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No matter.
And backs.
-- Franklin Delano Roosevelt he was a Democrat and he had to be present the United States elected four times stuff too shabby.
And this is power play.
And I'm Chris Farrell so why Internet -- today well apartment fiscal cliff cliff cliff cliff cliff this that the other thing about the -- -- cliff.
Why do I show you Franklin Roosevelt because conservatives in America.
Have come to believe that really the truth about their government is that it's only been going one direction.
Since the days of the group new deal and frank Roosevelt.
So one of the smartest man of the right.
Has explore the question and it is particularly timely right now as.
Republicans battle to try to get spending cuts or reductions in future increases in spending.
Is Michael Barone.
Has written a new book on the subject about Michael Brown who is.
Other then the guy who.
Helped us be the first call the state of Ohio on election night.
The Fox News decision desk aside from that which we are very happy about.
And being right was really good.
Aside from that Michael is of course -- senior political analyst for the Washington examiner.
And he is -- from your fellow.
Resident Scott a resident fellow resident fellow he is a fine fellow resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
It is through the auspices -- he's also by the way the deep principle player in the almanac of American politics.
But it is through the offices of the American Enterprise Institute did you have a new book -- you e-book.
That talks about this question can government actually be rolled back and as we look at the debate that's going on in Washington right now you see.
That wasn't the Republicans are really talking about isn't cutting government or reducing.
It's function what they're asking for are less growth in the future are.
That's right and they're looking at the entitlement programs Social Security Medicare Medicaid and Obama -- Because those are on a trajectory to.
You know increase as a percentage of the gross domestic product far higher than we've ever been able to get in revenues from the American people.
Even -- World War II so.
That's a problem beyond this this e-book it's available on the -- website HEI dot org you can downloaded.
It's available in Kindle form for 99 cents a real bargain.
I wanted to provide an alternative narrative to American history which show.
You know both liberals and conservatives have.
Basically constructed an area where you know usually a Democrat or liberal comes and increases government Republican or conservative was even then it ratchets up again never ratchets down.
I think history -- more complicated than that so when I decided to do was to take a look at.
Elections over the last century.
In which the government policies have been or arguably have been repudiated.
And see what the public policy consequences -- What happens as a result of those elections 19201938194619661980.
In the answer came up with is yes big government sometimes is rolled back but it takes -- -- it takes considerable amount of preparation.
In policy planning and having policy ideas and really execute takes perseverance it takes good personnel.
Ended he takes a suspicious circumstances sometimes big government has been rolled back in significant ways other times not -- and nineteen Franklin Roosevelt -- That a picture we started off with in this.
Episode of power play is did -- example after he -- his death in 1946 the Republicans won a big victory in.
In -- big margins in both houses of congress.
And they had considerable success.
In coalition with -- conservative Democrats mean we've been an entirely from the south.
In rolling back big government policies.
They cut taxes very substantially.
They got rid of wartime wage and price controls.
Spending went way down of course part of that was a consequence of no longer be involved in the world war both world wars increased the size of government.
They got they changed the law that we're government was -- organization of labor unions were they were essentially allies of the Democratic Party.
With the Taft Hartley act that was passed over president Truman's veto with a two thirds vote in both houses -- you.
Actually -- right now because.
One of the consequences of that -- right to work laws.
Across the country -- Ortiz he allowed states to adopt right to work laws -- we now have you last week the 24 state my home state of Michigan your mind native state of Michigan.
Has done this in this in this just to give us.
And I wanna close on the discussion of what your -- -- about the future but I wanted to get your take for the Internet there's the real consequence of Michigan becoming a right to work day.
Well I think it's.
It's a harbinger that that do -- what may come that basically private sector unionism.
Is on the decline is -- is in fast decline.
Again you know -- in some ways I think the travails.
Of the Big Three unionized auto companies are.
-- lesson that ever serial Unionists and doesn't work very well.
-- -- the way you're actively and in particular because the United Auto Workers was has been run.
For many many years by very Smart people very principled people that a big aversion to corruption of the sort of thing that you've seen the Teamsters union and other unions that's not.
Been a part of the UAW.
It's a kind of best case.
For private sector unionism and yet.
In fact having an adversarial process they're having 5000 pages or whatever it is -- work rules having.
Prevents the kind of flexible management that has worked well for the non unionized auto companies in the United States.
We've had a pretty clear test case and this doesn't work well it's also significant that -- cutting off.
The automatic flow of -- the union dues for us to putt from public -- from public employees Democrats that are you in Michigan probably don't know -- -- public employee unions operate is a subsidy to taxpayer subsidy of the Democratic Party.
And governor Rick Snyder in the Republican legislators in Michigan and said actually we don't -- taxpayer subsidy of the -- Party we.
Second that would be less good the all right so the lesson.
Your book.
For Republicans what this in -- -- I want you Internet to go read Michael's book and look at places as -- whereas in 99 cents I don't know what that is for word that's got to be a great value.
Can read it in the course of an evening I mean I've got some the politically colorful characters in there he's got a few little good stories.
And you know it's.
It's a different an alternative way of looking at American history over the last hundred years it's always good to roll around alternative histories in your mind what's the lesson for Republicans as they are engaged in this current fight with Obama.
Well the lesson is be prepared.
-- have serious policy alternatives.
I think that you know at least so far we are not seen the kind of negotiation and cooperation that we got from Bill Clinton -- -- between Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich after the 1994.
My belief is that President Obama is not interested in.
That kind of negotiation and results that President Clinton turned out to -- interest -- that.
But remember those were also pretty tough negotiations of perseverance preparation.
And good personnel.
Michael -- -- even obliterates when he drops knowledge on you Internet Michael we thank you very much and I would urge you.
To go you can go to HEI dot work -- or you can get it on Amazon for your Kindle can't big government be rolled back and broke his interview pertinent question of the day so we thank you won't.
Now look Internet we've got to take a break but when we come back we're going to have a cavalcade of -- for you.
-- editor from the Wall Street Journal will be here to tell Republicans should quit being such -- east Charlie Rangel congressman from Harlem will be here to tell Republicans to get over themselves.
And then we'll also have a super and it's going to be a great show you're going to enjoy it.
-- stick around.
I remains the most optimistic person in this down.
But we've got some serious differences.
And that was -- house speaker John Boehner talking yesterday sounding he said I don't sound optimistic but I swear there is optimism in my heart.
That a big deal -- it's -- news in trillions of dollars can be made at the precipice of the fiscal cliff.
This is power play and every day.
This speaker has to go out and say.
He's working so gosh -- hard.
And they're gonna get a big deal with the Republicans are gonna do something but he is growing increasingly frustrated with the president and people are starting to wonder.
And is cliff jumper -- Ahead.
Well somebody who is a bit.
Fed up with all of this Republican and -- There's -- -- manager he is in fact the deputy editorial page editor for the Wall Street Journal and he is also the author of one of the very smartest columns on politics.
Wonderland every Thursday in the Wall Street Journal they welcome back -- occurrence.
So you have some tough medicine for the Republicans today your -- your -- -- different -- smacking them about the head and shoulders.
Well -- -- basically I'm telling them to stop playing beltway small ball and try to give the American people some sense of why they are resisting President Obama.
I think anyone who's watching this is obviously the American people are becoming more frustrated because they don't really understand what's going on.
This is part of the nature of these sorts of negotiations it's hard to avoid.
But it seemed to me Chris that the fiscal -- Household word every word America now would give the Republicans an opportunity to stand up and explain in larger terms.
Why they are resist the what are the principles beneath the opposition from.
Barack Obama right now.
They're simply not providing any one with the big picture.
In all this and I think the issue is the size of government.
And they've had people such as Mitch Daniels -- spoken about this.
John Boehner himself Lester gave a terrific speech at the economic club of New York on taxes and spending.
And you just don't feel that sense of purpose coming out of the Republican leadership right now.
So it's hard though after you -- that they did loses them rather consequential election.
And they lost seats where they thought -- -- them in the senate in their house majority is still -- out by historical standards but is eight -- smaller.
It's pretty tough to get the -- -- Well yeah I mean I don't know it's true that they do not have too much leverage right now.
But I still think first that's not an excuse for them to stand up and defend their principles they're letting Barack Obama.
Sort of establish the narrative he's running around the country's re delivering his campaign speech about the middle class.
And John Boehner is looking as always.
I think the party is going to suffer.
If they don't make a larger.
Argument on their own -- and you know in other system such as the British system.
A major opposition leader will goal in stand in the house of commons and deliver a speech explaining why you or why that party is doing what it is doing and that's what I find missing right now they're playing small ball they're not giving the American people any ability -- understand.
Why there are resisting the president on taxes why they're resisting the president on spending what they expected their position to do for the American economy.
Why that safety net should not become the most important thing and American life why there's something larger an American purpose they -- -- inspire the American people.
More than they're doing right now.
So what -- two questions what will happen and what should happen.
Well I think they're going to do I they should hold fast on tax rates I think that's part of the Republican brand and added that the slightest doubt Chris that the Democrats and Barack Obama.
Are trying to get the Republican Party to finally break their commitment not to raise tax rates because once they do that.
They're no different than anybody else -- just part of the beltway game manipulating tax rates to pay for the welfare state.
I think if they insist if I think they should simply pass a bill on the house extending the tax rates as they are now.
Calling for the reduced spending hurt keeping a tax rates low.
And let the president veto that let him take responsibility for.
For the -- economy going forward.
The some Republicans are starting to worry and we will have talked with them and heard from them conservatives in the house caucus.
That that that.
The one defeat the first defeat on the issue of tax rates.
Will be the start of a long retreat for the party through the from the years between now.
In mid terms for those two years.
From a strategic point of view that starting the term -- a concession at a loss sets them up -- -- losses still.
Well I think that's right and I think and again the reason I'm arguing Chris for statement by somebody.
Perhaps I don't know that have to be speaker Boehner could be Eric Cantor could be Paul Ryan it could be someone.
Like Rob Portman in the senate Marco Rubio -- even.
Is that they're being set up they're digging themselves a philosophical.
-- that is -- -- disadvantage every candidate running in 2014.
And I think that the presidential candidate 20s16.
-- it's getting to the point where no one quite understands what the Republican Party stands for that was the big question coming out of that loss in November.
And I just think that fiscal -- Is an opportunity to restate to the American people some of the fundamental core conservative beliefs on taxes on spending it on the economy it should not be that difficult.
For somebody down there to stand up and do that.
OK again and I would encourage everybody to go especially Republicans go read what Dan wrote it.
If you do not get the lavish.
Printed version of that doesn't it now seems quaint and a little bit that.
We -- -- and newspapers from the luxury item on the Internet is where we get -- with the newspaper just feels -- -- little luxury item that they actually print out the Internet for.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- They don't get much elevation it's a fascinating phenomenon.
Well I lied -- millionaire.
And I'm glad it as a as a long time thinks they Gretchen I'm glad it's still there to stand have a great day thanks for joining -- should talk to Chris.
Internet you know what you think you you think.
A lot of stuff we've asked and you think a lot of stuff about a lot of things but I want to focus for this -- I want to -- -- on something a little more esoteric Christopher -- says this.
It is impossible to manage time you could only prioritize.
I thought I've learned that the best way to prioritize is one or two minutes at a time.
Always ask what the most important thing I need to accomplish in this minute and -- better manage your day.
I'm exhausted just thinking about your day Christopher -- that is an exhaust.
That that is it way over power plays that.
We do it broad strokes here my friend brought.
Broad strokes are survive and advance.
Let us now having survived advance.
And talked to congressman Charlie Rangel he is a Democrat he is represented Harlem.
In other parts of New York City.
Congressman welcome back to the show.
-- -- and Merry Christmas.
Mary -- well -- -- stealth.
And yes I think.
You've got and you you have to situated in your constituents you need a lot of wishes to get through your -- you have a very diverse constituency.
Question congressman.
Let the -- the Republicans do it and what should they be doing.
Well maybe they should recognize election is over.
Republicans have made them -- I didn't ask commitments that -- boy and behind -- a political campaign and what is good for the country.
It's very very difficult for the speak become in this -- when they don't know how to turn around what -- -- is abundantly clear.
-- taxes on the top 2% the rates are going to increase.
How they find ways to say that.
Which should indicate that they believe is good for the economy get -- country I don't know.
But that is what they gonna have to find out because we already did talk about the savings that we will have.
With the spending programs we've demonstrated a lot of it and we got a lot further to go.
But if you go to whole -- to these commitments you made.
-- outside this -- law making -- but under no circumstances.
Will we.
Increased taxes on anyone include new rich it's just not going to -- fortunately.
A lot of Republicans in the house and the senate recognize that is and they coming back to reality.
Congressman you in your years on ways and means you you felt right a lot of tax law.
Going back for a long time.
-- question.
Is this.
Why does it matter to your team whether -- -- they are deduction that reductions.
-- rate increases if the net amount of money was the same.
Why why does it matter.
It doesn't matter because rates is something we rely on voluntary.
Income tax system.
And that means people have to believe.
They truly have to believe that the system -- -- If they start to believe that there's some caught up people have citizens.
That it treated differently and more and fear.
Then there is an inclination to find not Jewish sheets but people who just walk away from their obligations.
Now it is true.
That we can raise a lot of money and lot of revenues by closing the loopholes.
But they should and has to be done that's going to happen anyway.
And -- rates as most people -- said don't bring in a lot of money now but in terms of the equity of the system as it relates to what.
It just seems to me that those that went from small millionaire -- to big billion issued recognize.
That -- rates after changes -- have fortunes have increased.
Duly noted congressman we are always grateful for your time especially today have a great day.
You have a great holiday.
Indeed we will indeed we -- well we're gonna have great holidays all of them.
And we're gonna continue our Honecker -- Up next as we talk to rule.
A couple of very Smart individuals.
We're going to explain to us Tony welcome -- -- we'll explain to us.
What is really going to happen.
And what is what it's doing to your mind Internet in the minds of all Americans has -- Kinda freaking you out.
So we'll try to get you one -- when we come back.
-- -- -- That is what it looked like with the Ukrainian parliament.
Beat the stuffing out of one another as they were having a dispute.
And evidence that it could be worse Internet it could be worse and this is power play.
Where Republicans and Democrats are mostly.
Sad it's misty crabby and upset that they have not resorted to blows as they did this week in the Ukraine itself.
He cheered be a festive mood Internet this on this -- special additional power play.
-- -- And be cheered for this front -- But he's a partner at -- from a single and -- appropriately enough in the owner of the -- company.
That's a lot of -- there but -- point out we should point out that you were the former top -- for senate Republicans in the speaker of the house who worked on both sides.
Pretty big deal also a -- deal Tony Welch former Press Secretary to the DNC you follow him at T -- because you're Smart and you know what's up Internet.
And Tony what is your firm because he got a double plot that they can.
Wonderful Dewey square -- Dewey square group they're Democrats.
And they help other Democrats do stuff.
OK so question we'll start with you.
Ron I wanna show you the Fox News poll that says.
What do you believe.
America is the effect if the president and congress failed to reach agreement on the fiscal cliff.
It was and GTV.
-- terrible or not that bad you know to -- time when the poll questions are terrible or not that bad.
And 52% of respondents said that it would be terrible for the nation's economy 46% said it would be terrible for their finances.
Washington is freaking people out that in unto itself could cause a recession that -- You're absolutely right in you know what will really.
I think -- end -- causing this deal would be the stock market collapse.
John you stock market -- called -- there's hundreds of employees at the other shoe doesn't balk he'll.
You're going to have these these politicians come out of there.
You know the speaker in a president come out of their comfort zones because right now the American people -- think that that they can still get a deal.
And once that moment happens those last few days before either going to be for the new year they have it.
I think that -- of course.
You're making you really want as friends so might settle my stomach on the -- of fisticuffs.
From the black belt anti quite I think he it'll be you know people who knows how much different okay -- -- Estrada -- -- -- -- at -- -- -- You comfort zones kind of interest I I like that idea because.
Do we have little -- winner of the selection who did that -- the incredible thing won an election -- -- -- his taxes Republicans are holding.
Him jumping.
Make the Balkans in the house understand that they didn't win.
They do that and and that they need to get some wire and -- and -- that's why are you protecting.
Be that bad 2% why can't he passed away the wind -- -- -- -- network -- and everybody.
So why can't you agree to the Senate's plan now.
And and and take that off the table and they know that would impact.
That would impact the idea of recession that would.
Make some people rest easier knowing that we are gonna raise taxes come due January brief rebuttal and then I want you both -- -- Deal or No Deal by the end of the -- problem.
The president's meeting very making your theories or for John Boehner -- this conference because he's not making a deal and and the and the speaker has come forward and 800 billion dollars in tax revenues.
Is willing to do it wants and how reform -- spending cuts.
But the president is focused on the tax rates -- we makes it very easy for everyone to stay in their positions.
Right now and and I think if you put the president's plan house or senate floor it would fail.
Deal or No Deal deal.
Deal -- no idea what he -- I say -- I -- we'll have a deal John Boehner is making these for the president because.
His idea of compromises no compromise all he's gonna have to move and the Republicans that conference are going to happen.
So chill out Internet there's going to be -- -- -- Smart capable automotive below is the editor caucus come forth.
-- Yeah.
Good job well.
Happy Chanukah Merry Christmas advance Merry Christmas Kwanzaa -- boxing day but I have -- good all of that is please -- okay Internet.
Let's take care of some business shall -- Johnny sage says I'm seeing it stacked a distinct lack of good -- today -- Apologies we're gonna try to get Steve -- in here as quickly as possible it that's like that's -- like to go to use my tank is upset today.
Charlie -- -- Charlie Rangel about the taxpayer protection pledge of Grover Norquist group they made those pledges to us the voters that put them in office voluntary taxes.
Is he -- there is nothing voluntary about taxes -- at least not fun anyway.
-- -- hunt with Jonathan Hunt is up next which I know you enjoy.
But let's have.
Some PowerPoint -- its -- -- good medicine for you Internet.
Two days where points are and reserves.
So you know the Federal Reserve is doing.
Probably not because we don't notice because they talk very quietly and they sort of do stuff -- -- -- -- did what.
And the did what this week is that they are going to until the unemployment rate just rate -- six point 5%.
Make up 85 billion.
There's so much peace and -- treasury bonds and home and mortgage equity -- -- That's a lot of money -- making it up and they're putting it out there now they say they can handle the inflation that they acknowledge.
Would -- But it's making some people kind of nervous I think -- I think I just saw Rand Paul heading for the exists with some -- -- -- So here's the second point.
Central political issue since the founding of the country the idea of the Central Bank has been a contentious and controversial one.
And we need to think about this so here's -- third point who's in charge.
We need to know more about Federal Reserve they've tried to open up more but we need we need to know more about what they're doing -- taking this unprecedented policy role don't you think Internet I do.
And now as we like to do every day we want to leave you with the word from our French -- Us I mean you start by saying they're asking us every day.
For a daily update on the cliff is like covering every day but tortoise ten K you know -- yeah.
Tony say -- advanced than that claims will -- other -- -- gonna -- show.
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(Update 11/10): I originally posted these rolls nearly three years ago and had been making them a couple of years prior to posting them, which basically means they are one of my longest standing roll recipes, which is saying a lot because I swear I try a new roll recipe out at least monthly. These rolls are exactly what their name implies – a little nugget of french bread goodness in roll-form. Really, they are scrumptious. They continue to be one of the easiest, no-fail roll recipes around. Not only that, but I use them in every recipe I own that needs a roll perfect for sandwiching delicious ingredients in the depth of the rolls, like these meatball subs, this Italian beef recipe, sloppy joes, BBQ pulled pork, and the list goes on and on.
Can you tell I love them? Oh yes I do, and I know you will, too!
As with all yeast doughs, I never use the flour amount called for in the recipe as a hard fast rule (unless a weight measure is given and then I pull out my kitchen scale). Because humidity, temperature, altitude and a multitude of other factors can impact how much flour you need in your yeast doughs, I always judge when to quit adding flour by the texture and look and feel of the dough rather than how much flour I've added compared to the recipe. This tutorial on yeast may help identify how a perfectly floured dough should be. Also, here's a short video on how to shape the rolls.
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 3/4 tablespoon instant yeast (or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, give or take a few tablespoons
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl by hand, combine the warm water, yeast, sugar, oil, salt and 2 cups of the flour (if you are using active dry yeast instead of instant yeast, let the yeast proof in the warm water and sugar for about 3-5 minutes until it is foamy and bubbly before adding the oil, salt and flour). Begin mixing and continue to add the rest of the flour gradually until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Judge the dough not by the amount of flour called for in the recipe but in how the dough feels (see a tutorial on working with yeast here). The dough should be soft and smooth but still slightly tacky to the touch.
- Knead the dough in the stand mixer or by hand until it is very smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes in a stand mixer or 8-10 minutes by hand. Lightly spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl with lightly greased plastic wrap. Let the dough rise until it has doubled (this usually takes about an hour).
- Lightly punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly greased countertop. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form the dough into round balls. Place the rolls on a lightly greased or silpat-lined baking sheet about an inch or two apart. Cover the rolls with lightly greased plastic wrap taking care not to pin the plastic wrap under the baking sheet or else the rolls will flatten while rising. Let the plastic wrap gently hang over the sides of the pan to fully cover the rolls but not press them down. Let the rolls rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
*Freezable Option: I almost always make a double or triple batch of these rolls. Once they are baked and cooled, I place them in a zipper-lock freezer bag and put them in the freezer. I either take them out a few hours before I need them or I take them out frozen and microwave them for about 2-3 minutes on 70% power.


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Posts Tagged 'Ambient lighting'
Pangaea's Spin on Powder Rooms that REALLY Preform
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
The Holiday season is in full swing and with guests pouring through the door, your powder room will seriously be put to the test. Set your powder room up to pamper your guests and see how to spend your party time enjoying yourself instead of refreshing the supplies!
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Tags: Ambient lighting, Bathroom, Colors, Design Tips, design trends, guest bath room, Interior Design, interior design portland, Lighting, modern design, paint, powder room, secondary bathroom, storage, Storage Solutions, task lighting
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The 3 Layers of Light Every Kitchen Needs, Part 3 – Accent Lights
Friday, June 25th, 2010
If you read Part 1 on Ambient Lighting and Part 2 on Task Lighting you may be thinking that once your kitchen is nice and bright and you can see what you're doing, why would you need any other lights? But your kitchen can be taken to a level of beauty you hadn't realized possible when adding accent lighting. These are lights which highlight features or also lights which may simply be beautiful in their own right. Sometimes people separate those into two categories of decorative and accent lighting – but I think of them in the same group. Their job is to add or highlight beauty. Chandeliers and pendant lights fall into this category doing double duty – adding beauty while also providing ambient or task lighting. But there are a couple others that shouldn't be overlooked.
In the kitchen below, contemporary pendant lights are nice accents above the island, providing task light also. Spot lights above the fireplace wall highlight the unique texture, adding interest to the room.
Cabinet top lights - If you have cabinets that have space between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling, putting some light up here can give a beautiful glow that makes the ceiling feel higher. And if you also have room up there for some nice sized accessories, lighting them will add to the effect. The very same lights used as under cabinet lights will work here. You can also use rope lights if all you need is a soft glow. There are rarely electrical outlets up above the cabinets, so this improvement generally calls for an electrician to be involved. But it's really worth it. It is also possible to add lights below your base cabinets to illuminate softly around the toe-kick area. I confess that to me, this feels like overkill and a great way to remind me how long it's been since I swept. But if you get up for a lot of late night snacks & don't want to turn on the overhead lights – perhaps this type of lighting could keep you from stubbing a toe.
Wall Sconces – Since wall sconces are generally mounted about 5 to 6 feet from the floor, they are very visible and can be a nice decorative touch. Not only can they be beautiful themselves, but they can wash light over a wall highlighting an interesting texture such as stone tile. You can also highlight art with a wall mounted spot light above the piece.
Candle Light - Don't forget that candles can add a warm glow to your kitchen. Sometimes, when I'm in the mood, I light a candle and pour myself a glass of wine to have while I'm cooking. Makes it more fun! This is an especially attractive type of light to include when entertaining as guests tend to gravitate to the kitchen. Just like all other accessories, choose candle holders that are sized in an appropriate scale for their place and in a style to complement the room.
The kitchen below has cabinet top lights to illuminate the high ceiling area and also lights in glass front cabinets.
Display Lighting - If you have open display shelves in the kitchen or glass front cabinets, it may be appropriate to add lighting here. Small hidden spot lights are generally called for in these types of places and hiding the electrical wires is essential so they don't distract from the items being displayed.
Dimmer Switches – Whatever you do, don't forget the dimmer switches! It's great to have the lights on full blast when you are in full work mode. But if you are just relaxing with a cup of coffee it might be nicer to have softer light. And think about when you get up in the night for a drink or snack. Nicer to have soft lights then instead of being jarred awake with the full available wattage. Under cabinet lights take on the role of accent lighting when dimmed.
Read Part 1 On Ambient Lighting For Your Kitchen
Read Part 2 On Task Lighting For Your Kitchen
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Tags: accent lighting, Ambient lighting, cabinet top lights, candle light, dimmer switch, display cabinet, Fireplace, Interior Design, Kitchen, kitchen island, Lighting, rope lights, spot light, task lighting, wall sconce
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The 3 Layers of Light Every Kitchen Needs, Part 1 – Ambient Light
Sunday, June 20th, 2010
One of my absolute favorite home improvement projects is updating kitchen lighting. I think that's because most kitchens have such crummy lighting and once you make the necessary changes, the impact is so dramatic. You feel like you've really done something!
I've always lived in older homes because my husband and I are attracted to unique properties — no cookie cutter tract homes for us. And so far circumstances haven't come together for us to build a custom home from scratch. That's definitely on my bucket list! But until then, it means I've dealt with some pretty awful kitchens. My 1950′s Cliff May designed California ranch style home may have been a mid-century modern masterpiece – but the the kitchen had literally only ONE wall sconce for a kitchen light, ONE kitchen drawer and FIVE linear feet of counter space. Not kidding! Then there is my current home which is a very contemporary open plan tri-level custom home built in the 70′s. It had that horrible dropped-ceiling fluorescent light fixture in the kitchen. Talk about an awful glaring light. I hated it every time I had to turn it on.
So, without dredging up further painful kitchen memories – here are
The three layers of light every kitchen needs! - Part 1 – Ambient Lighting
Ambient Lighting: This is your general source of light. It's usually provided by a ceiling fixture of some type. Of course, lighting coming from windows counts too. Most older kitchens have a single fixture on the ceiling, or if you're lucky, you might have a second one over the sink. In many kitchens from the 70′s it's going to be that big fluorescent light hidden behind white plastic. My best recommendations to improve the ambient lighting include:
- Track Lighting – These are easy to install and fit right over the old j-box. They range from inexpensive systems found at big box stores to very high end systems available in many finishes and with many styles of spot lights that can be attached to the track. Track lights allow placement of several spot lights along the length of the track. Check with an electrician to be sure how many spots you can add to the track so you don't overload the circuit.You can extend a single line or create L shapes, U shapes, or a square track configuration. If you are replacing a single old light fixture this now gives you ambient light throughout your kitchen instead of a single source. Spots can be aimed at the floor or also at artwork on the walls or down on a kitchen table.
- Recessed Can Lights – preferably adjustable – These are easiest to place in a ceiling with an attic above, but there are types that can be retrofitted from below. This usually costs more than track lights, and installation is best left to an electrician. They are popular because they provide lots of light without giving your ceiling a cluttered look. They don't have quite as much flexibility in angle adjustment as the spots on a track light, but they still will allow you to aim the lights where needed.
- Chandeliers - If you have a high ceiling in your kitchen it can be a real style statement to include a chandelier. Select one that is an appropriate scale to the room in general so that it will provide sufficient light.
- Monorail Lights - These function pretty much the same way as track lights, but they hang lower from the ceiling, so are best used in rooms with high ceilings. In fact, this is my fixture of choice for kitchens with exceptionally high ceilings because they can be extended several feet down from the ceiling putting the light where you need it and putting light bulbs within easy reach for changing. Unlike tracks which are always straight lines, the monorail can be curved in any shape. You can have fun creating a curved application that looks graceful and puts light anywhere you want it.
- Skylights, Windows & Solatubes®: These won't help you at night, but a skylight or one of the tube style daylighting systems will brighten up your kitchen so much, you may be able to skip turning on the lights even on a cloudy day. And you may want to evaluate your windows too. Could you increase the size? Add one?
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Tags: Ambient lighting, chandeliers, halogen, Kitchen, Lighting, monorail, pendant lights, sconces, task lighting, track lighting
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Portland Interior Designer Shares: Where to Shop In The Pearl District – Lux Lighting
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Portland Interior Designer Shares: Where to Shop in The Pearl District – Lux Lighting
(Photo: Pearl District Bridgeport Condo featuring monorail lighting, George Kovacs Floor Lamp, Kartell pendant lamps – interior by Pangaea Interior Design)
If you are moving to the Portland, Oregon Pearl District from somewhere in California (who isn't? — I did!) or any other sunny place, you are probably noticing that there just isn't as much light here with the cloudy and rainy days we often have. In fact, for the whole first year I lived here, I would think it was around 5:00 or 6:00 in the evening when it was only 2:00pm!! So today I'm sharing a little of my expertise on designing lighting plans and where to buy the coolest contemporary lighting fixtures and lamps.
Many of my clients living in the Pearl District are in one of the wonderful Lofts, Condos or Townhomes in buildings like 937 Condominiums, Bridgeport Condos, Streetcar Lofts, The Elizabeth, Indigo @ Twelve West, The Encore, The Wyatt or The Henry – just to name a handful. If you are not lucky enough to have a corner unit, although you may have floor to ceiling windows, they are probably all on one side and you have big lighting issues further back in your home. To complicate matters, you may have concrete ceilings or walls and steel studs. Enough to stop the DIY design enthusiast in their tracks! Many of my clients call me for help in designing a lighting plan for their Pearl District loft or condo. If you want a truly unique and upscale look, I have many "To-The-Trade" resources. But lots of my clients hire me to help them come up with a lighting plan, and they want to do their own shopping at retail stores to keep their costs down. They then run their favorite options past me for advice before making their final decisions.This is a great way to avoid any expensive mistakes! With a lighting plan consultation you can be sure you have all your lighting needs addressed and that it all looks great together.
So, I'm sharing my favorite retail lighting specialty store in the Pearl District. It's Lux Lighting on the corner of NW Glisan & NW 13th. Their showroom will just knock your socks off with the latest in modern, contemporary and transitional lighting. They carry a huge array of brands. Some of my personal favorites are Foscarini (I have their Big Bang Chandelier in my own entryway – fabulous!,) Flos, George Kovacs, Luceplan, Modernica, Robert Abbey, Pablo and many, many more! They have amazing and unique high-end light fixtures and lamps as well as amazingly affordable and beautiful designs. I have always found Lux Lighting's sales staff to be knowledgeable and willing to help with tricky lighting design issues.
Here in Portland, and especially in the Pearl District's high rise lofts and condos, coming up with a great lighting plan is important to feeling good in your home.
** The first layer of light, ambient lighting (or overall general lighting) can be addressed through ceiling fixtures. Monorail and track lighting are two solutions that give a great amount of flexibility to your lighting through the myriad choice of spot lights and pendants. This will be especially important in the deeper recesses of lofts, condos or townhomes that have windows on a single side. Balance the amount of light so you have as much light toward the back of the space as you do near the windows.
** Task lighting is the next layer. Reading lamps and above counter lights in the kitchen are two good examples of lights that make it easier for you to function in your home. Think about the tasks you perform – cooking, reading, working at a desk – and add extra light to shine directly on your work space.
** Accent lighting is what really brings your space to life and adds that designer look. This includes lighting for your art, "up lights" that wash light onto the ceiling, and decorative lamps that are beautiful in their own right. Since many of the newer construction buildings feature lofts or condos with high ceilings, this is the perfect opportunity to add drama with a spectacular chandelier.
I also want to recommend Red's Electric as my go-to resource for installation of all lighting elements in high rise condos, lofts and townhomes in the Pearl District. They have experience in these buildings and know how to work with all of the concrete, steel and special restrictions. Please tell them Pangaea sent you!
If you have one of these great Pearl District lofts, condos or townhomes and need help lighting up your space, call me today to schedule a lighting plan consultation! 503.816.4394
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This month, we're looking into all the latest fitness trends to see what works and what doesn't. We're starting with CrossFit. ABC 4 Utah anchor, Kim Fischer has decided to put herself through a rigorous 5 week training program to show you exactly what this workout entails. Here's what she has to say about the beginning of her journey.
When you walk into a CrossFit gym, there's not much to look at. Bare walls, rubber floors, lots of bars and ropes, that's why these gyms have been given the nickname "the box."
But before I could hop right into a lesson, owner of CrossFit Park City, Chris Spealler wanted to make sure I was ready so I didn't hurt myself.
"What kind of goals do you have coming in here is there anything for you that you want to do," Spealler asked me.
As I told him, an ankle injury 2 years ago left me sidelined for several months. As a woman in my 30's, the body hasn't sprung back like it used to. I told him I just wanted to tone up, and get in better shape over all.
I had been working out at a gym, but I was not seeing results. Chris said with the right regimen that would change. Did I mention that regimen involves a lot of hard work?
"The definition of CrossFit is constantly varied, functional movement, and high intensity," Spealler said.
The constant variation means no workout is ever the same.
"We're always changing that up, the real reason why is to give you a really big base of fitness," Spealler said.
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Don't start them inside.. I find they get really leggy and tall and spindly and take forever to get acclimated to outside. Dont' know where you are, but up here in NYC I usually stick some seeds in the ground in late April. The birds I feed also plant some. They usually grow best. | ||||
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When the sunflowers start to bloom the heads turn with the sun.. I had a whole row of mine booming facing west to my neighbors.. They did look nice to anyone walking down the street. There are a whole lot of different kinds too.. I love the Russian Mammoth. They grow tall and make huge heads | ||||
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I love the mammoths too.....I have to put walmart bags over the heads so they will mature because the gold finches will eat them. I save them for the birds during winter....push a big head over a nail driven into a fencepost and you have a bird buffet. I also like the red ones. They last a long time in a bouquet, then you can save those heads too, although the seeds aren't quite mature. ve | ||||
Northeast Ohio, about 45 minutes south of Cleveland, OH. The corner of our yard I'm thinking about planting in faces northeast, gets 6+ hrs sun a day, so we should be good to go in that spot you think? Thanks | ||||
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I love sunflowers and am going to plant some this season. If mine don't turn and face the sun, I just turn them myself! The very first time I planted 2 of them I was so upset to discover the skwirls have stolen them literally. I was so upset cause till you get to the place where the seeds are getting ready to mature is such a long wait! I was very sad as I was looking forward to collecting my very own sunflower seeds. The next year, I put PANTYHOSE over the heads right before they started to droop and the critters left them alone!!!! Muddy, if you don't wear pantyhose, go to the dollar store and buy some for sunflower protection!!! (or ask for them on Freecycle, LOL!!!) | ||||
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Business -- Imus in the morning -- Good morning everyone -- rocket -- in Libya has killed more Americans including the US ambassador to Libya.
Our -- rich ads in joins us now from Washington with the latest on that rich.
-- good morning -- in the State Department confirms an attack on the US consulate in being Ghazi -- kills the US ambassador to Libya.
Foreign service information management officer Sean Smith and two others.
The State Department says it is still notifying families of the other two victims.
In a statement President Obama calls ambassador Stephens a courageous and exemplary representative of the United States.
And adds that he has directed my administration to provide all necessary resources to support the security of our personnel in Libya.
And to increase security at our diplomatic posts around the globe.
Fox News reports marine spokesman at the Pentagon cannot rule out marine casualties in bank -- Reports say an armed mobs stormed the US facility and blamed the attack -- outrage over an American made video about his law.
Yesterday protesters scaled the walls of the US embassy in Cairo replacing the American flag within Islamic banner.
Last year both Egypt and Libya overthrew longtime rulers.
Stephen State Department by -- as he arrived in Tripoli in May after serving as the special representative.
To the Libyan trans national council last year.
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That's -- -- -- live from DC thanks -- its.
Let's take a look at the markets now here in the US futures are higher after the German Constitutional Court approve Germany's participation in the emergency bailout plan.
With conditions.
You can see US futures are up across the board if you look at European markets those are searching for direction among other things.
The German court -- -- cap on the country's liability.
The approval still low paves the way for the creation of a permanent bailout fund that will be able to provide financial assistance to eurozone economy to get to London.
As turn things around here ran to the downside -- four.
But Paris is still up by about nine Frankfurt's up by 36.
The buzz is building in San -- apple prepares to hold an event where it's expected to unveil the newest version of the iPhone.
Fox Business is Robert Gray joins us from San Francisco now with a preview good morning Robert.
A dagger in morning that's right we'll have folks filling up the -- -- a senator just behind me see the Big Apple upfront.
To see the latest generation of these of course the -- were widely expected to see what they'll be calling iPhone 5 although of course -- -- fan -- -- that is actually -- six.
Iteration of the I found this is of course the most important product.
For the world's most viable company apple now the shares have been rallying coming into this lot more on that in a minute but what we're expecting.
Bigger screens the ability to be compatible that you LTV or four G networks what -- -- Much faster in places earlier -- asset -- also open up some new markets potentially.
China and that is what a lot of investors are waiting to hear more about today also -- faster processors and there.
And improved camera with a higher resolution the IOS six the operating system.
We'll have a built in I -- itself caught improvement anyway it's expected to be improved version of Syria of course as the voice.
Activated search with turn by turn navigation.
We're out there also widely of course telegraph the fact that Google Maps will not be standard anymore -- have their own in house apple maps.
Will come with the iPhone 5 expected an integrated Facebook's he'll never be able to log off now Diane.
And of course -- what we're also waiting to hear as.
When it will be available Diane some analysts think he may be able to order these as soon as tomorrow with delivery on the 21.
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-- exciting stuff that's Robert -- from San Francisco thanks -- Iran meanwhile the Federal Reserve is set to kick off its two day policy meeting later today in the markets will be watching to see if -- bank issues a third round.
Of quantitative easing some expect the Fed to conduct a new round of bond purchases in an effort to ease long term interest rates and promote borrowing and spending.
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Is it snipey time again now?
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Is this running on KZ3 now?
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Good, good, normal service resumes.
*proceeds to bribe people to let me kill them again and again, in a vain attempt to look good on Saturday*
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abit early but will try to be therethank god psn is back
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KZAM is back, yay! playing hangman was awesome and making pictures was great, but we need some Killzone games! this event is for shooting your fellow forumers to bits for fun.
dont forget its Double XP weekend on KZ3 right now! so when we play some Public games we'll get lots of lovely points too. twice.
date: Saturday 21st May 2011
time: around 11am BST (10am GMT).
game: Killzone 3! (no DLC is needed).
set up: we'll be playing Private games to start with, then later on maybe some Public ones.
[kil-oo-et] -noun, a reward.
for everyone that comes along to play, there will be a signature to grab and play and own forever! until you need to sell it for money to fund your Killzone needs in your old age of course.
how to join in:
theres a few ways to join in.
- if youre on my friends list then you can just join in the game im playing (or jump in to my squad). invites will float your way for either types of games!
- much like a six degrees kinda thing, if youre on one of my friends friends lists, you can ask them for an invite. aswell as being on a KZAM regulars friends list too!
- by far the easiest way, if you sign up to the OPC clan, we can invite you in our games and squads!
chat room!
we'll have a chat room up, so if you want to jump in, just ask for an invite! though you need to be on someone friends list.
friend requests!
may have a space or two to add any new players. if youre looking for spaces then maybe some regulars could put you up for the day too. best to shout in this topic and see if any can spare an add .
was great last week, hope see everyone tomorrow for some uber fun!
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I'll jump in if I manage to get up that early on a Saturday and I haven't got a hangover xD
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