can help give them the words and phrases they need to ask for support in a meaningful way.
How do you think Alexander was feeling as his parents packed up his house in this story? Can you think of anything that would have made Sammy the Snail feel better? Let's do the same as this story and unpack our toys first, and then cook our favourite meal! We're changing country, language and culture, but this is what we're not going to change.
Supporting activities such as scrapbooking, story-writing, journaling and writing to pen-pals can also be both calming and encouraging for a lot of children.In one of my recommended titles, B at Home, the main character is given a booklet to document her adventure, and it becomes an important keepsake of a life-changing move. Very often, one of the most daunting elements of moving countries is the prospect of facing a new school and all the associated challenges, from adapting to new teaching styles to making friends during recess or in class.
Relocated adolescents often face a double stress of adapting to an alien environment, a new school, and building new friendships and social networks, while simultaneously coping with the fundamental biological and developmental transitions that their peers also experience,
says British researcher, Roger Webb, for the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. Here at ACS, our school environment is built around helping students manage these transitional stages, easing children and teens gently – and quickly – into life in the UK. Our new families have a readymade community on hand to share their experiences, knowledge and to help them settle into their new homes. Each school has a fully trained pastoral care team and counsellors alongside programmes including the Welcome Team; a group of parents and staff on hand to help families adjust. The extended community here welcomes new families and fosters long-lasting and supportive friendships not only within school, but via weekend BBQs and breakfasts, matching relocated families for email exchange, international fairs, student-buddy programmes, our popular annual High Tea and, of course, regular book clubs.
Alongside all these wonderful methods of support offered by schools, friends and family, it is our experience that starting with a story is a great first step in helping children adjust during times of transition. Stories have the power to help readers handle not only their own feelings but other people's too, which goes full circle in our ACS family as children experienced in relocation help their new peers navigate the change happily and successfully.
Happy reading!
Top Ten Book Recommendations for Moving Families Under 5s
• Sammy's Next Move, Helen Maffini
• A House for Hermit Crab, Eric Carle lementary
• The Year my Parents Ruined my Life, Martha Freeman
• Here I Am, Patti Kim
• Lenny & Lucy, Philip Stead
• Alexander, Who's Not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) Going to Move, Judith Viorst
• The Mission of Detective Mike Moving Abroad, Simone Costa T. Eriksson
• Mallory on the Move and Back to School Mallory, Laurie Friedman Older children
• Blue Willow, Doris Gates
• B at Home, Valery Besanceney (for ages 10+)
Books can be a good and non-threatening platform in which to discuss difficult subjects.
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The Mango Airlines journey began in October 2006, with the first flight taking to the skies on November 15th of that very same year. Mango Airlines is one of a handful of South African low cost airlines, owned by state run South African Airways [SAA], the countries national carrier.
Instantly recognizable by its bright orange planes, Mango Airlines flies to all major South African cities including a select few international routes including:
The city of gold, Johannesburg, is the largest city in South Africa and the second largest man-made forest in the world. Known for its unique energy, there is nothing that can't be found in Johannesburg, except for waterways like a major river or the ocean, but the city makes up for it with its myriad of eateries, shopping destinations,
A thriving and multicultural metropolis, Cape Town offers so much including extraordinary views, a foodies feast and gorgeous winelands. As a visitor to the Mother City, you will be spoilt for choice as there is much to explore and be immersed in. You can go hiking up Lion's Head or take a cable car up Table Mountain. Meander through colourful Bo Kaap or enjoy a night out on Long Street. You can watch the sunset on Signal Hill or marvel at the whales as they glide through the ocean at Hermanus. You can also connect with the history of the city at Robben Island and The District Six Museum.
Famed for its golden beaches and subtropical climate, Durban is a centre of cultural diversity and urban lifestyle. Whether you visit the bustling coastal town of Umhlanga or bask in the glory of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, you are guaranteed nothing short of a remarkable time. Take your family to uShaka Marine World for a day of fun and adventure or take a tour of the city on the Ricksha Bus.
The city of roses may be a small city but it has much to offer visitors. It is the capital of the Free State and is South Africa's judicial capital. Bloem – as it is affectionately known – is also called Mangaung, which means place of the cheetahs. Take part in the annual rose festival or enjoy a spirited game of rugby.
The friendly faces of Port Elizabeth are waiting to welcome you with love. Located in the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth is one of South Africa's largest cities and stretches along Algoa Bay. Port Elizabeth has sunnier days than most provinces in South Africa and you can expect 300 out of 365 days a year of sunshine. That's almost an entire year of sunny skies, constant! Port Elizabeth is a major port so there are beaches galore.
Located in the Western Cape, George is the 6th oldest town in South Africa and is the heart of the much-loved Garden Route. It is situated underneath the marvelous Outeniqua Mountain range, and surrounded by a remarkable blend of rivers, rich farmlands, forests and wild flowers.
Zanzibar is internationally renowned for its luxurious beaches. It lies a short distance off the Tanzanian coast, but it is at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The perfect place to go on honeymoon or simply take a break to escape into its rich culture and diverse cuisines. This picturesque town offers much for lovers and families alike.
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Mango Airlines has a fleet of new generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which boast a seating capacity of 186. Mango seats are ergonomic delights and the legroom is good too. The safety and comfort of Mango Airlines is of utmost importance and all aircraft are regularly maintained by South African Airways Technical.
Mango Airlines only has Economy Class – no Business Class or Premium Economy. Mango Airlines has its own in-flight magazine titled JUICE and limited entertainment runs off screens from the overhead-compartment.
Food and beverages are not complimentary, but Mango Airlines has a boutique menu for in-flight purchases of snacks and drinks including fresh sandwiches, tapas boxes, sweet snacks, savoury snacks, hot drinks, soft drinks and mixers, along with beer, ciders, wine and select spirits. Payment is accepted in South African Rand, as well as Mastercard and VISA credit cards.
Passengers may not consume their own alcohol at any point when traveling with Mango Airlines.
Mango Airlines boards its flights from the front of the plane, up until row 15, and from the back of the plane, rows 16 and beyond. Mango Airlines does not transport unaccompanied minors. All flights are non-smoking.
Mango Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes two hours before scheduled departure. You will need valid identification to board all Mango Airlines flights.
All Guests travelling on Mango Airlines have a free checked baggage allowance of 20kg, regardless of the number of pieces being checked in. Should passengers' checked baggage exceed this weight allowance, excess baggage charges will be applied per kilogram or part thereof above the limit. Please note, however, that no piece of baggage may weigh more than 32kg.
Infants have a checked baggage allowance of 10kg, but do not occupy a seat. Excess baggage charges will be raised for any additional items being checked in above the checked baggage allowance. Prams and car seats being used on the way to the aircraft will not incur a cost, but need to be tagged at check in.
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Alcohols with between 24% – 70% alcohol is limited to 5 litres per passenger, as checked or carry-on baggage, providing they meet the carry-on baggage limitations. Excess baggage charges will be raised per kilogram or part thereof for baggage exceeding the checked baggage allowance. No alcohol exceeding 70% alcohol is allowed as checked or carry-on baggage.
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Riverdale Hall Country House Hotel, Bellingham
Guest Reviews
Overall Guest Rating90%
Overall Guest Rating90%
IAN SOKELL said...
Stayed 2nd January 2020
My wife & I had a wonderful 2 night stay at Riverdale Hall hotel which is excellent with loads of original character. All of the staff were very helpful & friendly, especially Simon the general manager & Emily who checked us in then showed us to our room. The room was very spacious with a huge bed & large bathroom with a shower over the bath. If it were refurbished in the future a separate shower would be a bonus given the space available. We ate in the restaurant each evening as the food was top quality both in presentation & taste, as was the breakfast each morning. The only minor issue was the pool area & changing rooms which are need of refurbishment to make changing more private & lockers would be very useful. The pool itself is large so you can have a decent swim if its not crowded. Location is ideal for exploring Northumberland. We definitely recommend this hotel & are planning to return soon.
Thomas Marshall said...
Stayed 27th March 2019
staff brilliant hotel good room disappointing situated in stairs a little noisy but room inside good
Doreen Huggins said...
Stayed 25th March 2019
A well run hotel, comfortable bedrooms, good breakfast and helpful staff. The menu in the restaurant could be a bit larger as the bar offered a grater choice.
Barry Garnett said...
Stayed 14th March 2019
Enjoyed our stay, unfortunatly cut short by forecast of heavy snoww on the Saturday.
Dorothy Coupar said...
Stayed 18th February 2019
Just want to say what a great time myself ,husband and 2 friends had at this hotel The rooms were spacious lovely decorated Staff were very obliging and polite Food was excellent and large portions The hotel is well located for Hexham and Kielder Forest and also Hadrians Wall This is the 4th time I have booked with you and have never been disappointed Looking forward to our next trip Thank you
A guest said...
Stayed 2nd September 2018
The rooms comfortable and clean, the food was good. Great location for Kielder and really wonderful staff who make you feel welcome!
A guest said...
Stayed 3rd September 2018
Comfortable room with outside space on terrace. Friendly helpful staff.
A guest said...
Stayed 7th October 2018
Food was excellent and the staff very helpful and friendly.
A guest said...
Stayed 30th September 2018
Arrived on Saturday 29th September for one night. Just myself and my husband for a break. Went to reception and the gentleman who we spoke to (,from Beacon Lough) was very friendly and helpful and showed us where our room was. We were in superior room number 30. We thought if was lovely and so peaceful where we were over looking a field with a fountain. Lots of choices in the room for drinks and a huge bed. Went for a swim. There was only the 2 of us. It was ok but could do with being updating. The sauna didn't really work and we didn't bother using it. Food gorgeous and had a 3 course meal. Was delicious. Few drinks in the bar and so relaxing. Lovely nights sleep. Shower didn't work very well. But the bath was nice and hot. Breakfast was really nice however I found it expensive £13.50 for a full English. A bit dear I think. Would defo come back here but wouldn't use the pool unless it had some serious updating and the changing rooms were cleaner.
A guest said...
Stayed 9th October 2018
Booked this Hotel to break our journey to Newcastle, we wanted somewhere peaceful and took advantage of an advertised deal. Now, let's start with the Hotel, Riverdale Hall is located just outside the village of Bellingham in Northumberland and is, as the name implies, close to a river. A gracious, old building which has certainly seen better days but nonetheless is clean and comfortable. Yes it could do with an upgrade but that might destroy some of the character, I love the warreny type of hotel with quirky rooms and corridors. What I really appreciated about our visit was that the Hotel staff really gave the impression that they wanted you to be there, from the warm and friendly check in through to the service in the bar and restaurant every member of staff was really "on the Ball". Having had a quiet, relaxing and, for a Scot, reasonably priced drink in the lounge overlooking the river we headed in for dinner. The menu selection was varied and the food was simply "fabulous". A pleasant nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, which was again superb, saw us ready for the day. On departure we were given great advice on the local area and assured of a warm welcome should we return, as many guests do. N.B. The Hotel has a pool and sauna, is close to the village, golf course and fishing. .
A guest said...
Stayed 14th October 2018
What a superbly-run hotel. The room we had may not have been the most spacious, but it had everything we needed; The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was smart and clean and everything worked. The staff were absolutely fantastic. I'd love to mention some names, but didn't get the opportunity to learn them. From reception to the bar to the restaurant, everyone was really friendly, helpful and professional. You have a great team! But the real highlight of this hotel is it's restaurant and food! We ate from the bar menu on the first night and the restaurant menu on the second night. Delicious and plentiful! The restaurant menu is fantastic and it changes every night. Some very high quality dishes; I had the roasted duck breast and duck fritter... wow! Credit to the chef!!! Would absolutely come back here again and will recommend to anyone I know visiting the area.


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A keyring is a craftable item. It can be made using some iron, a lit forge, a pair of pliers, an anvil, a smith's hammer, and a pair of tongs with the smithing skill. It functions as a receptacle for keys in upcoming housing system.
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This is a loop of worked iron with a small break in the metal; it looks
something like a smaller, simplified torc. Its ends have a simple hook-and-eye
design allowing it to accept new keys between fastenings. The ring is about
the same diameter as an apple.
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This season seems to be defined by the players that are costing us. We don't need superstars on the bottom pairing or bottom 6. But we can't rely on guys that are liabilities.
Who to pick on. Bennett. Jankowski. Brodie. Rittich. Rittich has been solid this season outside of tonight. The other three have made us worse all season.
That isn't really true though. He was poor for a long stretch. He recovered a bit statistically but still looked off. Smith still got the starts in the playoffs. I am not saying he isn't or can't be a starter. But I need more then four strong four games in October before I say he is.
Which part doesn't make sense? For two seasons in a row he was stellar until February, and fell a part at the end. He is once again stellar early. Suggesting I want to see if he can sustain this for a full season with a starters load certainly makes sense. Announcing he is a starter and we shouldn't have doubts after 4 games is what doesn't make sense.
We know early season Rittich can be great. It's late season Rittich that struggles. When the calendar turns to February is when the games get tougher, focus is harder to keep, and the body is a bit dinged up. It's then he can prove his is a starter in the NHL.
Bennett is a liability. Bad penalty against LA left us short handed in OT. Stupid play at the offensive blue line while his D is changing costs us a goal. Terrible awareness and no IQ. When he gains confidence he just gets dumber. Worse then replacement level. Makes the team worse.
kehatch replied to s4xon's topic in Flames TalkI think you have to go with Rittich. I get wanting to manage his load and getting Talbot in a game. But part of moving away from Smith was to show Rittich he is the guy. Tough to stay with that message if you don't start him after a two day break following a shutout.
Nucks @ Flames 8pm Oct 5
kehatch replied to Carty's topic in Flames Game Day Talk 2019-20Compared to Colorado, much better game against an inferior team. But similar themes. Top and third lines look good. Second and fourth lines struggling, particularly the second line. Rittich has been strong. D was stronger this game, which you would expect without Colorado top line and with our coach in charge of the matchups. But all three pairings were solid.
Oct. 3rd Calgary Flames at Colorado Avelanche
kehatch replied to JTech780's topic in Flames Game Day Talk 2019-20-Top line was fine. Struggled five in five at times, but they don't match up with Colorados big line - The 3M line was crap across the board. Frolik was really bad. - The third line was a pleasent surprise. Both Lucic and Bennett had good games and Ryan is usually solid -Top pairing was good -Middle pairing struggled a bit, but I am not worried -Kylington didn't look good. -Rittich was strong -The game was terrible to watch due to the officiating. I felt like I was watching a Bantam 4 game where anybody that fell drew a penalty while actual infractions didn't get called. -The Flames can't blame the penalties. They got two goals on weak calls. They just started slow and couldn't handle the Colorado speed outside of half of the second period.
Oct. 3rd Calgary Flames at Colorado Avelanche
kehatch replied to JTech780's topic in Flames Game Day Talk 2019-20Reffing is terrible. Benefiting the Flames as much as Colorado. But it's making the game unwatchable.
They figured him out in February but then forgot what they figured out by March? The Flames didn't have a problem scoring in the regular season and the preseason means precisely nothing.
Am I missing something? Did we not score 289 goals last season? Inability to score??
2019-2020 Training Camp
kehatch replied to cross16's topic in Flames TalkI agree with your gut. It may not happen until after the season starts, but I can't see them passing the deadline without adding a D. Probably earlier then later. But, as you say, we will have to see how the season goes. If the Kylington / Andersson pair is rock solid and the top 6 stay healthy maybe that changes things.
The playoffs were encouraging, I agree. I am fine with giving him a chance. But that is sort of the point of my post. He is a player that needs a good season and hopefully a good start. Making him the line roulette guy is probably not the best way to do that. The guy has been bounced around all three forward positions and hasn't been on a set line all preseason, and we still don't know where he is going to start. For a guy that has struggled but who should have more to show, that seems like a poor approach.
No he isn't. The third line was a liability last season. Not just because of Bennett, but he was a big part of it. He has yet to show he can be a positive player in the NHL on a consistent basis. He somehow managed to be a team leading - 6 on a team with a positive differential of over 60, he takes way more penalties then he draws, his 5 on 5 numbers are poor, and he rarely plays special teams. And last season was an improvement. All that for 27 points and a 2.6.million dollar cap hit. He hasn't been fine. Either cut bait or put him in a position to be successful. But he is almost the last player on the team that should be jumping between all top 3 lines and every forward position.


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Penny For Your Thoughts (Sand Dollar Series Book 1) by JD Boudreaux – Review by Michelle Austin
Penny For Your Thoughts by J.D. Boudreaux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Penny for your thoughts was a good four star read and book one in the Sand Dollar series.
Alex notices a woman on the side of the road with a flat, he turns around to help her and gets more than he bargained for.
Penny is a reporter and when Alex stopped to help her she let him in on a little secret. It seems she had been on the side of the road for hours and he was the only one to stop.
Fate steps in and these two end up running into each other at the mall getting lunch. They move forward from here and get to know each. They both have some things in their past that they are trying to move forward from. It was great reading how their relationship developed and the things that were challenging them.
It may not always be in front of you, but it's there. My love is always there. -Alex
Maybe not every question leads to an answer, and maybe not every answer stems from a question.
Alex was very kind and had a big heart. Penny was up and down for me overall she was a strong character. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. I was emotionally spent by the time I was done and the ending really threw me for a loop. I need to see where this goes and hope it continues in book 2. J.D. Boudreaux does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. Overall I enjoyed this book and suggest you 1-click and get started today on this series.
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Even when you buy an expensive 4WD and it serves you well, eventually, it comes that time it will show its age. Selling an old four wheel drive to an individual is not always easy because a buyer will consider many things before they can give you the money. The good thing is that even when it is old, you can still make money out of it.
Sometimes the car has been repaired several times but it does not seem to get back to its old form. Probably it has been in the driveway for weeks, months or even years. It is no longer drivable and no one will buy it unless it has a specific part they are looking for. Even then they only want to pick at it for parts and you are left with the rest.
When this is the case, you can work with a car removal company such as Newcastle Top Cash Car Removal. With their cash for cars service, you can turn any old scrap or junk vehicle into much-needed money.


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Main Topic: Popular Culture
Topic: General
Speaker: Leonard Greenspoon
The Bible in Popular Culture
The Bible is the most widely read (and misread), quoted (and misquoted), translated (and mistranslated) document in our society. In movies and TV shows, in newspapers and magazines—and not just in our churches and synagogues—the Bible is used by large numbers of people to defend and attack opinions on many important issues. This illustrated lecture looks at how popular culture views the Bible and explores what this tells us about the sacred text and the secular world we inhabit.


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The SA2020FM is a solid body electric guitar made by Hoshino Gakki and sold under the Ibanez brand. It belongs to the SA series and is just the second model of that series that is also part of the handcrafted Prestige line, after the previous year's SA1260.
The SA2020FM features an African mahogany body with a flamed maple top with a sunburst-style finish, set-in neck construction, dual humbucking pickups and a non-locking synchronized tremolo bridge.
It was produced only in 2005, being replaced in the lineup the following year by the SA2120FM.
Specifications for SA2020FM
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- 2005 Ibanez Japan catalog
- 2005 Ibanez EU catalog
- 2005 product page on Ibanez USA website (archived December 2005)
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For a bit of fun, I will be making some maps for pub crawls for Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud & Other Gloucestershire Towns.
This idea is not new, when I was a student at Liverpool Uni there was a Liverpool pub crawl. It was available back then in the form of wall posters and t-shirts. It included all pubs in the city centre so was an impossible pub crawl, but most friends marked off venues as they had visited. Liverpool Pub Crawl Example…
The Pub Crawl Concept
I will survey my visitors and social media friends for pub suggestions for each town, ideally recommending their favourite pubs.
After some research, I will put together a printable/downloadable map with each pub in order of walking distance.
The pub crawl maps will be for different abilities
- Beginner – For not big drinkers, featuring 5-6 pubs with a pit stop for food.
- Intermediate – For longer days or people who like a few ales, with optional food recommendations.
- Advanced – Our longest pub crawl, don't expect to complete this as will include all recommendations in map format, an idea would for you to start partway through the route.
- All pubs – To include all pubs, bars and clubs as a reference so you can aim to visit all pubs in your lifetime or specified time scale.
Always Drink Responsibly, And look out for your friends, Peer pressure can cause harm. https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
Alternative Pub Crawl Routes
As most people live in the suburbs, I will also be doing maps for people starting in their suburb/village pub and heading towards the town centre, I will also include bus information for longer distances between the pubs on the route.
- GL2 – Suggested pubs for the GL2 area.
Suggesting Pubs Or Pit Stops
If you wish to nominate your favourite pubs and the best pit stops, please email firstname.lastname@example.com with pub crawl mentioned in the message or add a comment below.
Please if possible provide me with a link to the pub's website or social media pages.
If you manage a pub or restaurant please also email with your details, a picture if possible and ideally your signature drink or menu items.
Any reviews of venues are welcome please:
- Send to above email,
- Comment mentioning @aboutglos on twitter
- Post to our Facebook wall
- Or comment below
Don't forget to share your photos.


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"Workers recognize NAPE/NUPGE as a union that fights for better pay and benefits, for improved health and safety standards, and for better overall working conditions." — Jerry Earle, NAPE President
"Everybody wins when workers are paid a decent and fair wage. Everybody wins when a local like this bargains language that will prevent their jobs from being contracted out or privatized." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
New agreements ratified by NAPE/NUPGE members.
"The women who dedicate their lives to helping Indigenous women in need have found that they themselves are in need." — Kareen Marshall, Chair of OPSEU's Community Agencies Division
"College presidents should get back to the bargaining table and settle this strike now before they do any more damage to a college system that students and our economy depend on." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
. "I strongly encourage everyone to support their leadership team which is recommending that members vote yes on August 29." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
"These workers need and deserve the kind of working conditions that will allow them to continue providing the best possible blood services to the people of Ontario — public services that Ontarians can trust and have complete confidence in." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
"When the employer saw that workers were determined to get a deal that respected their professionalism and dedication to their work, management came back to the table at the 11th hour. My warm congratulations to New Path workers and thanks to bargaining team members and OPSEU staff." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
"It doesn't have to be this way. We hope that growing public pressure on the government and LCBO management will help them do the right thing and come to the table with a fair deal for these workers." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
"For too long now, college presidents have been allowed to cash half-million-dollar salaries while squeezing these vulnerable workers for every cent they can." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President


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Most of us think nothing of heading out to the mailbox each day, or have grown accustomed to hearing the clunk of the porch mailbox after it has been filled with bills, catalogs and that rare postcard or letter. For residents of the Linwood section of Northbridge, however, home delivery of mail is a novelty.
After years of requests to local postal officials — and complaining that the Linwood Post Office is cramped and lacks adequate parking — some 340 residences and businesses will, over the next couple of weeks, finally start seeing delivery to their doorsteps.
Ironically, the long-awaited change comes as the United States Postal Service continues to battle a flood of red ink, and is exploring ways to reduce its costs, including cutting home delivery one day each week.
Linwood residents, who could only dream about what they were missing all these years, should savor their six-day-a-week home delivery and remember that these are the good old new days of mail delivery, and could well be but a happy memory before long.


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It is not position that makes the leader; it is the leader that makes the position via accurate goal setting. This is because; when it comes to identifying a leader, don't listen to the claim of the person professing to be the leader, don't examine his/her credentials, title, status or facial appearance but, check his/her influence which could only be exhibited through an unflinching goal setting. For the proof to true leadership which is accrued to goal setting is found in the followership.
Goals are vision with feet. Goals are set of specific, measurable steps to achieve one's vision for life. It will deliver a leader from crisis management and help the leader to know the right direction whenever the vision seems blurred. You switch from 'fire fighting' to 'fire prevention'.
The most effective goals in the history of mankind are stated in the present tense, and yet are entirely believable to be you. They are worded which make your goal now to be in the process of happening in the course of pursuing your life purpose – not that it has already been achieved, which is not believable. "I am a great leader or I am a millionaire" is stated in the present, yet it is something your conscious and subconscious mind will have difficulty to agree with. But in reality, you are struggling to pay your rent every month. Here is where the power of goal setting and positive affirmation lies; it has worked for me and millions of people out there. Once you start affirming your goal's list positively, naturally over the time they start getting clearer and clearer with the pictures of those goals in view – and those pictures started to include some very specific step to take that will in turn guarantee the actualization of your dreams.
6 questions that will help a leader establish some long range goals over the next 10 years:
What do I want to do?
What do I want to be?
What do I want to see?
What do I want to have?
Where do I want to go?
What would I like to share?
When a man is able to have a clearer understanding about this all time questions that bring about an outstanding lifestyle then you are on your way to making impact and achieving greatness.
A man with a goal set for his/her life has a 'yes' face, because; they inspires their followers to greatness and greater heights. Goals are essential keys to achievement and success in life. But, it is so touching that, of only 3% of people have goals and write them down; 10% more have goals but keep them in their heads; while the rest 87% drift through life without definite goals or plans – John C. Maxwell. They do not know where they are going and allows other people to drive them through life by taking the driver's seat of their destiny. Most importantly, the 3% accomplish from 50-100 times more during their lifetime more than the 10%.
To cap it all, goal setting is an on-going discipline which generates greater respect for the goal setter. You have to avail yourself to setting goals if you must achieve greatness and actualize your vision in life.
You will succeed and become great!
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By 10hostings
October 09, 2018
Website development is not just restricted to applying an appealing theme, including comprehensive content and adding intuitive navigation. In order to achieve online visibility and cultivate its worth by resonating the business objectives, a website needs to be seamlessly accessible via the world wide web. Web hosting works as an anchor for the website to maintain its sustainability and provides a virtual storage space for it to reside. Once a website acquires its distinctive domain name and arranged in respective servers, users can easily access them via an assigned URL.
Irrespective of the size and structure, businesses in this competitive sphere, need to source out the top web hosting sites to make their website accessible to the common masses. Enterprises have been enjoying multiple benefits offered by some of the best web hosting providers worldwide by simply handing over their websites, yet having full control over their resources.
Moving Websites: A Strenuous Task!
Web hosting services are available in a wide range of prices and options that vary according to the business requirements. With growing business objectives, the server needs to be changed, and there have been cases where businesses often fail to achieve optimal results with their current web hosting provider. This dissatisfactory situation further generates the sudden requirement of switching to more reliable and nothing less than the best web hosting provider.
The process of filtering out new web hosting provider is a tedious task to accomplish and making it a functional transfer with zero downtime is often a matter of precision and appropriate knowledge.
Below is a quick guide to switching websites swiftly and securely to an improvised and best web hosting provider for an enduring business future.
Search and Subscribe to a New Web Host
There is a myriad of web hosting options available in the market that provide different services, along with dedicated configurations, and offers varied servers. Hence, the first step prior to switching web hosting company is to find a reliable and possibly the best web hosting provider who can offer better services than the previous one. It is imperative to determine which hosting provider can best serve the business requirements with their available resources and server configurations.
Backup All the Website Files
The next and probably the most crucial step is to properly backup all the website data and files from the old server. In case of static websites, businesses can simply copy the previous structure, and for backing up websites that contain several graphics and images, a basic FTP application, or File Zila can do the work. For a dynamic website, it is highly imperative to import crucial data from the previous system by using any third party software. In the end, enfsure that all the necessary files are safely backed up into the current system and properly align with website functionalities.
Add Email accounts to New Server
After shifting all the necessary files into the current system, the next step is to add email accounts to the new server before switching the DNS. New web hosting providers generate login details that can be used to set up email accounts into new servers. Below is the quick and safe shifting of mail in three different hosting scenarios:-
Email currently hosted on domain registrar: Change the @ record and allocate it to the new hosts' IP address.
Email accounts hosted with the third party: Ensure all the necessary MX (mail exchanger) records are properly backed up and updated into the new DNS.
Email accounts hosted with previous web host: In this case, businesses can easily switch and recreate their existing email accounts with the new web hosting provider.
Move Domain Name
This particular step is optional and works only when the domain name is registered with current web hosting providers. Moving DNS is considered an important step to ensure that the visitors are directed to the website easily without encountering any error or misdirect.
Final Check
After completing all the necessary steps and moving the DNS records, it's time to double check that all the crucial database and email accounts are safely moved and backed up before switching the web hosting provider. It is the right time to detect any corrupted files and database before it gets uploaded to the new host and starts creating problems.
Switching to a new web hosting provider is definitely a strenuous task, but taking necessary safety measures and following the above-mentioned steps before shifting can certainly streamline the complexities.
It is important to find a suitable web hosting provider that can cater to the diverse business requirements and offer packages accordingly. And, following the right steps to switch from current providers to the next web hosting provider can minimize the downtime and possible inconvenience.
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Chilly Coconut Pie
Everyone loves this creamy coconut pie. It's so easy to make that I keep several in the freezer for those occasions when I need a quick dessert. —Jeannette Mack, Rushville, New York
Total TimePrep: 10 min. + freezing
Makes6-8 servings
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in milk and extract. Fold in coconut and whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours.
- Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts1 slice: 301 calories, 18g fat (12g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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This is an wonderful quick and easy pie. The taste of coconut with cream cheese is a refreshing change of pace. My family loved it; I will be making this one again!!
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Toyota hikes Innova Crysta and Fortuner pricesTuesday, May 09, 2017
India, May 9 -- Toyota has announced a price hike for the Innova Crysta and the Fortuner. This step has been taken to offset the increase in commodity prices and other input costs. Toyota hikes Innova Crysta and Fortuner prices With the increase in commodity prices, Toyota has decided to hand down the additional cost to the customers. The hike in price amounts to up to two per cent of the sticker price for the Innova Crysta and one per cent for the Fortuner. With this, the Innova Crysta has become pricier by Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 across the range. Fortuner customers on the other hand will have to shell out additional Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000 for all variants. The new prices have been effective from May 1. Speaking to the press during the launch of the Innova Touring Sport, N. Raja, director and senior VP, sales and marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, "We are facing a challenge in terms of commodity prices, particularly metals, and therefore in order to offset the impact, we have passed it on to the customers." Even though it is significantly more expensive that the model it replaced, the Innova Crysta has become the cash cow for Toyota. It continues to sell over 7,000 units a month consistently, which is a good number for the price tag it commands. The same can be said for the new Fortuner. One of the highest selling SUVs in the country, the Fortuner recorded its highest ever monthly sales number in February. Even with this price hike, we do not expect to see any drop in sales numbers of either of these utility vehicles. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Car Trade India.
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For international companies trading in Asia, multiple fundamental conditions need to be monitored. The general strength of domestic demand is important while fluctuations in US interest rates and the dollar's level will have an important impact on Asian financial conditions.
The ability to gain only a small advantage will be crucial for profitability, especially given strong competitive pressures and relatively thin profit margins.
The strength of overall growth conditions within the Asian economy will be a key focus and relative prospects between countries will also be a very important influence.
The dollar's level is a key element in determining costs and margins for both importers and exporters.
The US currency's level also has a key impact on Asian economies, especially as many companies and institutions borrow through dollar-denominated loans. When the dollar strengthens and US interest rates increase, debt-servicing costs in Asia rise which increases the risk of a wider economic downturn.
In general terms, therefore, high US interest rates and a strong dollar will tighten financial conditions and tend to undermine Asian growth prospects while a weak dollar and low US interest rates tend to boost growth prospects as financing conditions ease.
It is also important to look at individual country-risk profiles and look for potential vulnerabilities. Below are the list of top 10 events on your economic calendar if you are selling or buying from Asia, courtesy of MoneyTransferComparison.com.
US Federal Reserve policy
The Federal Reserve controls the level of short-term interest rates in the economy, although it is important to note that there is no direct control of longer-term interest rates even though policy changes will impact rates across the yield curve.
If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, there will tend to be upward pressure on the dollar while a cut in rates tends to weaken the US currency.
The Federal Reserve policy decisions are a crucial element in determining underlying prospects for the US and Asian economies.
US CPI data
The monthly US CPI data has an important impact on US interest-rate expectations. Any increase in the inflation rate will increase pressure for monetary policy to be tightened in order to keep inflationary pressure under control. Higher inflation will also tend to strengthen the dollar and tighten overall financing conditions in both the US and Asian economy.
China trade data
China's economy has a very important impact on the global economy and developments within China will also have a key impact on the wider outlook for Asia.
Conditions within China will have an increasingly important and crucial impact on US businesses which engage in overseas trade.
Chinese GDP data does command market attention, although there are important doubts surrounding its reliability. In this context, the trade data is a more important indicator of underlying trends in the Chinese economy and real capital flows. Strength in exports and imports are an important indicator of robust growth in both the Chinese and global economy while weakness is a key warning sign.
China/India PMI index
The Chinese and Indian economies are crucial for the overall Asian economy. The Caixin Chinese PMI data published by Markit is a key indicator on strength in the economy. Official data is also published and the message from official data is much stronger if backed up by data from the Markit data.
Markit also produce the monthly PMI data for India.
PMI data is based on surveys of purchasing managers in key companies. The fact that the data is based on real activity by companies makes it a particularly valuable source of information on underlying economic trends.
Markit PMI releases
Chinese yuan
The Chinese central bank (PBOC) maintains tight control of the exchange rate with only limited fluctuations allowed on a daily basis.
The yuan is still an important indicator of underlying conditions within the Chinese economy. If the yuan is under pressure or devalued, this is an important indicator of stresses and potential capital outflows triggered by a loss of confidence.
A weaker trend in the Chinese economy would have important adverse implications for the Asian economy as a whole.
In contrast, a stronger yuan will underpin confidence in the Chinese economy and also underpin wider Asian growth trends.
Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy decision
The Australian economy is an important component of the Asian economy and it is also a key barometer of conditions within other economies given that Australia is a big exporter of commodities to the rest of Asia, especially China. If the Reserve Bank is confident surrounding the export outlook, there will be an increase in underlying confidence surrounding Asian growth.
OECD global leading indicator
The extent of Asian demand will be determined to an important extent by wider trends in the global economy. One important source of the data is the OECB leading economic indicator. This index is a composite of all OECD countries which includes the largest economies. Strength in this indicator will provide important insights into likely growth developments within the Asian economy.
Currency reserves
Many Asian economies have currencies which are either linked directly to the dollar or have an informal peg with the US currency.
If there is strong pressure for currencies to depreciate amid weakening economic data and deteriorating trade balances, this will show up in declining currency reserves as central banks attempt to support their currencies. A sustained drop in reserves is an important warning sign of economic difficulties.
Baltic Dry Bulk Index
This is not a headline indicator by any means, but is watched closely by professionals. The index measures the global cost of chartering ships to transport dry bulk cargoes. When there is strong demand in the global economy with robust trade growth, there will be strong demand for shipping which tends to put upward pressure on prices.
When global growth is weak, demand for shipping will be weak which will tend to put downward pressure on prices. The data provides important insights into the strength of global demand. View Further details on the Baltic Dry Bulk Index here.
Iron ore price
Given the importance of manufacturing in the Asian economy, the price of iron ore is an important indicator of underlying Asian economic strength.
Strength in iron-ore prices signals strength in the Asian manufacturing sector, especially as it points to strength in China.
Weakness in iron ore, however, suggests that overall demand conditions are weak and the Asian economy is unlikely to perform well in this environment.


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We play the Chicago house legend a few of the records that have defined his career.
So Fine
This was the first track you ever edited. Can you tell me a little about it?
A very close new friend at the time, Erasmo Rivera, was in school for sound engineering and was learning to edit/cut tape. Every Saturday night at The Warehouse (in the early days) he would ask me to give him records to edit for his class. One of the first songs I gave him was "So Fine" by Howard Johnson. He did such an incredible job that the crowd would beg for it.
The more tunes I gave him, the better he got. It really inspired me. I started cutting tape at home. I would sit all week behind my Pioneer Reel-To-Reel with a splicing block, a white grease pencil, next to my turntable and cut everything I could. Then, Erasmo and I re-edited "Let No Man Put Asunder," which had already long been a staple on the dance floor at The Warehouse. Our re-edit breathed new life into this tune that was a long forgotten B-side album cut. Word got back to Salsoul Records in New York, and they wanted the edit. Then they decided they wanted me to completely remix the record. Our original edit never saw the light of day because I kept it for myself. But "Let No Man Put Asunder" was my first professional remix.
Erasmo was helping Ron Hardy with edits too?
Erasmo was not helping Ron Hardy with anything. So whoever told you that was lying.
That was a quote from Chip E in Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
They didn't even know each other. Ron Hardy was aware of who Erasmo was, but they had never met.
That's interesting, because that book's sometimes taken as the bible of DJ history.
Well, guess what, that bible got it wrong! [laughs] No, Erasmo worked very closely with me. He was a close friend of mine and we hung at the Warehouse every Saturday night. We worked very closely together. He was in school for sound engineering, and when he started to learn how to edit and cut tape he was constantly asking for records. That was the first one I gave him. That's what inspired me to get more involved in it, he never worked with Ronny. Not on anything, just me. Ronny did all of his stuff on a cassette deck, he pause edited everything. Erasmo and I sat behind a reel-to-reel with grease pencil and splicing blocks. And we cut everything. Ronny didn't know how to do that or didn't have the patience to learn it.
Was that the difference between you two?You would sit down and make things more perfect?
Well, he made it perfect for him in the format in which he did it. And that worked. But when he did something like that, the song would go on for about 12 minutes. I was always conscious of link and continuity in the song. It wasn't enough for me to just take the favourite part and just keep looping it over and over again for 12 minutes. It gets a little mundane after a while. I would get bored with it, and if I get bored with it, the room would get bored. So if I put the proper intro and the proper outro of the song, manipulated just enough in the middle to keep it interesting, maybe give a different twist on the original and kept it at a decent time—nothing longer than eight, maybe eight-and-a-half minutes—then it was good. You know, I couldn't just take a small piece of a record just because it was the best bit and keep looping it over and over again. [That] was pretty much what he did most of the time. I mean he did some clever stuff with it. Don't misunderstand me.
What kind of clever stuff?
He would just choose different parts of songs. It might be two bars of this. And to sit there with a cassette deck and do this whole pause thing - with that one little minute-and-a-half piece and just looping it to make it happen. When you're on the dance floor, 12 minutes is a long time for one monotonous track to keep going round and round. And he never necessarily intertwined or interlocked anything else with it. I mean it made a major impact on the room, and I could see it. When there's a strobe light at the end of the room and the kids are all messed up on drugs and this that and the other—it's the basis of what kids are into these days. A monotonous drone beat is enough for a 15 year old. But when you're 25, 26, it ain't enough. Not unless I'm on the same drugs. At that particular point I wasn't.
Bad Boy (Unreleased Mix)
This is the demo mix of this record.
And how'd you get it?
It was re-released by Rush Hour and Trax.
Obviously nothing I had to do with.
It feels like I'm coming in here and giving you bad news...
[laughs] No, I'm here for you.
This mix. Was this Jamie's original demo mix?
No, that was my original production. I just haven't heard it in a long time.
Well, we didn't necessarily work in the studio together in the beginning. He brought everything to me and asked if I would produce him. I told him I'd never produced anyone before, but he kept saying "I liked what you did with First Choice and I was told you'd be the best person for me to bring my music to get it produced." I told him point blank, "I've never produced anyone. But I'm willing to take the chance if you're willing to work with me." And he was like, "yeah sure."
He pretty much fashioned everything he was doing at that time around Prince—he was a real big Prince fan, hence the name Jamie Prince-iple. His train of thought was a lot like Prince too. Just being slightly left-of-centre, but spot on with it. Little socio-political message here and there embedded in the music.
When Jamie would write his songs, they were pretty much like books. He would pull out—literally—a book. There would be pages and pages and pages of lyrics, but it all went on different tracks. There were certain answers to certain questions here, and then over there was the main lead track in the middle. It had to be edited down. He had his own train of thought of what that was, but it had to be put into some cohesive form that made sense. It made sense in his head, the way he read it, but to the average person it really didn't. So that's what I ended up doing. Editing down a lot of it. Even for example "Baby Wants To Ride": there are so many lyrics to that song, and if you listen to it full on, as it is, it's a lot.
What was your first reaction to hearing Jamie's work?
Well that was the first song I actually took Jamie in the studio and recorded. We went to this little studio out in the south suburbs of Chicago, which is the same studio in which I had mixed "Let No Man Put Asunder." I'd sat on a bunch of sessions before that too. But when it came time for me to actually record this track, I didn't know my way around it. There were engineers there helping me, and they were a little frustrated. I didn't know the language. I didn't know how to speak to them about really getting what I wanted.
But I did the best I could. And at the end of the whole session, after we finished up "Waiting On My Angel," the engineer kept saying: "It was really frustrating working with you, but I have to take my hat off, you knew exactly what you wanted. When I listen to it now, I totally get it. I've never heard anything like it before." But you know what, they probably said the thing about the first rock & roll records. [laughs]
I was absolutely in love with it, because I thought it was just so dreamy and so beautiful. I never thought about it like, "Wow! I just did this." I was just so completely wrapped up in the song itself because Jamie wrote all of those songs for the girl that he was in love with at the time—her name was Lisa, a beautiful young girl.
To see that love, and to be able to take that, and make it into something real and tangible that you can touch and actually hear and taste and feel... It was another world. It really was. I felt that close to it, but I didn't ever think anyone else would feel the same way. But then when I would play it at the Powerplant, and everyone would just lose their minds to it when they would hear that whole refrain. That sustained note at the beginning... People would just lose their mind to it.
I didn't know there was a real girl behind the record. That's fascinating...
When he wrote "Your Love," it was for that girl Lisa. And that's why, to this day—with everything that Trax has snatched up and put out—it's really bittersweet. They pretty much stole the stuff from me and Jamie. It was really personal to Jamie, because Lisa was the love of his life. The fact that they've taken it and bastardised it, and done all this different shit with it... Pardon my French. That's really, really sad when you know it from the personal side of it. That's why when we came to revisiting everything, I was like, "So it's not Lisa anymore, but the history of what it means... we can give it now what we couldn't give it then." And we couldn't give it then just because we didn't know as much as we know now. Technically, as musicians, as producers. Hopefully it can touch somebody else in the same way it touched him and Lisa.
That's hugely interesting because whenever people talk about how musicians got ripped off at Trax they usually talk about the commerce side, and there's this whole personal and artistic side.
I don't co-sign anything on Trax. If someone comes up to me with something that's on Trax they want me to autograph, I don't. I don't recognise it. A lot of them get pissed off and some of them get disappointed, but they need to understand. When someone has taken something from you, you are co-signing what they have done the minute you put your signature on it.
Some people just don't care. They just want your signature! Well, I'm sorry, but I care. And I care for Jamie. And I care more about what it means to him. That was a pure love between him and Lisa. And unless you know somebody like that up close and personal or you lived through that, you have to give it respect.
Where Were You?
I wouldn't like to guess how many times you've heard this one...
It was like a theme song at Sound Factory. There were a handful of tunes that made up any given Saturday night while I played Sound Factory; "The Whistle Song," "I'll Be Your Friend," "Where Love Lives," "The Pressure," "Tonight" by Those Guys and "Where Were You" by Black Science Orchestra. These seven tunes created the personality of "The House Sound of New York." You could interlock any tracks around the seven songs and have an amazing evening. It's probably one of my favourite songs too. Ashley Beedle really worked out, he did an incredible job with this.
Do you think that Sound Factory period was a peak for dance music?
Yeah, I think it was. Absolutely. Sound Factory was the last club of that ilk. Fashioned behind Paradise Garage; fashioned behind David Mancuso's Loft or Nicky Siano's Gallery. One of those rooms where it was about the soundsystem, it was about the dance floor. That's what was for sale, the dance floor. It didn't take all the rest of the fluffy stuff going on in the periphery to make the club. It was a stark room that was probably painted black nine times out of ten with a massive soundsystem in it.
There was nothing but you and the sound in this pitch black space. That's amazing, because then you really see the music in the dark. Because what you're hearing is creating the visual. You're actually seeing in the dark. And when you're caught up in that kind of thing all night long—from midnight till noon the next day? How can you come out of that place without a song in your heart as well as in your head that you sing all week long until you go back there the following week? Because you knew, back then, that was the only place you were going to hear it. No matter how many times you ran to the record store. "Is it out yet? Is it out yet? Is it out yet?" And it doesn't come out—or sometimes it never comes out—but they know that's the one place they can hear it every week.
My House
I didn't really realize what kind of void I left in house music when I stopped producing and remixing. In the late '90s when hard house, trance and techno took over, I was no longer inspired to make music. So I took my act on the road and thought that I would stay there until things got better. No one seemed interested in what I was doing as a producer. (Or so I thought.)
The further I got away from production, though, the more my health spiralled out of control. And, at that moment, Hercules & The Love Affair asked me to remix "Blind." They wanted "that classic Frankie Knuckles/DefMix" sound. I thought they must be kidding. No one was really playing anything remotely DefMix sounding. I passed on the remix, but they remained diligent. "I had to mix it" according to them. Then I took ill and thought, "OK, here's a way out." But the group said they'd wait until I was well. I didn't know how long that would be.
As soon as I got better and was ready to return to the road, they asked me again if I would remix it. At this point, they had waited six months, I had to do it. I pulled Eric Kupper in on programming, knocked out the mix and moved on. I was in Greece on tour when the record had been released. I didn't even know it was out there, but everyone was asking for it. I was blown away. Long story short, I have Hercules & The Love Affair to thank for getting me back to my first love. Correction, not my first love, my real love.
The reason I wanted to show you this track is because it clearly owes a lot to the early Chicago period. What did you think of this kind of revivalism, especially as it's for a period you were so closely involved in?
When people ask me that question, I always think to when I was a kid and my parents would say, "Oh, we used to do this to that record. We've heard all this before." What goes around keeps coming around, so to speak. It's almost like living it all over again. I think it's clever what they did. Do I think the particular song or track is anything massive? No. I can hear it done better. And I've heard people do it better. But I recognise and pay homage to the homage they are paying. [laughs] I don't think it's bad.
Would you want to revisit that sound yourself?
It's not what I do. It just appears that way to you. But that's not what I do. It's just how we make music. [awkward pause, then laughter] I'm sorry, I threw you a curveball didn't I?! I wasn't trying to, I'm just trying to be honest.
I appreciate the honesty!
I've been making music for a long time and Jamie's been writing music for a long time. There's a certain formula he has about the way he writes. I think he writes hearing me produce in his head. Which is why he always gives it to me! I think there are certain expectations that people have that they place on what I do. I just try to be as honest with the music as I possibly can be and what it feels like to me.
Body Music
The instrumental of that record appealed to me more than the vocals. There are certain instrumentals you can listen to and they say so much, even though there's no voice. It was one of those for me.
Instrumental mixes on Prelude from around this time were really more dub mixes in their own right. This one is obviously by Francois K. Larry [Levan] had input on this record too. Obviously you two were really close, what influence did he have on you?
He played things I wished I could play. When you're young, you look at your best mate and there are things your best friend will do and you'll just think to yourself, "God, where'd you get the nerve to do that? You're crazy, what are you doing?" And then they do it and you say, "Damn, I should have did that. I had every opportunity and I just didn't." You can kick yourself for not doing it, but as I've gotten older and look back on it, I've realised those were things that were all part of his make-up. He was very daring, he didn't care. That was just him! I don't have to read more into it than that. What I do is what I do, and that's all that it is.
Are there any particular moments that stood out that really made you think, "whoa"?
What made Larry the ultimate DJ was the fact he would play anything and everything. At the middle of the night he would go into "Dancing" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. Which is just such a way off-the-grid track. It's very electronic, very ethereal. It's a great record to test a soundsystem because it sweeps around the room. It has lots of electronic blips and things in it and it just stops you dead in your tracks. And he would play that after something like "Mighty Real" by Sylvester when everyone's screaming. What it does is it gives everybody a chance to catch up to themselves, but at the same time you just get swallowed up in it. And if you were off your face on drugs... You may never come back! He would do things like that, whereas me, I was just a little more conscious about the journey I was taking people on and the story I was trying to tell.
So do you think that's why he's still evangelised as the world's greatest DJ?
Well, if you were someone who was really into music you could recognise that. But today's crowd would not agree because he didn't mix everything. He didn't put everything together. And when he did, he didn't always do it in a pristine way. That's not what it was about. It was more about the songs themselves, as well as how they're put together. That has always been our theory, even growing up. Still to this day, it's not how perfect I put them together—it's what's following what's playing. That's what makes the difference.


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My first race back since May. The Holiday 4-miler in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. My plan was to be conservative on the first mile to warm up my legs and not burn myself out. The first mile was all uphill followed by a nice downhill. My body felt good, nice and easy running, checking out the people around me. I focused on mile two to three to use the down hills to my advantage. Mile 3 is always hard to keep focus and keep pushing the pace. I felt very heavy. I felt a couple of people attach me to and rather than let them suck some of my energy I focused on grabbing theirs and soon lost them. Mile 3 – 4 was all concentration to keep the pace. I got a small cramp under my right rib cage in the last 1/2 mile. I felt a few dry heaves wanting to come out in the last 500-600 meters but calmed them down. I focused hard to keep the pace going to the end but felt like I was really pushing without much reward. Mile 4 is all uphill with the last 400 meters being the toughest. I had no kick that I was aware of. So what is the verdict of my current fitness levels? I will let Coach Roy handle that but here are my stats with the run distance since I never run the tangents and have extra mileage:
mile 1 – 7:31, mile 2 – 7:18, mile 3 – 7:14, mile 4-7:32 and the last 140 yards – 7:08. for an average of 7:23 pace, 4:08 miles – 30:10 total, my current weight is 120, 17.5% body fat. That is 3 pounds heavier and 2 minutes slower than my April 4 miler, but only 10 seconds slower than my February '09 4 miler. And guess what?! It is 16 seconds faster than my 2008 Holiday 4-miler.To top it off it was 26º!
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday Moments
This is the first year we actually let my step-daughter wield the saw to carve her own pumpkin. A huge change from last year when carving pumpkins meant scooping out the guts, then drawing a magic marker face on it for her daddy to cut out.
Of course, not everything has changed since last year. Gabe is still far too young to appreciate what is going on with the pumpkins. He just tried to say pumpkin a few times and had a blast taking the top off, then putting it back on.
And this year, instead of licking the scrapers he decided to actually try to take a bite out of the pumpkin. He doesn't quite understand the food as decoration concept.
Here is the end result of our messy activity. For her first time cutting (hers is the cat), my step-daughter did an awesome job!
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Those look fantastic!! I think we'll end up doing ours on Wednesday night.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 5:54 AM
I love the double decker idea with the ribcage...that's awesome! I'm going to totally copy your idea.ReplyDelete
I copied the idea from Good Housekeeping, so go right ahead! HA!ReplyDelete
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Story and photos by Frank Valente, UCR Member (from Provinz November 2015 page 26)
We imprint in our minds our baby's first smile, first words ("Da!" in my case), first time crawling, first time walking, first time riding a bike… and so on. In our family, our son Pietro's first experience driving a car seems to especially stand out – you see, he'd just turned three.
Pietro excitedly got into his new birthday gift—a pedal-powered Jeep—and then, after building some confidence, strategically positioned the Jeep on the stone entranceway outside the front door. He then accelerated with incredible speed, launched off the four-inch top step with a slight turn, locked the brakes (i.e., stopped pedaling), power slid 90-degrees, then pedaled himself off the next step with a huge smile on his face. I was very proud, and then it hit me: this kid was going to be trouble when he gets his driver's license!
Fast forward many years to when Pietro was enrolled in an entry-level driver-training course, with his G1, and I—who'd been driving for more than 30 years—went to my first Porsche Drivers Education event. I thought, "I should have done this 30 years ago!" – so when the opportunity came to offer my son a street-survival version, in his own car, we signed him up for the Tire Rack Street Survival School.
The day (September 27th) started off a bit foggy, and not just because we had to get up at 6am to get to the event in time. No worries, as after we'd arrived in Brampton, registered, and enjoyed the complimentary Tim Horton's coffee and donuts, the sun burned off the fog and revealed a bright sunny day.
The event began and the 43 student drivers were teamed up one-on-one with in-car coaches. All volunteers, the coaches are signed-off advanced drivers from the Porsche Club and BMW Club's Driver Education programs, and were there to guide the students and help them have a safe and fun day. I must say, some of the student drivers had a peculiar look, like "What am I doing here?"
The rest of us—the proud parents— dispersed around the venue to get the best view of our loved ones as they pushed their and their car's abilities at the various skill stations that had been set up. We could see that as they repeated the car-control exercises, the students got faster and were better able to anticipate troubles and more safely manoeuver around them. The day progressed with a perfect balance of driving and classroom exercises.
A special visit by Constable Hugh Smith led to a lively discussion on traffic laws in Ontario, including some clarification about handheld devices and other more serious offences. It was a real eye-opener.
Mario Marrello and Phil White did a great job keeping the class engaged using slide shows, props, and videos explaining the importance of proper mirror adjustment to minimize blind spots, tire pressure, braking and acceleration, looking where you want to go, etc.
Another interesting speaker was an insurance broker from Martin Merry & Reid. He explained the benefits of Intact Insurance's "My Driving Discount", a GPS tracking device you put in your vehicle for six months in order to get a discount of 5% to 25%. Some lively discussion regarding privacy followed, and most of the audience's concerns were promptly addressed.
After a tasty lunch, we were treated to a couple of explosions! Controlled airbag inflations, that is – demonstrating the powerful forces involved, and the importance of driving so they never deploy! Then, off to sit in an 18-wheel truck in order to experience the visibility (or lack thereof) that a truck driver has, and why we should be very careful when driving around them.
A wonderful team of volunteers then rearranged the traffic cones for three more exercises: a figure eight dusted with cracked corn to create a slippery surface, a combined skills exercise, and a distracted driving exercise. Once again, we parents watched in earnest and with pride as our children recalled all they'd been taught and displayed a symphony of new driving skills.
The day was drawing to a close, but with lots of excitement about what was still to come. The drivers and coaches finished up, then we all gathered to see the students presented their certificates. As we stood there, I noticed that every student gleamed with pride and new found confidence.
Thanks to the myriad of organizers and volunteers (54, I'm told)—led by our very own Hazel de Burgh—for all their efforts in making our streets and our most precious gift, our children, safer!
Editor's Note: The dates and locations for next year's events will be announced in the next few months – in Provinz and on UCR's website. Stay tuned!


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This past weekend my wife and I were childless for a couple of days and she suggested that we should finally take a trip to New Glarus, WI to visit the brewery (www.newglarus.com). We've talked about this trip quite often while we drive to Madison but it finally came to fruition this weekend. The drive is very simple, a right off of 151 and 16 miles later you are in the historical town of New Glarus. As we where driving in we noticed the old brewery off to the left coming into town. It was relatively small, and this but a mental image of the new one in or around the same size. Well, I couldn't be more wrong. As you are going out-of-town you see a sign for the new brewery and as you turn into the winding drive you are taken to a hilltop were New Glarus Brewery rests. The scene is really quite beautiful. Old stone stairs, historical swiss architecture with a modern design, and the massive layout, made it look more like a quaint hotel than an awesome brewery.
My wife and I entered through gift shop and browsed a bit before deciding to hit the tasting room. At the tasting room you have the option of buying a full 12 oz glass with a draw of beer for $6 or a tasting glass and a small draw for $3. Both great deals as you get to keep the glasses. To make things even better they were pushing their Blacktop IPA because it has recently been added to their year-round lineup. I decided going with the black top and my wife went with the Two-Women lager. After a few rounds we decided to head back through the gift shop and going through the self-guided tour of the brewery. The place is absolutely pristine. Brand new looking, very clean, clean enough to eat (or drink) off the floor. The amount of piping and amount of equipment was very impressive.
Back in the gift shop I bought another beer glass and a sweet Moon Man pale ale t-shirt. So many cool items that would a great addition for any beer lover. After we made our purchases I had to stop downstairs to buy some brew. I was scared that there wouldn't be anything left of their Double IPA but luckily there was enough left where my decision wasn't how many four packs but how many cases to buy. Love that stuff. Got a case of IIPA, mixed and match of the Coffee stout, Cabin Fever, and Dancing Man Wheat, a few Serendipitys, 2 4 packs of Winter Warmer and some Moon Man. A nice little haul, not all for me, sharing with the Beer Counselor.
I asked the guys working where a good place to grab a quick bite would be and they both said to try out the Glarner Stube (www.glarnerstube.com). Driving into downtown New Glarus definitely feels like you are in Switzerland. The historic layout makes this place an excellent experience and as you walk into the Glarner Stube not only get the visual appeal you get to taste it as well. Glarner Stube means "Living Room of New Glarus" and it is that cozy. All old New Glarus brewing bottles line across the top of the bar and that is the only brewery available on tap, the only problem is deciding which one to order. A went with Moon Man and my wife suggested going with some Cheese Fondue to start. A great idea! Wonderful swiss cheese with cubed, crusted bread, that paired great with the pale ale. We also split a prime rib sandwich with horseradish sauce and a side of cooked sauerkraut with an onion cream sauce. The food was great but the people working there are so pleasant it makes everything that much better.
A great trip to New Glarus. I'm hoping to makes this a destination to hit a few times a year. Highly recommend making this trek, an easy 3 hour drive to beerdom.


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When we sleep eight hours a day, we spend one-thirds of our lives in bed. Knowing this, it only makes sense to invest in high-quality mattresses. This then means that choosing a new mattress should be one of the most important decisions every adult Australian can make.
In fact, the importance of the sleeping experience paved the way for a large industry. This eventually created store environments creeping with predators for salespeople claiming to have "great deals". Thankfully, businesspeople that saw this trend also saw the opportunity for making a new mattress shopping experience and came up with the "mattress in a box". These are basically mattresses using advanced technology so the foam can be rolled and compressed to fit a box.
So what exactly makes the mattress in a box different from the normal mattress? Here is a list of its advantages you can consider to your mattress purchasing smoother:
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There is no longer any need to put up with salespeople giving you less than favorable prices. On top of that, it is even easier to go through several types of mattresses through online searches.
Moreover, these mattresses got the name because of how they are packed. These are literally packed into a box, vacuum-sealed so they take up just a fraction of the space normal mattresses take.
Generous return policies
Most mattress in a box companies offer free shipping since customers won't be able to access these in a store. On top of this, a generous grace period of at least 100 days is usually allowed should customers choose to return the product. The product is also generally built to last for many years. Eva Mattress is a good mattress in a box supplier that offers a product warranty of 12 years which can be found online. This particular supplier has won the award for Australia's best mattress in a box company in 2018 for two years in a row.
Easier to get testimonials and reviews
Since the selling channel is mainly through the internet, all the reviews you will need can also be found there. Getting testimonials from physical stores may not be the best move since store attendants will always just give good ones since they are selling the products. Doing this online allows consumers to get more unbiased reviews because positive, negative, and objective ones can all be found online.
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Traditional retail stores need warehouse space and display area. Both limit the variety that can be purchased at any given time. On the other hand, when a website becomes the display area, mattress in a box companies can save a lot since less money is spent on space, and more can be invested on stocks. This way, consumers have a lot more options.
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Last but definitely not least, online sellers will likely offer lower prices for their products. This is because shops on the internet have a lot of competition locally and internationally which translates into companies offering better deals for consumers. Free delivery often comes with purchases for buyers that are within the country.
These entrepreneurial minds saw a formula for a more attractive mattress shopping experience with no physical location, and no empty promises. This is what a mattress in a box is all about.