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The natural and the manmade collide in the collaged works of Icelandic born, LA-based artist Heimir Björgúlfsson. Visualizing the notion of surreal dislocation, Björgúlfsson's works are an amalgamation of disparate elements that illustrate the fragmented definition of place in contemporary society. Animals occupy, but do not inhabit, sparse landscapes, existing as outsiders in the natural world, while industrial components are superimposed on geological images. In addition to his two-dimensional work, Björgúlfsson also creates uncanny composites of realistic animals and quotidian objects. Exhibiting sculptures and canvases together, Björgúlfsson's displays place viewers in the middle of a world that illuminates the transience and malleability of place and location.
Icelandic born, New York-based artist Katrin Sigurdardóttir creates installations and sculptures that explore the dynamic relationship between body, perception and memory. Playing with the concept of miniatures, Sigurdardóttir harnesses the power of perspective to physically and visually engage viewers. Whether modeling a large-scale environment on a reduced scale for High Plane V (2007) or creating miniature models of parks for Green Grass of Home (1997), Sigurdardóttir's work skews perception of physical spaces in order to elucidate the varied connotations people associate with 'place' and 'home'. Her recent installation at the 2013 Venice Biennale garnered widespread international acclaim.
Working together since 1997, art duo Libia Castro and Ólafur Ólafsson create provocative works that explore the prescient topics of belonging and exclusion. For the 19th Biennale of Sydney, they collaborated with The Refugee Art Project to create a sculpture, entitled Bosbolobosboco #6 (Departure-Transit-Arrival), that invites the audience to listen to four different refugee stories. Introducing people to real stories of displacement highlights an overlooked facet of society. Their ongoing campaign, Your Country Doesn't Exist, further clarifies their attitude towards globalization and cross-cultural exchange. By reproducing these words in various media since 2003, they aim to incite ruminations on territorial questioning and national denial. This project was the cornerstone of their pavilion at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011.
Conceptually-driven artist Rúrí explores weighted philosophical notions of identity, time, and relativity. Through immersive installations, outdoor sculptures and performances, she hopes to deepen humanity's understanding of existence by illuminating the natural world. Water-driven environmental wonders like rainbows and waterfalls are recurring motifs that illustrate the international universality of this element – water knows no bounds. Her acclaimed work Vocal VI (2012) projects a large waterfall onto a wall, while another projection turns the ground into the surface of a man-made reservoir. Texts by authors who are critical of mega-damming projects scroll along the floor, reminding visitors to be cognizant of environmental impact projects. Rúrí's provocative works aim to highlight the transience and beauty of life.
Composed of three female artists – Eirún Siguròardóttir, Jóní Jónsdóttir and Sigrún Hrólfsdóttir – The Icelandic Love Corporation has been working together since graduating from the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts in 1996. The ILC blends humor, honesty, and playfulness to present subtle social critiques from a female perspective. Works such as Wheel (2011) highlight the taboo nature and weighted concept of the female reproductive cycle. A large wooden wheel carved with sexual organs is filled with varying hues of red pantyhose – a recurring element in their practice. Similar to their other works, the layered meaning of this visually engaging piece is not immediately apparent. The ILC is also known for their alluringly beautiful performances that transport viewers to imaginative worlds of discovery.
Drawing inspiration from her cultural heritage, multidisciplinary artist Gabríela Frioriksdóttir mines Norse mythology and Icelandic sagas to create an imaginative body of work that is simultaneously inviting and threatening. While the surreal anthropomorphic objects that inhabit her paintings, sculptures, drawings and animations recall childhood whimsy, her photographs and films rely on realism to tell fictional stories of creation that are mesmerizingly eerie. Her work illuminates the universal opposing forces that characterize life on earth. In addition to international exhibits, Frioriksdóttir has collaborated with noted artists Matthew Barney and Bjork. She represented Iceland at the 2005 Venice Biennale.
Ragnar Kjartansson enchants audiences with his multi-sensory pieces that combine performance, video, and installation. Incorporating elements of film, music, theater, visual culture and literature, Kjartansson's high-quality productions create powerful experiences by uniquely presenting memorable moments. His acclaimed work The Visitors – a multi-channel video installation – exhibits an array of musicians playing a simple tune repeatedly in separate rooms of an old farm. The dramatic sound, combined with banal actions, culminates in a moving experience that feels both nostalgic and timeless. All his work expertly manipulates a viewer's emotions. Arguably one of the best-known Icelandic artists, Kjartansson exhibits internationally.
The installations of Finnbogi Petursson intertwine sound, sculpture, and architecture into a multi-sensory experience that physically illuminates the intangible nature of sound. In order to characterize these invisible elements as tangible entities, Petursson illustrates how certain elements, like water and light, are affected by sound waves. His 2014 work Infra – Supra uses sine waves to ripple water and spotlights to project the subsequent hypnotic patterning onto the wall. Petursson's unique practice manipulates sound waves in an effort to position them as an active medium like drawing or sculpture. These simple visual and aural experiences are masked in critical thought, imbuing Petursson's work with a meditative quality.
Icelandic sculptor Ólöf Nordal holds an MFA from both the Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan and Yale University in Connecticut. Her artistic practice is steeped in heritage – Nordal draws inspiration from Iceland's melancholic landscape and magical fauna. Inanimate animals like the extinct great auk, and natural elements such as thermal water regularly appear in both her indoor and outdoor projects. Her public work titled Púfa, which opened in December 2013, celebrates the country's continued relationship with the environment. Nordal constructed a bucolic hill on top of which sits a small fishing shed where the daily catch can be hung to dry. Through actively engaging her surroundings, Nordal further ties her work to Iceland's past, present, and future.
Straddling the line between fine and commercial art, Steingrimur Eyfjörd works in a wide range of media, including photography, comic strips, video, painting, sculpture, performance, writing and installation. Concerned with the structure and tools of narration, Eyfjörd explores how stories and history come to fruition. One of his most famous series, The Golden Plover Has Arrived (2007), which was shown at the 2007 Venice Biennale, highlights the Icelandic obsession with a small bird that signifies the beginning of spring. Through fourteen individually titled works in various mediums, Eyfjörd uses this icon as a springboard to explore the creation of modernity in Iceland. The methodical layout of his installations endow them with an ethnographic feel that underscores Eyfjörd's desire to understand how consciousness shapes physical reality.


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Brake Service and Repair near Houston, TX
Are your brake pads not performing like they used to? Maybe you are noticing that it takes a little extra pressure to come to a complete stop on your daily trips. If this is the case, then you should consider stopping by Honda of Tomball to speak with our technicians about a brake check or replacement. This way, you can make sure that you can have a safe drive time after time. All that you have to do to get the process jumpstarted is give our Service Department a call at 281-547-7157!
How Often Should My Brakes be Changed?
There is a strict timeline that should be followed to make sure that not only you but everyone around you can remain safe. Whether it is a slippery turn or a torrential downpour, you deserve to maintain a safe driving experience. That is why our technicians are prepared to get your brake pads switched out! It should be noted that your brake's erosion rate depends on your habits and driving style along with the terrain that you traverse on. That is exactly why our team of technicians suggest that you stop by our service bay every 12,000 miles to get a better idea of what their lifespan will be in the future. This is because drivers typically need them replaced between 25,000 and 75,000 miles, so this will give us a better idea of how well they're holding up.
Common Warning Signs
Luckily for you, your brakes won't completely wear out unannounced. In fact, there are a couple of different signals that you should be attentive for to make sure that you are prepared to stop in when they completely wear out. First, you should listen for scraping or grinding noises coming from the undercarriage of your vehicle when you apply your brakes. This signifies that your pads have worn down so much that there is now metal grinding against your tires. Another thing to lookout for is if you have to apply more pressure than usual or that your brake pedal starts to come to the floor on its own. If you notice any of these signs, give us a call as soon as possible!
Online Features
If it is about that time for a brake check, you can secure a date and time by utilizing our Schedule Appointment form. This feature lets you name your service and secure a date and time that fits your schedule without having to give us a phone call. We also suggest that you take a look at our Brake Service Specials so you can save some money on your maintenance. While you are there, you should take a look at the ongoing deals that we have on tires, oil changes, detailing, and more, so you can group some of them together to save some time.
Is it about that time for your brake service and repair near Houston, TX? Make your way down to Honda of Tomball as soon as you can to get the safe drive that you deserve. We are located at 22727 Tomball Parkway in Tomball, TX.
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Dealership Information
" Great costumer service, as their cars, even I didn't buy but they were very helpful. Elsewhere, they only push you to buy a car. "
" Natalie was great. Had several vehicles like i wanted and took time to show them to me and explain features and differences. Highly recommended her and the dealership! "
" Salesman, Cody Schulin was honest & transparent with the pricing he sent via email. "He is the best"!!! He was very welcoming, very knowledgeable with the car features especially the technology. He explained to me and my wife everything about the car in a very detailed organized manner. He introduced us to that very nice lady in the service dept., and even showed us the temperature controlled repair/ maintenance area.... Amazing!!! It was really a pleasure doing business with him and Honda of Tomball. We lived 45 south of Tomball, but the personalized service and experience and very welcoming attitude of Honda Tomball staff is something you will never see in 90% of Honda dealership in Houston. Trust me!!! Honda of Tomball "5 Star" service is the best there is!! "
"Amazing experience did not have to wait at all was in and..."
" Amazing experience did not have to wait at all was in and out in no time we love the new car will be back ASAP "
" Is a convenient location, their opening hours are great, open after work hours, no need for appointment for service, their waiting area is comfortable, they keep you updated about the progress of your service. Price is moderate, if you have to wait long time ask for shuttle service or a loan car, I wasn't aware of that now I know :)happy with the service. "
" So...went to mechanic with my car missing rough idling and engine light flashing. He wanted to replace all spark plugs, coils n throttle clean for $1,220 though I told him my other mechanic who was closed that Saturday replaced them all last year. I was upset because I've been working on $finances and short on funds. My son helped me take it to Spring Auto Pros who actually ran my VIN and said there was a TSB service board missing issue on my 2012 Honda motor with 8 yr limitation. Jeremy there got proof from me invoices I had replaced spark plugs last yr and he updated the computer in car. &250 He said if it happens again go straight to Honda!! Five days later, car began missing and engine light flashing. I googled Honda dealers, and to my utter shock Tomball Honda service Dept was open on a SUNDAY!! I even called to be sure that was accurate! I went to Tomball Honda, and Jozef came out to assist. He had mechanic check it out, and sure enough it was the TSB missing issue - oil leaking into spark plugs etc. Jozef came to tell me that Honda would repair that all for free and he'd help me with a loaner car. He mentioned I had 98,000 next major maintenance was 103,000 miles.... but would cost like $1,800 which I didn't have, and trying to budget. He gave me options, but I decided to wait. WELL, Josef called me the next day .... and told me Mason the mechanic said to give me one more call about the maintenance because the area he just labored to repair my car is where the parts were for maintenance and he had it all apart. I would not have to pay double labor if I wanted to pay mainly parts and minimal labor for valve adjustment and go ahead to do the maintenance to make my care safer. What mechanic does that ???? I work in government customer service and I go above and beyond to help people, to know there's still good people out here and here Mason could have not even cared, and Jozef not even bother calling me again. I couldn't even believe it. That was unbelievable to me, to help me out in such an honest way of integrity. Refreshing to find someone trustworthy as a mechanic, who wanted to be fair and help me out. I hope these two are always there and I will request them both! Honesty and excellent service does matter and helping the car owners as I help property owners. I was so thankful .... and knowing my car is safe. I believe an honest business will in the end reap great benefits. Thank you Jozef and Mason "
" The employees there are great! They made us feel comfortable and helped me get the car I wanted. Even though my grandma was a bit rude at some point, they still kept a smile on their face. I love their energy and would definitely recommend them to anyone! "
" I had a complimentary oil change I receive in the mail from Sterling McCall, I was happy that this Honda of Tomball honored another locations coupon. Quick Service and friendly staff. "
" When to check my battery after seeing the service advisor he was very polite and told me will do a test on the battery. In which it was fin after weeks pass buy the service advisor keep calling me back to check on the car condition in which is still running good Will go to see the dealer ship for more maintenance 😀 "
" I had a great experience buying a Civic from Honda of Tomball. I was treated with respect and they got me in a new civic on my terms. I was given a tour of the dealership by the salesman while my paperwork was being processed. I would highly recommend Honda of Tomball if you are in the market for a Honda. "
"Very friendly and helpful. Great experience. Staff..."
" Very friendly and helpful. Great experience. Staff knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Dandi was awesome. Would recommend to all my friends and family and will be back "
"The Best Honda Dealership In Houston"
" Great experience! I absolutely loved the smooth buying process without any kind of trickery! Call Dustin Riley ( Relationship Builder ) 346-954-8400 for any Honda purchase. He is patient and very professional. He takes his time to address all and any concerns/questions. "
" Kaylon is great!! Super helpful and very nice! Definitely recommended! "
" Friendly, courteous, professional and all-around terrific people. On top of that a great price. You can't go wrong with Honda of Tomball "
" My initial dealing with this dealership was pleasant all the way through the signing of paper. The only negative point was that there was not much hospitality. They never made any attempt to make the car buying experience pleasant during my wait. I wasn't offered anything to drink etc. I was just left at a desk by myself. "
" Great experience! I absolutely loved the smooth buying process without any kind of trickery! Call Dustin Riley ( Relationship Builder ) 346-954-8400 for any Honda purchase. He is patient and very professional. He takes his time to address all and any concerns/questions. "
" I just purchased a 2019 CR-V Touring from Honda of Tomball and had a relatively smooth experience with them considering the fact that buying a new car is always a little nerve wracking. Dandi Daniels was my sales representative and she was very personable and did her best to make my experience an enjoyable one. I also got to know Mr. Gonzales, the managing partner, and he made me feel welcome at the dealership and showed a real willingness to get a deal done. They also have a very beautiful facility at Honda of Tomball which contributed to the positive experience. Their service department is open seven days a wekk which is something I have never seen before. Ultimately, I received a price on the vehicle that I thought was reasonable and so I left there a happy customer. I've had my new vehicle for a couple of weeks now and am really enjoying it. "
" Michael was very attentive... If you are looking for a great sales person and a great car ask for Michael "
" We have been searching for a new Civic for my mother last week. My brother & I looked into one in another city where my brother lives - they did go down on the price but they couldn't send papers for me to sign in Houston. So, my brother called to Honda Tomball- managed to get an even better deal with Joshua Wilms. Managed to beat the other dealerships price and more! Also, we were particular with the color & the price was higher- that didn't matter because Josh made it happen. So, my wife & I dropped by and in 90min we were done. Not only did we get a better deal, towards the end with our finance Mr.Flores - went beyond (after turning down all extra add ons such as gap & extended warranty) managed to bring price down for the package plus got us a better interest! They were amazing & did more than what I had asked for. We did not feel pushed or uncomfortable with our decisions. We walked in & out feeling great. Will I return for another vehicle? Yes. They got some really good ones. Plus Flores did say We can go back with my mother, with her new car, and she can have a day spa & car spa (chair massage, some coffee, they can wash her car & take pics with a bow on top) . I mean, who want to turn that down? Not us. "
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" I did a walk in for an oil change, because it was getting close to time, but I was expecting them to be busy and have to revisit. Robert Szczesniak wrote me up and got me in pretty quickly, and also answered my questions while hustling between other customers. Will definitely return. "
" Very convenient! Ronnie is very nice and he explained everything I needed to know and answered all my questions. The facility was very nice and I able to do my school work in the quiet room while waiting for my car. The service done to my car was great! "
" Outstanding service! "
" Excellent and prompt service from Matt and the service team. Fair prices. Highly recommended. "
" My go-to dealer for service and parts. "
" It was a great experience buying my new CRV from Honda of Tomball, Houston. I would like to thank John Vo for his great support before and even after I purchased my car. John, you are the best auto sales guy I ever met. "
" The service department went above & beyond what I've experienced in other Honda Service Centers. I was given a courtesy car so that I could work on my car for 6 hours. They needed my car for longer so they just had me bring the car back in the morning. I use to go to service my car at Spring Branch Honda but now this is my go to service center! Very kind & courteous staff!! Matt Randall was extremely helpful!! "
" After completing my recent move to Woodlands/ Magnolia area. I needed to service my Honda Civic. I choose Honda of Tomball my local dealership . This was such a great decision and it all was possible though Matt. Matt as a service advisor made sure service was completed on a timely manner. The leadership and effective communication is what garnered my attention. Matt communicated with Ronnie and technician on duty on each and every aspect. I would get feedback every 10 minutes. Came back on 11/24/19 and it just just happened that Matt was my service advisor, great genuine customer service. I recommend Honda of Tomball for service to all my Honda enthusiasts "
" It was a great experience doing business with Tomball Honda. One email and one phone call was all it took to agree on a price and close the deal. There was no going back and forth with 4-5 people like what happened with other dealers.Dustin and his manager Joshua answered my questions patiently and made me feel confident of the deal, I was driving all the way from Austin hence it was important to know I wasn't being duped. The whole process was fast and hassle free. They didnt push any packages or additions on me. The finance personal went over all the details patiently and was clear in his communication, no hidden agenda. By 12 I was out driving my Honda and very happy. The drive was worth it. Totally reccomend these guys, dnt bother checking other dealers until you dnt get what you want here "
" I bought a new Honda CRV today and couldn't have been happier with the experience. Jacob was my salesman and was courteous, professional, and just overall wonderful. I have never had a car buying experience that didn't feel awful, but they were respectful of my time and worked hard to get me a fair deal. Zach was the finance guy and was also professional, friendly, and time conscious. No matter where you live, this dealership is worth the drive (I drove about 40 miles because of their reputation). "
" I would recommend Michael Nelson to anyone who wants a lay back and hassle free car purchasing experience. I have to admit I was a little bit skeptical due to my horrible experience with a Honda dealership in the past which was extremely dishonest. But hands down to Michael, he made the purchase much easier, smooth and really pleasant. Once we settled the price, which I believe is good deal, I talked to him over the phone, he started to pull out the vehicle per my color choice, and prepare for the paperwork before our arrival. Once we arrived, he helped us go over the paperwork, discuss with us the setting of the vehicle (believe me the newer vehicle has quite some settings I don't even understand and needs help on that), work with financing dept, etc. there is no game and no hidden surprises at all. And Michael even called me to follow up on the vehicle the next week after our purchase! Anyway I rarely write any reviews unless it's extremely good or terribly bad. This time I'm really really impressed by his exceptional customer service. "
" Dandi Daniels was extremely helpful in getting us a hassle free deal in the shortest time I have experienced. We were in and out in time. I liked the attitude of her manager, very confident in his unbeatable offer on the car. I will strongly recommend Honda of Tomball and Dandi Daniels in particular for the help. "
" I wish there were more than 5 stars to select ! We have a super great experience at Honda of Tomball . We traded in 2 cars and bought 2 cars . Our sales agent was Dustin Riley and he was training Luis on sales . Dustin and Luis listened to our needs and goals for the purchase. They were very patient and understanding to our needs . We got great prices and great service ! Our finance guy was Zach and he also made sure our goals were met . It was so nice to have a team that didn't pressure us to anything . It was a Team that listened and understood what we wanted to achieve . I am beyond pleased . We will definitely be back and will highly recommend Honda of Tomball . They also have yummy coffee! "
" I had a good experience. I spotted the car I wanted in their inventory, exchanged a few emails during the week then came to the dealership around 10 am. I purchased my new car and traded in my 9 year old car. The entire process took about 3 hours, which seems long on paper but was reasonable due to the trade in. I indicated upfront that I was going to refuse any credit offer, or any upgrade offer, and Honda of Tomball respected that. I am very satisfied with my experience, and I am happy with the car. And when I realized that I forgot my garage opener in the old car, it was waiting for me at the dealership. Well done. "

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BlueStream™ Hybrid Cooling Technology
Like fanning away sweat on a hot day, open cooling towers reduce the temperature of water heated in chillers, industrial processes, data centers and other high-heat practices. Through a "wet" process, the warm water is sprayed over the fill in a cooling tower to increase the contact area, and the heat is removed through evaporation.
A constant supply of water is needed to replace the water evaporated from the cooling tower, but in many regions, continuing droughts and increasing competition for this vital resource limit water availability. Additionally, some water is continuously bled from the system to reduce the buildup of undissolved solids as water is evaporated. This generates a large wastewater stream, often containing many additional water treatment chemicals.
We are testing a new approach with very promising results: the BlueStream™ hybrid cooling system. Used in conjunction with a traditional cooling tower, a hybrid cooling system offers a way to not only reduce environmental impact, but also lower operating costs and increase the resiliency of critical operations. The system offers "dry" cooling, using a thermosyphon process, in which refrigerant circulates naturally, with no need for a pump or compressor. Intelligent, web-connected
controls coordinate the operation of both the wet and dry system components and adjust in all weather and thermal load conditions for optimum efficiency, utilizing "wet" cooling when it's hot and "dry" cooling when it's not.
Best of all, because of the connection to building automation systems, building owners can maximize efficiency and have detailed operating information, which allows for better understanding of trends and helps forecast costs. Certainly there are some limitations. If it's too hot outside or if the process temperatures aren't warm enough, it's inefficient to use dry cooling during these times.
Intelligent buildings make decisions automatically. In addition to responding to changing weather and system load conditions, the controller adjusts the fan speeds for the wet and dry units based on the Water-to-Energy Cost Equivalence Ratio (WECER) – the ratio of water costs to electricity costs for optimum system economic savings.
Water-cooled systems are great for handling the high heat-rejection requirements of industrial cooling needs. But what happens when the availability or cost of makeup water becomes exorbitant? Or when wastewater discharge becomes as issue? Traditional air-cooled heat rejection systems can be cost-prohibitive, and are far less efficient than evaporative cooling.
A better solution is the Johnson Controls® BlueStream™ hybrid cooling system.


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Olympic track and field: U.S. falls short to gold in 100-meters
Posted: Aug 8, 2012 10:43 AM EST | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 7:37 AM EST
LONDON -- In the 100-meter hurdles, Americans Dawn Harper and Kellie Wells lost the gold to Australian, Sally Pearson.
They took silver and bronze respectively.
Lolo Jones, who fell at the ninth of 10 hurdles, four years ago, finished fourth.
In the women's 200-meter semis, Sanya Richards-Ross, who's already the 400 gold medalist along with Allyson Felix and Carmelita Jeter, all advanced.
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Study and Conservation of Wall Painting Scenes
Conservators and scientists from the GCI, HCP and SANP are working together to better understand the flaking and powdering paint of figurative scenes on wall paintings, a typical condition at the site and in the greater Vesuvian archaeological region. These wall painting scenes, uncovered in the 1930s show extensive deterioration, much of which has occurred since excavation. The team is undertaking a comprehensive diagnostic study of the flaking and powdering paint in the figurative scenes in the Tablinum (a reception room opening onto an inner peristyle) of the Casa del Bicentenario, a noble residence of grand proportions with wall paintings of great artistic and archaeological significance. Comparisons will be made with painted scenes from different houses that have been treated; untreated wall painting scenes from recently excavated sites (including the Villa dei Papiri); and from examples found in museum storage. Scientific analysis of samples from these wall paintings will allow the partners to gain a fuller understanding of the original materials and techniques, and agents and mechanisms leading to their deterioration, to develop a methodological approach to their conservation.
Concurrently, environmental monitoring will be carried out to determine the effects of fluctuations in temperature and relative humidity on the wall paintings. Once the deterioration mechanisms have been established, a holistic conservation plan for the tablinum will be developed. This will include physical repairs to the structure, such as reroofing the room to prevent the ingress of water from above; climate improvement strategies to buffer and stabilize the surrounding environment; and treatment testing.
Based on results of the diagnostic investigation, the next phase of the project is a focused field project to develop and apply a conservation methodology combining scientific study and field practice in a holistic approach to the treatment of the decorated architectural surfaces in the Tablinum, including flaking paint and other deterioration conditions on the wall paintings and treatment of the mosaic pavement.
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Community Center Hours:
Located at 10201 Bond St.
Administrative Office Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Holiday, Evening, and Saturday building hours will vary according to the building's program schedule.
Please call 708.865.8200 for daily schedule.
Fitness Center at Mayfair Recreation Center Hours:
Located at 10835 Wakefield St.
Monday - Friday 5:30am to 9:00pm
Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Please call the Mayfair Recreation Center at 708.562.6410 for holiday hours.
Forest the Fox Playbox at Mayfair Recreation Center Hours:
Located at 10835 Wakefield St.
Open to the public Monday - Friday at 9:00am to 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sundays hours vary due to party rentals.
Please call the Mayfair Recreation Center at 708.562.6410 for weekend & holiday hours and the most current Playbox schedule.
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Our Fall and Winter 2019-2020 Brochure
Resident Registration Begins: Saturday, August 17 at 9:00am
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Ballet offers a serious and more invovled study of ballet. This class will include bar work, center floor work, technique and more advanced ballet steps and dances. Jazz work will consist of warm up, floor and combinations. Character dances taught intermittently.
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"The iMedia Browser framework demonstrates the spirit in the Mac developer community to drive the Mac platform ahead," says Oliver Breidenbach, co‐founder of Boinx Software. The framework benefits users by providing a consistent way to access media files located across several libraries. Because iMedia Browser is easily extensible, it can be easily augmented to support new assets as required, and users of software such as FotoMagico automatically gain the benefits.
"It is great to have Boinx Software on board with this, and I´m looking forward to the contributions from Boinx that will make it even more useful", says Dan Wood of Karelia Software, the founder of the iMedia Browser framework project. "We are excited about the growing acceptance of the project in the Mac developer community and expect great things from the framework in the future."
About the iMedia Browser framework
The framework is currently used by third-party developers around the world in a number of applications, including Sandvox, Skitch, MemoryMiner, Übercaster, iStar Composer, Norkross Movie, and Posterino. The iMedia framework is extensible, allowing developers to add new media types or sources of media. The Karelia iMedia Browser is also available as a free standalone utility at http://www.karelia.com/imedia/.
About FotoMagico
FotoMagico, winner of the Apple Design Award 2006 - Best Mac OS X User Experience Runner-up, is a presentation tool for photographers. It is easy to use and produces phantastic slideshows that makes the audience want for more. As Derrick Story, host of 'The Digital Story' put it: "FotoMagico makes the kind of slideshows that make Ken Burns envious."
About Boinx Software
Boinx Software Ltd. is located in Puchheim, near Munich, Germany. Boinx Software develops and publishes fun and easy to use applications for the creative user. Boinx iStopMotion is the leading solution for stop motion animation and time lapse capture for your digital hub and won the O'Reilly Mac OS X Innovators Award in 2003. Boinx iVeZeen turns your webcam into a digital camcorder. Boinx Mouseposé is the essential mouse pointer highlighting tool for everyone doing presentations, trainings or demos and those individuals with huge and high resolution displays.


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Commercial Property Manager – Jack of All Trades
Ryan Room
Vice President / Group Manager
Day-in and day-out, the majority of office workers around the world come and go from commercial office properties without ever lending consideration to what actually fuels the buildings they reside in on a weekly basis. The fuel I am referring to is the commercial property manager and associated supporting cast that keeps the lights on, the grass cut, the flowers blooming and the expectations of both the tenants and owners of the properties they serve in keen focus at all times.
A commercial property manager is more than just a building steward. The job requires a myriad of individual traits including strong financial acumen, sharp attention to detail, quick-thinking and an extraverted personality. A commercial property manager maintains a constant watch over the buildings in their portfolio at all times, and must be quick to respond to any emergency that arises such as fire, flood or burglary to name a few, while also maintaining both the knowledge and resources to adequately respond to each situation.
The job of a commercial property manager can be summed up in four primary capacities. In no particular order of importance, they are as follows:
- Public Relations – The commercial property manager is the face of their respective portfolio. In this role, it is their responsibility to keep their existing tenants happy and engaged and to assist their leasing teams in attracting new, prospective tenants, thus adding revenue and positively impacting NOI. Afterall, happy tenants tend to renew their leases, causing less churn and preservation of overall asset value.
- Bookkeeping – The commercial property manager is the enforcer of the lease and the primary party responsible for the overall financial health of their portfolio. It is the most basic task of a commercial property manager to pay bills and collect rent. Under this surface, lies the tedious job of preparing and implementing an annual budget, at times exceeding millions of dollars per year, in order to keep the buildings operating not only effectively, but also efficiently and at all times within defined, and market-competitive cost parameters.
- Maintenance and Repair – The commercial property manager is supported by and lends support and direction to an engineering staff that either conducts or coordinates repairs and maintenance to the property as required, or in accordance with an annual budget; again, maintaining and preserving the overall asset value.
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Pizza Pizza December 6, 2007Posted by whatpushesmybuttons in bathroom humor, critique, current events, funny, humor, opinion, video.
So our friends at the ACLU (that would be the Ass Clowns Leaveusthefuckalone Union) are at it again. This time they've produced a very tongue-in-cheek example of what ordering pizza could be like in the year 2010. (click link or image to play)
Basically the guy calls up his local pizzeria, the Pizza Palace, and they have his whole history on file, including his health conditions (among them impotence – very funny ACLU) and a warning from his insurance provider that the Double Meat Special pizza he wants is bad for him and thus he'll have to pay an extra "Health Surcharge" for his pies.
Now while this is meant to be nothing more than a "holy shit, let's stop this from happening now" fluff piece from our favorite Asshole Cleaning Lickers Union, it could very well happen in the not so distant future. Especially if that whole "GoogleZon" idea ever comes to fruition.
But for now, take heart that invasion of privacy such like this is probably way down the road. So don't listen to what the "We do more harm in the world than good" cocksuckers have to say.
In fact we should concentrate on more important things than trying to find "civil liberties" for humankind. Like, for example, eliminating the sounds of farts in public. Now THAT'S something we can all get 'behind' right?
Well now we can. All we need to do is purchase some Toot Tones and all of our pesky fart noises would turn into cheerful, harmless cell phone rings!
Now all we need to do is find a way to turn our 'gas emissions' into some sort of usable environmentally friendly substance that could fuel our automobiles. Now that would be extemely practicable! Just think, when you can say "I have enough gas in me to get me to Pittsburgh", you could really mean it!
- 1. Mr. Blogge - December 6, 2007
i take it you don't like the ACLU much huh? 😉
- 2. xander - December 6, 2007
"Like, for example, eliminating the sounds of farts in public. Now THAT'S something we can all get 'behind' right?"
ha ha nice play on words there young man. or as james lipton would say: "well played, well played".
- 3. roger - December 6, 2007
funny shit. love the bashing of the ACLU.
Is that Toot Tone commercial from SNL or Mad TV?
- 4. gary - December 6, 2007
that is a pretty sobering thought though, knowing that they have that much information on us to potentially pull something like that off!
- 5. trevor - December 6, 2007
i love it when the guy says, how do you know all this stuff anyway? haha
- 6. derek - December 6, 2007
F the ACLU. All they do is start shit anyway.
- 7. tiffany - December 6, 2007
Asshole Cleaning Lickers Union
umm…so gross. hahaha 😉
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To my son it's an ear whack because ear wax is plural and 15-21 other British Dad Thoughts #BRITISHDADSTUFF
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Sunday 30 October
I hate this fork. If we had a cat, this would be the fork we would use for cat food.
Monday 31 October
The end of DIY SOS always makes me cry. Where the man in the house who doesn't do the DIY is completely and utterly emasculated.
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A politician telling us "it is the right thing to do" always sounds like they are telling themselves more than us.
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Single man in the 90s. I always hoovered when the dust covered the titles of my CDs.
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Love that my son calls it an ear whack. Because it's plural when I keep saying his ear is full of wax.
Friday 4 November
Love my daughter's rolling me out of bed also includes forcing my arms up to do the morning stretch.
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I always mix up a silver bullet with the golden ticket. And the bronze toner.
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Doctors, hospitals and health care advocacy groups are hoping two November ballot measures will do what they've been unable to do at the state Capitol: Bring more money to California's health care program for the poor.
The industry groups have tried for years to get more state funding for Medi-Cal – California's version of Medicaid. They argue that as Medi-Cal's population grows under the Affordable Care Act, there simply aren't enough doctors willing to treat patients because the state's payment rates are too low.
But they've run into a roadblock.
Gov. Jerry Brown's office "has indicated that they would veto any measure the Legislature put through to increase funding," says Dr. Steven Larson with the California Medical Association, the advocacy group for doctors. "So the people will have to determine if they want decent access to health care for all of the citizens of California."
Both Proposition 55, the tax extension on wealthy Californians, and Proposition 56, the tobacco tax increase, would send some of the revenue to Medi-Cal.
The Brown administration says simply increasing provider rates across the board does nothing to improve patient access, and that California has already increased Medi-Cal spending in recent years by $3 billion.


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The Crooner Takes a Solo
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It might not be the Giants year -- no, really it isn't, stop believing! -- but this has been a pretty spicy ride down to the end, right?
And Pablo Sandoval added to that by hitting for the cycle on Thursday night against Colorado, just shortly after the entire world questioned whether or not he'd gotten chunkier.
Oddly enough, it's only been a few years since a Giant hit for the cycle -- Fred Lewis did so in 2007.
Sandoval led off with a two-run jack off of Jhoulys Chacin, singled in the second, doubled in the fifth and hit a triple in the sixth.
In case you're saying "Panda hit a triple?!?!?" to yourself, yes, that happened. And it happened because Carlos Gonzalez missed an attempt to catch Sandoval's flyball and gave Panda the room to leg out a triple.
He's also the 26th Giant ever to hit a cycle ... but only the 10th San Francisco Giant.
Not that it really matters even if Panda's tremendous feat gives the Giants a win. They'd still be 5.5 out of the division lead with 12 to play. Not that three of those games are against the Diamondbacks though.
Move along, people. Nothing to see here. Except Sandoval quietly rounding out -- perhaps literally? -- a great season anyway.


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I love Danny's builds, I think he's an incredibly imaginative builder and very talented. Great shots :)
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The most prims I have ever had at my disposal totaled 973 or so. Even that large number disappeared rapidly when given the choice of so many lovely things to decorate with. So when I got a note and a message from pitsch Parx that he had just completed a showcase home for an upcoming issue of Prim Perfect magazine, I definitely wanted to tour.
Click on any small photo for a high rez version.
There were no rules, only imagination, an empty lot and 1800 prims.
Many of the furnishings are from the UrbanizeD store of course, but others sprinkle though the mix. It is eclectic and colorful with touches of exotic locales.
The house is by Danny Bourne from ReBourne Prefabs and while it is a large structure the winding halls and various levels allow for intimate spaces.
While I used a shadow viewer for these photos, many of the dramatic shadows are from the furniture or the housing. It became difficult to tell where Mother Nature ala Windlight left off and design additions took over.
I couldn't help reflecting on the Hot Shots contest where pitsch Parx wandered through our two hour builds taking in details with the other judges.
From my point of view, he did well *wink*, but I am pretty sure it took awhile.
But what an experience!
Watch for the upcoming issue of the magazine to learn all the details.
The UrbanizeD Prim Perfect Showcase may be a little laggy. There were lots of folks visiting during my photo shoot. Thank goodness for that DERENDER choice in the pie chart and the clone tool in my graphics software.
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Collaborations are funny things. Sometimes you learn to really stretch yourself and adapt to a different sense of musicality, while other times, the collaboration is so natural you don't even have to think about what you're doing. This collaboration was definitely a case of the latter. About a year ago, my friend Jordan Leibel approached me about adding some electric… Read more →
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The Film Factory's brand new recording studio is now up and running, and to break it in, I got to record some singing handbells! For those who are unfamiliar with the instrument (as I was), it's basically a combo between a handbell and a singing bowl that you play by rubbing a stick around the outside of a large bell.… Read more →


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I understand now what they mean when they say the further away you get from your last drink, the closer you are to your next. It's true. As the memories fade of the days of my active alcoholism...I start forgetting how truly terrible it was. I am starting to forget the days when even in a room full of people I felt all alone, the day when yelling and screaming were a daily occurrence, the days when alcohol ruled my life, and my thoughts. I must move on, but I mustn't forget. For it is by remembering that I am of service to other alcoholics, for it is by remembering that I don't fall back into the trap.
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On a beautiful autumn day, walking around Chapel Hill, North Carolina is so pleasant. My husband and I caught the bus from our neighborhood to the UNC Campus. From the bus stop on campus, we walked to downtown Chapel Hill and enjoyed a nice, leisurely lunch. We then headed back across campus for a scenic stroll.
Our first stop was an historical landmark located on Franklin Street. The Morehead Planetarium at UNC was completed in 1949 as a gift from John Motley Morehead. According to the history, astronauts used the Planetarium to learn celestial navigation between 1959 and 1975. Astronauts participating in the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz programs trained at Morehead.
The annual "Star of Bethlehem" show is now in its 57th year, having premiered in 1949. There are many Planetarium showings from which to choose. These star shows are fun and educational for all age groups.
The Planetarium is also used for scientific exhibits. Through January 1, 2009, there is a special interactive science exhibit called "The Ancient Carolinians." The exhibit is based upon archaeological evidence that people lived here in North Carolina around 12,000 years ago. The archaeologists uncovered evidence near Badin at a site located at Hardaway. You won't find Hardaway on a map as the location is kept a secret to prevent theft of archaeological artifacts. I hope to return to this exhibit when my archaeologist son is home at Thanksgiving.
The Planetarium has a rose garden around the large sundial out front. Even in autumn, there are still quite a few blooms. With a hard freeze in the forecast for next week and daytime temperatures to dip into the 50s, these may be the last blooms of the year. Of further interest to gardeners, especially those interested in native plants, the Coker Arboretum is located behind the Planetarium.
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When I was testing pleats out, I came up with a sample set of pleats and how I thought they worked in the Six Napoleon dress and a couple of other Dogstar skirts.
I was wrong about the dress skirt.
That green godet pleat is much bigger than just that. There's a lot of skirt unaccounted for with so few pleats (yes, I know it's doubled, but still, look at it). Almost twice the volume is at that offset drop (the green line on the picture on the left).
I think it's a box pleat with the godet in the middle of it.
I think you could bury a seam (the red line) at some point in that box pleat to save on how insanely wide this fabric would have to be.
And I will need to measure out how long that piece of fabric needs to be
|Erm, this really is not to scale, but if you colored the pleat parts differently, depending on their function.....okay, it works for me. And sometimes, this blog is my midnight record keeping device.
And since I'm being a thrifty creep in my version, I have to make it count.
Did I mention I've not been able to drape it yet?
So the next blog post has to be: making the damn thing work.
Meanwhile, a little video reminder for pleat planning.


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Hugh Jackman has second cancerous growth removed
Australian actor Hugh Jackman has had a second cancerous skin growth removed from his nose.
The 45-year-old attended the premiere of his latest film, X-Men: Days of Future Past, sporting a bandage on his face in New York on Saturday.
The star told reporters he learned the results of a biopsy diagnosing the basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on Thursday, and had it removed immediately.
Jackman urged others to "get check-ups and wear sunscreen".
BCC is a slow-growing form of skin cancer and usually develops on skin exposed to the sun, accounting for about 75% of skin cancers.
The Oscar-nominated star revealed he was first diagnosed with a BCC in November, when he posted a picture of himself online after a similar procedure.
Jackman said his prognosis was good, saying: "It's all out now".
He reiterated his plea for fans to stay protected when out in the sun.
He said he hoped fans would listen to his X-Men character Wolverine - or at least the man who plays him - and be smart about their health.


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Classification Systems and Pest Analsyis
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Step One: The first step in an external analysis is to determine to which industry your target business is classified. Usually this is done through North American Industry Classification System, or NAICS code. Find a website or library reference that would enable you to determine the NAICS code of any business.
Step Two: Research web and library sources that would give you the kinds of data you would need to conduct a Porter 5 Forces analysis. We are not looking for sites that describe the 5 Forces, but for sites that would have data that you could use to analyze the degree of competition in an industry, or the ease of substitution, for instance. You have undoubtedly run into such websites and publications before in your core courses. Typically, they are government sources providing statistical data, industry or trade magazines or journals, general business publications, financial websites, websites for trade associations, etc. This is a two step process: First figure out what kinds of information you would need to evaluate each of Porter's forces, (see the background materials) and then find a source that will give you that information. Find a minimum of 2 different sources for each of Porter's Forces.
(Hint: Some people find it easier to conceptualize if they have a particular company in mind. This is OK, because the sources you find for a given company will probably have information for other companies as well. Just be sure you keep the analysis focused on factors that will affect the entire industry - not just a specific company.)
Step Three: Research web and library sources that would give you data to support a PEST analysis. Find at least 2 different sources for each PEST variable.
Step Four: List your resources from steps 1-3 above. For each source, provide a title and a URL, if applicable. Write a short paragraph explaining what information is available, how it would be useful in an external analysis, and critiquing the source (for example, What are the limitations of the source? Is one better than the other? Why?)© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 1:31 am ad1c9bdddf
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The solution provides explanations to questions regarding the benefit of both the North American Industry Classification System and PEST analysis, citing examples of both and their practical application


text: Drake really likes A$AP Rocky. At the kick off show for his "Club Paradise Tour" at Penn State, the rappers were caught backstage before the show time where Drizzy had a ton of great things to say about his show opener. Hear all the kind things A$AP Drizzy had to say about A$AP Rocky.


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Autumn driving and early nights present new challenges for drivers. Hazy windows, dull bulbs, yellowed headlight lenses--several critical components can add some brightness to your driving life.
Take note of these helpful reminders to take into consideration during Visibility Month.
- Windshield and side windows. Use a streak-free glass cleaner to clean the interior and outer portions of the windshield. Remember to clean both sides of the glass--contaminants inside the cabin create haze.
- Headlight and taillight bulbs. Do the beams look dull? Traditional halogen headlight bulbs lose brightness with age. Consider replacing bulbs annually for optimum visibility.
- Beam alignment. Do your headlight beams stray in awkward directions? Get lenses straightened out to increase light on the road ahead.
- Yellowed lenses. Summer's ultraviolet rays can cause cloudiness, condensation or yellowing on headlight lenses. All those problems reduce visibility and your ability to see objects on dark winter nights. Tip: Ask your advisor about headlight polishing. Severely yellowed lenses may require replacement.
- Eye care. Low light levels can make it difficult to clearly see the text of road signs. Consider scheduling an appointment with your doctor for an eye test if you sense your vision is suffering.
- Roadway hazards. Some navigation apps can warn you if there are potholes, breakdowns or speed traps ahead.
- Roadside visibility. Authorities frequently remind people to use their emergency flashers when they break down or experience a collision. Accidents frequently occur on roadway shoulders. Make sure other drivers can see you whenever you have a roadside emergency. Use your vehicle's flashers, acquire reflective vests and add flares to your vehicle safety kit.
- Windshield clarity. De-icing spray is used on the outside of the windshield, while defogger is applied to the interior side. Tip: Check with your local supplier to see whether de-icer is prohibited in your county.
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Almand James Barron received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Cum Laude.
Ms. Barron received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1998. Ms. Barron is also a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Richland County Bar Association, Lexington County Bar Association and the South Carolina Women's Law Association. She has served on the Children's Committee, Professional Responsibility, Ethics Advisory and the Conventions Committee for the South Carolina Bar. Ms. Barron has presented at several Continuing Legal Education seminars in the area of Family Law.
Ms. Barron worked with well-known and respected attorney Harvey L. Golden from 1996 until 2006, first as a law clerk and later an associate before becoming partner at Golden, Taylor, Potterfield & Barron and later Harvey L. Golden, P.A. Following Mr. Golden's retirement in 2006, she joined Moses, Koon & Brackett in an Of Counsel position before merging her practice with David C. Shea in 2012.
Ms. Barron focuses her practice solely in the area of Family Law and Domestic Relations and represents men, women and children in Family Court matters throughout South Carolina.
Ms. Barron is married and has one child. She is a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and the Junior League of Columbia.
Email Ms. Barron at firstname.lastname@example.com (this address is provided for the convenience of clients only; unsolicited email may not be answered. Please call for a consultation appointment if you desire legal advice).
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text: How to make a natural, non-gross-smelling mosquito repellent #The Great Offbeat Outdoors#insects#pests Updated Oct 12 2015 (Posted May 25 2012) Guest post by Jillee Now that we are all getting outdoors more, most of us are having to deal with pesky mosquitoes that love to try and ruin our outdoor fun. I don't know about you, but I will avoid spraying on mosquito repellent at all costs! It's so unpleasant! So I finally made up my own version that's MUCH more pleasant and palatable. What's not to like about cooling witch hazel mixed with fragrant esssential oils!? I didn't have some of the oils I needed so I dropped by the local health food store and they had everything I needed. (If you don't have the lavender and peppermint oil on hand, you can substitute five more drops of citronella and lemongrass, but I love the smell of having all four oils in the mix!) In a spray bottle, mix and shake well to blend: 2 cups witch hazel 15 drops citronella essential oil 15 drops lemongrass essential oil 5 drops lavender essential oil 5 drops peppermint essential oil How to use this spray: Do not spray directly on faces. Instead, spray in your hands and then rub onto your face, avoiding your eyes and mouth. The best protection against mosquito-borne illness is avoidance. If you can, remain indoors during their peak hours at dawn and dusk. This spray is not waterproof/sweat-proof, so you will need to apply again hourly to ensure continued protection. It will not protect against ticks! I recommend a store-bought product that contains DEET if tick exposure is likely — or if you'd rather avoid chemicals, long sleeves and pants do the trick, too. My bottle of homemade bug spray at the ready on the back patio! Take THAT you little bloodsuckers! Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo Guest post written by Jillee California girl, transplanted and blooming in Utah. In recovery, loving life! http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/ PREVIOUS Dark clothes, punk shirts, gothic jewelry from Restyle.pl NEXT How a second adoption led to our daughters being sisters in every way they can be Show/Hide comments [ 19 ] This is great. I wonder if some etsy-er has this all blended up and for sale in their store? (Ya know, for those of us too lazy or cheap to buy each individual component.) Reply Does it work for gnats, too? Reply I am seriously violently allergic to mosquito bites, I am going to try this and hope it helps!! Reply This sounds fantastic. Being 6 months pregnant and trying to pull weeds in my garden without being eaten alive has been a pain this spring, and I've been really hesitant to use the usual mosquito repellent because I just don't feel comfortable covering myself in chemicals. Can't wait to make up a bottle this weekend! Reply Awesome! I also love the display in the little bucket. I need to try this for my Bday party next month. This would be great for summer weddings, too, maybe have a cross-post in OBB? I know I had this issue last year for my wedding. Ended up just using OFF, ew…. Reply Great idea. We'll totally do an OBB "steal this" about this!! 🙂 Reply I have made my own insect repellant like this, but I also added rose geranium oil, which is supposed to repel ticks. I work outdoors, and we have a TON of ticks, but it seems to be working because I rarely find them on me. It also works pretty well for mosquitoes, as well. Reply Wow. I'm sitting here literally covered in mosquito bites all over my arms from one night helping my neighbor weed flowerbeds and one night of sitting under a tent in my bff's backyard drinking beer like the white trash royalty we are and I'm MISERABLE. It's too hot during the day here to do anything meaningful outside until prime mosquito time, I'm afraid of DEET, and I hate the way citronella smells. Derp that I never thought to mix something else with it to make it pleasanter. I'll be heading to the health food store to buy citronella oil tomorrow, since that's the only part of this recipe that I don't have at home already. You might have just saved me from a terribly itchy summer. Thanks! Reply Is the lavender in there to make it smell nice, or is it an "active ingredient"? Sadly, lavender makes me sneeze uncontrollably, so I have to avoid it. Reply Both. Mosquitoes don't like lavender, but the cocktail would still be effective without it. Reply apparently crushing then boiling the leaves of chrysanthemums makes it a great way to repel aphids and also mosquitoes. or you could also rub the leaves on yourself just for mosquitoes. Reply It's true that chrysanthemum leaves are a natural bug killer. Boiling them makes an organic insecticide for other plants. However, I'd be careful about putting it on your skin, especially if you're boiling it and making a concentrate. It's strong stuff, some commercial pesticides are made from it too. It's something that i use sparingly on my plants, as it does not really discriminate and can kill beneficial insects as well as bad ones. Reply I'm TOLD that geranium oil is a natural tick repellent. Not sure how that plays with the other flavors. Reply FYI for folks who aren't into DIY or can't get a hold on some of the ingredients: There is a commercial product by a company called All Terrain called Kids Herbal Armor that contains all these essential oils as their active ingredients. I have no interest etc. in the company, but I've had good luck using it myself and I HATE bug sprays. However, it does contain some chemicals (no DEET) as inactive ingredients, so keep that in mind. Reply Darn, I clicked on this hoping to find an alternative to citronella. 🙁 Reply You might want to note that it's important to use real lavender essential oils, imitation/synthetic lavender oils actually attract mosquitoes. I'm an entomologist who studies mosquito attractants. Reply I saw this from a post on OBB. I'm not having a summer wedding, but I am highly allergic and highly attractive to mosquitos so this is a good idea for me. My only question is, I though citronella was derived from lemongrass. Can you replace the lemongrass with citronella or vice-versa? I just know how expensive essential oils can be so I'm trying to cut costs. Reply Yes! This has a list of potential ingredients that will net a similar result. Reply Citronella is possibly the worst smell in nature. The stuff is vile. And you know it. Because it's "natural " and the name sounds like it should be citrus-like people won't admit that it stink stink stinks !!!!!! If there's punishment in an afterlife I am sure citronella will be the scent of the place. Id rather get bitten by thousands of Mosquitos than wear a hint of that foul foul odor. Intolerable. Disgusting. Wretch inducing stink. Reply Join the conversation Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Subscribe me to your mailing list No-drama comment policy Part of what makes the Offbeat Empire different is our commitment to civil, constructive commenting. Make sure you're familiar with our no-drama comment policy.


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By the time she delivered her Oscar-nominated performance in RKO's Sister Kenny (1946), Rosalind Russell had known the real-life Sister Elizabeth Kenny - a nurse from the Australian outback who successfully battled infantile paralysis and the medical establishment - for six years. The two met through Russell's work for a California charitable organization she helped found, The League for Crippled Children. In her autobiography, Life Is a Banquet, Russell repeated her initial impression of Kenny: "She looked like an M-4 tank, but her eyes were the loneliest and loveliest I've ever seen." The friendship that sprang up between the two women intensified Russell's desire to play Kenny onscreen.
Often traveling with Kenny and watching her work, Russell grew to admire her more and more. "I believe if she hadn't gone stamping through the world, stirring people up, we'd have been a whole lot longer getting the Salk vaccine," the actress wrote. Kenny, observing Russell's toddler son Lance in the bath during a visit to the actressome, noticed a spastic muscle in his right leg and had the child admitted to her Kenny Institute in Minneapolis under a false name. Little Lance, who had been unable to walk before, left the clinic walking normally.
Sister Kenny, developed by three screenwriters (including co-star Alexander Knox) from Kenny's autobiography, offers Russell a tour de force that takes her character from college days to age 60. After first encountering the ravages of polio in the outback, Kenny evolves a theory of treatment that is scorned by the medical community but eventually proves so successful that, after arriving in the U.S. in 1940, she sets up her own institute. The men in Kenny's life are played by Dean Jagger, as the romantic interest she leaves behind in her dedication to work; and Knox as a Scottish physician who believes in the nurse's ideas despite the opinions of his fellow doctors.
Russell's close association with her subject allowed her to observe many details that she wove into her characterization. "I studied her walk, her gestures," the actress wrote in her autobiography. "She had a very powerful right hand, a very feminine left hand, and she stood very straight because her mother had kept a back brace on her as a child."
Sister Kenny brought Russell the second of four nominations for an Oscar, which she never won in competition - though she was given the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1973. Her other nominations were for My Sister Eileen, 1942; Mourning Becomes Electra, 1947; and Auntie Mame, 1958. Russell did win five Golden Globes, including one as Best Dramatic Actress for Sister Kenny. Daily ads in the Hollywood trade papers had promoted Russell for the Oscar that year, and she was the only one among the 10 acting nominees to keep running ads after the nominations were announced. Despite these efforts, Russell lost the statuette to Olivia de Havilland for To Each His Own (1946).
Producer: Dudley Nichols, Edward Donahue (associate)
Director: Dudley Nichols
Screenplay: Alexander Knox, Mary McCarthy, Dudley Nichols, from the book And They Shall Walk by Elizabeth Kenny and Martha Ostenso
Cinematography: George Barnes
Art Direction: Albert S. D'Agostino, William E. Flannery
Costume Design: Travis Banton
Original Music: Alexander Tansman
Editing: Roland Gross
Principal Cast: Rosalind Russell (Sister Elizabeth Kenny), Alexander Knox (Dr. Aeneas McDonnell), Dean Jagger (Kevin Connors), Philip Merivale (Dr. Brack), Beulah Bondi (Mary Kenny), Charles Dingle (Michael Kenny), John Litel (Medical Director).
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by Roger Fristoe


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On October 11, 2017 Brave Wave revealed that they would be releasing Zinc LeMone's soundtrack to République on vinyl.
The release is a single LP housed in a gatefold jacket. It includes a detailed booklet. The package has been designed by Dan Clarke.
Vinyl copies ordered from Brave Wave also include a download code for the full digital soundtrack and a code for the VR version of the game (available in December).
Orders opened on October 13, 2017 and it began shipping shortly after.


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Legislators reacted along party lines yesterday to a US defense official's blunt warning Monday that the nation should take more responsibility for its own defense, with pan-blue lawmakers criticizing the remarks.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Director Edward Ross said Monday that the special arms budget that has long been stalled in the legislature has become a "political football" which has been kept in play more to "entertain the players -- politicians -- than to serve the real needs of Taiwan."
Ross made the comments at a defense industry conference sponsored by the US-Taiwan Business Council in San Diego, California.
KMT Legislator Su Chi (
Su said that Taiwan is not as well-off as the US government perceives as the GDP per capita for the second quarter of this year year was US$15,000 -- not US$25,000, as it has claimed.
The US also fails to recognize that the nation's first national referendum held last year in tandem with the presidential poll was a public "veto" of the purchase of Patriot missile batteries, Su said. He called on the US and political parties here to stop pointing fingers because such rebukes are bound to backfire.
Another defense committee member, KMT member Shuai Hua-min (
In a bid to reach a KMT consensus on the controversial issue, the KMT has set up a task force to discuss the matter, Shuai said. The task force, which Shuai is on, is planning to conduct a survey to solicit opinion on the controversial issue and present the KMT's own version of the arms procurement bill to counter that proposed by the Ministry of National Defense.
But Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Lee Wen-chung (李文忠) urged his fellow legislators to heed the US official's remarks if the nation wanted the US to send troops to help protect Taiwan in a cross-strait conflict. Lee said that he does not consider the remarks a threat, but that Ross was simply urging Taiwan to shoulder more of its defense burden.
"The US has spent more than NT$1.5 trillion (US$45.4 billion) strengthening its military deployment in the Asia-Pacific region to ensure peace and stability. How can we sit idly by and do nothing?" he asked.
Since President Chen Shui-bian (
Lee admitted that military budgets have dwindled over the years, but said that the trend began when Lee Teng-hui (


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We will be exhibiting at FESPA 2015, 18-22 May in Cologne and it would be a great opportunity to meet up if you are going to attend. We will be showcasing our full range of RIP products.
Visit us at our stand Z15 in hall 9 to meet our team and also see the latest products first hand.
Hope to see you there.
Shiraz Software Team


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We may be 4 days into the New Year but in my mind I haven't officially welcomed 2016 until today. Not that I've got anything against the new year or that last year was so amazing I struggled to let it go. It's just that I've been laid up in my house since New Year's eve just relaxing and hanging out with my family. The only time I did leave was to make a mad dash to the mall for some new board games and to the corner store for alcoholic beverages because games and drinks just go together.
I don't make new years resolutions… not anymore anyway. They just seem so daunting. Constantly trying to achieve something just because it's the trend and then failing miserably because I came up with a list of things I think I should be doing and really have little to no interest in.
No I don't make resolutions, I make goals… like a boss lol
I have a list of things that I constantly add on to when I feel it is something I can do to make me a better person or to improve my way of life. It's not a list that I start on January 1st. It's one I started a long time ago and just kind of revisit it during the new year just to see where I'm at with things or what needs to be changed.
The things on it are goals I have for my business, my family, health and other people in my life. Not everything is to be shared with everyone but I will happily share a few of my goals for 2016 and beyond…
1. Take time to do things for myself. Whether that be going to get a mani pedi, buying myself something nice, taking a bubble bath or having that second glass of wine.
2. Go on vacation with my family. Since we live in Florida as of 2 ½ years ago random outings can feel like a vacation. Especially since where we used to live we had to drive 6 hours to the closest beach and that was considered a vacation.
3. Make time for new friends. I've been fortunate enough to go from not knowing anyone here to meeting some of the most wonderful, stylish women and I really would like to nurture those new relationships. After all Carrie would have been nowhere without her girls.
4. Stop making time for negativity. Sometimes you can't avoid it. It's on TV; the news on my time line and some times that negativity comes in the form of a phone call. I need to just learn to tune it out, turn it off or change the conversation.
5. When it comes to my businesses I need to promote myself more and just put myself out there. I'll never get ahead being shy and hiding.
I've got more goals and plans but I'll save those for my vision board. If you don't have one I recommend you make one. Having your goals in front of you helps you to visualize them and work towards them on a daily basis.
Whether you make new years resolutions, set goals or make plans I hope 2016 is your best year yet!
Samantha Jade


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Christmas is approaching fast and we are almost finishing this year too. A lot of people start searching now for cute and creative ideas and projects to do at home so they can decorate the house and the dinner table in the most beautiful way. Probably, you try to search for that too and also for some recipes, some new ones, to add to your traditional list which you use every year. Amongst all the goodies you will prepare, fruits should not miss from the table and instead of just displaying them there like usually, make an ingenious Christmas Tree out of them which everyone will adore.
What you will need:
– one big apple;
– one long and thick carrot;
– fruits of your choice: grapes, melons, strawberries, pineapples, kiwi, oranges and blackberries;
– some tools: knife, some toothpicks, fruit cutter in different shapes (star, heart), scissors and a plate.
1. Prepare everything you need: peel the pineapple, cut the kiwi in small cubes, peel the oranges, cut the melon in small cubes, etc.
2. Take the pineapple slices and with the fruit cutter, make some shapes out of it.
3. Cut the bottom of the apple and place it on the plate. You need to cut it straight so it stays straight.
4. Clean the carrot and measure its diameter, you will make a hole in the apple of the diameter of the carrot then place the carrot inside.
5. Insert some toothpicks into the apple and it should look like a hedgehog.
6. Insert some toothpicks into the carrot too and as you go up make them smaller with the scissors.
7. Start putting the fruits on the toothpicks and start playing with your creativity, you can make them as you want, just make sure in the end looks like a Christmas Tree!
Photo courtesy: ginger-and-garlic.
Keep being AllDayChic!


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Dieffenbacher Exhibit Customised Plants from One Source at JEC World 2019
From 12-14 March 2019, the global composites industry will meet at the JEC World in Paris.
Under the motto 'Your plant from one source', Dieffenbacher will exhibit its portfolio of complete production systems.
Customers such as Audi, BMW, Autoneum, Fritzmeier, Hanwha and Polytec rely on Dieffenbacher for the production of high-quality composites. Dieffenbacher offers complete composite production systems from one source for the automotive and transportation, building and construction, aerospace, and sports and leisure industries.
Based on the part to be produced, Dieffenbacher recommends the most economical production process and then implements customer-specific production systems. With its Fibrepress series, Dieffenbacher offers the right press and material infeed technology with sophisticated automation features for the production of Class A exterior parts made of SMC and for underbody components made of LFT-D. The Tailored Blank Line, consisting of Fibreforge and Fibrecon systems, enables efficient manufacturing of automotive components such as seat backs or of body armor made of UD Fibre tape. Dieffenbacher also supplies systems for HP-RTM, wet moulding and metal-hybrid production processes.
Dieffenbacher supports customers from the initial idea through engineering and plant conception, manufacturing and installation of the press to commissioning and beyond. The Dieffenbacher Lifecycle Service offers planning security over the entire service life of the plant. Individual modernisation solutions ensure that production lines can be operated efficiently for years.
The Dieffenbacher team looks forward to tackling the challenges and tasks of new business partners and long-standing customers and to jointly develop individual solutions for the competitive production of composite parts.
Visit Dieffenbacher in Hall 5, Stand L41 at JEC World 2019.
Published: 5th March 2019