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![]() However, if you pair two of them together in stereo mode, the sound gets to a whole other level and indeed fills a larger room.įor 2023, Sony's smallest Bluetooth speaker has once again been modestly upgraded, with a new Bluetooth chipset, slightly improved sound and speakerphone performance. From my tests, I'd say it would have to be a relatively small living room - a single speaker can only output so much sound. For some reason, it uses the older Bluetooth 4.2 instead of 5.0, but I didn't have any problems with connectivity.īose says it can fill a living room with sound. The Flex also floats and Bose says it can survive drops and bumps, with a soft silicone back and powder-coated steel grille that "won't peel or flake and is resistant to corrosion and UV light."īose's SoundLink Micro also delivers impressive sound for its tiny size and this speaker is bigger, weighing just over a pound (0.45 kg) and measuring 7.9 inches wide, 2.1 inches deep and 3.6 inches high (20 by 5.3 by 9.1 centimeters), so it sounds significantly better than the Micro. The speaker is IP67 dustproof and waterproof, and rated for 12 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels. ![]() Available in three color options - black, white smoke and stone blue (pictured) - it's equipped with Bose's PositionIQ technology to automatically detect the speaker's orientation and deliver optimized sound based on whether it's upright, hanging or flat on its back. But it mostly lives up to the hype and arguably is the best-sounding wireless speaker for its compact size. When the SoundLink Flex speaker launched, Bose made some bold claims about its new Bluetooth speaker, particularly its extra bass performance. It's currently selling for $180 at Amazon, but you can save $20 by activating the instant coupon on the product page. But if you really want to improve the sound quality, you can wirelessly pair two Soundcore Motion Boom Plus speakers to create a real stereo pair. If you're sitting within a few feet of the speaker, there's a bit of stereo separation. (I tended to keep the volume in the 50%-to-75% range.) For its size, the speaker is able to put out a lot of sound and mostly manages to avoid distorting at higher volumes. I tended to go with the bass boost engaged and found that the speaker delivers full sound with good clarity in the mids and highs and good bass definition. There's a button on the speaker to activate bass boost. You can tweak the sound profile (with EQ settings) and upgrade the speaker's firmware in Anker's Soundcore companion app for iOS and Android. ![]() ![]() I was impressed with the sound quality, which measures up well against a few more expensive - and some larger - speakers on this list. It's also IP67 waterproof and dustproof and floats if you happen to drop it in a body of water. Battery life is rated for 20 hours at moderate volume levels. Weighing 5.29 pounds (almost a pound more than the Motion Boom), it uses Bluetooth 5.3 and is equipped with upgraded dual 3.5-inch woofers and newly added dual 1-inch tweeters, delivering up to 80 watts of audio output (60W for the woofers and 20W for the tweeters). It's easily one of the best Bluetooth speakers of 2023. But the new-for-2022 Motion Boom Plus is significantly improved, particularly in terms of sound quality. The only downside to the speaker is that it's fairly expensive but I was otherwise impressed.Īnker's original Soundcore Motion Boom speaker (see below) has been on this list for a while and is still a decent value at a little more than $100. Marshall says the Middleton uses True Stereophonic, "a unique form of multidirectional stereo sound" and I did think the soundstage was bigger than what you typically get from a speaker this size. You can pair two or more speakers to amplify the sound but you can't pair two speakers together to create a stereo pair. Its USB-C charging port also has a charge-out feature that allows you to use the speaker as a power bank and charge your devices. I also liked that it has equalizer controls on the speaker itself - I did bump the bass a bit - and is fully waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating.īattery life is rated at up to 20 hours at moderate volume levels and Marshall says it takes 4.5 hours to fully recharge the speaker. Any way you look at it, it sounds very good for its size and puts out a surprising amount of quality bass while offering good treble detail and natural-sounding mids (where vocals live). Weighing 4 pounds (1.8kg), it's bigger than Marshall's Emberton speaker and smaller and more portable than its Kilburn II speaker. But it also isn't so beefy that you get a workout carrying it around. Marshall's new-for-2023 Middleton speaker isn't exactly compact. ![]() 3 January 2015: Growing Crazy + Building the Perfect Present re-aired 3 January 2016.13 December 2014: "Beck and Call" + "Sputnik Takes Charge" re-aired 13 September 2015.29 November 2014: "Sore Loser" + "Halley Goes Solo" re-aired 30 August 2015.8 November 2014: I'll Save You + Don't Touch.25 October 2014: Smoothie Operator + Bend It Like Radar.8 October 2014: Are You My Piffin? + Halley's Wannabe.15 July 2014: Take Off! + Glippis Visit re-aired 13 January 2016.Individual air dates for stories as a 15-minute program: Duo airingsĬoupled air dates as a 30-minute program: And this TV show is only for kids 2-5 years old. And the show was on sprout along with Sesame street, Barney & Friends Pajanimals by the Jim Henson Company. That way he will talk without any shenanigan problems speaking. His voice will sound like Larry the cucumber from Veggie tales. And it will even have a Live show on February 24, 2017. This is a children's cartoon with funny sound effects, silly animation and amazing music that kids can't stop thinking or laughing about it! It will also be aired on CBeebies in February 19, 2017. And soon in 2017, it will be on DVD in stores everywhere. It is by Bob Kolar, who was the creator of Word Girl and many more shows. ![]() Sprout created new episodes of Astroblast for February 29, 2017. And again in December 2016, after the last show, it was cancelled until February 2, 2017. The Show was on The Good Night show on July 12th 2014. The show even aired on Milkshake channel five. He often finds the soft side, of many situations. He often shares his "gam-gam" (grandmother)'s advice whenever there's a sticky situation. Sal is a purple, three-eyed space octopus.He does not speak and only communicates via the onomatopoeia "Jet", but he is very expressive and everyone understands his gestures. He is depicted as being athletic,a little bit rude, and sometimes selfish. Radar is a monkey who wears lime green.He is voiced by Wayne Grayson, who voiced Joey Wheeler on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Michelangelo on the 2003 version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Peso on the US version of The Octonauts, and a variety of shows licensed by 4Kids Entertainment. He is depicted as the leader of the group, and likes exciting and loud things. He often comes up with many ideas, but most of the time, it doesn't work out. She is depicted as being daring, fun-loving, and a thrill-seeker. Halley is a rabbit who wears pink and yellow.She is voiced by Veronica Taylor, best known for providing the voice for Ash Ketchum and May on Pokémon, April O'Neil on the 2003 version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a variety of shows licensed by 4Kids Entertainment. She loves to read and is depicted as being very knowledgeable. Sputnik, Halley, Radar, Comet, and Jet are five fun-loving animals who live with their alien octopus friend Sal in the Astroblast Space Station, which also houses a large library and a smoothie cafe called the Frosty Star. ![]() Enjoy all these actions from a single app and keep everything important in a single window. ![]() In addition, from its menu of features, you can create notes in a snap or add reminders for important events. Herend’s animal figurines, like this grouping of white rabbits, are often covered head to toe with the factory’s famed “fish-scale” pattern, also known as Vieux Herend, which produces the effect of a dense coat of feathers or fur.Twobird is a useful and comprehensive tool for accessing your email accounts with ease and convenience. In 1993, after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the factory was privatized once again and today is owned by its management and workers. After World War II, Herend was nationalized by the Communist government, but kept alive its tradition of skilled craftsmanship by continuing to produce its classic patterns. Farkasházy designed new patterns and revived classic ones. ![]() But it was given new life, artistically and financially, when Fischer’s grandson, Jenő Farkasházy, himself a trained ceramist, took the helm around 1900. The company foundered in the latter half of the 19th century under the leadership of Fischer’s two sons. Thanks to its participation in several important international exhibitions and fairs-including the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London, the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York and the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris-its wares became a popular choice for courtly dining in the middle of the 19th century, and its patrons included Francis Joseph I of Austria and Queen Victoria of England, for whom its Viktória pattern was named. By 1849, Herend counted among its clients members of the Habsburg dynasty and the Hungarian aristocracy. ![]() When he went bankrupt in the late 1830s, Mór Fischer, who took over, switched the focus from earthenware to porcelain to take advantage of the growing European market for fine china. Vince Stingl established what would become the Herend Porcelain Manufactory in 1826 in the town of Herend, Hungary, to produce earthenware. Whereas the latter tend to feature discrete decorative elements that appear to float on a white ground, Herend favors large, bold designs incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation. The firm's distinctive patterns are visually striking, and notably different from those of other major porcelain producers like Meissen or Sèvres. Herend Porcelain occupies a singular place in the world of luxury European ceramics. However, one day when she was walking through her garden, she saw two love birds and much to her astonishment she saw her lost necklace in the tree next to the love birds. It is a legend that the glittering necklace you see painted on the motifs came from a beautiful necklace that Baroness Rothschild lost. Twelve bird motifs were hand-painted each having two birds which represented love and relationships surrounded by butterflies and insects to incorporate the feeling of nature. The Rothschild family absolutely loved this pattern. The Herend Rothschild Bird pattern was originally made by Herend in 1860 for the very prestigious and wealthy Rothschild family. Price of this Herend reticulated plate-$650.00. You could also use it to serve truffles or petit de fours. It would be a wonderful decoration for your wall or cabinet. This lovely plate is painted on a white ground. The paintings of birds have painted accents of butterflies and insects. About This is a stunning Herend Rothschild bird reticulated plate that has a central painting of two birds surrounded by a pink and gold reticulated border and three cartouches with different paintings of birds. ![]() So yeah, I'm also really excited about that record, because he's sort of like iconic in his own way, but it's a new project. Peter is based in Sweden, so is his team. Also a lot of collaborations on that record. Peter has done a bunch of different Peter Morén projects, obviously the Peter Bjorn and John, but we are working with him on a project called Sun Years. Ya know, Young Folks? The whistling song. Mariah: And then, if you know the band, Peter Bjorn and John. It's a really, really special record, and that one should be out probably summer of 2023.ĭavid: And we haven't even announced that we're working with her yet. Since 1997, the label has released albums from North Carolina and international artists, including Nick Lowe, Paul Weller, Mandolin Orange, Steep Canyon Rangers, Jim Lauderdale, Dave Alvin, Tift Merritt, Chuck Prophet. She hasn't put out a new full-length record, just a Jenny Owen Youngs record, in about 10 years. Yep Roc Records is an American independent record label based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and owned by Redeye Distribution. And so it's really cool that we're working with her. Like every TV show I watched as a high schooler. I was a teenager in the mid-2000s, and her music was synced on Weeds and Grey's Anatomy. Mariah: Personally, I'm very excited we've signed Jenny Owen Youngs. What else are you looking forward to in the coming year of releases on Yep Roc? So it's sort of paying homage to Yep Roc's foundation and Yep Roc's future. Mariah: Those foundational artists will all play the main room and then we have two new signings to the Yep Roc rock roster who are playing the backroom. You know, it's too unknown.' And then it was actually Glenn, I think, who said, 'Well, wait a minute, what if we did something with all the local artists and really celebrated them and thanked them for all they did to help us get off the ground.' And that sort of was the germ of the idea that became where we are now. And in thinking about it, we originally thought, 'Maybe we won't do anything. Why did you decide to go in that direction for this celebration rather than bring in some of the farther-flung artists as you have for past anniversaries?ĭavid: We had to start planning for this over a year ago, COVID was still and is still a thing. The lineup for the show at Cat's Cradle features some of North Carolina's leading alternative, roots rock, and Americana artists, some of whom were there almost from day one. But at the end of the day, I'll go back to: it's the artists. And everyone that came before us and all the work they did to lay the foundation of what became the label and the work they put in, and of course, Glenn and Tor, the co-founders of it, you know, their passion for bringing really good artists to the label, and attracting that sort of talent, I think is everything. You know, I've been at the label 11 years. They can knock you out a version of Bacharach & David’s. Apart from being a fantastic rock ‘n’ roll band, Lowe says, they know how to play tons of different styles really well. What do you think are the things that have helped Yep Roc reach this milestone?ĭavid: And a really good group of people that have worked at the label throughout the years. The match that helped Lowe recapture his groove started casually in 2012 when he and the Straitjackets jammed at a party for their shared label, Yep Roc. Congratulations! Surviving and thriving as an independent label can be challenging. ![]() Here are 35 ways to use string lights at your wedding. ![]() Needless to say, the options are endless when it comes to taking your lighting to the next level. You can even fill lanterns with nests of tiny bulbs for an unexpected way to feature string lights at your wedding. For a wintry wedding, try wrapping bare trees in glowing coils of rope lights to set the stage for your frozen wonderland. If you’re hosting an outdoor wedding, have fairy lights cascading overhead to give off a romantic vibe. Arches paper, image is 11x14, unique gift, winter scene Northwoodsclub 39. It reflects light well, retaining the transparent quality of watercolors. Arches Watercolor Pad 10x14-inch Natural White 100 Cotton Paper - 12 Sheet Arches Watercolor Paper 140 lb Cold Press Pad TOTLHoldings (113) 35.99 FREE shipping STORMY MONDAY: original watercolor, 140 lb. The cold press finish has a light texture and is the most common watercolor paper finish. Stream Simulation: an ecological approach to Providing. Acid-free, no optical brightening agents. Cover photo: Crooked River arch culvert on the Payette National Forest, Idaho. Using string lights at your wedding will ensure that your setting truly sparkles, and there are a ton of different ways to incorporate them into your big day. 4 deckle edges: 2 natural deckled edges and 2 torn edges. Couples love this look for its whimsical, fairy-tale vibes-and you probably will too! Simply paint directly on the block and let the paper dry before removing. The convenience of painting on a block eliminates the need for stretching, so the paper is ready to use. While you can illuminate your celebration with everything from romantic candles to modern Edison bulbs, one of the most popular wedding lighting options is string lights. Arches Watercolor Blocks are full of 100 cotton paper of the highest quality that has been glued on all 4 sides. I’d suggest avoiding masking fluid and frisket as well, but everyone has their own preferred approaches.Good wedding lighting is right up there with flowers, food, and atmosphere when it comes to all things that can help set the mood of your wedding day. The camper is 140 x 720 inches (356 x 1830 cm) and weighs around 2,000 pounds. ![]() If you want some special effects, i.e., lifting or soft edges, try using a tissue or even your finger. You can pull a pop-up camper behind a small vehicle, as they are light. Lay in your color passages simply and quickly, and then–get out! Let your paints mix and move on the paper! Controlling mixes and passages is through learning about the paint-water ratio, paper saturation and tilting the paper. Speaking of the way one paints, I agree with Char: strive to avoid fussing and scrubbing (if that’s what you are doing). One learns, over time, which weight is appealing and supportive of the way one paints. I’ve painted on 300 pound paper for over 20 years and prefer it, but as has been said, there is much in favor of other weights. Surface texture varies and every painter has their individual favorite surface, with cold press (NOT) being a good surface for early painters to explore. Artist-grade, all cotton fiber paper may be the most important ingredient for successful watercolor. Gouache on board (Arches 140 lb paper mounted on sealed cardboard). I had to use my small portable led lights to illuminate the painting because any additional source of light would have affected the lighting of the scene. ![]() The only source of light was a warm light table lamp. Chris, you have received some excellent advice here. 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When the EBU introduced the song contest in 1956, the first event took place in Switzerland, which ultimately won the competition. Dean Vuletic, a historian of contemporary Europe focused on Eurovision, explained to the Bulletin that the EBU has traditionally sought to distinguish itself from the EU in order to attract more Euro-skeptic nations like Switzerland and the United Kingdom. While they are often considered as two sides of the same coin today, the EBU was created largely as a technical project to broadcast television programs across Europe, regardless of nation-states. Consequently, in 1951 the French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman, unveiled a plan to place French and German production of coal and steel under a “ High Authority” known as the European Coal and Steel Community, which would ultimately morph into the European Union. After the first and second world wars, global powers sought to ameliorate Europe’s history of extreme nationalism and conflict-in particular, between Germany and France. Eurovision traces its origins to the 1950s, emerging alongside, but apart from, other European unification efforts. Spanning post-World War 2 recovery, the Cold War, and post-Cold War realignment, the contest is consistently at the forefront of the political and cultural battles that have come to define the modern age. As the contest has expanded around the world, the performances, voting patterns, and sensibilities have become a showcase of geopolitical soft power dynamics. The performances range from straight-laced ballads to monster-clad heavy metal, and offer huge potential boosts to participants’ careers: ABBA and Celine Dion exploded in popularity and went into megastardom after winning the contest.ĭespite organizers’ efforts to restrict political expression, Eurovision has become an effective forum for voicing political dissent. This means that several countries outside of the boundaries of Europe have participated, including Australia, Israel, and Morocco. ![]() Eligibility is based on membership in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), “an alliance of public service media,” rather than geographic location or association with the European Union. ![]() ![]() For the uninitiated, the Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international music competition where participating countries send a musician or group to perform an original song on live television. ![]() Tie Died Grateful Dead Parking Lot Scene Documentary.Alongside Lesh and Garcia were the young pop-rocker Bobby “Ace” Weir and blues singer/organist Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, their freewheeling collusions riding the polyrhythmic momentum provided by drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. Terence McKenna - Packing For The Long Strange Trip (1994 - Full Talk).Jerry Garcia was a banjo-picking bluegrass fan turned lead guitarist, while at the opposite pole, bassist Phil Lesh was a classically trained aficionado of the avant-garde, full of bizarre ideas. The band haven’t actually been in existence since the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995 – a passing marked by the half-mast hoisting of a tie-dyed Dead flag on the San Francisco city hall flagpole – though its spirit has been sustained by an extended community of Deadhead fans, served by the ongoing issue of live albums of vintage performances.įormed in 1965 from jug-band roots, the Dead were a unique mix of psychedelic rock, rootsy Americana (before the term was coined) and avant-garde experimentalism, whose long, freeform extemporisations came to exemplify the San Francisco sound in the first flush of Haight-Ashbury hippiedom. The 4-episode HBO documentary series The Defiant Ones chronicles the life, friendship and achievements of music’s odd couple fast-talking New York producer turned executive Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. This year, the Grateful Dead celebrate their 50th anniversary, a milestone marked by a slew of releases – the first of which is an imminent double-album compilation – and a Dead documentary produced by Martin Scorsese. Discover Grateful Dead Documentary by Grateful Dead released in 2001. ![]() The film premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2016, the book was adapted into major international feature film Lion, directed by Garth Davis and starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. Retitled Lion, the book was on The New York Times Best Seller list for Paperback Nonfiction for six weeks during the first quarter of 2017. Brierley’s journey is inspirational and deeply moving it’s another reminder of how potent passion and the human spirit actually are". He concludes the book on a reflective note. This is an honest story of pain, struggle, hope and love. Taylor Dibbert of International Policy Digest added "It’s not hard to understand why this work has received such high praise. As well as the tale of his quest, he provides an informative and fascinating insight into how Third World families live with, and somehow survive, their poverty". ![]() Dianne Dempsey of The Sydney Morning Herald commented "Brierley writes in a straightforward manner without trying to do anything fancy except tell a remarkable story. Karina Wetherbee of Vail Daily stated "There is a real feeling of catharsis when reading Brierley's astounding narrative, in the classic sense of a happy ending, for the journey of the author as a boy - and then again as a young man - evokes the audacity of a fable, but it is set in the real world, a place where wonderment and miraculous occurrences can often seem wanting". Buttrose recorded hours of interviews with both Saroo and his adoptive mother and completed a 70,000-word manuscript in a hotel room in Kolkata to meet a tough three-month deadline set by the publisher. In an interview to ABC Radio Sydney, Larry Buttrose explained that "From the very first time I came in contact with the story, I knew it was a fantastic story. ![]() In this autobiographical book, Brierley covers three decades of his life, describing his ordeals and adventures as a lost five-year-old in rural India, his adoption by a middle-class Australian family, and his search for his Indian native family some 25 years later. It is reported that Brierley is currently writing a prequel to A Long Way Home, “the story of both my mothers – biological and adoptive – before I was in the picture.” Background The text was initially released in Australia on 24 June 2013 via Viking, then re-released internationally in 2014, and adapted into a major film in 2016. A Long Way Home is a non-fiction book by Indian-Australian businessman Saroo Brierley written together with Larry Buttrose. |