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Half day yoga retreat 11 December 2021
Treat yourself to a joyful day in Saussignac!
Join Caro Feely RYT200 yoga teacher for a half day in person retreat at Chateau Feely in Saussignac, Dordogne. Plan your perfect day out to include a light lunch and Christmas shopping at the Saussignac Christmas Market.
When: 11 December 2021 9h to 11h
Where: Chateau Feely, LD La Garrigue, 24240 Saussignac
How much: €20 per person.
9am. Delicate organic green tea or tea from herbs from the garden on arrival.
9.15am: Gentle wake up stretch followed by meditation.
9.45-10.45: Slow flow yoga
11h : Saussignac Christmas market opens. There is tea and cake and also light lunch available in the main hall of Saussignac Chateau.
This is relaxed accessible yoga suitable for beginners.
Pass Sanitaire necessary for the yoga retreat and for the Christmas market.
Email email@example.com to book your place. Space is limited so get in touch asap.
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Detroit Baptist Conference on Church, Kingdom, Mission
I've been working my way through the audio now available from the recent DBTS conference on "Church, Kingdom, Mission: Understanding and Assessing the Missional Church Movement." I was surprised to hear my name pop up on Dave Doran's general session 3 on "The Gospel and Mission" (56:12) in which he references an article I wrote on SharperIron where I talked about homelessness. In the same session Dave critiques Tim Keller so I find myself in good company, company I find refreshing and challenging. Since Dave didn't quote me I can only guess that this may be what he refers to: "We confront homelessness, poverty, exploitation, injustice, crime-ridden streets, and gang violence as inimical to God's already inaugurated, not-yet-consummated reign." One of his arguments is that since Jesus didn't do anything about homelessness neither should we. Framed that way there's probably a lot we shouldn't do. I'm not overly concerned about telling others what their churches should do to gain a hearing for the gospel or what others think we should be doing.
However, our encounters are with the homeless more than homelessness per se. We are looking to gain a hearing for the gospel although that doesn't always happen. If God opens those doors we walk through. In our proclamation we make no promises of a home or redistribution of wealth. Our concern is that the homeless, homebound, and homeowners hear the bad news and the good news. We can speak of about God's love with words. We can also demonstrate it in deed. I don't think Dave meant to connect me with "shell game moves" and other extremes – but I'll leave it up to others to determine if he gives a fair and balanced assessment of missional movements. Frankly I hear few if any saying many of the things he claimed are associated with missional movements.Who is promising housing with the gospel or promising an end to poverty? Finally, if Dave meant to suggest that our preaching of the good news makes promises of a home for the homeless, that poverty will be ended, or that we are tinkering with or misrepresenting the gospel, then Dave needs to listen to our audio.

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Steven London is president of Steven London Associates. London can be reached at [email protected].
Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) provides high-quality water and sewer service to more than 170,000 residents in Cherokee County, Ga. CCWSA was established as a subdivision of the government of the State of Georgia by an act of the Georgia Legislature in 1955. It was created for the express purpose of providing public drinking water and sanitary sewer services to the citizens of Cherokee County. CCWSA has performed this mission since establishment, adding infrastructure and treatment systems over the years in response to growing demands for services.
The authority has no taxation powers, is not part of Cherokee County government, and does not receive any tax revenue from county or city governments. CCWSA sells high-quality drinking water and efficient sewage conveyance and treatment services, the charges for which go to pay ongoing operations and maintenance costs. New customer connection fees are designed to repay any money the authority borrows for capital improvement projects, such as new or expanded water and sewer lines, or new or expanded treatment facilities.
CCWSA maintains and operates two wastewater facilities, and a third plant came online in June 2018.
Rose Creek Treatment Facility
The Rose Creek facility went onstream in 1987. The plant is permitted to discharge flows of up to 6 million gal per day (mgd) of treated waters to Allatoona Lake. Rose Creek incorporates sequencing batch reactor technology to meet wastewater discharges at a quality higher than the permit limitations. Treated effluent from the Rose Creek facility is pumped through a 24-in. force main from the plant site to Allatoona Lake and discharged at the bottom of the lake into an arm of the Etowah River. Rose Creek holds a 4-mgd permit to supply reuse water from the facility to the Towne Lake Hills Golf Course for irrigation purposes.
Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Facility
The Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Facility became operational in 1988 and was given an upgrade in 2008. CCWSA is permitted to discharge flows of up to 5 mgd of treated water to Little River from this facility. Fitzgerald Creek incorporates new technology in sequencing batch reactors to meet wastewater discharges, and it produces an effluent quality higher than state permit limitations. It was at Fitzgerald Creek that Xylem stepped in to help a valued long-term customer improve remote accessibility and simply make the plant easier to operate.
Riverbend Treatment Facility
The Riverbend wastewater facility began operations in June 2018. The authority chose the Xylem solution for the new facility. CCWSA was seeking increased control of its Sanitaire ICEAS advanced sequencing batch reactor basins directly from its offices at Fitzgerald Creek for two primary reasons. First, it was interested in advanced features that allowed it to easily make changes to its process compared to the original control package. Secondly, plant personnel were forced to navigate a lengthy walk between their offices, the laboratory and the room where the control panel was mounted. They wanted easy access to the control panel human machine interfacing (HMI) without having to constantly walk to the panel room every time an adjustment was required. CCWSA contacted Xylem distributor The TDH Co. TDH had a lengthy pre-existing relationship with CCWSA.
CCWSA was already operating its own SCADA system. However, TDH offered an enticing alternative solution: Sanitaire's customizable Oscar process performance optimizer control system. Sanitaire would replace the existing programmable logic controller (PLC) and HMI hardware and software to enable remote connectivity.
An Oscar Winner
The Oscar control system is a customizable, integrated biological process control software and hardware system that is used with Xylem's treatment equipment to help plants meet their desired performance and operating budget. The system provides:
• Dynamic adaptability to changing conditions to optimize contaminant removal for the best effluent quality possible;
• Energy savings and reduced chemical consumption resulting from optimized equipment operation; and
• An operator-friendly intuitive user interface and remote accessibility bolstered by transparent real-time monitoring and quickly available electronic help features built into the HMI.
It is standard practice for an industrial control panel system to provide an HMI for access to critical parameters inside an industrial controller. It is typical for HMIs to be included as a package for the control system, but their functionality is limited relative to a SCADA system. It is for this reason SCADA systems are more popular to provide continuous monitoring via remote connections that can use TCP/IP by monitoring facilities via wireless radio modems, point-to-point networks or even satellite connections. The Oscar solution enhances standard features of an HMI to provide remote monitoring with software that keeps CCWSA workers efficient. This allows them to send information to a facility where a secure viewer program provides users access to adjust process control set points and monitor tank levels, oxygen levels, flow rates, alarms and more.
By March 2017, CCWSA had already provided a PC for the office, which was quickly set up with the new secure viewer program. Replacement of the previous HMI with the new industrial computer, which features a much larger screen, took only two hours. The previous PLC processor was replaced with a newer model that included the Oscar system software logic. A highly secure industrial web port was installed, which enables rapid response from Xylem's support staff engineers. All critical features typically provided by SCADA were offered with this upgrade.
Training of two staff members took about two hours. Ongoing training is not required due to the nature of hardware and software upgrades. Once upgrades are installed, they do not require maintenance unless a hardware failure occurs. If the plant requires additional assistance, 24-hour support is provided.
Following training, the main goal—remote control of the ICEAS basins—was met. There was more to come in the form of additional trending data, set-point saving, priority alarming, local storage of help documents, equipment maintenance reminders and updated graphics with intuitive navigation. These features allow for some personalizing of the plant's HMI, creating a friendly graphical user interface (GUI). The HMI includes many features, all accessible directly in the GUI and available remotely, including:
• Documentation and manuals for troubleshooting and optimization;
• Set-point restore, which allows an operator to save up to four groups of set points that can be reloaded at any time. This was a particularly appealing feature to CCWSA, which is trying to optimize its ICEAS process by adjusting current set points. Because set points can now be saved, operators are more comfortable making these changes;
• Alarm troubleshooting guides for each alarm directly in the HMI to ensure alarms can be solved quickly and easily;
•Trending capability to simplify process overview and troubleshooting; and
•Maintenance health dashboards that track core equipment and ensure timely maintenance.
Oscar has quickly become a critical partner in optimization of the CCWSA plant. Plant personnel now are able to remotely monitor and adjust plant operation when not at the plant through the use of a computer, tablet or mobile phone. Operators have begun testing experimental process methods to increase flexibility, confident that no issues with the new system will occur.
CCWSA was confronted with the challenge of bringing greater efficiency to its wastewater treatment operations. It selected a flexible and highly satisfactory solution: Oscar. The control system, working hand-in-hand with SCADA, is a combination that has delivered everything it was seeking, and even more. CCWSA is so satisfied with its decision that the new Riverbend treatment facility will feature the Oscar control system.


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Lannett Commences Marketing Mycophenolate Mofetil For Oral Suspension
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: LCI) today announced that it has commenced marketing Mycophenolate Mofetil for Oral Suspension USP, 200 mg/mL, an internally developed product. Total U.S. sales of Mycophenolate Mofetil for Oral Suspension USP, 200 mg/mL, according to IQVIA market, were approximately $68 million for the 12 months ending June 2021, although actual generic market values are expected to be lower.
"Our Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Mycophenolate Mofetil for Oral Suspension received a first-cycle approval from the FDA, which underscores the quality of our filing, as well as our product development team," said Tim Crew, chief executive officer of Lannett. "Moreover, this approval is a noteworthy accomplishment, given that the product represents a new dosage form for us, powder for oral suspension. Currently, only two other competitors market generic Mycophenolate Mofetil for Oral Suspension USP, 200 mg/mL, in the U.S."
Mycophenolate Mofetil for Oral Suspension USP, 200 mg/mL, bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD) CellCept® Oral Suspension 200 mg/mL of Roche Palo Alto LLC, is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in recipients of allogeneic kidney, heart or liver transplants, and should be used in combination with other immune-suppressants.
Mycophenolate Mofetil for Oral Suspension is subject to a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program. There is an approved REMS for this product to ensure the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks of first trimester pregnancy loss and congenital malformations. Lannett is a member of the shared Mycophenolate REMS program https://www.mycophenolaterems.com.
About Lannett Company, Inc.:
Lannett Company, founded in 1942, develops, manufactures, packages, markets and distributes generic pharmaceutical products for a wide range of medical indications. For more information, visit the company's website at www.lannett.com.
This news release contains certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance. Any such statement, including, but not limited to, successfully commercializing Mycophenolate Mofetil for Oral Suspension USP, 200 mg/mL, whether expressed or implied, is subject to market and other conditions, and subject to risks and uncertainties which can cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors which include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed in the Company's Form 10-K and other documents filed with the SEC from time to time, including the prospectus supplement related to the proposed offering to be filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact: | Robert Jaffe |
Robert Jaffe Co., LLC | |
(424) 288-4098 |
SOURCE Lannett Company, Inc.


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It has been a busy series of weeks for our family as we settle into life here in Colorado. We love the landscape, the cultural vibe and all of the friends we are making! Our stuff was finally delivered last week and we are now in our new house in South Boulder. I continue to feel extremely grateful to be here as your minister, in this place, at this time! HERE is the link to Sunday's sermon in case you missed it. Connect with us this Thursday at Caffe Sole for Community Office Hours. Thank you for all of the ways you keep showing up! Peace, Nicole
CUCC Explorations
Are you curious about CUCC Membership? Our beliefs? Creeds? Secret handshakes? Come learn more on Sunday, Feb 24th after church at 11:45 AM. Contact Nicole for more info and to RSVP.
Upcoming CCC/PCE Event
A CCC and PCE sponsored multi generational service and fellowship gathering is coming soon. We will be collecting at 3 PM on Saturday, February 23 to prepare and organize a dinner, deliver some to an Attention Homes residence, and share the rest together. Carol Gibson and Stan Stutzman will be sharing some of their experiences as volunteer outreach workers for Attention Homes and there will be music and singing led by Pete T and others. If you are interested in joining us please contact Heather or Judi K to find out more and be assigned something to bring. It is important for us to know how many people will be coming and to cover all the needed food.
CUCC Wins Double CROP Hunger Walk Awards!
Last Sunday, we received awards for raising the largest sum of money, and having the highest percentage participation for the 2019 CROP Hunger Walk. Way to go, CUCC!
Needed: Someone with a passion to work on gun violence
CUCC joined the Colorado Faith Communities United To End Gun Violence in 2018. Social Action is looking for someone to help manage the Rapid Response email list and make sure that others are aware of actions needed, etc. CFCU is looking at ways for Boulder congregations to be involved without going to Denver. Please contact Social Action if you are at all interested.
Sunday Lay Duties: Volunteers Needed
Please go to SUNDAY LAY DUTIES to sign up for the essential roles which keep our services running smoothly. We would love for all CUCCers to be involved! You may also sign up for the nearest four weeks using a clipboard available every Sunday at church. (Online sign up will be disabled on weekends to avoid double-booking with the Sunday clipboard). Thank you for your service to our community!
EFAA Food Drive Coming
Our EFAA food drive starts 2/24 and ends on 3/31. Be sure to get a bag and shopping list on the 24th!
Upcoming Community Office Hours
Thursday February 14th 3:30-5:30 p.m. @Caffe Sole Thursday February 28th 11:30-1:30 @Bread Works Saturday March 9th 10-12 @CUCC: Family Office Hours with Nicole and Progressive Christian Ed!
Women of CUCC
Please join our group of wonderful CUCC women to share ideas and fellowship over coffee: 1st Sunday of each month, 8:30 am at Lucky's Market Table Mesa Community Room; 3rd Sunday of each month, bring your own bag lunch to meet after service in the church office. Next Date: Sunday, February 17, 11:30 AM in the administrative area. To volunteer to facilitate morning meetings, or with questions, please contact Sue N, Janet H and Barbara W with questions.
Book Group
A small group has been meeting to discuss books of interest. It's pretty informal and newcomers are very welcome. We had a lively discussion on January 28 of Simon Mawr: Prague Spring. 1968 was a tumultuous year and people had various memories of Prague and Czechoslovakia from the past. We agreed we would read Harari: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century at our next meeting which will be Monday evening, March 4, at the Kleinman's house from 7 to 8:30. John has read it and is enthusiastic about it. Please let Peter K or John T know if you're interested.
Support CUCC simply by buying groceries
Did you know that you can support the church by buying grocery cards? You buy the card for the face value ($25, $100) and the church gets 5% back! You only spend what you would on your grocery bills but you support the church when you do it. Several of our cards (King Soopers and Luckys) are even rechargeable, so you can continue giving 5% of all of your grocery purchases to the church by adding money to the cards when you use them. We currently have King Soopers, Luckys, Natural Grocers, Sprouts and Safeway. Support CUCC every time you go grocery shopping! Stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall for more details.
Prayer Requests
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a blue card on Sunday. Prayer requests are confidential and are prayed for actively and intentionally every day by the prayer ministry team. If your request is for Rev. Nicole's eyes only, there is a box to check on the blue card. The blank blue cards are in the red attendance pads, and also in a basket at the back of the church. Give your completed card to Nicole or to one of the prayer ministry team, or put it in the collection plate. You may also phone CUCC and leave a message for Nicole. Currently there are nine prayer partners on the team. If you wish to become a prayer partner, please contact Nicole at the church or Deborah H. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Financial support for CUCC
Approximately 80% of CUCC's operating budget is funded through either formal annual pledge commitments or informal periodic contributions made by the various individuals and households who call CUCC their spiritual home. Information on ways to provide your own financial support to CUCC is located on the church website: http://www.cuccboulder.org/support. Also feel free to direct questions to the CUCC Financial Secretary, Andy Y, during Fellowship Hour after Sunday services or via email at email@example.com.
Progressive Christian Education
CUCC Sunday School February 17th Nursery Ages Infant- 2 1/2 years: Beth C Preschool/Kindergarten with Anna S 1st-3rd grade with Caitlin B 4th-5th grade with Janet H Middle School with Luna G


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Happy Wolfenoot / Friday! It's been a busy week, so here, like a furry oasis for your eyes, is a very good werewolf image. The artist is HoOman Raad, a 3D character / creature artist from Iran, and the werewolf is a creation of pure mathematics, containing over 33,000 polygons, including 23,000 for the hair alone.
Here is a Werewolf I did for Kunoichi studio.
it took around 2 weeks and I've done the Concept, Model, Texture and Material setup in UE4.
These images have captured from Unreal engine.
Hope you like them.
"Kunoichi studio", near as I can tell, is Studio F.O.W – not a company whose products you should Google while you're at work, if you know what I mean.
I try to avoid reposting full artwork these days, but I hope HoOman will forgive me for dropping this amazing animated GIF turnaround in here. I encourage you to click through to the ArtStation detail page, which has many more images, including a bloody variant, static turnaround images, and some hairless versions to show the sculpt off. HoOman also answers many questions in the comments, including the number one query: "how did you do the hair?" I'll leave the discovery of the answer as an exercise for you, the reader.


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The Earth's atmosphere is comprised of layers which can be defined by their temperature characteristics. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. The region where life exists is in the troposphere, however the study of the layers above is important as changes in these regions can directly impact, or indicate significant changes in, weather in the troposphere. The mesosphere is the least well-known region because it is the most difficult to observe. One of the best tools for observing this region is the Rayleigh-scatter lidar. It is capable of remotely observing the entirety of the mesosphere with good time and altitude resolution. Until recently, this tool was used mainly to study temperatures in the middle atmosphere. In this work we introduce a new, reliable method for obtaining the absolute densities in this region. Long term trends were studied, and are presented, in the temperature and densities int the form of climatologies. Additionally, a case study of atmospheric tides is presented which utilizes the new densities and temperatures.
Recommended Citation
Price, Jonathan L., "Absolute Neutral Densities and Temperatures and Their Climatologies in the Middle Atmosphere Using an Optimal Estimation Method With Rayleigh-Scatter Lidar Observations Obtained at Utah State University" (2021). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 8225.
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We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with pharmaceutical company Lilly, which will see us work together to identify new potential treatments for dementia.
Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, and yet there are still no treatments that can slow, stop or prevent it. If none are found, the number of people living with dementia in the UK is projected to rise from 850,000 to 1.6 million by 2040. Dementia has a devastating impact on individuals, their families and wider society, and research holds the key to finding treatments that can transform lives.
Lilly has been committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real world needs for 140 years. By joining forces with major industry partners such as Lilly, we can draw on the wide and varied expertise in the UK DRI network – from immunology to genetics to bioinformatics and beyond – to hand-pick a bespoke portfolio for support.
In the first phase of this exciting new partnership, Lilly worked with us to select three projects to explore promising new avenues for treatments. They will provide funding for an initial two years, with the possibility of extending for a third year after review. Lilly has committed an investment of over £1 million for this first round of projects.


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Straw Wattles – Applications & Installation
Straw wattles are cylinders of compressed straw wrapped in synthetic or natural netting. They are designed to filter sediment runoff and reduce hydraulic forces.
Straw wattles are used in many applications, like preventing slope erosion and the spread of sediment on construction sites. They can also control stormwater runoff, protect storm drains, and promote stabilization of shorelines and stream banks.
Soil Stabilization
Vegetation is one of the greatest stabilizers of loose soil for slopes. Straw wattles store moisture for vegetation and incorporate themselves into the soil over time. The topsoil, native seeds, and other organic material come together to promote an ideal environment for germination and plant growth. Vegetation grows through the straw wattle, locking soil in place for long-lasting stabilization.
Slope Stabilization
In addition to providing soil stabilization with vegetation growth, straw wattles can also be used to control erosion that occurs on steep slopes. They are installed horizontally at even intervals down a slope, locking soil and organic matter in place. This reduces the hydraulic forces of a slope and creates a more stable environment.
Runoff Control
Straw wattles are commonly used to control and divert stormwater runoff. For example, they can be installed near roadways to divert stormwater toward treatment areas, away from routes that will erode the roadway or cause flooding.
Storm Drains
Straw wattles are an effective method of preventing sediment and contaminants from entering storm drains. Wrapping them around storm drain inlets on a construction site helps protect the environment.
Check Dams
Straw wattles can also be used as check dams on drainage ditches, channels, and swales to prevent sheet erosion and gully development. Installing them perpendicular to water flow will reduce water velocity and prevent the undermining of channel lining materials.
Downslope Installation
The first step in the downslope installation is determining the spacing of the straw wattles. Different slopes and soil conditions require different spacing between wattles. 1:1 slopes generally require wattles to be installed in 10-foot intervals. 2:1 slopes can be 20 feet apart, 3:1 slopes can be 30 feet apart, and so on. Soft, loamy soil requires the wattles to be installed closer together, and hard, rocky soils can have the wattles spaced farther apart.
The next step is trenching. Use a shovel to dig a trench along the slope, placing excavated soil on the uphill. Soft and loamy soils require deeper trenches, around 3 to 5 inches. Hard and rocky soil only requires a 2 to 3-inch trench.
Place the straw wattles into the trench and make sure they are snug. You should not be able to see daylight from underneath the wattle. Pack soil against the wattle on the uphill side and begin staking them down. Wattles must be staked on each end and four feet on center. Drive stakes through the very middle of the wattle and leave 2-3 inches of stake above the wattle. Driving the stakes too low could result in the wattle getting pulled off the stakes. The stakes must be driven perpendicular to the slope.
Purchase Straw Wattles
At IWT Cargo-Guard, we offer a variety of sediment control and slope stabilization products that provide the best management practices for your work site. Our products are made with high-strength, high-quality materials that withstand the stresses associated with sediment runoff near waterways.
From straw wattles to coir logs and silt fences, we'll equip you with the right sediment control products for your project. IWT Cargo Guard's mission is to provide the most cost-effective products for your project. By quickly analyzing the products and services required for the project, we become an extension of your estimating department. Contact us today to get started,


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The Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Bible Verses on Peace
Psalm 29:11 - The Lord gives strength to his people, the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 119:165 - Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep in perfect peace those who minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


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New York City Antique Rug Repair and Restoration Services by Nazmiyal
Find Out How Antique Rug Repair Affects The Value
Expert Antique Rug Repair and Oriental Carpet Restoration Services in NYC
New York City Rug Repair – Restoring and repairing your antique rugs in the New York City area just got a whole lot easier! Whether a heirloom, specialty made, antique, or artisan, antique and vintage rugs are an investment. Hours upon hours were devoted to crafting these beautiful works of textile art. As such, they deserves proper care and attention from owners to prolong the rug's health for decades to come.
Nazmiyal's Antique Rug Repair and Oriental Carpet Restoration Services in NYC
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs offers expert Oriental rug restoration and carpet repair serves. We can easily tackle any size restoration project and are easily accessible from Manhattan or any of the 5 New York City Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County of New York State and Fairfield County of Connecticut areas.
We've been in business since 1980 and can help with Persian rug repairs, Oriental rug cleanings, stain removals and all aspects of antique rug restorations. We have solidified our expertise, knowledge, and craft of handling an array of fine restoration of textiles and rugs.
While we most of our rug restoration services are done for people that live in the greater New York City area, if it is a bigger repair project, you always have the option of shipping the rug to us for inspection and an estimate.
What is the difference between "repair" and "restoration"?
"Repair" and "restoration" are two terms used in the context of fixing or renewing something, such as an object, structure, or piece of art. While they are related concepts, they have distinct meanings and approaches:
What is means when you repair something:
- Definition: Repair refers to the process of fixing or mending something that is damaged, broken, or malfunctioning. The primary goal of a repair is to return the item to its functional state or original condition.
- Focus: Repairs are typically focused on addressing specific issues or damages. It involves fixing the damaged or faulty parts, replacing broken components, or resolving functional problems.
- Minimal Intervention: In repair, the aim is to intervene as minimally as possible to fix the problem and retain as much of the original material and structure as feasible.
- Retaining Originality: While some replacement parts might be used in repairs, the focus is on preserving the overall originality and appearance of the item.
What is means when you restore something:
- Definition: Restoration refers to the process of renewing or bringing back an object, structure, or artwork to its original or intended state. The goal of restoration is to return the item to its original appearance, aesthetic, and historical authenticity.
- Comprehensive Approach: Restoration is more comprehensive than repair. It involves researching the item's original design, materials, and historical context to recreate its original appearance as closely as possible.
- Attention to Details: Restoration often pays attention to fine details, historical accuracy, and craftsmanship. It may involve using traditional techniques and materials to replicate the original workmanship.
- Reversibility: In restoration, there is an emphasis on making interventions that are reversible or can be undone in the future, preserving the possibility of future research or changes.
- Historical Significance: Restoration is particularly important for cultural heritage objects, historical buildings, and artworks as it aims to preserve their historical and cultural value.
In summary, repair focuses on fixing specific issues to restore functionality, while restoration aims to bring back an object or structure to its original state, considering its historical, aesthetic, and cultural significance. Both repair and restoration are essential practices in preserving and maintaining valuable objects, artworks, and structures, ensuring they can be appreciated and enjoyed for generations to come.
Here's Everything Rug Owners Need To Know About Nazmiyal's New York City Rug Repair and Oriental Carpet Restoration Services
Below Are Some Antique Rug Repair and Restoration Services Commonly Offered By Professionals:
- Water damage restoration
- Cleaning services
- Resizing
- Tear repair
- Hole repair
- End Repair
- Side Repair
- Pile Repair
All of the above restoration and repair services will help to preserve the beauty and longevity of your rugs for years to come. Even restoring hand woven antique textiles aren't a problem. When done properly, your rug and carpet repairs will be almost undetectable. And, rest assured that, whether it's an antique tapestry or an antique area rug, all restoration projects will be handled with the utmost care and will be skillfully repaired by a professional rug restoration expert.
FAQ On Rug Restoration And Carpet Repair Services
Rug owners often have a plethora of questions on how best to preserve the life of their rugs.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers with regards to antique Oriental rug repair and restoration:
Can a rug be restored?
Yes, a rug can be restored depending on the condition and the extent of the damage. Professional rug restoration services can repair and restore your area rugs that have suffered from wear and tear, moth damage, water damage, stains, discoloration and other issues.
What does the rug restoration process entail?
The rug restoration process typically involves cleaning, reweaving or re-knotting damaged areas, patching holes, and repairing fringes and edges. The specific techniques used will depend on the type of rug, the materials used, and the extent of the damage.
How do I know if it is worth while to restore my rug?
It is important to note that the cost of rug restoration can vary greatly depending on the size and condition of the rug, as well as the extent of the restoration needed. It's always a good idea to consult with a professional rug restorer to get an estimate and to determine if restoration is the best option for your rug.
It is important to note that sometimes it may not be worth while, from a financial point of view, to restore your rug.
What If The Rug Can't Be Repaired Or Isn't Worth The Cost?
An informed client is the best client. Before any action is taken, clients are provided upfront with an estimate of repair. A detailed explanation of service by our professional rug repair experts and we will also indicate if we feel that investing the money into restoring the rug is worth while from a financial point of view. We understand that some rugs have sentimental value which money cant buy, and while some rugs may not justify the cost of the restoration, if the client still wants to move forward with it, we will gladly take on the restoration project.
This allows the client to make an informed decision on the restoration cost versus the rug's value.
Where do you restore and repair the rugs?
For the most part, we will do the restoration and repair at our Manhattan NYC rug gallery. That said, for much larger projects, there's also the option to ship the item to overseas for professional repair. The quality of the repair will remain, but the cost of repair is relatively cheaper than in the U.S. That said, the repair job will need to be substantiation enough to warrant the extra shipping and handling expenses that are associated with sending rugs overseas to be restored.
Q: Can a rug's fringes be repaired?
A: Yes, undone fringes can be bound and repaired. The main caveat is that one will need to address the fringe repairs as soon as possible to keep the cost down. The more the fringes unravel, the more costly the repair, especially if the unraveling extends into the pile of the rug.
While some people may chose recreate or repair fringes, others prefer to simply overcast and secure the rug's ends
Please note that the fringes of the rug do not affect the value of the rug.
Q: What's the difference between rug restoration and rug repair?
A: For the most part, people use the terms "repair" and "restoration" interchangeably. That said, a rug repair job will tend to address a specific problem or problems. Addressing and fixing only those specific areas is considered to be a rug repair job. That is because we will not be restoring the entire carpet to an original state.
*With that said, rug restoration may also refer to fixing a specific problem, or it may involve restoring the entire carpet (depending on what needs to be done). In either case, a restoration project will bring the piece back to its original state (or those specifically restored areas).
Q: Can a patch be used to repair a hole in my rug?
A: To save time and money, patches may be used to make rug repairs. Keep in mind, nothing will look as good as actually rebuilding the foundation and re-piling the area to match the design and texture.
Q: What does it cost to repair or restore a rug or kilim?
A: The short answer to that questions is – "it depends on the piece and what needs to be done". Each carpet of kilim is unique not to mention the fact that no two restoration projects are the same. The restoration costs will vary based on the extent of damage, the quality of the rug and a whole slew of other factors. It's all but impossible, not to mention highly unfair to customers, to place a one price fits all cost on carpet repairs and restorations.
*We suggest to avoid any entity that does provide such a generalized price point for all or any rug repairs. Look for a free, no obligation estimate, such as provided by the expert rug professionals at Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in Manhattan, New York City.
Q: What are some common damages that rugs tend suffer?
A: The most common types of rug repairs tend to be:
- Rips
- Fraying
- Holes
- Thinning
- Color fade / sun fading
- Color run
- Mold / dry rot
- Stretching / warping
- Fringe damage
- Water damage
- Moth damage
- Fire damage
- Stains
- Rugs that need to be resized / cut down to fit a new space
All these types of rug "damages" can be mended and repaired. However, in many cases (such as moth damaged rugs), the carpets will need to be professionally cleaned before any repairs are made.
Q: Why must rug be cleaned before the are restored?
A: There are many reasons why carpets should be washed before the restoration and repair services can begin. For example, the washing process will kill all the moth larvae and eggs so that once the repair is complete, you will not have any more of the critters eating the wool pile of your rug. Another reason is that dust will make the reweaving process much more difficult. In addition, cleaning the rug will bring up the colors so that they could be matched much better.
Q: Are rugs with wool foundations more susceptible to moth damage?
A: Indeed. Rugs with cotton foundations are less prone to moth damages than those with wool foundations. Moths as well as other types of insects will generally prefer animal fibers such as wool to vegetable fibers such as cotton. If you have cotton rugs and see holes, those are more likely to have been the result of improper use or care. Regardless, either case is surly repairable and the foundation will need to be rebuilt if the hole is extensive, however.
Q: What types of rugs can be repaired and cleaned?
A: Almost any handmade rug can be professionally cleaned and repaired, including kilims, Oriental rugs, Persian carpets, Navajos, Dhurries and so forth.
Q: Can you save a rug with mold?
In some cases, a rug with mold can be saved. However, it is important to address the problem as soon as possible to prevent the mold from spreading and causing further damage to the rug or posing a health risk to people in the vicinity.
Here are some steps that can be taken to save a rug with mold:
- Remove the rug from the affected area: If the rug is still in the room where the mold is present, it should be removed and taken outside or to a well-ventilated area to prevent the mold spores from spreading further.
- Clean the rug: The rug should be thoroughly cleaned to remove as much of the mold as possible. This can be done using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter or by shaking the rug outside to dislodge the mold spores.
- Treat the rug with a mold-killing solution: Once the rug is cleaned, it should be treated with a mold-killing solution to kill any remaining mold spores. There are several products available for this purpose, but it is important to follow the instructions carefully to ensure that the product is used safely and effectively.
- Dry the rug: After the rug has been treated with a mold-killing solution, it should be allowed to dry completely before being returned to the room. This will help prevent the mold from returning as well as limit that chances of dry-rot setting in.
It is important to note that if the mold has caused extensive damage to the rug or if it poses a health risk, it may be necessary to dispose of the rug and replace it. Additionally, if the mold has spread to other areas of the room or the building, it may be necessary to consult with a professional mold remediation service to address the problem.
Routine Maintenance, Repair and Restoration Are Vital Parts Of Rug Ownership
Oriental rugs add much aesthetic value to the overall appeal and uniqueness of your home's interior design. Some of the rarest rugs are also investments. Like any other type of investment piece, investment caliber rugs require proper care and maintenance to preserve their value and beauty. The nature of its everyday usage lends to normal wear and tear damage from traffic, spills, heavy furniture dents, dust, insect damage and so forth. This is true even in cases of the most attentive rug owner.
Of course, regular routine maintenance and cleaning can help preserve. That said, some wear and tear damages may require actual rug repair and restoration services to offset the effects and prevent further damages.
Two Vital Steps To Take Once A Rug Suffers Damage
The rug has been damaged – what now? Follow these two steps to ensure the best chance of repair at the lowest cost.
Step One: Act quickly to make rug repairs:
Swiftly acting to restore a rug prevents further deterioration and damage. If ignored, a simple, inexpensive damage can quickly turn into a costly, elaborate, or possibly irreversible damage.
Step Two: Always use a reputable and professional rug restoration service
Choose a reputable rug repair service. Yes, they may be more costly, but the quality and expertise of repairs are a worthy cost for such a valuable possession. Keep in mind that the cost is relative to the tedious and time consuming work it takes a master rug restorer to repair the rug.
These professional rug repair professionals will pay attention to even the smallest of details. This attention to detail can make a huge impact on the finished results of the restoration. They take the care to ensure the weave, dye and wool will all match as perfectly as possible. This approach will preserves the character of the piece.
Most importantly, professional rug restorers will never suggest a repair tactic that decreases the value and originality of the rug (unless the client asks for a much cheaper estimate and is made aware of any potential drawbacks).
Some cheaper repair services are cheap because they engage in just such practices. For example, carpet restorers may suggest that holes and worn areas be painted instead of rewoven or re-piled. Not only does this approach compromise the integrity of the rug, tinting a rug extensively will adversely affect the value. An expert would never make such a suggestion to a rug owner unless the client specifically requests such an approach and is made aware of the repercussions.
A master rug weaver can look at the rug and provide customers with a detailed explanation of what must, should and could be done to repair, restore and preserve the integrity of the rug.
What Are Some Common Repairs Oriental Rugs May Need?
Outside of accidental and catastrophic damages, such as fires and floods, the most common repairs are related to everyday wear and tear. It's usually the sides and ends that weaken first from everyday use. Do keep in mind that as these weaken, it leaves the rug at risk of unraveling. This may result in damage to the pile itself if not promptly repaired.
How do you fix a damaged rug?
The process of fixing a damaged rug will depend on the type of damage and the extent of the problem.
Here are some general steps that may be involved in repairing a damaged rug:
- Clean the rug: Before attempting any repairs, the rug should be cleaned thoroughly to remove any dirt, debris, or stains. This will make it easier to see the extent of the damage and ensure that the repaired areas blend in with the rest of the rug.
- Assess the damage: The next step is to assess the damage and determine the best approach for repairing it. For example, if there is a hole in the rug, the repair may involve patching the area with a matching piece of wool or silk. If the rug has frayed edges, the repair may involve reweaving the edges or adding new fringes.
- Repair the damage: Once the extent of the damage has been assessed, the repair process can begin. This may involve reweaving or re-knotting damaged areas, patching holes, repairing fringes and edges, or other techniques depending on the type of damage.
- Blend in the repair: After the repair is complete, it is important to make sure that the repaired area blends in with the rest of the rug. This may involve using matching colors and materials and carefully weaving or knotting the repair to match the surrounding area.
- Finish the repair: Finally, the repaired area should be trimmed and finished to ensure that it is smooth and matches the rest of the rug.
It is important to note that repairing a damaged rug can be a complex process that requires expertise and skill. It is often best to consult with a professional rug restorer to ensure that the repair is done properly and the rug is restored to its original condition.
Here are some common repairs for oriental rugs:
1) Restoring and Repairing The Binding On The Sides Of A Rug:
These bindings run lengthwise and are the outermost areas on both sides of the rug that do not have fringe.
There's an endpoint along the side since Oriental rugs are generally woven across the foundation warps in a side to side fashion. That end point is tied and prevents the rug from unraveling. With time, the end sometimes becomes loose from normal wear and tear by traffic and can open up. If not promptly addressed, the binding could continue to open, creating more and more extensive and costly damages.
The rug repairer will wrap the damaged side with wool to match the type and color of the rug. Narrow, fine, tight edges are used for finer piles and a more coarse edge is used for thicker piles.
2) Restoring and Repairing the Ends of a Carpet and Fringe:
The ends of the rug are made up the two crosswise, fringed ends running the width of the carpet. Despite appearing like mere adornment for looks alone, if the fringe ends are original, then they actually the rug's foundation (each thread or strand will run from one end of the rug all the way to the other end).
The fringed ends are exposed and unsupported, leaving them highly susceptible to damages.
Master rug weavers use their own preferred technique to repair the rug's fringe. They'll also select a method based on the overall condition of the fringe and rug type.
How to Restoring and Repair a Rug's Fringe or End:
- Overcasting the rugs ends -this is the most cost friendly technique to re-secure the loosened fringes and those that have become displaced. Once the rug has been fully overcast and secured, the repair person will cut the fringes to a uniform length.
- Professional rug repairers often opt to do away with the old fringes and replace them by sewing a new "fake fringe" onto the rug if the rug has a thick pile.
- The Zangera stitch technique – this technique stitches one long thread along the rug's entire end. This anchors and holds the ends in place – preventing further leavening. The Zangera stitch is usually the preferred method for thinner pile rugs.
- Yet another option is the implanted fringe technique in combination with the Zangera stitch technique. The Zangera stitch is used to secure implanted fringes and secure them from opening out.
All the above restoration technique options will secure the rug and keep it from unraveling. They will also leave the rug looking more "complete" and beautifully preserved.
3) Re-Piling – Repairing and Restoring The Pile Of A Rug Or Carpet
As mentioned above, if damage to the ends and sides aren't promptly corrected, the pile can unravel. As the pile is left to unravel further and further, the damage may become irreversible.
Early intervention is imperative to keep rug repair costs down and ensure the damage doesn't progress. If the unraveling is left unchecked, you may need to restore the carpet by re-knotting the lost areas over a newly constructed foundation before repairing the fringe.
Of course, pile damage doesn't have to necessarily start at the ends or sides. The pile of a rug may become low over time from wear and tear and the daily tread and pile compression.
A low pile isn't as severe and immediate a problem as fringe and side damages. That said, very low pile can still be an issue that can make the rug look and feel unhealthy. Over time and with continued lessening of the pile, the foundation of the rug may begin to get exposed. Once the pile is completely gone, and you are left walking on the foundation only, that foundation may break which can result in a life ending damage for the rug.
In addition, some antique rug collectors feel that a low pile speaks to the character and age of the rug. They often choose not to initiate repairs and re-pile until absolutely critical to the rug's life. But the early rugs and collectible carpets are a completely unique subset in the rug world.
The fact that even the best rug restorer may not be able to provide an exact color match for rare and specialty rugs is also a deterrent for some rug enthusiasts against re-piling rugs.
To repair a rug's imperfections or not is a personal preference and judgement call. Look at how much traffic the rug endures. Speak with an expert repair person to determine if a color match is available, and, if not, discuss how close of a match can be obtained. If the foundation of a rug ever becomes visible, repair is inevitable to preserve the piece.
4) Repairing, Restoring and Re-Weaving a Hole in a Rug
Before a hole in a rug may be repaired, the carpet will need to first be cleaned thoroughly by an expert. Once complete, the restoration and reweaving of the hole in the carpet can begin. Reweaving is a tedious three part process that requires great skill and care.
The Process Of Reweaving A Hole In A Rug:
- The first step is to rebuild the lost foundation where the hole in the rug exists. Broken foundation fibers are repaired and extended so that they're now able to be rewoven. This is a crucial process since an improperly laid foundation will deteriorate quickly and leave the rug in disrepair yet again. Weaving the wrong quality of foundation may also result in having to re-pile the area using a different size knot or even a completely different rug knotting technique. This will result in a "bad," pronounced and obviously restored area.
- The second step involves knotting wool threads onto the newly created foundation where the hole used to be. Whatever density and pattern was used in creating the foundation should be continued to be knotted in the wool pile. It takes a great deal of skill and labor to recreate the wefts, warps, knots, colors and patterns of the original rug.
- The final step is to shear the wool down so that the pile height of the restored hole area matches the rest of the rug.
If done correctly, the repaired area where the hole used to be, will be almost indistinguishable from the other parts of the rug. The importance of trusting this repair only to a seasoned, expert rug restorer cannot be stated adamantly enough.
In closing, hopefully rug owners have learned more about the maintenance, care, restoration and repair of rugs.
Here is a brief recap of the main rug restoration and carpet repair points:
- Almost any rug or carpet can be repaired or restored to a near original state.
- Don't throw out used or old rugs thought to be too damaged to save. A professional restoration and repair expert may have a solution.
- Ask for a free restoration and repair assessment to help determine if the cost to value ratio is worth the investment.
- Remember that routine, regular maintenance and cleanings by a professional can avoid costly repairs and preserve the feel and look of rugs of all sizes and styles.
- Initiate carpet repairs quickly to avoid further and more costly damage to the rug.
- Only trust rugs to skilled, professional rug repair and restoration experts. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish as a few extra dollars now may end up saving you a lot more money down the line.
For any antique rug repairs and Oriental carpet restoration services, especially in the New New York City area, Please Contact Us.
Rug Repair and Fine Antique Persian Oriental Rug Restoration NYC
The purpose of repairing rare, antique or valuable rug is to restore the original beauty and physical integrity that may have been damaged by years of use.
This is accomplished by recreating or reweaving portions of the carpet, either the surface pile, or in the case of holes, even the underlying foundation as well.
Such antique rug repair and restoration requires enormous technical skill and precision, as well as discernment in the matching of yarn, texture and color. This process requires expertise and a refined eye to match as well as possible the original texture of the carpet so that the repair will not be detectable.
The extent of restoration that may be required in both in time and expense depends not only on condition, but also on the value of the carpet in relation to the cost of the repair. A knowledgeable dealer in antique carpets and vintage rugs with market expertise will make this decision. Such restoration can make a damaged piece usable and commercially viable once again. But ultimately the greatest reward in rug cleaning and repairing your antique Oriental rugs is the knowledge that a rare and beautiful work of art is being preserved for generations to come.
The object of restoration is to remove the erosion of wear and other damage caused by years of use, by recreating portions of the carpet that are valuable and rare. Restoration requires the precise matching of yarn, color and shade. This process requires expertise, training and a refined eye to detect and restore the subtle changes in texture and coloration of the carpet.
The extent of restoration, both in time and expense, depends solely on the value and rarity of the carpet. A knowledgeable dealer in antique carpets with a technical expertise in the commercial market will make this decision.
Perhaps the greatest reward in repairing an Oriental carpet is the knowledge that a rare and beautiful work of art is being preserved for generations to come.
Our staff is well trained and knowledgeable in various aspects of restoration, having mastered their skills through expert training and many years of experience. Nazmiyal is proud to have assembled master restorers under one roof to provide full services for the restoration of your valued carpets.
For an estimate on the restoration of your carpet, feel free to contact us.
Rug Restoration and Restoration Services by the Experts at Nazmiyal NYC
Antique Rug Restoration and Carpet Repair – For over 30 years, Nazmiyal has employed a group of highly skilled conservators specializing in antique rug repair and restoration services.
Caring for and preserving the beauty of antique Persian rugs , antique carpets, museum-quality carpets, hand-woven kilims and heirloom pieces is our specialty.
Our experienced antique rug restoration professionals use traditional techniques to repair and revitalize the finest and most valuable antique carpets and kilims in the world. Our repair specialists work with many clients in New York City and the Tri-State area to undertake rug cleaning services, repairs and conservation efforts.
Preserving the value of unique rugs, kilims and hand-woven textiles is our chief concern. Whether for monetary, artistic or simply sentimental reasons, an antique rug should be cleaned professionally to ensure longevity and to preserve its beauty.
Before completing cleaning procedures or conservation efforts, the history, origin and condition of each piece is carefully evaluated to ensure all restoration efforts are sympathetic to the artistic and structural integrity of each rug or kilim.
Regular cleanings and periodic maintenance are essential for preserving the beauty and structural integrity of antique Persian and vintage rugs. Minor repairs can benefit nearly all antique rugs. Repairing and reinforcing weak areas can prevent the damage from expanding, which can prolong the longevity of any antique rug.
Our considerate approach to antique rug repair and restoration procedures allows us to create repairs that are nearly undetectable. Common restoration services include general cleanings, repairing fringes, recovering selvages and re-knotting damaged or missing patterns. When appropriate, we also undertake intensive repair and restoration efforts, including re-piling worn areas and rebuilding the warp and weft.
Whether your rug was damaged recently or is simply showing the effects of age, we invite you to contact us about restoring your beloved antique Persian and Oriental rugs, heirlooms and investment pieces.
Our staff is knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of restoration, having achieved their expertise through many years of training and experience. Nazmiyal is proud to have assembled a number of master restorers under one roof to provide a full range services for your valued carpets.
Contact Our Antique Rug Repair Experts at 212-545-8029
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Antique Rug Repair and Restoration Pictures
Before and After Pictures of Antique Rug Repair & Restoration
Antique Rug Repair and Restoration (Case Study) – While the rug repair and restoration of antique rugs requires skill and patience, the restoration of room-size carpets like this Tabriz presents a special challenge. The areas requiring repair are more extensive and scattered across a larger surface whose level and texture must be carefully matched, even though it may be somewhat low from years of use. The repairs must also be durable enough to stand up to the foot traffic that a decorative room sized rug will have. With the completion of the repairs, we can now enjoy the un-disrupted precision of its sweeping, meticulous design.
After the restoration, the carpet has been brought back to life and could be used for many years to come. For the most part, if done well, the areas of the rug which have been restored are pretty much undetectable to people that are not in the rug trade.
As with any antique piece, restoration is expected. If done properly, restoration will increase the value of the rug. Needless to see – it will increase the life span as well!
Picture Taken Before The Antique Rug Repair:
While the repair of any carpet requires skill and patience, the restoration of room-size carpets like this Tabriz presents a special challenge. The areas requiring repair are more extensive and scattered across a larger surface whose level and texture must be carefully matched, even though it may be somewhat low from years of use. The repairs must also be durable enough to stand up to the foot traffic that a decorative room sized rug will have.
Picture Taken After The Antique Rug Repair:
With the completion of the repairs, we can now enjoy the disrupted precision of its sweeping, meticulous design.
Before Rug Restoration and Repair:
This lovely little Kazak rug was heavily worn in the center of the field. In spots the pile had disappeared completely, exposing the foundation of the rug, and in the adjacent areas the pile was rather low. The repair involved replacing the lowest areas of the pile as well as the areas where the pile was entirely gone, in order to bring the pile up to an even level consistent with the undamaged portions of the carpet.
After Rug Restoration and Repair:
Such repairs are difficult and can only be accomplished successfully with the greatest skill and patience. But they have now fully restored the bold drawing and graphic color effects that originally gave the rug its appeal.
More Before and After Pictures Of Rugs Before And After The Restoration and Repair Services
When restoring antique oriental rugs, it's important to go to someone who has a track record working on such pieces. Any antique rug can be restored but finding the right restoration person is key. Just like anything else, good restorers are not inexpensive, but in the hands of a master restorer, the rug can be brought back to life. When it comes to good antique rugs, in the hands of a professional repair person, there is almost nothing that can't be undone or fixed. So, if something happened to your rug, don't panic just yet, first contact a reputable restoration expert and hear what they may have to say first.
When we restore rugs here at Nazmiyal, we make sure to keep the original look and feel. Using the best materials and not cutting corners will ensure that your investment will remain safe and usable for years to come.
The best restoration jobs are those that only a highly skilled expert would be able to notice. Just look at the before picture below, then compare it to the after image and see if you could what was restored and what remained untouched.
We at Nazmiyal take pride in the restoration projects we do. Thanks to our skilled restorers, we are able to rejuvenate pieces that otherwise might have been lost forever!
The two images below are an example of a restoration project that we took care of ourselves in house. This charming Dagestan prayer rug was badly damaged. Not only was the pile worn to the foundations in the field and lower border, but there was also a large hole and substantial portions of the outer border were missing. This latter damage required rebuilding the foundation of the areas that were lost, and then re-piling them.
Picture of an antique rug that need repair and restoration:
Picture of the same antique rug after it has been restored and repaired:
The re-piling of the field was exceptionally difficult because the pile was low, and such low pile is the hardest to match or replace. Now we can once again enjoy the beauty of its design and color.
Image Before Carpet Restoration and Repair:
This damage on this Kuba was not too extensive, but even such limited damage can be enough to spoil the effect of its fine, delicate design. The outer minor border or guard stripe had to be completely restored, and the scattered wear in the field needed to re-piled at a low yet even level.
Image After Carpet Restoration and Repair:
The result is remarkable. The crisp, jewel-like effect of the design has once again come to life.
Picture Before The Antique Persian Rug Restoration and Repair Services:
Picture of the same Persian rug after the restoration and repair services:
Let Our Restorers Bring Back the Beauty of Your Oriental Rugs
At Nazmiyal, we've dedicated years to preserving, restoring and cleaning oriental rugs and carpets to their original splendor and beauty. With each repair, one of our knowledgeable experts oversees the process to ensure that the texture and type of fabric used results in a seamless rug restoration.
We are privileged to have several master restorers who work for us and who use their expertise to create exact recreations on antique carpets. Each antique rug repair is unique, and we take a careful approach to ensure that the item's originality is carefully preserved during the process. While some carpets and rugs just require reweaving the surface pile, our experts can also skillfully recreate the underlying foundation, as well.
If you are in need of our antique rug repair services, please feel free to give us a call. We can easily be reached at 1 – 877 RUG FIND. One of our courteous staff members will be more than happy to discuss our restoration process with you and schedule a time for our experts to take a look at your carpet and begin the repair process. The time taken to repair your carpet depends largely on the extent of rug restoration that is necessary.


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We have recently commissioned Allan for two paintings – one in oil on canvas and one in acrylic (caricature) and also purchased another painting (David Bowie) in the style of Picasso. All paintings are wonderfully presented, the attention to detail on the paintings is a measure of a good artist. Clearly Allan has spent years and years training his skill and days and weeks painting. Naturally this has defined Allan's unique style, richly detailed works and very easy on the eye! We highly recommend Allan for his broad display of artworks/commissions and well worth a visit to his (Suffolk Open Studios) open days.
Painting of Aldham Church
I asked Allan if he would do a painting of the church at Aldham as it was a special place for my partner and I. From the start through to completion Allan was professional, helpful and friendly. As I live some distance from Allan and the church, communication was all done via email. Again, Allan was excellent and was quick to respond. He visited the church to take photos from different angles to ensure I had a good selection of photos to choose from. Having selected the angle I wanted, he gave me a good idea of when the painting would be done. I have to say I was blown away by the painting it is truly brilliant. I haven't at this point given the painting to my partner as it's a surprise for later in the year but I have no doubt she'll be as equally impressed. Delivery went as smoothly as the whole process. I would whole heartedly recommend Allan. I can't thank him enough.


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Offshore Investing
Offshore investing can be a very wise strategy for investors, however much caution is needed. The over-arching principle should be simple – placing money offshore means it grows free of tax until it is brought back to the UK or anywhere else – at which point it will be taxed appropriately. In its proper place, offshore investment is little more than delaying tax. In an ideal world (for the investor) you bring funds back to the UK when your rate of tax is more favourable. To my mind there is nothing morally or ethically wrong with this. It is not tax evasion, it is tax delaying – and not in the sense of paying HMRC late, but as appropriate (when the money is in the UK).
Traps To Avoid
So it is disappointing to note that The Times has today reported that various well-known people have been named once again in an offshore scheme (Liberty Tax Strategy) that is so aggressive in its approach to create artificial losses that it potentially could be regarded as tax evasion. This is of course up to HMRC to decide, not The Times. However I do wonder what on earth some advisers tell their clients. I would like to think that everyone has been advised appropriate or suitable investments that they can understand. However it must be particularly important for those in the public eye to avoid any suggestion of improperness when it comes to tax. Certainly irrespective of fame, our clients are not put in a position where they may have to do some serious explaining to the HMRC and possibly the media. Yet this is precisely what journalist, BBC Watchdog and The Weakest Link host Anne Robinson has read today in The Times. She's not alone either – several members of the "boy band" Take That are also caught in the crossfire. There is believed to be around £1.2bn invested in the scheme by around 2,000 investors.


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Enrollment in the MasterCourse includes access to the whole TangoForge Digital School, the Practice Courses, KnowledgeBase, and Exercise Center. Here are some ideas about how to make best use of these resources.
How to Use the MasterCourse itself
- We recommend that you do not try to Master every element's material in a single session, but instead plan to study each Element's session at least 4x, making circuits through the material.
- Your goals on the FIRST viewing and practice of each session should be to grasp what is distinct about this element to learn one or two variations and integrate them into your dance
- When you return in subsequent viewings and practice having used this element in your dance, you will hear and understand more subtle points in the technique, and you will adopt more variations. Each time you watch the session you will have more skills and will be able to use more of the information presented.
- We also recommend that you review the 5 Biomechanical Tools video periodically, as your understanding of it will deepen as you study.
What Order to Study the MasterCourse Elements?
- We have found that it does not matter in what order you study the Elements. Every element has insight for all levels of dancers.
- We do believe it's important that students track their own progress, to disrupt the usual tango learning situation of following a teacher through a disorganized and infinite number of sequences. This is why we suggest you print a copy of the Lexicon checklist, or use the sidebar checklist (which has a cookie set to retain your clicks over the 18-month enrollment period of the MasterCourse).
- We recommend that you follow your own interest and curiosity through the Elements.
Optimal Study Plan
Different students have different learning styles which is why we offer the whole Digital School for free-range access. Your optimal plan is unique. If you really want coaching, here it is:- Create a tango-study calendar. Map out 4 circuits through the MasterCourse with one Element per week (4 x 16 weeks). Be sure to note holiday or other unavailable weeks. (The 18-month enrollment is 78 weeks. 4 circuits makes 64 weeks.)
- Make a practice plan with committed weekly times. If you have a practice partner or two, ask them to commit to your training schedule. If you are a Mark without a practice partner, decide when you will practice, for example at a regular weekly practica or a more relaxed milonga. If you are a Revel without a practice partner, use the Practice Course for Revels as the base for a weekly solo practice and add further exercises based on what you learned in the MasterCourse session.
- Watch the week's designated MasterCourse session alone before your practice session. Take notes on things you want to practice and note timecodes on portions of the video you will need to access quickly during the practice session.
- At the end of your practice session take notes on what worked and what didn't work and use the sections above to follow up on missing information and skills.
- Before going to a milonga or practica, always make some notes about what you'll focus on while dancing. For Revels, this means a single priority piece of technique (you can only focus effectively on one self-correction at a time while also giving your best to the Mark, so always have a clear idea of what you are working on and stay on it without moving on until you feel you have fully integrated it as a new habit into your body). For Marks this means one or two elements or variations that you want to integrate into your regular dancing.
- Use the Exercise Center to add one tango-related exercise into your daily fitness/exercise regime. If you don't have a daily fitness regime, then start one by doing one quick exercise from the Exercise Center every day.
What if you cannot execute a movement in the MasterCourse?- This means you need to improve your body awareness and control and this is a time to turn to the additional resources of the Digital School.
- Navigate to the 2017 version of the MasterCourse. In the 2017 version, each element has two sessions, one on Improvisation and the other on Biomechanics. Follow along in the Biomechanics class.
- Find the most relevant session of the Practice Courses and do this 1x/week for 3 weeks.
- By this point you should be clear about which muscles are important to this particular action. Navigate to the Exercise Center, which is the most compact presentation of the muscle control exercises. Find the exercises for the muscle in question and do these 3x/week for a month.
- Continue your progress through the MasterCourse. You may find that your body learns skills in another context. When you return to this element on your next circuit, you will have built physical skills.
- Navigate to the 2017 version of the MasterCourse and watch the Improvisation session there. Because the 2017 session was taught to a live class, the explanations are slightly more informal, include student questions, and more visible correction of mistakes.
- Read relevant entries in the KnowledgeBase.
- Send an email, start a chat, or book a video consultation to ask questions.
- Use the KnowledgeBase to explore this topic. You'll find that we "deprecate" terms we find unhelpful and explain why and we also "disaggregate" confusing terms.
- Feel free to send us an email, start a chat, or book a video consultation. We can explain the differences between different teachers' approaches.
About Partners
Selecting a practice partner
- For optimal improvement, you should practice the MasterCourse material regularly.
- In choosing a practice partner, eagerness and reliability are more important than level.
Selecting a study partner
- Your study partner for the Double Down Deal is someone who dances the same role as you (or both roles), who is ambitious and curious. You do not need to know this person well, but it should be someone you respect because you will be analyzing and learning together.
Tips for Distance Collaboration
- Set a regular, weekly or bi-weekly time to meet by video. Give whereby.com a try for video chats. No account, no login, no download, no reservation, no long strings of numbers.
- This will help you develop a routine of study so you are ready for the meeting.
It makes your study a commitment and priority.
Saves time and delay making a new appointment each week. - While watching the video, collect ideas to discuss in your meeting and write down the timecode on the video for each.
- Things you didn't know before.
Connections with other sessions, lessons, or experiences.
Things you don't understand. - After each meeting, add unresolved questions to a list to ask Vio in your next session.


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Church presentation tools help you turn scripture, lyrics and images into engaging visuals for your members. You can even use them for online worship.
The right tools make the job much easier. When you're already strapped for time, you want to be able to sit down, put together a great presentation and move on.
There are presentation tools for every budget. The list below includes both free and premium options, ensuring there's an option for every church's needs.
Table of contents
1. Basic Church Presentation Tools
While there are dedicated church presentation tools, you can use standard slideshow tools to create a presentation. The good part of these tools are you may already know how to use them. Plus, there are several great free options, such as:
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Free Office Live Version or any premium version)
- LibreOffice Impress
- Google Slides
- Zoho Show (some features are free, others are premium only)
If you're just getting started with basic presentations, these are great tools to get your feet wet. However, if you're looking for something more robust, you'll want to branch out from the basic tools.
2. OpenLP
OpenLP is a free open source church worship presentation tool designed to give you the freedom to create presentations they way you want. It's also regularly updated, giving you even more features and support over time.
You can download to your computer, use it online or via the iOS/Android apps. You can even import presentations from other popular slideshow software, such as PowerPoint and LibreOffice.
Easily import songs, video content, Bible verses (import full Bibles for use or just certain verses), pictures and more. Create custom slides to play and loop or control them manually. You can easily control your presentation using the web, iOS or Android app.
3. EasySlides
EasySlides is one of the more simple church presentation tools. It's made to project Bible verses and song lyrics during worship services. The great part is it's completely free to use.
Despite being more scaled back, it does have some great features, such as:
- Convert to HTML to add to your church website
- Add notation to slides, such as chords/tabs
- Incorporate a wide variety of Bibles
- Countdown clocks/timers
- Basic slideshows
- Publish on EasySlides for live online presentations (requires a low-cost annual subscription)
- Create worship booklets
If you're mainly creating presentations to encourage more engagement during services, EasySlides is a good option. It's also updated on a regular basis, completely for free.
4. VideoPsalm
VideoPsalm's website may look a bit dated, but their presentation software is not only powerful, but free. They call the software mission-ware as it aids churches on their mission to spread God's word.
VideoPsalm is compatible with many other church presentation tools, including EasySlides, MediaShout, PowerPoint, VerseView and more. This makes it easy to import presentations you've already created in other tools.
The free help library includes detailed tutorials and guidance to help you get started quickly. Plus, there are numerous Bibles and songbooks for you to import and pull information from. This makes finding what you need even easier.
Some of the other main features include:
- Quick search features
- Create image and video slideshows
- Play music along with lyrics
- Create live video feed background
- Add music chords to lyrics
- Quick editing modes
- Organization tools to keep track of what you're using
With 24/7 support, this is one free tool that's hard to pass on.
5. BibleShow
BibleShow is another completely free church presentation tool. It's only compatible with Windows though. This is one of the more basic tools as it only supports Bible verses instead of songs too.
It comes complete with hundreds of themes to use. There are also multiple Bibles and translations to choose from. It's easy to project or use on any connected video device. You can even stream your presentation for live online worship.
Create a searchable list of favorite verses for quicker access. However, built-in search features allow you to search the Bible versions you've imported.
If you want more control over your slides and want to go beyond scripture, BibleShow might not be for you. Otherwise, it's a nice light-weight tool especially if you have older equipment.
6. Lyricue
Lyricue isn't just for churches. It's made for live events, such as worship services and concerts. As the name implies, it's main purpose is displaying song lyrics for a more interactive event. However, you can present more than just lyrics.
You can also add text passages, such as scripture or important takeaways. This makes it easy to ensure your members not only hear, but see the most important parts of your sermon.
One immensely useful feature is live editing. Even if your presentation is being shown, you can edit on the fly. See a typo? Edit in seconds. This is ideal if your church is hosting a live event and you want to add impromptu notes during the event. Or, if you need to change lyrics quickly.
You can also add text over a live feed, which is ideal if you're live streaming. It's easy to create custom screens for lyrics and verses. You can even create playlists for autoplay presentations.
7. FreeWorship
FreeWorship has a free and premium version. For simple church presentations, the free version is really all you need. However, if you want additional support, more integrations with other tools and more advanced search features, you'll need the premium version for $13.67/month.
In the free version, you create customized presentations using FreeWorship's intuitive interface. Add song lyrics, videos, images and Bible verses. Create custom slide sets for your church events.
The premium version does make it easier to add songs and verses thanks to SongSelect integration and an advanced Bible search function. This can help save valuable time. Unlike other free options on this list, you have to pay for addition Bibles, which start at $13.67 each.
8. Praisenter
Praisenter is one of the more straightforward church presentation tools. It's made specifically to help churches create more engaging presentations without spending a dime. You don't even have to register with your email address.
Praisenter uses The Unbound Bible to allow you to import various translations, based on your church's needs. This is completely free. Import song lyrics or create your own. You can add unlimited lyrics. Plus, you can organize all your songs to make them easier to find when you need them.
Create fully custom slides, complete with transition effects. Every aspect of the slides can be edited. Add engaging images, video and audio to your slides. There's even a media library built-in for managing your files.
You can even display alerts with ease. Let a member know they left their lights on or remind members about a meeting after services.
The only downside is the software hasn't been updated in years, which is why it doesn't have a very modern look. However, it still works well.
9. Datasoul
Datasoul is another free and open source church presentation tool. It's rather barebones, but still highly effective for creating amazing presentations.
Easily import slides and presentations from PowerPoint and OpenOffice. You can even launch files from both programs directly within Datasoul. You can also import song lyrics from EasyWorship.
As with most church presentation tools, you can add song lyrics and Bible verses. Add chords and guitar tabs with any song. To make services even more engaging, print out any or all parts of your presentation for members to use during services or to take home.
For online worship, share your presentations online. This works well for live streaming and as an added resource for your church website visitors. You can even export your presentation as a PDF, making it easy to add a downloadable file to your website.
10. MediaShout
MediaShout is the first fully premium option on this list. However, there is a free 30-day trial to see if it's right for your church before you pay. It's a feature-rich presentation tool with all the bells and whistles you could want.
The intuitive and modern interface makes it easy to use. You can even customize it to your needs. Built-in templates get you started quickly.
The presentation editor allows you to customize all aspects of your slides. There's also a sermon builder to help you create more interactive and engaging sermons.
Easily import PowerPoint slides. You also have access to both public-access and copyrighted Bible translations and versions. Plus, you can import songs using SongSelect.
Customize your stage display and easily display announcements. While there isn't an Android app yet, you can remotely control your presentations via the iOS app. MediaShout is even planning to add social media integration and cloud storage options soon.
MediaShout starts at $399 or $409 for copyrighted Bible access for the Windows version. The Mac version is $249 and $299. You can also get additional support and exclusive content for $21/month.
11. Prezi
Prezi isn't strictly for churches, but it's still well worth considering among church presentation tools. What sets it apart is it's actually a collection of three different tools – Present, Video and Design.
You get access to all three tools starting at $15/month. While a cheaper plan is available, it's for personal use and doesn't include nearly as many useful features. A free version is available to create up to five presentations. This is a good way to try it out, though free trials of al premium plans are available too.
Not only can you create custom presentations to show in your church, you can create online presentations to better engage your online worshipers. There are even hundreds of thousands of free images and icons to use.
Create visually engaging stories, which are great for Sunday school and children's ministry. You can also create voice overs, which work well for online access when you're not live.
While there isn't any Bible or song lyric integrations, you can manually add any content you need. This is a major con, but if your church also needs tools for creating videos and image design, the tradeoff might be worth it.
12. OpenSong
OpenSong is one of the simpler church presentation tools. However, it's designed specifically to be an easy to use tool for displaying song lyrics and Bible verses. Every slide can have a custom background or background color.
While it doesn't have the customization of some of the other tools on this list, it is free. It's a perfect addition to other tools, though, if you want to do more with your songs.
Easily transpose songs, add details about when a capo is used, add full song details (CCLI#, length, tempo, author and more) and customize individual elements, such as underlining certain parts.
You have access to 168 different Bible translations. While it's a separate download listed on OpenSong, there is a detailed guide on how to do it.
13. Worship Extreme
Worship Extreme has a free and premium version. Create fully custom presentations using a variety of built-in Bibles and SongSelect (requires a SongSelect account) integration. Free users have access to limited number of motion graphics, while premium users have access to more.
Create cue lists which you can edit on the fly. Need to add something new during a service? No problem. These lists make it quick and easy to make presentations.
You can also sync you presentations to Worship Extreme's cloud service. This ensures you always have a backup of your work and access wherever you are.
The premium version starts at $15/month. Get access to all features, including unlimited templates and graphics, for $25/month. Smaller churches will likely do well with the free version, though.
14. ZionWorx
While ZionWorx offers a free trial, there isn't a free version available. There's a one-time fee of $249 for your entire team to use the software. All minor updates are free to download, but if a new major version is released, there is an additional upgrade fee.
The intuitive interface lets you jump right in, creating presentations with ease. Add any audio, video or image file into your presentations without worrying about compatibility. All codecs are already built-in.
A layer-based approach makes it quick and easy to customize every part of your presentation. From backgrounds to the text itself, you have full control.
A color-coded layout makes arranging song lyrics easier than ever. You can import songs directly from SongSelect or even text files, though ZionWorx does state this can be glitchy at times. Use BibleGateway to search for and import the Bibles of your choice.
PowerPoint integration is supported. You can also export your entire playlist presentation to use on-the-go. This is ideal if another church wants to use your presentation or you're presenting as a guest elsewhere.
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