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iHeartRadio Announces Integration With Amazon Fire TV
iHeartRadio All-In-One Digital Music Service Continues To Expand On Its Promise To Be Everywhere Its Listeners Are
New York – April 2, 2014 – iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service with more than 300 million app downloads, today announced that it will be available out of the box on Amazon Fire TV, a tiny yet powerful way to watch movies, listen to music, and play games in the comfort of your living room. iHeartRadio was also one of the first apps available and optimized on Amazon's line of Kindle Fire tablets.
iHeartRadio's integration with Amazon Fire TV will provide consumers instant access from the comfort of their living room to more than 1,500 Live Radio stations from across the country and hand curated iHeartRadio digital only stations, as well as the ability to create their own stations from a library of more than 450,000 artists and 18 million songs – all for free. Other optimized features include the ability to save and easily access favorite stations, skip songs on Custom Stations, thumbs up / thumbs down songs and more.
Today's news comes on the heels of several other integrations already made this year including Apple's CarPlay, Samsung's Gear 2 Smartwatch, Qualcomm's AllPlay and new auto partnerships with AT&T Drive, GM, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia and Volvo. iHeartRadio also just announced the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will be televised live from Los Angeles, May 1st on NBC with a live audio stream on iHeartRadio.
"iHeartRadio's launch onto Amazon Fire TV is another key step in our pledge to be everywhere listeners want us to be, whether they want to hear the music and radio stations they love in their living rooms or on the go," said Brian Lakamp, Clear Channel's president of digital. "We're excited to continue our relationship with Amazon and be able to extend our reach to even more consumers through Fire TV's simple and affordable in-home platform."
"iHeartRadio is a customer favorite, letting users listen to popular live stations or create custom stations from the artists they love," said Mike George, Vice President of Amazon Appstore and Games. "We think it's a great addition to Amazon Fire TV, so customers can listen to their favorite music right in their living room, with no hassle."
The iHeartRadio app, which reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history, delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations "Perfect For" any mood or activity, and the new Shows & Personalities feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.
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iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.
With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company's live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry's largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.
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La Primera División 1935 è stata la quinta edizione del massimo torneo calcistico argentino e la quinta ad essere disputata con la formula del girone unico.

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I am trying to do some research on concussions for the next novel in the Beyond mystery series. However, besides client work and PR for Beyond Blood (which are part of my usual writing work days), I have had my time stolen thanks to dealing with computer snafus, cable TV reception problems and shovelling snow.
As a former journalist I know that research must be thorough. I also know that you won't use most of the information you collect. However, accuracy is important, including when you are writing fiction. You don't want to come across as a sloppy writer or worse, include inaccurate facts.
One of my characters will suffer a concussion. I'm not saying which character – if a regular one or one just in this book. I'm also not saying what causes the concussion, although I'm beginning to think I should use the sports injury angle as most of the concussion literature today deals with concussions that are sports injuries.
My novels also take place in the late 1990s, so I have to watch I keep knowledge, treatment and research studies in that time period. So far I've contacted a retired family doctor turned health writer and she in turn asked for contacts from her colleagues on a medical writers' forum. She then forwarded their suggested medical experts in this field to me.
I have also done some research online but have more to do here, thanks to another writer I know who sent me a link. And I have again borrowed the library book on concussions (albeit sports injuries) that I had out previously, but only got partway through reading and making notes before the book had to be returned after nine weeks. Let's hope this time I make it through the book. Perhaps I should buy it.
Money, however, is tight, partly because of all the snafus I'm encountering (see first paragraph).
And that's what I have to be to do thorough research for my new novel.
And yes I have started writing (and rewriting it) and revising the outline.
That's fodder for another blog post.
Sharon I am curious if you ever use Wikipedia to answer small questions when you are doing research? I just started working on a book set in 1932 Shanghai and I have been using Wikipedia as a launching point for big picture facts, such as dates and pop culture. Is that a slippery slope? Also do you stick to using the Toronto Public Library for your research or do you also use one of the universities? I am thinking about getting an a alumni card for UofT but curious as to your or others opinions on this.
Yes I sometimes use Wikipedia but usually check other sources too. When I wrote health-related articles I used to either go online via U of T or go to their medical research centre. But this is going back 12 or more years. Since then when writing health articles for magazines (stopped doing that three years ago or so) I relied on Internet info and people sources – often one source led to another) Now, depending on what the research is I can use Toronto Public Library (reference library and their online databases for articles etc. on the subject included), Toronto Archives. Latter wouldn't work for Shanghai but perhaps there is a website for Shanghai that gives some of its history and perhaps a contact or maybe a tourist site with a contact. Good luck.


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It's time for Trick Dog's bi-annual menu reveal, in which The Bon Vivants (owners of Trick Dog, and prolific bar consultants) completely change up the cocktail menu and accompanying theme. The last theme was "conspiracy theories," with drinks like "Big Foot," and "Chemtrails." Past menus have been a calendar of dogs, Chinese takeout menus, Pantone swatches, and other unlikely mediums.
This time it's "Trick Dog for President 2016," an all-out campaign to "put another clown in the White House." In this case, that's the clown from the vintage cast-iron piggy bank from which the bar derives its name (pictured at right). Accordingly, the drink menu comes in two forms: an American flag, and a collection of campaign buttons. Drinks are named after political slogans, like the "I am not a crook," featuring tequila, peach, garam masala, soda, and lime, and the "Didn't Inhale," made with Japanese whisky, LoFi Gentian Amaro, manzanilla sherry, blackberry, and wakame, served up.
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I played my game for today. I'm a little afraid to play on my "Brian" account, because somehow I got lucky and that got to 4d - seems a bit high, but maybe if I study a bit more, I can try to play as 4d later.
So I decided to play again on my "Kirby" account, which I'm ranking up.
It's been a little while since I played go online (last time was when I posted here). I had a routine going of waking up at 5am, studying, then playing go. I was losing a lot of sleep, though - usually about 5 or 6 hours of sleep, and I got burnt out last week, and didn't play.
I watched a video online, and the guy brought up a good point that he can be more efficient with more sleep. He claimed that with 9 hours of sleep, he is twice as effective than when he has 6 hours of sleep. I believe he is more efficient with more sleep, and I believe I would be too... But I don't know how much more efficient.
2. Wake up at a more reasonable time, and then do the stuff I want to do in the evening - I get more sleep, but I'm less active than in the morning, since it's in the evening.
3. Some combination of the above.
So what to do? It's impossible to know the optimal combination without better understanding how effective I am in the morning with little sleep vs. how effective I am in the evening with more sleep. For example, is 6 hour sleep Kirby + morning routine more effective than 8 hour sleep Kirby + evening routine? How about 6.5 hours of sleep? 7.5 hours? To really know, I need to experiment with it: find an objective measure - maybe number of go problems / hour? and measure myself with different amounts of sleep during different times of the day.
That's what I'd like to do in the long run.
I'm going to the Cotsen. That's less than 3 weeks away. So I don't really have time to do this experimentation right now. So I just have to make a decision, go with it, and do my best to prepare for the tournament. After the Cotsen, I can do that experiment stuff and figure out what works best for me.
Since I didn't sustain the 5am thing last week, I decided for now, I'll get up at 7am, do exercise, then go to work. Then evening will be go study and playing a game.
Today was the first day of that routine.
I lost the game. It's the first game I lost in awhile, so does that mean that it's a bad strategy? Or maybe it's just since I didn't play or study much last week. Not sure. I'll try again tomorrow.
A couple of my personal feelings.
Position 1 your game hane looks better than extend suggestion as that makes c12 inefficient. Problem was you didn't defend the d14 cut when you had the chance (instead of c18 or k16). Maybe it's okay to allow that fight, but d14 connect is simple and good result for you.
In this sort of shape I'd expect black to d14 cut atari then hane connect d18 in sente (do you hanging connect or jump is a question). Then if Black extends e14 you can capture the 2nd line stone in sente which is big for eye space of your now cut group and if Black saves that you capture the cutting stone. Being cut without the b15 capture available was sad.
Thanks for your comments, Uberdude. I was going to inquire about it more, but I think I understand now what you mean about c12 being inefficient. It seems that a big takeaway for me should be that capturing b14 and capturing the cutting stone are miai, so when he protects b14, I need to do something about it.
It feels annoying to do this in gote, but the D10 stone seems inefficient, so maybe it's not all bad for me after this.
Anyway, in some ways it was good for me to lose this game, because it makes me a little more humble. I should think about being more precise during games, though, on Tygem, I usually play faster games than usual.
instead but then black may continue fighting in the centre or defend at 8 now that white can't cleanly capture the cutting stone).
Thanks for the diagrams, Uberdude. Very nice variations!
Your arguments are convincing, and I think the connection is good. My biggest concern is that I didn't consider my weakness in that my opponent could cut. Maybe I felt invincible. I may have been getting too confident since I've had a lucky streak.
I'll aim to consider my weaknesses more carefully.
I also think the time setting I get on Tygem is usually too quick, but on the other hand, I ran out of time at the Cotsen before (it's faster than the US Open), so I'm going to need to think more quickly when I play in a couple of weeks.
I played another game on Tygem, and I lost (I'm white). I am not reading that deeply. I think I need to do more go problems.
I'm happy to have played a game, but I think I can do a bit better reading than I did today.
That being said, in the past, I've gotten into a negative rut. I'm going to try not to do that, and stay positive. The answer here is not to get depressed, but to do some problems, think harder during the game, and play better.
I'm going to start giving my games ratings. Ratings are scores from 0 to 10, where the rating is based on how I felt I played, independent of whether I won or not.
In this game, I played in a direction I felt comfortable with at the opening, but got confused by an opening pattern pretty quickly. I made a mistake, and then tried to read the result in the lower left. I give myself points for trying to read a little bit, but I didn't read as clearly as I could have. I lost out there. Same in the bottom right - I didn't read clearly what was going to happen, and kind of guessed it. Same with the top right.
I'll give this game a 3.5/10.
Played 4 games at the Ann Arbor go club today. I was white in all, and they were all handicap games. I won them all, and none were really close. I reviewed with the players, but won't transcribe here.
It was fun to be social, though, many members are college students, so I'm the old guy.
While I was playing, the guy who said he was 5d came (who beat me last time). I wanted to play him again with lower handicap today, but I couldn't get the timing to work. When I finished a game, he was playing, and when he finished a game, I was playing.
I'll aim for better timing next time.
Oh, and I met a student that was in the parkour club. He broke his jaw, so he was trying out the go club during his recovery.
Pretty sure if I tried parkour, I'd literally die.
You'd start out as 30k, then work on the basics, just like anything else, and make improvements one baby step at a time.
But if you try an 8d move now, you might seriously hurt yourself, yes.
At least I should try to avoid breaking my jaw!
I didn't play much last week, again. But I realized it's October, now. So I studied go problems this morning, and played a game. I have only until October 13th for the Cotsen.
I don't know if that's enough time to get strong enough to compete, but I'm going to try. If nothing else, I hope to study and play a game every weekday (club on Thursday). If I can't do that for 10 weekdays, my willpower really has gotten weak.
Some points where Elf's expected win rate changed significantly.


Joan Jett poses on the Delorean that will take her... Back to the 80s.
I have never seen anyone happier when taking their clothes off than Tiffany Blue. Tiffany obviously loves her audience and when coaxed into taking off her bra by the hoots and cheers of the crowd gives a big smile that says: "This is fun for you, but it's more fun for me."
It is Friday night and I am seeing Sass & Tease's burlesque show "Back to the 80s" at Vivaldi's restaurant. Tiffany is the third act, performing to "Heaven is a Place on Earth." If that, the title, and the fact that MC Jacob Harlem is dressed as Marty McFly doesn't give you a hint that these acts are all set to 80s music, nothing will.
For some people the 80s might be about Bob Hawke or Reagonomics or even Australia's victory in the America's Cup, but for me it was mainly about… the Ninja Turtles. I was a kid. And apparently Jacob Harlem was too. At the opening of the show when demonstrating standard burlesque procedure he unzipped his jacket to reveal a Ninja Turtles shirt. A second mention of the Ninja Turtles later in the show got my hopes up that this meant a performer would literally come out of her shell, but there was no third mention, and following Beetlejuice rules it was not to be.
Of course, since my main association with the 80s is the cartoons I saw on television, I came into the night feeling cocky about my relative age. But this was not to be because Jacob Harlem took a quick poll of the audience and established that many audience members were not even born in the 80s. Worse, neither were some of the performers. Now that really did make me feel old.
One of the themes of the night was that the 80s is big and bold and silly and fun - but also sincere. Painfully, awkwardly sincere, the sincerity of first love and bad fashion choices made when you were fourteen. 80s love songs are ridiculously, bombastically earnest, and somehow that makes them a perfect fit for burlesque. Many of the acts were clearly very personal and important to the performers and very well-rehearsed (this is the second time Sass & Tease has performed an 80s show). I recognised some of the acts as part of the standard oeuvre of the performers but that did not make them any less entertaining, and for regulars they must have felt like old favourites.
The opening performance was Virginia Fizz in Goblin (Drag) King mode as David Bowie for "Magic Dance" from Labyrinth (it wasn't the Ninja Turtles but it was a start). Fizz danced around the restaurant in an uncanny recreation of Bowie that, honestly, I thought was a bit sexier than the original. Cameo appearances of 80s rock stars continued with Ursula Wolfe recreating Joan Jett in a ferocious strip that unfortunately too often dipped below the sightlines of the venue. This was followed by Tiffany's act and then a special guest, rapper MC KREWD. MC KREWD, decked out in a wedding dress, began to strip while attempting to snort cocaine (appropriately enough, white wedding was playing). So far, so 80s. She then produced a decapitated fish head and began to make out with it to a mix of delight and horror from the audience. I can confidently say that nobody was prepared for that to happen at an 80s show.
Fortunately we then went to interval (necessary to process what we had just seen) and the delightful news that there was an actual Delorean parked out the front ready for photos. Poses and re-enactments of the Back to the Future posters began in earnest, with Jacob Harlem chivalrously offering his Marty McFly jacket to women in need.
After the interval we saw Captain Spitfire, the only "boylesque" performer of the night. Spitfire's character was a Chaplinesque heartbroken stripper with no energy left for taking his clothes off. Initially, for me it felt lazy rather than comically lazy, especially because it followed a chain of kinetic and highly polished acts, but it was a hit with the audience and warmed up as Spitfire fed off their energy. I also had to dodge a flying shirt, an important skill all burlesque audience members need to develop. This was followed by Virginia Fizz's second number, a creative and intense take on the idea of a poisoned apple. Unfortunately like Ursula Wolfe's act it was hurt because the performer kept ducking out of sight. This was a common problem with the acts and unfortunately it especially damaged Abel Fox's performance. Abel Fox is a phenomenal, unforgettable burlesque performer but her act was a poor choice for the venue and forced people sitting behind the front row to crane forward to see her.
The final act of the night was for me its great surprise, special guest Jazida. Jazida won this year's Burlesque Idol Canberra and holy heck is she good at this. Jazida performed an 80s medley that nearly stole the show even if it lacked the powerful climax of the other acts. Jacob Harlem then brought everything together by performing a monologue from The Breakfast Club, the perfect hit of 80s nostalgia to end the night.
If it isn't clear yet, this was a very fun show. Between Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club they knew how to push my nostalgia buttons, and as much as we make fun of those drum machines they do make you want to dance, especially when fortified by libations from Vivaldi's well-stocked bar. Much like the 80s itself, Sass & Tease has a passionate sincerity that gives it a distinctive, slightly nerdy identity. This was everything you could want from a night of burlesque.


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Пауль Кречмер (; ,  — , ) — немецкий филолог. Специалист по древнегреческому языку, а также по анатолийским и этрусскому языкам.

Учился в Берлине у Германа Дильса. В 1897—1899 гг. экстраординарный профессор сравнительного языкознания в Марбургском университете, затем до 1936 года профессор Венского университета.

Особое значение имела книга Кречмера «Введение в историю греческого языка» (; 1896), в которой был впервые широко рассмотрен о догреческом языковом субстрате в Средиземноморье. Среди других важных работ Кречмера — «Исследования по индогерманскому ударению и тону» (; 1891), «Надписи на греческих вазах» (; 1894), «Надписи из Орнавассо и лигурский язык» (; 1902). В 1917 году Кречмер подготовил книгу «Греческие народные сказки» ().

Кречмер посвятил много времени изучению вопроса о стране Хайаса. В 1933 году Венская академия наук опубликовала работу Кречмера «Национальное имя армян Хайк» (), в котором он приходит к выводу, что «употреблённое в Богазкёйских надписях имя Хайаса означает "Армения"».

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One Of The Most Brutal UFC Fights I've Seen In Ages
I never cringe at UFC fights. One fight on last weekend's UFC 189 card made me cringe hard.
(Warning: some of the photos in this post are a little nasty.)
Robbie Lawler vs Rory MacDonald II is one of the greatest fights I've ever seen. The welterweight championship battle was that rare occasion where I actually agreed with commentator Joe Rogan's frenzied post-fight praise, his tendency to declare every other fight THE GREATEST OF ALL TIIIIIIME. Lawler-MacDonald II was an instant classic. After a tepid first round, both guys—MacDonald, heir apparent to the welterweight throne (he trains with former division king Georges St Pierre) and Lawler, an old dog who's miraculously picked up new tricks in his latest UFC run—tore off the breaks and hurled them out the window. From then on, it was a beautiful ballet of violence and technique. And more violence.
Back and forth and back and forth they went. An uncharacteristically patient Lawler (back in the day before a stunning career resurgence, he was a one-dimensional berserker without a tactical bone in his body) bobbed, feinted, and countered MacDonald, busting his nose and turning his face into a grotesque mask of blood and swollen flesh. MacDonald was never out of the match, though, and—despite Lawler's off-the-charts absurd punching power—scored a third round head kick that nearly ended the fight.
By the midpoint of the fourth round, both guys looked like hell. The fight was less unstoppable force versus immovable object and more woodchipper versus guy-with-blenders-for-fists. I mean, look at this:
Nobody walks away from a fight unscathed (unless you're Ronda Rousey, in which case you walk away from every fight unscathed), but these two were falling the fuck apart. By the end of the fourth round, Lawler and MacDonald were standing by sheer, stubborn force of will. But they refused to stop for a heartbeat, even when the ref motioned them back to their corners.
They stood in the center of the octagon, and they stared, perhaps wishing that their eyeballs would leap out of their heads and pick up where their battered, exhausted bodies left off. It gave me goosebumps, watching that. They were in another word, the closest thing you'll find these days to a primal one. All that mattered was the moment, bodies, minds, and weeping wounds be damned. It was hideously, beautifully pure.
Minutes later, it all came crashing down. MacDonald's will shattered. Lawler popped him right in his already broken nose, and he backed away, fell to the ground, and curled up into the fetal position like a frightened child. This was not a typical TKO, where someone eats it because they're on the verge of losing consciousness. For MacDonald—tough as goddamn nails, a guy MMA fans like to describe as an emotionless madman who'd probably be a serial killer if he didn't fight—the pain was unbearable. He wanted out. He wanted to be anywhere else.
That's when I cringed. When they showed that punch—a strike that made MacDonald's thoroughly busted nose look like it was gonna recede into his face—on replay, I had to look away. I refused to watch it again. It made me feel a little nauseous. It was too much.
I've done some thinking about exactly why that was—for me, someone who's been a diehard MMA fan for more than a decade—and I realized it's because of the way I watch fights. There's a cognitive dissonance to it. These men and women step into the octagon and regularly shrug off punches and submissions that would make you or me cry and book it to the hospital. Part of it is adrenaline, the other part is sheer toughness. So when they're in there beating each others' brains out, I view them almost as Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. I don't think about the pain. I don't think about how they're feeling, how they're breaking.
Which is kinda weird, because I've trained before. Not quite at that level of intensity, but I've had my body battered and my nose broken enough times to know that that shit sucks. I know it can be fucking scary. I guess, though, some part of my brain wants to believe that UFC fighters are Different. That's what lets me cheer when somebody scores a fantastic knockdown or knockout instead of cringing. "It's cool," my brain says. "They barely felt it, and they'll be fine in a couple weeks."
Perhaps I'm assuming or over-generalizing, but I think a lot of us do that. Despite how safe modern MMA is relative to the sport's early days or a street fight or what have you, it takes mental gymnastics to enjoy watching people beat the shit out of each other. We have to separate ourselves from it, at least a little bit. It's kinda like watching a Hollywood movie full of gore and explosions. "None of it is real," we tell ourselves. Because it isn't, obviously. It's entertainment. Fun entertainment, entertainment that appeals to some ancient part of the human psyche. Combat sports are similar in that they exist for our entertainment, and nobody is gonna die, hopefully.
After the fight ended, MacDonald apparently didn't even know what year it was. A day later, he posted a picture of himself after a trip to the hospital and... yikes. He might not be cleared to fight again until next year.
Lawler and MacDonald's knock-down, drag-out slugfest was, for me, a wake-up call. I still love watching fights (Lawler-MacDonald II is my top ten of all time, easily), I still pine for sublime strikes and knockouts, but I want to be a little more mindful of what's actually going on in the cage. I want to appreciate what these people are sacrificing for our entertainment—their long and short-term health, their brain cells, their peace of mind—and feel authentic concern when it seems like someone might be pushing themselves too far. I don't want to cringe or look away when a fighter seems to be expressing authentic fear or pain because I'm afraid to deal with it. MMA fighters are human, and they deserve an audience that keeps that in mind—lest we continue to cry for blood when a fighter is in actual danger.
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To contact the author of this post, write to nathan.grayson@kotaku.com or find him on Twitter @vahn16.
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I think they should be more proactive in stopping fights. Protecting pride and allowing people to get severely injured isn't really a great thing. People in sport - in general - are already ignorant in regards to concussion.
Also, ground and pound has never sat right with me in MMA. I'm pretty much okay with everything else. And as someone who did sanda, that really does mean everything else. But ground and pound? I can't appreciate it like I can a submission hold, or a knock out from that position like I can from a well placed strike.


Performer shows six cards which are from ace to six, and explains, that these are samples sent to him from a gambling supply house. These cards, he goes on to say, are for near sighted card cheats because they are plainly marked on the back. He turns over the ace and shows that it has number one on the back. In fact he shows all the cards having corresponding numbers on the reverse side. Displaying the six, he says: "There's an odd thing about the number six, because when you turn it around it becomes a nine." When you turn the face of the card to the audience it has actually become a nine when just a moment ago it was a six!


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Think about your individual safety first. It's best to at all times assess the scenario thoroughly before you start any roofing restore job. This is because dashing up to fix your roof as soon as you discover an issue may lead to a serious accident. For instance, it's best to never attempt to fix a roof when it is raining or extraordinarily windy outdoors for apparent reasons.
Examine your roof on a yearly foundation. Roofs usually undergo from vital damage in the course of the months in winter and spring. Due to this, it's especially vital to inspect your roof throughout these seasons. Never try to repair a roof within the rain or snow. Climbing onto a roof when the climate is poor could end in damage or even demise. As a substitute, do your greatest to contain the leak from inside your home with tarps and buckets, and wait till the weather improves before climbing on to the roof.
Be sure that your roof is properly ventilated. Will charges ever go up?
Should you plan on working in your roof yourself, make sure that you take the correct precautions earlier than you begin. Perhaps crucial thing so that you can remember is to wear rubber soled sneakers. This may forestall your from slipping as it can present a stable footing as you're employed. Insurance is significant with roofing. Without insurance, you are liable to paying for damages. Asking about insurance isn't enough since people may be dishonest. It's best to ask for current proof of insurance coverage.
Though you may suppose you need a brand new roof, this isn't all the time the case. Instead, call a reliable and trustworthy skilled to examine your roof earlier than forking over the money for a brand new roof. A lot of occasions, folks get full roof replacements once they solely wanted some restore work. Don't just rent anyone to put a new roof on your home. A roof is a crucial part of any dwelling and to make sure you are getting what you pay for and protecting your home, you must analysis contractors earlier than selecting one to put a brand new roof on your own home.
If you are serious about turning into more green, you should utilize environmentally protected materials for roofing. Recycled material consisting of used plastic, rubber and wooden waste generally is a nice possibility, as well as solar panels. This may additionally prevent money on preliminary costs or vitality rates in the house. To stop expensive repairs later, recurrently check your roof. Check that there are no missing or damaged shingles. Repair these things as needed. Additionally, the flashing must be in good condition and there should be no leaks inside your private home. You should check the roof about once a month to keep away from expensive repairs later.
Roofing could be really dangerous and a fall could be devastating. Be sure to document when your project begins, the estimation of when it is to be completed, and what funds are made.
When adorning a house, furniture necessarily represents probably the most essential methods to express one's personal fashion and style. Although, some people are unaware of the best way to get the type of furniture that fits their life-style and wishes. With a bit of luck, this text has supplied adequate suggestions to assist anyone make their home into a dream dwelling. Turning into an professional on furniture just isn't straightforward. Use the data offered right here for a successful furniture purchasing experience. Doing so will make buying extra inexpensive and less complicated. You'll have larger success by following these tips.
Check your vintage furniture rigorously earlier than shifting them. Additionally, make sure to move them correctly. Search for damaged or unfastened joinery. At all times carry chairs by their seat rails as a substitute of the backs, arms, and legs. Carry tables by their legs or aprons as a substitute or the tops to keep away from them separating from the bases. Raise your massive items as an alternative of dragging them on the floor.
In relation to purchasing for leather furniture, you should definitely preserve the completely different leather-based grades in thoughts. There are each excessive and low quality leathers out there to swimsuit many various tastes and budgets. From highest to lowest high quality is: prime grain, pure aniline, semi aniline, nubuck, distressed, and suede. Choosing greater quality leather ensures that you'll have furniture that lasts for many years.
Furniture procuring is one thing a lot of people get pleasure from. Seeing all the choices out there could be super enjoyable, but contemplating the prices can put a damper on the experience. You can get what you want for what you may afford, although, by following a few easy suggestions. Set up a funds earlier than purchasing for furniture. It's best to visit completely different furniture stores to get a greater thought of costs. If you're on a limited budget, take into account buying second hand furniture or going to a store that offers fee plans. Put more money aside for those who cannot afford to purchase furniture in the intervening time.
You'll be able to even add new wall items simply to spruce up the house.
When shopping for house office furniture, consider how a lot precise surface space you need. Do you like to have room to spread out papers? Or are you more minimalist, with only a laptop computer and all-in-one multifunction printer? Length of cords or wireless connections additionally issue into the scale and number of pieces you need. When getting furniture for outside, ensure that it is constructed effectively. Inspect all joints to ensure against weak welds. When you find any welds that do not look to sturdy, stay away from the furniture. It will be important that any outside furniture you choose can face up to the weather will probably be uncovered to for a few years.
You want people to come in your house and say, "Wow!" You want them to go searching and suppose you're a millionaire. They need to ask you who your interior designer is. All of this should come inside your price range. This article will present you the ropes in terms of smart furniture buying. The desk you sit at as you're employed needs to be sturdy and prime quality. The chair you sit in can't fail you. Your mattress has to carry you up for eight hours every night. Heaven forbid your eating room table gave out as you ate! Learn how to buy high quality items at great prices by reading below.
Spending a bit additional will ensure high quality furniture. It is important to concentrate to your budget, however typically it's good to regulate it to squeeze in high quality. You'll be able to simply discover cheap furniture in every single place, but you'll discover it falls aside simply and is often uncomfortable, as properly. Spending a bit extra can imply that your furniture will last longer; in the end you may spend less.
Then again, any piece of furniture doubtless to be used frequently is better served with darker colours. It's what holds your food as you eat. And the prices are a lot lower than what you may see buying new.
All the time lock your house, even if you happen to plan on coming back within a few minutes. Many residence thefts start with the thief merely strolling in an unlocked door or window. A burglar can steal a variety of expensive stuff in a brief amount of time. It's a good idea to have movement sensor lights installed. These lights will come on if somebody walks close to your house. Not solely will you understand that someone is on the market, it would also deter burglars as a result of they want to be inconspicuous. Ensure you preserve recent gentle bulbs in your movement activated lights so that they may work accurately.
The subject of dwelling security continues to develop in recognition. Due to the numerous threats that may trigger harm to a house, equivalent to fire, carbon monoxide, flood, theft, and so on., many people are educating themselves on methods to maintain their properties secure. Read this article to learn top-notch recommendation on defending your own home. Chorus from using candles in your home until it is absolutely obligatory. In the event you do burn a candle, just remember to blow it out when you're accomplished. It's important that no burning flame is left unattended as a result of one slip can destroy your property and potential damage your family members.
If you want to include a cool know-how on your own home whereas additionally defending it, spend money on fingerprint locks. These will solely open if one in all your family members is there, guaranteeing that nobody can break in thanks to a key they've discovered, selecting the lock or foiling a lesser grade lock. When getting a home security system, it is advisable to take into account if there was one beforehand put in. If so, you may even have a less expensive or easier set up by selecting to go together with what was performed earlier than. Remember that this can be a wired or wireless set up.
Have been you aware of how precious your home wires are? Many individuals will not be aware of this till they are stolen from their residence. The wiring has copper and is easy to be shortly taken off a home. To keep the wiring secure, make sure that the wire is hidden from view. Proper house safety is needed to protect your family from hazard. The key to securing your own home correctly is educating your self on all of the newest up-to-date safety strategies. Study the security suggestions and advice discussed withing this text and apply what is useful to your particular situation. Your loved ones's security is determined by it.
In case your neighbor will get these prematurely, it seems to be as in case you are house.
Making a house secure from intruders is certainly on the top of most people's priority lists. Sadly, not everybody realizes what it really takes to realize this essential objective. Keep studying the guidelines and insights that comply with under, and you'll soon have what it takes to keep your most important investment safe. Program your lights to turn on and off at random intervals with a timer. This makes it simpler for you as you won't have to flip the change, however it also ensures the lights continue to go on and off, even if you're not at house for a long period of time.
Don't post too much info on social media websites. In case you are going away on trip, for instance, do not "examine in" at a selected location or mention the actual fact that you're going to be gone for per week. Even if you think your information is ready to private, you would be stunned at how much info hackers can access, and also you never want anyone to know you will be away for extended periods of time.
Properties that have sliding glass doorways might be extra of a safety risk. They are often simply opened if somebody lifts and shakes the door frame. For those who don't have a safety system hooked as much as them, reduce a length of pipe to fit in the door channel. This may keep your door tightly closed and make it harder to force broad open. Your canine is prone to be your finest pal, but he can also shield your home. When you're out, he'll stand guard, barking at and even attacking anybody who makes an attempt to enter once they should not. Practice him to know that whenever you let individuals inside, that's okay.
In case you are leaving on vacation, make sure you set some lights on timers so that thieves do not know you're away. If you cannot afford to purchase a paper shredder, simply rip the paper into smaller pieces.
Your carpet-cleaning company ought to never rub a stain as a result of this could trigger the stain to unfold even deeper into the carpet. An expert will be able to take away most stains that have penetrated the carpet fibers. If you happen to do not personal a steam cleaner, you can hire one to fully remove the stain. When hiring a carpet cleaning company, solely let uniformed technicians or these with identification into your own home. These people are essentially strangers to you, and also you want to ensure that the particular person at your door represents the company as knowledgeable ought to. This lets you know that there is a reliable particular person there who you can feel snug with.
You want to have clean carpets to have a clean residence, right? How do you find an important company to get the job accomplished? This text is your first step towards realizing what it takes, so learn on to seek out many suggestions, methods and hints which can lead you to the best firm. All the time have the ultimate carpet cleansing costs put in writing and signed by each parties. There are occasions when not so trustworthy cleaning corporations will try to raise the value once they are in your house. Having all the things in writing will aid you to avoid being charged for services you didn't necessarily want.
A carpet cleansing firm is a good choice when you actually want to make sure all soiled water is extracted from your carpet. Residence cleaning machines often require a considerable amount of water, and they don't have the suction to get that water again out. A professional firm can supply higher extraction methods, leaving your carpets feeling clear and dry quicker. A lot of ways exist to clean carpets, and cleaning corporations can differ an excellent deal. Absorbent pad cleaning is one technique adopted by many. This equipment resembles that of a flooring buffer. The machine depends on the movement of highly absorbent cleaning pads to take away grime, fungus and debris.
You should never use flammable merchandise to clean your carpet.
Does your house have electrical sockets on the ground? If that's the case, it is important that you warn the carpet-cleansing firm before they start their cleansing. They don't need to clean with these in the way, since severe hurt may be executed. Not only does it threat their well-being and their gear, but this will damage your home too. Know your choices in relation to the cleansing course of your cleaners will use. Take into account the drying time, the kind of chemical compounds for use and if you are in search of eco-friendly products to be used. Once you realize the method you want, it is possible for you to to narrow down the businesses and discover one that gives it.
If there are electrical sockets in your carpet, inform the cleansing firm. Cleaning these can danger inflicting an accident. Though the particular person and their equipment could be in danger, your property is much more fragile. Check into the carpet cleaning company's credentials. Make it possible for the corporate is licensed and bonded, and that they've a great reputation. Ask about the workers as these would be the folks that you're dealing with at your private home. Make sure that they actually use their very own employees and don't sub-contract the work to someone else.
In case you are having people come into your home to scrub your carpets, you wish to guantee that they are reliable and sincere. Most companies do perform background checks to make it possible for their staff are reliable, but it surely does not hurt to ensure earlier than you settle on a company. You want to be sure of this since the carpet firm workers shall be roaming via your private home.
Look on-line to see if you could find any data out about them, or just ask. Your carpets are going to look so much better that you're going to finally find a way to think about something else!
Try to incorporate a "warm haven" in one of many rooms in your home. This is an important space so that you can have with the intention to chill out after an extended day of labor or college. Use tranquil colors on this room and attempt to include a fireplace in this space. Take thorough measurements of the room you are decorating before you begin purchasing for furniture. Size is necessary. Measure both your room and any furniture you plan on buying. Simply because it could actually match into a room, doesn't suggest it is of a practical measurement. Make sure that you're nonetheless going to be able to walk around in the room with ease.
An effective way to get more natural mild into your house is to use reflective flooring. Surfaces reminiscent of tile or effectively shined hardwood flooring do an awesome job of reflecting gentle in your room giving off more natural mild. This can be a nice strategy to brighten up your room. Try new towels in your toilet. It's possible you'll not have the ability to re-tile your rest room or substitute your bathtub, but you an always admire the effect of latest towels. Try bold colors in case your bathroom seems a bit drab, or calming colours like blue and green if you want to create an oasis.
One thing that you'll want to consider with every room of your private home is the point of interest. The focal point is the place you need your company and guests to look after they walk in. This can be in the form of art work, a chunk of furniture or a television. In order for you a contemporary look to your house, do not think that you must lay our a fortune. Easy adjustments to drapery or simply rearranging the furnishings can generally give the new look that you just desire. Changing light fixtures can provide a room a new look without costing too much.
Ensure you have all the storage space you want. You may never get a room that appears prefer it got here out of a journal if there's muddle in every single place. Look for engaging containers coated in a material that matches the remainder of the room. While you make storage part of your design, it's easy to make a room look fabulous. Plain white bathroom tiles mix completely with daring vibrantly colored partitions. Some great toilet colors embrace various greens, reds and blues. Using saturated colours in opposition to the white tiles creates a contrasting and putting impact. This will even make it simple for you to alter the design at anytime with out having to re-do the whole room.
Put footage at eye degree. Never put pictures up high on a wall.
Clear up. Before starting any interior design, it's a good idea to verify everything is very clear. Your carpet could look terrible, but it may not need to be replaced. It's attainable that it simply wants a good cleansing! Gt all the pieces cleaned up earlier than deciding on what to do next, and chances are you'll save your self money and time. You'll be able to add life and colour to any room just by adding potted vegetation. Strive differing kinds that bloom in varied colors to coordinate with the decor of the room and you've got an prompt straight out of a magazine look. Greenery in the lavatory is very nice whether it is fragrant.
Be a design copycat. If you are having trouble coming up with a design thought, look through magazines, catalogs, and on the internet for inspriation. When you find a design you like, just copy all the pieces they've done. Discover paint colors, furnishings, and equipment that correspond to the picture. This may take the stress out of coming up with a new design and it ensures that you'll find yourself with a designer look.
Have a theme in mind. Is there a particular shade scheme you fairly get pleasure from? Do you've got a fondness for retro furnishings? Deciding on a theme earlier than you even begin your planning phase can save you a whole lot of time and effort. Ensure you know what you're going for before you begin planning for it. Do not forget your flooring! So many individuals spend time fixing the walls and getting furnishings that they neglect one facet of a room that may transform it: the ground. If you have drained, worn carpet, think about changing over to a smooth, vivid wooden floor. Wood laminate can even work. These materials are shiny, don't get as dirty, and look way more modern.
Select colours of the same hue. While you do this, even if the colours seem like they'd not "match," they are in the same colour family. That makes them mix in a method that is pleasing to the eye. While you get shade swatches from a retailer, take a look at the colors in the same position on every card. These are the ones with related hue values. Consider rigorously any design selections you make for a small area. If possible, all the time choose pieces that may serve multiple objective. An ottoman that comes with space for storing, a bed with inbuilt drawers underneath or a desk that can do double responsibility as a desk, will help to remove clutter and profit from your area.
A superb storage answer for a small bathroom is utilizing baskets. Good lighting is vital in inside design. Generally these plans clash with the homeowner's taste or their pocketbook.
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On the subject of purchasing landscaping materials, do not at all times imagine that cheaper is better. Yes, these supplies will prevent money, however more often than not, the standard of these supplies will not be very good. Ask the staff of the shop you go to, which manufacturers are the perfect. Save money when buying vegetation by making use of catalogs and mail order web sites. It is cheaper to buy the crops on-line than to buy at a nursery nearby. Also, this manner of buying is rather more convenient, since the gadgets come straight to you. Don't forget to factor in the price of shipping when determining whether or not your buy is a good buy.
Take into account why you want to panorama your yard earlier than you start your mission. Are you wanting to add magnificence? Are you attempting so as to add privateness? Is your goal to reduce the overall upkeep of your property? The solutions to these questions can help you to pick out the correct number of plants, making your landscaping challenge easier to complete. As you may see, there are a number of simple issues that you can do to significantly impression the enchantment of your home to those driving, strolling or simply stopping by. It's the very first thing folks see and good landscaping can vastly improve the value of your property.
Because the baby increase era enters their retirement age, landscaping and gardening have tremendously elevated in popularity. Nonetheless, many individuals want to start partaking in these exciting hobbies, however do not have a clue of where to begin. The advice in this article has nice material that will show you how to begin landscaping in the present day. Landscape design software program is a superb device for anyone who wants visual aids to get a real idea of what works best. These applications let you enter measurements and maps that reflect your working space. This lets you plan the boundaries of flowerbeds, visualize spacing and select the optimum structure to your mission.
Take into consideration continuity when you're designing your landscaping. Try to incorporate a few anchor crops that you'll make the most of throughout your landscaping so that it has a sense of unity. You may decide some shrubs or repetitive patterns in your planting to offer your landscaping a way of continuity. Consider using rain barrels to water your yard. Rain barrels are straightforward to add to any yard, and so they serve the aim of gathering rain water. You may then use that rain water to hydrate your garden, and crops. That is a straightforward technique to save on the cost of watering plants, and it's an environmentally friendly option too.
Deal with the development of your landscaping in phases.
When you will be digging in your lawn, be it for plants or to make a backyard, be careful that you know what you might be digging into. For example, you would by accident dig into an influence line or some pipes. This could have serious penalties and cost you tons of money. Don't underestimate the great thing about patterns inside flower beds. Many annuals are available a wide range of colors, that may be combined in numerous patterns to add beauty to any flower bed. Some in style designs are diamonds, stripes, and swirls. Patterns show consideration to detail, and bring an increase interest by the one viewing the flower mattress.
Throughout the Fall, remove debris out of your yard daily if potential. Removing a number of leaves as soon as a day can actually make the difference within the general appearance of your yard, and it only takes minutes to do. For those who wait to take away leaves till they are piled up, your yard will look unkept, and you'll create a bigger job for your self. To make your yard stand out, deal with shade; it'll do wonders on your landscaping. It's comparatively inexpensive to select up a number of totally different sorts of crops, together with impatiens, petunias and different annuals. You must also purchase a few quality perennials and shrubs, as they may assist to bring all of the smaller plants together.
For greatest results, select landscaping components which might be primarily native to your local weather, soil type and annual rainfall. It will significantly cut back maintenance prices, improve look and promote longevity. It additionally ensures that your lawn and backyard complement your own home in its pure environment. This is excellent for individuals who take pleasure in attracting native wildlife like birds and butterflies.
It is often easy to think about bettering the inside of your own home, since you spend a lot time, inside, dwelling between the partitions. However, your home extends outdoors the partitions and into your gardens. By studying the next article, you will get some wonderful advice on what you are able to do to make enhancements in your landscaping. In the event you wish to add privateness by planting bushes in your front yard, buy species that develop shortly and have bushy foliage. Just like the identify says, these bushes develop much faster than regular bushes do. The weeping cherry is among the most popular of the fast-growing timber out there.
Take the ideas in this article to heart, and you will have the facility to add beauty and visual appeal to the exterior of your property.
Intention to buy hearth-resistant ceilings, roofs and flooring. This adds an extra layer of safety to your own home, particularly should you reside in a really dry area with power lines. It is best to forestall a hearth earlier than it begins. As you may see, there are various things you can do to maintain your home secure. No matter what the menace is to your home, you can prevent it from wreaking havoc to your home. Utilize the nice suggestions provided on this article to protect your home from any risk.
As soon as you have installed your window lock, melt solder over the screws used. If you go away the screws open. they can simply be unscrewed by a burglar. As an alternative, filling the holes in will ensure the lock cannot be removed. The purpose of a lock is to keep the window safe, proper? If you dwell in a snowy space, do not forget that an absence of footprints in your yard can signal to a burglar that you are out of town. In case you are planning to be away, then, ask one in every of your neighbors to walk around your yard for you in order that no one will be the wiser.
Minimize the bushes round your own home. If someone is occupied with breaking in, the first thing they're going to do is search for a place the place they'll hide as they try to find their manner inside. If you want your yard to look aesthetically lovely, plant flowers as a substitute. Home safety systems offer different triggering options apart from having an alarm sound. Most methods could be set to sound an alert when anyone enters the home. This is useful for fogeys who've small children, because it helps maintain them from leaving the house.
Cameras are a good way to protect your house and household. In case you make the cameras noticeable, simply having them on your property is sufficient to deter many criminals. Prime quality video surveillance programs have gone down in value in recent years and are affordable for nearly any budget now. By applying the knowledge from this text, you can start making your home safer for you and your loved ones. Remember of what's occurring in your neighborhood, and by no means take your security for granted. In case you take the mandatory precautions, you may forestall your property from turning into the subsequent goal.
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After putting in a safety system in your house, be sure that any wires are hidden. A burglar can easily minimize and disconnect wires which might be left seen. Don't make things easy for a burglar, but reasonably bury all wires or cover them in the wall. You can be much safer. Set up a peep gap so to see who's at your door earlier than you open it. Criminals will knock at a door in order that they can push previous you once you open it. It is best to never open a door without figuring out the person that is on the other side of it.
Fingertip locks are a typical, effective technique to protect intruders from getting into your house. With these locks, the only method somebody can get through your entrance door is by you programming their fingerprints into the system. If somebody not in the system makes an attempt to make use of their fingerprint to get in, you'll be alerted. If it's worthwhile to disguise a spare key, do so in a secure manner. Placing it below your doormat, in a plant hanging by the door, in your storage held on the wall or in the mailbox are all poor decisions. As an alternative, bury it someplace and mark it in a non-descript method.
Lock up your own home, even if you're round. Many individuals think that their neighborhood is the most secure out there. They will go away their doorways unlocked all day (and night time lengthy) without a second thought! That is inviting hassle. Make it a behavior to lock those doorways (and home windows) even for those who're residence. It is in all probability a very powerful basic thing you are able to do for your family's overall security.
All the time lock your house, regardless of how briefly you anticipate to be gone. Many house thefts start with the thief merely strolling in an unlocked door or window. It would not take long for a thief to steal hundreds of dollars worth of stuff. Among the best ways to keep your property protected is to get to know your neighbors. Neighbors will look out for one another. Additionally, getting to know your neighbors is a good way to seek out out what is happening in your neighborhood. They'll let you realize if strangers have been round and different helpful information on retaining your home secure.
Quite a few house invasions occur as a result of the intruder searched for a hidden key and located it. It will be less costly to name a locksmith than it's to switch your stolen valuables.
Stroll outdoors of your property at night time and see what is visible through your windows. If you have a clear view of your valuables, especially easily stolen electronics, then so do potential thieves. If you do not wish to rearrange the interior of your property, simply ensure that blinds or drapes block the view. Don't do any landscaping that will obscure the entrances of your home. When you might imagine it's a good suggestion to plant an enormous rosebush in entrance of your living room home windows, this provides a thief a spot to hide while they determine a approach to get into your private home.
If you're going away on a trip, do not brag about it to pals, co-employees or on Facebook. If you happen to share the actual fact that you're going to be out of city for a number of days, you might come back to an empty home. Even though your folks or co-staff are totally trustworthy, you do not know who else they might inadvertently inform who will not be so honest. In spite of all some great benefits of a home security system, and all the promoting, only 15 p.c of American homes have one. Householders could also be uncertain of which system will work greatest for them, and worry about the additional price. Some people additionally fear they are going to be unable to figure out how you can use it.
Did you know that many cable firms offer residence security programs now? This is a great approach to get a high quality system installed and monitored in your house by someone you'll be able to trust. They normally supply very competitive rates with different residence safety firms as effectively. Chances are you'll even get a reduction if in case you have cable service with the identical firm. When choosing a safety company, it is best in the event you find a good one which has a neighborhood office in your space. This can imply that any incidents will likely be handled expediently, and it additionally makes for significantly better customer support normally. Look to see what is accessible in your space.
These may appear to be odd places, but many individuals place gadgets there.
Earlier than you go purchasing for a home safety system, take a second to think about your particular situation and unique requirements. You may find that an alarm isn't mandatory at all. Some people are more comfortable with a canine alarm, whereas different people benefit from the feeling of safety that a complicated alarm system can bring. Be sure to assess the risk degree you face earlier than making huge decisions.
You might be tempted to put in massive fountains and other enormous landscape objects like bushes. Make sure that none of those block the windows and doorways of your private home. Burglars are more likely to burglarize houses that appear like they've numerous locations for them to cover from nosy neighbors. All too often, home security is treated as little more than afterthought by homeowners, until it is too late. The bottom line is to dedicate yourself to gaining as a lot info as you may about house safety before something unfortunate happens. The article above has supplied a powerful basis for doing precisely that.
Don't use locks of the spring latch selection. These are very easy to choose by merely utilizing a credit card. Wedging the cardboard into the door crack could cause the lock to release. If your doorways sport spring latch locks, add deadbolts to beef up security. If you want your property to be safe and secure, you will need to have a safety analysis preformed by a good firm. This may assess the weak factors of your house safety and can assist you understand what areas need extra protection and what areas have adequate protection to maintain you secure.
Irons, stoves and toasters should all be unplugged, as electricity can circulate at a really excessive charge if left plugged in. This may forestall a hearth or electrocution in your own home.
When you're buying a settee, you must just be sure you inspect the materials and particularly the frame. If the sofa you want has a hardwood body, then you could ask whether it has been kiln-dried or not. If it has, then it'll final for much longer without warping, especially in the case of changes in humidity. Do not let a salesman convince you to buy a chunk of furniture you are not snug with. As most sales individuals do, those who sell furniture need to make the most commission, so they are going to try to persuade you to purchase the costliest merchandise. Chances are, some cheaper items are better on your needs.
If the furniture is upholstered, be certain to place a material protector on it. There are lots of manufacturers of material protectors out there. This protector will help stop stains when a mess occurs on your furniture. Within the occasion of spills or different mishaps, cleanup might be simpler. When shopping for furniture, do not forget to have a look at thrift stores. These shops generally have good quality items for a fraction of the total gross sales price. Additionally, these shops will can help you haggle and purchase in bulk which might prevent cash. Some thrift stores even offer free supply.
If you want furniture and want to lower your expenses, contemplate buying at warehouse shops. Most of these stores do cost a membership price; nonetheless, the cash you will save will pay for the payment over and over. These stores carry quality furniture at a fraction of the price of a furniture retailer. Do not buy furniture based mostly upon worth alone or buy in haste. Layaway might help you get higher items without overspending. It is wiser to repay an item that you really want, than to purchase one thing you could end up hating.
In the event of spills or other mishaps, cleanup will likely be simpler.
Contemplate the other gadgets you already own when you find yourself deciding on what piece of latest furniture to pick out. You have to make certain the brand new item blends properly with the fabric, finish and supplies of your present items in order that the whole room flows together. Planning ahead might help to keep away from bringing dwelling a new item that simply doesn't work within the room. In order for you a change, contemplate searching for accent pieces. You'll be able to brighten up a room and alter the entire look by merely adding a few throw pillows, a new aspect table or an accent piece. You may even add new wall items just to spruce up the space.
Know the return coverage earlier than buying furniture. A number of things can happen when you get that furniture residence. It might not match at all. There could also be some type of issue that occurred during transport. The sizing may be all off. Earlier than you get to that time, know what options you have got. It'll lower down on the stress. The perfect colour choices for lounge furniture include impartial colours like tan, ecru, gray or black. By picking out a coloration that is neutral, you'll be able to make your whole residence look completely different. All you have to do is change the colour of the partitions and equipment. This may allow you to make adjustments every season and not using a large investment.
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When you have pets in your house, just remember to clear up after them.
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In case you are experiencing issues with bugs, be sure to vacuum all rugs and carpets throughout your property. Vacuuming picks up ants, bugs, cockroaches and different insects which are dwelling inside your house. If you end up finished, toss the vacuum bag in the out of doors garbage can. The cleaner your own home is, the less likely you're to have bugs infest your own home. Bugs truly feed off of the crumbs that are dropped on your flooring or in your sofa cushions. An unclean home is a perfect place for bugs and pests to breed and develop into uncontrolled.
You possibly can begin to combat an ant problem by locating the place that they are getting into from. Mice can chew through them, and insects can penetrate tiny openings.


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Aakash Ganga: Saving Water From a Rainy Day in India & China
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Sometimes, we come across an article that surprises us, educates us and makes us feel terrific about the world. One such article is about Aakash Ganga, an innovative water resources project that began in Rajasthan, India and has now reached China's Guiyang Municipality.
"The entire world has become aware of the shortage of fresh water in some countries and regions," notes an expert quoted in this article. "These include India, with 16% of humanity but less than 3% of global fresh water resources. The poor water availability is exacerbated by its uneven spread over regions and time of the year."
The Ganga is the most sacred and the most important of India's rivers. Legend has it that the River Ganga was a Heavenly River which was brought to earth by a legendary devotee King named Bhagirath. The nameAakash Ganga means Ganga from the Sky – an apt name for a project that seeks to store and save rain water.
This project is now making a mark in both the desert areas of Rajasthan and mountainous areas of China's Guiyang region. We think this article is a must read. Below, we include some excerpts from this article.
In hindsight, harvesting rainwater was an obvious choice. The idea got off the ground in 2003 when the Rajasthan Association of North America,a non-profit organization which aims to promote the culture and development of Rajasthan, hosted the 2003 New York convention of Rajasthan natives. The Aakash Ganga proposal was presented to Ashok Gehlot, then chief minister of the state. With his encouragement, the science behind the scheme was worked out at BITS Pilani. And a support structure was put in place.
The big boost to the project came in 2006, when Aakash Ganga won the World Bank's Development Marketplace Award. A $200,000 grant allowed the project to expand operations to other villages.
In 2007, the Indian Prime Minister's Office encouraged Sustainable Innovations to submit a plan for implementing Aakash Ganga in the "dark zone" of Rajasthan. (Dark zone status means the groundwater table in the area is significantly below the minimum desired level, and the water quality in the area is substandard.)
Rainwater harvesting, while not technically complicated, needs careful coordination. Essentially, Aakash Ganga channels rooftop rainwater from every house, through gutters and pipes, to a network of multi-tier underground reservoirs. The project has the capacity to collect and store rainwater (with average rainfall) sufficient for an entire year. In terms of organizational structure, this is a public-private-community partnership which acquires rights from homeowners to harvest their rooftop rainwater for a fee or subsidy. The harvested rainwater is supplied to the village according to a socially equitable distribution policy. Part of the water is used for revenue generation and cost recovery.
"Aakash Ganga debunked the myth that people will not pay for water,"…"It weaned people away from the free water entitlement mindset." …."This is a significant transition from the "water is free" mentality to a "water is an economic good" frame of mind."
"In term of coverage, the project is an enormous success, surpassing its planned objectives by almost doubling the number of houses included in the rainwater harvesting plan,"…."A total of 119 household tanks were constructed in three villages in the Alwar district in Rajasthan and an intermediate tank and a recharge well were built. The network stores rainwater sufficient to meet the drinking water needs of these villages. In broader terms, the project demonstrates an alternative to the typically inefficient and poor performing public works projects."
The Asian Development Bank (AD is supporting an experiment aimed at exploring whether the Aakash Ganga approach can work in Guiyang. In March, the ADB approved a $50,000 pilot project and demonstration activities to "demonstrate the full potential of Aakash Ganga self-sustaining rainwater harvesting".
"Aakash Ganga has gone beyond meeting this basic need," says India Abroad, a New York-based publication."Reports from all three villages where Aakash Ganga was (first) implemented suggest that women have become economically more productive and girls have attended more classes as they now no longer have to spend a lot of time collecting water,"
India always surprises you by its uniqueness. If we asked you, what is a socially relevant measure of water scarcity? You probably would not come up with the measure described by BP Agrawal, the President of Sustainable Innovations and the moving spirit behind this project.
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Lawyers in the Digital Era: Will Artificial Intelligence Replace the Legal Profession?
The 6th International Summer School on Cyber Law has come to a close in Moscow. The event was organized by the HSE International Laboratory for Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law. The school is conducted in English. Young researchers from Austria, Belarus, Germany, Great Britain, India, Mongolia, Spain, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine presented their papers at this annual event.


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With an audience dressed in a sea of black and some powerful speeches; Hollywood's Golden Globes pay tribute to more than just filmmaking.
At the for-front of this years Golden Globes were filmmakers paying tribute to the women who have found the courage to come forward with their stories of sexual abuse within the entertainment industry. The abuse of power is wide spread and Oprah Winfrey's speech, as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille award, powerfully articulated the realities of women all over the world who face horrors that many of us cannot put into words.
The praise for the work was there, but each speech highlighted admiration beyond the work.


...we're doing a PODCAST! I feel like the question/request for a podcast has popped up intermittently throughout all the time I've been blogging and youtubing, so I'm SO excited to be able to finally tell you YES, a Disney podcast from yours truly is actually happening...but I'm even MORE excited to tell you who I'm doing it with!
My co-host is Josh Taylor - he's a podcaster extraordinnarie, one of the triumvrate who runs my family's absolute favorite YouTube channel (seriously go check out Blimey Cow right now if you don't know it already), AND he's a Disney vacation planner and huge Disney fan!
We've already had so much fun recording the first episodes - we're working our way through the alphabet Walt Disney World style, so we've hit A for Animal Kingdom and B for Budget tips so far. What will "C" be? You'll have to tune in to find out!
Subscribe on iTunes here, Google Play here, or check out the website.
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A Scientist at the University of Liverpool has found hypnosis can slow down the effects of dementia and improve quality of life for people living with the condition. Forensic psychologist Dr Simon Duff looked at how hypnosis compared to a type of group therapy in which participants were encouraged to discuss news and current affairs. They found that people living with dementia who had received hypnosis therapy showed an improvement in concentration, memory and socialisation compared to two other groups. Relaxation, motivation and daily activities also improved with hypnosis. Dr Duff said: "Over a nine-month period of weekly sessions, it became clear that the participants attending the discussion group remained the same throughout. The group who received treatment 'as usual' showed a small decline over the assessment period, yet those having regular hypnosis sessions showed real improvement across all the areas we looked at. "Participants who are aware of the onset of dementia may become depressed and anxious at their gradual loss of cognitive ability and so hypnosis, which is a tool for relaxation, can really help." Further research will establish whether hypnosis maintains its effects.


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PREVIEW: Angus Glens Walking Festival, June 1-4
by Nora McElhone
May 17 2017, 10.50am Updated: May 18 2017, 9.19am
There are 20 spectacular walks over four days.
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Kirriemuir comes into its own as the Gateway to the Glens next month when it is the hub for the 15th Angus Glens Walking Festival.
Nora McElhone caught up with chief countryside ranger Norman Greig to find out more about what the 2017 festival has to offer.
As a keen walker and countryside ranger with ANGUSalive's Countryside Adventure Team, Norman has been involved in the Angus Glens Walking Festival for many years.
He feels that the festival has helped unlock the secret of the beautiful Angus Glens for walkers from near and far.
"I very much enjoy being out on the hills," he says, "particularly to enjoy the tranquillity of the Countryside and to observe the wildlife and scenery. I am very enthusiastic about the walking festival and being a part of the team getting people out into the hills and glens of Angus.
"In my opinion the Glens and their surroundings are no longer one of Scotland's hidden gems, on account of the hundreds of walks promoted by the festival over the years, as they are now better known and enjoyed by visitors and residents alike."
Norman points out that Kirriemuir is the natural starting point and base camp for the walks. "The Festival provides the opportunity for locals and visitors to the town to participate in a walk that they may not have considered before or perhaps thought too difficult a challenge to take on alone!
"The walks offer participants a bespoke package which combines the navigation skills of the mountain leaders along with the local area and wildlife knowledge of the countryside adventure rangers. Folk come from all over the country and indeed the world to participate in the festival so they stay in local accommodation and enjoy the benefits of nearby restaurants, pubs and shops."
There is a mix of old favourite walks such as the linear Jocks Road route over the iconic former Drovers road, which is made much more accessible by the provision of transport. This year, the team have also developed a walk suitable for people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities, following good paths through Glen Doll forest into Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve. Unfortunately the walk isn't suitable for wheelchair users – please contact Laura Smith prior to booking this walk on 01307 473880.
On a personal level, Norman is looking forward to the stalker outing with local walk leader Andy Malcolm.
"He will guide walkers from Tarfside to Glen Esk in a rare opportunity to join an experienced keeper who lives and works on the local estate," he enthuses.
"If there is wildlife to be seen Andy's eagle eye will find it. In particular, he will hope to bring you up close to red deer, spot eagles and other birds of prey and introduce you to adders frequently seen basking in the sun! There is no doubt that he will bring to life his fascinating life story based in Glen Esk."
The Glens of Angus each have their own unique beauty but for Norman, Glen Esk is the hidden gem.
"Glen Esk is my favourite as it is more remote and I find it a very peaceful place to walk and take in the scenery," he says.
"Dreish, Mayer and Corrie Fee is also a favourite as this route carries you out of the Glen Doll forest onto the Kilbo Path, to a ridge which then turns off to as you start to climb to the Munro Driesh summit (as a height of 947m).
"The walk then leads you back to the Kilbo Path and continues until you reach the Munro Mayar (928m). The walk then descends through Corrie Fee Natural Nature Reserve back into the forest for the return to Glen Doll."
The Angus Glens Walking Festival is sponsored by the Forestry Commussion Scotland in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage and the Cairngorms National Park Authority.
"In addition, the support of landowners, farmers and estates whose land we cross is gratefully acknowledged as without them the festival could not take place," says Norman. "All of the team look forward to welcoming you to the Angus Glens Walking Festival!"
The Angus Glens Walking Festival takes place from June 1 to 4.
For more info and to book, click here.
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Released in 2004, The Punisher marked the return of the infamous Marvel character to live action. It had been 15 years since his first appearance in 1989's film of the same name, and a lot had changed in the landscape of comic book cinema.
The world was at the precipice of what would become a boom, an unfiltered and unfettered influx of properties. Not all of which were of the utmost quality. This was pre-MCU, a time before Disney put a stranglehold on characters that fell within Marvel's kingdom.
This version of the Punisher is an exemplar of those wilder times—in both good ways and bad.
The good: It's an unapologetic, hard-R, in your face, kick ass and take names action movie filled with an array of bullets, blood, and fisticuffs. Oh, and classic performances from both Thomas Jane as the central protagonist and John Travolta as the wonderfully hammy villain Howard Saint.
The bad is just about everything else. Lacking the budget of other comic properties of the time, The Punisher's seams begin to burst under the weight of its ambition. Its script, which waffles between hackneyed and preposterous, is only saved by the actors giving their all in service to the material. It is truly a B-movie wrapped up in the body of an aspiring blockbuster. But that is also what makes it so damn good.
Unfortunately, as I referenced above, it was released in a time when superhero cinema was not guaranteed to rake in the big bucks. Premiering the same weekend as Kill Bill Vol. 2, it placed second with just over $13.8 million and finished its run with $54.7 million worldwide. Costing just around $33 million, it wasn't a huge flop; and it did do good numbers upon home release.
That did not save it, though, from becoming a one and done. It's tepid response (29% from critics with 170 reviews), coupled with its mediocre receipts, spelled the end for this version of the character; he was relegated to the junk heap of history and rebooted only four years later (The less said about that movie, the better).
The world is poorer for it. In a sea of increasingly derivative comic book movies, there's something to be appreciated about this film's aesthetic. It's gritty and gruesome. It embraces it's silliness while also delivering on its promise; the Punisher does what all fans of him expect him to do, slaying gangsters in a slew of barbaric ways.
It's also infinitely rewatchable. Cheers to you, Thomas Jane!
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This Week's Segments:
Introduction – In the swan song of Travolta Month, we break down everything pertinent to The Punisher (2004)—from the best action sequence to the most grisly kill. (00:00)
Interesting Facts about the Movie and Our "Declaration of Intent" Punisher Trivia Challenge – After offering up some lesser known truths about the production of this movie, I challenge Capt. Cash and Chumpzilla to trivia about its making, as well as its titular character. (57:31)
Recommendations – We close the show with our Punisher/Thomas Jane-related picks for the week; in addition, we "unwrap" a surprise episode to follow Terminator: Dark Fate. If the pun didn't tip you off, it's seasonally appropriate. (1:13:22)
And, as always, hit us up on Twitter or Facebook to check out all the interesting factoids—the Punisher's day at the laundromat and more—from this week's episode!
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