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Remodel Your Kitchen the Easy Way!
JSI Cabinetry is located in Fall Rivers Massachusetts with additional warehouses in Bolingbrook Illinois and Atlanta Georgia.
The goal of JSI is to offer today’s high-end fashions and trends without the high prices typically associated with this product category (Affordable Fashion). The product is affordable and maintains the quality standards a customer purchasing within this category expects.
JSI Cabinetry are manufacturers of quality all-wood (no particleboard) kitchen and bath cabinetry. Our recently expanded 125,000 sq/ft facility located in the Industrial Park of Fall River, Massachusetts, allows for easy access to major trucking routes for redistribution. They are proud to provide affordable alternatives to today’s over-priced styles.We do it by sticking to the basics – products that are functional and efficient – that stand the test of time, both in workmanship and design. JSI understands the needs of our customers. A more universal design is desired by our customers, so we introduce Accessible Design. All cabinets in these lines are built with a larger toe kick and lower wall cabinets to accomodate everyone. Your kitchen should be what you want it to be, not what others say it should be. Take a look at Accessible Design.
Our main distribution channel caters to the kitchen and bath dealer. Product ships within 1 week and is available assembled (stapled and glued) or unassembled. Minimums allow for kitchen-at-a-time delivery.
Well made kitchen cabinets often last for a very long time. Shaker cabinets emphasize style and functionality. These are well made and durable cabinets that capture the essence of a contemporary kitchen set up.
The term shaker is used to refer to the style of door that is used on the cabinet. Shaker kitchen cabinets come in a wide variety of different styles and colors to suit any kitchen. RTA has a wide variety of shaker cabinets, along with many other cabinet styles. Espresso colored shaker cabinets can capture the rich color of coffee with a look that is both eloquent and timeless. Those looking for something a bit more vibrant may be interested in mocha shaker cabinets. These capture the richness of the espresso cabinets but carry with them a much more vivid color scheme that is almost burgundy in tone. The beauty of these cabinets is that they can completely transform a kitchen into a place of luxury at a very affordable price. These cabinets are made from plywood and maintain a level of durability that particle board cabinets cannot match.
Shaker kitchen cabinets are a very popular choice because they often fit into the decor of any home. The shaker style is best characterized as having five pieces, with a center panel that is recessed. These cabinets usually come ready to assemble, and they’re very easy to install. These cabinets also come in all kinds of sizes that can fill out an entire kitchen. Tall, base, wall and even vanity cabinets can be found in the shaker style.
The Benefits of Shopping for RTA Shaker Cabinets
RTA specializes in the manufacturing of cabinets. When you shop with RTA, you are dealing direct with the manufacturer. RTA doesn’t charge sales tax on any of its kitchen cabinet orders. RTA covers all sales taxes except in Illinois. There is also free shipping on every cabinet ordered through RTA. The company’s focus on customer satisfaction is unmatched in the industry. Remodeling or building a new kitchen requires cabinets, and shaker cabinets are the ideal choice for both tasks.
Does your kitchen or bathroom need to be remodeled? You might have looked in other places and not found what you were looking for. Or if you have found what you were looking for, the prices were way to high. To make matter worse, the assembly was not as easy as they made it out to be.
Now some of you may be asking about the price, and I can understand your trepidation. Let me reassure you that the prices are the least of your concern. The most amount you will pay is about $2000, and that is for the entire kitchen or bathroom paneling.
Shaker cabinets are used quite commonly especially within the home. There are a variety of shaker cabinets currently on the market.
Types of shaker cabinets include contemporary, modern and traditional styles. Contemporary shaker cabinets can include cherry and cottage style. In addition, shaker modern cabinets may include mocha and black cabinets. Finally, traditional style shaker cabinets may include birch and white shaker cabinets.
Cabinets of this nature are commonly used within the kitchen and bathroom. Plain white shaker cabinets have gained popularity and are quite commonly found within the kitchen.
Shaker cabinets are practical and easy to clean. Shaker cabinets can be very basic or fancy depending upon what you are seeking.
It is important to remember if you are looking for shaker cabinets for the kitchen make sure that the cabinets you pick go with the rest of the kitchen. Therefore, your cabinets should go well with the kitchen appliances including the dishwasher, refrigerator, oven and sink.
Shaker cabinets are available at a number of home improvement stores. In addition, these types of cabinets can also be purchased easily through the Internet.
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Shaker Cabinet Doors are of the most desired and sold styles. It is a beautiful design and is available in many different finishes. White shaker are a great look for any country style kitchen design. It is elegant looking yet simple. Honey shaker is a beautiful brown color, perfectly designed for high traffic cabinet use. Again simple yet tasteful looking. Heritage Cherry Shaker is a beautiful cherry finished cabinet that is perfect for setting the feel of Centennial living. Clean and simple looking and great for high traffic area. Espresso Shaker cabinet doors are a beautiful, relaxing coffee color. Very elegant and yet simple. Mocha Shaker Doors come with a beautiful reddish brown finish. Similar to the Heritage Cherry but deeper in color. This color is a nice elegant color designed for high traffic areas while looking like a million dollars. With all RTA products all our cabinets are one hundred percent wood made here in the United States.
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If you are planning to remodel your home, it is important to find the best contractor for the job. Therefore, before you hire any company or person it is best to ask certain questions when meeting with potential contractors.
1. Do you have references? Ask if you can speak with some of his former clients. Ask to see pictures of his past remodels. Most legitimate contractors love to show off their previous work.
2. Are you licensed, bonded and insured? If the answer is no or seems ambiguous, keep looking. Otherwise, request proof of insurance. If you check with the State licensing bureau, they should be able to tell you what type of license and insurance is required for your area.
3. Who will actually do the work? Does the company have its own crew or will they be using subcontractors? This is vital because if the contractor does not pay his subcontractors, the subcontractor has a legal right to place a lien against your property until he is paid.
4. What is our timeline? When will the work start? When will it be completed? This information should be in your contract before you sign.
5. How do you handle change orders? There is always the possibility of unforeseen problems. If there is extra work needed to correct surprises, then it should generate a change order which will state what the change will cost and how it will affect the timeline.
6. Will you give progress reports on a daily or weekly basis? How will I reach you after hours? The contractor should have no problem agreeing to this.
7. What about payments? The customary down payment is 10% of the entire job. If your contractor wants more or payment in full, seek out another contractor! You should be able to set it up with your bank to issue progress draws upon receipt of the proper paperwork such as release of liens and photos of completed work.
8. Will you secure the proper permits and inspections? This should be his responsibility. Be sure it is in your contract before you sign.
9. What about the debris generated by the remodel? Be sure there is a clause in your contract that clearly states the contractor will dispose of all remodel debris.
10. What kind of guarantee do you offer? Again, this should be in your contract.
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Grub Scout: For high-quality seafood, Harpoon Harry’s aim is true
You longtime readers may recall that I trip to slip at least one Sevier County restaurant into my winter rotation, primarily to take advantage of the off-season lull in a typically tourist-heavy area. This year, The Grub Spouse and I kept up that tradition with a visit to Harpoon Harry's Crab House in Pigeon Forge, located in a former Asian-buffet eatery near the intersection of Parkway and Wears Valley Road.
I have to admit, the turnout was lower than even I expected for a Monday night in February. I spotted only a few other parties in the multiple dining rooms and bars in the multistory space, which, I hear tell, really packs them in once peak season starts to build. Overall, the atmosphere is one of a coastal crab house, notable for its abundance of rustic wood surfaces from floor to ceiling.
Our server handed us multiple menus to slog through, including the regular dinner menu, a specials menu and a sushi menu. For the record, there are also lunch, late-night and kids' menus for those who so need.
The dinner menu doesn't intimidate with an excessive number of choices, starting with appetizers that range from a smoked trout spread with crispy pita chips to baked Clams Casino. We started with conch fritters ($8.95), prepared Key West-style and served with Cajun mayo. The six deep-fried fritters were substantial in size, and each was like a seafood-tasting hush puppy. The Cajun mayo added a pretty spicy after-kick.
We forged past the soup and salad selections to consider the lineup of pasta, seafood, steak, pork and sandwich items. Their specialty is multiple varieties of crab (king, snow, Dungeness, Jonah) served by the bucket. As much as I love crab, I passed, primarily because I simply wasn't interested that evening in the tedious handwork involved in extracting crabmeat. We also skipped the sushi selections altogether, because I prefer to save that for establishments where Asian cuisine is the focus.
The Spouse and I both ordered from the seafood section, however, which features fish and chips, pan-seared scallops and shrimp potpie. I got the Portuguese Shrimp ($16.95), featuring smoked Linguica sausage, shrimp, onions, peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes served over wild rice. The Spouse got the rainbow trout with pecans ($17.95) — a North Carolina filet topped with sweet pecans and served with wild rice and the chef's choice of vegetable, which was green beans that night.
I have to admit that I have historically been underwhelmed by the quality of food at some of the more high-profile Sevier County dining destinations, but Harpoon Harry's did not disappoint when it came to our selections. The very generous serving of Portuguese Shrimp was outstanding, from the mildly smoked sausage to the plump, tender shrimp. The Spouse's trout delivered classic fresh-water flavor, and the sweet pecan enhancement was a unique twist. Well done on all accounts.
We packed up multiple boxes of leftovers, managing to save just enough belly space to split a slice of house-made Key lime pie. The pie was spot-on with its sweet-tart lime filling and authentically creamy topping. In retrospect, I wish we had ordered two different desserts just so I could have experienced another sweet creation from the kitchen.
So next time you're in the Smokies with a dinner decision to make, consider trying Harpoon Harry's. The food was quality, and depending on when you visit, you can also enjoy live bands and other nightlife components. Also, our server kicked booty. Granted, she only had a few tables to juggle, but she still struck me as being a real pro.
On the down side, the prices are as inflated as they are everywhere else in town, but Harry's balances that equation with quality and value. In my opinion, I'd pick this place over Paula Deen's or Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville any day of the week. Especially if it's a typical week of gridlocked summertime traffic in Pigeon Forge ...
Harpoon Harry's Crab House
Food: 4 stars (out of five)
Address: 112 Community Center Drive, Pigeon Forge
Hours: 12 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; 12 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; late-night menu served until midnight
Dept. of Health score: 100
Full bar service
Bottom Line: This Pigeon Forge seafood house delivers authentically delish salt- and fresh-water dishes and also has ways to relax and cut loose after dark.

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Woody Harrelson, 54, undergoes radical makeover with prosthetics and platform shoes to play the president in Rob Reiner's political biopic LBJ
- Jennifer Jason Leigh plays Lady Bird Johnson in the upcoming film
- Lyndon Baines Johnson became the 36th US president in November of 1963 following the assassination of John F Kennedy in Dallas, Texas
- Took oath on Air Force One, signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Acts of 1965 and increased troop count in South Vietnam
- Won reelection in 1964 but didn't run again, paving way for President Nixon
- Left office in 1969 and returned to Texas where he died four years later
- Despite accomplishments he was one of least popular presidents in history
Woody Harrelson is stepping into what could be his most complex role yet - former US President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
The 54-year-old actor was spotted on set of Rob Reiner's political biopic LBJ as the first day of production got underway in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Monday.
Woody, who is 5 ft 10, underwent a visible transformation complete with prosthetics, a toupée and platform shoes to play Johnson, who was 6 feet tall and 55 years old when he assumed the presidency in November of 1963 following the assassination of John F Kennedy in Dallas, Texas.
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Presidential appearance: Woody Harrelson slipped into the shoes of former US President Lyndon B. Johnson on set of Rob Reiner's new political biopic LBJ in New Orleans, LA on Monday
Johnson took the presidential oath on Air Force One to become the 36th US president and then pledged support for Kennedy's agenda, which included civil rights and education legislation.
He was elected Vice President of the US in 1960 and took office the next year after the Kennedy-Johnson ticket defeated the Nixon-Lodge ticket in one of the closest elections in American history.
As president, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Acts of 1965, put in place a Medicare bill that established Social Security care for the elderly, increased the number of American troops in South Vietnam and established his 'War on Poverty.'
Johnson won reelection in 1964 but didn't run in 1968, paving the way for President Richard Nixon.
Despite his accomplishments, he left as one of the least popular presidents in American history.
After leaving office in 1969, Johnson returned to Texas and died four years later in 1973.
'As a man, Lyndon Johnson was obsessed with his place in history, consumed by a voracious appetite for life, and often cast between emotional extremes,' according to the Miller Center.
'He was a natural politician, and to many people who knew him, he seemed larger than life.
'As a President, Johnson revealed that he was even more complex and ambitious, unveiling a sweeping collection of legislative and social initiatives he called 'The Great Society.'
Playing Johnson will be a tough role for Harrelson to fill.
Nice fit: The Texas-born star wore prosthetic skin and grey toupé to assume to role of LBJ who assumed the presidency after John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963
Need a lift: Woody was spotted filming a scene in character as LBJ that had him walking down a sidewalk in grey suit and platform shoes to adjust his 5 ft 10 height to the politician's 6 ft frame
Get it, got it, good: Woody - who is known for playing complex characters - seemed to have this one down
Fits the profile: Woody had the range and the looks to assume the powerful role
Who's that: The Woody that we all know and love was hidden beneath layers of movie make-up and conservative clothes
Harrelson certainly looked like his usual self in shorts, flip flops and thinning hair as he padded to the make-up department.
Sparse hair aside, Woody was the picture of health thanks no doubt in part to his vegan, organic diet.
Later he emerged quite a different person - and a couple inches taller too - while wearing a sleek grey business suit, starched white shirt and tie, and polished black platform shoes, seriously strolling down a sidewalk.
The addition of greying hair with receding lines at the forehead, the application of a 'mask' to give his face and neck aging spots and wrinkles and even the shoes put this Oscar winner on the right path.
At another point during the shoot, cameras captured Woody in character as he walked to what appeared to be a chauffeured black vehicle.
The solemn mood is fitting as Johnson assumed office after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963.
Upon closer inspection: Woody's resemblance to the late LBJ was remarkable
Mirror image: The former Cheers star still assumed the air of LBJ as he fiddled with his shirt
Thick skinned: Woody's transformation included the application of a mask-like prosthetic
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON AND THE OVAL OFFICE
1960: Elected Vice President of the United States after the Kennedy-Johnson ticket defeated the Nixon-Lodge ticket in one of the closest elections in American history.
1961: Took oath as Vice President of the United States and visited Vietnam while on a trip to Southeast Asia as President Kennedy's representative.
Was asked by Kennedy to conduct an overall survey of the space program and to study the feasibility of going to the moon and back with a man before the Soviet Union could attain that goal.
He concluded that a manned moon trip was possible with a strong effort from the US.
1963: Johnson took the presidential oath on Air Force One after Kennedy was killed on November 22 in Dallas, Texas.
Johnson became the 36th President of the United States and pledged support for President Kennedy's legislative agenda, which included civil rights and education legislation.
1964: During a speech at the University of Michigan, Johnson spoke of a 'Great Society.'
He said, 'The Great Society rests on abundance and liberty for all. It demands an end to poverty and racial injustice, to which we are totally committed in our time. But that is just the beginning.'
He signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in a televised ceremony at the White House in July.
The far-reaching law included provisions to protect the right to vote, guarantee access to public accommodations, and withhold federal funds from programs administered in a discriminatory fashion.
Johnson signed the Southeast Asia Resolution (often called the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution) on August 10 which backed him in taking 'all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.'
He also signed the Economic Opportunity Act. which established a variety of educational, employment, and training programs which were the foundation of President Johnson's 'War on Poverty.'
Johnson was nominated and won reelection as President of the United States with the greatest percentage of the total popular vote (61 per cent) ever attained by a Presidential candidate.
Hubert Humphrey was elected Vice President.
1965: President Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
The act was the first federal general aid to education law and focused on disadvantaged children in city slums and rural areas.
He went on to announce he ordered that US military forces in Vietnam be increased from 75,000 men to 125,000.
He said he would order further military increases as they were needed, committing the United States to major combat in Vietnam.
In July he signed the Medicare bill that established a medical care program for the aged under the Social Security System.
He also signed the Voting Rights Act which provided for direct federal action to enable African Americans to register and vote.
1968: in order to devote his time to seeking peace in Vietnam and at home, President Johnson announced that he would not be a candidate for another term as President of the United States.
1969: Johnson returned to Texas and the LBJ Ranch following the inauguration of President Richard Nixon.
He cited passage of the Voting Rights Act as his greatest accomplishment as president.
Source: LBJ Presidential Library
Director Rob Reiner, who has directed more light-hearted film fare such as When Harry Met Sally..., This Is Spinal Tap and And So It Goes, is delving deep this time to describe a man who is often misunderstood by the mass public.
'During the 60s, I was a hippy and Lyndon Johnson was my president ... and the target of most of my generation's anti-Vietnam War anger,' Reiner said in a statement, as quoted by Nola.com.
The former All In The Family star added: 'But, as time has passed and my understanding of political realities has grown, I've come to see LBJ in a very different light.
Good work: The 54-year-old actor was spotted wearing shorts and flip flops at another point during the day on on Monday which was the first day of filming
Happy: Woody seemed to be in great spirits even though the role required a complete and total makeover
'He was a complex man - a combination of brilliant political instinct, raw strength, ambition, and deep insecurities.'
The cast also includes Jeffrey Donovan as President John F. Kennedy and Michael Stahl-David as Robert Kennedy; Richard Jenkins as Johnson mentor-turned-foe Georgia Senator Richard Russell and Bill Pullman as Texas Senator Ralph Yarborough.
The film's ladies include Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lady Bird Johnson and Kim Allen as Jacqueline Kennedy.
Woody playing the presidential role is perhaps genius - Harrelson has tackled a variety of complex roles from the beleaguered publisher of Hustler in The People vs. Larry Flynt to a country singer in The Prairie Home Companion, and he hails from Texas as did Johnson.
LBJ is slated for US release sometime in 2016.
Director's take: Rob Reiner called his subject 'a complex man - a combination of brilliant political instinct, raw strength, ambition, and deep insecurities'; the film is slated to be released sometime next year
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The total number of new companies limited by shares registered in India during 2011-12 was 99639. The total authorised capital of these 99639 newly registered companies was Rs. 34818.34 crores.
The region wise total number of new companies limited by shares registered during 2011-12 was: Northern Region – 31611 new companies registered; Eastern Region – 22330 new companies registered; Western Region – 24728 new companies registered and Southern Region – 20970 new companies registered. Thus, the maximum number of new companies limited by shares registered during 2011-12 was in the Northern Region where 31611 new companies were registered during the period with a lead of 6883 over the second highest Region i.e. Western Region where 24728 new companies were registered.
The total authorised capital of the new companies registered in these four regions during 2011-12 was: Northern Region – Rs. 11813.99 crores (33.93%); Eastern Region – Rs. 3688.51 crores (10.59%); Western Region – Rs. 11082.27 crores (31.83%) and Southern Region – Rs. 8233.57 crores (23.65%).
Some regions having more newly registered companies, ranks lower in total authorised capital. For example, Eastern Region has 22330 newly registered companies (22.41% of total newly registered companies) and ranks second; yet it lags behind in total authorised capital at Rs. 3688.51 crores (10.59% of total paid-up capital) and ranks fourth. This reflects average lower level of authorised capital for the new companies registered in Eastern Region.
Further, Western Region has 24728 newly registered companies (24.82% of total newly registered companies) and total authorised capital at Rs. 11082.27 crores (31.83% of total authorised capital); and ranks second in both; yet it is at top in terms of authorised capital per new registered company at Rs. 45 Lakhs.
Note: Provisional; Capital in Rs. Crore; *Paid-up Capital is worked out on the basis of the companies data available on the MCA Portal.

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On Feb. 6 the Uncommon Schools network’s board of directors examined graduates’ college completion rates and set out to boost teacher retention rates across the network’s schools.
The board met at the Robin Hood Foundation headquarters in Manhattan, where board chair Norman Atkins has been co-executive director for five years.
Uncommon Schools said its college graduation rate is 51% compared to the country’s 8%, 17% and 32% for the bottom three income quartiles respectively, according to Ken Herrera the network’s director of college completion. The goal is to compete with the country’s top income quartile’s college graduation rate of 74%.
Herrera attributed the achievement to better support networks for Uncommon Schools’ alumni and improved use of data to match students with appropriate colleges.
Herrera said the school has also cut down on the number of students who “under-match”: choosing to attend a school that’s significantly less challenging or successful than what they are qualified for.
Herrera said that students who under-match are usually less likely to graduate. At Uncommon Schools, significant under-matching decreased from 9% to 4% between 2013 and 2014, according to Herrera’s figures.
The network achieved this progress by working with individual families to address their financial constraints and lack of knowledge on how to select and apply to the most appropriate college.
“This is where alumni comes in and college counsellors can have an impact,” he said.
The board members also zeroed in on teacher retention, lamenting high teacher turnover rates at a time of increasing competition for talent. (Uncommon Schools did not quickly respond to a request for their retention rates.)
Board members said teachers leave Uncommon Schools for four primary reasons: to move out of state, to continue their education in graduate school, to pursue school leadership opportunities elsewhere, and to find a better “work-life” balance, according to Julie Kennedy, a managing director at Uncommon Schools.
Board member Ian Sacks said he was concerned that Uncommon Schools was becoming a “stopping ground on the resume.” He supported the possibility of providing some sort of “master teacher” certificate that would help “glorify staying in the classroom.”
Aside from those two focal areas, the board discussed expanding to more elementary schools, as opposed to middle schools, to help introduce children to the Uncommon way earlier in their educational path.


TOANWTS Acoustic Video Album #6
#6 – Glow
I’m going to perform all the songs from my new album “The Owls Are Not What They Seem” live from different places in the US during my tour and put them up on YouTube.
This is the sixth track from the new album – “Glow”, performed in Utah at the salt flats north of The great salt lake.
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The Vegan Stoner's Potato Soup. Simple & Delicious!
Peanut Noodles - The Vegan Stoner
vegan coconut pot pie, simple recipe!
We (even Jane!) love the Vegan Stoner's Peanut Stew (+ seitan & a little chili-garlic sauce, and with whatever beans seem pleasing--chickpeas or otherwise). Fast easy hippie food hooray.
Maybe it's from my time living in Sweden w/ the heavy use of dill weed, but I loved that fresh element in this salad...only 1 tbs of Veganaise was needed for 4 servings worth of potatoes. I eliminated nutritional yeast.
Edemame bean dip. I have everything for this already, I'm making it. Plus the graphic is way cute.
Baked Banana Cake - The Vegan Stoner
sloppy joes #vegan I found this to be very sweet with the BBQ sauce alone, so I added LOTS of garlic, mustard & organic ketchup. Then it was perrrrrfect.
Vegan Stoner does it again! This is very close to my own pesto recipe.


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Bare Naked Bagel sets anchor in Hillsboro Village
Bringing the distinctive, delicious tastes of a New York deli to Nashville, Bare Naked Bagel began as a mobile food business four years ago in a little trailer. By late 2016, it graduated to a full-fledged food truck, and last month took up residence in a Hillsboro Village bungalow. Aficionados of bagels and lox, Reubens on rye, meatball subs and matzo ball soup don’t have to rely on the truck's whereabouts to get their fix. A group of us stopped in for lunch to check out the new digs.
There’s a large, inviting deck built on the front of the place. With hardwood floors and brick fireplace, the interiors retain the feeling of home. Bright orange painted walls and a fun graffiti-styled mural give it an upbeat vibe. Behind the order counter is the open kitchen, where you can see bagel-making in progress.
Breakfast items, such as “naked bagels,” bagels and spreads, bagels tucked with scrambled eggs and bacon, or a bowl of skillet potatoes topped with cheddar and a fried egg, are served all day. If you want bagels to go by the half dozen or dozen, you are in luck. In addition, chef Rob Kane includes some of the deli favorites he grew up loving.
His version of bagel and lox boasts slices of smoked salmon and tomato on chive-flecked cream cheese, finished with pickled rather than raw red onion. No capers. On an “everything” bagel, it is everything.
A native of Binghamton, N.Y., where “Beef on Weck” is popular, Kane forgoes the traditional kummelweck roll, putting juicy roast beef and caramelized onions on a bagel (word: choose it on rosemary-salt) with a swipe of horseradish mayo. Our only wish was for more horseradish.
The vegetarian in our group loved the “Not-So-Meaty” bagel, stuffed with roasted eggplant, zucchini, red pepper, mixed greens and hummus. Want it a little feisty? Order it on the jalapeno-cheddar bagel.
We approve of the Reuben griddled on marbled rye, thin-thin slices of corned beef that Kane spices like pastrami, stacked with kraut, a melt of Swiss and Russian dressing. It’s always amazing how ingredients that separately are not compelling combine into something extraordinary.
Temptations on the counter: Take note of a platter of great big brownies. Chunked with chocolate (and maybe a spark of cinnamon?) they are wrapped and ready to pocket. Go ahead, get one.
BARE NAKED BAGEL
2123 Belcourt Ave., Nashville
Hours: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (will open on Mondays soon)
Payment: major credit cards accepted
Food: bagels/NY Deli style
Cost: Breakfast bagels and bowls: $1.50-$7.50. Bagel sandwiches and deli favorites: $8-$9.50. Sides: $3. Soup: $3-$5.
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Title: Pore Solution Chemistry and Alkali Aggregate Reaction
Author(s): P. J. Nixon and C. L. Page
Publication: Special Publication
Appears on pages(s): 1833-1862
Keywords: alkali-aggregate reactions; alkali content; blast furnace slag; cement pastes; chemical analysis; concretes; fly ash; mortars (material);silica; siliceous aggregates; reviews; water content; Materials Research
Abstract:Alkali-aggregate reaction is essentially a reaction between the hydroxyl ions in the pore solution of a mortar or concrete and the siliceous (or other alkali-susceptible) minerals in the aggregate. Study of the pore solution chemistry of mature cement pastes, mortars, and concretes has been possible in recent years through the development of pore solution expression techniques. This paper reviews the progress that has been made in explaining the phenomena associated with alkali-aggregate reactions in terms of pore solution composition. In particular, consideration is given to the effects of alkali level and water content of the concrete on the severity of reaction, the role of alkalis in pulverized fuel ashes, granulated blast furnace slags, and other cement replacement materials in determining their effectiveness in preventing damage and the contribution to pore solution alkalinity made by salt contamination of aggregates and deicing salts.
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Lorenzo Natali Prize 2023 - 31st edition
For more than 30 years the Lorenzo Natali Prize has celebrated excellence in journalism. Established in 1992, it highlights stories about issues that matter in our world, such as the human impact of inequality, poverty and climate change, the importance of education and the value of human rights in our societies.
You can apply by submitting a single application in one of the categories. Applications open on 9 March and close on 28 April 23:59 Central European Time (CET).
for reporting published by a media outlet based in one of the European Union’s partner countries.
for reporting published by a media outlet based in the European Union.
Best Emerging Journalist Prize
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I like Caprese Salad but its something I rarely order when I go to eat. Mainly because I rarely order a salad but I also feel some restaurants put out a bland dish of tomatoes and mozzarella, sprinkle some salt and ask for 7 bucks. So when I first made a Caprese Salad I decided to add a small twist. In advance I cook a clove of garlic (chopped) in olive oil for about two minutes. Let the olive oil cool then add your chopped basil and parmesan. Let everybody bathe in the olive oil for a few hours then pour over your salad when ready to serve. You don’t have to put all the garlic on the salad as your olive oil will be infused with the taste of garlic. There are many other things you can do like add some olives or balsamic vinegar, be creative and enjoy.
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When it comes to Rap and Hip-Hop anthems in India, we hear many about the Punjabi,Tamil,Hindi and Telugu rap songs, but never ever the North-Eastern states were among the top tracks on either social media or internet.
But this song of Hip Hop Homeland North- East is making rounds around the internet and it deserves the real attention of a Hip-Hop and Rap lovers in India. Thanks to Social Media, it made us listen to such a good track from the North-East and making it a big hit.
Karan Johar on North-East Anthem: Hip-Hop anthem
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Manavi Prabha is passionate towards the oil paintings she works on and has worked on in her prosperous career. After completing her Bachelors of Art Degree and winning a Gold Medal during her Masters of Art, she went on to get critical acclaim for her Ph.D. work, â€˜Child Artâ€™. After years in the industry she is bringing her latest collection, â€˜The Conscious Meâ€™, at the First International Kala Mela 2018 in Delhi.
ManaviPrabha is passionate towards the oil paintings she works on and has worked on in her prosperous career. After completing her Bachelors of Art Degree and winning a Gold Medal during her Masters of Art, she went on to get critical acclaim for her Ph.D. work, ‘Child Art’. After years in the industry she is bringing her latest collection, ‘The Conscious Me’, at the First International Kala Mela 2018 in Delhi. Her work can be witnessed from 4th February to 18th February at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in Delhi.
This bird (Chetak) only drinks rainwater, drop by drop as it pours down. When it gets thirsty, it calls on Megh(a) (the rain lord) to make it rain. And it is said that it’s call is always answered.
But, we cannot even afford to drink the rainwater directly. By the time it reaches us, it is already polluted. Clean water is the basic fundamental right of any human being. Everything we do requires water and everything we can do, impacts our clean water resources.
Air pollution threatens our fundamental right to live and with it all of the little moments that make life special- that deep inhaling in the morning, aroma of that moist soil on a rainy day, music that flows out of a flute, the “dandelion snow” floating in the air. Today, all we are left with is to keep our fingers crossed, hoping to breathe in clean air, because our lives depend on it.
Industrialization is the unavoidable process, where social and economic development is closely related with technological innovations towards a simplified better life. But at what cost? is the big question. The toxic industrial wastes in air, water, and land have become a horrifying environmental nightmare.
Clean energy is the energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and Bio-mass.
Bio-mass (plant material) is a renewable energy source because the energy it contains comes from the sun. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants capture the sun’s energy. When the plants are burnt, they release the sun’s energy they contain. In this way, Bio-mass functions as a sort of natural battery for storing solar energy.
Here I present the artist in me, in all its humility, keeping the fingers crossed, earnestly believing that this little effort at its end, may invoke the necessary consciousness, by bringing to the attention of the people, something on which our and future generation’s life depends upon, clean environment that we live in encompassing the small simple beautiful things in our life
To see the latest paintings by ManaviPrabha, Visit manaviprabha.com

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- 1 What is the main idea of thanatopsis?
- 2 What is William Cullen Bryant saying about death in thanatopsis?
- 3 Who wrote the poem thanatopsis?
- 4 What is the last bitter hour in thanatopsis?
- 5 What type of poem is thanatopsis?
- 6 What is the mood of the poem thanatopsis?
- 7 Why is thanatopsis a romantic poem?
- 8 What advice does the poet give beginning in line 73 concerning the wisest attitude toward death?
- 9 Why did Bryant write thanatopsis?
- 10 Is thanatopsis a poem?
- 11 Who are the two speakers in thanatopsis?
- 12 What is the great tomb of man?
- 13 What is the rhyme scheme of thanatopsis?
- 14 Who is speaking in thanatopsis?
- 15 What is the innumerable caravan in thanatopsis?
What is the main idea of thanatopsis?
The theme of ‘Thanatopsis‘ is life and death. The poem is divided into three main sections. The first section is what you might call the introduction. It introduces the idea that nature has answers for life’s musings, including those of death.
What is William Cullen Bryant saying about death in thanatopsis?
Bryant says we have no choice if we will live or die, but we have a choice of how to die. We can die kicking and screaming or graciously.
Who wrote the poem thanatopsis?
Thanatopsis, poem by William Cullen Bryant, published in the North American Review in 1817 and then revised for the author’s Poems (1821).
What is the last bitter hour in thanatopsis?
He’s really worried about death (“the last bitter hour“). These thoughts about death come like a plague or disease (a “blight”) on his spirit. It’s often used when referring to diseases plants get.
What type of poem is thanatopsis?
The poem is written in blank verse, which is unrhymed verse usually written in iambic pentameter, a line of five iambic feet. A foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
What is the mood of the poem thanatopsis?
The tone of “Thanatopsis” is peaceful. Though the subject of the poem is death, the author suggests that people who are bothered by the idea
Why is thanatopsis a romantic poem?
The poem “Thanatopsis” is a good example of romantic literature because it displays the elements of man becoming one with nature, humanitarian, and feelings verse reason. The poem expresses the idea of reuniting with loved ones. He also says the nature of death is not sad but peaceful in the works of Mother Nature.
What advice does the poet give beginning in line 73 concerning the wisest attitude toward death?
Answer: The poet advises the audience to accept death calmly.
Why did Bryant write thanatopsis?
Bryant was a young guy at the time he wrote this poem, maybe as young as 17. Bryant was also getting to know the great Romantic poet William Wordsworth, whose love of nature had a pretty clear influence on this poem. That mix of calm nature poetry and dramatic thoughts of death helped to make “Thanatopsis” what it is.
Is thanatopsis a poem?
“Thanatopsis” is a poem by the American poet William Cullen Bryant. Meaning ‘a consideration of death’, the word is derived from the Greek ‘thanatos’ (death) and ‘opsis’ (view, sight).
Who are the two speakers in thanatopsis?
The two speakers in “Thanatopsis” are the poet and nature.
What is the great tomb of man?
Every person who has ever lived is in the ground (“the great tomb of man“) and everyone who is alive will be soon dead and in the ground too. This idea is meant to be comforting, and the poem ends by telling us to think of death like a happy, dream-filled sleep.
What is the rhyme scheme of thanatopsis?
Rhyme Scheme: The poem follows an irregular rhyme scheme. Iambic Pentameter: It is a type of meter having five iambs per line. The poem follows iambic pentameter such as, “To him who in the love of Nature holds.”
Who is speaking in thanatopsis?
The first speaker in Bryant’s “Thanatopsis” is the poet, who advises that, when one feels bitterness or pain at the thought of death, one should go out and listen to the teachings of Nature. The second voice is that of Nature herself, who reassures the reader in calm, philosophical tones that death is nothing to fear.
What is the innumerable caravan in thanatopsis?
Hover for more information. The caravan refers to the endless train of souls leaving behind this mortal life for (The entire section contains 217 words.)


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Hawadax Island (Rat Island) makeover: more than just a name change
Hawadax Island has come alive with birdsong! “The island is hardly recognizable among the cacophony of birds calling everywhere; it’s alive with bird fledglings-teals, eiders, wrens, sparrows, eagles, peregrine falcons, gulls, sandpipers.
The island is transforming,” says Stacey Buckelew, an Island Conservation biologist who has just returned from Hawadax Island (formerly Rat Island) where she is helping document early stages of an extraordinary recovery.
In 2008, Island Conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and The Nature Conservancy worked together to remove invasive rats from the island. Once eerily quiet, today the island is thriving with seabirds, some breeding there for the first time ever recorded.
Posted on: May 11, 2015
- Coastal Conservation receives the Parks Canada Agency CEO Award of Excellence
- Arichika Island declared rat-free!
- Trilateral Committee endorses Conservation
- Video: Achieving Balance: Anacapa Island Ten Years After the Removal of the Black Rat
- The Threat of Invasive Species – An Interview with Dr. Michael Hutchins
Coastal Conservation is comprised of staff and technical advisors with significant expertise in biological systems and invasive species eradications around the world.Read More

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Welcome to Attic Salt Theatre Company. We specialize in Art-Education residencies and workshops, meeting national and state curricula in North Carolina and New York State.
Our programs will both entertain and educate your students.
We work with your teachers and administrators to construct programs that meet your particular time constraints and educational needs. We can even assist with finding funding for you!
Attic Salt’s core members are the authors of Theater Education books for Scholastic, Inc. and have earned a reputation for creating flexible, fun programs that please students, teachers and administrators.
Our Members Are Up to All Kinds of Things Attic Salt’s Directors have been working with kids at Asheville Community Theatre. Jeff Catanese directed thirty kids in Willy Wonka, Jr. while Marci Bernstein had 6-12 year olds bringing the Sunday comics to life in Your're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Marci will be back at ACT in the Spring, waxing nostalgic and celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Free to Be... You and Me... with a new generation of kids.
Keep checking back to see what other members are up to!
ATTIC SALT'S SOUTHERN EXPANSION s of the 2013-2014 school year, we’ll be bringing our residencies, workshops and shows to the area around Asheville, North Carolina. All of the benefits that students in New York City have been reaping for years will soon be served up with a southern twang. Be on the lookout for more news as our plans take shape.
ATTIC SALT AT CAROLINA DAY SCHOOLAttic Salt is thrilled to be bringing our brand of fun to Carolina Day School's after-school program. We are currently teaching theatre classes to the youngest learners at CDS - Pre-K to second graders.
Since 2003, Attic Salt Theatre Company has been bringing a wide array of in-school and after-school residency programs to schools in Manhattan and the Bronx. Our programs offer a unique combination of academics and art, using Theater and Music as vehicles to enhance standard Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum. Our programs include: Folktale Playwriting, Literature in the News, True-Life Puppets, and more!
Attic Salt is pleased to offer original shows for family audiences. Our shows are based on folktales and feature adult actors performing for kids and their grown-ups. Using sets and props that are all made from household objects, and including a healthy amount of audience participation, our shows encourage creativity and theatrical participation in their audiences. Your kids will be recreating their experience back in the classroom or at home with their families long after the show has ended!


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Allo, AiRAY: Coda Audio gains a foothold in France
French rental company RégieTeK recently took delivery of 24 Coda Audio AiRAY boxes, marking a significant moment in the establishment of new distributor Coda Audio France.
AiRAY vision: Coda Audio launches a ‘new category in line arrays’ in Cologne
By offering squeezed PA companies and installers high output in a compact footprint, Coda Audio claims to have created ‘a new category in line arrays’. Jon Chapple felt AiRAY at the big launch
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In a previous post, we discussed the possibility that water scarcity might affect rural producers’ income through means other than simple agricultural productivity. With not enough water to grow corn or beans, we conjectured, perhaps producers’ “mental bandwidth” – attention, executive memory and impulse-control, all fundamental inputs to decision-making – is captured by scarcity, leaving little room for other issues. This follows the logic highlighted by recent research.
An ongoing study joint with Anandi Mani of Warwick University documented that this is precisely the case in the Northeast of Brazil. Surveying 700 farmers without access to irrigation in Ceará, the driest State in the country, the study found that farmers primed about low rainfall outperform others with respect to water-related tasks, but display systematically lower performance in every other task. Using the parlance of this literature, farmers were shown to “tunnel”: water, which fell inside the scarcity tunnel, received increased mental bandwidth, but that extra bandwidth was taken from whatever fell outside this “tunnel.”
How do we claim to know that? With the help of MGov Brasil, we used cell-phones to run cognitive tests. Cell-phones are a unique feature of this study because they allow us to follow individuals over time at high frequency (and at low cost), crucial to documenting precisely the source of the effects (if any) we have described. To give a concrete example, in a study with sugar-cane farmers in India, researchers documented dramatic changes in farmers’ IQ after the harvest – when farmers are “rich” – compared to before the harvest – when farmers are “poor”. However, because “psychological” money-scarcity moves together with “physical” money-scarcity in that setting, we cannot be sure that this effect is not driven by differential nutrition (farmers can eat more calories after the harvest, when they have cash-in-hand), for instance, which might lead to differential performance in cognitive tasks in ways that have nothing to do with the scarcity mindset. If those tests had been run two days apart from each other – say right before and right after the farmer sells their harvest – that alternative story would seem much less plausible.
In our case, we primed certain farmers about water scarcity over SMS and ran cognitive tests only 2 days later. Within that time span, one would find it unlikely that farmers’ expectations would have led them to eat less (or to undertake any other expectation-driven decisions), with immediate effects on mental bandwidth.
We ran such tests with farmers located in two regions of Ceará. Within each of these regions, we disclosed precipitation forecasts over SMS to 50% of the farmers enrolled in the survey, while the remaining 50% received a neutral message about land-preparation techniques.
We also designed a truth-revelation mechanism to have farmers disclose their subjective rainfall forecast. At baseline, farmers were asked to provide their forecast (“Normal”, “Below normal” or “Above normal”), and were informed that, if their forecast proved to be accurate by the end of May, they would be given USD $5 in airtime credit. Farmers were given the opportunity to update their forecast after receiving the SMS.
Within each region, only 40% of farmers agreed with the precipitation forecast. While we will only know who was right by the end of May, the incredibly high dispersion of expectations among very homogeneous farmers is potentially very costly: “over-optimistic” (“over-pessimistic”) farmers, those who expect normal (below-normal) rainfall in a below-normal (normal) forecast municipality, are 6 percentage-points more (less) likely to purchase fertilizer compared to “realistic” farmers in the same region. As farmers fail to take advantage of profitable opportunities or undertake costly investments with low expected return, making sure accurate information reaches them would be crucial.
Following administration of the cognitive tests, those who received the SMS with a positive outlook performed better in all tests compared to individuals in the same region who received the neutral message. Conversely, those who received the SMS with a negative outlook did no worse in any test, compared to individuals in the same region who received the neutral message – perhaps because most farmers might already “tunnel” on water to some extent – but do significantly better in remembering the content of the SMS, and in finding the word “water” among garbled words (one of the cognitive tests).
Because the content of the SMS was randomly assigned, we can say that the differences in performance are caused by the content. While one might conjecture this to be the effect of good vs. bad news in general – hence, not specific to water scarcity – the improved performance of the latter group in finding the word “water” in a series of garbled words is exactly in line with the theory of tunneling, and is not consistent with this alternative interpretation.
Most importantly, the table bleow documents that those who choose to update their forecast do not drive the results (we also find that the latter are not driven by those who remember receiving the SMS). This fact – that scarcity captures unconscious, rather than conscious attention, executive memory and impulse-control – opens a promising avenue for documenting its effects on income-relevant decisions, separately from expectations. Put another way, if cognitive effects worked exclusively through conscious processes, then how could one separate (A) distortions brought about by captured mental bandwidth from (B) expectation-driven decisions guided by anticipation of lower future returns?
This is why the “bottom-up” result backs up the project’s next step: the move from cognitive to income effects. In doing so, we are motivated by the more challenging – but more fundamental – question: does facing scarcity (water-related, or else) cause poverty?
Anecdotal evidence suggests this is likely to be true: almost 50% of farmers in our sample fail to enroll in Government’s insurance program, which costs only USD 6 and disburses 5 installments of USD 80 on the event that at least half of municipality’s harvest is lost due to inclement weather. While traditional explanations would attribute low take-up to farmers being credit-constrained or present-biased, several farmers point out they failed to sign-up simply because they forgot. This should not be surprising after one acknowledges that their attention is captured by water scarcity. Moreover, simple and low-cost policies, such as SMS reminders, might be able to “get into the tunnel”, limiting the negative consequences of captured mental bandwidth.
We hope to shed further light on these and other issues as the project moves forward.
Image Credit: Mark Shellhase via Wikimedia Commons.


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Do you ever worry about the condition of your tires? Are you knowledgeable about when to replace them? Don’t worry, this guide will help you understand how often tires need to be replaced for safer and smoother drives.
Introduction: When it comes to protecting your safety, one of the most important aspects of your vehicle is ensuring that your tires are in good condition. With regular wear and tear, the rubber on your tires will start to deteriorate over time, putting the safety of your car and those riding inside at risk.
To help drivers understand when their tires need to be replaced, this guide will outline the basic principles behind tire maintenance. It will explain when it is time to replace them and provide guidelines for caring for tires as they age. It will also provide information on how often a rotation should take place and how to tell when a tire needs a replacement before its expiration date. Finally, we’ll cover why having reliable tires is so important for overall driver safety.
Importance of tire maintenance and replacement
Tire maintenance and replacement is an important part of vehicle ownership. Properly maintained tires provide better traction, better fuel efficiency, and a smoother ride. Additionally, properly maintained tires help ensure the overall safety of a vehicle and its passengers by ensuring the proper level of tread depth on each tire to ensure maximum control in inclement weather conditions such as rain and snow.
Therefore, it is important that vehicle owners understand the importance of replacing their tires as needed and not just when they are worn out. Even though there are recommended mileage limits for tire replacements which vary based on a variety of factors (including type of tire, type of vehicle, speed rating, etc.), it is important to be proactive in monitoring your tire condition and to replace your tires as needed even if they still have some tread remaining. This proactive approach can help prevent unexpected blowouts or other loss-of-control episodes due to tire failure while driving.
It is also recommended that vehicle owners regularly check their tires for any signs of wear or damage from punctures or other hazards encountered while driving on roads and highways. Additionally, vehicles should be routinely rotated every 5-6K miles to ensure maximum tread time for each tire. Finally, valve stem caps should regularly be checked for any signs deterioration or corrosion; if necessary new valve stem caps should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent air leaks due to corroded stems or damaged caps.
Factors affecting tire lifespan
When it comes to determining how often you should replace your tires, there are a range of factors that can have an impact on the lifespan of a tire. The following are some of the most important things to consider:
- Driving Habits: Aggressive braking, acceleration and cornering can all take a toll on your tires, as they increase tire wear. Repeated hard stops can cause them to age faster due to overheating. Another factor that affects tire wear is speed — the faster you drive, the more strain your tires will be subjected to. In general, if you are an active driver who pushes the boundaries of your car’s handling capabilities, you may need to replace your tires sooner than those who drive cautiously and at moderate speeds.
- Type of Vehicle & Load:The size and type of vehicle you have makes a difference when it comes to deciding how often tires should be replaced; larger vehicles such as SUVs or pickup trucks tend to put more stress on the tires due to their weight and size than smaller cars do. If you frequently transport large loads in your vehicle, such as cargo boxes or anything else that adds extra weight on top of it, your tires will also see more wear than usual over time.
- Tire Care & Maintenance: Following best practices for tire care is one way to ensure that you get the most out of them before having to replace them — regular rotations and proper inflation levels are two key factors in extending tire life span significantly. Tires should be inspected regularly for signs of uneven treadwear or other signs such as sidewall bulges or cuts that could indicate an underlying issue with the tire itself that require immediate attention from a professional mechanic before further damage is caused.
By taking into account these different factors when maintaining your vehicle’s tires, you can extend their lifespan considerably and avoid having to replace them too soon or unnecessarily risking potential problems with blowouts or skidding while driving due to worn-out treads caused by inadequate maintenance.
Signs that indicate tire replacement
Tires become worn over time, but there are several warning signs that will alert you to the fact that it’s time to replace your tires:
- Wear bars: Tires come with built-in wear-indicators within the treads which are generally set at 1/16 of an inch in depth. Once the treads reach this point, they should be replaced as they can no longer provide adequate grip and protection against hydroplaning. When the tread wear indicators become visible, it is an indication that it is time to replace your tires.
- Tire pressure: Your tire pressure should always be maintained at the levels recommended by your car manufacturer or tire professional for optimal safety and performance on the road. Low tire pressure indicates a leak which needs to be addressed immediately as it can lead to blowouts or skidding on wet surfaces. Additionally, if you notice one tire consistently has lower pressure than all others, it could be a sign of internal damage that requires replacement.
- Physical damage: Tread separation due to old age, punctures and other physical defects such as bulging sidewalls or fraying belts may be cause for immediate tire replacement rather than repair in order to maintain safety and proper performance while driving. Pay special attention while inspecting each tire for signs of physical damage before hitting the road.
4 Vehicle alignment: If you notice uneven wear patterns on your tires, they could indicate an alignment issue which could reduce their lifespan significantly with little warning prior to complete failure due to inadequate tread depth and malfunctioning vehicle handling during emergencies such as fast lane changes or braking scenarios requiring rapid contact patch transition between each wheel assembly component in order maintain effective traction across all surfaces resulting in a smooth transition through various dynamic driving scenarios both on dry roads and wet surface conditions; all of which requires adequate vehicle pre-alignment specifications recommended for specific vehicles prior to operating them on public traffic lanes.
Tread depth is an important factor to consider when determining the need for a tire replacement. Generally, tires with a tread depth of less than 1/16th of an inch should be replaced. This depth can easily be checked by taking a penny and inserting it into the tire’s grooves. If you can see any part of Lincoln’s head, then it is time to replace your tires.
It is also important to pay attention to any uneven wear patterns in your tires as they may indicate faulty alignment or suspension issues and should be addressed immediately.
Finally, pay attention to any cuts or bulges in the sidewalls of your tires – these are signs of potential internal damage and can greatly decrease overall tire integrity if left unaddressed.
Cracks or bulges
Cracks or bulges in the sidewall of your tire can be a sign that it’s time to replace your tires. Even if you don’t notice any sort of issue when driving with your tires, it’s still important to inspect your tires regularly. Look specifically for signs of damage such as cracks, bulges, or blisters on the sidewall of your tire — all of which could indicate the need for possible replacement.
If you detect this type of damage on one or more tires, it is recommended that you have them inspected by a professional mechanic and consider replacing them immediately.
Uneven wear is one of the most common reasons that tires need to be replaced. Uneven wear usually occurs when your tires are not balanced properly or the wheel alignment is off. It can also be caused by an issue with your suspension system, or you may simply be driving in a way that tends to cause uneven tire wear (braking too hard, turning too sharply, etc.).
Overly harsh roads or dragging tires on a curb can also cause damage to the tread of one side of tire, leading to uneven wear. If you notice that your tires are wearing down in an uneven pattern, get them checked right away to determine what the cause might be and to decide if they need immediate replacement.
Age of the tire
The age of a tire, regardless of the amount of use it is experiencing, is a major factor in determining when it should be replaced. Tires begin to break down and degrade even when they are not being used, and the materials used to make them are constantly affected by heat and UV rays. This can accelerate wear and tear on the surface layer, making it more susceptive to cuts, cracking or bulging under pressure.
Generally speaking, tires should be replaced after six years as a preference measure. Make sure to check your tire’s manufacturing date which can typically be found stamped on the sidewall before you buy them. This will ensure that you’re making an informed decision about which tire you need for your vehicle and for how long you’re likely to get out of them with proper maintenance.
How often should tires be replaced?
Tire replacement is an important part of regular vehicle maintenance. Tires should be replaced at least every five to six years, or more frequently if you drive in severe conditions. It is important to understand the signs of tire wear and make sure to check your tires periodically for accuracy.
First and foremost, read your owner’s manual for guidelines on when to replace tires. Most manufacturers recommend replacing tires at least every five to six years or when the tread depth is below 4/32nds of an inch. This is important because as tires age, the rubber structure becomes less resilient and could potentially break down under certain conditions. If you live in an area with harsh weather, such as extreme heat or cold, or icy roads, it is recommended that you replace tires more frequently than suggested in the owner’s manual since they may be subject to more extreme wear and tear due to driving conditions.
It is also important to keep track of how often you rotate your tires. Tire rotation can help maximize the life of your tire by helping them wear evenly and reducing road noise. Your vehicle manufacturer will provide clear instructions on when it should be done; typically this should occur every 7500 miles or 6 months depending on the make and model.
If you are unsure about when your last tire rotation was done or how often you drive in severe conditions, it may be a good idea to have a professional inspect all four of your tires at least once a year so they can advise if replacement would be beneficial for you and provide any additional services needed such as alignment or tire rotation before any replacements are made.
Recommendations from tire manufacturers
For optimal safety, all tire manufacturers provide a range of recommendations for when tires should be replaced. While the frequency can differ between manufacturers and even specific tire models, generally these are the guidelines to follow:
- Replace any tires after six years regardless of tread life.
- If your vehicle is used every day, check your tires at least once every two weeks. A visual inspection should be conducted as well as monitoring of air pressure and other warning signs such as cuts or bulges in the sidewall or tread blocks that have worn away.
- Make sure to replace any damaged tires immediately and follow recommended tread depth levels based on model type and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Have an alignment check if your vehicle has been driving on uneven roads or had a serious impact that could cause misalignment. Uneven wear on the surface of the tire can indicate misalignment and should be taken seriously.
- Regularly check for debris and remove stones which have lodged in the surface of the tire or tread blocks which could cause further damage over time if left unattended.
Guidelines from industry experts
The tire industry recommends replacing tires based on the following criteria. Knowing when to replace your tires can help you stay safe and avoid costly tire damage.
- Replace your tires when the tread depth is less than or equal to 4/32 of an inch deep. You can do this easily by using a penny or ruler and measuring from the bottom of a tread groove – if Abe’s head is visible, it’s time to replace your tire.
- Replace your tires if they show signs of age-related damage like cracking, cuts, irregular wear or bulging sidewalls.
- Have an experienced mechanic inspect your tires at least every 6 months for signs of excessive wear or any irregularities that could lead to a potential accident on the road.
- Frame wear should also be checked regularly; it is typical for wear to start developing at around 30,000 miles but can be affected by many factors such as driving pattern, road condition, tire pressure and vehicle weight distribution. Additionally, it is important to check the inflation pressure only when the tires are cold and make sure they are within manufacturer’s specifications (you can usually find this information in the owner’s manual). Improper inflation can significantly reduce a tire’s life span so it’s important to keep an eye on this as well as visual inspections regularly.
When considering how often you should replace your tires, it is important to take into account several factors such as the type of car you drive, the type of terrain and roads you drive on, and how often and far you drive. Additionally, it is important to consider seasonal factors such as elevated temperatures in summer months or wet conditions during wet months that may warrant a more frequent tire change.
Ultimately, the best way to decide when to change your tires is by consulting your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule or talking to a qualified mechanic. By following these recommendations, you can ensure that your tires remain in safe working order and keep your car performing optimally for years to come.
How long do tires last on average?
Tires can last from 25,000 to 75,000 miles or more depending on several factors such as the type, usage, and maintenance.
How many miles should tires be replaced?
Tires should be replaced when they reach the end of their usable life, which is typically between 25,000 to 75,000 miles or more.
How do you know when your tires need replacing?
You should replace your tires when the tread depth reaches 2/32 of an inch, the tire has cracks, bulges, or punctures, or it is more than 6 years old.
Should you always replace 4 tires?
Replacing all four tires is recommended to maintain balanced handling and traction, especially in all-wheel-drive vehicles. However, if the other tires are in good condition, you can replace just one or two tires.
How long does a tyre last in km?
A tire can last from 40,000 to 120,000 kilometers or more depending on several factors such as the type, usage, and maintenance.
Can tires sit for 2 years?
Tires can sit for 2 years or more, but they may develop flat spots and lose some of their elasticity, which can affect their performance.
Should I always replace 2 tires at a time?
Replacing two tires at a time is acceptable if the other tires have minimal wear and are in good condition.
How do you check tire life?
You can check tire life by measuring the tread depth using a tread depth gauge or a penny, inspecting the tire for cracks, bulges, or punctures, and checking the tire’s age.
Are 5 year old tyres OK?
Tires that are 5 years old or more should be inspected by a professional, and they should be replaced if they show signs of wear or damage.
Which tyre brand lasts longest?
The longevity of a tire brand depends on several factors such as the type, usage, and maintenance. However, some tire brands known for their longevity include Michelin, Goodyear, and Continental.
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20th Sep 2013
Pavilion Parade, Staff Common Room
20th September - 28th October 2013
This research seminar, hosted by CAPPE and the Faculty of Arts, was aimed at staff and research students interested in contemporary politics, philosophy and critical theory. The reading of Wendy Brown’s work finished with a week-long workshop and conference between the 4th and the 8th of November. Professor Brown led a two day workshop, and then deliveedr a key note address for the conference.
On this course, Professor Brown’s work was systematically read through, focusing on (among other topics) her critique of the gendered nature of politics and political philosophy, her conceptualisation of democracy and power, her engagement with the politics of the present, in light of our waning ‘faith’ in modernity, her sustained critique of liberal tolerance, and her account of walls, in light of the decline of sovereign power. The course ended with consideration of neoliberalism, as this was one of the primary issues explored by Professor Brown during her visit to Brighton.

domain: politics


This year marks a century-long recording relationship between the Berlin Philharmonic and Deutsche Grammophon.
Beginning with a 1913 recording with Arthur Nikisch of Beethoven's Symphony No 5, the label link saw the rapport between the players and conductors including Furtwängler, Karajan and Abbado captured for posterity by the ‘Yellow Label’.
To mark the anniversary, DG is releasing a 50-CD box set in September of recordings with the Berlin Philharmonic. Its contents, however, are not yet decided, and the label is inviting listeners to help choose which tracks to include.
Tracks from over 250 recordings – featuring more than 50 composers and 50 conductors – can be sampled at DG's website, and up to 20 votes per person cast – voting closes on May 6. For more information, and to vote, visit the voting page on the DG website.


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