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10 startups selected for 8th THRIVE accelerator program10 startups selected for 8th THRIVE accelerator program
Cattler Corporation aims to digitize the industry, making it more efficient, accountable by integrating data dispersed, underutilized in daily operations.
March 17, 2022
SVG Ventures | THRIVE has unveiled the 10 global startups selected to join the eighth cohort (THRIVE VIII) of their award winning accelerator program.
The 10 companies were selected from an applicant pool of over 800 startups from across 78 countries. The competitive selection process, conducted in collaboration with THRIVE's corporate partners, focused on startups' potential impact on sustainability as well as commercial success.
The THRIVE Accelerator Program combines an intensive startup curriculum with access to a multitude of resources including investment, access to corporates and investors and tailored mentorship from industry experts within THRIVE's extensive network.
To date, THRIVE has graduated a total of 83 startups through its award-winning program and these startups have created more than $1 billion in value. The program has been acknowledged as the No. 1 AgTech Accelerator by AgFunder and SVG Ventures has been recognized by Crunchbase as the Most Active AgTech Investor.
The 10 finalists, four from the U.S. and one each from Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Peru, Sweden and the United Kingdom will kick off their three-month accelerator program this month with an in-person Seed Camp in Silicon Valley and attendance at the World Agri-Tech Summit.
"THRIVE VIII brings together a unique group of companies that are solving some of agricultures largest challenges. With support from our ecosystem, these companies can have a significant impact in the future," says Evan Cohen, THRIVE's accelerator manager. "THRIVE VIII will set these companies up for commercialization on a larger scale and we are thrilled to help them achieve that."
The THRIVE VIII Cohort is comprised of the following startups:
Cattler Corporation is creating a way to digitize the cattle industry, making it more efficient and accountable by integrating data that is dispersed and underutilized in daily operations. It brings data from different third-party devices and systems, together under the same roof, providing the farmer with one dashboard into farm management.
F4A is fighting food waste on a retail level by connecting the surplus food, about to be wasted, to customers willing to buy these products at a discounted price.
Haystack enables soil carbon market scalability by helping farmers and carbon markets quantify carbon accurately and cost-effectively.
Iamus Technologies has built a robotic and AI solution for the poultry industry that creates $10 billion-plus in value while improving sustainability and animal welfare outcomes.
Lupinta are building an R&D driven food company using Lupin as the core ingredient.
Muddy Machines is a versatile field robot platform with Green Asparagus harvesting as its first application while generating unique crop performance data.
Pharm Robotics is creating a robotic injection system for the shot delivery process to increase herd health and decrease labor for dairy farms.
SeedLinked is a seed innovation platform powered by thousands of grower reviews that fuel a prescriptive aggregated seed marketplace.
SMAPPLAB offers reliable pest pressure monitoring and forecasting. Less pesticide, more harvest, sustainable agriculture.
Space AG has developed software that optimizes farm labor.
Source: SVG Ventures | THRIVE, which is solely responsible for the information provided, and wholly owns the information. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset.
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Why read a book when you can listen to a concept album? An ideal method for those who don’t have the time (nor the effort) to read a book; why not have it read for you? Or even sang for you? With electrifying guitar riffs and frantic drum beats? What an exciting way to listen to a story, even if it is a rather gloomy one.
American progressive metal band Periphery introduce newly released dual album ‘Juggernaut: Omega’ that follows previous production, ‘Juggernaut: Alpha’. This release has put a stop to the wait of Periphery fans who were patiently anticipating the second side to ‘Alpha’s story.
Combining gentle acoustic sounds with powerful metallic rhythms, ‘Alpha’ told a tale of birth and re-birth, whilst the second chapter ‘Omega’ now demonstrates the origins of the second character and the offering; not the slightly predictable ‘Romeo And Juliet’ themed story. But doesn’t this make a nice change from the standard ‘lovey’ theme that songs now-a-days seem to go for? Periphery have not only given us something exciting to listen to, but something dark and mysterious to follow that will allow listeners to be intrigued by the story and not just the music.
‘Juggernaut: Omega’ begins with a slow build-up of acoustic guitar and soft vocals from Spencer Sotelo, a gentle return from ‘Alpha’. The vocals strengthen throughout the album, resulting in metal-style screaming which delivers an intense and chaotic side to the story being told. The fluctuating style of Sotelo’s lyrics demonstrates the frantic pace of the story, which never remains the same. All songs from ‘Omega’ share this fluctuation, in which they tend to begin with a calm melody but finish with heavy and almost angry one; showing the bands progressive style whilst still maintaining their metal image.
Songs ‘Graveless’ and ‘Hell Below’ instantly plunge their listeners into darkness with an energetic power surge of heavy guitars from Misha Mansoor, Mark Holcomb and Jake Bowen, deep bass lines by Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood and intensive drums provided by Matt Halpern. Not only does this provide for the heavy metal community, the fluctuating and progressive pace opens the door for a wider variety of listeners of the rock genre, and those who may enjoy having something a little more placid to listen to; despite Periphery primarily focussing upon much more powerful sounds.
The heart of the album is the 11 minute and 45 second long number ‘Omega’. Songs of this length can be a risk, and will only be listened to if done right. Progressive giants Rush pulled off this stunt with tracks such as ‘2112’ and ‘Cygnus X1 (Books 1: The voyage & 2: Hemispheres)’ that fluctuate from 10 – 20 minutes long, and Periphery have done the same. Beginning with a frantic piano piece, ‘Omega’ is a whirlwind of peaceful acoustic and electronic sounds with the predictable chaotic vocals and instrumentals. A story is simply not read in one mono-tone, so why would it be presented by song in the same repeating melody?
Periphery have accomplished a story within two albums, and even though many are happy to settle with a three-minute song about relatively meaningless jargon, ‘Juggernaut: Omega’ provides for those looking for that bit more than just music. They have provided for those wanting a dramatic and tuneful story to be told to them: entertainment for both the mind and ears.

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On Saturday, Americans will observe Independence Day, an annual rite celebrating the ideals of liberty upon which our country was founded.
Two-hundred and thirty-nine years ago, our founders pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to create a new nation unlike anything that had preceded it. Their new nation was built on the belief that God endowed every person with rights that no government can deny whilst claiming to rule with any color of legitimacy.
Unlike the solemn occasion of Memorial Day, which commemorates loss, Independence Day is defined by the joy and optimism about America that motivated the Founding Fathers to take the risks they did in order to declare independence. This is why it is celebrated with so many cheerful customs — picnics, baseball games, back yard barbecues, parades, fireworks and patriotic displays of the American flag.
Even so, many of Americans' freedoms are under threat today. According to the Fraser Institute, the United States ranks 12th among countries in terms of its economic freedom, a decrease from past years that's due in part to a decline in property rights and a rise in the costs imposed by government on businesses.
Another First Amendment right under attack is the freedom of speech. According to Reporters Without Borders, the U.S. now ranks 49th in the world in terms of freedom afforded to the press, an alarming decline from 20th place in 2010. Among the countries whose journalists enjoy more freedom are Namibia, El Salvador and Burkina Faso.
The decline is a result of an increase in attacks on journalists by the public and law enforcement, threats against the press who refuse to reveal their sources, and the government's failure to pass a federal shield law protecting journalists.
In particular, Reporters Without Borders cites the Obama administration's prosecution of those who have leaked classified information to the press and its secret subpoenaing of the phone records of Associated Press phone lines, along with other First Amendment violations.
Americans' religious freedoms are also increasingly imperiled. A 2013 poll found that a majority of Americans (54 percent) believe religious liberty is on the decline in the U.S., and they are correct. Just witness the increasingly common position that government should sit in judgment of age-old religions' beliefs and morals, discriminating against adherents of religions whose beliefs do not reflect the current, transitory goals of government. This is not just the fevered contention of obnoxious secularists on Twitter, but an argument made in court in recent years by the Obama administration and, sadly, adopted by some Supreme Court justices.
As Scott Douglas Gerber notes in a Washington Examiner op-ed today, Justice Clarence Thomas's dissent in the same-sex marriage case was full of references to the Declaration of Independence. Thomas cited the Declaration, Gerber argues, because, like the Constitution, it was "predicated on a simple truth: One's liberty, not to mention one's dignity, was something to be shielded from — not provided by — the State."
America's great contribution to world political history was this insight, which subordinated the divine right of kings to the divine rights of every man. And this insight underpins so many of the things that make America what it is — the Bill of Rights; the rule of law; the admirable restraint shown by America's early leaders when they set the tone for peaceful transitions of power and civilian control of the military.
May this new birth of freedom never be lost.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) from Car Accidents in Charlotte, NC
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often occur after a sudden jerk, jolt, or blow to the body or head. An individual who suffers a mild brain injury in an accident may fully recover with time. Yet, a severe brain injury will often lead to life-altering and debilitating complications that can cause permanent disabilities.
North Carolina TBI Statistics
Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries are common. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 29,081 North Carolina residents suffered a TBI. Suffering a brain injury can have catastrophic effects and lasting negative consequences on the person with the TBI and their family.
The Common Traumatic Brain Injury Causes
Falls and vehicle collisions are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. However, they can occur with any accident that involves head injuries. More typical reasons include:
Car crashes lead to many TBIs every year countrywide. They are the second leading cause of mild and severe brain injuries.
Compared to regular passenger vehicles, the immense size of commercial trucks makes collisions hazardous. The accidents often lead to severe and life-altering damage, including traumatic brain injuries and property damage.
Motorcycle riders are at a much more significant risk of suffering severe or fatal injuries in accidents. Motorcycle riders do not have the same surroundings and protections as other motorists. TBIs and other head injuries are common after motorcycle crashes.
A severe brain injury is one of the most consequential a person can suffer from a slip, trip, and fall accident. This type of accident often leads to closed skull brain injuries, which means the brain bangs the inside of the skull.
A traumatic brain injury may occur during intentional assaults if the victim receives a blow with significant force to the head or body. The jolt could cause the brain to move around inside the skull.
The Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Symptoms from a TBI may or may not be apparent immediately. Depending on the severity, there are a vast range of potential signs to watch for, including:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Confusion and disorientation
- Difficulty concentrating
- Lack of energy and exhaustion
- Problems hearing or speaking
Most times, people who suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may have no memory of the event and as many as 24-hours before the accident.
Treatment for Brain Injuries
Treatment for a TBI will vary depending on how serious it is and which portion of the brain the injury affects. However, whether the brain injury is mild or severe, all will require plenty of rest for recovery. The medical professional may prescribe medications, surgery, and rehabilitation therapy.
The Critical Steps to Take After Suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury
When an accident leads to a possible traumatic brain injury, there are vital steps to take.
- Seek immediate medical care for diagnosis.
- Follow the treatment plan and take medication as the medical professional prescribes.
- Reach out to a seasoned personal injury attorney experienced with traumatic brain injuries.
The aftermath of sustaining brain injuries plays a considerable part in the recovery process. When the injured party receives quality medical care, they have a much higher chance of a positive outcome. TBIs are often catastrophic injuries that require years of medical care and follow-up. A certified legal professional can help get the compensation needed for recovery and covering other expenses.
What To Do If You Suffered A TBI
If you suffered a TBI as a result of someone else’s negligence you may have the legal right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses.
Recovering Damages for Brain Injuries in Negligence Claims
Traumatic brain injuries are often lasting and expensive. Therefore, after successfully proving liability on the defendant’s part, the court will award compensation to ensure the plaintiff has what they need to cover all medical expenses and other costs while recovering. Damages may include:
- All current and future medical bills and expenses related to the accident
- Payment to cover all necessary physical and psychological therapy costs
- Compensation for the loss of pay while the plaintiff cannot work
- Future earning potential if the damages lead to a permanent disability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional pain and mental anguish
- Losing the enjoyment of life and companionship support
Edwards Injury Law has experience with catastrophic injuries and could help complete a thorough investigation to build a solid claim for damages.
The Time Limit to Commence the Civil Action for TBI Claims
There is a strict court-enforced time limit for filing a claim in civil action cases. Under North Carolina General Statutes Section § 1-52, the claimant must commence the legal action within three years of the cause for action in this state. If the plaintiff or their attorney does not file the claim before the statute expires, the defendant will usually request that the judge dismiss the case immediately. Case dismissal will leave the injured party unable to recover compensation for damages. The legislation allows for exceptions in some injury claims.
- The discovery rule: if the claimant does not immediately know of their injuries, the clock will begin running when they reasonably discover them for up to ten years.
- Legal disability is a minor: if an accident leaves the claimant with mental incapacity or they are a minor, they have three years from the day they turn 18, or the disability ends.
- The defendant leaves the state before lawsuit filing: the clock will start when they return to the state.
How Edwards Injury Law Can Help Ensure You Receive Justice
If careless or intentional acts caused you or a loved one to sustain a severe brain injury, you must hold them accountable. A compassionate yet aggressive attorney could advocate on your behalf inside and outside the courtroom to fight for the settlement amount you need and deserve. Edwards Injury Law has a history of excellence and service, giving them the experience and strength to navigate through today’s complex legal system on your behalf. We have a history of service to our clients, and to our country. As a veteran-owned law firm, we understand what it means to service. We are built for today’s challenges and would welcome the opportunity to help you get the justice you deserve under the law. If you need help with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) after an accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact us today.

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On MSBC, Bob Baer, who was a CIA officer in the middle east, said that he and his CIA colleagues had long ago formed the professional judgment that torture was not an effective way to get at the truth, based on the information yield from interrogations performed by middle eastern countries known to use torture.
This morning’s NYT contains an op-ed by former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Ali Soufan, who says he has previously remained silent owing to the classified nature of these doings, but now feels free to speak as a result of the declassification of the OLC memos. He provides authoritative rebuttal of the idea that enhanced interrogation of Abu Zubaidah produced anything of value, and reports that the refusal of FBI Director Mueller to allow the FBI to become enmeshed in the CIA’s interrogation program probably had costs in the interrogation of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
A NYT news analysis says the FBI director is sticking to his view:
In an interview with Vanity Fair last year, the F.B.I. director since 2001, Robert S. Mueller III, was asked whether any attacks had been disrupted because of intelligence obtained through the coercive methods. “I don’t believe that has been the case,” Mr. Mueller said. (A spokesman for Mr. Mueller, John Miller, said on Tuesday, “The quote is accurate.”)
Experts are coming out of the woodwork to dispute Cheney’s assertion that torture works; none (that I have seen) are providing actual evidence (as opposed to loud unsupported assertions) in defense of his position that “enhanced interrogation” was important to “keeping us safe.”


Meteorologists are predicting the coldest winter on record since 1904 — but why not make the most of it?
Terry Daniels’ family has been in the grocery business in Lake Geneva for more than six decades — he’s now the owner of several Sentry stores in the area. “It’s a great place to raise a family,” says Daniels. “It’s a really easy place to be — everyone who lives here is friendly.”
In the recovering market, buyers scoping out high-end new construction face a growing number of options. Yet aesthetically, many builders offer but two choices: traditional or modern.
When a young couple purchased the top floor of a Lincoln Park three-flat, built in 1917, their goal was to replace the outdated ’90s décor with a style more reminiscent of the building’s origins.


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It’s a great pleasure to sit down with Ryan from Tameside hardcore outfit ‘One Down‘ and asked him a few questions and here’s what he had to say.
How did the band form? Just as a laugh really, myself (Ryan, guitar) and our drummer, Dale started it. Didn’t have much else going on band wise, thought we’d start a no stress hardcore band n get whatever local lads who we’re up for it involed so we could make some noise and hang out. I wrote some tunes pretty quick n got some of our mates to join in. Was up and running within a few weeks.
What’s been the highlight of the band’s career so far? In a profesional way, finally releasing a full length album. All DIY, and for us being the bunch of idiots we are, was a great accomplishment.
What festival would you love to headline in the future? Being asked to legitimately headline anything would be an achievement enough ha, so anything really, a decent hardcore one. Ghostfest if it was still going.
Which bands are you digging at the moment? Hard to say, there’s a lot, but besides the usual suspects for us Knuckledust, TUI, Nasty, life of agony etc.. I’d say, Code Orange, Nails, Powertrip. All released some cool new stuff recently, its fresh but reminiscent of an era we all kinda started off in.
What’s the plan for the rest of the year and 2018? New music! In the form of a few E.Ps, maybe a split n we’re thinking of organising a compliation record. Should have new tunes out ASAP.
How’s 2017 treated you as a band and what’s been the highlight? Wasn’t the most active for the 1st half and our vocalist left for personal reasons. So I suppose the highlight was sorting that out with bringing our old mate Jay in on vocals and finally releasing and finishing a full album.
Do you have any weird rituals before going on stage? It used to be half the band getting blind drunk on red wine but we’ve reined that in as it turns out to not be the best plan. None at the mo really. I like to make sure my laces are tight…
What’s been your biggest inspiration as an individual and as a band? Knuckledust, for One Down, Peirre, Kuckledust and that whole scene has always been a benchmark and inspiration.
What’s your favourite venue to play and why? Probably The Parish in Huddz, the venues cool and got a great scene there, Exemption lads had us over there recently, its always a gooden. Closely followed the by our local The Witchwood cos its our home turf, or Star n Garter in the centre of Manchester.
What album is the one album you listen to at least once a week? A tough one, can’t speak for the band but I probs don’t very long without listening to a bit of Crowbar – Sonic excess in its purest form. Not particularly evident in our sound but a staple of my own listening habits.
Manchester we know it’s the centre of the universe, but what do you love about it? Its proper mix, its not dominated by any one demographic and its just big enjoy and digest. A lot of very important and cool stuff has come from this grey little part of the world and we’re very proud to in anyway represent it.
One Down’s full length album ‘Witness hell’ is available to download and stream on the bands Official Bandcamp page.


This April 22 is Earth Dayand as a prelude to the commemoration of the date, drivers, bus passengers, cyclists, pedestrians, transport organizations and environmental defenders gathered outside the headquarters of the New York City Hall to demand the Mayor Eric Adams to get on the bus of the reform plan to the streets of the Big Apple.
The call they made to the local president is that he join the “Street Plan”, promoted by the city Counciland support the $3.1 billion allocation in next fiscal year’s budget to build more bike and bus lanes as well as pedestrian-free zones and reduce carbon emissions.
Activists and supporters of the plan to “reimagine” streets and bus transportation in the five boroughs of New York, implored the Mayor to say “yes” to the project, With which they assured, many lives would be saved and the safety of passengers, cyclists and pedestrians would be placed above cars, and in the process it would make bus lines reach neighborhoods far from public transport.
At the same time, they ensured that by redesigning transportation in the city, promoting the use of more bicycles and building exclusive bus lines, kill two birds with one stoneas transport conditions are improved and the environment is protected.
“The New York City Streets Plan is key to achieving transportation equity and combating the climate crisis,” he said. Danny Harris, executive director of the organization Transportation Alternatives, while asking Albany to turn over control of the speed cameras to the City.
“The Streets Plan is New York City’s way of ensuring faster commutes, fewer traffic deserts and less carbon pollution in communities across all five boroughs,” Harris added, warning that what the plan does is give New Yorkers more choice and opportunity in matters of health, safety, and equity.
Jolyse Raceof the Riders Alliance organizationwhich advocates for the rights of those who use public transportation in the city, asked Mayor Adams to show the same interest as the City Council and support the inclusion of the $3.1 billion to transform New York’s streets and the environment.
“We bus riders urge Mayor Adams to embrace the City Council’s bold vision for better buses and safer streets. Expanded funding for faster, more reliable bus service and better access to neighborhoods that don’t have a subway will make New York work better for everyone who lives, works and visits here,” said the commuter.
The president of the Transportation Committee of the Municipal Council, Selvena Brooks Powersjoined the call and asked the mayor to side with the defenders of a city with safer streets.
“We need to invest in safer infrastructure for our communities and make public transportation more affordable for all New Yorkers. That is why we have to act right now, in order to have a greener and more equitable city”, said the political leader.
Elke Weissmember of the organization Families for Safe Streetswho lost his grandfather in February after being hit by a vehicle, asked the mayor not to ignore the clamor of families of victims of irresponsible drivers and demanded that he keep his word to honor the memory of his loved one, guaranteeing more safety in the streets of New York.
“My grandfather survived the holocaust and he did not survive the streets of New Yorkand we do not want other families to go through this pain, so we ask that this street plan be approved, which we know will save lives,” said the pained woman.
The Peruvian Norma Ginasa resident of the county of the Bronx, recounted how every day, due to the lack of transportation close to her home and the slowness of the buses, after picking up her two children from school, it takes them a long time to get home, so who asked for faster lines with dedicated lanes.
“Not only is there a lot of traffic and construction and blockages of the bus line, because we do not have a designated line for us, but sometimes there are no options to reach the destination,” said the mother of the family, who added that if lines are built like the one on 14th Street, which has made travel faster and safer, she would have more time to share with her children. “If the Mayor approves that money, it would help people like me a lot. and in the process it can make the City money by fining those who block traffic. I want the buses to move faster.”
The Ombudsman, Jumaane Williams It showed that if the requested money is not invested to reform the streets, there will be more lives lost.
“The Last year was one of the deadliest years registered for safety on the streets, a tragic demonstration of our city’s failure to meet the goals of the Vision Zero plan,” said the public official, noting that the 2019 legislation passed to develop a transportation master plan remains weak if not investments are made. “I urge the Administration to fund New York’s streets plan in this year’s budget and advance the work to make streets safer in every neighborhood, in every borough.”
Regarding the request of the protesters, the office of Mayor Eric Adams did not specifically respond if it will support the disbursement of the $3.1 billion for the safe streets plan, but revealed that the president is committed to making changes that result in greater safety for all.
“Mayor Adams has unveiled an ambitious and historic plan to address the traffic violence crisis, make our intersections safer and speed up our buses. We welcome the opportunity to partner with any New Yorker committed to those goals to make our city safer, greener and more prosperous,” said a spokesperson for Mayor Adams.
Likewise, the Municipal Administration official stressed that the president has committed to building 150 miles of new lanes and routes for buses, in addition to the 140 existing miles and redesign 1,000 intersections where 79% of pedestrian injuries occur.
Data from the plan to redesign streets and safety in NYC
- The City Council requested $3.1 billion from Mayor Adams to invest in the NYC Streets plan
- 500 miles of protected bike lanes would be built under the plan
- 500 miles of dedicated bus lanes would be in the project
- 38 million square feet of open pedestrian space, equivalent to the size of Central Park
- 40 miles of car-free bus routes, like on 14th Street
- 133 hours each year are lost due to traffic congestion
- 50% reduction in travel times on dedicated 14th Street bus lanes
- 250 miles of protected bike lanes in five years, passed “Street Master Plan” in 2019
- 150 miles of protected bus lanes were included in the plan
- 300 miles of protected bike lanes in his first term Mayor Adams promised in his campaign


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The modern internet didn’t happen by accident. It took decades of work to turn what once was an obscure network used by a small number of academics into a global phenomenon reaching about half the people on Earth.
Every two years, the Internet Society’s "Internet Hall of Fame” honors the people behind those efforts. There's no monetary reward, and unlike the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Internet Hall of Fame exists only online. But the honor shines a rare spotlight on the people, selected by former inductees, who made the internet what it is today. Some inductees, like Vint Cerf, who co-created the TCP/IP protocol, and World Wide Web creator Tim Berners-Lee, are relatively well known. On Friday, the Internet Society will welcome a new batch of inductees to the Hall of Fame that you've likely never heard of, but whose online contributions you might take for granted.
For example, it’s now a given that just about every public library in the US has computer terminals for accessing the internet. It’s just a part of what you expect a library to do. But when Jean Armour Polly suggested that the library in tiny Liverpool, New York, near Syracuse, offer free internet to the public in the early 1990s, the idea was unheard of.
A decade earlier, Polly, fresh out of library school, accidentally attended a session about computers in schools at a conference of librarians. "I knew computers would be something that kids would take advantage of," she says. "But how were their parents supposed to get these skills? Or senior citizens or anyone else in the community?"
Polly had convinced the Liverpool Public Library to buy an Apple computer, making it one of the first public libraries to offer access to a personal computer to patrons. Soon after, Polly began using early online services via dialup like the WELL, and helped the Liverpool Public Library create its own bulletin board system. Hosted from a single computer, the "Night Shift" service didn't provide internet access, but it allowed users to dial in from home and exchange messages with other Night Shift users.
"Then in about 1991, I got my first internet account and the scales fell from my eyes," Polly says. "I thought, 'How are we going to get this into the public's hands?'"
This was before Berners-Lee had created the web, when the internet was more difficult to use. Nonetheless, Polly worked with the internet service provider Nysernet (New York State Education and Research Network) to get a dialup internet account for the library.
Polly traveled the US promoting the idea of online access in libraries, but other libraries were slow to follow. Surprisingly, she got little if any pushback from commercial internet providers worried that free access at the library would hurt their sales; the pushback came from other librarians. "The internet was considered a competitor to librarians," Polly says. "There was a lot of skepticism about the authority of people on the internet trying to tell you facts. Librarians, in general, did not embrace the internet early on, certainly not for the general public."


text: Darcy Dunn-Lawless is a medical device researcher, currently studying a Master of Biomedical Engineering at Flinders University. His work focuses on creating technologies for use in medical implants, specifically on the relatively new field of implantable ultrasound. With the support of his John Monash Scholarship, Darcy will pursue a DPhil in engineering at Oxford, to continue his development of a new implantable ultrasound device to monitor for tumour recurrence and improve bone healing in cancer patients. In 2021, Darcy presented the progress of this research at the Australian Biomedical Engineering Conference, and was awarded a MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarship to support the clinical translation of his work. He has also tutored in engineering at Flinders University since 2019 and is a proud member of the Norwood Bears Volleyball Club.


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Family name Smith in beautiful artistic lettering. Customize with your own choice of background color. Find the color grid on a product page, and go to Show More Colors for a complete wheel of colors of all shades and tones. Change it until just right for you. You can also resize the art via the slider within the product view.
Note: background color is not customizable on wall art. For wall art, customization includes various materials and optional matting and framing.
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Dropbox CEO Drew Houston and Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi (C) have a good time the launch of Dropbox’s preliminary public providing as they ring the opening bell at Nasdaq MarketSite, March 23, 2018 in New York Metropolis.
Wall Road analysts mentioned this week that there is a variety of corporations which are executing in any respect ranges and should proceed to see outsized progress.
These shares will thrive below a reopened economic system and have a gorgeous valuation. Analysts say traders will probably be rewarded for his or her endurance.
CNBC Professional combed by a number of the high analysts’ analysis to seek out shares with a number of levers for sustained upside progress.

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Why do we assess?
Why do we assess?
Having the right people working in the right roles, working for the right brands is a critical part of our success at IHG.
By working in the right role our people can be at their best and, at the same time, deliver on our brand promises. By bringing our distinctive brands to life for our guests on a daily basis, our people are the reason why our guests choose to stay with us again and again.
This is why we have a robust selection and assessment process. It helps us to match the right talent to the right job, identify individual capabilities and predict on-the-job performance, while ensuring we are always fair and objective.
At IHG, we use a variety of methods - from interviews, psychometric tests to assessment centres. Depending on the role that you’ve applied for, we may ask you to complete assessments that look at your personality, ability, motivation or interests.
Taking an assessment can be daunting. To make sure you’re putting your best foot forward, here are a few tips to help you prepare.
Search and apply for your role with IHG here
Before an assessment
- Plan and schedule. Make sure you have enough time to complete your assessments. Also remember to ask yourself “What time of the day am I at my best to concentrate?”
- Find a quiet and calm environment. If you’re completing an online assessment, you should find a quiet place with good internet connection. Some of the assessments are timed and cannot be paused midway so it’s important that you complete them in a quiet and calm environment where you won’t be interrupted.
- Take a practice test. Examples of tests used are usually available online for practice. Trying these may help to reduce anxiety and help you to feel more prepared.
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Purpose: The appropriate cosyntropin dose during cosyntropin stimulation tests remains uncertain. We conducted a prospective, randomized pilot study to compare 1 μg IV low dose cosyntropin test, 25 μg IM medium dose cosyntropin test, and 250 μg IM standard dose cosyntropin test to evaluate secondary adrenal insufficiency. Insulin tolerance test was used as the gold standard. Method: The study included patients with hypothalamic/pituitary disease (n = 10) with at least one pituitary axis deficiency other than ACTH deficiency and controls (n = 12). All tests were done in random order. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated for total cortisol and serum free cortisol cut-off levels during cosyntropin stimulation tests. Results: The median (range) age and F/M sex ratios for patients and controls were 54 years (23–62), 2/8, and 33 years (21–51), 6/6, respectively. The best total cortisol cut-off during low dose cosyntropin test, medium dose cosyntropin test, 30 min and 60 min standard dose cosyntropin test were 14.6 μg/dL (100% sensitivity & specificity), 18.7 μg/dL (100% sensitivity, 88% specificity), 16.1 (100% sensitivity & specificity), and 19.5 μg/dL (100% sensitivity & specificity), respectively. There was no difference in the ROC curve for cortisol values between the cosyntropin stimulation tests (p > 0.41). Using a cortisol cut-off of 18 μg/dL during cosyntropin stimulation tests, only cortisol level at 30 min during standard dose cosyntropin test provided discrimination similar to insulin tolerance test. The best peak free cortisol cut-off levels were 1 μg/dL for insulin tolerance test, 0.9 μg/dL for low dose cosyntropin test, 0.9 μg/dL for medium dose cosyntropin test, and 0.9 μg/dL and 1.3 μg/dL for 30 min and 60 min standard dose cosyntropin test, respectively. Conclusion: All cosyntropin stimulation tests had excellent correlations with insulin tolerance test, when appropriate cut-offs were used. This pilot study does not suggest an advantage in using 25 μg cosyntropin dose during the cosyntropin stimulation test. A serum free cortisol cut-off of 0.9 μg/dL may be used as pass criterion during low dose cosyntropin test, standard dose cosyntropin test cosyntropin test, and 30 min standard dose cosyntropin test.
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- Free cortisol
- Hypothalamic pituitary disease
- Secondary adrenal insufficiency
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- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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By Associate Attorney Danielle Nodar
May is Small Business Month in Charlotte! As a small business, safeguarding the confidential information that makes you stand out from the competition is important to the long-term success of the business. Non-compete agreements are common tools used by businesses to help protect this kind of confidential and proprietary business information and allow for business to hire talented employees without worrying that the employee will take your idea and implement it elsewhere. These agreements generally restrict an employee from working for a competitor until a certain period passes and protect confidential information from being used by an ex-employee. However, with companies transitioning to a remote working environment and widespread unemployment, more businesses and lawmakers are re-evaluating the scope and legality of non-compete provisions.
Non-compete agreements are controlled by state law, meaning that each state has unique provisions for what is permissible in these agreements. In North Carolina, a non-compete agreement must meet the following requirements:
With the changes in the employment landscape in the last year, there has been a growing movement to limit or even abolish the use of non-compete agreements. As more workers are forced to find new jobs, have moved to remote working environments, or move to a state outside of their employer’s home base, the question of how and when to enforce non-competes has been more present with business owners and lawmakers. As non-competes are governed by state law, it also makes it difficult for employers with employees residing in multiple states to be able to maintain enforceable agreements without careful planning. For example, some states have limited noncompete agreements to apply only to employees making over $100,000 a year, or to be valid only when a business interest is being sold.
There is also a push for the federal government to step in and put some overarching limitations on non-compete agreements that limit these agreements in cases where a narrow group of defined trade secrets are trying to be protected by a business. While it is too soon to tell if federal laws impacting non-compete provisions are on the horizon, it is important for employers to be mindful of the importance of crafting a narrowly tailored non-compete provision that works to protect their business while still allowing for fair treatment of former employees. Exploring other legal options that could be used to protect confidential business information is also crucial. If you have questions about how to best protect your business’ proprietary and confidential information, please call Jesson & Rains!
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Jesson & Rains, PLLC, is offering a couple of new business plan packages that include discounted legal services.
Our clients are busy and they sometimes forget to keep their information updated with the Secretary of State’s Office or file their annual reports; they pay for a registered agent who does nothing more than forward their mail; and they sometimes fall victim to scams like this and this.
We’re offering a yearly plan that includes serving as our client’s registered agent and filing their annual report, among other things. A description of the plan is attached to this email. This plan helps to ensure your privacy (if your business is ever sued, the lawsuit will be delivered to our office’s address); you will be less likely to fall victim to a scam (we will sort through and destroy junk mail); you will be more organized and have less paper (we will scan and forward your mail immediately to your attention after sorting); and we will ensure that corporate records and Secretary of State records are kept up to date.
We’re also offering an upgraded yearly plan that includes unlimited access to attorneys throughout the year. No more billing for .1 emails or .2 telephone calls. We want to encourage people to contact us anytime they need us instead of being afraid to get a bill from us.
This is a continued effort from us to offer flat fees instead of hourly billing. Annual reports are due April 15, and they can be filed now, so this is a great time to switch over to having Jesson & Rains handle it. Please contact us if you’re interested, and please forward to any busy business owners you think may need our help!
By Attorney Edward Jesson
It is often assumed when talking about purchasing a business that your only option is to purchase the business outright. However, there is a different solution which, depending on the circumstances, could have some benefits: purchasing the target business’s assets instead of the whole company.
When you purchase a business outright, be it all of the stock of a corporation or all of the membership interest in an LLC, you are buying everything. That includes all of the business’s assets but also includes all of the business’s liabilities, some of which could be unknown at the time of the purchase. In any business purchase agreement, there should be a “due diligence” period which will allow you to uncover as many of those hidden risks as possible, but it is nearly impossible to uncover every possible risk that exists.
Most purchase agreements will contain some form of indemnification clause providing that the seller will defend and insure the buyer from various liabilities. However, negotiating an indemnification provision that adequately protects the buyer can potentially increase the purchase price requested by the seller and can also be difficult and expensive to enforce if an issue does arise in the future.
However, when you purchase only the assets of a company you are buying the possessions of the business and putting them into a new business name. The buyer can (at least to a certain extent) dictate what liabilities of the selling business are being purchased which can assist in limiting the buyer’s liability and risk in moving forwards with the transaction. Another benefit of buying a business’s assets is that the buyer can also elect to purchase some, but not all, of the target business’s assets. For example, if you were buying a trucking company you may elect not to buy the old trucks that don’t have any useful life left.
There are downsides to an asset purchase. For example, contracts between the old business and its customers/vendors may need to be renegotiated in the new business’s name. There could also be similar implications with key employees depending on the terms of any employment agreements that were in place with the old business.
Whichever route you choose, it is important to work with a team of advisors who can assist you in the process. While not discussed in detail here, there are different tax implications depending on whether you purchase the business or just the assets, about which a CPA would need to advise.
If you’re thinking of purchasing a business, or a business’s assets, the attorneys at Jesson & Rains are ready to help you through the process.
By Attorney Edward Jesson
Hearings were recently scheduled on a proposed North Carolina state bill entitled “An Act to Provide Consumer Protections Related to Roofing Repair Contractors.”
If passed, the law would have a big effect on the roofing industry in North Carolina--written contracts between roofing contractors and consumers would now be required. The proposed bill would require the following provisions to be included in these contracts:
1. The roofing contractor’s contact information;
2. The name of the consumer;
3. The physical address of the property being worked on and a description of the structure being repaired;
4. A copy of the repair estimate that addresses:
a. a precise description and location of all the damage being claimed on the repair estimate;
b. an itemized estimate of repair costs, including the cost of raw materials, the hourly labor rate, and the number of hours for each item to be repaired; and,
c. a statement as to whether the property was inspected prior to the preparation of the estimate and a description of the nature of that inspection.
5. Date the contract was signed by the consumer;
6. A statement that the contractor shall hold in trust any payment from the consumer until the materials have been delivered to the job site or the majority of the work has been done;
7. A statement providing that the contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance to the consumer that is valid for the time during which the work is to be performed;
8. If the consumer anticipates that insurance funds will be used to pay for any portion of the job, a disclosure from the consumer that states that the consumer is responsible for payment if the insurance company denies the claim in whole or in part and a disclosure from the contractor that he or she has made no guarantees that the claimed loss will be covered by an insurance policy.
The new law, if passed, will also give the consumer the right to cancel the contract if the consumer’s insurance company denies the claim. Further, it will prohibit various practices from roofing contractors, including offering to pay insurance deductibles for the consumer or offering the consumer anything of value in order to display a sign or any other type of advertisement at the consumer’s property.
It is important to note that the proposed law specifically excludes licensed general contractors or subcontractors working underneath a licensed general contractor from the definition of “roofing repair contractors.”
While the new law would create an extra requirement that roofing contractors in NC may not be happy about, we always recommend having written contracts in place between contractors and the consumer. Too often the only written documentation is a cost estimate and, if there are any disputes, there are no provisions in these cost estimates for handling those disputes. The proposed law may also strengthen the reputation of the roofing industry by weeding out unscrupulous roofing contractors.
Jesson & Rains will continue to keep our clients updated on the passage of this law and are happy to assist with the drafting or review of any construction contracts. You can follow the status of the law yourself at: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookup/2019/S576.
By Attorney Edward Jesson
This week’s article deals with the responsibilities that contractors have with regards to the actual design of the building, which necessarily includes the building’s structural system. Generally, the contractor responsible for building the project, be it new construction or otherwise, is not responsible for the design aspects of the project unless we are talking about a design-build project. The design aspects will usually fall to a “design team,” often comprising of some combination of architects and engineers. Or, more often in the residential setting, the owner will provide plans and specifications to the contractor.
The following problem has come up time and time again: a general contractor finishes work on a project, built perfectly to the plans and specifications, only to find out that the plans and specifications were defective in some way, which has then caused issues with the final project (at the extreme end, these issues could be structural, rendering the completed project unfit for purpose). Invariably, on discovery that the project has some serious issues, the project’s owner will first turn to the general contractor to “fix it.” Of course, if “fixing it” involves starting from scratch, neither the owner nor the contractor wants to come out of pocket to pay for that.
Legally speaking, the courts throughout the United States have created a doctrine whereby the project owner impliedly warrants that the information, plans, and specifications that an owner provides to the general contractor are fit for purpose. In a residential setting, even if the owner used a design team, if the owner provided plans and specifications to the contractor, this doctrine would likely still apply. This doctrine is known as the Spearin Doctrine and arises from the case United States v. Spearin, which was argued in the United States Supreme Court in 1918.
What this essentially means is that, so long as the contractor complies with the plans and specifications supplied to it by the project owner, the contractor cannot be held legally responsible for structural defects if those plans and specifications are not adequate for the specific project. Contrast this, for example, with a design-build project, where the contractor or its consultants are partially responsible for the design aspect of the project, and you can see how Spearin would likely be inapplicable to those circumstances.
There are, of course, exceptions to this general rule. For example, if there is an express term contained in a contract that the contractor is responsible for any design defects, then it is likely that a contractor in that situation could be held legally responsible. Another exception is that of “reasonable reliance,” which means that if a design defect is so glaringly obvious that it could not be missed, a contractor would not then be able to later claim that they relied on the plans in order to avoid liability.
While generally not directly responsible for the design of structural systems (or, indeed, other areas of a project), that does not mean that a contractor cannot be held liable for deficiencies in the design. The best protection against issues such as the ones presented in this article are written contracts in place between all parties to a construction project, including the design team, and not just between the owner and general contractor.
By Attorney Edward Jesson
I am excited for the opportunity to speak to you each month about legal issues in the construction industry. My name is Edward Jesson, and I am a partner with the law firm Jesson & Rains, PLLC based in Charlotte, North Carolina. I grew up in England and moved to the United States in 2005 to attend college in South Carolina before moving to South Florida for law school. Our firm protects businesses and their owners, specifically those in construction and related industries. My wife and I previously practiced in South Florida prior to opening Jesson & Rains in the fall of 2015.
In keeping with the theme of this first issue of Building Savvy, I think it’s important to be aware of a specific contract provision that can save the profitability of many jobs: Differing Site Conditions.
Coming across an unexpected site condition is a fairly common risk in a construction project, especially for those involved in new construction or those involved in the grading industry. Put simply, “differing site conditions” are generally considered to be a condition that is discovered while performing work on a project that was not apparent, visible, or expected at the time the project was bid. The majority of times these differing site conditions would be ones that could not have easily been discovered if the contractor had engaged in a reasonable site inspection during the bidding/quoting process. A good example of a differing site condition that you might encounter throughout the country would be unanticipated ground water. You could also come across differing site conditions during remodels -- a historical renovation would be one such example -- such as something in the walls that wasn’t expected or couldn’t have been uncovered with a reasonable inspection of the property (i.e. without tearing into walls to see what you find—which a lot of homeowners probably wouldn’t be too happy with during the bidding process!).
This presents a problem in construction projects, especially those that are for a fixed price. If you quote a homeowner $500,000 for a new build, and then encounter a differing site condition, the costs of construction can skyrocket. Without the proper contractual provisions in place, the homeowner may not be willing to pay those increased costs, nor may they be legally required to. Issues can also arise as
differing site conditions will often involve a delay in the completion date of the project; something which owners, both residential and commercial alike, are often none too happy about.
One of the main purposes of contracts in the construction industry is to assign various risks to parties to that contract before the work begins. This can clearly be seen with differing site conditions clauses in contracts. The differing site conditions clause in AIA 201-2017 states:
If the Contractor encounters conditions at the site that are (1) subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions that differ materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or (2) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature that differ materially from those ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall promptly provide notice to the Owner and the Architect before conditions are disturbed and in no event later than 21 days after first observance of the conditions. The Architect will promptly investigate such conditions and, if the Architect determines that they differ materially and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the Work, will recommend an equitable adjustment in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, or both. If the Architect determines that the conditions at the site are not materially different from those indicated in the Contract Documents and that no change in the terms of the Contract is justified, the Architect shall promptly notify the Owner and contractor in writing, stating the reasons. If either party disputes the Architect’s determination or recommendation, that party may proceed as provided in Article 15.
AIA agreements are often standard in the commercial construction industry, though much less used on the residential side of things. While that AIA clause is certainly more than you would need for most residential construction projects, it is illustrative of what a differing site conditions clause tries to do. If the contractor notifies the proper people promptly (in this case the owner and architect, but on the majority of projects it would likely just be the owner), the owner must adjust the contract price accordingly to reflect the extra work that will be done and, if necessary, adjust the time required for performing the contract.
Contractors would be wise to consider using a differing side condition clause in their contract. A simple differing site condition clause, in addition to a well written contract in general, can help protect against the unexpected and, more importantly, help a contractor protect its profit when such conditions are discovered.
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JED - December 2010 - (Page 64)
EW Against Modern Radars – Part 13
Random Frequency or PRI, Burn-through Modes and Home-on-Jam
By Dave Adamy
The Journal of Electronic Defense | December 2010
n this final column for our series on modern radar, we consider a few radar features that make jamming more difficult and one that makes it dangerous.
A radar can have multiple operating frequencies as shown in Figure 1. Note that a radar needs an efficient antenna and a well-behaved power amplifier, so the range of frequencies used can be expected to be less than 10 percent. As explained in the November 1997 “EW 101” column, a parabolic antenna can have 55 percent efficiency if it operates over less than 10 percent frequency range, but that a wider frequency range antenna will have much lower efficiency. For example, a 2-18 GHz EW antenna can be expected to have about 30 percent efficiency. The simplest case of frequency diversity is a set of selectable frequencies, with the radar operating at the selected frequency for an extended time. As long as a receiver associated with a jammer can measure the operating frequency, the jammer can be set to the frequency in use and can optimize its jamming bandwidth against that signal. This applies to spot jamming with narrowband noise, as well as to deceptive jamming techniques. A more challenging use of frequency diversity is assignment of one frequency per sweep of the radar antenna. For example, if the radar antenna has a helical scan (one circular azimuth sweep at each of several elevation angles) the radar might change frequencies after each circular sweep. This gives the radar the advantage of a single frequency during its coherent processing interval. When a jammer has a digital radio frequency memory (DRFM), it will be able to measure the fre-
Figure 2: Random PRI requires a jammer to cover the full-time excursion of pulse times.
quency (and other parameters) of the first pulse it sees and make accurate copies of all subsequent pulses during the time the radar beam is covering the target on which the jammer is located. (Note that we will be discussing DRFMs in detail in a later “EW 101” column series.) The most challenging case of frequency diversity is pulse-topulse frequency hopping. In this case, each pulse is transmitted at a pseudo-randomly selected frequency. Because the jammer cannot anticipate the frequency of future pulses, it is impossible to optimally jam the radar. Also note that this type of radar can be expected to avoid frequencies at which jamming is detected, so jamming a few of the frequencies is unlikely to improve the jamming performance. If there are only a few frequencies, it may be practical to set a jammer to each frequency, but more typically, it is necessary to jam the whole frequency-hopping range. For example, if the radar operates over a 10 percent frequency range at about 6 GHz and has a 3 MHz receiver bandwidth: • The jammer must cover 600 MHz of frequency range. • The radar only sees the 3 MHz of the jamming signal in its bandwidth • Thus, the jamming effectiveness is only 0.05 percent • This reduces the effective J/S (compared to matched jamming) by 23 dB
If a radar has a pseudo-randomly selected pulse repetition interval, as shown in Figure 2, it is not possible to anticipate the arrival time of radar pulses. Thus it is not possible to use RGPI jamming (see the January 2010 “EW 101” column). If cover pulses are used to deny the radar range information, they must be extended to cover the full range of possible pulse positions. This requires the jammer to have a longer duty cycle in its cover pulse stream, which reduces the jamming efficiency.
Figure 1: Frequency diversity requires a jammer to cover multiple frequencies or an increased frequency range.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JED - December 2010
JED - December 2010
The View From Here
From the President
EW Battle Management
Technology Survey: EW Simulators
2011 EW/SIGINT Resource Guide
Index of Advertisers
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This story is my contribution for the ’100-Word Challenge for Grownups’, (100WCGU) from Julia’s Place. The prompt is “Fall”.
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I blame myself. I never thought Jane would be the one to fall. I thought maybe my eldest daughter, April would. She’s always been the “nervous” type, who worries about anything.
But it was Jane. In and out of that psychiatric unit for two years. She had electro convulsive therapy, and that helped. It took a small part of her memories, but maybe she’s better off without some of those.
After the fall comes the long slow climb. She’s not there yet, but one day I’ll get my daughter back.
She may stumble, but I won’t let her fall again.
3 thoughts on “The Fall”
Hi Steve, nice 100WCGU write! I like the emotion that still comes out in the simplicity of the writing.
If you like flash fiction challenges it would be great to see you over at Trifecta, another prompt challenge. Give them a search; there’s two challenges per week.
Keep up the good work,
Very nice, Steve. Poignant.
Thanks for commenting.


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HALLOWEEN TOUR: SPOOKY LIVING ROOM
We’ve arrived at the last destination on this year’s Halloween home tour. Hello and welcome to my spooky living room!
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This is my second favorite location I decorated this season, behind my bedroom. In the past, I just added Halloween to my year-round décor because my bookshelves overflowed with books. This year, I resolved to go above and above. I took everything off the bookcases bordering my TV stand and made it completely Halloween.
I was hoping to capture the Halloween light. I’ve waxed poetic about it before…and it’s one of the simplest ways to change a space for Halloween. I went on a jack-o-lantern shopping frenzy so I could display them on my shelf. I organized my Halloween stuff by Halloween icon (ghost, skeleton, witch) and created themed shelves. I’m delighted since this new technique has a lot of promise for expanding the curation of décor in the next years.
Continue reading to see how I decorated my creepy living room!
MY SPOOKY LIVING ROOM
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If you dare to enter…
Halloween can be seen everywhere.
For Halloween, I changed out all of my typical artwork. (Yes, I included a shot of this outfit since the orange stood out!)
This pumpkin lamp post was the greatest $75 I’ve ever spent at Target. I have yet to be disappointed by this buy. (Or Matt’s fantastic Halloween calendar!)
Get spooky or leave. ✌ (Reminder that you may find coffin letterboards here) (Reminder that you can find coffin letterboards here.)
I currently possess two Halloween radios. I bought this one because I like the design. When we get there, I’ll tell you about the other one…
Pout has arrived! I liked his gloomy expression, so he’ll be staying in the Spooky Little Apartment beyond Halloween.
This year’s must-have Halloween book, “Thirteen Tales for Halloween” by Andrew Noles, is featured in the coziest chair.
More self-made décor utilizing blog photos…and my new FatHead ghost logo. Isn’t it adorable?
But let’s return to this vision because there are so many exciting things going on. I wanted to make a focal point in my decor, so I removed all of my standard stuff from the shelves. I wish I had a mantle to decorate, but my TV will have to suffice till then.
No, seriously. EVERYWHERE.
A dramatic centerpiece out of a dollar shop witch hat by taping 7-8 foot lengths of orange crepe paper inside and twisting them. Simple. Effective. Stunning.
Don’t criticize me for my lousy tape job!
—but this shot is of Cracker Barrel’s AMAZING haunted house. I adore how it glows, especially with the green bat projection. It was $40, but I had a gift card, and it nicely complements my Halloween glow.
Shelf themes! Is it possible to find Andrew and Devin from Your Best Halloween Ever stashed away in there?
The illuminated skull is a year-round home décor that has been reused for Halloween.
Mummies made of pumpkins! Both were spontaneous purchases this year that I do not regret. They’re adorable!
Okay, here’s the other Halloween radio in the upper right corner of the shot. I saw this at Ross and disliked the facade and felt the projects were a little tacky. It also appeared cheap, and the dial sticker was peeling off, as you can see because I haven’t replaced it yet. And, at just under $20, I thought it was excessive for the quality.
BUT THE SONG: I couldn’t get it out of my brain after hearing it. I saw it twice more in stores before deciding I needed it.
One of my favorite settings on my shelves this year—is a collection of some of my favorite items!
These lights were another early-season impulse purchase…and, ironically, the final item of decor I put in the living room! The pumpkins are powered by a battery pack and sing the chorus of “Monster Mash” when you click the button. I found these at Big Lots, but I’ve also seen them at HEB, a local grocery store company in Texas.
Who wants to watch scary movies with me this weekend?
THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY HALLOWEEN SPOOKY LIVING ROOM!
This year, you can also see my black and orange bathroom, candy kitchen, frightening office, and haunting bedroom.
If you liked this, be sure to browse my decor archives or view my previous house tours.
Enjoy your haunting,