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According to the Congressional Budget Office, his health plan would leave 14 million more people without health insurance in 2018, which will rise to 21 million in 2020 and then 24 million in 2026. But his billionaire friend need not worry. Repeal of taxes in the Affordable Care Act will largely be passed on to the wealthiest Americans. People in the top 0.1 percent (earning at least $3.9 million per year) will get a tax cut of $207,000.
After Trump got elected, I told friends I was worried about a lot of things. But my overarching concern was that Trump and the people he was surrounding himself with simply don't care about other people (or at least haven't demonstrated any interest in improving the lives of average citizens).
That matters, because you have to be pretty heartless to support these devastating policies and budget cuts. In addition to taking away health coverage from millions of people, Trump and his team are pushing to cut funding for medical research, mental health care, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, energy assistance for poor families, and after-school programs -- and that's just a few examples. It also eliminates Community Development Block Grants, which help fund programs like Meals on Wheels, a program that provides meals to 2.4 million poor senior citizens.
Let's play a game called "Which Bastard is Most Heartless?"
Nominee: Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House
Nominated for: Says taking away people's health care is an "act of mercy." I'll let Representative Joe Kennedy III respond:
Nominee: Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget
Nominated for: Says there's no evidence that providing food to poor children helps them do better in school.
Nominated for: Tells a cancer survivor who's alive because of Medicaid expansion that he should settle for a small tax cut instead of getting heath coverage.
Nominee: Donald Trump, President of the United States
Nominated for: Lies, broken promises, and actions that hurt poor people and make millionaires and billionaires richer. Do you remember his campaign promise to not cut Medicaid? What about these assurances? "We're going to have insurance for everybody." "I am going to take care of everybody. Everybody's going to be taken care of much better than they're taking care of now.""It'll be another plan. But they'll be beautifully covered."
I am calling on Congress to REPEAL & REPLACE OBAMACARE with reforms that expand choice, increase access, lower costs & provide better care.— President Trump (@POTUS) March 1, 2017
I was the first & only potential GOP candidate to state there will be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. Huckabee copied me.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 7, 2015
Read "President Trump's False Promises on Healthcare," from The Hill, March 2, 2017.The Republicans who want to cut SS & Medicaid are wrong. A robust economy will Make America Great Again! https://t.co/u25yI5T7E8— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2015


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The Throwaways is a personal exploration of the devastating impact of police brutality and mass incarceration on the black community told through the eyes of formerly incarcerated activist filmmaker Ira McKinley. With rawness, urgency and power, this award-winning documentary film speaks directly to the national movement rising up to fight back against a wave of police killings of black people in America. Timely and provocative, The Throwaways is more just than an illumination of marginalized people at their weakest moments; it is a call to action, a story of directly engaging in the fight for justice.
Join co-directors Ira Mckinley and Bhawin Suchak for a question and answer session after the film.
Ira Mckinley began his filmmaking journey working with local public art and media organization Northampton Community Television where he was Producer of the Year in 2009. Bhawin Suchak is the founder and program director of Youth FX, a summer filmmaking program for inner-city teens based out of Grand Street Community Arts in Albany. Executive Producer Sam Pollard is an award-winning feature film and television video editor, whose work has included editing several Spike Lee films and producing Henry Hampton’s historical civil rights documentary Eyes On The Prize II: America at the Racial Crossroads.
The film begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available here.

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Blog Post by: Neil Bhatiya , on October 16, 2014
Blog Post by: Clio Chang , on October 7, 2014
Reforming conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island prison is a good first step, says TCF policy associate Clio Chang. But what’s really needed is a renewed focus on rehabilitation rather than on punishment.
Blog Post by: Neil Bhatiya , on September 26, 2014
TCF policy associate Neil Bhatiya writes at The Week that climate change should be at the top of the agenda when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the United States to meet with President Obama next week.
Blog Post by: Margaret Mattes , on September 25, 2014
At Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, teachers are trying something that is still pretty rare in the charter school movement—they’re unionizing. TCF education intern Margaret Mattes explains why.
Blog Post by: Jeff Madrick , on September 24, 2014
Scotland’s near-decision to leave the United Kingdom—and Catalonia’s looming election to seceed from the rest of Spain—are a lesson in austerity economics and the power of dissent. TCF senior fellow Jeff Madrick explains.
Blog Post by: Halley Potter , on September 22, 2014
Enrollment is just the first step to creating a socioeconomically and racially integrated school. TCF fellow Halley Potter explains that true integration means making sure each classroom has a healthy mix of race and class.
Blog Post by: Jason Renker , on September 16, 2014
Jason Renker—TCF’s editorial director and the former school board president of the Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City—explains why LCCS values teacher voice and shows how that commitment has helped the school make tough decisions together and emerge stronger from the process.
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Here, we – Studio Firefly SRL (“StudioFirefly” or “we”) – are informing you about our processing of your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
I. General Information
1. Data Privacy Controller
The Controller, within the meaning of the GDPR and other national data privacy laws of the Member States, as well as any other data privacy provisions, is:
Studio Firefly SRL
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2. Data Privacy Officer
The Data Privacy Officer is:
Prof. Dr. Christian Rauda
Attorney-at-Law and Lawyer specializing in Information Technology Law
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3. Legal Basis for the Processing of Personal Data
We process some of your personal data on the following legal basis:
a) Consent of the Data Subject
In so far as we obtain the data subject’s consent to the processing for a particular purpose, Art. 6(1)(1)(a) GDPR is the legal basis.
b) Fulfillment of contractual obligations
When the processing is necessary in order to fulfill a contract, to which said contracting party is the data subject, Art. 6(1)(1)(b) GDPR is the legal basis. This also applies to processing procedures that are required in order to implement precontractual measures.
c) Statutory requirements and obligations
Should the processing be necessary in order to fulfill a legal obligation, to which we are subject, Art. 6(1)(1)(c) GDPR is the legal basis.
d) Taking on a task in the public interest or to exercise official authority
Should the processing be necessary in order to take on a task that is in the public interest, or is being carried out to exercise official authority that has been conferred upon us, Art. 6(1)(1)(e) GDPR is the legal basis.
e) Preserving legitimate interests
Should the processing be necessary in order to preserve our legitimate interest or that of a third party, and should the interests, basic rights and basic freedoms of the data subject not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR is the legal basis.
f) Processing sensitive data (= special categories of personal data)
Should we process health data based on consent, Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR is the legal basis.
4. Duration of storage and erasure of personal data
The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked once no purpose for the processing any longer exists. It may be saved beyond that point in time should that have been stipulated by the European or national legislative authorities in any EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which we are subject. Any blocking or erasure of the personal data will also be carried out if a storage period prescribed by said regulations expires, unless a legal basis for the processing still exists.
5. Recipients of Personal Data
At our company, only the offices which need the personal data to fulfill their processing purposes process it. This also applies to the processors deployed by us, such as service providers and vicarious agents. All offices and individuals working with personal data are obliged to data secrecy, and are informed about handling such data with great care.
Personal data is only passed on to third parties if doing so is in line with the data privacy provisions. In particular individuals deployed to carry out our business operations (e.g. banks, tax advisers, service providers for EDP and IT services), as well as government offices/authorities, in so far as this is necessary in order to fulfill a statutory obligation, may be given your personal details.
6. Data processing in non-EU countries
On technical grounds, it is sometimes necessary, within the scope of our services, for our data processors to use servers in non-EU countries, which means that personal data is also being processed in said jurisdictions. Explicit details of this are given below. Should any data be processed outside the EU/EEA, and no data privacy level corresponding to the European standard that has been confirmed by the EU Commission by means of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45(3) GDPR exist, in order to produce suitable guarantees within the meaning of Art. 46 GDPR we have concluded standard EU contractual clauses with the companies concerned. You can see a copy of the standard EU contractual clauses here:
7. Data Subject Rights
Should your personal data be processed, you are, within the meaning of the GDPR, a data subject, and you have the following rights vis-à-vis us as Controller:
a) Right to be provided with information
Pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR, you are entitled to request information about the personal data processed by us. You can in particular request the following:
- Information about the purposes of the processing;
- the categories of the data;
- the categories of recipients to whom your data has been, or will be, disclosed, as well as the information concerning whether the personal data is being transmitted to a non-EU country or an international organization (in this connection, you can request to be informed about the suitable warranties pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR);
- the scheduled storage period;
- the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of the processing or to file an objection;
- the existence of a right to complain, and the origin of the data, should it not have been gathered by us,
- as well as the existence of automated decision making, including profiling, pursuant to Art. 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and – at least in such cases – meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the reach and the intended effects of such processing on behalf of the data subject.
b) Right to Rectification
Pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR, you are entitled to assert a right of rectification and/or completion of your personal data vis-à-vis us in so far as it is incorrect or incomplete. We are required to undertake the rectification without delay.
c) Right to Restriction of the Processing
Pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR, you are entitled to request that the processing of your data be restricted, if the accuracy of the data is disputed by you or the processing is illegitimate.
Should the processing have been restricted, you will be notified by us prior to the restriction being lifted.
d) Right to erasure
Pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR, you have the right to request that your personal data be erased, unless the processing is necessary in order to exercise the right to freely express opinions and obtain information or to fulfill a legal obligation, based on the public interest or in order to assert, exercise or defend any legal claims.
e) Right to notification
Should you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of the processing vis-à-vis us, we are obliged to inform any recipients to whom the personal data has been disclosed about said rectification, erasure of the personal data or restriction of the processing, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.
You are also entitled to assert against us the right to be notified about said recipients.
f) Right to data portability
Pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR, you have the right to be given your personal data with which you provided us, in a structured, well-established and machine-readable format, or request that it be transmitted to another controller.
g) Right to object
Pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, in so far as the processing is carried out based on Art. 6(1)(1)(e) or (f) GDPR you are entitled to file an objection to the processing. Should it not be an objection to direct advertising that is concerned, we would ask you to explain the reasons why we are not supposed to process your data in the way that we do it, when exercising such a right of objection. We will, in such a case, check the circumstances, and will either stop processing the data or adjust the processing, or let you know our reasons that are absolutely worthy of protection based on which we will continue to process the data.
h) Right to revoke the declaration of consent granted under data privacy law
Pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR, you are entitled to revoke your declaration of consent under data privacy law at any time. The legitimacy of the processing that has been carried out based on the consent prior to revocation is not affected by the consent being revoked.
i) Automated decisions in the individual case, including profiling
You have the right not to be made the subject of any decision based exclusively on automated processing – including profiling – insofar as this decision has legally valid consequences for you or significantly adversely affects you in a similar manner.
This does not apply if the decision
(1) is necessary for the conclusion or fulfillment of an agreement between you and the Controller;
(2) is legitimate based on legislation of the European Union or the Member States to which the Controller is subject and said legislation includes appropriate measures to preserve your rights and freedoms, as well as your legitimate interests; or
(3) if the decision is taken with your express consent.
Such decisions may not, however, be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9(2) (a) or (g) applies and appropriate measures have been taken in regard to the protection of the rights and freedoms, as well as your legitimate interests.
In regard to the cases mentioned in (1) and (3), the Controller will take appropriate steps to preserve the rights and freedoms, as well as your legitimate interests, which at least includes the right to arrange for the intervention of a person on the part of the Controller, the right to explain one’s own position and the right to contest the decision.
j) Right to complain to a supervisory authority
Pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR, you are entitled to complain to a data privacy regulatory authority about our processing of your personal data.
II. Supplementary Information in regard to the Website
We are responsible for our website https://studiofirefly.io , as well as its sub-pages (hereinafter referred to as “Website”). Through the use of our Website, personal data will be processed. We are informing you in detail below about the data processing that takes place.
a) Technically necessary cookies
We use technically necessary cookies so that our system recognizes whether the user has consented to or restricted processes requiring consent, such as the placing of cookies, in his or her browser (“Opt-out Cookies”). These technically necessary cookies are not used to ascertain the user’s identity or create user profiles. The legal basis for the storage of the technically necessary cookies is Sec. 25(2) Act on Data Protection and the Protection of Privacy in Telecommunications and Telemedia (TTDSG). For the processing of the personal data arising thereby it is Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR. The use of said cookies is technically necessary in order to operate the Website. Consequently, there is no option for the user to raise objections.
Said necessary cookies are deleted after 14 days .
b) Optional Cookies
We essentially use optional analysis cookies of external media and services on our Website. Optional cookies are used for functional, analysis or marketing purposes. The use of said cookies is based on the user’s consent, which the user grants when visiting the Website for the first time, and, firstly, comprises storing and accessing cookies as such, as well as processing the personal data arising therefrom for analysis purposes. The legal basis for storing and accessing the analysis cookies is Sec. 25(1) Act on Data Protection and the Protection of Privacy in Telecommunications and Telemedia (TTDSG). In regard to the processing of the personal data arising therefrom it is Art. 6(1)(1)(a) GDPR.
2. Google Services
We use a number of Google services. In that respect, our contractual partner is Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”). Recipients of the data at Google may be:
- Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (as data processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR)
- Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
- Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Should Google, in the process, process any data outside the EU/EEA, and no data privacy level corresponding to the European standard exist, Google Ireland Limited has, in order to produce suitable warranties pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR, concluded EU standard contractual clauses with its group companies Google LLC and Alphabet Inc., who have their respective registered offices in California, USA. You can find a copy of the contractual clauses here:
It cannot be excluded that data is transmitted to the USA and that the US authorities access data stored with Google. From a data privacy perspective, the USA currently counts as a third-party country. You do not have the same rights there as you do within the EU/EEA. It is possible that you will have no legal remedies against access by authorities.
III. Supplementary Information in regard to Communicating with Us
You can contact us via email, telephone or letter. In this respect, your details resulting from the inquiry, including the contact details given by you there, are exclusively used by us for the purpose of handling the inquiry and for the eventuality of any follow-up questions. The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR.
The data will be erased once it is no longer needed in order to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. This is usually the case once the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation has been terminated once it can be inferred from the circumstances that the issue concerned has conclusively been clarified.
Should the communication be aimed at concluding a contract, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6(1)(1)(b) GDPR.
IV. Supplementary Information for Service Providers, Suppliers and other External Third Parties
In line with the applicable data privacy provisions pursuant to the GDPR and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), in some cases we process some of your personal data for purposes, and on the legal bases, specified below.
What specific data of yours is processed can be seen from the services commissioned or agreed. We use the personal data solely for the purpose for which it is made available to us. Such details are, for example, personal particulars (name, address and other contact details, such as email address and date and place of birth). It may, moreover, also include order data (e.g. payment order), data from the fulfillment of our contractual obligations (e.g. turnover data in payment transactions), information about your financial situation (e.g. creditworthiness data), promotional and distribution data, and also any other data comparable with the categories mentioned.
1. Purposes of the processing
a) Fulfillment of contractual obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
We predominantly process your data for the purpose of substantiating and carrying out our procurement and maintenance processes, and thus purchase/work/service contracts.
Your data will, moreover, sometimes be processed within the scope of contractual secondary obligations or pre-contractual arrangements.
b) Legitimate interests of the company (Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR)
We furthermore process your data based on our legitimate interests, which we are specifying to you here below:
- Making contact and managing communication
- Profitability checks
- Managing contracts/projects
- Ensuring the operation of information and telecommunications systems
c) Statutory requirements and obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
We, as a company, are bound to various legal obligations, which are to be complied with based on applicable laws and ordinances.
We process your data for the purpose of complying with the tax and trade law regulations, which we are citing here by way of example:
- Financial accounting
- Business correspondence
d) Consent of the Data Subjects (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
In so far as we have obtained from you consent to the processing of your data for certain purposes, we substantiate the legitimacy of the processing by way of said consent.
2. Recipients of the Data
Within our company, the offices which need your data to fulfill their processing purposes have access to it. This also applies to the service providers and vicarious agents deployed by us. All offices and individuals working with your personal data are obliged to data secrecy, and are informed about handling personal data with great care.
Your data is only passed on outside the company if that is in line with the data privacy regulations. This is the case if said transmission is necessary in order to fulfill the purposes or we have obtained consent from you to use your data and pass it on. The following categories of recipients may, in certain circumstances, be given your data:
- Tax Authorities
- Tax advisers/certified public accountants
- IT service providers
Your data will not be transmitted by us outside the European Union.
3. Duration of storage of the data
Essentially, the duration of storage of your personal data is only for as long as is necessary for the purpose of the processing. Your data is stored for a longer period if we are obliged to store it for a certain period of time based on legislation (for example, archival obligations under fiscal law) or the evaluation or handling of legal claims makes it necessary.
4. Further information on the gathering and processing
Should the legal basis for the data being gathered exist due to legislation (for example, fiscal regulations) or in order to fulfill a contract (for example a purchase contract), it may sometimes be mandatorily necessary for the data to be provided by the data subject and processed by us. Without the provision and processing of said data, we would, under certain circumstances, not be in a position to fully implement the legal or contractual requirements.
Your personal data will never be used by us for automated decision-making (for instance, profiling).
5. Data sources
We predominantly receive your personal data directly from you, and may, moreover, make use of public sources (websites, contact directories, etc.) for making initial contact.
In so far as we are given your data by other third parties (for example, recommendations from other partners), we will inform you about said data sources when making initial contact with you.

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Channel the magic of the forest with these oh-so-cute printable woodland animal masks (the paper version of our popular felt woodland masks!) We’ve created three characters for you to easily print and assemble — a sly fox, a rascally raccoon and a darling doe. Whether for a Halloween costume, masquerade attire or just every day play, you and your kids will love dawning these wild disguises.
To create, simply download and print onto a white cardstock. We used our favorite Canon PIXMA TS8020 printer for this project. After printing, cut out the template, then cut lengths of a ribbon of your choosing. Attach these ribbons to your masks using glue dots, a glue roller or low-temp hot glue. Quick and simple crafting fun! It won’t take much effort on your part and your kids will love the results. Go wild with this project!
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My interest in South Asian religions began during an undergraduate year spent as a student at Andhra University (in Vizag, A.P., India), where I studied the Telugu language, the mṛdangam (the traditional drum of South Indian classical music), and Indian philosophy. In graduate school, I continued my studies by focusing on ancient India, and the study of religion in general. My studies eventually led to a teaching career at Rutgers University, Princeton University, and now Lafayette College.
Research interests: Sanskrit Language and Literature; Myth and Ritual in South Asia; Vedic India; the Early Colonial Period in India; Methodological and Historiographic Issues in the Study of Religion and in the Study of India; Modern South Asian Literatures
The Vedic Origins of Karma: Cosmos as Man in Ancient Indian Myth and Ritual.
Karma. Hinduism: Oxford Bibliographies Online.
The Killing That Is Not Killing: Men, Cattle, and the Origins of Non–Violence (ahimsa) in the Vedic Sacrifice, Indo-Iranian Journal.
The Tale of ‘The Bride and the Monkey’: Female Insatiability, Male Impotence, and Simian Virility in Indian Literature. Journal of the History of Sexuality.
Vedic Agni. Hinduism: Oxford Bibliographies Online.
Whence Sanskrit? (kutaḥ saṃskṛtamiti): A Brief History of Sanskrit Pedagogy in the West. International Journal of Hindu Studies.
Editor, Ᾱcāryasamarparṇam: Studies in Honor of Edwin Gerow.
Co-editor with George Bond and Thomas Ryba. The Comity and Grace of Method: Studies in Honor of Edmund F. Perry.

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Triple stand necklace of unique white, freshwater cultured, Keshi pearls. Each strand is embellished with 6mm smooth, round amethyst beads. The clasp is a large faceted oval, Amethyst stone is set in sterling silver. 20 inches in length.

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Etruscan and Greek temples had richly decorated roofs. This is a reconstruction of a roof tile with attached feline waterspout and decorated revetment plaque. It was built around a 3D scan of surviving fragment of such a spout.
The scanned object is part of a group of almost 300 fragments of architectural terracottas that in the 6th century BC belonged to a temple at the modern site of Caprifico near Cistern di Latina, in central Italy. Only the upper right half of the head was preserved. It is clearly a feline creature, perhaps specifically a lioness. The entire temple of Caprifico was reconstructed in 2012-2013.
The scan was made with a DAVID structured light 3D scanner. The reconstruction modelling and texturing was done with Blender.

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Two months after the completion of phase two of the Kelly Street improvement project, that saw re-paving, as well as installation of new sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and storm water drainage systems... READ MORE
Destin Elementary School welcomed a new dolphin to the pod this month naming George "Al" Gardner as principal for the upcoming school year.
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When financial discussions were renewed in the wake of the 2013 fiscal year municipal budget's defeat at referendum, the first meeting brought the dismaying news that the city had a bigger than expected gap to fill. Finance Director Jeff Smith told city councilors that the new budget should account for a number of unexpected occurrences in the first part of the fiscal year (which began on July 1) to ensure that costs and revenue shortfalls were accounted for.
One of those shortfalls: the rent from the Savings Institute Bank and Trust. Set up in the city-owned building at 13 Masonic Street, the bank closed its New London branch at the end of the year. With it went half of the rent the city had anticipated for the fiscal year. It was the second New London bank branch to close in 2012, following Bank of America's decision to withdraw from its State Street building.
The Savings Institute Bank and Trust was set up by a Connecticut legislative act in 1842. Its listing on Patch says the New London branch had been in the city for over 40 years as of 2010. The bank's website lists 20 remaining branches and ATMs, with the closest ones in East Lyme, Groton, Mystic, and Norwich.
This space is located next to the post office and across the street from City Hall and the Harris Building. What do you think should be located here?

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The latest meeting of the Glasgow Business Resilience Council (GBRC) heard Cllr Susan Aitken welcome the announcement that Glasgow won’t move to level 4 restrictions, while noting that level 3 still has significant implications to the city, business and jobs. The City Council has launched the Fight 4 Glasgow campaign and is engaging with the Scottish Government on potential city centre support including:
The Fight 4 Glasgow campaign focuses on encouraging people to follow guidance and restrictions to keep the city from moving into level 4, which could impact 78,000 jobs. Glasgow city centre is a key asset for Scotland with 170,000 jobs in the city centre alone.
Members discussed that the return to office work will support city centre footfall recovery and proposed the development of a plan for such, similar to the approach for construction.
The issue of parking charges throughout the city centre was also addressed, in addition to the need for further support for city centre vibrancy.
With one year to go until COP26 arrives in the city (1 to 12 November 2021), Cllr Aitken placed focus on momentum building and working towards an in-person conference which will have a significant presence in the city centre.
The next GBRC meeting will take place on Tuesday 17 November and will focus on Scottish Government Digital Strategy.
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The G Minor String Trio (1893-94) is a work of Sibelius's mature chamber music period. It was never finished, and the only completed movement, Lento, has been included in this edition. The work is a combination of various forms and in itself traces a symphonic span. Sibelius used a similar one-movement construction in his seventh symphony.
This product is the full score of the trio. The string parts are available separately (product number 9790550092068).
This edition includes a preface by Kari Kilpeläinen and editorinal comments by Laura Isotalo.

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The News Services office in the Marketing department maintains a dynamic database to which it sends news about SUU.
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An updated directory of all newspapers in Utah is facilitated for "hometown releases"-In other words, news releases about specific students are sent to the newspapers in their hometowns. The News Services office also sends to hometown newspapers, out-of-state. That list, of course, is ongoing in development.
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Perryhan El-Ashmawi works with a post-modern approach by placing her subjects within an intensely coloured and ornamented surface. She merges pop culture with a rather traditional painting technique, creating an ‘eye-candy’ that is aesthetically pleasing to the viewer. By doing so, Perryhan’s artwork plays on society’s insatiable need to impress the public with pleasing depictions.
Perryhan works with large-scale dimensions mainly treated with oil paint, but are often interrogated with spray paint and stenciling techniques. Graphic and graffiti illustrative work are a few examples of urban art that has influence in her artistic style.
Perryhan El Ashmawi was born in Bahrain in 1988 to Egyptian parents. In 2009 she attained a BA in Fine Art from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, majoring in Painting and Drawing.
She has held exhibitions in Bahrain, UAE and Canada. She was also fortunate to showcase for the 39th Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. Perryhan is a member of The Tashkeel Arts Group and Bahrain’s Art Society, where she participates in various artist-led workshops.
Whether or not Perryhan’s artistry rises to an international level of stardom as she envisions, she is certain that art will always be a lifetime passion.
This Autumn Capsule Arts will launch a set of limited edition art prints by Perryhan El-Ashmawi that will be available to purchase at capsulearts.com, for more details about her featured artworks and the launch collection sign up here.


Library Value in the Developing World, released today and written by Nell McCreadie, group marketing manager of publisher SAGE, draws on surveys and interviews with librarians in 11 countries ranging from Honduras and Indonesia to Uganda, Ukraine and Zimbabwe.
She notes that while initiatives to provide electronic access to journals in developing countries “have resulted in substantial availability of scholarly information”, the downside is that “e-resources are not always being accessed and used”.
According to the report, a fifth of faculty surveyed “do not use, or are not aware of, their electronic resource collection”. Half are unaware of services available from their library other than “access to resources”. A sixth do not even know who to contact within the library.
Since some of the problems are structural, the report points to the need for “more developing country voices in international debates on availability, access and use of research”.
On the ground, however, what is often needed is “an increased level of investment in marketing the library”, leading to “increased engagement between individual libraries and their academic staff…Developing research partnerships, integrated teaching, research services and literacy instruction were all considered part of the ‘reinvented’ librarian role, beyond providing access to resources.”
Library Value in the Developing World builds on SAGE’s 2012 report, Working Together: evolving value for academic libraries, which presented the findings of eight case studies from the UK, the US and Scandinavia.


A new Small Business Administration policy could force entrepreneurs to choose between serving cannabis clients and getting a federally subsidized loan. The federal agency said it won’t approve loans to businesses that derive any portion of their revenue from sales to marijuana clients, because the drug is illegal under federal law . . .
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From the fifties until his death, in 1966, Frank O’Hara worked at the Museum of Modern Art and wrote poetry during his lunch break. On July 16 at noon, the poets Lee Ann Brown, Dan Chiasson, Hettie Jones, Vincent Katz, and Philip Schultz visit the museum at a historically appropriate hour for a reading from O’Hara’s newly published “Selected Poems.” (Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. 212-708-9781.)
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Junot Díaz, the winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for his début novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” and the novelist Aleksandar Hemon read from their work. (Rumsey Playfield, mid-Park at 72nd St. 212-360-2777. July 17 at 7.)
ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE
The institute, in conjunction with the Centro Primo Levi, presents a two-day program examining the connection between the novelists Italo Svevo and James Joyce, who first met in Trieste more than a hundred years ago. On July 21 at 6, the Joyce scholar Jesse Meyers discusses the Adriatic port town, which is where Joyce began writing “Ulysses,” and its role in the creation of the modern novel. A documentary about the city will also be screened. The following night, at 6, the 2001 Italian film “Le Parole di Mio Padre,” which is based on Svevo’s novel “La Coscienza di Zeno,” will be shown. (686 Park Ave., between 68th and 69th Sts. 212-879-4242.)
The independent Upper West Side bookstore hosts a discussion celebrating the launch of the summer issue of Dissent magazine. The writers Joshua Freeman, David Greenberg, and Suzanne Nossel will ponder the past four decades of American politics as they address the question “Is the Conservative Era Over?” Michael Walzer, a co-editor of the magazine, is the moderator. (536 W. 112th St. No tickets necessary. July 22 at 7.)
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Retierment of Gerald T. Cramer “Jerry” December 28, 2015
Chicago freight terminal Jerry Cramer retires. Hired out as a brakeman on 4/17/1976 at Proviso. He went into engine service on 4/17/1978. A retirement cake was enjoyed at the Chicago Passenger Depot. Pictured here are daughters Jennie, Rachel and his new twin granddaughters Cadence and Juliette. His wife could not attend for medical reasons. He plans on spending time with family and his summer home in the Wisconsin Dells.
A pizza party was held at Div 683 union metting
On hand were MIC’s Bibi Trevino and Reggie Scoufield


URI: Seventeen warriors were killed in a noteworthy dread assault at an armed force base in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri close to the Line of Control on Sunday, the deadliest as of late. Each of the four psychological oppressors were executed in the assault that India has specifically faulted for Pakistan. Leader Narendra Modi said: "I guarantee the country that those behind this detestable assault won't go unpunished."
Here are the main 10 overhauls in this real issue:
1.The psychological militants sneaked into the base, around 100 km from Srinagar, around 5:30 am, tossed a few projectiles and terminated unpredictably, bringing on the most passings the armed force has endured in a solitary assault in years.
2. Most of the warriors were singed alive when their tents burst into flames due to the projectiles. The assault occurred amid a change of summon, which implies one unit was supplanting another and warriors were in brief asylums.
3. Sources said the camp could be seen from the slope tops over the outskirt and it is likely that the psychological militants knew that the regiments were turning over.
4. The Director General of Military Operations, Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, said the fear based oppressors were outsiders and there are clear indications of the part of the dread gathering Jaish-e-Mohammed, whose boss Masood Azhar is situated in Pakistan. The gathering had been included in the assault on Pathankot air base in January amid which 7 armed force men were executed.
5. The psychological oppressors had "things of Pakistani markings", said Lt General Singh, including that he had passed on "genuine worries" to his Pakistani partner. Other than four AK 47 rifles and explosive launchers, countless and sustenance with Pakistani markings have been found in hunt operations.
6. Around 30 troopers were harmed in a three-hour gunbattle with the psychological militants who are accepted to have crossed a waterway along the Line of Control, slice through the fencing and invaded into Kashmir.
7."Pakistan is a fear based oppressor state and it ought to be distinguished and disengaged all things considered," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in tweets, including that the assailants were "exceedingly prepared, intensely furnished and uniquely prepared".
8. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who went by Kashmir with Army Chief Dalbir Singh, tweeted, "The incomparable penance of 17 daring Soldiers won't go futile. My salute to them. Surveyed circumstance in Kashmir taking after Uri assault with Army Chief and Commanders. Taught to make firm move against those mindful".
9. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said in an announcement that the assault gave off an impression of being gone for making a "war-like circumstance" in the locale.
10. More than 80 individuals have been slaughtered in Kashmir and around 10,000 regular folks and security work force have been harmed in conflicts since July 8, when psychological militant Burhan Wani was executed.


Morgen Scheißekopf writez:
“A Labour election poster I took on the Howth Road in Raheny on Saturday.
Notice the strategically protruding cable tie ends, one at animal eye height, one at child eye height and one at adult eye height.
“I contacted the candidate’s election team over a week ago and they promised to deal with it immediately. However Labour have a track record of not delivering election promises…”


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We review the various functional cognitive disorders (FCDs) – complaints about memory function or another cognitive process in the absence of relevant neuropathology. These are increasingly coming to the attention of psychiatrists and neurologists and FCD encompasses some newly recognised conditions in addition to classic types such as pseudodementia and psychogenic amnesia. The clinical features, neuropsychological findings and treatment are presented and discussed.
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Wooden items have become increasingly popular in contemporary interior design, bringing a versatile and warm touch to any living space. This article will delve into the timeless appeal of wooden decor, starting with the charm of rustic wooden furniture. Handcrafted pieces such as farmhouse tables, benches, and reclaimed wood dressers showcase the natural beauty and allure of wood, adding character to any room.
Moving on, we will explore how wooden art pieces can enhance your walls, introducing carved panels, clocks, and mosaic art. These elegant additions add depth and visual interest to any wall space.
In addition to furniture and wall art, functional wooden accessories provide efficient home organization solutions. Wooden shelves, storage crates, and magazine holders not only declutter spaces but also integrate functionality with aesthetics. Furthermore, wooden lighting fixtures create a warm ambiance in any room. From pendant lamps to rustic chandeliers and lampshades, these lighting options illuminate spaces with a cozy glow while showcasing natural textures.
The versatility of wooden decorative accents is also worth exploring, with bowls, figurines, and sculptures serving as focal points or finishing touches in various home decor styles. The craftsmanship and uniqueness of hand-carved wooden accents add a touch of elegance to any room. Additionally recognized for its enduring popularity in home decoration is wooden flooring. Ranging from hardwood to engineered or reclaimed wood options; it offers timeless elegance while providing durability and easy maintenance.
This journey through the world of wooden decor would not be complete without delving into DIY projects that allow readers to create their own unique pieces. Step-by-step guides for crafting photo frames, wall shelves, and hand-painted signs ignite creativity and encourage personalization within living spaces.
Embracing the timeless beauty of wooden items for home decoration allows homeowners to infuse warmth, character, and nature into their daily lives. In this article series, readers are encouraged to explore the wide range of décor options available and incorporate them into their homes – transforming living spaces into havens of timeless beauty.
The Charm of Rustic Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture has a timeless charm that can bring warmth and authenticity to any home decor. Handcrafted wooden furniture is particularly appealing because it showcases the natural beauty of wood while adding a touch of craftsmanship. The unique textures, grains, and imperfections in the wood make each piece truly one-of-a-kind, adding character and depth to any room.
One popular choice for rustic wooden furniture is the farmhouse table. These tables typically feature thick, sturdy legs and a distressed finish that adds to their vintage appeal. They are perfect for creating a cozy dining area or gathering space in your home. Wooden benches also make great additions to rustic interiors by offering both functionality and style. Placed at the foot of a bed or along a hallway, these benches provide extra seating while showcasing the beauty of wood.
Reclaimed wood dressers are another stunning choice for those who value sustainability and unique design. These dressers are made from salvaged wood from old buildings or structures, giving them a rich history and story behind them. They often feature weathered finishes that create a charming antique look. With their ample storage space and undeniable charm, reclaimed wood dressers can instantly elevate the style of any bedroom or living space.
In summary, rustic wooden furniture adds an irresistible charm to any home decor. The natural beauty of handcrafted wooden pieces combined with their unique textures and grains make them stand out as statement pieces in rooms. Whether it’s a farmhouse table, wooden bench, or reclaimed wood dresser, incorporating rustic wooden furniture into your home will bring warmth and character to your living spaces.
Enhancing Your Walls with Wooden Art Pieces
When it comes to decorating your walls, there are endless possibilities to explore. One elegant and distinctive way to enhance your walls is through the use of wooden art pieces. Wooden art adds depth and visual interest to any wall space, creating a unique focal point that captures attention. In this section, we will introduce you to the concept of wooden art and explore different types of wooden wall art that you can incorporate into your home decor.
One type of wooden wall art that has gained popularity is carved panels. These are intricately designed wooden panels with various patterns and motifs carved into them. Carved panels can be inspired by nature, culture, or abstract designs, offering a wide range of options to suit different interior styles. They add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room while infusing it with a hint of rustic charm.
Another popular choice for wooden wall art is the use of wooden clocks. These clocks not only serve as functional timepieces but also make great decorative accents for your walls. Wooden clocks come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from minimalist designs to more elaborate ones with carved details. They are perfect for adding a focal point to your room while also conveying a sense of timeless style.
Wooden Mosaic Art
If you’re looking for something more visually striking, consider incorporating wooden mosaic art into your wall decor. Wooden mosaics are made by arranging small pieces of wood in intricate patterns or designs, creating a mesmerizing visual effect on your walls. The combination of different wood tones adds depth and texture to the artwork, making it an eye-catching addition to any space.
Incorporating wooden art pieces into your wall decor allows you to bring the warmth and beauty of wood into your home while adding a touch of sophistication. Whether it’s through carved panels, wooden clocks, or wooden mosaic art, these unique pieces can transform your walls into stunning works of art. So, why not explore the wide range of wooden wall art options available and find the perfect piece to enhance your living space?
Functional Wooden Accessories for Home Organization
One of the key aspects of home decoration is creating a clutter-free and organized living space. Wooden accessories not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of a room but also provide functional solutions for organizing belongings. These versatile wooden pieces add warmth and character to any space while helping to declutter and organize.
Wooden shelves are a popular choice when it comes to adding functionality and style to a room. They can be installed on walls or freestanding, providing extra storage space for books, decorative items, or even kitchen essentials. Whether you have a rustic farmhouse-style or a modern minimalist interior, there is a wide range of wooden shelf designs available to suit your preferences.
Another practical wooden accessory is storage crates. These multipurpose crates can be used in various rooms, from the living room to the bedroom, for storing blankets, toys, magazines, or shoes. With their sturdy construction and natural wood finish, they not only keep your belongings organized but also add an element of charm and character to the decor.
Magazine holders made of wood are also an excellent addition for those who like to keep reading materials in order. Instead of having magazines scattered around the living room or bedside table, these stylish holders offer an elegant solution for keeping them neatly stored in one place. With different designs available – from minimalistic sleek holders to intricately carved ones – you can find the perfect wooden magazine holder that complements your interior style.
Incorporating functional wooden accessories into your home organization efforts allows you to combine practicality with aesthetic appeal. By choosing timeless yet functional pieces such as wooden shelves, storage crates, and magazine holders, you can create an organized and visually pleasing living space that reflects your personal style and adds warmth through natural materials.
- Wooden shelves: Wall-mounted or freestanding options provide additional storage space.
- Storage crates: Multipurpose crates help declutter rooms while adding charm.
- Magazine holders: Keep reading materials organized and display them in style.
Wooden Lighting Fixtures for a Warm Ambiance
Wooden lighting fixtures play a vital role in creating a warm and inviting ambiance in any living space. With their natural textures and warm glow, these fixtures add an element of charm and elegance to the overall decor. Whether you prefer a rustic or modern aesthetic, there are various types of wooden lighting options to choose from that can beautifully complement your home’s style.
The Appeal of Wooden Pendant Lamps
Wooden pendant lamps are a popular choice for those who want to incorporate a touch of nature into their interior design. These lamps typically feature a wooden shade or frame, which allows the light to filter through, creating a soft and warm illumination. Whether you opt for a simple and streamlined design or choose one with intricate detailing, wooden pendant lamps can become statement pieces that enhance the visual appeal of any room.
Rustic Chandeliers for a Dramatic Effect
If you’re looking to make a bold statement, consider adding a rustic wooden chandelier to your home decor. These fixtures often feature robust wooden frames adorned with iron accents or candle-like lights, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of ancient castles or cozy countryside retreats. The combination of wood and unique design elements adds an element of richness and character to any space.
Adding Sophistication with Wooden Lampshades
Another way to incorporate wooden lighting into your home is by using lamps with wooden lampshades. Wooden lampshades can be crafted from different types of wood, each having its own distinct grain patterns and textures. This variety allows homeowners to choose shades that complement their existing furniture and decor while offering warmth and sophistication.
Whether you choose pendant lamps, chandeliers, or lamps with wooden shades, incorporating these fixtures into your home decor will create an ambiance that is both inviting and visually appealing. The use of wood brings natural warmth into every corner of the room and creates a sense of comfort and coziness. By selecting the right wooden lighting fixtures, you can add a touch of nature to any space and infuse it with timeless elegance.
Showcasing Wooden Decorative Accents
Wooden decorative accents are an excellent way to add personality and charm to any space. Whether you prefer a rustic or contemporary style, wooden accents can be used as focal points or finishing touches to create visual interest and enhance the overall aesthetic of your home decor. These small yet impactful pieces bring warmth and natural beauty into any room.
One popular type of wooden decorative accent is the wooden bowl. Made from various types of wood, these bowls come in different sizes, shapes, and finishes, adding a touch of elegance to any table setting or shelf display. They can be used for serving food or simply as decorative pieces on their own, showcasing the unique grain patterns and craftsmanship of the wood.
Another type of wooden decorative accent is figurines and sculptures carved from wood. These artistic pieces can be found in various styles and themes – from animals and human figures to abstract shapes. Placed strategically on shelves or tabletops, they become conversation starters that reflect your personal taste while adding a touch of cultural heritage to your home.
Hand-carved wooden accents are also an excellent choice for those seeking uniqueness and authenticity in their home decor. These intricately crafted items showcase the skill and craftsmanship of artisans who have dedicated time and care into shaping each piece by hand. From delicate wooden filigree designs to bold wood carvings, these accents can be used on walls, mantels, or displayed on specialized stands.
When incorporating wooden decorative accents into your interior design scheme, consider the existing color palette and style of your space. A lighter wood tone might work well in a modern Scandinavian-inspired decor while richer darker woods may lend an earthy feel to a rustic farmhouse look.
Incorporating Wooden Flooring for Timeless Elegance
Wooden flooring has long been a staple in home decoration, and its enduring popularity can be attributed to the timeless elegance it brings to any space. Whether you prefer the rich hues and texture of hardwood, the versatility of engineered wood, or the eco-friendly appeal of reclaimed wood, incorporating wooden flooring into your home can instantly elevate its overall aesthetic.
One of the main benefits of wooden flooring is its durability. When properly maintained, wooden floors can last for decades, making them a long-term investment. Unlike carpet or other types of flooring materials that may wear out or become stained over time, wooden floors can withstand heavy foot traffic without losing their charm.
Another advantage of choosing wooden flooring is its easy maintenance. Regular sweeping and occasional mopping are usually all that’s needed to keep wooden floors looking their best. Additionally, any scratches or dents that do occur can typically be sanded out and refinished, giving the floor a fresh new look.
In addition to its practical benefits, wooden flooring also adds warmth and character to any room. The natural grain patterns and variations in color bring a sense of nature indoors, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Wooden floorings work well with a variety of decor styles, from traditional to modern, making them a versatile choice for homeowners.
|Hardwood|| – Durable|| – Expensive|
|Engineered Wood|| – More affordable than hardwood|| – Thinner wear layer compared to hardwood|
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DIY Wooden Decoration Projects
Wooden decoration projects are not only a great way to personalize your home, but they also provide a sense of accomplishment and creativity that cannot be matched with store-bought decor. Whether you’re a seasoned carpenter or just starting out, there are numerous DIY wooden decoration projects that you can take on to add a touch of warmth and uniqueness to your living spaces.
One popular DIY project is creating wooden photo frames. Not only do these frames showcase your favorite memories, but they also add a rustic charm to any room. To make your own wooden photo frame, you will need some basic woodworking tools such as a saw, sandpaper, and wood glue. You can choose the type of wood that matches your personal style, whether it’s smooth pine, rich mahogany, or weathered barnwood.
Once you have the materials ready, measure and cut the wood according to the size of your photo. Sand down the edges for a smooth finish and assemble the frame using wood glue. Finally, add hanging hardware or stands to display your masterpiece.
Another DIY project that can enhance your walls is creating wooden wall shelves. These shelves not only provide additional storage space but also serve as decorative accents in any room. For this project, gather some sturdy wooden boards which can be stained or painted according to your preference.
Cut the boards into desired lengths and attach brackets or hooks for mounting onto the wall securely. You can customize these shelves by adding decorative elements such as ropes, hooks, or even plants for an added touch of greenery.
If you’re looking for a larger-scale DIY project that adds character to your home decor, consider making hand-painted wooden signs. With just a few materials like plywood boards, paintbrushes, stencils (or freehand if you’re artistic), and acrylic paint in various colors – you can create personalized signs with inspiring quotes or welcoming messages.
The beauty of hand-painted wooden signs is that each piece is unique and can be tailored to match your own personal style and taste. Hang them in entryways, living rooms, or even outdoor spaces for a warm and inviting touch.
By undertaking these DIY wooden decoration projects, you not only save money but also have the opportunity to express your creativity and create personalized decor pieces that truly reflect your personality and style. Whether it’s photo frames, wall shelves, or hand-painted signs, these projects allow you to infuse your home with warmth and character while showcasing your woodworking skills. So go ahead, grab those tools and start creating.
In conclusion, wooden items for home decoration offer a timeless beauty that can enhance any living space. Throughout this article, we have explored the versatility and warmth that wooden decor brings to interior design.
We have discussed the charm of rustic wooden furniture, the elegance of wooden art pieces for walls, the functionality of wooden accessories for organization, the cozy ambiance created by wooden lighting fixtures, and the impact of wooden decorative accents. Additionally, we have highlighted the enduring popularity of wooden flooring and provided inspiration for readers to embark on DIY projects to personalize their homes with handmade wooden decorations.
It is clear that incorporating wooden items into home decor is a sure way to add character and a touch of nature to any living space. Whether it is through a rustic farmhouse table, a carved wooden panel on the wall, or a handcrafted wooden sculpture on a shelf, each piece brings its own unique textures and grains that create depth and visual interest.
Furthermore, wood is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional as seen in various storage solutions such as shelves and crates.
Therefore, we encourage readers to explore the wide range of options available when it comes to incorporating wood into their homes. From furniture to lighting fixtures to decorative accents and flooring, there are endless possibilities to embrace the timeless beauty of wood.
By doing so, homeowners can create warm and inviting spaces that reflect their personal style while honoring nature’s craftsmanship. So go ahead and add some warmth and character to your living spaces with these beautiful and enduring wooden items for home decoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the items for decorating a house?
When it comes to decorating a house, there are numerous items that can be used to add style and personality to the space. Some common items for decorating a house include furniture pieces such as sofas, chairs, tables, and shelves. These provide both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Home décor accessories like rugs, curtains, cushions, and throw blankets can also enhance the look of a room by adding color, texture, and pattern. Wall art such as paintings, mirrors, or wall hangings are great for filling empty spaces on walls and creating visual interest. Additionally, decorative objects like vases, sculptures, candles, or plants can help create a cozy atmosphere and add finishing touches to any room.
What can I use to decorate wood?
Wood can be decorated using various techniques and materials to suit different preferences and purposes. One popular way to decorate wood is by applying paint or stain to alter its color while still showcasing the natural grain pattern. This can add vibrancy or richness to wooden furniture or surfaces.
Another option is wood carving or wood burning techniques that create intricate designs or patterns directly onto the surface of the wood. Wood decals or appliques can also be used as decorative accents to complement the overall style of the wood piece without altering its original material too much. Finally, one could also consider attaching fabric or wallpaper onto wooden surfaces using adhesive for a softer touch in terms of decoration.
How do you make decorative items for a room?
Making decorative items for a room allows for personalization and creativity while adding unique elements that reflect your taste and style. Firstly, consider the overall theme or mood you want to achieve in the room: whether it’s rustic, modern, bohemian, minimalist etc., this will guide your choices in materials and colors. DIY projects are an excellent way to create decorative items tailored to your needs; examples include making throw pillows with desired fabrics and patterns that match existing furniture or creating personalized artwork by painting canvases with abstract designs or stenciling phrases on them.
Other ideas include making unique vases by repurposing bottles, or crafting small sculptures or figurines using clay or wire. Researching and finding inspiration from sources like magazines, websites, or social media platforms can help generate ideas to make decorative items that will elevate the overall look of your room.
I’m thrilled to be your companion on this exciting journey through the world of home decor and design. With a passion for turning houses into homes and a keen eye for the finer details, I’m here to help you transform your living spaces into beautiful, functional, and meaningful havens.


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It was never going to be easy for the Baltics, Eastern Europe and Russia (BEER) to rebuild after the fall of the USSR, but some MRO organizations started on the right foot.
“For many, the structural advantage was zero cost of assets,” says Ian Ferguson, senior manager at ICF International. “Typically, this was a great big Soviet hangar that might have needed the roof fixing, but was otherwise a huge facility for free. I also think it is reasonable to suggest that some companies had access to cheap finance.”
There were limitations, however. “In Russia, for example,” Ferguson notes, “a lot of airline MRO departments used to be run off Excel and the long-term arrangements in place weren’t terribly well considered. They were either very simple ad hoc, or best not thought about.
“Their knowledge assets were also a problem. They either relied on off-the-street technicians trained from zero, which wasn’t cheap, or they had guys who knew about Soviet airplanes, but needed retraining to handle Western aircraft.”
Since the economic crisis of 2009, the region’s MRO organizations have— despite challenging circumstances— started to reinvent themselves.
“An enormous amount has changed over the last five years,” Ferguson explains. “The general trend across the region, which is by no means homogenous, has been to professionalize, and so gain the credibility to win longer-term contracts.” They have taken a strategic approach to the infrastructure and capabilities.
“For example, Transaero bought into Ireland, S7 split off its engineering department into its own profit center, Aeroflot is making strategic partnerships, and UTAir is professionalizing itself. There also have been a couple of players who made a specific effort to become regional experts, mainly by hiring young people with the right local languages and with a very strong service ethic.”
But Russia’s new “strategic direction” and the related economic sanctions have had a great impact on this situation, Ferguson laments. “It has had a dreadful effect on passenger numbers and income and made it impossible for airlines to have any sensible planning horizon.”
While most ex-Soviet bloc countries have made business ties outside of the region, economic ties to Russia are still strong enough that sanctions against Russia have a knock-on effect to the rest of the region.
Graeme Butchart, director-international sales at Engineering Holding, agrees that times have been tough, but says there are still opportunities to be had.
“The Russian airline sector saw passenger growth after the economic crisis of 2009, up to 2013. From 2013, though, that growth rate started to decline. More recent circumstances have also led to further weakening in the sector,” which has affected airlines and MROs, he says.
“The 2014-15 winter season, in particular, was very difficult, with about 80-100 aircraft leaving the Russian fleet. Several airlines reached agreements with lessors on early terminations, and there were a small number of less-agreeable hostile repossessions. Other aircraft, owned by airlines or Russian financiers, are also now on the market for sale,” says Butchart.
At the same time, a few Russian airlines decided to bring their maintenance in-house. “For example, Ural Airlines has opened its new hangar and obtained all necessary approvals under EASA 145 and Bermudan OTAR39. Oren Air has also started to perform C checks on its fleet in-house. We believe both facilities will initially service their own base airline fleets, but over time, we expect them to seek third-party business,” says Butchart.
“So, there are fewer aircraft, and indeed fewer airlines, and there are more facilities opening up to service aircraft. The market has changed and certainly presents challenges, but recent events have also led to real opportunities. For example, due to changes in exchange rates, [the cost of labor] is significantly lower than a year ago, which of course is a very attractive option.” New labor rates explain in part why, under agreements already reached, Engineering Holding expects to perform 130 C checks in 2015, up from approximately 100 C checks in each of the last three years. At least one company appears to have gone some way to adjust to the new economic climate.
China’s rising labor costs and the high price of fuel have caused multiple industries to consider re-shoring or seeking domestic or regional solutions. Over the past few years, more aircraft are staying within Europe, to the BEER region’s advantage.
“Yes, there’s been some mixed success at that,” says Ferguson, “but since most of the companies can’t compete on C checks, it becomes a matter of differentiation.”
Engineering Holding, Butchart says, is doing just that. The company has three Russian maintenance bases—Domodedovo, Novosibirsk and Mineralnye Vody—that are all EASA 145-approved for heavy maintenance on the A320 family, 737NGs and 737 Classics. Novosbirsk is also approved for heavy maintenance on CRJs, 757s and 767s. It recently won tenders to perform heavy maintenance checks on the Aeroflot Group fleet. So far, the first 10 C checks on A320, 737NG and 767 (Rossiya) aircraft have been completed.
“In terms of the next five to 10 years,” Butchart adds, “we of course hope that Russian airlines will return to growth, but our model also envisages us providing quality services to a variety of international airlines.”
In this day and age, global business is desirable for any aviation company, but for those in Russia, and therefore—by extension, the rest of the region—it is almost a necessity for survival.
“It would be lovely if Russia sorted itself out and came back [from the brink],” says Ferguson gloomily, “but I think its current geopolitical situation will remain quietly, disappointingly, stable. Whether the whole region will be pulled down with it, I just don’t know.”
Butchart strongly disagrees with Ferguson. “I think he is being very negative,” he says. “Despite challenges, we have quite a positive view of the future.”


North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles Monday, Seoul said, its fourth weapons test this month as Pyongyang flexes its military muscle while ignoring offers of talks from the United States. Despite biting international sanctions, Pyongyang has conducted a string of weapons tests this year, including of hypersonic missiles, as leader Kim Jong Un pursues his avowed goal of further strengthening the military.
Reeling economically from a self-imposed coronavirus blockade, impoverished North Korea has not responded to Washington's offers of talks, while doubling down on weapons tests and vowing a "stronger and certain" response to any attempts to rein it in. The launches come at a delicate time in the region, with North Korea's.
sole major ally China set to host the Winter Olympics next month and South Korea gearing up for a presidential election in March.Two suspected "short-range ballistic missiles" were fired east from an airport in Pyongyang early Monday, the South Korean military's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, with Japan also confirming the launch.
Fired just before 9 am (0000 GMT), they flew 380 kilometers (about 240 miles) at an altitude of 42 km, the JCS added.The frequent and varied tests this year indicate North Korea "is trying to improve its technology and operational capability in terms of covert actions," Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi told reporters.
Pyongyang said it successfully tested hypersonic gliding missiles on January 5 and January 11, with the second launch personally supervised by Kim.In response, the United States last week imposed fresh sanctions on five North Koreans connected to the country's ballistic missile programs, prompting an angry reaction from Pyongyang.A North Korean foreign ministry spokesman described the move as a "provocation," according to state news agency KCNA.


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Former Armagh manager Paul Grimley has spoken to RTÉ about his team's media ban this season.
Armagh had refused to speak to the media in protest at what they saw as biased reporting following a brawl at the Ulster quarter final against Cavan.
“It started off fairly harmlessly," he said. "The Ulster championship was launched and we sent Peter McDonnell [assistant manager]. Peter is a former manager and he’s very articulate.
“He was there for two and a half hours and nobody thought it worthwhile interviewing him. He was rightly upset about it and when he told me I thought ‘well if nobody’s interested in what we have to say then we’ll not be saying anything to anybody’.
“I said, we’ll suspend this till after the Cavan game, and that’s what we did. I did the interviews as normal on match day, but it took another turn, I wasn’t happy about a certain way the Cavan incident [pre-match row] was reported.
“My team lined up in an orderly fashion. They did nothing wrong, in fact they defended themselves and I felt some of the reporting afterwards was bordering on the hysterical.
“People were saying women and children had to run for cover and that we targeted players on the Cavan team. It got out of hand really.
“It’s an unwritten rule that the home team lines up on the inside. They could have swapped the flags.
“I thought our boys defended themselves and got punished for it - we came out of it with three suspensions and Cavan came out of it with two.”
“I’m not condoning any type of violence but we had a right to defend ourselves and that’s what we did but we bore the brunt of it.”
“It’s doesn’t matter here nor there now but at the time it really annoyed me and annoyed the camp and it went on from there.
Grimley said he was surprised by how the situation escalated and that some of the media reaction to the team's vow of silence was over the top.
“When we weren’t speaking to them, the media took on a different side to them and I felt it was a nastier side," said Grimley.
“There were derogatory comments, they were calling us childish, ignorant, calling our county board ‘spineless’.
“Would this be the type of thing they would do to professionals? The answer is no - they would know they couldn’t afford to this to professionals.”
“The media started to create a story about us not speaking, rather than the reasons behind it, and it became more about their situation.”
Grimley insists the media boycott had little effect on the team, either positive or negative.
“It wasn’t a big issue,” he said. “It was never mentioned between management and players.
“There were issues maybe between ourselves [team management] and the county board, we spoke about it, but really it had no effect at all on the team."


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Dextsar has already announced his debut solo single titled, ‘My Way’ which drops March 20 and he is showing so much interest in pursuing his music dreams on his own. Meanwhile, nothing has been heard or seen from the other group member, Flexy.
Pbrodaz was a music group made up of two brothers who began music while they were in college. The group has existed “forever” and has now come to an end.
“We started music when we were really young but because of lack of financial means and parental pressure, we didn’t excel out there because we were obedient kids. So Pbrodaz have existed foreverrrrrr. The reason behind the breakup is just us wanting to try new things. There’s no problem. We just have different goals and different focus. ” explains Dexstar.
While Dexstar has already gone ahead to work with the very talented music producer, Akwandor for his debut single, ‘My Way’, he assures us that Flexy will also be pursuing his music.
As for Dexstar, who doubles as a family man with two beautiful kids, he says his music is all about celebrating happiness and life achievements.
“I do music that is enjoyable, danceable, anything that can move someone and get anyone go dancing on the floor. So long as its music, you need to be happy consuming it,” the singer shares with us.
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Santander is to cut the rate of interest customers can earn with its 123 current account. It will mean one of Britain's most popular accounts will have dropped from a top tier 3 per cent when it launched in 2012 to 1 per cent. Why has the high street banking giant done this and could it result in an exodus of people moving? Does it signal the end of current accounts with benefits? It is also capping the level of cashback customers can earn while putting a blanket 39.9 per cent overdraft rate in place – following a similar move from its banking rivals. Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost take a look at what it means for the current account market, whether there are other – better – accounts to switch to and how it managed to become so popular. Also on this week's podcast, we look at the rise of the buy now, pay later form of credit and whether it is another debt trap to watch out for. Why have nearly 40,000 people put in retrospective planning applications? And can you really hide a castle behind a haystack… Lastly, the love affair with car buyers and SUVs shows no signs of abating – sales continue to grow at a faster rate than any other group. We list the five reasons, allegedly, not to snap one up and whether you should consider an alternative.
Savers had a resoundingly duff deal over the decade that just ended, as they paid the price for the borrowing binge that proceeded it. Understandably, many feel somewhat aggrieved – like a moderate drinker who got the hangover that should have gone to the party animal. But it’s not just ‘emergency’ low interest rates that turned permanent that delivered the pain, banks and building societies paying little respect to loyal customers and undermining them with rock bottom rates on legacy accounts has also played a major part. Now, the financial watchdog has a plan to deal with the so-called loyalty penalty. A standard savings rate across all easy access accounts and Isas, with the ability to offer better rates over limited periods, for example, 12 months. When bonus time was up, that standard rate would act a floor to protect savers against the 0.01 per cent-paying accounts of this world. Is this a solution to the problem, or just some tinkering that all but mandates bonus accounts and does nothing to tackle saver inertia? Simon Lambert, Sarah Davidson and Georgie Frost tackle the plan to improve the savings market on this week’s podcast – and discuss whether this is a wise idea for a new decade or a recipe for more of the same. Also, on this week’s podcast, as a decade ends and one begins, we look at the property market: what happened to house prices in the 2010s and how did it compare to the 2000s, 1990s and 1980s, and also what will happen this year and in years to come?
The last four decades have been a roller-coaster ride for economic liberalism. Riding high from the early 1990s, falling trade barriers boosted international trade, integrated countries such as China into the global economy and significantly reduced the number of people in absolute poverty. Developments in technology ‘supercharged’ these impacts, radically altering our lives as workers and consumers. In this interview, Peter Urwin speaks to economist Vicky Pryce about where it all went wrong – is the rise of populism simply a reaction to the 2007-08 financial crisis, or is it a wider backlash against liberalism? Not everybody welcomes the changes brought about by globalisation, and change always implies disruption – is there a case for government compensation, targeted at those who bear the brunt of disruption and are less able to take advantage of the gains from liberalisation?
Our public services are in dire need of investment. And it is time to ask what we want our public services to actually do for us. That’s the view of group of economists and campaigners who are pushing for something called ‘Universal Basic Services’ – a radical expansion of high-quality public services for all to areas like transport, childcare and social care. More than 70 years after the creation of the welfare state and the NHS, is it time to reimagine the public services we should all expect? Ayeisha Thomas-Smith is joined by NEF Principle Fellow Anna Coote and openDemocracy Economics Editor Laurie Macfarlane.
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Want to keep up with the latest earnings updates from the States? Well join Chris Hill and the Motley Fool Radio Show team here on Share Radio, direct from Washington DC, for news, views and analysis of the US stocks that matter. In this week's show: Nike scores with its Jordan brand; IAC buys Care.com for $500 million; FedEx delivers disappointing earnings; Bed Bath & Beyond surges after its new CEO cleans house; And General Mills gets a big boost from Blue Buffalo. Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories, weigh in on surprising earnings from Blackberry and Winnebago, and debate the relative merits of eggnog and mistletoe. And we talk about why American Tower and Cerence are two stocks to watch. Plus, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp serves up some year-end financial advice and talks retirement and saving for college.
This is Money with Georgie Frost, editor Simon Lambert and investing and pensions editor Tanya Jeffries. And as 2019 draws to a close, the team go over the big stories of the past year when a star fell, we all got richer, we all went a little greener, and Brexit didn’t happen – again… And don’t forget you can stay up to date with all the latest, breaking money news, just go to thisismoney.co.uk or download the app.
The stock market and the pound bounced as Boris Johnson claimed his 80 seat majority in a better-than-expected election win. But will the honeymoon period last into the New Year, beyond Brexit on 31 January, through a Budget in early February and past the negotiations about how exactly our future relationship with the EU will pan out? The Conservative manifesto was thin on detail, but on this podcast we discuss what was in there, what else we know Boris might do and what we think he could do with the big majority this general election delivered him. And we ask whether the man who wants to be a great Prime Minister, can deliver the goods on the NHS, reshape the economy and get stuff done?
Saving, spending, planning — you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. In this week's show, the team is joined by the Katherine Cullen of the National Retail Federation to talk about holiday shopping trends, spending, and more.
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‘Low-skilled’ or ‘high-skilled’. An ‘economic net contributor’, or ‘a drain on public services’. For decades, immigrants have been treated as scapegoats for everything from failing public services to violent crime. And much too often, as less than human But how did we get here? How did the public conversation about immigration become so toxic? And is there another way forward – an alternative to the hostile environment? This week, New Economics Foundation is at SOAS with a live audience and Maya Goodfellow, author of ‘Hostile Environment: How immigrants became scapegoats’.
The combined wealth of British households is up 13 per cent between 2016 and 2018 - with the average standing at £286,600. But it's not all about house prices. In fact, the bulk of the rise is thanks to private pensions rather than property inflation, according to the Office for National Statistics. And it says that despite plenty of election claims to the contrary the rich aren't getting richer - but does that claim stack up? On this week’s podcast, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost delve into the figures and ask: is financial inequality growing? We look at whether a reader can retire at 58 with a £6,000 pension – but £420,000 in a savings account. Meanwhile, as Vanguard reveals details of its new self-invested personal pension is this now the best home for cheap and easy retirement savings outside of the workplace? And finally, away from the serious stuff, we ask do you have to pay inheritance tax on a stamp collection - and just how much do you need to hold in Premium Bonds to have a strong chance of winning a £1million jackpot prize.