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Ennio Morricone - L'Uccello Dalle Piume Di Cristallo (aka The Bird With The Crystal Plumage) (1970 - 320kbps)
Update: You can find the soundtracks Ennio Morricone composed to the sequels in Dario Argento's Animal Trilogy below:
Ennio Morricone - The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971)
Ennio Morricone - Four Flies On Grey Velvet (1972)
Since we have posted several soundtracks from both Italian films and composers, I thought we were overdue for a soundtrack from one of the most famous Italian composers of the 20th century, Ennio Morricone. Morricone is perhaps best known for the soundtracks he composed for several Western and Spaghetti Western films, particularly those directed by Sergio Leone, such as For A Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), and Once Upon A Time in the West (1968). However, in the late 1960s and early '70s Morricone would deliver a series of amazing scores for giallo films directed by Dario Argento.
"Giallo", Italian for yellow, generally refers to a genre of crime-fiction with elements of horror and psychological suspense. The genre originated in early 20th century pulp fiction books, which often had yellow covers. Giallo went through a transformation in the 1960s, as a series of talented directors such as Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci and Mario Bava each brought their own unique approach and style to the genre using modern cinematic techniques. Fortunately these directors had a large pool of talented composers to choose from, resulting in numerous amazing soundtracks being produced for the Italian horror and giallo films of the 1960s and '70s.
Dario Argento is frequently cited as being one of the most talented directors within the giallo genre. He made his directorial debut with "The Bird With the Crystal Plumage". He would go on to direct two more films in what has come to be called "Argento's Animal Trilogy", directing "Il gatto a nove code" (aka The Cat O'Nine tails) and "4 mosche di velluto grigio" (aka "Four Flies on Grey Velvet"), both of which were released in 1971. In what would lead to the formation of an amazing collaboration between two legendary Italian artists, Dario Argento would turn to Italian composer Ennio Morricone to compose the score to "The Bird With The Crystal Plumage". Morricone would go on to compose the score to both "The Cat O'Nine Tails" and "Four Flies On Grey Velvet" as well.
While Argento's stylistic cinematographic style enticed one's visual sense, Morricone's unique musical compositions appealed to the aural senses. Just as Argento made use of both bright and mute colors to enhance his scenes, Morricone made us of dynamic and contrasting musical compositions to compliment the on-screen action perfectly. Morricone displays his extraordinary range just as he did with Leon's western films, creating masterpieces that are equally beautiful and disturbing. His experimental style requires the use of a broad array of musical instruments, sound effects and human voices, which he weaves together seamlessly, constructing an extra dimension of depth to the films they appear in.
As I mentioned before, "L'uccello Dall Piume Di Cristallo" (aka "The Bird With The Crystal Plumage") is the first film in Dario Argento's Animal Trilogy. With my next two posts I plan to share the soundtracks Morricone composed for both "Il Gatto a Nove Code" (aka "The Cat O'Nine Tails") and "4 Mosche Di Velluto Grigio" (aka "Four Flies On Grey Velvet") The first 10 tracks on this release make up the original soundtrack. In 2008 Cinevox released this remastered and enhanced version of the soundtrack, which is currently out of print. Tracks 11-20 are bonus tracks consisting of various alternate takes.
Label: Cinevox
Catalog #: CD MDF 630
Genres: Soundtrack/Score, Giallo, Horror
1. Violenza INattesa
2. Non Rimane Piu Nessuno
3. Corsa Sui Tetti
4. Se Sei Stonato
5. Svolta Drammatica
6. Fraseggio Senza Struttura
7. La Citta Si Risveglia
8. L'uccello Dalle Piume Di Cristallo
9. Silenzio Nel Caos
10. Piume Di Cristallo
11. Fraseggio Senza Struttura
12. Piume Di Cristallo (#2)
13. Silenzio Nel Caos (#2)
14. Fraseggio Senza Struttura (#3)
16. Svolta Drammatica (#2)
18. Piume Di Cristalo (#4)
Download: Ennio Morricone - The Bird With The Crystal Plumage
Download Size: 143MB
Labels: Contemporary Classical, Giallo, Italian Horror, Soundtrack
Strange Ranger said...
Great share! Morricone is one of my favorite composers, but who the heck doesn't like him? His work on these Argento films is phenomenal. Talk about versatility.
dispo said...
Thanks! Excellent soundtrack. I love the wordless vocals.
Psyche Zenobia said...
Nice find!
Thanks for posting this! Your links to the other two in the series don't appear to work, but it's good to have the opportunity to listen to this one at least.
There's a password for this!i cant access the amazing music!
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Like all previous LEGO Architecture sets, the #21042 LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty is packed in a sleek black box with a flip-up lid. The included booklet contains information about the design, architecture and history of the building in English and French (other languages available for download at the LEGO Architecture website).
The two most outstanding features of the #21042 LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty is the intricately detailed tan color pedestal, and the sculpting of the flowing robes using lots of curved LEGO elements in sand-green. There are a number of re-colored elements in this set, including the sand-green handcuffs (you use two in the set, and there is also an extra).
While most LEGO fans seem to agree that LEGO designers did an impressive job on both the pedestal and the shaping of the statue, there are differences of opinion on the use of a plain shield for the face. Some LEGO fans believe that the shield matches the style of the sculpture well, while others feel that it makes the statue look like she has been defaced. I do have to agree that the face (and neck) looks rather strange from certain angles, and I'm looking forward to see how LEGO fans will modify this feature.
In the video-review below, JANGBRiCKS will show you the set in more detail, including the internal core of the statue itself. LEGO designers have been heavily using the internal core building technique, as we have seen in many recent sets (the entire LEGO BrickHeadz line is an excellent example). Basically, they build a rough-looking but strong internal core using bricks with studs on the sides, then simply layer a shell over it. It is a very useful technique for models that require a lot of sculpting and detailing.
In summary, I would say that #21042 LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty is a more appealing set than the previous model. The color-combination of tan and sand-green is very pleasing and true to the source-material. The addition of the pedestal was a good idea to make the model visually more interesting. Although the set is not as large as the previous one, it is just big enough to make an impressive display without taking up too much space. And the model is also an excellent example of sculpting with LEGO, and a great learning tool. If you want to check it out, it is available at the LEGO Architecture section of the Online LEGO Shop.
The face is my only problem too. Did anyone attempt to fix it yet?
I haven't seen an alternate version yet, but the set was just released, so it may take a bit. I will keep an eye on alternate versions.
I think the face could be fixed by using regular slopes. The shape is fine, it's the flatness that makes it so weird. If the middle part would be raised, suggesting a nose, it would look better. So my suggestion is to replace the shield with 1×1 and 1×2 slopes. Haven't tried it as I don't have the set, but that's what I would do.
That's actually a great idea! Cheese-slopes and other small slopes might work very well. Unfortunately, I don't have the set either, so I can't try, but hopefully someone will.
The robes are very beautiful, and so is the pedestal. Is the fire a minifig hair?
Very nice set, but once you build it's only good for display. I prefer playsets, which brings me to….. did you guys see the trailer for The Lego Movie 2???? I'm very excited! So much potential for great sets!
I know! The trailer was super! Are we allowed to talk about it here? Or do we have to wait until admin writes about it?
I don't think admin minds, and yes the trailer was AWESOME! I have a lot of hope for this movie.
Honestly, that face is what kept this from being a day 1 buy for me.
Maybe if we copy Jason's Sisyphus face it might not be so bad. The trick will be making sure the parts are in sand green.
Looking up BrickLink, it seems that there actually 'is' a decent assortment of Sand Green parts. Alas, many of the parts might be quite rare, though.
All we need is a couple of cheese slopes and tiles, so it could be possible, I think. I don't have the set though, so I can't play with it.
Seems like you can get them for around a dollar. Although that's expensive, we probably would need only two. And they may not even be needed. It might be worth playing with different designs for the face in LDD. That way you can finalize it before buying anything.
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'I really feel for the guy. He's so talented': Nick Kyrgios booed off court after quitting latest match - but opponent expresses sympathy
Nick Kyrgios attracts scorn of audiences after retiring hurt from his latest match
Kyrgios was facing off against Great Britain's Cameran Norrie at Atlanta Open
He pulled out of the match shortly after losing first set, and was booed off court
Norrie, however, expressed sympathy for Kyrgios in an interview after the match
By Gavin Butler For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 01:34 EDT, 28 July 2018 | Updated: 03:13 EDT, 28 July 2018
Divisive Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has attracted the scorn of crowds yet again after retiring hurt from his latest match.
The world No.18 tapped out of the quarter-final clash at the Atlanta Open against Great Britain's Cameron Norrie shortly after losing the first set, only to be booed off the court by outraged attendees.
Kyrgios, 23, had taken a medical timeout earlier in the match for what appeared to be a problem with his hip, Yahoo Seven reports.
Divisive Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has attracted the scorn of crowds yet again after retiring hurt from his latest match
The world No.18 tapped out of his match against Great Britain's Cameron Norrie shortly after losing the first set, only to be booed off the court by outraged attendees
He was losing the match 7-5, 3-0 when he ultimately decided to call it quits.
Norrie, however, expressed sympathy for Kyrgios in an interview after the match.
'I really feel for the guy,' he said. 'He's so talented. Who knows what he could do in tennis if he was healthy.'
Another tournament, another fail: Fans slam tennis bad boy... 'Who are you to tell me how to do things?' Tennis bad boy...
Norrie, however, expressed sympathy for Kyrgios in an interview after the match, saying: 'I really feel for the guy... He's so talented. Who knows what he could do in tennis if he was healthy'
Kyrgios showed signs that he was losing interest earlier in the match, including a questionable performance toward the end of the first set and a limp double-fault early in the second.
Earlier this month the Aussie came under fire from tennis fans after he spectacularly crashed out of Wimbledon in a straight sets loss to Japanese player Kei Nishikori.
In that same match he was issued a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct after smashing the ball into the air when conceding set point in the second.
Kyrgios was losing the quarter final clash at the Atlanta Open (pictured) 7-5, 3-0 when he ultimately decided to call it quits
Nick Kyrgios booed off court at Atlanta Open tennis
Nick Kyrgios booed off court after quitting latest match - but opponent expresses sympathy


One of my all-time favorite marketing and copywriting minds is the late, and esteemed Gary Halbert.
He was a true marketing genius.
And, I once did an entire podcast episode just on all the ways that great man of marketing influenced my business.
He probably would have considered me an idiot.
At least, with one of the things I say in many of my sales letters and on all my order forms. And that thing is, I always tell people to allow 1-3 weeks for delivery. I remember a newsletter issue he wrote where he said (more or less) that having that kind of verbiage is insane and stupid.
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NASA selects Carnegie Mellon to develop lunar pit exploration technology
New funding will advance technology for eventual moon mission
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University
PITTSBURGH–NASA has approved a $2 million research initiative for Carnegie Mellon University roboticists to develop technologies necessary for robots to explore pits on the moon — the lunar equivalent of sinkholes — which might provide access to shelter and resources that could sustain future lunar missions.
William "Red" Whittaker, a professor in CMU's Robotics Institute, has proposed using one or more smart, speedy robots to explore and develop models of pits that have been discovered in orbital imagery, but never studied from the moon's surface.
"From orbit, you can't get the viewpoints or proximity to see the details that matter," Whittaker said. "That's why we need robots. Is there a way in? Are there overhangs? Could a robot rappel in? Might there be a fissure, cavern or cave opening?"
Unlike craters, which are created when asteroids or meteorites strike the moon, pits form when the surface collapses into a hollow underground void. Whittaker said pits could expose caverns that might be used by future explorers and could provide access to minerals, ice and other resources.
This latest two-year funding is from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which funds visionary "high risk/high payoff" ideas. It will enable Whittaker and his colleagues, including partners from the NASA Ames Research Center and Astrobotic, to further develop the technologies and methods necessary for the mission — maturing the technologies to the point where they could be implemented. This so-called Phase III funding is the first ever awarded by the NIAC program.
"We are pursuing new technologies across our development portfolio that could help make deep space exploration more Earth-independent by utilizing resources on the moon and beyond," said Jim Reuter, associate administrator of NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate. In addition to Whittaker's proposal, funding also was awarded to an asteroid mining concept by TransAstra Corp. "These NIAC Phase III selections are a component of that forward-looking research, and we hope new insights will help us achieve more firsts in space."
Additional funding will be necessary to complete preliminary and final design. A robotic mission that will deploy the resulting technology can't occur until perhaps 2023. Such a capability would be far beyond that recently announced by Carnegie Mellon for sending a toaster-size robot developed by Whittaker to the moon in 2021.
A pit mission envisioned by Whittaker, called Skylight, would require one or more robots to complete their observations within a week, before they are enveloped by the deep cold of a lunar night that would permanently disable them. He expects the robots would be delivered to the moon by a lander such as the Peregrine lander developed by Pittsburgh's Astrobotic.
Completing a Skylight mission quickly will require speedy robots that can travel miles and gather thousands of images. Because of the communication limitations of the rovers, they will need to return periodically to the vicinity of the lander to download images, then resume exploration.
"Beyond possessing the autonomous means to explore, the rovers need to know when and how to come home," Whittaker said.
The robots also will require a capability Whittaker calls "exploration autonomy," which will allow them to make their own judgments about where they need to go to gather the information needed and about how close they dare get to the rim of the pit. There simply isn't time for "step, stop, mother-may-I" decision making by operators on Earth, he said.
Another capability to be developed with the new funding is a modeling engine for computing on board the lander. Whittaker said the computer will need to extract information from the thousands of images collected by the rovers to build a high-fidelity, high-resolution, scientifically valid computer model of the pit, which could then be transmitted back to Earth.
NIAC is funded by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, which is responsible for developing the cross-cutting, pioneering new technologies and capabilities needed by the agency to achieve its current and future missions.
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Home / Jaipur / They get water after 5 years, but villagers along Indo-Pak border see no end to woes
They get water after 5 years, but villagers along Indo-Pak border see no end to woes
Barmer Collector says Narmada project will bring permanent solution to water crisis in border areas
jaipur Updated: Apr 30, 2018 22:39 IST
Mukesh Mathrani
Hindustan Times, Barmer
The water tank that had been lying defunct.(HT Photo)
Before the summer peaks, two villages along the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan's Barmer district got drinking water supply, a relief, which, villagers said, came after a five-year wait.
Barmer collector Shivprasad Madan Nakate, however, said water supply was restored to Dhabhad and Piprali villages after two years of interruption.
"I had visited bordering villages before the summer season, and learnt that there had been no water for the last several years. I asked the water department to sort out the problems, after which water was restored after two years," Nakate said.
Villagers claimed that they had been waiting for drinking water for the past five years. In the absence of supply, villagers said they were meeting their water needs through private tankers, which charge Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 for one delivery.
"We have been complaining about the problem for the past many years, but were always ignored. Recently, ahead of the district collector's visit, water works department officials restored the supply," said Shyam Singh Sodha of Dhabhad village.
He claimed the government restored supply to their villages by diverting water meant for some other places. "It is a temporary solution. Authorities are not serious about a permanent solution to the water crisis," Sodha said.
"Apart from this, the old pipeline system has also been damaged, so water does not reach the desired locations. If authorities want a permanent solution, they need to sort out these two problems."
In the country, the desert state has the lowest per capita availability of water -- 807 cubic metre per person, studies show, adding that this is set to decrease to 457 cubic metre by 2045.
Rajasthan has the country's 10% land mass but only 1.1% surface water, making it almost completely dependent on groundwater. Overdependence leads to a stress on groundwater, as aquifers are pushed beyond their limits. What's worse is that 88% of Rajasthan's water is saline, and 55% has very high fluoride, studies show.
In 2016, chief Minister Vasundhara Raje launched Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan (MJSA), described as the country's largest campaign towards water harvesting and conservation in rural areas. The campaign, which seeks to tap funds through crowdsourcing, aims at benefitting 21,000 villages by 2020.
Hindu Singh, the sarpanch of Tamlor panchyat in Barmner, said Magara, Rohidi, Sundara, Tamlor, Buthiya and many other villages have been reeling under water crisis. "If authorities want to provide relief to the villagers, they should have to focus on a permanent mechanism."
About 20 villages in Bandhda, Khabdala and Ratredi panchayats, Sodha said, are connected to a water source at Shastri Ka Gaun. "Due to limited availability of water at the source, it is not possible to cater to the need of all the villages."
Nakate said water availability at the source was not limited, adding that supply was stopped due to power problems. "We have improved the power situation in the area and now these villages will get better water supply."
A permanent solution to the woes will be found only when Narmada water reaches the villages, the collector said. "The Narmada project is under progress; it could not be completed on time due to objections raised by the National Highway Authority of India and the forest department."
He said the objections raised by the national highway authority had been sorted out, and those of the forest department would be addressed soon. "We are expecting that the Narmada project work will resume next month and will be completed by the year-end; the project will bring a permanent solution to the water crisis (in Barmer)," Nakate said.
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La Liga Esperancina de Fútbol 2021 fue la nonagésima temporada de la Liga Esperancina de Fútbol. Los torneos llevaron el nombre de «Raúl Eberhardt» en honor a dicho dirigente de Libertad de San Jerónimo Norte que falleció el año anterior.

La temporada consistió de dos torneos: El Torneo Apertura, que se disputó entre marzo y octubre de 2021, y el Torneo Clausura, que se llevó a cabo entre octubre y diciembre del mismo año. Los campeones de dichos torneos se enfrentaron en una Final para definir al campeón absoluto de la temporada.

De los torneos Apertura y Clausura se consagraron campeones el Santa Clara Foot-Ball Club y el Club Atlético y Social San Martín respectivamente. Ambos equipos se enfrentaron en la Final Absoluta en la cual el conjunto progresino venció al club santaclarense por 3-0 en la tanda de penales tras empatar 1-1 en el tiempo reglamentario. Se definió también la clasificación a la Copa Santa Fe 2022 y a la Copa Federación 2022.

Sistema de disputa
Tanto el Apertura como el Clausura se llevaron a cabo con el mismo formato. La única diferencia fue que en el Torneo Clausura se invirtieron las localías de cada zona en la primera fase. Los campeones de ambos torneos disputaron la Final en cancha neutral para determinar al campeón absoluto de la temporada.

Primera fase
Los 27 equipos participantes se dividieron en tres grupos de 9 integrantes cada uno, donde se enfrentaron en una sola rueda en un sistema de todos contra todos. Los cinco primeros de cada zona junto al mejor sexto clasificaron a la segunda fase para determinar al campeón.

Si al término de la fase dos o más equipos terminaron empatados en puntos, se aplicaron los siguientes criterios de desempate:
 El mayor número de puntos obtenidos en los partidos entre los equipos en cuestión.
 La mayor cantidad de partidos ganados.
 La mayor diferencia de goles.
 El mayor número de goles a favor.
 Sorteo.

Segunda fase
A partir de aquí, los dieciséis equipos clasificados disputaron una serie de eliminatorias a partido único hasta consagrar al campeón.

La segunda fase estuvo compuesta por cuatro etapas: octavos, cuartos, semifinales y final. A los fines de establecer las llaves de la primera etapa, los dieciséis equipos fueron ordenados en una tabla (numerados del 1 al 16 de acuerdo con su desempeño en la primera fase), enfrentándose en octavos de final el 1 con el 16, el 2 con el 15, el 3 con el 14, y así sucesivamente. Durante todo el desarrollo de las fases finales, el equipo que ostentara menor número de orden que su rival de turno ejerció la localía en el partido único. En caso de empate se llevó a cabo una definición por penales.

Equipos participantes

Distribución geográfica de los equipos

Torneo Apertura

Primera fase

Zona Norte

Zona Centro

Zona Sur

Mejor sexto
Entre los equipos que finalizaron en el sexto lugar de sus respectivas zonas, el mejor avanzó a octavos de final.

Segunda fase

Clasificación para las fases finales

Cuadro de desarrollo

Nota: En cada llave, el equipo con el menor número de orden y que ocupa la primera línea es el que definió la serie como local.

Torneo Clausura

Primera fase

Zona Norte

Zona Centro

Zona Sur

Mejor sexto
Entre los equipos que finalizaron en el sexto lugar de sus respectivas zonas, el mejor avanzó a octavos de final.

Segunda fase

Clasificación para las fases finales

Cuadro de desarrollo

Nota: En cada llave, el equipo con el menor número de orden y que ocupa la primera línea es el que define la serie como local.

Final Absoluta

Nota: El partido de la Final Absoluta se llevó a cabo en la cancha de Libertad (San Jerónimo Norte).

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Sitio oficial de la Liga Esperancina de Fútbol.

Liga Esperancina de Fútbol
Fútbol en Argentina en 2021

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So it's a beautiful sunny day and suddenly a storm came out of nowhere. The cold breeze of the wind paired with the raging downpour of rain really put temperature levels at their lowest. So you run into your storage unit to get some cozy sweaters and the like. But minutes later, you just can't remember where you placed them, and the last thing you'll find is yourself ragingly opening all the boxes with no avail.
The frustration of an unorganized storage unit can really put your rage into its highest. Luckily, you're here in this article today. Below, we're going to talk about organizing your storage unit for easy access. Take time to read these nine simple tips to help you organize your storage with ease.
Storing your frequently used items on same-sized boxes helps you to find them for later use. Large boxes are surprisingly perfect for light items. But don't place them at the bottom in case you put your boxes into stacks or you'll be having a hard time removing them just in case you need something out of it.
Labeling your boxes lets you identify if this item belongs to this box or that. Take time to label your box. Put the room where it came from, and the contents inside it. You can also label a special mark on a box filled with items you use frequently. The more detail you put, the easier you'll find them in case you need it.
A book comes with a table of contents section to help you out about pages. The same applies to storing items inside these boxes. It may be a daunting task to do but at least it'll help you find your items easier. Create a master list and jot down all items that are inside each box.
How you organize all those boxes inside your storage unit is the key to finding your items much easier. That said, if you're a person who frequently accesses your storage unit, then organize them the way you want it. Saves you hassle and space of having a disorganized storage space.
Considering you have a lot of items to store, then upgrading to a larger unit is the best thing you can do. Having extra space gives you more room for shelving even more items that you don't want to display on your room anymore. You can also install wooden or plastic pallets on your storage unit's flooring to protect furniture, appliances, and of course, boxes from spills or crawling insects/rodents.
Follow this guide down below on how to place sturdy shelves on your storage unit's walls or how to stack boxes more efficiently.
Stack boxes according to your need. Most used items come in front while those you don't need much will be placed in the back.
Heavier boxes should be put down first, followed by moderate to light items as you stack them. Don't over stack them too high because the higher the stack, the more chances it will stumble down and fall, creating a mess and might break items that are inside.
Use the brick-wall pattern when stacking same sized boxes. This pattern allows you to remove and replace boxes with ease without the need of moving the boxes above it.
Creating a map of your belongings helps you find them easier without getting lost. This is essential especially those items that are buried beneath the box. You don't need to put too much detail into it and a simple hand-drawn sketch will do.
So you're done packing all your items inside those boxes, and then suddenly, you look around and see that there are still more of them that are left behind. The frustration starts to build up again just thinking about unpacking them AGAIN. But hey! Don't be afraid of unpacking boxes just to put those leftover items in their designated places. You don't want to leave them on the ground right? It's important that these items to be stored in their appropriate boxes so you won't have trouble finding them if you need it.
Different manufacturers have created various storage units that are pest and rodent-proof. However, the way we pack our items can attract unwanted pests that we bring into storage. Without taking action into it, pest buildup can occur over time. That's why it is important to learn how to keep our storage units pest and rodent-free as possible.
Of course, some might say that you can just buy tons of pesticide sprays and any kinds of mice traps. What they didn't know is that there are other methods that are safer in keeping these unwanted creatures away. A little preparation never hurts. Doing so will keep your items clean and safe in the long run and your storage will thank you later. With that said, listed below are tips to keep your storage unit free from pests and rodents. Let's dive in!
Packing your items into well-sealed containers is the most effective way of keeping them secure. For linens, fabrics, and clothing, plastic containers work best for these. New cardboard boxes are also highly recommended since these have lesser gaps and holes compared to used boxes. Avoid using cardboard boxes from grocery stores since these are the ones that attract pests the most.
Obviously, food belongs to your fridge, not on your storage unit. Because if you do, rodents and insects will surely hunt for it without a doubt. If ever you left some food crumbs around the area, vacuum them off the moment you saw them there. Avoid eating inside the storage unit, and if you do, sweep the floor thoroughly to clear it from food residue.
Rats and insects like to crawl on the ground especially overnight. That's why placing your items a few inches off the ground is needed. You can use a rack or shelf to organize your items as long as it doesn't touch the ground.
Mattresses are like a cruise ship for bed bugs, and the storage unit is their destination. That's why ensuring your mattresses bug-free is important before putting them into storage. You may want to use a plastic mattress cover to protect it from these tiny critters. On the other hand, bugs can burrow unto upholstery and live in there. That's why protecting your upholstery is just as important as protecting your mattresses. Use a breathable wrapping material to cover upholstery without suffocating it. Wrapping it too tightly can lead to moisture buildup which will ruin your furniture.
Putting cedar blocks in a bowl and placing it on top of a shelf.
Damp cotton balls into lavender/peppermint oil.
Visiting your storage unit on a monthly basis is highly recommended. The sole purpose of this is to check if there are any signs of damage that's done by pests and rodents. Check each item and look for holes, odors, and bug buildup. Contact the storage unit company immediately if ever you found one to address the issue as soon as possible.
Check if the facility has well-kept landscaping.
Inquire if the company has pest control services for you to avail.
Inspect the storage facility each nook and corner and see if it is free from trash.
Check the doors if they can securely seal your items.
Check their garbage areas are being maintained weekly.
Even big and reputable storage facilities still have pest problems. This is completely unavoidable, that's why opting for a comprehensive insurance policy is a must. However, not all insurance companies cover pest damage, so be mindful of picking one that does. But before anything else, make sure that you have an accurate inventory of what's inside of your storage unit. This will help you out for easier replacement in case there's damage.
When you want to reduce your carbon footprint while cleaning your home, steam cleaners is just the device for you. The best thing about this "wonderful" device is that it uses no harsh chemicals at all. You can clean almost ANYTHING without worrying about putting your furniture and appliances to danger because of toxic chemicals. But despite that, there are some surfaces that are not suitable for steam cleaners.
Steam cleaners just basically turn ordinary water into steam vapor. In order to do this, it needs to generate heat at high degrees at least 225 F to kill germs. There are some powerful steam cleaners in the market like the "Ladybug Steam Cleaner" which can generate water heat for up to 325 degrees F.
Although some of you may be successful on cleaning such surfaces mentioned above, it's still not recommended to do so in the long run. When we look at it, a steam cleaner is a viable option when it comes to cleaning large surfaces. But, it isn't the most efficient way to do so. Silk, for example, can be easily ruined by the heat of steam cleaners. When it comes to cleaning sidewalks and cracks, a steam cleaner doesn't have enough power to eliminate dirt. You may want to use a pressure washer when it comes to that.
Since not all surfaces can be steam-cleaned, here are some natural ways to clean such surfaces without using harmful chemicals.
Damp cloth: Latex-painted walls can be easily cleaned by using a warm damp cloth. It also works for other surfaces that are sensitive to extreme heat as well.
Baking soda: Just when you thought it can only be used for cooking, you will be surprised that baking soda also works best as a cleaning solution. It can easily clean your upholstery as well as your carpet too.
Castile soap: This soap is naturally made from olive oil and can be used for various cleaning purposes. It works best especially on tiles, tubs, and sinks.
Washing soda: Just like baking soda, this one can be used to clean oil spots that are visible on cement garage floors.
Olive oil: This one can be used to give your furniture its much-needed shine. Simply mix 2 cups of olive oil paired with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Use a soft cloth and dip it into the olive oil solution.
Vinegar: Works best on moldy walls, windows, and for floors too. Simple mix a ¼ cup of vinegar mixed on 2 cups of water. Use this mixture to clean a variety of surfaces.
So there you have it! Just when you thought that there's no such thing as alternatives, luckily, natural solutions are here to save the day when steam cleaners can't.
In case you don't know what "Radon" is, it is a radioactive gas that's generated through the breakdown of uranium inside the earth. It can cause serious health issues such as lung cancer. That's why having a radon detector is important for every home.
Radon is a radioactive gas that's colorless, odorless, and undetectable by humans. That's why radon detection devices are made so we can easily spot where this type of gas is most prominent inside our home.
How Important is a Radon Test?
Radon is found most especially in the US. In fact, over 50 states in the US alone is filled with radon gas. That's why having a radon test is very important to keep the air inside your home clean and radon-free. Radon is more prominent in the Northern, Midwestern, and Southwestern states. However, it can spread to other areas too depending on where your home is located.
As stated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), at least 1 out of 15 homes in the US have high radon gas levels and the importance of having a radon test is definitely a must. The worst part about this is that exposing yourself to radon air for too long increases your risk of getting lung cancer.
Since radon is not easily detected by our eyes and smell alone, a radon detector is a must. However, the EPA suggested that in order to get the best results as possible, choosing the right radon detection tool is important. The products listed below are just a few that meets or exceed such criteria.
Corentium Home by Airthings – This radon detector is user-friendly and easy to use. It can measure daily, weekly, or even monthly radon concentrations that reside in your home.
Safety Siren Radon Detector – This one monitors the air consistently and offers real-time data of radon levels. Once radon levels reached its high point, the siren produces a loud warning sound that alerts everyone inside the house.
The Wave – This detector is Bluetooth enabled, and delivers real-time results directly into your smartphone.
Let's not forget to take care of our health since it is the only thing that keeps us alive. Radon detectors are just as important as smoke detectors and it's essential to have one in your home to keep everyone away from harm. If ever your home has reached high radon levels, maybe it's time to move into a new one where radon gas is less prominent.
Storage facilities are getting the attention nowadays since more and more people are opting on using one. But why do people actually use them if they can just store their things at the heart of their own home? There are seven reasons why people opt for storage units which we are going to tackle in this article. Continue reading down below to find out.
Whether we're moving from another state or just around the city, stress is still involved. That's why homeowners opt on getting temporary storage units to solve common moving problems. But what are the reason why they are doing such?
For downsizing – People who move to smaller homes have little to no space at all especially when they have a lot of things from their old house. That's why they rent a storage unit to put excess belongings into storage to sort through once the move is done.
To attract buyers – of their homes. If you're staging your home for sale, you want it to look less cluttered as possible. That's why homeowners rent storage units to temporarily put their unnecessary belongings into storage during the selling process.
To consolidate homes – This process usually happens when a couple first moves in together or when an elderly parent moves in with a child. In either situation, a lot of excess stuff is likely possible. But with the help of a storage unit, you and your family can have more time to get through this situation.
Workers with a no permanent home – Overseas workers or those who are in the military have no place to put their common home items. That's why they rent storage units to provide a temporary place for their belongings before moving in into a long-term home.
The joy of decluttering provides our home with more space and area to work around. However, there are some home items that we can't just let go. Either it belongs to another family member or we have an emotional attachment to such. That's why having a storage unit is important, so you can store things that look unnecessary anymore without throwing them away.
Not just home items; Cars, RVs, and even boats are found on storage facilities during the offseason. Most homes don't have a garage and to keep their vehicles safe, renting a storage unit is the wisest choice to do.
Homeowners who decide to remodel their house rent storage units to store their furniture and other household items. This allows them to work freely in peace without worrying about damaging the things around them.
When a family member passes away, going through their house to relieve memories can really turn on the waterworks in an instant. To put their house into good use, homeowners rent a storage unit to store their loved one's belongings into a safe place. Although some might argue that this is a bad idea, for some, it is actually a good idea as it will help people that are emotionally sensitive get through the phase of losing someone.
When the class is over, college kids are left with a dilemma of what to do with their extra stuff during the summer. Of course, it can be a hassle to shove them again inside your mom's car and bring them back to the house, only to bring them back again to your dorm when class starts. This is where storage units come in useful to solve this kind of situation. The best part about that is some storage companies have special student discounts which save you a lot of cash.
Part of owning a business is to have a place where you can store your products. For starters, storing it at home is a wise option to save cash. But once your business grows, your stocks grow too. And this is where renting a storage unit comes into play. By having a storage unit, businesspeople have the freedom and peace to track their inventory without worrying about space issues.
Life after the storm is depressing and frustrating at the same time. From the loud and crackling thunderstorms leading to raging currents of water flooding everything including your home down to its basement. The aftermath is tricky, especially since it's time for an extensive cleanup session.
Class 1: Lowest level of water damage. Only a small area is affected by this type of water damage.
Class 2: An entire room is flooded in this type of water damage. Signs of class 2 water damage includes damage to wood grained materials such as flooring and drywall. Water must stay at a height of below 24 inches before it is considered to be a class 2 water damage.
Class 3: This is where water damage can severely affect an entire building. This includes ceiling collapsing, pipe bursting, electrical current being affected and the like.
Class 4: Probably one of the deadliest water damage of them all, such example includes a river spilling over and damaging nearby homes.
Before Anything Else – It's important to bring these essentials with you.
Respirator: These gas masks are available in hardware stores. This is important since a handkerchief or cloth isn't good enough to protect your nose and mouth from the mold.
Gloves: Perfect so that your hands are protected away from germs the flood has brought.
Googles: Protects your eyes for any kinds of aftermath debris that may fall from above.
Proper clothing: Long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and boots are the ones you should wear in this situation.
It's Cleaning Time! – Now that you're done following what's written above, it's time to start the cleanup session. Here's how!
Throw away items that look unusable and severely damaged by the flood.
Move dry items inside a safe place as soon as possible to prevent it from getting contaminated.
Eliminate water as possible. Bacteria buildup will occur which can be inhaled once it goes airborne.
Separate dirty (but still usable) items and clean them as thoroughly as you can. Don't forget to read the label whatever cleaning material you're using to see if it's suitable for such items.
If the damage done by the storm severely affected your home, it may be time to hire a professional restoration team instead. While they are restoring your home, you can just evacuate and find a temporary place to stay in for the rest of the week until the restoration team finished their job.
The moment we get home we tend to shove away our shoes everywhere and just dive into our beds. However, knowing how to store our shoes properly with care will make them last for years which saves you a ton of cash.
Various methods come into play when storing shoes, however, not all of them are actually necessary. What's important is to keep your shoes clean, dry, and also, in good shape. With that said, here are some shoe storage tips tailored for you.
Gravity, humidity, and aridity. This trio is the sole reason why shoes tend to become damaged over time. Materials become stiff as they age. Vintage shoes, for example, that are being stored for too long in storage can be deformed over time. If you opt for short-term storage, you may want to use a shoe tree to keep the shape of your shoes intact or just reshape them by hand before putting them on the shelf. Don't just throw them away into a pile because they will lose shape if you do so.
When it comes to long-term storage, a wooden shoe horn is just what you need to keep them in their shape. When opting for one, you must choose one that's appropriate to your shoe sizes to avoid stretching. There are also adjustable shoehorns in the market which is pretty handy compared to a one-size variant only. Before you put them shoe horns, let your shoes rest for at least a day after wearing to let moisture evaporate.
Keep your shoe's moisture levels normal by stuffing it with acid-free tissue paper. These tissues also protect your shoes from deteriorating. So instead of using newspaper, start using acid-free tissue paper to stuff your shoes from now on. For boots and thick leather shoes, use an unbleached muslin fabric instead.
This is already a golden rule that not only applies to shoes, but also to other items as well. Before you put your shoes into storage, take time to clean them thoroughly. For leather shoes, apply some leather conditioner to its soles and uppers. Stuff shoes using acid-free tissues (mentioned above) to smooth the toe box and heel. Wrap them using muslin before finally putting them into storage.
If you don't have one, then it's time to buy one. There's a lot of shoe storage options that are available for you ranging from shoe racks to custom cabinets. If you want to opt for long-term storage, then the solutions listed below is just what you need.
Shoe Storage Boxes – These special boxes give extra protection to your shoes to keep them away from harsh sunlight, dust, and fluctuating temperatures. If you have vintage shoes, using shoe storage boxes to store them help preserve their leather material. You can also use plastic boxes as an alternative. But before using one, make sure that your shoes are dry and clean to prevent mildew buildup.
Shoe Racks/Cabinets – Shoes that you wear regularly is better stored on shoe racks with an open front. Having an open front allows air to circulate around the footwear. Shelves with open fronts are also ideal for boots and leather shoes. Putting your shoe rack in the garage or entryway is the ideal places to put them shoes. Placing racks in these convenient places gives everyone the chance to put their shoes away more carefully, meaning no more throwing away or building a pile of shoes around the house.
Shoe Tree – Shoe trees actually don't fit for long-term storage but let's just talk about them in this last anyway. Shoe trees are best used for flats and casual footwear that you frequently use. Preserve your shoe's shape by switching the way you hang your shoes.
Extreme humidity and temperature is your shoes worst enemy. The duo ruins your shoes, making it brittle, weaken fabrics, and causes glue to loosen up. Shoes stored in the attic/basement can also become unusable especially if it is not maintained.
Roll acid-free cardboard for boot storage.
If you have winter boots with you, preserve their shape by inserting rolled acid-free cardboard into their shanks. This prevents creases from weakening materials at the ankle as the boots flop to the side.
Lightweight shoes such as summer shoes are made from fragile materials. But with the use of a silica gel, it helps remove dampness once they're inside storage. Also, another important thing, keep bright colored shoes away from sunlight to retain its color. Direct sunlight can bleach your shoes and loses its color if exposed for long periods of time.
Ever have that feeling of opening a box of a brand new toy, then suddenly, the oozing smell of formaldehyde starts tripping around your nose. Yes, we all had those moments. But what do you know formaldehyde? Is it really dangerous as others said it to be? Let's find out!
As you can see, formaldehyde is everywhere. But wait! Before you panic and lose yourself, here are more facts about formaldehyde that you should know.
Formaldehyde produces a strong odor indoors. It ranges from 0.02 to 4 parts per million (ppm). Outdoors, on the other hand, contains less/lower levels of formaldehyde concentration and usually starts at 0.001 up to 0.02 ppm in urban areas, how much more in rural areas.
The Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) conducted a study that shows the following symptoms once formaldehyde is breathed.
Levels 0.1 to 0.5 ppm: Can cause nasal and eye irritation, neurological effects, and increased risk of asthma and/or allergies.
Levels 0.6 to 1.9 ppm: Will lead to eczema and negative changes in lung function.
Being exposed to high levels of formaldehyde exposure increases the risk of getting various types of cancer.
Researchers conducted a study about this and it shows that unpacking and assembling DIY furniture also produces formaldehyde. It's a bit surprising because it is not only limited to adhesives and wood products only to begin with.
The study also shows that assembling a 2-door wardrobe increases the formaldehyde concentration inside the home to a higher level. However, this depends on the type of finish the wardrobe you're assembling. Wardrobes with a glossy fully-lacquered finish tend to emit high levels of formaldehyde compared to ones without it.
Now, assuming that your home is filled with these "formaldehyde" stuff, you might be wondering why your home still smells fresh despite all of it. The reason behind this is that they are the type of formaldehyde that "off-gasses", which means they only come off from these products for a designated period of time and will be gone thereafter.
There's very little release of chemical from these to the point where you have to go as near as possible to the product just to smell its scent. However, the effect was short-lived, and the formaldehyde concentration will revert back to normal in the coming days or so.
When it comes to building materials, off-gassing occurs months prior to your purchase. It will turn to a much lower rate once these materials get to your home. However, low levels of formaldehyde can still be dangerous most especially for children and adults who are extra sensitive to such.
Formaldehyde is at its highest on homes where people smoke too much.
Formaldehyde is also found in adhesives used in composite wood products.
Formaldehyde levels are the highest on new products and will lower as time goes by.
Dated wood furniture still emits formaldehyde but only at a lower level.
Dishwashing liquid, permanent press clothing, and even essentials like shampoos and soaps contain formaldehyde.
If you're a smoker, limit yourself on smoking to lower your home's formaldehyde levels.
Open your windows to let in fresh air.
Use an air purifier to increase your home's ventilation.
Turn on your AC unit or dehumidifier to reduce heat and humidity emissions. High heat and humidity increase formaldehyde buildup.
Have freshly brought no-iron fabric new items? Wash them as soon as possible to reduce their formaldehyde content.
Taking care of our health should not be taken for granted. Start by letting yourself breath fresh and clean air by making your home produce low levels of formaldehyde as possible. An air purifier is a perfect choice to clean the air inside your home. Always remember that formaldehyde is everywhere and it's up to us how to handle it to protect our health.
Improperly storing your rugs can lose its shape, creates unpleasant odors, and attract rodents and pests. Rugs still also tend to appear large even though they are wrapped or fold in some kind of manner. This is why knowing how to properly store your rugs is important. Not only it saves you space, but it also keeps them safe and protected in the long run.
Before anything else, it's important to clean your rugs first by vacuuming it away from dander, dust, and any kinds of tiny debris that it caught. After that, it's time to launder the rugs. But wait! Don't forget the manufacturer's specifications and see what kind of cleaning method works best for it. It's important to check the label before proceeding with the methods listed down below.
Small washable braided rugs must be placed in a zippered mesh laundry bag. Wash them into a gentle cycle and let it dry on a low setting.
Larger braided rugs are different. You can wash them by placing them on a concrete floor and using a sponge to clean it. Rub it in a one direction and finish it by rinsing/vacuuming.
For this type of rug, place a nylon screen over the rug and vacuum it away.
Oriental rugs, on the other hand, should only be cleaned once a year.
For antique rugs, it's always better to ask advice from the seller on what is the appropriate way to clean them since various antique rugs differ from each other.
Natural fiber rugs like this can be cleaned by vacuuming them regularly.
Use a soft brush paired with soapy water to clean the rug. Placing a plastic cloth beneath the rug is important to protect the floor. Use a fan or dryer to dry the rugs faster since water can weaken the fiber.
Various types of these rugs are made in squares and are sewn together. Just in case a specific square is tampered and ruined, you can hand-stitch a new one to replace the damaged part of the rug.
If you choose to store the rug in your attic or basement, make sure that you protect it away from any kinds of rodents or insects that may be lurking around these areas. An insect and moth repellent spray that's designed for fabrics work best for this. Apply it before putting it into storage.
You should never ever fold a rug or carpet. Doing so can result in unwanted creases, cracks, and any kinds of rug damage. Rolling is the best way to keep them organized. When it comes to rolling carpets and rugs, ensure that the more delicate pile is facing inwards before rolling it. Here is a 2-step process on rolling a rug/carpet.
Keep the rug as straight as possible before rolling it. Maintain its straightness as you roll the rug.
Use a rod if ever you are having trouble keeping your rugs straight while rolling it. You can use one that's intended for rugs but a thick curtain rod will do.
One way to protect your rugs is by wrapping it using a protective fabric. This will help keep bugs, dirt, and other harmful elements from damaging them. Below is a 2-step process on how to wrap your rug.
Wrap it using a cotton sheet or muslin at least one and a half times around. Use a cotton or polyester tape to secure the wrap.
For a more advanced protection, a polyurethane rug wrap is just the thing for you. This type of wrap is specially designed to create extra support against dampness and insects that are more effective than muslin wraps.
Choose a storage location that's off the ground and are safe from any kinds of insects. Don't place any kinds of objects on top of the rugs once it's already stored inside the storage unit. Doing so will destroy the rug's shape. Here are a few more tips that you can follow.
Consider using a dehumidifier to protect it from mildew buildup.
Keep it away from windows or any sources of light.
Consistently maintain it even though it's already in storage.
Store it in an elevated surface to keep it away from carpet beetles that are lurking around in the floor.
It's always advisable to unroll your rugs at least once a month to check if there are any damages or bug infestation. While you are at it, vacuum the rug to eliminate any kinds of tiny dust buildup that can attract insects and pests.


The district has been negotiating a new contract for over a year and there was still hope they would be able to reach an agreement and avoid a work stoppage, but when the deadline passed with no agreement, over half of the teachers in Denver are calling in "sick" and picketing the school board.
Over 2,100 teachers are striking over several issues regarding pay and bonuses, especially in poverty area schools as well as high priority schools.
At odds are the bonuses paid to teachers, with teachers wanting lower bonuses but higher salaries and the district saying they are necessary because they seem to boost the performance of students.
The Denver school district says schools are going to remain open but Early Childhood Education classes will be canceled until the strike is over. Parents looking for places for their children will have a few options available until the strike is over.


Aaahhhhh SANTORINI!! There's a reason why this island is probably the most visited in the Greek Isles. Absolutely mesmerizing. Gorgeous. Magical. These words don't even come close to describing Santorini. With no surprise, we HAD to include this on our Greece itinerary. We sort of expected it to be overrun with tourists and expensive, but actually it wasn't (although we did arrive at the beginning of tourist season). After leaving quiet, sleepy Naxos, we boarded the 2 hour ferry booze cruise to Thira. On this day, it just so happened to be Christian's birthday!! So sneaky Smithers (she's always sneaky) managed to find a bakery in Naxos and ordered a cake, ready for pick up right before we headed towards the boat. Once on board, we left our backpacks in the luggage compartment, took a seat on the deck and totally surprised Christian with a birthday cake and sing-a-long…he was so excited, after never having had a birthday cake before :). The rest of the 2 hours meant we got to relax in the sun with our newfound Swedish boatmates, pour a few cocktails and enjoy views of Paros and Ios...until finally, there it was…Santorini! Perched high on a cliff on the island of Thira, our eyes lit up. Before we knew it, we were all checked in to our 5 person suite at Noni's Apartments in Fira, the main town, with a KILLER view of the ocean and about ooooh 6 feet from the swimming pool—PARADISE.
Our entire 4 days and nights were out-of-this-world amazing—the place itself and our small travel posse made it basically the most perfect few days ever. Noni's Apartments couldn't have been more perfect, not too pricey, EXTREMELY friendly and accommodating owner and it was just a short stroll to the labyrinth of walkways in and around Fira (with a view at every corner ofcourse!) We spent our days lounging by the pool with made-to-order Greek coffee frappes (thanks Boris!) and exploring the island—a trip to Red Beach, hopping from winery-to-winery, renting ATVs to visit villages like Megalochori and quiet beaches and experiencing the sunset over Oia. We always retreated back to our hotel for fresh plates of feta cheese, tzakiki + bread, cold cuts and spanakopita…and local Santorini wine too :). Nights were spent watching the sunset and satisfying our appetites at Fira's many gyros and souvlaki stands—these tasty lil buggers were not only DELICIOUS but only 2-3 EUR! We did decide to splurge on our last night dining al fresco—bifteki, stuffed squid, fresh seafood salad to name a few, but my gosh, those gyros were still on our minds! As our last day approached though, we couldn't help but shrug and just wish we were staying indefinitely.
thank you so much for your comment! i love that we basically have parallel lives!
In luv with all your photographs!
i want to go i want to go i want to go!
My husband and I were in Santorini in September and LOVED it! Greece was amazing!


We study the biblical text to be taught on Sunday & meet at Panera off I-77's exit 85 in the Kingsley Complex in Fort Mill, SC.
Word of Grace Church is now meeting at the ADVENTURE CENTER!
The Adventure Center is located in the Ann Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill.
Continue for 3 miles and look for Ann Spring Close Greenway sign on Right.
Turn right. Follow signs to Adventure Center.
We will no longer be meeting at 3650 Center Circle, Fort Mill, SC, where we have held our worship services for many years.


On Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12, 2012, Buono! was in Paris, France, to hold their first overseas events ever (a concert and two autograph sessions.) I was present at each of these events. Read on to see how it all went down!
Buono!'s first public appearance in Paris was on Saturday afternoon at the Kawaii Café on Rue de Nemours, not too far from Place de la République. This was a one-hour autograph session limited to 100 people. To get in, one needed to register there in person starting at noon, and then return at 4 PM for the actual event.
Due to the large demand, the limited spaces, and the fact that the Sunday post-concert autograph session was already filled, people began lining up very early on that particularly cold morning. By 7:30 AM, there were already 60 people in line; and if you arrived after 8:45, you were too late.
I myself didn't line up in the morning because, through some sort of miracle of inter-continental network connectivity, I was lucky enough to have gotten my name on the list for the Sunday session. But I did head down there for the event, hoping to catch my first glimpse of Buono! in Paris.
I found the place around 3 PM, and as the hour of Buono!'s arrival drew near, that little street filled up with about 200 very excited fans. When the staff began clearing the sidewalk from the corner to the door of the café, we knew Buono! would be here any minute.
Buono!'s van let them off on the cross street, and they slowly walked toward the corner. Wearing their neon-pink Hatsukoi Cider outfits, they were a striking vision as they suddenly came into view, and the fans cheered and waved wildly. The girls smiled broadly and waved back enthusiastically as they walked down the sidewalk, clearly excited and happy about the outpouring of emotion from their international fans.
After Buono! entered the café, ecstatic fans, some in cosplay, crowded around the windows and chanted, "Buono! Buono! Buono!" Airi was delighted, and she laughed, clapped her hands, pumped her fist, and flashed peace signs to the crowd.
Fans began filing in to have their special edition "Buono! Paris Collection" CDs autographed. I was not among them, but I heard that the autograph session was very relaxed, not at all rushed. People were able to take some time to talk to the girls, and some even got handshakes from them.
As the autograph session was going on inside, an impromptu Buono! block party was underway outside. Buono! songs were playing from a car stereo, and some fans were doing the chants and practicing a few wotagei moves. Others were still trying to peer inside the windows to get another precious peek at their favorite idols.
After an hour went by, and all one hundred sets of autographs were received, it was time again to clear the sidewalk to prepare for Buono!'s departure. People lined the opposite sides of both streets along their path. As Buono! exited the café, Airi couldn't contain her joy at having met so many of these enthusiastic fans for the first time, and she jumped up and down, waving both arms in the air.
The girls walked out to their van, smiling and waving excitedly all the way, in appreciation for the loud cheers of all who were gathered there.
Here's my video digest of the day's events; I hope you'll enjoy it.
The next day, Sunday, was the day of the big concert that over 800 fans had been eagerly awaiting ever since it was first announced three months earlier.
As usual, some folks arrived early in the morning to be at the front of the line and assure themselves a spot near the stage. Fortunately, the weather was not quite as cold as it had been the previous day.
When I got there a little before noon, there seemed to be about 150-200 people in line already. Another 200 or so showed up over the next couple of hours.
Buono! arrived sometime around 2 PM, pulling up to the front door in their white van, and giving the early arrivers at the head of the line a well-deserved treat.
The doors were scheduled to open at 4:30, and as that time approached, the excitement and anticipation kept building. Shouts of "MIYAAAAA!", "MOMOKOOOO!", and "AIRIIIIII!" became more and more frequent.
The doors may have opened at 4:30, but I didn't get into the place until maybe 5:20, and I really wasn't all that far back in line. I don't know if they were actually trying to check IDs at first, like they said they would, but it would have taken all night to do that for 800 people. By the time they ushered me in, it was just a matter of having your barcode scanned, and if the machine beeped, you were in.
I found a spot on the right side of the floor, about 5 or 6 rows back from the stage. There wasn't a large gap between the first row and the stage – no "photographer's pit" – so I was actually very close, and this would turn out to be an excellent vantage point. The video cameras were set up a bit further back.
Before the concert started, there were H!P music videos playing on a large screen at the back of the stage: Kikkawa Yuu, S/mileage, Buono!, Berikyuu, etc. The crowd was cheering and singing along loudly with each video.
Comparing this to the set list of their current concert tour in Japan, "R•E•A•L", the first four songs are identical; and the last eight songs are nearly identical, except that Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! was moved up before Independent Girl. From in between those two sections, only Honto no Jibun and Kokoro no Tamago remained, and Minna Daisuki was added.
I have no complaints about this set list. It comprises a nice mix of classic Buono! songs of both their lighter "cute/anime" style and their heavier "rock/punk" style. And it also includes their two latest songs, Hatsukoi Cider and Deep Mind. For a 90-minute concert, this set list gives a good representation of Buono!'s song catalog, and makes for a very enjoyable show.
The girls started strong with the first three songs, and the audience was ecstatic to finally see Buono! perform live.
The first MC segment was hosted by a local woman who acted as a translator between the audience and Buono! The girls introduced themselves as they normally do. After Miya's turn, the audience chanted, "Miyabeam! Miyabeam! Miyabeam!" and she was happy to oblige by "beaming" the delighted crowd.
During this MC, the girls talked about their time in Paris, and also about the meaning of some of the words in their names. Momoko showed off her "yurushite nyan." Some fans in the front row held up a big banner for Buono! that read "Welcome to France / We love Buono!" in Japanese. And finally, the girls taught the audience the "Rottara, rottara, rottara!" dance move, which led into a performance of Rottara Rottara.
After that, they performed Honto no Jibun and Kokoro no Tamago. Then, they only took about forty seconds before going into Minna Daisuki, followed by Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Then another 40-second break before launching into a six-song block that they performed virtually without interruption.
So, starting with Rottara Rottara and ending with Warp, they performed eleven songs in a row with very little downtime in between. That was an ambitious effort, and certainly enjoyable for the fans. However, I think the girls may have been getting a little tired toward the end, as their vocals were a bit off during Renai♥Rider. But they rebounded after that with an energetic rendition of Warp.
After that, they performed Rock no Kamisama as their last song, said goodbye, and exited the stage. The house lights remained off, and the crowd began chanting for an encore. After a while, the girls came back onto the stage, not to do another song, but to say thank you and goodbye again, in a sort of "curtain call." They exited again. Still, the house lights remained off, and the crowd continued to chant for an encore. This went on for maybe another five or ten minutes. Finally, the host from the earlier MC came onto the stage to tell everyone that the concert was over and they needed to leave, whereupon she was roundly booed.
So what happened here? Reports I've heard indicate that they simply had never planned to do an encore. They were given a 90-minute time slot, so they planned a 90-minute show. But then why leave the house lights down after the end? Perhaps there was some miscommunication among the various staff and crew. Reports are that someone in the control booth was making an apparently urgent telephone call during this time. In any case, there was clearly quite a bit of confusion behind the scenes.
It's a shame that this great event had to end with such a screw-up. These days, an encore is standard procedure at pop concerts. Whatever one might think of this practice, the fact is that it has become a tradition, and is expected by audiences as a matter of course… especially if you tease them by letting them chant "Encore!" in the dark for 15 minutes. When a tradition is ignored, some unpleasantness can result… such as booing at a Buono! concert.
Alternatively, I think if they had simply announced ahead of time that the concert would be 90 minutes, and there would be no time for an encore due to scheduling issues, most people would have understood and accepted that.
While this was certainly the biggest glitch of the night, the show had a few other problems as well.
From where I was standing, near the very front, the sound was not very good. It was quite loud, and heavily dominated by bass; so much so, that I had trouble recognizing the musical intros for a couple of the songs. The sound quality may have been a bit better further back, according to what I've heard from other attendees.
Another issue was in the visual presentation. The whole show was just the three girls on a bare stage, along with some white and colored flashing lights from overhead. After a while, it just started to feel a bit barren. It would have been nice if they had dressed up the stage a little, or used the video screen behind the girls to add some interesting visual elements to the show.
And finally, I for one really missed Buono!'s backing band, Dolce. One of the things I love about Buono! is that they play their concerts with a live band. If you watch their concert DVDs, you'll see they usually perform the first part of their show with recorded music, but then Dolce will join them in the second half for the more hard-rocking part of the show. When they do, you can really feel the energy level get a big boost. It becomes much more of a party atmosphere on stage. The band rocks out, the girls interact with the band members, and they all feed off each other's energy. Unfortunately, the absence of a live band in Paris meant that extra spark was missing.
Still, if the purpose of this show was to finally bring Buono! together with their overseas fans, so that each could personally express their love and appreciation for the other during an evening that none would ever forget… then it was a smashing success. For proof of that, one only needed to listen to how loud and enthusiastic the audience was from start to finish.
For me and 99 other concert attendees, the best part of the evening was yet to come, because we would be meeting Buono! after the concert for an autograph session. I was going to have them all sign the back cover of my Rock 'n Buono! 4 Visual Book.
We were told to wait in the bar area until the concert hall cleared out. Then, we lined up, and were sent upstairs in groups of five or six at a time, where we had to wait again at the top of a staircase. From there, we would be sent into the upstairs lounge, where the event was taking place.
After having to wait on a dark, dingy staircase for five minutes, it was a dramatically uplifting experience to enter that bright, lovely lounge area, where all was quiet except for the talking and laughter of the Buono! girls.
Airi, Momoko, and Miyabi had freshened up and changed into their own clothes, and they all looked happy, relaxed, and radiant.
Momoko was first in line. I said hello to her, and told her that I had seen her in Seattle, pointing out my Berryz Kobo wristband from Sakura-Con. (BK sold the wristbands there in support of the tsunami relief effort.) She said, "Oh, Seattle? Oh!" first with a look of surprise, then with a smile.
Miyabi was next. I couldn't really think of much to say to her, because I was still reeling from Momo's reaction, and also anticipating meeting Airi for the first time (which I was very excited about.) So I also told Miya that I had seen her in Seattle, and that I will be seeing her in New Jersey. I don't remember much about her reaction; I think she just smiled and nodded. But after she finished signing and handed back my book, she made me very happy by extending both her hands toward me for a handshake! So we smiled and shook hands, I thanked her, and then I moved on to Airi.
When I turned to Airi, I said, "Hello!" and she said, "Oh! Hello!" as if she was surprised that I was speaking English instead of French. So I told her that I was American, and I said, "It's very nice to meet you." She said, "Nice to meet you, too," and began signing my book. Then I told her, "I like your sense of humor." She asked, "Humor?" and I got the impression she didn't know the word (she actually pronounced it more like "yumaa".) So I said, "Humor…. Funny." And she seemed to get it. I continued, "…Like your High-Tensionオウム." She laughed and said, "Oh yes! High-Tensionオウム!" Then she looked at me, kind of surprised, and asked, "You know that?" And I nodded and said, "Yeah!" and we smiled at each other. Then she handed me my book, and held out her right hand for a handshake. We shook hands, I thanked her, and then we said "Bye" to each other.
This encounter made me an even bigger fan of Airi than I already was. She was so nice, friendly, charming, and easy to talk to. So… genuine. Throughout our conversation, she was looking into my eyes and smiling warmly. She seemed quite comfortable conversing in English, and she didn't even have much of an accent. She just continues to impress me in every way, and I look forward to watching her progress over the coming years.
And that is pretty much the end of my Buono! in Paris story. It was a terrific weekend, and I hope we can all do it again somewhere, sometime!


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The Nazis Had a Secret Project: To Use Witchcraft to Make the Reich Last 1,000 Years
Oct 06, 2022by Zita Ballinger Fletcher
In 1935, the dreaded Nazi SS organization launched a top-secret project that took undercover agents to 260 locations across Germany. Disguised as students and carrying counterfeit reference papers, the agents operated under false names and worked from untraceable safe houses.
What were they up to? Perhaps gathering intelligence to prepare for Germany's impending war?
No. The agents were sneaking into libraries to research witches.
Hitler Cries 'Nonsense!'
The Nazi witch project was the brainchild of Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, one of the chief architects of the Holocaust and otherwise known for being a delusional fantasist. After rising to power alongside Adolf Hitler as the leader of the Schutzstaffel, better known as the SS, Himmler arranged marriages in addition to mass murder, and spent his spare time trying to find the lost city of Atlantis and the Holy Grail.
He oversaw Nazi interior decorating projects, dug up coffins of famous people, and arranged a publicly funded research project into the meaning of deer symbols — based on a deer- shaped cookie embosser he received as a gift.
Other members of the Nazi elite were well aware that the murderous Himmler, who opened the graves of famous people and searched for the Holy Grail, was a weirdo in a class by himself. (Bundesarchiv)
There is some dispute as to when exactly Himmler became a complete nutcase. Raised by a strict Catholic family, he was clearly influenced by his schoolteacher father Gebhard, a hardline monarchist. The authoritarian Gebhard stressed the value of "manly" pursuits such as sword dueling — which he actually failed to do himself because of his poor eyesight. Young Heinrich, named after a Bavarian prince, was a sickly and feeble child who did not quite match his father's ideals. He started keeping a diary at age 10, in which he professed interests not only in dueling but in discussions about religion and sex. Thanks to his father pulling strings with Bavarian royals, the bespectacled lad was accepted into the military during World War I, but the war ended before Heinrich could fulfill his fantasies of frontline glory.
Heinrich Himmler drifted into chicken farming in Bavaria. He found plenty of time to indulge his interests in racism and spirituality — his bizarre contemplations during this agrarian period led him to decide to abolish Christianity and found his own religion.
Other members of the Nazi ruling elite were aware that Himmler was a weirdo in a class by himself, finding his interests "rather quirky." Hermann Goering regularly made gibes at Himmler for his esoteric forays, and Hitler himself, although opposed to Christianity, was allegedly not terribly thrilled by the idea of Himmler's style of "new religion."
Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler (left) was not enthusiastic about Himmler's attempts to create a new religion, according to Nazi architect Albert Speer (right). (Polish State Archive)
"What nonsense! Here we have at last reached an age that has left all the mysticism behind it, and now he wants to start that all over again," Hitler ranted in exasperation, according to a postwar memoir by his architect, Albert Speer. "We might just as well have stayed with the church. At least it had tradition."
Why Witches?
Himmler's fascination with witches was directly tied into his desire to create his own brand of Nazi-style religion. He wanted to stage spectacles involving torches, solstices, shadows, bonfires and drums. Of course, witches tied into his fantasy — they had after all been popularized across Germany in fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm. But Himmler was convinced that there was actually something more behind that evil witch in the tale of Hansel and Gretel than anyone else had realized.
He came to the conclusion that witches were, in fact, Germanic seeresses possessing spiritual powers who were persecuted by a cabal of Catholic priests during the Middle Ages. In keeping with his rabid antisemitism, he alleged that the Catholics were actually the agents of an international conspiracy of Jews. He took his wild theories a step further by claiming that "millions" of witches were actually victims of an anti-German genocide.
The witch in the "Hansel and Gretel" tale would have been a good "Germanic seeress" according to Himmler and his SS cronies — never mind the fact that witches were the signature bad guys in most German folklore and fairy tales. (New York Public Library)
"We see how the funeral pyres blazed, on which the battered and torn bodies of our mothers and girls, of our people, burned to ashes in the witch trials!" Himmler railed in a speech to a Nazi farming organization in 1935.
There were, of course, glaring inaccuracies in Himmler's claims. For one thing, most alleged witches killed in Germany during the Middle Ages were actually the victims of fellow German villagers accusing them of supernatural misbehavior but really just settling scores. According to writer Joachim Wehnelt, German scholars have been able to conclusively prove that "residents of villages often just took out their personal conflicts with someone among them by citing suspicions that the person was a witch."
For another, it wasn't only women who were targeted in witch trials, although they did form the majority — men were also accused of being witches, and even 50 Catholic priests were executed for allegations of witchcraft in Würzburg, according to scholar Günter Dippold.
The Jewish community had nothing to do with the so-called "Hexenwahn" ("witch mania") that swept across various German kingdoms and provinces. And, Catholics aside, Protestants also developed witch paranoia, with Martin Luther notably advocating for the extermination of "sorceresses."
Lastly, the total number of witches killed amounted to somewhere between 50,000 to 60,000 people, which did not correspond to Himmler's allegations of "millions."
But Himmler was not concerned with historical facts. He was only seeking to distort historical events to shape his narrative for his self-concocted SS religion.
"He didn't care at all about the women as victims," Armin Fuhrer wrote in Focus magazine. "He wanted to use the crimes against women in the past to justify his own crimes against Jews in the present."
All In The family?
Himmler also had a personal reason for wanting to warp the history of witch trials. Aside from believing that he was the reincarnation of King Heinrich I, an ancient ruler probably best known for his cameo appearance in Richard Wagner's "Lohengrin," he also believed that he was descended from a witch.
Himmler and his cousin Wilhelm August Patin believed that their shared female ancestor had been burned to death at the stake for sorcery. The family claimed that this mysterious ancestor had the mysterious-sounding name of "Passaquay" — which is actually a French surname. Patin, who became an SS-Untersturmführer through his family ties, went around proudly spreading the tales. Himmler ordered his underlings do witch research, maybe to bolster the family myth.
Researchers, however, unsurprisingly found no burnt "Passaquays" were forthcoming.
However, Himmler's lackey Reinhard Heydrich became involved with the secret witch project and eventually tried to remedy his boss's alleged lack of witch pedigree in 1939. To provide Himmler with a tangible magical notch on his family tree, Heydrich dug up a certain Margarethe Himbler, executed for alleged witchcraft on April 4, 1629, in Mergentheim, then the headquarters of the Teutonic Order of knights. The gist of Heydrich's idea was that "Himbler" sounded like "Himmler," and therefore his boss and the supposed sorceress must be related. However, no link between the alleged witch and Himmler has been proven.
March TO the Libraries!
In 1935, Himmler formed a task force dedicated to researching the existence of witches in Germany. It was top secret and labored in the halls of power, under the very auspices of the Reich Security Service, or S.D., and, from 1939 onwardas part of the Reich Security Main Office, or RSHA. The 14 full-time employees were supposed to make regular reports to the __ Reichsführer himself.
This ultra-classified project was meant to focus entirely on the study of witches in Germany — their existence, trials, family members, everything. And it was named, not so very secretly, "Sonderauftrag H," or "Special Mission H," with the "H" standing for "Hexen," the German word for witches. In English, this would roughly be the equivalent of labeling witch-related materials with a giant "W" and hoping nobody would notice that "W" stood for "witch."
This 1719 treatise on witchcraft, translated into German, might have been something that caught the eye of SS researchers as they combed libraries across Germany in search of materials related to witches. (SLUB Dresden)
The researchers went to elaborate lengths to disguise themselves as students as they sought to gather anything and everything witch-related from libraries and institutions in all corners of Germany. Of course, they were supposed to focus on witches in Germany — but somehow they wandered off-course into other nations such as India and Mexico.
Witch Dances
The team rigorously gathered around 140,000 books and written materials related to witches. These included not only books about witch trials but also fiction and fairy tales, as well as the names, addresses, relatives, trial records and execution details of any accused historical witch they could locate. They also created files on sites associated with witchcraft. By 1944, the researchers had indexed 33,846 records.
Their record-keeping was unreliable, however, because the SS task force members were ideologically motivated and demonstrated bias in what they noted and which materials they decided to keep. For example, a librarian from the University of Posen, examining the records later on, noticed that the SS had assembled a dossier devoted to torture methods, underlining phrases about various techniques supposed witches had endured. Based on his findings, the librarian suspected that the SS really wanted to learn how to put these methods to use themselves.
Nazis hold a night ceremony in occupied Poland, circa December 1939. Himmler incorporated "witch dances" into official SS ceremonies. (Polish State Archive)
It's in the Genes
At the root of the Nazi witch project was the belief — or wishful thinking — that medieval witches had truly possessed supernatural powers and had somehow passed them down through the gene pool. For example, SS-Untersturmführer Günther Franz, a professor from the University of Straßburg who worked on the witches project, told SS researchers not to lose heart at the idea of witches being killed off, saying they had "already fulfilled" their marriages — i.e. they must have already passed their presumed witch genes on to their descendants.
Meanwhile, Himmler incorporated "witch dances" into official SS ceremonies. We will never know whether Himmler or other SS members ever attempted to fly on broomsticks or admired chin moles in the mirror, but it wouldn't be a surprise.
Nazi Witches: The Epic Trilogy
As the young men of Germany fought and died on the front lines of World War II, Himmler and his cronies busied themselves with musing about witches. During the war years, the witch research unit presented ideas to Himmler for further studies, such as "The Economic Repercussions of the H [Witch] Trials."
The Nazis also developed a plan to broadcast their findings to the public. Ever concerned with propaganda, they decided that ordinary Germans needed an attitude adjustment in terms of witches. Those Brothers Grimm had created problems with their depictions of evil witches, they thought — old folk stories like Hansel and Gretel, despite being German favorites, just wouldn't pass muster anymore. Witches needed to be cast as "good guys" instead, according to Himmler's team. They started working on ideas for books and movies.
Himmler, shown here reviewing a magazine with Knight's Cross recipients, commissioned some "light reading" for average Germans about witches. (Polish State Archives)
On the literary side of things, Himmler hired a novelist who went by the name of Friedrich Norfolk (real name: Friedrich Soukup) to pen odes to German witches. The author was delighted at the opportunity. He envisioned a "witch trilogy," a grand cycle of three massive books, a virtual witch epic, which he proudly proposed to the Reichsführer.
Himmler wasn't thrilled, though. He had an epic imagination himself but didn't believe members of the public would chew through three dense books. The most important thing to Himmler was to drill the alleged virtues of witches into people's brains. Thus, Himmler turned Norfolk's trilogy down and commissioned "a large quantity of smaller 'H' [witch] stories from 60 to 100 pages, which can be read comfortably in the shortest amount of time."
The Nazis probably imagined Germans on trains and at cafes setting aside their newspapers and doing some light reading about boiling cauldrons along with their morning coffee.
Secret Files or Baffling Malarkey?
In 1945, soldiers of the Red Army swept across Lower Silesia in what's modern- day Poland. As Russian tanks overwhelmed German towns, Joseph Stalin's troops seized the town of Slawa, which the Nazis had renamed Schliesersee. Troops entered the town castle. The Nazis had used it as a base of operations; in fact, it had been a bastion of the hated SS.
Men of the Red Army thought they made a hugely important discovery when they stumbled an RSHA archive hidden in the castle. There were thousands of index cards, piles of papers, and a virtual hoard of books.
Assuming they had struck gold in terms of military intelligence, they rushed translators over to unlock the secrets of the archive. To their utter confusion, the soldiers discovered that the data trove was all about medieval witches. It was probably not the watershed moment that Stalin's commanders hoped for.
Tip of the Iceberg …
The Nazi witch collection is still available for researchers today, although experts consider its historical value limited. According to an article by German journalist Volker Insel, "The scholarly worth of this collection is contradictory for present-day studies of witch hunts. On the one hand, it is an astounding collection of material that includes documents from archives that are no longer accessible or were destroyed. On the other hand, the scientific methods of SS researchers were imprecise and ideologically oriented."
Many modern-day German scholars have pointed out that the Nazis essentially destroyed their own theories about witches by assembling materials that prove them wrong.
In any case, the witch project was one of Nazi Germany's most ludicrous special missions. And we haven't even started telling you about the search for Atlantis yet.
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SMITH CENTER — Jerry R. Strother, 77, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Smith Center Health and Rehab Center, Smith Center.
Survivors: his wife, Alicia, of the home; daughter, Kristi Strother of Castle Rock, Colo.; son, Brian Strother of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Sally Allen of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and two grandchildren.
Celebration of life services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary, Smith Center.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Smith Center Golf Course, or United Methodist Church, in care of the mortuary.