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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Find out about the alternatives ways you can relieve your menopausal symptoms if you can't take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or don't want to.

If you're unable to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or decide not to, you may want to consider alternative ways of controlling your menopausal symptoms.

This page covers the following alternatives to standard HRT:

Lifestyle measures

Bioidentical or "natural" hormones

Complementary therapies

Lifestyle measures

The following lifestyle measures can help reduce some menopausal symptoms:

  • Take regular exercise – regular activity can reduce hot flushes and improve sleep. It's also a good way of boosting your mood if you feel anxious, irritable or depressed. Weight-bearing exercises can help keep your bones strong.
  • Have a healthy diet – a balanced diet can help ensure you don't put on weight and can keep your bones healthy.
  • Stay cool at night – wear loose clothes and sleep in a cool, well-ventilated room if you experience hot flushes and night sweats.
  • Cut down on caffeine, alcohol and spicy food – as they have all been known to trigger hot flushes.
  • Try to reduce your stress levels – to improve mood swings, make sure you get plenty of rest, as well as getting regular exercise. Activities such as yoga and tai chi may help you relax.
  • Give up smoking – if you smoke, giving up will help reduce hot flushes and your risk of developing serious health conditions, such as heart diseasestroke and cancer.
  • Try vaginal lubricant or moisturiser if you experience vaginal dryness – several different types are available to buy from shops and pharmacies.

Tibolone (brand name Livial) is a prescription medication that is similar to taking combined HRT (oestrogen and progestogen). It's taken as a tablet once a day.

It can help relieve symptoms such as hot flushes, low mood and reduced sex drive, although some studies have suggested it may not be as effective as combined HRT.

It's only suitable for women who had their last period more than a year ago (known as the post-menopause).

Side effects of tibolone can include tummy (abdominal) pain, pelvic pain, breast tenderness, itching and vaginal discharge.

Risks of tibolone are similar to the risks of HRT, and include an increased risk of breast cancer and strokes. Talk to your GP about the risks and benefits of tibolone if you're considering taking it.

Two types of antidepressants – called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) – can help with hot flushes caused by the menopause, although they're not licensed for this use.

This means they haven't undergone clinical trials for this use, but many experts believe they're likely to be effective and your doctor will discuss the possible benefits and risks with you.

Side effects of SSRIs and SNRIs can include feeling agitated, shaky or anxious, feeling sick, dizziness and a reduced sex drive.

Any side effects will usually improve over time, but you should visit your GP if they don't.

Clonidine is a prescription medicine that can help reduce hot flushes and night sweats in some menopausal women. It's taken as tablets two or three times a day.

It doesn't affect hormone levels, so unlike HRT it doesn't carry an increased risk of problems such as breast cancer. But research suggests it only has a very small effect on menopausal symptoms.

Clonidine can also cause some unpleasant side effects, including dry mouth, drowsiness, depression and constipation.

It may take two to four weeks to notice the effects of clonidine. Speak to your GP if your symptoms don't improve or you experience any troublesome side effects.

Bioidentical or "natural" hormones

Bioidentical hormones are hormone preparations made from plant sources that are promoted as being similar or identical to human hormones.

Practitioners claim these hormones are a "natural" and safer alternative to standard HRT preparations.

However, bioidentical preparations aren't recommended because:

  • they aren't regulated and it's not clear how safe they are – there's no good evidence to suggest they're safer than standard HRT
  • it's not known how effective they are in reducing menopausal symptoms
  • the balance of hormones used in bioidentical preparations is usually based on the hormone levels in your saliva, but there's no evidence that these levels are related to your symptoms

Many standard HRT hormones are made from natural sources, but unlike bioidentical hormones they're closely regulated and have been well researched to ensure they're as effective and safe as possible.

Complementary therapies

Several products are sold in health shops for treating menopausal symptoms, including herbal remedies such as evening primrose oil, black cohosh, angelica, ginseng and St John's Wort.

There's evidence to suggest that some of these remedies, including black cohosh and St John's Wort, may help reduce hot flushes, but generally, many complementary therapies aren't supported by scientific evidence.

Even when there is some supporting evidence, there's uncertainty about the appropriate doses to use and whether the health benefits are sustained. Some of these remedies (especially St John's wort) may also cause serious effects if taken with other medicines.

These products are often marketed as "natural", but this doesn't necessarily mean they're safe. The quality, purity and ingredients can't always be guaranteed, and they can cause unpleasant side effects.

It's a good idea to ask your GP or pharmacist for advice if you're thinking about using a complementary therapy.

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In Dublin Business School & University College Dublin – Ireland a student with 5 bands can acquire a place to the course of his choice provided he does an 8 months Pre -sessional English course. In case the student secures 5.5 in IELTS he will have to do a 3 months pre-sessional English course. Also a UG student who has secured 4.5 bands in IELTS & 50% in his 12th can secure a place in Waterford Institute of Technology if he does an International Foundation program. The duration of the program is for 1 year.

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Excuse Me While I Explode: My Mother, Myself, My Anger
The Author, E.S Maduro is very angry at the situation her mother finds herself in. She is angry that her father never helps her mother with house chores. When she was younger, she did not really care about her father not helping her mother with chores around the house because everything was done for her by the time she got back from school. As she grew older, she started noticing that only her mother did house chores and her father did not. She was disappointed and angry with her mother for not asking for help and she was also determined to never be in a relationship with a man like her father.

“Laundry, and dusting and shopping were far outside my elementary-school-age mind”. Here, Maduro admits that when she was younger, she was naïve about the chores at home. (255). “As I grew older, however, my awareness of our household began to change”. Here it shows that as a person grows older, he or she becomes more responsible.”

Even though she was busy at home taking care of the house, Maduro’s mother went back to school, at age of forty-five. “My mother went back to school, at age of forty-five, became a special ed teacher. After that she, she often came home exhausted at 5:30 and began making dinner.” He she starts to see how hard her mother works and begins to feel for her. (255).

She also started noticing how her mother does not have time for herself and only time for taking care of the house. “Gradually, I began to notice that never seemed to have a moment for herself.” She feels sorry for her mother, that she does not have time for herself that she is always busy taking care of the chores at the house without her husband helping her. In other hand, she also starts noticing that her father who does all the manly chores of the house always time left for his hobbies. ‘I realized that my father, who took care of all the “manly” household chores— chopping wood, killing mice, still had time for a...
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Production has officially begun on Marc Webb’s sequel to last year’s The Amazing Spider-Man! Webb himself tweeted the below image with the message “Day 1. #anamorphic #film #philthecameraoperator”

Although the first film was shot digitally on the RED Epic, Webb seems to be going the celluloid route this time. There’s no word yet on whether that will continue throughout the production or if there’s something unique about today’s production.

The film will see Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Martin Sheen reprising with Jamie Foxx joining as Electro, Shailene Woodley as Mary Jane Watson, Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn, Paul Giammatti as the Rhino and Felicity Jones in an unnamed role.

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Do a Good Turn: An Interview with Shaun Tomson

by Stuart Coleman, Surfrider Foundation's Hawaii Regional Manager

When I was a young grom, I had a poster on my wall of Shaun Tomson surfing on the North Shore.  I looked up to the South African surfer not only because he was a world champion, a successful businessman and a great tube-rider but also because he seemed to be a standup guy.

A man of many talents and interests, Tomson would go on to become an entrepreneur in the surf industry, storyteller, film producer and speaker. As a storyteller and ambassador for the Surfrider Foundation, Shaun says, “The goal is to create this network of positive energy that keeps circulating around the world like a wave.”

Stuart Coleman (SC):  When did you first get involved with the Surfrider Foundation?

Shaun Tomson (ST):  Surfrider was formed in 1984 by Glenn Hening in Malibu, and he phoned me up.  I was on the pro tour at the time.  He said, “I’m forming an environmental organization, and we’d love you to be an ambassador.” I said Sure, and I was the first pro surfer to become a member of Surfrider.  I’ve been involved with them ever since.

SC:  What did you do for Surfrider?

ST:  Glenn asked me to lend my voice to Surfrider to help bring in more members and give the organization a voice in the professional surfing community and ultimately in the wider surfer community.  He said, “We want to do a poster with you on it.”  It was ‘Do a Good Turn,’ and there was a picture of me doing big bottom turn at Pipeline.  It was a very cool line with the double-entendre of doing a turn and then doing something good for the ocean.  It’s so easy to go out there and just take the waves and not really give anything back.

SC:  To be honest, I think a lot of surfers can be self-absorbed and a little selfish.

ST:  Surfing has that obsessive quality.  It’s such an individualistic sport because you don’t need anyone else to do it.  You get this incredible sensation of just you and the ocean.  Some surfers do become very self-absorbed and very selfish. It’s like ‘My wave and no one else’s wave!’ The spirit of sharing and aloha is sometimes lost.

SC:  Why is that?

ST:  Surfing is probably the least expensive lifestyle, art form, whatever you want to call it.  You can get a starter board and a pair of shorts, and that’s all you need.  It’s very inexpensive to get into and have that incredible enjoyment and exhilaration.  But there’s such a tiny portion of the surfing community that belongs to Surfrider...So there are a ton of girls and guys out there who are not members.  How do we get those people to join and align with the mission?

SC:  Why should people get involved with Surfrider?

ST:  Surfrider is there as a protector of the ocean—that’s what it does—it protects the world’s oceans, waves and beaches.  If there’s a problem, whether it’s a beach access issue or a water quality issue or pollution issue, Surfrider is there.  We’re involved in legal battles all over the country.  But some surfers don’t realize that we need the support of the grassroots community, and that [lack of awareness] is something I’ve always found it very hard to understand.

SC:  What was one of the biggest campaigns or victories?

ST:  I think the Trestles campaign was a big one for everyone at Surfrider.  We were able to mobilize everyone to prevent the toll road from going through Trestles and ruining the ambiance of the environment down there.

SC:  How has surfing changed?

ST:  There are a lot of younger surfers coming in, and they are way more environmentally minded.  Surfrider has a great school program. Whenever I talk at schools, I talk about how I got involved with Surfrider.  Environmental consciousness has always been part of my makeup.  I’ve always believed that when you give, you get a lot more in return.  That’s what philanthropy is all about.  You feel like your life has more purpose.

SC:  With the 30th anniversary of the Surfrider Foundation this Fall, what are your thoughts about where we’ve been and where we’re headed?

ST:  I think that people now understand that Surfrider has a pretty big stick.  It’s not just an isolated group of surfers.  Whether it’s Martin’s Beach or Ma’alaea or Trestles or New York or the Great Lakes, if there’s a problem, Surfrider is there.  We have this kind of army, and Surfrider has managed to mobilize these troops.  You know, surfers are very individualistic, and Surfrider has been able to corral this energy for the preservation of the ocean.

SC:  Along with working with Surfrider, you have written books, produced films and given talks all over the world.  What are you working on now?

ST:  Right now, I’m 58 years old and I’m doing a Masters in Leadership.  It’s a challenge, but I love it! And surfing gave me that inspiration, that juice to keep pushing…You may get punished in life, but you paddle back out to get another ride.  That circularity is what surfing teaches you—paddle out, get a wave, paddle back out and get another wave.  It’s that knowledge that you’re only going to get the next wave if you paddle back out.  It’s a deeply spiritual lesson about life.  Surfing gave me that.


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A lighting control system simplifies the way you experience lighting and allows you to eliminate unsightly switches. You can set the lighting in a room, then save that setting for future one touch access. Turn on or off all lights or areas of lighting with a single button. Control lights in multiple zones from elegant wall-mounted keypads, in-wall touch panels or wirelessly from devices like your smartphone or tablet.

Lutron Keypad | SoundVision Marin, Sonoma, San FranciscoSimple, stylish keypads can control all lighting and motorized shades. Keypads are customized to provide control of the system from convenient locations throughout your home. You can also control the lights using your smartphone or tablet.

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Remote dimming panels are often used instead of multiple dimmers and switches for rooms that have several lights. By installing a keypad in the room and connecting the lights to a remote dimming panel, large groups of dimmers and switches can be avoided, ensuring a cleaner, less cluttered appearance on the wall. Remote dimming panels are typically located in equipment rooms or utility closets.

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Weather you are thinking about a winter or a summer break, Sweden offers great opportunities for a memorable holiday. Its scenic landscape attracts millions of tourists, who are interested about the great outdoor activities available in the country. Because it is a favorite destination spot, there are vast arrays of accommodations in the country, from the luxury hotels to budget accommodations. However in the following we tried to collect the Sweden’s weirdest hotels. Some of them it might sound a bit strange but they all guarantee a unique and outstanding experiences.

Treehotel, Harads

The Tree Hotel is a unique concept of the hotel designs. It was opened in 2010 and it involves 6 rooms all created in a perspective of ecological values in a harmony with nature, as visitors are sleeping under the trees while the wind is passing through the forest.

Icehotel, Kiruna

IceHotel, Kiruna

Being the largest hotel made of snow and ice in the world, the Icehotel consists of 60 rooms. It is opened between December and April, and you do not have to worry because of the cold, as the temperature is no lower than 23 Fahrenheit. Book in advance as it is always full. You have to wear a full thermal suit under your clothes. The hotel is built from scratch in Kiruna in Swedish Lapland. It is a true adventure as visitors are in ice rooms surrounded by ice walls, ice ceiling and ice furniture. We have to admit that the rooms are quite expensive but if we think about its uniqueness we can say that it can be a real adventure.

Utter Inn, Västerås

Utter Inn, Västerås

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Floating on the Lake Mälaren, Utter Inn is a very popular underwater hotel consisting of a floating bridge and an underwater room. The bridge features a typical Swedish farmhouse. The single room has panorama windows in 4 directions so fishes are watching you, no doubt it is a remarkable experience as you are in an underwater aquarium.

Room Silver Mine, Sala

Located more than 155 m under ground, Room Silver Mine is the world’s deepest hotel. Visitors can choose from double room or family room, there is also a guided tour included in the price, so do not hesitate set off to enjoy a few days filled with adventure.

Salt & Sill, Tjörn

It is Sweden’s first floating hotel, located on the west coast. The hotel has 23 rooms and an outdoor Jacuzzi and it also boasts the fastest sauna on the world. All of the rooms have their outdoor seating area. The Salt & Sill restaurant offers delicious seafood and do not miss out the Harring Platter which is the specialty of the restaurant.

Kolarbyn, Hallstahammar

The Kolarbyn won the Ecotourism prize in 2009 and the Grand Travel Award, it is considered to be the most primitive hotel in Sweden, however in a very idyllic atmosphere in the wilderness in a wonderful forest setting.

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Mar 4, 2013  - Craig Lord

John Atkinson, the Brit taking the helm of Canadian swimming as High Performance Director, has placed improvement from trials to world titles as a priority this year at the start of the next chapter in the country's Vision 2020 plan.

Canada’s goal is to rank among the top eight in medals at the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro and then make the top six at the 2020 Games. Canada finished equal 15th on the medals in the elite pool and out on the marathon course at London 2012 alongside hosts Britain, each with a silver and two bronze medals apiece.

As the London 2012 host nation knows well, the journey is often long and hard: a record 23 finalists, 3 medals from two swimmers in the pool. Atkinson, whose last job in Britain was to lead his home paralympic swim team to 39 medals, worked as right-hand man to Bill Sweetenham after a spree in Australia.

The 45-year-old from Chorley, Lancashire, emphasises process and while the medals count they will not be counted before they're won nor will they be held up as "the target".

He explains: "If we can get people improving we’ll be successful and that will equate to medals. We know what the targets are. But I wouldn’t go into the team and talk about winning a specific number medals. Of course that’s what we’ll strive to do, but how we get there is not by saying ‘You’re going to win X number of medals’ and create stress.

“Whatever a swimmer does this year at trials in Victoria (April 3-6), to me we have to talk to them and their coaches about how we will then improve at World Championships in Barcelona (July 19-Aug. 4)," he added in a release from Swim Canada today. "I don’t talk about how we’re going to win any number of medals, I talk about how we can improve. How the team works, acts and responds is important, therefore a goal would be to become the most professional nation at the World Championships and the most professional national team in Canada."

Atkinson was a swimmer at the time the Wigan club near Manchester sent swimmers like medallist June Croft to the Olympic Games. He says: “Athletes have got to have a commitment to what their goals and ambitions are. If an athlete identifies their goals, along with their coach we can work out what they need to do to achieve them. There may be setbacks along the way but sometimes coaches and athletes have got to find a way to make it happen. If they’re committed and honest they will stand a good chance in aspiring to reach their goals."

Recalling his time at the top in Britain, Atkinson cited among perks the day Prince Harry spent a morning heat session with the home paralympics squad. The visit was no photo op.

"Whether it was the athletes, coaches or staff, he spent time with each one of them," says Atkinson. "He was an absolute pleasure to have with our team that morning. It was something that the swimmers really did get a lot out of and had a big impact on the team spirit on what we were doing in London."

On Atkinson's arrival, Swimming Canada Interim CEO Ken Radford said: “This is going to be an exciting time for Swimming Canada and we’re keen to have John join our leadership team. He has a track record as a decisive leader and a reputation for a structured approach and accountability throughout the system. We have every confidence he’ll provide us with solid leadership that will benefit our coaches and athletes as he tackles the challenges ahead.”

A former swimmer, Atkinson is married to Victoria, an environmental scientist from Australia, and the couple have two youngsters, son Alex, 12, and daughter Stephanie, 9.

Atkinson will be based at Swimming Canada’s national office in Ottawa but will by flying around the big country. “My plan is that I will get out to see each of the (five National Swim Centre) coaches initially and start to get a feel for what they’re doing, how they work and how those centres operate,” he says. “It’s just about gathering information initially, then the main focus will be to build the team towards the World Championships in Barcelona whilst also establishing plans for the quad to Rio.”

He will also work closely with National Junior Coach Ken McKinnon. Swim Canada notes: "The pair met at a coaching conference in 2006 and hit it off immediately."

“His work with the coaches and the advice he offered was always positive and practical. We’ve stayed in touch ever since,” McKinnon says. “I’m looking forward to working closely with him to further develop swimming in Canada."

Atkinson, doubtless with a nod to problems in Britain, is keen to the channel of communication with swimmers open. “Everybody’s allowed an opinion, whether that be coaches, athletes or myself. In an open, supportive environment, I think that can work towards people achieving high performance,” he says. “You have to work on making it happen. That’s part of my plan where I’m getting out, seeing the centre coaches initially and after trials I’ll get out to see more people. That builds the trust and bond with coaches, athletes, team members, support staff. It builds that working relationship so when you’re together on Day 8 of the World Championships or the Olympic Games, people have that trust in each other and you can build that team.

“That comes in time. It doesn’t just happen but it will come over a period of time and I think it’s very important.”


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If you have just decided to join in the photographer’s club, well it is much easier now with digital. You don’t have to worry about having the wrong speed film in your body when going indoor or having the wrong temperature for the wrong lighting. Even the ‘prosumer’ cameras can take breath-taking pictures!
My first digital camera was actually a prosumer Fujifilm FinPix 4900. You can read its review here at dpreview.

DSLR or Compact Prosumer?

I paid SGD$1,400 for it at Harvey Norman, only to find out that you can buy it for less than SGD$1,000! What a ripped off!


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Ryan Reynolds makes fun of Green Lantern on Stephen Colbert's The Late Show

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Mar 23, 2017

Ryan Reynolds is the most superhero-ish actor ever, with three big-screen comic roles to his name (Green Lantern, Deadpool, and don’t tell me you’ve forgotten Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity). But, Green Lantern was Reynolds’ first superheroic starring role. In case you missed it, the film was panned, and producers lost an estimated $73-90 million.

But hey, Reynolds isn’t bitter. He merely referenced it in a comedy skit with Stephen Colbert. Specifically, he joked about Colbert’s desire to have a green superpowered ring with a lantern on it. “Wow,” Reynolds said. “That’s a really dumb superpower.”

Vanity Fair reminds us that Reynolds took the role of Green Lantern when there was no script, just a concept. As Reynolds said, “[I]t was the classic studio story: ‘We have a poster, but we don't have a script or know what we want; let's start shooting!’”

Lucky for Reynolds, this loss of millions of dollars didn’t mean a loss of confidence in his acting abilities. He was given the role of Deadpool, which earned a gross of almost $750 million. He just had to find the right superhero.

Reynolds’ takeaway lesson was a good one: As Vanity Fair also reminds us, he personally paid for Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to be on set, in case of screenwriting emergencies. It's clear that Reynolds believes that a good script equals a good movie. See how important writers are?

(Via Vanity Fair)


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9 Natural Remedies for Snoring

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1. Sleep on Your Side

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Raising your head can remove the pressure in the airway and make it easier for you to breathe. You can stack a few pillows under your back to raise your head.

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People who are overweight have higher risks of developing snoring problems. Obese people have fat neck tissues that cause their airways to become narrowed. You should start losing weight if obesity is the cause of your snoring problem. To lose weight, you must stop eating food high in calories and exercise every day.

4. Neck and Throat Exercises

One of the best natural remedies for snoring is to do neck and throat exercises. These exercises can strengthen your neck and throat muscles and prevent them from slipping into the back of the airway.

5. Avoid Drinking Alcohol Before Bedtime

To avoid snoring in your sleep, you must not drink alcohol for at least 3 – 4 hours before bedtime. Alcohol can cause the muscles of your tongue and throat to become relaxed. You should also avoid using tranquilizers as they can soften the muscles of your tongue and throat.

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If you are a smoker, you should quit smoking as it can worsen your snoring problem. Smoking can cause the airway to become swollen and narrow so that there is not enough air entering your lung.

7. Remove the Allergens

People who suffer from allergies are likely to snore when the air in their room is contaminated with allergens. You can remove allergens by vacuuming the floor, curtain, changing bed sheet and pillowcase.

8. Gargling with Peppermint Mouthwash

Gargling with peppermint mouthwash can help you to stop snoring if your snoring problem is due to a cold or allergy. To create the peppermint mouthwash, you can mix some peppermint oil with cold water.

9. Use Anti-Snoring Devices

The anti-snoring device is your best solution if you did not experience any improvement after trying all the natural remedies. There are various types of anti-snoring devices such as nasal dilators, nasal strips, and mouthpiece. Mouthpieces can stop snoring by moving your jaw or tongue to the correct position.

In conclusion, the above natural remedies will help you to stop snoring. It is recommended that you go to see a doctor if you experience symptoms such as wake up gasping for air, headaches, and inability to sleep.


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October 07, 2013

Bedtime Stories tonight

Bedtime Stories is tonight at 7:00! This will be the last Monday for this program in 2013. Our November program will be on Tuesday the 5th and December's will be Tuesday the 3rd.

Wear your PJs if you like and get ready to hear some wild and crazy picture books and bedtime stories and songs!

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Volume 24 - Sean Moriarty

 Volume 24 - Sean Moriarty

Let me just say, that this guys "Crazy story"..is so L.A. music scene. I'm sure it was an eye opener for this drummer from West Virginia. Thank goodness that didn't deter Sean from continuing his work in Los Angeles. He and his band Varna are making great music and he is giving us some very solid and passionate playing.
I definitely have to check these guys out live, their studio tracks are very well done and capture all the instruments vitality. So, with that being said...I had to get Sean in on the Talkin' Chop thing, so he could give us more insight on his drum life.

Name or Stage Name:
My name is Sean Moriarty, some friends call me "Marioparty", I answer to both! Hahaha

Where are you from?
Well, I'm a bit of a mutt when it comes to where I'm from... I'm the son of two pastors, which means you're more than likely going to move around a lot. I was born in Wheeling, West Virginia and lived there until I was about 1 and a half, then my mom and I moved to Los Angeles (my current home) and lived there until I was four, then up to Santa Maria, CA in the central coast and lived there until I was eight, then up to Central Washington and lived there until I was 11, and finally moved back down to Los Angeles and I've lived here ever since. It's been about 10 years or so, so I think I can finally call myself an Angelino!

How long have you been playing?
I've been beating the crap out of inanimate objects since I was a toddler, but since that "doesn't qualify as a musical education" :P, the actual number is 10 years as of this passed February! I've finally hit a decade!!! Many more years are to come too!

What is or are your main genre of playing?
My main genre is hard rock/metal! I discovered metal before I went into high school and it will always have a special place in my heart! It's an exciting genre that is always evolving. If you want to hear what a MIDI controller sounds like with metal, it's out there. If you want to hear ancient Celtic and Scandinavian folk instruments with metal, that's out there too! I love it!
I also play Blues, Folk, Indie, Funk, Reggae, Pop, Gospel, Americana, Country.
I'd love to do a session for a Hip-Hop artist someday! I can play it, but when you're known as the town metal head, people aren't exactly jumping all over you to lay down some beats! XD
I also play Cajon for various acoustic gigs.

How did you get where you are now?
A lot of drumming, a lot of listening, help from some great people along the way, and just getting out there and taking every opportunity given to me! It's as simple as that. If you stay in the garage or the practice space because you keep telling yourself that you need to be better before you take the risk of putting yourself out there, you'll never do it. You cannot be afraid to fail!

What are your goals, short & long term?
My goals are to do whatever makes sense for me and my band at any given moment. I've only been a professional musician for a few years, but what I've learned is that making strict plans and goals for yourself will only result in unnecessary frustration. The business side of the music world is so spontaneous, things are subject to change at a moments notice and that's just the way it is. Often times you'll find yourself stuck in a gray area; a lot of possibilities will be thrown your way, only a couple of them actually turn into something, and most of those circumstances leading to that result will be completely out of your control. You need to allow for some fluidity in the way you approach things. Not everything you want will happen right this second, and that doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. Timing is everything!

Artists you would like to play for?
I'll just list some dream gigs, whether the people are dead or alive lol.
Killswitch Engage, Galactic, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Roots, O.A.R, Plini, Periphery, The Meters, Toto, John Mayer, Meshuggah, Unearth, Testament, Trampled By Turtles, Jamiroquai, SRV, Jimi, Philip Sayce, Black Label Society....this list could go on and on for a long time!

List some of your accomplishments:
Back in the high school drum line days, we went to the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH during my Junior year; I was chosen as section leader my senior year; then after I graduated I was on the percussion staff for the following marching and indoor seasons.
In the professional world I've worked with great producers and engineers in the Los Angeles area such as Mitchell Froom, David Boucher, the staff at Gray Area Studios, and Dan Garcia, Greg Cortez, and Oliver Schnee while I was doing some tracking at New Monkey Studios.
I've frequented many venues in LA from restaurants, to bars, and music halls.
My band has received radio play, and attention from some local podcasts, and has received award nominations from Barebones Entertainment, the LA Music Awards, and the North American Independent Rock Music Awards. We received the People's Choice Award at the NAIRMA's.

In the last few months I've partnered up with a creative management company and will begin booking artists in several venues in and around LA, giving me a huge opportunity to learn about music business from a very successful group of people!
I have two young students that have entrusted me with teaching them how to play.
I'm also stoked that I became a Silverfox Drumsticks artist in January!

You're in a band called Varna, tell us a bit about this project...
Varna is a 3 piece female fronted band from LA, and our sound has been described by several people as "Breaking Benjamin meets Kelly Clarkson", because of our heavy rock sound that we have paired with melodic vocals. Varna has been featured on Revolver Magazine, has played on Warped Tour, and like I mentioned above has received some award nominations, and has won a People's Choice award.

Do you play any other instruments?
I suppose I could play any instrument you hand me....if you like the sound of nails on a chalk board, hit me up! My rate is $30/hour hahaha.
I've played a few different instruments, but Drums is the only instrument I've cared enough about to stick with.
My first instrument was my families kitchen island, a drummer friend of my grandpas gave me my first pair of sticks when I was 3 or 4 and I went to town all over that thing! There were cracks in the tile along the edge all the way around!

Later on, my instrument choices became a bit more traditional, and I started with guitar. I dropped it pretty quickly due to the size of my eight year old hands being too small to do much on the fret board. I took up Piano shortly after that, but never quite loved it. After I moved back to LA my mom caught me shredding on my air guitar (custom made, bright red Flying V, humbuckers, Floyd Rose...it's got the works), she then asked me if my love for the guitar had come back and I looked right at her and said "Heck no! I wanna play drums!". Ten years later....here I am! I had a short period of saxophone lessons from my grandpa a couple years after I started drums, but nothing can really compete with drums if you ask me!

What are your touring experiences, if any?
I have toured as far north as San Jose, CA, down to San Diego, CA and through the Southwest out to New Orleans. Varna just recently played in New Orleans at the Southport Music Hall as direct support for the band Drowning Pool. We've been friends with their guitar player CJ since we met at the NAIRMA awards earlier this year. We'll be back in NOLA this October as well!

Describe your current set up & gear - heads and sticks included and why you choose these items?
My current set up is a Mapex Pro M series, which came with 3 rack toms, one floor tom, one kick. I only use one rack tom though; it makes set up so much easier, and using less can really be more effective for your sound in my opinion. I'm a big fan of Mapex. Great drums, they don't break the bank, and do exactly what you need them to do. Hardware is all Mapex, my Pedals are Tama Speed Cobras, you can't really get much better than those! They ought to be advertised as foot operated jack hammers!

I use 14" Zildjian A custom hats, a 17" A custom Crash, a 21" Meinl Transition Ride (which is my favorite cymbal ever), and an 18" Wuhan China. I use Zildjian for their reliability. When you buy a Zildjian cymbal, you know that you aren't bringing home a piece of crap. I love Meinl cymbals because they think outside the box, and they're a very innovative company. The Wuhan China is awesome because it's cheap, and CAH-RAP is it FRIGGIN LOUD!

Right now I have all coated Evans heads (except for my Mapex snare, which has a Remo Black Suede since I couldn't find an Evans Onyx). G2's on the toms, an EMAD on the kick, and a Heavyweight on my brass snare. I prefer Evans heads because they're so easy to tune due to the "Level 360" concept; the drums breathe a lot more and stay in tune for much much longer.

My sticks are all Silverfox, I have an assortment of the basic 5a's and 5b's, to 1a's and Sweet Pea's. I also have their Swiskas (brushes), and Clawstix (rods). Silverfox sticks are a life saver because they're so reliable. They don't break! That's HUGE if your a gigging musician, but way more so if you're a hard hitter like I am/have to be.

Do you have multiple kits and snares?
I do not have multiple kits, but I do have two snares. A maple Mapex snare that came with the kit, 14x5, and a TAMA SLP Black Brass 14x6.5.

Which wood shells do you prefer?
Well I suppose I can only have a true preference for Maple shells, since that's what my kit is made from. I just recently got a chance to use an old Yamaha Recording Custom with all Birch shells, which received rave reviews from the sound engineer! I also really like the old vintage Mahogany kits from the 70's. Any wood that is pretty transparent and doesn't mask the sound because it naturally adds a lot of overtones. The last thing I want is a kit telling ME what It's gonna sound like!

Do you have a “Dream Kit”?
It's impossible for me to have a "dream kit" lol. I love everything from old Ludwig's, Gretsch Broadkaster's, Tama Starclassic's, Mapex Saturn's, Sonor SQ2's, and all the custom shops like SJC, Evetts, North, and Truth. So what I really need is a warehouse full of somewhere, but not limited to, around ten bazillion kits. XD (better start working on that! I still only have one!)

How do you describe your drumming style?
Well based off the band I'm in, it wouldn't necessarily be wrong to think that I'm a straight forward rock and metal drummer; however there are a lot of other styles that I'm influenced by. Normally what I tell people is that if you were to put me behind a kit all by myself and just have me play, I'd probably sound like a funk rock drummer. My favorite drummers are Stanton Moore, Matt Halpern, Benny Greb, Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie, and Mike Johnston; so take those influences, and put them in a loud, hard rock setting. That's the sound that I like to create and will continue to develop and hear evolve for the rest of my life.

Why the drums?
Quite honestly, I've never actually had a choice! Like I said, I've been damaging objects around my house with sticks since I was a toddler, so it was only a matter of time before I started learning how to properly use them!
There's something pure about the drums that I caught on to early on. Probably because they're the oldest instrument...the original intent of a drum was for basic communication from far distances. I think it's by far the most organic, the most true, and the most transparent instrument.

If you weren’t playing drums, what would you be doing?
Probably standin' around and eatin' gummy bears.

How has drumming impacted your life?
Drumming has given me a voice. Normally I'm fairly reserved, I prefer to stay quiet (unless I'm very comfortable with the people I'm around). So when people see me on stage pounding away at the kit with my rock band, it always comes off as a bit of a surprise, because all of a sudden I'm really intense! Overall I would say it facilitates emotional fluidity. It can convey anger, intensity, sadness, happiness, and everything in between in its rawest form, and I'm very appreciative really that it can help me do that because I'm not good at doing that on my own.

Is the music business your career?
It looks like it! My band is starting to tour, were writing new material, I've been hired for recording sessions independently, I'm partnered with a creative management company and learning/working on the business side of things. So I would say that the music business is absolutely my career! Got a LONG way to go...I'm only 22!

Are you involved in the local music scene in your hometown?
100%! When it comes to the underground LA scene, I'm hoping I can become someone who will help cultivate a healthy and vibrant scene, and get musicians of the same, and different styles to be in a friendly community, not a competition.
Also on the business end, the harder you make it for musicians to just make a few bucks, you lose all sorts of great talent to other places...sometimes even other countries, and that's a crime! Not just for the musicians, but the culture of the area. Literally everything about an area suffers when you suppress its culture, because....no one will want to go there!

Do you like playing in the LA/Hollywood Scene?
Yes and no. There's great opportunities in LA for musicians. However, it's overcrowded, and it's become a bit toxic. I think the scene here has some real laziness issues on all sides. A lot of venues are willing to sacrifice quality for quick and easy money (via Pay to Play and Pre sale shows). Too many bands who have money do the pre sale shows and don't bother actually having awesome material or a good show. The general public has noticed the mediocrity and has stopped paying attention to their local scene altogether, which has made upward mobility pretty difficult to attain since it's so hard to get people to come out to shows.

There ARE great artists here in LA. There ARE good venues that pay attention to who they book and PAY. There ARE people who really care and pay attention. The issue is, all of those things I just mentioned are few and far between. It'll get better though, many people are beginning to wise up and realize that the scene is not serving the people that it should be. We just need to "family up" and fix it!

   Varna - "My Heart"

Name 5 of your drumming influences? why?
Stanton Moore (Galactic, Stanton Moore Trio), I love his vibe. You always know when it's him behind the kit. He doesn't sound like anyone else which is why he's my favorite! I can sit and watch him play for hours and hours and hours!

Matt Halpern (Periphery), he's brought a whole new type of groove to metal. He hits hard, he's always right in the pocket, and he is able to make progressive metal sound fluid!

Benny Greb (Independent, Moving Parts), his style is really innovative. His groove is incredible, and he has a great sense of dynamics!

Mike Johnston (Educator/Clinician), my grandpa was a music teacher so I admire people who have the ability to be to be "big time" professionals but choose to be educators instead. He's also greatly influenced my attitude towards playing because he's so vocal about drummers being positive toward themselves and one another. Ran into him at NAMM several times too, really awesome guy!

Jeff Porcaro (Session Drummer, Toto), the perfect studio drummer! He was the definition of consistency, pocket, and detail. The Rosanna shuffle is my favorite beat to play, and I love teaching it to people!

Name an inspiring concert that made you want to go home and start shedding?
Probably when I saw Killswitch Engage play the Palladium! KsE always makes me wanna hit things hahaha! They bring a raw energy that is just infectious, and they play such a good show you can't help but get into it!

How much time do you practice?
I practice quite a bit every day! I live in a fairly quiet residential area, so unfortunately getting a lot of set time just isn't an option (neighbors....). I play on my pad a lot (always to a click), going through rudiments (I still play a lot of the exercises that I learned in drum line, they're still VERY important!), working on my chops (particularly with my left hand....the weak hand is always a nuisance isn't it?), always paying attention to technique (traditional grip, matched grip, accent tap, moeller etc etc). I do all sorts of foot exercises to keep the shin muscles active and maintain stamina for the times I need to do some pretty fast double kick. I normally show up to rehearsals early and spend a lot of time warming up my feet! My band rehearses frequently, I teach lessons, and I spend a lot of time listening to music every day. Practice isn't only playing time. Practice is also a mind set.

Do you record drum videos of yourself? if so, how has this helped you?
I do! Nothing serious, I don't have a YouTube channel (although once I am able to get a decent space, and some mics that is definitely going to happen!), but I will do some random tutorials of some of my favorite rudiments, or a short 4 bar ram that I'll write (thank you for the reminder! I haven't done one in a while!). Everything is recorded on my iPhone/iPad....purely for fun, and I just throw them up on my personal Facebook page.

Do you concentrate on Chops or Grooves?
Well, both I guess. I concentrate on musical freedom while I play! My mindset is very fluid, so every time I get behind the kit, I play what comes to mind and focus on my phrasing, dynamics, chops, groove, timing, improvisation, subdividing, originality, sound quality etc etc all in the moment! I don't understand learning things in a systematic, one at a time process. You're separating things that are supposed to be done simultaneously! Which I feel helps a lot, because when I get introduced to new material, I'm able to focus on connecting with the song, and using my ears to make sure I'm connecting musically with the other players instead of the basic mechanics.

Varna - "Down" lyric video

Are you into electronic drums or programming?
E-kits need to become much more realistic sounding, and the price of those things need to come down significantly before I'll even consider supporting them as a good option. I still don't feel that they're worth the money you need to shell out in order to get anything close to the capabilities that a real acoustic kit will give you. If you want one strictly for practicing, then I understand. I just feel so limited when I play on one, and 99% of the ten bazillion presets that they have are useless for any serious player. There's also limitations when it comes to set configuration that I find annoying too. All in all I give them a thumbs down. They most certainly should not be considered a good replacement for acoustic kits.

I'm a fan of drum programming if you're a guitar player/singer/keys player etc etc who just wants to record a demo of something without having to set up for a full recording. Again, they most certainly are not a good replacement for a real kit played by a real drummer. They sound lifeless, and it's painfully obvious when someone is using programmed drums instead of a real drummer. The original selling point for programmed drums is that they would be a big time saver for producers in the studio, but what we've found is that programming a drum part for one song takes ridiculous amounts of time, and while you were programming the part for one song, you could've hired a group of good musicians to come in and have an album knocked out in just a few hours.
There is no good replacement for real instruments!

Are you a songwriter?
No, unfortunately. I have a good ear for flow, and can tell you when things work or don't work well together. If the ideas are good or if they're just lacking and need some work. If you have too much going on, or too little etc etc. I'm good for improvements, but in terms of writing my own material, I don't really have any way of doing that.

Do you sing and play?
I have, but it's very rare. Always songs that are not too demanding with both vocals and drums lol Mostly the song Wagon Wheel when I'm at a party or something.

Do you prefer studio sessions, local live gigs or touring?
I love it all! The studio I think is the most exciting for me personally because you get to trap yourself in your own creative/musical world for a while, try all sorts of crazy ideas to see if they'll sound cool, and record an awesome record! Playing live is always fun, but I love traveling, so touring is extremely exciting and I'm glad I'm getting some road time under my belt!

Do you prefer being in a band (artist) or being a sideman?
Both of them have their benefits. Being in a band will allow for more individuality out of every member in order to create a unique sound, and you'll actually have a voice with the band and be visible to the fan base. A sideman gig is normally a "hired gun" situation (at least in my experience), so you learn some parts, you show up, and make your money...fairly simple. I prefer having the freedom to be myself with my instrument, and actually have a say in the group I play with though. I feel that I have valuable know how, and ideas to contribute with a group. I can be more than just a player.

Varna - "Running Away" lyric video

Do you have a crazy or interesting gig you can share with us?
The situation Varna was in before our New Orleans show was crazy to say the least, but I'll share another story because the weirdness level of this one is waaaay up there!

The guitar player of Varna, Eddie Haddad, and myself were in a band called "What's Up" for a hot second, it was a continuation of the band that the vocalist Chipper started while he was living over in Japan. So we spent a few weeks rehearsing and getting a setlist together, and we played a gig at a venue called "TRiP" in Santa Monica. We play, everything goes well, we load our gear into our cars, then go back and hang out with some of our friends who showed up to see us. I go outside the venue for a quick smoke, and notice a woman who I had seen walking up and down the block before we played (by this point she had probably been doing that for around an hour or so...). She stops just to the left of the venue door (so she is also right in front of me), she looks at me, and then looks around in every other direction. I thought something really sketchy was about to go down, but I couldn't quite figure out what since I wasn't getting the feeling like I was in any danger. Next thing I know, she looks right at me again, pulls her pants down and starts peeing..... Of all places, on the block of Lincoln and Pico in Santa Monica...not exactly a deserted area! I yelled "AWW HELL NO!" and ran back inside!

What are your words of wisdom for your fellow drummers out there?
Music is a fellowship, not a competition. Setting out to be the best drummer ever is a useless goal because you'll always think that someone is better than you, and other people will always like someone else's playing more than yours, get over it. Do your thing, play the way you want to play! Also, promote the music you love, instead of bringing attention to the music that you don't like. Trash talking other people's music is a waste of your time and makes you look like an ass.

Last Words, Links, Hashtags and Thank You’s???
Thank you so much DeHaven for featuring me on your blog! This has been very cool!

A big thank you to all the people at Silverfox sticks for supporting me and my band Varna! Thanks to the Varna fans, and friends and family who support what I do!

Please check out my bands website: http://varnarocks.com

There are links to all our social media accounts where you can check out our music, see what's going on currently, and if you like what you hear you can get a copy of our EP "This Time It's Personal" on iTunes, and Amazon, if you're like me and prefer the physical copy please just shoot us a message and we will get one to you! We also are on Spotify if that is your streaming service of choice!

We have a new EP coming out soon called #TheOnesInside! We are planning a surprise release date, so be sure to keep up with all our social media pages so you don't miss it!

If you would like to keep in touch with me personally, I have a Facebook (Sean Moriarty) and a Snapchat account (seanbiscuit93), and I don't mind at all if you add me!
Rock on! \m/

Rock on indeed! Thx Sean for giving a glimpse into your world.
I really enjoy your playing and Varna.
Everybody, Please go out and support this band and our fellow drummer. all the info is above.

Would you like to be interviewed on Talkin' Chop?
Maybe you know a drummer that should be?
Either way, hit me up and let's make it happen.

DeHaven  de@oliomusic.com

#DrummersSupportDrummers  #TalkinChop

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Almost a century ago, the old electric building located in what is now known as Cascades Park was the source of energy for our beautiful community. Today, after its transformation into The Edison Restaurant, the building serves as a bright and energetic source for our Tallahassee neighbors and visitors to gather, eat and make memories.

The Edison is brought to you by a passionate group of local investors who are committed to our great city and its future. Every day our dedicated and hardworking staff made up of this city’s finest residents, students, sons, daughters, husbands and wives strive to bring you an awesome experience unlike anything else in Tallahassee

The Edison is packed with history, surprises and all manner of unique places to meet, celebrate and have fun. Our open dining room with industrial designs and sweeping high ceilings is one-of-a-kind. The restaurant and its park side patios offer regional cuisine sourced from vendors all over our great state as we strive to celebrate the best of Florida. Our private spaces include an intimate wine room featuring a wall of wine bottles; and the Chef’s table, an intimate nook in The Edison’s kitchen, offering an area for your special celebrations or a chance to look behind the curtain and interact with the restaurant’s staff while watching your dinner being prepared.

For larger events, walk upstairs to Innovation Hall, a banquet room like none other in Tallahassee. The room features enormous arched windows with breathtaking views of Cascades Park. The high ceilings, exposed brick and strings of lights make this the perfect room for a wedding, rehearsal dinner or corporate event. During the holiday season, The Edison’s décor, including a large Christmas tree, makes Innovation Hall the perfect venue.

Outside, The Edison’s covered deck has great views and an incredible circular bar, but our favorite is the beer garden. The beer garden is an intimate space featuring a spiral stairway that was once located inside the building. Today it serves as a piece of art to remind us of prior elements of this beautiful building. Finally, the beer garden opens onto a large patio and grassy area that has hosted barbecues and weddings alike. It is a favorite location to sip a cup of coffee or to enjoy a grand celebration!

With an indoor-outdoor atmosphere that welcomes all residents and visitors, dedicated service and a menu with great food and drinks, The Edison is the perfect choice for your next dinner, event or business meeting.

We would be privileged if you, your family and friends would allow us the opportunity to seat you at The Edison Restaurant. I invite you to take in Cascades’ vibrant scene with a fresh cup of coffee, a relaxing glass of wine or a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner.

– The Edison Restaurant

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Meet Mike Xifaras

Investor and Managing Partner of The Edison Restaurant

“Like many of our neighbors, my career has taken my wife, Rachel, and I all over the South, but since coming here three years ago our family has grown to love Tallahassee and considers it home. My children attend Leon County schools, where my wife serves on the school PTO. Every day, I have the pleasure of managing a dedicated and hardworking staff made up of this city’s finest residents, students, sons, daughters, husbands and wives. This restaurant is an important one in our community.”

The Edison Restaurant // (850) 765-9771 // 470 Suwannee St. // // Sun–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

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La Guapa

Betsy Gude (aka LaGuapa on Flickr and LaGuapa on Ravelry) taught herself how to tapestry crochet when she stumbled on my tapestry crochet website a couple of years ago. She’s already finished four tapestry crochet bags and has two more in process.

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Betsy, La Guapa, tapestry crocheting.

Betsy was born in LA. Her a mother was from Bogota and her father was Norwegian. The family spent 6 years of her childhood in Colombia, and she later lived there with her grandmother for a year.

When I asked if la guapa meant “beautiful” in Spanish, she explained that she got that nickname after living in Spain for five years. In her own words, “It’s a very very common term in Spain and I used it often when I moved back to the states. Hence the nickname. Has little if anything to do with being beautiful. Spaniards use it all the time. It’s like saying, ‘Hi Sweetie.’ Guapo, the masculine version, is just as common.”

“I live in New York City and have been married to Gabriel, a Colombian from Medellin, for 10 years. We go back every two years or so. On one of those trips we stayed with one of Gabriel’s cousins. She was crocheting a huge bedspread using white thread. Wherever she went she took it with her. It was a wedding present for a friend. I was mesmerized. It was very Garcia Marquez. Wherever she went, she’d pull out this huge bag with the bedspread and just start crocheting while chatting away. I had quit smoking a few months before, and I thought crocheting would be a great way to occupy my time. So, when I got home, I bought a how-to book, and taught myself. I started making simple bags. And when I saw your tapestry crochet site, I realized that I could make a version of the Colombian ‘mochillas’ using tapestry crochet.”

Columbian mochila bag
A looped mochila/mochilla bag from Columbia.

So it’s not surprising that Betsy’s motifs are based on the boldly patterned mochila/mochilla bags of the Arhuacos from northern Colombia. College students in Bogota use these bags like US students use back packs. Although described as being woven, crocheted, or knit, the Arhuacan bags are actually made by looping (pulling the fiber all the way through a small loop). The geometric patterns translate well to tapestry crochet.

Betsy likes to crochet with cotton and small hooks, sizes C, D, and E. The bag (below) was her first tapestry crochet bag.

La Guapa’s tapestry crochet mochilla
Betsy’s first mochila, tapestry crocheted with Lily Sugar’n Cream Solid, March 2008.

The bag below is her favorite – the one she uses every day.

Betsy’s Red Bag
Tapestry crocheted with EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10 in March 2009.

La Guapa’s green tapestry crochet bag
Andrea’s Mochila, tapestry crocheted with EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10 in July 2009.

“I made this (below) for my sister who wanted a bag to go with jeans and whatever top she was wearing. I’m not thrilled with it because there’s not enough contrast in the two colors of the pattern. It’s more dramatic if there’s more contrast. It’s also not wide enough. I’d make the next one using this yarn 8” across the bottom. I started putting a little pocket on the inside of these bags for a cell phone. Otherwise you’re constantly fishing it out from the bottom!”

La Guapa’s Nena Bag
Nena’s Mochila tapestry crocheted with Lion Brand Lion Cotton Solid in August 2009 (7 x 13 x 26″ handle).

Nena’s new bag
Nena’s new bag with more contrasting colors.

“I am not liking this bag (below) at all. The colors are horrible together! But there’s so much work in it already, that I can’t bear to tear it out… so I keep adding to it thinking it’ll get better… but it just gets uglier. I will eventually tear it out. The yarn is too pretty to not put it to better use.”

La Guapa’a bag
Betsy’s Icky Bag.

I love how Betsy has incorporated her heritage into her work and I think that her nickname is very appropriate because both she and her tapestry crochet bags are beautiful! I don’t think her Icky Bag is so bad, either!

9 Responses to “La Guapa”

  1. Anu says:

    Very exciting work. Enjoyed reading this immensely.

    Thanx fr posting this, I’ll make sure it travels thru our Tapestry Crochet networks.

    Good crocheting Betsy, such a pleasure to meet you here.
    Cheers, Anu.

  2. blanket says:

    I think the bag is very with so many vibrant colors and an abstract pattern.Please feel happy about being able to stitch up one like this.

  3. Sandy says:

    Betsy must NOT frog that bag….its just beautiful!! :)

  4. Jake says:

    She may think it’s hideous and ugly, but there are a lot of people in this world who like that. I say, finish it and offer it around, if you don’t want it. Someone is bound to snatch it up. Great work!

  5. I do like your bags they r beautiful

  6. Anthony says:

    I just returned from Bogota and I was so impressed with the Arhuacan Mochila that I’ve spent the last few hours researching on the web. I see that the authentic ones appear to be looped with a needle and wool yarn. I would love to find more detailed information on the process. Your blog has been very helpful. Thank you!

  7. christy linden says:

    how can I purchase one of your bags?

  8. vivienne says:

    any way to buy one from you???

  9. […] and civilizations that have past! I am inspired by traditional south American indigenous tribal (mochila) bags. In my art I try to bring together traditional and modern western art. So I take the shape […]

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Taste: These were different from what we've come to know as Pringles in nearly every way, as they came in a bag rather than a can, each crisp was about a quarter the size of a regular Pringle, and they were made of sweet potatoes rather than potatoes. Upon biting in, there was a definite cinnamon toast flavor, not bad at all, but nothing spectacular like the taste of biting into a heavily buttered slice of cinnamon toast. After that, it was again unspectacular, as once the cinnamon sugar wore off, there wasn't any noticeable sweet potato taste. Just kind of a bland taste, nothing special. None of our tasters had any enthusiasm for these crisps.

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“It’s a lot of nasty trash — it’s pretty bad up here,” Stephanie Rose said.

It was a dirty job, but someone had to do it.

“It’s a lot of nasty trash — it’s pretty bad up here,” Stephanie Rose said.

Rose, 20,  was one of more than a dozen volunteers who, as part of Taunton’s annual Earth Day effort, was walking the railroad tracks Saturday morning from Cohannet to Washington streets.

This is the 23rd year the Taunton Ecology Awareness Movement has helped organize the half-day event.

Co-cordinator LeeAnn Tavares said more than 100 volunteers during the previous year’s effort collected two and a half tons of litter, debris and junk from various sites throughout the Silver City.

Tavares said Taunton’s Department of Public Works and Allied Waste, the city’s trash-collection vendor, once again have agreed to collect the black trash bags being left curbside by volunteers.

Some of the city’s notorious hot spots for illegal dumping and littering, she said, include a former burial vault business on Stevens Street that abuts Barstow’s Pond; the area around Linden Street and the County Street Cumberland Farms; and Prospect Hill Street, which she says has improved since concrete barriers were installed.

But Tavares said railroad tracks, be they on Dana or Oak Street, tend to be magnets for refuse and trash.

They attract a lot of crap,” she said.

Rose and her fellow volunteers attested to that.

While scouring the Cohannet-to-Washington street CSX track line, they said they’d collected numerous nip and other alcoholic beverage bottles, clothing, syringes and even cat litter. All volunteers wore protective gloves.

Standing next to Rose on the railroad tracks adjacent Mill River Professional Center, one could easily detect an unpleasant and distinct odor.

Rose, who lives in Brockton and works for Stop & Shop, was among a group of employees of the supermarket company that provided volunteers.

Other participating businesses whose workers chipped in were Starbucks Coffee Company and Nestle Waters North America.

Tavares said Boy and Girl Scout troops also volunteered, as did members of the South Shore Wheelers recreational organization. Taunton’s New England Recycling, which is part of G. Lopes Construction, she added, provided Dumpster containers.

All participants, Tavares said, would be rewarded at the close of the event with free pizza from Dominos served at the Portuguese American Civic Club.

Despite the sometimes challenging aspect of her volunteer duties, Rose said she looks forward to doing it again next year.

Tavares points out that the largest items — such as couches, tires, TV and computer monitors and even toilets — are found each year dumped in Taunton woods.

“You can get a hernia loading that stuff on a truck,” she said.

Tavares said she simply doesn’t understand why some people go to the extent of illegally dumping in woods when the city offers free curbside collection of many of those items.

She said she’s even seen the orange garbage bags residents are required to buy having been dropped off.

Earth Day this year was on Monday, April 22. Tavares says her group typically schedules their cleanup for the following Saturday.

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E. O. Schweitzer Manufacturing will begin taking orders for its fault indicator for paper-insulated lead cable (PILC) at the end of the third quarter. Designed for urban areas with aging PILC, this new SEL fault indicator will enable line crews to find faults in less than half the time it takes today. The end result is improved power reliability and reduced outage costs.

"Today, many metropolitan areas with aging PILC infrastructure are faced with long fault-locating times, since traditional fault indicators are not applicable on PILC cables," said E. O. Schweitzer Manufacturing General Manager Dan Clifford. "These are environments where an outage typically affects thousands of people and businesses, and carries with it political problems for the utility. Because of this, our industry has been asking for a fault indication solution for PILC for some time, and we’re happy to be able to provide an elegant, cost-effective solution."

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