Recently, after rounds of negotiations the minimum wage for blue collar RMG workers was increased by 77%. The humanitarian in me rejoiced at the news, as I believe that their income was too low to support a decent standard of living. These people have been shedding blood, sweat and tears for our country and quite frankly they deserve better.
However, the economist in me was not so sure about how much it would help them or even the economy itself. Before you pigeonhole me as the stereotypical "crony capitalist," I would ask that you at least peruse my reasoning.
Let me start with a bit of theory. Free market economists, particularly of the Austrian school of thought (Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich Hayek, etc) speak vehemently against any sort of government intervention.
Their logic, when applied to minimum wage, is simple. Setting a price above the market determined price will take the market to a disequilibrium and thus demand will be lower than supply.
Effectively, this would lead to higher unemployment and therefore a "deadweight loss" will be created. Now that I have covered the theoretical gibberish, it is time to discuss real life implications.
In reality, unemployment did clearly increase after the hike in minimum wages. Most RMG factories laid-off (close to 20%, if my sources are to be believed) employees in a desperate attempt to protect their thin profit margins. It was mostly employees from the unskilled category who were laid off. Entry requirements were also raised.
For example, in one particularly large factory, the minimum requirement for educational qualification was raised from individuals who had passed through Grade 6 to SSC graduates.
What this suggests is that the more skilled workers are being better off at the expense of the unskilled ones when minimum wages are raised. But the whole worker community is "not" benefiting from the wage hike, which would have been the ideal situation.
This would have been okay if the semi-skilled workers who still have a job got the full benefit of the hike. Unfortunately my hypothesis is that their cost of living, particularly rent (the largest expenditure) will adjust upwards quite sharply. This is because the rapid urbanisation and dense concentration of people gives a lot of bargaining power to the landlords.
Thus, when wages increase they can raise rents as well. I have already seen the effect of the wage hike on inflation in the CPI figures for January 2014. Non-food inflation rose by 1.7% MoM (month over month) driven mainly by "Gross rent, fuel and lighting" which grew to a staggering 3.37% MoM. Given that energy prices have not been adjusted upwards recently, I can conclude that its hikes in rent that drove most of the increase.
You can question my conclusion saying that there is a seasonality effect on rents because it is the start of the year. My counterargument is that an increase of such magnitude is quite unprecedented even when we look back at the numbers for past years.
My final argument is that some of the factories with a weak financial position will completely go out of business with the wage hike. All workers working in these factories will be out of work and there would be nobody to hire them as the industry as a whole is shedding workforce.
For these people, getting a lower wage is still better than getting no wage at all. One such early indicator is the fact that many factories have still not been able to comply with the directive.
What then is the solution? There is no magic answer. We have to first try and figure out why exactly the market priced the wages for our garments workers at such a low level.
1. The large population base of the country leading to an oversupply of workers.
2. Lack of education resulting in very low productivity compared to peer countries.
3. Infrastructure and energy bottlenecks slowing down growth of entrepreneurial activity.
In my honest opinion, focusing on supply side policies such as education, healthcare and training to boost long-term productivity of the workforce would lead to a better outcome than a one-off hike in minimum wages.


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'I like it': Richmond takes care of business in Bob Wettig Memorial Tournament first day
Zach Piatt
Richmond Palladium-Item
RICHMOND, Ind. — Day one: two wins.
You can't ask for much more than that. It's simple, just like Richmond senior Stephan Douglas' thoughts on how the Red Devils' first day of the Bob Wettig Memorial Tournament went Tuesday: "I like it."
More:What you need to know for the Bob Wettig Memorial Tournament and more
The Red Devils didn't just win their two pool play games. They dominated, defeating both of their opponents by an average of 34.5 points.
"It's a good feeling," Douglas said. "We love winning, and the more we can win by, the more competitive we are. We don't feel bad for anybody. They came to play, so we're going to give it to them."
Richmond made a statement in its first game, jumping out to a 19-0 lead in the first five minutes against Victory College Prep. From there, the lead kept growing, and the Red Devils cruised to an 86-40 win.
Earlier:A look at Wayne County boys basketball teams as the holidays are here
Head coach Billy Wright said he was most pleased with his team's activity in the defensive press. Nothing came easy for the Firehawks. Richmond double-teamed at every turn and got a hand on seemingly every pass, leading to plenty of fast-break scores. Wright said he's been working on the press with his players, and they were finally able to showcase it Tuesday.
"Everyone wants to press and run, but it's a process," he said. "You can't just show up and press … It all came together today, so we feel confident and comfortable with it. I always wanted to do it; it was just a matter of working on it. I wasn't just going to show up and do it without a purpose."
Maybe even more impressive than the Red Devils' defense was their scoring distribution. They put 86 points on the board, but their leading scorer, Douglas, only had 13. There's a hint at just how spread out their offense was.
The scoring came from everywhere. Every starter reached double figures. Sophomore Ryder Cate and freshman Cedric Horton-Hogg each had 12 points, and senior Chase Newton and freshman Mason Carpenter each dropped 11. Outside of the starting five, eight other Red Devils scored.
Wright said, especially with such a young team, having almost all of his players see the ball go in the hoop does "nothing but give them confidence."
Related:Lisa Shepherd named to Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team
The Red Devils took that confidence into their evening game against Purdue Polytechnic, winning by another big margin 67-44.
Once again, they jumped out to an early lead and had a 39-19 cushion at halftime. After that, everything seemed to go flat, and the Techies made it a seven-point game by the end of the third quarter.
Wright's simple explanation was, "They made shots, and we missed shots." Douglas added that their heads weren't in the game during that third period.
"We were lackadaisical," Douglas said. "That's what happens. When your mindset is slow, you play slow."
Before the start of the fourth quarter, Wright got into his team, and pride became a factor.
"Coach said, 'You don't want to be the team to blow a 20-point lead at your own home court,'" Douglas said. "We took that personally because we don't want to be the team known for (that), so we picked it up."
The Red Devils then outscored the Techies 23-7 in the fourth for another big win on the scoreboard.
The starters took matters into their own hands in the second game, as Richmond totaled just nine points off the bench. Douglas led the way with 18 points, Carpenter had 14 and Cate and Horton-Hogg each added 13.
Wright liked what he saw from his team on day one, and it put the Red Devils in Wednesday's gold bracket. To come away with a championship, they would need to execute what Wright has preached all season.
"I sound like a broken record," he said. "We've got to take care of the basketball, we have to shoot well, finish around the basket and defend. Hopefully, we can play more guys and get into the final game."
Zach Piatt reports on sports and education for The Palladium-Item. Contact him at zpiatt@gannett.com or on Twitter @zachpiatt13.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Expansion of mandate of Legal Defence Fund
The G20 Legal Defence Fund (Quebec) was founded by the assemblies of CLAC 2010 (Anti-Capitalist Convergence) and RAG20 (Regroupement des arrêtéEs du G20) in 2010, following the mass arrests in Toronto during protests against the G20. The purpose of the G20 Legal Defence Fund was to guarantee that everyone from Quebec facing criminal charges related to the G20 in Toronto had access to legal defence.
Read more about the CLAC LEgal Suppor Fund fund here: www.clac-montreal.net/en/legal_support
Read more about the post-G20 fund here: www.clac-montreal.net/en/fund_G20
At the request of the CLAC Legal Self-Defence and Support Committee, and in consultation with Je Donne à Nous (http://jedonneanous.org) and CLASSE Légal, the G20 Legal Defence Fund (Quebec) is expanding its mandate to include non-legal expenses related to arrests in the context of the popular movement in support of the student strike and during demonstrations organized by CLAC.
The name of the fund will change from G20 Legal Defence Fund (Quebec) to the CLAC Legal Defence Fund.
The CLAC Legal Defence Fund will follow new guidelines established by the CLAC Self-Defence Committee, in consultation with CLASSE Légal and Je donne à nous. Under these guidelines, the CLAC Legal Defence Fund will continue to support the remaining G20 cases.
Guidelines for CLAC Legal Defence Fund
The CLAC Legal Defence Fund will remain under the oversight of a body accountable to the CLAC General Assembly. The current membership of the oversight body was originally ratified by CLAC and RAG20 in 2010.
The fund can be contacted at : defense@clac-montreal.net


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First Flights
February 9, 2009 at 9:14 AM ET by Macon Phillips
Last Thursday, February 5, 2009, President Obama took his first flights aboard Marine One and Air Force One, on his way to the House Democratic Issues Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.
See photos from the trip and read the President's remarks from the conference below.
See the full photo gallery here.
AT HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ISSUES CONFERENCE
Kingsmill Resort
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, Democrats. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, everybody have a seat. Everybody have a seat. It is great to be here with so many friends. Thank you for giving me a reason to use Air Force One. (Laughter.) It's pretty nice. (Laughter.)
I'm glad to see the House Democratic Caucus is getting by just fine without my Chief of Staff.(Laughter.) I don't know how many of you were at the Alfalfa dinner, but I pointed out, you know, this whole myth of Rahm being this tough guy, mean, is just not true. At least once a week he spends time teaching profanity to underprivileged children.(Laughter and applause.) So he's got a soft spot.
I want to thank John Larson for inviting me here tonight.This is John's first conference as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, so we're both new at this. John, congratulations. (Applause.)
I want to acknowledge the great Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.(Applause.) She is our rock who's proven to be an extraordinary leader for the American people. And I want to thank Nancy and Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn, and the entire caucus -- (applause) -- Javier Becerra -- all the leadership working so hard, all the chairmen like David Obey, who've worked so hard in passing an economic recovery plan that is so desperately needed for our country.(Applause.)
All of you acted with a discipline that matches the urgency and the gravity of the crisis that we face.Because you know what's at stake.Every weekend you go home to your districts and you see factories that are closing and small businesses shutting their doors. You hear from families losing their homes; students that can't pay their tuition; seniors who are worrying about whether they can retire with dignity, or see their kids and grandkids lead a better life.
So you went to work, and you did your job. For that, you have my appreciation and admiration. And more importantly, you've got the American people's thanks, because they know it is time to get something done here in Washington. (Applause.)
As we meet here tonight, we know that there's more work to be done.The Senate is still acting. And after it has its final vote, we still need to resolve differences between the House and Senate bills.So we're going to still have to work, and I'm going to urge you to complete that work without delay. And I know that Nancy and Steny, all the rest of the leadership is committed to making that happen.
Now, I just want to say this -- I value the constructive criticism and the healthy debate that's taking place around this package, because that's the essence, the foundation of American democracy. That's how the founders set it up. They set it up to make big change hard. It wasn't supposed to be easy. That's part of the reason why we've got such a stable government, is because no one party, no one individual can simply dictate the terms of the debate. I don't think any of us have cornered the market on wisdom, or that do I believe that good ideas are the province of any party. The American people know that our challenges are great. They're not expecting Democratic solutions or Republican solutions -- they want American solutions. And I've said that same thing to the public, and I've said that, in a gesture of friendship and goodwill, to those who have disagreed with me on aspects of this plan.
But what I have also said is -- don't come to the table with the same tired arguments and worn ideas that helped to create this crisis. (Applause.) You know, all of us here -- imperfect. And everything we do and everything I do is subject to improvement. Michelle reminds me every day how imperfect I am.(Laughter.) So I welcome this debate.But come on, we're not -- we are not going to get relief by turning back to the very same policies that for the last eight years doubled the national debt and threw our economy into a tailspin.(Applause.)
We can't embrace the losing formula that says only tax cuts will work for every problem we face; that ignores critical challenges like our addiction to foreign oil, or the soaring cost of health care, or falling schools and crumbling bridges and roads and levees. I don't care whether you're driving a hybrid or an SUV -- if you're headed for a cliff, you've got to change direction.(Applause.) That's what the American people called for in November, and that's what we intend to deliver. (Applause.)
So the American people are watching. They did not send us here to get bogged down with the same old delay, the same old distractions, the same talking points, the same cable chatter. (Applause.) You know, aren't you all tired of that stuff?
AUDIENCE: Yes!
THE PRESIDENT: They did not vote for the false theories of the past, and they didn't vote for phony arguments and petty politics.They didn't vote for the status quo -- they sent us here to bring change.We owe it to them to deliver.This is the moment for leadership that matches the great test of our times. And I know you want to work with me to get there.(Applause.)
If we do not move swiftly to sign the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, an economy that is already in crisis will be faced with catastrophe. This is not my assessment.This is not Nancy Pelosi's assessment. This is the assessment of the best economists in the country. This is the assessment of some of the former advisors of some of the same folks who are making these criticisms right now.
Millions more Americans will lose their jobs. Homes will be lost. Families will go without health care. Our crippling dependence on foreign oil will continue. That is the price of inaction.
This isn't some abstract debate. Last week, we learned that many of America's largest corporations already laid off thousands and are planning to lay off tens of thousands of more workers.Today, we learned that in the previous week, the number of new unemployment claims jumped to 626,000. Tomorrow, we're expecting another dismal jobs report, on top of the half a million jobs that were lost last month, on top of the half a million jobs that were lost the month before that, on top of the 2.6 million jobs that were lost last year.
For you, these aren't just statistics. This is not a game. This is not a contest for who's in power and who's up and who's down. These are your constituents. These are families you know and you care about. I believe that it is important for us to set aside some of the gamesmanship in this town and get something done.(Applause.)
Now, I believe -- I just want to repeat, because I don't want any confusion here. I believe that legislation of this enormous magnitude, that by necessity we are moving quickly -- we're not moving quickly because we're trying to jamb something down people's throats. We're moving quickly because we're told that if we don't move quickly, that the economy is going keep on getting worse, and we'll have another 2 or 3 or 4 million jobs loss this year.
I'd love to be leisurely about this. My staff is worn out, working around the clock. So is David Obey's staff. So is Nancy Pelosi's staff. We're not doing this because we think this is a lark. We're doing this because people are counting on us.So legislation of this magnitude deserves the scrutiny that it's received, and all of you will get another chance to vote for this bill in the days to come. But I urge all of us not to make the perfect the enemy of the absolutely necessary.
Understand the scale and the scope of this plan is right. And when you start hearing arguments on the cable chatter, just understand a couple of things. Number one, when they say, well, why are we spending $800 billion -- we've got this huge deficit? First of all, I found this deficit when I showed up. (Applause.) Number one. (Applause.) I found this national debt doubled, wrapped in a big bow waiting for me as I stepped into the Oval Office.
Number two, it is expected that we are going to lose about a trillion dollars worth of demand this year, a trillion dollars of demand next year because of the contraction in the economy. So the reason that this has to be big is to try to fill some of that lost demand. And as it is, there are many who think that we should be doing even more.(Applause.) So we are taking prudent steps.
But you talk to Ted Strickland and what's happening in Ohio, and you ask him whether they need some relief in terms of the unemployment insurance rates that are going sky-high, and him having to pick up all kinds of folks who are suddenly seeking food stamps who had been working all their lives -- and he'll tell you that this not something that we're just doing to grow government. We're doing this because this is what the best minds tell us needs to be done. That's point number one.
Point number two: When they start talking about, well, we need more tax cuts -- we started this package with a healthy amount of tax cuts in the mix, recognizing that some tax cuts can be very beneficial, particularly if they're going to middle class and working families that will spend that money.(Applause.) That's not me talking; that's the economists talking, who insisted that they're most likely to spend and get that money into circulation and stimulate the economy.
Now, in fact, when we announced the bill, you remember -- this is only about, what, two weeks ago? When we announced the framework -- and we were complimented by Republicans, saying, boy, this is a balanced package, we're pleasantly surprised. And suddenly, what was a balanced package needs to be put out of balance? Don't buy those arguments.
Then there's the argument, well, this is full of pet projects. When was the last time that we saw a bill of this magnitude move out with no earmarks in it? Not one. (Applause.) And when you start asking, well, what is it exactly that is such a problem that you're seeing, where's all this waste and spending? Well, you know, you want to replace the federal fleet with hybrid cars. Well, why wouldn't we want to do that?(Laughter.) That creates jobs for people who make those cars. It saves the federal government energy. It saves the taxpayers energy. (Applause.)
So then you get the argument, well, this is not a stimulus bill, this is a spending bill. What do you think a stimulus is?(Laughter and applause.) That's the whole point.No, seriously.(Laughter.)That's the point.(Applause.)
So -- I mean, I get carried away.(Laughter.) We've got to leave some time for questions and answers. Here's the point I'm making.This package is not going to be absolutely perfect, and you can nit and you can pick, and that's the game we all play here. We know how to play that game. What I'm saying is, now we can't afford to play that game. We've got to pull together.
There are going to be some things that don't get included that each of us would like to see included.All of us are going to have to make some sacrifices.And we have to accommodate the interests of a range of people. And the House is going to have to work with the Senate. But let's think big right now.Let's not think small.Let's not think narrowly.
Just as past generations of Americans have done in trying times, we can -- and must -- turn this moment of challenge into one of opportunity. The plan that you've passed has at its core a simple idea: Let's put Americans to work doing the work that America needs done.(Applause.)
This plan will save or create over three million jobs -- almost all of them in the private sector.
This plan will put people to work rebuilding our crumbling roads and bridges; our dangerously deficient dams and levees.
This plan will put people to work modernizing our health care system. That doesn't just save us billions of dollars, it saves countless lives, because we'll reduce medical errors. (Applause.)
This plan will put people to work renovating more than 10,000 schools -- (applause) -- giving millions of children the chance to learn in 21st century classrooms, and libraries and labs -- creating new scientists for a new future.
This plan will provide sensible tax relief for the struggling middle class, and unemployment insurance and continued health care coverage for those who've lost their jobs. And it will help prevent our states and local communities -- it will help Governor Ritter and Governor Strickland not have to lay off firefighters and teachers and police. Because when they get laid off, not only do we lose services, but maybe they can't make payments on their home. Maybe they get foreclosed on and the economy goes down further.
And finally, this plan will begin to end the tyranny of oil in our time -- doubles our capacity to generate alternative sources of energy, like wind and solar and biofuels. And it does it in three years; saves taxpayers billions of dollars; makes federal buildings more efficient; saves the average working family hundreds of dollars on their energy bills. After decades of empty rhetoric, that's the down payment that we need on energy independence.
You know, there's a lot about running for President that is tough -- especially I don't miss sleeping in motels and hotels, and I don't miss not being with my kids as much as I'd like. But the best thing about being a candidate -- and all of you know this because those members of Congress who are here, you've run, you know what it's like -- you get to see the country. You get to know the character of the American people. Over the last two years, I visited almost all 50 states. I've got to admit, the one I missed was Alaska. (Laughter.)We're going to get there. I've been in so many of your districts. I've passed through towns and cities farms and factories. And I know what you know -- people are hurting.I've looked in their eyes. I've heard their stories.I've sensed their deep frustration.
And they're just hoping that we're working for them.They're so strong and they're so decent, the American people, and those struggles haven't diminished that strength and that decency. We hold in our hands the capacity to do great things on their behalf. But we're going to have to do it by not thinking about ourselves, not thinking about how does this position me, how am I looking. We're going to have to just think about how are we delivering for them.
It starts with this economic recovery plan. And soon, we'll take on the big issues like addressing the foreclosure problem, by passing a budget, tackling our fiscal problems, fixing our financial regulation, securing our country.And we won't approach these challenges just as Democrats -- because we remember the look in the eyes of our constituents. We know even though they've been cynical, that they're thinking, maybe this time is going to be different. They know we've got to overcome all these problems as Americans. And that's why we have to work in a serious, substantive, and civil way, and we will keep working to build bipartisan support for action.
I promise you that my door is always open, and my administration will consult closely with each and every one of you -- the people's representatives -- as we take on these pressing priorities.
Already, you've made a difference. Nancy mentioned -- I'm so proud of that day that we signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act -- (applause) -- to see Lilly Ledbetter on the stage, representing the American people, representing all the women out there who want their daughters to have the same opportunities as our sons.And then we signed Children's Health Insurance to provide coverage for 11 million, and make a down payment on comprehensive health care reform. (Applause.)
And it wasn't easy. You worked hard to make it happen, which means we can work hard to make sure that we've got jobs all across America, and energy independence all across America.And we will not stop until we deliver for our constituents.(Applause.)
That's what the Democratic Party is all about.That's what this caucus is all about. That's what my presidency is all about. (Applause.)
Thank you, guys.I love you.(Applause.)Thank you. (Applause.)
Macon Phillips
Former Director of Digital Strategy


San Diego provided a lovely fall lit sky.
My friend, Natalie, NEVER disappoints. I adore her.
Blake, as always, never misses. Well done.
Carter took off with friends for the first time ever. I cried. But, since he's nearly as tall as me, I suppose it was time.
Now, on to Thanksgiving. And, my 40th birthday on November 21. Bring it on, 40's.
I love both of Lainey's costumes...and the YOLO pumpkin. All of this, really. I just adore Halloween. I can't imagine Q going off without me... I would've cried too. And love Blake's costume. Super creative.
You're look HOT!! So skinny! 40!! woohoo! I'm already planning minE!
It looks like you had a great Halloween! Love the costumes!
Welcome to the 40 Club! You are going to love it there!


I am sephardi of Iraqui origin. Our family will be interstate on the first night of Hanukah attending a family wedding. My wife & I will be staying in a motel & the children will be staying at friend's places. There will not be any one in our home in Sydney. What is the status of us lighting candles & saying shegayanu? At the time for lighting, we will be at the reception. Can we light when we return from the wedding at the motel room? I believe there is a problem lighting in a motel room according to the Sephardic custom. We will only be there for one night.
If nobody is lighting for you at your home, and the owner of the hotel is not currently staying in the hotel, you should light in your motel room, at the window, so that the lights will be visible from outside. If the motel does not permit you to light in the room, you can light in the lobby of the hotel, if this is possible.
Sources: Chovas Hadar, chap. 2, note 39; Ashrei Ha-Ish, p. 263, citing from Rav Elyashiv.
It is going to be late at night & there will be no one in the streets. Why can't I light it at the doorway or on the table? I am not trying to find a way out only interested in the halacha.
If you have family members, for whom you will be able to "publicize the miracle," you can light on the table. This is one common custom outside of Israel.


Alfresco dining is something that has been gaining popularity in the UK, with eating outdoors on the patio proving to be a hit with diners.
But what is alfresco dining? Originating in the food heaven that is Italy, the literal Italian meaning is 'in the open air,' which has been adopted to mean outdoor eating.
The first must-have has got to be the food itself. Regardless of how good your outdoor eating area may be, if the food isn't up to scratch, everything else is irrelevant. Be on the lookout for fresh seasonal ingredients and find recipes that will be suited to the time of day or season.
During the hot summer days, it's best to have something light and refreshing on the palate, such as salads or some deli meats and breads, while more hearty meals can be the best port of call when it comes to dinner time – firing up the barbecue is always a good shout too. Just because alfresco originates from Italy, doesn't mean that the food you serve has to be Italian; explore different cuisines and see what tickles your taste buds best.
If you're going to create your own alfresco eating area, you're going to need the right furniture. You may want to look at something that's easy to put away and store. IKEA has a wide selection of folding tables and stackable chairs, so that you can free up space when you aren't using it. Another essential is to ensure that it's practical and durable. After all, we all know the British summer is prone to a rain shower, so getting furniture that is suitable for all weather is a must.
Comfort is important too, when creating a space for people to enjoy their alfresco experience. You can always use cushions and throw pillows, which can be stored inside when the dreaded rain makes an appearance.
For bonus points, you can please your guests by having your very own alfresco bar with a separate table or area to store the drinks outside, saving you making constant trips to the kitchen or creating clutter on your alfresco dining table.
You can simply use your lawn as the footing for your alfresco garden. But be warned, excessively using furniture on your lawn could wear it out, not to mention if it gets wet your chairs and tables may start to dig into your grass. An existing patio can work, but if you don't have one, you may want to consider installing some decking. It's durable, will survive the weather and can mirror the style of your home's interior, so you aren't sacrificing style for practicality.
Many people enjoy alfresco dining for the charming atmosphere associated with it – something which can be achieved through music and lighting. The lighting can give a nice warm and comforting feel, while being able to see everyone and most importantly of course, your food, if you are eating late. The music will create a calm and cosy atmosphere for your alfresco dining experience.
A simple way to get some music on the go this is by using a portable Bluetooth speaker, which will save you having to wire something up from the house. We can't however guarantee that there won't be any arguments over who has control of the music or whose Spotify playlist get played, we'll leave that to you!
Yes, it may still be summer, but once the sun sets and the night-time cold sets in, it can have your guests clambering inside for a coat. Investing in a patio heater or open-pit fire and having some blankets to hand will be more than enough to create that cosy fireside atmosphere as you round off your alfresco dining with drinks and desserts.


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Located in Shenyang in northeastern China, the Liaoning Provincial Blood Center collects, screens, and tests more than 100,000 blood donations a year from the provincial capital's 11.1 million residents. One of the largest blood centers in China, Liaoning is among 15 pilot institutions that have added hepatitis B (HBV DNA), hepatitis C (HCV RNA), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1 RNA) to its standard blood testing program that also includes enzyme immunosorbant assay (EIA) tests. According to Chinese health officials, the tests were launched as a pilot initiative to help prevent infectious transfusions from occurring during the two- to four- week "HIV window period" after the onset of infection, as well as reduce the number of false positive test results that were occurring throughout the country.
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The update was first provided as part of the "New World" Public Test Realm (PTR) program, a new feature that allows users to test out new game updates and content before they are officially launched. The application is extremely beneficial to developers because it allows players to provide input. Developers can improve updates and content prior to an official launch by considering user feedback. The game's latest patch, which was released last week, features new content as well as various problem patches. The update introduced a new weapon known as the Void Gauntlet, as well as new adversaries, PvP Faction Missions, and Trading Posts that are universally linked. Players have uncovered another new feature in "New World's" 1.1 updates, Into the Void, that was not originally advertised as a significant part of the patch.
According to Forbes, "New World" gamers are reportedly review-bombing the game on Steam as a result of the game's most recent patch, which increased the game's difficulty. Amazon Games dramatically boosted the levels of AI adversaries in Elite zones and Endgame locations with the release of the Into the Void update. As a result, those foes are much harder to defeat. "With new gear and equipment, we want gamers to be pushed," Amazon stated once players became aware of the change in difficulty.
Despite the addition of additional buffs, Amazon acknowledges in the same blog post that there is a problem with the drop rates of loot chests. Fans of the game were enraged at the game's increased difficulty without changing the rewards for beating bosses, resulting in the review bombing.
The number of players in the "New World" has recently decreased, and these poor ratings may hasten this trend. "New World" lost nearly two-thirds of its players just weeks after its launch, a substantial drop for the MMORPG. Amazon is likely to have gotten player feedback on this portion of the patch because it was part of the Public Test Realm program. However, the increased difficulty has enraged gamers, who have turned to another method of providing feedback: review-bombing the game on Steam.
"New World" enthusiasts should be satisfied after Amazon changes the award value upon overcoming the stronger enemy AI. Until then, dedicated video game enthusiasts can concentrate on the patch's positive features, such as figuring out "New World's" best Void Gauntlet build.
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Il Colo Colo de Futebol e Regatas, noto anche semplicemente come Colo Colo, è una società calcistica brasiliana con sede nella città di Ilhéus, nello stato di Bahia.

Storia
Il 3 aprile 1948, il club è stato fondato da un gruppo di sportivi guidati da Airton Adami che si ispirarono al  cileno per il nome mentre per i colori sociali ed il disegno della prima divisa trassero spunto da quelli usati dalla squadra argentina del .

Nel 1999, il Colo Colo ha vinto il suo primo titolo, il Campeonato Baiano Segunda Divisão, ottenendo la promozione nella massima divisione statale dell'anno successivo. In finale, il club ha sconfitto il Fluminense de Feira.

Nel 2001, il Colo Colo ha partecipato al Campeonato Brasileiro Série C per la prima volta. Il club è stato eliminato alla prima fase.

Nel 2006, il Colo Colo ha vinto il suo titolo più importante, il Campionato Baiano. Il club ha sconfitto il Vitória in entrambe le fasi del campionato, evitando così la finale decisiva per il titolo. Nella finale di andata della prima fase il Colo Colo e il Vitória hanno pareggiato 1-1, e al ritorno, il Colo Colo ha vinto 1-0. Nella finale di andata della seconda fase, in casa, il Colo Colo ha sconfitto il Vitória 4-3. Al ritorno, nella città di Salvador, il Colo Colo ha sconfitto sorprendentemente il suo rivale 4-2. Dopo la vittoria del campionato, l'allenatore e la maggior parte dei giocatori della squadra sono stati contattati da importanti club di Bahia, come il Vitória e il Bahia.

Palmarès

Competizioni statali
 Campionato Baiano: 1
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 Campeonato Baiano Segunda Divisão: 2
1999, 2014

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M2 Pro vs. M2 Max: What's the difference between Apple's new chips?
Apple's 2023 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max. Here's how the two chips compare to each other.
Apple's new MacBook Pros are powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max, but how do the chips compare? In January 2023, Apple announced its next-generation 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, along with a long-awaited revamped Mac mini. The new chips are the successors to the M1 Max and M1 Pro, which were announced in 2021. Currently, the M2 Max is only found in the new laptops, while the M2 Pro also powers the new Mac mini.
Both the M2 Pro and M2 Max are powerful chips, but the latter has even more power. As explained by Apple, both M2 Pro and M2 Max come in two avatars with different CPU and GPU core counts. Starting with the former, the base M2 Pro variant comes with a 10-core CPU and a 16-core GPU, while the higher-end version has a 12-core CPU and a 19-core GPU. The numbers represent an increase over the M1 Pro, which comes with either an 8-core CPU and 14-core GPU or a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU. The M2 Pro also comes with either 16GB or 32GB of total memory with 200GB/s bandwidth.
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M2 Max is more powerful
As for the M2 Max, it is even more powerful, offering more CPU and GPU cores as well as additional memory with faster bandwidth. The base M2 Max variant has a 12-core CPU and a 30-core GPU, while the top-end version rocks a 12-core CPU and a 38-core GPU. In comparison, the top-end M1 Max has 10 CPU cores and 30 GPU cores. The M2 Max also comes with up to 96GB of total memory at 400GB/s bandwidth, which is double that of the M2 Pro and four times as much as the standard M2.
Both the M2 Pro and M2 Max include Apple's next-generation 16-core Neural Engine, which the company claims is capable of 15.8 trillion operations per second. The company also says that it is up to 40 percent faster than the previous generation. In terms of the media engine, the M2 Pro includes hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC and ProRes video encoding and decoding. The M2 Max, on the other hand, has two video encoding engines and two ProRes engines, which Apple claims offers up to two times faster video encoding than the M2 Pro.
The increased cores in the new chips will allow for better performance in multi-threaded apps, while the improved memory bandwidth means they'll be able to move data super fast, helping video editors, 3D modelers and other creators. Overall, if Apple's claims are verified by benchmarks and tests, it would mean that the M2 Pro and M2 Max are the fastest chips from the company yet. Going forward, it will be interesting to see which other Apple units they will operate in the coming months.
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Mahama's Gunman Promised I Will Be His Personal Bodyguard (AUDIO)
Audio Attachment:Kweku Fosu on PEACE FM
Kweku Fosu, a close friend of Charles Antwi, the culprit who allegedly planned to kill President John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed how he (Charles) intended to make him his bodyguard should the act be successful.
Charles Antwi was arrested last Sunday for wielding a loaded locally manufactured gun at the Ringway Gospel Centre branch of the Assemblies of God Church in Accra, where President Mahama worships.
On Tuesday, 28th July 2015, he told an Accra High Court that he went to the Church to kill the President as he is unable to solve the ongoing energy crisis (Dumsor).
He was subsequently sentenced to 10 years in prison.
But, Kweku Fosu, who is regarded as a confidant to the incarcerated Antwi, expressed surprise at the turn of events, saying "I thought he was joking all this while".
"After returning from Italy and Lybia, he said Gaddafi asked him to come and oust Atta Mills but he died and the seat was taken over by John Mahama and so he decided to kill Mahama so that he can become the President. He said he will enlist me as his personal bodyguard and give me one of the police patrol cars to use as taxi. We thought he was joking not knowing he was dead serious," Kweku Fosu said in an interview on PEACE FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo'.
Source: Rebecca Addo Tetteh/Peacefmonline.com
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Former Ford Motor Co. executive Hector Sibilla, center, who is charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly targeting Argentine union workers for kidnapping and torture after the country's 1976 military coup, awaits sentencing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. Sibilla, who was then the security manager of the Ford factory in Buenos Aires, was sentenced to 12 years. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)
Former Ford Argentina executives sentenced in torture cases
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FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2017, file photo, Les Moonves, chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation, poses at the premiere of the new television series "Star Trek: Discovery" in Los Angeles. With a $120 million severance package on the line, an investigation into sexual-misconduct claims against former CBS CEO Moonves will loom over the network's annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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The Latest: CBS meeting wraps up with no mention of Moonves
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In this May 12, 2016, photo, then Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn speaks during a joint press conference with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Yokohama, near Tokyo. The Tokyo District Court decided Ghosn and another executive Greg Kelly, both arrested Nov. 19 for allegedly falsifying financial reports to underreport Ghosn's pay, will remain in custody through Dec. 20. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Detention of Nissan's Ghosn extended through Dec. 20
TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court ruled Tuesday that Nissan Motor Co.'s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, and another executive will remain in custody through Dec. 20, more than a month after their arrest. Their detention could continue for months more under the Japanese legal system. Ghosn's lawyer filed a...
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FILE - In this May 12, 2016, file photo, then Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn answers a question during a joint press conference with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Japanese media say Tokyo prosecutors charged Ghosn on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, with underreporting his income by 5 billion yen ($44 million) over five years, with another executive and the company. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
Prosecutors indict Nissan's Ghosn for underreporting pay
TOKYO (AP) — Prosecutors have charged Nissan Motor Co.'s former chairman Carlos Ghosn, another executive and the automaker itself for allegedly underreporting income. The charges imposed Monday involve allegations Ghosn's pay was underreported by about 5 billion yen ($44 million) in 2011-2015. The...
Tokyo Detention Center, where former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is being detained, stands in Tokyo Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Tokyo prosecutors say Ghosn, who was arrested on Nov. 19, is suspected of underreporting income by 5 billion yen ($44 million) over five years. Japanese media are reporting that the government Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission is accusing Nissan as a company, along with Ghosn and another executive, of underreporting income. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
The Latest: PM Abe says Japan-French ties unshakable
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on charges against former Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested last month on suspicion of underreporting his income (all times local): 7 p.m. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Japan-French relations are unshakable despite concerns over the future of...


Hotel Drive Inn in Mussoorie is a three-star hotel built on a beautiful location of the lush green valley of Mussoorie. It is one of the most luxurious hotels which offer world class amenities, well-trained, attentive staff and excellent services .This hotel presents a great view of the valley. It is close to tourist places, this hotel is an ideal option for all travelers.


Sir Salman Rushdie sighting in downtown Chicago. Exclusive!
Actor Matthew Goode("Match Point," "The Lookout"), in town for a special screening sponsored by Miramax and Chicago Link Productions for his new movie "Brideshead Revisited". Brenda Sexton of Chicago Link interviewed him for the Q&A. The screening was at the AMC Loews on Michigan Avenue . I met him before the event started. He seems very charming and down to earth.In some of my photos he bears an uncanny resemblance to a young Rob Lowe.
I didn't get a change to see the movie but after listening to him talk about,it's on my to do list! The movie opens on July 25th.
Former Beatle drummer Ringo Starr celebrated his 68th birthday with fans..and he wasn't kidding!
Spot Ringo in this picture and you could win a prize! Not really but it's just to stress the point that Ringo really *WAS* surrounded by his fans as he handed out cupcakes and peace signs on his 68th birthday at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago Illinois.
From a fans perspective it was great. For most working photographers there,the quickie event with the crush of fans was chaos and I confess,this was the worst series of photos I've ever produced.:-( However there are a couple of better ones on our protected gallery. I posted this one here to stress the fact of Ringo pretty much was buried in a sea of people.


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Hospital ad from Ireland implies those against abortion need not apply
By Laura Nicole | February 20, 2019 , 01:22pm
Last May, the Eighth Amendment to the Irish constitution, which protected the rights of the unborn, was overturned via national referendum. In December, the Irish Parliament passed a law making abortions legal. And since that time, great pressure has been put upon medical professionals in Ireland. For example, the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin has some positions to fill — but if you have any qualms with providing abortions, don't even think about applying.
The hospital is looking for a consultant anesthesiologist and obstetrician gynecologist. Some of the duties they will have to perform include teaching, administration, and management duties which, according to the ad seen in the tweet below, "as of 2019 includes elective terminations of pregnancy services and the post-holders will be expected to contribute to this new service as part of their practice plan."
Those who in conscience oppose abortion need not apply??? @SimonHarrisTD @DrVBMK pic.twitter.com/rmLuog3EkM
— Nurses & Midwives 4Life Ireland (@Nurses4lifeIrl) February 15, 2019
Others have noted that the advertisement indicates that doctors and nurses on staff are apparently unwilling to do the procedure themselves. Other GPs around the country also seem unwilling to perform the procedure. Professor Stephen Cusack tweeted that the ad was "probably illegal." Peter Lynas, Director of the Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland, tweeted: "This advert makes pretty clear those with a conscientious objection should not apply – and note the irony of the moto – life glorious life. Doubtful it is legal. No doubt it is wrong."
READ: Pro-life Muslim doctors may thwart Ireland's pro-abortion agenda
It is not just anti-abortion doctors, it's important to note. You could be perfectly pro choice, have voted yes, but simply be uncomfortable performing elective abortions yourself. Lots of medics fall into that category. End result is fewer good doctors in maternal medicine. https://t.co/aJInp3dEMC
— John McGuirk (@john_mcguirk) February 18, 2019
Speaking to the Irish Independent, a spokesman for the National Maternity Hospital said, "These particular additional posts are being funded specifically from a financial allocation to the hospital from the HSE for the provision of termination of pregnancy services and are for individuals willing to contribute to the provision of these services." Therefore, according to the Irish Times, the position could not be open to anyone opposed to performing abortions.
The conscientious objection guidelines for the hospital's current staff, however, remain in place… for now.
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Rodgers was given enough time to prove himself, says Liverpool chairman
By: ANI |
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has said that their former manager Brendan Rodgers was given enough time to show that he can improve this season...
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has said that their former manager Brendan Rodgers was given enough time to show that he can improve this season.
Earlier, Liverpool had sacked Rodgers following their poor Premier League performances that put the five-time European champions in tenth place.
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Werner said that they have elected Rodgers hoping that he would prove to be a great manager for his club, the Mirror reported.
Following Rodgers' dismissal, former Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp was appointed as the new Liverpool manager and also became the Anfield Club's highest paid manager after he signed a three-year contract worth five million pounds a year.
Reflecting his views on their new manager, Werner said that that his club has now got the 'world-class' manager, adding he has the required quality to motivate the players.
The club have secured only three wins from eight games that they have played in the ongoing Premier League campaign under Rodgers.
Rodgers joined as Liverpool FC's manager in 2012 after serving with Swansea City for two years.
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I used the same green on the reverse of the project, and then thought afterward that I could have pieced it from my scraps. Oh well, it looks super anyway.
I'm quilting on a beautiful project for a sweet friend of mine. We used to work together, and I miss seeing her every week, she's just adorable. I hope to have this finished in the next couple of days, I hope she likes it.
Now, I only used the recipe for the meringue, I didn't bother with the same fillings they used. As you see, there are strawberries, whipped cream and raspberry coulis. And ohhh my goodness, it was delicious! There were only four of us at dinner, and we demolished the whole darned thing!
Such a super easy pattern, and really wonderful for scrap busting. I know I have some other blocks I'll give the same treatment soon.
Easy in the ditch quilting for the logs (which are half inch finished), a sort of squashy flower in the plain squares, and a half flower in the setting triangles.
And because I'm still enjoying working with scraps (and happy to use scraps that won't work in the Omigosh! project), I raided my 2.5" scrap box to piece the back. Wow, there is some age on some of those pieces there. That yellow check on the right is probably twenty years old. For real!
I know you're all curious about how my talk went with the Gawler Quilters on Monday night. Well, it was really fun, and not at all intimidating. I wasn't nervous at all, right up until I actually stood up, but I don't think any nerves showed at all. I took the ladies through my quilting journey, sharing my first quilt, and a selection of my quilts right up to now. Everyone laughed at all the right moments, and no one fell asleep, so I'm thinking I can call it a success. And the sweet ladies of the group presented me with a lovely pot-plant as a thank you.
Isn't it pretty? I know it will look lovely out on the verandah. And a big hello to the ladies from the Gawler Quilters who are readers of my blog, it was lovely to meet you!
I'm going to do a little more work in the sewing room tonight, and then call it a night. It has a super busy week and I'm really feeling weary. Camo has a bye for tennis tomorrow, so I can even sleep in if I want, what bliss!!
Yesterday was a super fun day at the craft fair. A bunch of us looked after the Guild area with white glove duties, chatting to visitors and sitting around stitching.
Even though this was made around fifteen years ago, I really still love it. I've learned a lot since then - I really was quite a beginner. I probably wouldn't have taken it on if I knew what I was getting myself into.
That centre block contains the fabric I used in my Omigosh! block on the weekend. And on closer inspection, I see that the block to the right of it has some points seriously cut off! Something I'd never settle for now.
And there is the triangle made with the fabric. I'm pretty sure I would have hand pieced all the triangles you see in the picture - no way I would have had the skill to machine piece them way back then. The triangle is looking a little wonky from the fold running through it. I really must remember to refold my quilts occasionally.
Tonight I have a slightly scary thing to do - but hopefully I'm all organised. I'm giving a talk on my quilting journey to the Gawler Quilters.
I'm starting to think that I may have too many quilts for show and tell ... I hope no-one grows bored. I'll let you know how it goes!
Piecing on scrap projects can be such fun. Today I spent a lot of time delving through my scrappage and cutting to add more variety to pieces I'm using in this quilt. At the bottom of one of the tubs, I found such treasures that I'm now piecing with.
The medium brown fabric you see in the HST's and the centre of this block must have been in my stash for 15 years now. It was gifted to me by my sweet friend Linda while we were working on our Dear Jane quilts way back when. I really love it, it's super cute. I know one of my DJ triangles is made from that fabric, and I'm pretty sure I used it to piece a block too. My DJ quilt is at the Sewing, Stitching and Handcraft show this weekend, so I'll check it out while I'm there tomorrow.
And the pink you see in the tiny squares there is from my Farmers Wife quilt, as well as the red in the small square near the top. The red in the small square at left is from the binding of my Mrs Billings project. The green in the little square on the right is from the binding and the zig-zag border from my Nearly Insane quilt.
The fabric that won't quit!
That mid blue fabric there - the one in the HST's and the centre ... that particular fabric was used in my first ever quilt ... 22 YEARS AGO! I have been trying and trying to rid the 'first quilt' fabrics from my stash, but seriously, they just won't quit! I keep finding it everywhere. There were only three fabrics, and when we were first married I didn't have the funds to buy tons of yardage, so WHERE is it coming from??
And the picture above is the actual quilt. My first ever. I have no clue where it is right now. But I can tell you with certainty, it is badly pieced, badly quilted (on my first sewing machine with no thought of a walking foot) and I just know it will have that horrible puffy polyester batting. It would be super tempting to track it down, and pull it to bits to quilt nicely.
There are just way too many lovely projects to work on however, so I can't imagine such a tricky task will be in my future ... Would you do it??
First up, I just have to share with you something that I witnessed in the dining room recently ... it has been so cold and wintery here, that it's challenging to get laundry done. Not the washing, but the drying - because I'm not really a fan of the tumble dryer for some of our clothing items.
The new issue of Quilt Mania arrived at Hetties Patch this past week, and I simply could not wait to get started on the next border. I've pieced it all, but only attached two sides - even though I have not even nearly finished the appliqué border. I love how the project is coming along, and though I'm still hopelessly addicted to piecing on the Omigosh! project, I am determined to have the appliqué finished before the next issue comes out. That gives me around six weeks or so I'm thinking?
The charm squares are the perfect size for the tumblers I'm working with, and it will be fun to check out this new-ish collection as I cut out the shapes.
Today Mum, Camo and I went up to Mannum to visit with Nanna. It's so nice to be able to do these things in the holidays ... it's so much harder during the school term with kid sport on the weekends and work/school during the week.
We took Nanna shopping and out to lunch, and while we're in Mannum, we always check out the local second hand and antique stores. Over the years my eye has become trained to look for a certain little box, and just as we were getting ready to leave one store, I spotted THE BOX. It was a Singer Featherweight box!
Of course I dashed over and checked it out, and was baffled to see that even though the box was a little battered, it contained most of a Singer Featherweight 222K ... and it was priced at $30.00!!
When I saw it, I called Marty and asked him if I should buy it, as he is the one that will have to do all the hard work fixing it. He said YES, and why are you still on the phone, go grab that thing!! So I did :-) Happy day!
Kaffe Fassett sock yarn! I love the colour, don't you? Now, I haven't done much knitting lately, but you never know when you'll have the spare time, so I just had to bring it home with me also.
There are 33 blocks there - at the top are two bundles of ten, bottom left another bundle of ten, and three of the nine patch blocks bottom right. I worked out that I need 361 blocks to make the quilt the size I want, so I'm almost one tenth done!
I was able to piece some more blocks tonight, but I'll be super busy for the next couple of days, so I doubt I'll have any stitching time until Sunday, then I'll be at them again.
Well, it's getting late here now and I need an early(ish) night, so I'll sign off ... chatter soon!
Yay for school holidays, as today I've finally managed to get some work done that I've wanted to do for a long time. I've finished getting my Celebration Star Christmas Tree Skirt pattern ready for my Etsy store.
Perhaps my procrastination was because I thought it would be appropriate for Christmas in July projects? It's more like it takes me considerable brain power to get my head around Photoshop and my scanner each and every time I use them ... but let's not go there.
Anyway, I hope you like it, I know that my Simple Tree Skirt has been super popular ... but this Celebration Star will be for those of you looking for something just a little more of a challenge. I used fusible appliqué techniques, but you can use any technique you like, and it's not a huge project, so you get fancy with your machine quilting on your domestic machine.
And don't forget, if you need any help with construction, I'm here for you! Well, have fun with the pattern friends, and I'm now heading back to my sewing machine. I am hooked on this Omigosh! project!!
Do you all remember my Ladies of the Lake table runner?
It's really nice and so very relaxing to stitch a few seams by hand, and it's such a long time since I've actually hand pieced. Appliqué yes, but not actual seaming. Anyway, hopefully I'll get more of this cut out and I can have it in the car for stolen moments waiting for small people.
And how fun to see that Karen is working on tumblers too, I love to see what other people are working on in blogland, always so inspirational.
Lastly, while I was doing a little sort in the sewing room yesterday, I found these blocks that I had completely forgotten about.
I think I'll put them together into a little something during the school holidays. There are eleven blocks - I may have to make a few more blocks, or lay them out and see what comes together. How fun to find forgotten projects. I know I must have more than a few of them!
Check out my shadow there ... I have mad photography skillz!! I should have made up one extra of the nine patch blocks before I decided to post, just to fill in the empty corner. I'll work on that before I head to bed tonight.
I hope you don't mind me using your picture Linda, but I think this is too much of a hilarious coincidence not to share. Looks like Linda is way further along than I am, and of course I absolutely adore all the fabrics she has chosen. Seriously, I was gobsmacked when I received Linda's message, but honestly, I shouldn't be surprised, we're like quilting sisters!
I'm not certain of those little buds going into the corners just yet, I want to see what it looks like when I select a flower for there - and I'll put a few little leaves and doodads next to that little lonely flower there, or maybe some embroidered stems ... I know the border will tell me what it needs as I go along.
Tomorrow will be a fun day, it's the 'Not the Farmers Wife' sewing group visit at Shay's house. It's sure to be a fun day ... and unlikely that much stitching will be done, a lot of chattering, laughing and eating if the past is anything to go by. Super fun!


You know crock pots are great for making stews, soups, and even oatmeal, but bread? Yup, the versatile cooking appliance makes fresh bread in even less time than it would take in the oven.
Stick a pound of pre-made refrigerated dough or a fresh batch of bread dough in the crock pot and bake for about an hour or so. If you don't like your bread crusty, you're done. Otherwise, to get the nice crust on the top of the loaf, just stick it under the broiler for a few minutes.
There's really nothing like freshly baked bread—especially one you can make without turning on your oven.


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Natalie Kingston (19 de maio de 1905 - 2 de fevereiro de 1991) foi uma atriz de cinema estadunidense da era do cinema mudo, que atuou em 58 filmes entre 1923 e 1933.

Biografia
Kingston nasceu Natalia Ringstrom em Condado de Sonoma, Califórnia, filha de Natalia (Vallejo) Haraszthy e Sigurd Adolph Ringstrom, nascido na Suécia. Descendente de suecos por linhagem paterna, por linhagem materna era descendente de húngaros e espanhóis, e dois de seus bisavós maternos foram muito conhecidos: o General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, que comandou o exército que rendeu a Califórnia para o General John Charles Frémont, e o húngaro Agoston Haraszthy, fundador da indústria vinícola na Califórnia, que era avô de Natalia Haraszthy, mãe de Natalie. Natalie cresceu em São Francisco e foi educada em São Rafael.

Dança
Na infância, aprendeu a dançar o jota e outras danças espanholas tradicionais. Ela começou a estudar leis, porém deixou os estudos para se dedicar à dança. Posteriormente, Kingston dançou em Nova Iorque, no Winter Garden Theatre show. Depois, ela se juntou à trupe dos irmãos Fanchon "Fannie" e Marco Wolff na Califórnia.

Atriz
Iniciando sua carreira na Broadway, posteriormente se mudou para a indústria cinematográfica. Sua primeira incursão no cinema foi uma pequena participação no curta-metragem The Dare-devil, em 1923, e se juntou ao estúdio de Mack Sennett, co-estrelando com Harry Langdon uma série de comédias, entre elas Remember When? (1925) e Her First Flame (1927). Kingston foi uma das Sennett Bathing Beauties.

Foi uma das "WAMPAS Baby Star" de 1927. The WAMPAS Baby Stars foi uma campanha promocional, patrocinada pela United States Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers, uma associação de anunciantes de cinema, que homenageava treze (quatorze em 1932) jovens mulheres a cada ano, as quais eles acreditavam estarem no limiar do estrelato cinematográfico. Elas foram selecionadas a partir de 1922, até 1934, e eram premiadas anualmente e homenageadas em uma festa chamada WAMPAS Frolic.

Kingston deixou o estúdio de Sennett e as comédias em 1926, numa tentativa de conseguir papéis mais dramáticos. Assinou contrato com a Paramount Pictures e atuou em alguns filmes, porém ainda comédias, tais como Wet Paint (1926). Seu primeiro papel dramático foi em Street Angel (1928), quando interpretou Lisetta. No mesmo ano atuou em Painted Post, ao lado de Tom Mix. Interpretando Dona Beatriz, Kingston teve sua grande oportunidade em The Night of Love (1927), ao lado de Ronald Colman e Vilma Bánky.

Kingston atuou em dois filmes populares sobre Tarzan; foi Mary Trevor no seriado Tarzan the Mighty (1928), e a quinta atriz a interpretar Jane no seriado Tarzan the Tiger (1929). Após vários filmes B, fez seu último filme, Only Yesterday (1933), num pequeno papel não-creditado.

Vida pessoal e morte
Casou com o corretor George Anderson, de Los Angeles, em junho de 1928, em Tijuana, no México, ficando casada até 1960. Tiveram um filho.

Natalie Kingston morreu em West Hills, na Califórnia, aos 85 anos, em 1991; foi cremada e suas cinzas espargidas.

Filmografia parcial

 The Dare-devil (1923)
 Romeo and Juliet (1924)
 Yukon Jake (1924)
 His New Mamma (1924)
 Black Oxfords (1924)
 Feet of Mud (1924)
 Remember When? (1925)
 Her First Flame (1927)
 Wet Paint (1926)
 Street Angel (1928)
 Painted Post (1928)
 The Night of Love (1927)
 Framed (1927)
 Long Pants (1927)
 His First Flame (1927)
 Tarzan the Mighty (1928)
 The Pirate of Panama (1929)
 Tarzan the Tiger (1929)
 Under Texas Skies (1930)
 His Private Secretary (1933)
 Only Yesterday (1933)

Notas e referências

Referências bibliográficas
Los Angeles Times, "Daughter Of Dons In Sennett Fold", May 24, 1924, page 24
Los Angeles Times, "Natalie Buys One", March 29, 1925, page H3
Los Angeles Times, "Horsewomen All", April 15, 1925, page C5
Los Angeles Times, "Tries Vainly To Quit Comedy"', February 28, 1926, page 29
Los Angeles Times, "Pure Californian", October 31, 1926, page C21
Los Angeles Times, "Fight Won By Father Of Actress", November 16, 1927, page 6
Los Angeles Times, "Two Cast For Role In Court Skit", April 7, 1928, page A6
New York Times, "Cinema Celebrities", May 20, 1928, page 104

Ligações externas

 Natalie Kingston no All Movie

Natalie Kingston New York Public Library Digital Gallery photo
 Natalie Kingston no Classic Cinema Images
 Natalie Kingston no Whoislog
 Natalie Kingston Famous Fix
 Natalie Kingston no Fandango
 Natalie Kingston no Silent Hollywood
 Hollywood Oblivion
 Natalie Kingston no IBDB

Atores dos Estados Unidos
Nascidos em 1905
Mortos em 1991
Cinema mudo