Steve Klein's lament on the rising cost of the Wall Street Journal Online set off an alarm bell for me. I wrote last April that a price increase was coming and I'd already mentioned the new price of $99 for non-print subscribers and $49 for online/print in a post about whether offering some free links had caused any drop in subscriptions but I never addressed the actual increases.
Klein first subscribed to the Journal six years ago for $49.95, re-upping even when the price rose to $79. Despite being generally happy with the service — "it's good information and it's there when I want it" — the latest price hike has him steamed. Klein: "I certainly understand the value of the Wall Street Journal without the condescending e-mail form letter I received with the well-buried price increase from Todd H. Larsen, president of the Online Journal. So, if content providers wonder when they've pushed the envelope too far, this is the wall — at least for me. Not one penny more. And I'm just a little angry with myself for re-upping (although I have two weeks to change my mind)." This is where I should point out that I pay the lower fee as a print sub and that I prefer the NYTimes.com model of including the online service with the print.
Given Steve's comments and the amount of inquiries Rafat and I each have been getting lately about paid subscription models, this seemed like a good time to get some more details about the increase and its effect.
When the Journal raised its price 33 percent to $79 in 2002, it was the first increase in three years. The pattern was roughly the same when the price went up $20 in July and $10 for online/print. Each time, Dow Jones and Online Journal execs stressed the lack of a price increase during previous years and the improvements made in the interim. For instance, subscribers have access to more newsletters and more online-only editorial content. The first empirical data will be visible later this month when Dow Jones releases its 3Q05 numbers.
In the meantime, Gordon Crovitz, president of Dow Jones Electronic Publishing, says subscribers continue to renew at "very high rates" and new subs are signing on at a strong rate. "We had an annual increase of more than 8 percent when we reported the second quarter, which was the fastest rate of subscriber growth since 2002. As importantly, our usage numbers continue to soar, with very strong double-digit gains in the number of monthly visitors to the Online Journal and in page views. This is a tribute to the great work by managing editor Bill Grueskin and his team at the Online Journal in constantly finding new ways to deliver the best business news to our subscribers online." Note: Some of the Online Journal's increase in traffic stems from the relatively new practice of sending out several "free" links a day to bloggers.
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* § 43.09 Management plan.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 35.05 of this title, the management plan shall:
Designate the specific boundaries of the Niagara Falls underground railroad heritage area as depicted on a map accompanying the management plan;
Develop a vision, goals and objectives for the heritage area that focuses on ensuring the educational benefit to the public and prohibiting incompatible uses within such area;
Create an inventory of existing land and buildings under the jurisdiction of the state, public corporations and municipalities;
Create an inventory of privately owned existing land and buildings;
Identify other land and buildings that can contribute to the purposes of the heritage area;
Recommend how the heritage area could be linked to other historic amenities and commercial assets throughout Niagara Falls and describe the techniques or means of preservation and protection of historic and cultural resources within the heritage area;
Evaluate how economic development activities in proximity to the heritage area can support, complement and sustain the development of the heritage area;
Describe the organization structure to be utilized for long range planning, development and management of the heritage area for a minimum of ten years, including the responsibilities and interrelationships of local, regional and state agencies in the management process and a program to provide maximum feasible private participation in the implementation of the management plan;
Include a plan for the development of the area as an academic destination, which can provide opportunities for educational programs, including advanced scholarly research for students of all educational backgrounds. Such plan may include, but not be limited to, academic symposia, lectures, archive collections, library collections and a museum;
Include a marketing plan, which includes measures to target niche market travelers and scholars. Such plan must include supporting evidence for targeting and should consider out-of-state marketing as allowed for in budgeting;
Make recommendations for the on-going operation and maintenance of the Niagara Falls underground railroad heritage area; and
Include an economic assessment of the long and short term costs and benefits related to the establishment, operation and maintenance of the heritage area, including a comprehensive estimate of the costs of implementing the management plan identified by source of funding and specifically delineating expected state, local, federal and private contributions.
The draft management plan shall be submitted to the commissioner for approval within four years of the effective date of this article. Prior to submitting the plan to the commissioner, the legislative representative body of the city of Niagara Falls must approve the plan. The legislative body of the city of Niagara Falls, at its discretion and in the interest of expediting the local approval process, shall hold two public meetings at any time during the local approval process. The commissioner may approve the plan, may return the plan to the commission with recommendations for approval, or may reject the plan. A copy of the approved plan shall be provided to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.
Selected individual requirements or portions thereof for the management plan submissions may be waived by the commissioner provided that prior submissions to the office during a previous planning process are judged sufficient to fulfill the purpose of the management plan.
Approval of the management plan by the commissioner shall establish eligibility for the receipt of acquisition, development and programming assistance from the state heritage area program within the defined heritage corridor boundaries. Nothing in this article shall prohibit the commission from making application for other grant programs or sources of funding. * NB Repealed December 31, 2015
Original Source: Section 43.09 — Management Plan, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PAR/43.09 (last accessed Dec. 13, 2016).


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National Theater At Home: Treasure Island
April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020 Lee Hausman
In response to the closing of theaters in the U.K., the Royal National Theater in London is showing seven of their plays online.
We've been watching them and the first two shows, One Man, Two Guvnors and Jane Eyre were kind of duds, we thought.
However, last night we watched Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson's story of pirates, mutiny, and treasure and it was entertaining. But we were blown away by the set. This is a challenging show for a set designer, to say the least. She had to provide sets that included a wharf, a tavern, a boarding house, a sailing ship, an island, subterranean tunnels, and more.
This was beautifully accomplished using a giant "turntable" platform. This is usually a rotating platform set into the stage floor, but in this show it was more than that. I read that the National Theater staff calls it a "drum revolve" and it really is more of a cylinder than just a platform.
Early in the show, set elements magically rise out of it and later sink back into it, including a substantial mast and multiple ship decks.
Then, later in the play, the entire turntable itself rises out of the stage floor to provide the subterranean tunnels setting. Wonderful physical effect!
There are also some great lighting effects, including a display of the constellations in the night sky above the set.
Treasure Island will air on YouTube until April 23rd, so see it now if you're interested. Information can be found here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
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What a set! Thanks for passing on the link to the Royal National Theatre. I'll be watching for sure.


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How systemic racism is costing the U.S. trillions
September 29, 2020 /0 Comments/in Coronavirus Stories, Featured, Money /by Victoria Arena
Systemic racism has cost the U.S. a whopping $16 trillion, A new study by Citigroup released last week finds out. That's right, the U.S. could have been $16 trillion richer if it not for racial inequality which has economically impacted Black Americans for over the past 20 years.
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Systemic racism is costing the U.S. trillions
In recent months we as a society have become much more aware of the injustices that Black Americans face in our country. The Black Lives Matter movement has brought many of the issues caused by systemic racism to the fore with recent protests and rallies pushing back against these injustices and crimes against Black Americans. From the killing of innocent unarmed Black men and women such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the mass incarceration of people of color (POC) to economic inequality such as POC receiving lower wages from their white co-workers, recent months have shone a light on the effects of systemic racism in the U.S.
When people talk of racism, many white people will claim it's a thing of the past. "Racism is over," they'll say. "It ended long ago," as if the Civil Right movement was centuries ago and not merely 70 years, with many who fought in the movement still alive today. The system wants you to forget. They want you to believe that it "was so long ago, but we're past that now" so you won't go take a closer look at the issue and the world around you today.
But a closer look reveals that racism is far from over and its effects have deep and lasting consequences for Black Americans and their quality of life.
The effects of systemic racism on Black Americans
The future if we close the economic gap today (Source: Citi Research)
"The 400 years of enslavement of Black populations in the Americas has residual effects that persist to this day despite tomes of legislation providing equal access to various aspects of American life under the law," says the study conducted by Citigroup. "Attitudes and policies undermining equal access are at the root of the racial gaps plaguing U.S. society."
Citigroup's study attempts to quantify the economic impact of systemic racism. Its findings have estimated that:
Black workers have lost $113 billion in potential wages over the past two decades because they could not get a college degree.
The housing market has lost $218 billion in sales because Black applicants could not get home loans.
And about $13 trillion in business revenue never flowed into the economy because Black entrepreneurs could not access bank loans.
If we were to close the gap of economic inequality due to systemic racism and discrimination, then the U.S. could have close to $5 trillion in gross domestic product over the next five years, the study indicates.
What can we do to close the economic gap?
Since systemic racism is a huge part of the issue, the first step to closing the gap of economic inequality is to address factors of systemic racism. Incarceration rates among Black Americans, voter suppression efforts and conscious bias in hiring all play a role in hindering the U.S. from making strides in closing this gap, Citigroup said.
Attitudes and policies that undermine equal access are the root of the racial gaps plaguing U.S. society (Source: Citi Research).
Our efforts need to be directed toward dismantling these systems and biases that are limiting and oppressing Black Americans. One way to do this is to put pressure on government officials to implement change such as promote financial inclusion, implement tax reform and housing incentives, invest in wealth building, invest in protections against discrimination, provide guaranteed wages and implement salary history bans.
On a corporate level, we need to urge corporations to support diversity and inclusion initiatives from the top, address racial gaps in hiring, retention, and firing, recruit more Black board members and dismantle structural barriers to hiring black talent.
A path toward equality (Source: Citi Research)
Citigroup has taken initiative and said they will be directing $1 billion toward helping to close the racial wealth gap, investing $550 million over the next three years in encouraging home-ownership for people of color, and another 50 million will go toward capital investments for Black entrepreneurs.
On a personal level, we as individuals can utilize our political power by voting in the upcoming 2020 election and putting leaders in power who will prioritize issues of equality. It is our duty as citizens and members of a society to look out for those in our communities.
How we can close the gap of racial inequality (Source: Citi Research)
A society is a community first and foremost and members of a productive and just society cannot only think of their individual selves but they must think of every member. If members of a society are not being treated fairly and given the same equal rights and opportunities, than the entire society will suffer.
The economic inequality caused by centuries of systemic racism has cost the U.S. trillions of dollars and severely impacted the livelihood of Black Americans. If we come together as a country and fight for rights of our fellow citizens, then we all will prosper
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Legacy Update: Bethania
Founded on June 12, 1759 by the Moravian Brethren of Wachovia, Bethania is the oldest municipality in Forsyth County. The first planned Moravian settlement in North Carolina, Bethania is one of the few examples in the United States of a German "medieval" plan farming village. The town was laid out in this German agricultural pattern by the surveyor Christian Gottlieb Reuter. The Moravian Church owned the land. The families that lived in the farming village were each assigned equal bottom-land strip fields and upland orchard lots. Families lived on the 24 town lots that flanked a main street running north and south of a central square. The 500-acre Bethania National Historic Landmark District is the largest National Landmark in Forsyth County. Bethania and its 18th and 19th century properties are listed on the National and North Carolina State Historic Registers of Places.Bethania was re-incorporated in 1995. Today, the original village design remains visible and intact, and most town lots and roadways have remained in continuous use since 1759. Many of the historic Moravian-influenced buildings of Bethania still exist.
In 2001, the Comprehensive Transportation and Land Use Study was completed for the Town of Bethania. The North Suburban Area Plan, which includes the Town of Bethania, recommends this study be used to guide land use decisions.
What principles of the 2001 Legacy Plan have been incorporated in Bethania?
Preserving the special character of small towns: Bethania National Historic Landmark District.
Protecting historic resources: Rehabilitation of the Wolff-Moser house and Alpha Chapel and creation of draft Historic Overlay guidelines.
Adaptive Reuse: Conversion of an old seed mill into the Bethania Mill and Village Shoppes, the only shopping area within the city limits.
Preservation and enhancement of our environmental resources: Open and forested lands surrounding the residential area of Bethania (much of this land is protected by the Piedmont Land Conservancy).
Environmental awareness: Black Walnut Bottoms Loop Trail.
Creating corridors for recreational opportunities, environmental protection, and enjoyment of nature: Black Walnut Bottoms Loop Trail land protected through easements.
What Challenges Face the Community?
Continuing the rehabilitation and preservation of existing structures, adoption of a Historic Overlay district to assure that preservation continues.
Continuing the preservation of natural resources surrounding the town.
Minimizing encroachment of residential and non-residential development.
Finding an alternative road to reroute the heavy traffic on Main Street.
Labels: Chapter 11, Neighborhoods and Small Towns
Legacy 2030 Chapters
Cover and Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Legacy Vision and Goals
Chapter 2. Updated Trends
Chapter 3. Growth Management
Chapter 4. Land Use
Chapter 5. Transportation
Chapter 6. Economic Development
Chapter 7. Environmental Quality & Sustainability
Chapter 8. Healthy, Complete, and Equitable Communities
Chapter 9. Community Character
Chapter 10. Downtown and the Center City
Chapter 11. Neighorhoods and Towns
Chapter 12. Rural Character
Chapter 13. Area Plans
Chapter 14. Key Public Investments
Glossary, Acknowledgments, and Back Cover
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Preheat oven to 425ºF with rack in middle position. Warm oil in a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add scallions, season with salt and sauté until softened, about 1 minute. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes longer. Reduce heat to medium.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake until frittata center is set, about 10 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Excellent dish !! Loved it. Perfect as it is but next time ..... Suggestions for improvement, use a fork to lift spinach as eggs cook on the stove. Otherwise the spinach is all in the bottom of the pie. Also, the cream cheese does not melt and spread so I suggest you melt cream cheese and drizzle so there will be some of that flavor in every bite. Mine cooked in the oven for 13 min. Could easily accommodate more salmon too.


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Kostritsky, Juliet P., "A New Theory of Assent-Based Liability Emerging Under the Guise of Promissory Estoppel: An Explanation and Defense" (1987). Faculty Publications. 532.


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Biebrza National Park is located in north-eastern Poland, in Podlaskie Voivodeship, in the areas of two districts: Grajewo and Mońki, three municipalities: Goniądz, Rajgród and Grajewo. The park was established in 1993 and is the largest national park in Poland. The park area is 59,223 ha. Forest areas in the park constitute of 15,547 ha, agricultural land - 18,182 ha, and the wasteland – the famous Biebrza marshes, in fact the most valuable natural ecosystems – 25,494 ha. Biebrza National Park protects a vast and almost unchanged valley peat bogs with unique species of plants, birds and other animals, and natural ecosystems. Biebrza Valley is a very important nesting, feeding and resting place for wetland birds, so in 1995, has been listed as habitat of RAMSAR convention, that is wetlands habitats of international importance, especially as a living environment of wetland birds. One of the biggest challenges and tasks the park has to fulfill is the improvement and restoration of water relations in Biebrza Valley together with the maintenance of the open non-forest ecosystems.
Over the past 150 years, local hydrographic relationships have significantly changed. The hydrographic network has been largely transformed as a result of nineteenth century canal digging and extensive drainage works in the twentieth century. Two big canals (Woźnawiejski and Rudzki) and some smaller ones (eg. Łęg and Kapicki) were created. For wetland ecosystems (that occurred in the area as a result of either the permanent flooding by groundwater, or effect of the annual, spring flooding), digging artificial canals meant a dramatic change in water supply conditions. This led to discontinuation of peat-forming processes and to degradation of peatlands, as a result of rotting and altered plant communities.
These adverse effects worsen, particularly in the vicinity of canals. The need to improve water conditions in this locality is found to be necessary in many research works of the area.
The work by W. Maleszewski from 1861 discusses how to create two main canals: Rudzki and Woźnawiejski, as well as minor canals: Kapicki and Łęg.
Maleszewski wrote: 'For the drying of these marshes two main canals have been designed and constructed, in addition to numerous trenches. One canal, according to the project, was to have almost 9,433, to be 32 Warsaw feet* wide, deep at 10 feet - it was estimated at rs** 33,577. The second canal to drain the water from Jegrznia River, 10,120 pr.*** long, 24 Warsaw feet wide, 7 feet deep, with a gradient of 18 feet - was calculated at rs 13,397. Original cost estimates (Ger. Anschalgs) have been significantly increased, in order to make a full transition of the marshes into useful meadows.'
The Rudzki and Woźnawiejski Canals, which Maleszewski writes about, were built between 1845 and 1861, after the great famine in 1844, as public works. These canals were to facilitate the drainage of excess water from wetland meadows to allow access to those areas and facilitate hay cutting.
To ensure the livelihood of those living in Biebrza Valley the fields were also drained. This project marked the beginning of the process of using marshy grasslands for agricultural purposes.
Rudzki Canal, built in the nineteenth century, measures 16.7 km. It branches off from the Ełk River at Ruda village and flows into Biebrza River at Osowiec village, taking over the flow of Ełk River. The riverbed of Ełk (bumping previously to Biebrza at Wroceń village) between the branch at Rudzki Canal and the point of connection with Jegrznia River ceased to carry water from the upper part of the basin, becoming a dead riverbed. Hence the name of this part of the river – 'Dead Ełk'. Jegrznia on the other hand, has become an independent tributary of Biebrza River.
Woźnawiejski Canal is 8 km long. It branches out from Jegrznia River, flowing into former river Ełka, creating a bow string made by Jegrznia and Ełk. However, it does not take over the entire flow of Jegrznia, that is in the case of Rudzki Canal.
Kapicki and Łęg Canals, located in the middle part of the Central Basin, have almost completely disappeared, due to lack of maintenance - in some sections it is difficult to find their original course.
* Warsaw foot = old Polish foot – until 1819; 1 Warsaw foot = 29.78 cm
** Up to 1897 there was a bimetallism system in Russia - a value of 1 rs (ruble by silver) was $0.76
*** pr. – so called pręt (Eng. rod)- old Polish agricultural measure of length; 1 pr. = 4.466 m
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you know those weeks where you have loads to catch up on, because you neglected it the week before?
but then you get busy, distracted, or ill so there's even more to catch up on? oof. it's been that kind of week. now i have 2 weeks worth of work to catch up on in a couple of days. yikes! gonna be an intense (in part intensely boring) weekend.
last weekend included lots of walking, a trip to the cinema, delicious food, resolving to take more photos, being more organised with blog posts (not just writing a title for a draft!) and writing down everything i need to do so i don't forget. to be honest i do that last part most days as i am ridiculously forgetful.
also! i got a new desk chair. probably more exciting to me than other people. but goodness it's been wonderful to be able to sit at my desk for more than 20 minutes at a time. would anyone be interested in a quick interiors post showing the chair and how my desk area looks currently?


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Elvis Presley's abandoned private jet is up for auction
Posted 12:18 pm, June 21, 2018, by CNN Wire
Elvis Presley's abandoned private jet is up for auction
(CNN) — There's no engine, the cockpit's a mess and the velvet seats have lost their plush.
Restoring this plane will require a heap of cash and a hunk of burning love.
But when there's a chance to own Elvis Presley's customized private jet, fans might be willing to overlook the rust that comes with sitting on a runway in New Mexico for 36 years.
The 1962 Lockheed JetStar 1329 was owned by the snake-hipped rock 'n' roll star and his father, Vernon. It last came to auction in 2017, reaching a price of $430,000.
However, its current owner has decided to return to sender — perhaps not prepared for the work needed to get this decrepit plane back into shape.
Online auction site IronPlanet is now accepting bids until July 27, 2018.
Interiors fit for the King
Last time the Lockheed Jetstar came to auction, GWS Auctions claimed that the once-luxury interior — all red-velvet seats, shagpile carpeting, wood paneling with gold-plated accents — was made to the specifications of the King himself.
However, Roy McKay, a previous owner, told KOB-TV in Albuquerque that he came up with the design, which was previously two-toned gray and "kind of looked like a casket."
Carl Carter, spokesperson for GWS Auctions, told The Associated Press that Federal Aviation Administration records show no interior changes were ever made to the jet.
IronPlanet makes no such claims in its listing though, stating only that the sale includes "all FAA documents & invoices showing previous ownership by Elvis Presley."
When contacted by CNN Travel, IronPlanet's PR spokesperson said it didn't have anything further to add on the mystery of who was behind the aircraft interior, nor does it have documentation related to when, where or if Elvis took to the air in the jet.
The Lockheed JetStar is one of 204 produced by aircraft manufacturer between 1957 and 1978 and is one of two that were owned by Elvis.
The other, named Hound Dog II, is in the care of the Graceland Estate — along with a Convair 880 named Lisa Marie.
Roswell's second-strangest attraction
Elvis Presley died in August 1977 and his father passed away less than two years later, in June 1979.
During its 36 years on the tarmac at Roswell, the plane has become something of a local tourist attraction — if not the strangest one in town. This is the home of the International UFO Museum and Research Center, after all.
But after nearly four decades of lonesomeness, will Presley's plane finally be restored before it crumbles into dust?
It could be now or never.
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Tribute to a Favorite Artist. Not a Woman, Not a Man, Something That You'll Never Understand. Prince.
When my mom called to tell me the bad news of Prince's passing I thought she'd fallen victim to an internet hoax. Prince? I could believe the death of the other artist who ties as my favorite, Michael Jackson, because his addiction was a public secret, but Prince? I thought his perfect unlined face and healthy frame would outlive me right into his 190s. The world's lost one of it's premiere icons, a shining example of the importance of being true to yourself and to your art.
My prized Prince record collection hung up in the bedroom, where Prince records belong.
I was born two years after the release of Prince's epochal super-hit, Purple Rain, yet via cultural osmosis and my super-fan parent's influence, I can't remember a time I wasn't playing the hell out of his records and cassettes. I watched his music videos over and over. I got to grow with the music and understand it more and more over the years; relating to the pain of Computer Blue or The Beautiful Ones as a heartbroken teen or getting into a chill artist's work-groove while making things to smooth songs like Joy in Repetition as a self-employed young adult. His music wasn't "safe" for kids, but I loved every controversial inch of it in my single-digits. His showmanship transcended the need for understanding. You could enjoy him for the electricity and emotion he bought to his performance and vocals.
I pondered the reaction to Prince's passing, not being able to help but compare it to my equal favorite, Michael. There are no Prince imitators dancing in the streets outside of Apollo theatre like there was for Michael, but it's not because he had less impact as an artist. It's because of the type of artist that he was. Michael wasn't just an icon, he was a brand. As evidenced in this adorable commercial, every kid could (and most DID) DIY themselves into THE image of Cool of the era with a white glove, cool thrift store jacket and constant work perfecting his sophisticated "Moonwalk" and footwork.
But no one imitates Prince.
Because no one CAN imitate Prince. (As anyone who's ever humiliated themselves trying to hit the high notes in When Doves Cry or Little Red Corvette in a karaoke bar can attest.)
Prince's biggest contribution to the world was his singularity. He was extraordinarily talented, playing 27 instruments, often doing all the instrumentation on his music, and possessing a famously wide vocal range of E2-B6 (just below Mariah Carey's F2-G7). He was able to hit the highest note out of all the famous male musicians and most of the women, only beat by Christina Aguilera (#2) and Mariah (#1) and he was prolific, producing 39 studio albums and 139 music videos. Bigger than his instrument proficiency number and impressive vocal range was his carriage. Standing 5'2" with a 10 foot stage presence, sly Mona Lisa smile on full lips with a quiet confidence. With his outrageous outfits and raw, emotional performance style, NO ONE can do Prince like Prince. He straddled lines, defied genres and labels; feminine & masculine, rock 'n roll & soul, shy & extroverted, controlled & wild. No artist expressed like Prince. Can you imagine 2016's reaction to then 22-year-old Prince belting out his Dirty Mind album lyrics on stage wearing just his high heeled boots, a black speedo, trench coat and bandana the way he did to a packed stadium of screaming fans in 1980? His passing is a reminder of how bland, colorless, unchallenging, and heteronormative the music world is left in his absence.
Video of one of Prince's first TV appearances above, click through to view if you're reading via e-mail. He was 19-years-old, wearing a tiger striped speedo and vest with thigh-high high heeled boots. Who's Man to showcase himself to the whole world on a television premiere like a half-naked sex kitty? Prince, that's who.
"I'm not a woman, I'm not a man, I'm something that you'll never understand. I'll never beat you, I'll never lie, and if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by." - I Would Die for You, Prince
" She said, "Are you gay?"
Kinda took me by surprise
I didn't know what to do
I just looked her in her eyes
And I said, "No, are you?"
She's just a crazy, crazy crazy
Little mixed up dame.
She's just a victim of society
And all it's games.
Now where I come from
We don't let society
Tell us how it's supposed to be
Our clothes, our hair
We don't care
It's all about being there"
- Uptown, Prince
His visual style fused romanticism, Edwardian dandiness, early 80s punk, raw sexuality and the trippy 60s but he was undeniably heterosexual even in his frilliest blouses. That's the power of Prince. Mystical, androgynous, aloof, a true artist. Always evolving.
I thank Prince for creating a world where individuality could be celebrated. I thank him for influencing me from childhood to adulthood, for imparting lessons on artistic expression and singularity by boldly being himself. In a world of conformity to perceived gender ideals, Prince took the "negatives" of being Androgynous, Sensitive, Awkward and Weird and made them Beautiful. Us weirdos of the world are forever grateful.
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Marcia Furman April 21, 2016 at 11:44 PM
*tear*
Vanessa April 22, 2016 at 3:09 AM
Indeed :\
tubby3pug April 22, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Great tribute I felt quite crushed when Leonard Nimoy died and he had a,long full life so I understand
Vanessa April 22, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Yeah, we all have our heroes and inspirations. Nimoy was 83, this Prince one at 57 (my dad's age) is surprising.
Cheapchick April 22, 2016 at 2:50 PM
I was in highschool when Purple Rain came out. I wasn't a big fan back then but over time grew to like him - he was edgy and different and extremely talented. Who knew he would become such a huge icon. Definitely went way too early, as it seems all the great ones do.
Vanessa April 22, 2016 at 3:31 PM
The brightest stars seem to burn out fast. I wonder what it would have been like to be exposed to him when I was older instead of bombarded by him my whole live via my parents, who were big fans.
Nancy April 22, 2016 at 6:45 PM
Great tribute Van.
Thanks Nancy. Been listening to his music all day, will always treasure it.
Nogrinnin April 23, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Beautiful tribute Van, been reading/listening to his music and people's tributes all over the world. He touched so many. What a loss.
Same here, I even put a little tribute at our market stall this weekend. I'm touched by all the sincerity in the tributes.
Hena Tayeb April 25, 2016 at 4:50 PM
A great tribute.
I'm not sure how i missed it but I never got into Prince. I know who he is, have heard about him over the years but if asked off the top of my head I can't recall any of his music.. and after seeing all the amazing tributes and reading about him I'm a bit sad that i missed him
It looks like his passing will help a lot of newbies get into him and understand him. He was an incredibly prolific, talented, sensitive performer that touched a lot of people. It's been fun to read the younger generation talking about hearing his music on the radio for the first time and liking it.
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Loreto's utmost in luxury waterfront lodging, with a pool, bar, spa, restaurant and great views of either the mountains or the sea. It's a block from the marina.
We can book the Hotel Mision for: $200 single or double with mountain view, or $250 single or double with ocean view.
On Loreto's central plaza, Posada de las Flores is classic Mexican elegance. They've been the Loreto luxury lodging for decades. There is a glass-bottom pool on the rooftop and a bar up there. Massages are available for a fee.
We can book the Posada de las Flores for: $155 single or double on second floor, or $240 single or double on top floor. Please no children under 12.
Located in a quiet area half a block from the waterfront and a few short blocks from the Sea Kayak Baja Mexico Expedition Base, Las Cabanas has a pool, hot tub, lounge chairs, and a shaded BBQ/dining area. Internet. A delightfully relaxing atmosphere. Minimum of 2 consecutive nights per stay.
A beautifully designed hotel with seven comfortable rooms, each one unique. There is a small gathering space on the ground level, and one on the rooftop with cool breezes and a sweet view. Continental breakfast included. A popular hotel among our guests!
We are happy to book your stay at the Posada for: $110 single or $126 double.
For your convenience we can book some choice Loreto hotels for you. Although we charge a standardized rate for this service, here are some differences in what the hotels charge. If you'd like to find yourself the best budget price, please book directly with them. It can sometimes take a bit of searching to find available space, but we are committed to finding you a satisfying stay in Loreto. We highly recommend any of the lodging on this page.
We charge $85 single; $95 double. If a triple is available, it's $105.
Garden hotel with patio, community kitchen and a welcoming home-like feel. They have 7 unique rooms, internet, and hammocks in the shade. It's in the center of town and close to everything. It gets teriffic reviews, and people love Debora and Gerardo. La Damiana is our first go-to when we're booking a hotel.
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Cozy 4-room hotel smartly renovated and under new management in 2019. Three of their rooms have a full bed and a twin. All rooms have microwave, fridge and coffee-maker. One of the smaller rooms has a kitchenette. The 4th room has 2 full beds and kitchenette. The rooms are situated around a small central courtyard with a fountain. Located near downtown on a quieter street. Owners Steve and Fani will greet you with a smile!
A new and impeccably clean hotel close to downtown. It's getting great reviews! All rooms have kitchenettes; suites have full kitchens. Ideal for families and couples. Inquire about suite prices.
The proprietor Abel makes everyone feel at home. Internet, courtyard, small community kitchen. Private baths, like all of the hotels listed here. Located beside the mission in downtown, on a charming cobble street.
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For hotels in La Paz, please inquire.
Tripui is 15 miles south of Loreto at Puerto Escondido. Restaurant, pool, internet. One mile desert walk to beach. Spectacular setting near the base of the Giganta mountains. Ideal base for doing day trips in kayak. This is also the base of operations for our courses because of its location and facilities.


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Home » News » Why we established Ntippe Ibibio Unity Mission – Okon
Why we established Ntippe Ibibio Unity Mission – Okon
…as other leaders sue for peace, development
By Gabriel Ewepu
AS a way to compliment government's effort to sustain peace and development in the country, a philanthropist, Ambassador Okon Mkpafit, Wednesday, disclosed why a socio-cultural group, Ntippe Ibibio Unity Mission, was established to ensure the entire Ibibio nation is united in peace and development to the people.
Mkpafit who is the founder of the group and community leader has been in the vanguard of developing infrastructure and uniting the people pointed that the time has now come for all indigenes of Ikono and others become unified blocks of the Ntippe Ibibio descent in order to form alliance more as a people of one indivisible being, of the same lineage irrespective of senatorial districts they found themselves in the State.
He also emphasized that the importance of Ntippe Ibibio Unity Mission is basically to change the narrative to new and formidable people who stand and work together, hence the group is borne out of passion, love and the spirit of brotherhood, oneness towards one another in the block.
He called on the people to imbibe and exhibit the spirit of oneness, unity and love to one another with due respect to the norms, culture and traditions of the land.
While appealing to the religious leaders to always lead by example in preaching peace, love, unity and obedience to God and the earthly authority, thanked the family heads of Ikot Akpa Edok, political class, religious leaders, women and youth who turned up in appreciable numbers to witness, hear and contribute their ideas that will take Ikono to a greater echelon.
Ambassador Mkpafit, used the opportunity to call on all and sundry with sound mindset to embrace the change that will bring about the desired peace, unity and love with one another.
Meanwhile, Ndiya ward 8 formerly now ward 9, Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was agog at the weekend as people from religious circle, and traditional chiefs and political class gathered at Ikot Akpa Edok, Ndiya to witness the launch of Ntippe Ibibio Unity Mission, NIUM, with the aim of uniting the good people of Ntippe Ibibio the more so as to forge a common goal as it was in the days of our forbearers.
The group whose cardinal vision is to foster greater love, unity, and oneness among the good people of Ntippe Ibibio in the right and purposeful direction devoid of sentiment and bias.
According to the conveners, the Ntippe Ibibio Unity Mission is poised to creating greater awareness and sensitize the people on the importance of uniting irrespective of background, to speak in one voice, believe in the culture and tradition of the founding fathers of Ikono in order to bring about effective growth and development to the people.
He said: "If we desire unity, let us stand up and spread the gospel of unity, love and togetherness of the people, because, it is through these factors that we would be able to strengthen and redefine the future of Ikono people towards our common good."
He therefore, advised family heads and other leaders in the area to always inculcate in their children good societal habit that would make them to be acceptable anywhere in the larger society.
He promised to do everything within his powers to contribute meaningfully to the development of the people.
The financial expert (Mkpafit) also commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Udom Emmanuel, over giant strides he is making in health care delivering service , road infrastructure, industrialization, security, education, social development, increasing Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, and promoting unity, among others.
However, appealed to the Governor to execute more projects in the area in order to add value to the lives of the people, and also added that the leaders from the area should also have a united interest and goal to work together for the common good of the people.
Speaking also at the launch of the group, an elder statesman, Apostle Jonah Akpan, expressed optimism while commending the motive of the initiator's mind, said he is convinced and agreed with his vision and zeal to drive Ikono in the path of unity, love and purposeful direction.
However, Akpan cautioned that this can only be achieved if the people of Ikono, especially the youths to accept and respect the norms, tradition and culture of the forefathers.
He also charged the people that Ikono as the cradle of Ibibio Nation should rise to the occasion of maintaining the set traditional norms of respecting their leaders in all spheres of life in their various communities.
The clergyman pouring encomium on Obong Mkpafit for his lofty ideas, phenomenal vision and love for Ikono urged the people of Ndiya and Ikono to always work for the betterment of the common good of the people of Ikono.
Earlier, the village head of Ikot Akpa Edok, Ndiya, Etteidung Daniel Effiong Ineme, in a royal and fatherly advise called on the people of Ikono especially the youth to always pay due respect to the authority, be it village head or other leaders in the society.
Meanwhile, a former secretary of Ikono Local Government Council, Hon Namso Etuk , expressed satisfaction for the group's emergence and called on concerned citizen to be rest assured that the group would gain wide acceptance and its vision would be purposefully driven in order to derive the desired result at all cost.
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Orange you glad some brewer put fruit in your beer?
That joke makes zero sense. Have you been drinking?
Of course. Still, my punch line arguably is about as logical as adding citrus to an already mouthwatering IPA, which every brewery in the universe suddenly seems to be doing. Been to the grocery store lately? It's become increasingly difficult to figure out whether you're in the beer department or the produce section.
Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA. New Belgium Brewing Citradelic tangerine IPA. Payette Brewing Blood Orange Rustler IPA.
Adding citrus to IPA is more than a trend. It's a juicy tidal wave. But nobody should be surprised by this — especially in Boise.
"Boise is a fruit beer town," explains Matt Gelsthorpe, beer buyer for the Boise Co-op.
Every year, the first kegs to kick were fruity: Laughing Dog Huckleberry Cream Ale in 2009 and 2010, 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon Wheat in 2011, and 10 Barrel Swill (a radler) in 2013. The lone exception was Landshark Lager in 2012. "Fruit beers were the first ones and the ones that we went through the most," remembers Rick Boyd, who ran those festivals.
Still, it's sort of mind-blowing that Stiegl Radler, an Austrian-brewed mixture of Stiegl-Goldbrau beer and fruit soda, is the best-selling beer at the Boise Co-op during summer.
"Best seller year-round," Gelsthorpe says, correcting me.
"Exactly — what? It's ridiculous," he says with a chuckle.
Stiegl Radler outperforms the next biggest seller at the Co-op — typically Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA — three to one, Gelsthorpe says.
"Like, it's insanity," he continues. "I let it happen. I make sure that at any given time, I have minimum four cases of Stiegl Radler on hand.
Black IPAs and white IPAs, to me, trended very similarly. This citrus IPA thing seems to have a lot more sticking power to it.
The point is, drinking a boring ol' beer crafted without extra fruitiness officially makes you behind the times, Gramps.
At about 4 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), Stiegl Radler is an easy drinker, for sure. But higher alcohol content hasn't hindered the popularity of citrus-fortified IPAs. In a recent article about the citrus IPA craze, The Washington Post reported that sales of "tropical flavored" IPAs increased by 250 percent in 2015 over the prior year.
A year ago, Payette Brewing Co. of Boise decided to put Blood Orange Rustler IPA (6.2 percent ABV) in cans. Since those six-packs hit the market this spring, it has become a top five beer for the brewery, founder Mike Francis says. Blood Orange Rustler officially is a year-round beer now.
Francis says adding orange makes it "a little less scary to the non-IPA drinker" who might be afraid of the hop bitterness in regular Rustler: " 'Oh, Blood Orange Rustler. That has a little fruit in it.' " For those beer drinkers, the citrus creates "maybe a little mental game," Francis says.
Adding fruit to an IPA also is a way of complementing citrus-like qualities found naturally in hop varieties that have become popular in recent years. Deschutes Fresh Squeezed — that strong seller at the Co-op — is marketed around its citrus and grapefruit personalities but contains no actual citrus. So why not supercharge things and add real grapefruit to IPAs?
Want something over the top? Try a Samuel Adams Rebel Grapefruit IPA.
Customers don't necessarily seek out citrus IPAs at Taphouse, he says, but given the choice, they pick the fruit.
Shawn Kelso, award-winning brewmaster at the 10 Barrel Brewing Co. pub in Boise, says he has nothing against the trend, but he hasn't brewed any IPAs with citrus. He's not exactly a stranger to fruit, either.
"I have a lemon lager fermenting right now," he says.
Kelso already created Joe IPA, a superb beer that mates hops' naturally occurring citrus and pine qualities. Pop open a bottle and the fragrance is gorgeous.
In a situation like Joe, it seems almost cruel to desecrate the brew with fruit. At least to a purist.
That said, there's a time and a place for everything. While visiting Sun Valley this spring, Kelso enjoyed a Stiegl Radler tallboy on a restaurant patio. Pouring the malt beverage into a glass and enjoying the sunshine, life was good.
A new 12-pack variety box from 10 Barrel Brewing has arrived: the "Battle of the Beers" brewers box.
Head brewers in Bend, Ore., Portland and Boise have cooked up three beers in a competition: Dat Sesh Doh, a session IPA; Cerveza Negra, a dark lager; and Category 57, a double IPA. Vote for your favorite at 10barrel .com/battleofthebeers.
Shawn Kelso brewed Category 57, so naturally, Boiseans might be partial to that one. It's twice the ABV (10.3 percent) of its competitors, so watch out. And guess what sort of flavors you'll get from it?
"I thought it was cool that we did it in a 12-ounce bottle," Kelso adds.
No doubt. Way too many high-ABV beers only come in 22-ounce bombers.
There are tap takeovers. Then there are tap annihilations.
If you're a fan of Sockeye Brewing, you need to visit Bittercreek Alehouse, 246 N. 8th St., on Sunday, July 24. To celebrate the businesses' 20th anniversaries, Bittercreek will pour 45 Sockeye flavors. This is no fish tale — 45 freaking Sockeye brews.
Billed as "the largest collection of Sockeye brews ever," the event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.


It was Phil Younghusband's team who won against his brother James' team, 5-1, during the first CLEAR Dream Match held August 25 last year at the University of Makati Football Stadium. Phil scored 3 of his team's 5 goals, while James scored the lone goal for his team.
But on the 2nd CLEAR Dream Match held earlier tonight, Aug. 24, at the same venue, it's now Team Phil who won, 4-1, with James hitting 2 of the 4 goals (at 13', 25') and Phil giving his team an early goal (4'). Izzo El-habib scored the other 2 for Team James (35', 60').
While for some it looked like Phil gave way to his brother's team this year to build up early excitement for a possible 3rd CLEAR celebrity match next year, Team James actually had a stronger lineup this year than Phil's.
With James and El Habib was Italian footballer turned coach Fabio Cannavaro, who was Italy's team captain when they won the 2006 World Cup. Fabio was then among the All-Star Team awardees.
Araneta and Brazilian-Japanese model-actors Fabio Ide and Daniel Matsunaga.
Rosario, TV host Sam YG and more.
Garmaroudi and Ashime also won same awards last year, but that time, they were both under Team Phil.
The Team James vs Team Phil CLEAR Dream Match 2 was also for the benefit of the flood victims in Metro Manila and other Luzon areas. It was aired by TV5 and IBC.


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We had to leave our home in Nebraska to go to New York to deal with a family medical situation. After a few months in New York, I went back to Nebraska to pack and store our furniture, belongings, clothes, etc. It has now been nearly three years and I'm still paying for storage in Nebraska, and renting furniture in New York. I wasn't sure we were going to stay in New York once the medical situation was sorted out, but I have a job here and the kids are in school and doing well. I don't want to uproot the family again. I need to know the most economical way to sell the majority of our furniture and transport our sentimental things, some clothes, etc. to New York. I do not have the finances to let this insanity go on for much longer.
Since I am only able to take four days away from work so I would have to do it all in one trip, I can't imagine how I would unload the locker, show and sell the furniture, and drive it back here myself. I hope you can provide me with some information and/or companies that you believe could guide me.
First of all, let me say that I'm glad your family was able to pull through the medical situation and is happily settled in New York. I can imagine it was a stressful situation for you.
Unfortunately, Unclutterer is unable to recommend specific companies but we can provide you with some advice that we hope will help.
We recommend that you contact a NAPO member in Nebraska. Select a professional organizer with experience in relocations. Some who are experienced in Seniors' move management may be willing to take you on as a client even if you are not a senior so please consider contacting those organizers as well.
Most professional organizers would be able to communicate with you via email during the process so, if you were not able to return to Nebraska, you wouldn't necessarily have to. They are also trained in separating sentimental and high value items from those that you wish to sell. Many professional organizers have networks that include local auctioneers that can help you liquidate the items you do not want to transport to New York. They are quite capable of organizing an estate/garage sale if they feel that would work better in your situation and they have connections with charities who could accept items that are not sold.
If you decide to return to Nebraska to clear the storage area yourself, you could contact moving companies to see if they would be willing to take a partial load from Nebraska to New York. (Our family did this twice, shipping only an heirloom piano across the country and back.) Moving companies would much rather put two or three clients on one truck and transport a full load. The only downside is that you may have to move your items when the moving company is available rather than when you want to. Once you have shipped out the items that you want to keep, you could simply walk hire an auctioneer to liquidate the rest of the contents of your storage locker.
You may wish to combine these two options, hiring a professional organizer to start clearing the storage area before you arrive and work with you when you are there so it goes faster. Then you could drive the load yourself from Nebraska to New York. Alternatively, the professional organizer may be able to meet a moving company at your storage unit so you do not have to wait around in Nebraska.
We suggest that you call several businesses and discuss your situation and get quotes. Prices (and personalities) can vary widely and it is important that you work with someone who you get along with and who understands your situation — both emotionally and financially.
All the best of luck to you and we thank you so much Lenore for sharing your situation with us. We hope that this post gives you the information you're looking for.
Five years ago I wrote an article on what to do with old toys. Now that the holiday season is here, I've decided to revisit it. For many, the holidays means the acquisition of new stuff, and that can lead to clutter, especially if you have young children. Here's another look at what to do with old toys, with a few updates for this year.
Donating is a fantastic option (for clothes, too).
Charities are always looking for new and gently used toys. Many deliver toys directly to those who are in need while others may sell them in a thrift store. In either case, your donation can make a child's day. Just make sure toys are undamaged and in good working order before going this route.
Doctor's offices. Many pediatricians have a "prize box" to reward their younger patients for getting through an unpleasant appointment. Books are often welcome as well, so give them a call to see if they accept donations.
Daycare centers. Good luck finding a daycare that doesn't want donations!
Military families. Operation Homefront knows that military families are move frequently, and not every toy can necessarily make the trip. This great organization can help welcome the children of military families to a new city with toys just for them.
Local fire department. Firefighters and EMTs often keep stuffed animals around to give to children they must transport to the hospital. Call the department in your area to see if they have such a program.
As I said last time, "repurposing is where it gets fun." Repurposing lets you get creative and even offers a way for kids to hang onto a toy (or part of it at least) they've grown attached to. Here are a few fun options.
Animal head toy coat rack. I've pointed this out before and I still think it's absolutely adorable. A very clever and useful project from Make: Craft uses the heads of discarded plastic animals to make a good-looking coat rack.
Make something functional, like this Playmobil clock. It's cute, useful and a great way to keep these adorable, vintage toys around without generating a mess.
Unwanted LEGO bricks can be turned into just about anything, like this clever charging station. When they cease to be appealing toys, consider them building material.
Create some art for the playroom or kids' bedrooms.
We often fail to part with things not because of the item itself, but with the memory or emotion it represents. This is especially true as kids grow up.
My wife and I have two shadowboxes in our home: each with two or three items from when the kids were newborns. They are decorative, provide a nice memory for us and most importantly, do not waste space. Kids' toys can be made into memory display boxes too.
You won't be able to sell all of your old toys, of course. But some vintage toys and collectibles can attract buyers. Before you list your treasures online, you will need to take some photos. A good photo can make or break a sale. Here is a fantastic tutorial on how to photograph your items for auction sites like ebay.
There's a lot that can be done with old toys. If you can, have your kids take part in the process you choose. They will feel a part of the decision and enjoy seeing the toy's new role.
What to do with holiday cards? Recycle!
Two of our readers provided creative suggestions for how to recycle holiday cards in the comments section of our Holiday gifts: Out with the old in with the new post. Not wanting to have them lost in the shuffle, I wanted to pull them out to everyone's attention.
I recycle my Christmas cards. They arrive in the mail, I read them, I cut the writing off the back, I turn them into a Christmas post card with a friend's address, stamp and short message and repost immediately.
Once the holidays are over, I "massacre" [cards] into gift tags for next year using a pair of pinking shears.
For even more great ideas, check out the comments below and our other post on uncluttering holiday greeting cards.
Apartment Therapy recently ran an article by Shifrah Combiths entitled 9 Things No One Needs Anymore and Should Declutter. The list includes DVDs, DVD cases, CDs, file cabinets, a stockpile of pantry and household items, wall calendars, physical inspiration (mood boards, etc.), paper lists, and take-out menus. The recommended alternatives were almost all digitally focused: streaming services for movies, Amazon's Subscribe and Save service, scanned papers, etc.
The good part about this list is it can challenge you to think about whether the physical items you have are indeed the best answer for you. Maybe you really do want to eliminate one or more of these things from your space and use other options.
But I can think of many situations where eliminating these items isn't the best choice. Combiths acknowledges some of these, noting that people may want DVDs for road trips and CDs for playing in the car. Some people's minds work better with wall calendars, and they also help some families.
They aren't comfortable using digital options. My father, who is in his 90s, is not going to scan his papers and keep them in the cloud, as Combiths suggested.
They live somewhere with slow internet connectivity. Streaming movies just isn't a good option for everyone.
They have budget constraints. Streaming services cost money. Keeping some DVDs and CDs (especially ones that children play repeatedly) and borrowing others from the library may be better options for some people. A good scanner costs money that people may not have, too.
They just work better with paper, at least in certain circumstances. Some people really like their paper lists, even if they acknowledge the benefits of digital ones. You'll still find a wide variety of paper lists for sale: to-do lists, shopping lists, and more — as well as paper planners that include both calendars and lists. And not everyone is going to find that a Pinterest board works as well for them as a physical vision board.
They have a real need to stockpile at least some items. I stockpile a lot of water, some food items, cat litter, and more because I want to be prepared in case of an earthquake.
They are movie fans who like all the supplementary material that comes with DVDs and usually isn't available from a service like Netflix. They may also like more obscure titles that aren't readily available through streaming services.
They have disabilities that make digital options less attractive. For example, not all websites work well with screen readers. And Hulu was recently sued because it didn't provide the audio description tracks that are available for many movies and TV shows, describing what's going on for those who cannot see it.
So yes — you may well find that you don't need all or most of the items in the Apartment Therapy list. But it's perfectly okay if you do if you do need or want some of them. Lists like this are useful if they get you to reconsider what you're saving, but you're the ultimate authority on what works for your particular situation.
It's All Too Much by Peter Walsh is one of my favorite organizing books, so I was eager to read Walsh's newest book. I found that Let It Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life started out slow, but by the time I finished it I was glad I read this one.
Walsh deals with two types of downsizing scenarios. The first is if you are downsizing for yourself, and the second is if you need to downsize for a parent. He deals with both the purely practical aspects and the emotional aspects, including the family drama that can arise when dealing with a parent's stuff.
Walsh identified three categories of things a downsizer owns: Memory items, I-Might-Need-It items, and trash/recycling. I really appreciated how Walsh has you identify the treasures among the various types of Memory items, since these treasures (vs. trinkets and such) are the items worth taking to a new home. Walsh wrote that each treasure "should commemorate a specific memory, event, or person." He suggested coming up with a list of "bests, greatests, and mosts" from your life and then looking for one treasure related to each item on that list.
While I don't currently need to downsize, I found it interesting to compare the treasures I identified using Walsh's process with the short list of items I had identified as things I'd try to save if I ever needed to evacuate from my home. Sure enough, the art pieces I had chosen all fit — they are tied to memories of my mom, a dear friend, a wonderful trip, etc. I have other art I certainly enjoy, but I could leave it behind if I needed to downsize.
And looking at Walsh's "treasure map" of possible "bests, greatests, and mosts" I saw "my greatest career achievement." This inspired me to add two things to my evacuation list: a teddy bear I was given from a fantastic project team from my corporate days, and a coffee mug given to me by one of my many amazing organizing clients.
During your downsizing process, avoid assuming that women will wrap the china and men will load the truck. In your family's case, maybe the best recipient for camouflage clothes is a sister, and the best caretaker of a decorative glass bowl will be a 12-year-old grandson.
If your kids don't want your treasures, don't try to guilt them into taking them. These things are important to you. They mark your happy memories, your identity, and your accomplishments. These may not be a meaningful way that your children would choose to remember you. Furthermore, your kids don't have to have a reason for not wanting your things. They get to choose which items they want in their homes, just like you do.
I want to help my mom do some uncluttering. The entire house is in need of some help. My sister passed away three years ago — she was a collector and many collections there are! Do you have any ideas on how to deal with packed closets and chests of drawers, etc.? In order to clean, one must have a place to put things away. The answer might be simple, except that mom isn't ready to do a major cleansing of clothing, shoes, etc. Do you have any ideas on beginning with baby steps? Mom has lost great deal of her vision and has had three strokes. I'm the one to help her clear out and make safe where she is walking.
First of all Misty, thank you for being willing to help your mom with such a project. It's obvious that you are concerned about her safety and well-being and it is important to emphasize this when you start your project. It will be a challenge for both of you but working together to make your mother comfortable can bring you closer.
We've written before about strategies to use when helping someone else unclutter and this advice may be useful to you as you proceed. Remember that forced clean-outs are rarely successful and can create a lot of resentment between family members.
Her health issues indicate that she may not be as mobile and active as she used to be. She may feel that removing items from her home amplifies her belief that her world, and her ability to influence it, is shrinking. She may struggle against this loss of power by refusing to let things go. Remind her that you are not uncluttering to "get rid of her stuff," you are uncluttering to keep her safe and independent for as long as possible.
Consider doing many mini-projects. Even just one drawer, cupboard, or surface per day may be enough. Choose a time of day that works best for your mom, when she has the most mental and physical energy — maybe first thing in the morning or perhaps just after lunch. Keep your sessions short and always end the project on a positive note sharing your successes over a cup of tea or some fancy chocolates.
Keepsakes will be important to your mother. While many of us may select certain aesthetic features when keeping and displaying memorabilia, these may not be practical for those who are visually impaired. Objects with bright and/or contrasting colours and those that have a unique, distinctive structure that can be felt rather than seen, may be a better choice. Consider keeping one or two items from your collections that meet these criteria and let the rest go.
When it comes to clothing, help your mother decide on easy-wear/easy-care pieces. Build a colour coordinating wardrobe that will make it easy for her to be independent.
All the best of luck to you Misty as you work together on this project. For more helpful tips on whole house organizing, check out our Organizing Jumpstart.
When I was young my parents often decried the junk mail that arrived at our house — catalogs, flyers, local take-out menus, etc. It was a constant influx of clutter that went from the postman's hands, to the mailbox, to our kitchen, to the trash.
Today, digital junk mail is just as annoying. What is worse is that we invite a lot of it to our inboxes via subscriptions and newsletters. At one point, you clicked "subscribe" and began to receive periodical updates from a given provider. I've done it too and I'm often glad I did. But situations change, and those subscriptions become less appealing. They build up and soon the influx of email clutter is out of control.
A couple of years ago I shared suggestions for eliminating unwanted email subscriptions, and I encourage you to check it out. Today I want to share a trick that is so darn easy and effective, I just had to share it with you all. It goes like this.
There is no step three. The result is all of the messages that include the word "unsubscribe," the vast majority of which will let you do just that by clicking the term. Now you needn't scroll to find them or what for a few weeks as they roll in one by one. Just search, click and they are gone. So easy.
Of course, you can get as involved with this process as you like, which I've described here. But this simple trick will save you a lot of time and help get the job done.


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Q: How to copy and release a buffer in Gstreamer I am working with the Python bindings for Gstreamer. I have a Buffer objects that I would like to copy and add to a queue so that it can be later processed by another thread.
My application has a memory leak but I am not sure whether this is related to Gstreamer.
Copy the buffer
Currently I am copying the buffer like this:
gst_buffer_copied = gst_buffer.copy_deep()

Is this correct?
Release memory
Do I need to release the resource explicitly later? How can I do that?
I tried with
gst_buffer_copied.remove_all_memory()

but I have Segmentation fault (core dumped) errors sometime. Not sure if that's right.

A: The gst_buffer_copied buffer should take ownership of it's own memory. So when the lifetime of this buffer ends it will take care of releasing it's memory.
If you manually remove the memory chunks you should make sure no code in your application or pipeline is trying to access the buffer's memory after.
So when you do that but the pipeline has not yet finished processing this buffer it will try to access the memory you have just freed causing the segmentation fault.

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