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Us chilling at Venice beach. That beach is a very fun beach full of lots of crazies.
Nice tan line on my arms eh?
Darren enjoying the boat ride at Lake Arrowhead.
Darren's uncle was nice enough to take us on his boat.
It was Octoberfest at the lake and everyone was drinking and going crazy. It was funny to watch.
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Vehicle Donation Charity – How To Feel Good about Donating to a Donation Center
Most times these days a vehicle donation to charity goes through a third party donation center, there is good reason for this, since recent federal rules has made donating cars an expensive and difficult proposition for most charities. While many have simply ended their vehicle donation programs, others have turned to donation centers to handle these donations for them.
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President and Mrs. Obama Deliver Christmas Message from the White House - Video 12/25/09
Here is video of President and Mrs. Obama delivering a "Christmas Message" from the White House. They wished Americans a "Merry Christmas," and pledged to continue trying to make the lives of Americans better.
Obama also thanked America's servicemen and women for defending the freedoms that we have, and said he has "no greater honor" than to serve as Commander-in-Chief.


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Today, a sweet reader feels nervous about her first date this week. Any words of wisdom? Any kissing tips?
Here's our reader's question:
I'm going on my very first date this week. (I'm 18, but I guess I'm a late bloomer.) I'm really nervous. He's coming to pick me up and then we're going bowling (which I'm horrible at, so I'm scared I'll look like total dork) and then we're going to get something to eat.
The reasons I'm nervous: a) It's my first date, b) I don't want to tell my parents because then they'll want to meet him and I don't want to scare him off, c) I don't know him that well (we met through mutual friends) and I don't know what to talk about, and d) what if he goes in for a kiss at the end of the night and I don't want to kiss him, or I do want to kiss him but I'm scared that I won't do it right and it will be bad. Help!
Here's my answer:
My sweet, thanks for your question! I know exactly how you feel because on my very first date, I went bowling, too, and was TERRIFIED of kissing. (I even practiced on my bedroom mirror!)
Here's my advice: First, make a list of all the cute things about yourself. This sounds cheesy, but when you're nervous, it can be helpful to remember all the reasons why people really like you. Write down at least 10 lovable things about yourself--including your cute choppy haircut, your goofy laugh, your knowledge of all the state capitals, whatever.
Second, remember that he's probably nervous, too! He really wants you to like him; you're not the only one with butterflies.
Third, I would tell your parents. You don't want to add any stress by hiding things from them, and if they want to meet the guy, let them -- you two can laugh about it afterward! "Getting grilled by the scary dad" is one of the classic parts of high-school dating. You wouldn't want to miss that, would you? :)
Fourth, for the sparkling conversation, you can talk about lots of things: Ask him about his day. Chat about the friends you have in common (everyone loves gossip!). Ask him if he has brothers and sisters. Ask him if he's going on any fun trips this fall. Ask him if he has seen any good movies lately. (For more, read this post about foolproof first-date conversaation topics and five tips for a perfect first date.) And remember, he'll come up with lots of things, too! My mom always says, "You're only responsible for 50% of the conversation," which is a relief, don't you think?
Finally, at the end of the date, thank him for a lovely night, slow down and look into his eyes. If he kisses you, you can just kiss him back with soft lips. You don't have to use your tongue or do anything fancy (read: scary). A simple soft peck can be the sexiest thing in the world. (And read this post about getting a great first kiss.)
Overall, my doll, I'm sure you'll have a great time. You sound adorable -- he's a lucky guy! xoxo
P.S. How old were you when you had your first kiss? (I was old.)


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Study on the secretion rate measurement in thoracic drainage device
Modern thoracic drainage devices provide excess secretions suction in the pleural space and thus help to keep the necessary vacuum upright. The application of a thoracic drainage is the standard treatment for a pneumothorax. Depending on the cause of the pneumothorax, the secreation rate may allow conclusions on the disease progress. In particular, in the field of open-heart surgery, the secretion rate is an important indicator of the patient's recovery and must be monitored closely. Typical chest drainage devices collect the secretion into Containers with readable scales. The quantities are determined by the staff at given intervals, and the secretion rates are determined accordingly.
A well-known manufacturer of such devices commissioned CogniMed to develop a concept for an automatic secretion rate measurement.
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I see quite a few people posting questions about form or pains when doing squats.
I'm not an expert, but I know a guy.
EliteFTS - So You Think You Can Squat Series by Matt Wenning (1100lb squatter)
This is by far one of the most complete series on squatting. Watch every video. Then watch them again.
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5 Habits of Defective Squatters
10 Tips for Flawless Squattin'
I'm well aware of Rippetoe and his videos. I've watched and reposted them. Some of what he teaches is valid. But I've found in my experience that there's more to the lift than geometry.
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I've watched all these are they're very interesting - I have a question though on the position of the back, because it seems to me (and I could be wrong) that Wenning & Rippetoe are advocating different things.
Wenning says in the second video (about 1 minute 3 seconds in) that you want to extend the tail bone so it's poked out, the end result being the lower back is almost curved out. Rippetoe says that this is overextension (of the lumbar) and is not the correct position, rather it should be flat. Is this a big deal? I like the sound of Wenning's method because it gives a mental impression of the correct position; you're body can be 'pinched' into place and I think it'd be easier to get hip drive when in the ascent.
Well I'll probably catch some flack for this, but Rippetoe's method isn't the greatest. And I'm guilty of pushing it early on. I've learned since then.
I added some additional reading to the original post.
Here is another good squat article.
6 Truths About Squats
by Lee Boyce – 4/29/2013
1. The Truth about High Bar vs. Low Bar
2. The Truth about Hinging
3. The Truth about Foot Width and Muscle Recruitment
4. The Truth about the Hip Flexors
5. The Truth about Tempo
6. The Truth about Heels Elevated
There isn't a "best method" to do things – it all depends on your build and what you're after in the weight room. Remembering this will help you keep your headspace open when it comes to the most universally revered (and criticized) exercise in the gym.
Squat Like You Mean It: Tips for a Deeper Squat
by Tony Gentilcore, CSCS – 1/19/2011
Nice tips for squat depth improvement.
One more.... (I really like this author as he's very detailed as to "why")
"Partial squats yield partial results. If you want to build bigger glutes and bigger thighs, develop greater core stability, jump higher, and/or increase your powerlifting total, then you need to be squatting deep."
7 Reasons to Squat Like a Man
by Bret Contreras – 5/6/2013
1. Squatting Deep Increases Glute Activity
In 2002, Caterisano et al. investigated squat depth and EMG activity of the quads, hams, and glutes. While quad and ham activity didn't change, glute max activity increased with increasing depth.
I should mention that there's a big flaw with this study in that the researchers used the same loads with the varying depths. We all know that lifters can quarter-squat more than they can half-squat and half-squat more than they can deep squat. Nevertheless, this study indicates that going deeper leads to greater glute activation.
2. Squatting Deep Increases Hip Extension Torque
In 2012, Bryanton et al. investigated squat depth and joint moments at the ankles, knees, and hips. As the squat ROM went deeper, the hips ended up picking up more of the load compared to the knees and the ankles. This lends support to the Caterisano study cited in reason #1.
3. Squatting Deep Increases Lumbopelvic Stabilization Requirements
Gorsuch et al. (2012) showed that parallel squats led to greater erector spinae and rectus femoris activity compared to partial squats, indicating that there are greater lumbopelvic stability requirements when going deeper.
4. Deep Squats Transfer Better to Vertical Jump
In 2012, Hartmann et al. examined the transfer of deep squats versus partial squats on vertical jump performance. The researchers found that deep squats (both front and back) transferred favorably to jumping, whereas heavy quarter squats did not.
5. Deep Squats Lead to Greater Postactivation Potentiation (PAP)
Esformes & Bampouras (2013) found that parallel squats elicited greater PAP than quarter squats. For those unfamiliar with PAP, it basically means that performing an activity (squats in this case) can improve subsequent performance by increasing muscle force production.
Parallel squats were found to improve countermovement jump performance (greater jump height, peak power, impulse, and flight times) to a greater degree than quarter squats. Therefore, if performing contrast/complex training, deeper squats are a wiser choice than partials.
6. Deep Squats do a Better Job at Increasing Thigh Hypertrophy
A new study by Bloomquist et al. (2013) investigated the effects of deep squat versus shallow squat training on a number of variables. Deep squats produced much greater leg hypertrophy compared to shallow squats. Deeper squats also led to greater jump heights, lending support to the Hartmann study cited in reason #4.
7. Deep Squats do a Better Job at Increasing Squat Strength to Parallel Depths
Regarding strength gains in deep versus shallow squats, both types of squats will improve deep and shallow squatting strength. However, the Bloomquist and Hartmann studies show that deeper squats lead to greater strength gains in deep squats and greater knee-extension strength at long muscle lengths, indicating that strength gains are somewhat specific to the range of motion (ROM) employed.
Performing shallow squats will in fact lead to greater strength gains in shallow squatting compared to performing deep squats, but this doesn't result in greater hypertrophy or jump adaptations.
Agree with all the points in that last article. Once you start to really go deep, you realize how much muscle activation you've been missing. Plus it helps open up the hips. I know a solid, light ATG squat set really helps to loosen me up for other work. Being a desk jockey, things tend to tighten up pretty fast.
Whats with his constant cue to keep the eyes down and chin down? I feel like this will pull there neck out of proper alignment.
thanks for the video
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Whats with his constant cue to keep the eyes down and chin down? I feel like this will pull there neck out of proper alignment.
i thought the same, actually
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Gov. Chris Christie's Weight: What Media Outlets Are Saying
As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie considers a possible Presidential run, some media outlets are exploring whether Christie's weight would be a political liability were he to enter the race. Many journalists seem unable to resist using puns and wordplay in their headlines, such as "Is Chris Christie Fit to Run For President?" (PolicyMic) or "Chris Christie's Chances of Ever Becoming President? Slim to None" (International Business Tribune).
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Baghdad, 17 December 2018 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes a contribution of NOK 15M (approximately USD 1.7 M) from the Kingdom of Norway to support explosive hazards management activities in urban liberated areas in Iraq, enabling humanitarian and stabilization efforts.
Baghdad, 14 October 2017 – Humanitarian partners are ramping up assistance to tens of thousands of vulnerable people in the Nineveh Plains.
Baghdad, Iraq, 5 October 2017 – As the military operations to retake Hawija continue, more than 30,000 people have been displaced since September 21st.
Operating in one of the most severe and complex crises in the world, the Iraq IDP Information Centre (Iraq IIC)—a free hotline for displaced Iraqis to access information about humanitarian assistance, request assistance, raise complaints and provide feedback on the humanitarian response provided by aid agencies—handled its 100,000th call in September. The call marks a milestone in humanitarian efforts to establish a coordinated hotline and to promote accountability to displaced communities in Iraq.
Baghdad, 19-9-2017: The Government of Japan has announced emergency funding of $4.5 million dollars to support UNHCR's humanitarian assistance for families affected by the Mosul crisis.
Erbil, 7 May 2017 - The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) welcomes a contribution of USD 9.7 million from the Government of Japan to address the shelter needs for those affected by the ongoing crisis in Iraq. The contribution allows UN-Habitat to continue the rehabilitation of damaged houses in areas liberated from the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL),' and to establish temporary shelters for vulnerable displaced persons whose houses are being reconstructed.


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Prom Nite
A major attraction of the evening was the romantic music tracks and games for couples. Few students had invited their dates from other colleges. After the games, the crowd went crazy dancing to the light romantic music.
Finally the moment everyone had been waiting for came, the Prom King and Queen contest. The game needed the couples to keep their arm around each other and use only one hand each to play. The game started with a kiss on the forehead. The couples had to peel a banana and eat it, put toothpaste on the brush, light a candle using matchsticks and tie as many knots as many possible on a cloth. The couple who completed the task within the minimum time won.


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After only three days of planning, I've just had to call all my cooks and tell them the re-launch is off. It seemed like we were moving forward at a clip until the owner called me yesterday to say that he had decided to sell instead of re-launch. It's really too bad. He had a beautiful space, and a well equipped kitchen, and we were all looking forward to working there. I'm sorry, I can't help but think he's missing out on a real opportunity to make a success of his business. If there were a perfect time for him to re-open and launch his restaurant it would have been now.
Why? Because everyone in the the industry in New York City has been saying the same thing: The biggest challenge restaurants are facing right now is staffing. And restaurant I left had just closed unexpectedly, leaving an entire staff of super talented kitchen and floor staff looking for work. We were a tight knit family that had worked together for years and knew the formula for running a busy successful restaurant. All I had to do was make a few calls and he would have had a fully staffed restaurant of seasoned professionals.
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Amazze Homes under the stewardship of Mr. C.Venkatesan .Since its inception Amazze Homes has set higher standards for itself, inspired by the origin of its name, which means 'Amazzing'. It has grown into one of the most respected real estate companies in the state, reputed for its transparent business practices and innovation. Amazze Homes is out exceptionally ethical company that build its foundation on the key belief of Customers satisfaction is the primary measure of Success. We have a long history of success moments in the real estate industry that speaks well for its ability to produce Tangible results; the company is decidedly forward looking.
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Instagram is one of the poster children for social media site successes. Founded in 2010, the photo sharing site now supports upwards of 90 million active photo-sharing users. As with every social media site, part of the fun is that photos and comments appear instantly so your friends can engage while the moment is hot. Recently, at PyCon 2013 last month, Instagram engineer Rick Branson shared how Instagram needed to transform how these photos and comments showed up in feeds as they scaled from a few thousand tasks a day to hundreds of millions.
Rick started off his talk demonstrating how traditional database approaches break, calling them the "naïve approach". In this approach, when working to display a user feed, the application would directly fetch all the photos that the user followed from a single, monolithic data store, sort them by creation time and then only display the latest 10:
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Thank you for visiting. A bit about myself and why pet sitting.
I am a native to Placer County as are my parents. I have raised my two older children in northern California. I have been a successful manager in the restaurant hospitality customer service industry for over 30 years.
I genuinely appreciate and enjoy interacting with animals and your pets deserve a competent, trust-worthy pet sitter in their homes caring for them, and that is what I deliver.
The primary goal of Your House Pet Sitting is to give YOU, the pet owner the peace of mind in knowing your pets are well cared for while on vacation, working, or out of town while caring for your pets as though they were my very own.
I strive to give your pets the care, love, and attention they need during the owners absence. Pets do not like to have their routine and environment changed and they thrive at home. Their need for affection and companionship is as important as their need for food, water, exercise and medication. I am committed to providing all of this for the pet owner.
The secondary goal is to take care of your home. With mail and newspapers taken in, lights turned on or off, blinds opened or closed and trash receptacles taken in or out. Your home will have that "lived in" feel and look while you're away.
I worked and traveled the southern USA with a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog breeder in Florida for 9 years and helped to raise and train over 25 Louisiana Catahoula leopard dogs for show and field hunting competition with great success. Looking forward to continuing pet care for pet owners in need.
I am licensed (dba Sierra Foothills Pet Sitting Services), insured and bonded, for that peace of mind knowing you have hired a professional. Certified in pet CPR, first aid for the best in care of your pets. I will provide access to business license and insurance certificate upon request. Striving to expand my business to cover surrounding areas of Placer County and pet sitting references provided upon request of any potential client.
I am looking forward to our first meeting and a long relationship with you and your furry, feathery, scaly family members.
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Theresa Januario was married at the age of 15. Now 22, she lives with her parents and her two children – daughter Atija, three, and son David, one – in Moma in Nampula Province, on the east coast of Mozambique. She left school shortly after her marriage and her fisherman husband Amiro Age, 25, abandoned her to look for work in the city of Beira in 2015. He has never returned.
"My name is Theresa Januario. I got married at 15 because of the poverty. We didn't have enough food, not even enough clothes. So my only option seemed to be marriage.
"My father is a farmer and a fisherman. He used to work on the fields and brought us food. But then the production started to decrease. There was nothing left.
"The production started to decrease when I was 15 years old. At that time, before I got married, we managed to get maybe two or three bags of cassava to feed the family. Today, if we get one bag, it's a good harvest.
"My father also managed to fish enough to feed us and also sell some fish. He used to get one or two baskets, but now he just gets enough for one meal.
"I remember that in 2008, there was a time where there were floods and a lot of wind. After that, during the season that followed, in 2009, there wasn't enough rain, it was drought. The production started to fall.
"I got married at 15 because I was seeing that my married friends had enough to eat and had enough clothes. And I was suffering. One day I was eating, one day I wasn't. So I preferred to find a husband so that I could live a normal life.
"We met when I went once to the village where he lives. We met, we discussed it. I told him to come and talk to my father so that he could marry me.
"My father didn't complain about it, he thought it would be a way to support me, even help me stay in school.
"That was the expectation of my father, but after we got married, my husband started to struggle and he couldn't support my education.
"At the time, before the floods, there was water where my father used to fish and the production was okay but after there is more sand than water. So the level of the river decreased.
"When I married, I went to live in his mother's house. It was a normal life. But I couldn't live in that house without my husband. The last time I saw him was in 2015, when he impregnated me with my last child. Since then, I never saw him again. So I came back here by myself.
"We don't speak because we don't have mobile phones. But I know that he is in Beira. I came back because his family didn't care for me. At least here, I am with my family, life is more or less better.
"Comparing with the life I had before I got married, now it's a bit better. Because now I sell some fish at the market and I get some money.
"It depends on the daily production. There are days when we just get enough for one meal. Other days, the production is a bit better, so we can get enough for one meal and also sell something at the market. With the cassava production, we get enough for more than a day, we just keep it, dry it so that we can eat the next days.
"For a long time, the rains came when we expected them. Now, the weather changes. Sometimes, the rainy season changes. The rain doesn't come as often as it used to.
"If we'd had enough money I would have continued to go to school until the 12th grade and maybe I could become a health professional.
"I thought I would get married at 35. I'm not happy. I wasn't planning on getting married at 16 years old.
"It's my fault that I got married so young. I think it was my destiny, God put that idea of getting married so young in my head. Even if it wasn't for this climate change, I believe it's God's destiny.
"I will tell my own daughter not to get married so young, even if she doesn't have the possibility to continue her studies. Because she will have children, she may be left alone with them, and the situation will get worse.
"I will tell my daughter that I regret my decision. I thought that marriage would be a solution, but in the end it got worse. And I will tell her to go to school. That is a way to try to improve to situation.


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zdnet is running an interview with the co-ceo of research in motion, the company behind the blackberry. the interview touches on why rim is surviving while palm, handspring, and others are having troubles in the economic downturn. it's definitely worth the read since it talks about why rim thinks that it is still doing well. in addition, it features little tidbits like the fact that rim thinks that it "nailed" security by using triple-des (data encryption standard) encryption. there's also this quote: "i don't think anyone else really addressed the always-on, always-connected, wearable device – it's the immediacy proposition." all handheld makers are moving into this territory so it will be interesting to see how the blackberry fares in the months to come.
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 10 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, cut in half
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center of this flour mixture, add the egg, orange juice and butter. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
Pour batter into greased and floured (or spray with baking spray) 5 by 9 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees (preheat oven) until bread is golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. About 45 minutes.
Makes one loaf.
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Neuer return 'impossible to predict' despite 'great day' in recovery
Manuel Neuer feels it is "impossible to predict" when he will be back playing again, despite offering a positive update in his recovery from a foot injury.
The Bayern Munich captain has stepped up his rehabilitation as he aims to regain full fitness following surgery on the problem last September.
Neuer revealed how he is now able to run for extended periods without pain and could be cleared to train outside as early as next week, so long as a scan reveals no new issues.
"It's been a great day, an emotional day, because I ran at 100 per cent three times for five minutes for the first time," Neuer told Bayern TV.
"I didn't feel pain in my foot; it was the same feeling in both feet. It was an important step that running went well.
"There was no reaction. The foot wasn't swollen and my muscles weren't too weak. I didn't have any tendon problems either, no problems at all.
"I'll undergo an MRT [scan on Saturday], so we'll have a close look at the pictures, as we've done continuously, to see how things are going, whether there are any warning signs.
"If things go well, I think I'll be able to run out on the training ground next week."
While admitting he is making good progress, the 32-year-old refused to be drawn over a potential date for his comeback.
"It's impossible to predict. We do have to be especially cautious," he added.
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"That's why I've only increased the load step by step. It's really important nothing happens to my foot, otherwise my career would be at risk.
"But I'm very confident regarding my foot, and that I can play again. I'm at the right level at the right time and it all comes with time. I think I'll return to full strength.
"Of course, you're impatient. Athletes are very ambitious and it hurts when you're an onlooker for such a long time."
National coach Joachim Low has stated Neuer must play before the end of the season if he wants to be considered for selection for the World Cup.


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Sound on Sound 2017 is cancelled
We're really sad to hear the news that the awesome Texas festival Sound on Sound is cancelling its 2017 edition "due to several recent roadblocks outside of [their] control." Here's the full statement...
Sound on Sound Fest 2017 lineup: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grizzly Bear, Iggy Pop, Blood Orange, more
The 2017 edition of Sound on Sound happens November 10 - 12 at Sherwood Forest which is just outside of Austin, TX. The lineup also includes Electric Wizard, Sleep, Vince Staples, Digable Planets, Converge, and still so much more.
Levitation makeup shows announced (full schedule)
See you at Slowdive tonight.
SUNN O))) playing Mohawk with Sleep and Boris (!), releasing triple live album
Sleep, Boris and SUNN O))) playing one small $5 show....
Austin Psych Fest 2013: Day 2 pics
Deerhunter, Os Mutantes, a reformed Kaleidoscope, Japanese experimental rockers Boris, and a little rain were some of the more memorable parts of Day 2 of Austin Psych Fest at Carson Creek Ranch...
Austin Psych Fest daily line-ups released
Austin Psych Fest 2013
Austin Psych Fest is less than a month away (April 26 to 28), and the full line up is out (on the flyer above and listed below) as are the breakdowns by day...
Austin Psych Fest announces initial 2013 lineup & location (Deerhunter, Black Angels, Boris, Warpaint, DIIV & more)
Deerhunter at Bonnaroo 2011 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin)
Earlier this month, Austin Psych Fest announced that their 2013 festival will go down from April 26 to 28 at TBA location...


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As a student, it is important that you develop the habit of looking at sample academic papers before you write yours. The same thing applies to your APA research paper. Before you write the title page of your paper, you should look at an example to help you understand how your paper's title page should be formatted and structured. In order for you to get your hands on such sample, here are some of the places you should look. They are as follows:
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Ventyx Joins Smart Grid Gotland Demo Project
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Ventyx, an ABB company, has announced it is joining the Smart Grid Gotland project in Sweden and will deploy a comprehensive distribution system optimization solution.
Located on the Swedish island of Gotland, the demonstration project is between Vattenfall, ABB, GEAB, Svenska Kraftnat, Schneider Electric and KTH, and it is also partly financed by the Swedish Energy Agency. The project launched in September 2012 and will run to December 2015.
"The Gotland Smart Grid project is one of the world's most innovative and significant smart grid initiatives in demonstrating how modernizing electricity networks can support a greater variety of renewable energy sources while at the same time improving power reliability and customer control," says Jens Birgersson, head of the network management business at ABB, which acquired Ventyx in 2010. "It is a significant step forward in the development of a modern, sustainable society with the potential for it to serve as an international model for intelligent electricity networks."
Specifically, Ventyx will deploy distribution management system (DMS) software, integrated with ABB hardware, to address bottlenecks in the distribution network that may restrict the flow from wind turbines to consumers.
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Much Wenlock Guildhall
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HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS: 16th-century carved panelling
There are superb 16th century furnishing including decoratively carved chairs. In addition there is a small museum area with displays on local history as well as books from the Agricultural Reading Rooms founded by Dr William Penny Brookes, who also established the Wenlock Olympic Games.
We came to visit Wenlock Priory, but were honestly so struck by the wonderful array of period buildings in the town that we stopped to explore. There was a regular market on the ground floor of the Guidhall, and my goodness it was busy! It was fun to see that the market area is stil be used regularly 4 centuries after it was established.
There are only a few glass cases of interesting historical objects, such as the Borough of Wenlock official Seal. There are other displays around the outside of the rooms, including a portable stock so that offenders could be wheeled around the town. The stocks were last used in 1852.
The Guildhall is open to visitors from April-October. There is a small admission fee.
About Much Wenlock Guildhall
Address: Wilmore Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6HR
Attraction Type: Historic Building
Location: On the market place in the centre of town. There are several paid parking lots nearby. Our pick is the Priory parking area, less than a 5-minute stroll away. Open April-October.
Website: Much Wenlock Guildhall
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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The big man with the golden voice is bringing his talents to the Akron Civic Theatre.
"American Idol" season 2 winner Ruben Studdard will star in "The Bold & the Sanctified," a gospel musical/stage play at 6 p.m. Jan. 15.
The show costars BET "Sunday Best" season 6 winner Tasha Page-Lockhart.
Studdard, 38, shot to fame in 2003 when he won the wildly popular talent/reality show. Studdard's debut album, "Soulful," went platinum, selling more than 400,000 copies its first week of release, and garnered him a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Performance. "American Idol" ended in 2016 after 14 years.
Studdard recorded several more albums, including his gospel album "I Need An Angel," which debuted at No. 1 on the 2005 Billboard Gospel charts, and eventually sold more than 500,000 copies around the world.
"The Bold & the Sanctified," a play by Sherri Lynn, is a comedic look at what happens when two congregations — one black, one white — decide to merge due to finances.
It is not Studdard's first experience as a stage actor. In 2009, he starred in the 30th anniversary production of "Ain't Misbehavin'" for a year.
"I've done several plays," he said. "The character in the play is closely tied to who I am, which is an entertainer. It's an easy role to play and be convincing at. And it's fun. The young lady who wrote the play is hilarious, which makes it fun for everybody."
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Studdard grew up in Birmingham, Ala., where "everybody grows up going to church."
"It's pretty hard to not go to church," he said with a laugh. "Just like any other kid, I grew up singing at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. I went every Sunday; all my friends were there."
Studdard, who started singing at age 4, said music has been a lifelong passion. He said he knew at 11 that he was destined to be a performer.
"My family has always been supportive," he noted.
Studdard attended Alabama A&M University on a football scholarship, and became a vocalist with a jazz/R&B combo called "Just A Few Cats." In 2003, one of the band's backup singers invited Studdard to accompany her to Nashville, where she planned to try out for "American Idol."
"I guess you can say the rest is history," he said, chuckling.
Studdard said he works hard to keep his life and fame in perspective. In 2014, concerns about his health led Studdard to compete on NBC's "The Biggest Loser," TV show.
At 6-foot-3 and more than 450 pounds, Studdard lost a total of 115 pounds.
"My mother and my father worked really hard to give me an opportunity to do a job like this, along with music lessons and sports," he said. "I saw that and appreciated it. For me to have an opportunity to do something like music for a living is one I definitely don't take lightly."
Studdard added that even when fame becomes demanding, he remembers how he got there.
"I understand that my job was given to me by the will of people," he said. "Sometimes, the gift and consequences of those circumstances is that people expect you to give of your personal time. That's something you have to deal with."
A fan of all genres of music, Studdard said he plans to release a new album by summer, adding that he thinks people will enjoy the play.
"I do think that the writer wants to get people to recognize that we're more alike than we are different," he said. "Especially when we're doing things inside the Body of Christ. This play is poignant and what everybody needs right now. Laughter is a way to heal the soul."
For tickets or more information, visit the Akron Civic Theatre Box office at 182 S. Main St.; call at 330-253-2488; visit akron.civictheatreohio.com/ or visit http://www.boldandsanctified.net/


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The following story is from the college years of Vinh. or Vinny, A DJ and a friend of mine. I have adapted the conversation for the purposes of flow.
We were talking about Chinatown and the subject of Cold Tea came up.
"Haha I only ever used Cold Tea to impress people. I was in College and I was setting up an event at Tua Nua, which is closed down now. I had three groups coming in. One was these Japanese band who all did 50's stuff. They e-mailed me, 'we come in morning' so I get to the airport and there's this crowd and I was like 'What's going on?' and there they were in suits and dark sunglasses and pompadours."
A pompa -what?
"You know like Elvis."
"Yeah so these people were whispering to each other and were like, 'I think they're Rock stars or something.' And they were really good. I guess when you are a musician in Japan you are really good because that's your thing, your life. It's not like here where some people are a lawyer and then on the weekends they have a band. No, it's just real serious."
"So that was the first band and then I got the 22.214.171.124's They were this Japanese girl band. They're actually in Kill Bill. They were really good. They would bow after each performance. And I asked them why they were called the 5678's and I guess they were big Beatles fans. You know how they start their songs 5, 6, 7, 8."
"So then I had these other two groups that do these big wrestling fights wearing giant Godzilla outfits. Kaiju Big Battle was there name. Kaiju Big Battel But I wanted to have a big event you know cause I was in college and I needed to make more money. So I knew that they had this group in RISD I think they were called RISD Intergalactic Monster Troop,that was kind of their rivals. So I got them on the phone and they were like 'I don't know it's kind of far.' So I thought for a second and then I say, 'Well you know Kaiju Roar their talking smack. They say you know you're just copying their moves-'
so they were like
'What! What time did you say it was again?"
"So had them do a match with each other."
Wait wouldn't that get dangerous?
"No they have those big suits on so it's not really like they could hurt each other. But when i paid they did say that they sort of lost money because they wrecked their costumes. Like one guy made his one costume out of 100 teddy bears."
Oh my god this sounds harder than lion dance. Do they break their costume every time?
"No not when their fighting their own people. It was because they were rivals."
Oh so they didn't get hurt but their costumes got hurt.
"Yeah. But it was a good event! And then so afterward the girls from 5678's were like, 'Oh is there any place we can go to get drinks or is everything closed?' so I was like, 'Actually there is a place.' So I took them to Chinatown and ordered Cold Tea, you know where they put the beer inside the tea pot after hours. So it was like I was the cool guy that had the inside deal. I was just trying to impress them. But I had a girlfriend so I didn't want them staying at my apartment so I called up my friend, who's also in a badn and so were his roomates and was like, 'Hey do you think this Japanese Girl Band can crash at you place?'
and he was like, "Yeaaahh!" and then so the other roommates didn't know about it and they come into the living room and their like whispering 'Dude there's a bunch of hot Japanese girls with guitars in the living room.' It was pretty funny. Anyway that's my story about Cold Tea in Chinatown."


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Friday Favorites // 061 Birthday Wishlist Edition
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Holy cow, my thirty-third (is that even right?) birthday is in less than a month. It's been kind of a whirlwind of a summer. I'm not really ready for it to be over, yet. I'm in denial that it's a week into September, already. Have I mentioned that I'm finally employed? And that my job is actually really cool? And that my office is on top of a mountain? What is even happening?
Anyway. More on that another time, possibly. I'll keep this short and sweet, I think. This year's "wishlist" may seem rather boring. I'm fortunate in that I have everything I need, and I've also gotten much better at being thoughtful and intentional about the things I do want. I'm getting old, I guess; boring seems alright with me. I'm thankful that I have the luxury to be this variety of boring.
- There are always a couple pieces in the PrAna Fall collection that call my name. This year, the Paradiso Cocoon top in Olive is one of them. This will probably be my present to myself.
- The new Primer Drops and Facial Powders (in the shade "Light") from Cocokind are kind of right up my alley. You may recall my "Makeup Newbie" post from April. I have a full update on that drafted and ready to go, but I'm not sure I'll bother sharing it. I had a lot of fun experimenting over the summer, but when it comes to cosmetics, the more natural and skincare-based a line is, the more I am willing to actually make it a regular part of my routine.
- It's likely I'm going to need a new pair of hiking boots/shoes sooner, rather than later. I really love the Terradora from Keen.
- These days, I pretty much only rotate through three or four different pairs of earrings. It's probably time to sort through my collection again. The Bossi Bloom earrings from Daya would serve in replacing at least two pairs I don't wear very often.
- I would very, very much like to read this book.
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Colette Bourgonje
Bourgonje competed at the 2010 International Paralympic Committee World Cup in Bessans, France, where she placed first in the 5km race with a time of 18:29.9. She also placed third in the Cross Country Sprint race with a time of 3:20.84. She will be competing at the Paralympic Games in Vancouver in March.
Theisen was nominated for the Athlete of the Month Award by Saskatchewan Athletics.
Bourgonje was nominated by the Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association.
Kali Christ
Christ placed first in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m at the 2010 North American Long Track Championships/American Cup III, an international event with 32 participants from three countries. She also placed second in the 3000m and second overall at the Championships. As a result of her outstanding performance, Christ was named to the 2010 Junior World Team.
Christ was nominated by the Saskatchewan Amateur Speed Skating Association.
Emily Schaan
Schaan won gold at the Edmonton International Judo Championships Senior Women Division, and she also won gold at the Edmonton International Judo Championships U 17 Division. She won gold again at the Michel Beauvais International Judo Tournament U17 Division in Paris, France.
Schaan was nominated by Judo Saskatchewan.
Tim Landeryou
Landeryou and his partner Mike Green, from Ontario, won gold in the Men's Open Doubles division at the Pan American Racquetball Championships. A total of 13 teams competed in the division.
Landeryou was nominated by the Saskatchewan Racquetball Association.
Team Saskatchewan Male Hockey Team
The team claimed their third consecutive championship title at the 2010 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships held in Ottawa, Ontario, after defeating Manitoba 8-1 in the final game. A total of 10 teams competed at the event from nine other provinces.
Brianne Thiesen
Theisen competed for the University of Oregon at the NCAA Division One Outdoor Track and Field Championship, where she achieved a new personal best of 6,094 points to earn the gold medal in the heptathlon. With this finish, she reclaimed her 2009 title, which put her 9th on the all-time collegiate list. She also broke her own school record for the heptathlon and 100m hurdles, as well as her 2009 Saskatchewan Athletics Senior and Open records for the heptathlon.
Thiesen was nominated by Saskatchewan Athletics.
Tait Nystuen
On July 4, Tait Nystuen competed at the Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships in Moncton, NB, where he achieved a personal best of 51.79 seconds to take the gold medal in the men's 400 meter hurdles. This marked the fastest performance this year for junior men, broke the Saskatchewan Athletics Junior record set in 1987 by over two seconds, and broke the Senior record set in 2001. Nystuen's performance qualified him to compete in the IAAF World Junior Championships in Moncton from July 20-25, where he ran a 53.21 and placed 31st overall. Nystuen's outstanding performance is even more remarkable considering he has only been training and competing in track and field for two years. He was nominated by Saskatchewan Athletics.
Christine Selinger
On Aug. 19-22, Selinger competed at the ICF Senior World Championships in Poland, where she won gold in the LTA V1, and silver in the TA K1. She also competed at this year's CKC Sprint National Championships where she won silver in the LTA K1, and gold in the LTA K2 division.
Selinger was nominated by Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan.
Kelly Wiebe
Representing the University of Regina, cross-country runner Kelly Wiebe, won the Regina Cougar Trot, which helped his team to a first place overall finish. Wiebe also won the men's Division II category at the Roy Graik Invitational, hosted by the University of Minnesota. His win contributed to an overall sixth place finish for the University of Regina team who were competing against 28 other, predominantly American, universities and colleges. Wiebe was nominated by Saskatchewan Athletics.
Kelsie Hendry
Nominated by Saskatchewan Athletics, Hendry competed at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India in the women's pole vault competition. Her performance of 4.25 meters resulted in a tie for the bronze medal, her first medal at a Commonwealth Games.
The other nominees were Anderson Loran, Gymnastics Saskatchewan; Paige Lawrence and Rudi Swiegers, Skate Canada- Saskatchewan; Aaron Almassy, Saskatchewan Taekwondo Federation International; and Simon Fense, Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan.
Kaylyn Kyle
Kyle is in her third season with the Canadian national soccer team. After making her season debut in Germany, she started with six straight wins, including a friendly match in Toronto against the People's Republic of China, and five back-to-back games in the 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifier championship in Mexico.
During CONCACAF, Canada played games against Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Costa Rica and two matches against Mexico. The Canada Women's team did not concede a goal during any of the games with the results being 1:0 against Trinidad and Tobago, 8:0 against Guyana, 4:0 against Costa Rica and 3:0 and 1:0 victories over Mexico. Canada secured its place at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.
The other nominations were: Lucas Makowsky, speed skating; Caitlin Warkentin, athletics; and Cory Niefer, small bore.
Cassandra Brassard
From Dec. 10-12, Brassard competed at the Paul Bergen International Championships, where she placed fifth in the 50m backstroke, 10th in the 100m backstroke and 16th in the 200m backstroke. She also set provincial records in the 50m and 100m backstroke. Brassard competed at the Invitation de Noel from Dec. 17-19, where she placed first in seven events and set a provincial record in the 100m backstroke. Swimming in three back-to-back meets, Brassard improved her performance as time passed, consistently improving on her personal bests.


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I highly recommend John's 1-to-1 online consultation service. John has given me feedback on my website and provided advice on pricing.
I came away with answers to all my questions plus extra tips and ideas. His advice has been invaluable in setting up my editorial business.
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Thanks to my consultation with John, I now have a clear idea of where I want to take my business – and how to get it there.
The most valuable half hour I've spent on business planning for, well, ever!
And also Jo:
John's consultation service gave me tons of useful insight and solutions that I could apply to my business the same day. It's well worth the fee.
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In one hour, I learnt more about LinkedIn that I have in the past decade.
John has helped me avoid costly LinkedIn mistakes, and has saved me months of my own research.
And, and and – you get the point.
With my 1-to-1 sessions, you get the clarity to move your business forward.
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A gigantic swordfish weighing a massive 41 stone is set to break the Australian fishing record after it was caught by a teenager during a fishing competition.
The enormous fish was hauled in by 17-year-old Kyle Longmore, part of Team Choonachaser who were competing in the Coles Bay Classic fishing competition on Australia's East Coast.
It took the team six hours to grapple with the swordfish before they finally managed to pull the marine creature aboard their boat.
After weighing the huge creature, it is though that the fish weighed 88.5kg (13st) more than the current swordfish record.
Monster from the deep! World's biggest caught fish is whopping 14ft stingray
Leo Miller, Team Choonachaser's leader, told The Examiner: "We had t about 50 metres away from the boat for three house, it was just a matter of trying to get it close enough to pull on board."
The team also managed to net a 188kg (29st) swordfish this month, which would have also broken the Australian record before this catch.


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Dominic Cooper Gossip
Dominic Cooper gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Gemma & Dominic at the British Fashion Awards
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Mary, Queen of Scots is getting mixed reviews. Here's why I'm seeing it: for the performances from the entire cast, led by Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, but also because the case includes Gemma Chan. An Asian woman in a British historical period piece! Big ups to director Josie Rourke for no-big-dealing it too. Full Story
Gemma Chan brings "Crazy" home
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Gemma Chan is British. So I imagine it was quite special for her last night to be at the London premiere of Crazy Rich Asians, and after its third straight weekend topping the box office too. Wait. I just checked her Instagram. It was special. Of course it was. A post shared by Gemma Chan (@gemma_chan) Full Story
Gemma and Dominic pack up
I posted earlier this week about Gemma Chan and Dominic Cooper on holiday with their friends of Formentera. To me, the Photo Assumption was pretty conclusive. Yesterday they were photographed packing up at their resort and loading the car, presumably ending the trip, or extending the trip to go somewhere else. Full Story
Gemma and Dominic…?
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Since Crazy Rich Asians took the top spot at the box office this weekend, some of you have joined the Gemma Chan is our Girl Crush support group now, right? She's exquisite. And… she may have a new boyfriend? The Sun Full Story
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is the summer fling of 2018
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I have not seen Mamma Mia! and I don't know enough ABBA to make a go of it at karaoke, and I hate musicals, so Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again had a lot of ground to make up with me. I sat through the whole movie, and I only wanted to puncture my eardrums once, so it did make up most of that ground. Full Story
Ruth & Dominic over
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I got an email yesterday after Page Six reported that Ruth Negga and Dominic Cooper have ended their relationship from someone who was sad about it because they were really into them as a couple and I had to check myself because…should I be more sad about it? Like I'm not HAPPY or anything. Full Story
Missing Ruth Negga
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Last year around this time, Ruth Negga was in LA, on the award circuit, working on that Oscar nomination. And she was nominated for her performance in Loving. She didn't win the Oscar but she did win the red carpet that night Full Story
Ruth Negga: MET Best Dressed 2017 (Lainey)
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I promise that we try. After the Oscars and the Globes and the Emmys and especially the MET Gala, when we break down the list of coverage and consider the assignments, Duana and I try mix it up, we try not to keep going to the same names for best and Heidi Klum for the worst. Last night we had an editorial standoff because we both wanted the same person for our best. Full Story
Ruth Negga: Oscar Best Dressed (Lainey)
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Our live red carpet show, etalk at the Oscars, doesn't start until 3pm PT/6pm ET. So we were really happy that this year, the stars decided to show up early instead rushing through the last hour. Ruth Negga Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Yesterday in my post about Ruth Negga, my pick for best dressed at the Globes, I was so into her outfit, I forgot to write my thoughts about why her partner, Dominic Cooper, wasn't with her for Golden Globe weekend. Read Full Intro
Loving the trailer
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Richard and Mildred Loving were married. There was a time, not too long ago, when that wasn't allowed. Loving is the true story of their right to love each other and be husband and wife. In fighting for that right they made it possible for others to do the same. The film screened in Cannes to great reviews and it's already predicted that Loving will be a factor at the Oscars next year. Full Story


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What do you get when you blend the funk-rhythm of James Brown with the freeform playing of Ornette Coleman and then sift those particles through a punk rock sieve? It's not a trick question, there's an answer.
His name is James Chance and he was a key figure in the No Wave movement of the late 1970s and early '80s, solidifying said movement in fundamental bands including Teenage Jesus & the Jerks, James White & the Blacks as well as collaborations with Lydia Lunch and Blondie.
Now, he's created a collision of jazz-blues-funk-punk with the newly-formed ensemble, the Contortions and for the first time ever, the collective will hit up Australia in January, playing four shows in Melbourne and Sydney. Playing alongside the Northcote Social gig is Melbourne's mutant-dance-pop band No Zu, with more supports to be announced. If you're not familiar, get familiar.


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Hi guys! I am back for week 3 of a Curb Appeal hop to share the DIY lattice we made to hide the ugly stone wall in the front our farmhouse. The wall was hidden before by a few boxwood and hydrangea shrubs. When we transplanted them because they were blocking the view of our front door the wall suddenly came into view. If you missed the landscaping we did last year be sure to check out last week's post here.
I am not sure why the cement wall was added or why they would cover up the brick wall behind it but the wall was starting to crumble and even the outlet was no longer attached. Soon after we moved in we attached a small trellis to the wall and planted a clematis in the hopes that it would trail along the trellis and hide the wall but in the end we didn't think it was enough.
After taking down the old trellis Jason screwed in 2 more 1 x 2 strips into the wall for a total a 5 boards. Jason zipped down strips of 2 x 4's down to go across the cement wall. We screwed the wood strips into the 5 boards with exterior screws. The strips did a great job hiding the wall but made it look very modern.
To make the strips less modern and more like a farmhouse we added cedar boards left over from our cedar fence and cut them down to create a lattice. Since the cedar had been cut from making the fence over 2 years ago it had a nice aged patina to it. We attached the cedar strips with our pin nailer.
To finish it off we used cedar 1 x 4's to give the DIY lattice a cleaner look.
We love the look of the DIY lattice. It really gives the front of our home more of an old farmhouse feel in my opinion and it helps to soften the look of the stone and siding.
Farmhouse Curb Appeal
dig out and move the shrubs that are in bad spots in the front and place in better locations in the yard add a tree, some evergreens and other small perennials to the front hide the ugly short wall in the front
- add more comfortable seating to the front porch
- paint the entryway bench
- change out the front light to one that isn't as bird friendly and has more of a farmhouse feel
- add more potted plants and porch decor
- time permitting extend the front entrance by adding a pergola
As you can see from my list above that we aren't quite done but I we are getting there. Don't forget to stop by my friends homes to see what they have been up to this week!!!
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Plan Hatched by good eggs
Article by: Kylie Northover
The Age & SMH
THREE Melbourne students are hoping to raise a million dollars for local charities using the age-old technique of trading.
The Deakin University architecture students began their mission with a single egg, which they essentially traded, in a matter of weeks, into $2200 in cash.
Discussing their "1egg1world" initiative at the launch of the new social networking and community website PlanBig.com.au, where they promote and seek support for their cause, Christopher "C.J." Wright, 21, Josh O'Meara, 23, and Andrew "Finchy" Fincher, 22, yesterday explained how the idea was (literally) hatched when one of their chickens, Hotbox, laid an egg.
The trio took inspiration from Canadian Kyle McDonald, who in 2006 famously turned a single red paperclip into a two-storey house, through a series of trades.
"We'd been wanting to start a community charity, but do something a bit fun, a bit crazy. Then Hotbox laid an egg, so we decided to trade the egg up and up until we get 1 million dollars," explains Finchy.
"We thought if that guy can get a house in a year, for himself, we'd use the same idea with a proper cause behind it and step it up."
The initial egg was traded first for a soundtrack album to the 1993 film Coneheads, which in turn was traded up for a game of Boggle.
"We traded the Boggle for Lonely Planet guide to Europe, which was traded for a digital camera and an Islamic alarm clock," says C.J.
Those two items were then traded, amazingly, for a 1988 Toyota Camry.
"But it turned out it wasn't that good, so we sold that to the wrecker for $100," says Finchy.
The three held a garage sale, selling goods donated by mates, and with the money raised from the sale they bought a signed Sir Donald Bradman bat.
The bat was then traded for $2200, which had yesterday almost been traded successfully for a safari trip for two to Kenya.
At their present rate, the million-dollar target doesn't seem as outlandish as at first glance.
"That's the genius of the idea," says C.J. "It challenges what value things have."
Once they reach a million, the trio plan to divide the money between three charities – environmental charity Cool Australia, the indigenous health charity EarInfoNet and OrphFund, which provides support for orphaned children in developing countries.
Once they've achieved their goal, the three say they plan to branch out.
"This is just the start for us and we have really, really big plans," says C.J. "We're trying to inspire people as well – show people you can start out small."
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/melbourne-life/plan-hatched-by-good-eggs-20100224-p3nr.html#ixzz3AQEGn6hm


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A medical flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account maintained by employers where employees can set aside a portion of each paycheck to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. No payroll taxes are due on funds allocated to an FSA, and the employee can use the money to pay for qualified medical expenses throughout the year.
Starting in 2013, the Affordable Care Act capped the amount that workers could set aside in their FSAs. In 2017, the cap is $2,600. For 2018, it's $2,650.
There is a "use-it-or-lose-it" requirement with FSAs: Any money left in the account at the end of the plan year (or by March 15th of the following year if the employer offers a grace period) is lost to the employee, so it's important to only allocate for expenses that you know you'll incur. FSAs can be used in conjunction with high deductible or more traditional health plans.


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Some of the buzzwords I've highlighted in my blog are made up of familiar words, combined into a new purpose. Others are compound works (like my last buzzword, mancession). Here's another: mondustrial policy.
A fusion of "monetary policy" and "industrial policy," mondustrial policy describes the Fed's creation of new money during the 2008-2009 financial crisis in order to rescue certain firms, such as Bear Stearns and AIG, and certain markets, such as commercial paper and money-market mutual funds, at the expense of others, by purchasing securities and making loans.
The term was coined by John Taylor, a Stanford economics professor, former Bush administration treasury undersecretary and developer of the Taylor Rule to guide interest-rate policy. The term describes the Fed's management under Ben Bernanke's leadership of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, which Taylor views as excessively interventionist. Taylor was also concerned about the future effects of this policy.