ant The Finish Line: Sealants By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:31:00 -0400 Because EIFS are a jointless type of wall cladding that can be installed over a huge wall area without joints at all, it’s clear that the only way for water to get behind the EIFS is somewhere at the edge of the EIFS. This penetration is most often at windows, openings and flashings. Full Article
ant Anti-LEED Legislation By www.wconline.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 An interesting anti-LEED movement seems to be gaining momentum among states that are opposed to the USGBC LEED rating system. Full Article
ant Benefits of the Variable Refrigerant Flow By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 The variable refrigerant flow is starting to gain popularity in the U.S. Full Article
ant Tech giant’s philanthropic arm gives almost £500,000 to two London charities By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:55:50 Z The funds will go to support the organisations’ work in tackling food poverty Full Article Fundraising
ant Urban Roots Fruit+ and Cantina-Style Salsa By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 The new Urban Roots is dedicated to delivering plant-forward products with bold, globally inspired flavors. The rebrand comes with two line expansions: the launch of Fruit+, and Cantina-Style Salsa. Full Article
ant Good Morning, News: City Council to Vote on Clean & Safe Contract, Vision Zero Gets an Audit, and Trump Taps Elon Musk to Lead DOGE (Do You Even Want to Know?) By www.portlandmercury.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:20:00 -0800 by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! There's rain on the menu for today, but you probably didn't need me to tell you that. Hopefully you know how to layer for November in Portland by now. Anddddd that's all the small talk we have time for this morning, so chop chop. It's news time. IN LOCAL NEWS: • Portland City Council is set to vote today on a five-year contract renewal for the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe district, as well as a major expansion of the service area it covers and a fee hike. A couple weeks ago, when this item was first brought to the council, many Portlanders testified against the contract renewal. Now, four incoming city councilors (Mitch Green, Sameer Kanal, Tiffany Koyama Lane and Angelita Morillo)—along with community organizations and dozens of residents, have penned a letter to the current City Council asking them to postpone the contract renewal. Why the negativity for Clean & Safe? Well, as an excellent new article from our Courtney Vaughn details, the Clean & Safe district is overseen by an organization that has significant overlap in its management with the Portland Metro Chamber, AKA the Portland Business Alliance. The new contract would funnel a good portion of the $58 million contract to the Metro Chamber, which they will spend on lobbying efforts for private business interests. The program is also convoluted and lacks oversight, and it contributes majorly to the criminalization of homeless people in downtown Portland. So there's a lot wrong with it. Read the article for more of the details, and stay tuned for City Council's decision today. • The Portland Auditor's Office has released a much-anticipated (by me, at least) report on the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Vision Zero Action Plan, which the city adopted in 2016 in an effort to eliminate traffic crash fatalities and serious injuries. But in the eight years since the Vision Zero plan was adopted (and been updated twice), traffic crash deaths have increased in Portland, especially in the last four years. In 2023, 69 people were killed in traffic crashes on Portland streets. Given the current reality, it's understandable that people are questioning how effective the Vision Zero program is. While the Auditor's Office isn't seeking an overhaul of the program, the report recommends PBOT makes several key changes to improve Vision Zero outcomes. The audit report says PBOT should create a better project evaluation system, install more speed cameras, and use more qualitative data to determine the most equitable safety projects. According to PBOT, most of the concerns expressed in the audit report have already been addressed in the most recent Vision Zero update. PBOT leaders did say they are hopeful more traffic safety improvements will be possible when Portland finally (fully) transitions to its new, less-siloed form of government in January. The report just came out this morning, so there hasn't been much in the way of community response yet, but I'm sure it will spark some Thoughts, capital "T." • On a related note, the World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims is this Sunday, an annual day to honor the many lives lost prematurely to traffic violence. Community organizations Families for Safe Streets, BikeLoud PDX, and Oregon Walks will join PBOT, elected leaders, and community members for a gathering at Portland City Hall. Find out more about the event here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Families for Safe Streets PDX (@fss_pdx) • Here's a painful fact, courtesy of a new investigation from OPB and ProPublica: Despite President Biden's repeated promises to save old growth forests in the Pacific Northwest, the Bureau of Land Management is allowing timber companies to log such forests now more than in the last 10 years. Biden's BLM is on track to log 47,000 acres of public lands during his four years in office— about the same amount that Trump oversaw during his first term in office. And, get this: This is after Biden made an executive order to protect mature and old-growth forests in 2022! Considering the rare beauty of these forests—and, more importantly, their importance to ecosystems and ability to mitigate carbon emission—this is very unfortunate. The Biden administration hasn't answered for the BLM's actions, or if they're planning to take steps to further protect old growth forests in preparation for the next Trump administration. Let's hope he makes some changes while he still can, because we all know Trump will be a lot worse. • Rene Gonzalez, after losing his bid for mayor, is seeking donations of up to $579 because his campaign is in debt. I wonder if anyone will pay him. Stealing this from the other site because y’all need to see it. Anyone gonna donate $579 to Rene Gonzalez’s failed campaign for mayor??? @pradapdx.bsky.social[image or embed] — Taylor Griggs (@taylorgriggs.bsky.social) November 12, 2024 at 5:11 PM IN NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS: • President-elect Donald Trump (ouch) has asked Vivek Ramaswamy (ouch again) and Elon Musk (commentary unnecessary here) to lead a new government agency that he plans to create in order to regulate federal spending. The new agency will be called the Department of Government Efficiency, which just happens to create the acronym DOGE, a reference to the Shiba Inu meme of the mid-2010s and the joke cryptocurrency by the same name that Musk promoted. Apparently, a Department of Government Efficiency needs to be run by two people. I hope I am adequately conveying my tone of contempt here. As ridiculous as this all is, it's also extremely bad. Trump, Musk, and Ramaswamy's plan is to fire thousands of federal employees, cut necessary regulations, and ultimately destroy many of the most crucial components of the federal government. All we can do is hope that SOME Republicans in Congress (we don't need all of them!) will realize how idiotic this is and block Trump's attempt to create a new government agency, which he can't do without congressional approval. Or can he? The limit to this idiocy knows no bounds. However, given these men's volatility—which is replicated in many others in Trump's sphere—it does seem pretty likely that they'll all be in a huge fight by the time Trump takes office. I do think there are some major catfights on the horizon, if that gives you any comfort in these trying times. fundamentally this is what Trump administrations are all about: the guys. there will be new guys every week. they will startle you, you'll be astounded by them, and then as quickly as they appeared they will fade into an indistinguishable mass, leaves on the forest floor.[image or embed] — Peter (@notalawyer.bsky.social) November 12, 2024 at 4:39 PM • Here's something that will NOT give you comfort in these trying times: Despite the hope last year would mark a global carbon dioxide emissions peak, humans are burning more fossil fuels this year than we did last year. The world is on track to put 0.8 percent more carbon into the atmosphere than in 2023. Though this is not surprising, it IS actually crazy behavior from humanity (and let me be clear, it's a tiny minority of humans leading the charge on this, though a substantially larger minority are eagerly/mindlessly participating in burning fossil fuels at a rate incompatible with the future of life on this planet). Good thing we will have strong climate leadership in the White House come January. NOT!!!! • One way people are attempting to #resist Elon Musk after he helped Trump get into office and will now seemingly play a key role in his administration? Leaving Twitter, AKA X, the social media site he bought and ruined. Bluesky may be the place to be now. (I am finding it much more pleasant.) In the week since the U.S. presidential election, Elon Musk has used X, the social media platform he owns, to reiterate his support for President-elect Donald Trump. Some of X’s users have decided they want to post elsewhere. Among the largest beneficiaries of that desire is Bluesky. nyti.ms/48JtYAt[image or embed] — The New York Times (@nytimes.com) November 12, 2024 at 10:46 PM • Okay, here's some actual good news: The U.S. House voted down a bill that would've helped Trump censor and persecute his political opponents. The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act had previously received bipartisan support, but after Trump was elected, some Democratic lawmakers (and The Intercept) raised alarm bells. The bill would give the U.S. Treasury Department complete authority to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it deems are "terrorist supporting organizations," which Trump could use to enable the destruction of nonprofits that the future president doesn't politically align with. WHEW. • Finally, please watch this video of a little boy and his crow friend. ???????? Bye bye! 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ant Fantastic Holiday Treats (and Where to Find Them) By www.portlandmercury.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:06:00 -0800 A roundup of the best holiday sweets and snacks for your festivities. by Martha Daghlian Throughout centuries of human civilization, people have sought out ways to combat the darkness and cold temperatures of winter: from ancient temples that aligned with the rising solstice sun to the ceremonial burning of symbolic fir trees, we have devised many strategies to brighten up the longest season. But perhaps the best solution to the winter doldrums is to have a little treat? Cultures all around the world have invented their own special cookies, cakes, and sweets to be enjoyed at this time of year, and we’ve rounded up some of our faves that are available right here in Portland! Fancy Cake Thinks it’s a Tree Arguably the most iconic of Christmas desserts, the bûche de noël (or yule log) predates current “is it cake” fads by well over a century. Traditionally made with light sponge cake rolled around a rich filling and adorned with cute meringue mushrooms, this whimsical faux tree echoes the ancient Celtic tradition of burning a ceremonial log at Winter Solstice and really amps up the classic holiday aesthetic. Don’t have a spare 57 hours and a background in French pastry? Let the professionals at Pix Patisserie take care of all your bûche needs with one of their glossy high concept stumps, available to order through December. Pix Patisserie, 2225 E Burnside, pixpatisserie.com Baklava URCU ATALAY TANKUT / GETTY IMAGES Baklava Just Like Grandma Used to Make Within the Armenian-American side of my family, baklava—a buttery, syrupy nut-and-phyllo pastry popular across the Mediterranean, Central/West Asian, and North African regions—is a mandatory holiday treat. I grew up on my grandmother’s recipe, which calls for walnuts only (no pistachios, thank you), an entire pound of clarified butter, NO cinnamon (how dare you even suggest it!), and a sneaky splash of bourbon, presumably a modern twist added by grandma. But TBH, I haven’t met a baklava I didn’t love, and there are a few particularly strong ready-made contenders here in Portland: World Foods Market, with locations in the Pearl and on Barbur Boulevard, makes a few varieties of baklava and similar pastries, all of which are exquisite (even with pistachios). Sophisticated Citrus It’s a serendipitous fact that winter is not only a season for feasting on rich foods, it’s also the time of year when bright, refreshing citrus is at its peak. Who doesn’t love a bowl of oranges at a holiday party? In addition to enjoying fresh citrus fruit straight up (my favorite is the dekopon or sumo mandarin), there are all sorts of fancy things you can make with the help of our zesty friends: fresh grapefruit mimosas, traditional pomander balls (that’s when you poke a ton of little holes in an orange and shove a whole dried clove in each one, creating a spicy little air freshener that also kind of looks like a medieval weapon as it slowly dries up throughout the winter), hot toddies with tons of lemon. If you really want to impress your friends, try making your own candied citrus peel—it’s like a grown up version of those fruit slice gummy candies! Candied Citrus Peel Cut the peel from a bunch of citrus fruits (make sure not to include any of the white part!) into strips. Blanch them three times (that means placing them in a saucepan, covering with water, and boiling for five minutes, then you’ll drain and boil them for five more minutes in fresh water, then do the same thing one more time). Then, cover them with a 1:1 mixture of water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40-60 minutes over low heat. They should become soft and a little translucent at the edges. Drain and place on a drying rack until cool (put some foil or parchment underneath to catch any drips). Once they are dry, you can toss them in sugar for a sparkly and crunchy coating. Candied citrus peel makes a super classy garnish for fancy desserts, and can also be used in cake and muffin recipes. Or just snack on them in between all the cookies for a “healthy” treat—it’s fruit, isn’t it?? Sticky Sweets for Lunar New Year Lunar New Year may still be a little ways off, but I’m already planning what I’ll bring to the annual party our friends throw to celebrate this traditional East Asian holiday. A lot of the foods associated with Lunar New Year celebrations symbolize some specific kind of luck that one might hope to attract in the coming months. Noodles, dumplings, fish, and citrus all connect in some way to ideas including longevity, wealth, and unity. But in my humble opinion, treats featuring sticky rice are the star of the show. This time around, I plan to visit Li Min Bakery at 81st and SE Division, and Shop Halo Halo on 50th and SE Woodstock, for traditional nian gao (sticky rice cakes) and moon cakes filled with sweet bean paste. Lin Min’s Bakery & Bistro, 8615 SE Division; Shop Halo Halo, 4981 SE Woodstock, STE 2, shophalohalo.com Rugelach Nataly Hanin / Getty Images Rad Rugelach My first encounter with rugelach was at an elementary-school friend’s house, where her mom taught us to make this classic holiday cookie, originally dreamed up hundreds of years ago by Jewish bakers in Poland. Wait, is it a cookie? Or is it a pastry? You know what, I don’t care… all I know is it comes in lots of different flavors (Apricot! Raspberry! Chocolate!) and its twisty little crescent-moon shape really spices up a cookie plate. Like many delicious wintertime snacks, they do take a bit of effort to make at home, so if you’re short on time you might want to check out Henry Higgins Bagels, which contrary to their name, also serves up rugelach, babka, and challah on the regular. Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels, multiple locations, hhboiledbagels.com Scandinavian-Style Snacks If this list of festive treats still isn’t enough for you, mark your calendars for the 40th annual Scan Fair! This massive event, hosted by Nordic Northwest at the Oregon Convention Center December 7 and 8, is inspired by traditional Scandinavian Christmas markets. Think traditional singing and dancing, cozy knitwear, and tons of delicious sweets, snacks, and drinks–basically a massive party to brighten up the dark wintertime with some serious hygge. My most trusted Scandinavian treat advisor suggests loading up on Æbleskiver (little round pancakes, often served with lingonberry jam), pickled herring, and glögg (spiced wine punch). Scan Fair runs Dec. 7-8 at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr, get your tickets and find more info at nordicnorthwest.org/scanfair Full Article Holiday Guide 2024
ant 'Apprehensive and fearful': Federal workers await a dismantling under Trump By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:06:12 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to "dismantle government bureaucracy," enlisting the help of billionaires to achieve his goals. Federal workers with memories of Trump's first term are scared. Full Article
ant How to take a quantum approach to finding love By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 Feedback was delighted to learn of the appearance of quantum physicist Garrett Josemans on Netflix's Love is Blind. After all, being comfortable with two opposing realities can surely help in a relationship Full Article
ant Researchers Reveal Why a Key Tuberculosis Drug Works Against Resistant Strains By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:35:09 EST Rutgers Health study uncovers vulnerabilities in drug-resistant TB, offering hope for improved treatments. Full Article
ant How Does Legal Status Inform Immigrant Agency During Encounters of Workplace Incivility? By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:20:54 EST Full Article
ant Researchers Reveal Why a Key Tuberculosis Drug Works Against Resistant Strains By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:35:09 EST Rutgers Health study uncovers vulnerabilities in drug-resistant TB, offering hope for improved treatments. Full Article
ant How Does Legal Status Inform Immigrant Agency During Encounters of Workplace Incivility? By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:20:54 EST Full Article
ant Top Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Ex-Lawmaker Who Embezzled Donations Meant for Victims of Sex Slavery By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:24:14 +0900 [Politics] : The Supreme Court has upheld a suspended prison term for former Rep. Youn Mee-hyang, who was convicted of embezzling donations to an advocacy group for South Korean victims of sexual slavery during World War II. On Thursday the top court upheld the 18-month sentence, suspended for three years, after ...[more...] Full Article Politics
ant Court Begins Review of Pretrial Detention Warrants for Key Figures in Election-Meddling Scandal By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:09:44 +0900 [Politics] : A court review is underway for pretrial detention warrants for four people suspected of involvement in election nomination meddling involving first lady Kim Keon-hee, as well as illegal polling. The Changwon District Court started the warrant hearings Thursday afternoon for power broker Myung Tae-kyun, ...[more...] Full Article Politics
ant Crystal structure of 1,10-phenanthrolinium violurate violuric acid pentahydrate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-11-14 The title compound [systematic name: 1,10-phenanthrolinium 6-hydroxy-5-(oxidoimino)-1,3-diazinane-2,4-dione–6-hydroxy-5-(hydroxyimino)-1,3-diazinane-2,4-dione–water (1/1/5)], C12H9N2+·C4H2N3O4−·C4H3N3O4·5H2O, is a co-crystal salt hydrate comprising 1,10-phenanthrolinium cations, violurate anions, free violuric acid as co-former and five water molecules of crystallization per formula unit. The violurate and the violuric acid residues each form distinct N—H...O hydrogen-bonded tapes with a common R22(8) hydrogen-bond motif extending parallel to (103). Solvent water molecules connect the tapes to form a tri-periodic hydrogen-bonded network with channels extending parallel to the a-axis direction, which accommodate the N—H...Owater hydrogen-bonded 1,10-phenanthrolinium cations. Direct N—H...O hydrogen bonds between the 1,10-phenanthrolinium and violurate ions are not encountered. Full Article text
ant Experiments illuminate key component of plants' immune systems By natsci.source.colostate.edu Published On :: 2019-08-27T07:00:00Z Full Article
ant Data from Hawaii observatory helps scientists discover giant planet slingshots around its star By keckobservatory.org Published On :: 2019-08-30T07:00:00Z Full Article
ant Want a job in LA? Be a nurse, don't work in manufacturing By www.scpr.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 05:30:28 -0800 Tom Rachal (R) receives a free meningitis vaccine from Dr. Wayne Chen at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation pharmacy on April 15, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Los Angeles County's unemployment rate is 7.9%, down from 9.2% a year ago, and once again it was healthcare that added the most jobs: 22,000. ; Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Ben BergmanIf you want a job in Los Angeles County, you’re best off being a nurse or a hotel worker and you’re less likely to find employment in manufacturing. We’re getting our first look at the employment numbers for 2014, which show mostly good news: California’s unemployment has fallen to 7 percent, the lowest rate in five and a half years. (The final numbers come out in March) The state’s job growth outpaced the rest of the country for the third straight year, though it slowed slightly towards the end of the year. California added jobs at a 2.2 percent annual rate last year, outpacing the nation’s 1.8 percent rate. Los Angeles County fared the worst as far as seasonally adjusted year-to-year job gains among California's major metropolitan areas, according to The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.: San Jose/Silicon Valley +4 percent San Francisco Bay Area + 3.8 percent San Diego +3.3 percent Inland Empire +1.9 percent Orange County +2.3 percent Ventura +2 percent Los Angeles +1.7 percent Los Angeles County's unemployment rate is 7.9 percent, down from 9.2 percent a year ago, and once again it was health care that added the most jobs: 22,000. "Part of it is demographic, and part of it was the Affordable Care Act, which is helping more individuals take advantage of health care," said Robert Kleinhenz, Chief Economist at the L.A. County Economic Development Corp. Aside from an aging population needing more health care, Kleinhenz adds that more people can afford to get medical treatment because of the improvement in the economy. With more money in their pockets, more people have also been traveling, which made leisure and hospitality the second-best area for job growth in the county, with 11,300 new jobs. What's not doing well? Manufacturing, especially in non-durable goods – which includes food and clothing – lost the most jobs in L.A. County in 2014: 6,700 jobs. The only other sector that shed jobs was the government, which lost almost 3,800 jobs positions last year. Kleinhenz also pointed to wholesale trade, which lost 300 jobs year-to-year in but saw job growth in the Inland Empire. "Some parts of the goods movement may be moving into the Inland Empire, where we have seen in recent years quite a bit of warehouse building taking place,” said Kleinhenz. This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
ant An Update from Larry Mantle By www.scpr.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:46:30 -0700 Pictured: Larry broadcasting AirTalk from the Mantle household for the first time last Friday.; Credit: Larry Mantle/KPCC Larry MantleDear KPCC Listener, I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this pandemic. We’re doing well at the Mantle house, but with Kristen and our son Desmond working and studying at home, we’re experiencing some of the same daily logistical challenges you likely are. With that in mind, I’d like to update you on the dramatic changes that have occurred with AirTalk during this time of COVID-19. Every day a noted medical expert is joining us to answer listener questions. It’s allowed us to stay on the cutting edge of COVID-19 and public health developments. We’re also continuing to convene the largest conversation anywhere in Southern California, but with a new focus. Each day listeners are describing how they’re dealing with the coronavirus, whether staying at home or providing essential services to our community. We’ve heard from students studying online, truck drivers looking for open restrooms on the highway, restaurant owners and employees wondering when, or if, they’ll be able to reopen, and listeners living in their cars seeking a hotel room or shower. In 35 years of hosting AirTalk, I’ve never experienced a time of greater importance for bringing Angelenos together. It’s vital that we talk with - and hear from - each other as we meet this experience together. This wasn’t how I’d anticipated the 35th anniversary month of AirTalk, but I’m deeply appreciative of the work our dedicated producers are doing while they work from home. A prime example came last week when a hospital emergency forced our physician guest to cancel shortly before airtime. Our producers leapt to action, quickly finding noted infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong to step right in. When we finished the live segment, I thanked Dr. Chin-Hong for dropping his important work at UCSF Medical Center to join us. He replied that it’s always a pleasure to speak to one of his favorite audiences. I couldn’t agree more. KPCC listeners are deeply devoted, not just to their favorite programs, but to the irreplaceable mission of KPCC. We’ll do everything we can during this difficult time to serve that mission – by serving you. Thank you for giving us that opportunity. Sincerely, Larry Mantle Host, AirTalk P.S. KPCC has always been funded by listeners, and member support is truly critical at this time. With recent substantial losses of sponsor support related to the pandemic, every donation makes a tremendous impact for this vital public service. If you can, please make a gift today to sustain the journalism you and your community needs. This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
ant Shogun Santa Returns to Little Tokyo After Tragic Loss By www.scpr.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 01:06:00 -0800 Mike Okamoto poses as Shogun Santa with visitors to Japanese Village. ; Credit: Chava Sanchez/KPCC Josie HuangLA’s Asian Santa tradition is back. Shogun Santa has returned to Little Tokyo after a big loss in the community last year. This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
ant Randy Newman Wrote A Quarantine Song For Us: 'Stay Away From Me' By laist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0700 ; Credit: Courtesy Randy Newman LAist"Stay away from me / Baby, keep your distance, please / Stay away from me / Words of love in times like these" Listen to the whole song here.Read the full article at LAist Full Article
ant Patt's Hats: Pink and gray, ant accessories and silver shoes By www.scpr.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:04:28 -0700 ; Credit: Michelle Lanz/KPCC Patt MorrisonSomeone just told me that pink and gray were Vassar’s colors. I would say, “Go Vassarettes!” but, one, Vassarette is a line of brassieres, and, two, the Vassar mascot is The Brewer, for the profession of its founder, Matthew Vassar. You go, Seven Sisters girls and guys! The scarf is one of two I picked up on vacation – for some reason insect themes are big just now. This one has little gray ants marching over a pink field, a reminder of – what? Teamwork? Conformity? Time to call the exterminator? The other scarf, which I’ll wear presently, is the color of a ripe nectarine, with a pattern of vividly colored beetles. Scarabus chic. Dashing, no? The glittery pink shirt is one more example of that contrast that I like, against the matte gray knit of the sweater (indoor-outdoor wear for L.A. summers, going from AC to Fahrenheit in a flash). Which explains the vast and shady hat – like a veranda on my head! I was surprised at myself for buying these shoes – silver and bright pink; when would I ever be wearing that? But there they are, slingbacks made by “Emma Hope’s shoes, Regalia for feet,” an irresistible name. The oval seal with the maker’s name reminded me of the oval seal on shoes made by Rayne, the 19th-century London shoemaker that had shod the women of the royal family for decades (but not the last two generations of those chic ladies: Diana, Princess of Wales, and Katherine, Duchess of Cambridge). Please don’t blame Rayne for the Queen’s inordinate fondness for platform peeptoe shoes – her mother made her do it. Literally. Those royal ladies – the Queen, her late mother and late sister, Margaret – were quite short, and those shoes boosted their height. But still … Here is Rayne’s website for a look at some of the glamorous and glorious shoes for feet past and present – including Anna Pavlova’s, prima ballerina assoluta. Mary Quant designed for Rayne. And before you look, that old caution: If you have to ask how much … A pair of Rayne shoes is on my fantasy list for thrift-store finds, along with a Fortuny dress and a wild Schiaparelli hat. I believe, I believe... This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
ant Change is the only constant—Heraclitus, Greek philosopher By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Get ready for some very hard, yet rewarding, work. Being an agent of change for the better is always rewarding, no matter what the industry, profession or hobby. Anything worth accomplishing is going to take a lot of work—just look at what we have seen at the recent Summer Olympics. Full Article
ant A royal snack plant By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Snak King has added a second snack production location, its recently acquired Vitner’s plant. Full Article
ant The 2004 Pipe Trades Giants 100 By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 How the Pipe Trades Giants happens. Full Article
ant The 2005 Pipe Trades Giants By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 It was a very good year ... Full Article
ant 2006 Pipe Trades Giants By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 Booming construction and remodeling boosts the industry. Full Article
ant PM's 2007 Pipe Trades Giants By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:29:00 -0400 Nonresidential construction - education, healthcare, hospitality, etc. - keeps the industry afloat. Full Article
ant The 2008 Pipe Trades Giants By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:26:00 -0400 Positive attitude prevails despite faltering economy. Full Article
ant The 2009 Pipe Trades Giants By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:01:00 -0400 Plumbing and mechanical contractors are making the most out of a down economy. Full Article
ant The Pipe Trades Giants 2010 By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:40:00 -0400 Contractors are working on internal processes to prepare for an improving economy. Full Article
ant The 2011 Pipe Trades Giants: Working Smarter By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:59:00 -0400 Contractors focus on marketing, sales training and business diversification to get more work. Full Article
ant The 2012 Pipe Trades Giants: Staying positive By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:12:00 -0400 Housing sales gain ground and green construction continues to grow. Full Article
ant 2014 Pipe Trades Giants: Positive outlook By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Just over a third of respondents reported increased revenue last year from 2012. Full Article
ant Solar Heating From A Radiant Contractor's Perspective By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:16:00 -0500 Solar thermal systems have plenty in common with traditional hydronic heating systems. Full Article
ant So you think you know radiant? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 I talk to people on a daily basis about radiant heating and radiant cooling systems. Full Article
ant Kinshuk Dutta Lauded for Significant Contributions to the Technology Industry By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT Kinshuk Dutta honored for more than 15 years of professional success Full Article
ant Auto Mechanics and Atlanta Braves Partner, Express Oil, Discuss Braves' Options for Left Fielder By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT The auto repair shop, Express Oil Change & Service Center, talks about the options the Atlanta Braves have for choosing a new left fielder. Express Oil Change and Service Center is a proud partner of the Atlanta Braves. Full Article
ant Car Service Company and Atlanta Braves Partner, Express Oil, Discuss Which Prospects Might Make the Roster in 2013 By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT Express Oil discusses who the Braves are considering adding to the lineup for the upcoming season. They want to remind customers of the discounts they receive when the Braves play well. Full Article
ant Atlantic Tire Voted "Best Mechanic" for Fifth Straight Year by Cary Magazine Readers By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT Atlantic Tire & Service, a locally owned and operated automotive care and repair center with shops in Cary, Raleigh and Durham, NC., was recognized by readers of Cary Magazine as the "Best Mechanic" in Western Wake County. Full Article
ant Attend the 2013 Atlanta Camping & RV Show and Stay at Nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North I-85) provides affordable accommodations to guests attending the Atlanta Camping and RV Show at Atlanta Expo Center South from January 25-27, 2013. Full Article
ant Mutual Screw Takes Advantage of Cyber Thursday By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Mutualscrew is now offers ground shipping free on every product buy you do. This offer is valid till the end of february ie, till 28th of february. Mutualscrew with wide range of hardware Tools is a best online spot for people to get quality products Full Article
ant Atlanta Bus Charter Samson Trailways Encourages Renting a Bus to Visit the Georgia Aquarium By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT If you are planning on visiting Atlanta's landmark Georgia Aquarium with a group, travel by charter bus with Samson Trailways makes your outing easier and more enjoyable. Full Article
ant Brian McCann with Braves Unlikely to Get Contract Extension, Notes Atlanta Auto Repair Experts, Express Oil By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Express Oil Change & Service Center is concerned that Brian McCann's performance in the 2012 season will result in his contract not being extended with the Atlanta Braves. Full Article
ant Choose a Legitimate Atlanta Bus Charter Service With a Name Like Samson Trailways By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT The Atlanta bus charter company recommends passengers select a transport company with a name like theirs; reputation says much about a business, and the name/brand image tends to illustrate that the best Full Article
ant Roswell Auto Mechanic, Express Oil, Wonders if Michael Bourn Will Return to Atlanta Braves By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Express Oil Change thinks the rumors of Michael Bourn's return to the Atlanta Braves are highly exaggerated. Full Article
ant Atlanta Tinting Company The Tint Guy, Discusses the Benefits Of Commercial Tinting in the Off Season By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta tinting company, The Tint Guy, would like to discuss some of the benefits of getting your commercial tinting done in the off season. Full Article
ant New Jersey Lawyer Anthony Carbone Launches Online Car Accident Resource By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Car Accident lawyer Anthony Carbone is proud to announce the launch of a new website to guide victims of car accident injuries Full Article
ant Atlantic Tire & Service Hires Two Additional Service Advisors Wessell and Chase to Help Shape Customer Service Experience at Local Shops By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Atlantic Tire & Service is pleased to announce two new Service Advisors who will be responsible for handling customer service needs and advising customers on recommended services when appropriate. Full Article