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Introduction
All those people who want to reside in a centrally located place from where there is good access to the hospitals, schools, transportation and more should consider buying a unit in The Garden Residences. It is located at Serangoon North Avenue 1. Keppel land and Wingtai Holdings are combined developers of this establishment. Inhabitants of this development can enjoy the amenities at Serangoon Garden Market, Chomp Chomp Food Centre and more.
They can send their children to local and international schools situated nearby. This 99 year leasehold development has everything one could ask for and this development is already creating fuss amongst the investors and home buyers. The Garden Residences Showflat seems alluring and it is capable of attracting the investors and home buyers.
This new development is connected to the rest of the Singapore as the Central Expressway is nearby. Residents can easily drive to school, work or anywhere they want to go. Keppel Land and Wingtai Holdings are working together on this development and providing the alluring residential properties. This development is perfect for families as all kinds of amenities are situated around the development and people will enjoy living here.
An Smart Home for even smarter residents. With Smart Community and Smart Home Features, live a connected, convenient and empowered life at The Garden Residences. From temperature control, security access and management, green development and energy-saving features to an exclusive residents’ app that allows you to manage on-the-go, life here becomes a smarter choice every day.
Developers
Two leading developers of Singapore, Keppel land and Wingtai Holdings are working on this venture together.
Keppel Land
Keppel works with philosophy of “Thinking Unboxed”. They are known for dedication, innovation and excellence within the real estate market. They have been in the industry for years and people buy the property by the name of this developer only as they have record of delivering the best.
Wing Tai Holdings Limited
Founded in 1955, Wing Tai Holdings has established a strong brand for itself as a trustworthy developer in Singapore. They have delivered successful projects in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other multiple places. They are leading developers in Asian region and they are up to their next great venture which is The Garden Residences.
The Garden Residencies Floor Plan
Various floor plans are available to suit your family needs in The Garden Residences. Floor plans are subject to change and developer can change it accordingly. There are 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units available with two types of facing. Click here to download The Garden Residences Floor Plan
The Garden Residences Condo is located in Serangoon Town. There are a number of amenities, eateries and social places around the development where inhabitants can go and enjoy their time. From schools, MST station to shopping malls, there is everything around the development which complements the development in the best way possible. Below are the things located around.
The Garden Residences aims to be the next trendsetting landmark in Skudai, Johor. The developer of this project is Scientex Berhad and it is expected to be completed by 2014.
The Garden Residences has been crafted with an overwhelming, yet luxurious facade and units. The two blocks of serviced apartment will have a total of 518 freehold units with built-up areas ranging between 641 and 1,302 sf. Potential buyers and investors of The Garden Residences will have four layouts to choose from, whereby Type A (1 bedroom and 1 bathroom), Type B (2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom), Type C (3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) and Type D (3 + 1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms).
Every residents at The Garden Residences will enjoy green and nature living concept alongside the attractive facilities. These facilities include swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, children’s playground, BBQ pit, sauna, tennis court, 5-storey car park bays and peaceful walkways. Residents will also be protected by a 3-tier security system starting from the entrance up to the unit.
The Garden Residences were launched at a price between RM260,800 and RM868,800. Amenities wise, The Garden Residences are near to many educational hubs, hotels, shopping outlets, recreational places, commercial areas and many other public amenities. Prominent places such as Taman Ungku Tun Amina, Taman Universiti, Taman Nusa Bestari, Gelang Patah, Singapore, Nusajaya, Senai Airport and JB centre are all within short driving distance from The Garden Residences.
Traveling from and to The Garden Residences is very convenient since there are several highways and major routes that are easily accessible from the area. These highways and routes are Jalan Gelang Patah, North – South Highway, Coastal Highway, Pontian Link, 2nd Link Expressway, Tebrau Highway, Singapore – Johor Bahru Ring Road, Pasir Gudang Highway and TUAS 2nd Link.
ANALYSIS
Scientex Berhad is the leading property developer in Johor as well as Melaka. so far they have been developing high valued properties in Pasir Gudang, Kulai, Skudai, Heights and Senai. Looking at their growing portfolios, The Garden Residences will be another prime project from Scientex Berhad.
Surprisingly, the launching price for the units at The Garden Residences are somewhat affordable and worthy buying, considering that it is situated in a prominent area of Skudai and it offers myriad convenient facilities. The location is also surrounded by all sorts of amenities so every basic necessities are within reach from the residents living at The Garden Residences.
So far, there is no traffic issue within the vicinity of The Garden Residences. Thus, residents will be able to drive around conveniently without having to worry about avoiding highly congested traffic. Going to work and coming back home will be a breeze, especially coming home to an exquisite, yet comfortable unit at The Garden Residences.
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Whether you intend to sell your home in the near future or stay put for the long haul, house improvements can increase the value of your property. But if you shudder at the thought of wasting your time on labor-intensive projects that may or may not add equity, you’re not alone.
Luckily, you don’t have to spend your entire savings—and every weekend from here to eternity—to keep your house up to date. We found a slew of smart projects that are relatively simple, will cost you no more than $500, and will be catnip to future buyers—or just make your everyday life a bit brighter.
Before you begin your house improvements…
We’ll offer this pre-project tip that will make your life a lot easier: declutter.
“A common problem I see when I initially start working with a client is too much stuff that is not being used,” says Tracie Stoll, a DIYer, designer, and decorator who blogs at CleverlyInspired.com. “Declutter first—and in many cases, you can sell those extra items to make money to tackle home improvement projects.”
Now let’s get to the projects!
Make a splash in the bathroom
The bathroom is one of the most visited rooms in your home, and just a few changes can make it one of the most functional and stylish rooms as well. Simple touch-ups like regrouting and recaulking can instantly make the room look cleaner and newer.
Also, swapping out inefficient toilets, faucets, and shower heads for products that aid in water conservation can make a big difference. A low-flush toilet uses 20% less water than a standard toilet, and water-saving shower heads can help families save almost 3,000 gallons of water a year.
“Touchless water faucets are all the rage right now, especially if you have kids,” says remodeler and licensed contractor Mark Clement of MyFixItUpLife. “Touchless faucets are clean and easy, and there are literally thousands of fixture choices, including stainless steel, brushed nickel, chrome, and bronze.”
Just be sure to keep your fixture finishes consistent throughout the bathroom.
Create style underfoot
While updating your flooring is typically seen as an expensive project, it doesn’t have to be.
“If the carpet has seen better days, pull it up to see what is underneath,” says Stoll. “If it is concrete, that surface can be cleaned up and painted. Throw an inexpensive area rug down, and the room will be updated immediately.”
Tiling is another budget-friendly flooring update for your kitchen or bathroom.
“Porcelain and stone are very inexpensive,” says Alan Zielinski, owner and president of Better Kitchens in Niles, IL, who adds that linoleum floors are also very cost-effective, and come in several styles.
“[Porcelain] tiles are very strong, and they can mimic the look of stone and wood,” says Judy Mozen, designer and president of Homecrafted Homes in Atlanta.
Beware: Tearing out an existing floor can add significant labor costs, so if it’s at all possible, lay the new flooring on top of the existing one.
Customize your cabinets
Another inexpensive bathroom and kitchen update to tackle? Fix those cabinets. If they’re in good shape, you can simply clean, sand, and paint them.
“This is also an opportunity to provide a pop of color in the bathroom,” says Clement.
So, what color should you paint them?
“White is a popular color because it is clean, and it looks good with any style,” says Mozen. Black is another popular cabinet color.
Mozen advises homeowners to weigh the condition of the cabinet’s interior area. “If there’s water damage, it’s not worth it to repaint them—that’s like polishing an old shoe,” she says.
Both Clement and Mozen say that sometimes it may be just as cost-effective to purchase new stock cabinets from a big-box store such as Lowe’s or Home Depot.
You can also update your cabinets by simply replacing the hardware. New knobs, handles, and pulls in the kitchen and bathroom will make a huge difference.
Add architectural details
You can use wainscoting, shiplap, and crown molding to add craftsmanship to your home.
“I love wainscoting,” says Clement. “It takes a two-dimensional drywall surface and immediately makes it feel homey. And there are a lot of wainscoting choices ranging from wood to PVC.”
However, Clement warns against using trims made from medium-density fiberboard in a room with a lot of moisture, because this material cannot withstand water and will mold.
“Adding crown moldings to the ceiling of various rooms or adding shoe moldings to the floor is a great way to dress rooms up without major additions,” says Allen Shayanfekr, CEO and co-founder of Sharestates, a real estate investment company that focuses on fix-and-flip properties. “Working with a trim carpenter to have these added can do a lot aesthetically for the appearance of rooms and the overall value of a home.”
Light it up
Lighting is another way to update your home without spending a fortune.
“Adding inexpensive new lighting fixtures in areas with a lot of visibility in the house can have a large impact on a home’s value,” says Shayanfekr. “Adding a few sconces and possibly an inexpensive chandelier—something around the $300 price point—can make a huge difference in a hallway, living room, or kitchen,” he says.
Create the perfect palette
Perhaps the easiest way to transform a room is with paint.
“I would say paint is the No. 1 room changer with very little expense,” Stoll says. “And don’t forget the trim; that is the icing on the cake.”
The beauty of paint is that you can use it to update practically anything. You can paint the interior or the exterior of the home. You can paint the walls, the cabinets, and other furniture.
Stoll even recommends spray-painting your lamps and then buying new lampshades. On the outside, you can paint the front door and paint or stain your deck or wood fence. You can paint your outdoor furniture and, depending on the material, you can even paint your garage doors.
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“Trading Spaces” is back! Yup, the TLC home makeover show that got the whole genre rolling has returned.
The show, which first aired from 2000 to 2008, has brought back our favorite host, Paige Davis, as well as carpenters Carter Oosterhouse and Ty Pennington to pitch in on the same nail-biting premise as the original: Over the course of three days, with a budget of $2,000 apiece, two neighbors redecorate a room in each other’s homes, then show off the results (which are met with a range of reactions from delight to tears of, um, surprise).
And the Season 9 premiere, set in Simi Valley, north of Los Angeles, does not disappoint. Titled, appropriately enough, “Not Our First Rodeo,” the episode finds Melissa and her husband, Keith, tasked with making over the master bedroom of Melissa’s sister Michelle and her husband, Ryan. Meanwhile, Michelle and Ryan must overhaul Melissa and Keith’s guest bedroom. Oh, and home designers Hildi Santo Tomas and Doug Wilson pitch in with ideas this episode, too.
Since this one’s all in the family, does that mean that these two sisters already have a handle on each other’s tastes? In finding out, we learn a ton that can be applied (or not) to our own homes, too.
Check out the pearls of wisdom we gleaned watching the redux of this hit show.
Don’t overdo a theme
Before: a bland “gray and grayer” master bedroom
TLC
Since Michelle and Ryan’s master bedroom has two shades, “gray and grayer,” according to Davis, Melissa and Keith decide to revamp the room with an island oasis theme. Wilson comes up with a design that merely suggests surf, sand, and palm trees without being overwhelming. Davis jokes that they want to “have a room that evokes the feeling of Hawaii, but doesn’t vomit the feeling.” Wilson gives it island touches like a colorful print of bamboo, green appliqué quilted pillows, and one small hula girl sitting on a shelf.
After: subtle hints of an island theme
TLC
Make a guest room do double duty
Since Melissa and Keith’s guest bedroom room is occupied by guests for only a small percentage of the time, why not make it so the rest of the family can use the room when no one’s visiting? So reasons Santo Tomas as she instructs Pennington to build a Murphy bed, which can be folded up against the wall when not in use. On the bed’s underside, Santo Tomas creates an original painting by riding a bike through paint trays to serve as modern art at a reduced price tag.
Santo Tomas also decides that this guest bedroom will look much better with a bold print painted on the wall—and the ceiling! Michelle and Ryan do her bidding, but not without reservations (more on that later).
Before staining wood, prep it with a layer of water
When staining a wood dresser for Michelle and Ryan’s master bedroom, Oosterhouse first paints the wood with a coat of water, and then paints the stain over that. According to Davis, this step somehow “makes the stain pop.”
Make old chairs new again
Santo Tomas has found some fabulous Mid-Century Modern chairs in a thrift shop, but they’re upholstered in a faded raspberry-colored fabric that doesn’t fit the MCM theme of the guest room she’s designing. So she transforms the chairs with slipcovers in a cheery shade of lime green. Voila! What’s old is new again.
Recovered chairs and walls with a big, bold print
TLC
How does this ‘trade’ turn out?
Well, Michelle and Ryan are thrilled with their made-over master bedroom.
“I’m impressed,” says Ryan.
“It’s a tropical paradise,” Michelle exclaims.
How about Melissa and Keith’s new guest bedroom, with its Murphy bed and wildly painted ceiling and walls?
“It’s very bold,” Melissa says, her eyes filling with tears. When asked by Davis whether those are tears of happiness or horror, Melissa says, “It’s gonna grow on me.”
Here’s to hoping that sisterly love can conquer all.
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My heart is by dejection, clay,
And by self-murder, red. From this red earth, O Father,
purge away All vicious tinctures, that new-fashioned
I may rise up from death, before I’m dead.
John Donne, from: Divine Poems
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Walking Project
Humans are not totally in charge of assigning significance and value to events that can be statistically measured. The worry is not wether the world will end, as in the old model of the dis-astron, but wether the end of the world is already happening, or wether it might already have taken place. A deep shuddering of temporality occurs. Furthermore, hyperobjectsseem to continue what Siegmund Freud considered the great humiliation of the human following Copernicus and Darwin, Jacques Derrida rightly adds Freud to the list of humiliators – after all, he displaces the human from the very center of psychic activity. But we might also add Marx, who displaces human social life with economic organization. And we could add Heidegger and Derrida himself who in related but subtly different waysdisplace the human from the center of meaning-making. We might further expand the list by bringing in Nietzsche and his lineage, which now runs through Deleuze and Guattarito Brassier: “Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?” (Nietzsche) And in a different vein, we might add that OOO radically displaces the human by insisting that my being is not everything it’s cracked up to be – or rather that the being of a paper cup is as profound as mine.”
— Timothy Morton, Hyperobjects
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Roof repairs are definitely specialized projects. Sometimes they be done by the handyman and homeowner. But qualified tradesmen will repair your roof quickly and thoroughly, so weigh this up if you are attempting the project yourself. Roofs protect you and the contents of your house from the weather, so repairs are vital.If you’re employing someone else to repair your roof for you, only use a licensed roofer that you can trust, and use them again if needed. Licensed roof contractors will mostly offer a guarantee, so look at this as a benefit and take it up because it does ensure that the repair job was done correctly.Roof DegenerationRoofs can degenerate quickly as the result of a storm, or over time due to general age related factors. Neglected roofs are most prone to bad storm damage.I view a lot of roofs and often see leaks that have come from mostly neglect, especially from rusted gutters which are full of leaves and have disconnected from the down-pipes and water going everywhere but where it should. This consequently breeds other problems which encroach on neighbours creating a domino effect. Its not uncommon to be treating one problem for two different households especially in close inner city communities. Its handy to be on a friendly basis with them! So, clean out gutters yourself or get in a roofer for a small price. While you’re at it, cut those overhanging branches. If roof problems still exist, be suspicious that the fall of the gutter is incorrect. Practicality and general knowledge of the laws of gravity are vital here!Some Types of Roof ProblemsAsbestos-cement is really an issue if it’s damaged so due vigilance is a must. For example do not remove any screws without safety wear and it’s probably best left to the roofer. Yet these roofs can be repaired quite successfully, which can be a relief if you are concerned about it. Skylights are a bit of a bother when they leak, which they do when left too long without maintenance and periodic applications of sealant. Our roofing company deals with these often and our best tip here is to use a good tradesman in the first place to install the skylight and ask them for advice on keeping them in the best condition. They too will eventually need replacing, but you will know when if you are on top of the repair. Broken tiles can be the result of stepping where you shouldn’t, and metal roofs can be dented if you don’t follow the screw line so my tip is if you want to fix it yourself, educate yourself on the structure of the roof by getting on the net or reading about the anatomy of the roof structure. Ridge capping covers the two faces of meeting tiles, and if this is loose it needs to be what is called “re-bedded and re-pointed”, again something to be conversant with if you have one of the most popular tiled roofs in Australia. This type of damage to tiled roofs can be hard to spot, but leaks will become apparent with a little bit of neglect. Tile, metal and slate are the most common types of roofing in Sydney, each with their own specific handlings. Metal roofs for new homes have become more in-vogue, due to their ease of maintenance and sleek looks. But they are not immune to repair and will have their own degree or wear and tear.Roof damage is inevitable as a roof is the most exposed part of a house and susceptible to some mighty elements that can come unexpectedly. So ideally build roof repairs into your budget with the rest of the house or even just have a plan worked out in case your roof is suddenly in need of repair.
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The internet is a wild place. One minute you’re talking about sucking dick for water at Fyre Festival, the next you’re being approached about TV series. If you’ve watched Netflix’s documentary FYRE, then you know the story of Andy King, the man who was prepared to go down on a customs officer to release four 18-wheeler trucks filled with Evian water.
“I literally drove home, took a shower, I drank some mouthwash,” King explains in the documentary, completely deadpan.
“I got into my car, to drive across the island to take one for the team. And I got to [the customs officer’s] office, fully prepared to suck his dick.”
It was a bombshell moment in the documentary, and one that’s become intensely viral. He doesn’t want to be known as “the blow job king of the world,” but it has certainly had some benefits. Aside from putting his new star power behind GoFundMes to pay back the workers in the Bahamas, he’s also apparently been approached with at least three TV show offers from notable networks.
“You’re too young to remember this, but in the old world of TV it was The Carol Burnett Showand these fun, light-hearted shows that weren’t all crime-related,” King told Vanity Fair. “You see the attractiveness of HGTV today. People love Flip or Flop or Fixer Upper. Let’s just say it’s going to be a show about hosting crazy events—what it takes to make them happen. There will be cliff-hangers, and you’ll get to follow me around and see how I pull them off.”
He’s also been approached by different water companies, hoping to use his presence in new ad campaigns.
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In this article, I will bring you an answer to the old question “What is the difference between coffee and espresso?”, some of you may even think that they are just the same right? After all, they come from the coffee plant.
Well no, there is quite a difference and I will teach you all you need to know in basic terms. Coffee is like Earth, whereas the Espresso is a continent. So, basically, coffee is a parent, and espresso is one of it’s type.
Most of you are searching for the difference between a regular coffee and an espresso. I suggest you to read the complete article carefully, and you will have your answer in detail.
First, we will address the individual parts, coffee, and espresso, just to point out the main differences from the start.
What is Coffee?
This beloved beverage has quite a history, these coffee beans have traveled all the way around the world and that’s why we have so many alternatives now.
The fruit from the coffee plant is actually similar to a cherry, but what makes the greatness is inside the seed.
Once the fruit is harvested, the seed or bean is extracted and then roasted, and once you grind it, that’s what we need for a cup of coffee. There are dozens of species of coffee plants, and each of these plants will make a different coffee bean, but also the way it is processed will change the flavor of the final product, giving us hundreds if not thousands of different possibilities.
Coffee Brewing Methods
Now we have so many flavors, so many beans, and different types of grind, but there is still one variant we are not taking into account – the brewing method. Often the boiling, steeping and dripping method outputs regular coffee, and the pressure method gives, an espresso. Most of the people are confused here in regular coffee and espresso. So, the basic and major difference is the, Method.
Brewing coffee, no matter the method, has one constant principle and this is the principle of infusing or the process of using hot water to take flavors and smells away from a product. Infusions (Tea) use this method as we all know, and coffee is not an exception.
Boiling method
The original and oldest known method is well, boiling water in a pot with a fire and getting your ground coffee in there, in a few minutes coffee will be ready, easy right? Well yes, but this will bring nothing special and burning the coffee is quite easy if you use this method. But a few centuries back, without electricity or a simple way to heat up water (other than starting a fire), this was the easy way to go, and it was also quite practical if you had to travel.
But luckily, we have evolved from this rather primitive method, if you are reading this article, chances are you own some kind of coffee machine, or at least have seen countless of them in coffee shops, from electric modern machinery to the old but effective mechanical machines.
Steeping method
Now, we will meet the steeping method, which is still infusing but made easy. Imagine you took the pot from the method above, and you found a way to just separate the ground coffee from the liquid once your infusion was ready, well that is basically it.
If you know the French press you know what steeping is, mix hot water and ground coffee in the press, wait some time, based on how hot the water was, then use the press and well, press the ground coffee to the bottom (yes big surprise uh?). This squishes the ground coffee and gives you an amazing final flavor because of this.
Of course, you won’t be able to use a fine grind or will then have residues in the coffee because of the holes in the press.
Dripping method
This is perhaps the most common method used nowadays, because of all the electric coffee makers out there. You must have seen those coffee makers that need a coffee filter and you put the ground coffee on it? Well, that’s dripping, as the name suggests.
With electricity, the process of heating up water is no longer a problem, the new drip machines just need you to put the filter, the ground coffee and the water in the machine, and it will do the rest.
The principle behind this is simple, water goes into the ground coffee and starts soaking it, the water gets infused with the coffee, the filter stops the ground coffee from falling but keeps the liquid flowing, and there we go, you now have coffee, this method just needs a few time to fill a cup or the whole kettle.
Pressure method (Espresso)
This is where things get even better and we start addressing the title of this article directly. This method is the one used for espresso, so yes, espresso is coffee (in case you had any doubts), but what makes espresso unique and different from all the methods above is the amount of time it takes to be ready.
With all the previous methods you would have to wait a few minutes to get that cup of coffee, with the pressure method well, once the water is hot and ready, you will have the finished product in a few seconds.
What makes this method special is that the hot water goes into the fine ground coffee at a really high pressure with high temperature, and the infusion not only takes seconds, but it becomes quite powerful, that’s why espresso has that distinctive flavor. This brings us to the next question.
What is Espresso?
As mentioned above, espresso is coffee brewed in a unique way, and this unique way makes, well, unique coffee, espresso tends to have a more intense flavor, even tho it’s brewed in a shorter time.
So espresso can be described as intense coffee, brewed with pressure at a high temperature in a short time, but also the ground coffee has to be fine.
Know Crema
Another big characteristic of espresso is the crema, and the crema really talks about the coffee you are about to drink, erm sorry, espresso. The crema is the foam that forms on top of the liquid when you prepare an espresso, and the information it gives is about the age of the coffee used and the strength of the coffee.
For the age, the amount is to be observed, If the crema is abundant it means the coffee is fresh, while with less crema it means it’s a bit older. For the strength, the color is to be noticed, usually, the rule of thumb is, the darker the crema, the stronger the espresso.
Types of Espresso Shots
Espresso is often served in shots, and in this little section I will mention the main ones with the measures you can go here to find some really nice information on this with images to guide you:
Espresso Shot: The classic shot is usually 30 ml, this is a generic measure and what you should expect from a shot.
Doppio Shot: Also called a double, is just double the amount of the original shot, so two shots in a cup, 60 ml.
Ristretto: This would be the grown-up measure, although the quantity is less, 22ml, the liquid is a concentrated mix of coffee, so expect a lot of strength in this kind of shots.
Lungo: This is the relaxed measure and it is the one that gets closer to being brewed coffee, this is 60ml of less concentrated espresso, so expect a softer drink in these ones.
Macchiato: This is a doppio shot with a dot of foamed milk to soften it up and make it more creamy.
Café Noisette: This is similar to the Macchiato but contains more milk, again a Doppio shot but this time instead of just a dot of foamed milk, we will add 30ml of steamed milk, making it even more creamy and nicer.
Espresso Drinks
You may not like espresso by itself or with a little milk, so here I will show you some of the popular espresso-based drinks, some of which you will probably have heard of already.
Cappuccino: Classic drink, that great triple layered presentation just makes everyone fall in love, and it packs quite a punch with some creamy flavor as well, a doppio shot plus 60 ml of steamed milk with 60 ml of foamed milk on top.
Dry Cappuccino: Maybe you dislike the amount of milk in a regular cappuccino, so here you get a doppio plus 60ml of foamed milk, easy.
Americano: Another classic amongst coffee aficionados, the Americano is a doppio shot with 90ml of hot water to soften it up, it still packs the double shot punch.
Affogato: Just a delight that, surprisingly, not a lot of people have tried but I highly recommend, here you get a doppio with 90ml of vanilla ice cream, double rush on this one, more like a dessert in my opinion.
Breve: Creamy delight, with a doppio shot and 90ml of half and half, you will get an amazing creamy mix of greatness.
Mocha: Chocolate is just amazing with coffee, some blends even remind you of the flavor, this is a mix that was meant to be, doppio shot, 50ml of chocolate, 30ml of steamed milk.
Café con Hielo: Now with this, I can relate, if you live in a really hot place and having a hot coffee sometimes feels like a torture to your body, this is just amazing, who would have thought that coffee could be so refreshing, get enough ice in a cup, pour 50ml of espresso on top, voila.
Con Panna: Another delightful treat, more of a dessert, this contains a doppio shot and 90ml of whipped cream.
Flat White: This is great if you love the milky goodness of a coffee drink, a doppio shot and 120ml of steamed milk, it will have a soft taste and amazing texture.
Latte: Another classic, in my opinion, this is just a perfect presentation with a great flavor and texture and a milky taste, a doppio shot, 300ml of steamed milk, and the real skill comes here, 2ml of foamed milk, just to make that top perfect.
So to wrap this up, the difference between espresso and coffee is how you make it, or the brewing method, espresso is, as the name suggests, a pressure-made coffee, while brewed coffee is usually an infusion made over more time.
The Caffeine In Brief
There is a question with a rather simple answer, always going around the coffee world, especially on people starting to discover this drink’s amazing benefits: “Which contains more caffeine, brewed coffee or espresso?”.
The answer depends on where you approach the question from; if you take a shot of espresso and a cup of coffee the amount of liquid on each is quite different, so you could say, in this case, that the cup of coffee contains more caffeine since an average cup has around 240 ml of coffee, while an espresso shot has 30 ml.
If you approach it the other way tho, in volume, you will find that the espresso contains way more caffeine per milliliter. In the end, it all depends on the amount you drink, think of it as the espresso being a form a concentrated coffee in caffeine terms.
Equipment
Now in this section, I will mention some of the most common forms of equipment for each method, so you can start brewing coffee today.
How To Make Regular Coffee
For the Boiling method, well, use a stove and a pot, yes, that simple, when pouring out the coffee you may want to use a filter tho.
For the Steeping method, I recommend the classic French press, it’s easy to use and quite easy to clean, plus the process of pressing the coffee yourself is quite unique, just be sure to use it correctly.
For the Dripping method, you will find, and I mean it, thousands of different drip machines with a lot of different prices, it is possible to make a little system yourself and use this method, simply pouring boiling water on top of a filter with ground coffee that leads to a kettle or pot.
If you don’t like the hassle, just buy a regular electric coffee machine, and get some good ground coffee (or grind the beans yourself, which is also quite entertaining, you will need a coffee grinder for this tho).
How To Make Espresso Coffee
And for the pressure method, or to make espresso, there are some great espresso machines out there, even some that are over $10,000 USD, but this much is not needed, I personally use Nespresso because it is extremely easy to use for your home and it’s just convenient, plus I believe the quality of the outcome is quite nice.
If you like mechanical machines you can buy an AeroPress, which makes great coffee and is quite fun to use.
At the end of the day, whatever is more convenient for you, or whatever you like the better is the best, get good quality ground coffee, and most of the time you will be able to make good quality coffee with most of the machines out there.
And to Wrap it Up
So it’s been a long road now, right? but some may still be asking themselves “Okay, so, espresso is the same as coffee correct?” well, espresso is coffee yes, but it is unique to the different brewing methods, so we can say that it is just a different outcome from the same source, but don’t worry, you don’t have to like one better than the other, both brewed coffee and espresso are great, and they, in my personal opinion, will give you what’s needed depending on the situation.
Check out this video if you like a more graphic explanation.
Maybe you just want a quick shot to boost your energy and feel alive, or maybe you want to have that cup of coffee for 30 mins just to enjoy it, coffee is like wine, the best coffee for every one of us is different, so the one you like, is the best .
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Lipstick Under My Burkha opens Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2017
The eighth edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2017 has kicked off today, August 11 with the Australian premiere of the Alankrita Srivastava directorial Lipstick Under My Burkha. The festival is aiming to highlight diversity in cinema, by means of the films they show that includes short films and the inspiring stories and experiences from the festival guests. The festival will feature around 60 Bollywood Films along with indie films and short films in 20 different languages. These films, from India and the subcontinent, include over 30 Australian premieres.
The festival was officially opened in the presence of festival director Mitu Bhowmick and the special guests were Konkana Sen Sharma and Alankrita Srivastava who lit the ceremonial lamp.
Besides screening, the fest will also hold several special events including flag hoisting event and master classes, Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition, screening at Dandenong and a special awards night. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be hoisting the Indian national flag at Melbourne’s iconic pulse point, Federation Square. She will be the first Indian woman to do so. In addition, the actress will also be felicitated by the government at the Westpac IFFM Awards night on August 11, for her contribution to global cinema.
Amongst other guests who will be attending this festival are Karan Johar, Sushant Singh Rajput, Raj Kummar Rao, Adil Hossain, Malaika Aroa, Nitesh Tiwari, Rajeev Masand, Vikram Phadnis etc.
On making it bigger in its 6th year of IFFM, Mitu Bhowmick said, “It was indeed a great pleasure to host the Australian premiere of Lipstick Under My Burkha. The audience was thrilled to have seen a film that has literally redefined the way women oriented content has been shaping up in India for the past few years. Alankrita and Konkona graced the opening night and also addressed questions of the curious audience post the film. We are happy to have Lipstick… as the opening night film because the film doesn’t only entertain but also makes us think.”
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has Vidya Balan as its brand ambassador. Last year, the festival boasted of 51 films and documentaries which were showcased from all across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia and was a great success because of its theme ‘Women Empowerment’.
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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. 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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. 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The road to Gesaffelstein’s second studio album, HYPERION, has been a roller coaster. Of course, when the dark prince of techno’s return was announced, the EDM community at large cheered and reveled in the news. And then we received “Reset,” which was accompanied by a hip hop-hating music video. Or was it? It was really hard to tell. Then he released “Lost In The Fire” with The Weeknd as the album’s second single, which ended up being criticized for its lyrics. The final single, “Blast Off” with Pharrell Williams, is a great Pharrell track — but not so much for Gesaffelstein.
All of this is to say that as the album rollout continued, many if not most of Gesaffelstein’s original fans felt themselves becoming alienated by his new music. His new home on Columbia Records certainly had a small part to play in the album’s changing tone, but ultimately, this was not the Gesaffelstein that we had once known.
And yet, now that HYPERION is out in full, it has revealed itself to be a far more complex listen than the vapid pop tunes that had been released as singles. The 10-track album clocks in at 40 minutes, not least of all because of a 10-minute ambient track “Humanity Gone” that serves as the album’s closer.
HYPERION begins with the title track, “Hyperion,” a very intro-focused track that lands somewhere in between M83, Animal Collective, or MGMT. The repetitive synth loop is joined by a simple analog melody that ends up giving it an overwhelming psychedelic atmosphere — one could even say that it’s a bright and hopeful track. It sets a tone that is immediately flipped on its head by the following song, “Reset.”
Whereas “Hyperion” was a beautifully arranged and ever-evolving track that brought many of Gesaffelstein’s strengths to the surface in new ways, “Reset” was comparably far more simple. The main beat for the track begins 10 seconds in and hardly wavers for the remainder of the 195 seconds except for an ambient bridge about halfway through. Immediately, listeners are hit with a dichotomy of sound and so far it’s a very confusing experience.
This is then followed up by “Lost in the Fire,” the first vocal track on the album and Gesaffelstein’s third occasion teaming up with Abel. Even if you weren’t privy to the previously mentioned controversy over the lyrics, the line “while I fuck you straight” is so emphasized that it’s impossible to mix. It stands out so staunchly against the rest of the track, you can’t help but think, “Wait… what did he just say?” If not for the troubling nature of the lyrics, it hurts that it pulls you out of immersion in the track, as well.
After these three wildly different tracks, we come to “Ever Now,” which, while it isn’t labeled as such, is really just an interlude. And yet, despite it being so short, the ambient and inquisitive nature of the track gives it a hypnotic quality that pulls you in and begs of you to want more. Following the first three tracks, HYPERION continues to present tracks at odds with each other, providing for an enigmatic listen, to say the least.
Finally, we come back to “Blast Off,” the collaboration with Pharrell Williams. Curiously, “Blast Off” fits into the album far better than I anticipated when I first heard the single. It’s still incredibly simple and very safe, and still comes off as a better Pharrell track than Gesaffelstein track, but it’s far from the least impressive track on the album so far.
Next up is “So Bad” with HAIM, easily one of the more wildcard tracks on the album. As it turns out, “So Bad” is quite sedative, playing with HAIM’s listless vocals against a mildly mesmerizing melody. It’s ultimately forgettable, which is unfortunate as this album needs every hit it can get.
The other wildcard of the album, “Forever” with The Hacker and Electric Youth, is alternatively a fantastic song with depth that actually does a lot with the comparably listless vocals. The production is brighter with a more varied melody and some actual piano notes thrown in to break up the monotony. Compared to “So Bad,” this is easily the more enjoyable of the two.
Going to the home stretch of the album, we’re presented with three instrumental tracks: “Vortex,” “Memora,” and “Humanity Gone.” Far and away, the final 16 or so minutes of the album are its strongest. While “Humanity Gone” alone is nearly 11 minutes, “Vortex” and “Memora” could have easily been combined into one 6-minute track, as well. The ambiance and dark production are more present here than anywhere else in the album, and it’s sad that it took this long to get here.
It’s actually a neat little trick, too, when you think about it. You’ve spent so much time listening to two-star-out-of-five tracks on the album that when you finally get to the end, you’re met with 16 minutes of greatness. As you come out of it, experiencing recency bias first hand, you think to yourself, “Wow, that album was actually really good,” when in fact, you’re just remembering your favorite tracks because you’ve just heard them.
But to zero in on “Humanity Gone” specifically for a moment, it is truly a phenomenal track. It’s just ten minutes of pure, ambient Gesaffelstein — it’s like swimming in his mind and getting pulled under a rip tide of emotion and swirling ethereal bliss. It’s interesting how the album manages to come full circle back to a more psychedelic ending after such a long string of forgettable singles.
Ultimately, I would give HYPERION a 6.5/10. It’s not a bad album by any means, but aside from the final three tracks, there’s nothing in it that would make me want to come back and listen again. It’s certainly an album that everyone should listen to at least once, if not simply because it is Gesaffelstein, then because it’s important to see how artists change over time — it’s a brilliant lesson in how to accept and deal with deviations from your expectations.
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A Black infant in New Jersey has two to four times the likelihood of dying within the first year of life as a white infant, and Black women are more than four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as white women.
That’s “inexcusable,” said Dr. Shereef Elnahal, New Jersey’s health commissioner.
As the nation faces a stark gap in access and health care for Black mothers and infants, the Garden State recently allocated more than $4 million to six maternal and child health centers to help close it. The state has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the United States (4.7 per 1,000 live births versus 5.9 per 1,000 live births in 2015) but the numbers spike when it comes to Black infant mortality (9.7 per 1,000 births as opposed to 3.0 per 1,000 births for white infants).
“We have failed to reach communities of color with services that we know have worked for a broader population, especially for Caucasians, especially for people of higher income. So we know we should do better by these women and their families,” Elnahal told Rewire.News.
“It’s a priority because New Jersey is falling short and has fallen short for many years,” Elnahal said.
The funding for the Department of Health’s “Healthy Women, Healthy Families” initiative will help save lives by making sure the community collaboratives selected for the grant refer Black women to essential services like prenatal care, home visiting programs, and early childhood resources.
New Jersey is already ahead of the game. In 2007, state officials established the second maternal mortality board in the United States, one that New York legislators have struggled to create. That board has provided a decade’s worth of critical data to show the root causes of the high mortality rate—preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and morbidity with cesarean sections.
States have long struggled with maternal mortality rates, with the exception of California, which has focused to reduce the common serious complications by adapting care and monitoring.
Reports indicate that the United States is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth, with up to 60 percent of hypertension-related deaths and up to 90 percent of hemorrhage-related deaths are preventable with proper care, according to USA Today. The report fails to mention that Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related complications.
The issue has lately received national attention and it’s “very encouraging” to see New Jersey officials take a proactive stance, said Nadia Hussain, maternal justice campaign director at MomsRising, a grassroots organization focused on maternal health and justice.
“Even though it’s great that we are seeing some national push for attention, the solutions are not just federal. There really needs to be an investment by the state and local communities to really hunker down, connect with communities, and really address the problem on the ground as well as in the hospitals in the state,” Hussain told Rewire.News. “It’s very encouraging to see New Jersey and Gov. Murphy’s administration tackling this issue head on and not waiting for federal legislation to pass—like California.”
The situation is particularly dire in Texas, where GOP legislators are ignoring that pregnant Black women are dying at a higher rate than the rest of the US.
New Jersey’s commitment, meanwhile, could be a model for the nation.
Officials say the $4.3 million is spread among six community-based organizations from across the state, with a focus on high-risk areas:
$1,241,389 – The Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey (Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Union and Hudson counties; cities of Paterson and Jersey City)
$684,904 – Central Jersey Family Health Consortium (Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer counties; city of Trenton)
$770,517 – Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition, Inc. (Essex County and the municipalities of East Orange, Irvington and Newark)
$171,226 – Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County (Sussex and Warren counties)
$1,112,969 – Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative (Atlantic, Cape May, Salem Gloucester, Cumberland, Burlington and Camden counties; cities of Atlantic City and Camden)
$299,646 – The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey (Monmouth and Ocean counties)
This investment represents the commitment of the Gov. Phil Murphy (D) administration to ensure healthier outcomes for women and their babies, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy said in a statement. “I find it shameful that race persists as a factor in maternal health and infant mortality rates in New Jersey. We must continue to address the need for greater access to quality healthcare and services for our expectant mothers, especially for women of color,” she said.
It won’t happen overnight but it can be done by engaging not just health-care professionals and hospitals, but Black women’s groups, doula and midwife groups, and community organizations that support those people on the ground, Hussain said. That’s just what New Jersey plans to do.
The department has assigned $450,000 to create a doula pilot program in areas with high Black infant mortality rates. The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) will receive $280,000 to create a doula pilot program in Newark, and Children’s Futures will receive $120,000 for Trenton. An independent evaluator will receive $50,000 to evaluate the effectiveness of the doula program in reducing the likelihood of certain birth and delivery outcomes such as c-section births.
Doulas are professionals who advocate for women before, during, and after pregnancy and after the birthing process. Training started on Monday and the department plans to collect “rigorous metrics” monthly and quarterly to monitor change.
“We know that institutional and systemic racism has unfortunately led to women being treated differently based on their race. There is a lot of evidence of this in many aspects of health care, OB-GYN services included,” Elnahal said. “Having doulas who relate to mothers because they come from similar communities or because they are experienced generally being advocates for mothers, can often get the attention of clinicians in high stress settings in hospitals when they need attention.”
A four-pronged approach aims to connect women of color in New Jersey to prenatal care through community health workers and institutions like churches.
“It really establishes a circuitry for us to be able to serve these women for a multitude of issues, not just prevention measures for healthy births. For example, unfortunately many pregnant women are also addicted to opioids. If we establish this referral system, we can get them the right care to get them off opioids and into addiction treatment while they are pregnant, which will improve outcomes for both the mother and the baby,” he said.
The idea is to establish a network of referrals, through community, faith-based, and health organizations, and a system of referrals to care in communities that do not have it.
The department intends to expand access to 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone, an injection that has helped prevent preterm births (a risk factor in infant mortality) in certain women, as well as offer long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) as an option.
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Right now there are lots of really good commercial and residential roof renovation contractors in Greenpoint. These business specialise in roof repair , replacement gutters, vinyl siding repair, rows, ice dam removal, infrared moisture detection, maintenance, ice dam prevention and the like. If ever you receive complications or have the urge to revolutionize the appeal of your home, you should certainly seek advice from a repair provider.
There are many competent roofing contractors out there and they can handle large and small projects. They service businesses and all kinds of residences such as townhouses, apartments, condos, and private homes. They can fix any type of roofing such as shingles, flat roofs, tile, and metal.Many roofing companies offer free consultations and estimates, so you should definitely take advantage of that. Meet with a few roofing specialists. Get answers to your questions and compare estimates until you find the best person for the job. Some roof repair companies offer same day repair services, so keep that in mind if you are shopping around. A roof is the most important part of a home or building, so you should get the problem fixed immediately. A poorly installed or damaged roof can cause excessive damage to a building, so find a contractor who can repair your roof quickly.
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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. By doing annual maintenance such as cleaning the coils and oiling the AC fan motor, you will ensure proper efficiency and cooling of your Airstream travel trailer for many years of camping enjoyment for you and your future grandchildren.
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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. By doing annual maintenance such as cleaning the coils and oiling the AC fan motor, you will ensure proper efficiency and cooling of your Airstream travel trailer for many years of camping enjoyment for you and your future grandchildren.
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‘Mean Girls’ actress Lindsay Lohan is to star in her own reality series for MTV called ‘Lohan Beach Club’.
The 32-year-old actress is poised to executive produce and appear in ‘Lohan Beach Club’, which is being shot at her Lohan Beach House in Mykonos, Greece, where the American star has relocated to in recent years.
MTV – which has already started filming scenes – explained: “The exclusive seaside destination will serve as a backdrop for the series, and features luxury spa amenities, a renowned restaurant and a transformative day and nightclub poised to redefine the Mykonos experience.”
The show will see Lindsay follow a team of brand ambassadors who are tasked with proving their expertise and ambition as they bring her vision to reality.
Nina Diaz, president of programming and development for MTV, said: “‘Lohan Beach Club’ offers viewers VIP access to one of the most exclusive destinations in the world, and a behind-the-scenes look at how a young, successful entrepreneur runs her empire.
“We are thrilled to have such a passionate and creative partner in Lindsay to help explore this intriguing culture, all through the eyes of her brand.”
The series, which is set to debut in 2019, represents Lindsay’s latest business venture in Greece, where she also owns a nightclub in the capital Athens and a beach house in Rhodes.
Earlier this month, Lindsay seemingly threatened to fire two of her waitresses at her beach club for wearing the wrong footwear.
The ‘Mean Girls’ star commented on a photo of two staff members at her newly-opened VIP club in Rhodes – the sister venue to her flagship Lohan Beach House in Mykonos – after she noticed they were sporting different coloured high heels.
She commented on the post on the official Instagram for Lohan Beach House Rhodes: “Wear the same shoes please … or you’re fired. (sic)”
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I was recently doing a bit of research for the NYJTL, when I came across a local news story in a small New England town and the tale was so inspiring, I felt very strongly about sharing it with you.
Last year, young Gianluca Audia saw a video of Serbian star Novak Djokovic playing wheelchair tennis against Paralympic gold medalist Dylan Alcott. Once Djokovic got in the wheelchair, it was clear he was no match for Alcott.
Audia, a 13-year-old New Hampshire resident who has been playing tennis for five years, was inspired to help those with disabilities learn to play his favorite sport. So he started a local round-robin doubles tournament called Swing Into Spring to raise money for the nonprofit Buddy Up Tennis.
History of Giving Back
Audia is proof that giving back can start at a young age. Atjust seven years old, he painted and sold flower baskets so children could afford swimming lessons at his local aquatic center.
His belief that everyone, rich or poor, non-disabled or disabled, should be able to participate in sports inspired his latest project, Swing Into Spring.
Learning More Than Just Tennis
Swing Into Spring benefits Buddy Up Tennis, an Ohio-based charity that holds weekly tennis clinics for children and young adults with Down Syndrome. Beth Gibson, who has a son with Down Syndrome, started the nonprofit in 2008. It has since grown to 20 locations and helps more than 550 individuals stay fit, meet new people and learn important life skills.
Buddy Up Tennis is beneficial for parents of children with Down Syndrome, as well. Gibson has noted that the organization allows them to share stories and give advice to those who are going through similar experiences.
Huge Success
Swing Into Spring, which takes place on April 8, is already a massive success. As of March 25, it had raised nearly $5,000 in registration fees and donations. That includes a $1,000 matching donation from Positive Tracks, an organization that encourages kids to give back to their communities through sporting events.
River Valley Club, a local fitness center, is hosting the event and supplying courts and staff members. So one hundred percent of the tournament proceeds will go toward Buddy Up Tennis.
Continuing Partnership
This may just be the start of the relationship between Audia and Buddy Up Tennis. Gibson plans to attend Swing Into Spring, and she and Audia are discussing holding future Buddy Up clinics at River Valley Club.
Never Too Young
There are many youngsters like Audia who have given back to the less fortunate. One of the most famous is Alexandra Scott, who founded the childhood cancer charity Alex’s Lemonade Stand when she was just four years old.
There are countless other examples. Hannah Taylor started The Ladybug Foundation, a charity that benefits the homeless, when she was just eight years old. Janine Licare and Aislin Livingstone were only nine when they started Kids Save The Rainforest to preserve rainforests and protect the animals that live in them.
These kids prove that you can make a difference in your community even when you are still in grade school.
-Tory Kiam, Vice Chairman of the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL)
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Looking for something fun and exciting to do on your vacation? Already hit every beach and ice cream store on Cape Cod? Well look no further!
Wellfleet Drive In
Enjoy the show– outside? That’s right! Wellfleet Drive In allows you to enjoy all the nostalgia from years past, with the comfort and quality of the newest innovations. Transport yourself back in time, and view the 100-foot screen in the warm summer air. Feel the Cape Cod Charm while watching the newest videos found in theatres and on Netflix today! The Drive-in offers a snack bar, a minigolf course, and a playground to provide fun for the whole family.
Visit the Islands
Calling all adventure seekers! Plan a day-trip to visit either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard. The 19th-century whaling hubs are famous for their “Cape Cod Style” houses adorned with unpainted cedar-shingles and cobblestone streets. On the islands you’ll find restaurants, high-end boutiques and scores of scenic lighthouses. Rent a motor scooter or bicycle and explore the islands to your heart’s content. Purchase a ticket at the Steamship Authority or Hyline Cruises for expedient and fun travel to either destination. The port is located in Hyannis Harbor, less than 10 minutes away from the Bayside Resort with plenty of parking– or the option to drive your car onto the ferry themselves!
The Cape Cod Inflatable Waterpark
Only minutes away from the Bayside Resort, the Cape Cod Inflatable Water Park boasts a seemingly infinite amount of fun within its walls. Offering guests a choice of its water park, challenge zone, lazy river, arcade, as well as concessions, your family will never get bored! The challenge zone includes a zip line, tight ropes, rock walls, an obstacle course, and even a full size trapeze with attendants at every attraction. The park also offers Cabana rentals with poolside service with food and drinks for purchase. The Cabanas are 10x12ft large with ample space to fit up to 10 people– and include outlets for all your devices! The Cabanas can serve as your home base for the day and provide privacy and comfort to take a break from all the fun. Don’t forget to cross the street to visit Penguin’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat before you leave! You can smell their homemade waffle cones from even the tallest of water slides!
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Breaking News: Toilet – Ek Prem Katha ordered 8 verbal cuts, pulled up for obscenity
Even if you are making a film about ‘Swach Bharat’ you can still be pulled up for flinging forth some frothy filth. So Akshay Kumar has discovered. His much vaunted, BJP-approved Toilet Ek Prem Katha has been ordered as many as 8 verbal cuts before being certified with a ‘UA’ certificate.
Some of these cuts, say sources from the CBFC, find Akshay Kumar making crude statements. “In one sequence Akshay Kumar is heard telling his screen-wife, ‘Tumne mujhe 3 baar jagaya hai. Main koi saandh hoon kya (you’ve woken me up thrice…am I a bull?)….In another sequence a character says he goes to pee with a rassi (thread) around his ears. He means the sacred thread, the Brahminical janao. And we saw no reason for something with such sanctity attached to it being referred to so facetiously.”
In addition 4 expletives including ‘haraami’ have been ordered out.
For those who thought getting past the CBFC would be a cakewalk for Toilet – Ek Prem Katha just because it’s got the Prime Minister’s tweet approval and tax exemption in BJP-run states, this is a good lesson in democratic censorship.
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Going to California from Alabama is sometimes not a simple job. There are a variety of moving companies out there therefore it may be difficult to find one which you and your family believe in.
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The summer time is the period for people to move so you are likely to shell out more within this period. To safely move a whole family, lots of consumers wait until their kids are out of classes.
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As the current year goes on, it appears that the populace is definitely flourishing. Every person tends to want to reside in California.
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We’re excited to be invited to perform our Sex Nerd Trivia Set at the Unify Pleasure Carnival Feb 14th, 2019!
Step right up and experience UNIFY’s “Pleasure Carnival” at the Brick on Thursday, February 14th from 7-11pm. Sponsored by Kind Clinic!
Carnival games galore! Valentine’s Day vendor market to get something for your sweetie!
Shop to your hearts content with:
Echale Books
Caricatures by Audrey
Pure Romance By LaureeB
Le’Bleu Apothecary
Picadeli
Akaimi Davis: Mixed Media Artist
Erotic Blueprints by David Miron
Is romance in your future? Ask our Fortune Teller! All dolled up? Swing by our photo booth with tons of fun props! Free bear hugs all night from the Renegade Bears of San Antonio – Fan Page!
Door prizes throughout the evening, and special prizes for those who step up for a rapid HIV test. Beverages and munchies will also be available.
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Be mesmerized by the beautiful Skharlott de la Noche of the SanAntonio Sistersof Perpetual Indulgence as our MC for evening!
Experience the oddities in our Drag Freak Show, starring MISS TAINT of Miss Taint’s Fright Night! These Drag Queens and Kings will delight you! 2 shows will titillate your senses!
Performances by: San Antonio’s glamour ghoul Miss Taint, and the scandalous bearded queen Gena Cyde, and bucking twirling diva Naima Jackson- Hewitt , as well as members of the Haus of Coven – Haus elder and opulent drag entity Paradox Rei, the sensual, sultry ladyqueen Taryn Tino, Texas’ only heterosexual male drag queen, the alluring, ominous Vanta Blvck, and one of Haus of Coven’s drag kings, the spectacular MysterySA!
Be awed by the extraordinary feats of the POLYACROUS who defy gravity on the trapeze and tumble into your heart. Don’t worry, you get 2 chances to witness their super human skills!
Round out your evening by warming up your biggest organ with a Sex Nerd Trivia hosted by the Southwest Sexual Health Alliance! Have your phones ready to answer all questions regarding pleasure and sex!
18+, carpooling is highly encouraged! Questions? Contact us at 210-261-3616 or abenton@chcsbc.org
We can’t wait to perform for y’all at the Pleasure Carnival presented by UNIFY San Antonio this Thursday 2/14 at Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex
The alternative scene of SA is ready to present a freakshow of drag oddities , with two sets you don’t want to miss ! Never seen a drag show before ? Now is the perfect opportunity to do so – tipping is customary so be sure to bring some loose bills . Broke ? No worries – we feed off of audience applause and noise , because it’s what? FREE !
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Paradox Rei – @theparadoxrei
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Mystery SA– @therealmysterysa
(Taryn Tino)– @taryn_tino_
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Gena Cyde– @queengenacyde
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Looking for something fun and exciting to do on your vacation? Already hit every beach and ice cream store on Cape Cod? Well look no further!
Wellfleet Drive In
Enjoy the show– outside? That’s right! Wellfleet Drive In allows you to enjoy all the nostalgia from years past, with the comfort and quality of the newest innovations. Transport yourself back in time, and view the 100-foot screen in the warm summer air. Feel the Cape Cod Charm while watching the newest videos found in theatres and on Netflix today! The Drive-in offers a snack bar, a minigolf course, and a playground to provide fun for the whole family.
Visit the Islands
Calling all adventure seekers! Plan a day-trip to visit either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard. The 19th-century whaling hubs are famous for their “Cape Cod Style” houses adorned with unpainted cedar-shingles and cobblestone streets. On the islands you’ll find restaurants, high-end boutiques and scores of scenic lighthouses. Rent a motor scooter or bicycle and explore the islands to your heart’s content. Purchase a ticket at the Steamship Authority or Hyline Cruises for expedient and fun travel to either destination. The port is located in Hyannis Harbor, less than 10 minutes away from the Bayside Resort with plenty of parking– or the option to drive your car onto the ferry themselves!
The Cape Cod Inflatable Waterpark
Only minutes away from the Bayside Resort, the Cape Cod Inflatable Water Park boasts a seemingly infinite amount of fun within its walls. Offering guests a choice of its water park, challenge zone, lazy river, arcade, as well as concessions, your family will never get bored! The challenge zone includes a zip line, tight ropes, rock walls, an obstacle course, and even a full size trapeze with attendants at every attraction. The park also offers Cabana rentals with poolside service with food and drinks for purchase. The Cabanas are 10x12ft large with ample space to fit up to 10 people– and include outlets for all your devices! The Cabanas can serve as your home base for the day and provide privacy and comfort to take a break from all the fun. Don’t forget to cross the street to visit Penguin’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat before you leave! You can smell their homemade waffle cones from even the tallest of water slides!
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WHOA! Hollywood actress Salma Hayek sends best wishes to Akshay Kumar for Toilet- Ek Prem Katha
Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Toilet- Ek Prem Katha made its way to the big screen on Friday. While Akshay Kumar’s Bollywood colleagues have been actively promoting his film, the actor won good wishes from a Hollywood star.
Hollywood star Salma Hayek, who works for the issues revolving around the empowerment of women, sent her best wishes to Akshay Kumar for his film as it revolves around the issue of open defecation and hygiene.
Good luck to @akshaykumar on @ToiletTheFilm out today! End #OpenDefecation now! No woman should fear going to the toilet! #ToiletEkPremKatha
— Salma Hayek (@salmahayek) August 12, 2017
Akshay Kumar, who had met Salma Hayek last year in Dubai at the Global Teachers Prize 2016, thanked the actress for supporting his film and the initiative.
Thank you for your wishes for our small effort towards #GoingODF : #ToiletEkPremKatha ???????? t.co/LDbZQFOi8W
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 12, 2017
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Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, the film also stars Anupam Kher, Divyendu Sharma among others.
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Kids bring parents joy and love and hugs and kisses. And they also throw an epic wrench into the sex lives of even the most randy of couples. As newborns, babies challenge our literal humanity with crying jags and sleep interruption the likes of which rival military torture. Then they begin to wiggle out of those early months, mercifully offering us a chance to catch our collective breath.
But the truth is, privacy and time remain rare commodities. If your child’s a hard sleeper, you’ve won the parenting jackpot (gloating not permitted under penalty of law). For those who aren’t blessed with such a coveted and elusive treasure, getting busy (and scheduling that busy-getting) can be an enormous uphill battle.
Eventually, the kid goes off to school, parents establish routines, and life goes on. Busy schedules at work and at home can all but erase healthy desire and sexual engagement.
So, many seek to turn up the heat. Which is exactly what writer and Professor Lori Jakiela and her husband did after a long day and over a few beers. Her hilarious and touching account of this special effort, “The Plain, Unmarked Box Arrives”, was expertly read by actress Kristen Bell on the New York Times Modern Love podcast, and it’s totally and completely relatable.
If your sex life isn’t the slightest bit sexy at the moment (or hasn’t been for some time), contact us. Whether you’re challenged by your calendar, discomfort or a general lack of interest, we’ve got you covered. Maze can help you find your way back to yourself, to your partner and to the sex life you deserve (whether you have no kids or 10 kids or something in between).
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SCOOP: Varun Dhawan’s new co-star will spend a lot of time with him now
If you see Varun Dhawan’s beautiful new co-star accompanying him on dinner dates and movies, don’t jump to conclusions. Director Shoojit Sircar has instructed Varun to spend “as much time as possible” with Banita Sandhu.
Varun Dhawan of course is more than happy to oblige. A very close friend of his who happens to be a very attractive co-star says, “Varun makes heroines feel very comfortable. There is no hint of crossing the line since he’s in a relationship (with Natasha Dalal).”
Contrary to reports, Shoojit Sircar’s new film cryptically titled October doesn’t have a limited space for its leading lady.
Sources say October is an intense love story portraying love in dark shades never seen before. According to sources, “It’s as intense as the love relationship in the Telugu hit Arjun Reddy without the sex, drugs and alcohol. Varun’s character will be shown to be so high on love, he won’t need any intoxication. And the girl is with Varun in every frame.”
Says Shoojit, “It’s a very important role and we’ve chosen the girl who we think is pitch-perfect for the part. Banita Sandhu is from the Wales. I chose her because I am very confident about her abilities. She is brilliant.”
While Shoojit is not willing to divulge details about the love story on-record it can be said without a shred of doubt that October would be a love story unlike any other seen in Hindi cinema. “The audience won’t be counting kisses in this one for sure,” says the smirking source.
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Many people simply do not realise how many home improvement projects can be done without the need to hire a professional. These can be done yourself with a little planning and ingenuity. Not only can this save you a lot of money but it can also give you a sense of satisfaction.
Here are some tips to help you save money if you want to improve your home.
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There are still a few jobs that should be done by a professional. These will often include any major plumbing, electrical or plastering work from one of the best plasterers in Cheltenham for example. This can be dangerous, and there is the possibility of a fire hazard if it is not done correctly. You may also need someone with a license to pass your city code inspection especially if you intend to rent the house to others.
Sometimes all a house may need is a good cleaning and a fresh coat of paint. This can be done cheaply and may only take a few days, depending on the current state of the house and how large it is. When buying paint, you may be tempted to get some that are on clearance to save a few dollars. This can be a good idea but make certain you will have enough to do the entire job.
Even carpet and tile flooring can be a do it yourself the job. This takes a lot more work and to do it yourself, and you may need a few special tools. These can usually be rented so that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on tools you will probably only use once or twice. Instructions for these types of projects can be found for free online.
When remodelling a house to rent, you should keep in mind that most people would prefer neutral colours. This will make it easier for them to decorate as they like. Whites and greys are always good. Most people tend to prefer bright colours in the kitchen and bathroom. Of course, it may be easier and cheaper to simply paint all of the walls one colour.
If the outside needs work then, here again, paint can do wonders. Landscaping is also a nice touch and can be done cheap. You may be able to get cuttings from friends or even out in the woods. These can make for wonderful flowers. If you are new to gardening, then there are guides available online that will give you specific instructions for different types of plants.
Last but not least are the little touches that can make a big difference. This can mean the difference between a house and a home. If you want your house to have a homey feel to it, then decorate it to suit your needs. Adding curtains and wall hangings can give a house a comfortable feeling. You may even want to add a plant or two.
Home improvement projects can be fun, and they can make your home look new again while saving you a lot of money. No matter how big or small, any improvement may be better than none. Keep your home looking new each and every day with these simple ideas.
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Shaq’s Fun House has only ever happened twice before, and already it’s one of the most-talked about events of Miami Music Week as it prepares to make its third appearance. Last year, Shaq, aka DJ Diesel, called upon Diplo, Steve Aoki, A-Trak, Carnage, Nervo, Alan Walker, and Cheat Codes to bring the noise, and this year will feature an even bigger array of artists according to Shaq himself.
Your EDM caught up with Shaq ahead of the festivities, two weeks from tomorrow, March 29. We were desperate to know more about his background as a DJ and what made him think of Shaq’s Fun House in the first place. We also wanted to know, with all of the crazy things the Fun House already has, what didn’t make it in… the answer is amazing.
Check out our interview with Shaq below, and remember, a very limited number of All-Inclusive Open Bar Tickets are now on sale from $149 at www.ShaqsFunHouse.com.
Everyone knows you as Shaq, the basketball player. But you’ve mentioned in interviews before that you have been DJing since you were 14. What was your first introduction to electronic music and how did you start spinning?
I used to cut neighbors’ grass, walk dogs, and scrap together cash to buy records and my turntables at a pawn shop. I have been hooked on music ever since I was a young kid, but back then I was all about Rap. TomorrowWorld 2014 was a milestone event that changed my perspective on music forever. It was on a massive farm and I came over a huge hill then boom 100,000 happy people going crazy having the time of their lives. I saw Skrillex and Steve Aoki and I was like what is this music… I just loved the energy! I met my manager Joe at TomorrowWorld and I begged him for a slot the next year. That is how DJ Diesel was born and I have not looked back since.
What prompted you to start Shaq’s Fun House?
This is not a nightclub or some huge festival. My Fun House brings together the best DJ’s in the world with carnival elements, circus performers, an open bar, amazing food and much more. Honestly I was getting bored of the same clubs & festivals over and over at music week…I wanted to create my own event totally different that is just all about FUN. Last year I called up Diplo and said I need you Wes…Steve Aoki…Diesel needs your energy…Carnage…bring the heat!! It was crazy everyone just ended up playing back to back all night till sunrise. This year I partnered with JBL to make the Fun House even bigger. I promise you this will be the best lineup yet featuring 8 of the best DJ’s in the world. Get your tickets soon folks this thing is sure to sell out!
What’s been your favorite show you’ve played so far?
To me DJ’ing in front of a huge crowd brings is like a game 7. I’ve done many amazing shows but Lost Lands and Tomorrowland have to be my 2 favorites. I practice a lot before each set and really get competitive out there..my goal is always to ignite more head bangers than any other artist out there.
Now that you’re putting out original music, like your new track with NGHTMRE & Lil Jon, can we expect more in 2019?
NGHTMRE is my Larry Bird of EDM and Lil Jon is a longtime friend. BANG was a ton of Fun to work on and we got tons more in the works! I’ll have some remixes and solo originals out soon but there are a lot more DIESEL coming in 2019. There’s a ton of shows to still release too… I just announced a show with Dillon Francis at Red Rocks, I have a big Vegas announcement coming soon, and I am really looking forward to Tomorrowland & Ibiza this summer.
What were some of the original ideas for Shaq’s Fun House that didn’t make the cut?
So I own 2 white tigers. I have a guy in Vegas that looks after them for me and he treats them real well. I thought it may be cool to bring them to Miami, but my team advised against it for safety reasons. What do you guys think should I bring em? The car ride for them would be really long or can we put them on a plane?
What was it like to have your Fun House in Atlanta for the Super Bowl?
I am an ATL native and live here now so when Super Bowl 2019 was in Atlanta I called up my managers and told them Shaq’s Fun House.. Super Bowl.. Atlanta… let’s make it legendary and we did. I recruited my boys Diplo, Tiesto, Migos, Lil Jon, T-Pain and we threw one hell of a party. Beyond the music we had Cirque Du Soleil, Waffle House, STK Steakhouse, the JBL crate, and tons more amazing attractions.
How do you see the Fun House brand growing in 2 years? 5 years?
We’re going international baby! They’re way too many amazing sports and music combo opportunities overseas and you know the DIESEL is going to make it happen. I’ve been blessed to see the world, play for Team USA, destroy mainstages in other countries and the Fun House is going to be everywhere.
A very limited number of All-Inclusive Open Bar Tickets are now on sale from $149 at ShaqsFunHouse.com.
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What are Lingual braces?
Lingual braces work in much the same way as their traditional counterparts. However there’s one important cosmetic difference; the lack of the usual metal supports on the front of your teeth. In the past braces could only be fit in a certain position; right on the front of your teeth but due to developments in dental technology this is no longer the case. The key difference with Lingual Braces is that they can be placed on the rear of your teeth, hiding the majority of the metal parts. This means that they can realign your teeth just as effectively as a traditional brace but without the aesthetic worries.
How are Lingual Braces fit?
Firstly, your dentist will need you to press your teeth into a mould in order to take an impression of them. This mould is then sent off to a specialist laboratory where each bracket in your lingual brace is custom made to fit your teeth. In order to help the brackets remain in the correct shape they are usually set in wax and kept safely inside a plastic applicator. During your follow-up visit your dentist will transfer the brackets to the back of your teeth and cement them in place. It’s usual to have several follow up visits with your dentist in order to monitor your progress.
Lingual braces have several advantages over their traditional counterparts. The main advantage is cosmetic, as Lingual braces aren’t visible from the front which makes them an excellent option for patients who wish to avoid the highly-visible traditional braces. In addition to being completely invisible, your lingual braces will strengthen and realign your teeth in the same time frame as traditional braces (which can vary from case to case but usually requires braces to be worn for a number of months). In many cases traditional braces aren’t suited to patients who play contact sports or certain wind instruments making Lingual braces the safest and most convenient option. Lingual braces can be used on patients of any age (as opposed to other types of invisible brace which have to be used early on in life) and are increasingly popular in older patients who want dental treatment without the orthodontic equipment interfering with their day to day life. Also, lingual braces can be a great alternative to patients who are sensitive to plastic and as such, can’t use any invisible braces made of it.
What’s it like living with Lingual Braces?
As not all orthodontists are trained in the use of Lingual braces there can be some issues which occur with access to treatment for follow-up visits. Wearing any kind of brace will have some affect on certain parts of your lifestyle and in addition, lingual braces usually tend to cost more than their traditional counterparts. This is due to the fact that the treatment requires specialist training, customised brackets and computer-aided design technology. Therefore it’s important to take all these factors into consideration and discuss them with your dentist before deciding to have the treatment. As lingual braces are placed on the inside surface of your teeth, they may take a while longer to adjust to than traditional braces. There can be issues with food getting trapped and catching your tongue on the brace but most patients fully adapt to having the brace within a few days. Patients with lingual braces can eat relatively normally but it’s important to avoid certain foods and snacks such as chewing gum or sticky toffee. Similarly it’s important to avoid hard foods and fizzy drinks and in some cases an excess of fruit juice can also cause damage your braces. It’s usual for your dentist to advise regular visits to the hygienist as it’s easier for food to become trapped in lingual braces, due to their position. Lingual braces may affect your speech and some patients develop a slight lisp or have problems forming certain words but this is usually temporary.
It may be necessary at some stage of the treatment to be assigned some extra dental gear to wear in the evenings or at night in order to provide extra pressure to your teeth to help them move in the right way. After the initial treatment period is finished you’re usually required to carry on using a retaining brace so your teeth won’t revert to their former position. This can either be fixed or removable and the length of time you’ll need to use this for varies greatly from case to case. Most patients wear braces for between 1 to 3 years before a positive result is achieved.
What results can I expect?
Your lingual brace will help aid your teeth to grow straight by applying small but continuous pressure to your teeth. After treatment you should see a noticeable cosmetic difference in the appearance of your teeth and any problems with crowding, gaps, overbites or underbites should be fixed.
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I sometimes have to slow down my sewing as I’m quite prolific and my wardrobe is heaving. I love making different versions of the classic Chanel jacket which requires hours of hand sewing. After making a couple of ok jackets I decided to invest in an online class with Susan Khalje who many consider to be one of the best teachers for these garments. People travel from all over the world to attend her classes in Baltimore. There are so many ways to sew them and this version is very unstructured, more like a cardigan and very comfortable. The class comes with a special pattern made in collaboration with Julian Cristofoli. There are no instructions included with the pattern as it’s part of the class but you can buy it separately and if you have made a similar jacket in the past you won’t need any. The three piece sleeves are amazing, high and tight which is a feature of the original version. I made a toile/muslin then used it as the pattern. This can be used again and again and fits perfectly.
The main fabric is a raw silk boucle from Linton Tweeds with a silver thread running through it and the lining is silk satin.
The lining is quilted to the main fabric which is what makes the jacket so comfortable. As I completed this before I started this blog, I don’t have any construction photos but here is a link to a fantastic set of step by step photos for Vogue 8804 by Ann Rowley who UK readers would probably remember won the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee. There’s a lot of good advice at Couture et Tricot and she has made a few different styles. You can also find an online class at Craftsy.
Another feature of Chanel jackets are the very special trims, which are often very soft and not at all stiff as in a lot of the highstreet versions. On some of the jackets I’ve looked at (when I’m in Singapore I like to inspect high end clothing to see how they are constructed), I’ve noticed they aren’t too uniform looking. I couldn’t source one as I was in Singapore at the time so I made my own by unravelling some of the tweed and platting it with silk chiffon which I tore to get a frayed edge.
Sleeve detail
I didn’t want this jacket to be at all formal so I used hooks for closures and no buttons.
I would recommend trying to make your own iconic boucle jacket, it’s a very rewarding project and you can wear them dressed up or down. I wear this one with black jeans.
Vogue 8804 with special couture instructions by Claire Shaeffer is slightly more formal and structured as it has buttons so you need to face the front. The instructions are very detailed and I made a beautiful jacket using this which was very smart and classic.
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By Kirsten McDade, Pollution Prevention Specialist
If you are anything like me, Boulevard Park on the Bellingham waterfront is always on my list when I’m entertaining out of town guests, or exploring the beaches with my family, to walk the boardwalk on a blustery day with a hot beverage in hand, or to picnic on the grassy fields as the sun sets. Boulevard park is one of the most popular parks in Bellingham, attracting more than 1 million visitors each year. Despite the crowds, I am continually drawn to the beauty of the park and the myriad of activities it has to offer.
It’s also a place that showcases how Bellingham’s industrial past left a legacy of pollution hidden in plain sight, just meters away from the fields and hangout spots. That’s why RE Sources, along with agencies working to clean up the waterfront, took a group of community members on a tour near the park to learn about its past and shape its future, as they had an opportunity to give a public comment to the Department of Ecology on their cleanup strategy.
As the new Pollution Prevention Specialist with RE Sources, I now look at Boulevard Park through a different lens. Did you know the majority of the park used to be a lumber mill? It burned down in 1925, but left behind tar-coated pilings and layers of wood-derived fill.
Perhaps even lesser known is that a manufactured gas plant use to operate on the northern part of the park. The current park shelter, restrooms, and pocket beach all lie in the former footprint of this facility. During the late 1800s and early 1900s coal was brought to the gas plant and was heated up in containers called retorts. In the absence of air, the coal was broken down releasing gas that was captured, piped to holding tanks, and then delivered to customers to heat and light their homes. Burning coal to produce gas for homes and businesses left behind a variety of contaminants that remain in the soils and sediment, which are now a source of concern. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and copper have been found, along with cyanide and toxic fossil fuel byproducts. All of these contaminants pose a significant health hazard if they come in direct contact with living organisms.
So last month, we brought together concerned community members and representatives from Ecology, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, the Port of Bellingham, and the City of Bellingham to explore the site’s history and the proposals to clean it up. While the exact cleanup methods aren’t set in stone, all of the proposals will dramatically improve the current conditions of the park for human and environmental health.
While Boulevard park has an interesting history, it is only one of 12 toxic cleanup sites that have been identified along Bellingham Bay’s waterfront, all containing toxic contaminants left over from Bellingham’s industrial past. They are all in different stages of the cleanup process, but when completed, the whole community will have reshaped the waterfront into a more livable and safe environment for humans while restoring critical habitat for our native organisms. If you are interested in learning more about the cleanup efforts occurring on the waterfront, keep a lookout for more tours offered by RE Sources. It’ll give you a lot to ponder the next time you’re watching the sunset anywhere along Bellingham Bay.
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