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Art Deco Landscape Design
Get inspiration and ideas for creating your own Art Deco-inspired landscape. For a high-resolution, printable guide to this style, go to: http://www.landscapingnetwork.com/garden-styles/Art-Deco-Landscape-Design.pdf
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Wood, concrete and metal merge in this bench made of reclaimed Greenheart and Ipe wood. By Douglas Thayer Design - Westhampton, MA. More here: www.landscapingne...
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Wood, concrete and metal bench made of reclaimed Greenheart and Ipe wood. By Douglas Thayer Design - Westhampton, MA.
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Great use of trendy color in this modern landscape. Using on-trend colors in decor rather than permanent fixtures is a great way of keeping it fresh while ensuring your landscaping will never feel dated. Design by David A. Pedersen Landscape Architect - Newport Beach, CA. Read more about modern landscaping here: www.landscapingne...
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From aHa! Modern Living: "Evoking a paper lantern, these sturdy lights stand up to the elements, and automatically light up when the sun goes down." Love it! Sustainable, solar-powered, and very chic.
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These custom-designed pots give the landscape an Alice-in-Wonderland sense of mystery and awe. Design by Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture.
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Bring the glamour of Hollywood to your yard with these ideas for creating an art deco garden. For a high-res, printable PDF of this style guide go to www.landscapingne....
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Love the softness and bright color of these Heucherella, Echeveria, and Phormium. Via Sunset Magazine.
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This stone pillar is perfectly accessorized with ferns and variegated Liriope. Designed by Westover Landscape Design.
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Water Feature for a Small Space.
Stone Forest Helix fountain with river stones, ferns and liriope.
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Very cool steel lounger with cutouts manages to look both space-age and charmingly retro. Love how it harmonizes with the sphere and mondo grass. From Westover Landscape Design.
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Creating a cozy seating area in your outdoor space can show off its potential uses to buyers.
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Colorful geometric circular lighting from Bysteel, the Outdoor Interior Design Factory.
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bysteel-outdoor-lights-clover-picture. The Idaa hanging lamp has a very beautiful design, inspired by nature but with a modern touch. It has a relatively round shape, with some geometrical details but still having a simple and elegant look. This particular design comes in various color combinations, for a contrastive look.
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Contemporary modern concept Outdoor Lighting idea that originated from Bysteel. ‘Clover Lights’ and ‘the IdAA hanging lamp’ is an outdoor lighting with a good concept and produce a beautiful effect in your exterior decor.
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Outside lights are not only functions as a lighting but also to beautify the space and complement the romantic dinner. Bysteel creation of an outdoor lamp with lacquered aluminum material and create a unique and artistic design of shapes and light patterns. Intelligent design Clover allows light to be used as a floor table, or light sleep. The hanging lamp idea would be a superb space for outdoor dining for dinner and evening meetings.
These gabion walls, metal baskets that are filled with stone, make the perfect modern garden wall. From Badec Bros Deco.
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Awesome pop of color on this modern mailbox. The stainless steel looks chic and industrial while the orangey-red adds a feeling of vibrance and life. From Richard Risner of Grounded.
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Love the textural and color contrasts in this planting bed. The rounder green leaves with the spikier purple, then the smooth bark - just gorgeous! From mrGSpace Landscape in Phoenix, AZ.
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The clean lines on this poured concrete water feature contrast nicely with the sense of motion the water brings. By mrGSpace Landscape of Phoenix.
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The clean lines on this poured concrete water feature contrast nicely with the sense of motion the water brings. By mrGSpace Landscape of Phoenix. SMALL VERSION OF THIS
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These dish water features fit perfectly with the cobblestones and black mondo grass surrounding. Design by Bonick Landscaping of TX.
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Beautiful integration of hardscaping (the mosaic tile water feature) with furnishings (the gorgeous aqua cushions) in this modern landscape. Design by Bonick Landscaping of TX.
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These Moonlight globe lights can be placed in a pool, hung from a tree, or incorporated into hardscape features like a patio. Love that soft glow.
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These Moonlight globe lights can be placed in a pool, hung from a tree, or incorporated into hardscape features like a patio. Love that soft glow. -- would be beautiful in an outdoor pond.
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Beautiful elements of Art Deco landscape design - colored concrete countertops, stucco-covered cinderblock island, and stainless steel appliances. The blue color makes a great accent. Designed by Stout Landscape.
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Complete outdoor kitchen and BBQ installed next to patio. Stout Design Build.
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colored concrete countertops, stucco-covered cinderblock island, and stainless steel appliances. Designed by Stout Landscape.
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Lovely patio and seating area - the blue cushions and umbrella set off the sleek black furniture so nicely, and I love the gentle contrast of the late summer foliage. From Stout Landscape.
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A gorgeous ledgerstone fireplace sits comfortably upon a full color bluestone. The bluestone encompasses the entire area. The fireplace is perfect for chilly nights as well as wine and cheese parties. There is also a ceiling fan for the hotter than usual days. The entire outdoor area is amazing because of the privacy effect. You should also take notice of the tranquil water feature that is a part of the background ledgerstone wall.
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The Dark Planet Fountain from David Harber Fountains seems to float effortlessly above its reservoir. The water catches the light beautifully.


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Managers in the federal government really want to hire both veterans and civilians with disabilities.
Federal agencies are supposed to be meeting ambitious goals for hiring workers with disabilities.
But officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office say the agencies are falling short of the goals and aren’t even sure how far short, in part because talented workers with disabilities who fear discrimination may give incorrect or incomplete information about the challenges they face.
In July 2010, President Obama signed an executive order calling for the federal government to hire 100,000 workers with disabilities over the next 5 years. He put the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Labor Department in charge of implementing the order.
Like private disability insurers, the federal government has a big financial incentive to expand hiring of people with disabilities. The government itself runs the mammoth Social Security Disability Insurance program and a big benefits program for disabled veterans.
OPM found that the government is not on track to meet the administration’s goals. It asked the GAO to study the problem.
GAO investigators looked at agency documents and conducted interviews to see what was going on.
Many agencies do not have good plans for recruiting, hiring and keeping employees with disabilities, Yvonne Jones, a GAO director, writes in a letter describing the GAO’s findings.

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There will be a lot of conversations about budgets this week in Manassas and Manassas Park.
The Manassas City Council has two work sessions scheduled this week to hammer out the details of the city’s fiscal year 2006 budget.
The first will be held tonight in the police department conference room starting at 5:30 p.m. Topics on the agenda include the voter registration office, economic development, tourism and the fire department.
On Wednesday night, the Manassas City Council will have another budget work session, this time in the second floor conference room at City Hall. Information technology and city employee salaries and benefits are on the agenda. The city manager’s budget proposal calls for a 2 percent cost-of-living pay increase for city employees as well as an additional merit-based increase of up to 3 percent.
The raises, coupled with a higher cost to provide employee benefits, are one of the main areas of increased spending in this year’s budget proposal, but are necessary for the city to stay competitive, City Manager Larry Hughes said.
Wednesday’s meeting starts at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, the Manassas Park City Council will get an update on its FY 2006 budget. Acting City Manager Mercury Payton said his budget proposal should be ready sometime in the next week, at which point the council will start a budget process that will culminate in April when a final version is passed.
Also on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall, is the monthly progress report on the city’s new fire station, which is scheduled to be finished and operational later this month.
Staff writer Rob Seal can be reached at (703) 369-5718 .


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LOTUS OF THE HEART
Living in Love
The word "vigil," not one we hear often, if ever. "We stand in vigil," wrote Richard Rohr, of spiritual Contemplatives (Everything Belongs). "Vigil" arises from Latin "awake, alert, watchful," and prior from a root "to be strong, lively." Vigil is commonly used in a religious context, of staying awake and prayerful when, otherwise, one would be sleeping, such as prior to a religious holy day.
Meditation, or Quiet Prayerfulness, is an intentional practice of vigil. Recently, a dear lady asked me to share what I meant by meditation. I focused on two words, "alert" and "relaxed." Sometimes, it takes more strength to relax than to exert, and vigil can be vigilantly subtle. Like the young man who talked of how difficult, when he tried meditation, to meditate just five minutes. He could not stress enough what a challenge that was to him.
Tibetan Lama Sogyal Rinpoche observes, in Glimpse after Glimpse, of famed Tibetan female spiritual Master Ma Chik Lap Dron saying, "Alert, alert, relax, relax. This is the crucial point for the View in meditation." And, so, in life.
The awake life is a vigil life. I meditate in the mornings, but what good is that, if I get up and go back to sleep to the glory of this human life and Nature around me? Life is the essential practice for returning to vigil, an awakened life, until we rarely, if ever, sleep again before the Beauty.
Have you ever seen
in your life
than the way the sun,
relaxed and easy,
floats toward the horizon
and into the clouds or the hills,
or the rumpled sea,
and is gone–
and how it slides again
out of the blackness,
on the other side of the world,
like a red flower
streaming upward on its heavenly oils,
say, on a morning in early summer,
at its perfect imperial distance–
and have you ever felt for anything
such wild love–
do you think there is anywhere, in any language,
a word billowing enough
for the pleasure
that fills you,
as the sun
as it warms you
as you stand there,
or have you too
turned from this world–
or have you too
*Mary Oliver. "The Sun." Devotions.
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*Lotus of the Heart is a Work of Brian Kenneth Wilcox ~ a Hospice Chaplain, interspiritual author, writer, poet, bicyclist. Brian lives in North Florida, beside the Santa Fe River.
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Former Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe will leave the board of Trilogy International, the skincare products and scented candle maker, after this month's annual meeting as he looks for a new full-time executive role in New Zealand.
Fyfe, who finished up at the airline this year, told the Trilogy board he wouldn't seek re-election at the Sept. 24 annual meeting in June to "refocus his energies towards seeking a new full-time executive role when he returns to New Zealand next year," the company said in a statement. Fyfe has no intention to reduce his shareholding.
He will be replaced by Australian-based Mandy Sigaloff, who founded online fashion website clubqt, and is a 17-year veteran in managing media brands for British media firm Emap.
Trilogy, which rebranded from Ecoya earlier this year, rejigged its board in 2012 after deciding to cut the number of directors after an internal review, which saw Collette Dinnigan, Craig Schweighoffer and Deeta Colvin depart.
Shares in Trilogy were unchanged at 67 cents, having shed 32 percent this year.
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Effectiveness of overhead lifting devices in reducing the risk of injury to care staff in extended care facilities
Patient and/or resident handling is a major cause of injury to healthcare workers. The effectiveness of an overhead ceiling lift programme at mitigating the risk of injury from resident handling was evaluated by comparing injury data and staff perceptions before and after implementation of the programme, and by comparison with a similar unit that did not implement an overhead ceiling lift programme. A questionnaire was used to assess perceived risk of injury and discomfort, preferred resident handling methods, frequency of performing designated resident handling tasks, perceived physical demands, work organization, and staff satisfaction. Staff preferred overhead ceiling lifts to other methods of transfer (manual or floor lifts) when lifting or transferring residents. A significant reduction was observed in the perceived risk of injury and discomfort to the neck, shoulders, back, hands, and arms of care staff. Compensation costs due to lifting and transferring tasks were reduced by 68% for the intervention unit and increased by 68% for the comparison unit. Overhead ceiling lifts were not beneficial in reducing the perceived risk of injury, pain or discomfort, or compensation costs when used to reposition residents. The study demonstrated an overall cost-savings associated with the installation of the overhead lifts, and highlighted areas for further improvement.Engst, C., Chhokar, R., Miller, A., Tate, RB., Yassi, A.
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The Grampians region includes the Grampians National Park, a serious of stunning sandstone mountain ranges approximately 240 kilometres west of Melbourne.
The Grampians are the southern end of the Great Dividing Range, the 4th longest mountain range in the world, separating the eastern and southeastern coastal areas from the drier and warmer interior.
The area was named in 1836 by Sir Thomas Mitchell after the Grampian Mountains in Scotland. Before European settlement the area had cultural significance to Aborigines living in the area.
Victoria is Australia's second smallest State and covers only 3% of Australia's land area but has the second highest population of all States and Territories. Victoria's mainland and islands have a total length of 2,512 kilometres coastline which is about 4.2% of Australia's 59,736 kilometres of coastline. Australia is the driest inhabited continent and Victoria is no exception although the state capital Melbourne has the reputation to have 4 seasons in one day. Victoria is located in the southeast of mainland Australia and includes the most southern point on mainland Australia at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

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Eve talks new motherhood, says she’s ‘never been this happy’
To celebrate her first UK Mother's Day, Eve shared a picture of 11-week-old son Wilde Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 1.
She’s won a Grammy, a Soul Train Award, and is a two-time Emmy nominee, yet Eve has found her greatest reward in being a mother, according to People magazine.
The rapper, talk show host, and actress welcomed son Wilde Wolf with husband Maximillion Cooper on Feb. 1.
“Words can’t describe this feeling,” she wrote just over a week after his birth.
While we’re still a few weeks out from Mother’s Day in America (so you should be shopping now), Eve celebrated her first U.K. Mother’s Day on March 27 with a post some might have missed.
“Never been this tired. Never been this happy ❤,” Eve posted in an Instagram story on Wednesday, holding her sleeping 11-week-old son in her arms.
Of course, Eve has been practicing for her new role since 2010, having dated Cooper, also the father of four teens from a previous marriage. The two married in 2014.
The 43-year-old and her husband announced their first pregnancy together last November, in which Eve was temporarily written out of the script for her ABC drama Queens while preparing for first-time motherhood.
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JVenn Young Writers Workshop
Date: 10th August 2018
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Location: Avenues Library
Is your child a writer in the making? Do they love blogging, creating stories or inventing comics? They’ll love our creative writing summer workshops which kick start this year’s JVenn Young Writer’s Competition!
Workshops will see children aged 7-14 learn skills in writing stories, poetry, comic writing and blogs.
Children do not need to be accompanied but should only attend with parent’s permission.
Spaces are limited, please reserve your place by booking online.

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How Computer Science Has Impacted Your Field Of Entertainment
In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, one cannot overlook the profound influence that computer science has exerted. From the advent of digital effects to the rise of interactive experiences, computer science has revolutionized every aspect of the entertainment industry, transforming it into a realm of limitless possibilities.
Computer science has enabled filmmakers to weave digital magic into their creations, transcending the boundaries of imagination. With advanced CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) and VFX (Visual Effects) techniques, movies and television shows now transport audiences to fantastical realms, where the impossible becomes believable. From breathtaking landscapes to awe-inspiring creatures, the power of computer science has brought dreams to life on the silver screen.
The integration of computer science has not only enhanced passive entertainment but also revolutionized interactive experiences. Video games, once considered a niche hobby, have evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, captivating audiences with immersive worlds and compelling narratives. Behind every virtual adventure lies complex algorithms and programming languages, shaping dynamic gameplay and lifelike simulations.
Furthermore, computer science has enabled the personalization of content, catering to the unique preferences of individual consumers. Streaming platforms utilize algorithms to recommend movies and TV shows based on viewing history, creating a tailored entertainment experience for each user. Through data analysis and machine learning, content creators can anticipate audience demand and deliver targeted content, fostering deeper engagement and satisfaction.
Beyond the screen, computer science has facilitated collaborative creativity, connecting artists and creators across the globe. Through digital platforms and cloud-based tools, musicians, filmmakers, and designers collaborate seamlessly, transcending geographical barriers to bring their visions to life. From virtual production suites to online editing software, technology has democratized the creative process, empowering individuals to share their stories with the world.
In conclusion, the impact of computer science on the entertainment industry cannot be overstated. From the mesmerizing visuals of blockbuster films to the immersive worlds of video games, technology has reshaped the way we experience and create media. As we embark on a digital renaissance, fueled by innovation and imagination, one thing remains clear: the marriage of computer science and entertainment will continue to inspire and delight audiences for generations to come.

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The 16th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report analyses the risks from societal fractures—manifested through persistent and emerging risks to human health, rising unemployment, widening digital divides, youth disillusionment, and geopolitical fragmentation. Among the highest impact risks of the next decade, infectious diseases are in the top spot, followed by climate action failure and other environmental risks; as well as weapons of mass destruction, livelihood crises, debt crises and IT infrastructure breakdown, the World Economic Forum says.
The report also ranked cybersecurity failure as a critical threat to the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technological adoption, yet exposed cyber vulnerabilities and unpreparedness, while at the same time exacerbated the tech inequalities within and between societies, says the World Economic Forum.
Looking ahead, it will be critical to continue elevating cybersecurity as a strategic business issue and develop more partnerships between industries, business leaders, regulators and policymakers as it cannot be addressed in silos.
Hitesh Sheth, President and CEO at Vectra, notes, “Without secure, high-functioning IT, addressing all the other crises the report names, from climate to digital inequality, becomes much harder. For years our well-understood cyber vulnerabilities have been met with too much rhetoric, too little real action. I know the political challenge of marshaling consensus to avert an emergency that hasn’t yet blown up in everyone’s face. Still, the SolarWinds critical infrastructure attack was a probable harbinger of more to come. It’s imperative that we dial up urgency on cybersecurity in the public and private sectors alike.”
Yaniv Bar-Dayan, CEO and co-founder at Vulcan Cyber, says, “‘Cybersecurity failure’ is correctly ranked as a top-four, short-term risk and is a clear and present threat to the world. Even more alarming is the direct correlation cybersecurity has to other threats on the global risk horizon such as digital inequality, IT infrastructure breakdowns, and even terrorist attacks and weapons of mass destruction as the traditional definitions of both ‘terrorism’ and ‘weapons’ are becoming more related to cybersecurity in our digital world. Fortunately, we have more control over cybersecurity risks than we do over other threats like infectious diseases and extreme weather events. However, the IT security industry must be much more diligent and proactive in improving the cyber hygiene of our digital infrastructure.”


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As a renewed search for a superintendent gathers momentum, the public is invited to a community focus group discussion Jan. 16 to express their views on the direction of the South Middleton School District.
Professional search consultant Tom Templeton will facilitate the discussion scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. in the Brenneman Auditorium of Boiling Springs High School.
The community meeting will be an extension of focus group discussions Templeton will have with faculty, staff and students earlier that day, board president Randy Varner said.
The purpose of the Tuesday night event is to hear public comment on the strengths and challenges facing the school district. The intent is to review issues that need to be addressed in the next year and beyond and to determine what critical skills will be needed in the next superintendent.
The board reopened its search for a superintendent in early November after it was unable to reach an agreement with an unnamed candidate for the position.
An expedited search the board launched in July came after Al Moyer announced his plan to step down as the district superintendent effective Aug. 18.
A board majority on Aug. 7 agreed to pay Templeton Advantage of Newport a maximum fee of $11,750 to conduct that expedited search.
The board had hoped to announce a selection in November, but that fell through prompting the renewed search that will cover a broader area beyond parts of Pennsylvania.
The board this Tuesday approved an addendum to the agreement it had with Templeton for additional search services that will include the focus group discussions and at least two rounds of interviews with applicants.
Because Templeton and the school board view the renewed search as an extension of the initial expedited search, there will be no additional fee beyond the costs of advertising the position across a broader geographic area, Varner said.
He said Templeton already has given the job position a regional and national reach by posting the vacancy on professional websites through the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators.
“Tom Templeton is casting a wide net,” Varner said. “We expect to have all the applications in by the end of this month. We hope to start interviewing in mid-February. A second round of interviews will happen in late February and early March.”
The goal is to have a new superintendent in place before July 1, which is the start of the 2018-19 school year, Varner said. He said that, ideally, the board would like to name a successor much earlier than that to give the new person an opportunity to train under acting Superintendent Bruce Deveney.
The board in late June 2013 appointed Al Moyer the superintendent following an open process that included an early June town hall meeting in which the public could ask the final contenders direct questions.
“We will remain flexible to that kind of idea, but we are not going to set that up ahead of time,” Varner said. He said much will depend on what the “landscape” looks like.
“When you are talking about a superintendent search, we have big concerns for confidentiality,” Varner said. “A lot of times the candidates do not want it to be known that they are looking.”
So far, South Middleton School District has made two payments to Templeton Advantage for work connected with the initial expedited search. Under the agreement addendum, two additional payments of $2,625 each will be made for services rendered during the renewed search process.
The first payment will be made within 15 business days of the school district receiving an invoice from Templeton. The second payment will be made after the next superintendent has been selected and within 15 business days after the district receives the second invoice.
The addendum includes the possibility of additional limited costs for travel expenses for the final candidates.


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My friend, Lisa, is expecting her first grandchild in November. She is so excited! An inveterate knitter, Lisa is dipping her toes in the ocean of quiltmaking.
Lisa’s daughter and son-in-law plan to decorate the nursery with neutral tones, and the colors of this quilt qualify. Lisa enjoyed selecting the nature inspired fabrics, cutting the 5″ squares, and arranging them randomly for the quilt top. The sweet Bambi, Thumper and Flower border unifies the prints and also serves as a backing.
We decided that a texture quilting design in light gray thread would be best. “Happy Times” designed by Hermione Agee gives the desired effect.
This simple quilt is beautiful and, once bound and labeled, standsready to welcome the wee one into his world of loving parents and grandparents.
Early this summer, I designed a layer cake quilt made with Kaffe Fassett fabrics. In fact, my “On the Plus Side” design has enjoyed quite a run with the customers/quilting students of Sew There! Quilts and More in Angier, NC. It has been so much fun to see their quilts made with various and diverse fabric collections.
All of the fabrics in the Kaffe layer cake are intense and of nearly the same value which evokes a rich, vibrant mood. My design wall was essential in dispersing the colors (particularly yellow) throughout the composition. Soon after making the quilt, I was captivated by another line of fabric, “Hello Fall” by Jessica Flick for Benartex. This line has nearly the same number of dark prints as it does of light/medium prints, so I alternated lighter blocks with darker blocks in the final layout.
An orange/brown from stash makes a nice border, and a tiny brown and black check print, cut on the bias, serves as a binding. I chose a pantograph of leaves (“Dave’s Falling Leaves” – Dave Hudson) and used tan thread which blends well with all the prints.
The quilt is a birthday gift for a daughter-in-law who is celebrating today.
I selected Kathy Reeves as the winner of McCall’s Quilting magazine; Kathy commented “Done” for the “Pinwheel” and “Tumbleweed” blocks in our “Favorites” BOM quilt along. Congrats, Kathy!
I have been in the mood to finish some of my many works in progress, hoping to clear the decks for new projects this fall. One of my finishes last week was a Christmas lap quilt. You will recognize many of the blocks as they are designs from the “Favorites” block of the month. In order to demonstrate the block construction at the monthly meet-ups in Sew There! quilt shop in Angier, I cut squares and triangles from Christmas fabrics leftover from making the Christmas version of “Sisters.” (You can read more about the Christmas “Sisters” quilt here.)
If you’ve been following along, you know that “Favorites” is comprised of both 8″ and 12″ finished blocks. To bring the four 8″ blocks up to size, I framed them with dark green check 2 1/2″ wide strips. I really like the effect – like built in sashing.
The off-white border was dressed up with holly leaves quilted with dark green thread. I free-hand custom quilted the blocks with continuous curve and leaf designs, using red or green thread.
The stripe binding finishes the lap quilt nicely. After I have enjoyed this quilt for awhile, I will donate it to an elderly citizen who needs some holiday cheer.
Happy September! Today is the tenth installment of our Block of the Month quilt along. You will find instructions at the bottom of the “Favorites BOM QAL” page of this blog. The assignment is to finish the center of the quilt.
Melodie is diligently working on her quilt. She decided to expand her project from twin to queen size, so she is constructing more 8″ blocks for the extra borders. Don’t you love her fancy Dresden Plates?
It is exciting to be nearly finished with your “Favorites” quilt, isn’t it? Only one more BOM pattern remains – the pieced border of Two Patches and the outer border. Once you complete September’s BOM #10, you can begin constructing the 100+ Two Patches from fat quarter scraps.
We are moving along on our block of the month project, “Favorites.” There are only two more instruction installments left, and one will be posted tomorrow!
I have some blocks and quilt tops to show you for inspiration. First up are Joy’s “Tumbleweeds” and “Pinwheels.” I know she had a great time making these blocks, and I spy 1/4″ seam allowance beyond all the triangles points. Way to go, Joy!
Joan also sent a picture of her blocks.
Since I am so drawn to the primary colors of her print fabrics, I am impatient to see a picture of the entire quilt. Lo and behold, Joan has been working to put it all together ahead of schedule.
Helga has also put all her patchwork together into a fabulous quilt.
Here’s a close-up of her gray and neutral border. Love all the fun, unexpected prints!
Valerie expanded her “Favorites” quilt to full size. Look carefully at the picture to see 8″ blocks other than “Pinwheel,” “Tumbleweed,” and “Economy.” What a masterpiece, Valerie!
And now it’s your turn. If you finished making two “Pinwheels” and two “Tumbleweeds” in August, comment “DONE” below for a chance to win a quilting magazine.
On Sunday we celebrated our pastor’s 25 year tenure of service at our church, Crossroads Church of Lillington. The sermon was followed by a catered lunch and a program honoring Ken and his wife. Click here to view the program. The presentation of the quilt gift is shortly after minute 36.
Plans for the quilt began last spring with a hint from Susan, the church finance director. Truly, making a quilt to thank a faithful pastor is a wonderful, old-fashioned tradition and one worth continuing today. When I passed the suggestion to the Sew ‘n’ Sews group, Melinda piped up, “we should use plaid fabric because Pastor often wears plaid shirts.” Neat idea! We asked for plaid stash fabric from the group and visited two thrift stores in town to purchase plaid shirts in a spectrum of colors.
Melinda and I coordinated plaids with solids or tone-on-tones and cut kits, packaging the pieces for one 12″ block in each reclosable bag. We planned for twenty-five blocks to represent Ken’s twenty-five years of service. The Sew ‘n’ Sews enthusiastically made one or two blocks each, submitting them well before the July 25 deadline. I sashed the blocks with a pale gray textured print with cornerstones of red/black plaid from my stash. Melinda and Judy volunteered to make a scrappy plaid border using left over pieces of the shirts. They included two pockets with snap closures which I avoided quilting through.
Melinda found a mottled, faded royal blue for the backing at JoAnn’s, and by judicious measuring, I cut border and binding fabric from it as well. The blue is perfect because Pastor Ken often wears blue jeans with his plaid shirts! Kay embroidered a label for the back which all the Sew ‘n’ Sews will sign.
The cat, or the quilt, is out of the bag, and this behind-the-scenes project is secret no longer!
Has your sewing group planned/made a quilt to honor someone in your community? If so, what patchwork pattern did you use, and how did you procure the fabric for the project?
Have you seen the July/August 2022 issue of Quiltmaker? As you can see from the cover, it’s all about color. Editor Tracy Mooney had the concept for such an issue for quite awhile, and she is so happy that her idea has come to fruition.
The title of this blog post will give you a hint at which quilt is mine. You guessed it, the blue and white one! The back story: Tracy emailed seven or eight of Quilting Daily’s frequent contributors and asked if we could each make a two color quilt for the issue. She was betting that Jen Daly would choose blue and that I would choose red (probably because my recently published Log Cabin quilt was bordered in red), but we flip-flopped in our color choices.
The deadline was tight, and I had several other projects and obligations on my plate, so I submitted a design featuring “Simple Irish Chain” surrounded by “Sawtooth Stars.” My first fabric choice was nautical – with sea creatures and accompanying textures. Alas, the fabric was not yet available, so it was back to searching online for blue lines of fabric. I found “Blue Jubilee” designed by Jean Plout for Blank Quilting; it features butterflies, flowers, and paisleys, perfect for the project.
It is always easy for me to create with light and dark fabrics, but I challenged myself to use the medium prints of the line in this quilt. I am super happy with how it turned out. I especially like the inner border of striped fabric, the outer border of floral/stripe, and the bias stripe binding.
In the recent drawing for a free magazine, Valerie chose this Quiltmaker issue, and I think, after leafing through it, she was inspired to make “Blueberry Hill.” I can’t wait to see her rendition!
If you were asked to make a two color quilt, which color would you choose?
Last week I had the joy of presenting a trunk show and workshop to the Piedmont Piecers, a guild that meets in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Toby, their programs chair, chose “Something Old, Something New” for the trunk show. I showed vintage family quilts of traditional designs as well as my modern remakes of the same patchwork, techniques, or colors. Of course, there are stories to go with the quilts: who made them, how I came to own them, and how I was inspired to tweak the time-honored designs into something new and meaningful.
The guild chose “Bloomer” and “Giant Bloomer” as an all day Wednesday workshop. “Bloomer” is a table topper or wall quilt and calls for a package of 5″ charm squares. It was published in Fons & Porter’s Quick + Easy Quilts, Feb/Mar 2021. (You can read about its publication here.) “Giant Bloomer,” a lap quilt, is basically the same design made with 10″ squares and was published in Fons & Porter’s Quick + Easy Quilts, Oct/Nov 2021. (Click here to read about its publication.)
Take a look at all the fabric combinations! From winter snowmen to Kaffe Fassett to batiks to 1930s repro to Japanese inspired prints.
I am really proud of the ladies for their progress on their projects and can’t wait to see the picture of the completed quilts.
Last Tuesday I was happy to present a “Hearthside Stars” table runner workshop for the Lake Gaston Piecemakers near Bracey, VA. The ladies had a great time sewing and chatting together as you can see from the photos below.
The original design calls for a charm pack of 5″ squares as well as background fabric, but Cindy and Gail are using fabrics from their stashes.
The pattern is five faux-Sawtooth Stars, but Linda is making a longer runner which will look fantastic on her large dining table. We all loved the theme fabric–vintage trucks hauling Christmas trees.
Mary is also making a Christmas/winter themed runner with lovely geometric batiks.
This runner is made from a charm pack by Judy. The fall prints are from an older line by Sandy Gervais.
Bonnie admits to having a stash of pre-cuts in which she discovered a charm pack of Christmas prints perfect for this project. Isn’t her runner lovely?
For my project, I used a charm pack of “At the Helm” designed by Danhui Nai for Wilmington Prints. I plan to quilt a pantograph of sailboats and anchors with medium blue thread. And I am thinking a solid navy binding would frame the project nicely.
If your guild or sewing group would enjoy making “Hearthside Stars” runners in a three hour workshop, please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.org.
It’s mid-month and high time to share progress made by “Favorites” block of the month participants! First up are Trish’s blocks. I can’t wait to see how these fit in with her pansy-themed quilt.
Next is Paula’s lovely patchwork made with Nana Mae V fabrics. This is going to be such a sweet quilt!
Helga also sent a picture of her quilt top to date. She chose to make four “Tumbleweed” blocks rather than making the “Pinwheels.” She will take one more summer family vacation before working on the border.
Way to go, ladies! Thanks for sharing pictures that inspire us to persevere with our block of the month projects.


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October 7, 2017
Jihadi Granny according to anonymous Daily Stormer sources.
As Vegas showed we have a major radical boomer problem.
After failing to convert enough of our youth, the Moslems have turned to our boomers.
We need to start rounding up everyone over the age of 55 to prevent these elderly jihadists from driving Trucks of Peace through our cities, they already drive poorly enough and he damage if they were trying to kill people would be catastrophic.
A radicalised French woman who followed her son to Syria, where he was fighting for Islamic State, has been given a maximum 10 years in jail by a Paris court.
Christine Rivière, 51, nicknamed “Jihadi Granny” by investigators, had said she wanted to support her son and spend time with him in case he met an early death.
Delivered the verdict, the judge said she had demonstrated “a firm commitment” to Isis and had contributed to strengthening the group logistically. “Instead of trying to disengage your son, it seems on the contrary that you encouraged him,” the judge said.
Rivière, from Troyes in eastern France, is the oldest of around 30 women who have been held on suspicion of links to terrorism over journeys they made between France and Syria. Whereas most of the women are young, Rivière’s case stood out for her radicalisation alongside her son.
Vilus left for Syria in 2013 with his mother’s support and encouragement and she sent him money. When he told her – in messages later seized by investigators – that he was moving up the ranks of Islamic State, she is said to have replied: “I knew you’d do well, you’re made for that.” She allegedly tried to put him in touch with potential brides, women interested in joining Islamic State.
Rivière was arrested in July 2014 when she was allegedly preparing to move permanently to Syria after three previous visits to her son in Isis-held areas in 2013 and 2014. She told judges she felt good in Syria and preferred living there to France, “despite the bombings and shootings”, according to court papers published in Le Monde.
Rivière reportedly told investigators: “I wanted to make the most of [time with] my son before he dies … I know that will happen, of course, and if it does I’ll be happy for him because I know what that means for him. I know he will have a place in paradise … I want what he wants, like every good mother.”
Rivière denied she financially supported Isis, telling investigators it was “normal” that she sent her son money. She also denied personally fighting for Isis.
Questioned about pictures showing her heavily armed in Syria, she said she carried a weapon there “like everybody else”. Violent propaganda images were found on her computer, court papers said.
This was inevitable.
It starts off with letting in some Moslems and then BOOM.
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The new Range Rover Sport Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid has an electric range of up to 70 miles and CO2 emissions as low as 18g/km.
There are two Range Rover Sport Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid models available from launch, both with 6-cylinder, 3-litre petrol engines mated with the electric powertrain, delivering a total real-world range of 460 miles.
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An all-electric Range Rover Sport will be available in 2024.
The new Range Rover Sport was launched by James Bond stunt driver Jessica Hawkins driving it up a spillway of the Karahnjukar Dam in Iceland against water flowing at 750 tonnes per minute. Watch the film: https://youtu.be/Lv-XcVFBwVY
The new Range Rover Sport has dynamic Air Suspension with switchable volume air springs – a Range Rover first – and twin-valve active dampers.
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Birthday Week Giveaway: $200 to Oriental Trading!January 17, 2017 | FILED UNDER: Uncategorized
Welcome to Design Improvised’s Birthday Giveaway Week! I’ve been so excited about this week and I hope you are too. It’s my way of saying thank you for supporting this blog! I’ll have a new giveaway each day this week and I’m kicking things off with a $200 gift card to Oriental Trading!
I am always so inspired by Oriental Trading’s vast selection of colorful and fun craft supplies. Above are just a handful of the things I’ve made from their products – from button wreaths, to butterfly balloons, to sticker wall art! Read on for my top 12 favorite Oriental Trading products, and enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget at the end of the post.
Oriental Trading has a never-ending selection of awesome craft and party supplies. Here are a few of my absolute favorites!
My Top 12 Oriental Trading Products
1. 1 Lb. bag of pom-poms – because you should always buy your pom-poms by the pound!
Best of luck and don’t forget to enter the other Bday Week Giveaways:
- Tuesday 1/17: $200 gift card to Oriental Trading (enter through Thurs.)
- Wednesday 1/18: $200 gift card to Hayneedle (enter through Friday)
- Thursday 1/19: $150 gift card to Minted (enter through Saturday)
- Friday 1/20: $200 worth of Martha Stewart craft supplies
US entrants only please. Winner will be selected by random and notified by email. If they do not respond to the email within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.


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Let’s have a bit of fun with stripes. Trawling through my archives, I’ve turned up images of wandering stripes at art galleries, at a road junction and at, of all things, a sheep fair.
That featured image at the top of the post shows the shadows of legs wandering round the Masham Sheep Fair.
If after all these Squares you’re hungry for some fresh air, why not go with Frank for a Beach Walk? He’ll take you along with him twice a week, reflecting on what he sees and experiences: sand, shells, surf – it’s all there. Today it’s Storms, and I managed to find some stormy photos for him which he’s included. His thoughts are refreshing and wide-ranging: just the thing on a January morning.


With his Life Of Desiigner debut on the horizon, Desiigner keeps things rolling with a new remix.
After calling on Gucci Mane for “Liife” late last month, the G.O.O.D. Music artist keeps it in the family with an official remix featuring Big Sean.
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Carole Rosamond Robertson was laid to rest in a private family funeral held on September 17, 1963. Reportedly, Carole's mother, Alpha, had expressly requested her daughter be buried separately from the other victims due to her distress at a remark Martin Luther King had made in which he (King) said the mindset that had allowed the murder of the four girls was the "apathy and complacency" of black people in Alabama.
The service for Carole Rosamond Robertson was held at St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church. In attendance were 1,600 people. At this service, the Reverend C. E. Thomas addressed the congregation, informing them: "The greatest tribute you can pay to Carole is to be calm, be lovely, be kind, be innocent." Carole Robertson was buried in a blue casket at Shadow Lawn Cemetery.
On September 18, the funeral of the three other girls killed in the bombing was held at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Although no city officials attended this service,present at the girls' funerals were an estimated 800 clergymen of all races. Also present was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In a speech conducted before the burial of the girls, Dr. King addressed an estimated 3,300 mourners—including numerous white people—with a speech which included: "This tragic day may cause the white side to come to terms with its conscience. In spite of the darkness of this hour, we must not become bitter ... We must not lose faith in our white brothers. Life is hard. At times as hard as crucible steel, but, today, you do not walk alone."
As the girls' coffins were led to their graves, Dr. King ordered that those present remain solemn and forbid any singing, shouting or demonstrations. These instructions were relayed to the crowd present by a single youth with a bullhorn. At the time of the funerals, two of those critically injured in the bombing were still hospitalized, as was a 16-year-old white teenager named Dennis Robertson, who had been hit on the head with a brick thrown by a black youth as Robertson cycled home from his job.
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Cocoa is usually grown by smallholder farmers on farms averaging 2 to 4 hectares in size. It is found in hot and humid regions, mostly in West Africa (Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana), Latin America (Ecuador), and South East Asia (Indonesia). There are three main varieties of cocoa trees: Criollo, Trinitario, and Forastero (Amelonado).
Cocoa trees often grow under the protective shadow of plants such as banana, plantains, and palm trees. They tolerate a wide variety of soil types but are vulnerable to lack of water. Variations in the yield of cocoa trees are affected more by rainfall than by any other climatic factor. Rainfall should be plentiful and well distributed through the year, with levels between 1,500mm and 2,000mm. Dry spells, where rainfall is less than 100mm a month, should not exceed three months. Good agricultural practices, such as weeding, pruning, applying fertilizer, and pest and disease control, are needed for thriving cocoa trees. Cocoa trees can live up to 100 years but are most productive for about 25 to 30 years.
Cocoa pods containing cocoa beans grow from the trunk and branches of the cocoa tree. Harvesting involves removing ripe pods from the trees and opening them to extract the wet beans. Pods are suitable for harvest for 3 to 4 weeks, after which time the beans begin to germinate. It is therefore necessary to harvest at regular intervals as the pods do not all ripen at the same time. The pods are harvested manually by making a clean cut through the stalk with a well sharpened blade.
Farmers open the pods to remove the beans within a week to 10 days after harvesting. In general, the harvested pods are grouped together and split either in or at the edge of the farm. If the pods are opened in the planting areas, the discarded husks can be distributed throughout the fields to return nutrients to the soil. The best way to open pods is to use a wooden club which, if it strikes the central area of the pod, causes it to split into two halves. It is then easy to remove the beans by hand.
Within a crop season, cocoa trees generally flower and produce pods in two cycles of six months.
Cocoa beans are normally fermented and dried on the farm or in the farmer’s village. After the cocoa pods are harvested and split, the pulp-covered beans are stored in boxes or baskets or heaped into piles and covered with mats or banana or plantain leaves. The pulp layer heats up in the sun and ferments the beans. This process, which may last three to seven days, is an essential step that enhances the flavor of the cocoa beans. Poorly fermented cocoa beans develop little cocoa flavor while over-fermented beans produce an acidic taste.
After fermentation, the beans are dried, preferably in the sun, for about five to seven days. Beans are spread out on mats, trays, or concrete floors. The drying stops the fermentation process and enhances the storability of the beans. The beans are normally turned or raked to ensure aeration and uniformity of drying. The drying rate during this process is important for the final quality of the cocoa beans. It must not be too quick in order to avoid acidic flavor. But if it is too slow, it will result in low acidity, poorer color, and a high presence of mold.
After the beans are dried, they are cleaned to remove defects. Then they are weighed and packed into jute sacks. Farmers sell the sacks of beans to an intermediary representing a buying company sourcing directly from the farmers.
Farmers then transport the bags to an exporting company. The exporting company inspects and grades the cocoa, and sends it to a warehouse near a port. Sometimes additional drying is necessary at this point.
But the structure and length of this supply chain can differ. Intermediaries such as small traders and wholesalers can play a role between cocoa farmers and exporters as described above. Sometimes, cocoa beans are sold directly to exporters by cooperatives, or even directly exported. Direct sourcing enhances traceability, proximity, trust, and efficiency in the supply chain.
Once cocoa beans have been graded and loaded into cargo vessels, they are shipped either in new jute bags or in bulk. In recent years, shipment of cocoa beans in bulk has been growing in popularity because it can be up to one third cheaper than conventional shipment in jute bags. Loose cocoa beans are loaded either in shipping containers or directly into the hold of the ship, the so-called “mega-bulk” method. The latter mode is often adopted by larger cocoa processors.
The processing stage typically encompasses roasting and grinding of cocoa beans. In the past, these operations were performed almost entirely in importing countries, but, nowadays, origin countries are also increasingly engaged in processing.
Cocoa is roasted to reduce water content and to obtain rich aromas and flavor from the beans. This can be done on the whole beans before shelling (i.e. bean roasting), or on the nib after shelling (i.e. nib roasting). Sometimes, the removed shell that covers the nibs is sold and used as agricultural mulch or by fertilizer producers. After the beans are roasted, they undergo other processes, including alkalization, which makes semi-finished cocoa products darker and reduces their acidity. The time and temperature for roasting the beans are key determinants of the flavor of the semi-finished products.
After the beans have been shelled and roasted, the nibs are ground to produce fine cocoa liquor under high temperatures. The cocoa liquor may be used directly as an ingredient for chocolate. Otherwise, it is pressed through a fine sieve, leaving a solid material called cocoa cake. The extracted cocoa butter is then filtered and stored in tanks in liquid form for use in chocolate manufacturing. The cake is either broken into smaller pieces and sold in generic cocoa markets or pulverized to produce a fine cocoa powder. Cocoa cake generally varies in terms of the fat content, depending how much fat has been pressed out. This determines the end use, ranging from drinking chocolate to bakery products.
To create chocolate, cocoa liquor and butter are mixed with inputs such as sugar, vanilla, emulsifying agents, and milk. They then undergo a refining process through a series of rollers. An additional process called conching may be performed, ranging from a few hours to several days to further develop the flavor and texture. The resulting mixture, often called “couverture”, is shipped in tanks in liquid or solid form, or it is tempered and poured into molds for use by confectioners and bakers. In some cases, ‘couverture’ chocolate is used in-house to produce consumer products.
The final step of the cocoa supply chain includes packaging, commercial marketing, and retailing. Chocolate products are sold through grocery stores wholesalers, and online. Furthermore, some chocolate manufacturers have their own branded retail stores to capture a larger consumer base. Chocolate retailing markets can be categorized by types (i.e. dark, milk, or white chocolate) or by sales categories, including every day, premium, or seasonal chocolate. Each category provides specific market opportunities.

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Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass | Lana Del Rey
'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and thefirst poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, whichI dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously pickingapart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and honest andnot trying to be anything other than what they are and for that reason I'mproud of them, especially because the spirit in which they were written wasvery authentic.
Lana Del ReyLana's breathtaking first book solidifies her further as 'the essentialwriter of her times' (The Atlantic). The collection features more than thirtypoems, many exclusive to the book: Never to Heaven, The Land of 1,000 Fires,Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving, LA Who Am I to Love You?, Tessa DiPietro,Happy, Paradise Is Very Fragile, Bare Feet on Linoleum and many more. Thisbeautiful hardcover edition showcases Lana's typewritten manuscript pagesalongside her original photography.
The result is an extraordinary poeticlandscape that reflects the unguarded spirit of its creator. Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is also brought to life in anunprecedented spoken word audiobook which features Lana Del Rey readingfourteen select poems from the book accompanied by music from GrammyAward-winning musician Jack Antonoff.


Finally, Sheridan is receiving some sunshine! In light — ha! — of the sunshine, let’s chat about recent legislation celebrating transparency.
Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law a public records bill that originated in the Senate during the most recent legislative session. The bill is certainly a win for journalists throughout the state, but we mustn’t forget the victory all citizens earn with this bill passing.
Journalists are not the only citizens in the state who should be digging through the trenches of public information. Community members have a right and responsibility to hold accountable those that they voted into public office. City council members, county commissioners, state auditors, school board members, county attorneys and sheriffs are part of the extended list of those under the public’s watchful eye.
The new public records bill, which will become law July 1, requires governmental entities to designate a public records person and requires applications for public records to be directed toward that person. It also requires records requests be filled within 30 days of receipt of that request unless good cause exists. An ombudsman for the governor will be hired — for which they appropriated $125,000 — to receive complaints for violations of the act and to mediate disputes.
As a journalist who has faithfully filled out several public information requests to state and local organizations, I am elated that there is a timeline for when I can be sure information should be headed my way. I would love to see that 30-day requirement cut down to about 24 hours, but this is a step in the right direction.
For the most part, our relationships with local governmental agencies and elected officials is healthy. The community is understanding and aware of how The Sheridan Press’ deadlines work, which makes obtaining necessary documents before a story publishes relatively simple.
The smaller agencies — like Sheridan County Conservation District and tiny outlying fire districts throughout the county — expressed concern for the bill, noting that their workforce is minimal and already busy. I cannot speak for the community, but I have always had good experiences with those smaller agencies providing necessary documents either up front or shortly after I have requested them.
Over the next few weeks, I want to use this space to help others access public documents. Most government agencies have smooth systems in place where a citizen can pop on their computer and fill out a simple form. Others, as I’m sure I’ll discover, are not as simple and have not caught up with the requirements outlined in law.
If anyone has specific questions on how to access public documents, feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Latin American Cooking
Nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award, "A Cook's Tour Of Mexico" includes more than extraordinary, flavorful recipes gathered from the kitchens of country farmers, village bakers, market vendors, and home cooks. The resulting effort is a collection of tantalizing, authentic recipes assembled in a coast-to-coast culinary tour of Mexico.
Savory dishes, old and new, featuring the flavors of Puerto Rico: Pastellilos de Carne (meat turnovers), Cold Mango and Rum Soup, Pina Colada Cakes, and Camarones con Coco (coconut shrimp).
Excellent margin notes for the cook make this one a standout. Example: Simmering Fish Broth: Unlike other broths, fish broth gets bitter and strong if simmered more than 20 or 25 minutes. Who knew?
Recipes for celebrations and everyday. This newer version of the family favorite has slimmed-down recipes. Part of the Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks series. Clearly written recipes for easy dinners and snacks: Red Snapper with Lime Juice, Mango with Cinnamon, and a couple of kid-pleasing favorites, Tortillas with Chicken and Mexican Hot Chocolate.
An overview of South American cookery that includes information about the continent's holidays and festivals. Features simple recipes and menu planning that are perfect for school projects or the family kitchen where everybody cooks. This newer edition includes lower calorie and vegetarian recipes.
"Because diabetes is a growing health problem in the Mexican American community this information is vital for all those who need or want to manage their diet without giving up the foods they've grown up with and love. No other cookbook provides such a wide range of healthy Mexican recipes, all kitchen-tested, easy to prepare, and simply delicious. Let Deleites de la Cocina Mexicana be your one-stop guide to cooking and eating guilt-free Mexican food." A bi-lingual cookbook.
Diana Kennedy is considered by many to be the Julia Child of Mexican cuisine. In this fully illustrated guide, the world-renowned authority on Mexican cuisines returns with an encyclopedic exploration of the foods and cooking traditions she introduced in The Essential Cuisines of Mexico. An entire chapter is devoted to the different kinds of chiles and another on the different types of beans. The first half of the book concerns ingredients while the second half is devoted to technique. Includes step-by-step photographs.
This is the first cookbook to present all the regional styles of Mexican-American cooking. It traces the cooking from its Indian roots, through its development in response to European influences, to its arrival in the American Southwest. More than 200 recipes focus on regional styles found in New Mexico, California, Arizona, and Texas. Try out the Char-broiled Shrimp Tacos, Chicken Stew, Corn Bread with Green Chile, Cinnamon Tea, and Herbed Sirloin Roast. Has history ever been so delicious?
A #1 bestseller in Mexico in 1990, this charming, imaginative, and just plain fun novel of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico includes unique recipes at the beginning of each chapter for a variety of traditional dishes.
The co-owner and chef of New York City's Patria restaurant has created a cookbook for Americans who want to experience the dazzling delights of Latin-American cuisine. Sweet citrus combines with sharp and earthy flavors of garlic, mustard, shallots and more to awaken the palate of the most jaded diner. The flavors are exciting, and Cuban-born Rodriguez has thoughtfully included a listing of mail order companies that can supply hard-to-find ingredients for small town dwellers.
More than 300 authentic recipes are grouped by food category (tamales, salads, seafood, sweet yeast breads, etc.). Chapter introductions share the author's travel stories. Uses exotic ingredients such as pigs' feet, nopoles (cactus paddles) and cuiclacoche (corn fungus), to create the real deal of Mexican cooking. Some recipes will be challenging, and
others, such as Chiles Con Queso (chiles with cheese) and angel hair pasta with tomato broth, will be easy, comforting, and tasty.
"Storyteller, poet, and culinary anthropologist Vertamae Grosvenor displays the pleasures of Afro-Atlantic cooking in this soulful companion to the new PBS series The Americas' Family Kitchen. Here, as in the series, she shows how African tastes and traditions have influenced the various cuisines of America, acquiring new flavors and ingredients along the way in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. You'll find more than a hundred mouth-watering, down-home recipes, spiced with Vertamae's anecdotes, humor, and historical insights. The recipes range from the surprising to the happily familiar, from zesty Bahian shrimp creole to the simple pleasures of sweet potato pie. And everything from Hoppin' John to Sunshine Soup to Low Country Red Rice has a story."


- History and visit the Museum of Fashion and Textiles in Paris
- Transfer from the Museum of Fashion and Textiles to the airports in Paris
History and visit the Museum of Fashion and Textiles in Paris
The city of Paris is filled with many historical monuments, one of them being the Museum of Fashion and Textile. It was opened in 1905 and since that date, it has contained more than 80,000 valuable items within its walls. The museum alone attracts more than 280,000 visitors from around the world every year. It is located in the 1st district, at 107 rue de Rivoli.
As its name suggests, the museum is dedicated to the exhibition of works of art related to fashion and textiles. You can discover a couture collection and haute couture that are unique and not likely to be seen elsewhere. The museum showcases different fashions of the European population from the 14th century to the present day. However, the museum is not open at all times because the clothing collections are becoming increasingly fragile over time, and inadequate temperature or other climatic factors could cause their destruction. But during exhibitions, all collections are exhibited by period and theme, and the renewal takes place every six months. All textile items that are exhibited come from different sources, in fact, most of them come from donors or private collectors.
The writer François Boucher, author of “History of Costumes”, developed the idea of a museum where textile objects could be exhibited. In 1948, the French Union or UFCA Costume Arts was established, and it was this organization that carried out the implementation of the project. At that time, the famous conservator Deslandres Yvonne was in charge of monitoring the collection. A few years later, UFCA was leading textile collectors worldwide. After the merger of the two organizations UFCA and UCDA (Central Union of Decorative Arts) in 1981, the project of establishing the Museum of Arts of Fashion was finally born. However, the merger did not involve dependency between the two. In 1986, the project was finally realized and the museum was installed in the Pavillon Marsan in the Louvre.
Since its renovation in 1997, the museum covers an area of 9000 square meters. There are nearly 16,000 different outfits, some of which date back several centuries. It also has nearly 35,000 objects used for fashion accessories ranging from the smallest to the largest. There are also nearly 30,000 textile pieces such as lace, tapestries, embroideries, silks, and more. Currently, top designers from around the world can showcase their finest collections in this museum. The works of designers Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, and Chanel have become part of the collections of the Museum of Fashion and Textiles in Paris. In the museum, you can discover all the publications that talk about the world of textiles. These documents are as important as the collections themselves. Visiting this museum is now a must-see, because all the objects in it are unique in the world and worth the detour.
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Farm-to-Table Movement: Fresh Food Adventures in the USA
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22 Jul 2023
The farm-to-table movement in the United States is a culinary revolution that celebrates the connection between food and its source. It's a journey of flavors and sustainability that takes you from the fertile fields of local farms to the vibrant plates of restaurants across the nation. In recent years, this movement has transformed the way Americans eat, offering fresh food adventures that prioritize quality, seasonality, and community.
At the heart of the farm-to-table movement is the idea of sourcing ingredients locally. Farmers, chefs, and consumers are joining forces to support nearby farms and dairies, reducing the distance food travels from farm to plate. This not only ensures fresher, more flavorful produce but also strengthens local economies and reduces the carbon footprint associated with food transportation.
One of the key elements of the farm-to-table experience is visiting farmers' markets. These bustling hubs of activity bring together farmers, artisans, and food lovers. Visitors can browse tables overflowing with vibrant fruits, vegetables, artisanal cheeses, freshly baked bread, and a myriad of other locally sourced products. Farmers' markets are not just places to shop; they're vibrant community spaces that connect people with the origins of their food.
Restaurants that embrace the farm-to-table ethos prioritize seasonal ingredients and showcase the creativity of their chefs. Menus change with the seasons, reflecting the freshest produce available. Dishes are crafted to highlight the flavors and textures of local ingredients, resulting in a dining experience that's as diverse as the landscape itself.
In California's Napa Valley, renowned for its vineyards, farm-to-table dining extends to wine as well. Wineries with on-site gardens and vineyard-side restaurants offer pairings that marry the flavors of local wines with fresh, seasonal ingredients. It's a culinary adventure that marries the region's agricultural and viticultural heritage.
The farm-to-table movement also emphasizes the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Restaurants often list the sources of their ingredients on menus, allowing diners to trace their meal's journey from farm to table. This transparency fosters a deeper appreciation for the hardworking farmers and producers who contribute to each dish.
Across the United States, farm-to-table festivals and events celebrate the harvest season and the abundance of local food. From apple-picking festivals in New England to farm dinners in the heartland, these gatherings offer a chance to savor the flavors of the region while connecting with the agricultural community.
The farm-to-table movement isn't limited to restaurants and farmers' markets; it extends to home kitchens as well. Home cooks are increasingly seeking out local ingredients and experimenting with seasonal recipes. The movement has inspired a renewed interest in gardening and cooking, connecting people more deeply with the food they eat.
In conclusion, the farm-to-table movement in the USA is a culinary adventure that celebrates freshness, flavor, and community. It's a journey that takes you from the fields of local farms to the vibrant plates of restaurants, highlighting the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Whether you're shopping at a farmers' market, dining at a farm-to-table restaurant, or cooking at home with local ingredients, the farm-to-table movement offers a delicious and sustainable way to experience the rich flavors of America.


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LEGO CLUB, Saturday, SEPTEMBER 28 & OCTOBER 26 from 2pm to 3pm
Join our Lego Club and show off your creative side. We supply the Legos and the theme for you to stretch your imagination and build. Registration required. Ages 6-10. Register online at slolibrary.org or by calling 805-473-7163.
LIBROS Y CANTOS-BILINGUAL STORYTIME, TUE, OCTOBER 1, 10:30-11:00
Join us for our bilingual Storytime for music, songs and lots of fun. Acompañanos a nuestra hora de cuento y canto.
Encourage a love of books and reading in your little ones! Storytimes are scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 am and will include the following themes:
- October 2…Apples
- October 3…Fall
- October 9…Frogs
- October 10…Monsters + Craft
- October 16…Harvest
- October 17…Pumpkins
- October 23…Pumpkins
- October 24…Sweet
- October 30…Costumes
- October 31…Musical
Join us for a storytime specifically targeted to your toddler. We will share stories and fun activities every Monday (please note change from Tuesdays) at 4:30 pm each month. The story times are September 30 and October 7, 21 and 28.
LITERARY PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST, TUE OCT 1-SAT OCT 19
Get into the fall spirit by decorating a pumpkin as your favorite book character. Projects must represent a book character and can be decorated with paint, markers, glue or any other craft items. No carved entries will be accepted. Entries will be accepted until October 19 then the public can vote on their favorites. All ages.
KIDS YOGA WED OCTOBER 2, 4:00-5:00
Join us for a beginning yoga and mindfulness class on the first Wednesday of each month. Please wear comfortable clothes and we will provide the mats. Ages 5—8. Registration required at slolibrary.org or by calling 805-473-7163.
MESSY ART SAT OCTOBER 5, 2:00-3:00
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and art to create a fall masterpiece with artist Amy Wicks. All ages.
COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG, WED OCTOBER 16, 3:30-4:30
Join Jan Grigsby and John Roullard in a celebration of traditional and contemporary folk songs. John and Jan, both retired teachers, will share the historical and cultural significance of the songs and will introduce a variety of musical instruments. Songbooks will be available to help with the lyrics. All ages.
WIZARD OF OZ, SAT OCTOBER 19, 11:00-12:00
Coastal Performing Arts Foundation presents Coastal Youth Theater’s special production of the Wizard of Oz. All ages.


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The outdoor world is great! This is likely to be your puppy’s first response to starting to go outside, once they get over their initial nerves and uncertainty. Puppies love being able to explore the outdoors and encounter all of the exciting, interesting new stimulus that provides such a formative part of their development into adult dogs. However, the outdoors can also be a potentially dangerous place for puppies- and while this is true to some extent for all dogs, puppies are exponentially more at risk, as they are new to the environment and have yet to learn the common-sense tricks that will keep them safe, meaning that they need almost constant supervision.
If your puppy is just beginning to explore the outside world or is almost ready to start to go out, read on to learn about the potential hazards that the outside world can present, in order to avoid them.
Your puppy should not go outside in public before they have received both stages of their initial vaccinations and got the all clear from the vet, in order to protect them against the various sources of illness and infection that they might run into outside. Your puppy should also be wormed and flea treated to prevent them from contracting worms or other parasites, and kept away from areas that are heavily trafficked by other dogs until their immune systems have had a chance to develop.
What to us is discarded rubbish can appear to be a source of endless fascination for the young puppy! For dogs and puppies, rubbish really has it all- delicious (disgusting!) smells, possible scraps of food, something to dig around in and lots of different textures to investigate. It is important to train your puppy not to pick up rubbish or scraps when outside, but until you have managed to do this, keep a close eye on them to ensure that they are not at risk of injuring themselves or eating something unsuitable while truffling around.
Adult dogs usually give a lot of leeway to puppies when playing and socialising, and it is important that your puppy spends plenty of time when young learning about other dogs and how to play and interact with them. But pay some mind to the dogs that your puppy is exposed to; never let your puppy run up to or get into the personal space of a dog that is on a lead, and check with other owners that you encounter if their dog is good with others before you let your puppy go and play.
Grassy areas and areas that are planted up may have fertilisers, weed killers or toxins in the soil or on the plants themselves, so you should take care of what you use in your own garden and what the ground may have been treated with in other areas. Bark chippings and cocoa husks that are often used for landscaping are also potentially toxic to your puppy, so again, avoid using them in your own garden and keep an eye on what is used elsewhere.
Puppies like to chew on things, and if they spot an interesting looking plant, this might seem like fair game. Remember that many plants are toxic to dogs, and while dogs usually become discouraged by a particularly bitter taste, puppies will often chew first and think later, placing them more at risk. Don’t plant anything in your own garden that might be toxic to your dog, and again, take care when walking to pay some mind to the plants that you pass and that your puppy investigates.
While most dogs can swim, if your puppy decides to launch themselves into a stream, lake or pond without warning, they might not be able to get back out easily, and you may not be able to help them. Take care when walking your dog around water and watch carefully to see how they react to it, and if they are showing an interest in possibly going for a dip.
Always provide dog-suitable toys for your puppy, such as balls, Frisbees and other equipment that is designed to stand up to the rigours of young puppies’ teeth and not pose a hazard. While the humble stick was considered to be a perfectly suitable dog toy for hundreds of years, it is not advisable to let your puppy play with a stick, in order to keep them safe. Sticks may pose a hazard from pointy ends or thorns, and may splinter and be inadvertently swallowed. Do not encourage your puppy to pick up sticks when out walking!
Finally, one of the greatest hazards to the puppy is cars, and other road traffic. Adult dogs usually develop a healthy respect for traffic out of a combination of learned common sense and training, something that puppies have yet to achieve. Always keep your puppy on a lead when outside of an enclosed area, and make sure that your fences are sufficient to keep your puppy enclosed and safe when out in the garden. Start teaching your puppy about the road as soon as possible, and train them not to run off or cross the road on their own.

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