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20 Ways for Renters to Stay Cool and Save Money This Summer
Chris Baskind
Chris Baskind was an ardent cyclist and car-free advocate who was dedicated to environmental issues and educating others about how to live more simply.
A porch, balcony or other shady outdoor refuge can keep you cool while your A/C takes a break. SkyNext/Shutterstock
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The problem with most articles about summer energy saving is that they're geared for homeowners. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. rent their homes, and tips that help homeowners save energy may not be practical for them.
So you're a renter? That power-bill insert suggesting you upgrade attic insulation is probably more frustrating than useful. The same applies for most tips related to improving property. If your appliances are furnished, it's likely you don't even have the option to replace them with more efficient models.
What's a renter to do?
Summertime energy prices can turn a trip to the mailbox into a stressful experience. But while major home improvement projects may be off the table for renters, it's still possible to take some of the sting out of summer power bills. The key is conservation.
If you can't change your living space, change your behavior. Reducing consumption is the greenest of green. We've rounded up 20 ways to stay cool and save money through the warmer months. While you may already be doing some of these, you should find a few that will fit your energy saving arsenal.
Take action and save!
Increasingly hot summers have led to an increased reliance on air conditioners. Alex Marakhovets/Shutterstock
1. Set your air conditioner to 78 degrees (F) or higher. An obvious pointer, but also one of the most ignored. Running your air conditioner at colder temperatures won't cool down a room any faster than a more moderate setting, but it will force your system to work harder. Worse yet, it's easy to forget to turn it back up. Stick with the warmest setting you can tolerate, and move on to other stay-cool ideas.
2. Wear cool, loose clothing — even indoors. Shorts, absorbent fabrics and loose-fitting clothes all work outdoors. They'll work inside, too. It's your space: dress for comfort. The cooler your clothing, the less you'll need air conditioning.
3. Indulge your taste for spicy food. There's a reason Indian and Latin food is hot: It makes you sweat! If you have proper air circulation, sweating is an effective way to cool down. That sheen on your arms, face and legs is pretty much odorless, by the way. Crank up the heat in your food, and you'll feel cooler. It may also provide other health benefits, such as improved circulation.
4. Use fans to improve air circulation and set existing ceiling fans properly. This goes hand in hand with not being afraid of a little sweat. Fans use a fraction of the energy required by air conditioning. Just as in the case of wind chill outdoors, moving air will substantially lower the perceived temperature. During the summer, a ceiling fan should (in most cases) be running counterclockwise when viewed from below. You want the setting with maximum downdraft. Flip it next winter to bring warm air down from the ceiling. Just keep in mind that fans are for people, not rooms. There's no point running them when nobody is around.
Fans use a fraction of the energy required for A/C, and you can move them around as needed. Bouybin/Shutterstock
5. Take cold showers. If you live in an area experiencing water shortages, skip this one. Otherwise, a quick three-minute cold shower is a fantastic way to cool down. Going longer than three minutes won't make you feel much cooler, so skip the soap and just enjoy the relief. For regular showers, avoid using hot water during the summer. In most temperate locations, tap water is plenty warm for bathing by July. The cooler you run your shower, the less heat and steam you'll need to remove from your living space. Use the exhaust fan if it's vented outdoors.
6. Drink plenty of water. You may not sweat enough if you're dehydrated. While some traditions, such as Ayurveda, discourage consumption of cold liquids, they'll temporarily cool your body core. Alcohol and caffeinated drinks tend to dehydrate, so choose wisely.
7. Draw drapes and blinds on windows exposed to direct sunlight. Window coverings are one of the few home additions tolerated by most landlords. Curtains, blinds and window shades can all go with you at the end of your lease. In warm weather, you'll want to be sure the space at the top of curtain between the rod and the wall is covered, or hot air will rise through the gap. It's possible to buy curtains and shades with thermal ratings, so shop around or make your own. Window coverings have the added benefit of keeping heat from radiating outward during the winter.
Cooking food outside on the grill can help keep your kitchen and the rest of your home cool. stockcreations/Shutterstock
8. Cook outdoors. Grilling is a classic summer pastime. Best of all, it keeps heat outside. Of course, you want to minimize the environmental impact of outdoor cooking.
9. Use the microwave. The lowly microwave is your kitchen's most efficient plug-in appliance. In addition to saving money year-round, microwave ovens are a good bet for summer cooking. Here's why: Microwaves direct most of their energy into the food, rather than the kitchen. That means you'll stay more comfortable and burn less energy removing cooking heat from your home.
10. Eat more smaller meals through the summer months. The bigger the meal, the harder your body must work to digest it. Try splitting mealtimes across the day, opting for more and smaller meals when it's warmest. This will keep your body from having to stoke its metabolic afterburners. It's also a great time to experiment with cold foods — perhaps even raw cuisine. Less heat in the kitchen, less heat in your tummy.
11. Spend more time outdoors or away from home. Why not soak up someone else's air conditioning? A little window shopping never hurt anyone, and it's likely there are several ice-cold destinations within walking distance or a short bicycle ride from your home. While eating out is a luxury for a lot of people these days, blowing a couple hours with a frosty drink and a book someplace cool isn't a bad way to spend a sweltering summer afternoon.
12. Try a cool pillow. It's tough to sleep when you feel like you're in a sauna, and the alternative is running a fan or air conditioner all night. In addition to dressing out your bed with seasonally appropriate sheets and bedcovers, consider a "cool pillow." They're marketed under names such as Chillow. Cool pillows are designed to draw heat away from your head, where about 30% of body warmth is dispersed. They require no power or special preparation. Here's a low-tech idea for beneath the sheets: Fill a hot water bottle or two with icy water. It's like a refrigerator for your bed.
13. Shut down unnecessary electronic devices. Here's another year-round energy saver. During the summer, however, it's even more important to pull the plug on home electronics. Anything with a transformer creates heat. Shut down unused desktop computers (they have cooling fans for a reason), televisions and entertainment systems — pretty much everything with a plug.
Cut down on your dryer use by hanging clothes outside to dry in the sunshine. Nils Z/Shutterstock
14. Wash your clothes at night and line dry them in the morning. Some power companies offer off-peak rates to their customers. Take advantage of these. In any event, even a properly vented clothes dryer radiates heat. Restrict its use to the coolest part of the day. Wherever possible, line dry clothes. It worked for our parents' generation, and it will work for ours. This should be no problem if you're renting a house. A simple line between two sturdy supports will do, and umbrella-style clothes lines are an affordable investment. Line drying is more of a challenge for apartment dwellers. You may be able to get away with a small line on a porch — check your lease terms. It's also possible to dry indoors, and there are many retractable lines and racks made just for that purpose. Indoor drying may be the best choice if your area is dusty, or if you happen to be particularly susceptible to outdoor allergens.
15. Shut down your furnace pilot light. It's small thing, but there's no point running a gas furnace pilot light through the summer months. Locate the gas shutoff valve and shut it down.
There are potential safety concerns with turning off your furnace pilot light. If you have any questions, consult your building supervisor, utility company, or heating and cooling professional.
16. Close doors to unused rooms and closets. Your winter clothes do not require air conditioning, so get into the habit of keeping closets and cabinets closed. Shut unoccupied rooms and their cooling vents. If you're using window units, close the door in the air conditioned room whenever practical.
17. Replace or clean your air conditioning filter. Dirty filters dramatically reduce air-conditioner efficiency. Check your filter once a week, and replace as often as necessary. Filters are generally throwaway items, but some may be reusable if thoroughly vacuumed. Clean window-unit filters once a week. Some window air conditioners have a warning light to indicate when air flow is restricted.
18. Close your fireplace damper. If you're fortunate enough to have a fireplace, close the flue during warm weather months. Chimneys are another void you don't need to cool, so keep fireplace doors shut or construct an airtight screen to close the hearth when not in use.
19. Replace standard bulbs with low-energy equivalents wherever practical. The heating effects of incandescent bulbs are generally overstated, since most lights are mounted close to the ceiling. But every degree matters when you're trying to keep power bills under control, and the money-saving benefits of using LED or CFL bulbs year-round are obvious. Concerned about the mercury in CFLs? These dangers are usually overstated, but proper CFL handling and disposal is a responsibility. (See 5 ways to dispose of old CFLs.)
20. Talk to your landlord. Property owners usually take action when it's in their financial interest. So do your homework and see what might make sense in terms of energy-saving improvements. There may be local, state or federal incentives for things such as improving insulation values or weatherization. Landlords of utilities-included rentals will be particularly receptive to projects that save them money over the long term. In any case, you may be able to obtain permission — or even rent credit — for making small improvements on your own. You'll only know if you ask.
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Travel and visas
Introducing Romania (Transylvania)
Biertan: Saxon fortified church
Bran Castle
Corvin Castle
Retezat National Park
Sarmizegetusa Regia
Sighişoara
Sovata-Băi
Transfăgăraşan Highway
Turda Gorge
Zărneşti: The Libearty Bear Sanctuary
Getting there and away
Romania became a member of the European Union on 1 January 2007, although at the time of writing it is not part of the Schengen Agreement, between whose member states internal border checks have largely been abolished, although has applied to join. However, for visitors coming for stays of less than 90 days, travel from all EU but also many other countries, including the USA and Canada, is visa-free and straightforward.
At the time of research, the citizens of some 58 countries do not need a visa to enter Romania as a tourist for stays of up to 90 days, including UK and all EU citizens and those of Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Japan (full list on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website). EU citizens may enter the country with their national identity card; all other visitors require a valid passport. It is recommended that passports are valid for at least six months from the date of travel, since some airlines refuse boarding if the passport is not valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date.
Holders of passports not exempt from visa requirements must obtain a visa from a Romanian embassy outside Romania before travelling. For stays of up to 90 days, the visa requirement is exempted for holders of Schengen visas, even though Romania is not in the Schengen Agreement, but only if the Schengen visa allows for at least two entries in the Schengen space and both the number of entries and permitted length of stay have not been exhausted. The visa requirement may also be exempted for holders of national visas or residence permits issued by Schengen member states or permanent residence permits issued by the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
If you intend to stay longer than 90 days in Romania, whether for business, study or to carry out volunteer work, you will need a temporary residence permit. This must be applied for at the Immigration Office (Birou Imigrări) nearest to you, at least 30 days before the expiry of your current status. The contact details and opening hours of all of these are listed on the website of the General Inspectorate for Immigration.
This is a somewhat bureaucratic procedure, involving an application form, proof of employment, study or sufficient funds, and some additional requirements for non-EU citizens, including proof of accommodation. There are also some fees to pay: tiny but fiddly for EU citizens, rather more substantial for non-EU citizens.
Despite the red tape involved, please don't be tempted to ignore the requirement to obtain a temporary residence permit as overstays can incur both a fine and a temporary ban on returning to Romania.
Transylvania has three international airports (Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu and Târgu Mureş), although the airport at Târgu Mureş was closed for repairs at the time of research. But many visitors arrive at the international airport in Bucharest, which offers a much wider range of flight destinations and is straightforward to access by both road and rail, albeit at the cost of bringing you into Romania outside of Transylvania itself. There are also longstanding plans to construct a further international airport at Ghimbav, just outside Braşov, although these have long been stalled.
Airlines serving Bucharest are a mix of traditional or legacy carriers (including the Romanian national carrier, Tarom) and budget airlines. The former are more likely to offer more central airports at your city of departure (in London, Heathrow, rather than Luton or Stansted), better baggage allowances and some in-flight catering, but at a higher ticket cost.
But the difference between the two types of airlines is gradually becoming less marked, particularly on the short European routes that make up the overwhelming majority of flights into Romania, as the legacy carriers trim all frills, including in-flight catering, and both types of airlines offer low prices for customers able to book their flights well in advance.
It's more expensive to travel to Transylvania by train (tren), but you can take your time, admire the view and feel good about decreasing your carbon footprint. Train tickets often allow stopovers en route, so train travel can be an affordable and relaxing way to include Romania in a European trip. The shortest London–Bucharest train journey takes about 36 hours, but you can choose from a variety of routes. If you are travelling from the UK, note that British railway stations generally do not sell international tickets, with the exception of the Eurostar office at London's St Pancras station, which just sells tickets on that service to Paris and Brussels.
A possible journey from London to Transylvania could be to take the Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, then walk across to the Gare de l'Est. From there take a train to Munich, and the onward overnight sleeper to Budapest. Take a day to explore Budapest, before another night on an overnight sleeper, this time taking you to Braşov. Remember to always make reservations for sleepers.
By coach or bus
There is quite a number of long-distance coach connections between Romania and western European cities, including the UK. Prices are considerably cheaper than train travel, though will not necessarily work out less expensive than flying on a low-cost airline if you book your plane ticket well in advance. And you do spend a lot of time in a coach seat. Thus the Eurolines coach departing London Victoria at 23.00 on a Sunday evening does not arrive in Braşov until 19.00 on Tuesday. The services tend mostly to be used by Romanian migrant workers attracted by the more generous baggage allowance of coach services as against flying.
It is possible to drive from the UK or continental Europe to Transylvania and do some sightseeing on the way. The shortest driving distance between London and Bucharest is around 2,500km, or 1,500 miles. That between London and Târgu Mureş is around 2,280km.
EU citizens can drive in Romania with the driving licence from their home country. Citizens of a range of other countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, are also able to drive using their home-country driving licence for a period of 90 days from their arrival in Romania.
The other key piece of bureaucracy is that, whether you are driving your own car or a rental, you will need to obtain a vignette called a rovinieta, which is essentially a form of road toll. These can be purchased online, as well as at the border crossings, post offices and many petrol stations, and have a validity period of one, seven, 30 or 90 days, or one year. If you are travelling from the UK, note that some of the other countries you will pass through en route have their own form of vignette requirements, though in most of these, unlike Romania, vignettes are only required for travel on motorways
Public transport in Transylvania is cheap but decidedly patchy. There is usually a good bus service between two reasonably large adjacent towns, but it can be limited or non-existent in more isolated areas. And although Romania has one of the densest train networks in Europe, the speed of travel is slow, frequencies can be limited and train times inconvenient. In rural areas with little public transport, the locals resort to hitchhiking. If your Transylvanian itinerary will take you away from the larger towns and cities for sustained periods then you are likely to be best off either hiring a car or arranging an organised or tailor-made tour.
Until recently, the domestic flight network in Romania was the preserve of the Romanian state carrier Tarom, but routes are also now being served by the lowcost carriers Wizz Air and Blue Air, which has brought down prices.
Romania has a dense railway network, with more than 10,000km of track, although less than half of this is electrified. The state railway company is Căile Ferate Române, universally known as CFR. The good news is that railways will take you between most cities and towns in Transylvania, and many small settlements, too; the bad news is hat they will rarely do so quickly.
There are several different types of train in Romania. InterCity (IC) trains are the fastest, most modern and comfortable. Unfortunately, they are few and far between, and only used on a few main routes. InterRegio (IR) trains will prove the mainstay of a train-based Transylvania tour.
By bus or coach
The Romanian bus network is not well integrated. It involves a plethora of private operators, with departures in larger cities, notably Braşov and Bucharest, from many different bus stations. The quality of the buses on inter-city routes varies enormously, and you might even find yourself on an airconditioned bus with a toilet, and even more rarely the latter might be working, but overall the buses tend to be older and less well-equipped than those of equivalent operators in western Europe. Buses in Transylvania are generally a feasible enough option between neighbouring largish towns, where the service frequency tends to be high, but are much less useful in rural areas. The Autogari website does a noble job of trying to keep track of the complex and fastchanging bus schedules.
The road network in Transylvania is comprehensive, but highway infrastructure lags far behind that of much of western Europe, and overall travel speeds can be slow. Expect an average driving time of around 50km/h, although this masks sharp variations. There are two motorways (autostrăzi) currently under construction in Transylvania.
The A1 motorway will eventually run from Bucharest to Piteşti, then up the valley of the Olt River into Transylvania, then past Sibiu and Deva to the Hungarian border at Nădlac. The section between Bucharest and Piteşti has long been complete, but the rest is years late. The section between Sibiu and Deva is now operational, and has had the effect of considerably speeding up travel westwards into Hunedoara County.
The A3 motorway is planned to run from Bucharest up the Prahova Valley to Braşov, and thence to Făgăraş, Târgu Mureş, Cluj-Napoca and Oradea, before connecting with the Hungarian M4 motorway. Only two segments of this motorway have been completed: that from Bucharest to Ploieşti and a short section near Cluj between Câmpia Turzii and Gilău.
Hire-car companies in Bucharest and the main towns in Transylvania offer a broad range of vehicles. The home-grown Dacia brand, a subsidiary of the French manufacturer Renault, is well worth considering.
The Dacia Logan is the favoured car of Romanian taxi drivers, and is a good economical choice, with engine sizes available between 1.0l and 1.5l. And if you are looking to tackle some tougher tracks the Dacia Duster 4×4, with engine sizes from 1.2l to 2.0l, is a good option – and fits a pushchair in the boot. If hiring a car in winter, make sure that it is fitted with winter or at least all-season tyres, and that it is equipped with a snow-scraper (racletă). When hiring a car in summer, it is worth paying extra for an option with air conditioning.


Rice | "blackberry-eating in late September"
My Food Network obsession remains, as it was a few weeks ago when I offered you these fridge pickles sweetened with melon liqueur, Beat Bobby Flay (or, as I like to call it, Beat Up Bobby Flay). There are many reasons for this, though I think it ultimately comes down to our penchant for rooting for the underdog: Flay is accomplished and talented and usually wins (plus he presents as somewhat arrogant, which makes unseating him that much more satisfying), so we want the challenger chefs who strut into the arena to throw him off.
Anyway, when the challenger presents a dish that involves rice, BFlay's typical move is to cook the rice just to, or even a little under, chill it, then pop it into hot cast iron for a minute or two right at the end to achieve crispy bits. Achieving a crispy bottom layer on rice, far from the universal disaster we might conceive of when addressing the burnt lacquer bottom of what was supposed to be a fluffy potful, is a sought-after result in a number of cultures. Tahdig, socarrat, xoon: when the phenomenon has its own name, you know it's something worth emulating.
Hot off the crunchy corners of a baked pasta dish, I started eyeing the rice in my pantry for all its crispy potential. This is a loose remaking of my "'stuck pot' red rice" from a few years ago, but faster, with fewer ingredients, and easier to throw together: the rice gets parboiled – just ten minutes in the water so it's still chalky in the center – while corn and onions sauté until toast-brown in a mixture of butter and olive oil. The rice, along with a few spices and some lime zest, gets stirred in with the corn and onions, we splash on a little tomato and lime juice, and then the whole mess gets pressed and cooked until a crusty bottom layer forms. Then, we scrape, flip, and cook again. By the time there's sufficient crispiness, the rice is fully cooked and flavored with the acidic liquids we added.
This works best in cast iron, but if you don't have a cast iron skillet, regular non-stick would probably be fine too. If you do have a cast iron skillet and never use it, for fear of improper "seasoning" or sticking or cleaning procedures, don't look to the internet to make you feel better. There are pages and pages of complex instructions for prepping, cooking in, and maintaining your cast iron cookware, enough to whiz you right around the wheel from encouragement to intimidation. Instead, I have found what works best is my friend M's casual, summer morning advice: "just cook eggs in it all the time with lots of butter. Or meat." I laughed, but then I tried it, and my skillet is now no longer patchy and sticky with attempts to bake on an oil layer, but smooth and barely shiny, and when I went to flip this rice, not a single grain stuck to the pan surface, but lifted smoothly away with only a wooden spatula.
We had our crispy rice piled high next to bean and cheese tacos, but it would be equally good with grilled or roasted chicken, well-seasoned white fish, a tangled pile of charred vegetables or, as my sister declared when I described it, "I want to eat that with some salsa verde carnitas." So do I, sister-friend. So do I.
Bring a large, lidded pot of salted water to a full boil, then add the rice. Boil 10 minutes, then drain and set aside. The rice will be underdone; this is what we want.
While the water is warming and the rice is cooking, heat the butter and olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet, preferably cast iron. When the fat mixture shimmers, add the fully defrosted corn and onions, sprinkle on a little salt and pepper to taste, and toast until caramelized, stirring and tossing frequently, 10-15 minutes. As the vegetables start to brown, add the whole cumin seeds and stir well to distribute.
When the cumin starts to smell toasty and the vegetables are nicely browned, add in the rice, the paprika, and the lime zest and stir well to distribute the spices and veg evenly. Stir in the tomato juice and the lime juice, then press the rice down into a compact layer.
Continue to cook over medium high heat until crusty bits begin to form on the bottom, 4-5 minutes. In sections, turn the rice and expose the top layer to the skillet surface for another 3-4 minutes until this, too, gets a little crunchy.
When the rice has crisped to your liking, remove from heat, scatter the finely chopped herbs over the top, and serve with additional lime wedges for squeezing.


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Panama reports 1st case of COVID-19 reinfection
By NewsDesk @bactiman63
Last month, officials with the Gorgas Institute in Panama identified the first person with COVID-19 reinfection.
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"We have already reported the first case of reinfection confirmed at the molecular level, in a 36-year-old subject who presented a mild picture of COVID-19 in June and later in December presented another picture much milder than the first. Luckily we were able to keep both samples in good condition and the genetic analysis was carried out, the two complete viruses were sequenced and a reasonable difference between the two was observed to classify it as a reinfection "according to Dr. Juan Miguel Pascale.
Dr. Alexander Martínez explained that in order to confirm that it is a reinfection, it must be ensured that the virus with which the person was infected for the first time has a difference from the second virus with which it was infected, that is, changes enough in your genome. It was observed in this subject that between the first virus and the second, there are more than 20 nucleotide changes, 10 of them are found in the surface protein, thus achieving confirmation of the case of reinfection.
Dr. Sandra López assured that with this second virus that is already under analysis, it will be possible to determine how it behaves, that is, if it infects cells better, if it replicates faster or if it escapes the antibody response when people they are infected with the other viruses that are already circulating in the country.
Dr. Pascale states that there are currently around 20 probable cases of reinfection. These cases appear to meet the requirements to be considered as reinfection but are still being analyzed.
Regarding whether people who have been infected should be vaccinated: "Definitely people who have had COVID-19 should be vaccinated to guarantee a more complete protection for the future and avoid reinfections, since it has been proven that people who have been infected and the vaccine is given, they develop a more robust immune response, "said Dr. Pascale.
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The plant is back! 2012 was a busy year for elusive roots band, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant. They released a critically acclaimed instrumental album, 10 Deadly Shots Vol. II ("their strongest set to date," according to The Wire), and played an incredible, rare, sold out show at Boston's Middle East Club. 2013 promises to be even better, with the band headlining not one, but two live shows this year, and releasing a rootsy new album full of vocal gems. This new album, Skycatcher, sees 10 Ft. Ganja Plant do what they do best... infusing that old school roots groove into timeless songs and sounds. This group of reggae purists, who hail from the Northeast and are rumored to share members with heralded reggae group, John Brown's Body, have captured the original 70's reggae spirit in a way that few other modern reggae bands have been able to do
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Officer who pursued lightless ATV deserves 'strong disapproval' but no charges: SIU
Ryan Flanagan, CTVNews.ca Producer
@flanaganryan
Published Friday, June 22, 2018 3:50PM EDT
No "right-thinking police officer" would have taken the actions a Hanover officer did in the moments before a collision that left a man with a serious brain injury, the head of Ontario's Special Investigations Unit says.
Nonetheless, SIU director Tony Loparco has cleared the officer of any criminal wrongdoings in connection with the crash, saying the officer's actions didn't rise to the level of dangerous driving.
The April 1, 2017, collision ended with a 27-year-old man being airlifted to hospital, having suffered what the SIU describes as "near-fatal" brain injuries. A large portion of his skull was removed. He remains in hospital to this day and may never recover.
SIU investigators found that police were notified that night about an ATV driving through Hanover with its lights on. Ontario's Highway Traffic Act makes it illegal to drive an ATV without lights at night, while Hanover's bylaws ban operation of ATVs on the town's streets.
One police officer spotted the officer and followed it through a residential neighbourhood. At the intersection of 10th Street and Sixth Avenue, the SIU found, the ATV operator ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. The 27 year old was ejected from the ATV and landed head-first on pavement.
In his report, Loparco noted that the officer broke provincial regulations by starting and continuing a dangerous pursuit of the ATV over relatively minor infractions, as well as Hanover Police protocol, which states that ATVs and motorcycles should never be pursued in the town.
"I cannot imagine that any right-thinking police officer would think that it was necessary to pursue an ATV in a residential area, at high rates of speed, while following very closely behind the vehicle, in poorly lit conditions, while the ATV is without the benefit of headlights, in order to investigate the driver for a bylaw infraction and/or an equipment infraction," he wrote.
"Further, I cannot imagine any reasonable person believing that issuing a ticket for a bylaw infraction and/or an HTA equipment infraction would have outweighed the risk to public safety of continuing to pursue an ATV at the speeds which the (officer) did."
Much of the pursuit occurred at relatively normal speeds, the SIU found, although the ATV at one point quickly accelerated to about 80 km/h, with the cruiser following suit. It is believed that the cruiser then slowed again about 10 seconds later, having travelled about 300 metres at the higher speed.
One person told investigators that he jumped out of the cruiser's path, believing he would have been hit by the vehicle otherwise.
Despite voicing what he called "strong disapproval" of the officer's actions, Loparco stopped short of finding reason to lay a charge of dangerous driving against him. He said the fault ultimately lay with the ATV operator who made the "voluntary decision … to try to outrun police" and ultimately caused the collision by driving too fast and running a stop sign.
The SIU investigation involved interviews with four police officers and more than 20 civilians who witnessed some of the events of that night. The officer who was pursuing the ATV declined to speak with the SIU or provide investigators with his notes.


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Yelp's CEO talks trash about Google's local efforts and Android mobile usage
- Nov 02, 2012 12:08 pm
We're still waiting to see what Google will do with Frommer's, but Google's acquisition of Zagat hasn't stymied Yelp's growth.
— Dennis Schaal
Yelp cried foul when Google pumped some iron and skewed search results to hurt the review site a couple of years ago, but Yelp has been unimpressed with Google's efforts in local search, including its acquisitions of Zagat and Frommer's.
CEO Jeremy Stoppelman told financial analysts today that Google's efforts in Google Local haven't had a big impact on Yelp, and he doesn't expect much to change with Google's acquisitions of Zagat and Frommer's, which are cornerstones of the Google Local initiative.
"And so it's not surprising that they [Google] continue to invest in that area because of its enormous potential," Stoppelman said. "But really, the things that they've done in the past haven't had a big impact, and that's why every year there's sort of a big announcement that this time it's different, and I think that's some of what you're seeing, whether it's Zagat or Frommer's. It's trying to re-energize something that's been struggling for a long time."
Stoppleman's comments serve as a reminder that while Google is the king of search, some of its efforts, from Google Flight Search to Google Hotel Finder and Google Local have yet to move mountains.
Google, of course, has a lot of traction with Android in mobile, and these devices provide important traffic to local business-review site Yelp, but Stoppelman said he's more impressed with the level of activity of iOS users.
"So iOS, there's more people actively using that app on a monthly basis than Android," Stoppelman said. "Both are significant for us, both are material traffic. I don't have any specific numbers on page views per users or search per user to measure that kind of engagement, but I was speaking more generally about our people using apps. So more engagement on the [iOS] platform, period."
Score one for Apple over Google, in Yelp's perspective, at least.
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Last year My Chemical Romance's front man Gerard Way moved into the comics scene with the Umbrella Academy, and it surprised everyone by being good…REALLY good…like best book of the year good. Now Way and his Eisner award-winning partner Gabriel Ba are back with Dallas, and it proves that they weren't just one hit wonders.
Dallas is quite as strong an outing as the first book was but its damn close. Way's strong characterization and runaway imagination are on full display here, and Ba gets to show of exactly why he earned that Eisner.
Really the only fault is that the story doesn't quite hang together as well as it could, but that's only natural given that this is the story of number five, a possibly immortal, time traveling assassin, stuck in a 10-year-old body. Time travel plots often leads to a bit of chaos and Way does let it get away from him a bit, there's one sub plot that never gets resolved, and never really ties in to the rest of the story. But that only takes up 6 pages of the book and is easily overlooked considering you get to witness wonders like a 3-way battle between an ancient mummy, and man with the body of an obese gorilla, and a battalion of Viet Cong vampires in 1963.
But this book is more than just wacky over the top fun (although it's that too). Number 5's life story is a deeply tragic one, that has left him as a complete wreck of a person. And of course the rest of the cast isn't much better off, certainly not by the story's end. Which just makes the wait for the start of volume 3 even harder.
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Are you searching for DIY indoor rabbit cage? If you have ever entered a regional pet shop, you may have seen that for each 30 racks with items for canines and cats there may be one for bunnies, if you are really lucky. The majority of the time, that one shelf isn't really even just for rabbits, it's for small animals in general, that includes totally various species such as hamsters, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. If that wasn't annoying enough, they also provide us the most teeny small cages they could find and promote them as the perfect housing for our bunnies. Rubbish! Bunnies are extremely active and love to run and jump and be amused. They don't wish to sit in a small cage throughout the day, where besides from eating and sleeping there isn't really much else to do.
Make your own rabbit cage may seem a bit complicated, however super DIY skills and a great deal of tools aren't necessarily a requirement. Cage builds utilizing prefabricated products such as storage cubes, which is really simple to create, or adapting a piece of furniture benefit the DIY challenged.
One of the advantages of building your own cage is it doesn't have to look like a cage. You can pick materials that give you a nice surface to harmonize your furniture.
The size of your cage is an essential factor to consider – typically you want to go as huge as you potentially can. The minimum location a rabbit need to be restricted in is 12 square feet e.g. 6′ x2′, however they need extra space for exercise. Preferably you 'd design a setup that enables them to access to all the area at once or a way to move between living and exercise area freely.
You can make your very own cage with a simple sanding tool, a hammer, hinges, and nails. Inspect your regional home improvement store and go with the wood widths and densities they have readily available. Get someone there to cut the lengths according to your wishes. They will likewise have economical wire you can secure in between two pieces of wood. It absolutely assists to draw it out on your own first and decide where the nails will go and in what order the parts ought to be assembled. If you want to utilize lacquer to secure the wood or add an enjoyable color, request items safe for baby or children's toys.
How To Build Indoor Rabbit Cage?
Cut one piece of your floor mesh (either 1/2″ x 1/2″ or 1/2″ x 1″) that is 78 inches long and 30 inches broad (your wire probably came 30 inches wide). From each corner, remove a 3″ square, leaving a solid overview (the part that you cut away will look something like a square comb with teeth in 2 directions).
Cut two pieces of your floor mesh 24″ x 3″.
Cut 4 pieces of 1″ x 2″ mesh (I'll call this wall mesh) 24″ x 16″. You will use one on the right end, one on the left and 2 to divide the cage into 3 compartments.
Cut two pieces of wall mesh 72″ x 16″. You will use one in front and one in back. You will eliminate the doors later. Simply leave them solid in the meantime.
Cut one piece of wall mesh 72″ x 24″.
I will give the dimensions we used, however keep in mind making yours the size you need to suit your kindling boxes or accommodate anything else you may want to mount on the front of your cages. Cut three pieces of wall mesh 12″ x 14″ and three pieces of wall mesh 4″ x 14″ (these pieces enhance the door and hold the latch).
To tailor, use your imagination! Any number of configurations will work.
As you can quickly discover in the plans, we suggest you to build the frame from 1 × 3 slats. Cut the components at the ideal size and protect them together utilizing 1 1/4 ″, after drilling pocket holes at both ends of the brief parts. Make certain the corners are square and include glue to the joints.
As you can quickly observe in the plans, we recommend you to mark the cut lines on the 3/4 ″ plywood sheets.
Make sure the corners are square and lock the surrounding walls together using 1 1/4 ′ screws. Location a level on top of the walls to examine if they are perfectly horizontal.
Mark the cut lines on the piece of 3/4 ″ plywood and finish the job with a jigsaw. Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and eliminate the residues with a vacuum cleaner. Work with attention and buy high-quality materials.
Fit the partition to the rabbit house and drill pocket holes along the sides of the part. Make sure the corners are right-angled and protect the partition to the structure by using 1 1/4 ″ screws.
Fourth step: To connect the top to the wooden structure.
As you can quickly observe in the job, we advise you to attach the 3/4 ″ elements to the top of the structure.
In order to move the indoor hutch quickly, we advise you to install a good handle to the woodworking project.
Deal with attention and line up all the parts with fantastic care, prior to inserting the screws through the wheels into the structure.
In conclusion, there are several real estate possibilities to think about for your rabbit. Rabbits require a location where they feel safe as well as room to exercise and explore. The best alternative will depend upon your living plans. But remember, bunnies are very social animals, so select a location in your house that won't leave your bunny feeling lonely and abandoned.


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State police say a pedestrian died while walking into the path of a vehicle on Louisiana Highway 1 in Raceland Saturday night.
Trooper Evan Harrell said an investigation revealed that David Bergeron, age 29, of Raceland, along with two friends, were standing off the west side of LA 1 waiting to cross. For unknown reasons, Bergeron attempted to cross the highway and walked directly into the path of a 1997 Ford F-150 traveling south. The F-150 was being driven by Billy Duet, age 51, of Raceland.
Bergeron was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner's Office.
Duet, who was wearing his seat belt, was not injured in the crash.
Alcohol use or impairment is unknown, but routine toxicology tests are pending for Bergeron. Duet submitted to a breath test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement. This crash remains under investigation.


Choose from 41 hotels and guest houses in Powys. Shown below a just a selection of the hotels available. To search within an area please use the menu on the right.
Belle Vue Hotel is a village pub with good food, friendly service and charming original features. Built in 1843, it is the oldest hotel in Llanwrtyd Wells. The family-run hotel is small and comfortable, and is a friendly local meeting place. It is north of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and surrounded by rugged and breathtaking scenery. Llanwrtyd Train Station is quite close by.
Expect a warm welcome at the Glen Usk Hotel, in the centre of Llandrindod Wells, with a bar lounge, restaurant and sun patio overlooking Temple Gardens. The Glen Usk Hotel has a function room with a dance floor, where entertainment is regularly held. All bedrooms are en suite and feature TV and tea/coffee. There is a lift to all floors and limited free car parking. Cots, high chairs, a children's menu and a baby listening service are available. The Glen Usk is 7 miles (11 km) from the Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells, which hosts events such as antique fairs, dog shows and the Royal Welsh Show (July) and Royal Welsh Winter Fair (November). Llandrindod Wells hosts a Victorian Festival every year in August.
In picturesque gardens, this charming Georgian house is in the village of Crossgates, just north of Llandrindod Wells. Bright and spacious bedrooms are individually furnished and include a ground-floor room. All rooms have comfy beds, huge fluffy bath towels, soft bathrobes and quality toiletries. Trained Cordon Bleu chef Anne prepares modern and traditional dishes that use fresh, local ingredients. The wine list has some new and interesting new choices for 2009. Dinner is available Wednesday to Saturday (if reserved at least 24 hours in advance). A selection of soups, freshly baked bread and cold platters is available on other nights. Discover this beautiful part of Wales with Guidfa House.
Set in beautiful Llanwrtyd Wells, this recently refurbished, family-run guesthouse provides comfortable accommodation complemented by traditional hospitality and modern comforts in this idyllic part of Mid-Wales. Ideal for those attending one of the local festivals or holidaying in this picturesque area, Bryncelyn Guesthouse assures a warm welcome from hosts Lil & Malcolm, who aim to offer a personal service to your stay. Immersed within an area of natural beauty, Bryncelyn boasts spectacular views of the rolling hills and countryside.
This small and friendly guest house is situated in an imposing 16th century stone-built building, ideally located in the heart of the Teme Valley in Wales on the English border. Castle Inn is a charming guest house offering comfortable accommodation with in-room amenities including a TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. The bar offers real ales, home-cooked food and cosy open fires. The bar serves at least 2 real ales, as well as smooth bitter, draught stout, dry cider and lager. Dogs are allowed in both the bar and the rooms. The surrounding area offers fantastic opportunities for country walks on Offa's Dyke and Glyndwr's Way. It is situated in the heart of Mid Wales, an area that is ideal for walking, cycling and driving amongst the beautiful scenery. The landlord of the inn is a keen walker and will be happy to give advice on possible routes.
Situated in the heart of beautiful Mid-Wales between Newtown and Machynlleth. This 17th century Inn offers a warm welcome to travelers and locals alike. Peter & Jenny Canning and their staff look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful, yet little known, part of Wales. We have three bars and offer a wide selection of beers, lagers, and ciders as well as a varied range of quality home cooked meals to cater all tastes. All of our letting rooms have recently been refurbished to a high standard with spacious en-suite shower rooms throughout.
One of the oldest buildings in Brecon, The Wellington's beautiful Georgian fa?ade stands looks over the town square and the monument of the Duke of Wellington. The Wellington is in a prime location at the heart of this charming historic market town. All of Brecon's attractions are within easy reach. The Wellington combines period charm, original features and historic character with modern comforts and facilities. All of the rooms are comfortable and contemporary, including plasma flat-screen TV with Sky satellite channels, tea/coffee and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower.
Ideal for Offa's Dyke and Powis Castle, this 17th-century inn is set in the Welsh Borders and offers fine food, a warm welcome and a friendly bar. The family-run Dragon Hotel has an indoor pool and sauna, and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant has an AA Rosette, and local Real Ales are available at the bar. Dragon Hotel is located in Montgomery, close to Montgomery Castle. You can enjoy days out to Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and the Welsh Lakes.
This thoroughly modern 3-storey guest house offers contemporary accommodation in the heart of the historic market town of Rhayader. Totally renovated in the summer of 2006, a selection of 4 guest rooms is available for a convenient and private stay. Individually styled by an interior designer, each room offers a variety of modern facilities. The guest house itself over looks the town centre and is part of a complex that includes The Strand Bistro, Morgan's Restaurant and The Strand Coffee and Sandwich shop.
Set in the beautiful Welsh countryside, this characteristic 16th century building has been transformed into a comfortable guest house, whilst still maintaining many of its original features, including oak beams and thick stone walls. Centrally located within Hay-on-Wye, famous for being the 'second-hand book capital of the world', during your stay you can explore the town's arts, crafts and 'eccentric' shops. Also nearby you can find The beautiful Cathedral City of Hereford, Brecon with its canal and Cathedral, and local castles, such as Raglan. Recommended by WHICH? Good Bed & Breakfast Guide, the Seven Stars boasts comfortable surroundings in which you can completely relax. Take a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool and rejuvenate in the sauna before unwinding in the guest lounge.
Located in Crickhowell in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, The Bear is famous far and wide for its welcoming atmosphere, historic character and good food. With old world charm and modern amenities, The Bear is an ideal retreat for a country break.
Originally a 14th century coaching inn, the Horse & Jockey offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, owned by the same family since 1989. Situated in Knighton town, close to the Offa's Dyke Centre, the inn offers a cosy lounge bar with log fire and a main bar with weekend entertainment. At the end of the large courtyard is an 80 seater restaurant which offers an extensive menu. Owner and chef Gary Salt can cater for any occasion. Booking is essential at weekends.
Ardwyn is a glorious Belle ?poque-style guest house built in the early 1900s. It has a creative atmosphere with plenty of arts and crafts. Art Nouveau touches from the roll top baths to the light fittings are found throughout the house. The period bedrooms have double-aspect views, stylish designs and good bathrooms. There is a library/snooker room with comfy chairs and many books. The Royal Welsh Show Ground is a 20-minute drive away, and Llanwrtyd Wells has plenty of opportunities for walking and mountain biking.
Liverpool House is a large double fronted guest house with excellent accommodation, both with and without en suite. Situated in town, but with superb views of surrounding hills and countryside. This guest house is situated in the heart of Wales. Guests arriving at Liverpool House are assured of a warm welcome by the owner Mrs Ann Griffiths. Liverpool House has a total of 9 bedrooms (5 in the main house and 4 in the annexe. Colour television, beverage tray, hairdryer and iron in all rooms. All rooms are centrally heated and are on two floors. No two rooms are the same size or decor. Visitors have access to two lounge areas where they can talk or watch TV on the large TV sets available. Due to the new law it is now an offence to smoke in these premises. Pets are accepted by prior arrangement. Please note that, in the interests of other guests, dogs are not allowed in the dining room and lounges. Throughout the guest house, a very high standard of cleanliness is maintained. Private secure car park and locked accommodation for cycles are available. Groups and families are welcome.


9 things that will move you… about moving!
You know the one. Always coming to tell you that your guests' cars are parked awkwardly, who cranks the music way too loud, and locks his bike by your front gate. Well, the time has finally come to turn the page and say farewell, amigo!
If you prefer your mother-in-law's healthy sandwiches and snacks to a cheese and pepperoni pie, you're entirely missing the point of Moving Day. The tradition calls for eating it right out of the delivery box, firmly sitting on a two-four. There's simply no substitute! On July 1st in Quebec, calorie-counting is strictly forbidden.
3. Finally: real storage space!
No more skis in the front hall closet and jars of your mom's famous spaghetti sauce in the bedroom closet. Your new home has suitable storage space, so your sporting equipment can now be properly put away and your mom can keep sending more jars!
Isn't wonderful to wake up early in the morning and feel warm rays shining through directly into your bedroom? Say goodbye to your shaded alley and take advantage of all that sunlight in your new space. Give your green thumb a workout! Growing your very own herbs on the window sill or seeing your ever-suffering hibiscus thrive at last, is simply magical.
You'll no doubt find yourself sitting in a corner of your room sifting for hours through that box filled with old photos, precious letters or outfits from your past. You'll laugh and you'll cry reliving some of those nostalgic moments from your youth.
There's never a bad reason to invite friends over to your place, but making yourself at home in a new neighbourhood is definitely a great way to kick off summer! What's more fun than getting the patio and backyard spruced up for an epic party?
ou're in a brand new space, why not make it truly yours? You don't need an extreme makeover, but it's amazing what a fresh coat of paint or new decor can do to make you feel like you've hit the reset button.
Want to get the neighbourhood talking about your grilling skills? Fire up the BBQ the day after the move and fill the air with smoky goodness! There's nothing quite like the first official meal outdoors with your significant other, roommates or simply enjoyed alone with a cold beverage.
For all those who are about to move, we hope this special time in your life is filled with joy. There are certainly countless moments along this journey that are bound to move you. Embrace it!
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Spring is the season hated by allergy and asthma sufferers because they get runny noses and itchy eyes from pollen. People with allergic rhinitis even get heightened allergic reactions if there are dogs in their environment. If you have allergies but you wanted a furry domestic pet, you might think you have no choice.
Now, here comes the option of "hypoallergenic" pets, which produce fewer allergens than others, therefore causing less allergic reactions. There are dogs and cat breeds that are considered hypoallergenic. Pet breeders capitalize on these types of animals to get more potential buyers. However, there is no 100% hypoallergenic pet. Any cat or dog belonging to a hypoallergenic breed doesn't mean it's completely non-allergic; it just has fewer allergens.
What pet allergens cause allergic reactions?
Allergy sufferers know that the most common pet allergen is dander. It is attached to the pet hair, and when the hair falls off and lands on you, your clothes or your furniture, it can trigger sneezes. Because of this reason, a lot of people think that long-haired animals produce more dander. But that's not always the case since many hypoallergenic dog breeds have long hairdos, yet they shed less.
Also, pet hair and coat are not the only things that trigger allergies. Some people allergic to dogs are usually reacting to the proteins Can f 1 and Can f 2 produced in the salivary glands. Can f 1 protein is produced by the epithelial tissues in the tongue, while the Can f 2 is produced by the parotid salivary glands. In case of people allergic to cats, they usually react to a protein called Fel d 1 found in their salivary, sebaceous and perianal glands. It is transferred to the skin and fur by their licking and grooming.
Also, a dog's individual features matter more than its breed. It's all about how well-groomed is your dog. Canines with dandruff bring more allergens than those without any. Dog breeds that are more likely to have dandruff problems are Labrador, golden retrievers, German shepherds, cocker spaniels, springer spaniels, dachshunds, basset hounds, and West Highland white terriers.
What are the cat and dog breeds considered hypoallergenic?
How can you find a pet less likely to cause allergies?
Look for certain features. Smaller animals shed less and tend to spread less dander, thus making them a better option.
Test if you're allergic to a certain dog breed. Visit a friend who has one pet cat or dog. Spend time with the pet in their home and see if your symptoms flare. If they don't, it means there is a possibility that you can live in harmony with that kind of breed.
Avoid lickers. If you found out that you're allergic to dog saliva and the dog is a licker, watch out and don't consider that dog.
Consider gender. When it comes to cats, gender matters. Male cats, especially unneutered cats, produce more allergens than females.
How can you live with pets better if you have allergies?
For an allergy sufferer, getting a HEPA air filter is important to help reduce the number of allergens and impurities inside the home. A HEPA air filter can clean the air and filter out particles that a regular vacuum cleaner can't catch. Constant cleaning and wiping down of surfaces, and using a vacuum cleaner with HEPA vacuum, especially those designed for pet owners, will greatly reduce the amount of pet dander in your environment.
You also have the option of taking allergy shots or medications like antihistamines to better tolerate the presence of a pet in your home. Also, it's best to let your pet out more often (especially if it's a dog) to reduce the likelihood of harboring more allergens inside your home.
If it's a dog, you also need to keep him clean at all times. Wash your dog at least weekly and groom them regularly. Keep them out of your bed and get rid of carpets and rugs if they only catch pet hair. Then after you touch them, wash your hands right away before touching your face or anything else.
Sometimes, what causes your allergic reactions is not your dog, but your dog's favorite spot. Dust mites are allergens that thrive in places where your dog spends most of the time. Replace your dog beds that are more than a year old if your furry friend lives in the basement.


2 of my creations came home today. I made the balsa board in 2006 and it was my favorite board for a while. I think I was at least 10, maybe 15 pounds lighter then. The board is 8' x 21" x 2" and I ended up giving it a friend's daughter. She was very petite so I thought it'd be great for her. I also made the green booard with her in mind around 2009, it's also 8' long but only about 19" wide and at the most 2.5" thick. I made it to learn about pigs. I gave both of these to my friend's daughter about 9 years ago.
She moved to the east coast a while back and left them with her dad. Sadly he has parkinson's and is preparing to move into assisted living housing. I'll be holdling onto these babies along with her hand shaped Takayama Noah Ka Oi comp board. I'm hoping that one day she will use them again. She's a few years older than my girls and was a role model for them.
Good story. I like making boards for friends and sometimes giving them away.
So far I've only made boards for myself, family, and few specials for friends and fund raisers.
Years ago, I gave her a board I originally made for Bernie. It came back with a broken glassed on fin, and she asked if I could put removeable fins in it. I gave her the 2 boards to keep her until she could get the other one fixed.
When I tried to repair the board, I used a 7" disc sander with a grinder pad. Bernie had just given me the sander and I had no business learning how to use it on that board. I ended up sanding through the lam and it destroyed me. I was so upset I put it away, and almost 10 years later, I still haven't fixed it. Now I have until September to get my act together and fix it because she's going to come back to visit her dad. I would like to have it ready for her to see even if she ends up leaving it here.
Nose and tail were both 15.5"
4.25" nose rocker and 2.25" tail.
Slight nelly to single concave too double with V out the Back.
Its quite foiled in the nose and tail, and the rails are performance orientated, there pretty slim.
Finished it off with a beaked Nose, bamboo and roving leash loop. Rr bio resin with 4×6 S glass on top and 4oz s glass on the bottom of a PU blank.
Nice work, but we seem to have slipped up on what is what. Fish do not have rounded or square tails; they have "Fish Tails". "Eggs" do not have pointy noses.
Made it 9'2, 22.85" x 3". Really knifey 50:50 rails with a super short sharp edge on a rounded pin tail. Has a concave nose blended to flat too double out the tail. Rail nummbers were 4" nose and 5.5" tail with a nice kick out the last 12". Regretted the pin line and epoxy on PU, but its holding up well!
Been out in 1' to 4', even surfed a little wedge on it which was fun!!! It turns really well, its a litttle less traditional than i hoped, but the tail lock in and it encourages an active surf! Just piked up a wegner 11.25" pivot fin to see if it helps on the nose. Next one will ve flatter and wider!
SD, that multi striped board took some patience.
Is that your cardboard build? Also requiring some patience.


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The HSE School of Cultural Studies has designed a museum dedicated to the Soviet-era apartment complexes called Khrushchyovka buildings. The plans of the museum were presented at a meeting held by the Russian Ministry of Culture in Tsarskoye Selo. Under the guidance of cultural studies Associate Professor Irina Gluschenko, undergraduate and post-graduate students began working on the project long before the topic of citywide building renovation became part of public discussion in Moscow.
The idea to create a Khrushchyovka museum came about during one of the School of Cultural Studies' project workshops in September 2016. During the winter of that same year, the project became one of the winners of HSE's Educational Initiative Fund competition.
The working group included 10 people, and the project was a unique continuation of Anna Alekseeva's thesis, 'The Role of the Separate Kitchen in the Cultural Transformation of the Soviets in the 1960s,' written under the supervision of Irina Gluschenko. Anna, who is one of the authors of the museum's design looked at the daily lives of Soviet people in the 1960s, people for whom Khrushchyovka buildings played an important role. In preparing for the project, it became clear that while Muscovites have a clear interest in this era, there are no locations devoted to the history and daily life of the 1960s, making the Khrushchyovka museum necessary for the city.
A smaller apartment in a Khrushchyovka building became the new benchmark, a standard of individual living. Khrushchyovka buildings were the first to create a feeling of privacy and a new culture of private life. People now had personal space. At first, all of these buildings seemed large, spacious, and empty after the tight communal flats and barracks from which new Khrushchyovka residents moved. With time, people's attitude towards them changed though; they started seeming overcrowded, archaic, and even took on the contemptuous name 'Krushchev-slums' (khrushchyoby).
The happiness of the millions of Soviets who were anticipating a new life is shown in the comedic operetta by Dmitry Shostakovich Moscow, Cheryomushki, which turned Cheryomushki into a more common name. It's interesting that the film begins with an urban planning layout in the Museum of History and Reconstruction of Moscow. In a certain sense you could say that the idea for the Khrushchyovka museum came about half a century ago.
A decade later, the common industrial-style buildings had already become uniform and boring. Just think back to the film The Irony of Fate.Though we see nine-story Brezhnev-era buildings with slightly larger kitchens there, the general attitude towards standard housing in the Soviet Union had hopelessly worsened and was now an object for sad irony and caricature.
'The Khrushchyovka demolishment programme, no matter how they want to call it – modernization, reconstruction, renovation, etc. – means whipping out an entire cultural stratum and a grand urban planning project. Our memory is embodied and materialised in the structure and everyday life of our city,' Irina Gluschenko comments. 'It is particularly at this moment in time that we want to create the museum – while we still have an emotional and cultural bridge and while these buildings and flats are still residential. We believe that Khrushchyovka buildings and the atmosphere surrounding them should become an object of cultural heritage.
Since the idea of creating a Khrushchyovka museum first came up, participants of the project group have done a lot of important work, including field research. The students visited flats where practically nothing has changed since the 1960s, and they had the opportunity to interview some of the first residents of Khrushchyovka flats who still live in them to this day. 'We were amazed at their readiness to tell us about their own personal stories. They supported the idea of creating a museum and said that they'd like to join in on the work and were even ready to provide us with some exhibits,' one of the project's founders, Ksenia Korosteleva, explains.
Before presenting their project to the Ministry of Culture, the project founders met with representatives of the professional community and museum world. In particular, specialists from the Moscow Architectural Institute (MArchI), Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, and the Museum of Architecture took the project seriously and supported the idea of opening a museum, while staff from the Museum of Contemporary History of Russia even created a special council and sent the plans out for external review. The project was also presented at a public discussion during the Intermuseum Festival, which took place at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in May of this year.
Renowned cultural studies expert and architecture historian Vladimir Paperny visited Moscow from the U.S. for a day in May and found time to meet with the group. He was very interested in the idea behind the museum and said it would make him happy if the idea came to fruition. 'It's important that this not only be a museum of architecture, not only a museum of everyday life, but a museum for a wayof life. Artists and conceptualists should work on the exhibitions so that it's simultaneously a recreation of an era and a detached view of this era with certain ironic elements,' Paperny notes.
The project group developed three versions of what the Khrushchyovka museum might look like.
The first assumes that the museum will have one building entrance (pod"ezd), while the rest of the building will remain residential. Each floor of the museum space could represent a certain decade between the 1960s and now. In this way, as one ascends from the first to the last floor, one can see how life inside the Khrushchyovka changed, as well as how our view of the building and flats shifted from enthusiasm to distain, and finally now to nostalgia.
The second version of the museum requires that the building be preserved entirely. In this case, the space might house various exhibitions on architectural history or the social history of Moscow. Several apartments could be reconstructed, but this wouldn't be a museum of daily life, but a museum dedicated to the way of life in the 1960s. There is also the idea to reconstruct several apartments of famous people who used to live in Khrushchyovka flats. Museum visitors would therefore have the opportunity to visit a private flat, sit on the couch, flip through a 1960s magazine, listen to the radio, and maybe even try on clothing from the time. In addition, the building could serve as a stage for immersive performances.
The third option, the founders say, is the most productive – a museum cluster. An ideal location for such a complex might be Cheryomushki, which is where the experimental block No. 9 was located. This block became a symbol of change in urban planning and culture as a whole. The location also contains unique examples of Khrushchyovka flats from the 1950s and 1960s. These experimental objects were used to refine five-story construction technologies all around the Soviet Union, and the neighbourhood should be named a conservation area. The participants in the project suggest using Venice as an example, as this is a place where the traditional city atmosphere has been successfully maintained, an atmosphere that is still attractive for tourists. This third version of the museum envisions all exhibitions being located in the building entrances as well, while the outside will keep its yards, fountains, and other attributes from 1960s Moscow. Lastly, the abandoned Ulan-Bator Theater would be turned into an exhibition space. It could also be used as a location for round tables, lectures, seminars, and film screenings.


Happy Friday everyone! I have a feeling it will be a quiet, quiet one here as my oldest has a temp of 104 degrees. Let's all say a little prayer that the rest of us don't catch this nasty virus he has!
I really love all of the things I found this week while online browsing! Two of them (the bins and lamp) are actually meant for children. Something I frequently do when shopping is to look at the kid's line from stores that I love. Often times you can get a great deal and the majority of the pieces can be used universally throughout the home.
Hey friends! Welcome to my kitchen! You all know I have (over the past year +) been changing my kitchen to something less dated and more our style and in tune with the rest of our home.
This is seriously as low budget as it comes. Painted cabinets, a kitchen supply island, an estate sale rug and tag sale furniture have made this a spot in my home that I now love to be in!
You would love a unique lamp bringing a lot of texture to your home?
Then check out my tutorial on how to create this beauty out of a simple Ikea lamp!
Morning friends! I have been super hard at work around here painting, tweaking and decorating with frequent breaks to check out Pinterest (both for inspiration and for back up when my husband thinks my idea is super crazy)!
Fellow furniture painting friends, have you ever worked on a piece that was just beyond a challenge? I'm talking about furniture that you just wanted to pick up and hurl out onto the curb so it could become someone else's problem?
This hutch put up such a fight that it has taken me a full month after finishing it to even share it with you all. And for me, that is a record. And also, it has taken me that long to accept what I went through and to actually fall in love with it again.
Just so you all know, I am super obsessed with leather lately. This is already the second project I have done in the last week with leather scraps from the craft store. (The first project will be revealed soon as my contributor post on Jen Rizzo's Blog).
Hey there friends! I hope you've all had a fantastic week! I am so super busy with projects and deadlines that's I am seriously looking forward to this weekend. Saturday nights my husband and I always put the boys to bed early and I make a special dinner, drink wine, chat and catch up on our favorite cheesy shows; think The Goldbergs, New Girl and Bob's Burgers. I love a good, ridiculously funny show.
Anyway, here are my favorite things from this week. I actually went to pick up that Threshold cookbook holder yesterday and there was only one, and it was broken. Boo.
Hey there crafty friends! I have a super simple project that is perfect for Valentine's Day!
I'm super excited to introduce you all to my next feature in my Inspiring Bloggers Series! I love, love, love Furniture-Ology! They completely had me at their fab chalkboard wall. Welcome Steve and Meg!
We're Steve and Meg and we've been do it your-selfers for many, many years now. We blog over at furniture-ology.blogspot.com where we post our transformations, DIY projects and our favorite design inspirations.
We were beyond excited and honored when Angela asked us to participate in her inspiring bloggers series!
I happened upon Angela's Blog http://numberfiftythree.blogspot.com several months ago when I started linking/sharing our projects at various blog parties. I spotted a few of her pieces which peaked my curiosity. I started following her Blog and Facebook pages and fell in love immediately!! I love her ideas, creativity and style!
I racked and racked my brain for ideas for a blog post….
Something that we could use to introduce ourselves and share what it is we are passionate about.
We decided to share with you a few of our favorite furniture rescues as well as a few of our favorite recent home projects.
We chose three furniture flips that were our favorites.
Which was hard to do because we love them all so much!
First up is Little Boy Blue.
We picked this guy up on a road trip through Mississippi a couple of years ago.
Hey there! It's Tuesday again and it is frigid here in Massachusetts. I am seriously not doing well in this weather! I miss my outdoor time and working on furniture in my garage, rather than having to lug it all into the house. It think these cold temps are having a direct impact on my wanting to decorate and cook more than anything else right now. What about you?
Do you love these pins this week? The floor to ceiling bookshelves in picture one are amazing! Maybe that's what my office needs. And I'm in love with that chair in picture two. Seems like a pretty reasonable DIY to me and I could totally picture it in my home. My husband is super big on having lots of plants around and cactus are my favorites. There are so many cool varieties! And, I think I'm going to make that yummy meal in picture five; shrimp, avocado and quinoa are a few of my favorite foods. Oh, and picture four. Don't judge. My boys have been straight up driving me crazy lately. It happens.
Since the office is completely the bane of my existence and I have attempted to (but never successfully) update the space more times than I can count, I have vowed to myself that 2014 is the year that I will really make a difference in there.
This dresser makes me super happy!
The gorgeous color (General Finishes Patina Green) and heavy distressing totally suited this antique piece.
Hi friends! Super TGIF this week, for sure! My boys have had a tough week. I have had a tough week. I am so ready for the weekend! How about you?
Want to see all those fantastic things I've found online window shopping and just wish I could bring into my home?
Last week, after my Mom pointed out to me that I really only ever share my entry, living and dining rooms and that I need to branch out and invite you all into the rest of my home, it got me thinking. That should totally be my goal for 2014!
Dare I say I am having a little love affair with pastel colors lately? Maybe because it has been miserably cold and dreary and the hint of soft happy colors make me think of spring.
And before I continue on, let's just make it clear that I am, in no way, referring to the dusty rose and light blue prevalent in the 1980s. Just saying. Because my Mom was horrified when I confessed my recent obsession.
Hey there Pinterest loving friends! Want to see what's been catching my eye this week?
I shared the 2nd pin on Facebook a few days ago and, just to clarify, I never ate paste as a child, but art was my favorite class!
And how cute is that puppy! I'm not a super big dog person (you all know I have, Figgy) but oh my gosh is this little gal not the cutest!
I felt so inspired by the other three pins. They make me want to tweak and freshen up my home!
You know when you're watching home buying shows on TV and the agent tells the client that you can make cosmetic changes, but the one thing you can't change is the location? Yeah. I sort of feel that way about thrift store shopping. But, instead of a bad location (like a house) something at the thrift store might be total trash or completely unusable. (Tell me I'm not the only one who wonders how some of that stuff has even made it onto the shelves). Other items might just need that easy cosmetic change.
Things I'm Loving this Week... With Primitive & Proper!
1. I started reading Primitive & Proper way before I started my own blog and loved it (still do, obviously).
2. I discovered about a year and half ago that Cassie and I actually grew up just two towns apart (we now live hours away).
3. Although I've never met her in real life I would love to! She is so genuine and always makes me burst out laughing.
5. Chances are, if Cassie has pinned something on Pinterest, I have repinned it. What can I say, we love a similar style.
5. It was Cassie's idea to have my fave bloggers contribute to this weekly post. I thought it was a brilliant idea. However, I wanted to slap myself for not thinking of it first.
Hello Number Fifty-Three'ers! I am Cassie from Primitive and Proper and I blog about my home, my shop, my projects and family. I am so excited that Angela let me crash her "Thing's I'm Loving This Week" post! I don't do a lot of shopping mainly because the budget doesn't allow it, but I do like to window shop online and locally in downtown Frederick, MD.
Thank you, Angela, for turning the blog over to me for the day! Now are you ready for some eye candy?
January is the month of organization! I have a pile of mismatched plastic containers, and would love to use these glass storage containers for my leftovers! Available at Relish in downtown Frederick and ALSO online here.
Hey all! I love adding patterns into my home. It's so fun to mix and match to achieve a beautiful balance and create interest. Usually when I do this, I try to focus on a couple of things...Mostly, I like to group patterns based on colors. I have several in my living room alone, but since they are all unified with a light cream color it works great. A bit bolder option would be to focus on patterns. Try mixing several elements that have varying colors, but a similar pattern.
I've been teetering with the idea of buffalo check for a while now. I love it, especially in black and white. It is so graphic and has a wonderful country modern feel to it, but I'm just not sure it's right for our home. What do you all think? Maybe one throw pillow on my couch or as an accent in my master bedroom which is primarily decorated in black, white, pale gray and cream?
Oh how I love the combination of charcoal gray with brass! Don't you just love the classic lines of this dresser and how the darker paint gives it such a modern feel?
Hey friends! Are you following me on Pinterest yet? If not I would love for you to. You can find me pinning all sorts of things there.
Here are some of my favorites that I've pinned over the past week or so. The frosting in #4 is amazing, but the way. And, I am actually not a frosting person at all as I'm not a fan of super sweet (and yes, my family thinks I'm crazy because of this). But, this is a combo of fresh whipped cream and cream cheese. We made it on New Year's Eve to top some chocolate angel food cupcakes, but we ended up with tons of the frosting left over. I shared on Facebook, that I used it up by making pancake muffins (just pancake batter baked in muffing tins), topping them with fresh berries and adding a little bit of the frosting. My boys were in heaven!
And, I'm seriously considering recreating the second image in our office. I already have the shelving on one wall, so it would just be a matter of continuing it to the adjacent space.
Hey friends! Remember last week when I shared my tips for Decorating on a Zero Budget? It looks like I'm not the only on who was trying to change up my winter home without making a financial commitment. Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments!
Today, I'm sharing a more in depth tour of some of the spaces in my home and how I reused and repurposed holiday decorations and décor that I already had on hand.
In our entry, I cleared everything out of my IKEA hutch and replaced it with antique and vintage books stacked backwards (I wanted to keep a neutral color palette) and just a few pieces of pottery from my stash. My Book Page Christmas Wreath had been hanging on the ladder in our dining room in December. (I guess I like hanging wreathes in weird places). I topped the cabinet with a wood box and one stick. By the way, that stick was from my Gold Star Tree that was on my coffee table at Christmas. The faux fur pillow on the settee was previously in my living room and the Oriental rug had been in my upstairs hall.
You know I'm always game to change things up a little in my home. Plus, I love super cozy and comfy (especially during these cold winter months). So, when Rugs USA offered to send over a rug to us I was thrilled. Seriously. They made my day, my week and my month. And, my rug arrive on Christmas Eve. How doubly sweet is that?
I've worked with Rugs USA on a professional and personal basis (yes, I have actually purchased several rugs from them on my own) and every experience has been fantastic.
Are you swooning over my rug right now? I totally am!
It feels so great to be back blogging and sharing some of my fave online finds!
Two of these (the Target bench and the Container Store basket) both really, really need to be in my home right now. I totally have the perfect place for both.
I'm sure most of you will agree with me that when you constantly like to decorate and redecorate it can get a little bit tough on the wallet.
I am so there right now. Since Christmas is put away, it's like a fresh start in my home. And, I feel like I want to decorate, switch around and make everything new for 2014. Problem (or challenge) is that I really, really don't want to spend any cash. Seriously. Those stores are just calling my name to come and pick through all those fab after Christmas sales. But, I must stay strong!
I have bigger plans that I need to save my money for. Boring stuff like paying the orthodontist bill and car payment every month. And exciting stuff like saving for a new counter top and other home updates.
So, here are my tips for decorating your home after Christmas on a zero budget.


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Q: Select User by Joining Multiple Meta Value Results ( I would ask this in the general stack exchange forum but I think it is more relevant here. I'm intentionally using direct queries to the database here. )
I'm trying to select a group of users that have two distinct meta key and meta value parameters.
For example, select all usernames and ID for users with both where a meta_key= "key1" and meta_value="value1" and also for the same user where another meta_key = "keyA" and meta_value = "valueA"
In otherwords, I have multiple sets of metadata for a user, I'm looking for a specific set of users that meet criteria in two groups of metadata. There is no relation between the two metadata entries, except that they are both applied to the same user.
The challenge that I am having is that I guess I'm trying to left join any metadata entry to the respective user without having to do a double query. Is it possible?
Here's what I've tried:
SELECT wp_users.ID, wp_users.display_name
FROM wp_users LEFT JOIN wp_usermeta ON wp_users.ID = wp_usermeta.user_id AND
wp_usermeta.meta_value= 'value1'
WHERE  wp_usermeta.meta_key = 'keyA' AND wp_usermeta.meta_value = 'valueA'

I've also tried this:
SELECT wp_users.ID, wp_users.display_name
FROM wp_users LEFT JOIN wp_usermeta ON wp_users.ID = wp_usermeta.user_id
WHERE (wp_usermeta.meta_key = 'key1' AND wp_usermeta.meta_value= 'value1')
AND ( wp_usermeta.meta_key = 'keyA' AND wp_usermeta.meta_value = 'valueA')

Both these return empty sets. I suspect that it is only left joining to one usermeta entry and so when I'm telling it to look for the second set of values in the usermeta entry that has been left joined to the user entry that it returns an empty set. My question is how do I filter through all the user meta info so that I can only return users with results that match both. Thanks for looking!
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This is the final code that worked for me:
SELECT u.ID, u.display_name
FROM wp_users AS u
LEFT JOIN wp_usermeta AS um1 ON u.ID = um1.user_id
LEFT JOIN wp_usermeta AS um2 ON u.ID = um2.user_id
WHERE  um1.meta_key = 'key1' AND um1.meta_value = 'value1'
AND um2.meta_key = 'keyA' AND um2.meta_value = 'valueA'
LIMIT 0, 60

A: Try this one with additional join on metadata
SELECT u.ID, u.display_name
FROM wp_users u
LEFT JOIN wp_usermeta  um1 ON u.ID = um1.user_id
LEFT JOIN wp_usermeta  um2 ON u.ID = um2.user_id
WHERE um1.meta_value= 'value1' AND um1.meta_key = 'key1'
AND um2.meta_key = 'keyA' AND um2.meta_value = 'valueA'
GROUP BY u.ID

Also use group by

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