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Sunday, September 6, 2009
We Started a Fire/Year of the Jaguar/Everything is Awesome
The whole tour traveled together in these immense charter flights which was great because Cody and I became friends with dozens of bands that otherwise we would have never really come across. It was like summer camp for grown men. We'd finish our set at like 2 in the afternoon then just hang out in australia for the rest of the day and drink wine with our new dudes in horse the band, hellogoodbye and evertime I die, pretty radical.
After the australia trip we headed off to South by Southwest. Amazingly it was me and cody's first time ever at SXSW as the bloodbrothers never went. Additionally nobody working for us including our manager, our booking agent, or Matador had yet to see or hear us as a two piece and needless to say, they were all a little skeptical. Now we had to prove to everybody working for us that we we're not only just a vital as a two piece, we were better. We'll like Condoleezza Rice always used to say about the war in Iraq, when one door closes another door opens. At the exact same showcase at the Beauty Bar in Austin where Matador saw Jaguar Love 2.0 and decided to "drop us like its hot", the old blood brothers publicist was also in attendance accompanied by the head of Fat Possum records (home of Andrew Bird, Wavves and Black Keys) and loved it and a few short months later the band had a new home.
We got home from SXSW and a short run with the band OK Go and three weeks later my wife gave birth to a mind bendingly beautiful baby girl, Bijoux Elizabeth Whitney. Being a father is the most instantaneously transformative event I have ever experienced. She brings me joy and inspiration every waking moment. Plus she sounds just like me when she screams.
In the months that followed Cody and I tenaciously plunged headfirst into composing the record, writing 20 songs and arranging a cover of Janis Joplins "Take Another Piece of My Heart". I think that both Cody and I can confidently say that it has been the most enjoyable and productive season of our lives as artists. The wellspring of quality material that we have both brought forth into the world has surpassed either of our wildest expectations especially considering the state we were in creatively just 9 months ago. For those of you that haven't seen us live yet and heard any of the new song, it's definitley more Neon Blonde than Blood Brothers, kind of an amalgamation of Daft Punk, New order, and black flag. It is the most surreal experience to be in a band with someone where there is only love and no ego or jealousy whatsoever. I can't even describe it.
So that brings us to the present. Since the beginning of August we've been bunkered down at Bog Roll (fucking dumb name John!) studio's in Seattle recording with our old friend John "get some" Goodmanson (producer engineer of the last two blood brothers records, blond redhead, sleater kinney, the gossip). The tracking is finished, we are now into mixing. We recorded 15 songs and we are in the horns of a dillema because we love every single one of them like cute little children but they can't all make it onto the record. Whatever happens I can honestly say though that this record is the best piece of music I have ever ever ever ever made ever. Not that I'm going to, but if I for instance I got trampled by a brontosaurus tomorrow, I would die a happy man because I feel like for the first time since I started playing music, at least to me, I made a record that I was 100% happy with and really enjoyed myself while I was doing it.
So what's to come? The record should be coming out early next year world wide. Expect us to be in all nooks and crannies of the world touring, we may end up recruiting a drummer or a keyboard player/hypeman/woman, but that's yet to be dermined. We want to play as many house shows/housepartys as possible this fall before the inevitable months and months and months touring off the new record begins next year so if anyone in the portland/vancouver/seattle area knows or does houseshows and wants to have us please drop us a line on our myspace or at firstname.lastname@example.com. Additionally on a cooking show I did for shockhound.com last year I meantioned that I was writing a book and a lot of you have emailed asking about that. I was about 100 pages into it when we kicked J out of the band and since then I've had to devote every free second to programming/writing/touring so it kind of got shelved for the past 9 months. I hope to finish it before the record comes out along with some short fiction I've been working on and I plan to post some of it on this blog so check back in a bit for that. And as always we will be debuting a boatload, dare I say a yachtload of new crystal city gear in the months to come so check back for that as well.
Lastly I want to extend my most sincere gratitude to our manager Blaze, and our booking agents Craig and Rob for believing in us through out this year of immense growth and change, and to Mathew at Fat Possum and Laura and Steve our publicists at Nasty for taking a chance on us when no one else would. And I want to thank all of you who have stuck with us, come to our shows, brought us cookies etc through the very sad break up of the blood brothers and the rebirth of Jaguar Love. 2010 is going to be the year of the Jaguar and I promise you all are going to be very very pleased with what we've got cooking.
29 comments:
- AnonymousSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Wow bro, glad to hear about the newborn! Loving the name actually, Bijoux is beautiful sounding :) Also glad to hear about the bands success, i in so many ways would just prefer for BB's to be back but as that will not happen i'll enjoy the other amazing music all of you are creating.ReplyDelete
Really, its like mcdonalds and im lovin it :)
- AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Nice to hear this perspective on all the different things you've talked about.ReplyDelete
I'm very excited for the new album, and the book! (or any short fiction you may write)
You're general enthusiasm you have for all of this excites and interests me. I really can't wait for this album!
Hey guys you should totally come back and rock out Australia again. A 35 minute set wasn't even close to long enough seeing you guys.ReplyDelete
I believe anything that comes from your creative minds will always be great.ReplyDelete
Glad to hear the Neon Blonde approach. Maybe a little teaser song on your space?
I love you guys and will always be here for support. God willing
- AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Can't wait to see you guys in Austin Johnny.ReplyDelete
fuckity fuck yeaReplyDelete
2010 can't come soon enough.ReplyDelete
Looking forward to the new album and i hope your book see's the light of day sometime soon. Visit sweden on your tour!ReplyDelete
yay i'm excited! if you and Cody were on the east coast i would have TONS of houses that would have you! if you ever find yourself idly over here i'm sure there would be many who would shit their pants at the chance to have Jaguar Love 2.0 playing in their house.ReplyDelete
keep up the amazing work! take that good feeling and roollllllllll.
please, please get a drummer for live.ReplyDelete
i love you but you were an abortion at sxsw.
i have faith that you will pull it back with another record now that you've had time to get yr shit together.
- AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:28 PM
very excited for the album, book, clothes, etc. anything johnny excites me. hope to see you soon in lawrence or kc area. funny the afi fan made that comment to you when davy havoc is the gay one not you. lol idiots. btw im getting "my evil twin has no voice just the sound of helicopters crashing" tatooed on my butt cheek. bijoux is such a cool name!ReplyDelete
-taylor green
Nothing like homophobic AFI fans.ReplyDelete
saw y'all in Detroit over the summer. By far the best show I've ever attended. I'm in Asia for the year, so pretty pretty pretty please let your next tour be a summer tour, pleaaaaase.ReplyDelete
loving the new stuff.
your music is the best, nothing gets me like a good old whitney scream. weather its circa 1997 or maintenant. i dig.
congratulations on the baby! bijoux is a beautiful name.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations once again on the baby! People don't say that enough in these comments. I swear guys.ReplyDelete
That's awesome news, so how about a video of you singing to your baby? (:
Can't wait for the new album!
I really enjoyed take me to the sea, but I was kind of (skeptical)wondering what direction you could take jaguar love in from there. There's plenty of great dance party two peices out there, death from above 1979 comes to mind personally. I like the direction your voice is taking, I hope you'll experiment alot, and I don't think you're writing has ever been better. 100% happy with an album! I but it's fucking fantastic! THANKS IN ADVANCE!ReplyDelete
You're going to be the coolest most loving father ever and congratulations to you and your wife.
I just joined crystal city's myspace and asked about the book, so I'm glad to see you'll keep us posted here. I was just thinking about how gian swan reminds me of JD salinger's "laughing man", and I always have schemes to write essays on stuff like that and send them to havard and the'll give me a job lecturing and shit I am excited about. I'll include alot of your work in my course.
Totally can't wait for the new album.
Always videos of you and cody dancing like crzy. And may your shows always be a room of people doing likewise.
- AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Really looking forward to the new book, and record! And congrats on being a dad! I hope you guys stop buy Chicago somewhere along a tour this fall or next spring. From Jaguar Love (1 and 2.0), to Neon Blonde, to The Blood Brothers, to Crystal City Clothing I'm enjoying anything and everything that you've been working on. Keep up the good work!ReplyDelete
P.S. the new song is fantastic!
- AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations on the baby, and i look forward to listening to the new jaguar love cd. However, I still miss the blood brothers to no end. reunion tour? please?ReplyDelete
Hey Kids -ReplyDelete
Just wanted to plug my podcast which had 2 Blood Brothers themed podcasts! I think you'll enjoy them its like a DJ spinning a set of exclusively BB related stuff!
Looking forward to new JagLove!
just one blog entry and thats it???ReplyDelete
I was introduced to you as a concept by a man I wish I could say I ever loved. Because I hated him, I kinda hated you until I got into a funk and would only listen to you and nothing else. (I also hated my life at the time... a lot). You had a way of expressing exactly what I was feeling in a way most people could never understand until they sat themselves down and dedicated some time to listen (at least in my experience).ReplyDelete
Since then, you've become a staple in my musical library. Really, anything you touch is pretty rad. And although I am married to my wonderful wife (just a pinch over a year now), I am so ridiculously gay for you, it's not even funny. She understands, though, since she's pretty gay for you and Cody, too.
But on top of that, I just want to thank you because you're really a very big source of inspiration to me and your music comforts me even in my worst of days (and truly they are the worst).
And to know now that you're a father too, I don't even know what to do with myself. I'm just so happy for you that I'm writing this and I'm crying. I know that she's got to be the most beautiful and wonderful and amazing creature to you in the entire world. And I can only hope that when I have my daughter (I have a few more years before I have to worry about that. it's still just in the idea bank right now) that I can be as wonderful and caring a father to her as I know you will be to Bijoux.
So, thank you for existing. From the bottom of my heart.
Remarkable! Congratulations on having a daughter! I know you must feel so blessed. And it's incredibly good news to hear that Jaguar Love will live on. I am so heavily inspired by all of your creative endeavors, both past and present. Please don't ever give up. You have an incredible talent, and you apply it so wonderfully. Thank you for all you do.ReplyDelete
Between blood brothers there will be more understanding... my respect for the pretty girl either way :-)ReplyDelete
wanna hear that new shit now!
I guess you are never gonna keep us updated huh?ReplyDelete
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I'm very surprised at myself for having just read this today. And i must say, after hearing the new album and seeing you guys live and meeting you and Cody afterwards, you guys' enthusiasm and humbleness is something to admire.ReplyDelete
After doing all of that and then reading your entry it really shows how much work you two have put into this. I've been a fan of you and Cody since I was in 6th grade. It still makes me laugh to think of my 11 year old self listening to the whispers and screams of The Blood Brothers.
Nonetheless, once TBB split I was at a loss thinking I'd never hear that Whitney scream again. Jordan's whispers always seemed to be enhanced by your contrasting voice. Him alone just wasn't the same. Once finding out that you and Cody would still be playing together I was extatic.
Take Me To The Sea was a great album. I loved it but I still felt like something was missing. After listening to Hologram Jams i was dumbfounded. I couldn't put that album down. As a matter-of-fact, I still can't. I can listen to the entire album on repeat non-stop. (Small fact: my computer crashed and I can't put Hologram Jams on my iPod so I've been carrying around my old cd player.)
Also, I'd like to say congratulations to you and Amy for having your beautiful daughter. Maybe you and Bijoux could do a duet? Seeing that her screams mimic yours makes me laugh.
So to wrap this all up, you and Cody have come so far and worked so hard. You two are probably the most hardworking, devoted people I have ever met. And to top it all off, you two are still grounded. You guys still have a place in your hearts for your fans.
Thank you Johnny and Cody for being such awesome people. For not giving up on music or the people that love you. And most of all, for being two of the most sincere guys in the world. I will stick with you two where ever you go. From music, to clothing, to writing.
(P.S. I think we'd all like to hear a small update on your writing. After hearing on that cooking show that you were writing a book and some fiction I've been excited ever since. And if your fiction is anything like your lyrics then we're all in for one hell of a story.


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Today's news and information gleanings from here and there.
Quote for today … "Get him out of here." – POTUS comment in this Lancaster Online article about his rally in Harrisburg.
Another quote for today … "Your voice, your hopes, and your dreams, will define our American destiny. And your courage and goodness and love will forever guide us along the way." – From the POTUS's inauguration speech. [As long as your voice doesn't differ from his voice?]
Click on the photo to learn more about Anthony Stevens and one good deed.
Community development | Paying attention to codes and ordinances.
Signs seen
A Day at the Dairy! "What's it like to see our iced tea being bottled or to taste ice cream fresh off the line? Since our Dairy isn't open for public tours, not many people get a behind-the-scenes look at how we make our drinks and ice cream — until now. Later this summer, we'll choose THREE members of the Turkey Hill Nation to win a VIP, behind-the-scenes tour of the Dairy for themselves and a guest. You have to be a member of the Turkey Hill Nation to win. All Nation members will automatically be entered to win, so if you're not already a member, you should definitely sign up today." – Turkey Hill Dairy new item
- Lancaster County food serving places' inspection results. Villa NOva (not no but hell, no!). – Lancaster Online
- York County's food serving places' inspections. | Lyndon Diner – "This is the fourth time this restaurant has been ruled out of compliance since January 2016." (pathetic) – The York Dispatch
- Click here to go to the state's Website of inspections … and the listing of the violations at each location. The statewide directory lists inspections for all municipalities in York County and Lancaster County.… except those in Columbia – Columbia persists in having its own inspection system with its own forms and inspection items – rather than the one used statewide.

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Enter a World of Early 20th-Century Country Elegance.
The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a signature example of an estate designed in "The Country Place" style. From about 1890 to 1930, wealthy Americans showcased their travels and taste by drawing inspiration from European garden design in order to transform their rural land holdings into summer retreats. The Stevens Family, one of the founding families of North Andover, acquired Ashdale Farm in 1729 and farmed the land for generations. Helen Stevens inherited the property, and after her marriage to John Gardner Coolidge the property became their summer home. Around 1914, she and John began the decades-long transformation of the farm into an elegant agricultural estate.
John Gardner Coolidge was a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, a nephew of Isabella Stewart Gardner, and a member of the wealthy Boston elite. John served as a diplomat in Pretoria, Mexico, Nicaragua Europe and Asia. He and Helen filled their country house with art and furniture from their trips around the world. The house itself was re-designed in 1918 when the Coolidges hired preservation architect Joseph Everett Chandler to remodel the Italianate style home (originally two connected farmhouses) into the Colonial Revival style that stands today.
Strongly influenced by French design themes, Helen and Chandler added the walled rose garden, greenhouse, serpentine brick wall and potager garden (or French vegetable garden) that exist today. Typical of The Country Place Era, the fields, orchard, and woodlands remained part of the working estate and served as a pastoral backdrop to the formal gardens.
In 1962 Helen Stevens Coolidge died. Wanting the property to be enjoyed by the public, she bequeathed Ashdale Farm to The Trustees of Reservations. It was renamed The Stevens-Coolidge Place in to honor Helen and her husband. Additional land was acquired in later decades, and restoration efforts by The Trustees have been ongoing. For more information, visit the History tab on this webpage.
Visitors today can enjoy this peaceful outdoor "hidden gem" year-round. They can also tour the Main House where Chinese porcelain and other Asian artifacts mingle with American furniture and American and European decorative arts. The entry hall mural was painted by Spanish artist Joseph Remidas. A dramatic split staircase, delft-tiled dining-room fireplace and tavern ballroom are also on display.
For more information about hours and facilities, visit our Admissions & Fees tab. The Main House is currently not open to the public except during special events listed on our Programs tab.
When to Visit
Gardens: Open year-round, daily, dawn to dusk. Gardens are most vibrant mid-June though September. House tours are currently not available.
Public restrooms (seasonal).
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137 Andover Street
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Latitude: 42.6813
Longitude: -71.1175
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From I-93, take Route 125 (Andover By-Pass) North 7.3 mi. At end of road, merge left onto Route 114 North. At traffic lights opposite Merrimack College (on left), turn right onto Andover St. (remains route 125) and follow for 0.2 mi. Turn right at traffic lights (remains Andover Street) and follow for 0.5 mi. The Main House will be on the left, however the designated parking area is across the street from the property. At the Stevens-Coolidge Place Sign take a right onto Chestnut Street and then an immediate left into the parking lot (15 cars). From the parking area kiosk, follow the short path and cross Andover Street at the crosswalk. The property can be accessed from the entrance at the end of the crosswalk or from the entrance in front of the Main House.
Main House
The historic home of John and Helen Coolidge is closed to the public except during special tours and events.
Gardens and Fields
Members and Nonmembers: FREE; on-site donations are welcome. Open daily and year-round from dawn to dusk. Public tours are offered during special events. Contact Superintendent Kevin Block to schedule group tours.
See the Programs tab of this webpage for information about special tours and events. Current information is also posted in our on-site kiosks.
Additional Buildings
Our maintenance garage and attached brick building are closed to the public. The Field Sheds store machinery, and for your safety, the public is not allowed inside these structures. Our Greenhouse is maintained by staff and volunteers—please feel free to ask us for more information about this historic structure during your next visit.
There is always something to see at The Stevens-Coolidge Place. In the spring, shrubs and bulbs bloom next to the bright green fields hosting nesting Bobolinks. The decades-old lilacs produce wonderfully fragrant white and purple flowers.
Our seasonal herd of Belted Galloway cows arrives in the summer for grazing. Stop and smell the flowers in our Perennial Garden and Rose Garden while chatting with our weekly Volunteers. Learn something new in our ever changing French Garden planted with herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, annuals and perennials. Stroll through the pick-your-own Cutting Garden and purchase your own bouquet on Fridays and Saturdays July through August.
In the autumn, ornamental trees produce apples, pears, and peaches. We welcome all the fiery colors of the season in our mature trees and open fields. Even in the winter, when the urns are wrapped and everything is asleep, we hope you will stop-in to see the Serpentine Wall, specimen evergreens, sculptural century-old Orchard trees and bright berries of the season.
Originally the 18th century farmstead of the Stevens Family, Ashdale Farm was inherited by Helen Stevens. In 1914 Helen and her husband, John Coolidge, made the property their summer home and began its transformation into an elegant agricultural estate typical of the "Country Place" style.
The Main House
The Main House was originally two connected late-Federal period farmhouses built by Helen's grandparents sometime between 1800 and 1820. Town records and a ballroom located in one of the wings of the House indicate that the family may have also operated a tavern. The house was remodeled around 1850 in the Italianate style.
When trends shifted to the Colonial Revival style in the early 20th century, Helen and John hired preservation architect Joseph Chandler to transform the House with dormers, bow windows and other design elements from America's Georgian and Federal-Colonial periods. Chandler doubled the size of the original dining room and added a brick terrace at the rear of the house. He included his trademark delft-tiled dining room fireplace and a "good morning" double staircase similar to one he installed at the Mayflower House in Plymouth, MA. The renovation increased light and air flow in the living space, and improved the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The House is furnished with an eclectic collection from the Coolidge's world travels. John's extraordinary collection of Chinese porcelains and other Asian artifacts complement early American furniture, particularly regional pieces from New England. Other souvenirs include Anglo-Irish cut glass, European porcelain, needlework samplers, paintings, and prints. The entry hall mural was painted by itinerant Spanish artist, Joseph Remidas and its outdoor scenes bring nature indoors.
The Landscape
Joseph Chandler was also commissioned to continue the Colonial Revival aesthetic into the outdoors. True to this style, the formal gardens were sited behind the house to offer privacy and what Chandler described as "...simplicity and an indescribable air of peace." These formal rectilinear outdoor "rooms" were planted with perennials, roses and shrubs in informal arrangements. Potted greenhouse plants were brought into these rooms during the summer months just as we do at the property today. The property's oldest garden, however, was installed by Helen's sister in 1907. After our 2014 restoration you can stroll through the Perennial Garden in her footsteps.
Because of Helen's love of French Chateau gardens, in 1931 Chandler created a French Garden next to the Serpentine Wall. This eastern edge of the garden is only one brick thick, and modeled after walls designed by Thomas Jefferson for the University of Virginia. The garden was eventually converted to lawn, but in 2000 the original layout was restored with an incredible display of flowers, herbs, vegetables and fruit trees.
Ashdale Farm maintained its agricultural heritage in the dairy cow pasture beyond the formal gardens. Assisted by a large staff, the Coolidges kept farm animals, grew vegetables in the kitchen garden, filled vases from the flower cutting garden, and harvested apples from the orchard – even making hard cider during Prohibition. Today's fields and woodland edges provide critical habitat for native plants, animals, pollinators and migratory songbirds.
Property Acquisition History
In 1962 Helen Stevens Coolidge died, leaving the property and an endowment to The Trustees with additional land purchased in 1980. The property was renamed to honor John and Helen. Additional land was added to the property through the generosity of Jane Whitehilll in 1985 and by Robert and Samuel Stevens through the Massachusetts Land Conservation Trust in 1999.
Archival Collections
Archival material related to The Stevens-Coolidge Place is available to researchers at the Archives & Research Center in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Stevens-Coolidge Place Collection (45.0 linear feet)
Regarding Ashdale Farm (now called Stevens-Coolidge Place), the Stevens Family, the Kunhardt Family, and the Coolidge Family, 1761-2012.
Finding aid available at the Archives & Research Center.
Stevens-Coolidge Place Papers
(42 linear feet)
Regarding the Stevens, Kunhardt, and Coolidge families and their lives at Ashdale Farm in North Andover (now known as Stevens-Coolidge Place). The collection spans from 1761 to 1962, with the bulk of the material dating from 1891 to 1962. Half of the collection concerns the lives of Gertrude Stevens Kunhardt and her husband Otto while they were in North Andover. The other half focuses on the lives of John Gardner Coolidge and Helen Stevens Coolidge who took ownership in 1914, and includes photographs of their years in China.
Stevens-Coolidge Family Collection
(6.75 linear feet)
Regarding the Stevens family at Ashdale Farm (now called The Stevens-Coolidge Place) with the bulk of the materials from the 19th Century, 1725-1960.
The Archives & Research Center welcomes donations of documents, manuscripts, records, photographs, maps and memorabilia that pertain to a particular property. Please contact us at 781.784.8200 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
This season we have many exciting new programs and events being offered at The Stevens-Coolidge Place. Please see our program listing on the 'Things-to-do' page for more information and current program calendar.
Tours of the Main House and Gardens are currently being offered during Special Events and by appointment only.
Pick-Your-Own Flowers at The Stevens-Coolidge Place Cutting Garden
Join us for our sixth season! We are excited to offer your favorites including zinnias, dahlias and rudbeckia along with new varieties that will add pop and flair to your bouquet. Pick your own organically grown flowers on Saturdays and Sundays, 10AM–5PM from mid July to early October. The garden is fun for all ages and there is always something new to learn. Admission is free and you are welcome to enjoy all the gardens on the property year-round. Flower picking is only available at The Cutting Garden and only during PYO hours.
Members: Adult-size bouquets are $10 and child-size are $5.
Nonmembers: Adult-size bouquets are $20 and child-size are $10.
Be sure to stop by the tent to pick-up your scissors, cup and water before starting your bouquet.
A Balanced Approach
The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a beautifully maintained example of an historic country estate featuring elegant gardens within pastoral surroundings. These gardens and fields also serve as critical habitat for a wide range of plants and animals. Our property is visited by all kinds of pollinators including native bees, the threatened Monarch Butterfly, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds who travel over 2000 miles each spring just to spend the summer with us. Foxes, owls, hawks and frogs also call the property home. In an increasingly urbanized environment, our uniquely diverse landscape provides an important refuge.
Visit us year-round and bring your binoculars! Male Bobolinks arrive in the spring to establish nesting territories. Listen for performances by migratory songbirds on their way north. Throughout the summer our gardens are alive with photogenic butterflies including the Baltimore Checkerspot, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Great Spangled Fritillary, and Red Admiral. Bring a family picnic in the fall and watch the Red-tailed hawks and Turkey Vultures circle overhead. And in the winter there are lots of tracks to follow in the snow.
Self-guided landscape tour brochure distributed free from the bulletin board in the parking area and from a brochure rack on the verandah of the main house. You may also download a watercolor map of the grounds.
Notice regarding photography: Be advised that events and property maintenance are scheduled throughout the year and may impact your photo session—please notify the Superintendent of your planned session time. We are a non-profit, member supported organization and photography fees help maintain the gardens and facilities. Our staff reserves the right to protect public health, welfare, and safety by restricting activities or access to sections of the property during your session.
Even if you are not a professional photographer or artist, please respect the grounds and other visitors while setting up equipment or gathering for a group photo.
Your Special Day in a Special Place
The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a beautifully maintained historic property that welcomes small outdoor private functions. We are honored that so many of you have celebrated your wedding ceremony with us! The property's facilities can accommodate groups of no more than 30 people and the Main House is not available for functions. We do not provide catering and alcohol is not allowed on the property. Public restrooms are open from spring through fall.
Please be sure to read The Stevens-Coolidge Place Photography and Property Use Agreement for more information about our policies. We look forward to helping you make your day special! For more information about the property and scheduling, contact Superintendent Kevin Block at email@example.com.
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Why Is Hong Kong So Green?
Hong Kong's market booths are typically painted green
Why is Hong Kong so green?
The question came up a couple of months ago when I was having afternoon tea with my girlfriend, Laine, at Mido Café.
"If you had to pick a color to associate with Hong Kong, what would it be?" she asked, looking out the window at Temple Street hawkers setting up for the night.
"I dunno," I said. "Red?"
"That's what most people would say, right? But I think it's green. Not just because of the hills or the trees, but because so many things in the city are painted green, like the street market stalls."
It was an interesting observation. A few weeks later, I brought it up when I met Hulu Culture co-founder and old Hong Kong expert Simon Go for coffee — also, coincidentally, at Mido Café. He immediately perked up.
"I call this color 'grassroots green,'" he said, gazing up at Mido's 1950s-era metal window frames which were, of course, painted green. "The windows, the market stalls, the trams, the Star Ferry. It's everywhere, in all of the most famous Hong Kong things."
But why? Go didn't know for sure. He speculated that the government required market stalls to be painted green as a measure of consistency. I got the same answer from the owner of a paint shop on Wellington Street, in the middle of Hong Kong's oldest street market.
"The hawkers come here to buy their paint and they choose from a few different shades of green," he said. "I think it has to do with government policy."


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A daring Long Clawson teenager is set to take part in a 13,500ft skydive next month to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Sasha Brunt, who works as a marketing assistant at Nether Broughton is doing a tandem skydive from Langar Airfield on Saturday, September 10.
The nineteen-year-old said: "This is a big scary thing to do and I'm a little nervous truth be told. The idea originally derived from a conversation with my partner - who had cancer a few years ago - about living life to the max, after a few members of my family had recently been diagnosed with cancer.
"Doing a skydive was a bucket list thing for me and from there things developed. Despite the impact cancer has had on myself and people around me, my main reason for this is because I can.
"Life is very unpredictable and you never know what's around the corner. I decided that I was going to live my life today. I also decided to do what I can to help others that aren't as fortunate, starting with Macmillan."
Sasha has set herself a fundraising target of £300. To support her skydive you can donate online at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Sasha-Brunt


text: Jasinda Wilder is the writer for the type of reader that I am. She always has something to match my mood. Whereas with other writers, I'll gravitate toward a name based on my mood, with her I don't need to look elsewhere, I can just scan her catalog and know there's something there for me. Trashed is further proof that she has a multitude of sides and styles, and each one is engaging, entertaining, and exceptional. This book is a modern day fairy tale that the hopeless romantic in me needed. This girl , in old ripped jeans, inked-up Chucks, … [Read more...]


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In our previous post, we mentioned some the consequences of not replacing missing teeth.
One of those consequences is bone loss, which can lead to more tooth loss, which can lead to more bone loss … you get the idea.
This may be more significant than you realize if you have lived without teeth for years but have now decided to get implant-supported or implant-retained dentures.
One of the requirements to get dental implants is a sufficient amount of bone. This is necessary to hold the implants securely in place.
If you don't have enough bone to support implants, don't be discouraged. Marineland Dental Care may still be able to help with mini implants.
Contact us if you are looking for a dentist in or near Kennewick, WA, who can help you regain your smile and your bite force.
Why Bone Loss Happens
Prosthodontist Carl E. Misch explained the effects of tooth loss in a piece for deardoctor.com.
The most immediate effect of tooth loss is the change in your appearance. Missing teeth change your smile, and it may even change your mood.
Many people are embarrassed about losing teeth, whether it was a result of gum disease, tooth decay, or an injury.
The other immediate effect is the change in your ability to eat. With each tooth you lose (and don't replace), you lose some of your ability to bite and chew.
At some point, your diet may consist of nothing more than soups and soft foods like Jell-O, mashed potatoes, and oatmeal. Even if you like those things, you would probably like to be able to eat a hamburger or a cookie every now and then.
Below the surface, however, the long-term effects change your appearance in another way. As you lose bone density, your entire face can change.
Your jawbone is part of the supporting structure for the face. Your face may sink in on itself as your bone mass goes away.
All of us look different as we get older. That happens naturally. If you are losing bone mass, you can look older than you really are.
Can Bone Be Replaced?
Yes, it can through a procedure called bone grafting.
We mentioned earlier that you need a certain amount of bone mass to support dental implants. If you don't have enough bone, one option is to replace what is missing.
There are couple different ways to get the bone for this procedure. The important thing is that the transplanted bone can be placed where it is needed.
You will need time to recover from this procedure, and you will need time for the transplanted bone to fuse with your remaining bone.
After this has happened, then the dentist can place the dental implants in your mouth.
As you have probably already realized, this makes the process more complicated and more expensive. You may be asking if there is simpler (and less costly) solution to this problem.
The Mini Implant Option
The reason you need a certain amount of bone to support traditional dental implants is because of their size.
Mini dental implants have a smaller diameter. As a result, they can be supported in places where traditional implants may not fit.
Mini implants will not help you regrow the bone that has already been lost, but they can help prevent further bone loss.
What Can Mini Implants Do?
Dental implants can be used to support dental crowns, dental bridges, and dentures.
Mini implants can do all of those same things.
Dental implants can help to restore the appearance of your smile, which can improve your self-confidence. Mini implants can provide those same benefits.
Dental implants also can restore nearly all of our original bite force. This means you can eat that hamburger, chew a bite of fried chicken, or bite into a crunchy cookie. (You can still eat mashed potatoes if you want, too.)
Mini implants can provide comparable improvements to your bite force.
In summary, mini implants can provide practically all the same benefits as traditional implants, and they may save you from needing an additional procedure just to get your implants.
Don't Lose Hope
Our preference is that none of our patients lose any teeth. If you do, we encourage you to take steps to replace those lost teeth as soon as possible.
Even if you have lost several teeth and you've waited too long to be able to support dental implants, we want you to know that you still have hope of regaining your smile and your bite. You just need to get in touch with Marineland Dental Care.
To make an appointment, call 509-591-0515 or fill out our online contact form. Our dentist office is located at Kennewick, WA.


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Red Cross launches international appeal after Typhoon Megi batters Philippines
As details of the devastation caused by typhoon Megi continue to emerge, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is launching an international appeal seeking 4.2 million Swiss francs (USD 4.3 million/EUR 3.1 million). The funds will support ongoing relief and recovery efforts carried out by the Philippine Red Cross which has been assisting affected communities since the typhoon struck the northern part of the country last Monday, claiming 31 lives and causing severe damage across four regions.
It is estimated that 427,300 families (2 million people) have been affected by the typhoon, with 8,000 people sheltered in 22 evacuation centers. National and local emergency and rescue teams from the Red Cross have been active on the ground. A rapid survey of the damage revealed an urgent need for shelter materials, since 31,000 houses have been destroyed and 118,000 are estimated to be partially damaged.
"Survivors continue to trickle out of evacuation centers, not because they have homes to return to, but to salvage whatever they can. They need every support to rebuild their lives and to live in dignity," says Richard Gordon, Philippine Red Cross Chairman.
The Philippine Red Cross has provided – and continues to provide – food and non-food items to the most vulnerable families in the hardest hit provinces. The national headquarters dispatched additional relief supplies to enable its chapters to serve people displaced by the typhoon in the worst-affected provinces of Cagayan, Kalinga, Isabela, La Union and Pangasinan provinces. Also dispatched were tarpaulins to meet the immediate needs of 7,000 people in Isabela. As of 25 October, Red Cross chapters had served around 16,000 people with relief supplies such as food, water storage containers and sleeping items.
The IFRC appeal will help the Philippine Red Cross to provide relief and early recovery support to 60,000 people across the five worst-hit provinces over the next 12 months. The operation will focus on distributions of food and non-food items and shelter repair kits as well as providing essential water storage and hygiene items together with hygiene promotion.
The Philippines is hit by an average of 20 typhoons every year, roughly a third of which are destructive. In this region, experts have predicted an increase in frequency and intensity of extreme weather and climatic events due to the effects of climate change. In late September 2009, Typhoon Ketsana lashed parts of Luzon, bringing unprecedented rains. Ketsana was shortly followed by Typhoon Parma. The combined effects of the two typhoons resulted in widespread flooding which left a trail of destruction and killed 1,000 people. (Necephor Mghendi, IFRC)


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I decided that I needed to figure out where the picture was taken, if I could. As it turns out, I'm sure that I do know where they are, and you'd never know it today. I can't say the location makes this photograph unique, but I'd be willing to wager that there aren't too many others like it.
To start with, given the context I was sure the shot had to be from the Stanton area. One of the males is almost certainly Harry "Dutch" Boulden, and regardless of which one it would place the date somewhere in the period of 1910-1915. Besides the people and the boat, the most interesting and potentially useful item in the shot is the house in the background. This, it turns out, was really all we needed. With the context of the area and the distinctive three chimneys visible, the backdrop is definitely the Hale-Byrnes House. Here are pictures for comparison, one of the front and one from the same angle as the old photograph.
|The historic Hale-Byrnes House
|And from the same angle as the historic photo
|Red line indicating the direction of the photograph
|A map from 1881 (Hale-Byrnes House indicated by arrow)
|Aerial photo from 1937
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|Sparrows Quilting
Sigh... I'm not good at waiting, I am all about instant gratification... and it's almost painful to have to wait...
I also finished my Twinklers top:
|Twinkler top done
On a bright note, we took our new dog, Maggie, to the dog park tonight. While we are unsure of her aggression level with other dogs, we did not take her inside, but we did walk her up and down along the fence and she did really well, only barking a few times, and no so much growling as last week. Perhaps next week we can even try letting her in the dog park and see how she does, perhaps with a muzzle on to start, just to be safe. I would love it if she were able to run and play with other dogs. I think it would make her happy to be able to engage with the other doggies. I know it would make me happy to get her some good exercise that -I- don't have to engage in as well... lol...
|Maggie at the dog park


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Dr. Patrick Sim, d. in Maryland 1740
Looking for documentation on when Patrick Sim emigrated, and from where (probably Scotland). Did he study medicine at Edinburgh? Who were his parents?
Patrick married Mary Brooke, daughter of Thomas and his second wife Barbara (Dent) Brooke. Where did they marry and exactly when?
In 1735 Patrick built "Sim's Delight", on the south shore of the Patuxent River.
Patrick and Mary had 5 children. I am particularly interested in their daughter Christian Sim who married twice.
Thanks for any help.


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Dulce Base
Prisoners of the Dulce Base by Sherry Shriner
Published on May 16, 2012
Your government made it illegal for you to put humans in cages, but they made deals with aliens to put humans in cages and to kill them and eat them. Now what do you think of your government?
Dulce, New Mexico is a small town, but it's a bee hive of activity for aliens. This article by Sherry Shriner will tell you more about it. These aliens eat humans and they keep them in cages, until they are ready to kill them. They love children! If you want someone to sit down and tell you all about the Dulce underground base, for the next 30 minutes, this video will do that for you. You'll get an earful. It took Sherry years to accumulate this information and I've read a lot about Dulce and what she writes is in accordance with what I've read. This report is the best I can do to working up to doing the Thomas Castello Story.
When I get up the nerve, I'm going to tell you the Thomas Castello story. He was an eye witness who saw thousands of humans in cages. Andy Pero saw them too and I have already done the Project Superman series. Look for the playlist on this channel.
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Pharrell Williams Sues Iceberg Over Trademark Dispute
Rapper/producer Pharell Williams' Ice Cream clothing line is locked in a court battle against clothing company Ice and Iceberg.
The rapper filed a lawsuit against the Gilmar Group, the company the owns the popular Iceberg brand.
According to the New York Post, Pharrell is suing the Gilmare Group because the company has blocked a trademark application for the rapper's Ice Cream clothing line.
Gilmare believes that Pharrell's brands name is too similar to their own and could confuse customers.
In Pharrell's lawsuit, lawyers for the rapper countered, claiming that the word "cream" - which means money - "creates a vastly different sound, appearance, meaning and overall commercial impression."
Iceberg is a company that was founded in Italy in 1962 and opened its first showroom in New York in 1991.
Pharrell Williams launched his Ice Cream collection in 2004, along with his other brand, Billionaire Boys Club.
The brands help him earn over $13 million dollars from 2009-2010, according to data recently released by Forbes.


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Bus Schedule Sacramento to Woodburn
Leaves at 10:25 PM in 9/26/2018 with Greyhound
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It leaves from SACRAMENTO at 10:25 PM.
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At 1:30 PM the bus arrives on WOODBURN.
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This trip length to get to Woodburn is 15h 5m.
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The bus trip duration from Sacramento to Woodburn is around 13h 46m.
For this journey, Greyhound says it has the fastest transportation leaving from Sacramento.
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Pacific Design Center
700 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 289-1587
Parking: Pacific Design Center Lot (RedSeven validates for 90 minutes, parking is normally $1.25/20 minutes); metered street parking on Melrose and San Vincente (should be free after 6 pm, but double-check, we don't want your ass complaining about a ticket!)
Thursday nights only, 5-8 pm, $3 beers and wines by the glass, $2-4 appetizers
Deep in the beautiful depths of the Pacific Design Center lurks a bar that's very hard to find from the Melrose entrance. As you walk the expansive quiet marble hall, you might find yourself feeling like you're on the way to meet the Wizard in the merry old land of Oz. But instead of a scary old man that gives you what you had all along, what awaits you is a modern Wolfgang Puck bar-restaurant with some pretty good, albeit somewhat limited, deals on Thursday nights.
Normally open only for lunch, RedSeven has been offering a Happy Hour on Thursday nights for a little while now. Wines by the glass and Budweiser and Amstel Lights go for $3 while fun drinks – the Blush Martini (Bossa Nova Red Peach and Vodka), Vanilla Rum & Coke, and Macho Mango (Bossa Nova Mango and Tequila) – are $4. Happy hour bites range from $2-4 and are comprised of edamame, garlic fries, Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Crisp w/ Peanut-Butter Miso, and the Half-Spicy Tuna Roll.
As this J (JB in the house, ya'll) is finding her vegetarian path (maybe a future G&T4TS!), I've become somewhat of a happy hour french fry and edamame connoisseur. Those items here were standardly tasty. I also enjoyed the Blush Martini, which tasted like the juice in canned peaches with a touch of liquor. Big Brother (see below) and Sis-in-Law (aka the Beer Maestros) and her Sis were all visiting and they seemed to enjoy the Baby Back Ribs just fine.
The bar was pretty quiet; it's nice and spacious so groups were rather far apart, which can be either good or bad depending on the kind of experience you're looking for. However, the service was phenomenal, which was welcome after it took us 45 minutes to not receive our crab-cakes at an uncharacteristically unhappy Belmont Happy Hour. At RedSeven, we made friends with two servers and a bartender, even doing a round of tequila shots with them. I luckily dodged this with the Designated Driver card!
So while quietude and somewhat limited choices reign, we'd definitely consider this spot for a Thursday after-work group gathering (lord knows there's space!) or just a nice grown-up place to chill out and have a cocktail and some damn French fries and edamame!
Rating: 3 Martinis (for being open only one day!)


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Information about this issue was provided by Ken Quattro via his Facebook posting on 10 May 2016 from an incomplete copy. As of that date, this issue has a lot of information that needs to be updated.
Art and character ID from "Batman & Me" (page 20).
Gag was credited to an unknown reader from Dallas, Texas.
Page one, continued later in comic.
Second part of the story.
First part of the article.
Photographs of celebrities Lanny Ross, Jessica Dragonette, and Chester Stratton along with a scene from movie, Wilderness Road.
Second part of the Robert L. Ripley article.
Text article on Zasu Pitts.
Jokes page.
Vignettes on sports figures Gene Venzke, Leonore Kight, and Willie Hoppe.
Includes three illustrations.
Jokes with three illustrations.
On either the inside front or inside back covers.
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Make certain your dog is legally allowed. Not all areas allow dogs on hiking trails. Most National Parks, for instance, do not allow dogs on backcountry trails. Be sure to check with your local ranger or land manager regarding the rules and regulations for dogs. Most areas that do allow dogs require them to be leashed at all times with a six foot maximum length. Sure, I bend these rules from time to time by letting my dog off leash in certain areas. That said, I do so at my own risk of fines. I am also very mindful and respectful of the terrain, wildlife, and other hikers in the area (who might have dogs, too) when considering how stringently to follow leash laws.
Be certain your dog is in proper physical shape. Your dog should be well-accustomed to exercise and capable to walk the distances you plan to be hiking. If Fido is a couch potato, don't expect him to automatically transform into a svelte trail hound just because he's out in the woods "in his natural element." Beyond those basics, you should also consider your dog's agility level. Difficult terrain that involves rock scrambling, climbing backcountry ladders, or completing difficult river crossings should be considered. Be sure to ask local rangers or land managers about any potential trail conditions that could present problems for dogs.
Be mindful and realistic regarding your dog's disposition. If your pup is off like a rocket, running away as far and fast as possible when given the opportunity, you may want to consider some training before heading into the wilderness. Even if you plan to keep your dog on leash 100% of the time, (as most areas demand) mistakes happen. The backcountry is not the place you want your dog to be lost and exploring. If, like me, you sometimes cheat the rules and give your dog a bit of respite from the leash, it is especially important that your dog is well-trained and not a flight risk. Anything from wild predators to unexpected cliffs and sinkholes could result in tragic consequences if your dog is roaming loose off-trail, ignoring your commands to return. Of course, dogs with aggression issues to either people or other dogs should undoubtedly be kept on a leash at all times with no exceptions.
Bring enough water for both of you AND a container for them to drink from. Don't forget that your dog will need water just as badly as you do, if not more so. Dogs can be especially prone to overheat because of that fur coat they can't take off and enthusiasm that can't always be kept in check. Make sure you have plenty of water with you as well as a collapsible or portable bowl for them to drink from. (I've been using this folding OllyDog bowl for some time with good results.)
Consider getting them a backpack. Giving your dog their own pack not only helps lighten your load, but it also gives them a "job" to do which I've found keeps my dog a bit more focused and better behaved. Don't overload the dog, though. I usually just put my pup's food, water, bowl, and treats in her bag. I also use ultralight dry bags for her food and treats so that if she decides to jump in a creek unexpectedly, her food will not get soaked (ask me how I know to do this..) When you first get the dog a pack, you should practice with some walks in the neighborhood (or known trails) to get him or her acclimated. I started with an empty pack and then added a bit of weight on a few trips just to ger her familiar and to make sure their were no unexpected isssues with the fit of the pack. I personally use this OllyDog Pack for summer use and purchased this Granite Gear Ruff Rider pack that I plan to use in the winter, because the bags are lined in fleece (and too hot for summer use.) I have frequently read that the RuffWear Approach Pack is a favorite among many dog-loving hikers, but I haven't had the opportunity to use one myself.
Bring gear to keep them warm at night. I bring a foam sleeping pad for my dog on every trip regardless of season. I use either a simple ½" blue foam pad I cut to size for my dog's build, or sometimes I bring my Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest shorty pad. For moderate to cool temps, I also bring a small fleece blanket I've cut to size for her to snuggle into. Cold temps should involve a more substantial blanket, jacket, or bag. I have an old insulated puffy I've put on my dog when the temps drop fairly low. Other options include bringing a child's sleeping bag for the dog, an insulated "sweater" or jacket made for dogs that can be strapped on them, or using a bag or quilt large enough for you both to snuggle into at night.
Conclusion… Having your best furry friend on the trail with you can be very rewarding for both you and your pup. I love seeing my dog full of joy as she soaks up the wilderness with a more innate and pure zest than I think we humans probably experience. I also like having her nose, ears, and attentiveness hard at work, sometimes showing me wildlife I might not have otherwise noticed. Never do I see her more relaxed and satisfied as she appears when we return from any backcountry outing (a full day of ceaseless dog napping always seems to happen once we get home.) Just be sure to be a wise and benevolent pack leader so that you can both get out there again and again without mishap or injury.
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Seamus has just flown in from Ireland...
Not one for dancing the night away, Brilliant Husband has gladly aquiesced his position as my escort to The Third Annual Willow Manor Ball.
Seamus has secretly agreed to read his poem, Sunlight, as we drive down
"There was a sunlit absence.
The helmeted pump in the yard
heated its iron,
water honeyed
in the slung bucket
and the sun stood
like a griddle cooling
against the wall
of each long afternoon.
So, her hands scuffled
over the bakeboard,
the reddening stove
sent its plaque of heat
against her where she stood
in a floury apron
by the window.
Now she dusts the board
with a goose's wing,
now sits, broad-lapped,
with whitened nails
and measling shins:
here is a space
again, the scone rising
to the tick of two clocks.
And here is love
like a tinsmith's scoop
sunk past its gleam
in the meal-bin."
Do I notice a slight twinge of regret that BH is not coming
as I take Seamus' hand, dressed in my fabulous gown
and step into our Bugatti?
(but perhaps it is the car he is pining for!)
No matter...my dancing shoes are calling
Yes Cinderella, you SHALL go to the ball!
See you all tonight! It's quite a long drive from here to there. Perhaps I can convince Seamus
to read Lightenings VIII too!


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The top 10 business podcasts you can actually learn from
It's the golden age of podcasting, and the format is open to anyone with a laptop, a microphone, and access to a web server.
Podcasts are great for entertainment and storytelling, but they're also a fantastic learning tool. They allow you to develop your professional skills by learning new strategies and keep you date on changes in the business world.
We shared 15 stellar podcasts that will challenge, educate and entertain you last year, but with all the great new business podcasts popping up, we thought we'd share the top 10 podcasts you can actually learn from.
A series about what it's really like to start a business. Created by Alex Blumberg and Adam Davidson, co-hosts of NPR's Planet Money, another great podcast you should check out.
Listen to Episode #16 The Secret Formula
The Growth Show
The Growth Show is a business podcast by HubSpot for leaders consumed with driving growth – growing a company, growing a movement, growing an idea, growing a team.
Listen to Episode 59: Product Hunt's Ryan Hoover and Erik Torenberg
Manager Tools
Manager Tools is a weekly podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders.
Listen to Episode 38: What You've Been Taught About Management is Wrong
This new podcast by Shopify is for people who can't wait for the week to start. Each Monday features a new inspirational story from people who have harnessed their passion and creativity to build incredible businesses.
Listen to Episode 1: What They DON'T Teach You in Business School and What They DO Teach You in Prison
Louder Than Words
This podcast delivers the creative inspiration you need to be a more successful creator by giving you a glimpse into the lives and creative process of the most remarkable people you know.
Listen to Episode 17: Seth Godin
Being Boss
A podcast for creative entrepreneurs and business owners about getting a business plan together and seeing it through.
Listen to Episode 37: Making Decisions Like A Boss
Bidsy's Small Business Society
This podcast features today's most dynamic small business owners and entrepreneurs talking about what makes their business successful.
Listen to Episode 22: Rob Montana AKA 'The Strapsmith'
Entrepreneurs On Fire with John Lee Dumas
This podcast was created for the entrepreneur, side-preneur, solo-preneur and small business owner and features interviews with, you guessed it, entrepreneurs on fire.
Listen to Create a massively successful word-of-mouth campaign with Teresa de Grosbois
The PromoKitchen Podcast
This podcast is a community inspired conversation featuring guest suppliers, distributors and service providers providing discussing insights into the $20 billion dollar promo industry.
Listen to Episode 89: Catherine Graham, commonsku
Delivering Marketing Joy Podcast
Each week Kirby Hasseman, owner of Hasseman Marketing, interviews someone in the promotional products industry to pick their brain about our profession.
Listen to 5 Lessons from Mark Graham
Bonus podcast: skucast!
Our very own podcast hosted by Mark Graham, explores the Who, What, Why and How of the promotional products industry. It shines a light on our industry's best work, features maverick personalities, and discusses what's really involved in running a modern promotional products business.
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Today is the day...the 30 Day Squat Challenge (initiated by Toni "Strong is Sexy" Hooper) starts....
Here is how it goes:
Day 1) 50 Squats
Day 2) 55 Squats
Day 3) 60 Squats
Day 4) REST
Day 5) 70 Squats
Day 6) 75 Squats
Day 7) 80 Squats
Day 8) REST
Day 9) 100 Squats
Day 10) 105 Squats
Day 11) 110 Squats
Day 12) REST
Day 13) 130 Squats
Day 14) 135 squats
Day 15) 140 squats
Day 16) REST
Day 17) 150 squats
Day 18) 155 squats
Day 19) 160 squats
Day 20) REST
Day 21) 180 squats
Day 22) 185 squats
Day 23) 190 squats
Day 24) REST
Day 25) 220 squats
Day 26) 225 squats
Day 27) 230 squats
Day 28) REST
Day 29 240 squats
Day 30) 250 squats
You can use weights if you want, you can choose your own speed and you can break them up over the day...depends on how you like it most! I, for myself, try to do air squats with a slow pace all at once every day!
Remember: Squats strengthen and tone your legs and your butt as well!
Join us if you want to! Summer is approaching and toned legs as well as nice butts are in demand!
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Tuesday, July 09, 2013
My Summer Skincare Routine + Tips!
Hi everyone! So as the title suggests, this post is about My Summer Skin Care Routine! So I've seen this trending around YouTube a couple of times, but obviously I do not have a YouTube channel, therefore I'm going to blog it ;) Plus, I've added helpful hints that can really make a difference to your skin :D
So I'm going to be taking you through my routine from Morning - Night:
1. As soon as I wake up I drink a full big glass of water with a few drops of lemon in it! This does wonders for your skin and makes you feel more energized and gasp "awake". Sometimes it does get a bit hard to finish the whole glass but, try to continue taking small sips before you eat breakfast.
TIP: The best way to remember doing this is to prepare the glass the night before :). You can also add sticky note reminders on your bedroom door OR set an IPhone reminder (<- I actually do this -.-" )
2. Next I head to the bathroom and splash my face with water. This instantly wakes me up but other than that, I don't think it really makes a difference to your skin :/
TIP: When drying your face with a towel DO NOT RUB-- just GENTLY PAT DRY!!! You don't want to scrub your face off!! Seriously.
3. After I eat breakfast, I head back to the bathroom and clean my face using a proper face wash with my "SebaMed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Foam". Now this is one product that I lurrve (XD)! It completely cleanses your skin and leaves your skin fresh and matte!!! In addition it has a pump so it gives you the perfect amount of foam to use so you don't waste or have too little >.< !
TIP: You can also make things much easier for you and do this in the shower (which is what I do). But remember also use your face wash AFTER shampoo and conditioner! After using face wash, your pores are open and absorbs nutrients easier... conditioner that ends up on your face will clog your pores and you will be basically saying HELLO ZITS and ACNE! ;) But seriously, don't do it.
4. As I mentioned above, after a face wash your pores are open and absorbs nutrients much quicker! This is the perfect time to use your daily face cream! I use Rose of Bulgaria's Day Cream with natural rose extract. This is another one of my favourites... I actually bought this in Bulgaria whilst on a school football trip. I have no clue if this is being sold in Finland but I should actually find out as mine is running out :( Sometimes I do use tinted moisturiser instead but I've stopped as I think it makes my face looks so dark. Too dark IMO (in my opinion). So it's on my list of things to buy on buying a slightly lighter shade...
TIP: When applying face cream, tinted moisturizer, foundation etc. start from the center of your face and blend out. This will make your face look more even and avoid streaks or blotches which trust me you DO NOT want.
5. That is basically all I do in the morning in relation to skincare stuff. Sometimes during the day when my face is feeling sticky, oily or when I just need a wake me up, I spritz my face with a light water spray. I know Evian sells an aerosol spray but I can't find one in Finland so I have taken things in my own hands... I literally bought a small empty light gardening hand spray and filled it with water! And that is how to DIY everybody!!!
TIP: Do not use a hard spray for your face, as it can streak whatever makeup you have on and make you look like a drowned rat! Plus you should just use a few sprays!! ALSO please remember if you've used waterproof mascara first -.-"
6. For my night routine I start with taking all my makeup off with Garnier's Clean and Sensitive 2in1 Makeup remover or Clearasil's Makeup Remover Wipes (if I AM wearing makeup that day). Both these products are fantastic and I especially recommend getting Makeup Remover Wipes if you're feeling lazy at night OR it's great to carry around in case of a makeup emergency!
TIP: When using makeup remover solutions, use fluffy cotton pads or balls so you don't damage your skin by using toilet paper (eww). Also if you are removing eyeliner, use an 'ear cotton bud stick' (sorry I have no idea what it's called :/ ) as it is more accurate to use and is easier to avoid getting solution in your eye-- coz' it can really burn!
7. Now with my face free of makeup, I repeat steps number 3 and 4 (^^^). The only difference is sometimes I switch it up by using a different face wash.. but that's about it.. AND for step number 4 I use Rose of Bulgaria's Night Cream :)
TIP: No matter how tedious your skincare routine can get or is, you should always JUST DO IT (nike :P) It really does make a difference and plus when applying makeup you really want to start on a good beautiful clear canvas A.K.A. your skin ;)
Okay so that's it! I hope you found this helpful (if you did comment below! ;) ) and if you have any questions also COMMENT BELOW ;) Plus tell ME what YOUR skincare tips and tricks are!
lots of hugs,
littlemissarianna x
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1. I attended PARKSHOW in Edmonton which I really enjoyed, I can't wait for the next one!
2. It was my one year anniversary of teaching at Barre Body Studio! I can't believe it's been a year already. I really love teaching there.
3. The most beautiful Christmas tree in the lobby of the Hotel MacDonald that I was smitten with ; ).
4. Pulling clothes for a styling session with a client of mine at Simons. I've been really busy with personal styling the past few months, it's been amazing! And my website is back up and running! Yay!
#1, #2, #3 and #4. There's a theme here: I love the color red. And scarves.
Tiffany's" event at the fancy Fairmont Hotel MacDonald and felt like a Princess the whole night! All the guests were able to view beautiful jewelry and were treated to a delicious four-course meal.
- Fashion bloggers Kira and Sandy Jo
- WHERE Edmonton Editor Lindsey Shapka, Janis Galloway of Dress Me Dearly, Fashion Magazine Writer Caroline Gault and Sarah Geddes from Sass Communications
- Me and the gorgeous Lindsey from Over My Styled Body
- New mama Sarah Giuffre from 204 Park and our gracious host Laura Smythe, Director of Tiffany's Edmonton.
This is an event I will never forget!
Ponytails + Horseshoes. (I just wanted a change.) Shanda and Angela always do an amazing job there. My hair feels so much healthier with all that extra weight gone.
- A Christmas party brunch with friends I've known since I was 9 years old last weekend at my friend's beautiful new home.
-Elizabeth from Blushed Beaute did my makeup at our Barre Body Studio Christmas get-together, and Elissa, one of my fellow instructors got a pedicure from Feel Fabulous Mobile Spa. It was an awesome party with students and teachers in attendance; everyone got beautified while eating snacks and sipping on mimosa's ; )
And that's what I've been up to! I'm not sure how much I'll be blogging in the next couple of weeks over the holidays, but I'll definitely be Tweeting, Facebooking and Instagramming (@mariealamode) if you want to follow along!
Merry Christmas everyone!


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change begins with a story.
The soul of your story is your most powerful tool for connecting, inspiring, and moving people to action. Let's discover yours.
The soul of your story is your most powerful tool for connecting, inspiring, and moving people to action. Let's discover yours.
Hi there, I'm Christina, creator of The New Quo.
Nice to (e) meet you! I help people + organizations discover and transform the soul of their ideas into powerful stories that move people to action.
Little more about me: Performer. Storyteller. Creator. Social impact innovator. Lactose intolerant but cheese sneaker. Believer in the infinite creative potential every human being brings to this planet. Status quo breaker who knows the lessons from our personal stories + beliefs are the most powerful tools we have to create transformational change within ourselves and out in the world.
Every challenge we face in business and life begins from a set of conscious and subconscious beliefs, stories, and narratives we hold about ourselves, our values, and how the world works. I'm on a mission to help creators, innovators, status quo breakers, and business owners to create change through powerful storytelling. By discovering the soul of your ideas, you can transform your vision into stories that inspire positive change, deepen your purpose, engage your community, and unleash your creativity. Learn how to work with me, or read + watch some of my stories on life lessons, wisdom, and creative motivation.
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I Capture My Son's Summer Moments That He Will Miss For The Rest Of His Life
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What I find truly fascinating is observing kids with their ability to plunge into everything they do, and to forget about everything else, even my lens. That's how "Fleeting Summer Moments" were born.
I was peeping at my son and his friends during short holiday trips, in between the moments of rest. That's the thing with loving photography – we're inseparable, me and my camera, even on a leave. Watching kids in summer scenery really mesmerizes me. Holidays are quickly over, and the bliss of these moments is what we miss for the rest of our lives.
Photography is my passion, my daily work and the best way to find peace and harmony. I take photos intuitively and with my camera I am like a child with a toy. Once I looked for frames hastily and hungrily, I know that only when I slow down, I see so much more.
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Virgin Media customers may benefit from mobile trade in
Customers of Virgin Media will soon find they have plenty to gain by trading in a mobile phone and switching to a newer model.
That is because the company has launched a new app for smartphones that allows users to take advantage of a television feature to the full.
It recently released the TiVo service for fans of the small screen, which it could hope provides the most comprehensive broadcasting offering on the market.
And now the TV Guide app will ensure consumers enjoy the technology even more, as it offers the chance to set recordings, view programme listings and find out more about episodes from a smartphone.
"We think Virgin Media's TiVo Service is the best way to watch TV and our new mobile app enhances that experience by ensuring you'll never miss recording a programme," explained Alex Green, executive director of commercial TV and online at Virgin Media.
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As my Funemployment comes to an end (yes, do sympathise, I'll allow it), what better way to spend it than at the market. The beach did cross my mind though, but I couldn't justify lying around doing nothing on my LAST day of freedom. For some reason it feels like I'm in mourning.
So to calm my nerves, off to Prahran market I went to get some nourishment for the fridge, the freezer and I. And of course, what visit to Prahran market would be complete without a stop at Delicatess for some jamon. How could I not?
Anyone who knows me knows that drinking coffee - whereever I am - whatever the weather - is normal behaviour for me. I did feel like an iced coffee today so I ordered a short black AND ice coffee from Market Lane Coffee..I know, a short black is a hot beverage in 33°C weather but whatever, I figured the iced coffee wouldn't provide sufficient caffeine to get me through the morning and I didn't want to drink warm milk (that didn't stop me later in the day though, but that's another story). I love that they make their iced coffees with espresso, milk and ice. No ice cream. Don't get me wrong, every now and then I like my ice cream flavoured with espresso, but not today.
Whilst I was in the area, I also thought it was time to visit the two places in Prahran / South Yarra that everyone seems to be raving on about - Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio and LuxBite.
I suppose the visit follows my "macaron" class a few weeks ago at Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School. I do confess however, that I'm not a macaron fanatic, so please excuse me for not being "oh wow, oh wow owowow"..when I talk about the cakes and macarons below. So why do the class I hear you screaming?! Even though I rarely eat them, I still wanted to learn as I knew it would definitely be a fun class to do. Of course it helps that Savour run a brilliant Chocolate and Patisserie School which caters for the amateur and professional alike. I feel so smart now that I know how macarons are made. I better be careful, I might get a bit of a macaron complex.
Burch and Purchese Sweet Studio is located at the FAR end of Chapel St (yep, thats my detailed description for you), and unless you were really looking, you (or more I) would not generally walk that far. It was fortuitous that the sun was out and I didn't mind the walk. The cakes looked very impressive and how can they not? A cake laced with a mirror glaze is something everyone should want to eat it with their bare hands. Deft use of technique I am certain, but I must admit, I don't understand what all the rave is about - it's a cake shop. In all fairness, I didn't buy a cake, and somehow I didn't really think eating cake before lunch...or in fact, breakfast, was advisable. So I can't really comment much more.I left with a packet of biscuits which were $12.50 which unfortunately tasted like eating marzipan.
Since Burch and Purchese Sweet Studio didn't seem to have macarons I wandered down Toorak Road to check out Luxbite. It was a long walk. I clearly don't qualify as a foodie because I'm not generally obsessed about salted caramels and shit like that. But LuxBite's macarons are pretty good, although the colours are almost blinding. I am incredibly scared of food colour. Otherwise, they were tasty, and textually what a macaron should be I guess? They did taste better than most.(this is coming from someone who eats macarons once a year if that).
Knowing that to make a white macaron the amount of Titanium Dioxide required would kill a small cat (ok, maybe not)...I of course HAD to buy a white one (it was an oversight...it was). I also learnt today that macaron fillings are NOT temperature stable...33°C...left in the car = tears. You would also like to know that the flavour is primarily in the filling not the biscuit, the biscuit is basically a lot of sugar, almond meal, more sugar, egg white, a bit more sugar, and maybe some other stuff, and a lot of colouring. That's macarons in general. So boys and girls, don't leave macarons in a hot car and also know that you're eating sugar and colour (and more sugar with colour).
Anyways, 6 coffees later, I feel kinda sick and I lost a bit of respect for myself for taking photos of biscuits and macarons in the car. So I'll leave you with those respect-eroding photos and since you got this far in my post - here's a smiley face for you to keep. :)
Overall I do think they are worth visiting if you're into that type of stuff... (and if you're close as well) but macarons are macarons and entremets are entremets imho. However, yes, LuxBite's salted caramel macaron is good. I think I've mentioned the word macaron enough times in this post.
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This Time Together (Amazon link). I have always enjoyed Carol Burnett and miss her variety show. Still, and that was a long time ago.
Carol always opened her show with a Q & A session to warm up the audience. Her last tour was done this way. This book is a collection of anecdotes prompted by the most frequently asked questions. It is a light read, and short, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
There is a little about her childhood, her marriages, how her career began, how the series developed and some great stories about some of her favorite celebrity guests. Not a bad word is said about anyone, in fact, not a "bad" word was used at all.
Possibly my favorite quote from the book was by Beverly Sills. Her nickname was Bubbles and she became a great friend of Carol's and was a repeat guest on the show. Beverly Sills was an opera star with a beautiful soprano voice. Her son was born with severe impairments (unspecified in this tale) and was institutionalized at a young age. Her daughter was born deaf. In a 60 Minutes interview, Mike Wallace brought up the subject of her children and asked Beverly how, with all this tragedy, she always seemed to be so happy. She replied that she wasn't necessarily always happy, but that she always tried to be cheerful.
If you are a Carol Burnett fan or are looking for a light read that is true and fun, consider this book.


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Working at Buildium is pretty awesome. We play foosball and ping pong. We wear jeans. We even have a beer fridge! Everyone here has a real voice, and we'll be helping and cheering you along as you achieve your career goals. This is a smart, fun, driven team.
But there is also real purpose in what we do. When people grow their business. When people trust us with their future. When people turn a rental into a home. We're the ones who help make that possible. Sound cool? You should join us and be part of it.
The best vacation policy ever.
Take-what-you-need. That's right. If it's good by the biz, it's yours for the booking. Just be sure to send us pictures of your latest adventure in a Buildium tee.
Quality people = Quality workplace.
We want people at Buildium to grow both personally and professionally. So we hand-pick smart, caring, conscientious people… and then we trust them to do their jobs. Micromanagement is a four-letter-word in these parts.
Service matters. So does fun.
Whether it's biking in the MS Ride, working at the food bank, or laying floors in a new home, Buildians rock service events like no others.
We've got the benefits you're used to and some you aren't. How many other places will set you up with a laptop and sweet HD secondary monitor as standard fare? Hook you up with whole array of discounts and perks? Cater lunch every Thursday? Feed you copious amounts of celebratory cake? Give a percentage of revenue (not profit, revenue) to employee-nominated charities? Not many. But we're one of them. Join us!