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A consolidated national bank resulting from consolidation of a national bank with a trust company under U. S. C. (1934 ed.) Title 12, Section 34A, was in substance and effect and within G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 260, Section 1, Third, the "original payee" of a witnessed note payable to the trust company and among its assets at the time of the consolidation, and a receiver of the consolidated national bank was not barred from maintaining an action on the note brought more than six but less than twenty years after its maturity.
CONTRACT. Writ in the Municipal Court of the City of Boston dated March 25, 1940.
The case was heard by Donovan, J.
G. S. Fuller, (C. M. Goldman with him,) for the plaintiff.
M. H. Golburgh, for the defendant.
DOLAN, J. This is an action of contract upon a promissory note, secured by a mortgage of real estate, to recover a deficiency resulting from foreclosure proceedings. The judge found for the plaintiff in the amount of $59,310.64 which included interest. The case comes before us on the plaintiff's appeal from an order of the Appellate Division that the finding for the plaintiff be vacated and that judgment be entered for the defendant.
The defendant's answer contains a general denial, an allegation of payment, a denial of his signature with a call for proof thereof, and allegations that he is an accommodation maker and that the action is barred by the statute of limitations. At the trial he admitted the genuineness of his signature and introduced evidence for the purpose of proving that the note was not witnessed in his presence or to his knowledge.
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One of the two contentions of the defendant is that the judge erred in denying his request for a ruling to the effect that if the "court find that the note was executed and delivered without a signature of a witness, and that thereafter without the knowledge or consent of the defendant a third party affixed his signature thereto, purporting to be a witness, this does not make it a witnessed note and the six years limitation of action applies." In denying this request the judge stated that he did not so find. Oral testimony as to this subject matter had been heard by the judge and he found that the "note was signed by the defendant in the presence of Julius I. Berns, Esquire, a member of the bar, then acting as attorney for the Beacon Trust Company [the payee], who, in the presence of the defendant, and with his knowledge and consent, signed said note as a witness . . . to the defendant's signature." Mr. Berns had testified that "the alleged signature placed on the note as an attesting witness, looks somewhat like his signature, but that `if he had signed that note, his signature must have changed considerably in the past fifteen years'; that he did not recall ever signing the note," or seeing the note before, or ever having seen the defendant before, but that "if it were his signature he would not have put it there unless he saw the defendant sign." Mr. Berns further testified that he signed the certificate of title made in connection with the transaction with the defendant, which was attached to the application. This certificate was introduced and the signature of Mr. Berns thereon was compared with that of "Julius I. Berns" appearing on the note. There was other testimony tending to show that the note was not witnessed by Mr. Berns in the presence of the defendant. The weight to be given to the oral testimony of witnesses was for the trial judge, and his finding for the plaintiff is not reversible as such by the Appellate Division, or by us on appeal from an order of the Appellate Division, except as such finding is affected by error in rulings of law presented by the report. Adamaitis v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. 295 Mass. 215, 221. Codman v. Beane, 312 Mass. 570, 573, and cases cited. In the instant case
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there was some proof of due attestation of the note. See Tompson v. Fisher, 123 Mass. 559, 560, 561. Phillips v. Vorenberg, 259 Mass. 46, 68. It follows that the denial of the requested ruling in question was not erroneous, and that the remaining issue to be decided must be dealt with on the basis that the note involved was a witnessed note.
The facts disclosed by the evidence and found by the judge bearing upon the question that we now approach may be summed up as follows: The defendant signed the note by which he promised to pay $70,000 to the Beacon Trust Company or order, in five years from its date, August 5, 1926, with interest payable quarter-annually at the rate of six per cent per annum. The defendant signed the note as an accommodation maker for the Exchange Realty Company. At the same time the defendant executed a mortgage of certain real estate which he held as a straw for that company. The note was indorsed by one Rich "waiving demand and notice" and was delivered to the payee. Rich was one of the owners and officers of the realty company. In return for the note and mortgage the payee, the Beacon Trust Company, advanced the sum of $70,000 to the realty company "in the nature of a loan to the defendant." The last payment on the note "either by way of principal or interest" was made by the realty company on April 26, 1933, "or more than six years prior to March 25, 1940, the date of the plaintiff's writ."
On or about July 31, 1930, the payee, Beacon Trust Company, and the Atlantic National Bank of Boston were duly consolidated under the corporate title of "The Atlantic National Bank of Boston," and all the assets of the first named, including the note and mortgage in question, became the property of the last named. In connection with this consolidation, the Beacon Trust Company indorsed the note in blank "waiving demand and notice," and assigned "the defendant's . . . mortgage and note to . . . [the] Atlantic National Bank." The assignment was duly recorded. Subsequently the plaintiff was appointed receiver of the Atlantic National Bank, the assets of which, including the note and mortgage here involved, were absorbed
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by The First National Bank of Boston, the "present owner and holder of . . . [the] note." The present action is brought by the plaintiff as receiver of the Atlantic National Bank for the benefit of the present holder of the note.
The defendant's first request for a ruling was that the burden was on the plaintiff to prove that the Atlantic National Bank was the original payee of the note declared upon. The judge allowed the request as modified by him in the following words: "or that the plaintiff stands in the same relationship as the payee of said note." The defendant objects that, as modified, the ruling was erroneous. The second request was to the effect that since the evidence showed that the Atlantic National Bank was an indorsee it could not be considered the original payee. This request was denied as not applicable to the facts found. The fourth request was that the judge must find from the evidence that the Atlantic National Bank was not the original payee, but was a holder and indorsee, and therefore is barred by the statute of limitations from recovering in this action. This request was denied. The eighth request was to the effect that, if the judge found that there was a merger between the original payee and the Atlantic National Bank "and in the said merger the promissory note . . . was conveyed to . . . [it] as part of the assets, then the six years statute of limitations applies regardless of whether the . . . note was witnessed." This request was denied by the judge.
The defendant puts forward that the question to be decided is "whether the Atlantic National Bank continued the identity of the Beacon Trust Company, the payee of the note, so that an action brought by or in the name of . . . [the former] is in effect an action brought by the trust company in a state of continued existence, or (its existence continuing) in its name acquired by the consolidation, and therefore within the twenty-year limit of the statute." The defendant argues that by the merger with the Atlantic National Bank the trust company ceased to exist, and, relying upon the statute of limitations, argues that recovery in the present action is barred.
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The statute of limitations, G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 260, provides by Section 1, Third, that "The following actions shall be commenced only within twenty years next after the cause of action accrues . . . Actions upon promissory notes signed in the presence of an attesting witness, if brought by the original payee or by his executor or administrator." The question therefore is whether as matter of law it can be said that the Atlantic National Bank stands in the position of a payee of the note. The defendant relies upon Worcester County National Bank, petitioner, 263 Mass. 444, affirmed, 279 U.S. 347, 359-360.
The consolidation of the Beacon Trust Company with the Atlantic National Bank was accomplished under the provisions of U. S. C. (1934 ed.) Title 12, Section 34A (see now U. S. C. [1940 ed.] Title 12, Section 34A). Section 34A so far as here material provides as follows: "Any bank incorporated under the laws of any State . . . may be consolidated with a national banking association located in the same State . . . under the charter of such national banking association on such terms and conditions as may be lawfully agreed upon by a majority of the board of directors of each association or bank proposing to consolidate . . . Upon such a consolidation . . . the corporate existence of each of the constituent banks and national banking associations participating in such consolidation shall be merged into and continued in the consolidated national banking association and the consolidated association shall be deemed to be the same corporation as each of the constituent institutions. All the rights, franchises, and interests of each of such constituent banks and national banking associations in and to every species of property, real, personal, and mixed, and choses in action thereto belonging, shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in such consolidated national banking association without any deed or other transfer; and such consolidated national banking association, by virtue of such consolidation and without any order or other action on the part of any court or otherwise, shall hold and enjoy the same and all rights of property, franchises, and interests, including appointments, designations, and nominations and all other
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rights and interests as trustee, executor, administrator . . . and in every other fiduciary capacity."
In Pitts v. Holmes, 10 Cush. 92, 95, construing St. 1838, c. 163, Section 5 (see now G. L. [Ter. Ed.] c. 216, Section 54, the operation of which is, however, suspended by the Federal bankruptcy act, U. S. C. Title 11), which defined the rights of an assignee in insolvency proceedings, the court described the statute as exceedingly comprehensive and absolute, saying: "The assignment by the master vests in the assignee all the property real and personal, which the insolvent debtor could, by any way or means, have lawfully sold, assigned or conveyed, with all debts due to him or to any person for his use; it gives to the assignee all the like remedy to recover the estate, debts and effects of the insolvent debtor in his own name, which the insolvent debtor might have had but for the assignment; and in all suits prosecuted by the assignee for any debt, demand, right, title or interest due or belonging to the insolvent debtor, the assignment is to be deemed as conclusive evidence of the assignee's authority to sue. St. 1838, c. 163, Section 5. It would not be easy to add to the cumulative strength of expression by which the statute thus provides for vesting in the assignee all the property, and all the rights of action, of the insolvent debtor." In that case the court held that the witnessed note continued to be saved by the statute in the hands of the assignee of the insolvent debtor. This interpretation would seem to apply with equal force to the provisions of the Federal statute in the case at bar, under which it is provided that all the rights, franchises and interests of the constituent institutions in every species of property shall be deemed to be transferred to and vested in the consolidated national banking association by virtue of the consolidation without any deed or other transfer and without any action on the part of any court or otherwise, and that the consolidated national banking association shall hold and enjoy the same and all rights of property. It would seem that the purposes of G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 260, Section 1, Third, would be as fully met and the rights of the defendant as fully protected as in the case of an assignee in insolvency, where, as before pointed out, although
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an assignee is not the executor or administrator of his assignor, yet it was held that a witnessed note in the hands of the assignee of an insolvent debtor is saved by the statute. Pitts v. Holmes, 10 Cush. 92, 95.
The defendant, however, pointing out that the Federal statute in question provides that "No such consolidation shall be in contravention of the law of the State under which such bank is incorporated," and relying upon Worcester County National Bank, petitioner, 263 Mass. 444, argues that by reason of the consolidation the trust company lost its identity, ceased to be an institution capable of transacting business, that it has gone out of existence, that its assets became the property of the national bank, and that the national bank continues its existence and identity under its original charter. It is true that was said in Worcester County National Bank, petitioner, at page 452, but that is not all that was said in that case, and the facts in that case are distinguishable from those in the present case. In the Worcester County National Bank case it appeared that the Fitchburg Bank and Trust Company had been consolidated with the Worcester County National Bank under the same act of Congress with which we are here concerned. The trust company had been appointed executor of a will. The national bank petitioned for the allowance of its first and final account as executor as successor to the trust company, and upon a report of the case it was held in effect, notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal statute relating to the holding and enjoying of fiduciary rights by the consolidated bank, that fiduciary positions requiring the approval or appointment of our courts were not property rights which passed to the consolidated bank, and that the petitioner was an executor de son tort. See also Commonwealth-Atlantic National Bank, petitioner, 249 Mass. 440; Atlantic National Bank, petitioner, 261 Mass. 217. In affirming the decision of this court in the Worcester County National Bank case the Supreme Court of the United States speaking through Taft, C.J., held that the Federal statute by its own terms required complete compliance with State law, saying, "So
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strongly manifest is this purpose that we do not hesitate to construe the effect of Section 3 [U. S. C. (1934 ed.) Title 12, Section 34A] in Massachusetts to be only to transfer the property and estate from the trust company to the national bank, to be managed and preserved as the state law provides, for administration of estates, and not to transfer the office of executor from the state trust company to the succeeding national bank." Ex parte Worcester County National Bank, 279 U.S. 347, 359-360. We think that that case must be confined in its application to positions of trust requiring judicial approval and appointment, and that it cannot properly be said to extend to the facts in the case at bar. There is support for this view in the language of the court in Worcester County National Bank, petitioner, 263 Mass. 444, the court having said at page 452: "In view of this legal effect, in its general aspects, of the consolidation of the trust company with the national bank upon the trust company as a corporation, it must follow that its identity as a fiduciary appointed by the court of probate has not been continued in the national bank, but has been extinguished. Doubtless in many respects it may be said that the identity of corporations consolidated under the provisions of law is continued in the absorbing corporation. This is true commonly as to contract obligations. Proprietors of Locks & Canals on Merrimack River v. Boston & Maine Railroad, 245 Mass. 52, 59 . . . . Atlantic National Bank v. Harris, 118 Mass. 147. Iowa Light, Heat & Power Co. v. First National Bank of Boston, 250 Mass. 353, 354. In discussing questions of that nature broad language may be found in opinions of courts. . . . Such expressions and decisions . . . are not applicable to the peculiar positions of trust like executor, administrator, and other fiduciaries, established under the law and practice of this Commonwealth." Pages 452, 453. The underlying reasons for that ruling are set forth fully in the opinion. That is all that was decided and it was upon that basis that the decision of this court was affirmed in 279 U.S. 347. See First Trust Co. of St. Paul v. United States, 15 Fed. Sup. 634, 636.
In Commonwealth-Atlantic National Bank, petitioner,
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249 Mass. 440, where a State trust company had been appointed executor of a will, and was converted thereafter by an Act of Congress into a national bank and then consolidated with another national bank, it was held that a position of trust and confidence requiring judicial confirmation, like an executorship, was not a property right that became a part of the assets of the consolidated national bank, but the court said: "For many purposes the new corporation is the successor of the old and continues its business identity" (page 446), and that "The petitioner in each of the cases at bar for most, perhaps for all, business purposes under the authority of decisions already cited, is identical with the trust company of whose property and assets it has become possessed." Page 450. And in Atlantic National Bank, petitioner, 261 Mass. 217, where in substance the same question was presented for decision, the court held that the fiduciary capacities involved, those of a trustee and a conservator, were not property that became vested in the consolidated bank, saying, however, that in Commonwealth-Atlantic National Bank, petitioner, 249 Mass. 440, "it was recognized that for many purposes the new national banking corporation was the successor of the prexisting trust company, and for most if not all business purposes was identical therewith." Page 219. And continuing, the court, speaking of the decision in Iowa Light, Heat & Power Co. v. First National Bank of Boston, 250 Mass. 353, said: "That decision was right and is not at variance with the conclusion reached in Commonwealth-Atlantic National Bank, petitioner, supra, here affirmed. The indenture under review in . . . [the Iowa Light, Heat & Power Co. case] was a contract between competent parties. The rights and obligations arising therefrom were chiefly contractual in nature although partaking also of such subsidiary fiduciary nature as may spring from such a contract." Pages 220, 221.
We are of opinion that there is nothing in the decisions of this court relied upon by the defendant to support the view that the identity of the trust company did not continue in the consolidated bank with reference to the property here
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involved, but, on the contrary, that in pertinent decisions of this court it has been fully recognized that a consolidated national banking association is for most, if not for all, business purposes identical with the preexisting company. In the present case the action is based upon a purely business transaction of a contractual nature. With relation thereto the property rights of the trust company passed under the Federal statute to the Atlantic National Bank which is, in substance and effect, the prexisting Beacon Trust Company and in that sense the payee of the note within the meaning of G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 260, Section 1, Third. This being so, the witnessed note in question is preserved by that statute and the present action, having been brought within twenty years, may be maintained by the receiver for the benefit of the indorsee and present holder. Pitts v. Holmes, 10 Cush. 92. Hodges v. Holland, 19 Pick. 43. Boutelle v. Carpenter, 182 Mass. 417. This result, we think, is not in contravention of any law of the Commonwealth, but is consistent with our laws as they have been interpreted by this court in the decisions to which we have already referred.
We are also of opinion that the provisions of G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 172, Section 44, that the "charter of a trust company the business of which shall . . . be consolidated or merged with, or absorbed by, another bank or trust company, . . . shall be void except for the purpose of discharging existing obligations and liabilities" are not in conflict with the result here reached. It was held in Atlantic National Bank v. Harris, 118 Mass. 147, 151, an action of contract on a claim running to a State bank which had been converted into a national bank, that the completion of the conversion without further action carried to the national bank by operation of law the right to all the property, and the assignment and transfer of all personal property and rights of action and the liability to pay all debts of the State bank. See also Commonwealth-Atlantic National Bank, petitioner, 249 Mass. 440, 443, 444.
It follows from what we have said that there was no error in the denial of the defendant's requests for rulings.
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Accordingly the order of the Appellate Division must be reversed and instead an order must be entered dismissing the report.
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The Exposing Cost of the Secrets of Betrayal By Steve Wickham
We all have our secrets. These confidences we keep to ourselves, and perhaps with trusted others at times, are very often appropriate. Everyone needs a private world. But as per our human condition there is a blurring of the lines.
We are tempted to hold secrets in the justification of our attitudes and behaviours.
Some secrets are very costly, as it works out in the final analysis.
For instance, and some will cringe at this, there are the secrets of betrayal that sting others to the point of ending whole identities of life. When such secrets are exposed, and they can't be hidden always, the shrapnel from that shell blast pierces the flesh of all those we care about around us. Indeed, many who we are only connected with as acquaintances also find out and our reputations are destroyed in an instant.
Then there is the situation when we are on the receiving end; when we are blindsided by somebody else's secret - a spouse, a child, a parent, a best friend - that has been, or is, exposed.
I wonder, for a moment, if there is anything worse.
If the cost of betrayal is harsh on the betrayed we could imagine the true cost on the betrayer. Though they may deny it, and continue always to do so, God will wreak divine retribution on their unrepentant selves.
Watch their lives. The unrepentant betrayer is cursed, and unfortunately those connected with them tend to wear those consequences as well. The best idea is that the betrayer fends for themselves. But their lack of accountability often pulls others' lives down, too.
The best advice that the betrayed could receive is to look away from the sin that hurts them and look high to God, knowing that it is better to be betrayed than to be the betrayer. Sure, we are hurt, but there is a worse condition; anybody who exposes themselves, without remorseful regret, foolishly for God's judgment.
The exposing cost of secrets is about justification in the court of truth.
Because God is Justification, we can be assured that all secrets propounding sin will be exposed eventually. This is good news to anybody who rejects the temptation to hold such secrets, as they discern the secrets that God blesses over the secrets God curses.
The exposing cost of secrets is about justification in the court of truth. It is better to be the betrayed than to be the betrayer, for being hurt is better than willingly facing off against God. Ours is to reject the secrets of sin; to discern the secrets God blesses over those he curses. If we don't tell on the sin, the sin will inevitably tell on us.
© 2013 S. J. Wickham. Steve Wickham is a Registered Safety Practitioner and holds Degrees in Science, Divinity, and Counselling. Steve writes at: http://epitemnein-epitomic.blogspot.com.au/ and http://tribework.blogspot.com.au/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steve_Wickham Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7487485
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Legendary Jamaican-American singer Grace Jones is known for her quirkiness, and she didn't disappoint during a madcap appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show.
The superstar, 69, stunned the presenter when she suddenly leaped on to his desk, pretending to be a cat.
A wary Jonathan said he had been warned about Grace as an interviewee adding he was 'scared' of what the iconic performer would do.
He then asked her what people expect of her and she replied: 'I do the opposite of what everyone expect... They expect me to crawl on the table and do this.'
She then growled and playfully swiped at the host, appearing to imitate the infamous moment from a 1980 interview with Russell Harty where she slapped him live on air.
Jonathan laughed as Grace crawled around on the desk, before jumping back down on to the couch.
She then clutched her heart joking that it was 'too much' for her adding: 'I can't do that all the time I'm a grandmother now.'
The host responded: 'How do you think I feel, I nearly s*** myself.'
Viewers watching the ITV chat show at home were thrilled at the spontaneous moment, with one saying: 'Grace Jones being utterly incredible within 10 seconds.'
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Throwaway Style is a weekly column dedicated to examining all aspects of the Northwest music scene. Whether it's a new artist making waves, headlines affecting local talent, or reflecting on some of the music that's been a foundation in our region; this space celebrates everything happening in the Northwest region, every Thursday on the KEXP Blog.
In 2017, hip-hop and R&B officially became the "most consumed genres" in the United States, according to data from Nielsen Music. Really though, I don't think you need data to know that. Just walk outside and listen to what music you hear coming through car speakers and playing in bars and restaurants. Ask your friends what their top albums of the year are and count how many times you hear the words, "Kendrick Lamar – DAMN."
There's a rightful pouring of love for MCs, who've taken the mantle of rock stars and American idols. But we're not just living in the age of the rap superstar, producers have started to ascend in their own right. Acts like Metro Boomin, Kaytranada, and numerous others have all built their own followings, helping shape the sounds that are defining the modern era of music. And while it's easy to spot this on an international level, there's a groundswell of producers who are helping create the Pacific Northwest's musical identity. From hip-hop and R&B to house and ambient, 2017 in Cascadia was largely in debt to these artists (among many, many others) crafting future classics on beat pads and progressive visions.
Stas THEE Boss
We can't take Stas THEE Boss for granted. Since she first emerged with the inimitable THEE Satisfaction, her beats have helped the groundswell of spacey, soulful rhythms that have caught the ears of listeners beyond just our region. No one sounds cooler on the mic than Stas, but her you'd be remiss to forget just how influential of a producer she continues to be. This year she dropped two projects — her solo debut S'women and the instrumental gospel-inspired tape Voices that just dropped days ago. Between both of these releases, you get a sense of the brilliance she contains. To be able to craft a sound that sounds so alien and yet remarkably human and passionate is not an easy feat, yet she does it with remarkable ease. This is all before you get into her constant DJ sets around town and her hosting of Street Sounds on KEXP. Stas isn't just a tastemaker, she defines what the taste will be. It might take the rest of us still a few years to catch-up.
There's a lot to take in with Lushloss' Asking/Bearing tape. It's one of the most emotionally complex records of the year, tying in Skype interviews with her mother and opening up with emotionally candid lyrics that feel like she's ripping her heart open for all of us to see. A lot of this is a testament to Olive Jun's willingness to open herself up, but her production is also a major factor in making these complex revelations work so well. Jun uses everything at her disposal, pitching her voice up and down while building dreamy, startlingly beautiful beats. She even brings in acoustic tracks to juxtapose against the shimmering rhythms. It's in the second half of the tape that we really get to see Jun showoff her instrumental prowess with tracks that edge into hip-hop without forsaking her delicate, otherwordly style. This is what a singer-songwriter looks like in 2017. It's not with an acoustic guitar, sitting on a stool in the corner of a coffee shop. It's behind the boards, pouring out your soul over an MPC and searching for the sounds that echo how you feel.
If you've been paying attention to releases from some of Seattle's most promising rappers like DoNormaal and Taylar Elizza Beth, you're bound to come across Brakebill's name. It's easy to see why so many artists are working with this versatile producer. Every beat Brakebill drops sounds ready to upset the charts. He veers between delicate and aggressive beats fluidly, creating tasteful arrangements with each element serving a key purpose. There's nothing extraneous on a Brakebill beat, making them deceptively minimalist while still sounding full and rich. Personally, it's the way he utilizes bass tones that I think really makes his music so captivating. He can find the intricacies within the frequencies and timbres that can drastically change the mood. Compare the languid musings of his solo cut "Two Weeks" with the tenacious shiver of DoNormaal's "Buckle" and you can get an idea of how ambitious and widespread his sound really is.
It's not just Brakebill that's been a go-to for Seattle rappers. Wolftone has emerged as a dominant force in nailing the foreboding, fearless production that's started to takeover the Emerald City. Among his peers, Wolftone is the one most likely to stare into the abyss and embrace the bleakness in his beats. Producing the majority of AJ Suede's brilliantly hazy Gotham Fortress as well as a several tracks on RVN's genre-bending GREYNEON, Wolftone expertly takes elements of industrial and punk aesthetics and reinterprets them as brutal, spacious canvases for rappers to unleash their most vicious tendencies. It makes it all the more exciting when he pulls back for achingly beautiful cuts like DoNormaal's "Don't Make Me Wait."
Ancient Mariner
Ambient music is tricky business. It's finding the right balance between being open-ended and giving your listener something to hold on to. Part of what makes Ancient Mariner so compelling is her willingness to break the mold. Her debut LP, Forever::Hotel, ambitiously infuses wandering swaths of synths with distant high-hats and trap-like beats. It never loses the immersive, longing that draws listeners in to ambient music while utilizing rhythm as a not-so-secret ingredient. Forever::Hotel veers between short, episodic moments to lengthy jams like the meme-inspired "Protecc:Attac" that you wouldn't mind hearing going on forever.
Visible Cloaks
If there was a such thing as a "breakout ambient star", it's Portland's Visible Cloaks. His record Reassemblage drew comparisons to innovators like Ryuichi Sakamoto — which is a pretty fucking big thing to say. He warrants the praise. There's a startling, cold feeling to the record. It feels inhuman, like a distant transmission reinterpreted through lines of code. But that seeming absence of humanity opens up room to feel new things. It's detached, yet still attached. The space between his stabs of synthesizer and syncopated vocal samples are ambitious, letting the listener imprint themselves between the notes.
D. Tiffany
Vancouver's house scene is a bottomless pit of incredible production, with labels like Pacific Rhythm and 1080p helping curate this ever growing movement. Among the numerous excellent releases was D. Tiffany's impeccable Blue Dream. Over the course of 25-minutes, D. Tiffany possesses the listener with endless rhythms that surge forward with remarkable attention to detail with splashes of synths and looped bass-lines that feel endless. It's energizing, thoughtful, and constantly searching for the next switch-up. Her playful vocal sampling on "How Ru Plush" with a chipper voice declaring "Excuse me," Thanks," and "I'm trying to dance," feels like a transmission from the future transmitted back to our timeline. Whether you're dancing to it our just getting lost in your headphones, D. Tiffany's brilliance will continue to shine through.
DJ NHK Guy
After some time spent abroad in Japan and immersing himself in Chicago footwork, DJ NHK Guy moved to Seattle and emerged with a remarkable cross-genre opus At Your Door. The moniker of Jesse Lopez, the project is pure sugary enthusiasm over some of the most joyful beats you're likely to come across. Lopez masterfully fuses regional styles to create something uniquely his own. It's a marathon sprint through drum and bass and hip-hop with flashy samples of Japanese pop. He's onto something here and it shouldn't be overlooked.
Fish Narc
Fish Narc's influence extends well beyond the Cascade region. While he showed up on local releases like DoNormaal's Third Daughter (how many times can we shout out this album?) and Mackned's Hollywood Dropout, he's tirelessly crafted trap beats that veer into avant garde territory. Perhaps no local artist has embraced Soundcloud quite as well as Fish Narc, linking up with emerging talents like Lil Tracy and notably working with the late Lil Peep. Fish Narc somehow manages to remain elusive despite his growing profile, which just adds to the allure of excellent music.
Sendai Mike
As one half of Sendai Era, Sendai Mike embraced the allure of pop in some of the most compelling ways of anyone this year. In Sendai Era, he matches Enrico Abadesco enthusiasm and shows how authentic of a partnership these two have crafted. He's not one to veer away from them introspective either, contributing the standout "Storm" beat on Taylar Elizza Beth's Fresh Cut Flowers. He isn't afraid to let his production glow and radiate love.
If Fountaine wasn't on your radar in 2017, get ready for him to became a major force in the next year. The Portland-based producer and rapper dropped the wide-ranging H.F.I.L. (Hell For Infinite Losers) this summer, with delightfully weird experimental beats and all the Dragon Ball samples and references you could ever want. It never feels like a gimmick either, he's just expressing a potara fusion of his personality and interests into his music. The Last Artful, Dodgr's feature on "Backyard Baseball" proves that these aren't just beats for him either. He's as weird as he want to be and I can't wait to hear more of it.
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When Seattle's Matt Batey isn't supporting acts like Cataldo and Rocky Votolato, he's crafting ear-worms under the Ruler moniker. Now the project is poised to breakout with news that Ruler has signed to Barsuk Records. In his latest single, "Easy Life", encapsulates just how undeniable his music is. It's a poppy ode to maintaining your sanity, complete with visuals of Batey trying to make it through a day in Seattle. He goes through the daily inconveniences of a dying phone, a car that won't run, missing your bus, and opening your wallet only to find a bunch of leaves (who hasn't been there?). No word yet on when the new album is coming out, but this video is enough to get excited about it.
The Last Artful, Dodgr Hops on The Flavr Blues "Top Down" Remix
The Last Artful, Dodgr came through earlier this year with an incredible debut, Bone Music. On that record, she delved into an onslaught of dark, feverish beats courtesy of Portland producer Neil Von Tally. Now she's showing just how versatile she is, hopping on Seattle party-starters The Flavr Blues' "Top Down" remix. While The Flavr Blue vibes elegantly on the laidback beat, Dodgr punches through and adds just a dash of intensity that helps elevate the track into a perfect soundtrack to, well, driving with the top down.
Live and Loud: This Week's Recommended Local Shows
December 8: Lisa Prank (full band) at The Royal Room
December 8: DoNormaal, Fabulous Downey Brothers, Masculinity Crisis at Hollow Earth Radio
December 9: mike larry draw with Araless, Koga Shabazz, Dex Amora at The Central Saloon
December 9: Great Grandpa, Strange Ranger, Granddad, Shivertwins at The Wormhole


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Immaculately turned out in matching red tracksuits – with sonic and stylistic influences that include Devo, Talking Heads, Kraftwerk and Ben Stiller's family in The Royal Tenenbaums– Danish elctro-combo Datarock electrified the mid-Saturday afternoon audience at the Latitude Festival's Obelisk Arena. This came as something of a surprise as mid-Saturday afternoon audiences at festivals are normally sedate, hungover and not used to that sort of treatment so early in the day. I speak from personal experience, of course.
Highlights of their set included The Pretender and Fa-Fa-Fa. The latter track might be familiar to connoisseurs of console games, as it featured on FIFA 08 and Sims 2: Free Time. Datarock are, it seems, somewhat prolific contributors to the video game industry, but don't let that put you off. As a live act they play with an infectious, gleeful energy that can evoke involuntary tush-shaking muscle spasms in even the most resolutely entropic derriere. Again, I speak from personal experience.
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Sport and leisure management charity, Fusion Lifestyle, has announced that it has started work on a full refit of Mowsbury Golf and Squash centre's driving range.
At the same time they have also revealed the installation of 20 brand new indoor cycle bikes at nearby Bunyan Sports Centre.
Fusion, which runs both centres on behalf of Bedford Borough Council, closed the driving range at Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex on November 27 and work is due to be completed within a month.
At Bunyan Sports Centre, the new indoor cycle bikes were introduced into classes at the start of this month.
Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre has the only public golf course in the Bedford area, as well as the only driving range.
Work to the driving range will include the installation of a cashless payment system, development of bunkers, new distance (yardage) signage and refurbishment of the thirteen bay covered, floodlit range.
Fusion Lifestyle took over the operation of six of Bedford Borough Council's leisure facilities in February this year, and will be investing more than £3 million in to the centres including a new exercise studio and indoor cycle studio at Kempston Pool and a reconfigured foyer and alterations to the changing room area at Oasis Beach Pool to be completed in 2015.
Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, said: "We were delighted to secure a deal with Fusion which not only safeguards the future of local leisure facilities but also brings in £3 million of investment in improvements to the sites. It is great to see this work underway and enhancing the facilities for current and future users to enjoy."
Paul Jeyes, centre manager at Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre added: "We're excited to be starting refurbishment work on the driving range at Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre, and look forward to being able to provide an improved service and facilities to local golf enthusiasts."


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Political correctness at high schools...
Everybody knows how dangerous a play can be.
A high school rendition of the musical "Big River," based on Mark Twain's incomparable treatise on the injustice of slavery, Huckleberry Finn, featured a black student as Huck and a white one as the runaway Jim, apparently using political correctness to once again distort the meaning of what many scholars believe is the greatest of American novels.
In the Washington suburb of Loudon County, Va., a female student's one-act play about a gay football player brought instant response from high school authorities and has kicked off a nationwide debate about what is appropriate for high school drama production. The county's school board has taken up the matter of the play, "Offsides," amid cries for banning any drama that not only mentions that there is homosexuality abroad but also touches on any subject considered unhealthy for teenagers to consider.
Since then a production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" at the same school was edited to eliminate what the drama teacher regarded as potentially offensive. Instead of singing about a dress being "tres sexy," as written, the actress was instructed to say "tres lovely," and the boss's nephew no longer stepped outside for a "smoke" but for a "soda." Apparently several lines in the play that portrayed sexual tension in the workplace also were eliminated.


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I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Jennifer Gardy. She is a Senior Scientist (Genomics & Molecular Epidemiology), with BCCDC Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Services. She is a scientist in real life and she plays one on TV too.
Dr. Gardy has a very fancy job, and I wondered how we might relate to each other. I came up with a list of things we have in common before we chatted, to help me feel more at ease.
- Her work as a scientist and my work as a mom involves a lot of poop and bodily fluids (though her work is more data about it and I'm more "front line staff")
- We spend a lot of time asking people to wash their hands.
- We both work with data during the day.
- She had a blog called Nerd Girl. I am a nerd girl who blogs.
- She wrote a children's book. I read a lot of children's books.
What has been your experience as a woman in science?
Dr Gardy talked about being at the edge of a big wave of women in science who don't need to identify as women in science, that we are reaching a point where they can just identify as scientists. She discussed "the leaky pipeline": historical trends of equal representations at the undergraduate level, with women's representation tapering at each level above that. She paid tribute to the waves of women who came before her in the life sciences and public health field that made this possible.
Within the public health field, it is believed that social determinants or the choices available to you can make more of a difference than the choices you make. What Dr. Gardy hopes to see is that people of either gender have the same suite of choices available to them career wise. She highlighted the opportunity for increased diversity in science which is as important as the gender balance issue.
How can parents and teachers encourage girls to become involved in science?
Children are naturally curious. Play is often based in science. Dropping a rock in a puddle and watching the ripples is physics. Gathering plants is biology. Building a dam or a fort is engineering. Getting kids to play out side and nurturing their sense of curiosity is a key way to encourage girls to become involved in science. Discovery based learning is important. Let kid be kids. Encourage creative and artistic perspectives, as this brings and interdisciplinary approach to science. Foster their love and passion for everything throughout their life and through adolescence. Encouraging their love of the arts brings a visually creative/aesthetic point of view, making a more rounded scientist.
What is your advice for women considering this career path?
Be awesome. No matter who you are or what your career choice. You create your own destiny and can overcome any obstacle through confidence in yourself and your abilities. Be optimistic and surround yourself with good people. Distance yourself from toxicity. You can have whatever you want, you just have to go get it. When you encounter unconscious biases in people around you, call them on it. Be the change you want to see.
What messages do you have for parents who are reluctant to vaccinate?
Vaccination is so important and one of the most beautiful scientific discoveries. Our ability to fight disease has been advanced through sanitation (no poop on the streets), antibiotics, and vaccinations. Vaccinations are extremely safe and go through rigorous testing. Nothing is without risk but the risks of getting a disease is much higher than the risk of vaccine adverse events, which tend to be minor. In contrast, measles can lead to deafness.
Some parents born in the vaccine era are reluctant to vaccinate because they view these as "old diseases". They are old diseases because of vaccines. Annual cases of measles increased significantly over the years from 0 to 400. Cases are creeping up because this is not a solved problem. Vaccination is important. Antibiotics resistance is increasing and these drugs are starting to fail us. We are in a real threat of a future without antibiotics, which would make hospital acquired infections even more dangerous. The onus will be on prevention to preserve health and vaccines will be integral.
Do you have any concrete steps that parents can take to protect their kids form Enterovirus D68?
This is a respiratory virus, prevention is similar to any other respiratory virus. Proper hand hygiene is important. Wash your hands for at least 30 seconds. A good rule of thumb is to sing happy birthday twice. Also, avoid touching your face. You can introduce germs from your hands into your nose by touching your face.
What sparked your interest in science as a young person? I know 'Outbreak' inspired your interest in epidemiology but was there anything before that?
Dr. Gardy was always curious, as were her parents. They were university educated and accomplished. She always had a love of reading and learning, English and languages (like French). Dr. Gardy was raised in an atmosphere of discovery. Before dinner parties, her parents would get salmon and she would dissect the heads on the driveway to explore what was inside of them. After the dissection, she enjoyed putting on performances for the dinner guests. Her parents nurtured her love of both sciences and the arts.
There are a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes about what it means to be a scientist. What does Hollywood get wrong about your role as a scientist (other than that there's always cool music when you make an important discovery)?
White lab coats and coloured liquids in test tubes. Dr. Gardy's work is data focused and on the computer, with the only coloured liquids safely contained in her lava lamp. She really only wears a lab coat for Halloween costumes and if PR people ask really nicely. A great example of Hollywood getting it mostly right is Contagion, which is still slightly over dramatized. The other reason it's great is that the most important characters are also women.
Dr. Gardy was charming, insightful and delightful. I loved her message of empowerment and determination. She makes the things she's passionate about that are highly technical and specific accessible to any audience.
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undecoratedMAN, a Japanese menswear label that was founded by Yoshio Kubo, expanded on its range of highly contemporary offerings with its 2017 Spring/Summer collection.
To make its focus on simplicity especially clear, undecoratedMAN promoted its new collection with a lookbook that shows the apparel in single-toned ensembles. A male muse poses casually in these entirely white, beige and navy outfits in front of a simple white concrete wall. All of the clothing is completely void of patterns and any accents that don't aid in their functionality -- ensuring that the collection maintains an overtly minimalist look that speaks to consumers who value modern utilitarian styles.
Included in the collection are trousers, tees, bomber jackets, hoodies, long-sleeves, simplified polos and more.
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|Posted by Mark Figula on September 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Although the outspoken Welterweight may not deserve it, the fans deserve the fights they want and the UFC has delivered BIG TIME.
From Dana White's Twitter:
"This is crazy, but here we go again. You wanted it, so you got it. Penn versus Diaz, Oct. 29 in Vegas."
This just might be more compelling than the original GSP - Diaz fight... Especially considering how pissed at Diaz B.J. Penn is likely to be. It will be interesting to see if Cesar Gracie is in Diaz's corner for this.
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It is a well-known fact that none of the business can be successful if the entrepreneur happens to take shortcuts quite frequently. Thus, for a business to achieve success and reach to the greater heights, one must do the work either himself or supervise others to follow a work pattern and accordingly achieve what they want. It is good to have expectations out of the business as well as the people running the same or else involved with the same, but the point is these expectations should be achievable and real in nature. Not that one wants to go to the moon, touch the same and come back in no time.
David Kerr III believes in taking help as and when needed
It is always better to understand that no one is a master of all things and knows anything and everything. Asking for help from the people like David Kerr III around does not mean that one will lose the desired position and would not reach to the greater heights as planned. It is always good to have people around when one is running a business – whether big or small, in order to have helping hands at all points of time and multiple working minds thinking the best for the business as a whole. This implies that one must not be self satisfied but should know how to trust others and should depend on them for the greater success of the business.
Association with the likeminded people is always fruitful and beneficial
For the business organization to reach to the greater heights, it becomes the first and the foremost duty of the entrepreneur involved to associate with the right kind of people and work only with the likeminded people in order to attain the organizational goals and personal objectives too. A person's nature is purely and solely dependent on the company one is seeking. Thus, the company plays a big role in the overall development of the individual as well as the success of the business as a whole.
Overall change is what is required for the success of the business
One must adopt such kind of business practices which allow the individual to grow in all aspects without a saying. It is always better to hold the most significant slot rather than line up to get some attention. One must focus on bringing the necessary change and be an agent of the same rather than waiting for the change to happen as part of a miracle. Making a huge difference and owning such a business in one's name is highly commendable.
As per the views of David Kerr III, simplicity is the key to a prosperous and happy business. It is good to be simple rather than complex and complicated in the long run. One must study the business as well as follow the entrepreneurial advice in order to present things in a more simplified form rather than the confusing kinds wherein lot of ambiguity is involved as a whole. People often tend to go in for the things which are easily accessible, simple in their approach and allow them to be on their own rather than looking for helping hands all the time.


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So....Eberjey just shipped us a beautiful box of unmentionables....take a look :)
Friday, August 5, 2011
Lovelies by Eberjey
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Bringing well known (and not so well known!) fashion designers into our little music city. Joie, Rebecca Taylor, Splendid, Ella Moss and many more in a lovely white cottage.


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Camden, NJ: The Rutgers Camden University women's basketball team held on for a 58-51 NJAC win at home over Ramapo College. The Scarlet Raptors improve to 14-8 overall, 11-5 in the NJAC while the Roadrunners fall to 6-17 overall, 3-13 in the conference.
The Scarlet Raptors opened up the game on an 8-0 run as Michelle Obasi collected four of the eight points. Bridgette Buckalew snapped the run with a pair of free throws for Ramapo to get on the board 8-2 before Jessica Repasy added a jumper to cut the lead in half 8-4. Rutgers-Camden took their biggest lead in the first quarter when Jordan Harbaugh nailed a three-pointer to take a 15-6 lead with under two minutes to play in the first. Buckalew and Allie Wickersheim hit back-to-back jumpers for Ramapo cutting the lead to five with 20 second on the clock 15-10 in favor of the Scarlet Raptors before Obasi scored the final basket of the quarter with a jumper to take a 17-10 lead into the second. Rutgers-Camden led by seven with 5:40 on the clock before Ramapo used two mini runs to tie the game 27-27 with under two minutes to play. Following a three-pointer from Gabby Greene, Jina Crawford started a 6-0 run for the Roadrunners that was capped off by a jumper from Repasy to tie the game at 27. Shane Holmes put in a basket for Rutgers-Camden to go into the locker room up 29-27 at halftime.
The third quarter was dominated by the Scarlet Raptors as they outscored Ramapo 15-5. Repasy scored with two seconds left in the quarter that started an 7-0 run which extended into the fourth quarter as they cut the lead to seven 44-37. Holmes snapped the run with a three-pointer off a pass from Obasi to take back a ten-point lead with 8:32 left to play. Back-to-back three-pointers from Holmes and Greene extended the Scarlet Raptor lead to 50-37 before the Roadrunners used an 8-0 lead of their own to come within five with 2:25 left to play in the game 50-45. In the final two minutes of action the Scarlet Raptors held Ramapo to just six points as they held on for a 58-51 win.
Harsh led the Roadrunners with a double-double, her sixth of the season, and her sixth game in the last seven with ten or more points. She posted ten points and ten rebounds while Wickersheim and Repasy also added ten points. Tia Solomon led the way with 11 rebounds and three blocks while Repasy grabbed eight rebounds of her own. The team shot 34% (19-55) from the field, 20% (2-10) from the three-point line and 84% (11-13) from the free throw line.
Harbaugh led the way for the Scarlet Raptors with 13 points including three three-pointers while Obasi added 12 points and a team high nine rebounds. Greene added 11 points while Cara Racobaldo posted eight rebounds and three points. The team shot 35% (20-57) from the field, 33% (7-21) from the three-point line and 61% (11-18) from the free throw line. The Scarlet Raptors forced 22 Ramapo turnovers that led to 25 points for Rutgers-Camden.
The Roadrunners return to action on Saturday, February 10th when they travel to New Jersey City University for a 1pm NJAC conference game.
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Camden, NJ: The Rutgers Camden University women's basketball team held on for a 58-51 NJAC win at home over Ramapo College. The Scarlet Raptors improve to 14-8 overall, 11-5 in the NJAC while the Roadrunners fall to 6-17 overall, 3-13 in the conference.


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Technology has become increasingly important in today's business world. No matter what size of the businesses, there are some needs for Information Technology within the organization. The most crucial technology, the Internet, is helping businesses to run their businesses through websites and running their advertisements and marketing strategy online. This effort will eventually contribute to a positive incline in company's revenues (Levis, Helfert, & Brady, 2008) and it changes the way the business is conducted.
Suvankulov (2010) stated that the Internet was affecting many aspects of the life from the way we gather and share information, and conduct businesses. Businesses realize that promoting their products and/or services through the Internet are so much easier and have tremendous affect. It helps to broaden their audiences, from individual to businesses, young to mature people all over the world. The widespread usage of the Internet is driven by the various developments of gadgets such as computers, mobile phones, and tablets. The prices of these gadgets are also becoming more affordable than ever. Back in the day, the price for Internet subscription through a local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) was quite high and the users usually had to connect through wire. Nowadays, the Internet is available in most places such as cafeteria, restaurants, shopping malls through wireless connections. Portable modem has also helped the way people connect to the Internet. With cheaper cost per connection, it also has the ability to go mobile. The subscription cost of this portable modem is not as much different as subscribing for a cellular phone's services. In fact, the portable modem uses the same SIM card technology as one could find on a regular mobile phone with the similar method of payment. Smartphone is also another communication device that has changed the way people interact with each other. It has the features that are quite similar to what you could have done previously on a traditional computer. The price for the device has also becoming more affordable and that's what makes it so popular.
Other than promoting products and services, the Internet could also helped businesses recruiting potential employees. The Human Resource (HR) department posts job vacancies with all the requirements needed for the position, and job seekers can decide which opening are suitable to their backgrounds. According to a research by Kapse, Patil, and Patil (2012), in the middle of 1980, the online tools for staff recruitment was divided into two parts which were the company website and the commercial website. The company website was used to market products as well as for recruiting activities. This website had to have sections where company could post job vacancy's information (Dhamija, 2012). The commercial website was specifically used for staff recruitments. Job seekers could read and apply for jobs that employers had posted. Job seekers could also store their resumes online on the company's database for future usage. This type of recruitment activity was called e-recruitment (Maurer & Liu, 2007).
Recruitment is the act of searching for possible candidates to work for a company. Cappeli (2001) definition for recruitment was a marketing process since companies must tell their basic information in order to introduce themselves to employment candidates. The basic information referred earlier includes company's vision, mission, culture, and also their products. This information is needed to be informed to the candidate to increase their interest on joining the company.


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Jimmy Kimmel announced as Oscars 2018 host, provided he opened the correct envelope
Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 2018 Academy Awards, despite a historic goof up and the lowest ratings in years.hollywood Updated: May 17, 2017 08:33 IST
Despite his jokes that he'll never get asked back after the historic envelope flub at this year's Academy Awards, Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the Oscars once more. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday said Kimmel will return for the 90th Oscars with producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd, the team behind this year's ceremony.
"If you think we screwed up the ending this year, wait until you see what we have planned for the 90th anniversary show!" Kimmel said in the official announcement.
Thanks to @TheAcademy for asking me to host The #Oscars again (assuming I opened the right envelope)— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 16, 2017
It's an extremely early date to set the host for the 2018 ceremony - Kimmel was not announced as the host of the 2017 Oscars until December 2016, and the previous year's host, Chris Rock, was announced the prior November - but film academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs told the Associated Press Tuesday that they were so pleased with the team that they wanted to "keep the momentum going" for the 90th.
"It's a big year for us," Boone Isaacs said. "It's going to be a big celebration, and it's wonderful to have a team that's experienced, and freshly experienced, and already has some wonderful ideas."
Ratings for the 89th Oscars this past February were the lowest since 2008 with 32.9 million viewers tuning in, however, even with the drama of the envelope gaffe in which Faye Dunaway, reading an incorrect card, announced La La Land as the Best Picture winner. The snafu was corrected on stage, and Moonlight was given the award.
Boone Isaacs acknowledged that dip in ratings is "a little troubling," but she doesn't blame the team for the numbers.
"This show was extremely well-reviewed, and we got so much positive feedback from the general public, as well as our members and certainly the board who are very excited about what they delivered for us," she said.
Boone Isaccs expects the movies to help bolster interest this year.
No one can throw a party 90 years in the making like @JimmyKimmel and producers Michael De Luca & Jennifer Todd! Welcome back! #Oscars90 pic.twitter.com/uIlZZ8cWtN— The Academy (@TheAcademy) May 16, 2017
Interest may be up, too, in the aftermath of the envelope situation, which resulted in heightened press coverage after the show as well as immediate changes internally to ensure that it would never happen again. The changes, however, aren't likely to affect the producers or the host.
"That was more about (accounting firm) PwC and not the producers or the host, and we have addressed that issue. That envelope is closed," Boone Isaacs said. "That was a very specific situation that was addressed right away, and now we'll just move on."
New protocols for PwC, which took responsibility for the mistake, were implemented following the ceremony, including a ban on cellphones backstage for accountants, employing a third balloting partner for the telecast and bringing in PwC's U.S. chairman to provide oversight.
Kimmel, who balanced political jabs with lighthearted humour at this year's ceremony, also recently garnered attention for comments he made on his late night show that all Americans deserve the same level of health care given his infant son, who was born with a heart defect that required surgery to repair. He has criticized GOP lawmakers for voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and he mocked critics who called him elitist for his health care comments.
The 90th Oscars will be held on March 4, 2018, in Los Angeles and broadcast live on ABC.
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View from the Bridge
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The property on which I live has a stream running through it. The previous owner had built a small bridge over it, and I fell in love with the view the first time I visited the property. It has been my good fortune to be able to photograph the scene from the bridge. These images are composites, made up of between three and, in an attempt to push the process to its limits, as many as 60 individual images. My goal is to create a 12-month series, but most of these are from when classes are not in session.


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Jesika Jennings of Six Degrees Love shares her blogger digs in this installment of Blogger Space, a series on the places in which bloggers choose to write. Jesika blogs elegantly and seemingly effortlessly about her blended family life which includes SIX KIDS!! Yes, six! When she's not blogging, she manages to work full-time, make everyone's lunches, clean the house and look fabulous in photos.
I do most of my blogging at work on my lunch break or at the end of the day. I come up with posts on the metro or at home (usually lying in bed) and send myself outlines and ideas on my phone.
I sometimes write at home, on the kitchen table with our MacBook. Amongst the Cheerios and paper airplanes I often find it relaxing enough to get through a post, forgetting about the time. My partner and I try to spend what little time we have together, together.
My ideas come to me everywhere, and once the idea is hatched, it's never hard to write. My blog posts come fast and naturally, and take less than my lunch break to write. They are my therapy.
Thus, I happily give up my lunch break to sit and blog about our complicated life. It soothes me.


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The ordering set-up is similar to Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Smashburger. You select your meat, type of bun, and then sauces and veggies.
I thought that the burger was a bit messy (but what jam-packed burger isn't?), but I really enjoyed it. My favorite part was the toasted bun. It's so difficult to rate and compare burgers when I consume about one burger or less each month. If my memory serves me correctly, I'd say that Mooyah burgers are pretty comparable to Five Guys Burgers and Fries. I think Five Guys is still my favorite burger place in Texas, but let's just say that I would not be disappointed if someone wanted to go to Mooyah instead.
And right next to it, there's a Rita's that is opening soon! This is a perfect stop between our house and the public library! We'll probably be stopping at Mooyah if we have burger cravings.
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As we are celebrating Deepavali (Diwali for short), I fondly remember my mother making strained yogurt (hung yogurt or yogurt cheese). Strained yogurt has been used in a variety of ways from savory to sweet dishes in Indian kitchen. The dessert made with strained yogurt is marvelous any time of the year. Different kinds of fruit toppings can be used to emphasize any occasion or season. In the past I have displayed pictures with yogurt cheese or plain yogurt with the assortment of fruits. Today I would like to share some of the pictures including strained yogurt dessert (Shrikhand).
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Happy Deepavali!October 26, 2011
Chickpea Flour DumplingsOctober 15, 2011
Chickpea flour (besan) dumplings, also known as muthias (an Indian version of dumplings popular in state of Gujarat in India), is typically made from edible gourd (lauki), root and green leafy vegetables like methi (fenugreek leaves) along with a combination of flours and spices. These come in a myriad of flavors ranging from mildly hot to slightly sweet and sour tasting. My favorite dumplings are the one prepared out of grated edible gourd, zucchini-carrot and of course my all time favorite fenugreek and spinach that can be made in just under 30 minutes so long as you have the needed ingredients on hand. The best part is that you can cook these in the microwave and season afterwards without adding too much oil. Below is a simple recipe using the chickpea flour along with grated zucchini and everyday spices used in my kitchen.
4 1/2 cups grated zucchini or lauki
1 cup chickpea flour
1/2 cup sooji or cream of wheat
1/4 cup corn flour
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon turmeric – optional
¾ cup plain yogurt or as needed
½ tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
1) In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients excluding the last four ingredients. Using a wooden spoon, mix in about 1/8 cup of yogurt intermittently to form moderately soft dough. Add extra besan or yogurt to achieve the right consistency.
2) Add additional seasonings and continue to mix, just until well incorporated. (Since the dough is soft, sticky and hard to stir, I find it easier just to mix it with my hands).
3) Mix thoroughly and wet your hands lightly with water or oil and divide the dough into three equal portions and shape each portion into a log about 5-6 inches long. It is extremely important to use the light touch while shaping the logs or rolls. Or simply make them in oblong shape dumplings (muthias-literally means resembling a fist).
4) Lightly grease a microwave safe casserole dish and place the chickpea-zucchini rolls on top of the greased dish and add about ¼ cup of water. Cover and microwave on high until firm to the touch or until toothpick inserted in center of the roll comes out clean. It will take about 8 to 9 minutes, depending upon the microwave wattage. Or simply steam it in the pressure cooker.
5) Let it cool completely and cut them as needed. Heat oil in a skillet and immediately add cumin and sesame seeds. Partially cover the skillet with a lid and as soon as the seeds start sputtering add the cut pieces and pan-fry until lightly golden on both sides. Remove from the heat and serve warm.
Stuffed PeppersOctober 13, 2011
Over the past three decades I have been growing a variety of vegetables in my garden that actually started with my interest in growing herbs indoors in the containers in early 70's. As fall is officially here and the gardening season is over for warm weather vegetables, I wanted to share the pictures of my home grown peppers and stuffed vegetables. I also wanted to provide a recipe for stuffed peppers.
1 pound peppers of choice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon chaat masala and salt to taste
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, ground
1) Wash the peppers well. Remove the stems and make a deep lengthwise slit in each pepper, but don't cut all the way through.
2) Using a sharp paring knife, carefully scrape out some of the seeds without breaking the skin and lightly season the cavity of peppers with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
3) To make the stuffing: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion and cubed potatoes, stirring often until onion is softened. Add the chaat masala, salt and additional oil if desired. Stir to mix and cook until potatoes are fork tender. At this stage, I like to add a handful of ground nuts or seed flour and finely chopped coriander leaves. Adjust the seasonings to taste and allow the mixture to cool completely before stuffing the peppers. Stuff the peppers with the potato-peanut mixture and set aside.
4) In a large skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium high heat and carefully place all the stuffed peppers, filling side up, next to each other. Cook over medium heat until well browned on both sides. I personally bake them in the oven until softened or partially cook them in the microwave and pan-fry on the stovetop until lightly golden brown.


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LA MIRADA – It's the first time the city has participated in this coast-to-coast celebration of the arts – but officials here say they're not doing anything out of the ordinary to recognize October's National Arts and Humanities Month.
Photo Gallery: La Mirada Tiny Tots Practice the Arts
They're just highlighting all the arts programs and classes that the city has offered for years, including a senior citizens' Fall Festival and the family oriented annual Halloweenfest that wraps up Oct. 31 at Neff Park.
"I just love that this is happening all over the country," said Brian Kite, producing artistic director at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts who first approached the city about participating in this year's National Arts and Humanities Month.
It's coordinated by Americans for the Arts and has become the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation, organizers said.
In keeping with this, the California Arts Council designates Oct. 1 as California Arts Day – and this year, the city compiled a special list of arts events taking place this month.
They include a performance geared toward teens around the social satire, "The Importance of Being Earnest;" a satellite broadcast Friday of the London production, "Phaedre," starring Helen Mirren, as part of the National Theatre Live series; and a "Music of the Masters" performance Sunday by the La Mirada Symphony.
"In the theater, we're constantly looking for ways to promote the arts," Kite said. "It's great to be part of a national movement where everyone is thinking about the arts."
Pam Passow, the city's community services manager, said the month gives officials a chance to highlight arts programs, events and activities that go on year-round.
Arts are also infused in the city's children's programs, including Tiny Tots classes, the after-school program and day camp, Passow said.
"It's possible that people might not know that they can take these arts classes or that there are these special arts events taking place in the city," Passow said. "So I think this is enabling the community to see all the different ways in which La Mirada is celebrating the arts each and every day.
"I think that's what makes La Mirada unique," she said.
For information on the month's arts activities and programs, call the city at 562-943-0131 or click on the "News and Notices" section of www.cityoflamirada.org
562-698-0955, ext. 3051


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Testing your soil is a very important contribution to the health of your plants. Plants require the right pH level (the amount of acidity and alkalinity) in order to best utilize all the nutrients in the soil. Every plant has a different pH preference which is an important fact for all growers to know. Plants also need nitrogen, potash, and phosphorus, in addition to other balanced chemicals. Nitrogen (N) is primarily responsible for the nutrition of plants. It helps to produce green leaves and healthy leaf growth. If your plants are deficient in nitrogen they can have stunted growth and yellow leaves. If plants get too much nitrogen it may cause delayed flowering and overabundant foliage. This, in turn, increases the plant's chances of becoming diseased, and the resulting fruit will be of an inferior quality.
Potash helps to promote protein synthesis by forming carbohydrates which strengthen the plant. A correct amount of potash improves the flavor and color of fruit, benefits early growth, and aids cold hardiness and stem strength. If plants are deficient in potash they usually develop poor root systems and are frequently stunted. The plant leaves tend to be curled, spotted, and have a dried out appearance at the edges. Crop yields for plants with potash deficiency will most probably be low.
All growing plants require phosphorus, which is a major component of seed development and plant genetics. A phosphorus deficiency can cause seed sterility and stunted growth. A sufficient amount of phosphorus in the soil will increase the seed yield, assist plant maturity, augment the development of fruit, aid in the resistance of the plant to winterkill and disease, and also increases the plant's vitamin content.
Here are my top choices for the best soil tests kits & meters:
Luster Leaf 1601 Rapitest Soil Test Kit: best homeowner soil test kit.
3-in-1 Soil Tester Kit & Moisture Meter: best soil moisture meter.
Soil Ph & Moisture Meter 295mm Long Electrode: best soil moisture and pH meter.
Dr.Meter S10 Soil Moisture Sensor & Meter: best extra long soil pH only meter.
Hanna Instruments HI 9813-6N pH/EC/TDS Temperature Meter: best high end soil meter.
Soil Test Kit Reviews
#1) Luster Leaf 1601 Rapitest Soil Test Kit - Editors Choice
We rated the Luster Leaf 1601 Rapitest Soil Test Kit 5.0 out of 5 stars, and is the editor's choice for an inexpensive, easy to use test kit that provides fast, simple, and accurate results. No experience is necessary to perform the 40 different tests included. This kit provides four separate color comparators for N, pH, potassium, and phosphorus. The simple process involves taking a sample of soil, mixing it with a little water, transferring a portion of solution to the unique color comparator, adding a little powder from the capsule, shaking it, and then watching the color develop. Note the test results, and you're ready to go - all in a few minutes!
We rated the pH Soil Meter, 3-in-1 Soil Tester Kit 5.0 out of 5 stars, and is an excellent moisture meter, light, and pH acidity tester. Its responsive probe senses soil changes and displays accurate values to the user. No electricity or batteries are used by this product, making it environmentally friendly. Moisture is measured by inserting the probe completely into the soil to reach the root level. The correct moisture level will be displayed, and the user simply needs to refer to the included chart to find out watering needs.
Light is measured by holding the meter next to a plant and facing a light source (don't touch the sensing element which is located underneath the gauge!). Check light level and refer to the included chart for correct light requirements. To test soil pH, insert the probe into the soil. A pH reading that's less than 7 is acidic, and readings greater than 7 indicate an alkaline soil.
This quality dual soil pH and moisture meter is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (by us), and provides simple, accurate checking of soil moisture level and pH balance (alkalinity and acidity). Its extra long probe allows users to measure significantly below a plant's root zone. This meter is perfect for commercial use (orchards, vineyards, lawn maintenance, and field production) and home use (planters, lawn maintenance, and gardens).
This product includes 1 moisture and soil pH meter and 1 instruction manual. It works as advertised, gives accurate pH level readings, and is good for either commercial or home use.
The Dr. Meter Soil Moisture Sensor Meter And Hygrometer Moisture Sensor For Farm, Garden, And Indoor And Outdoor Plants is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars according to our testing. This product features simple-to-read moisture levels (utilizing 10 scales), a portable, compact design, and is perfect for either indoor or outdoor use. It features an 8-inch stem for full root level penetration. Just plug in the probe and you're ready to measure your soil's moisture content!
Range 1-3, dry to very slightly moist, is good for cacti and other thick-leaved plants; range 4-7, lightly moist to moist, is preferred by most plants (begonias, ficus, geraniums, azaleas, etc.); and range 8-10 is best for orchids.
This 4-in-1 instrument is a light and temperature sensor (measures sunlight intensity and temperature using an 8 in. (200mm) probe), and also tests moisture and pH balance. Readings are clearly displayed on a large LCD screen. This product also features an automatic power-off function and a low battery indicator.
We rated the Hanna Instruments Temperature Meter is rated 4 out of 5 stars (due to it's price compared with other models), and is designed especially for use in greenhouses, hydroponics, nurseries, and farms. It comes equipped with a combination probe/connector and 3.3 ft. (1 m) of cable, 9V battery, cleaning and calibration solutions and sachets, and instructions.
This professional product uses ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) which eliminates the necessity of performing extra calculations, an alert system which advises the user of potential measurement error or low battery, and on-screen calibration and user guides. This higher-end product is frequently used by manufacturers, researchers, scientists, and hobbyists in winemaking, agriculture, and aquaculture.
All plants require the right nutrients to grow. These nutrients include potash, phosphorus, and nitrogen (K, P, and N), which play a similar role in the growth of plants as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals do in human health. We recommend testing your soil regularly all through the growing season, and particularly before you plant in Springtime, and when you're preparing beds in the Fall.
Houseplants are generally happiest with slightly acidic soil (pH 6.5 - 7). Highly alkaline soil will stunt plant growth and cause leaf color to fade. Soil that is too acidic causes leaf droppage and wilt.
People that are searching for soil test kits should keep in mind a number of options:
- If you are just interested in testing the pH in your soil there are a number of excellent inexpensive choices in the marketplace.
- If you want a combination soil tester, moisture meter, temperature gauge, and light sensor, and are interested in knowing non-pH levels of chemicals in your garden, it's wise to compare the various kits that are available on Amazon, eBay, and other review sites online. Keeping in mind your budget, research the different options available, and read the negative as well as the positive reviews.
- The soil tester kits rated in this article have been carefully researched and selected from a broad group of hundreds of kits. These kits are highly recommended, and any one of our five options could be the perfect soil tester kit that will fulfill your needs!
A soil moisture meter measures the volume of water present in the soil and is the most effective and scientific way to water your plants. Moisture meters (also called moisture sensors) most commonly use a probe to find out whether your soil is too dry, too wet, or just right. Different moisture meters are used for outside irrigation systems as well as for monitoring indoor plants.
Outdoor soil moisture meters should be located in the driest spot possible, and at least 5 feet away from any structure, downspout, overhang, or tree canopy. Studies by the University of Florida show that soil moisture meters are able to reduce residential outdoor water usage by an average of 50%. Besides reduced water consumption, SMMs (soil moisture meters) can help the soil to minimize plant wilting and retain the optimum moisture saturation. SMMs can also contribute to reduced soil leaching or runoff, a deeper growth of plant roots, and create a less favorable environment for fungal diseases and insects.
Moisture meters are invaluable for measuring the humidity in your soil. A graduated dial or LED display will indicate whether your soil is wet, moist, or dry so that a garden or lawn may be watered correctly. A long probe (8 inches or more) is used to penetrate the soil to the root level. By using an SMM, you will know immediately whether you need to water or if your plants need another day or two to dry out.
Most soil meters show readings on a display from 1 (dry) to 10 (wet). Accompanying guides will list correct moisture requirements for 50 to 450 different types of plants. For instance, if the meter measures a 1, that indicates sufficient water for geraniums but drought conditions for ferns, which have an optimal moisture level of 6. Soil moisture meters are ideal for houseplants, hanging baskets, patio planters, and window boxes. Meter probes should never be left in the soil since that will corrode the probe rapidly.
DO I NEED MORE THAN JUST A pH SOIL TESTER?
Knowing the pH of your soil is an important first step, but there are other things to check for. You'll want to test the conductivity of your soil in two ways - by checking the soil's total dissolved solids (TDS) to measure how much fertilizer is already present in your soil, and measuring electrical conductivity to find out the total amount of nutrients present in your soil. This way you'll know just the right amount of fertilizer that your plants need.
Next, you'll want to measure your soil temperature to see what types of crops or plants you can grow. Use a probe to measure temperature at plant depth. There are many lists available which can tell you which crops are able to germinate and at what temperature. This information should also be available on seed packages.
Depending on what plants you are thinking of growing, you will want to check levels of nitrogen, potash, protein, and phosphorus in your soil. If your soil is nitrogen deficient the leaves of your plants will be pale green or yellow because of a lack of chlorophyll. Plants will also be stunted since nitrogen is essential for plant enlargement and cell division.
Low protein in your soil will result in reduced crop yield and can be devastating when you are growing grain crops, especially wheat. Potash or potassium deficiency happens frequently in light, sandy soil. A deficiency will show up as yellow edges, brown spots, or yellow or brown veins. Adding potassium helps plants to grow faster, use water better, resist pests, fight off disease, and produce more crops. Phosphorus deficiency causes plants to take on an abnormal darkish-green color and also stunts their growth. Testing your soil for phosphorus amounts promotes Winter hardiness, root growth, and can even hasten plant maturity.
In addition, you might want to test for secondary nutrients magnesium, calcium, and sulfur, as well as minor nutrients manganese, iron, zinc, copper, chlorine, molybdenum, and boron, depending on the particular soil in your area. Look for a good soil tester that searches for temperature and for necessary nutrients in addition to pH balance for the best results in your garden.
WHAT IS pH?
A pH (potential hydrogen) scale is used to measure how basic (alkaline) or how acidic a liquid is. pH has numbers ranging from 0 to 14. Number 0 to number 7 are acids (0 is the strongest). Number 7 to number 14 are bases (14 is the strongest). Bases and acids are 2 different kinds of chemicals. Virtually all liquids are bases or acids to some degree - it all depends on how many ions they contain. If the liquid contains many hydrogen ions it is classed as an acid. If there are many hydroxide ions present, it is classed as a base.
A pH scale was created by scientists to measure how basic (alkaline) or how acidic a liquid is. Let's take a look at soil pH. Soil pH affects the availability of plant nutrients by influencing the chemical reactions different nutrients undergo. The vast majority of plants grow best in the pH range between 5.5 - 7.5.
The acids featured on the soil scale are as follows:
Natural soil pH is dependent on the mineral composition of a soil's parent material, which is composed of underlying geological material (a drift or superficial deposit or bedrock) which first formed the soil. This means that soil has mineral materials inside it that have undergone some chemical and physical weathering (receiving rainwater from the atmosphere that has been charged with carbon-dioxide). The soil is also affected by the manner in which that soil was transported (by ice (glacier), water, gravity, or wind).
Soil acquires acid by rainfall, decomposition of organic material, plant growth, the use of fertilizer, acid rain, and oxidation of some minerals, either by mine spoils or by acid sulfate soils. Soil alkalinity happens when there's insufficient water flow through the soil to be able to leach any soluble salts. This occurs because of arid climate conditions or insufficient internal soil drainage.
WHY IS pH LEVEL IMPORTANT FOR MY GARDEN?
All plants need different levels of acidity for proper growth. Soil acidity can affect the dissemination of important soil nutrients, and sometimes an imbalance is able to block a plant's capacity to absorb nutrients. That's why it is very important to test pH levels, especially if you are going to plant a garden for the very first time in soil that hasn't been tested for acidity.
Plants require the right pH level (alkalinity/acidity) to control how fully they can use all the nutrients that are present in the soil (like iron and nitrogen). Most plant nutrients can be easily dissolved if your soil has a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. If the pH is below 6.0, your plants might not be able to access such nutrients as potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen. If your soil's pH level is greater than 7.5 they might not be able to access manganese, iron, or phosphorus.
If you live in a drought-prone area you may have alkaline soil. If you live in an area with forest cover and heavy rainfall you might have moderately acidic soil, and your soil might be neutral if you live in a region of prairie cover and light rainfall.
Once you know the pH level of your particular soil you'll be able to select plants having similar pH preferences, and you can stay away from those plants that won't thrive in your particular type of soil. You'll also have the necessary knowledge to be able to supply your plant's special growing needs. You will know both when to fertilize and also how to adjust the pH more effectively, accurately, and economically.
If your soil's too acidic, you can add alkaline material or lime. Use calcitic limestone, which contains calcium carbonate, for most applications. Use dolomitic lime if your soil testing shows that there's a magnesium deficiency in your soil. You can also raise your soil pH if you apply wood ashes, which are 70% calcium carbonate, and also contain phosphorus, trace minerals, and potassium. Be careful not to overapply it, though, because you might end up with a serious soil imbalance. Remember to read all directions carefully.
If your soil's too alkaline, you'll need to add some acidity. The most commonly used material for this is powdered elemental sulfur. One pound of sulfur every 100 square feet can lower your soil's pH 1 point. Mixing shredded leaves and peat moss with your soil can also lower its pH level. Once again, use care in applying these materials. Test your soil first and then thoughtfully apply the necessary materials.
Purchasing a soil tester kit can be one of the nicest things you can do for your garden, your plants, and for yourself. The kits that have been reviewed here are reasonably priced, contain a wide assortment of measurements and options, and can accomplish in minutes what may have taken weeks and months in the past when soil testing could only be obtained through sending away samples in the mail or by visiting a local agricultural station. The convenience of these home soil tester kits cannot be overstated. Good luck with your soil testing!


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Small studio apartment in lovely village, close to the sea with two great gastro pubs within a 5-10 minute walk from Foxhole.
The village of Axmouth is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the East Devon/Dorset border. Close to beaches, market towns and the South-West Coast Path. Great central location to explore the surrounding area, with Lyme Regis to the east and Seaton, Beer and Branscombe to the west. The village has two excellent gastro pubs, only a short stroll from the apartment.
The studio is within a short distance of local attractions, including Lyme Bay Winery, Seaton Tramway, Seaton Jurassic, Beer Caves and River Cottage. Blackbury Honey Farm is a 15 minute drive away. There are regular weekly street markets at Axminster and Honiton. Cycle hire is available at nearby Colyton.
Foxhole is a recently refurbished, self-contained studio apartment with garden and countryside views, situated below the owners' house. Sleeps two people. This ground floor studio with en suite is accessed through a private gate. Through the gate and down some steps into a peaceful, enclosed garden, the studio has its own entrance door, which leads you into a cosy, comfortable and relaxing space. The accommodation comprises an open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge area, double bed and an en-suite shower room. There is no bath. The kitchen area has a small worktop oven with two hobs, kettle, toaster and under counter fridge with freezer compartment. There is a wall-mounted TV/DVD/radio on a multi-positional arm and a small selection of DVDs and books for your entertainment. Wi-fi, hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided, along with bed linen and towels (please bring your own beach towels). The total area of the accommodation, including the en suite, is just under 19 square metres. There is a small patio area directly outside the apartment with a table and two chairs, great for alfresco dining and BBQs. There is a washing line available for your use. Welcome pack provided (tea, coffee, milk, etc). Parking is on the road (small cul-de-sac) by the entrance to Foxhole.
This is a non-smoking property. Unsuitable for babies and chlldren, no wheelchair access. Unsuitable for people with limited mobility due to a considerable number of steps, some of them steep (please see photos). Also please note there is a step down from the bed area to the living area. Sorry no pets. We sometimes have a dog staying with us. The owners live upstairs.
Check-in is from 1400hrs and check out is by 1100hrs.


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Leader in the fitting-out of ambulances and police vehicles in Belgium, Autographe has today a specialized team of 50 employees who are focused on a high quality service. The entire follow up of projects takes place in our production site of 26000m2 in the industrial zone of Wavre, only a few minutes from Brussels.
However, the company stays a family business where human aspects takes a significant place. Its management, today composed by Bernard de Saint Hubert and his two sons,Mathieu et Renaud, has the deep conviction that the success of a company is closely related to the quality of the people who work in it.
For over 40 years, Autographe has based its policy on two key factors: flexibility and professionalism. These two factors guarantee a customized fitting-out with high quality standards while respecting laws and regulations.
From a single vehicle to mass production, Autographe delivers more than 1200 vehicles a year.