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Four days of spectacular sunshine are on the cards for most of the Alps – followed by a switch to much wetter weather on Friday and Saturday.
After a changeable few days in the Alps, which brought fresh snow to the higher slopes and rain lower down, the sunshine’s back. Several days of more or less cloudless skies are expected, and to start with, it’ll be coolish for the time of year. In France today, for example, the freezing level will be at 2300m. In Austria it’ll be at 2200m.
Tomorrow will be warmer, with the freezing point at 2800m in France and 2600m in Austria.
Today should see some classic spring skiing, provided you take two precautions. First, you’ll need to stay above 2300m, to avoid the worst of the daily slushy-fication of the lower pistes. Second, you’ll need to follow the sun around the resort, tackling the east-facing slopes first and finishing on those which look north.
Tomorrow, you’ll have to build more altitude into your plans, and migrate to the highest slopes – above 2700m – more quickly. In many resorts that’s not an option, of course. But there are several which can oblige, including Val d’Isere, Tignes, Val Thorens, Zermatt, Cervinia and Obergurgl, as well as glacier ski areas such as the Hintertux, the Stubai and the Kitzsteinhorn. They’re the only kind of resorts worth your money at this time of year.
Anyone looking to ski off-piste should hire a guide. At the highest altitudes, there’s still some fresh snow about, left over from Friday’s fall. Meanwhile, lower down, the overnight refreeze is producing a load-bearing crust which will be fun to ski just as it begins to soften. However, to track down either surface you really need to know your snow. You’ll also need expert guidance to stay clear of wet-snow avalanches triggered by the rising daytime temperatures.
Here’s a quick squizz at the webcams, starting with the view up the valley from Tignes-le-Lac, looking towards the Grande Motte. Courtesy of Mark Warner, I was there last week – and boy do I miss it now. It’s one of the best places I know to ski in April – and one of the most beautiful. Currently the snow is 50-160cm deep, and the resort is due to close on May 10. The Grande Motte glacier is due to reopen on June 27 – although the cable car serving the top glacier runs is currently being repaired after storm damage.
Pictured below is Val Thorens, in the Three Valleys, where the snow 100-220cm deep. Here too, the lifts shut on May 10.
Meanwhile, here’s how it’s looking at Cervinia, which shares its skiing with neighbouring Zermatt. The snow here is 45-270cm deep. Cervinia finishes daily operations on May 3, but will open each weekend for the rest of the month.
Pictured below is the Stubai glacier, above Innsbruck, which will be open until July 3. Here the snow is up to 260cm deep, on-piste.
Finally, here’s how it’s looking on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier above Kaprun, where the snow is 200-370cm deep. The lifts here are closing early this year, on May 25, to prepare for a summer of lift-building and piste-repositioning.
What’s coming next?
The weather looks set to change significantly on Friday, thanks to a big lump of mild and moist air, which is due in from the Atlantic. Interestingly, it may be followed by a cold front on Saturday, which will bring a significant drop in temperature, and a decent dump of snow. This is by no means certain yet, but if comes the season will be ending with a bang.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic…
You’ll have seen from our last Snow Report that Utah had a big dump of snow in the middle of last week. Colorado saw the white stuff shortly afterwards – and high-altitude Arapahoe Basin notched up nearly 60cm as a result of the storm. Pictured above was the scene on Friday, when the storm was just getting underway.
|France: There are was high-altitude snow in the French Alps on Friday, and rain lower down. Saturday saw some powder-skiing at the highest altitudes as a result, but now we’re back to more conventional spring skiing, with a daily freeze-thaw cycle on the cards until Friday. At that point it’s going to get wetter, and temperatures may drop shortly afterwards. There could be heavy snow at altitude.
In France, most resorts are in the final week of operations or have already closed, but there will be a handful of ski areas continuing into early May. On top of those mentioned in the main report is the Grands Montets sector above the Chamonix, where the lifts will be running until May 3. There, the snow is currently 108-175cm deep.
|Switzerland: as in France, the season is winding down fast in Switzerland, but there’s still plenty of snow at altitude, and decent spring skiing on offer if you know how to tackle the sunny and mild conditions. Currently Verbier reports a mid-mountain snow depth of 146cm, and 250cm at the top, while Engelberg has 220cm of mid-mountain snow, and 350cm at the top.
|Austria: Austria currently has the deepest cover in the Alps at altitude, thanks to the snow just before Easter. As is the case right across region, it’s now time to migrate to the very highest ski areas. Currently, on the Hintertux glacier, the snow is up to 290cm deep on the pistes. Meanwhile above Obergurgl, the snow is 16-121cm deep.
|Italy: For the best snow, and the largest number of pistes still open, head to Cervinia, which shares its skiing with neighbouring Zermatt, and offers some of the highest slopes in the Alps. Here, the snow is 45-270cm deep.
|Andorra: Andorra’s ski resorts have now closed for skiing.
|Western USA: the ski season is winding down fast across the American west, but you can still ski in Snowbird, Utah, where the mid-mountain cover is over 200cm deep, thanks to last week’s dump. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Arapahoe Basin reports 145cm of mid-mountain cover on its trails.
|Western Canada: April has been one of the best months, snow-wise, in western Canada this season, especially in the Rockies, where Lake Louise reports over a metre of snow since April 1. Its season lasts until May 10 and it currently has 156cm of settled snow on its mid-mountain trails. Meanwhile, nearer the coast, Whistler has now shut the lifts on Blackcomb mountain. They reopen to skiers on June 20 for the short glacier season. Whistler mountain will be open until May 18, and reports a mid-mountain snowpack of 182cm.

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Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has allegedly cheated on his wife with model Sumner Straw, who came clean on TikTok.
“Essentially, I was having an affair with a man who was married to a Victoria’s Secret model,” Straw began in a video posted two days ago.
The Victoria’s Secret model she’s referring to is Behati Prinsloo. Levine and Prinsloo got married in 2014.
@sumnerstroh Embarrassingly, I was caught up in regret and a complete lack of respect. # green screen ♬ Original Sound – Sumner Straw
Straw said she felt exploited for still establishing herself in the fashion industry as a young, naive and “easily manipulated” model.
She shared a screenshot of her text message exchange with the musician. She claims that the straw reciprocated and the two began seeing each other for a year.
Straw and Levine stopped talking to each other for “a few months” before sending a bizarre message on Instagram on June 1, asking if the baby could be named after her.
At this time, Prinsloo was pregnant with her third child.
My morals were unknowingly undermined. I was completely manipulated. Obviously, I know what I’m doing, making money my way, and the ramifications that come with being an Instagram model, so I didn’t want to come forward. Bound by story — I know the stereotypes.
“I recklessly sent screenshots to some friends I thought I could trust, and one of them was trying to sell me.” [them] To the tabloids, that’s why we’re here.
Straw received backlash from followers who said they knew exactly what they were doing because Adam Levine’s marriage had been publicly known for years.
“The only victims here are his wife and children,” said one commentator, to which Straw responded in the video.
@sumnerstroh thank you ♬ Original Sound – Sumner Straw
“Hindsight is 20/20. At first, I wanted to talk about how regretful I was, how embarrassed and disgusted I was with myself,” Straw revealed. I didn’t want people to look at it and think, ‘Oh, she’s playing the victim.'” In fact, it backfired. ”
The model said the tabloids only came forward to kill the bubbling story. [Levine and Prinsloo’s] The marriage is over,” the couple kept secret to avoid negative press.
Unfortunately, the second video backfired, with followers strawing how she believed it when both Levine and Prinsloo were posting pictures of their healthy relationship on social media. I started asking
On Twitter, the video fueled a debate about the immorality of cheating and the burden of honesty.
Blaming “other women” is an outdated, unfair, and sexist trope.
So I don’t blame Sumner-Straw for Adam Levine cheating on his wife. It’s up to him.
I blame her for the worldwide humiliation she inflicted on my wife because of her influence.
Behati Prinsloo and her children deserve more. https://t.co/us7Ojkgp9c
— Phantom (@effoff1988) September 20, 2022
After Adam Levine cheated on his wife, he normalized by remembering the fact that cheating is not about a woman’s lack of beauty, worth, etc., but about a man’s abundance of insecurities, worthlessness, and despair. Let’s not let men manipulate that reality
— Shena 💛✨🦋 (@shenna_brook) September 19, 2022
In an expired Instagram story, Levine outright denied the incident.
“I used judgment in speaking in any kind of flirtatious way to anyone other than my wife,” he said. .”
But pop culture fans are skeptical of this apology.
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After giving birth to a baby, nursing them is the next biggest deal. As a new parent, chances are that you will be tempted to purchase all the tools and gadgets you can find on the market to make the experience a bit easier. And while that is perfectly fine, you should understand that not all gadgets are ideal or necessary for your baby.
Vibrating bouncer seats are advertised as a great way to keep your baby comfortable or soothe her to sleep, while you go about your own business around the house. But don’t go yet! You should understand the safety status of a vibrating bouncer, so your use of it can be as productive as possible.
Parents have a number of questions about the safety of vibrating bouncers, one of which is; can a baby sleep in a vibrating bouncer? If you are one of these lovely parents and want to know if your baby can be left to sleep in a vibrating bouncer, this, right here, is your article!
Can a Baby Sleep in a Vibrating Bouncer?
No, a baby should not sleep in a vibrating bouncer. And this doesn’t only hold for bouncers, it also applies to bouncer seats, swings, car seats, and any baby gadget inclined at an angle greater than ten degrees. This, probably, is no good news for you, given the convenience that comes with a bouncer. But the fact is the fact, and it is that, for the first year of your baby’s life, they should only sleep on a firm and flat surface.
What you will be risking by letting your baby sleep in a vibrating bouncer is positional asphyxia, and it means your baby’s muscles aren’t sufficiently developed to keep their head upright. If they drift off in an upright position, chances are that their head will slouch and their airways might close.
Besides positional asphyxia, there are other risks associated with a baby sleeping in a bouncer, and they include;
The stronger your baby grows, the higher the risk of the bouncer toppling over. In this case, there are two things you can do. One; although it might be a little more expensive, get a sturdy vibrating bouncer. Two; put it on the floor and do not leave your baby to herself in the bouncer, stay around.
Flathead Syndrome (Plagiocephaly)
You should know that your baby’s skull is in a formative phase in those early months of life, and the exertion of force on any one part can make it flattened. This situation is possible in a vibrating bouncer if your baby spends a protracted amount of time in there, and particularly if you don’t change the bouncer angles up.
Babies that have a practice of sleeping or staying in vibrating bouncers start crawling and walking later than those who don’t. This owes to the fact that the instinct required for these skills are developed when babies move freely; an instance is floor playtime or tummy time.
Agitation and Sleep Issues
If the bouncer you got your baby came with overhead mobile toys, just know that your baby will be stimulated. Their curiosity will be piqued, and they will keep reaching for the toys until they get tired. However, the mental stimulation continues and leaves your little one helpless. This can be an agitating situation, and result in hyperactivity and sleep issues. It can also prevent successful sleep training.
How Long Can a Baby Sleep In a Bouncer?
It is not advisable to leave your baby in a bouncer for more than an hour a day, and twenty minutes at a time. It is also important that you carefully check the size and weight guidelines written by the manufacturer. In any case, 90% of babies will outgrow the bouncer when they are between 9-10 months of age.
Can a Baby Sleep in a Bouncer Overnight?
Apart from the question; “can baby sleep in vibrating bouncer “, another question parents like you often ask is if a baby can sleep in the bouncer overnight. And the answer is not farfetched.
Babies are not to be left in a bouncer unsupervised, and if you are leaving your baby in there over the night, it means your eyes won’t be on her all through, as you will have to sleep too. Hence, unless you want to keep a vigil for your baby to sleep in a bouncer overnight, do not leave them in there. Can a baby sleep in a bouncer overnight? NO.
Can a Baby Sleep in a Bouncer During the Day?
No, you should not let your baby sleep in a bouncer during the day. What you can do is place them in the bouncer to get them drowsy, after which you should take them to a safe baby bed. PS: a safe baby bed is one that is both flat and firm.
Does Vibration Help Baby Gas?
Yes, vibration causes an internal movement that helps to release accumulated gas in your baby’s tummy.
What To Do If Baby Falls Asleep In The Bouncer?
Can a baby sleep in vibrating? No. But what can you do if they fall asleep in it? If your baby is a restless sleeper and one who tends to doze off in the bouncer, what you can do is use the bouncer as a means to get them drowsy and then transfer them to a safe baby bed before they drift off to deep sleep.
In this case, you want to ensure the bouncer is set at an angle of no more than 10 degrees, and your eyes are kept on your little one.
If anything, the convenience that comes with a vibrating bouncer can be addicting, both for you who have to work around the home and your baby who needs a comfy space to relax. But what is good can be very different from what is necessary. Can a baby sleep in a vibrating bouncer is the right question to ask, and the answer, thankfully, is what we have provided in this content. We hope you learned something!

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Diaper Bag Tote, WELAVILA Large Convertible Baby Bags with Changing Pad & Insulated Pockets for Mom & Dad, Unisex Multifunction Travel Diaper Tote (Dark Gray)
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POETRY PAGE TEN
Imagine . . .
A lightening flash from east to west
Beginning the great and final test
Furious winds and mangled trees
Chaotic thunder and severed seas
Falling stars in the twilight hour
Perplexity reigns, the condition dour
Freezing gusts with hailstones spinning
Off with the old to a new beginning
The earth is trembling beneath our feet
Completing man’s ironic mete
Sticks and stones from the deep dark well
Quandary sure as no tongue can tell
A shadow drifts o’re the clear blue lake
While souls are won by the wicked snake
Moon ushers the tide then veils her face
Epiphany whispers, “Seek eminent grace”
The elements plead with the lofty lords
Freedom will come with The King Of Swords
Imagine . . . .
I'm like a piece of driftwood
Shaped by the flow,
Carried by the current
Whether swift or slow.
The tide is shallow, the current's deep
A drifter has no time for sleep . . .
Until it reaches a distant shore
Where it will find an open door,
And unknown hands will draw it in,
So it shall never drift again . . .
Upon display for all to see,
I'm like a piece of driftwood,
But keep your hands off me . . . .
The first time I saw you, I felt the pain;
The next time I saw you was exactly the same.
A face without expression was what I beheld...
And an aura of death that I felt so well.
Your face was fixed ... it was frozen in time;
What happened to you beyond the enemy line?
By the tenth time I saw you, I knew what was plain;
Your mind was paralyzed by a serious war game.
Your once handsome body was ripped away
With chemical gas... killing you today.
You died two long decades ago;
You were dead and didn't know.
You were robbed of all that you once had,
Now left to wander in a world gone mad.
I’m sorry; I feel the pain should be mine---
But yours is the face frozen in time.
Marine I met at the VA Hosp. 1994. I don't even know his name).
linger in the country air
Spirits are dancing everywhere
Working hard in the hot August sun
Reaping what was once begun
I have sown all I can throw
Into the Harvest I now go.
of now and yesteryear
Have made things more than ever clear.
Even as I sit and write, I wonder what I seek tonight
occur to set our track
Ruins desire and holds us back . . .
Until we conjure within our minds
Truth or lies will make us blind---
Hastily we look but cannot find. . .
When will we ever understand
Infinity lies within our hand?
Love is lost and love is found, but
Lust still holds a heart not sound.
Seldom is a virtual state
Ever so swiftly,
The time is late.
Yesterday, you had a sweet dream
Or so it was at a moment's seam.
Undercurrents from the river brought
Frozen somewhere in a darkened thought, you
Ran from things that you not ought.
Everything has a purpose or reason, and
Everyone has committed treason . . . .
(The Truth Will Set You Free)
lay in slumber, in the arms of the pine,
I was drowned by images from the pages of time.
All so conquering & courageous were we---
Spirited and sharp, my siblings and me.
Wild were the woodlands where we did roam,
Meager, yet full, was the place we called “Home.”
Pop fetched the vittles, and Ma cooked them up,
Our pockets were empty, but not so our cup!
We prevailed through the drought and flood,
Nothing is stronger than the Living Blood. . .
Together in thickness, and there in the thin,
What would I not give to be there again?
And still in the midst of the trees of pine,
Linger the memories of me, and of mine.
The wind in the trees carried me ’round
To far better places than cities or town.
The unending river approved of our fun,
And so did the meadows where we did run . . .
I understand now what I didn’t back then -
“Peace comes easy --- simplicity’s a friend.”
Ever so innocent, with no thought of grief;
Indeed, such happiness was much too brief.
The years have come, and they have went;
It was a lovely dream that an angel sent . . .
Then I awoke, and I knew I’d been shown:
We were quite wealthy in our humble home.
I have a dear memory that no one can take,
And a mighty tree on which no bough will break.
Again I shall climb . . . up the old pine tree -
To seize a fond glimpse of my kindred and me . . . .
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Cathlyn Cross- Leming (All rights reserved) All material written here is
my sole original work


He 111 Z-1 Zwilling was a specialized glider tug created by melding two He 111 medium bombers together. They were used to tow the Messerschmitt Me 321 Gigant glider. They were also used to tow smaller gliders and even as reconnaissance and attack bombers. At least ten were completed.
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Poor photography can negatively affect your overall photographic reputation. The following tips will improve your photos, and give you years of memories your family can enjoy.
One great tip for photography is to make sure you are looking to other photographers and their work for inspiration. Studying them will show you the vast variety possible in creating photographs that capture instants in our lives.
Snap your photographs quickly and instinctively. If you take a long time to snap the shot, you might miss it. It will change the look of the photograph. The faster you can snap a photo, the better.
Take a tip here to enhance your photographs! Educate yourself about the advantages of different shutter speeds. There are P, M, A, and S settings on your camera. “P” indicates the program setting. This automatic setting sets your aperture and shutter speed automatically. Use this setting whenever you are unsure of what it is you will be photographing.
Don’t get ahead of yourself and try to adjust all the camera settings without really knowing what you’re doing. Focus on learning a single aspect of your camera’s settings before moving on to the others. That way, you can focus your attention on taking pictures instead of toying with the camera as you miss golden photo opportunities.
Make sure your batteries are always charged so that you never miss an incredible shot. When you use the LCD on your camera or the flash, your camera drains power quickly. If not fully charged, you may miss out on some great shots. Since you’ll be taking a lot of pictures, you should probably bring a back-up set of batteries, too.
Use other photographers to get inspired. You will stimulate your creativity and reach out for new ways a moment can be captured by seeing some of the methods other photographers have used.
Try to get close to the subject you’re trying to photograph. There is nothing worse than the subject being so far away in a photo that it makes it hard to see colors and details. Try to make it easy on your audience to be able to see images clearly and vividly.
The position that you use when holding your camera can make a big difference on the quality of your pictures. To keep your grip steady, hold your upper arms and elbows close to your sides and brace your hands at the camera’s bottom and sides. Clearer shots will result, and shaking will be minimized. Make sure that you’re gripping the camera from underneath. What this does is steadies the camera better and also works to prevent any accidental drop.
Go ahead and walk around your subject as you shoot to find an eye-catching angle. When shooting your subject, try angles from the left, right, above and even below if possible.
Even though the foreground of a photograph is what people see, a lot of people that take photographs focus on only the background in a picture of a landscape. Make sure your foreground has a nice appearance and will show depth.
Experiment with taking pictures from different angles to see how it changes your interest in the subject of your photograph. A centered picture is usually not as interesting. Try to off-center your shots so that they are more enticing to the viewers.
Make sure the subject you are photographing is close enough to clearly see. If you are too far away, you will lose the details of your subject. Make it easy for your viewers and you to see the subject vividly and clearly.
Make your subject feel comfortable, especially if you don’t know them. Many people feel self-conscious or uncomfortable being put in front of a camera. You can ease their reluctance by engaging them in a friendly conversation and asking permission to photograph them. People should know that it’s art and not a privacy invasion.
When you are photographing a particular subject, move around it. Find different, interesting angles to make the subject more interesting.
Visit a thrift store to buy a film camera if you would like to test out the older film-based photography. To get an especially nostalgic look, try black and white film. A good choice is film with a 200 ISO rating. Once you develop your film, try printing it on different paper styles, including ones that are fiber-based.
Network with other photographers through the local photography club or take photos with a partner. You can learn a lot about technique from other people, as long as you are careful to maintain your unique perspective. Do a side-by-side comparison of pictures taken of the same object to see how different people view the same object.
When you are taking photographs, remember that you do not have to overcrowd it. A scattered jumble without a focal point doesn’t add to a picture. It’s better to compose your picture with an eye toward simplicity.
Play around with perspectives, expressions, and scale to assess their effect on your pictures. If a mundane subject is situated to make it appear out of place or out of proportion with its surroundings, the resulting picture will be especially intriguing. Make compositions that make an ordinary object appear unique.
As a learning exercise, set restrictions that force you to find creative solutions. One such limitation would be to only photograph subjects that reflect one specific theme or idea. Then go and take 100 different photos in the same room or with the same point of view. These strict limits will force you to try new ideas and think creatively.
Most often, your subject looks directly into the camera lens. Ask subjects to focus on something other than the camera. This will create a unique look. Or, you could have your subject focus their gaze on something or someone else in the frame.
When you are photographing a landscape, your photos need to be composed with three distinct and important planes of focus. These three include a background, a mid ground and foreground. These artistic elements are as important to a picture as they are to a painting.
If you are photographing a bride or another person wearing white clothing, make sure to use a contrasting background color. Many people use their cameras with the “auto” settings, and the camera tries to adjust the focus and exposure based on readings it takes from the subjects. This leaves white clothing looking too bright and washed out!
If you want to take better pictures, start by reading the instruction manual that came with your camera. The manual is often a big, thick bulky brick. Most of the time they get thrown away or put away and forgotten. Rather than throwing the manual away, you should read it. The manual can assist you in taking higher quality pictures and prevent dumb mistakes.
Before taking a shot of your subject, take a quick look around for any eye-catching patterns, either natural or artificial. Photographs with unique patterns create an interesting focal point. These can help create fascinating backdrops for your photos.
Learn how to edit your photographs. These days there are many beginner-friendly photo editing programs. Search for one that offers extensive options for editing your existing photographs. Also, consider ease of use when choosing photo editing software!
Try to have frames in each of the shots you take. You can utilize the environment around your subject to frame your snapshot in a unique and mood-evoking manner. Use natural elements in your backdrop to frame the subject of your picture. This is good for practicing composition.
Filters are helpful extensions that you put onto camera lenses. Most can be attached directly to the lens, where each one serves a different purpose. A UV filter is the type that is most commonly used. A UV filter shields your camera lens from the rays of the sun. It also protects your lens against physical damage if you accidentally drop your camera.
Work with a brand that you feel comfortable with if you decide to make photography a long-term hobby. The brand name is not as important as the features available on the camera.
If you want to have a lifelong hobby of photography, you need to find brands and types of equipment that work very well for you. A lot of professional photographers swear to the quality of certain equipment makers, but many companies produce outstanding gear in their own little segments of the market.
Your camera is a tool that is used for your photos, so use it as such. Utilizing a shallow field of depth can help you make the background fuzzy and highlight the focus of your picture.
Purchase a simple tripod in order to take higher quality photos. Even the smallest movement is noticeable with a low-speed shot. Even the most basic tripod will end any issues of blurring. A tripod will change your pictures from ordinary to incredible.
It is possible to use more than a face photo when photographing humans. The human body has multiple parts that could be considered beautiful, and could be the subject of your photos.
To help add depth to your landscape photographs put something interesting in your foreground. You might include a rock, leaf or branch in the frame to give the photo depth. This helps emphasize the main focal point, along with directing the viewers’ eyes around the frame.
Be aware of when it’s appropriate to use, or not use, your camera’s flash. Your flash shouldn’t be on all the time. Too much light can actually ruin your picture. Conversely, remember to turn it on for low-light shots.
Taking a photo with the camera looking down at the children is not very flattering for them, but getting on their level will give you much-improved photographic results. You’ll be surprised at how much better your photographs of kids turn out after you make this simple change.
Increasing your shutter speed can help if you have to snap photos in a place with low lighting. This will stop the picture from coming out blurred. You should aim for a speed of at least 1/200 of a second, but 1/250 is even better.
Learn when it’s okay and not okay to use the flash with your camera. Don’t just turn it off and forget about it. Sometimes an excess of light will totally ruin a wonderful snapshot. When shooting in dim or dark conditions, it is appropriate to use the flash.
Make sure that the white balance on you camera is set manually. Most cameras will automatically choose white balance, but for better control over your images, you should set this manually. You can easily remove the yellowish tint that is so prevalent when shooting in artificial lighting, and thus control the overall effect of your images.
Get closer to your subject. Frame your shot by approaching the subject, or zoom on it if you prefer. You want to be sure that the subject area is filled with only the parts of the photo you see fit. If there is too much background present, no matter how beautiful it may be, it can take the attention away from what you are trying to focus on. With an up close shot of your main subject, details will be more crisp and attractive.
When you’re just beginning to take photographs, an important aspect you should be aware of is how the color of light, also known as white balance, affects your pictures. Pay attention to the color of the ambient lighting in your environment, as this will influence the colors that come out in your pictures.
If you are shooting in dim light, decreasing the aperture, also known as the f/stop settings, can help you get the best frames. After doing this, the aperture will be opened wide, letting more light go through when you are taking the photo.
Your aperture and shutter and film speeds have a lot of impact on exposure, so these should be concentrated on. Find out more about exposure and you will be able to give an atmosphere to your pictures.
Nighttime photography can totally change how a subject looks. When no natural lighting is available, it is vital to make sure that the little bit of light you do have and your camera settings will work well together. Night pictures will work out when using fake lights and other special devices.
Photography is an artform that takes a lot of work to perfect, but with practice and giving these tips a try, you can definitely improve your pictures. You need to research and get critiques to learn how you can get better. Use the tips included in this article to improve your photography skills today.
Terrific photography is dependent on good composition. Some people can naturally compose a great shot, and for others it requires a bit of work. One of the many things you can do to spice up an otherwise bland photo is to move your subject away from the center of the shot.

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A Brother's Tale: Rabih Mroué in The New Yorker Jan 25, 2016
Profile on Rabih Mroué at The New Yorker:
1987, toward the end of the Lebanese civil war, Yasser Mroué, the youngest brother of the Lebanese playwright, artist, and actor Rabih Mroué, was shot by a sniper as he crossed a street in Beirut. The bullet pierced his skull, and shattered pieces lodged themselves in his brain, causing partial paralysis and aphasia. “Before this performance, I had never heard of the word aphasia,” Yasser wryly admits in the show that Rabih has conceived based on Yasser’s injury. It’s titled “Riding on a Cloud,” and was staged earlier this week at MOMA. Yasser, playing himself, then provides a definition of aphasia: the loss of the ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage. It is this aphasia that the forty-eight-year-old Mroué mines in his new work. “I am not interested in the incident itself,” he told me when I met him the day before the première, referring to his brother’s shooting. “I’m interested in Yasser’s relation to language, because, for me, language is the ultimate form of representation.”
The performance was the inaugural show in the museum’s revamped Projects 101 series. Mroué was not an obvious choice, despite belonging to a group of Lebanese artists who have been gaining international attention in the past few years. (Others include Akram Zaatari, whose videos were shown as part ofMOMA’s Projects 100 program in 2013, and the artists, filmmakers, and life partners Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige who contributed to the current Venice Biennale). Known as the postwar generation, these men and women came of age during Lebanon’s infamously brutal civil war (1975-1990), and their works excavate and analyze that war’s psychological and visual residue. They share the belief that the war came to an abrupt end without a lasting resolution to the issues that led to the long years of fighting, and that Lebanon’s “peace” is highly precarious. (More recent events, such as the July, 2006, war between Israel and Hezbollah and the brief period of sectarian battles in Beirut in 2008, have borne out their skepticism.) The thorny issues of memory and representation are a common theme, with the conclusion often being that memory—perhaps especially in Lebanon, where there were so many competing ideologies and narratives—is an untrustworthy, manipulative beast, and that accurate representation is an elusive aspiration.
Over the years, I have followed the work of this group, whose experience in and obsession with the war I happen to share. Ironically, I have seen their works and met many of them not in Lebanon but in New York, where their projects often travel. Mroué was the one I knew the least—both as an artist and as a person. I was much more familiar with him as an actor—he has appeared in a few Lebanese films, including 2008’s “I Want to See,” in which he plays a driver escorting the real Catherine Deneuve to bear witness to the destruction of Lebanese villages during the 2006 war. In such instances, he was the vehicle for expression, rather than the author. I had read and heard a great deal about his performances, but had never attended one.
His latest performance piece, “Riding on a Cloud”—whose name is derived from a poem that Yasser wrote—“plays on three different registers,” Rabih told me. “Character and actor are the same person, character and actor are not the same, and the actor is leaving his role—he is not any more actor, and is watching the character playing itself. So it’s between these three, which is shifting all the time, trying to blur the borders between fiction and reality.”
Rabih enjoys the confusion these situations create for the audience, but he also wants spectators to accept them as reality, without trying to find out what is true and what is not. “This is something related to our life and to our history in Lebanon, and to all the versions we are fighting for, and the different ideologies,” he said. “If you accept every version as a reality without accusing it of being fabricated or a lie—if you just accept that there are many versions—then we can start to listen to each other and build a dialogue. Which we miss in Lebanon and this is why we are still going into wars.”


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2 ribs celery, chopped
1 small bay leaf
3 cups chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk, beaten
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A Comprehensive Guide To Become A Saint Or Knight With The Best Saint Seiya Costumes
The art of cosplaying and interesting or distinctive characters such as heroes are tightly woven together. Looking back at the origins, the world of cosplay has always been closely related to the expression or recreation of a noteworthy character who happens to be heroic, more often than not. Such a valorous and dignified character is usually held in high esteem and regard. So, naturally, the notion of a cosplay event is incomplete without at least a few participants who march as superheroes while completely being in character.
As a performance art, cosplay can be successful only through some crucial and highly eminent qualities such as passion, dedication, and commitment. A cosplayer has to be somewhat of an expert in the field of a selected costume pick. He or she is required to know, look the part, and even ‘become’ a character instead of just blindly dressing up as one.
Thus, a cosplayer has the power to bring his or her favorite characters to life, but he or she must be thoroughly familiar with the selected character’s backstory as well as character development. Likewise, for cosplayers of the Saint Seiya franchise, also known as Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac a proficient knowledge of the show is absolutely necessary.
It started out as a manga series and was later adapted into an anime television series following its success. The show follows the story of Pegasus Seiya, who is one of the many Saints or Knights of the Greek goddess Athena. Each of the goddess’ mystical soldiers is extremely powerful, brave, and passionate about their duties as protectors of the Goddess of War.
The Saint Seiya costume collection has a wide variety of options to choose from. As galactic heroes, the characters are wrapped in remarkably outstanding outfits. The character design of the show stands out to catch the attention of the audience. They are striking in design and demand attention with each curve, protruding section, and flashy color of the armor. Each of the costumes is representative of the Knights’ immense status as warriors of the mystical realm. These otherworldly soldiers are divided into three major ranks, viz., gold, silver, and bronze, depending on their skillset and ability.
The Gold Saints are the elites or the highest-ranking soldiers and are the strongest forces of the deity Athena herself. The Silver Saints are the second strongest forces of Athena. They specialize in utilizing weapons in their battles and are quick and efficient. The Bronze Saints are the lowest-ranked forces, and they master the art of utilizing the cosmos to win against their enemies in their battles.
Among the superhuman soldiers of goddess Athena, which rank would you like to be a part of? Keep on reading to learn some tips and ideas for your Saint Seiya cosplay costumes.
The Function And Fashion Of The Extravagant Knights In Shining Armour: Saint Seiya Cosplay Costumes
A long history of records, reimagined fiction and fantasy have told tales of gallant champions who protect and serve their lords. In the feudal system, knights were the epitome of righteousness who uphold morality and bravery. They were influential, respected and admired far and wide. Stories about knights traveled across several countries and with the course of time, through generations after generations. Knights were distinguished by their attires and overall appearance- their coat of arms sets them apart from other warriors in battles, they wore full plate armors and metal helmet, and they carried a sword and a shield for protection in battles as well as in jousting, and they also had specific warhorse. Old and new tales still carry the appeal of the knights on. Similarly, the character design and Saint Seiya costumes are based on the historical and fictional characteristics of knights.
Pegasus Seiya Cosplay Guide
If you want to portray the main protagonist Pegasus Seiya, you will need a red and silver-colored tight armour with large silver shoulder pads, a one-shoulder metal strap that extends from the left torso, a pair of red tight pants, a pair of mid-thigh length metal boots with golden wings, a pair of metal arm shields, and a headgear with golden wings on both sides.
Dragon Shiryu Cosplay Guide
To portray Dragon Shiryu, you will need a teal blue armor with dragon claw shoulder pads, teal armored skirt, violet tights underneath the armors, a pair of knee-length armor boots, a pair of oval-shaped arm guards, and a dragon-shaped helmet.
Cygnus Hyoga Cosplay Guide
To portray Cygnus Hyoga, you will need blue overall tights underneath a silver armor, a small battle armor skirt, a pair of silver knee-length boots, a pair of silver arm shields, and a shiny, winged headgear.
Andromeda Shun Cosplay Guide
To recreate Andromeda Shun’s looks, you will need a full pink armor with extremely prominent shoulder protectors, a green pair of tight pants, a pair of pink, mid-thigh length battle boots, a pair of pink arm shields as well as a pink helmet with two protruding silver horns.
The Last Canvas: Alone Cosplay Guide
To portray Alone from The Lost Canvas arc, you will need a long, flowy, black robe with golden ribbings and has raised collars and wide sleeves, a red scarf, and a necklace with a star inside a circle as a pendant.
Saint Seya Hilda Cosplay Guide
To recreate the elegant Hilda’s looks, you will need a light blue colored, flowy, gown with an extremely elaborate, golden, neck design, wide sleeves, string of pearls that decorate the midsection.
Many of the characters in the anime wear different hairstyles and colors. In addition to your Saint Seiya costumes, you can recreate your favorite character’s looks by wearing wigs that have been specifically styled and colored like theirs. Choose your looks and get the best Saint Seiya cosplay costumes from us.


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Short New Promo & Info from TV Guide
Here’s a short new promo for tonight’s new episode of Prison Break (episode 4×18 “VS”).
Here’s a short episode description for tonight: Michael (Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) square off; Christina (guest star Kathleen Quinlan) sets her plan in motion; and Sara (Sarah Wayne Callies) makes a surprising discovery.
And finally, TV Guide has a short summary for tonight and for the rest of the season: Hiring a sniper to shoot one of your own sons? That’s mommy-dearest behavior for sure, and Christina’s “security” guys will go after both Lincoln and Michael tonight. But with a handful of episodes left to go, our guys should live to fight another day. Against each other. Linc, T-Bag and Self are working for Pad Man, while Michael and Sara are not. As for Pad Man, he might be suddenly vulnerable, but that doesn’t make him any less vicious. And he’ll be on his way to Miami, too.
Don’t forget, the recap for tonight’s episode will be delayed until much later tonight or Saturday morning due to my still-resilient social life.
P.S. I think Prison Break might last an extra minute tonight. Set your DVRs/PVRs accordingly.

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The first trade of Drew Moor’s career, from his hometown club FC Dallas to the Colorado Rapids midway through the 2009 Major League Soccer season, came as a shock to the native of Texas.
Moor was the longest-tenured play in Dallas at the time. Born and raised in the city, he had been at the club almost five seasons — ever since he was picked sixth overall in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. He was a regular starter. Then, out of the blue, came a tap on the shoulder. He was on a plane the next day, starting for a new team in a new state three days later.
There was a time when he wondered if anywhere else could feel like home.
“The following season, we had an away game and we were flying back to Denver and as we were about to land I looked out the airplane window and it felt like home,” Moor said earlier this week. “It was like, ‘OK, this is home now.’”
Professional athletes can lead nomadic lives, moving from one place to the next at the drop of a hat. But Moor’s career has been fairly stable; his handful of years in Dallas were followed by seven years with the Rapids. When he became a free agent in 2015 there was more choice in the landing spot.
The 33-year-old veteran defender went with Toronto FC, where he has spent the past two years as part of the heart of a championship-calibre team, now bound for a second straight MLS Cup. But that move didn’t concern just him anymore; there was his wife, Shelby, to consider, as well as their dogs, Betsy and Bernard — not to mention sons Joey and Ryan, who would both be born north of the border.
Still, Moor would come to the same epiphany he’d had years earlier in Colorado. On his return to Toronto from an away game last season, he realized the city had become home — something Moor said he and his family thank the city, the Reds’ organization and its fans for ensuring.
“This is where we live, this is where we have fans and people that come up and talk to me — in my building, on the streets, wherever — and are excited that we’re here and want us to succeed here,” he said. “That’s a special feeling and we’ve felt that in Toronto now.”
Moor’s second year in Toronto was more tumultuous than his first. After playing in all but two games in 2016, Moor missed nine matches from mid April to mid May after the club’s Director of Sports Science, Jim Liston, and a cardiologist discover an irregular heartbeat. He ultimately underwent a procedure to correct the issue.
Immediately after he was told there was an issue with his heart, Moor said his thoughts went worst-case scenario. But, he learned almost as quickly that it was a fairly routine problem — one his wife had also encountered when she was young — and not life threatening.
“Once you know it’s not life threatening, it goes to your career,” Moor said. “Am I going to be able to play the same? I tore my ACL a couple years ago and you ask the same questions. It makes you appreciate everything about what we do. Obviously, playing in games, but also training, in the locker rooms, travelling, being with the guys.”
Looking back, said Moor, everyone told him things would be the same post-procedure. And that’s exactly how it turned out.
“Really, I think my No. 1 goal personally was just to come in here every single day with a smile on my face, which I feel like I’m pretty good at doing, and making myself better every day that I’m up here,” he said. “And really, that’s all you can ask from any player on this team.”
Gathering into the locker room at the training ground a day after securing their place in the final, Moor said the group was “maybe a little extra happy today” but already shifting focus to MLS Cup.
That desire is part of the reason the current squad makes Moor wish he couple play into his 40s or 50s. While that might not be realistic, he hopes to keep suiting up for many years.
Doing so with Toronto is part of that plan. Moor’s contract runs out at season’s end, but he’s optimistic he will be returning to his home away from home.
“There’s a very, very good chance that I will be back here next year, without giving away too much,” he said. “I don’t want to be anywhere else. This is where I want to be and I think that they want me to be here, as well.”


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not to be rude, sexist or anything.
but this is what i been analyzing for the past years. most women, or at least the loudest ones that stand out of the crowed seem to always complain about how hard is for them to get attention from men. the ones that are single pf course.
the one who are taken in the other hand are always complaining about how hard they have to try to keep their boyfriends. i had a similar experience with this myself. i once use to go out with this girl that would frequently get jealous towards me. i tried to convince her that i really had no edge in getting into a relationship with any other woman. yet she replied that that was a lied because i'm a man and men could have any women they want.
i mean is this really true?
all my life i really though it was the other way around. i mean after all women are a lot more choosier than us, which of course gives us no other choice but to tried harder and put more effort when it comes to conquering women. also lets not forget that we men aren't as choosy as women, which gives women a bigger edge in attracting men.
but anyways, is this really true? do women really feels this inferior in the dating world? and if so, why
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It really depends on what age bracket you're talking about. In high school, and college, during people's early 20's, yeah, women are the choosy ones, they run the show. However, after 25, father time smacks women like the bitches they are, and their beauty starts to fade rapidly. This is when men become empowered and get to pick and choose more.2
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Best Down Alternative Comforter & Down Comforter Reviews
We have a regular routine to search the best products that can help people sleep better and in a very comfortable way. We never have compromised over quality and always have preferred to find and share the top products available for everyone. Here we are going to share our latest picks from down comforters / down alternative comforters for everyone who needs a soft, warm and comfortable sleep.
You should not confuse the two types of comforters. As for the down comforter it clearly says that it consists of natural down and will be able to give you warmth and comfort but the alternative down is a bit different. This version has been designed to give you an alternative solution that is as soft and comfortable as the actual down comfort is but also have added features like, extra light weight, easy maintenance, long lasting and hypoallergenic and very easy to clean.
Now, people who need a good product have no idea how they can find the best ones for them. For this reason we are going to help you out in order to collect and sort out the best ones, available on the market. We have sorted the top picks on the basis of customer experience, best features and quality of the material being used to manufacture each of these products.
Rest assured that you would not be disappointed, no matter which product from these top options you would choose. Each of them has its own qualities to offer you high a quality experience. Your choice would definitely depend upon your priorities and needs. So, you just have to focus on it and select one from our top picks that are given below either you need a best down comforter or a best down alternative comforter.
Top 6 Best Down Alternative Comforters
|PRODUCT||THREAD COUNT||OUTER COVER||HYPOALLERGENIC||PRICE (AMAZON)|
|Chezmoi Collection Goose Down Alternative Comforter||300||Polyester||Yes|
|All Season Down Alternative Comforter||1500||Microfiber||Yes|
|Natural Comfort Classic Heavy Fill Down Alternative Duvet Insert Comforter||200||Polyester||Yes|
|KingLinen White Down Alternative Comforter Duvet Insert||300||Polyester||Yes|
|Natural Comfort Soft and Luxurious 310TC Sateen White Down Alternative Duvet Insert||300/310||Polyester||Yes|
|Pinzon Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Comforter – Medium Warmt||400||Cotton||Yes|
Chezmoi Collection Goose Down Alternative Comforter
Chezmoi Collection manufacturer is enjoying a very high reputation in the down comforter market and this Down alternative is one of the best selling products in the market. This down alternative provides users with a very easy and a very comfortable feeling to enjoy all year around. Meaning that the comforter is able to provide a comfortable sleep while maintaining a balanced temperature while on the bed and hence is perfect to be used in any season. It will not overly heat up your body and will help you sleep easy. It offers users, with box stitching which helps in avoiding any shafting.
Then, you will have it with useful piped edges and also 4-corner tabs for anchoring the cover of the duvet. Such a set up gives you chance to enjoy a well structured and a well designed comforter that will not lose its shape and form. The size of the product is queen size and you will like it much for its 100 percent hypoallergenic abilities. The care instructions tells that the equipment could be machine washed and can be easily dried as well in a dryer. That makes this one a user friendly product that can used, and maintained without any extra effort.
All Season Down Alternative Comforter
Introducing another alternative down comforter that has a high quality material and a well designed filling. This comforter uses the micro fiber filling which probably is the unique selling point of this product. It is reasonably priced and for this reason, there are a lot of satisfied clients associated with this product. Imported components are used for the manufacturing of this product and it is then manufactured in USA. it is as good as to suit any bed and it gives about 77 ounces of the filling. It provides all the users with an allergy relief especially for those who are sensitive to down and it would not pose any hazards to the sensitive skin.
As far as the care instructions are concerned, it is OK to machine wash it which makes its maintenance quite easy. The Grand Down manufacturing company is quite a good one. They offer package deals with all the other necessities which you always wish to have on your bed for a nice and comfortable sleep. If you are looking to get a good quality down alternative blanket, then the manufacturer offers it as well and it is sold separately.
Natural Comfort Classic Heavy Fill Down Alternative Duvet Insert Comforter
This heavily filled comforter is again a very economical choice which have all the quality and comfort factors which anyone can think about. It is a full cotton blend with an extremely durable and comfortable outer shell made from polyester. The thread count is a bit lower to be at 200TC but still it is reasonably fine enough to make it sustain for a long time. The ticking done over the material is of 100 percent cotton material. The material has piped edges which not only look beautiful, but they ensure quality too.
People using such products while sleeping feels comfortable when they are sure about the edges of the duvet and these pipe edges does just that keeping the whole comforter filling in place. The equipment has a stitching box too of 7 inches and then it has 4 loops right at the corners. The material is easy to wash in a machine and easy care is guaranteed as it can be cleaned and dried easily.. Price is reasonably low and most of the potential customers rarely have any second thoughts about this duvet, especially when they are looking for a quality, yet an economical product.
KingLinen White Down Alternative Comforter Duvet Insert
If you are not planning in having anything that could serve you for a decade and more, but at the same time brings good enough comfort; then this King Linen comforter is the best choice for you. It is very much inexpensive and holds far more quality, then the price or the tag of the product could tell you. It uses the poly fiber filling which brings about the best level of comfort and warmth. It is hypoallergenic and the twin size topper would ideally match up with the needs and wants of your bed.
The dimensions of this product are 64 x 88 inches, but you can have it in other sizes as well such as the queen, king or the twin XL, where price obviously differs between them. The fabric content of this white comforter is 100 percent polyester which is the ultimate choice of most of the people looking for a quality and a comfortable product. It is always advised to read the label of this or any other product, particularly about the washing instructions. The label of this product says that it is machine washable using cold water and it could be tumble dried as well.
Natural Comfort Soft and Luxurious 310TC Sateen White Down Alternative Duvet Insert
The demanding people in comfort would really have far less to complain about when they consider this fantastic comforter. It is very much a balanced product and that was designed keeping all types of comfort seekers in mind. First of all, the product is 100 percent cotton made and then it has a 100 percent polyester outer shell which endorses double comfort for the user. Again, it is a US made product with imported manufacturing components. The filling of this comforter is done with 10 percent pure polyester which gives users a nice level of warmth that they are looking for. The thing is hypoallergenic so you really don’t need to worry about any allergic issues. Thread count is found to be 310TC which is just about perfect for such a product.
It is very much a lofty thing which has an all-weather weight. The manufacturer facilitates the users with the oversize products as well if that is a demand. It is a perfect item if you consider the price part of it as well. Overall, it is a nicely manufactured product with a lot of positive things to impress all the people in the market who are looking for an economical product.
Pinzon Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Comforter – Medium Warmth
If you are seriously after a quality and an affordable comforter then this one from Pinzon Primaloft could be the one for you. It is US made with imported parts usage and then you will have it with 100 percent cotton material. Both these things endorse the quality and also the maintenance part is easier. It is made to be hypoallergenic and you will like it for its medium level comfort all around the year. The size of the thing is nice and you will find it at for any standard queen size bed. The thread count is 400 and this is something that you will only be found in the high end products.
The box construction is done end to end, which maintains the integrity of the product and would keep the comfort level intact from all the sides. This down comforter from Pinzon Primaloft is comparable with a 550 fill power which obviously is something every comfort seeker looks for. Apart from this, the product is water repellent and extremely soft as well. Moreover, it is machine washable type and easy to dry as well and such qualities are as important as the price and the comfort of the comforter.
Top 4 Best Down Comforters
|PRODUCT||THREAD COUNT||OUTER COVER||HYPOALLERGENIC||PRICE (AMAZON)|
|1200 Thread Count Goose Down Comforter by Egyptian Bedding||1200||Cotton||Yes /prefer to dry clean|
|Luxurious 800 Thread Count Down Comforter||800||Cotton||Yes /prefer to dry clean|
|California Down Comforter||500||Cotton||Yes /dry clean|
|Luxurious Goose Down Comforter||600||Cotton||Yes /prefer to dry clean|
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1200 Thread Count Goose Down Comforter by Egyptian Bedding
This comforter is available in white solid color. It comes in hand harvested white finish. It has 750+ fill power for maximum comfort and well balanced fill throughout the whole comforter. The warmth of this comforter is moderate which means that you don’t feel too hot or cold and it can be used in a mild to moderate or extremely cold climatic regions. The filling as well as the cover is safe and it can be used by any one due to the fact it is allergy free and no one will be at risk of having an allergic reaction or skin issues.
Its cover is made of 1200TC Egyptian cotton that give it a plush feel and a smooth touch, giving you’re a soft silky feel while asleep. When at first you observe the comforter it looks flat, but later it fluffs beautifully and adjusts according to your comfort level. It is also perfectly stitched to give it a perfect structure and a balanced design. You will never feel a lot of weight while using this comforter. Its filling weight is about 50oz. and it has been structured to provide a well balanced weight all the way throughout the comforter.
Luxurious 800 Thread Count Down Comforter
This soft comforter produces excellent medium level warmth for a perfect feel. It is allergy free and will be easy and risk free to use by anyone who needs a comfortable sleep. Its cover has 800 TC and this Egyptian cotton cover gives a smooth touch to this comforter. It has baffled box design to keep the whol filling in it proper place and will not let the filling to get accumulated. It has 750 down fill power for a well balanced comfort and a soft and luxurious feel throughout the comforter. It is so fluffy and cozy that you will feel like you are sleeping in the clouds.
After using it you will feel that it doesn’t possess the smell or odor that other comforters usually possess. At first glance you might think it as something too heavy for the summer, but it is actually perfect for any seasons you like to use it because it doesn’t over heat your body, rather keeps you calm and comfy at a medium level temperature. Though it would be better if it is used in colder regions where the winters are too cold and summers have a slightly lower temperature as compared to summers in hot regions. Because in extremely hot conditions the comforter will not be as suitable as it is, in mild to low temperatures.
California Down Comforter
The next one on our list is this California down-comforter. It has 500 TC Egyptian-Cotton cover and is totally free of allergic reactions. It has a high quality 60oz filling of down to provide a medium warmth whenever you need it. You can dry clean it if cleaning is needed. It comes in a baffled box design in order to avoid any shifting of the filling in it and in order to spread maximum warmth throughout the comforter. The comforter might seem not very puffy at first glance and seem a bit thin in its structure, but it wraps around you and provides you medium warmth.
For this reason the comforter is best to be used in any season and it would not cause to develop extra heat. The covers are nor too heavy neither too light and hence perfectly balanced so you enjoy each time you are in the comforter. It will not give you a heavy feel and makes you feel light and easy. It comes with 750 fill power to provide maximum comfort and luxury. The comforter is a goose down comforter that gives you a premum quality feel. It offers all high quality benefits of a down comforter.
Luxurious Goose Down Comforter
This Luxury comforter has a value of its own due to the fact, it has the actual goose down in it. the down in it makes the comforter extra comfortable and warm enough to keep you cozy inside your bed. It comes with a 100% cotton cover for a soft feel. The thread count of cotton cover is 600 giving it a plushy feel throughout the comforter. The overall filling weight is 60oz and has a fill power value of about 750+FP which offers a high quality comfortable feel. The whole comforter comes with a baffled box design (though it’s not too apparent and mixed up with the fabric) to give support to the filling inside and keep it sturdy and balanced.
Such a design keeps the whole comforter in its shape and in best design. The filling inside consists of 100% down and it provides a soft plush along with a medium warmth for you. It would not provide over heat and would keep you at a medium temperature. That’s why you can use it in any season easily and staying comfy when you need. Though its better to be used if you are living in a slightly colder climates and have no severe summers there.
Features of Down Alternative Comforters
It is no shock for the common man that alternative comforters are picking up speed in gaining popularity over their natural counterparts. It is because of certain features that set them apart.
Allergic Issues – The first basic difference between the two types of comforters is allergic issues with people. Alternative comforters are a must have for them compared to the other type because they are made from such materials that don’t cause any allergies to the user, or that they don’t interfere with the allergies affecting different people.
Cleaning – Another feature that these provide is easy cleaning and maintenance compared to the other type. These are made from synthetic materials such as polyester, rayon or cotton which not only makes them a reasonable option but also much easier to clean.
Weight – Another feature of these comforters are that they are comparatively much lighter than down comforters. These are sure to prove much comfortable for those people who get uneasy with heavy comforters. Although the weight of down comforters is not over the charts, they still might not be the type of product made for everybody. If you like lightweight beddings, then alternative comforters are the way to go.
Affordability – This may not be such an important factor for some, but when the price difference is so stark, then it is worth mentioning. Another feature of down alternative comforters is their reasonable price. Speaking in general, the same can’t be said for down comforters. So if you are on a budget, you surely will know where to look for.
Features of Down Comforters
The advantages of down alternative comforters are so much that they are probably the best choice for the majority of the people out there. But everybody has different preferences and it is worthwhile mentioning the benefits of down comforters as well. Since both sides have their advantages and limitations, here are some features of these comforters.
Warmth – No matter how well alternative comforters are constructed, they can’t compete with the level of warmth provided by down comforters. The value of warmth provided depends on the fill power of these comforters. Although we must say that this difference of warmth and comfort isn’t very sharp, it proves to be the game changer factor for a small minority of people.
Natural – Down comforters may be the best choice for the naturalist person. This is solely because it is made with natural materials. These are made from fluffy, light clusters found beneath the feathers of geese and duck. In comparison, alternative comforters are manufactured with synthetic materials.
When to use a down comforter and when to have a down alternative comforter?
Down Alternative Comforters – It is clear that these comforters share amongst them a few differences which make them individually useful in certain situations and scenarios. If you happen to be allergic to the natural products from which down comforters are made, then this is the answer for you. If you want a comforter that can easily be cleaned and maintained, alternative down comforters are the way to go. Maybe you are on a budget; even then they will prove more useful considering their price.
Down Comforters – If you prefer the level of warmth provided by down comforters, then go ahead with whatever you feel like. If you don’t happen to be allergic and don’t mind heavy bedding, then you can be sure these will prove great for you.
Why you should choose Down Alternative Comforters?
Down Alternative Comforters are being adopted by the people at an alarming rate because of the level of convenience and utility that they provide to their adopters. There is no risk for developing any allergies in case of alternative down comforters. They will remain completely hypoallergenic as long as they are kept clean. Speaking about cleaning, they are much easier to maintain and clean. They are also lighter compared to the other type.
One more important reason is that down alternative comforters are very affordable and has a very reasonable price as compared to the down comforters that come in a slightly higher price. The alternative comforter come at a lower price because the material used is of microfiber and not of down, which makes it an affordable choice.
What to look for in a Down Alternative Comforter?
Looking for the best down alternative comforter that meet all your needs? Do not forget to consider important factors below:
Fabric – Choosing a synthetic comforter is dependent on the type of fabric they are made up with. They come in fabrics such as cambric fiber, stateen fabric, batiste fabric and damask fabric.
Warmth Level – An important thing to consider is the warmth level provided by the comforter. They come in values such as warmth level 1, and warmth level 2 which provide warmth level of almost two to three blankets. This decision rests solely on your needs and requirements.
Filler –Watch out for the filling material of the product. The micro fiber filling is the most popular and desirable of all the types.
Care instructions –It’s common knowledge that down alternative comforters are hypoallergenic and they remain like that as long as they are kept clean. They remain free of all allergies if you keep care of them. Considering that, it is wise to invest in a comforter which is easy to clean.This will make it easier to wash and also ensure that the thing could be machine dried as well for further convenience.
Outer Shell – The outer shell which is the cover is of prime importance. Ideally, people like to have the polyester shell for soft feeling. It is mostly personal preference though.
Here we have discussed both down comforters and down alternative comforter. Though Our emphasis is on down alternative comforter as they are more economical, easy to use and user friendly as compared to pure down comforters. Still if someone has a preference to buy a pure down, then we also have given the option to select the best out of hundreds available in the market.
The down alternative comforters are becoming a very common product to see in our bedrooms these days. People demand such products for giving themselves the best level of comfort with the warmth that it can provide. If you are looking to buy any such product then make sure to check a few things before finalizing a particular product. The things that matters the most and must be evaluated first are the type, filler material, filling power, thread count, hypoallergenic nature and the easy care instructions of the product. If all of these criteria are met along with its affordable price, then surely you would have a high quality product in your hand. Remember, that you must not compromise your sleep and comfort just for saving a few bucks.


Reloading firearm ammunition can be done for several reasons, such as saving money, increasing performance and verifying the quality of the materials used for the ammunition. Reloading is most often done by antique firearms collectors, who create their own ammunition because their weapon's ammunition is no longer manufactured. Although generally done by professional gunsmiths and hand loaders, amateur reloading for a .22 caliber rifle can be done with proper care and the right tools.
Wipe all of the cases with a clean cloth to remove any residue or used gun oil. Inspect the cases for defects. Discard any unusable cases.
Use a lubrication pad to lightly oil down the inside each case.
Use the handle of the press to slide the case into the shell holder; the handle should be set to the upper position.
Lower the press handle all the way down, running the case into the sizer die. Move the press handle back to the upper position.
Trim any cases that have become too long from use with a case trimmer. Ensure that the case has uniform thickness using the pocket measuring tool. Deburr any uneven spots as necessary with the crimping tool.
Prime the case by inserting into the case holder. Lower the handle of the primer and insert the primer arm fully into the slot of the shell holder arm. Raise the handle again, which will allow fresh primer to be placed in the seat of the primer pocket. Inspect to verify that the primer is set.
Consult an online reloading manual to choose the right powder for your load. Weigh the proper amount using a scale. Add the powder to the case using a powder funnel.
Use the seater die to do the final set up the case. Place the case in the shell holder and lowed the handle; the case should align with the top of the press stroke. Turn the die until it stops. Back the die up one turn, then secure the die using the die lock ring.
Remove the seater plug by unscrewing it; the keeps the bullet from setting too deep. Insert a charged case into the shell holder.
Place a bullet above the case mouth at the same time you ;lower the press handle. Raise the handle and make note of the seated depth. Repeat the process if the bullet is not seated deep enough.
- "The Gun Digest Blackpowder Loading Manual"; Sam Fadala; 2003
- "The ABCs Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide for Novice to Expert"; Rodney James; 2011
- GunnersDen.com; Rifle Cartridge, Reloading
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July has brought about many exciting things for yours truly in the world of music and celebration (and the occasional disappointment) but in the midst of the supernova that is summer 2012, I had my first taste of something completely different – Vans Warped Tour.
Ian Tomele grew up being exposed to the classic punk sounds of Dead Kennedys, Sex Pistols and many other influential bands. It should come as no surprise, then, that Tomele would go on to create his own band, a modern punk/rock band called Voice of Addiction.
Earlier this summer, Voice of Addiction went on a mini-tour to release their fourth album entitled Reduce, Reuse, Resist. This 13-song release contains great punk/rock music. Voice of Addiction is composed of not only singer/bassist Ian Tomele, but also guitarist/singer Jeff Walschon and drummer Andy Petty. This trio creates music that could easily categorize as “rock,” even though there are plenty of punk influences in both the music and the lyrics of their songs. The overall rock feeling that exists throughout the music creates music that still has the attitude, but also contains plenty of creativity in the songs. And the band also includes some ska influences into their sound, as well. This gives the music from Voice of Addiction’s music a lot of depth to it.
Have you ever made a spur of the moment decision and gone off on a whim, chasing a gut feeling? And don’t you just love it when this pays off? Well, I recently trucked off up to Aberdare in the valleys of South Wales on one of these whims. This particular whim was to go and check out a couple of bands from Aberdare whom I had only just come across thanks to a good friend who lives there. The bands I went to see play were The Nukes and Clay Statues, and I was so pleased to find that the journey was well worth it, as both bands played blinding sets at The Glandover Arms.
The opening band of the night was Say When!, a young indie rock band. These guys played with great enthusiasm, but I have to say that they did not really do much for me. Their style of rock just blended into the vast collection of so many other similar bands who sadly fail to stand out from this bland majority of young and enthusiastic acts.
When I texted a friend of mine to ask if she had ever heard of The City Streets she replied, “Haha, I listened to them once by accident while searching for The Streets.” I love being exposed to new acts that come all the way from the Prairies and sing about the tragedies that befall individuals in modern urban spaces, but let’s face it: we have all heard songs about drinking away your sorrows, driving around, and complaining about bourgeois tragedies. Dingy “punk rock bars” are not about “teenage war.” Read the Manifesto. Punk is supposed to be political. See the Dead Kennedys.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald coined the phrase “The Jazz Age” in the roaring twenties, he wasn’t referring to what these guys have in mind. The City Streets are a young band that vacillate freely between the genres of post-punk revival, indie, and emo without an established aesthetic. Their sound is more Vans Warped Tour than Osheaga.
One would think that recording studios would be more likely breeding grounds for competition rather than collaboration. However, when it comes to West London’s Limozine, it all started in Coventry at the Cabin Recording Studios where Dean (Vocals) and Johnny Zero (Guitar) met through a mutual friend.
It is also not often true that drinking brings about brilliant ideas, but Limozine, once again, makes the exception. After some late night drinking Dean and Johnny discovered their shared passion and respect for acts like The Cramps, ACDC, The Stooges and The Ramones. Using their idols for inspiration they began Limozine in the effort to bring about their own version of a punk rock album.
Writing their 11-track debut, Car Crash Casino, in 2005 and recording and mixing the album in eight days, it wasn’t until 2007 that they saw it’s official release. A year later, Johnny’s close friends, Tim (Drums) and Karl (Bass), saw Limozine live and were so gripped by the project they couldn’t help getting in on the action. And so, the two-piece doubled and today’s Limozine was born.