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«Бастіон-03» — українська реактивна система залпового вогню, що складається з шасі КрАЗ-6322РА і бойової частини 9К57 «Ураган». Виробляється Шепетівським ремонтним заводом. Перебуває у стадії розробки.

Комплекс дозволяє виконувати вогневі задачі на висоті до 3000 метрів над рівнем моря та швидкості вітру біля землі до 20 м/с. Дальність вогню — до 35 кілометрів. Кількість снарядів у залпі однієї бойової машини: 16 штук. Час залпу з однієї бойової машини — 20 с. Маса бойової машини — 22 т, реактивного снаряда — 280 кг. Обслуга бойової машини — 4 людини.

Історія
У 2017 році демонструвалася на «Зброя та безпека 2017».

Примітки

Див. також
 РСЗВ «Буревій»

Посилання
 Бойовий комплекс КрАЗ-6322 РА  // autokraz.com.ua

Реактивні системи залпового вогню України
Артилерія калібру 220 мм

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 16
Head to the flicks to see Judd Apatow's latest comedy, check out Cate Blanchett as a former hotshot architect and watch a WWII-set drama.
Something delightful is happening in cinemas across the country. After months spent empty, with projectors silent, theatres bare and the smell of popcorn fading, Australian picture palaces are starting to reopen — spanning both big chains and smaller independent sites in Sydney and Brisbane (and, until the newly reinstated stay-at-home orders, Melbourne as well).
During COVID-19 lockdowns, no one was short on things to watch, of course. In fact, you probably feel like you've streamed every movie ever made over the past three months, including new releases, comedies, music documentaries, Studio Ghibli's animated fare and Nicolas Cage-starring flicks. But, even if you've spent all your time of late glued to your small screen, we're betting you just can't wait to sit in a darkened room and soak up the splendour of the bigger version. Thankfully, plenty of new films are hitting cinemas so that you can do just that — and we've rounded up, watched and reviewed everything on offer this week.
THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND
Judd Apatow's latest lengthy arrested development-fuelled comedy (see also: The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People and Trainwreck), The King of Staten Island unsurprisingly meanders. Loosely inspired by Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson's life, it's also thankfully candid, raw, funny and exceptionally well-cast. Oozing a different kind of BDE — that'd be big daddy's boy energy here, and even big deadbeat energy — Davidson plays 24-year-old Staten Island resident Scott. A high-school dropout who dreams of opening a combined tattoo parlour and restaurant, he still lives at home with his overworked nurse mother Margie (Marisa Tomei) and his college-bound younger sister Claire (Maude Apatow), and he still can't quite cope with the death of his firefighter father on the job 17 years earlier. Then, after making a poor decision involving a tattoo gun and a nine-year-old, he ends up with irate firey Ray (Bill Burr) first yelling on his doorstep, then dating his mum.
Born and raised in Staten Island himself, 26-year-old Davidson lost his own firefighter dad in 2001's September 11 attacks — and, unsurprisingly, he co-wrote The King of Staten Island's script. Hanging out with someone who is playing a part, but has also mostly been there and done plenty of what viewers see on-screen, the movie always sports a lived-in vibe as a result. This is an Apatow movie, so the usual manchild escapades and humour do apply. But, more importantly, The King of Staten Island is a Pete Davidson movie — and that has a considerable impact. Apatow often shapes his films around his stars; however, in a flick that undeniably relies upon a formula but also boasts rougher edges, the loose, lanky, brutally self-aware Davidson might be his best lead yet.
Read our full review.
WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE
If you'd ever wondered what might happen if Dazed and Confused, Boyhood and the Before trilogy filmmaker Richard Linklater channelled his inner Wes Anderson, well, wonder no more. Where'd You Go, Bernadette answers that question, albeit without a hefty dose of visual symmetry. A quirky collection of characters remains present, though, as does a dysfunctional family dynamic, structural playfulness, eye-catching decor and ample whimsy. But, despite the efforts of both Linklater and his cast — as led by Cate Blanchett in a forceful, fussy but still compelling performance as the eponymous former hotshot architect who's been stuck in a creative rut for 20 years, and also featuring Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Laurence Fishburne and impressive newcomer Emma Nelson — this page-to-screen comedy-drama largely proves far less offbeat, and far more bland and conventional, than it intends.
Adapted from Maria Semple's novel of the same name, Where'd You Go, Bernadette first introduces its central figure as she's kayaking around Antarctica, then jumps back five weeks to her regular Seattle life. She dotes on her teenage daughter (Nelson), is accustomed to her computer animator husband (Crudup) being too busy with his work at Microsoft and keeps trying to transform the sprawling ex-schoolhouse they call home. She also argues with her busybody neighbour (Wiig) and dictates emails to her virtual assistant in India. But, Bernadette struggles to sleep, is generally anxious and is far from thrilled about the family's impending trip south. Enigmatic, peppery and reclusive, she's a woman in crisis, even if she doesn't completely realise it — and yet, as the film slowly explains why and gives her a new awakening, it frequently plays as simplistic and cliched rather textured and complex.
The horrors of the Second World War are undeniable and should never be forgotten. But those horrors have been brought to the big screen so many times now — and, often, in much the same kind of soft-toned historical dramas that tell their narratives in basically the same way — that movies about the conflict and the atrocious actions of the Nazis don't always hit as hard as they should. Take Resistance, for example. It not only relays an intrinsically emotive story about the fightback in occupied France and the immense efforts to save orphaned Jewish children, but draws upon a remarkable true tale involving the teenage actions of famous actor and mime Marcel Marceau. And yet, although it serves up a heartfelt tribute to the latter, as well chronicling a chapter of the well-documented war that definitely stands out, the end result still feels as by-the-numbers as World War II films come.
With Jesse Eisenberg stepping into the late, great Marceau's shoes, the movie heads back to the performer's adolescence — with his butcher father (Karl Markovics) disapproving of his choice of career, France on the cusp of invasion and his cousin (Son of Saul's Géza Röhrig) overseeing a local effort to help kids in need. The idea of 36-year-old Eisenberg playing a teen doesn't just sound like a stretch, but proves it on-screen, although it's one of the least generic elements of the feature. Written and directed by Venezuelan filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz (Hands of Stone), Resistance ticks every expected box narratively, thematically and stylistically, even when it's championing the life-saving importance of art and showcasing expressive mime work. It also makes little use of the rest of its acting lineup, including Harry Potter's Clémence Poésy, Game of Thrones' Bella Ramsey and Edgar Ramírez.
We've long since reached the point where formulaic, thoroughly forgettable horror movies combine social media-driven storylines with heavy lashings of blood-splattered torture porn — and in Follow Me, it's as terrible as it sounds. Written and directed by Escape Room's Will Wernick, this routine Moscow-set shocker jumps on another bandwagon, too, with the filmmaker clearly quite fond of folks trying to puzzle their way out of locked spaces in a limited amount of time (and with death the punishment for failing). The movie's protagonist, Cole (Keegan Allen), is an attention-seeking vlogger who records and streams almost every moment of his existence. He has turned his antics into a career, putting himself in extreme situations with an 'escape real life' angle and motto (shortened to #ERL, naturally), with more than 12 million viewers watching on. Looking to up the ante for his next clip, he jets off to Russia with his pals (Holland Roden, Denzel Whitaker, George Janko and Siya) — where a connected friend of a friend (Ronen Rubinstein) has arranged a grim and gruelling escape room experience that's been tailored specifically to Cole.
Surprises aren't Follow Me's strong suit. Indeed, the film is so laden with cliches and tropes, it's easy to predict where the narrative is headed from the very first frame — even as it tries to trade in twists and tension. Accordingly, the movie becomes an exercise in watching grating characters make stupid decisions that lead to gory altercations, all while running around a series of dark, gritty places that could've been ripped from the Saw or Hostel franchises. To the astonishment of no one, the end result is never as unsettling or entertaining as Wernick thinks, or even unsettling or entertaining at all. And an attempt to serve up a message about the always-on, always-performing nature of social media — and about obnoxious American tourists abroad as well — is as well-worn as the rest of the film.
If you're wondering what else is currently screening in cinemas, check out our rundown of new films released in Australia on July 2 and July 9 — and our full reviews of The Personal History of David Copperfield and Waves.
Top images: Where'd You Go, Bernadette © 2019 ANNAPURNA PICTURES, LLC. All Rights Reserved; The King of Staten Island © 2020 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. All Rights Reserved.
Published on July 16, 2020 by Sarah Ward
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Extend your Cycle-On Pro to accommodate two additional bikes.
Note: the 4 bike CycleOn Add-On Kit can only be used with a 2" hitch CycleOn rack on a class III receiver.
The Add-On kit will not fit kids bikes.


With over 12 years of financial services experience, Ryan Taylor brings expertise in financial analysis, risk management, valuation, and relationship management to Tiger's valuation practice.
At Tiger, Taylor manages all aspects of preparing valuation reports – from acting as the key liaison to the appraised company to conducting management interviews, inspecting properties and inventories, reviewing financials, and developing liquidation strategies in support of determining NOLV.
Before joining Tiger, Taylor was an Institutional Sales Trader with Longbow Research where he advised hedge funds and institutional money managers on trade execution strategies and leveraged the firm's proprietary research product to generate investment ideas for his clients.
Prior to Longbow Research, he served as a Trader and Analyst for National City Bank's Private Client Group, where he was charged with trade execution of equity, fixed income, and derivative securities, financial modeling, and risk management.
He received his BS in Business Management from Florida State University.


BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) St. Albans may be joining other local communities banning plastic straws. Students at St. Albans City School presented a proposal to the City Council Monday night.
Students say it started as a class project that transformed into 200 people signing a petition.
The students say they know some straws are necessary but they want other options considered, like bamboo and metal.
The City Council says it will discuss the issue.


Every year, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund committee (which includes the likes of Anna Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg, and Jenna Lyons) nominates 10 up-and-coming designers to participate in a four-month competition to prove they will have a strong place in America's fashion future.
The competition has launched some of the most amazing designers of our time, including Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Public School, and many more. Now, though, you'll get to see the competition happening before your eyes with Amazon's new Condé Nast-produced reality series, The Fashion Fund.
The show, airing in 2016, will follow the 2015 program of emerging designers as they go through several phases of the competition—like a runway show at Los Angeles's Chateau Marmont, along with other advertising and design challenges—and you'll even be able to shop the finalists' spring collections as you watch.
The 2015 winner, to be announced November 2 of this year, will receive $400,000, and the two runners-up will receive $150,000 each to further their brands. The 2015 nominees are Scott Studenberg and John Targon of Baja East; Matt Baldwin of Baldwin; Aurora James of Brother Vellies; Brad Schmidt and Raul Arevalo of Cadet; Chris Gelinas of CG; Becca McCharen of Chromat; David Hart of David Hart & Co.; Rio Uribe of Gypsy Sport; Jonathan Simkhai; and Thaddeus O'Neil. We're excited to see them all in action!
Scroll down to see more past winners of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition!
Public School won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Competition in 2013.
Check out the latest from Public School in our shop!
Derek Lam won in 2005.
Shop the latest Derek Lam!
Alexander Wang won in 2008.
Shop the latest Alexander Wang!
Proenza Schouler was the first winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Competition in 2004. Here are the designers with Anna herself.
Shop the latest Proenza Schouler!
Who is your favorite CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner so far? Tell us below!


It's only about 4 months since Ebbsfleet were last at GGL in that massive top of the table clash last season. On that day, only a point separated the two sides in the Conference South table. Now, as we stand a week away from the new season kicking off, there's a whole league between us. Still, I'm sure they had a cracking time in Vegas.
Every year we always say the same thing, and every year we never actually go through with it. The old "I'm not going to watch any of the pre-season," line is always banded around at this time of year. But once again we all found our way down to Gander Green Lane for the first pre-season friendly of 2016/17. It seemed liked we'd not left the place and with the Euros on down the club, we in fact hadn't!


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update_period=600

TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER_DEFAULT="yrno"
TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_JSON_DEFAULT="jq"
TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT_DEFAULT="c"
TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UPDATE_PERIOD_DEFAULT="600"

# If you want to set your location, set TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LOCATION in the tmux-powerlinerc file.
# 1. You create tmux-powerlinerc file.
#    $ ./generate_rc.sh
#    $ mv ~/.tmux-powerlinerc.default ~/.tmux-powerlinerc
# 2. You set TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LOCATION.

if shell_is_bsd  && [ -f /user/local/bin/grep  ]; then
	TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP_DEFAULT="/usr/local/bin/grep"
else
	TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP_DEFAULT="grep"
fi

generate_segmentrc() {
	read -d '' rccontents  << EORC
# The data provider to use. Currently only "yahoo" is supported.
export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER_DEFAULT}"
# What unit to use. Can be any of {c,f,k}.
export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT_DEFAULT}"
# How often to update the weather in seconds.
export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UPDATE_PERIOD="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UPDATE_PERIOD_DEFAULT}"
# Name of GNU grep binary if in PATH, or path to it.
export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP_DEFAULT}"
# Location of the JSON parser, jq
export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_JSON="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_JSON_DEFAULT}"
# Your location
# Latitude and Longtitude for use with yr.no
TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LAT=""
TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LON=""
EORC
	echo "$rccontents"
}

run_segment() {
	__process_settings
	local tmp_file="${TMUX_POWERLINE_DIR_TEMPORARY}/temp_weather_file.txt"
	local weather
	case "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER" in
		"yrno") weather=$(__yrno) ;;
		*)
			echo "Unknown weather provider [${$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER}]";
			return 1
	esac
	if [ -n "$weather" ]; then
		echo "$weather"
	fi
}

__process_settings() {
	if [ -z "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER" ]; then
		export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_DATA_PROVIDER_DEFAULT}"
	fi
	if [ -z "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT" ]; then
		export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT_DEFAULT}"
	fi
	if [ -z "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UPDATE_PERIOD" ]; then
		export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UPDATE_PERIOD="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UPDATE_PERIOD_DEFAULT}"
	fi
	if [ -z "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP" ]; then
		export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP_DEFAULT}"
	fi
	if [ -z "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_JSON" ]; then
		export TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_JSON="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_JSON_DEFAULT}"
	fi
	if [ -z "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LON" ] && [ -z "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LAT" ]; then
		echo "No location defined.";
		exit 8
	fi
}

__yrno() {
	degree=""
	if [ -f "$tmp_file" ]; then
		if shell_is_osx || shell_is_bsd; then
			last_update=$(stat -f "%m" ${tmp_file})
		elif shell_is_linux; then
			last_update=$(stat -c "%Y" ${tmp_file})
		fi
		time_now=$(date +%s)

		up_to_date=$(echo "(${time_now}-${last_update}) < ${update_period}" | bc)
		if [ "$up_to_date" -eq 1 ]; then
			__read_tmp_file
		fi
	fi

	if [ -z "$degree" ]; then
		weather_data=$(curl --max-time 4 -s "https://api.met.no/weatherapi/locationforecast/2.0/compact?lat=${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LAT}&lon=${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LON}")
		if [ "$?" -eq "0" ]; then
		grep=$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_GREP_DEFAULT
			error=$(echo "$weather_data" | $grep -i "error");
			if [ -n "$error" ]; then
				echo "error"
				exit 1
			fi

			jsonparser="${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_JSON}"
			unit=$(echo "$weather_data" | $jsonparser -r .properties.meta.units.air_temperature)
			degree=$(echo "$weather_data" | $jsonparser -r .properties.timeseries[0].data.instant.details.air_temperature)
			condition=$(echo "$weather_data" | $jsonparser -r .properties.timeseries[0].data.next_1_hours.summary.symbol_code)
			# Pull the times for sunrise and sunset so we know when to change the day/night indicator
			# <yweather:astronomy sunrise="6:56 am"   sunset="6:21 pm"/>
			if shell_is_osx || shell_is_bsd; then
				date_arg='-j -f "%H:%M %p "'
			else
				date_arg='-d'
			fi

    		# # https://api.sunrise-sunset.org/json?lat=$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LAT&lng=$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LON&date=today
			# suntimes=$(curl --max-time 4 -s "https://api.sunrise-sunset.org/json?lat=${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LAT}&lng=${TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_LON}&date=today")
			# sunrise=$(echo $suntimes | $jsonparser -r .results.sunrise | cut -d " " -f1)
			# sunrise=$(date %H%M -d $sunrise)
			# sunset=$(echo $suntimes | $jsonparser -r .results.sunset | cut -d " " -f1)
			# sunset=$(date %H%M -d $sunset)
		elif [ -f "${tmp_file}" ]; then
			__read_tmp_file
		fi
	fi

	if [ -n "$degree" ]; then
		if [ "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT" == "k" ]; then
			degree=$(echo "${degree} + 273.15" | bc)
		fi
		if [ "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT" == "f" ]; then
			degree=$(echo "${degree} * 9 / 5 + 32" | bc)
		fi
		# condition_symbol=$(__get_yrno_condition_symbol "$condition" "$sunrise" "$sunset")
		condition_symbol=$(__get_yrno_condition_symbol "$condition")
	    echo "${condition_symbol} ${degree}°$(echo "$TMUX_POWERLINE_SEG_WEATHER_UNIT" | tr '[:lower:]' '[:upper:]')" | tee "${tmp_file}"
	fi
}

# Get symbol for condition. Available symbol names: https://api.met.no/weatherapi/weathericon/2.0/documentation#List_of_symbols
__get_yrno_condition_symbol() {
	# local condition=$(echo "$1" | tr '[:upper:]' '[:lower:]')
	# local sunrise="$2"
	# local sunset="$3"
	local condition=$1
	case "$condition" in
		"clearsky_day")
			echo "🌣"
			;;
		"clearsky_night")
			echo "☾"
			;;
		"rain" | "lightrain" | "heavyrain" | "sleet" | "lightsleet" | "heavysleet")
			echo "🌧"
			;;
		"lightrainshowers" | "rainshowers" | "heavyrainshowers")
			echo "🌦"
			;;
		"snow" | "lightsnow" | "heavysnow")
			echo "❅"
			;;
		"lightsnowshowers" | "heavysnowshowers" | "snowshowers")
			echo "🌨"
			;;
		"cloudy")
			echo "☁"
			;;
		"partlycloudy_day")
			echo "🌤"
			;;
		"partlycloudy_night")
			echo "☾☁"
			;;
		"lightrainshowersandthunder" | "rainshowersandthunder" | "heavyrainshowersandthunder" | "lightsleetshowersandthunder" | "sleetshowersandthunder" | "heavysleetshowersandthunder" | "lightsnowshowersandthunder" | "snowshowersandthunder" | "heavysnowshowersandthunder" | "lightrainandthunder" | "rainandthunder" | "heavyrainandthunder" | "lightsleetandthunder" | "sleetandthunder" | "heavysleetandthunder" | "lightsnowandthunder" | "snowandthunder" | "heavysnowandthunder")
			echo "🌩"
			;;
		"fog")
			echo "🌫"
			;;
		"fair_day")
			echo "〇"
			;;
		"fair_night")
			echo "☾"
			;;
		*)
			echo "?"
			;;
	esac
}

__read_tmp_file() {
	if [ ! -f "$tmp_file" ]; then
		return
	fi
	cat "${tmp_file}"
	exit
}

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From their studio space in Oakland, California, the artists of Creative Growth Art Center prepare for the nonprofit organization's annual fashion show, "Beyond Trend." What began as a spontaneous one-off event, "Beyond Trend" is now an annual tradition that features fashions created and modeled by artists with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities.
Shown at work on their wearable art in the weeks prior to showtime, the Creative Growth artists describe inspiration rooted in both personal experiences and pop culture references. "I used to wear Frankenstein masks when I was seven," recalls artist William Scott while creating a papier-mâché Frankenstein mask, reminiscing about memories of watching The Munsters on television and going treat-or-treating.
Through the fashion show format, Creative Growth artists are given the opportunity to add an element of performance to their otherwise primarily visual practice. "It really adds this other dimension," reflects Tom di Maria, Creative Growth's director of external relations. "It becomes this great celebration of artistic creation." As artists and models set to take the stage, di Maria muses, "You'll see it in their performance, how proud they are of their work."


Sprint just can't seem to get a break. With falling customer numbers to holes in the network, looks like even in the event they were to spend billions (around $32 of those) to acquire T-Mobile they might not even keep their name. According to a recent report from CNBC, Sprint is going to finally give confirmation on the intention to gobble up the pink uncarrier. The recently new owner of Sprint 'Softbank' looks to take on the T-Mobile name to use the new speed the uncarrier has grown with loudmouth and awesome CEO John Ledger.
This seems like a very unorthodox move as Sprint is the actual company buying the other but I think it is a smart choice as just the name has grown to have negative feels when said out loud. Try it say it right now and see if you get the feeling to switch carriers…nah didn't think so. If this purchase does not go through looks like Softbank will still have to fork out some serious dough at a whopping $2 billion break-up fee to T-Mobile. Ouch.


I feel like my life is based on how other people perceive it- and what the hell? That isn't who I am deep down. I am a writer. I need to practice my craft more. I don't mind if my family becomes seriously concerned because there is really no reason for their concern. I'm being myself. I need to finally take this step on my own. I cannot abide by guidance any longer. To you, that may seem foolish- but your approval is not important to me.
I am a young person. I know where people are trying to push me but it doesn't feel right. Finding what is right seems to be a very arduous process. Happiness means sacrificing. Really not sure what that fully means yet. I need to process everything in my mind. There is so much about life that is not set out in a step-by-step instruction. Looking at everything from a different vantage point all together opens up new possibilities. New regrets.
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I sometimes think of this like shedding pounds…it feels good holding onto them, gaining them–surrounding yourself with approval of your lifestyle & life choices.
But once you shed the pounds…the need for approval from friends and family, there's a freedom you haven't experienced before.
And more often than not, it doesn't become a separation, just an independence. And I don't know many families & friends who don't, someday, grow to respect that.
I commend you for stepping out on your own and feeling your way through life with your own hands. It's the best thing I ever did for myself.


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Data protection code of conduct for cloud service providers and the right to data protection: effectiveness of the self-regulatory instrument and its future
The paradox of setting targets – The case of NGN deployment in Europe
The paper "The paradox of setting targets – The case of NGN deployment in Europe " (Parcu, P. L., Rossi, M. A.) will be presented at the 5th Conference on the Regulation of Infrastructures...
The paper "Data protection code of conduct for cloud service providers and the right to data protection: effectiveness of the self-regulatory instrument and its future" (Moyakine, E.) will be presented at the 5th Conference on the Regulation of Infrastructures (24 June 2016).
In the contemporary digital age, cloud computing has developed into a cornerstone of various IT infrastructures and plays an increasingly significant role in the provision of cloud services over the Internet offering an array of benefits to both public and private actors. In the European Union, these services must be carried out in compliance with the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection of EU citizens. The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Maximillian Schrems v. Data Protection Commissioner case recognised the importance of these rights and declared the Safe Harbour agreement between the European Commission and the United States invalid. This has direct consequences on business operations of many US cloud service providers and leads to uncertainties among corporations from other third countries.
With respect to cloud computing, there is a self-regulatory initiative called the Data Protection Code of Conduct for Cloud Service Providers drafted by a Subgroup of the Cloud Select Industry Group, which includes such major stakeholders as Google and Microsoft, with active participation of the European Commission. Article 27(1) of the Directive 95/46/EC and Article 40(1) of the new General Data Protection Regulation specifically encourage the adoption of these codes of conduct with an intention of contributing to the proper application and implementation of data protection law. The Code of Conduct contains guidelines specifically designed for cloud computing providers that will stimulate their compliance with EU rules on privacy and data protection. At the moment, this document is being finalised and is considered work-in-progress. Unfortunately, given its nature and current draft status this particular initiative does not receive much attention in legal literature while it potentially constitutes a benchmark for other self-regulation processes in this field and a crucial measure in ensuring that the right to data protection of EU citizens is guaranteed when they make use of cloud services.
This contribution uses desk study on the basis of literature review as the main legal research method. It looks into possible effects that the Code of Conduct has on the right to data protection in the EU and examines the extent of its effectiveness in guaranteeing this right through evaluation of aspects of legitimacy, quality and enforcement. The article also identifies gaps, which cannot be left unaddressed and must be closed, in order to ensure that it will achieve its regulatory objectives. Finally, some changes and modifications of the Code are proposed.
Evgeni Moyakine obtained his first Master's degree in International and European Law cum laude at Radboud University Nijmegen and successfully completed the Research Master in Law programme at Tilburg University and Leuven University with the same grade point average.
He was awarded a PhD grant by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research in 2010 and worked as a doctoral candidate at the Department of European and International Public Law, Tilburg Law School, Tilburg University. His doctoral thesis entitled "The Privatized Art of War: Private Military and Security Companies and State Responsibility for Their Unlawful Conduct in Conflict Areas" was published in 2015 by Intersentia. He lectured and supervised students, published scientific articles, participated in various research activities and conferences and functioned as an active member of the Utrecht School of Human Rights Research and a senior editor at the Tilburg Law Review.
Since 2015, he has been working as a postdoctoral researcher at STeP, "Security, Technology and e-Privacy Research Group", located at the Department of European and Economic Law, Faculty of Law, University of Groningen. Currently, he actively participates in several international research projects on – inter alia – biometrics, privacy and data protection and is involved in teaching and supervision activities.
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Blogging isn't for everyone? Or, is it?
When I first started my VA business three years ago, I didn't think I needed to blog.
I had an endless supply of referrals. I was making more money than I had made working 50-60 hours a week at my corporate job and life was good.
The referrals came from every direction: friends, past clients, strategic partners, etc. And, as I noticed that more and more people were referring business my way, I found myself more and more in love with this business model.
I decided to shift from general VA to the digital strategist and launch VA role.
Overnight, my business was nearly unrecognizable.
Suddenly, the referrals dried up. My partners didn't know how to send me clients. The whole 'launch thing' threw many of my local peeps for a loop. I still had referral partners who would send me clients whether I sold fried cheese or marketing services, but the quantity just wasn't the same.
It only took me a few months to discover that something had to change. I didn't know what I needed to do to turn things around so I hired my first coach.
While I'd helped my clients do both for over a year, I had a lot of resistance around doing them in my business, especially blogging.
Every time I sat down to write a post my mind would go blank or I'd hear my college professor's voice in my head telling me to do better, be better.
I wasted hours looking at a blank screen.
I was convinced that I was a bad writer and I psyched myself out without even 'really' trying.
Around the same time, I started observing what my six-figure clients were doing. Each of them was blogging, actively building their list, using video and speaking.
They were promoting their blog (vlog) posts on social media and then getting people back to their website to join their list because they know that the money was in their list.
I admired how my clients were using their blogs to share their knowledge and attract their ideal clients, and I wanted that too.
I wish I had a dollar for every time someone called me their 'best kept secret.' While it was supposed to be a compliment, secretly it made my skin crawl.
I hated it and I channeled that hate into content.
It was hard at first but then I started transcribing some of my consultations. The advice I gave during my free chats was priceless and I decided to turn my responses into blog posts and Facebook Group posts.
The biggest driving force that caused me to start blogging was that I didn't (and don't) desire to keep my knowledge to myself. I'm constantly devouring information (I call myself a marketing junkie) and I can't imagine not sharing it.
If I had to do it all again, I would (I don't regret any part of the journey). I'd just start blogging sooner.
Now that I've had this experience (and know better), I know that taking the first step to start blogging is more important than my fear. More important than my college professor's voice in my head and more important than any lie I could tell myself (keeping me small).
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It is time once again, G-d help me! to expose the contrived foolishness of the new Jewish "peace movements", those obnoxious groups comprised of bored liberal Anglo-Jews with too much time on their hands. Ironically, the activism of many of these individuals is a definite consequence in some cases of the supposed "exploitative capitalism" many of them rail against. Yet foolishness often comes to those with the sense that one has time on his hands, or with those who harbor the notion of a unique message or teaching they must offer the world. Narcissism and nonsense often mate.
An amalgam of names: "Alternative Action", LAVI, The Home, and a handful of others come to mind. The oft mentioned calls for a "New Generation" to have a "New Conversation". They often overlap with one another and engage in joint projects. And despite their insistence that they are not the peace industry, they are precisely that. The names may vary, as do their respective platforms, but they are birds of one feather.
The difference is that these peaceniks have another delusion. Unlike the "two-state suicide" camp of the classical left, these groups maintain another lunacy. The idea that we can coexist in one state with those who wish to destroy us, if we allow the other side (the Arabs or Muslims) to experience "their own personal narrative". As they see it, if we abandon our "white, western, identify" and identify with a greater "Semitic" sense of self.
1. "Narrative"- Generally refers to the moral relativism of identifying and empathizing with the Arab sense of Jewish wrong-doing. Often such people apologize for Arab violence and blame it on western interference.
2. Indigenous- A cursory definition of a term I have discussed elsewhere and will not harp on. A selective interpretation of this nonsense term. Unlike others, these people self-identify as such but also grant the same status to Arabs. Hence the need to insist that we can coexist. Unlike other such pro-Israel activists, these activists add stupidity to silly sociology which believes in such a notion, which has as much validity as phrenology.
3. Conversation- The fantastical belief that talking with select, token, polite Arabs and drinking coffee will solve real problems, which as the late Rabbi Meir Kahane always noted correctly were "immutable" problems.
4. Western-The sense that the west is evil and everything "middle eastern" is wonderful. Of course, Arab/Islamic barbarism worldwide must be minimized and ignored, and is rarely addressed honestly. So, these liberals must ignore genital mutilation, stoning's, throwing homosexuals from roofs, castration, sexual slavery, classical slavery, honor killings, martyrdom. Once again, a classic mirroring of western liberalism in our contemporary period.
5. Semitic Movement-The racial obsession and self-loathing which requires a magical belief in a shared "race". According to this belief, since we are both Semites we must get along.
6. Colonial- The enduring Arab jihad be damned. Western colonialism is the greatest evil. The Arabs don't really hate us. The West creates this hate. The massacres of Jews in the 20's and 30's up to and including the barbarism of today has no place in their conversation. Not to mention the horror of dhimmitude since the times of Mohamed.
A marriage of magical non-intellectual thinking, pseudo-scientific idiocy, and liberal naivete. The idea that if we drink Turkish coffee with Salam, suddenly real grievances will disappear. The Jews of pre-pogrom 1929 Hebron also enjoyed the company of some of their neighbors. Until one day. That is why these groups ignore, minimize, or apologize for Arab/Islamic barbarism. It is the fault of the "WEST", never the Amalekites on this side of the pond who detonate themselves on buses in our cities.
The new peace fools are on the move. This is the inevitable result when self-appointed gurus, peddle corrupt notions of justice to the deluded masses. The irony is that these silly Jewish indigenous rights advocates are poster children for western liberalism. Their self-identification is premised on the guilt-ridden liberal's creation of the notion of indigeneity (a false concept) which fuels multicultural reverse discrimination. And their obsession with peace, with those who only understand terror, is yet another example of the distorted liberal mindset.
Silliness aside, to my Caucasian Ashkenazi colonized ear, they sound precisely like this.
These "new peace" activists may think they are "raging against the machine", but in truth they are an amalgam of "fools on parade". But the college campuses are inundated with such people, and these are their target audiences. The kinds of people who may try to reconcile their Jewish identify in a liberal, progressive, manner which satisfies their essential beliefs. So, the obligation is to expose these groups and show the un-Jewish nature of these groups. Far from being eastern, they are naked byproducts of the excesses of western liberalism, married to the soft-boiled science of morally relativistic sociology.
· On the Facebook page of one Yehuda HaKohen, a self-styled Jewish indigenous rights activist involved with the "Alternative Action" peace movement he empathized with the Arab nakba by noting: I'm not interested in belittling anyone's pain but I think the message of Naqba Day would be a lot more powerful and easier for Israelis to empathize with if it didn't occur each year on the [solar] date of our anti-colonialist victory against England. Why not mark the date a Palestinian community was destroyed or the day Israel decided you aren't coming back? By marking the date the British left and the Jews declared independence, you make it easy for us to believe that this is more about us and less about you (and some of us really don't need such assistance).
· (Minute 14:05) "And Palestinians are caught in the middle of all this. They're obviously victims of this, too."
· (Minute 17:00) "There's a blind spot. We do have a blind spot when it comes to Palestinians. We're completely insensitive to their pain. It's true."
· (Minute 1:25:34)"The Palestinian narrative is also true,"
· (Minute 1:25:55) "In terms of values, I agree with 90% of what the SJP is saying."
· (Minute 1:30:45) "They are people who are legitimately experiencing an occupation and want to resist it, and I as a human being can't blame them."
· (Minute 1:36:40) "I live in Beit El..And there's a fence around Beit El, and I don't see any reason for that fence."
· LAVI and others support the racist thugs of the BLM movement who essentially function as a black KKK in America.
· Alternative Action praised Fidel Castro as a great man when he died. A veritable butcher of innocents, and they saw fit to praise him!
I have opined on the threat of Arab nationalism and Islam many times before. And yet the examples of barbarism never end. Though his favorite meal is Jewish blood, the Arab/Islamic Amalekites will spill the blood of anything they deem antagonistic to sharia law. Including British school-children at an Ariana pop concert in Manchester. No one is safe, not even those clueless European anti-Semites who favor the savage over the Jew, and who sympathize with the mythical "Arab plight". We are dealing with the epitome of evil, a corruption so thorough and complete it usually negates the possibility for rehabilitation. This is the lesson of Amalek. Deal with evil totally and destroy it, or be totally consumed by the very same force you refused to recognize.
Tragically, many mainstream, respectable right-wing hasbara personalities are flirting with these movements. When violence strikes Israel, such types will step away for a time, but their willingness to attend some of these events and give credence to these organizations and people, is a troubling example of the fickle nature of people. And of the continued inability of Jews to face ugly truths.
These new groups love hashtags because it appeals to millennials who often see these groups as an avenue to express their Judaism, in a manner which satisfies their liberal proclivities. So, for any free-thinking liberals, here are a few hashtags of my own. They contain essential truths which Jewish history has shown time and time again.
*The author would like to thank a certain someone, who wishes to remain nameless, for sharing his considerable research.


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Recidivism Among Juvenile Offenders: Effect of Prison Programs
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Juvenile offenders have been prone to recidivism and the rates of juvenile recidivism have been very high in the United States. There are several reasons which have been put forward by experts to explain the reasons for juvenile offending, including poverty and lack of effective educational programs (De la Torre, 2007). The efficacy of prison programs has been a controversial subject because they have not been successful in reducing the recidivism rates. This is not only the case in the United States but in Britain as well. Young offenders appear to view prison more as an opportunity to receive free food and shelter before going back to the streets (De la Torre). At the same time prison programs have not been successful in reducing the recidivism rates. This study therefore proposes to conduct an examination into the current juvenile justice system and its ineffectiveness in addressing recidivism. Alternative means by which recidivism could be curtailed will also be addressed, with the views of researchers who have proposed such alternative measures.
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The efficacy of juvenile prisons has been a controversial subject, due to the rising incidence of recidivism. In the United States, the recidivism rates among young juvenile offenders are reported to be significantly high at almost 94% (Lewis, Yeager, Lovely, Stein & Cobham-Porterreal, 1994). This research study seeks to address recidivism issues concerning past juvenile prison inmates who are over 18 years of age, in order to determine how they have responded to the incarceration experience. Re-offending among juvenile offenders appears to be high, not only in the United States, but also in Britain. Hagell (2002) found that 88 percent of young British juvenile offenders were prone to recidivism within about two years after their release from custody. Such high statistical figures for juvenile recidivism suggest that rehabilitation and correction programs available for young offenders through the prison experience may be largely ineffective in achieving the desired objectives.
There are many theories and views that have been put forward to explain the reasons for the high rates of juvenile recidivism. Fader (2009) points out that recidivism may be the result of a lack of accountability in juvenile prisons. De la Torre (1997) believes that recidivism could be reduced by providing better educational opportunities for youngsters, involving them in activities such as sports programs and involving the church in a more active role. Loeber and Farrington (1998) offer the view that identification of the high-risk juveniles is important if prison programs are to succeed. For instance, individuals who started offending at a very young age or commit offences regularly may be at a higher risk for re-offending. Identifying the social and environmental factors that could be conducive to offending could also be of great help in the formulation of programs that would be effective in addressing those risk factors and mitigating them before they cause juveniles to move into offending.
The high rates of juvenile recidivism are statistically supported through research (Lewis, Yeager, Lovely, Stein & Cobham-Porterreal, 1994; Hagell, 2002), but a corresponding level of research into improving prison programs is lacking (Fader, 2009). While the experience of incarceration does place juvenile inmates into a position of readiness to accept positive changes and modify their conduct, prison fails to provide these inmates with the skills they need to bring about these changes (Ashker & Kenny, 2008). This study therefore proposes to carry out an investigation into the causal factors of recidivism and specifically how this problem could be redressed through modifications or changes in juvenile prison programs.
The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore recidivism of juveniles in Connecticut. The central research question that is posed in this study is: How can juvenile prison programs be improved to reduce the rates of recidivism and ensure that young offenders are successfully integrated into the society? In order to answer this question, this study will carry out a survey of persons who were formerly juvenile inmates of the only juvenile prison in Connecticut. The survey will determine whether these former inmates are currently employed, educated or otherwise gainfully engaged in society. This will be used as the basis to discover if, and what percentage of former inmates have actually gained benefits from prison programs. In view of their incarceration experience, these former inmates would be in a position to express their views about their prison experience, including what was lacking and what areas of the prison system could be improved. The study will address questions such as (a) whether they have re-offended (b) if yes, the reasons for recidivism and (c) how their prison experience contributed to or detract from the recidivism (d) what are the problem areas in prison programs which are making them ineffective and (e) how these programs could be improved. This study proposes to gain an understanding into how such prison programs could be improved by identifying some of the problem areas, based upon the perception of former inmates.
The central research question that is proposed in this study therefore is: How can juvenile prison programs be improved to reduce the rates of recidivism and ensure that young offenders are successfully integrated into the society? The survey of the former inmates of the Connecticut juvenile prison will enable the researcher to ascertain the following:
Whether they have re-offended after being released from prison after their first incarceration experience?
If they have re-offended, what were the reasons behind the re-offending?
What are their opinions about their incarceration and its impact on their lives?
What productive activities are they presently engaged in?
What are their recommendations and suggestions about improving the juvenile prison programs?
This study will make a number of positive contributions to the field of criminology. First, it will help to narrow the literature gap that exists on ways through which juvenile prison programs could be improved and made effective in reducing the rates of recidivism. Second, the study will provide a deeper insight into the problem of recidivism among juvenile offenders. This will be made possible by the use of a qualitative phenomenological research design which will use subjects that have had a direct experience with the juvenile prison system. Most importantly, the study will help the juvenile justice system to understand the problem of juvenile recidivism and how it can be significantly reduced through the improvement of existing prison programs.
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Ashkar, P. J. & Kenny, D. T. (2008). Views from the inside: Young offenders' subjective experiences of incarceration. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 52(5), 584-6.
De La Torre, A. (1997). Rescuing lives without hope: Smaller classes, sports programs, jobs, church involvement: These are possible solutions to juvenile crime. Los Angeles Times, p. A7.
Fader, J. (2009). Juvenile Justice: A case for transparency and research based accountability. Changing Lives, Changing Minds. Web.
Hagell, A. (2002). The Mental Health of Young Offenders – Bright Futures: Working with Vulnerable Young People. London: Mental Health Foundation.
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The headline topic of this year conference was Decentralization – Digitalization – Disruption – De-carbonization. The world as a whole is going through radical changes that will alter both our life and business context. At this conference we tried to find out how these changes might impact us and how we might already be exposed to them without knowing it.
During the conference, the prominent industry experts and people from academia shared with us their knowledge and ideas on what the 4 Ds mean in the energy world and beyond. We also held expert workshops where our guests discussed different aspects of the headline topic more in detail.


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Slivovitz - Liver
Recorded two years ago at the La Casa di Alex in Milan, Italy except for one track at the same venue on May 25, 2014, Slivovitz showcase the deliver and exuberant performance with the release of Liver. The seven-piece band at the time in 2016, released their third album, All You Can Eat which was their follow up to their second album,Bani Ahead. Listening to Liver, released on the MoonJune label, you have to understand more than just both the Progressive Rock and Jazz world that they brought on here.
Not only they would bring the two genres together, but the elements of '70s Funk and Fusion to make you close your eyes and be at the club watching and seeing in awe of cheering and showing support for Slivovitz. Beginning with Mai Per Comando, the sound of Pietro's tenor sax giving the band doing their nod to the late great godfather of soul, Mr. James Brown and the Headhunters-era of Herbie Hancock, Slivovitz know the funk well.
Pietro channels the styles of Chameleon as if Mel Collins from the Lizard-era of King Crimson came to lend Pietro a helping hand before Derek's harmonica wails it down as they do a melodic duel. And then at the last minute and 12 seconds, it transforms into a speeding train thanks to Giannini's metallic riffs to make it through the finish line. From Bani Ahead, Cleopatra Through, the live version beats out the studio version.
You can hear Vincenzo coming in front as he does the bass line introduction. Clocking in at 7 minutes and 30 seconds, this gives electric violinist Riccardo Villari a chance by doing an extended solo. I don't know if I ever heard it while listening to the studio version, but Riccardo has finally been given carte blanche on his improvisation. The audience are applauding for Riccardo before Pierri, Riccardi, and Stangelo do a stop-and-go moment between harmonica, trumpet, and tenor sax.
Riccardi's trumpet echoes through the club using the effects on the reverb as if he was inside a cave creating improvisations that are both hidden and haunting on Egiziaca. Alongside Riccardo Villari, Ciro goes through the cave with his trumpet going both up and down before heading towards the light as Perri's bluesy harmonica and Marcello's guitar, lay down some blues-rock exercise.
And then, it becomes a mind-blowing finale as it head towards the essence of both Chicago Blues and Hard Rock thumps revved by Marcello in the intro and ending of the piece. The melodic lines between guitar and trumpet come again doing more of the stop-and-go sections in Mani In Faccia. Villari's violin sets up the quick second beauty before Marcello and Ciro get back into the race for another extended version of the piece from All You Can Eat, but it gets more ideas from the band members to bring it out there from the studio version of the instrumental.
You get to hear the whole team not just hammering it out at the Casa di Alex, but delivering a powerful structure of the composition. Giannini is bringing a lot of ferocious sounds to get the boiling level up a notch. Then, it calms down for the last 20 seconds by ending back to applause. They do a take of Nirvana's Negative Creep from their 1989 debut album, Bleach, sees Slivovitz going into a Thrash Metal approach of the song.
The sax and trumpet do the melody as it becomes an eruptive take of Kurt Cobain's song by transforming it between a crossover of the Dio-era of Black Sabbath (Mob Rules period) and the Kill 'Em All-era of Metallica. I had an amazing blast listening to Slivovitz's Liver. They never done me wrong. I still admire this band so much and after listening about seven times now, I can't wait for the next Slivovitz release to see what will they think of next.
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Dusan Jevtovic - Live at Home
Recorded two years ago at Decije Pozoriste in Kragujevac, Serbia on December 23rd which is Dusan Jevtovic's hometown city. Released by SKC (Studentski Kulturni Centar) and marketed by MoonJune Records for limited distribution, this live recording contains pieces that were featured in last year's release of Dusan's album, No Answer. Jevtovic is aided by keyboardist Vasil Hazimanov who was on the album. And also on here with Live at Home is bassist Pera Krstajic and drummer Pedja Milutinovic.
When you listen to Live at Home, you as a listener, you can feel Dusan's presence during his performance. Not just listening to whole thing from start to finish, but image yourself by closing your eyes watching and seeing the quartet creating these harsh, mysterious, electronic, fusion, twisted, yet innovative sounds they would bring to the live recording at Kragujevac. The opener, No Answer on here, is giving Dusan a lot of free-rein through his improvisation while Vasil creates these cavernous water dripping vibes on the keyboards.
The intensive atmosphere between Vasil, Pedja, Pera, and Dusan himself runs these sonic surroundings on his guitar as it goes through a small amount of maximum power. But it is Vasil himself who is using this delay/reverb effect, walks you through this film-noir setting of the 1940s in black-and-white as if a crime scene has just happened.
And then, Dusan would go ahead go through picking up the pieces before ending with some harsh minor chords. On Angel/Al Aire-Soko Bira, Dusan goes through some electronic hisses before singing the traditional Serbian song. It is a chilling piece for the first 2 minutes and 50 seconds before Vasil takes the keyboards walking down the styles of the Starless & Bible Black-era of King Crimson as if the creature is walking behind the detectives lurking behind them for the kill.
With New Pop, it is a driving composition. It has this late '70s to early '80s pop sound that Dusan does. Pedja keeps the engine's running through the hi-hat and the snare drum. Dusan channels his playing between the styles of both Lindsey Buckingham and the late great Walter Becker of Steely Dan. There's this cross between Fleetwood Mac, Rush's Moving Pictures-era, ZZ Top, and Steely Dan's Aja thrown into the blender.
With Vasil's composition of Briga, Dusan himself gives him a chance to come forth as the two of them do a melodic duel between piano and guitar. Vasil channels Bill Evans (Miles Davis, Kind of Blue) for the first 2 minutes and 36 seconds before switching to the electric piano by creating a strange and mysterious effect. He goes through various moments to give the other three to climb towards the mountain top.
There are some eerie vocals in the background as the intensity level in the last three minutes to give it a real surprise. And then, there's the closer, Gracias Y Perdon – Outro. The music suddenly turns into a hay-wiring electronic mode and children in the background screaming for joy as Dusan is almost switching channels to create this shrieking hypnotic effect that pays nod to Pink Floyd's On The Run.
Live at Home as I've mentioned earlier, that you as a listener, imaging yourself being at that concert at his hometown, watching Dusan bringing the audience towards a journey of various genres that is spiritual, amazing, haunting, and staggering. Dusan Jevtovic never disappoints me.
Tautologic - Re:Psychle
Released on their own label, Turtle Down Music, Re:Psychle documents Tautologic's Ethan Sellers' inspiration of the people that he met in his Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago. It deals with the subject issues of; veteran's issues, materialism, addiction, mental illness, celebrity culture, and the need for re-connection with nature. The origins of the band's history goes back 21 years ago.
Ethan Sellers and drummer Pat Buzby both finished college and Ethan himself knew that he wanted to start a new band with friends while he was a student at the University of Chicago. Buzby studied at Olberin. When he read an ad by Sellers from a Prog-Rock discussion group, he knew it was the next move for him. The two of them both have an appreciation of the genre. 18 years ago, they released their debut album West is North, East is South which received critical acclaim both in the States and in the U.K.
Their next release was in 2002 entitled, The Basement Sessions. Then then work begin of Psychle began back after Sellers did a second theatrical piece called At the Apartment which featured songs from other material and The Basement Sessions. But Psychle was almost released, but due to financial setbacks, Sellers decided to archive the album for a decade.
Now in the year 2018, in the form of Re:Psychle, it finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel. It includes from former and new band members to lend both Ethan and Pat a helping hand. On Your Left is a fun-filled composition with a nod towards the genre of Cajun music. You can imagine Tautologic dance-walking a march towards from Treme to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
It's almost as if they're doing this song performing at the Preservation Hall and having a big blast performing the composition with organ, horn sections, violin, and sax going through the location to bring a new day. Their nod to the late great John Coltrane, sends towards a Prog-Pop atmosphere with the Coltrane Supermarket.
Beginning with hay-wiring effects of free-jazz sax improvisation and shattered glass and delving into a crossover between ELO's Mr. Radio and MoeTar's Butchers of Baghdad thrown in with some background harmonizing scaling vocalizations. Osaka Garden starts with these sirens, telephone's ringing, and the sounds of an ordinary day in the city of Chicago along with construction workers drilling around the clock.
The lyrics deal with the subject of getting away from the noises in the street and the city into a quiet location to be away from the society with some gentle acoustic guitar and a nod to the Beatles white album sessions. And then there's The Admiral. It's perhaps one of Tautologic's haunting compositions dealing with someone who is watching you and having paranoia.
It has this terrifying scenario that can be disturbing at times of looking outside to see if someone called the FBI, CIA, or the police, or if someone's trying to take your life. And Tautologic deal with the subject matter brilliantly well. I will admit after listening for about three of four times now, I have to say that I'm not really crazy about this album, but it's very interesting and a very interesting concept that Tautologic have released. It is ambitious and well-written with the subject matters based on Ethan's inspirations in his neighborhood. But it's not a bad release at all.
Kevin Kastning and Mark Wingfield - The Line to Three
As I've mentioned in my 2017 introduction of my review of Kevin Kastning's A Connection of Secrets, It's been a good while since I've listened to Kastning's music. It's been way overdue and I figured it's about time to go back and find out what I was missing. Since 2011's I Walked into the Silver Darkness, I believe and I might be wrong this is, it is their sixth collaboration that Kevin has worked with Mark Wingfield. The combination between the two of them are a perfect team, and an amazing duo.
Recorded in over three days last year at Studio Traumwald in Northern Massachusetts in February while mixed and mastered in the U.K. at Heron Island Studio, the soundscapes on The Line to Three, released on the Greydisc label, gives Mark the creation he does by doing these deep, immersive sounds that almost made my arm hairs go up. He can make his guitar go through these chilling scenarios.
I almost had this feeling that he's tipping his hat to Terje Rypdal as if he's watching Wingfield doing these component ideas while Kastning plays not only just the 30-string contra-alto guitar and the 15-string extended classical guitar, but playing some of the most menacing piano chords both high and low. And some of the booming sounds on percussion as if Kevin is making you, the listener, to understand that someone is creeping up behind you or waves crashing at the exact moment.
You can imagine yourself being at the Scandinavian mountains at night and you can almost feel the wind breezing and the pins dropping. Kastning and Wingfield setting up the cold, chilling, and freezing vibes of the mysterious whereabouts of being alone in a cabin with only one candle burning bright with no electricity, small amount of food, and the winds hitting really hard. The music really sets the scenario as if there's no one to help you or rescue you. The only option is survival of the fittest.
Now, this is my second time listening to The Line to Three. It may not be everyone's suitable taste in music, but with the elements of Avant-Garde, Classical, Droning, and Experimental music, Kevin and Mark kept me going for more to see what they will come up with next.
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Magma - To Life, Death and Beyond: The Music of Magma
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Magma's formation. While we're in 2018, and seeing where we will be for the next years to come, it's time to describe one of the most mind-blowing bands to come out of France like a gigantic cannon blast. Magma were the band that pushed boundaries and often overlooked in the history of the Progressive Rock genre. It's mixtures between the sounds of; Avant-Garde, Jazz, Rock, Classical, and Opera. It's almost as if the volcano has erupted at the right moment, at the right time for Magma to come out of the lava and bring it to life.
That and their 2017 documentary directed by Laurent Goldstein entitled, To Life, Death, and Beyond: The Music of Magma, is a very interesting documentary describing the history of the band. Among supporters including not just the fans that are being interviewed, but people like; Trey Gunn of King Crimson, Robert Trujillo of Metallica/Suicidal Tendencies, and Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys who are in the film to show their appreciation of this band that are still going strong.
This was a project that Laurent who admired this band for 40 years, went on the road with them during their 2016 tour which was called, The Endless Tour. This is a labor of love for Goldstein and believe me, he's done it well. With the help of Kickstarter that went up to $26,296 by 386 backers, there are some moments in the film that made me open my eyes more about Christian Vander.
Vander, who founded the band, says in the opening line of the documentary, "We presented ourselves with nothing, we were in the silence, and the music spoke for us." That's what Magma did, they spoke to a spiritual vibration and audiences to embark on an adventure that is ready for them to embark on the planet Kobaia. It's not just for audiences for them to embark on the planet, but knowing it is both the sound and vibrations that will send chills down the spine.
We get to discover Christian Vander's childhood from the eastern suburbs of Paris called Nogent-sur-Marne. You get to see that he had a difficult childhood, and brought down by both his aunt and uncle at times, but it was music that saved him. It was both classical music and jazz. The house being with musicians including Flautist Bobby Jaspar, drummer and Coltrane alumni Elvin Jones who did a drum duet with Vander in a rare footage between the two of them that guided Vander his steps on being a drummer.
But it was the late great John Coltrane that became a big influence in Christian's work from the moment he heard My Favorite Things and that was the light bulb that went on for him. It was like a breath of fresh air discovering the master's work. Whenever he went through his rough times, his music guided him through those troubled times after his mom was sent to jail for stealing.
When Coltrane died in 1967, it deeply affected him and went through depression. But it wasn't until he wanted to do something to move forward and that was where in the spring of 1969, while he was in Turin, Vander he needed to change his life around and that was where he returned to Paris. To form what would be known as Magma.
There are interviews with former members of Magma including Laurent Thibault, Klaus Blasquiz, Patrick Gauthier, Francis Moze, along with archive interviews with bassist Jannick Top, and keyboardist Michel Graillier to name a few. The DVD contains six chapters including some bonus features that on here. Before I get into that, while this documentary is a legacy honoring the legends of the Zeuhl masters, it's also short.
Mind you, it's great to see some of the footage of the various line-ups including Offering and their 1977 performance at the Hippodrome du Pantin in Paris, restored. But it's not the complete story of Magma. I just wished this documentary was only 2 or 3 hours long instead of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Christian Vander has been around from day one. He's still going strong playing the drums and keeping the Magma train going. There is not a single stop-sign for him. He's very much like a conductor at times and letting the band members decide where he will go next. At times he would give them free-rein including two bass players during their 1981 performance at Bobino.
Now the bonus features. The bonus extras on the DVD contains Jean-Luc Chevalier playing Jannick Top's composition on acoustic guitar of De Futura. You can see Jean-Luc really playing the piece sort of in the styles of Django Reinheardt chord-like structures, menacing sounds, bass riffs and improvisations he does. It's not a bad take, but Jean-Luc can really nail down those changes.
Jello Biafra's appreciation of Magma and his discovery of the band's music that he puts up there with The Stooges, Hawkwind, MC5, and Sparks. Trey Gunn's horizontal vibes on his Warr guitar bringing to mind his Crimson days. It's very much as if Trey is embarking you on a solar system adventure playing and tapping through his instrument as far as he can go.
And one of the highlights on here is Patrick Gauthier playing one of his compositions On the Persian Markets beginning with the bells and clock chiming before Patrick goes through a dynamic piano concerto he does. It's a challenging piece, but he nails it through the keys as if creating a score for one the silent film-era between Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton films during the 1910s and 1920s.
To Life, Death and Beyond: The Music of Magma is not a bad film, just not the whole story. But we begin to wonder if Christian has a few more tricks up his sleeve and when the time will be right to come full circle.


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It's official. I'm in love with this gorgeous Charleston home, located in my favorite spot right outside of the city- Sullivan's Island. The porch... the peacock blue velvet chairs... the rustic wood + industrial shelving... did I mention the porch? Hey, they can even throw in a couple of those adorable little blonde kiddos and the guy with the guitar too, I'm not complaining.
This beautiful home is a fabulous example of mixing styles: rustic beach chic with a touch of high-class antique glamor. And it works! Well.
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I loved this home as well!
I pass by this home all the time! Love it! They've done a fab job inside.
Yes! I love seeing the inside of other people's home...which is why blogging is so great! :) This home is gorgeous...so many great details.
What I would give for an amazing front porch like that . . .
oh my god...the front and the back of that house are killer!
OH MY GOODNESS. This house is amazing. Really amazing. I knew I would like it from the first picture, but seriously. I think I'll have to keep this in my inspiration file for sure. Thank you!
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That really is a fabulous space!!!
I was immediately drawn to the beautiful curtains in the rooms.
Oh & the porch, to die for!!!
I might just have to drive out there this weekend and stalk that house!! Beautiful!
Just wanted to let you know that I kept thinking about this house! And eventually posted it on my blog (and of course linked back to you). Thanks for the inspiration!


Read through some commonly asked questions about financial aid, loans, consolidation, and more.
To apply for any federal or state financial aid programs, you will need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You may apply any time after January 1, but Stout recommends you apply before March 15 to ensure all aid programs are available. UW-Stout's Federal School Code that you will need for the FAFSA is 003915.
I probably don't qualify for aid. Should I apply anyway?
Yes. Many families mistakenly think that they don't qualify for aid, so they don't apply. There are many sources of non-need based aid, but receipt of these types of aid also requires a financial aid application. Some sources of non-need based aid are unsubsidized Stafford loans, parent PLUS loans, Minnesota SELF loans and alternative collegiate loans.
How much does it cost to attend UW-Stout?
Tuitions and fees for a given academic year are generally set by mid-summer. See current tuition rates.
How much financial aid will I be awarded?
The minimum amount of financial aid all freshman qualify for is $5,500 in an unsubsidized Stafford loan. Receipt of a subsidized loan, federal grant, or state grant depends on family income, family size and financial assets. You will receive an e-mail notification from Stout listing the aid you qualify for.
Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for aid?
No. You can apply for aid anytime after October 1 for the following year. You can list up to six schools you are considering attending. To actually receive funds, you must be admitted as a degree-seeking student at the university where you enroll.
Yes. You are required to apply each academic year for which you seek financial aid.
Does Stout have an application deadline?
We prefer that you file your FAFSA by March 15, which is our priority date. Filing as early as possible increases your chances to receive all the available aid types, if you qualify.
Will I get all of my aid at the beginning of the year?
You will get one disbursement of aid (half the total amount) in September and one disbursement (half the total amount) in January, as Stout has a two-semester academic year.
What if my parents/guardians are separated or divorced?
If your parents/guardians are separated or divorced, the custodial parent/guardian should fill out the FAFSA. The custodial parent/guardian is the person with whom you have lived with the most in the past 12 months. If you did not live with one parent/guardian more than the other, then the person who provided you with the most financial support should fill out the FAFSA.
My family has unusual circumstances. How do I report that?
There will be no place to report unusual circumstances on the FAFSA. Do not include any written narratives or other documentation with the FAFSA. The Financial Aid Office has the ability to take into consideration recent loss of income, death of a family member, divorce or economic disaster. If a family feels that they have unusual circumstances that may affect the student's financial aid eligibility, please contact our office directly to discuss appropriate action: e-mail finaid1@uwstout.edu or call 715-232-1363.
What do I enter for the grant/scholarship amount reported?
It is uncommon that you would have an amount to enter for this question. You would only enter the amount of grants and scholarships that you were required to report as income in your (or your parents') Adjusted Gross Income on your tax return. The FAFSA is not simply looking for the amount of grants and scholarships you earned.
How do I report a rollover from an IRA or pension?
It's possible that your, or your parent's, IRA or Pension Distribution will show on your FAFSA as income even though it was a rollover. Rollover IRA or Pension Distributions should not be counted as untaxed income; however, the FAFSA's IRS Data Retrieval Tool is unable to distinguish these from non-rollover distributions.
Please submit to our office a signed copy of your 1040 Tax Return, along with a copy of the IRS Form 1099-R, which you should have received from the organization the IRA or Pension was rolled into. Do not make the correction to your FAFSA. With this documentation, we will remove the rollover amount from your FAFSA.
I won a scholarship. Do I report that to Stout?
Yes. You are asked to report your scholarships to the Financial Aid Office. Receipt of scholarships may reduce your student loan and/or work-study.
How do I get work-study?
The FAFSA results determine who gets Federal Work-Study, depending on your financial need and the availability of funds. On-campus jobs start at minimum wage, $7.25. State payroll jobs are available to any student, regardless of need and also start at $7.25.
What if my Student Aid Report (SAR) has errors?
We prefer that you report the errors to the Financial Aid Office so we can make the corrections electronically for you. You may call the office, email, write, or send in a copy of your SAR with the errors highlighted.
What is a subsidized vs. unsubsidized Stafford loan?
Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based and interest-free while you are in school. Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are non-need based and interest-bearing loans, therefore interest will accrue while you are in school and will be added to the principal when repayment begins (unless you choose to may interest payments while in school).
Why am I a dependent if my parents don't claim me on taxes?
Failure to provide parental income will cause the FAFSA to be rejected unless one of the above conditions is true.
Where can I find scholarships to apply for?
The Stout University Foundation offers over 400 scholarships each year, and there are also many external scholarships available to UW-Stout students.
How do I do entrance counseling for my Stafford loan?
All first-time borrowers of Stafford loans are required by law to perform entrance counseling. Entrance Counseling can be completed electronically via the Federal Loan Servicing Site. You will review basic facts about the Stafford loan program, managing educational expenses, and borrower rights and responsibilities. Your counseling session will end with your completion of an interactive quiz. Once your Entrance Counseling session is successfully completed, your Financial Aid Office will be notified that your requirement has been met.
What happens to my financial aid when it is sent to Stout?
First your account is credited for the amount you owe the university. If the financial aid money does not fully pay your bill, you will receive a new bill for the balance. If your financial aid is more than your bill, you will receive a refund. Your refund options are chosen when you activate your Stout BlueCard.
Where can I find on-campus jobs?
There are hundreds of job opportunities on campus for UW-Stout students. Browse position openings through CareerLink.
Is financial aid available for WinTerm and Summer?
There may be aid available for WinTerm and Summer. Read the full details about the requirements how to apply.
What is a Federal Consolidation Loan?
A Federal Consolidation Loan is a loan that allows a borrower to combine all eligible federal education loans into a new loan with a single payment and an extended repayment period up to 30 years.
The Federal Direct Consolidation Loan website is a one-stop shop for information, resources, contact information and the consolidation application process: http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov.
Which loans can I consolidate?
You may only consolidate loans that are in a grace period or in repayment (including loans in deferment or forbearance). At least one of the loans that you consolidate must be a Direct Loan Program loan or a Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loan.
Am I eligible for loan consolidation?
You may apply for a Consolidation Loan during your grace period or once you've entered repayment. Stafford and PLUS borrowers may consolidate their loans at any time during repayment including periods of deferment or forbearance.
What will be my interest rate?
The Federal Consolidation loan interest rate is a fixed rate equal to the weighted-average of the interest rates of the loans being consolidated rounded up to the nearest 1/8 of 1% but not exceeding 8.25%.
Are there fees to receive a Federal Consolidation Loan?
There are no processing or application fees associated with consolidating a loan.
The Federal government offers a choice of repayment plans including a level payment plan and different graduated income-sensitive repayment plans. For specific details regarding repayment plans, visit the Federal Direct Loan Consolidation website: http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov. You will be asked to specify the repayment plan that best fits your needs on the Federal Consolidation Loan Application and Promissory Note.
There is no penalty for pre-payment; that is, you may pay the loan off earlier than your repayment term.
In an approved full-time rehabilitation program for individuals with disabilities.
Unemployed (for a maximum of three years; you must be conscientiously seeking, but unable to find, full-time employment).
Experiencing an economic hardship (including Peace Corps service), as determined under the Act (for a maximum of three years).
Serving on active duty during a war or other military operation or national emergency, or performing qualifying National Guard duty during a war or other military operation or national emergency, and if you are serving on or after October 1, 2007, for the 180-day period following the demobilization date for your qualifying service.
Effective October 1, 2007, if you are a member of the National Guard or another reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces (current or retired) and you are called or ordered to active duty while enrolled at an eligible school, or within 6 months of having been enrolled, you are eligible for a deferment during the 13 months following the conclusion of the active duty service, or until the date you return to enrolled student status, whichever is earlier.
You may be eligible to receive additional deferments if, at the time you received your first Direct Loan, you had an outstanding balance on a loan made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program before July 1, 1993. For a list of qualifying criteria, go to http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/borrower/brights.html.
You are serving in a national service position for which you receive a national service education award under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (AmeriCorps).
You qualify for partial repayment of your loans under the Student Loan Repayment Program, as administered by the Department of Defense.
You are performing service that would qualify you for loan forgiveness under the teacher loan forgiveness program that is available to certain Direct Loan and FFEL program borrowers.
The total amount you owe each month for all of the student loans you received under Title IV of the Act is 20 percent or more of your total monthly gross income (for a maximum of three years).
In addition, we may give you a forbearance if you are temporarily unable to make your scheduled loan payments for reasons including, but not limited to, financial hardship or illness.
For additional information, including processing instructions, go to http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/borrower/brights.html.
Can I alter my loans after I consolidate?
You may add any other/new eligible loan(s) to your outstanding consolidation loan, provided you make the request within 180 days of the date the consolidation loan is made. You may also be eligible for a subsequent consolidation loan if you wish to consolidate your existing consolidation loan with at least one other eligible loan.
Once a loan is consolidated, you cannot undo the consolidation, because the borrower completed a promissory note.
Should the consolidation rates go lower than when you consolidated your loans, you are not allowed to re-consolidate them at the lower rate.
What if I default on a consolidated loan?
What if I receive solicitation from a Consolidating Company?


Let's Celebrate!! DSD is here and to kick it off right there is a huge sale in my stores. 50% off November 1st through the 7th! And a new Grab Bag (contents shown below because I don't know about you but I don't like surprises) 6 full products for just $5.00!
Here is what is included in the Grab Bag!
A matching DSD Facebook Freebie you can get HERE (or click the image) to go to the Facebook page and click the button on the top labeled Fan Freebie!
Happy Halloween & DSD! What a great deal! thanks for the awesome freebies too!
Your welcome Stacey!! Happy Halloween and DSD to you too!!


A poster from Million Dollar Baby. The four-time Oscar winning movie stars Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood.
An award-winning boxing movie about redemption and the triumph of hope over adversity, Million Dollar Baby (2005) stars Hilary Swank (Maggie Fitzgerald), Clint Eastwood (Frankie Dunn), and Morgan Freeman (Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris).
Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) gets a pep talk from trainer Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) in "Million Dollar Baby." The award-winning film made a great impression in 2005.
Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) coaches Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) in "Million Dollar Baby."
The hardened Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris, played by the great Morgan Freeman (who won an Academy Award for the role) is one of the central characters in "Million Dollar Baby."


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A Sweet Escape: Baking During the Pandemic
By Paw Print Staff on May 21, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )
By Mimi Hamada, Editor
Since the stay at home order and remote learning has been in effect, many in the Payton community have used baking to pass the time that they now find themselves having too much of. Whether it be testing out a new cake recipe or attempting to bake a loaf of sourdough bread, students and teachers have started to bring their creativity outside of the classroom and into the kitchen.
One such baker, senior Jane Clarke, has been using this time to further her skills and try out recipes that she might not otherwise have had the time to attempt. Her favorite food that she has made has been sourdough bread (currently very popular). She named her sourdough starter "Moochie Sue" and says that so far she has baked four beautiful loaves. She records the majority of her baking endeavors on her Instagram page, @janesbakeoff.
The teachers at Payton are also getting in on the action. Ms. Mowery, a member of Payton's English department, has been baking sourdough bread as well. "I bake a loaf about every other day," she said.
Baking has not come without its fair share of quarantine related problems though. Grocery stores around the country are experiencing shortages of baking basics such as flour and yeast. "It's definitely harder to get ingredients. I've been slowly stocking up on flour," said Clarke.
But these shortages are also fueling something else: creativity. Many are looking for recipes that use ingredients they already have in their houses or that can be easily swapped for something else. "There's a lot of specialty flours, like spelt and rye in stock, which I've been using in bread and cookies!" said Clarke.
Others are using the extra time to try more complex recipes that use uncommon but in stock ingredients. "Baking has changed a lot for me during the pandemic," said Harper Robbins '20. "On one hand, I have to work around shortages of basics like flour, sugar and yeast. On the other, I have a lot more time so I'm able to make more complex things. These two factors have combined into a pretty happy medium of a lot of vegan/paleo/'alternate' diet desserts that take longer and have more ingredients but fewer basics that everyone is buying up."
Baking has also provided a much needed outlet for people to relieve stress and be distracted for a few hours. "Baking has always been a great emotional outlet for me, and it's been especially helpful during this time where it's really easy to fall into a four-hour google spiral of why we're never going to go to college," said Robbins.
It also has allowed for students to remain connected with those around them, albeit in a socially distant way. "I've really been missing my neighbors during this time–we're a close-knit block…–so being able to drop off baked goods for them and vice versa, swapping recipes over text and all that has been nice," said Robbins.
Clarke agrees that baking has allowed her to remain in contact with those she cares about while also creating new connections with others. "Through my instagram account I've been able to talk to people about what they make, and I've even delivered goods to neighbors and friends," she says. Most importantly though, baking has provided her with "new ways to connect with people," something that will help her, and others who are baking, get through these socially distant times.
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Designer Ceramics was founded in 1951 and has evolved through the years manufacturing various ceramic components.
By the late seventies the production of ceramic wall tiles had commenced, and several years later had established a network of retailers throughout Australia that sought its unique product range.
We have a highly regarded reputation for producing some of the finest quality embossed ceramics within Australia.
In the past we have manufactured replacement tiles for Ripponlea in Melbourne, The House of Parliament in Wellington New Zealand, the exclusive Australia Club in Melbourne, and the Ritz Cinema Complex in Randwick Sydney.
Our tiles are chosen by architects and interior designers to suit the most exacting restoration work or to enhance homes of classic architectural styling.
Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, French Provincial and Contemporary.