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ELECTRIC TROLLEY: LINK Transit in rural Wenatchee, Wash., uses five, Ebus-built, seven-meter long, 22-passenger trolleys with 28 kWh-batteries that travel on two separate eight-kilometer-long loops and can be filled in about seven minutes with a fast charge at the downtown Wenatchee Transit Center.
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Better lithium ion batteries have led to an explosion in availability of plug-in passenger cars. And now, thanks to relatively cheap electricity and the simplicity of the electric drivetrain, electric vehicles have even more potential for use in the extremely cost-sensitive public transportation arena—a concept that is only just taking root.
In particular, two projects funded mostly by grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)—better known as the stimulus package—are pioneering new ways that public transit systems both large and small can think about total cost to operate buses and their environmental impact in the burgeoning era of cheaper, large format, lithium ion batteries.
Different needs, same goal
Spanning from Pasadena to Pomona in an area east of Los Angeles, Foothill Transit is a large bus operator serving about 14 million passengers per year over a 900-square-kilometer area. On the other end of the spectrum is LINK Transit, based in rural Wenatchee, Wash., which conveys just one million passengers annually—but unlike the compact footprint of Foothill Transit, its lower passenger volume is spread out over an area about 10 times larger.
Both public transit operators place significantly different demands on their buses, but each has trained its long-term vision on battery power as a way to reduce costs, improve operational efficiencies and reduce environmental impact. During multiple-year electric bus projects that were funded in 2009 but didn't pick up steam until 2010 (and in the case of LINK, still aren't fully in place), the operators are using different equipment and battery technology to see if their projections pan out in the real world. The projects were mostly funded by ARRA grants, with LINK receiving $2.9 million (of which all went to purchasing electric buses and associated charging equipment) and Foothill receiving $21.3 million (of which only a portion went to the buses and associated equipment).
Lithium ion batteries are still not energy dense enough hold more than the equivalent of between four and eight liters of gasoline in a battery package small enough to put on a bus. Nevertheless, inherent efficiencies in the electric drivetrain enable significant increases in fuel economy. Whereas a typical 12-meter-long, diesel-powered transit bus might return between one and two kilometers per liter, the electric ones that Foothill is running average the equivalent of 8.5 kpl. After some quick math it is apparent that 8.5 kpl combined with 7.5 liters of energy storage is not enough to fuel the hundreds of kilometers a bus might need to travel in a day. To get around this, both Foothill and LINK have added ultrafast charging stations in the middles of their buses' loops.
Foothill Transit operates three 12-meter long, 35-passenger buses built by Greenville, S.C.–based Proterra. Each relies on batteries that supply 72 kilowatt-hours and runs on a 27-kilometer-long loop that handles 5 percent of the yearly ridership. At specially built fast charging stations in the Pomona Transit Center the buses can fill up within 10 minutes on their normally scheduled layover, meaning they never have to travel more than 27 kilometers between full charges—about half what their rated battery capacity can provide. LINK's system is similar, although it uses five, Ebus-built, seven-meter long, 22-passenger trolleys with 28 kWh-batteries that travel on two separate eight-kilometer-long loops and can be filled in about seven minutes with a fast charge at the downtown Wenatchee Transit Center.
LINK originally planned to have its electric trolleys up and running by late 2010, but issues with the battery cooling system and manufacturing of the fast-charging station delayed full operation until later this year—although the trolleys are currently running for about two hours each day without fast charging. "There's nothing off-the-shelf about our trolleys," says Greg Pezoldt, special projects coordinator at LINK Transit. "As the first electric trolley of its kind, everything we have done with Ebus we've had to develop and sometimes redevelop. Even with the delays we're still excited about it, and we have an ultimate goal of electrifying the entirety of our Wenatchee and East Wenatchee routes."
Cost savings achieved
It is no wonder LINK is still bullish on the endeavor: Pezoldt says a comparable diesel-powered trolley would cost about $435,000 and each electric trolley built by Downey, Calif.–based Ebus costs significantly less at $370,000. On top of that, diesel fuel for the same trolley on the same route runs about $1,200 per month, whereas the inexpensive and green hydropowered electricity used for the Ebus trolley comes in at approximately $100 per month—less than one tenth the cost. The biggest question revolves around battery life, but even with the worst-case estimates, Pezoldt says LINK still comes out significantly ahead with electric bus operation in terms of lifetime fuel and maintenance costs.


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Tucson elephants Connie & Shaba – sanctuary or zoo?
Monday, January 23rd, 2012According to Jessica Shuman, a local Tucson animal activist, Tucson elephants Connie & Shaba going to the San Diego Zoo's Elephant Odyssey is not a good idea. Other people who commented in my previous post also agree.
Shuman says that this move is a calculated smokescreen that most of the public cannot critically see through unless it is spelled out. She spells it out below:
"This plan allows the AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) to move forward in separating Africans and Asians in all the AZA facilities that still house them together and maintain control of all the elephants in their system.
To the many folks offering their congratulations with the announcement that Connie and Shaba will be going to San Diego together…this is not a victory. This move essentially guarantees that Connie and Shaba WILL be separated. It is predetermined and the AZA and their members will see that it happens.
For those of you who don't know, as a point of reference…, When San Diego was forming a new herd in 2009, combining two small herds of Asians together, they chose to include African elephant Tembo with her 2 bonded Asian herd mates of 27 years. Their reasons were the same for why we want Connie and Shaba to remain together.
Long ago, prior to the PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare Society) proposal, when my co-organizer and I met with the director of the Reid Park Zoo, Susan Basford, we questioned this mixed herd. Could Shaba join Connie there? Could they be integrated together in Tucson and get a waiver like San Diego? She informed us that San Diego was planning on transferring Tembo out and was actively looking for another zoo for her. We were told the same thing by Reid Park Zoo's Education Coordinator Jed Dodds. We were shocked by this and felt terrible for Tembo and her bonded herd mates.
In our correspondence with San Diego when asked if Shaba could join Connie we were told that "even though animals of other species are known to form bonds, they quickly abandon their former comrades to be with their own kind."
NOW, on the heels of this announcement to send Connie and Shaba to San Diego, in the City of Tucson memorandum from Parks and Rec director Fred Gray it states:
San Diego remains confident that when given the opportunity to socialize with members of her own species Connie will bond well with fellow elderly Asian elephants. Similarly, they expect Shaba will find companionship with their single African "Tembo." Experts will continue to evaluate individual animal behavior and relationships, as well as the needs of the entire Species Survival Plan, as future placement decisions are made for Shaba and Tembo together.
That's not a typo! It says "as future placement decisions are made for Shaba and Tembo"! The African elephants will be transferred meaning an ultimate separation for Connie and Shaba.
They may be leaving together and living in the same exhibit for awhile, but once the heat is off and some time passes they will do exactly what they want–which is to isolate them with their own species. This can happen with no oversight, but if concerns were raised , the zoo "experts" will find any way to justify it–despite what every expert outside of zoo culture knows about elephants.
Zoos inherently create unnatural situations. Connie and Shaba–nor Tembo–should not be victims of humanities slow learning curve.
Nothing can replace Connie and Shaba's bond.
We plan to keep moving towards what will guarantee the preservation of Connie and Shaba's bond, prevent future transfers and in giving them the best quality of life possible. PAWS is a real solution.
We feel as longtime Citizens of Tucson and with all they have already been through in life, Connie and Shaba deserve this."
Shuman also has an opinion piece in this week's Tucson Weekly which discusses her contact with Bob Barker (Price is Right/animal lover) and his willingness to match funds if the elephants are sent to an elephant sanctuary where they will be together — no compromises. A zoo is not a sanctuary.
To weigh in on this still brewing controversy, contact the City Council

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Three former FCC Chairmen, Democrat Reed Hundt (1993 to 1997), Republican Michael Powell (2001 to 2005) and Republican Kevin Martin (2005 to 2009), appeared together on the C-SPAN show "The Communicators" in a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from net neutrality to the agency's media ownership rules, which are once again under review. The show will air this weekend on C-SPAN or online here.
"Why don't we get an eraser and just get rid of them? None of us thought these rules made sense," said Hundt, who counted current FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski as one of his staffers while he ran the agency.
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if this is a simulation then I'm the next president of USA ,NFS:Shift physics are boat physics and this is same Shift with different name .
i want to see the simulation game where the simulation is put more on the driver rather then the cars. You crash into a wall at 100 and you die , you crash at 60 and you break a leg and have to miss a few months of the calender and lose points. You make rivalrys with other racers and if you do to much stupid stuff then your sponsor drops you and you have to get another one.
The problem (in my opinion) with modern racers is that I dont car that the car is slightly shinyer than the year before and i dont care about what the car looks like. I care about what happens to the car when i mess up and i care about how different driving styles and decisions effect my game.
This game is underrated. All of the cars drive nicely, tracks are fine, deserves up to 8/10. I finished the game in hard difficulty, mostly it was easy, a few missions were almost close to impossible, but fractionally done.
This is a simulation game, with few flaws, I accept, but this game makes a great multiplayer racing fun who likes to drive.
Whoever doesn't agree with the review has obviously not bought the game. THIS GAME IS TERRIBLE. I've bought just about every racing game in the last 15 years and this is the first time I've wanted my money back. Don't believe me? Well go spend your money you chumps.
How can you give this game a low score because you can't drive properly? "Absense of rewind feature"? Please... Tell me how many racing games have that. I bet you would give "The Impossible Game" a 0/10 because it's hard.80% of this video is about you crashing the car, how is that helpful? You unlock things by winning, is that a new concept in videogames to you? -.-''
Incredible, really...
...so bottom line is it is a racing game that is actually challenging?!
Why give such a low score just because the reviewer isn't good at racing games
"No rewind feature" - why is this person reviewing a racing sim game?!
Who the hell gave Caro this game. Horrible, horrible video review. Haven't read the write up, hope there is a better reason for giving this game a 5.5 besides the opaqueness of campaign mode and lackluster graphics,
how come this still hasnt been released? or is only australia getting affected by this?
Driving cars is fun and not away from realism. On the other hand, AI cars troublesome - assuming this is a sim racing game- AIs should be racing decently, not like a youngster at the internet rooms! "Hard" skill is hardly "hard" ! They have forgotten "ver hard" or "world class" etc. I needed much more technical options to adjusting cars, though.
Too many unnecessary non-rewarding career races bored me.
I really like to have a game like 10-years-old-NFSPorsche! someday...
So a race-sim which doesnt have rewind option and makes you grind to unlock stuff. Wheres the problem? The fact that it is a 'sim' means you'd have to be decent at racing games to play it. I shudder to think what the reviewer would've given Gran Turismo 4 as there was no 'interactive racing line'...
Uhmmm... My video will begin in 1 hour, 39 minutes and 15 seconds? The hell is going on!
Its reminds me of the need for speed porsche challange from 10years ago that was great 10 years ago. Driving games dont "need" a rewind feature, sometimes its fun to have to catchup and overtake again in a race.Maybe if you could pass so many races to unlock this or that would be better than having to finsh races in that order. I wont be buying this. I prefer forza but thats just me :)
Ferrari f355 challenge on the dream-cast over 10 years ago did the simulator thing and quite well. If your a Ferrari hat wearing financial millionaire yuppie mortgage adviser knock yourself out. Though it looks pretty good, i think driving games have moved on since.
shit game... copies too much of gran turismo, Great range of cars... but still, to hard, to frustrating, too long, bad steering (depends on which car), hard courses, dissapointing graphics for mid 2012.... Play gran turismo 5 guys... its got tons of ferraris and is heaps good! But this game doesnt even deserve a 4.0
assuming this feels like a real racing sim in the PC version...
1. rewind has no business being in a proper racing sim (good)
2. limited access to driver assists on/off... whether that's a console issue or will be in the PC as well, that ain't indicative of a SIM (bad)
3. aggressive (homicidal) AI = lazy/incompetent programmers (bad)
4. Racing sims are not meant for, nor do they give any satisfaction with anything less than a wheel controller. Gamepads don't cut it... IF it's a real sim.
I could live without excessive unlockables since my gaming time is limited and I like to get in and just race what I want, where I want... but if there is a punishment system in place for lack of skill I am all for it. Assuming the AI doesn't make it impossible to enjoy, then screw all the 'special' kids these days that have been raised to think they can do anything.
Some people are just crap at life, including games... develop some skills or go do something else.
The proposed downsides to the game aren't convincing me. Having to unlock content is attractive, and not allowing one to continue to do so past each successive track does not seem like the worst thing in the world.
"Rewind" is a stupid crutch that games like Forza have made a "standard." The classic Gran Turismo games didn't have that. Rewind just enables sloppier driving because it makes it ok to take stupid risks that one would not take if there were more at stake. Bravo Atari for not having a rewind.
Indeed, it would have been nice to hear more about the actual driving, as the core game looks pretty cool on this review. The game may be mediocre, but the review has not convinced me of that.
I kinda would have liked a little more comment on how the driving model and the tracks were rather than complaining about having to play the game to unlock cars and having no rewind option. The campaign mode sounds cool to me, like Porsche Unleashed or GT Legends was, but then again, I actually know how to play racing sims. It's cool if the reviewer doesn't like the campaign mode, but that seems to be all she based her review on. Sim players like myself would have liked to know more.
Dear Gamespot and Carolyn Petite,
So let me get this straight. @gamespot editors complain and write multiple opinion articles about how modern games hold your hand. Then right on this site this review is 90% about how hard, how not "fair" a linear game is that...oh wait...doesn't hold your hand. Shouldn't this piece be an opinion column somewhere about how nice modern games are, the ones that have the "win" button right there at the top of the screen?
So 5 years ago, a game with great selection of vehicles, decent controls, and varied race types would easily have gotten a 8.0 or better (see: Grid, a fine game that I still can't beat because the later events are damn hard). Now - no "rewind" features, no "level skip"?!!?? (that one really gets me), and no "autopilot" basically means the game is not good enough to even get a 7.5.
This simply sets the standard for reviews that if a game is not immediately beatable or unlocks everything right from the gate that it's not worth playing. I actually think Ferrari gets GREAT representation from this game because the people who earn the nice Ferrari ride have put in the right hours and worth to deserve it. Ferrari has always been about elite performance, not peddling to the everyman -- so what exactly is wrong with making you work to appreciate your unlocks?
Carolyn - I have been reading and watching your reviews for a while, but this is the first one that's really irked me. Why don't you tell me about the game and its cars, how it feels / handles, how it PLAYS and let ME DECIDE if it's too hard for me? Make comparisons to NFS Shift Unleashed, or to Forza like most other reviewers, fit the game into the right spectrum. Say _one_ time that it's hard (okay, we get it). Move on.
At the end of the day, what really gets me is that this review, and many others from the press are not actually telling me enough to decide whether or not to buy the game. "I had a hard time with it" is not a review - it's a whine. WHY did you have a hard time with it, and can you possibly see someone ELSE not having a hard time? I literally read EVERY word of the written review trying to find if me, a Forza / GT / sim racing fanatic could enjoy the game. And I frankly, just can't decide one way or the other and need to see a demo of the game in action (driven by someone who knows how to follow a racing line) to get it. Gee, thanks. That was really something.
Not liking a game - NOT a bad review. Whining - bad review. Shame on you Gamespot.
John Z, Chicago IL. Long-time gamer and gamespot user. First time getting this pissed about a review.
I don't get everyones fasination with Ferrari. It seems like any game that has Ferrari's in it over does it...It's just a car company that makes over priced cars with crappy paddle shifters
Hmm...something tells me all the faults in this review aren't gonna bother me enough to not play this game. I'm kind of excited to play a sim that is challenging...even if it may not seem fair sometimes.
People did fine playing the various Gran Turismo titles without a rewind feature. Don't really see why a sim should need one. Sure it's a nice extra, but in my opinion it shouldn't be a feature whose absence impacts the review score. The campaign structure though does seem a bit unfortunate. Perhaps they could change that with an update.
Preorderer... Simulations are my thing. I like this game very much and don't think there should be any rewinding feature in sims. I strongly want a Porsche edition to this, though... Ford and BMW, too...
So.... do shooters get docked for not having health recovery? Not having a rewind feature shouldn't be a fault in a SIMULATION racer, Carolyn... Otherwise, great review.
On the cover of the game it says "The ultimate ferrari driving experience". How they managed to make the game experience more ultimate than driving an actual ferrari is quite a feat...
@FocusRS wow, ya give the impossible game a 0/10, DUH and not because its "hard" but because its impossible, who wants to play an impossible game? seriously do u not read what your posting before you post it?
@parasiticpest The review was done by a person that doesn't seem to like driving games. The carrer mode seems pretty solid and the graphics and physics are on a good level. I can only tell that it's a good choice for a racing game, mainly if you are trying to skip generic racers (racing games don't get launched as often as I would like, and most of what comes out are simply not good).
And yes, some gamespot's reviews are getting really unfair, just complains, no good side.
If you watch closely you can see why,
I mean not even a single turn is done rigth!!!
Seams as if someone never played a car game before!
@SDFKrusher I don't think you'll find a knowledgeable person describing this as a sim.
@SDFKrusher They will probably release one or more DLC which allow you to play any car and any track from a certain era for the 'reasonable' price of 800 Microsoft Points per pack...
@SDFKrusher Campain structure may help a driver (player) to get the best out of that particular car in terms of handling and having the fastest time using and understanding the physics of that machine. What I really wonder is how it feels multiplayer online... Just had the game, started playing recently.
@o3o0o LOL, sim.....the reviewer has no concept of how to drive and is a maximum racing "casual gamer" regardless of his/her talents at other games.
@JustPlainLucas it's an arcade racer, don't be confused by the reviewer, as he/she is just plain bad at driving.
@Kookooburra Good thought but that's when I restart the race. I should have stated that it was my opinion cause that's where I was coming from.
I'm sort of purist when it comes to racing and Rewind takes away the purity of earning the win instead or rewinding to make things suit your circumstance. I just sort of accept it and restart but I won't rewind. It makes things pitifully easy.
@Masenkoe gran turismo 5 hasn't got a rewind feature, it also doesn't have every car unlocked at the start so why has that got a good review, obviously it has 1000+ cars but in my opinion the rewind feature is useless to, if i make a mistake in dirt 3 i restart, i think I've used 9 flashbacks in dirt 3 and about 3 ib grid, i also hated the rewind feature in the run as you cant choose where to start from, bad review and has focused too much on difficulty
@Gelugon_baat Yes, some, not all. You don't need a rewind feature in every driving game. In my opinion, that kinda belongs to Codemasters.
@Kookooburra It is a sim according to Caroline. It's certainly not an arcade racer. And Forza had a rewind feature in their games so it being sim really has nothing to do with whether rewind is in it or not.
To answer your question though cause I know you have point: I haven't played a proper PC sim. :)
@sirkibble2 yes, but this isn't a sim ASFAIK, so I don't think excluding options is a great idea, it comes off as a "cheap as chips" approach to game making IMO.
Do you play proper PC sims?


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written by: Aaron Britt03.04.11 -
Dostoyevsky, Meet Mendelsund
I recently picked up a copy of Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky's wonderful translation of War and Peace. I liked it so much—not nearly finished with those 1200 pages yet...
written by: Aaron Britt02.03.11 -
Evil People in Modern Homes
I was wandering around William Stout's architectural bookstore the other day when I came across Yale University graphic design student Benjamin Critton's wonderful tabloid treatise Evil...
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Blair Kamin, on Criticism
Blair Kamin is a Pulitzer Prize–winning architecture critic from a town blessed with some of the best buildings in the world. He writes for The Chicago Tribune, passing unflinching near-daily...
written by: J. Michael Welton10.18.10 -
Partners in Design
A design career spanning decades has left this pair of Design Research–alumni with a thing or two to say concerning the state of people, design, and the retail environment.
written by: Andrew Wagnerphotos by: Todd Hido08.18.09


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Fork Lift A Blog for Food, Fun, and Drink
In the food world these days, whether you're a producer, a provider, or a consumer, the topic of gluten is sure to come up. Gluten is a protein, usually found in wheat, that is responsible for the texture of dough.
When the weather turns cold, I go straight to my stove and cook up several soups for the winter. Soups freeze beautifully, but when frozen in large containers they take up lots of freezer space and take forever to thaw.
What's In A Name? by Mary Ann Esposito
I cringe every time I hear the word bruschetta pronounced as brushetta. Phonetically it is pronounced bru-SKETT -a and not bru-SHETT-a One of the simplest and most satisfying antipasti, the quality of the ingredients is critical. Start with great bread that is chewy, not soft with great crumb texture. Use the best extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on the bread after it is lightly browned. Toppings are whatever is in your fridge. The one pictured utilizes Gorgonzola, tomatoes and basil.
Sox Eats & Drinks
A surefire way to bring the boys good luck tonight is to eat foods and drink drinks named after them, right?
Dick's Last Resort has a new menu with four Sox-themed menu items:
If you think restaurateurs have a stressful job, meet Rich Roper.
Rich stands about 6'4", with a build like a defensive tackle for the NFL. He's not, but he's spent close to 20 years in a job that's nearly as tough. You see, Rich is Aramark's point person for food and beverage at Fenway Park.
During the colder months, I adopt that old fix-and-forget-it cooking attitude in my kitchen. It's a time of year when my family craves comfort food and nothing says comfort to me like a rich tasting beef stew.
Today we told you about cute geat for your littlest (or furriest) member of Fenway Faithful. But we didn't know until after the piece went live that our friends at Bark Place in the South End were making these amazing Go Sox treats!
$2.99 each
Goodbye Hilltop by Roger Berkowitz
When I heard last week about Hilltop Steakhouse closing, it was akin to learning about a favorite elderly relative passing away. You kind of knew it was inevitable, but it took a toll nonetheless.
B is for Biscotti
Biscotti have been around for awhile in Italy, but here they are the new cookie in the cookie jar. There seem to be so many varieties--from plain to nut- and fruit-filled to white chocolate dipped and more. Biscotto means twice cooked and the plural word biscotti has come to mean cookies. The best are homemade of course, and the tradition is to use them as dunkers in coffee or a favorite liqueur. Because these cookies are baked twice, they can be dry and sometimes a jaw breaker.


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Tips for keeping your house warm without burning a hole in your pocket
The winter months mean celebrating the holidays, reconnecting with family and friends and planning your resolutions for the New Year. They can also mean a sharp increase to your monthly heating bill in order to stay warm and comfortable. If you're interested in controlling your energy expenses while maintaining comfort, the tips below will help you make sure more of your money is put towards presents than power.
Safety tips for your home's largest moving object - the garage door
The garage door's role in the home has changed dramatically over the last 30 years and most people don't realize it. Consider this: garage door openers have been installed in 35 million homes across the United States, making them one of the most widely used appliances. In fact, more than 70 percent of today's homeowners use their attached garage as their main entrance to their home.
Geothermal systems provide energy independence for more homeowners
For years Dwight Nadig and his wife suffered through the cold winters in their York, Pa., ranch-style home, originally built in 1979. Nadig started to investigate geothermal (or ground-source) heat pump systems to help them stay warm in the winter - without paying a lot of money on their oil bill.
Eight efficient organization tips for your busy life
If you run a small business or you manage your family's household, you know that time is a precious commodity, one that you never seem to have enough of. And despite your best efforts, you can't create time. So how do you save it and make yourself more efficient?
Upgrade your home's exterior and achieve the look you've always wanted
If you enjoy spending the cold winter months planning your next spring home improvement project, your creative juices are already flowing. But instead of focusing on the same small home improvement projects again this year, have you considered something bigger? Have you considered a project that redefines your home and showcases your individuality? The one that will make your home stand out in your neighborhood?
Tips for a keeping your home safe and dry this winter
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall are in store for much of the country this winter, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac, and that means homeowners need to start taking immediate steps to ensure that their loved ones and property stay safe and warm through the long, cold months ahead.
Create inviting entrances to welcome holiday guests
Holiday season guests will soon come knocking at your front door. What's the first impression your home's entryway creates? Is it a warm, friendly welcome, or is the cold hard truth that your home's entryway could use some improvement? Try these handy holiday entryway-decorating tips to create an inviting entryway and make everyone feel right at home.
Learn more about the nation's most popular siding material
While vinyl siding has historically been the most-used siding material in the U.S., its continuing advancements are allowing even more choice when it comes to two critical qualities desired by homeowners: outstanding curb appeal and low maintenance.
A guide to great holiday gifts for the DIY enthusiast
It's no secret that finding the perfect gift around the holidays for everyone on your list can be a daunting task. If your list includes someone who enjoys spending his or her free time fixing things around the house, why not show them you appreciate their DIY enthusiasm with some great gifts that will come in handy for their next project?
Don't let messes leave you in a 'holidaze': Easy tips for post-holiday clean up
The holidays bring plenty of cheer and the arrival of family from all over. It's the most wonderful time of the year, after all. But with family visits and hearty meals also comes a big share of messes. After hefty helpings of gravy and chocolates, there will be plenty of cleaning required to get your home back in tip top shape for the new year. It's enough to leave anyone "holidazed," but with the right tools and tricks on your side, it does not have to.
How to maintain your deck for outdoor entertaining year-round
Expanding livable space using decks and patios is a top home improvement trend, but today's homeowners aren't satisfied with limiting entertaining outdoors to the warmer months. With a few smart updates, they're creating spaces that make outdoor entertaining possible all year long. Breathe new life into your existing deck and create a space that can be used for entertaining year-round with a few expert tips.
Tips to make your home sparkle for holiday guests
The holiday season's here - time for enjoying your favorite foods, cider simmering on the stove and gatherings of friends and family. If you're hosting a holiday celebration, prepping your home now will help reduce last-minute chores and make the season more enjoyable.
Itchin' to update your kitchen?
Remodeling the kitchen. When you decide to tackle this daunting undertaking, you want to do it right. And, you're not alone. Forty-nine percent of homeowners plan to completely gut their existing kitchen and start with a clean state, according to a recent survey by Houzz.com. Regardless of the scope of your project, if you're itchin' to update your kitchen, follow these five steps to design the space you've been dreaming about.
Winter renovations to boost home energy efficiency, add value
It's that time of year again, when the cold wind blows outdoors and your home works as hard as it can to keep you warm and comfortable indoors. Yet your home may be working harder than necessary, while inflating your energy bills in the process. By making a few home renovations this winter, you can boost energy efficiency, save money and add value to your home in the long run.
How to use texture, colors and accessories to bring emotion to your home
Home decor can convey many different emotions - from warmth and comfort on cold and dreary winter days to elegance and festiveness during the holiday season. The colors and materials you use set the stage; everything from the textures that appear in the accessories, the arrangement of the furniture and even how sound reverberates in a room.
Three exterior home improvements can add to your home
While homeowners generally spend more time entertaining guests indoors, the exterior of your home makes the first impression. When it is time for home improvements, the exterior of the home may be forgotten or ignored. Painting, updating furniture and replacing flooring inside are all important, but the exterior of your house deserves some tender love and care as well.
Top trends in kitchen cabinetry
"A kitchen provides physical and spiritual nourishment, and for many homes is now the heart and soul of family life." That's how Terence Conran opened his classic Kitchen Book 20 years ago, and it's probably even truer today. The kitchen's central importance in most households means that Americans are paying more attention than ever to the design and decoration of this vital space - a search for functionality, comfort and beauty that's reflected in current trends in hardwood kitchen cabinetry.
Bathroom decor: Big bang ideas for less than $100
You may want your bathroom redo to look like you spent a million bucks on it, but you can get a whole new look for a lot less than that. In fact, some downright cheap upgrades can be quite dazzling. Here are a handful of high-impact ways to achieve a whole new look for less than $100.
Smart 'green' options that help homeowners save green
With the average American household spending more than $1,000 on heating and cooling expenses each year, more homeowners are seeking smarter, green options to reduce the strain on their wallets. Incentives through the U.S. government's Energy Star program and other state and federal programs have made it easier for homeowners to create an energy efficient and greener home.
Protecting concrete surfaces from inclement weather
The arrival of fall and winter weather is a signal to homeowners that unprotected driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool decks, foyers, garage floors and other exterior concrete surfaces around the house are in danger of flaking, spalling, staining or cracking.
Build the perfect man cave
The perfect man cave is different for everyone, but no matter how you define your ideal space, you're always looking for ideas on how to upgrade and make a space uniquely yours.
How to make household drafts a thing of the past
With the onset of cooler weather, now is the ideal time for homeowners to consider the efficiency of their heating systems. Drafts, gaps and poor insulation throughout the building envelope can significantly contribute to the efficiency of a home's heating system, the comfort of occupants and the household budget.
Home winterizing Rx: A prescription for comfort and cost savings all season long
Homeowners will pay 13 percent more this year to heat their homes with natural gas, the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts. Prices for heating with propane, electricity and heating oil will also remain higher than five-year averages, the administration says. With this in mind, it is especially important for homeowners to act now to ensure their homes are energy-efficient.
Choose quality over quantity to create the bathroom of your dreams
While your dream bath may be a sprawling space, the reality is that the typical bathroom is 100 square feet or less. According to recent home builder statistics, the average home size has seen a 6 percent decline in recent years. That doesn't mean you need to give up on your dream bath. A large bathroom footprint isn't always the answer to a better bath. Focusing on quality products can create a luxurious look, even in a small space.
Garage space isn't just for cars anymore
The word garage, when looked up in the dictionary, has a simple meaning: a building or indoor area for parking or storing motor vehicles. By and large, this definition sums up exactly what comes to mind for most folks when they hear the word. But for some folks, garages are so much more than a space to park the family minivan and store the cumbersome and unattractive trash and recycling bins. Instead, they are functioning spaces of the home that, in the eye of the homeowner, serve just as much purpose as a kitchen or a bathroom and deserve just as much attention to detail.
Seven simple steps to a sensational and safe shower
You do it every day ... and sometimes more than once a day ... but, how often do you actually think about your shower routine? And, is it living up to its potential? Follow these seven simple steps and soon your daily shower escape can become sensational and safe - all with only a minimal investment.
Colorful accents create extraordinary spaces
When looking to transform your home, elements such as doors, ceilings and trim are perfect places to add color. These architectural details can create a wow factor with well-placed splashes of color.
Buying a garage door? Think insulation
There are seemingly endless options through which homeowners must navigate when buying a new garage door: the style, materials and accessories, just to name a few. But perhaps the most important feature that should top the garage door consumer's list is energy efficiency.
Paint like a pro with DIY simplicity
Think your favorite room is due for a new paint color? To get a result that looks like it was plucked straight from a home improvement magazine, you don't have to hire an interior designer or professional painter. You can do-it-yourself with a few tricks of the trade.
Caramel to cranberries: Holiday stain-busting tips keep carpets bright
Whether it's the ghouls trick-or-treating on Halloween, the gobbles of great food on Thanksgiving, or the gatherings of loved ones over the holiday season, you will likely be hosting an event at your home in the upcoming months. Food and friends make the perfect pairing for celebrations - but that can mean spills and splashes on carpets. There's no need to panic when you know the tricks the pros use to treat tough holiday carpet stains.
10 tips for making a small bathroom feel larger
Is your tiny bathroom cramping your functionality and style, leaving you longing for the enormous bathrooms gracing the pages of design magazines? Even if your bathroom is a fraction of the size, all it takes is some design savvy to make the most of the space you have. Consider these 10 smart tips that will help your bathroom look, feel and function like those larger contenders.
Protect your home against hidden dangers
A broken sewer pipe is no small nuisance. A homeowner may be faced with system backups, foul odor, property damage, and sometimes even health hazards. Review your home insurance plans and take extra measures to prevent one of these disasters from hitting your home.
Find classic style in carriage house garage doors
The carriage house garage door is to your house what the little black dress and strand of pearls are to your wardrobe: classic style elements that never go out of fashion. Here's what you need to know about carriage houses and how they can be a great addition to a home.
Fun ways to add a splash of color this holiday season
The holidays are that special time of year when we reunite with our family and friends; in some cases we may not have seen these loved ones since the previous holiday. If you're in charge of hosting this year's event, you may think you don't have the time and the money to give your home a new look.
Good looks or good sense? Home designs that don't make you choose
Increasingly savvy consumers aren't satisfied with the idea they must choose between practicality and good looks, and their rejection of the notion is fueling one of the hottest new design trends. Smart manufacturers are responding, creating innovations that are driven by how people truly use products, and not just by how those products look.
Home improvement tricks to avoid the winter blues
Many triggers can affect our moods. From sights to sounds to smells - it's a sensory experience that we don't seem to have much control over. Or so we used to think. But with more research being done on exactly how these elements might affect our stress or happiness levels, we now have better insight on how to enhance our mood. This is good news for those looking to make home improvements.
Easy-to-update items to make your new home yours
This year more than 5.4 million homes were sold by the end of August, according to the National Association of Realtors. Are you one of these millions of new homeowners? If so, you've most likely felt the urge to settle in immediately. However, before making any major renovations, it's a good idea to live in a new home a while to see how the space is meeting your needs. Here are a few swift swaps that will have a big impact in making that new house feel like home sweet home.
How to boost energy efficiency in your home and live green
It's now easier than ever for homeowners to transform their homes into models of green living thanks to the growing availability of affordable, energy-smart building products and materials. From replacing incandescent light bulbs to reviewing the energy rating on new appliances, more homeowners are making informed decisions on how to cut energy consumption and boost efficiency.
Reclaimed wood flooring: How to design with eclectic affordability
Breathing new life into your home with weathered touches, aged accents and historical character is holding true to the popular belief of "what's old is new." Sparked from the sustainable living trend, reclaimed, recycled and repurposed wood floors have become one of the hottest green design and remodeling trends.
Sink shopping 101: Is your sink ready for the hectic holidays?
From enjoying a nice cup of coffee in the morning to putting the final touches on a homemade pie, the kitchen is the center of the home any time of year, but especially during the busy holiday season. The kitchen will be put to the test, filled to the brim with friends and loved ones, whipping up the family's secret recipes. In order to handle the holiday season with ease, your sink needs to be in tip-top shape. Is yours up for the challenge?
DIY tips to check windows and doors and save on utility costs year-round
With temperatures dropping, now is a good time to improve your home's energy efficiency. Drafty windows and doors can dramatically increase heating and cooling costs. That's why it's important to perform a walk-around now, to verify that your windows are in working order, or if they need replacing.
Three astoundingly simple solutions for big renovation challenges
Virtually every renovation challenge is solvable, and sometimes the answers are surprisingly simple and cost-effective. Here are three common issues you may encounter while renovating, and the astoundingly simple ways to overcome the obstacles
Steps for creating the ultimate game day space
Looking for a great space to chill out and hang with the dudes? Call it the basement, the garage, a home bar, or just a room dedicated to enjoying the game - it's your man cave. This year, take your space to the next level with these important game day essentials. If you're lucky - it'll become a known game day spot for seasons to come.
Home improvement tips that instantly lower your energy bill
It's one piece of mail homeowners dread every month: the utility bill. Considering the average annual utility bill is $2,200, according to energystar.gov, it's no wonder homeowners cringe every time it arrives. What if you opened your bill and, to your surprise, it was lower than expected? With a few simple steps, that is possible, even when the temperature drops.
Now any man can be the king of the castle
The popular saying "a man's home is his castle" still holds true today. Men across the nation are investing their time, sweat and labor into do-it-yourself projects to make their homes the best fortresses they can be.
A simple way to keep your family healthy and comfortable this winter
Dry, winter air causes numerous problems that can adversely affect the health and comfort of your family. Many of these issues materialize indoors, where countless people suffer from dry noses, cracked, itchy skin and sore throats. These health and comfort issues arise because the relative humidity (RH) of cold, outdoor air drops significantly when brought into your home and heated, resulting in dry and potentially damaging indoor air. Here's how a whole-house humidifier can help.
Cost of home fire sprinklers at all-time lows; benefits still high
A new study reveals that the price of residential fire sprinkler systems has dropped significantly, creating an opportunity for safety-minded homeowners to tap the many benefits of sprinklers.
Tips to spruce up your home for the holidays
Holidays are when most people open their homes for friends and family. Sharing the season's greetings is always the priority but these gatherings are also an opportunity to show off improvements made during the year. Fifty-two percent of homeowners plan to make home improvements this fall, according to the leading real estate website Zillow. It is also a great time of year for deals as retailers unload inventory to make room for new styles.
The value of DIY home improvement projects
Each day across the United States homeowners are taking on do-it-yourself home improvement projects. Whether you're a first-time or long-time homeowner, DIY enhancements can have positive results - emotionally, esthetically and financially. By tackling DIY projects, you'll feel a sense of pride and accomplishment from improving or customizing your home.
Tips to ensure your shower upgrade doesn't turn into a leaky mess
Bathrooms are certainly among the busiest rooms in any home. But a bathroom can be so much more than just the place where you get ready during your hurried morning routine. One of the hottest trends in home decorating and remodeling is creating a bathroom that serves as a spa-like retreat.
Home renovation for baby boomers: Preparing for the next stage in life
Lived in your home for years? Love your neighborhood? The thought of moving away from your home's comfort, warmth and memories can be unsettling. Instead of moving out, consider updating and remodeling your home to accommodate your future needs.
Home security tips to keep the holiday season merry and bright
During the holidays, family and friends will be gathering to share stories, hand out gifts and enjoy time spent together. It is also a season with houses left empty and large piles of valuable gifts often sitting out in plain sight through the windows - making this time of year ideal for would-be burglars.
Top DIY home winterization projects
As the months pass and the end of the calendar year approaches, it's time to update your do-it-yourself list. Several home winterization projects will help keep your home in good repair come spring.
Technology to keep families connected and protected this season
It's the time of year when family schedules change and their daily routines reset. From coordinating calendars to handling additional demands such as homework and extracurricular activities, it can be a challenging, if not daunting, time for even the most organized family.
Cozy up to energy savings with insulation
With temperatures dropping, odds are your energy bills will be doing just the opposite. In fact, heating (and cooling) account for approximately 54 percent of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, according to the Department of Energy, representing the largest energy expense for most homeowners. One of the most effective ways to manage a home's climate, comfort and energy costs is by ensuring that it is properly insulated.
Hard water: bad for your home and wallet
Nearly 90 percent of American homes have hard water - water containing high levels of calcium and magnesium, according to The U.S. Geological Survey. Hard water on its own is bad enough, making it difficult to wash clothes and dishes and leaving scaling on your pipes and showerheads as well as nasty brown rings in your sinks and toilets. However, it is also costing you money. Here's what you need to know.
Protecting your home and family when the power goes out - and stays out
With hurricane season in full swing and winter rapidly approaching, it makes sense to prepare your home and family to face a potential power outage.
How to save big bucks on a garage door repair
Your garage door spring is broken, and you're stuck in your garage. You need immediate service, so you do a quick online search and call the first name that pops up. Later, you learn that you paid $800 for unnecessary parts and ridiculous fees, when your local garage door dealer would've fixed your problem for $180. Here's how to spot a reputable garage door service.
Five ways to build a better shower
The shower is a place to unwind from a stressful day, where you can forget your worries and pamper yourself. Remodeling the shower is extremely popular because it allows homeowners to create a spa-like experience in their own home, not to mention it's a good investment and can increase resale value. Before you start your remodel, here are five ways to create a shower that will give you some well-deserved peace and quiet.
Winter home safety: Quick steps to help protect your family
As cooler weather descends, homes heat up and so does the risk your family could experience a home fire or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. According to the National Fire Protection Association, most home fires and CO poisonings occur in the winter. Besides heating appliances, seasonal activities such as increased cooking, candle usage and holiday decorations all add to the risk. In fact, the U.S. Fire Administration reports that each year winter fires claim an average of 945 lives, injure 3,825 people and cause more than $1.7 billion in property loss.
Why exterior trim is a key part of home remodeling
No matter how well maintained, most homes will need some exterior trim replaced from time to time. Traditional wood trim boards can split, crack and rot over time, as a result of damage from the rain, snow, wind and sun.
Expert strategies for defining flow and function in your yard
Many strategies can enhance the flow and function of a home's interior and how a family lives and uses the space. But what about a home's exterior? When it comes to a yard, the same thoughtfulness can help homeowners create functional spaces outdoors that not only look great, but also deliver maximum enjoyment. Try these tips from the experts.
Beyond white: Hot color trends for the kitchen and bath
So many of us love the rich colors featured in kitchen and bath magazines, but when it comes to selecting colors for our own homes, we tend to play it safe. It's time to be bold and get out of the color comfort zone. Whether it's a vibrant backsplash, playful shade on the wall, or a new sink color that pops with personality, today's hot color trends are anything but boring.
How to transform a drab gray concrete slab into a signature home design
The home improvement movement is alive and well, with many homeowners looking to unlikely places to increase the functionality and improve the appearance of their homes. With this growing interest in home design projects, homeowners should consider concrete decor products, including stains, to help elevate the look and feel of ordinary concrete surfaces around the home.
Home winterizing checklist: Ways to stay warm and save energy this winter
Fall means colorful leaves, apple cider and cooler temperatures. It also means winter's on its way, so now is the time to winterize your home.
Are you covered? Five tips for roof replacement projects
Summer storms are a reminder to make certain your roof is well-equipped to help provide protection from Mother Nature. Considering a roof replacement? Follow these tips for outstanding performance, increased curb appeal and enhanced comfort for your family.
Kitchen remodeling 101: Making the space your own
There is a lot to think about when remodeling your kitchen. You want to design a kitchen that reflects your taste and style, which you'll love for years to come. Whether you're designing for yourself or for resale, the key to success is to embrace timelessness. That doesn't mean sacrificing personality for a neutral palette, though. Quite the opposite.
Modern styling, technology help homeowners refresh their nests
Flipping through the television channels, it's hard not to find a home improvement show about remodeling and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. These popular programs give homeowners ideas on how to modernize their spaces. If you're planning your own DIY projects, here are three areas of the home that will give you the most bang for your buck when it comes to a makeover.
Fall lawn tips that keep your yard looking great year-round
Falling temperatures and shorter days don't mean you can retire from lawn care for the year. In fact, the fall season is a critical time to nourish lawns and care for plants so they can survive winter and emerge even more vibrant when next spring arrives.
Energize your home's exterior with vibrant colors
Chances are you've thought about adding a splash of color to the exterior of your home, and you're not the only one. Many people have the same idea, but they don't act because they're worried they will choose poorly. Selecting the wrong color for your home's exterior isn't only costly, it's embarrassing as well.
Insure yourself before Mother Nature strikes again
Hurricanes and tornadoes, blizzards and heat waves, floods and wildfires ... Mother Nature has become the lead story in nearly every news cycle. Can meteor showers be far behind?
Indoor air quality: What you can't see can hurt you
The Environmental Protection Agency has named indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental risks to public health citing research that indoor air may be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. With Americans spending 90 percent of their time indoors, purifying indoor air is paramount to keeping families healthy - especially those with family members suffering from asthma and allergies.
Five simple steps to a more stylish outdoor living space
It's not too late in the season to create your dream deck - or to give your existing outdoor living space a fresh new look. Design a backyard retreat that's ideal for entertaining family and friends as the weather grows more temperate with a few tips from the experts.
Top winterizing tasks for your home
If you shudder at the thought of shivering through another frigid winter, building industry experts say now is the time to consider winterizing your home. Several simple and cost-effective measures can yield both immediate and long-term benefits.
The top home decorating trend: Infusing natural elements into the decor
Nature is bringing a breath of freshness into home decorating, but it's more than just incorporating flowering pots or opening windows. The latest home decorating trend features natural elements in the textures and finishes of furniture and accessories, giving homeowners an elegant - and often calming - result of blending nature and home living into a beautiful space.
Give your home a quick refresh with these budget-friendly tips
Whether you are buying, selling or simply remodeling, you are looking to invest in updates that will increase the value and appeal of your home. It's natural to want it all, but before you over personalize or break the bank, there are many simple, budget-friendly changes that can increase the value of your home without the risk.
Four ways to tech up your bathroom
Integrating technology into the bathing space is one of the hottest trends in products and interior design. Gone are the days of blasting the TV from an adjacent room to catch the weather forecast, or eating up precious counter space with a docking station for your mobile device. It's never been easier or more affordable to make your bathroom smarter - all while keeping your electronics safe.
Raising the bar on bath safety
The bathroom is your daily sanctuary to retreat to and enjoy a few moments alone. For that reason, it should be serene, stylish and of course, safe. Think that words "safety" and "style" can never go together? Think again. Fortunately, it's easy to incorporate essential bath safety elements that will leave your room feeling more like a resort instead of rehab.
Do-it-yourself weekend warrior survival guide
Whether you are woodworking at your workbench or staining a piece of furniture in the garage, these tips can help you make the most of your DIY weekend projects while also feeling comfortable enough to successfully finish them.
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Technology Counts
Technology Counts is Education Week's annual report on educational technology.
2013: Building the Digital District
Technology Counts 2013—the 16th edition of Education Week's annual report on educational technology—tackles how school districts are working to incorporate more multimedia into classrooms, upgrade online professional development, and do a better job using data to improve student achievement.
Featured Content:
Schools are working to incorporate more multimedia into classrooms, upgrade online professional development, and do a better job using data to improve student achievement.
Digital Learning Priorities Influence School Building Design
Facilities are being designed and re-designed around the belief that classrooms should mirror the workplaces of today and the future.
Infographic: K-12 Technology Usage
This infographic covers trends and developments in the use of technology among students, teachers, and administrators.
Prior Years
2012: Virtual Shift (March 2012)2011: K-12 Seeks Custom Fit (March 2011)
2010: Powering Up (March 2010)
2009: Breaking Away From Tradition (March 2009)
2008: STEM: The Push to Improve Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (March 2008)
2007: A Digital Decade (March 2007)
2006: The Information Edge: Using Data to Accelerate Achievement (May 2006)
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Cape Town fashion weak
Now all those lucky enough to see me striding in stellar sartoriality around Umdloti will eagerly testify to my indisputable credentials as an arbiter on all things fashion. Should you need reminding of this, allow your eyeballs to caress this unspeakably stylish image of me in a previous post.
Right. Now, contrary to what Capetonians might think, I don't enjoy pointing to the fact that they are insufferably smug about themselves and the city in which they wetly exist. Really. I don't. I would rather ignore the pretentious poseurs in that pseudo-Mediterreanean territory down in the sodden south-east and get on with living in Africa. And keeping it real.
But then worrying little snippets sneak in through the back door of Hatman Mansions and it becomes beholden on me, as a SA-positive blogger, to fearlessly expose the Smother City citizens for the frauds they are.
Take fashion. Everybody knows that almost all of South Africa's fashion designers worth their seams come out of Durban. We know who they are. Monk-Klijnstra, Kidger, Immerman, Bray, The Holmes Bros, the seamster in the backroom at Casanova, and so on. Enriched as we are by their know-no-bounds creativity, Durbanites sashay a lone furrow in pursuit of the Holy Grail of South African haute couture.
So, to tug ever so gently at the labelled lapel of the ginormous brouhaha created by the kind of uber-hype only Capetonians can invent over their fashion week, could I ask you to take a deep breath and witness this little gem…
Oh. MY. God. What did you make of that? Everybody head-to-toe in Mr Price. I know, I know. Agony.
How was the beauty therapist at the beginning banging on about how she is a one-woman celebration of colour and then looking like she was filmed in sepia? And Michaela, looking like she had hurtled out of her front door 10 minutes after her alarm went off? Wait. She admitted to it. Kept it fairly real. She might be from Durban. Mishkah is a bit of a honey and we Durbanites can relate to the dude with the surfing/skateboarding vibe, even if his hoody is a bit off. And Stefan! Isn't he just divine. And soooo Cape Town. As were those faux accents. Sounding like that cheesey Top Billing oke, Michael Mols, but on low speed.
I think we have to blame that flat-topped hill for a great deal of Cape Town's ills. That karma stuff they go on about. They just take it too seriously. And themselves. Too much of uptight. A little less organic everything and a bit of old-fashioned roughage in their diet might help to relax them.
Cape Town, I must beg you again to keep it real. I'm watching you. And my eyes are hurting.


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... and post some pictures here? Just to see what I'll be missing. Sept.8th, Skopje. What's the format, Si B? 09/08/06. Skopje, Macedonia.
How come there are so few pictures of parties?? Don't most bands have a "Gallery" section to their website. Get some visuals on here, you sonic purists.
It seems only the SF gig @ 1015 Folsom, and that beehive birthday bash in London were well photographed so far this year… Pictures are cool, because ppl get to see how BADASS every single one of your parties are. Even the amateur short video clips of Shpongle performances on YouTube are fun to watch. Sure, you might not wanna hassle with a professional photographer, and it's a bit of a sacrifice to wield a digital camera rather than to dance like a wild animal all night, but if you ask nicely, I'm sure one of your fans will volunteer to do the job. Hell, shoot ALL the Twisted parties, and show those pretty DJs' faces— I've never seen or heard of a gang of artists more better-looking overall, across the board, as a whole… (I wish I'd taken pictures at Greendependence, or in NY… but I was too busy dancing. ..whoops!.. ) yes Tristan, that's a compliment… same goes to you Si B, and you Si P, but you all knew that already… Is that a pre-req to hire a DJ on your label, Simon? Do they have to turn you on upon shaking your hand?? lol.
Time to start pumpin' iron, boys… LOL
(Shit, am I gonna get the Brazilian mafia on my ass sometime soon?? At this pace…~!)
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Did six ahead.
Everyone agrees the US government is spending more than it's taking hand and that that is unsustainable.
The question is does that all lead to Greece.
Part four of our series the cost of spending looks a dangerous consequences interest rates and the role of the Federal Reserve.
If -- government deliberately devalues it destroys the value of the currency.
It will destroy the middle class.
When Republican presidential candidate Texas congressman Ron Paul railed against the Federal Reserve.
He got a big applause from growing crowds we don't have the money they run out borrowing power.
Guess what they do you would have never guessed they start -- money.
Despite calls and other criticism the Fed has acted even more aggressively.
Just last week doubling down on previous commitments to keep buying billions of dollars of government treasuries.
Printing more money each month.
To keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate -- likely be warranted at least through May 2015.
Why are they doing it.
Let's go back to the national debt clock.
Remember we were staring at it earlier in our series.
As it tipped well past sixteen point three trillion dollars.
As -- -- now compared to the US economy the debt to GDP or gross domestic product ratio.
Is almost at 102%.
The highest since just after World War II.
And that's with extremely and historically low interest rates.
Even at these rates that interest will cost the US more and more every year 222.
Billion dollars in interest payments on the debt this year.
Billion by 20/20 two.
At current rates.
I mean this stuff is no joke so we have this big interest in keeping these interest -- -- Low and also incidentally in keeping interest payment slow so that we can so that other parts of the economy can continue to function or.
Function as well as they can under the vaguely recessionary circumstances.
Because for decades across the country across the economy we have essentially put things on a credit card borrowed to bond leverage done.
Every sector has done it.
Now that credit market debt by the broadest measure possible.
Is way out of proportion with our economy.
For a look at -- our country stands let's take a look at the ratio of our credit market debt to GDP.
The gross domestic product really the best way to measure our economy overall over the past seven decades outlined on this chart.
That ratio has steadily increased with a high of 370%.
In 2010.
Downwards slightly to 350%.
In 2012.
Now as you look at this chart all the different colors are different sectors of the economy.
You can look at the different sectors on the bottom there is government then you have GS seized those are Fannie and Freddie.
Households corporate financials.
Now back in the fifties and sixties you can see all of it was tightly compressed altogether there wasn't a lot of borrowing.
But then the country started getting leveraged and you can see the mountains start to climb.
By the 80s90s.
Into 2000.
You can see the separation and then the climb.
All the way the 2012 a 350%.
Economists say.
The country is over leverage so no.
If interest rates rise even slightly.
All of these sectors may have a hard time paying the bills.
Former democratic senator Evan -- Servicing the debt is hard now.
This is with interest rates at record lows.
God forbid something should happen to cause interest rates to go up just a little back to where they ordinarily would be the burden of this -- will become immensely greater.
And start taking away from everything else and so unfortunately as tough -- this is we've seen nothing yet because interest rates eventually are gonna go up.
Economist John Taylor your interest rate goes from 22%.
To 4% literally doubles.
The amount that you have to pay on a given amount of debt and with the -- so that's an economist -- that's the problems when they come.
Will appear very rapidly once that increase stars.
It's going to be very difficult to contain.
That's why -- while we have the breaks down while things are under control.
This is the time to implement more positive policies unfortunately.
So far I haven't seen any inclination to move in that direction.
Alice Rivlin budget director for President Bill Clinton.
Our debt is rising in relation to the economy.
And we all about half of -- to other countries so if our foreign creditors.
Not to mention our domestic creditors.
Lose confidence in us then we're in deep deep trouble.
Because interest rates could go up rapidly that's going to affect everybody.
People who buy houses people who buy cars people.
Businesses who want to invest borrowing money would get gradually or suddenly.
Very very expensive and that can.
Can't destroy American prosperity there's a lot at stake here.
Which brings us back to the Federal Reserve.
Since 2007 to further reduce long term rates.
The Fed has amassed more than two trillion dollars in government debt and mortgage backed securities.
Printing money.
And it's now the third round of what's called quantitative easing.
Quantitative easing basically means that they're injecting.
Money into the money supply.
There herb they're buying all sorts of securities and exchange for adding more than money supply.
Under ordinary circumstances that would fuel inflation right now it's not there were sort of counting on it never fueling inflation but the truth of the matter is.
You look at history sooner or later inflation's gonna come around from an inflation comes around that really hits the American people very hard.
And it usually comes from you don't expected and you look back can you say off.
We should -- change policy a year ago but now it's too late.
People it's gonna hurt our.
Seniors on a fixed income that are living off their saving suddenly the savings are not going to be worth very much.
Young people that are trying to get a start they're gonna find it anything -- they -- saved for their future.
We'll be worth a lot less it'll be ordinary people working people poor people -- -- really gonna suffer when finally this inflation comes around it where there were.
There were playing -- it's really playing with fire.
It is scary and frankly a lot of people call it depressing tomorrow in our final.
Part of this five part series the cost of spending some real world solutions.
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