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Chapter 1   by Peter Ames Carlin

Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from the book Catch a Wave
by Peter Ames Carlin
Published by Rodale; July 2006;$25.95US/$34.95CAN; 1-59486-320-2
Copyright © 2006 Peter Ames Carlin

Chapter 1

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' original songwriter, producer, and visionary,is in his sixties now, a man of age and wealth and almost no discernible interest in the world as it existed before him, particularly with regard to his family and their own journey across the continent to the golden coast where he was born. "We never talked about that stuff," Brian says. It is the spring of 2004, and he's in one of his favorite restaurants, a bustling hillside deli in a mall down the street from his home on the crest of Beverly Hills. "That's the one thing they never did, never talked about our ancestors at all." Now, it's hard to know if Brian is saying this because it's true or because he just doesn't remember any such conversations. Or,more likely, he just doesn't want to address the issue. He's an intimidating man, both for all he's achieved in his life and for all he's suffered along the way. And given the remove of his celebrity and his psychic torment, it's hard to separate the humor from the horror in his eyes when he does recall something his father did like to say.

"Kick some ass!" Brian is smiling now, in his silly, sad way."Exactly,
that's what my dad said. Kick ass! Kick ass!"

Murry Wilson was a big guy with a big personality and even bigger dreams of glory. That he would attain them through the work of his sons was a source of great pride and outrage from the old man. "My relationship with my dad was very unique," Brian says. "In some ways I was very afraid of him. In other ways I loved him because he knew where it was at. He had that competitive spirit which really blew my mind."

"Don't be afraid to try the greatest sport around." That's the story of Brian's life. But also the story of his brothers, his cousin and friends,and all of the ancestors whose ambitions, fears, hopes, and determination delivered them to this land beneath the unyielding sun. California, here we come. Right back where they started from. "Catch a wave and you're sitting on top of the world."

As described by Timothy White in his intricately researched The Nearest Faraway Place, the story of the Wilsons in America begins in the late eighteenth century, when the first Wilson to venture to the New World settled in New York. The first American-born family member, named Henry Wilson, was born in 1804 and eventually moved west to Meigs County, Ohio,where he worked as a stonemason. His son, named George Washington Wilson in the spirit of the times, was born in 1820, and he and his family farmed a plot of rich, river-fed land in Meigs County for more than six decades until his own son, William Henry Wilson, decided to pursue fortune west to the wide-open plains of Hutchinson, Kansas. So west they went, with patriarch George in tow, settling onto a large, if relatively arid, farm that William
Henry soon abandoned in order to go into the industrial plumbing business. Contracts to work on the state's new reformatory system, along with the many opportunities afforded by the modernizing world around them, provided a decent working-class living and a solidly built clapboard bungalow on one of Hutchinson's nice residential streets. As the nineteenth century gave way to the twentieth, William Henry began to think again of chasing fortune into the western horizon.

California! At the dawn of the new century, this was the setting of every ambitious man's dreams. The real estate flyers papering the town painted in the details, describing the valley soil as every bit as rich and fertile as the sun was warm and the breezes gentle. Thus inspired, William Henry scraped together the cash to buy, sight unseen, ten acres of prime farmland in the southern California village of Escondido. William Henry loaded up his wife, kids, and even his eighty-five-year-old father into the family jalopy; they arrived in 1904 and spent the year laboring on their new vineyard. And though the sun did indeed shine, and the water flowed as promised, and the vines did erupt with fat, juicy fruit, the farming was every bit as hard as
it had been back in Kansas, and the money not nearly as vast as previously anticipated. By 1905, William and family were back in the plumbing business in Kansas. Still, memories of the California sun and the dreams of ease and fortune that had once stirred William Henry's soul came to rest in the imagination of his teenaged son, William Coral "Buddy" Wilson. As the boy grew, so too did his visions of the golden future that awaited him in the Golden State.

Dark-eyed, heavy-browed, and thick-featured, Buddy Wilson took off for
California in 1914. Then in his early twenties, the young man -- already married to Edith Shtole and the father of a child or two -- fairly seethed with ambition. Surely, he imagined, a man with his drive and appetite could find an untapped stream of gold somewhere in that rich, open economic frontier. Leaving his family back in Hutchinson, Buddy would spend months at a time searching for his place in the sun, looking increasingly in the oil fields of the southern coast. Guys could make a fortune if they latched onto the right rig, and so Buddy used his plumbing skills as his entrée, working as a steamfitter on the pipes that channeled the gushers out of the ground
and into the pockets of the rich men whose example he was desperate to
follow.

But Buddy would never join them in the gilded halls of the powerful. Moody and scattered, plagued by searing headaches and a self-destructive thirst for whiskey, Buddy wandered from job to job to long stretches of unemployment, which he passed grumbling into a glass in a dim barroom. When Edith and the kids finally joined him in 1921, taking the train to the elegant-sounding village of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, he couldn't afford to lease an apartment in town. Instead, the family spent their first two months living in a snug eight-by-eight-foot tent with all the other squatters on the beach.

Edith took a job pressing clothes for a garment manufacturer, and eventually the family moved to a small home on an unpaved road in Inglewood where the eight Wilson kids attended school, worked weekend jobs, and marched the thin line dictated by their sour father and stern, demanding mother. Escape, such as it was, came in the occasional afternoon bike rides to the open, breezy expanse of Hermosa Beach.

Escape was a necessity for Buddy Wilson's kids. Buddy, now in middle age and resigned to his life of small prospects and severely limited horizons, had long felt his ambition curdle into resentment. Often awash in alcohol and self-pity, Buddy's bile regularly boiled over into violence, directed most often at Edith. But he could also turn his fists on his children, once beating the school-aged Charles so savagely (for mistakenly shattering his glasses) that Murry, then a teenager, had to come to his brother's rescue, shoving the old man out of the house until he sobered up. And this wasn't the only time Murry had come to blows with his father. Increasingly, the family's second-oldest boy found himself thrust into the role of his mother's protector, raising his own fists against the father he loved but
who seemed unable to love him or anyone else in the family.

As in most abusive families, the physical and psychic violence that ruled their home became an unacknowledged presence, a force that both dominated their lives and forced them into silence. But if they couldn't talk about their problems, the Wilsons could always sing their way to a kind of amity. Indeed, group sings had been a Wilson family tradition dating back to Kansas and beyond, as an eighty-seven-year-old Charles Wilson (an uncle to Brian,Dennis, and Carl) would tell Timothy White, describing nights on the Kansas
plains when "we'd have shows on Saturday nights, with three of the oldest brothers on guitars and mandolins. This was at home, with the windows open to the street, and people would stop and listen."

Even Buddy, a man with no discernible instincts toward paternal tenderness,loved to sing with his kids. He'd long since come to admire the sound of his own tenor voice anchoring the family blend. But even more important, weaving his voice together with those of his wife and kids was as close as Buddy could get to actual emotional intimacy with his family. And perhaps this was why Murry, the son who had come to be the family's last line of defense against their drunk, vicious father, came to love music so very much. He taught himself to play guitar, too, and he picked up piano from his big sister. And when the living room radio picked up broadcasts from the elegant nightclubs of Hollywood or downtown Los Angeles, Murry sat in front of the
speaker and soaked it in, his face glowing happily. What he was hearing was an entirely new vision of the world. Here, life was filled with luxury and ease; a place where careers could be made and fortunes earned, all by the grace of a clever new song. Sitting in front of the radio, aloft on the arc of a pretty melody, Murry Wilson had come to realize something: More than anything else in the world, he wanted to be a songwriter.

But if Murry could be just as dreamy as the next aspiring pop star, he was also a realist who had grown up knowing exactly how important -- and difficult -- it could be to buy the bare essentials of day-to-day life. He was a mediocre student at George Washington High School, but the rock-jawed youngster left school in 1935 armed with a steely resolve to find work. And though the rest of the nation was still mired in the teeth of the Depression, Murry landed a job as a clerk with the Southern California Gas Company. He was still employed there when he met and, in 1938, married Audree Korthof, the sweet-natured daughter of a stern, hard-working baker who had moved his family west from Minnesota when Audree was a schoolgirl. Murry and his new wife settled in southern Los Angeles, reveling for a time in Murry's ascendance from the gas company office trenches to a junior administrative post. When Audree became pregnant in the fall of 1941,
Murry's determination to succeed and to outdo the sad, bitter legacy of his father only grew more intense. The couple's first son, Brian Douglas Wilson, was born on June 20, 1942, bearing the same blue eyes, dark hair, and prominent brow that had followed the family across the generations.

Murry and Audree welcomed two more boys into their family in the next four years -- the fair-haired Dennis Carl Wilson coming in late 1944 and Carl Dean Wilson, another dark-featured boy, at the end of 1946. Moving his family to a modern, if cozy, two-bedroom ranch house on West 119th Street in the blue-collar suburb of Hawthorne, Murry rolled his sleeves up over his bulky forearms and set to scratching out his own slice of the postwar economic boom. He'd already made some progress, jumping to a junior administration job at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company just after Brian's birth and then, just as the war ended, to a foreman's position in the manufacturing plant of AiResearch, an aeronautics company that made parts for Seattle-based Boeing Aircraft's growing line of civilian and military airplanes.

By the end of World War II, the South Bay revolved around the thriving
aerospace industry. Borne up by the dual demands of a rapidly expanding civilian airline market and the just-as-rapidly-growing tension with the Soviet Union, aeronautics presented opportunities for hardworking men that were seemingly as limitless as their own aspirations. But while Murry's timing was spot-on, and he was a tireless worker with a penchant for big ideas, nothing came easily for him. A gruesome accident at Goodyear cost him his left eye, and that twist of fate only emphasized an aggressive-to-bellicose personality that tended to alienate him from co-workers and superiors alike. Stalled on the lower rungs of management and increasingly frustrated with his flat career arc, Murry descended into dark moods all too reminiscent of his own father's. Still, unwilling to resign himself entirely to the old man's fate, he scraped together as much cash as
he could and opened his own business, an industrial equipment rental outfit he called A.B.L.E. (Always Better Lasting Equipment) Machinery. From that point on, Murry Wilson would be his own boss. The arrangement suited him just fine.

Reprinted from: Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson by Peter Ames Carlin © 2006 Rodale Inc. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher by calling (800) 848-4735.

About the Author

Peter Ames Carlin is the television critic for The Oregonian in Portland,Oregon. For more information,please visit http://www.peteramescarlin.com.
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How Does Windshield Repair Work?: Auto Glass Repairs Explained   by Maria Allen

Ever wonder how windshield repair works? Then read on. We explain how common auto glass repairs work to fix your windshield!

Broken windshields can be a major pain. From chips and cracks to complete spiderwebs, damaged automotive glass is a serious issue no matter the extent of the problem. That's because even tiny dings and splits in your windshield can grow into vision-obscuring messes. However, windshield replacement isn't the only solution when you have damaged auto glass. Smaller flaws can actually be repaired invisibly to restore both strength and an unobstructed view to your windshield. Here's how it works.

The first step to any windshield repair is an evaluation of the damage. The chip or crack should be examined for size and depth as well as location to determine whether it is a candidate for repair. Most flaws up to 6 inches long can be fixed with the typical resin auto glass repair. However, keep in mind that this type of solution only works when just the top layer of glass is fractured. Modern windshields are composed of two layers of glass with a rubber membrane laminated in between; the repair can only resolve issues with the first layer of glass, so if both layers are damaged, or you have a hole that goes all the way through, it's time to start learning about windshield replacement, not repairs. Also, some cracks that are around the perimeter of the windscreen can be difficult or impossible to correct, so make sure that the damage is located in a repairable place.

Once you've determined that the window glass can be repaired, the fix itself is relatively easy. Taking approximately 30 minutes, windshield chip repair is both simple and affordable. Using a special, sunlight-cured resin, the auto glass shop technician will inject the epoxy directly into the chip or crack using specialized tools. This completely fills the damage and ensures a smooth finish. The resin dries completely clear, helping the repair blend in to the surrounding windshield and almost totally hiding where the problem was. Natural sunlight dries the windshield crack repair to a waterproof, strong state that reinforces the windscreen and dependably prevents the crack or chip from ever spreading. Windshield glass repair offers a reliable solution for both sturdiness and aesthetics.

Windshield repairs are also super convenient, as most auto glass shops can actually come to you. Because the resin cures in sunlight and the special tools used to apply it are quite portable, you won't have to take your car or truck into the shop to have it fixed. Instead, technicians can be sent to you for mobile glass repair right in your driveway or even your workplace's parking lot. 

The best time to get a cracked windshield repaired is right now. Substantial research data shows that warm temperatures, cold temperatures, temperature shifts, and even rough road surfaces and speed bumps are all likely to exacerbate your car window glass's damage. Remember, windshield crack repair only works for fissures up to 6 inches long, so if you put off calling the auto glass shop, the crack may grow to the point where windshield replacement is your only option. Save yourself the hassle and the money by bringing in an auto glass repair pro today to take a look. Providing structural support and practically invisible performance, resin car window repairs can help get your windshield back to first-class condition quickly and affordably.

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Who Are The People Who Should Use Radiation Glasses?   by Jeremy Smith

Leaded eyewear is designed to block the harmful rays that can be emitted from processes that create radiation. There are several occupations that require close work with radiated objects, including research scientists, radiologists and surgeons. Although the lenses provide a high level of protection from harmful rays, they look like normal protective lenses that would be worn in any laboratory situation. Most radiation glasses are lightweight and donâ??t impede the vision of the person wearing them. If someone is planning a career that involves any radioactive material, they should invest in a pair of these for safety sake.

Scientists and Radiologists are Most Vulnerable

The careers that are exposed to elements that can cause severe eye damage the most often are physicians working in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. These doctors tend to work closely with radiation for several hours each day. Although the rays may not be harmful if viewed for a short period of time, prolonged exposure can lead to irreversible damage. The patients do not need to worry about damage to their eyes because they are only exposed for a few minutes. The technician, however, is exposed over and over again all day long.

How Protective Eyewear Works

Radiation glasses have lenses that have been infused with microscopic leaded material. The lead effectively blocks the passage of x-rays through the lenses of the goggles, protecting the eyes. Leaded eyewear is not much heavier than normal glasses or sunglasses, but the lead that has been infused into the lenses provides solid protection for even the most sensitive eyes. X-ray technicians and surgeons using radiation are urged to wear these special lenses during each and every imaging procedure to safeguard their sight completely.

The Cost of Serious Protection

This level of eye protection is not expensive. Typical lead glasses are priced at around $200. Manufacturers have created leaded lenses that fit into fashionable and fun colored frames. It is also possible to find prescription leaded lenses. Trendy wraparound styles are very popular right now. They come in a variety of shapes and styles. If someone is interested in the lightest frames, there are simple metal frame options that hold the protective eyewear in place in a more subtle manner. It is also possible to use fit-over styles that are designed to fit over normal glasses.

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Piggy Bank   by jekky

Etymology



Roman vase-shaped money box (2nd-3rd century AD). Ancient money boxes appear in the archaeological record in a wide variety of shapes.



In Middle English, "pygg" referred to a type of clay used for making various household objects such as jars. People often saved money in kitchen pots and jars made of pygg, called "pygg jars". By the 18th century, the spelling of "pygg" had changed and the term "pygg jar" had evolved to "pig bank."



Once the meaning had transferred from the substance to the shape, piggy banks began to be made from other substances, including glass, plaster, and plastic.



The oldest find of a money box dates from 2nd century BC Greek colony Priene, Asia Minor, and features the shape of a little Greek temple with a slit in the pediment. Money boxes of various forms were also excavated in Pompeii and Herculaneum, and appear quite frequently on late ancient provincial sites, particularly in Roman Britain and along the Rhine.



Majapahit terracotta piggy bank, 14-15 century A.D. Trowulan, East Java. (Collection of National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta)



In a curious case of parallel evolution, the Indonesian term celengan (a celeng is a wild boar, with the "an" affix used to denote a likeness) was also used in the context of domestic banks. The etymology of the word is obscure, but evident in a Majapahit piggy bank from the 15 century A.D.[citation needed]



Uses



The general use of piggy banks is to store loose change in a quaint, decorative manner. Modern piggy banks are not limited to the likeness of pigs, and may come in a range of animal shapes, sizes and colours. Some collect piggy banks as a hobby.[citation needed]



Famous piggy banks



Rachel, the official mascot of Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, is a bronze cast piggy bank that weighs nearly 600 pounds, located at the corner of Pike Place under the "Public Market Center" sign.



Rachel was designed by local artist Georgia Gerber and modeled after a pig (also named Rachel) that lived on Whidbey Island and was the 1977 Island County prize-winner. Rachel receives roughly $9,000USD annually in just about every type of world currency, which is collected by the Market Foundation to fund the Market's social services.[citation needed]



The 1995 Disney/Pixar movie Toy Story features a character named Hamm, a wise cracking piggy bank.



References



^ "DigiBank Piggy and Panda Banks Learn to Count". Gizmodo. http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/digibank-piggy-and-panda-banks-learn-to-count-239597.php. Retrieved 2008-11-09. 



^ a b Hurschmann, Rolf (Hamburg): "Money boxes", Hubert Cancik and Helmuth Schneider (ed.): New Pauly, Brill, 2009



^ "What's the origin of the piggy bank?". The Straight Dope. http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mpiggy.html. Retrieved 2008-10-17. 



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The Piggy Bank page Photographs and Facts about Piggy Banks



Piggy Bank Project Hundreds of Piggy Characters and customised ceramic Piggy Banks



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Moving Furniture to a New Location   by Oliver Gilcrist

Moving your furniture to a new location requires a lot of hard work and planning to make your moves smoothly and quickly. This article has been written to help you some tips on relocation.

It is recommended that you do the measurement of your wardrobe and items such as furniture and wardrobe, so you have a fair idea about their weight and height, and if they can fit into the leased space or could be moved through the door or not? Remember to measure the stairs because if the width is too narrow then you will no longer able to manhandle the master bedroom during its carry.

In Case, you are not able to move the furniture and big items then the dismantling of all important items would be the right choice to move. It can help the moving process hassle free. The size and shape of a sofa poses a problem in the movement, which is why we need professional movers to appoint to make it easy to store and transport. In most cases the sofas are mounted and bolted to a frame and are then removed with a spanner. The same technique can be used in the case of the removal of bulky furniture. Moving Sydney is more than willing to help. In the case of international shipping and house relocation, Plan a schedule works best.

It is advisable to remove the cushions and anything else with the cover. You would have to cover other objects, so that there are no stain on the items and your valuables, while they are transported in the truck.

You should be very careful in handling and more care must be used, while moving the items that consists granite, marble and glass. Their tops must be removed first and then the package must be done with a sticker to protect. Wooden tables need more attention because they are riskier side of getting scratch. So, they must first be dismantled from the top and then bubble wrap should be used to it. Make sure you have enough boxes.

Just follow the advice above on hand and the removal of furniture would not be a hassle for you anymore.

It is recommended that you do the measurement of your wardrobe and items such as furniture and wardrobe, so you have a fair idea about their weight and height, and if they can fit into the leased space or could be moved through the door or not? Remember to measure the stairs because if the width is too narrow then you will no longer able to manhandle the master bedroom during its carry.

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Seven Lucky Office Janitorial Supplies Your Business Needs   by Mark Etinger

If you're setting up a small business, then you'll no doubt be stocking up on discount office products like paper, pens, file folders, staplers, printing paper, toner cartridges, and maybe computers, printers and copy machines if you don't have them already. But with a small business, it's just as important to have quality office janitorial supplies to keep your office bathroom, kitchen and working space clean, hygienic and in good shape. The following are seven office janitorial supplies that no office can live without:

1. Brooms and mops - They may sound a little old school in the age of vacuum cleaners that can run around and clean your floor while you do the dishes or make dinner, but brooms and mops are essential office janitorial supplies for keeping floors tidy. Brooms are still the best way to sweep up dry messes quickly when you don't have time to do a vacuum, and mops are essential for cleaning sticky, dirty floors.

2. Dustpans - A dustpan is another oldie but a goodie that's essential for cleaning up little messes like broken glass, spilled bowls of cereal or a pile of dust and dirt that's formed in the office kitchen. And speaking of dust, make sure you have a couple of fluffy, feathery dusters in your broom closet as well to keep your office surfaces dust-free.

3. Buckets and wringers - If you're using a mop, then of course you also need buckets and wringers on your list of office janitorial supplies. Fill your buckets full of soapy water for dipping your mops into, and wring out the mops before you run them over your floors.

4. All purpose cleaners - Always have a range of all purpose cleaners on hand to keep surfaces hygienic and sparkling clean, such as Ajax bleach powder cleanser, germicidal cleaner, multi-surface floor cleaner, and desk and office spray cleaner for cutting through grease, dirt and grime.

5. Bathroom cleaners - No one likes a bathroom that has unsightly brown stains breeding mildew and bacteria - especially in the toilet. Keep your bathroom in pristine condition with office janitorial supplies like disinfecting toilet bowl cleaners, bleaches, urinal deodorizers, toilet fragrances, plungers and mildew removers.

6. Air refreshers - In enclosed spaces full of plenty of people, the air can sometimes smell less than clean and fresh, which can be unpleasant and distracting for employees. Keep the air in your kitchen, work spaces and bathroom smelling clean with aerosol air sanitizers, fragrances and other office janitorial supplies. For a more consistent approach to air freshening, choose air fresheners that are fixed to the wall and set to dispense fresh air at timed intervals.

7. Scrubbers and sponges - Every office kitchen and bathroom needs a whole range of scrubbers and spongers to use with cleaning agents. In your office janitorial supplies cupboard, you'll need scouring pads

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Are You Ready To Own Your First Recreational Vehicle?   by Kathryn Anayaz

Every one of the conveniences of home can be found in the recreational vehicles of today. You can use your time traveling around in your own home away from home if you've got the necessary funds. Functions such as high-grade kitchen counter tops, ceramic tile flooring surfaces, and plasma televisions can frequently be found in these newer vehicles. The more substantial and more well-liked style of recreational vehicles, known as type A, will set you back the most financially. A lot of their features are what you might expect to find in your home not in a vehicle. Huge garden bathtubs as well as stained glass windows are amenities found in some of these recreational vehicles.

If you have cash ranging from less than $100,000 for an used vehicle and approximately half a million dollars for a new one, you can become the proud owner of a 45 foot long recreational vehicle. Since these vehicles typically get fewer than 10 miles to the gallon, you'll need to have lots of extra cash on hand for gas as well. If you are going to have a difficulty with that type of gas mileage, you better find some other kind of motor home, such as a type B motor home category. Below you'll find travel trailers and van campers, which will be a lot less luxurious than type A. Four persons will be able to fit satisfactorily into a van camper which could possibly be in the neighborhood of 20 feet long. Privacy reaches a minimum because the beds are adjacent but you can add extra features such as a kitchen, bathroom, and small living room area. Many of these cost in the area of $43,000 to $70,000 and have restricted areas for storage.

Travel trailers having lengths of 15-40 feet usually are available for prices which range from $6000 for used and close to $50,000 for new. And also they incorporate a wide range of choices on what you are looking for inside. If you need a private bedroom space, you are going to need a larger sized trailer. Travel trailers can easily be disconnected from your automobile and parked somewhere, which makes it more convenient when you want to go sightseeing. Getting used to driving with a big trailer behind your car will take some effort on your part though.

Investing in a motorhome is a lot like buying a car, only shelling out more money, most likely. You should check into pricing and features so you won't be blindsided by the salesperson. Remember that sales reps quite often manipulate people who are uneducated. Don't take the first offer and make a price comparison at no less than three locations.

You have become prepared to invest quite a lot of money, so make sure they have good follow-up service. It's important to know that you have coverage if something goes wrong. If you can, try to talk to some other people who have motor homes and ask them how they have fared.

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Alsfeld - China forming machine - China others   by hi joiney

Geography
Neighboring communities
Alsfeld borders on the following towns, listed here clockwise starting in the north: Willingshausen, Schrecksbach, Ottrau (all Schwalm-Eder district), Breitenbach (Hersfeld-Rotenburg district) and Grebenau, Schwalmtal, Romrod, Kirtorf and Antrifttal (all Vogelsbergkreis).
Boroughs
In addition to Alsfeld (proper) the town includes the following boroughs: Altenburg, Angenrod, Berfa, Billertshausen, Eifa, Elbenrod, Eudorf, Fischbach, Hattendorf, Heidelbach, Leusel, Liederbach, Lingelbach, Mnch-Leusel, Reibertenrod and Schwabenrod.
History
In the 5th century the Huns under Attila came through the region around Alsfeld as the higher than average occurrence of the Mongolian spot around Alsfeld evidences to this day.
Alsfeld was first mentioned in an official document in 1069. Excavations in the Walpurgiskirche have discovered that a Roman church existed here already in the 9th and 10th centuries. It is therefore estimated that the town was founded in Carolingian times. Between 1180 and 1190 the Counts of Thuringia built a castle along the historic trading route of the Kurze Hessen. That location favored the development of Alsfeld and it was subsequently documented as a town as early as 1222.
Alsfeld town hall
Since 1247 Alsfeld has been part of Hesse and in 1254 the town joined the Rheinischer Stdtebund. Hermann II built himself a castle here in 1695 and for a time turned the town into his official residence. From 1567 Alsfeld belonged to Hesse-Marburg and from 1604 on to Hesse-Darmstadt. Until 1972 it was the seat of Alsfeld district until the district was merged with neighboring Lauterbach district and the Schotten region into the present-day Vogelsberg district. At that time, the decision to designate Lauterbach as seat of the new district led to bitterness in Alsfeld that put a damper on the relationship between the two towns for years. This went so far that because of protests in and around Alsfeld the motor vehicle registration office in Alsfeld, for instance, would not issue licence plates with the code "LAT" (for Lauterbach) and instead continued to issue plates sporting the code "ALS" for Alsfeld until 1978 when the licence plate code "VB" was agreed on for the entire district of Vogelsberg.
One of the many legends about how Alsfeld came to its name and location goes as follows: Around 1200 the Margrave of Hesse/Thuringia went riding his horse over the Vogelsberg. When he got to the Homberg (a hill near Alsfeld) a very strong wind was blowing. Supposedly at this point the Margrave said: "Als fllt mir der Hut vom Kopp." (trans. I keep losing my hat.) The "Als fllt" in that statement supposedly became the name "Alsfeld" it has the same pronunciation.
District reform
As a result of the district reform that took effect on July 11, 1972 the villages of Berfa, Hattendorf, Liederbach and Lingelbach were merged into the town of Alsfeld.
Government
Town council and executive
After the municipal elections of June 26, 2006 the town council was made up of 37 councilmen and councilwomen, belonging to political parties as follows:
Party
Seats
SPD
16
CDU
15
UWA
3
ALA
2
FDP
1
The town's executive organ has a nine members. The members of the executive belong to political parties as follows:
Party
Seats
SPD
4
CDU
3
UWA
1
ALA
1
Mayor
The current mayor, Ralf Becker, was elected on September 9, 2007 with a 54,3% share of the vote.
Coat of arms
The Coat of Arms depicts a red lion with golden claws and crown facing right on blue background. To the right of it is shown a silver sword with a golden grip.
The oldest seal of the town features the Count of Hesse as judge with a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. That shield depicted the lion of Hesse. The combination used today has been seen since the late 14th century; since then there have only been some minor variations in color.
People, culture and architecture
Theater and Museums
Theater Regional plays in the community center
Annual theater productions take place at the local high schools
Regionalmuseum Alsfeld located in the former Patrician homes Neurath-Haus (built in 1688) and the Minnigerode-Haus (built in 1687) provides a certain ambiance to speaking events and other occasions and often puts on small and select exhibitions
Alsfeld Toy Museum
Alsfeld Fairy Tale House: Hours and event calendar are available at the Alsfeld Tourist Center at the marketplace; especially romantic around Christmastime
Buildings
Town Hall, Weinhaus, oldest timber-framed building and Walpurgiskirche
The town is known for its Altstadt, or historic center of town, featuring uninterrupted blocks of historic buildings. The Altstadt has a rather typical layout for a medieval town. The marketplace is the center around which, at some distance, the town wall was built in an almost perfect circle (for strategic reasons). The wall has gateways where even older roads lead into town. From the town gates the roads lead mostly straight to the center of town and from there back out. In Alsfeld, the location of the town wall remains imaginable from the small and crammed streets that have not been modified to accommodate regional and long distance travelers and transport. The bends and curves in those small streets follow the original town wall and are quite picturesque throughout the year.
Town Hall was constructed in medieval, Rhmbau style timber framing from 1512 through 1516 and is located next to the market place in the center of the Altstadt. Its ground floor, constructed from solid rock, also used to be used as a market hall.
Near Town Hall is located the Weinhaus, on the corner of which is located the Pranger. In Alsfeld the Pranger is a lockable iron collar that those who violated medieval rules were locked into. The real or presumed violators then had to suffer the verbal and even physical abuse of their fellow citizens without any means to defend themselves. The Pranger is one of the favorite objects to photograph for many Alsfeld visitors. The "Wine House" was built in 1538 by Hans von Frankfurt with a Staffelgiebel (i.e., a gable that ascends to the tip of the roof in a stair fashion rather than a smooth line) to be the town's wine storage and distribution facility. Its original windows were modified in 1840.
Leaning up against the Weinhaus is the oldest timber framed house in Alsfeld. It was built in Stnderbau style beginning in 1350 and then expanded and again modified in 1403 and 1464. Underneath the house are two cellars with barrel vaults that date back to the time when the town was founded.
The Walpurgiskirche is located behind these three buildings. It was built in the second half of the 13th century. The church choir was built in 1393, the tower was rebuilt in 1394 after an earlier collapse. It was not finished until 1543 however and reduced by one floor in 1836. The gothic long house was remodeled into a church nave from 1472 on. The extensive stained glas art in the church was created in 1963 by Charles Crodel.
The late Gothic Beinhaus is located in the immediate vicinity of the Walpurgiskirche. The ossuary was first mentioned in 1368, expanded in 1510 and served as the final resting place of human skeletal remains.
The Dreifaltigkeitskirche was built as an Augustinian monastery church around 1435 with two asymmetric naves. As is customary in churches built for Mendicant orders, the Dreifaltigkeitskirche does not have a steeple. Again, the stained glass windows were fashioned by Charles Crodel in 1962 and 1963.
Only a small piece of the town wall remains together with the Leonhardsturm (Leonard's Tower). The tower was one of the gate towers built as part of the town fortifications in 1386.
Events
Regular rock, Pop and traditional concerts held in the Hessenhalle community center
Regular alternative concerts held in the former Youth Center
Ascension Thursday: academic Marktfrhschoppen (Studentenverbindung festival)
Alsfeld Whitsun Fair
Alsfeld Town Festival (1. Saturday in August)
Marktspiel with a historic market (2nd weekend in September)
Alsfeld Christmas Market
Vogelsberg Specialties: Various popular activities staged by the citizens of Alsfeld on the first Saturday of each month
Farmers and specialty market on the third Saturday of each month
Infrastructure
Alsfeld is situated right off the Alsfeld East and Alsfeld West exits on the Autobahn A 5 The Rimberg rest area near Alsfeld is the second highest rest area (in altitude) along the A 5 and also a popular meeting place for travelers coming from the B 49.
Visitors can reach Alsfeld also by train via the Vogelsberg line Gieen - Alsfeld - Fulda. In addition, from April 1, 1916 through 1974 the Grndchen line connected Alsfeld with Niederaula. Passenger traffic on the Grndchen line was discontinued on May 25 and the last freight train left Alsfeld on May 28, 1974. Since then the right-of-way between Alsfeld and Breitenbach has been renaturalized to varying degrees.
Sons and daughters of Alsfeld
Samuel Spier (born April 4, 1838, died November 9, 1903), one of the founders of the German Social Democrats
Rudolf Stammler (Philosopher)
Henny Koch (born September 22, 1854; died June 13, 1925), author
Peter Gruss (born June 28, 1949), President of the Max Planck Society (2002- )
Thomas Freitag (born June 17, 1950), German comedian
Manfred Stumpf (born November 25, 1957), German draftsman, sculptor and digital artist
Stephan Weidner (born May 29, 1963), lyrics, bass and vocals for Bhse Onkelz
Gerd Ludwig (born March 17, 1947), German-American documentary photographer and photojournalist
Lothar Hennighausen (born August 22, 1952), Geneticist at NIDDK at the National Institutes of Health
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External links
(German) Official website of the town of Alsfeld
(German) Tourist Center Alsfeld
(German) Alsfeld Pentecostal Fair
(German) Regionalmuseum Alsfeld
(German) Pictures of Alsfeld
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6 Reasons Wall Monkeys Are Better Than Vinyl Wall Decals   by Jason Weisenthal

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Five Emerging Types of Sustainable Packaging Companies   by Phoebe Marie Elgin

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What and Where are the Stained Glass Windows?   by Brian Goodwin

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How to bring an “Exotic Touch” to your home   by Claudia Rodriguez

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Gaudi Focus - Sagrada Familia - the Unfinished Masterpiece   by David Brydon

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Air travel tips   by Kid

The long-distance air travel, especially in economy / tourism / pack-em-in the classroom can be very uncomfortable and boring. In an attempt to alleviate some of these negatives, we expect some of the following may help:

wear comfortable clothes you have. Forget about "dressing" of travel - those days disappeared decades ago. Comfort is key.
Once on board to eliminate their shooes and put on a pair of socks. Put your shoes back in a few minutes before you're due to land.
Dispose of or loosen the straps to stop restricting blood flow.
Download and print maps of all the airports used. Some airports are a nightmare to find way. They can also remove some of the boredom of travel. Study the map of the airport is ready to land the next.
To avoid waiting at the airport if your flight is delayed call the airline to confirm departure times.
The registration process at least 2 hours of the morning. There is always a chance you'll get 'beaten' if you arrive late in the row.
Check your baggage allowance (hand and storage) and ensure that there is more than this can cause delays or might even have to leave some of their things behind. This is a real problem that should not ignore. A few years ago I was on a flight from Singapore to Moscow with an allocation of 30 kg, but the flight from Moscow to London, the allocation was only 20 kg on the same airline. It was either pay $ 50 U.S. per kg in the allocation or leave things behind. I was traveling very light and only had about 7 kgs in me. I helped the other passengers as best I could, carrying some extra things, but some had to leave things behind. Women were crying (he had to leave a beautiful stroller and other personal effects). Beware!
If your flight is canceled, do not rush to the box office, like everyone else and can take quite a while before they can discuss alternatives with a staff member, the ring of your travel agent or airline place. So make sure you have contact information for all airlines will fly (you should be able to find these in your e-tickets you have available - right).
Note that there is a good chance you can get "beaten" - will not be allowed for any reason the airline decides to take flight. If this happens, usually because the airline has overbooked the flight to make sure they are filled, the airline will offer the possibility of free accommodation until you can take the next available flight and / or offer a bonus of some kind, like a update. If you offer nothing to ask!
If a flight is delayed by an "act of God" - ie, bad weather, a terrorist attack, the security problem, etc., then the airline considers to be "your problem" and not yours. So there is no free accommodation or special offers. It's times like this is needed to stay calm, make sure you have somewhere you can sit back and maybe even sleep and make sure you have some snacks and water in you.
If you want the best seat available request a front row seat or exit row. They have more leg room and usually the last to be assigned. So when you sign up for one of these. Another reason to arrive early! Note: You may have to look fit and healthy in an emergency situation can be expected to open an emergency exit.
Stuck in the airport waiting for the next flight. Check if you can get at the airline executive lounge. Many airlines will allow you if you pay a small fee and look clean and tidy.
Drink plenty of water during the flight. The air conditioning air absorbs moisture and can dehydrate quickly.
To keep this such a great make sure you cover with moisturizer as dry air can cause all your hard work just take off and leave you pale as he had when he began to spend their holidays.
Do not buy bottled water at airports and you will pay a high price. Become a drinking cup with a lid. The airport restaurants are usually filled with ice water for free and the flight attendants will be happy to refill it during the flight.
Lubricate regularly in contact with a flight as dry air can cause problems. Or get rid of contacts and put on glasses for the duration of the flight.
Ear pain during landing (most common) or off can be a real problem for some people. For help or chew something or block your nose with your fingers and blow into the mouth (as if you are trying to blow a trumpet) as hard as you can - if you can feel the air rushing in the ears after work. Continue until the pressure equalizes.
Walk as much as possible on the flight. This helps maintain blood circulation, stops edemia (accumulation of water in feet that can cause swelling) and also significantly reduces life-threatening problems of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
No joke about guns or bombs. This is illegal and can be seen in jail for a long stay.
Earplugs can be helpful in reducing the noise of the screaming child in the next row or simply to help you sleep.
A neck support for small inflatable can help you sleep, if you normally have problems.
Go to the bathroom just before landing. Brush teeth, wash your face and see if you can empty the bladder. If you apply a little wear makeup. This will help you feel better and more relaxed when you do land.

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How To Glass Etch

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How to Choose a Glass Table Top for the Dining Room   by Damon Burgess

If you are looking to transform your dining room from a boring, typical space to a gorgeous, attractive oasis, consider going with a glass table top. For a simple and quick way to give your dining room a facelift, switching to a glass top can add elegance and grace to your room while maintaining the functionality that everyone seeks in a dining room. Follow these simple tips to get the best glass table top for your needs and take your dining space form bland to brilliant.


* What shape do you want? Glass Table Tops come in a variety of shapes to suit your needs. You can go with the traditional dining shape, rectangular, and maintain the customary dining table look. A rectangular table allows your guests to be seated across from one another and makes passing food and conversation easy. Another benefit of a rectangular table is the ease of seating. It is easy to place chairs and benches around a rectangular table. There is little leg bumping or squishing required to seat all guests. Not only do you get a traditional look from a rectangular table, but you also achieve a classic look of glass, giving any room instant glamour. Or perhaps a circular table would more suit your needs. A circular table, although not able to seat as many people as a rectangular table, can give the diners a more relaxed, conversational feel. Deciding what shape to go with can be a great place to start when choosing your new glass dining table top.


* What size do you need? Depending on the amount of guests that you wish to serve, you can decide on the size of table top to order. For example, a 36-inch round table top will seat four people comfortably, whereas a 48-inch by 96-inch rectangular table top will seat twelve to fourteen people comfortably. Consider the amount of entertaining you would like to do as well as how many people will regularly dine at your table. Generally, a rectangular table will seat more people and may be the better choice for you if you plan to have frequent dinner parties or events. When in doubt, it is always better to go a size bigger than you think you need. This way, if unexpected guests or visitors show up, there is always ample space.


* Do you like a decorative touch? The wonderful thing about a glass table top is the ability to customize it in so many different ways. Because a glass top is easy to etch and carve, it is often a simple request in order to add a gorgeous touch onto your table top, such as an etched design or a custom edge. The most popular customization is the addition of a beveled edge. This is a simple angle carved into the edge of the glass that gives it a beautiful decorative touch. This is often done one-inch from the true edge of the glass. Another popular option is the engraving of a design around the edge. This may be a flower-type design or a simple frosted line. Whatever you choose, adding an engraved look to your glass table top can give it an added elegance and sophistication.


There are many things to consider as you shop for your new glass table top. One of the major benefits of a glass dining table is that it is easy to clean. No more table cloths to protect precious wood. No more ugly pads to protect your table. No more smelly oils and cream to make your table shine. A glass top is best cleaned with a simple glass cleaner or even just a warm sponge. The hassle of cleaning is much less with a glass table top, making your dining and entertaining experience that much easier. As you shop for a glass dining table top, keep in mind the shape, size and customizations you are looking for. This will make shopping a breeze and will bring you one step closer to the dining table of your dreams.

About the Author

Damon Burgess is a SE, or search engine, marketer and founder of Verse, a Long Island web marketing company. He is also the marketing manager for Glass Table Tops Direct, an online wholesale glass store.


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Glass Blowing Grapevine Texas

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VETRO - GLASS BLOWING 2011


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Glass Blowing San Francisco

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At Last, Vacation to San fran Exclusively for Men: The San Francisco Mancation has arrived   by Bradley Lamb

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Glass Tools

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Safety Advice When Working With Power Tools   by Sarah Park

To successfully complete almost any do-it-yourself project in the home tools are a vital necessity. Knowledgeable trades people who constantly need to use tools for their job couldn't live without them. Several of these important tools use electricity and whilst more capable they can also cause greater injuries. Instrumental elements to accidents are generally boredom, indifference or ignorance. Below are some of the ways to work near power tools safely.

It is really quite vital that you wear eye protection when using power tools. Wearing safety goggles or glasses should guard against dust, splinters, filings and grit from getting into your eyes. When you are performing work around power tools, safety glasses are one of your most important components of safety equipment. Handling power tools exposes you to increased levels of noise which means you should either insert ear plugs or wear a pair of ear defenders. Unless you do this, you run the risk of long-term hearing loss in one or both ears.

Be sure you choose the proper power tool to match the task in front of you. Planning on a power tool to function in a way it wasn't designed to is folly and you will end up wrecking the tool and injuring yourself. You need to browse through the user manual to make sure you know the proper way to use your new tool. Tools and equipment are meant to be used in a certain way, and that is how you should use them. Any power tool not being used should be isolated from it's power source by disconnecting it, and never carry it around dangling from it's power cord. Dress in working clothing to cover up your entire body but they must not be loose fitting; overalls for example. Safeguard your hands by means of wearing a pair of work gloves. Wear face masks when needed, steel-toed work boots, and hard hats are also good things for safety.

Weather is usually a factor if you are working with power tools, so be careful that you never dip the tool in water. Routinely examine the power cord for loose connections, damaged insulation or defective plugs. Shallow cuts into the insulation may be taped, but deep cuts will mean replacing the entire cord. Dust accumulated throughout the work area and the presence of flammable liquids signifies a fire risk so keep your work area clean and tidy. Your work area should continually be kept free of clutter - it will be easier for you to work in and a safer environment. Certain kinds of power tools produce greater risk of problems and deserve greater respect and care such as table saws, circular saws and nail guns. Tools need to be kept in a protected room or cabinet so unauthorized or casual access to them is not possible.

A well-lighted work space will help you to work safely. Any time you give thought to this safety guidance and the instruction manuals you'll be able to work safely and more productively at home or at work.

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Stained Glass Panels

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Keep your Glass Greenhouse Clean and Bright   by Michelle Torres

When you are advised that you can treat your greenhouse like an extra room of your house, somewhere to relax and get away from things, it gives you a good feeling - but there's more. Like any room inside your house, your greenhouse needs to be kept clean, especially a glass greenhouse. It's an unfortunate fact of life that no greenhouse is so perfect it can take care of itself. However, if you do make the effort to look after it well, you'll find that it's highly rewarding. Here are some helpful tips when cleaning your glass greenhouse.



No matter how carefully you treat your greenhouse glass, it will, over time, become smudged and stained. In the long term, scratched or cracked panels may need to be replaced, but there's a lot you can do to improve the appearance of your greenhouse before you reach that stage. The first thing to do is to wash it regularly. Washing the outside is fairly simple, and can be done with ordinary cleaning agents and a garden hose (though you should avoid using high pressure hoses as they can potentially shatter the glass. If you don't have a hose you can use buckets of water and a sponge. Be careful to clear up any soapy residue.



Caring for greenhouses is more difficult when it comes to the interior. Some plants cannot tolerate soap compounds, so you'll need to choose an appropriate plant-friendly cleaner from your garden products supplier. Be careful when you clean and ensure that the run-off doesn't end up in the soil. If you are scrubbing panes to remove difficult dirt, be careful not to erode the seals which secure them in their frame.



Caring for greenhouses involves paying ongoing attention to the build up of waste from fallen leaves and from debris carried in by your own feet. If you set aside an hour once a week to go through your greenhouse carefully, picking up any debris and making sure it's in good condition, you plants will thank you for it. A dirt-free environment reduces the risk of disease and clean panes mean they'll get al the more light to help them grow big and strong.

About the Author

Michelle Torres has nearly 20 years experience using and designing greenhouses and is an avid gardener. You can find additional useful information about greenhouses and greenhouse gardening at http://www.greenhousecatalog.com
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Stained Glass For Doors

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Decorating Your New Homes - Glass And Tassle Trim Detail   by Keith Osborne

The key to turning your furnishings and window dressings from suitable to fabulous is by paying particular attention to detailing. There are some rather lovely decorative trims available in the shops and on line, with a current trend of glass and beaded trims and tie backs along with pom poms and tassles this season.

A particular project that I am working on at present is predominantly based on window dressings. The exciting part about this is that my client is starting from scratch with a blank canvas in her new-build home. Her fabric choices chosen from the Clarke and Clarke (clarke-clarke.co.uk) and Villa Nova (villanova.co.uk) ranges are based upon the desired themes and colour palette created by the initial mood boards supplied to her.

Being that the house has an array of shaped Art Deco-style stained glass windows, this key feature is best accentuated by adding a glass detail trim to the furnishings and window dressings. For example, the bedroom, based on a colour palette of heathers and lilacs, has a darker feature wall where the circular Art Deco feature window is situated. The standard-size window below is best suited to a Roman blind featuring a champagne and lilac diamond weave textured and sumptuous fabric. To bring the window detailing together, the blind is trimmed in a lighter lilac dupion silk and decorated with diamond-shaped glass beaded trim to complement the diamond pattern in the fabric too.

The floor-length curtains and pelmet for the French doors in the room also feature in the same fabric with just the pelmet trimmed in glass beads and introducing large glass ball tie-backs. Examples of these trims and tie-backs can be found at John Lewis (johnlewis.com, see photo). Glass rope tie-backs are around £20 each, metallic crystal tie-backs £15 each or pom pom curtain slingbacks at £10 each.

Collybrook Fine Furnishings (www.collybrook.co.uk) offers a great range of beaded, ball and pom pom fringes featured in raindrop, teardrop or bell shapes.

It is also important to have your window dressings hanging correctly from a suitably themed pole with finials (pole ends). Again, to refer to my current project, steel crystal ball finials at £66 for a pair at John Lewis add the finishing touches to a beautiful and sparkling boudoir.

If your budget will not allow for bespoke furnishings but you are looking to give your room a makeover, just by using trims and tassle detailing around your cushion edges, matched with a complimenting ceiling pendant can make all the difference. Laura Ashley (lauraashley.com) has a beautiful range of glass and crystal-effect pendants, or why not simply place a trim of your choice on an existing lampshade.

Enjoy being creative on those rainy days to follow this Autumn and add a touch of sparkle to your home.

About the Author

http://www.whathouse.co.uk is the web portal for new homes and new affordable homes in Britain, the online face of What House?, which has promoted the best of new homes in Britain for over 100 years. Our site features hundreds of new-build homes in the UK as well as news, articles, expert advice, opinion and comment.
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Stained Glass Business

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Why Use Antique Art Glass For Displaying Your Best Photos?   by Kathy Page

What do your photos mean to you? Are they visual reminders to accompany your favorite memories? Do they let you relive precious moments or think about loved ones who are away? Are they family heirlooms? Or are they great additions to your décor? Are they conversation pieces? Whatever your photos mean to you, a well-chosen frame will highlight the features you love and add to your overall ambience. Antique art glass frames are a versatile and beautiful choice for displaying your treasured pictures. Not only do they draw the eye towards the photo, they are lovely works in their own right.

Antique art glass frames serve a variety of purposes effortlessly. Displaying your favorite photos in these excellent and finely crafted frames will allow you to bring out the best in each of them. Clean lines and a hint of warmth invite you or your guests to look a bit closer. We often allow our eyes to skim over pictures as they get lost in the overall appearance of the room. Vintage picture frames remind us to stop and really see the picture. We are not distracted by overly busy or fussy frames. The very simplicity of the frame accommodates a wide variety of picture styles. Do you have a portrait taken of your great-great-grandparents? They deserve a place of honor and a style of frame that complements their dress, their pose, the time period. Antique frames do this easily. But versatility is the hallmark of art glass frames. Just as easily, you can place a full color shot of your friends having fun. In this case, the classic lines of the frame will accentuate the color of the photo without detracting from the modernity or taking focus away from the group. This allows you to group a wide range of very diverse photos together in a coherent and tasteful way.

Which brings us to décor! How you choose to decorate your rooms says a lot about you. If you have beautiful photos on display, it says that you are tasteful, caring, and stylish. Pictures are a fast, effective way to dress up any room, and best of all, your photos can make any type of statement you want. Is yours a child-centric home? Beautiful black and whites of you and your little one will look great in antique frames. The look of a young innocent baby is particularly charming and timeless in a vintage picture frame. Do you love street scenes or shots of famous skyscrapers? These can look stunning and contemporary in floating glass frames. Whatever your favorite photos depict, a classic antique art glass frame will help add style to your walls or shelves. Whether the look you are working for is ultra modern and chic or cozy and rustic, these frames can help add just the right touch, and because they are so adaptable, you can change your décor without changing your picture frames. Again, because the frames complement each other and provide coherence to a variety of photos, you can easily achieve a pulled-together look. Or you can mix antique frames in with contemporary metals or stained wood to provide an eclectic look that is visually interesting and appealing.

Displaying your photos in their best light is all about choosing the right frame. Antique art glass frames provide a great deal of versatility and elegance for photos of all styles, time periods, and colors. Adding a touch of your personality to your home could not be easier to accomplish with these classic, interesting frames. Make the most of your favorite photographs with the best possible frame choice.

About the Author

Kathy Page seeks to help home and business owners decorate their spaces innovatively using picture frames and albums to express their own style and creativity. Come visit her website to see a good variety of distinctive vintage or antique art glass picture frames and other picture frames and photo albums that you won't find just anywhere.
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