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Elevate Your Home with Ascona Interiors: Custom Kitchen Cabinets, TV Cabinets, and More

Ascona Interiors understands that your home should reflect your individual style and preferences. If you're thinking about remodeling your home in Brisbane, our expert team can walk you through the world of custom kitchen cabinets, TV cabinets, and comprehensive kitchen renovation services. Let's take a look at the possibilities for creating a home that combines functionality and aesthetics.

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Brisbane Floating Design Wood Top TV Wall Unit - NEW DESIGN

Please note that this product is a floating design and must be mounted by a qualified tradesperson. The floating design comes with a solid 18mm back panel that is recessed at the rear to allow for cabling between the wall while the unit still sits flush with the wall.

"Next to its aesthetic appeal, the Brisbane Floating TV Entertainment Cabinet is all about functionality, offering ample storage space. Two spacious compartments are hidden behind a front door that opens downwards, perfect for storing your AV accessories and hiding away any items you wish to keep out of sight. Two convenient shelves are also included, ideal for your decoder or game console. As the unit is a hanging TV cabinet, you'll also gain extra space underneath for anything from a newspaper holder to your pet's lounge spot. Plus, it's super easy to keep the cabinet clean.

This Floating TV Cabinet is 100% Australian-made using high-quality, environmentally friendly materials. Please don't compare it to cheaper imports - this is a high-quality TV unit that's incomparable. For more information visit:-https://www.justmodernfurniture.com.au/tv-units/brisbane-floating-wood-top-tv-wall-unit-free-freight-1/

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The Freedom of Expression, radio version - Ep 28, April 2016 - Opposition Party name change,  Madonna turning up late to own concert, Baseball players caught making illegal bets on games.

Kaoru introduces the shows concept, and then Joe. Joe tells Kaoru that he just had his 48th birthday the previous day, and Kaoru tells him he doesn't look 48. Joe expresses his wish to have someone to share his birthday with the following year (i.e. a girlfriend). Kaoru then reminds listeners about the appeal for a new jingle, and reads out the shows contact info.

They then introduce Dobashi. Joe tells Dobashi he looks tired, and asks if he is ok. Dobashi says he is tired. Hiranabe has been working him too hard. Kaoru says Hiranabe is quite popular with listeners. He even has female fans who call themselves 'Nabe gals/ナベギャル on twitter.

Dobashi's first news is that the main political  opposition party, The Democratic Party of Japan/Minshutō (DPJ) had merged with the Japan Innovation Party/Ishin no Tō (JIP), and announced thier new united party name to be The Democratic Party/Minshintō (DP). There were apparently many different name suggestions raised, as well as opinion polls carried out. Dobashi thinks its important to have a united opposition in the face of the Abe administration, but wonders how this will actually pan out. Kaoru wonders what these parties are all up to. It seems as if the party has just changed its name. In order to grab the attention of the people they need a striking manifesto or plan, which seems to be lacking here. Joe says the people still remember the last time the DPJ were briefly in power and performed badly. A simple name change won't make any difference to thier image. Dobashi mentions that the 3.11 Earthquake and tsunami happened during this short DPJ administration, so they still have quite a negative image in the eyes of the public. Joe says he has quite a few friends/aquaintances who are members of the DPJ, and sometimes goes out to eat with them. He thinks the Party's biggest weak point when they were briefly in power was that they had no idea how to control, or form relationships with the bureaucracy at Kasumigaseki (the Tokyo district which houses all of the government's cabinet offices). They were living in a kind of fantasy realm in thier heads, and presented no stand in the face of the bureaucracy. Then 3. 11 happened. Joe wonders if anything has changed about them since that time. Kaoru says he has felt no change at all about them, even with this new name. Do they think they will suddenly succeed just by changing their name?

Dobashi says it reminds him of radio/tv personality Kawakami Shinichiro (the topic of the previous show) who changed himself into 'Sean K', with nothing solid to back up his success otherwise. Kaoru says it must be tough for radio presenters now, with the increased scrutiny into thier history. Joe agrees, and says after this Sean K incident, he occasionally had to take time off due to illness, and was accused by some of feigning illness. They called him 'Joan K'.

Dobashi's next story is from the world of music, specifically that Madonna had appeared on stage 2 hours late at her scheduled concert in Brisbane, Australia, which was part of her world tour. The concert was due to start at 9pm, but she was still not on stage after 10pm. The concert eventually started at 11:22pm, and there was a lot of booing from the audience, though Madonna did apologize for the delay once she was on stage, and made a few excuses as to why she was late. She was also close to two hours late appearing on stage for her Japan leg of her tour. The three of them say it makes you wonder what she had been doing for two hours. Kaoru says there could be various reasons for the delay, such as the schedue not going to plan, problems with set up, or even idleness. However, he does recall one time Dir en grey appeared on stage 90 mins late at Osaka-jo Hall, around the time of thier debut. He explains that the background footage which they needed for thier show had not yet arrived, and they were told to wait until it did arrive. These were the days before the kind of email that we have now, you couldn't just send something over instantly. The footage was apparently on its way via the bullet train! Kaoru thinks the audience were probably annoyed. He doesn't remember whether any announcement was made informing the audience about the delay, but they might have just assumed the band were taking ages to do thier make up. Dir themselves didn't get into trouble, but the event planners etc did. Considering this, Kaoru suspects it might not be Madonna causing the delay herself, but some other factors may be at play behind the scenes.

Dobashi then brings up a certain Japanese artist know for idleness (in his words). Although no names are mentioned, this is refering to X Japan/Yoshiki, who's 2008 reunion concert had a two and a half hour starting delay. Again without mentioning names, Kaoru also mentions the time Yoshiki was late for one of his own Niconama broadcasts, which Kaoru was also a participant in, and they had to start the broadcast without him. Joe says he is quite good friends with Tamaki from the band Anzen Chitai, and he told him once that he had failed to attend a live tv broadcast because he was too busy song writing and he forgot about it. Joe says there can be many reasons why a person is late or doesn't turn up. Kaoru adds that reactions from others can also differ. Some people might think, 'Oh, with this guy it can't be helped', but others might be more unforgiving. Dobashi asks for more details about Yoshiki not turning up to the niconama broadcast. Kaoru says he eventually arrived and just apologized normally.

Next Kaoru reads out an email from a listener who is worried about Japanese baseball gaining a bad image after various troublesome  issues have arisen at the start of the new season, including the scandal of Yomiuri Giants players illegally betting with each other on games. Although he acknowledges this action is illegal in the eyes of the law, Kaoru wonders whether the players are really in the wrong, or whether the law is at fault. Regular people probably do the same thing when they go home to thier families during the new year, and it probably also raises motivation. He can't see how what the players are doing is much different. Joe says he thinks its dangerous to use the law to control the peoples' speculative spirit, because it even comes down to simple things like, 'If they get a home run, you buy dinner'. Its a basic human enjoyment, and needs to be approached carefully. Dobashi says that when betting starts to have a negative social impact, then its wrong, but there are actually a lot of legalised public gambling establishments operating in Japan, which is no different from other forms of gambling really. Kaoru suggests that in a similar sense, a kind of Baseball public lottery could be set up, to avoid any behind the scenes betting or gambling.

Kaoru finishes by saying that despite reading out this email, he won't be sending out a sticker, which Joe thinks is a bit sadistic. He then reminds listeners about the new jingle appeal, and briefly plugs his blog, dvd, single, and tour.

Songs - Dir en grey/304 goushitsu, hakushi no sakura, Skid Row/Wasted Time.

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Benefits of Hanging TV on the Wall

What are some of the benefits of hanging your TV on the wall?

Tv Wall mounted in Northern Suburbs of Brisbane, is sleeker, save Space, and are safer.

Tv mount service save space by eliminating the need for a specialized TV cabinet, wall hanging your TV saves precious floor space. Installing an infrared extender to operate your Blu-Ray, amplifier, or any other device allows you to hide your TV accessories out of sight.

Safety

If your TV is on a stand, it's prone to be knocked over by children, cats, and charades. Accidental bumps can be avoided by mounting your TV on a wall, keeping your loved ones and your TV safe.

Reduce Clutter to get a sleek, minimalist appearance? All of your cables are run through the wall cavity when you put your TV on the wall. This eliminates visual Clutter, tripping risks, and unattractive cable messes behind the TV.

What other considerations do you need to think about?

Fireplaces and brick walls can make it more challenging to put a television on the wall. This is primarily determined by your home and the type of wall on which you want to put the tv. If you're going to put your TV on a plaster wall, be sure the bracket is securely fastened. If you don't discover a stud or solid wood in the wall, you'll end up with a TV on the floor!

On the other side, if you want your TV to be mounted on a brick wall, it will be stronger, but running the TV cables through the wall will be much more difficult. Alternative options are available and should be addressed with your installer before beginning the project.

Chimneys in the Area

Another factor to consider is the presence of neighboring chimneys, which might make cable access problematic. The heat from the fireplace may affect TVs positioned above a vent. When mounting a screen above a shelf or fireplace, keep in mind that the screen's height can alter the viewing angle.

Interference with WiFi

Smart TVs that are mounted on the wall may impact the TV's ability to obtain a reliable WiFi signal. This is due to the TV's proximity to a border, which might cause signal interference, mainly if your TV is located far from your modem/router.

There are several options for minimizing this problem:

1. Hardwire a network cable into the TV (via the wall cavity), so it doesn't respond to WiFi signals.

2. Move your modem/router to a more convenient position.

3. Add a wireless access point (WAP) to your home to improve WiFi coverage.

Where Do All The Cables Go When You Wall Mount a Tv.

A good TV installer will route the cords through your wall cavities whenever possible. This hides the cables and gives your TV set up a more streamlined appearance.

Electricians will usually install a recessed power outlet and cable management plate behind the TV while mounting it. All of the TV's power, internet, antenna, and HDMI cables will be routed through the wall at the back of the TV to where your A/V equipment is installed. This indicates that no visible cords are dangling beneath your television!

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9 Affordable Ideas To Make Your Home Look Amazing

We believe that you can have a beautiful home even though you have a limited budget. The first step towards making your home beautiful is to clean the home and get organized. Doing these things can help you to enhance the quality and appearance of your home.  

Then for decorating the space, we have gathered some helpful tips which can help you to make your house beautiful even with a slim wallet. Follow these affordable furnishing ideas to decorate your home while sticking to our budget. 

 1. Paint your walls on yourself. 

Painting your walls by yourself is one of the most budget-friendly ways to make decorative updates to your home. It looks cool and is also not too heavy for your pocket. 

 2. Give a makeover to your sofa.

Rather than buying an expensive sofa set, you can opt for a piece from an affordable furniture store. You can also give a makeover to your sofa by simply replacing the slipcover. 

 3. Get rid of old, bulky furniture.

To make your home more compact, you can consider getting rid of old and bulky stuff and replace it with more compact and contemporary furniture.  

 4. Use versatile printed wall hangings. 

Framed prints are pretty affordable, but they can transform the entire look of the room. If you are ready for a project, then you can also try to create a creative wall hanging, or else buy one which suits your home. 

 5. Add some greens.

Indoor plants can also serve as chic décor at the lowest price. You can find an appropriate indoor plant and then put the plant on the beautiful stand or in a handcrafted pot.

 6. Conceal the wires. 

You can find wire concealers which can help you to hide the cords and wires of electronic gadgets in your home. This can go a long way in making your home look clean and organized. 

 7. Buy furniture online.  

Buying affordable furniture from online platforms is a great way to save money. You never know what hidden gems you'll stumble upon on online shopping platforms. 

 8. Paint the Kitchen Cabinets

Similar to creating an accent wall, painting kitchen cabinets can quickly give your kitchen a fresh feel. So pick a colour of your choice and paint your kitchen to make it look wonderful. 

 9. Rearrange your furniture.

This is a zero-cost idea which only needs a little bit of time, but a lot of creativity, You can pick a room and give it a fresh look by changing the places of your furniture and giving it a new layout. This will not only make the room look brand new and amazing, but also create an illusion of width in the room. 

 At Original Furniture, you will get an amazing range of affordable furniture in Brisbane. From the marble top TV unit to stalinite top coffee table, we offer an amazing collection of contemporary furniture online. We assure that the furniture which we offer is durable, and also adds amazing value to your home.

To avail of this wonderful range, browse through our collection and get the best deals. 

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Brushwork || ArtMajor!Calum AU (Chapter 28)

Summary: An Art Major AU where Dallas - third year gawky art student at VCA -  makes a deal with Calum - her cute new neighbour and project partner - and they spend the semester learning that the perfect masterpiece takes a whole lot of brushwork.

Date: 19 February 2019 Requested: no one cares    Pairing: Calum + Dallas Words: 3.7K Warnings: Polly. That’s it, that’s the warning. A/N:  I can’t put into words how proud I am that I’ve managed to pump out two chapters in the last, what, four days? And I’m even more excited that I can finally see the end and say that there is literally only two chapters left. I can’t wait for you guys to read the rest, and when it’s done make sure to head over and check out the Ashton spin-off ‘Snapshot’ and let me know what you think. Please let me know if you still like this story/series - thank you to everyone who still shows me love and support!

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Chapter 28: It Was A Miracle My Nose Hadn’t Been Lodged into My Brain in Some Gruesome DIY Lobotomy

The first things I noticed when I walked into the apartment were the boxes. There weren’t many, maybe three stacked in the middle of the living area where the coffee table should have been. Naturally, the next thing I noticed was that the coffee table was missing, along with the cabinet that was intended for the TV (which was now sitting on the floor). The books and DVDs and other knick-knacks that should have been in the cabinet drawers and on the shelves were on the floor too, and when I looked into the kitchenette there was also an empty space where the microwave should have been.

“Polly?” I called into the room with an arched brow and concern. “Pol, are you here?”

I dumped my stuff in front of the door after I closed it behind me, already craning my neck to see if I could see Polly inside her room. A flash of black passed in front of her door confirmed that she was, though a sinking feeling in my gut had me worrying about what was going on.

I wandered over to her doorway and stood inside, knocking lightly on the open door.

“Hey…”  I greeted cautiously, watching the older girl turn away from where she was searching the empty closet. “What’s, um… what’s going on?”

Polly straightened up and shifted her weight awkwardly from foot to foot as she looked at me almost sheepishly. She looked nice, pretty much like herself again. Her hair was silky and smooth, framing her face elegantly and making her eyes pop. She wore a simple black singlet top that hugged her every curve, the same way her high-waisted jeans did. The only thing that was different was the fact that she was wearing a pair of floral Vans as opposed to ballet flats or wedges.

“I, um,” Polly cleared her throat before she stiffened a little bit and offered me a small smile through pursed lips. “I’m moving out.”

Even though it was painstakingly obvious, I still made a face.

“Like… moving to a different apartment, moving out?” I asked dumbly. “Or moving out of student residence, moving out?”

The smile Polly gave me after that question was pitying and sad.

“Moving out of the state, moving out.” She said quietly. “Dallas, I’m going back to Brisbane.”

I’d seen this coming for a while now, ever since Ashton had burst in with the initial rumours. But nonetheless it still hurt to hear the words out loud.

"Why?" I had to ask. "What... what about our plans? For honours?"

Polly took a deep breath, sitting own on the bed and glancing around her now empty room. It didn't look like her room anymore, not with all of her stuff missing. And despite the fact that Polly looked very sure of this decision, the way she was looking around the room made it seem like she was thinking something along the same lines.

"Look, Dallas... I know that we promised to stick together 'til the end and that we were going to finish this together."

"...but?" I prompted when Polly paused. She didn't really look hesitant at all, she just looked like she was still walking on eggshells; like she was still kind of afraid to say what she really felt in case I took it the wrong way. My forehead creased deeply as I frowned. "There sounds like there's a 'but' there."

Polly snorted gently (which I didn't even know was possible, to be frank, but I did what I could to ignore it), shooting me a knowing look.

"There's two here, technically." She teased and I rolled my eyes, adjusting my weight against the doorframe.

"You know what I mean." I said and Polly just sighed again. She pursed her lips, fiddling with the rings on her fingers.

"But," She finally looked back at me and even without her reasoning, I knew that there was no way this conversation was going to end with her agreeing to stay. "I don't think I really belong at VCA anymore."

I blinked back the shock at Polly's confession and I was left standing there gaping like a fish.

"What!?" I practically squeaked out as I rushed over to Polly's side, sitting down next to her on the bed. "How could you say that? Of course you belong here!" Polly shook her head, scrunching her nose.

"That's the thing, D," She said. "I don't. Yes, these last three years here have been amazing, and I have you to thank for a lot of that. But after all this shit we've been through, I feel like I've... I've done all I can do here."

"P, I don't understand." I frowned. "What about... what about your friends?" I bit my lip trying not to let it tremble. "What about me?"

Polly wiped at a tear that trickled from her eye, and it took me by surprise because she didn't look like she was supposed to be crying. She looked sad, sure, but she still looked like she’d finally found something that was going to hold her all together.

"Dallas, we're always going to be friends," Polly said, taking my hand in one of hers. "But I think we both know that after the last few weeks, some space is probably the best thing for us."

I couldn’t help my own tears now, though I did my best to mimic Polly and squared my shoulders as much as I could and choked down the urge to sob. This was so messed up, and I didn’t know how to fix it or how to stop feeling like I’d driven her away. I think I knew deep down that Polly was right, because if we carried on into our honours year together as we’d planned, then there was probably just more of this shit waiting for us.

But I wasn’t ready to admit that yet – besides Polly and my sister, I wasn’t sure who I had left. I wasn’t exactly the friend-making type. The last time I tried to make friends my nose ended up broken at least three times on three separate occasions and practically all of them were directly related to me putting in more effort to be liked than usual.  It was a miracle my nose hadn’t been lodged into my brain in some gruesome DIY lobotomy.

“What am I supposed to do without you, P?” I asked her fearfully and wide-eyed, not for the first time either. Polly let go of my hand so she could wipe at her eyes again before she looked at me carefully and shrugged.

“Be on your own,” she said, brows slightly raised so that I would know that it wasn’t so much of a suggestion but an instruction. “Make some new friends, start a new List – just… be your own person, D. Be someone who can stand up and make her own decisions.”

I sniffled pathetically, wiping at my nose on the back of my sleeve.

“But I need you.”

It was my last line, and it was also a lie. Not in the strict sense that I didn’t need Polly at all, just in the way that I didn’t need her the way I was implying. Polly, as per usual, was right. Her moving away could only be a good thing – for the both of us. This was going to be my chance to start new and really live. I would never get that chance so long as Polly was still around. And it wasn’t her fault, it was just a habit. And my habit was selfish and addictive and Polly moving back to Brisbane was the detox I needed.

“No, you don’t,” Polly shrugged again, shaking her head. “Not like that. D, like I said, we’re always going to be friends. But I…” She took another deep breath and stared off into the room as if we were on a pier and there was a slight breeze to blow her hair away from her face dramatically so she’d look like a painting of a mermaid at sunset. “This is for me, too. I’m… I’m not okay, and I think that moving back home and getting back to my roots will be good for me. I just need to find myself again, you know?”

Polly was always one for the dramatic, but this was the first time in a long time where I felt like the drama was warranted. Polly hadn’t been okay for a long time, and although that wasn’t exactly anything to celebrate, it did make me feel better knowing that I wasn’t the only reason she’d decided to move. I hadn’t driven her away, not completely. And that was a big enough of a win for me.

I heaved a sigh but nodded in understanding, taking a moment for the last of the shock to sink in.

“If you feel like that’s the right thing to do, then I won’t stop you.” I said carefully, looking up to her and offering a small smile. “I just want you to be happy, P.”

“Thanks, Dal.” She said, nudging me in the shoulder. “I want the same for you. Which is why,” she straightened up and turned a little so she was facing me more face on. “You need to make things right with Calum.”

I rolled my eyes but at this point it was just a reflex.

“Why does everyone think I need to make things right with Calum?!” I practically whined and Polly just gave me a sidelong, unimpressed look.

“Because you do, idiot.” She shot. “You’ve managed to fix things with me, your sister and your mother, but you’re still miserable because you still aren’t talking to Calum. Yeah, it sucks what happened, but it’s even worse watching you put yourself through this torture. Both of you.”

It was my turn to make a face.

“Calum is not torturing himself over me.” I said, almost with disgust. Polly shot me a challenging look.

“You wanna bet?” She tested and I piped down. “Dallas, I get that you’re scared or whatever. But this is not the time to quit, not on Calum.”

“How do you know that?” I asked timidly. “How do you know that I won’t screw it up again?”

Polly paused, and for a split second I thought that she would be mad. I didn’t mean to sound like a broken record but screwing up with Calum (again) was genuinely one of my greatest fears at this point in time. It was right up there with the Siamese Cats from Lady and the Tramp, the sting ray that killed Steve Irwin and the Ghost Stool.  

“Dallas you can’t live your life scared to screw up.” Polly said, almost as if she was scolding me. “We’re in our twenties! We’re supposed to screw up, it’s what our twenties are for. But what makes it all less terrifying is having somebody there beside you to help pull you through it, and even though I can’t be that for you anymore, you have a really great guy who wants to try. But D...”  Polly’s eyes widened and she was practically pleading with me now. “Calum can’t be there for you if you don’t let him. And even if you don’t want him to be, he at least deserves an apology or some kind of explanation.”

I nodded, speechless. Polly’s monologue just now was just a repeat of everything everyone had been telling me since before the Showcase, but for some reason this was the first time I’d really heard what they were saying – or, at least, this was the first time it’d clicked that Calum needed an apology no matter what I decided. The thing that had freaked me out about all of this wasn’t just what would happen after all of this, it was also making that leap of faith to begin with and just talking to him. Because it was all well and good to think about what would happen if this, by some miracle, got resolved. It was another thing to think that he wouldn’t want anything to do with me anymore in the first place.

“You got this, D.” Polly said after a few moments of quiet fell between us as she let me soak in what was probably the last life lesson she had to offer me. I looked up to green eyes and she smiled softly but with encouragement, and I smiled back leaning into her so we could wrap ourselves into one another in a tight hug.

“You too, P.” I whispered into her shoulder and Polly squeezed me close.

“Don’t be a stranger, okay?” She said back and I laughed.

“Who me? Never.”

“I mean it.” Polly warned, pulling back to look me sternly in the eye. “I won’t be here to force you to meet the neighbours again.”

I rolled my eyes and punched the girl lightly in the arm before I got up from the bed.

“Whatever.” Was my only response before we filed out of the room and picked up the last of her boxes.  

It only took a few more minutes for me to help Polly take the last of her things to the rental car she’d hired and parked downstairs. It was a Honda HRV, and when I first looked at it I didn’t think we’d fit any more stuff in it. Even through the back window it looked like the entire vehicle was filled to the brim with boxes and bags and there were pillows stuffed into any crevice they could fit. But Polly insisted there was still room and sure enough when she opened one of the passenger doors and rearranged a few things like some kind of Tetris ninja, the boxes slid in almost perfectly.

I thought I’d have a bit more time with her, what with all of the End-Of-Year parties she usually went to coming up. But Polly was adamant on leaving as soon as she could so, until she found a reason to come back to Melbourne, this was our last goodbye. She refused to let me cry any more, though, which was to be expected. She expertly punched me in each boob until I pulled myself together enough to die from a punctured lung (or two), and we laughed all through that final hug.

“Drive safe.” I whispered in her ear.

“I’ll text you when I get there.”

I stood out on the street until I couldn’t see the Honda anymore, and I felt like I should have been feeling a little bit empty. Polly was really gone now, and I had no idea when I’d ever see her again. But weirdly enough, this didn’t really feel like a loss. I didn’t lose Polly, she didn’t die or anything. But I did feel like a new person, like this was a real Fresh Start for me. I was officially on my own (so to speak) and I had nowhere to go but up.

I made my way back upstairs wringing my hands and arguing with myself in my head, trying to convince myself to take this chance and make use of it – you know, ‘Carpe diem’ and all that shit. And I kept arguing right up until I got to my hallway, and even still until I got to my front door. I stood in front of my door with my heart racing, spots forming in my vision because I was so terrified that I felt like I could pass out. But I thought back to the things that Polly had literally just said to me, and how this was my chance to be my own person. And with the biggest inhale I’d ever taken in my life, I turned on my heel and stepped up to the door across the way and knocked before the darker part of me could change my mind.  

Nothing happened for at least five seconds after my initial knock, but instead of letting the anxiety dissolve my organs from the inside out I just knocked again just a fraction louder. I counted up to five again and just as I raised my hand ready to knock one last time, the door swung wide open and startled me.

“Jesus!” I squeaked. “Ashton, hey. Sorry, I – uh. I didn’t mean to… disturb you.”

He was wrapped in nothing but a towel, his hair dripping wet and water dripping down his shoulders and along his skin like morning dew. But, regardless of the fact that he’d clearly been in the shower a few seconds ago, Ashton still greeted me with a smile and shook his head politely.

“Don’t be silly, I’d just finished.” He said cheerfully. “What can I do for you?”

I hesitated, unable to help the quick glance to Ashton’s bare chest before looking away kind of awkwardly with cherry red cheeks, deliberately avoiding eye contact. Not that Ashton was unattractive or anything – actually he was the complete opposite. His skin was smooth and practically glowing, despite the fact that Melbourne hadn’t seen a lick of surfing conditions for years (if ever) and his biceps were almost bigger than my head, it seemed. It was hard to ignore and, if I was being honest, the brightness in his smile almost made me forget why I was there. I cleared my throat and blinked dumbly as I tried to remember, Ashton offering me a small twitch of his eyebrow.

“Oh, um.” I pursed my lip, reaching back to shove my hands into the back pockets of my jeans as I shifted my weight from foot to foot. “I was actually looking for Calum. Is he here?”

Ashton’s brows raised, almost like he was impressed. There was a small smile twitching on the corners of his lips too, but I got the feeling he was trying not to freak me out but bursting out his excitement that I was finally ready to talk to his roommate.

“Not at the moment, sorry DJ.”

Ashton pursed his lips and offered an apologetic look but, somehow, he looked kind of proud of me – and he didn’t even know why I was looking for Calum yet. I was starting to think that Ashton had been some kind of psychic in a past life, or possibly a mind reader. It wouldn’t have surprised me either way.

“Oh.” My face fell and disappointment settled into my stomach but I tried not to let it get into my head. “Do you… uh. Do you know when he’ll be back?”

Ashton leaned against the door frame, arms folding across his chest as he seemed to smirk knowingly at me.

“He’s at work,” He said frankly, though not with hostility. “But he should be finished in a couple hours. Did you wanna come over and wait?”

I was flattered by the offer, but I didn’t really feel like company while I went through this metamorphosis of the mind.

“Thanks, but that’s okay.” I said with a small, but grateful, smile.

“Are you sure?” He asked again, leaning off of the door way and gesturing inside his flat. “I don’t mind, we can hang out ‘til he gets home.”

“Nah, it’s cool.” I said again, a little more confidently. Ashton nodded and smiled anyway, offering a small shrug.

“If you’re sure. How’re you holding up, anyway? How was your Mum’s?”

I grinned at the question and revelled once again in the sincerity of Ashton’s eyes.

“Yeah, it went well.” I said almost cheerfully. “She offered me and Belle our old rooms back until we get ourselves sorted for next year. I’ll move back after results are released.”

“Oh, nice!” Ashton beamed. “And Belle too?”

I nodded.

“Yeah, she’s moving back this weekend. Her flatmate is a real piece of work.”

Ashton laughed, his eyes squeezing closed.

“Oh, yeah, I’ve met Nancy.” He practically giggled. “She’s hit on me several times.”

We both gagged at the thought, chuckling amongst ourselves for a moment. It felt nice, and when I opened my eyes again to see that Ashton was still there standing in front of me, I was reminded that Polly was not the only person who kind of liked me a little.

“Polly just left.” I said with a small, pursed lip smile and Ashton nodded knowingly.

“Yeah, she come to say goodbye before Calum left this afternoon. I offered to help her down to the car but she said she had it.” I snorted.

“Typical Miss Independent.” I snickered.

“But, that’s why we love her.” Ashton laughed, finishing the rest of the song. “You doing okay? With all of that, I mean?”

I nodded slowly, giving a one shouldered shrug as I tried to piece together the right string of words that would describe how I felt.

“I’m still deciding.” I admitted honestly.

“Understandable.” Ashton said and I nodded again.

“Yeah. But I’ll be alright. She knows what she’s doing and I just want the best for her, you know?”

“And you know what you’re doing too, yeah?” Ashton’s brows raised just a little in that way he did when he asked one thing but really meant something else. But I knew what he meant, and I nodded slowly but surely.

“I… I think so.” I said, mustering up the best smile I could. Ashton grinned back, reaching out to clap me on the arm gently.

“Good.” He said with pride. “I’m glad.”

“Could you tell Calum I stopped by?” I asked as we wrapped up the conversation. Ashton nodded enthusiastically.

“Of course.”

“Thanks, Ash.”

I waved a little awkwardly, about to turn on my heel and go back home to sort out what I was doing from there.

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The Benefits of Mounting a Television on the Wall

What are some of the benefits of wall-mounting your television?

TVs that are wall-mounted in Brisbane are more streamlined, take up less room, and are safer.

TV mounting service Brisbane eliminates the need for a specific TV cabinet, allowing you to save valuable floor space. You may hide your TV accessories by using an infrared extension to control your Blu-ray player, amplifier, or another device. This is a job that a residential electrician in Melbourne can do.

Safety

Children, cats, and charades are more likely to knock over your television when it's on a stand. Accidental bumps can be avoided by mounting your television on a wall, protecting your family and the television.

Get a Sleek, Minimalist Look by Decluttering

All of your cables are routed through the wall cavity when you hang your TV on the wall. This clears the space behind the TV of visual clutter, tripping hazards, and ugly cable messes.

What other factors should you take into account?

Mounting a television on the wall might be tricky with fireplaces and brick walls. This is mainly decided by the type of wall on which you want to install the tv. Make sure the bracket is connected correctly if you're placing your television on a plaster wall. If you don't discover a stud or solid wood in the wall, you'll end up with a TV on the floor!

It will be more vital to mount your TV on a brick wall, but passing the TV cables through the wall will be much more challenging. Alternatives exist, and they should be explored with your installer before the process begins.

Chimneys in the Surrounding Area

Another consideration is the proximity of surrounding chimneys, which may make cable access problematic. The heat from the fireplace may harm TVs positioned over a vent. When putting a screen above a shelf or fireplace, keep in mind that the screen's height can alter the viewing angle.

Interference with WiFi

The ability of intelligent TVs mounted on the wall to acquire a consistent WiFi connection may be harmed. This is because the TV is close to a border, creating signal interference, especially if your modem/router is far away.

There are a few options for dealing with this problem:

1.       To prevent the TV from responding to WiFi signals, hardwire a network cable into it (through the wall cavity).

2.       Move your modem/router to a more accessible area.

3.       Install a wireless access point to improve WiFi coverage in your home (WAP).

Where do all the cords go when you install a television on the wall?

A skilled TV installer will route the cords through your wall cavities wherever possible. This hides the lines and gives your TV set up a more streamlined appearance.

Electricians will typically build a recessed power outlet and cable management plate behind the TV while mounting it. The TV's power, internet, antenna, and HDMI cables will all be routed through the rear wall to the location of your A/V equipment. This means that no visible cords are dangling beneath your TV!

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Size: Ensure it accommodates your TV without being too small or too big. Style and Color: Match it with your decor and other furniture. Weight Capacity: Ensure it can support your TV and additional equipment. Usability and Functionality: Consider storage needs for gadgets and wiring. Durability: Invest in a unit that can withstand the test of time. Weight and Mobility: Opt for a unit that suits your mobility preferences. Budget: Find a unit that meets your needs without breaking the bank. A Seamless Solution to Your Wire Management Needs Our units not only elevate your TV but also declutter your space. Showcase your television with style while offering storage for other items. Here are some customer favourites available for purchase:

Brisbane Floating TV Entertainment Unit: Sleek European styling, vast storage, and easy access doors for modern spaces. Melbourne TV Entertainment Unit: Frosted perspex door, generous storage, and large double drawers for convenience. Miami TV Entertainment Unit: Ultra-modern with clean lines and spacious double doors.

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Custom made Dining tables in Melbourne

Suppose you are looking to renovate or renew the dining room furniture and find the new set of furniture that gives the new look, style, and functionality. In that case, it should check the company that provides the quality furniture. The unique design of the table will improve the face of the room.

For any room, a piece of well-designed furniture is must needed to enhance the look. Thus the same thing is applied to all rooms, including Kitchen, Dining, Hall. For dining, you have to choose bt considering the size of the room and the space acquired by the room. To buy the right sized furniture, you have to check room dimensions.

To make things easy one should have to check for the reputed company that provides the quality furniture design that meets all your requirement. The design should be matched to your room and have to traditional or modern look as per your need, so pick a company that makes all types of furniture with different sized room and custom design must be preferable for making it easy to move in the room.

 To buy the quality dining table in Melbourne, you have one choice, right. The JR Bespoke design an Australian furniture company specializing in making Custom Made Furniture, Modern Round Dining Tables; Custom Made Tables; Custom Built Entertainment Units & Built-in TV Cabinets. So this one is the one-stop solution for all your furniture room.

JR bespoke design can offer a wide range of Custom Made Furniture, Modern Round Dining Tables, Custom Made Tables, Custom Built Entertainment Units & Built-in TV Cabinets.

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The Mirthful Slugs

On this late winter day, we’re feeling more like Mirthful Slugs than Roadrunners. Sidelined at home for many weeks due to the drudgery of winter weather topped off by a minor injury (broken “traffic finger”) for Sparky, we’ve got the proverbial ants in our pants, a.k.a. cabin fever.

This non-typical downtime comes spliced between a year of intense busy-ness and travel, and more of the same planned for 2020. Our roadrunner status will officially recommence shortly when we bon voyage to the Caribbean, so we hope to have exciting sights and experiences to write about in this space.

Also affected by the finger injury are any projects where one’s hands are mandatory … which pretty much defines just about ANY project, duh. So, we’ve been reading, puzzling, internetting, watching movies and snippets of TV when we can’t snag a rare afternoon hike/walk during brief respites from nasty winter weather. Trust me, I’m not complaining – my over-busy years are very recent prods toward gratitude.

So with all this free time, I’m being as productive as I can, bouncing between tasks, decisions and random thoughts………

·       Pink or orange polish for the cruise toenails?

·       Alternating between the front and back windows, checking for … well, just checking (Trust me, Gladys Kravitz would die of boredom in my quiet rural neighborhood)

·       Watching cute pet videos, aren’t they just hilarious?

·       Checking kitchen cabinets in case the snack fairy has recently delivered a heretofore undiscovered morsel of calorie-free snackage

·       Watching drops of rain fall from the branches outside my window

·       Desperately trying to expunge a week-long earworm or to recall lyrics to an Oak Ridge Boys song  

·       What goes good with grilled cheese sammiches?

·       How do you pronounce Brisbane?

·       Didn’t I used to know someone whose birthday is today?

·       I before E except after C …

·       If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning …

·       5 more hours till supper

·       Pudding! Let’s make pudding!

·       Liberty, Liberty, Li i i i i berty

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Here’s my piece for Junky Comic’s 20 year Buffy anniversary which is opening tonight in Brisbane! 

As an awkward prepubescent kid, I discovered Buffy while in a late night fit of bedtime-defying channel-surfing. I was immediately enthralled. My mum watched it with me one night, was promptly horrified by the violence being enacted by this wholesome-looking young girl against such gruesome foe, and immediately banned me from watching. But it was too late. I was in love. So began my many years of sneaking out at 10:30pm each Monday to watch Buffy while everyone else in my noisy, messy family were finally quiet and asleep. It became the highlight of my week. 

We had a old teak wooden tv cabinet, the doors of which I would draw close around myself to stifle any light from the tv. I would then drape a heavy blanket over the tv to muffle any noise that might carry, mostly fast-paced quips from Xander or the odd fighting sound effect. So, ensconced within my strange, elaborate little cocoon, I would get lost in the world of Sunnydale, keeping a precautionary hand on the tv’s off button in case my annoyingly light sleeper of a mum sprang me mid-episode. I fell in love with Buffy this way, through my own rule breaking: knowing she was dangerous and admiring that danger and bravery. This wasn’t how proper teenage girls acted - it was better. 

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Doors and Windows

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Tiled shower bases with hob

Polished-edge mirrors

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Oman Blockchain Symp

Oman Blockchain Symposium Indicates Adoption Growth The Blockchain Symposium in Muscat (Oman) this past week represents the very best that Blockchain technology can do in bringing government and private business together. Such a successful event shows the incredible potential for Blockchain technology and its related fields to be supported by senior government officials in countries with small populations for example with only 4.7 million inhabitants in Oman. According to relevant sources the Symposium was the largest business gathering in Omans history as nearly the entire cabinet (22 ministers) was in attendance for the opening session. Further more than 700 important participants took part in the event though it was invitation only. The entire program was shown live on TV during the first day of activities. Such substantial FinTech engagement is uncommon for a Middle Eastern nation perhaps the most notable example of another Blockchain-friendly government in the region being that of the UAE. In a particularly important step the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Commerce and Industry Central Bank of Oman SGRF (the Omani Sovereign Fund) and the Central Monetary Authority all cooperated to promote and support the event indicating its significance. Industry insiders present A large number of senior international speakers also made the event a priority in spite of their busy schedules including four members of the World Economic Forums "The Future of Blockchain Council". All were speakers at main sessions and counsellors during the workshop sessions in the final days of the meeting. The opening keynote was given by the CEO of Swisscom Blockchain an important company and a majority owned subsidiary of a telecommunications holding controlled by the Swiss government with $12 bln in annual revenues. Cointelegraphs own ambassador Maria Jones was present at the Symposium and enjoyed the substantial content offered by the speakers. Speakers hailed from all the continents and covered subjects relevant to most industries including keynotes and panels on topics such as: Smart Contracts Cryptocurrencies eGovernment Regulation Banking FinTech Insurance 4th Industrial Revolution IoT Cyber Security Energy Environment Job Opportunities Skills and Competencies Supply Chain and Logistics Startups ICOs and Investment Strategies. Equal opportunities for all The Symposium was markedly different for an event of this type with a substantial number of female speakers among the sessions. This is a rare occurrence especially given the general male-dominated nature of the emerging technology. Future seminars will have an abundance of high quality gender-equal talent to draw from. The speakers also show the adoption of Blockchain over many generations with ages ranging from a veteran with 45 years of experience in banking to an articulate and insightful 14 year old girl speaking on Children and the Blockchain. The age disparity helped promote a longer-term nurturing mindset perspective. Speakers from around the globe (literally from San Francisco to Brisbane) were able to enjoy the open-minded hospitality kindness and fluency in English of this nation. The country is emerging as a leader for future Blockchain technology. Marcelo Garcia one of the panel moderators as well as the founder of BroadLights.org a United Nations Smart Cities Expert and a TEDx speaker on Refugee Connectivity comments: Other than having had the honour to moderate the session on Blockchain for Smart Services during the main Symposium I am the co-founder of a global conference series (CryptoExplorers.org) and am very familiar with events in the Blockchain space. From that perspective and based on the several points listed above it is abundantly clear that the Omani Blockchain Symposium was powerfully effective at initiating major shifts in a very promising direction showing an impressive amount of engagement and support from multiple key elements of the Sultanates government. For more details on the Omani Blockchain Symposium one of the best sources of information is their continuously updated homepage. Follow us on Facebook

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