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12 Easiest Succulents to Grow Indoors
Houseplants / By Admin
Like all plants, not all succulents are created equal. And, it you're just starting out or have a very busy lifestyle, the easiest succulents to grow indoors are what you want.
These don't require a lot of care and can tolerate a lot of neglect.
As such, as long as you give them sufficient sunlight, you don't have to worry about them dying on you.
You also don't need to water them often as the plants are known for their thick, fleshy leaves or swollen stems which store water.
These features make them drought resistant plants.
Easiest Succulents to Grow Indoors
Not all cacti are alike. And, one unique is the Christmas Cactus.
The plant gets its name because it blooms in during winter. And, it is a popular houseplant because of its unique look.
Its most prominent feature being its bright colored flowers which come in pink, red orange and purple.
And, unlike the large spiky cacti we're used to seeing in movies and TV, this one is much smaller and less rough on the edges.
It only grows to between 6 to 12 inches tall. And, it is better known for its beautiful blooms rather than a thick exterior.
Burro's Tail
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The burro's tail is a beautiful plant whose stems look like long braids. Its unique looks makes it amazing as it grows.
The plant can grow to between 1 and 3 feet long. And, for this reason many people hang them in baskets or allow them to overflow from containers so their long stems can sprawl over furniture.
As with other succulent, burro's tail enjoy warm, sunny and dry conditions. They don't need a lot of water since they store moisture in their thick leaves.
Aloe vera is a popular houseplant because it is easy to care for. Its unique looks also make it very appealing to have.
But, the reason most people know about this succulent is that is it often used in skin care products. The gel from its leaves are known for their skin smoothing and healing properties.
What not many people know is that there are over 300 different Allow vera species. As such, you can choose any of these to grow depending of which one you like most.
Hens and Chicks
One of the reasons succulents are so popular is that they come in all shapes and forms.
An example of this is the Hens and Chicks.
Like other succulents, Hens and Chicks feature thick leaves. But in this case, its leaves form a rosette which makes it look like one rose that's been carved out of green and purple clay.
As for its name, the Hen refers to the rose, while the Chicks are the small offsets that are produced by the main plain.
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Snake plants are among the most common indoor plants you'll see. There's a good chance you've happened upon them more than you think in homes and offices.
The reason for its popular is that it combines stunning looks with being very hard to kill.
The plant features dark green foliage with yellow-white stripes. They are also firm and stand upright which makes them very unique to look at.
At the same time, they require very little care and can tolerate lots of neglect. This not only makes them perfect for beginners but also anyone who doesn't want to spend time caring for their plants.
If you enjoyed Hens and Chicks, then you'll love Echeveria succulents.
These are very similar in that their leaves grow to form beautiful rosettes. Most of them are very small. But some can grow to as big as 2 feet.
There are likewise many different color varieties available.
Echeveria rank among the easiest succulents to grow indoors because they're well-suited for household conditions. They do well in temperatures around 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and can tolerate down to 50 degrees during the colder months.
And, as long as you give them a lot of sunlight near a sunny window, they'll be very happy. You don't need to water often as they are drought tolerant.
Ponytail Plant
At first glance, the ponytail palm may not seem like a succulent because it doesn't have thick, fleshy leaves.
But, it shares similar features as other succulents as it features a swollen stem. As such, this is where it stores water for dry periods.
That said ponytail palm is very different from other succulents is that it can grow up to 6 to 8 feet high. Thus, it can grow more into a tree than a small plant.
The low maintenance requirements of Crassula make it among the easiest succulents to grow indoors.
And, while it isn't as popular as aloe vera, they're quite common in homes.
One reason for this is that its 350 different species come in different shapes and textures. As such, seeing one won't allow you to identify the others.
Crassula enjoy full sun but do well in partial shade as well. They need well-drained soil to stay healthy and overwatering them is a no-no.
Zebra Haworthia
Speaking of aloe vera plants, the Zebra Haworthia looks like a striped version of it.
The plant features similar spiked foliage that beautifully overlap one another.
But its most attractive features are its delicate white stripes which is also where the plant gets its name.
As with many succulents these are very small, growing up to 3 to 5 inches in size. Thus, they're perfect for office desks as well as tabletops.
Jade Plant
The jade plant is actually as Crassula (Crassula ovata). But, it deserves special mention because of its beautiful looks.
And, it is these looks that has made it one of the most well-known houseplants around.
The plant features oval-shaped leaves that are thick and fleshy. It also grows to between 3 to 6 feet. So, it isn't going to fit on furniture or tabletops once it gets bigger.
Panda Plant
Panda plants (Kalanchoe tomentosa) are not often heard of. They're also called Chocolate Soldier plant.
But, you've likely seen them because many nurseries carry they.
These have fuzzy leaves whose edges and tips have small specks of chocolate brown color. The latter is the reason for one of its common names.
Known as a very hard to kill succulent, it is a good option of you have a busy schedule. It does not require a lot of maintenance and it is very easy to care for.
Sedum are another kind of succulent that are amazing to have. in addition to is thick leaves, they come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and shapes.
They're also known for their blooms which many succulents are not. These can vary in color ranging from the red, pink, white and yellow.


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I hate to burst your bubble, but that is not an Easter Egg at all. The intention of that Zergling was to trigger the resourceable brown zealots to come to your side to make it seem like you're walking in on them fighting other Zerg. Good eyes, though.
It works for me now, Mr. Sherman. Thank you very much for taking the time to fix it!
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Have you already played the Enslaver's campaign, by any chance?
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Funny. I read the title of the thread and thought for a moment that it meant opening up with literally 9 different Hatcheries and was like, "You'll get murdered before you can even build 9 Hatches." Oops.
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The French Ambassador (Claudel) to the Secretary of State
Washington , February 15, 1932.
Mr. Secretary of State: By a note dated October 6 last,11 Mr. J. Henry, Chargé d'Affaires in my absence, had the honor to invite Your Excellency's attention to the disadvantages for the French merchant marine that might be involved in the "Alien Seamen's Act" bill, commonly called the "King Bill".
I take the liberty today of adding the following to the considerations set forth in the said note:
The provisions of the "King Bill" are in opposition to French legislation relative to the composition of the crews of French vessels. In truth, under the terms of this legislation, only French vessels whose crews are, at least to the extent of three-fourths, composed of French citizens, can be considered as French vessels. Now, with respect to the application of this rule, all the natives of the French colony of Indo-China, whether they are French subjects or protégés, are considered to be French. It is proper to point out that many of these natives are used in the engine rooms, the hard conditions of which they are better suited to support than are Europeans.
In submitting this point to the kind attention of your Excellency, I am happy to avail myself [etc.]
P. Claudel
Foreign Relations, 1931, vol. i, p. 819.↩
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Anna Menconi (born 1971), Italian Paralympic archer
Arn Menconi (born 1959), American politician
Lorrie Menconi (born 1948), American model
Raffaele Menconi (1877–1942), Italian sculptor
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Travis Bickle is dead
From my piece for Slate about the accelerated careers of today's young stars:—
"You remember child stars: those tap-dancing, ringlet-haired moppets, shoved onto stage by their mothers with a bright smile on their faces that, somewhere past the age of 12, required a cocaine habit to properly maintain. By contrast, the new generation are remarkable for their minimal flame-out rate, aerodynamic flight paths and Powerpoint career plans. They didn't need mom to elbow them onstage. Drawn by the ghostly, pixillated light of the Mickey Mouse Club, like little Heather Rourke in Poltergeist, they heeded Hollywood's siren call themselves and, newly arrived, immediately locked into Auteurist orbit. Think of Hailee Stanfeld holding her own in the Coen's cussed remake of True Grit, Kristen Stewart narrowly surviving David Fincher's Panic Room, Chloe Moretz slicing and dicing her way through drug dealers in Kick Ass, and now appearing in the new Scorsese film—the model for this kind of x-rated child performance being, of course, Jodie Foster's child prostitute Iris, ducking the arterial gouts at the end of Taxi Driver age 12. The Coens. Fincher. Scorsese. These are not kiddie directors. These are not kiddie careers. They are adult careers. They're just happening sooner.
The irony is that if you ask any young actor worth their salt which filmmaking decade they most revere, the answer is almost unanimous—the seventies—but most of the actors that decade turned into stars had been lying in wait for some time: the young turks of the counter-culture were decidedly long in the tooth. "Taxi Driver is the ultimate independent-movie performance," Leonardo Di Caprio told GQrecently. "Playing a character like Travis Bickle is every young actors wet dream" but De Niro was 33 when he appeared in that movie, having spent most of his twenties scrounging a living from the dinner theatre circuit, making movies that couldn't even find distributors, and gluing the windows of his one-room walk-up together to keep the New York winters out. The stew of alienation and resentment that propelled Travis Bickle across the screen was very real. Gene Hackman, meanwhile, spent most of his twenties in the Marine Corps, serving as a radio field operator, and later working as a New York doorman before getting his break in movies—he was 37 by the time he appeared in Bonnie & Clyde and 41 in The French Connection. Robert Duvall was 41 by the time he got his big break in The Godfather, after serving as a Private in the US Army and worked as a post office clerk. Dustin Hoffman had worked as a restaurant coat-check, a typist with the Yellow Pages, and a stringer of Hawaiian Leis, and was 30 when he appeared in The Graduate—a good nine years beyond graduation. Is it any wonder that when placed next to that lot, the performances of today's young stars can feel experientally thin, both too smooth and too strenuous in their search for imported texture, edge, grit? "The idea is you learn to use everything that happened in your life and you learn to use it in creating the character you're working on," said Brando of the Method. "You learn to dig into your unconscious and make use of every experience you ever had." What experiences can these young actors draw on, besides that of having been stars their entire life?
This moebius paradox has, in turn, become the dominant theme of today's prize performances. For the most part, Di Caprio's recent performances have felt like grim-faced self-expurgations, fretful with a young man's self-war— he hasn't taken an audience along for the ride since Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, a role he disdains—the exception being the reel of Shutter Island, when you finally felt his protracted apprenticeship with Scorsese paying off. But it's no accident that Shutter Island shares with Inception a mazy preoccupation with veils of fantasy, and a quixotic search for the real. It is the theme, too, of Black Swan, in which Portman's ballerina, lacking the experience that would round out her performance as the black swan, tries to speed-dial it, like Trinity in the Matrix downloading helicopter piloting skills. That's why Black Swan was such a pivotal film for young Hollywood: over-compensating for experiential thinness was what the film was about. It's safe to say, in fact, that one consequence of the Tween revolution is to sound the death knell of Method acting. In which case, Gosling's advice is sound: actors should accelerate into the curve, not resist it. Travis Bickle is dead. The world belongs to Iris." — Slate
Steve E. October 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Thanks for the link back to Slate, where I've just read your Bogart biography review.
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Amazing mid century bar cart / server by Bert England for Johnson Furniture, from the Forward Trend collection. This piece features stunning lines, sculptural brutalist style walnut cabinet doors, original brass hardware and castor wheels. Doors conceal a storage space plus single drawer, and the top flips up to extend the top surface length by 18", with an easy clean white laminate surface. The piece is in very good condition, with minor wear common in a piece of its age.
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey went under fire lately for their DLC involving the main character being required to get married and have a child. Many people out there were upset about this, just as there were people who didn't see it as a big deal. For today, I want to talk about how Ubisoft stepped into a trap of their own making, and how this is not the first time a developer has done this.
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The rugged, pager-sized FLIR identiFINDER R200-GN SPRD is designed to detect and identify neutrons, in addition to gamma radiation, allowing front-line responders to quickly determine whether there is a true radiation threat for safe, informed decision making.
Radiation is one of the most dangerous threats to responders. You can't see it, smell it or hear it.
It could be part of an attack, or it may be a benign radiation source.
Fast, informed decision-making is critical when lives are on the line – having the right tools in your toolkit can make all the difference.
No one radiation instrument can meet all the demands that a responder may encounter, and a good deployment platform relies on having a range of supporting technologies.
Deciding what tools to arm yourself with can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be.
The most widely deployed type of radiation detector, PRDs are belt-worn devices that form the frontline for threat interdiction, offering first responders, or security personnel, the knowledge they need of their surroundings to ensure their personal protection.
There's a reason FLIR offers more than one instrument in a given classification – one size does not fit all scenarios. Different types and sizes of detectors complement one another during a radiological event and provide a greater level of safety.
However, they require the support of more capable instruments once the initial detection has been made.
Additional tools are needed to perform identification once the initial detection has been made.
SPRD can be belt-worn or vehicle-mounted to function as a PRD.
Additionally, they provide real-time spectroscopic capability for monitoring gamma and/or neutron activity, performing isotope identification, enhancing on-scene information, and safer decision-making on-scene during a radiological event.
RID Handheld devices that are most often used on the front line or for secondary verification on-scene.
RIDs are generally more sensitive than PSM/PRDs and SPRDs due to their use of crystalline scintillation or semiconductor detector materials.
They are considered the best all-purpose survey tool for gamma and/or neutron radiation, and they generate the spectroscopic info needed to identify specific nuclides.
One of the best ways to start thinking through your deployment plan is by reviewing these considerations in terms of the missions and scenarios you expect to encounter.
Here are some things to keep in mind for common scenarios.
Scenario #1: Monitoring pedestrian flow at events, entrances, or other checkpoints, where the mission is to locate, identify, and separate innocent or benign sources (medical patients) from potential threats.
There is a control of flow and it can be stopped or started as needed.
Devices with smaller detectors will not overload if a medical patient passes through.
Devices with smaller detectors will not detect sources too distant to physically locate.
The identification-capable devices will allow immediate adjudication of the radiological event.
The belt-wearable options leave both hands free to perform tasks.
Devices with a neutron detection option add a layer of protection on the frontline.
Scenario #2: Screening vehicles rather than pedestrians, as well as larger volumes, such as shipping containers, semi-trucks, and other cargo.
All devices should be considered to form layers of capability.
Smaller detectors form excellent front-line detection.
Larger detectors provide additional support, detect the presence of radiation earlier, deliver increased sensitivity, and can identify more quickly if needed.
Higher sensitivity improves the speed of initial detection.
Faster identification and adjudication help maintain flow at check-point or loading dock.
Devices with a neutron detection option add a layer of protection.
Larger volumes (shipping containers, semi-trucks, and containers) provide the opportunity for creative concealment methods (shielding and masking), where a higher resolution device will provide more fidelity and improve the ability to identify both present materials and artifacts.
Additionally, higher resolution combined with a larger detector provides even faster identification.
In all scenarios, there is a great benefit in deploying the maximum number of detectors to increase the tightness of the net in place.
The right balance of initial detection and adjudication devices can greatly increase the effectiveness of security operation.
Some of these considerations are easier to answer than others. One that can sometimes be confusing is determining if you need neutron detection capability in your toolkit.
Neutrons have the ability to penetrate material and travel distances far greater than any other form of radiation.
A neutron detector has a better opportunity of detecting neutrons before any other associated type of radiation, like gamma, from the same source.
The neutron detector is considered by many to be an important early warning system for the detection of malicious material.
Neutrons are often associated with the presence of fissile material. They are absolute secondary confirmation when a gamma-based identification of uranium or plutonium has been made.
The presence of neutrons when a non-fissile identification is made can indicate that malicious materials are being hidden or masked behind a larger benign source.
This is a highly suspicious situation and triggers an immediate response.
Most handheld RID devices are used as a stand-alone solution and the majority of those deployed have neutron detection capability.
Although neutron capability is commonly available, it is possible to buy RIDs without this option.
Belt-worn PSM and PRD devices generally do not have neutron capability due to size and cost considerations.
SPRD devices are available with or without neutron detectors, which enables customers to determine a balance point on deployment coverage, capability, and cost.
Neutron detection can be accomplished using several different detection materials, three of which are Helium-3 (He-3 Tube), zinc sulfide (ZnS), and sodium iodide doped with lithium (NaIL).
The identiFINDER R-series are easy-to-use handheld instruments that quickly detect, locate and identify radiation sources.
These are just a few of the key points to consider when building out your radiation detection deployment strategy.
Regardless of the tools you choose, proper initial training and refresher exercises are vital in making sure your team is prepared to understand alerts and how to react appropriately to malicious materials.
Different types and sizes of detectors complement one another during a radiological event and provide a greater level of safety.
Radiation is one of the most dangerous threats to responders. You can't smell it or hear it. While it could be part of an attack, it may be a benign radiation source. But how do you know what type of radiation source you're facing and if you have the right tools on hand to take action?
Keep in mind the types of scenarios that you could encounter, along with some key considerations like, sensitivity, resolution, reachback and neutron detection, when determining the right mix of instruments for your toolkit.
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You may have seen signature collectors posted in many public places asking for your support for the new public safety initiative, "SAFE SCHOOLS SAFE COMMUNITIES". You will now have a chance to vote for it in November. On this page you will find information which will hopefully help you make an informed decision.
What are the problems with this Initiative?
How can we defeat I-1639?
"Semiautomatic assault rifle" means any rifle which utilizes a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge case and chamber the next round, and which requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each cartridge.
"Semiautomatic assault rifle" does not include antique firearms, any firearm that has been made permanently inoperable, or any firearm that is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action.
They took the existing legal definition of a semiautomatic rifle and renamed it a "semiautomatic assault rifle". So now every semiautomatic rifle is an "assault rifle".
The rifle doesn't need to be an AR-15. It doesn't need to look like an AR-15. It doesn't need to be "high powered", or "military", or even "military-looking". It doesn't even need to have a removable magazine. Just the fact that it is a semiautomatic makes it an "assault rifle".
For example, this Marlin 60 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Model_60) would be styled an assault rifle under this initiative.
It also doesn't have a removable magazine, and it also uses 22LR ammunition.
Of course, not all semiautomatic hunting rifles are using low power ammunition, or don't have detachable magazines. This Browning BAR Mark III uses a high powered hunting cartridge and a detachable magazine.
Yet of course it also has nothing to do with either military or assaults.
These are not the only examples. Ruger 10/22, Savage 64 and many, many other classic American hunting rifles would get the "assault" stigma under this initiative.
What is the reason they put "assault" in the definition? Obviously, to scare people into voting for the initiative. Question is, do we want to vote on a law based on the lie?
The deceptive definition is not the only part of the initiative that is dishonest. The very premise of it is also a lie.
Gun violence is far too common in Washington and the United States. In particular, shootings involving the use of semiautomatic assault rifles have resulted in hundreds of lives lost, devastating injuries, and lasting psychological impacts on survivors, their families, and communities.
This statement is absolutely not backed by data. Here are the actual numbers of people killed by rifles in Washington in the last 10 years. These numbers include all rifles, not just semiautomatic ones.
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting - Crime in the U.S.
Keep in mind that it is ALL rifles, semiautomatic and otherwise.
To put this number in perspective 4.7 people killed by rifles in the state of Washington on average over the last 10 years is less than the death toll from stings and bites (6 in 2015), 4 times less than the number of people stabbed to death or drowned in boating accidents (20 and 18 respectively in 2015).
Even in mass shooting events handguns are present more often than rifles, and there is an even breakdown in casualties whether a rifle was present or not.
Creating restrictions on something that represents a tiny fraction of homicides is not going to affect homicide rates in any measurable way.
The restrictions that I-1639 puts on semiautomatic firearms vastly exceed current regulations on pistols.
Pistol purchases do not have mandatory waiting periods. They can be picked up immediately after the police background check is complete, and if the purchaser has a concealed pistol license, the dealer conducts the background check and the transfer happens on the spot. There is no such exception for semiautomatic rifle purchases.
Handgun transfer can happen between family members: parents can gift their children pistols for hunting and target shooting. There is no such exception for semiautomatic rifles. A person who could enter a Project Appleseed competition with their parent's 10/22 rifle would lose this ability once they become 18 years old.
Similarly, this bans anyone under 21 from using a semiautomatic rifle for hunting and target shooting. Many competitions require semiautomatic rifles.
There is no training required for handguns.
There are no fees for extra background checks for handgun purchases.
It denies a large number of people access to an important class of firearms without presenting any public benefit.
This initiative hits poor people the hardest. The least expensive adult-sized rifle available on the market today - Savage 64F - happens to be semi-automatic. It costs only $130 at Cabelas, the state's biggest firearms retailer. Many other inexpensive entry-level rifles are also semi-automatic and sell in the same price range.
This initiative imposes a $25 fee plus the cost of training. A similar class at Cabelas costs $85.
This almost doubles the cost of an entry-level rimfire rifle. A popular and inexpensive way to introduce one's children to shooting sports will be out of reach for poor people if this initiative becomes the law.
You have probably heard the expression "even if it saves one life, it is worth it".
Yet the same people who clamor for restricting firearms would not support placing further restrictions on their own drinks - even though that would save many more lives.
First, register to vote. It is super easy in WA - online registration is available here: https://weiapplets.sos.wa.gov/MyVoteOLVR/MyVoteOLVR.
But please don't delay - online registration deadline is October 8, 2018 (in-person deadline is October 29, 2018). All you need is your driver's license or state ID.
If you think you are already registered - it doesn't hurt to check the currency of your registration. Go here: https://weiapplets.sos.wa.gov/MyVote/, all that's needed is your full name and date of birth.
November 6, 2018 is the date. Make sure you do not have any urgent appointments, but better yet - vote by mail. It's quick, it's painless, and the state even pays your postage! There really is no excuse for not voting!
Once your registration is in place, do ask your friends and family to vote as well. Once a civil right is gone, bringing it back would be excruciatingly difficult - maybe impossible. A little bit of legwork upfront will save us massive amounts of trouble in the future.
Share this page on Facebook, email it to your friends and family, post it on Reddit. Let's make sure that people know that i-1639 is not just about safe gun storage, and let them vote accordingly!


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WG Edge Partners with Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation to Create Opportunities for Women in Agriculture
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (November 15, 2021) – With its stated goal to preserve the legacy of agriculture in Sonoma County, the Women Gaining an Edge (WG Edge), a local leadership development program aimed at strengthening the region's agricultural workforce, announced today that it will make a grant to the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation to administer the program.
WG Edge was created by Judy Jordan, formerly of J Vineyards and Winery and founder of Geodesy Wine, with the goal of advancing the next generation of women leaders in agriculture and wine. Core tenets of the program include scholarships for women studying ag at SRJC, internship opportunities through business leaders, and connectivity to a network of women leaders in the local wine and ag community who advise and open doors for the recipients on their career paths.
"We are excited because WG Edge and the Grape Growers Foundation are aligned in our missions to be a champion for and strengthen our agricultural workforce, who are critical to sustaining farming in Sonoma County," said Jordan. She added, "Working together to build future leaders we believe will amplify the positive impact on our ag community."
Supporting the next generation in Sonoma County is critical to the health of Sonoma County's workforce. As with many areas in the country, in recent years, Sonoma County has experienced a notable loss of younger members of the workforce who have moved to bigger cities and other states in search of better opportunities. If Sonoma County can provide a pool of skilled talent, there will be qualified people who can assume leadership positions and help preserve locally owned companies and ranches.
To address this challenge, WG Edge was established with a big vision and goal to lift up young women in ag and surround them with support. The program has been very successful with 85% of the participants gaining internships during their first year in the program and program "graduates" going on to four-year universities.
"We are thrilled and honored to work with Judy, her team, and WG Edge on this important program to support younger women aspiring to work in agriculture and to participate in their development as local leaders," said Karissa Kruse, president of Sonoma County Winegrowers and the executive director of the Sonoma County Grape Grower Foundation. She added, "I have personally been part of the WG Edge mentor network over the past two years and have seen firsthand the value of supporting the next generation of women to reach their full potential. We recently surveyed nearly 1,000 vineyard workers in Sonoma County and learned that 90% of them would recommend agriculture to their family and friends. Now with the WG Edge program grant, we are able to create more opportunities for families to thrive and preserve our agricultural legacy in Sonoma County."
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[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics is pouring new hues into its Galaxy S7 smartphone possibly to fill up sales loss following the discontinuation of its bigger-screen sibling, Note 7.
According to industry sources on Nov. 21, the Korean tech giant plans to launch a new glossy black version of the flagship smartphone early next month.
The Onyx Black shade that was first adopted by the Galaxy Note 7.
Together with the Onyx Black with a matte finish, the company aims to take on the hot-selling variants of Apple's iPhone 7 -- the shiny Jet Black and the Matte Black.
Samsung's color strategy, coupled with its generous cash benefits, is boosting demand for the nine-month-old Galaxy S7 over the brand new iPhone 7 on its home turf.
The Coral Blue version, since its launch on Nov. 11, is selling almost 15,000 units every day on average, while the iPhone 7 has seen its daily unit sales fall to about 10,000 units in recent weeks.


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Reported by Invenergy on 8 January 2019
Invenergy Completes Construction Financing for 300-Megawatt Santa Rita East Wind Farm
Sheldon (Courtesy of Invenergy LLC)
Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, announced that it completed construction financing on December 19, 2018 for its 302.4-megawatt Santa Rita East Wind Farm, located approximately 70 miles west of San Angelo, Texas.
Construction workers pour concrete into a wind turbine base at the Santa Rita East wind farm near San Angelo, TX.
Santander and Rabobank acted as co-lead arrangers and issuing banks, and Santander served as administrative agent for the deal.
Currently under construction, the Santa Rita East Wind Farm is the largest wind farm Invenergy has financed to date. Invenergy signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement with AEP Renewables for acquisition of a 75 percent interest in Santa Rita East at project completion. Invenergy will retain a 25 percent stake and continue to provide operations, asset management and energy management services as part of a 20-year agreement.
In 2018, Invenergy announced three separate virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for Santa Rita East, totaling 260 megawatts, with leading corporations Grupo Bimbo (100 megawatts), Merck (60 megawatts) and Novartis (100 megawatts). These agreements will advance the growth of renewable energy in Texas while supporting three corporate and industrial customers' environmental sustainability strategies and goals.
"The completion of construction financing for the Santa Rita East Wind Farm, Invenergy's largest wind farm that we have financed to date, represents a significant milestone for the company," said Invenergy's President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Murphy. "We look forward to collaborating with AEP on this project and to helping leading corporations meet their sustainability goals."
Santa Rita East is scheduled to begin commercial operation by mid-2019, creating more than 300 jobs during construction and 12 to 15 permanent jobs once operational. The project will generate significant economic impact to the community through tax payments, lease payments to participating landowners, and wages and benefits for employees.
Invenergy LLC. Press release - Invenergy Completes Construction Financing for 300-Megawatt Santa Rita East Wind Farm. URL: https://invenergyllc.com/news/invenergy-completes-construction-financing-for-300.... [Date Accessed: 08/01/2019].
Invenergy LLC. Media Center > Photos & Videos. https://invenergyllc.com/news/media-resources. [Date Accessed: 13/02/2018].
Recent news from Invenergy ❯
17 Jan | Invenergy Announces Start of Commercial Operations of Upstream Wind Energy Center
Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, announced today the completion of construction and the start of commercial operations of the 200-megawatt Upstream Wind Energy Center in Antelope County, Nebraska.
02 Aug | Invenergy and Novartis Announce 100-Megawatt Wind Power Purchase Agreement from Invenergy's Santa Rita East Wind Farm
PPA expected to reduce Novartis greenhouse gas emissions by more than 220,000 metric tons per year
02 Jul | Invenergy and WPPI Energy Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Bishop Hill III Wind Energy Center
Invenergy, North America's largest, privately held renewable energy company, and WPPI Energy on Friday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Invenergy's 132-megawatt Bishop Hill III Wind Energy Center located in Henry County, Illinois.
22 May | Invenergy Strengthens Its Diversified Clean Energy Platform Through New Equity Transactions With CDPQ and AMP Capital
Invenergy, North America's largest privately held renewable energy company, today announced significant new equity transactions with institutional investors Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and AMP Capital.


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Facebook has found a way around Apple's fees
Meta (i.e. Facebook) recently announced its plans to sneak around Apple's infamous platform fees, the latest beat in an ongoing war between major software companies and the creator of iOS. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg said that the social network would give eligible creators on its platform new custom links that allow them to accept payments directly, circumventing Apple's controversial 30% cut. Payments will be done through Facebooks own payment system, Facebook Pay.


Championship side Barnsley have reached an agreement with Ligue 2 side RC Lens to sign Thomas Ephestion on a permanent deal.
L'Équipe report that the 22-year-old central midfielder will undergo a medical in England tomorrow.
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1. ACGIH . Diborane. In: Documentation of the threshold limit values for substances in workroom air. 3rd ed. Cincinnati, OH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, p. 72.
2. Adams RM, ed. . Boron, metallo-boron compounds and boranes. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., p. 693.
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Home News Google India: ₹7,208.9 Crore Sales Mark
Google India: ₹7,208.9 Crore Sales Mark
Google India surpasses the billion-dollar sales mark in the financial year 2017, in the year when the local business of the search engine expanded at half the pace of the prior year.
Google's rival business: Facebook, however, nearly doubles its revenues indicating an increase in the preference by marketers to advertise on social media platforms instead of search engines.
In the year through March 2017, Google India posts a turnover of worth Rs. 7208.9 Crore which is 22% more than previous year's revenues: Rs. 5904 Crores. Sales had increased by 44% in fiscal 2016.
One of the major revenue centre's of this Technology Giant is advertising services displaying ads next to search results however, Google has segregated itself into many Profit centres like cloud computing services and several Internet-related products and services as well. While Google is having the maximum market share (two third) getting the marketers to spend their digital budget into Google's advertising services, the Indian unit is just over 1% of the total parent revenue. The company did not disclose profit numbers in its annual return filed with the Registrar of Companies on Thursday.
Facebook: the Rival Business
Facebook posted a whopping hike of around 93% in their India turnover to Rs. 341.8 Crore, even as net profit is increased by nearly 31% from 31 Crore to Rs. 41.6 Crore.
Google, along with Facebook, is the most prominent force and critical to the advertising industry. They define the digital advertising industry," said Sam Balsara, chairman of advertising and PR firm Madison World.
While television still leads the ways of marketing and it is by far the most popular way of advertising in India, the growing demand for smartphones considering their affordability complimentary to the use of social media network, advertisers are driven to spend more in Social Media Marketing than the traditional media.
The brands have been slower to incorporate digital media into less-developed markets such as India lag behind in digital media consumption by the mass population as compared with the developed world.
There has been a substantial increase in digital ad spending to $1.21 Billion and mobile ad spending is expected to increase by around 85%, this year, according to eMarketer's latest media ad spend forecast.
"We continue to see strong growths in digital media ad spending. Google, being one of the lead players in the space is riding the wave. The digital space is seeing a lot of new players, especially over the top or OTT platforms offering exciting content. This will add further momentum to ad spends," said CVL Srinivas, country manager at WPP India and CEO of GroupM South Asia.
While Google & Facebook compete for digital supremacy, both platforms are powerful for advertising that cater to various needs of businesses. Google & Facebook may seem to evolve as 'duopoly' in the Indian Economy in the upcoming years as they continue to rule over Digital Marketing!
GROWTH GRAPH OF GOOGLE AND FACEBOOK (SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES)
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Mormons and Scientologists to Join Forces
Leaders in both church organizations have decided to merge to increase their "synergistic reach into new demographics."
Salt Lake City, UT — After realizing that both American-born religions share numerous similarities in their mythologies and "spiritual technologies," leaders in both church organizations have decided to merge to increase their "synergistic reach into new demographics."
"This is a superb opportunity for both organizations to increase participation," said local LDS Elder Dixon. "Both organizations will not only benefit from an increase in membership, but we will also learn from each other."
According to experts, both churches have declined in membership in the past few years. Supporters are quick to point out that belonging to a faith-based community is difficult with all the distractions and temptations of the modern world. On the other hand, critics of these two relatively new religions maintain that both have not fared well in the Internet era, where many of their sacraments and traditions have been openly mocked by an irreverent online culture.
There are numerous challenges ahead for both organizations, but leaders on both sides of this merger equation see nothing but opportunity.
"Yeah, there's that whole Xenu thing which is an abomination in the LDS faith," continued Elder Dixon, "but many of Scientology's 'space sacraments' can be merged with ours. So our faith has a strong presence in outer space as well. And we've already discussed merging their E-Meter thetan detectors with our temple garment technologies. So that will be some power spiritual stuff when you think about it."
The planned merger has received a tentative thumbs-up from academics and scholars.
"This is necessary for both organizations," said Professor James Badwater of Yale University. "Both institutions are relatively new in the religion marketplace and suffer from steep competition from well-established Faiths like Catholicism, Presbyterianism, and frankly, the rise of Islamic Fundamentalism. So this is a 'do or die' situation for Scientology and the Mormons."
According to insiders, the organizations are targeting March 13th as the closing date, which is Scientology's founder and deceased religious leader L. Ron Hubbard's birthday.
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Saj Home is a famous homestay in Fort Cochin of Kerala. The homestay serves to be a home away from home in the historically significant town of Fort Cochin. The place is considered to be a heritage tourist destination in Kerala. The homestay is a reasonably priced complement to the place. It is located opposite a well-known shrine of the area at a distance of about 35 km from the Cochin International Airport.
"A well-maintained homestay situated at an ideal location in Fort Cochin."
The Saj homestay might not look very attractive from the outside but on the inside it is very well-maintained. You cannot expect the services to be like a hotel and the rooms might be too basic but they are definitely comfortable. The location of the homestay is an advantage since many tourist attractions, shopping areas and restaurants are situated quite close to it. The owner can give you many suggestions on what you can do around the place.
The rooms are very well-maintained.
The homestay is close to many tourist attractions.
The courteous owner can communicate well.
Cannot expect a lot of luxury or modern amenities.
The views from the rooms are not great.
Sajhome is an ideal budget homestay in Fort Cochin that is perfectly balanced. It is not as expensive as a hotel stay but it offers comforts and luxury that are way better than a hostel. All the important tourist attractions in Fort Cochin are in close proximity to the homestay since it is located right in the heart of the town. The homestay has been classified as 'Gold House' by the department of Tourism in Kerala.
Sajhome offers 6 air-conditioned rooms as accommodation for the guests. The homestay provides complimentary breakfast but lunch and dinner are arranged on prior request only. Some interesting sightseeing trips, Ayurvedic therapies and houseboat cruises can be arranged by the staff on request. The homestay is a traveller's choice award winner. The owner of the homestay, Mr. Saj had been employed in Hyatt Regency, Dubai for 13 years.
Pick and drop service is available at the homestay.
ATM Counter and Forex exchange are available at the ground floor itself.
A 24 hour houseboat cruise in Alleppey or a 3 hour village backwater cruise can be arranged.
Tickets to the cultural performances can be arranged.
Several sightseeing trips can also be arranged.
The homestay offers 6 air-conditioned rooms with private en suite. The rooms are suitable for two persons and are ideally comfortable for a homestay.
Try to get rooms in the higher floors.
The front room on the second floor is probably the best having a big balcony.
You will hear some traffic noises in the rooms at the front portion.
Room 3 is slightly more spacious than the other rooms.
Not all the rooms have an AC.
Saj Homestay, Opp: St.Antony's Shrine, Federal Bank ATM Building, Near Kunnumpuram Junction, Fort Kochi, Kerala 682001.


SF Station and Chrome have teamed up once again to offer you something pretty essential to your every day life…dancing shoes! Well, you can use them for everyday activities as well, like walking to class or to work or biking over the bridge and through the tunnel. But what sets the brand new All City collection apart from the rest are the interesting musical undertones…and of course the durability and longevity you'd expect from Chrome.
So how do you win these fancy new shoes?
Tell us how you would use your brand new shoes in the comment section below.
Two lucky winners win a pair of either the Riverton OR the Southside.
Contest ends Tuesday August 23rd at 5pm.
Contest has ended, winners will be announced shortly.
The All City collection includes the Riverton and the Southside.
Good luck and may the best answer win!
Need some inspiration? Check out some of these moves!
Stepping out and powerwalking no doubt!
I would give them to my son who could sport these around college..he'd have the best looking feet around!!
Congrats to Brooks who won a pair of the Southside Chrome Shoes and Sara for winning a pair of the Riverton Chrome Shoes! We'll email you w/ details on how to get your winnings!
And again, to all who entered, this was fun, let's do it again soon! We'll have some more sweet prizes for you coming up here on Pulse.
Thank you to all who entered! We will be announcing the winners shortly.
THANKS I HAD FUN WITH THIS CONTEST.
I would put on my new Riverton/Southside shoes with nothing else but a black speedo and an SF Giants cap, and walk from the Bayview all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Then I'd hail a cab to the End Up where I would dance until dawn. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
I would rock them all over the city, showing the tourists what SF is all about as I spontaneously break out into dance and create a flash mob dance party that originates organically from my funky moves moving through the crowds. It'd be like the Pied Piper but funkier and without anyone dying at the end. But to do it I need these shoes as I know they can stand up to the demands of that level of awesomeness.
You ask what would I do with these fine kicks?
Well, first I would put them on and proceed to dougie and crypt walk simultaneously while Walk This Way by Run DMC is playing.
Then I would rock my All City's in the City(San Francisco) first stopping at the Cheesecake Factory to stuff my face and ending up at the hottest club in the city to show off my new kicks.
And lastly, hide them from my fashion obsessed brother who may get the inspiration to match them with one of his outfits and I'll never see them again.
Hmm, leather. Bummer. I'd see if I could trade them in for a bag. Chrome makes nice bags.
And that's how I'd rock it on the SOUTH SIDE!
Dance is the language all dancers can communicate thru. By wearing the right pair of kicks, the right movement, the perfect freeze mid air can be accomplished with no effort..dancing the night away to the right beats..and the priceless comments from friends and potential new friends..whoa! where did you get those fresh kicks?!
I would use a pair of these bad boys to dance everywhere and anywhere in San Francisco! I can't help but to move and I need a good pair of shoes so I never have to stop! They will also be perfect for getting me to and from my performances!
I'd use 'em. A lot.
I already am a hardened Chrome bag user, and that just adds the finish to my bicycling commute (as well as rest of the day) wear.
I also might use them to showcase how pimpwear can be upscale yet casual.
If I were to win those pair of shoes, i will totally show them off at school. Also, every time i go out on special occasions, which is often.
I'd wear these at my job at California College of the Arts so I can look cooler than all the new students that start back next month!
I'd lace these bad boys up in the morning. Walk these pimpin shoes down the street to the bus stop. Kick my feet up on muni so people can stare at them while they stand. Get to work and cut some hair while I tell all my clients how awesome my new kicks are. Then I'd go to dance practice with the homies and tell them how dope it is to dance in these shoes and to buy their own… Go to the club, mesmorize people with my fancy footwork, and probably end up meeting some fly hunnies because my Rivertons are sooo fresh and sooo clean!!
I'd be using this to kick trouble to the curb and to stride in style towards my musical goals!
If I won the Rivertons I would walk everywhere on my hands, saving these kicks for the dance floor.
Yo Give me some of those tan southsides. I would use those shoes to fight crime in. I also would save babies, rescues cats from trees, and help old ladies cross the street. Size 13 please.
I would wear my new Chrome Rivertons or Southsides with my Chrome jacket while playing blues riffs on my Gibson.
serious ADD makes me walk with an insatiable wanderlust. once wore out a pair of shoes in two and a half days!have no REAL shoes right now. can't even do my little drum-step dance cause my feet hurt so much. I WANT TO PARTY!
These shoes would be so cool to wear while wandering around in Venice, Bologna, Staffolo, Loreto, Macerata, Florence, Ostia, and Rome while touring Italy with the Band!
Southside look awesome. I have to wear too many boring, stodgy shoes for work but these could slide by as 'dressy' if you don't look too closely. Southside subversion! Woo hoo!
I like these in the dirt, in the grass, on the sand and pounding cement. From the trails of Land's End to the bleachers of Giant's games!
I walk all over San Francisco sketching the people & architecture of the city. The Southsides look like a comfy fit for the miles I walk sketchbook in hand.
Oh, yeah…with the Southside street shoe underside, I'd trip my way to the "Windy" and dance to the jazz sounds of my friend Spidie Saloff at Katerinas.
I'd go a bit easier with the Riverton's, deck strutting aboard the "Son House", up the muddy "Lazy" for that Chicago rendezvous.
I'm going to be in Seoul, Korea this fall until the new year 2012. I want to rock these shoes in the hip-hop scene since it has become the new mecca for breakdancing. I am a dancer and would like to represent USA flava or swag while i'm bringing something to the dance floor against the Korea natives. It would be nice to share a piece of america in another part of the world.
These would be all for my boy whos got moves only when he's riding round the city! Or in bed…..and in that case I will allow the shoes to stay on!
He might do a happy dance when he sees I won him some dope shoes!
I'd wear the "Southside" along with my favorite jeans and stand cool by the bar at my neighborhood watering hole!
I would hit the clubs and do the running man all night. Onlookers would pass through 5 distinct stages of emotion.
I'd wear them while getting lap dances at the gold room noon buffet, then I'd climb all over Yerba Beuna Center, then maybe I would kick hipsters of their bikes in the mission, the NY Times crossword puzzle, and then end the day in Dolores Park with a six pack and good friends telling them I all the things I did because I won a pair of shoes.
I would throw out a pair of my boyfriend's old chucks for these. It's beyond retired, we gotta upgrade him.
I would gift these to the single most carefree dancer I know. My brother in law. He dances like his 6'3 body and limbs have no impact on a packed dance floor.
He deserves some good dancing shoes.
I would give them to my boyfriend, who is in need of both dancing and bar-tending shoes. He has worn holes in his current pair.
OH wow, i want to win these….
I will be wearing the Riverton OR's while I DJ, jumping around and making other people dance. I will be in my dj booth, sporting these cool shoes, making everyone jealous so they will go out and buy a pair….


This month is full of parties, hosting, and holiday activities! I read one of the best articles, by Lindsay Listanski (full article here) on small Thanksgiving hacks that I wanted to share with you. I narrowed down her suggestions to 6 of my favorites; hope you enjoy! After all, the holidays should be about spending time with family and friends, as opposed to hoovered over the stove.
Just because you are gracious enough to host Thanksgiving at your home doesn't mean you need to take on the entire menu yourself. Delegate drinks, apps, sides and desserts to family and friends to cut down on work and on the cost of all the food and drinks. Your guests will be happy to help and proud to show off their culinary skills.
If you're hosting a large party, The Washington Post says go for two smaller birds instead of one. Two small turkeys will take about the same time to roast as one large turkey and you can have two different flavors. You can even roast two in one pan with this recipe from Rachael Ray.
Pass the stuffing could very well be the most popular phrase at the table on Thanksgiving. With this Stuffin Muffin trick passing the stuffing is easy and no one needs to fight for the crispy pieces. Check out this recipe from Serious Eats.
Have a massive amount of corn on the cob to cook? Instead of breaking out all of your pots consider cooking them in a cooler. This hack from YouTube user Donald Boling is pure genius. Pour boiling hot water, butter, salt and the corn into a clean cooler, close the lid and let it sit for 30 minutes. Voila, cooked corn!
Nicked fingers and a ton of time is something any Thanksgiving hostess can relate to when it comes to potato prep. If you boil them whole then shock them in iced water the skin will slide right off! See the whole video from Chowhound.
But most importantly, don't forget to have fun! To read more of Lindsay's tips, view the full article here. If you are interested in speaking with a realtor, I would love learn more about your home and situation to see if I can help with the buying or selling process. Call me at 203-994-2731 or kathy.suhoza@cbmoves.com.


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BRAF mutation is seen in melanoma, papillary thyroid carcinoma (including papillary thyroid carcinoma arising from ovarian teratoma), ovarian serous tumours, colorectal carcinoma, gliomas, hepatobiliary carcinomas and hairy cell leukaemia.
Somatic mutations cause the BRAF protein to be continuously active and to transmit messages to the nucleus even in the absence of these chemical signals. The overactive protein may contribute to the growth of cancers by allowing abnormal cells to grow and divide without external signals.
A BRAF mutation is a change in a BRAF gene. That change in the gene can lead to an alteration in a protein that regulates cell growth that could allow the melanoma to grow more aggressively. Approximately half of melanomas carry this mutation and are referred to as mutated, or BRAF positive.
A BRAF mutation can be inherited from your parents or acquired later in life. Mutations that happen later in life are usually caused by the environment or from a mistake that happens in your body during cell division. Inherited BRAF mutations are very rare, but they can cause serious health problems.
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BRAF mutated CRC has unique clinical, morphological, and therapeutic characteristics that differentiate it from the other described molecular subtypes. The classic treatment has been based on a combination of chemotherapy treatments with anti-VEGF monoclonal antibodies.
BRAF testing costs about $200-$300. If the BRAF testing is negative, testing should proceed for the MLH1 gene, to confirm Lynch Syndrome.
The test for BRAF mutation can be applied to fresh, frozen or, more commonly, formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tumor. The V600E mutation is the primary mutation tested for commercially. The most commonly used technique to identify BRAF mutation is real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
A specific mutation (change) in the BRAF gene, which makes a protein that is involved in sending signals in cells and in cell growth. This BRAF gene mutation may be found in some types of cancer, including melanoma and colorectal cancer. It may increase the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Definition of BRAF
BRAF (v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1) is a serine/threonine protein kinase that plays a critical role in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) cell signalling pathway.


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: check your lease agreement, not sure about rs/rc apts, but, most others prohibit sub-leasing, and you could be in big trouble.
: hopefully, the tenant you sub-let to doesn't destroy the place, and stay for a few extra months without paying rent, then you would have a much bigger problem.


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Metallic decor is one of the hottest trends of the year–glinting tones of brass, rose gold, and nickel have become popular choices for everything from fixtures, to wallpaper, to textiles and more. It also happens to be one of our favorite trends in recent years, simply because of the versatility of metallic decor–it can add a sense of dimension, texture, and luxury to virtually any space, and it can be easily layered to scale the overall effect from subtle to bold.
Below, we're sharing three spaces that show off the beauty of metallic decor, plus picks to get the look at home.
This room–which is actually the living room of singer Jennifer Lopez, featured in Veranda Magazine–is a perfect example of how chic a mixed metallic look can be. The oversized silver lamp and gold tone end tables are echoed by velvet upholstery pieces in similar tones, which give off a sheen that also feels almost metallic.
Brass and gold tones are the perfect complement for bright hues and equally bright whites, as proven by this punchy living room. The combination creates a preppy, Palm-beach vibe that immediately feels cheerful.
Gold tones are also perfectly at home in a more eclectic space. Here, they act not so much as a glamorous element, but as a point of contrast to the dark grays and cool white tones. The antique brass frames also lend character and patina to the gallery wall, which balances out the more modern elements of the space.


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Then on Wednesday I drove down to Pittsburgh and went to the home of James Gourlay and his wife Lea. James is the music director and CEO of the River City Brass Band.They graciously gave me a room for my time there. They live up on Mt. Washington. After a dinner with James and Lea we drove to the 1st concert in Upper St. Clair. The RCBB plays 6 concerts every month in various venues around Pittsburgh—so they have 6 distinct audiences. The band had just returned from a marathon tour of Italy the day before so I imagine they were pretty tired—but all I heard was great playing. They played a very eclectic program that mixes serious works with solo features, comic numbers and marches. It is a powerful sound and the full-?house audience loved it. Tour de Force ended the 1st half. This was my first time to hear the brass band version of the piece and was anxious that it would "work". Well, the musicians played the heck out of it and I was blown away!The tuba players: Sam Buccigrossi, James Stillwagon, John Urling and Brian Kiser were hot! Several of my Pittsburgh area friends attended including Zach Collins from IUP and my high school friend Judy Oliver Sampson.
The next morning James and I had a nice chat about our mutual careers as tuba players and the world of brass bands. He is a Scotsman with a DMA whose career covers many areasof the music business including conducting, arts administration and symphony, opera and band positions as a tuba player (much of it in England). I have known him mostly as a virtuoso tuba soloist and colleague in the International Tuba Euphonium Association. We then went a few blocks away to visit the new Mt. Washington home they are building. It is very tall and spacious. James and Lea are planning a long time in Pittsburgh.
Then we drove down into the city where James took me to the offices of the RCBB in an upper floor of a skyscraper—with panoramic views of Pittsburgh and the three rivers.They have a nice operation there to produce all of the band's concerts and charitable projects. We had a nice outdoor meal in the city and returned to rest before that night's concert. I took a couple of hours to visit my nephew Chip and his wifeLisa in their new home nearby. He is doing well in his mechanic business.
concert was superb. James Stillwagon did a hilarious "opera" feature on the sousaphone. This night he stuck in the Close Encounters five notes as a "jab" at me. James Gourlay is a wonderful conductor and, with his droll Scottish humor, a real showman. It was great having the Flaths from Oil City attend-?-? and former high school class-?mate Ann Harper and several other Pittsburgh friends too. The concert was followed by food and beer nearby.
Omaha Symphony. My hosts were Craig Fuller, his wife, Judith and their son, Sam. Craig is the long-?time principal tuba of the Omaha Symphony and Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Nebraska. They have restored and improved their 100 year-?old home on a beautiful tree-?lined street in Omaha. Craig studied with Harvey Phillips at IU in the 70's and even attended my 1978 ITEC at USC as a student. We have lots of friends and experiences in the music world and enjoyed sharing many memories.
The Omaha Symphony asked me to be part of the pre-?concert lectures with Principal Horn, Jason DeWater, before each of the two concerts. The Holland Arts center has a new, acoustically flattering symphony hall. To see my name sharing a program with Prokofiev and Stravinsky was very cool.The orchestra is a fine ensemble with many superb soloists—notably the concert master, flute, trumpet, horn and tuba. All were prominent in Tour de Force and Petrushka.
Their maestro, Thomas Wilkins, was the primary force in getting the Omaha Symphony to program my piece. For several years now Thomas has been the conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Mostly I have seen him in that role but thatis mainly a pops format and it was impressive to see him conduct classical concerts with such demanding pieces as mine and Stravinsky. He is solid and his orchestra responds accordingly.
For a few seasons at the Bowl I have gently encouraged him to program Tour de Force in Omaha and other venues where he conducts. He decided to do it this year and I am grateful. After the concert Thomas invited me (and others) to a private dinner in a tony place downtown.
The Fuller family is very close. They have two passions: bike riding and going to Univ. of Nebraska college baseball games. On Saturday they took me to one ofthe latter over in Lincoln. It was the first time for me and I enjoyed it. The Cornhuskers lost to Michigan 19 to 9—a pretty sad showing. After returning to Omaha we had a nice dinner together (so I can say I've had a real Omaha steak) and on to another symphony lecture and concert.
This was even more exciting than the night before. I was very flattered by the warm reception by the audience. Four nights in a row of standing ovations is almost too much to take (almost). It was the end of the concert season so the orchestra had a champagne toast in the Founders Room. There I met many of the musicians who told me how much they enjoyed my music.—very satisfying!
Later, at home, Craig and I were joined by 19 year old Sam for a nice chat about life, politics and the future. That Sam is a bright and impressive young man.
The next day we continued our reminiscences of Harvey Phillips and other stuff. I really enjoyed sharing so much with Craig Fuller. After a laid back lunch I went to the airport and back to reality in Los Angeles. My week under my composer's hat had been an exciting and encouraging experience. The decision to attend these concerts was expensive. It cost me two whole opera runs at LA Opera, a week with the Pacific Symphony and a couple of studio calls. But I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.