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Over the summer of 2001, we conducted eight discussion groups with Detroit residents focussed on stress. In order to understand the variety of ways people experience and deal with stress, focus groups were held in three different Detroit communities, and there were separate groups for men and women of different ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of the groups was to gather information about the particular kinds of things that stress people that live in Detroit, how they respond to stress, how they think it affects their health and how they cope with stress. The information from these focus groups was used to guide questions included in the Wave I community survey (2002-2003) and are described in the article, Engaging Urban Residents in Assessing Neighborhood Environments and Their Implications for Health.
In 2006 we conducted a series of eight focus groups with Detroit residents to better understand ways that neighborhoods can impact physical activity, the foods eaten by community residents, and other factors associated with risk for heart disease. Two focus groups were conducted on eastside Detroit, two in northwest Detroit, and four in southwest Detroit (two of the southwest focus groups were conducted in English and two in Spanish). Each of the focus groups was approximately one and a half hours in duration and had between six and 12 participants. Participants were asked to discuss the places that community residents use for various kinds of physical activities in and around their neighborhoods, and the kinds of food people have available to them in their neighborhoods. They were asked in particular about their thoughts on new paved trails or pathways that are being developed in several Detroit neighborhoods to provide new spaces for physical activity among neighborhood residents.
Findings from these focus groups were used in Greenway reports that analyzed the Greenways in eastside, northwest and southwest Detroit and in working with community residents and organizations to develop interventions to promote physical activity in Detroit neighborhoods. Finally, results from these focus groups are being used in collaboration with community based organizations, community residents and others to identify changes in the built environment (trails, pathways, parks, etc.) that encourage residents to be more physically active and to develop other community level strategies to improve heart health for residents in eastside, northwest, and southwest Detroit.
Funding for these walking groups was provided by NIEHS R01 14234 and NCMHD R24 MD001619.

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over the summer of 2001, we conducted eight discussion groups with detroit residents focussed on stress. in order to understand the variety of ways people experience and deal with stress, focus groups were held in three different detroit communities, and there were separate groups for men and women of different ethnic backgrounds. the purpose of the groups was to gather information about the particular kinds of things that stress people that live in detroit, how they respond to stress, how they think it affects their health and how they cope with stress. the information from these focus groups was used to guide questions included in the wave i community survey (2002-2003) and are described in the article, engaging urban residents in assessing neighborhood environments and their implications for health.
in 2006 we conducted a series of eight focus groups with detroit residents to better understand ways that neighborhoods can impact physical activity, the foods eaten by community residents, and other factors associated with risk for heart disease. two focus groups were conducted on eastside detroit, two in northwest detroit, and four in southwest detroit (two of the southwest focus groups were conducted in english and two in spanish). each of the focus groups was approximately one and a half hours in duration and had between six and 12 participants. participants were asked to discuss the places that community residents use for various kinds of physical activities in and around their neighborhoods, and the kinds of food people have available to them in their neighborhoods. they were asked in particular about their thoughts on new paved trails or pathways that are being developed in several detroit neighborhoods to provide new spaces for physical activity among neighborhood residents.
findings from these focus groups were used in greenway reports that analyzed the greenways in eastside, northwest and southwest detroit and in working with community residents and organizations to develop interventions to promote physical activity in detroit neighborhoods. finally, results from these focus groups are being used in collaboration with community based organizations, community residents and others to identify changes in the built environment (trails, pathways, parks, etc.) that encourage residents to be more physically active and to develop other community level strategies to improve heart health for residents in eastside, northwest, and southwest detroit.
funding for these walking groups was provided by niehs r01 14234 and ncmhd r24 md001619.


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A thrilling encounter at Anfield has blown the title race open.
Watch highlights of Liverpool v Chelsea here.
Goals at the end of either half from Demba Ba and Willian gave Chelsea a win against Liverpool at Anfield that has blown the Premier League title race right open.
Ahead of the game Blues boss Jose Mourinho stated that a weakened side would be fielded from the visitors and many first team stars were rested.
Tomas Kalas was given his first league start against the Reds alongside Branislav Ivanovic at the back, whilst a midfield trio of John Obi Mikel, Nemanja Matic and Frank Lampard sent out a defensive message.
It worked too, as the hosts failed to have a single shot on target during the first half and just before the break Ba scored to add insult to injury.
The home side’s captain Steven Gerrard – who has been so instrumental in their positive form this season – slipped at the vital moment to allow the Senegal international in.
Brendan Rodgers’ men threw everything at it in the second half, but their calculated attacking play which has become a staple this term was abandoned for hit and rush football.
As time wore on the Merseysiders grew more frustrated, but credit has to be given to Mourinho’s side who kept their shape and plan perfectly.
Then in stoppage time the visitors broke on the counter-attack and former Red Fernando Torres laid it on for Willian to seal the three points.
It means just two points separate the two teams at the top of the table, whilst Manchester City are six points behind with two games in hand.

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a thrilling encounter at anfield has blown the title race open.
watch highlights of liverpool v chelsea here.
goals at the end of either half from demba ba and willian gave chelsea a win against liverpool at anfield that has blown the premier league title race right open.
ahead of the game blues boss jose mourinho stated that a weakened side would be fielded from the visitors and many first team stars were rested.
tomas kalas was given his first league start against the reds alongside branislav ivanovic at the back, whilst a midfield trio of john obi mikel, nemanja matic and frank lampard sent out a defensive message.
it worked too, as the hosts failed to have a single shot on target during the first half and just before the break ba scored to add insult to injury.
the home side’s captain steven gerrard – who has been so instrumental in their positive form this season – slipped at the vital moment to allow the senegal international in.
brendan rodgers’ men threw everything at it in the second half, but their calculated attacking play which has become a staple this term was abandoned for hit and rush football.
as time wore on the merseysiders grew more frustrated, but credit has to be given to mourinho’s side who kept their shape and plan perfectly.
then in stoppage time the visitors broke on the counter-attack and former red fernando torres laid it on for willian to seal the three points.
it means just two points separate the two teams at the top of the table, whilst manchester city are six points behind with two games in hand.


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Now Booking the DISCOVER CONFERENCE for women!
Speaking in Faith is proud to present the DISCOVER CONFERENCE for Women. Faith Klein Herrgesell and Carl Herrgesell will be joining forces to make a bigger impact for Christ. With Carl’s amazing musical talent and Faith’s gift of speaking, this dynamic duo is a must have at your next women’s conference or retreat. This one day event will inspire the women of your community to rethink their priorities and their purpose to be more effective for the kingdom as they DISCOVER their identity, significance and purpose in Jesus Christ. For more information please contact the Speaking in Faith offices at faith@faithklein.com or by calling 888.535.7757. We look forward to encouraging the women of your community soon!

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now booking the discover conference for women!
speaking in faith is proud to present the discover conference for women. faith klein herrgesell and carl herrgesell will be joining forces to make a bigger impact for christ. with carl’s amazing musical talent and faith’s gift of speaking, this dynamic duo is a must have at your next women’s conference or retreat. this one day event will inspire the women of your community to rethink their priorities and their purpose to be more effective for the kingdom as they discover their identity, significance and purpose in jesus christ. for more information please contact the speaking in faith offices at faith@faithklein.com or by calling 888.535.7757. we look forward to encouraging the women of your community soon!


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Jimmy Maelen (ca. 1941-1988) was a percussionist, including congas, bongos, and others. He played on two 1978 Sesame Street albums, Sesame Street Fever (on congas) and Fair Is Fair (sharing percussion duties with Phil Kraus).
Maelen began his recording career in the 1960s, including a few singles and work with the Latin Dimension. He soon established himself as a session musician, backing Peter Gabriel (on his 1977 debut album and others), Alice Cooper, Buddy Rich, Tim Curry (his album Read My Lips), Carly Simon, Grace Slick, and Barry Manilow, occasionally contributing background vocals as well. He played percussion on the 1985 David Bowie and Mick Jagger single of Dancing in the Street and on soundtracks for the film Fame and TV series Taxi. Maelen released his only solo album, Beats Workin' , in 1980.

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jimmy maelen (ca. 1941-1988) was a percussionist, including congas, bongos, and others. he played on two 1978 sesame street albums, sesame street fever (on congas) and fair is fair (sharing percussion duties with phil kraus).
maelen began his recording career in the 1960s, including a few singles and work with the latin dimension. he soon established himself as a session musician, backing peter gabriel (on his 1977 debut album and others), alice cooper, buddy rich, tim curry (his album read my lips), carly simon, grace slick, and barry manilow, occasionally contributing background vocals as well. he played percussion on the 1985 david bowie and mick jagger single of dancing in the street and on soundtracks for the film fame and tv series taxi. maelen released his only solo album, beats workin' , in 1980.


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The goal of the Linac4 (160 MeV) is to replace Linac2 (50 MeV) as injector to the PS Booster (PSB). The new linac will increase the beam brightness out of the PSB by a factor of 2, making possible an upgrade of the LHC injectors for higher intensity and eventually an increase of the LHC luminosity.
During the long shutdown planned for 2019-20, it will replace Linac 2. It is an important milestone in the project to increase the luminosity of the LHC during the next decade.
Linac4 is located in an underground tunnel connected to the Linac4-PSB transfer line. A surface building house RF equipment, power supplies, electronics and other infrastructure.
An ordinary hydrogen atom has one electron and one proton. Its electric charge is zero. We could strip off the electron and accelerate the protons. This is precisely what is happening at present in LINAC2, which is the first step in LHC current accelerator chain. Actually, to be more precise, the linac is not the first stage of the accelerator chain, because a source of charged particles and an injector system are needed to put particle into the linac.
Instead creating protons from H, an electron is added, making a negatively charged hydrogen-ion. The ion source is fed with hydrogen gas. A discharge plasma is formed and a strong electric field strips away an electron from each hydogen atom.
Because of its negative charge, the H- ion will move away from the negative surface.
The H- ions are extracted from the ion source in 400 μs long pulses to form a beam which is then passed through a small magnet to remove any electrons.
The H- ions leave the ion source with an energy of 45 keV and across 86 m line (Radio Frequency Quadrupole, Chopper line, an Alvarez Drift Tube Linac (DTL), a Cell-Coupled Drift Tube Linac (CCDTL) and a Pi-mode structure (PIMS), will be finally adquiring 160 MeV.
Basically Linac4 works in the same way that any linear accelerator. It uses radiofrequency cavities to charge cylindrical conductors. The ions pass through the conductors, which are alternately charged positive or negative. The conductors behind them push particles and the conductors ahead of them pull, causing the particles to accelerate. Small quadrupole magnets ensure the hydrogen ions remain in a tight beam. As particles approach the speed of light, the energy imparted by the conductors is converted into mass.
After leaving Linac4 the two electrons belonging to H- ion are stripped off and the bare protons injected into the Booster (PSB) for acceleration in the rest of the chain.
The electrons in the H- ion are weakly bound to the proton and can be easily stripped if passed though a thin Carbon foil. Because the foil is thin and the protons have high energy, the foil will not bother the protons. This allows more particles to accumulate in the synchrotron, simplifies injection, reduces beam loss at injection and gives a more brilliant beam.
Linac 4 is scheduled to become the source of proton beams for the Large Hadron Collider after the long shutdown in 2017-18. It is the first step in the project to increase the luminosity of the LHC during the next decade.

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the goal of the linac4 (160 mev) is to replace linac2 (50 mev) as injector to the ps booster (psb). the new linac will increase the beam brightness out of the psb by a factor of 2, making possible an upgrade of the lhc injectors for higher intensity and eventually an increase of the lhc luminosity.
during the long shutdown planned for 2019-20, it will replace linac 2. it is an important milestone in the project to increase the luminosity of the lhc during the next decade.
linac4 is located in an underground tunnel connected to the linac4-psb transfer line. a surface building house rf equipment, power supplies, electronics and other infrastructure.
an ordinary hydrogen atom has one electron and one proton. its electric charge is zero. we could strip off the electron and accelerate the protons. this is precisely what is happening at present in linac2, which is the first step in lhc current accelerator chain. actually, to be more precise, the linac is not the first stage of the accelerator chain, because a source of charged particles and an injector system are needed to put particle into the linac.
instead creating protons from h, an electron is added, making a negatively charged hydrogen-ion. the ion source is fed with hydrogen gas. a discharge plasma is formed and a strong electric field strips away an electron from each hydogen atom.
because of its negative charge, the h- ion will move away from the negative surface.
the h- ions are extracted from the ion source in 400 μs long pulses to form a beam which is then passed through a small magnet to remove any electrons.
the h- ions leave the ion source with an energy of 45 kev and across 86 m line (radio frequency quadrupole, chopper line, an alvarez drift tube linac (dtl), a cell-coupled drift tube linac (ccdtl) and a pi-mode structure (pims), will be finally adquiring 160 mev.
basically linac4 works in the same way that any linear accelerator. it uses radiofrequency cavities to charge cylindrical conductors. the ions pass through the conductors, which are alternately charged positive or negative. the conductors behind them push particles and the conductors ahead of them pull, causing the particles to accelerate. small quadrupole magnets ensure the hydrogen ions remain in a tight beam. as particles approach the speed of light, the energy imparted by the conductors is converted into mass.
after leaving linac4 the two electrons belonging to h- ion are stripped off and the bare protons injected into the booster (psb) for acceleration in the rest of the chain.
the electrons in the h- ion are weakly bound to the proton and can be easily stripped if passed though a thin carbon foil. because the foil is thin and the protons have high energy, the foil will not bother the protons. this allows more particles to accumulate in the synchrotron, simplifies injection, reduces beam loss at injection and gives a more brilliant beam.
linac 4 is scheduled to become the source of proton beams for the large hadron collider after the long shutdown in 2017-18. it is the first step in the project to increase the luminosity of the lhc during the next decade.


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Mathematics at Windlesham House School - Excellent teaching with a wide range of teaching methods, approaches and strategies to help all children succeed with Maths | Top UK Private Day & Boarding School for Boys & Girls aged 4 to 13. An outstanding Prep & Pre-Prep School, in the Sussex countryside (near London).
All students know that Common Entrance is the final goal (which is equivalent to Foundation/Intermediate GCSE level) of their Maths studies at Windlesham, but we aim to build solid foundations in every student and push others to a much higher level so that they have the grounding for early GCSE in Maths taken at Senior School. Most students achieve an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade at Common Entrance and we have enjoyed recent success too in the UK Junior Maths Challenge with three pupils reaching the Junior Maths Olympiad! This, along with the Primary Maths Challenge and our own Threes Windlesham Maths Challenge means there is hardly a term that goes by without one challenge or another! To achieve their potential, we expect every student to try their hardest and to trust that we will not push them beyond what they can do.
What drives us all forward as teachers, is the ‘light bulb’ moment, when a child (who may have been struggling with a concept for some lessons) suddenly says: “So that’s why!” If we make this happen at least once a day, we are going in the right direction!

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mathematics at windlesham house school - excellent teaching with a wide range of teaching methods, approaches and strategies to help all children succeed with maths | top uk private day & boarding school for boys & girls aged 4 to 13. an outstanding prep & pre-prep school, in the sussex countryside (near london).
all students know that common entrance is the final goal (which is equivalent to foundation/intermediate gcse level) of their maths studies at windlesham, but we aim to build solid foundations in every student and push others to a much higher level so that they have the grounding for early gcse in maths taken at senior school. most students achieve an ‘a’ or ‘b’ grade at common entrance and we have enjoyed recent success too in the uk junior maths challenge with three pupils reaching the junior maths olympiad! this, along with the primary maths challenge and our own threes windlesham maths challenge means there is hardly a term that goes by without one challenge or another! to achieve their potential, we expect every student to try their hardest and to trust that we will not push them beyond what they can do.
what drives us all forward as teachers, is the ‘light bulb’ moment, when a child (who may have been struggling with a concept for some lessons) suddenly says: “so that’s why!” if we make this happen at least once a day, we are going in the right direction!


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Residents in Blue Bell, PA have been able to trust EZ Storage since the early 1970s, and we’re as committed to providing excellent self storage as we were back then. If you have a second vehicle or a watercraft that can’t be kept on your property, or you are in charge of liquidating a relative’s estate, we can help. Our large self-storage facility has room for everything you need to store, no matter if it’s for a few months or a few years.
You will be the only one with access to your storage unit, and our on-site resident managers are always available to help. The facility office is open Monday through Saturday, and the access hours are 6:00am to 10:00pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you have a large birthday or holiday present that you need to store, bring to EZ Storage and we’ll keep it safe until the big day. If you have an ATV that you like to take on the trails, we can make sure it’s secure during the winter months. Whatever you need to store, we’ll help you find the room for it in our facility.
The EZ Storage team loves helping people in Blue Bell and the surrounding communities safely store their belongings. If you’ve just moved into a smaller home, or you have a long-term house guest, contact us right away and we’ll help you select the perfect self-storage unit. We can always keep an eye on your things!

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residents in blue bell, pa have been able to trust ez storage since the early 1970s, and we’re as committed to providing excellent self storage as we were back then. if you have a second vehicle or a watercraft that can’t be kept on your property, or you are in charge of liquidating a relative’s estate, we can help. our large self-storage facility has room for everything you need to store, no matter if it’s for a few months or a few years.
you will be the only one with access to your storage unit, and our on-site resident managers are always available to help. the facility office is open monday through saturday, and the access hours are 6:00am to 10:00pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year. if you have a large birthday or holiday present that you need to store, bring to ez storage and we’ll keep it safe until the big day. if you have an atv that you like to take on the trails, we can make sure it’s secure during the winter months. whatever you need to store, we’ll help you find the room for it in our facility.
the ez storage team loves helping people in blue bell and the surrounding communities safely store their belongings. if you’ve just moved into a smaller home, or you have a long-term house guest, contact us right away and we’ll help you select the perfect self-storage unit. we can always keep an eye on your things!


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Jordan Spieth reacts to missing a putt on the 12th green at Oakmont.
Yes, the members, even the head professional, at Oakmont Country Club, are rooting for the course in a U.S. Open.
“I hope so, Mark,” Ford replied. “I like seeing that flag blowing, I promise you.” Wind, of course, helps dry out the greens.
“Bob’s getting a little pressure and text messages from his members asking them to be sped up,” Brooks said.
Legend holds that the USGA slows the greens down for the U.S. Open, that the members play them faster day in and day out. They are, at any rate, as treacherous as any in golf.

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jordan spieth reacts to missing a putt on the 12th green at oakmont.
yes, the members, even the head professional, at oakmont country club, are rooting for the course in a u.s. open.
“i hope so, mark,” ford replied. “i like seeing that flag blowing, i promise you.” wind, of course, helps dry out the greens.
“bob’s getting a little pressure and text messages from his members asking them to be sped up,” brooks said.
legend holds that the usga slows the greens down for the u.s. open, that the members play them faster day in and day out. they are, at any rate, as treacherous as any in golf.


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Behold my newest obsession!! I introduce to you Luna-Women's Nutritional Bar// Chocolate Dipped Coconut.
I use mine as a meal replacement for breakfast in the morning or if I need a snack between work and coaching! They are great and really curb my craving for chocolate. Oh did I mention they are chocolate AND coconut!!! Oh My!!! They come in 15 flavors from Carrot Cake to Lemon Zest. Best part is I purchase mine from Target for $5.00 for 6 bars! So what are you waiting for!!

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behold my newest obsession!! i introduce to you luna-women's nutritional bar// chocolate dipped coconut.
i use mine as a meal replacement for breakfast in the morning or if i need a snack between work and coaching! they are great and really curb my craving for chocolate. oh did i mention they are chocolate and coconut!!! oh my!!! they come in 15 flavors from carrot cake to lemon zest. best part is i purchase mine from target for $5.00 for 6 bars! so what are you waiting for!!


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The author, an occasional Eagle contributor, has written a book entitled, "The Gritty Berkshires: A People's History From the Hoosac Tunnel to Mass MoCA."
"Under [unsafe] conditions strikes were inevitable and apparently they met with a fair amount of success. The West Shaft workers conducted a successful strike after the bucket crushed the skull of one of their number. They refused to go back to work until the bucket's hemp rope was replaced with an iron cable "
"I have seen little children at the tender ages of eight, nine and ten years, some right here in North Adams, working right in the Union [mill] Is it not an everlasting shame and disgrace?"
"We are all girls who have to work for a living. Some of us are supporting our mothers but we talked it over and decided to walk out in a body We may as well play for nothing as to work for nothing We have no union for we believed that the company would do what was right by us."
"Well, as soon as the selectmen start to tell you what to do, it's time to stand up and tell these politicians what they need to do [W]e will know who our friends are and what to do when they come up for election in the spring."
"The systematizer would watch us work. And if you had two minutes to yourself, he'd put that down. If I had five minutes to myself, he'd put that down, and the next day you had another pile of work to keep you busy "
Once, Ouellette stopped his car to pick up a hitchhiker. When he found out his passenger was a "systematizer," he told him to "Get the hell out."
"I couldn't punch in until the work came down the line. Sometimes I wouldn't even work at all and they'd send me back home. Then, I would no more than get back home and they would send for me and I had to go back again [T]he foremen's wives were working with them, their aunts, their uncles, their brothers So we formed [a union]. The first thing we did was to stop foremen from having members of their family working for them...Next, we got four hours of guaranteed work if we reported to work "
"Married women with children [worked at Sprague] [T]heir husbands came home at night and stayed with the kids, and [later] they went to work My husband took care of my kid at night, and I went to work. And in the daytime I was home [That] wasn't unusual [The men] had to help."
"[W]e were very happy about the fact that we had framed a contract that applied to almost every problem that we had [W]e had been able to move a corporate giant like the Sprague Electric Company into listening to us and into achieving some measure of fairness."
"No, that's not my job [I]f you want a maid, go out and get a maid I mean if you guys want a cup of coffee, you can walk up there and get it It's like they didn't see many women in labor being involved in those types of positions You know they would support GE [but] when it came to our organization [need for pickets at Hillcrest Hospital or NARH], it was like they're not there — and I hounded them on the phone I embarrassed them until they came."
Val Rodriguez, X-Tyal employee, one of 13 arrested for trying to stop the auction of company equipment in North Adams in 1986, responding to the personnel manager's negative treatment toward her: "And you know the guy that did this He was born and brought up in this area. And I was twice as angry at him because I thought, How can he do this to his people? We're his people. And I think I was more angry at him than the others because the others were from New York State."
Kathleen T. Hoczela, on being part of worker-owned Heritage Supermarket in North Adams, 1988: "It's more like a family. Problems can arise, but there's no one trying to be lord and master looking over your shoulder, or the fear of being on the outside looking in."
"This is not about the closing of a factory or a business. It's not the loss of our local newspaper. It's not the loss of local ownership of our radio station. It's not that the state closed our employment office [and] our welfare office in North Berkshire When we lose our full service hospital, you've hit the tipping point If the government can bail out the banks because they're too big to fail, we have to let our government officials know that hospitals are too big to fail."
The book launch for Maynard Seider's "The Gritty Berkshires: A People's History From the Hoosac Tunnel to Mass MoCA," will be on Saturday, April 13, from 2-4 p.m., at the American Legion in North Adams. Music by Wintergreen and the public is invited.

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the author, an occasional eagle contributor, has written a book entitled, "the gritty berkshires: a people's history from the hoosac tunnel to mass moca."
"under [unsafe] conditions strikes were inevitable and apparently they met with a fair amount of success. the west shaft workers conducted a successful strike after the bucket crushed the skull of one of their number. they refused to go back to work until the bucket's hemp rope was replaced with an iron cable "
"i have seen little children at the tender ages of eight, nine and ten years, some right here in north adams, working right in the union [mill] is it not an everlasting shame and disgrace?"
"we are all girls who have to work for a living. some of us are supporting our mothers but we talked it over and decided to walk out in a body we may as well play for nothing as to work for nothing we have no union for we believed that the company would do what was right by us."
"well, as soon as the selectmen start to tell you what to do, it's time to stand up and tell these politicians what they need to do [w]e will know who our friends are and what to do when they come up for election in the spring."
"the systematizer would watch us work. and if you had two minutes to yourself, he'd put that down. if i had five minutes to myself, he'd put that down, and the next day you had another pile of work to keep you busy "
once, ouellette stopped his car to pick up a hitchhiker. when he found out his passenger was a "systematizer," he told him to "get the hell out."
"i couldn't punch in until the work came down the line. sometimes i wouldn't even work at all and they'd send me back home. then, i would no more than get back home and they would send for me and i had to go back again [t]he foremen's wives were working with them, their aunts, their uncles, their brothers so we formed [a union]. the first thing we did was to stop foremen from having members of their family working for them...next, we got four hours of guaranteed work if we reported to work "
"married women with children [worked at sprague] [t]heir husbands came home at night and stayed with the kids, and [later] they went to work my husband took care of my kid at night, and i went to work. and in the daytime i was home [that] wasn't unusual [the men] had to help."
"[w]e were very happy about the fact that we had framed a contract that applied to almost every problem that we had [w]e had been able to move a corporate giant like the sprague electric company into listening to us and into achieving some measure of fairness."
"no, that's not my job [i]f you want a maid, go out and get a maid i mean if you guys want a cup of coffee, you can walk up there and get it it's like they didn't see many women in labor being involved in those types of positions you know they would support ge [but] when it came to our organization [need for pickets at hillcrest hospital or narh], it was like they're not there — and i hounded them on the phone i embarrassed them until they came."
val rodriguez, x-tyal employee, one of 13 arrested for trying to stop the auction of company equipment in north adams in 1986, responding to the personnel manager's negative treatment toward her: "and you know the guy that did this he was born and brought up in this area. and i was twice as angry at him because i thought, how can he do this to his people? we're his people. and i think i was more angry at him than the others because the others were from new york state."
kathleen t. hoczela, on being part of worker-owned heritage supermarket in north adams, 1988: "it's more like a family. problems can arise, but there's no one trying to be lord and master looking over your shoulder, or the fear of being on the outside looking in."
"this is not about the closing of a factory or a business. it's not the loss of our local newspaper. it's not the loss of local ownership of our radio station. it's not that the state closed our employment office [and] our welfare office in north berkshire when we lose our full service hospital, you've hit the tipping point if the government can bail out the banks because they're too big to fail, we have to let our government officials know that hospitals are too big to fail."
the book launch for maynard seider's "the gritty berkshires: a people's history from the hoosac tunnel to mass moca," will be on saturday, april 13, from 2-4 p.m., at the american legion in north adams. music by wintergreen and the public is invited.


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PARIS (EJP)—Prominent Muslim and Jewish leaders from across Europe pledged to stand together against the rise of extreme-right xenophobic and racist parties that represent an escalating peril to ethnic and religious minorities across Europe, including Jews and Muslims.
Rabbi Schneier is an American, resident in New York where his foundation is headquartered.
If anti-Semitism is “growing rapidly” across Europe, perhaps idiots like Rabbi Schneier should consider their own role in causing it. After all, it is the likes of him who give Jews a bad name. He might as well sacrifice Christian children for their blood. How can you dwell in somebody else’s land, promote policies that will surely transform the natives into minorities – and then wonder why people do not like you? I wonder if Rabbi Schneier also promotes massive Arab immigration into Israel. Would he accept scores of Africans into his own home and grant them “equal rights”?
The writer of Jewamongyou is an unusual man. So, it appears, is Rabbi Schneier.

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paris (ejp)—prominent muslim and jewish leaders from across europe pledged to stand together against the rise of extreme-right xenophobic and racist parties that represent an escalating peril to ethnic and religious minorities across europe, including jews and muslims.
rabbi schneier is an american, resident in new york where his foundation is headquartered.
if anti-semitism is “growing rapidly” across europe, perhaps idiots like rabbi schneier should consider their own role in causing it. after all, it is the likes of him who give jews a bad name. he might as well sacrifice christian children for their blood. how can you dwell in somebody else’s land, promote policies that will surely transform the natives into minorities – and then wonder why people do not like you? i wonder if rabbi schneier also promotes massive arab immigration into israel. would he accept scores of africans into his own home and grant them “equal rights”?
the writer of jewamongyou is an unusual man. so, it appears, is rabbi schneier.


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The images on the left are training data; our system "learns" the transformation from A to A', and then applies that transformation to B to get B'. In other words, we compute B' to complete the analogy. (Only partial images are shown above; here are the full images).
Many examples and results are shown on these pages. For additional details of the algorithm, please see the paper.
Toy filters, such as blurring or "embossing."
Texture synthesis from an example texture.
Super-resolution , inferring a high-resolution image from a low-resolutinon source.
Texture transfer , in which images are "texturized" with some arbitrary source texture.
Artistic filters , in which various drawing and painting styles, including oil, pastel, and pen-and-ink rendering, are synthesized based on scanned real-world examples.
Texture-by-numbers , in which realistic scences, composed of a variety of textures, are created using a simple "painting" interface.
The Image Analogies software is available.
Paul Harrison's Resynthesizer GIMP plug-in does something similar, though the algorithm is different.
A. Hertzmann, C. Jacobs, N. Oliver, B. Curless, D. Salesin.
A. Hertzmann. Ph.D thesis. New York University. May, 2001.

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the images on the left are training data; our system "learns" the transformation from a to a', and then applies that transformation to b to get b'. in other words, we compute b' to complete the analogy. (only partial images are shown above; here are the full images).
many examples and results are shown on these pages. for additional details of the algorithm, please see the paper.
toy filters, such as blurring or "embossing."
texture synthesis from an example texture.
super-resolution , inferring a high-resolution image from a low-resolutinon source.
texture transfer , in which images are "texturized" with some arbitrary source texture.
artistic filters , in which various drawing and painting styles, including oil, pastel, and pen-and-ink rendering, are synthesized based on scanned real-world examples.
texture-by-numbers , in which realistic scences, composed of a variety of textures, are created using a simple "painting" interface.
the image analogies software is available.
paul harrison's resynthesizer gimp plug-in does something similar, though the algorithm is different.
a. hertzmann, c. jacobs, n. oliver, b. curless, d. salesin.
a. hertzmann. ph.d thesis. new york university. may, 2001.


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Bloomington – National Tourism Week will be celebrated in communities across the country this week and Bloomington is no exception. The Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating with the presentation of their annual Tourism Awards.
The Bloomington Tourism Awards are presented each year in a number of categories to honor the 4,000 individuals that work in the local hospitality industry and the hundreds of businesses and attractions that help make Bloomington a wonderful place to visit. From hotels and restaurants to museums and art galleries, every aspect of the Bloomington community contributes to creating a positive visitor experience for the thousands of travelers that breakaway to Bloomington each year.
Tourism is a vital part of the local economy. In fact, visitor spending accounts for more than $258 million in economic impact to the area each year. This year’s Tourism Awards will be presented on Friday, May 16th during a celebration at the Bloomington Visitors Center. As part of the celebration, the Bloomington Visitors Center is hosting an Open House from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will include a free cookout, prizes and the Tourism Awards presentation, which will begin at 1 pm.
National Tourism Week is the perfect time for area residents to get out and explore Bloomington and Monroe County. Re-visit a favorite attraction, or discover something new in your own backyard. Bloomington boasts a variety of things for the entire family to see, do and experience, from outdoor adventures to unique museums. If you aren’t familiar with the area’s many attractions, or just don’t know where to start, log on to visitbloomington.com or contact the Bloomington Visitors Center at 812.334.8900 for a few suggestions!

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with the presentation of their annual bloomington tourism awards.
bloomington – national tourism week will be celebrated in communities across the country this week and bloomington is no exception. the bloomington/monroe county convention and visitors bureau is celebrating with the presentation of their annual tourism awards.
the bloomington tourism awards are presented each year in a number of categories to honor the 4,000 individuals that work in the local hospitality industry and the hundreds of businesses and attractions that help make bloomington a wonderful place to visit. from hotels and restaurants to museums and art galleries, every aspect of the bloomington community contributes to creating a positive visitor experience for the thousands of travelers that breakaway to bloomington each year.
tourism is a vital part of the local economy. in fact, visitor spending accounts for more than $258 million in economic impact to the area each year. this year’s tourism awards will be presented on friday, may 16th during a celebration at the bloomington visitors center. as part of the celebration, the bloomington visitors center is hosting an open house from 11 am to 2 pm. the event will include a free cookout, prizes and the tourism awards presentation, which will begin at 1 pm.
national tourism week is the perfect time for area residents to get out and explore bloomington and monroe county. re-visit a favorite attraction, or discover something new in your own backyard. bloomington boasts a variety of things for the entire family to see, do and experience, from outdoor adventures to unique museums. if you aren’t familiar with the area’s many attractions, or just don’t know where to start, log on to visitbloomington.com or contact the bloomington visitors center at 812.334.8900 for a few suggestions!


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If you follow my blog, then you know I travel a lot, mostly for work. But occasionally, I get to travel for fun. I love to travel, especially if my husband gets to join me. One of the things that attracted me to my job was the traveling part. I was a single 23 year old with not many commitments (no mortgage, no student loan debt, only a car payment). I had traveled with my family over the course of my life, but I had the travel bug and I wanted to travel EVERYWHERE. I knew I wanted to go to New York City (ala Carrie Bradshaw and Friends), Chicago, Miami, Texas (anywhere in Texas), Boston and out of the country. My job had promises of these.
It did not take me long to go to all of those and then some. I have traveled to cities I have loved and hated. Since I travel a lot for work, I now know where I want to go back to, where I never want to step foot in again and the types of places I want to see that I still haven't. I am slowly but surely checking off states and countries on my map both through work and personal.
New York City. I can't get enough. I have only been for work, but I have been my fair share of times.
Australia. I went for work for two weeks and saw Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. I loved every second of it.
Costa Rica. We went on vacation there for 11 glorious days. Do yourself a favor and go to the Guanacaste Province. It is full of beauty, adventure, not as touristy and the "pure life". I CAN NOT wait to go back.
Alaska. I went on a cruise from Seattle to Skagway, Ketchikan, Juneau and Prince Rupert, Canada. I went in July/August, so the weather was perfect, and the salmon and king crab legs were to die for.
Boston. I have only been there once, and I am going back there soon for work, but I loved it. I loved the history, the food and culture.
Hawaii. What more can I say than I went there for my honeymoon and loved it.
I have been to Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Alaska, Hawaii and Michigan.
On my list of places I must go are the Carolina's, Maine, Louisiana, Italy (ok most of Europe) and Belize. Some upcoming trips: March: Mexico and Boston area April: Wisconsin and Minnesota May: Colorado and Oregon June: California I have the travel bug and must/need to travel as much as I can before we have children. Because I will then want to go to kiddie places instead of the tropics. Who am I kidding, I am bringing the kiddies to those places too. Do you have the travel bug?

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if you follow my blog, then you know i travel a lot, mostly for work. but occasionally, i get to travel for fun. i love to travel, especially if my husband gets to join me. one of the things that attracted me to my job was the traveling part. i was a single 23 year old with not many commitments (no mortgage, no student loan debt, only a car payment). i had traveled with my family over the course of my life, but i had the travel bug and i wanted to travel everywhere. i knew i wanted to go to new york city (ala carrie bradshaw and friends), chicago, miami, texas (anywhere in texas), boston and out of the country. my job had promises of these.
it did not take me long to go to all of those and then some. i have traveled to cities i have loved and hated. since i travel a lot for work, i now know where i want to go back to, where i never want to step foot in again and the types of places i want to see that i still haven't. i am slowly but surely checking off states and countries on my map both through work and personal.
new york city. i can't get enough. i have only been for work, but i have been my fair share of times.
australia. i went for work for two weeks and saw melbourne, canberra and sydney. i loved every second of it.
costa rica. we went on vacation there for 11 glorious days. do yourself a favor and go to the guanacaste province. it is full of beauty, adventure, not as touristy and the "pure life". i can not wait to go back.
alaska. i went on a cruise from seattle to skagway, ketchikan, juneau and prince rupert, canada. i went in july/august, so the weather was perfect, and the salmon and king crab legs were to die for.
boston. i have only been there once, and i am going back there soon for work, but i loved it. i loved the history, the food and culture.
hawaii. what more can i say than i went there for my honeymoon and loved it.
i have been to washington, oregon, california, nevada, arizona, utah, colorado, wisconsin, illinois, texas, georgia, florida, indiana, pennsylvania, maryland, new jersey, new york, massachusetts, alaska, hawaii and michigan.
on my list of places i must go are the carolina's, maine, louisiana, italy (ok most of europe) and belize. some upcoming trips: march: mexico and boston area april: wisconsin and minnesota may: colorado and oregon june: california i have the travel bug and must/need to travel as much as i can before we have children. because i will then want to go to kiddie places instead of the tropics. who am i kidding, i am bringing the kiddies to those places too. do you have the travel bug?


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How's your business going to keep growing with the holidays just around the corner? What can you do when most people don't want to spend money now? If you are concerned the cash flow won't flow and you won't have enough income for the next months, check out these ten tips:1. Create written copy to email your subscribers and other email lists.
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how's your business going to keep growing with the holidays just around the corner? what can you do when most people don't want to spend money now? if you are concerned the cash flow won't flow and you won't have enough income for the next months, check out these ten tips:1. create written copy to email your subscribers and other email lists.
here are a few ideas to get you started, all with low or no cost, which should especially help you in the early days of your business. this is by no means an exhaustive list, but is just a few ideas to start you off.
1) prepare a realistic business plan. think of this as your business road map.


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Canadian officials showed some optimism on Sunday they were beginning to get on top of the country's most destructive wildfire in recent memory, as favourable weather helped firefighters and winds took the flames southeast, away from oil sands boomtown Fort McMurray.
There was still no time line, however, for getting Fort McMurray's 88,000 inhabitants back into what remains of their town, or when energy companies would be able to restart operations at evacuated sites nearby. The wildfires have cut Canada's vast oil sands output in half.
The wildfire scorching through Canada's oil sands region in northeast Alberta since last Sunday night had been expected to double in size on Sunday, threatening the neighboring province of Saskatchewan.
"As more and more fire has burned out around the city and the fuel around the city starts to disappear ... we are starting to move into that second phase of securing the site and assessing the site," Alberta Premier Rachel Notley told the same media briefing.
Officials said it was too early to put a time line on getting people back into the town safely.
The broader wildfire, moving southeast through wooded areas away from the town, would still take a long time to "clean up," Morrison cautioned. Officials previously warned that the fire could burn for months.
Alberta's government estimated on Sunday that the fire had consumed 395,000 acres. That was less than a previous estimate, but authorities warned the fire would likely grow overnight.
Fort McMurray is the center of Canada's oil sands region. About half of the crude output from the sands, or 1 million barrels per day, has been taken offline, according to a Reuters estimate.
Oil prices jumped almost 2 percent in trading early on Monday, as Canada's fire contributed to tightening supply.
The inferno looks set to become the costliest natural disaster in Canada's history. One analyst estimated insurance losses could exceed C$9bn.
Officials said on Sunday the fire had done minor damage at CNOOC unit Nexen's Long Lake facility, in the site's yard. It was the first reported damage to an energy industry asset since the fire began.
Morrison said air tankers, helicopters and bulldozers had kept the blaze from reaching a Suncor Energy facility, which Suncor identified as its base oil sands mining site north of Fort McMurray, and a Syncrude facility.
Suncor said on Sunday it would allow employees to return to work as soon as it was safe to do so. "We are hopeful that this will be soon," the company said in a statement, adding it planned to use temporary camps for employees and was arranging for workers to commute from Calgary and Edmonton.

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canadian officials showed some optimism on sunday they were beginning to get on top of the country's most destructive wildfire in recent memory, as favourable weather helped firefighters and winds took the flames southeast, away from oil sands boomtown fort mcmurray.
there was still no time line, however, for getting fort mcmurray's 88,000 inhabitants back into what remains of their town, or when energy companies would be able to restart operations at evacuated sites nearby. the wildfires have cut canada's vast oil sands output in half.
the wildfire scorching through canada's oil sands region in northeast alberta since last sunday night had been expected to double in size on sunday, threatening the neighboring province of saskatchewan.
"as more and more fire has burned out around the city and the fuel around the city starts to disappear ... we are starting to move into that second phase of securing the site and assessing the site," alberta premier rachel notley told the same media briefing.
officials said it was too early to put a time line on getting people back into the town safely.
the broader wildfire, moving southeast through wooded areas away from the town, would still take a long time to "clean up," morrison cautioned. officials previously warned that the fire could burn for months.
alberta's government estimated on sunday that the fire had consumed 395,000 acres. that was less than a previous estimate, but authorities warned the fire would likely grow overnight.
fort mcmurray is the center of canada's oil sands region. about half of the crude output from the sands, or 1 million barrels per day, has been taken offline, according to a reuters estimate.
oil prices jumped almost 2 percent in trading early on monday, as canada's fire contributed to tightening supply.
the inferno looks set to become the costliest natural disaster in canada's history. one analyst estimated insurance losses could exceed c$9bn.
officials said on sunday the fire had done minor damage at cnooc unit nexen's long lake facility, in the site's yard. it was the first reported damage to an energy industry asset since the fire began.
morrison said air tankers, helicopters and bulldozers had kept the blaze from reaching a suncor energy facility, which suncor identified as its base oil sands mining site north of fort mcmurray, and a syncrude facility.
suncor said on sunday it would allow employees to return to work as soon as it was safe to do so. "we are hopeful that this will be soon," the company said in a statement, adding it planned to use temporary camps for employees and was arranging for workers to commute from calgary and edmonton.


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Entry lists are open for the 19th Winter Cup 2014, race that will take place next 21- 22-23 February. Categories on track will be KZ2 (max 90 entrants), KF (max. 90 entrants) and KF Junior (max. 108 entrants). The calendar of 2014 events at South Garda Karting has also been released.
Lonato del Garda (Brescia, Italy). Entry lists are open for the 19th Winter Cup scheduled for next 21-22-23 February 2014 at the Circuit South Garda Karting of Lonato (Brescia, Italy). The traditional early season race present in the International CIK-FIA calendar is open to categories KZ2, KF and KF Junior. A maximum amount of 90 entrants will be accepted for category KZ2, 90 for KF and 108 for KF Junior. Entry lists will close next 20th January 2014.
The 19th edition of the Winter Cup of Lonato confirms its role of first international race of the season and is therefore an important chance to witness the first high level contest of the year. The race winners of the past edition were Charles Leclerc (Art GP-TM) in KZ2, while Max Verstappen (CRG-TM) got the victory in KF2 and Alessio Lorandi (Tony Kart-Vortex) in KF3. All these drivers have been protagonists throughout the season in the most important international series.

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entry lists are open for the 19th winter cup 2014, race that will take place next 21- 22-23 february. categories on track will be kz2 (max 90 entrants), kf (max. 90 entrants) and kf junior (max. 108 entrants). the calendar of 2014 events at south garda karting has also been released.
lonato del garda (brescia, italy). entry lists are open for the 19th winter cup scheduled for next 21-22-23 february 2014 at the circuit south garda karting of lonato (brescia, italy). the traditional early season race present in the international cik-fia calendar is open to categories kz2, kf and kf junior. a maximum amount of 90 entrants will be accepted for category kz2, 90 for kf and 108 for kf junior. entry lists will close next 20th january 2014.
the 19th edition of the winter cup of lonato confirms its role of first international race of the season and is therefore an important chance to witness the first high level contest of the year. the race winners of the past edition were charles leclerc (art gp-tm) in kz2, while max verstappen (crg-tm) got the victory in kf2 and alessio lorandi (tony kart-vortex) in kf3. all these drivers have been protagonists throughout the season in the most important international series.


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There are so many things to consider about window treatments: color, size, function, style, price, fabric, durability, energy efficiency, etc! Available in a plethora of styles, window treatments leave many homeowners perplexed to find a solution.
At Nest Expressions, we specialize in helping our customers select window treatments and flooring that is best for their lifestyle, budget, and personal style. A portion of our custom recommendations and installations are uploaded onto our Houzz for consumers to glean ideas.
Take these traditional Roman Shades in the image above for example. Nest Expressions selected them because the neutral color tone allows the headboard and bedding to pop. These shades are great light filters and create a subtle glow that brightens the room, creating an enchanting ambiance. The delicacy of the Roman Shades further compliments the delicate femininity of the headboard, ultimately uniting the room in an aesthetically pleasing harmony.
In this photo, Nest Expressions was asked to find window treatment solutions that were functional and durable for a room where kids play. Nest Expressions selected Poly Satin Shutters because they are easy to clean and extremely durable. Additionally the heavy horizontal of the shutters helps break up the vertical sequence of windows, adding dimension and visual interest to the room. The white on the shutters brightens up the room, especially as the sun gently filters through.
Selecting the perfect window treatments can be challenging, but at Nest Expressions, we specialize in helping you find flooring and window treatments that best suite your functional, aesthetic and financial needs. These images are just two examples from Nest Expressions projects on Houzz. For more great photos of Nest Expressions consultation and installation of premium window treatments, visit Nest Expressions Houzz page!

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there are so many things to consider about window treatments: color, size, function, style, price, fabric, durability, energy efficiency, etc! available in a plethora of styles, window treatments leave many homeowners perplexed to find a solution.
at nest expressions, we specialize in helping our customers select window treatments and flooring that is best for their lifestyle, budget, and personal style. a portion of our custom recommendations and installations are uploaded onto our houzz for consumers to glean ideas.
take these traditional roman shades in the image above for example. nest expressions selected them because the neutral color tone allows the headboard and bedding to pop. these shades are great light filters and create a subtle glow that brightens the room, creating an enchanting ambiance. the delicacy of the roman shades further compliments the delicate femininity of the headboard, ultimately uniting the room in an aesthetically pleasing harmony.
in this photo, nest expressions was asked to find window treatment solutions that were functional and durable for a room where kids play. nest expressions selected poly satin shutters because they are easy to clean and extremely durable. additionally the heavy horizontal of the shutters helps break up the vertical sequence of windows, adding dimension and visual interest to the room. the white on the shutters brightens up the room, especially as the sun gently filters through.
selecting the perfect window treatments can be challenging, but at nest expressions, we specialize in helping you find flooring and window treatments that best suite your functional, aesthetic and financial needs. these images are just two examples from nest expressions projects on houzz. for more great photos of nest expressions consultation and installation of premium window treatments, visit nest expressions houzz page!


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When it comes to renovating a home, homeowners and builders alike should be aware of current home renovations that are not only visually pleasing, but also add a level of functionality that makes living in the residence more practical, economical, and, of course, enjoyable. The following home renovation ideas will provide years of comfort for the family as well as integrate beautifully with the homeowner’s aesthetic. Not only that, but they are on trend to help the homeowner when it comes time to sell the home, increasing its value as well as accelerating the time it takes to complete the sale.
It should come as no surprise to anyone who has experienced the stress relief and sheer luxury of an at-home steam shower that this amenity topped Zillow’s list as the most desirable of home additions. MrSteam’s steam showers provide precisely the type of form-and-function renovation that not only contributes to a family’s well-being and improved lifestyle, including health and beauty benefits, but is also economical and particularly eco-friendly. See The Benefits of Steam Bathing to learn more – and to understand why Zillow’s survey showed that adding “steam shower” to their listing descriptions contributed to earning sellers a 29 percent higher sales price than listings that didn’t include it.
This is an especially attractive renovation for families that either need to store excess paraphernalia – whether that be tools, patio furniture, holiday supplies, or boxes of old toys and clothing – or who want a space outside of the house itself to be creative in some artistic or practical way. These additions can help keep clutter out of the living portions of the home, while also carving out a private space for hobbyists. NAHB’s 2017 Home Buyer’s report claims that 86% of buyers are attracted by this feature, while Zillow claimed that it helped net sellers a 24 percent premium for homes priced in the middle segment of the market.
Another potential use of a detached tiny house – or a separate apartment in the home itself – is a dedicated place for elderly relatives to live. According to Zillow, allowing for this possibility raised the home price by 28%. Living with an aging relative can be stressful, particularly if there is nowhere for that individual to escape the hubbub of a growing family. Providing separate quarters can give the relative a greater sense of dignity and privacy, while allowing homeowners to keep an eye on their health and well-being, and also promote the benefits of a multi-generational family.
Like the shed/garage/studio, adding a laundry room into your home is hugely helpful in controlling clutter in the rest of the house. This feature topped NAHB’s list of desirable additions, with a whopping 92% of home buyers finding it of value. It is likely even more attractive these days, with the popularity of Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up Netflix series demonstrating how we all should be folding our clothes. The easiest and most affordable place to put a laundry room is the basement, since the utility lines are already there. But if you can renovate your home to place a laundry room on the bedroom level, that’s considered even more desirable.
Closet systems can be used to organize the above laundry room, and certainly help homeowners keep their personal closets in order. By making it easy to find everything and to put it away simply and easily, there is an appreciable improvement in the entire house’s aesthetic. Zillow notes that listing a home with the term “open shelving” can speed up a property sale by 14 days.
With our focus on form and function, it’s no surprise that energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, and windows rate high on the home buyer’s radar. According to RealEstate.com, solar panels brought sellers an extra 40% over other entry-level home listings, while also noting that a growing number of buyers are looking for home energy features. NAHB claims 90% of home buyers want these features, especially Energy Star rated windows and appliances. After all, these windows can cut heating and cooling costs by 12%, while energy-efficient appliances can save homeowners $45 or more on their utility bills.
Another energy-efficient addition is a ceiling fan, which reduces cooling costs during the hot months when used in concert with an air conditioner. Once the desired temperature is reached and the fan switched on, Energy.gov says that the thermostat can be raised by four degrees without sacrificing comfort. And if the temperature is temperate enough, you may not even need that air conditioner at all.
According to Realtor.com, a fire pit can increase the price of your home by 25% - a great choice for even the smallest of yards. Exterior lighting, including motion sensors, spotlights, and walkway lights, is another outdoor draw, with about 92% of home buyers finding it an attractive addition. This is a true form-and-function amenity and adds to the security of your home as well. Providing an attractive patio is popular among current and potential homebuyers – as entertaining outdoors is always a coveted activity. Per NAHB, 82% of home buyers want this feature when they’re searching out a new home.
For top-range homes, Zillow points to listings that include sub-zero fridges as bringing in a 38% premium. Other exclusive kitchen amenities include pizza ovens, multifunctional large islands, farmhouse or extra-large sinks, and eat-in kitchens. The latter, a huge convenience for families with small children, was considered desirable by 82% of buyers – adding to a family’s lifestyle as it becomes the most natural place to gather.
Carpeting, a sign of indulgence several decades back, is considered a nuisance now – hard to clean and capturing odors that are difficult to dispel. Instead, homes with hardwood or luxury vinyl flooring are viewed as both aesthetically pleasing as well as much more durable and easier to care for. NAHB’s survey noted that 87% of buyers preferred hardwood floors.
By considering both the form and function of these and other popular features, today’s homeowner not only enjoys years of personal comfort and aesthetic pleasure but is well positioned when it comes time to sell the property. And we at MrSteam are delighted – though not surprised – to note that steam showers are one of the most effective sales terms in property listings today!

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when it comes to renovating a home, homeowners and builders alike should be aware of current home renovations that are not only visually pleasing, but also add a level of functionality that makes living in the residence more practical, economical, and, of course, enjoyable. the following home renovation ideas will provide years of comfort for the family as well as integrate beautifully with the homeowner’s aesthetic. not only that, but they are on trend to help the homeowner when it comes time to sell the home, increasing its value as well as accelerating the time it takes to complete the sale.
it should come as no surprise to anyone who has experienced the stress relief and sheer luxury of an at-home steam shower that this amenity topped zillow’s list as the most desirable of home additions. mrsteam’s steam showers provide precisely the type of form-and-function renovation that not only contributes to a family’s well-being and improved lifestyle, including health and beauty benefits, but is also economical and particularly eco-friendly. see the benefits of steam bathing to learn more – and to understand why zillow’s survey showed that adding “steam shower” to their listing descriptions contributed to earning sellers a 29 percent higher sales price than listings that didn’t include it.
this is an especially attractive renovation for families that either need to store excess paraphernalia – whether that be tools, patio furniture, holiday supplies, or boxes of old toys and clothing – or who want a space outside of the house itself to be creative in some artistic or practical way. these additions can help keep clutter out of the living portions of the home, while also carving out a private space for hobbyists. nahb’s 2017 home buyer’s report claims that 86% of buyers are attracted by this feature, while zillow claimed that it helped net sellers a 24 percent premium for homes priced in the middle segment of the market.
another potential use of a detached tiny house – or a separate apartment in the home itself – is a dedicated place for elderly relatives to live. according to zillow, allowing for this possibility raised the home price by 28%. living with an aging relative can be stressful, particularly if there is nowhere for that individual to escape the hubbub of a growing family. providing separate quarters can give the relative a greater sense of dignity and privacy, while allowing homeowners to keep an eye on their health and well-being, and also promote the benefits of a multi-generational family.
like the shed/garage/studio, adding a laundry room into your home is hugely helpful in controlling clutter in the rest of the house. this feature topped nahb’s list of desirable additions, with a whopping 92% of home buyers finding it of value. it is likely even more attractive these days, with the popularity of marie kondo’s tidying up netflix series demonstrating how we all should be folding our clothes. the easiest and most affordable place to put a laundry room is the basement, since the utility lines are already there. but if you can renovate your home to place a laundry room on the bedroom level, that’s considered even more desirable.
closet systems can be used to organize the above laundry room, and certainly help homeowners keep their personal closets in order. by making it easy to find everything and to put it away simply and easily, there is an appreciable improvement in the entire house’s aesthetic. zillow notes that listing a home with the term “open shelving” can speed up a property sale by 14 days.
with our focus on form and function, it’s no surprise that energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, and windows rate high on the home buyer’s radar. according to realestate.com, solar panels brought sellers an extra 40% over other entry-level home listings, while also noting that a growing number of buyers are looking for home energy features. nahb claims 90% of home buyers want these features, especially energy star rated windows and appliances. after all, these windows can cut heating and cooling costs by 12%, while energy-efficient appliances can save homeowners $45 or more on their utility bills.
another energy-efficient addition is a ceiling fan, which reduces cooling costs during the hot months when used in concert with an air conditioner. once the desired temperature is reached and the fan switched on, energy.gov says that the thermostat can be raised by four degrees without sacrificing comfort. and if the temperature is temperate enough, you may not even need that air conditioner at all.
according to realtor.com, a fire pit can increase the price of your home by 25% - a great choice for even the smallest of yards. exterior lighting, including motion sensors, spotlights, and walkway lights, is another outdoor draw, with about 92% of home buyers finding it an attractive addition. this is a true form-and-function amenity and adds to the security of your home as well. providing an attractive patio is popular among current and potential homebuyers – as entertaining outdoors is always a coveted activity. per nahb, 82% of home buyers want this feature when they’re searching out a new home.
for top-range homes, zillow points to listings that include sub-zero fridges as bringing in a 38% premium. other exclusive kitchen amenities include pizza ovens, multifunctional large islands, farmhouse or extra-large sinks, and eat-in kitchens. the latter, a huge convenience for families with small children, was considered desirable by 82% of buyers – adding to a family’s lifestyle as it becomes the most natural place to gather.
carpeting, a sign of indulgence several decades back, is considered a nuisance now – hard to clean and capturing odors that are difficult to dispel. instead, homes with hardwood or luxury vinyl flooring are viewed as both aesthetically pleasing as well as much more durable and easier to care for. nahb’s survey noted that 87% of buyers preferred hardwood floors.
by considering both the form and function of these and other popular features, today’s homeowner not only enjoys years of personal comfort and aesthetic pleasure but is well positioned when it comes time to sell the property. and we at mrsteam are delighted – though not surprised – to note that steam showers are one of the most effective sales terms in property listings today!


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The UK-based band Pirates of Panama chatted with Digital Journal about their new music, their forthcoming EP, as well as their musical influences.
On their song "The Chase," they said, "It started out with two chords played back and forth which really got our feet stomping which made us think this can become something! We then added in the guitar intro part and jammed it out, the whole song came together in just a few hours. The lyrics are about us chasing our dreams and getting out of the rut we were in at the time."
They noted that their song "Been There Before" sounded quite a bit different at first. "We had a cool drum intro and lots of layers building up but we decided to strip it back for the record to head straight into the song! The original guitar riff has stayed the same since day one! The idea was something that I've ( Ed ) played around with for years and eventually thought this could really be something! We like to mix this track up when we play live and extend the intro and have a bit of fun with the arrangements."
On their music inspirations, they said, "We can’t pin point one single source of inspiration for our music. It usually just comes naturally. Of course we have our influences but we are always taking inspiration from really bizarre sources such as things we read online or a story we've been told at the pub."
Regarding the origin of their band's name, they said, "The name came about after a good few days of throwing ideas around until we got in from a night out and started talking about how cool pirates were and then suddenly we came up with Pirates of (blank). Then, we all had a think and came up with Panama! The next morning we all said Pirates Of Panama, and then the name was born."
Their future plans including releasing their new EP, as well as continuing to your across America and Europe. "We are working on some cool shows which will be announced soon," they revealed.
On the digital transformation of the music industry, they said, "Live streaming has become a really big thing across all platforms now and has really blown up, I remember when we started using twitcam a while ago and how much hassle it was to share all the links and get people to visit the page, now with Facebook, you can instantly stream. It's crazy! This has really helped artists to interact with their fans."
Regarding their daily use of technology, they said, "We usually use our Smart phones every single day for most aspects of the band. From social media posting to photos and laying down acoustic demos or vocals. No matter where we are we can always grab our phones and write lyrics or record quick ideas. It's crazy that using just our phones we can record ideas, Skype our team, do live broadcasts and even create artwork for shows."
For their fans, they said, "Thank you to all you pirates out there old and new for the continued support. We are working hard to produce new music for you guys and sorting out shows. Can't wait to see you on the road soon."
To learn more about Pirates of Panama, check out their official homepage.

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the uk-based band pirates of panama chatted with digital journal about their new music, their forthcoming ep, as well as their musical influences.
on their song "the chase," they said, "it started out with two chords played back and forth which really got our feet stomping which made us think this can become something! we then added in the guitar intro part and jammed it out, the whole song came together in just a few hours. the lyrics are about us chasing our dreams and getting out of the rut we were in at the time."
they noted that their song "been there before" sounded quite a bit different at first. "we had a cool drum intro and lots of layers building up but we decided to strip it back for the record to head straight into the song! the original guitar riff has stayed the same since day one! the idea was something that i've ( ed ) played around with for years and eventually thought this could really be something! we like to mix this track up when we play live and extend the intro and have a bit of fun with the arrangements."
on their music inspirations, they said, "we can’t pin point one single source of inspiration for our music. it usually just comes naturally. of course we have our influences but we are always taking inspiration from really bizarre sources such as things we read online or a story we've been told at the pub."
regarding the origin of their band's name, they said, "the name came about after a good few days of throwing ideas around until we got in from a night out and started talking about how cool pirates were and then suddenly we came up with pirates of (blank). then, we all had a think and came up with panama! the next morning we all said pirates of panama, and then the name was born."
their future plans including releasing their new ep, as well as continuing to your across america and europe. "we are working on some cool shows which will be announced soon," they revealed.
on the digital transformation of the music industry, they said, "live streaming has become a really big thing across all platforms now and has really blown up, i remember when we started using twitcam a while ago and how much hassle it was to share all the links and get people to visit the page, now with facebook, you can instantly stream. it's crazy! this has really helped artists to interact with their fans."
regarding their daily use of technology, they said, "we usually use our smart phones every single day for most aspects of the band. from social media posting to photos and laying down acoustic demos or vocals. no matter where we are we can always grab our phones and write lyrics or record quick ideas. it's crazy that using just our phones we can record ideas, skype our team, do live broadcasts and even create artwork for shows."
for their fans, they said, "thank you to all you pirates out there old and new for the continued support. we are working hard to produce new music for you guys and sorting out shows. can't wait to see you on the road soon."
to learn more about pirates of panama, check out their official homepage.


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The Main Theme from the soundtrack of the game Freedom Fighters - Composed by Jesper Kyd.
(May 21st, 2014 at 3:27 AM)AcoG000 Wrote: The Main Theme from the soundtrack of the game Freedom Fighters - Composed by Jesper Kyd.
I haven't actually listened to much from Foo Fighters, but that theme song sounds interesting.
A bit stuck on Linkin Park right now listening to Guilty All the Same.
(May 27th, 2014 at 9:30 AM)CapTon Wrote: A bit stuck on Linkin Park right now listening to Guilty All the Same.
This has to be the most incredible performance of that song to date.
Agreed. It's funny because I like pretty much every version they've done of it except for the original.
And a good song above as well.
Discovered it through none other than youtube recommendations.
I love the keyboard/synth intensive style that was popular at the time.
I'm listening to some James Durbin right now. I don't really like his new album that much, but as an artist, I think he's hugely underrated. He has some very serious raw talent that's hard to find in "new" rock artists.
I'm really liking this guy, I loved his guest verses in "La La La" by Naughty Boy, and "Latch" by Disclosure, and he's pretty good solo too.

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the main theme from the soundtrack of the game freedom fighters - composed by jesper kyd.
(may 21st, 2014 at 3:27 am)acog000 wrote: the main theme from the soundtrack of the game freedom fighters - composed by jesper kyd.
i haven't actually listened to much from foo fighters, but that theme song sounds interesting.
a bit stuck on linkin park right now listening to guilty all the same.
(may 27th, 2014 at 9:30 am)capton wrote: a bit stuck on linkin park right now listening to guilty all the same.
this has to be the most incredible performance of that song to date.
agreed. it's funny because i like pretty much every version they've done of it except for the original.
and a good song above as well.
discovered it through none other than youtube recommendations.
i love the keyboard/synth intensive style that was popular at the time.
i'm listening to some james durbin right now. i don't really like his new album that much, but as an artist, i think he's hugely underrated. he has some very serious raw talent that's hard to find in "new" rock artists.
i'm really liking this guy, i loved his guest verses in "la la la" by naughty boy, and "latch" by disclosure, and he's pretty good solo too.