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35 Instant Itineraries
Route 66 in Illinois
American history unfolds in all its retro-kitsch glory on Route 66. Unplug from the modern everyday on a nostalgic, friendlier-than-a-front-porch journey along the Illinois stretch of Route 66, where throwback gas stations, diners and antiques shops make for fun stops.
Michigan's Traverse area
Farm-to-table restaurants, award-winning wineries and fabulous resorts dot the shore from Traverse City through Charlevoix and Petoskey to Harbor Springs. The 35-mile Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore feels a million miles from anywhere, and Michigan's famed Tunnel of Trees leads to the legendary Legs Inn, known for its Polish dishes atop a bluff.
Lanesboro and Northfield, Minnesota
Bike trails and B&Bs only begin to define the sweet pleasures in Lanesboro and Northfield. Little River General Store rents bikes to those who want to ride the Root River Bike Trail. Shop for local and regional art at Lanesboro Arts Center, and sample fruity wines at Scenic Valley Winery. In downtown Northfield (92 miles northwest), visit where Jesse James' outlaw gang met its end in 1876 at Northfield Historical Society Museum.
Des Moines
Iowa's capital city, Des Moines, has evolved into a sophisticated weekend destination with reasonable prices. Parks and trails compliment boutique shops and independent gastronomy gems.
Hocking Hills, Ohio
Outdoor-lovers explore Hocking Hills' caves and wooded trails 60 miles southeast of Columbus. Acres of fern-filled valleys, forests and sweeping overlooks cradle Conkle's Hollow Rim Trail and 100-foot-high Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park. A variety of lodgings, from rustic to luxe, promise restful overnight stays.
Madison, Wisconsin
Food plays a starring role in Madison, whether you're at the famous farmers market or locavore eateries. But there's much more to explore, including Olbrich Botanical Gardens, art museums and Lake Monona. Badgers games draw crowds to State Street and University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium.
Wichita, Kansas
Old West spirit meets urban energy in Wichita, where travelers find contemporary fine arts and a restored Old Town. Wander 17 acres of themed gardens at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens. Make sure to visit the Old Cowtown Museum, which captures the rowdy spirit of Wichita's early days, and the Wichita Art Museum, with its extensive glass collection.
- Willis Tower's Skydeck.
One Chicago CityPass ($98) grants holders access to up to five attractions in addition to sweet perks (go ahead, skip the line). Interested? Here's how we'd make the most of a weekend in Chicago with a pass.
Columbus, Indiana
If learning about architecture (and staying in gorgeous hotels) sounds like a perfect getaway, then Columbus stands ready to wow you. The town is filled with more than 70 buildings created by famed architects, including Eliel and Eero Saarinen. Excellent restaurants and shops round out a weekend.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan's cool hometown, supports a world tour of great restaurants, shopping and art. The campus' beautiful outdoor sculpture garden and newly renovated and expanded Museum of Art merit a couple of hours. The walkable downtown has dozens of classy, independently owned shops, and there's a weekend farmers market in the Kerrytown neighborhood.
Ohio's Wine Country
Covered bridges and lush farmlands give way to bountiful vineyards south of Lake Erie. The popular, self-directed Bridges Driving Tour features 18 covered bridges, and more than 40 wineries hide among the tiny farm communities along the Lake Erie shore. Along the way, consider dropping in at the soda fountain at Rees' Corner or paddling the Grand River in Rock Creek.
Iowa City, Iowa
The University of Iowa anchors Iowa City, which boasts a blossoming cultural scene and eclectic dining options. The two-block Ped Mall abuts the University of Iowa campus and holds many of the city's best shops. Tour the Old Capitol Museum (Iowa's original capitol) and the free Museum of Natural History next door in Macbride Hall.
- Falls Park.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
South Dakota's largest city, Sioux Falls, entices vacationers with a large park surrounding waterfalls, nearby kayaking and canoeing opportunities, charming boutiques, a strong arts scene and delicious dining. Spend time exploring Falls Park, shop along Phillips Avenue, and get up close and personal with butterflies at the Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove.
Lincoln, Nebraska
Husker football, college museums and a booming Haymarket district entertain visitors in the state capital. Guided tours of the state capitol highlight its distinctive tower design and murals celebrating Nebraska heroes. At the Sunken Gardens of Lincoln, annuals bloom in themed displays.
Exploring the beautiful terrain along Lake Superior into Canada reveals stunning state parks, lively towns and a few lighthouses. As the gateway to the 150-mile-long North Shore Scenic Byway, Duluth stands out with its Canal Park neighborhood, miles of lakeside trails and fantastic dining.
Nashville and Brown County, Indiana
Look past the kitschy souvenir shops in Nashville to enjoy cool boutiques, classy inns and inspirational tree-filled vistas in Brown County. More than 20 local artisans show their works, including pottery, jewelry and baskets, at Brown County Craft Gallery. Work off a meal from Artists Colony Inn or Story Inn by hiking in Brown County State Park, T.C. Steele State Historic Site or Hoosier National Forest.
Brew City maintains ties to its German heritage (beers and brats, anyone?) while celebrating the present at an iconic art museum and fantastic festivals along Lake Michigan in the state's southeast corner. Admire the 90-foot-high vaulted ceiling at the Milwaukee Art Museum, be sure to go on at least one brewery tour and scope out architecture and views from Lake Michigan on a cruise with the Milwaukee Boat Line.
Flint Hills, Kansas
The Flint Hills Scenic Byway passes through our nation's largest remaining tallgrass prairie, providing seemingly endless views. The $24.5 million Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan takes visitors on a visual journey of the tallgrass prairie that once dominated mid-America. Just outside Strong City, you'll find the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, with nearly 11,000 acres of prairie. Head to the visitors center for ranger programs and tours; more than 40 miles of hiking trails are open year-round.
Saint Paul
The other "twin," Saint Paul's energetic neighborhoods give Minnesota's state capital a personality all its own. Walk in the serene sunken gardens at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory or browse upscale shops along Grand Avenue.
Badlands and Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City and the Badlands, 75 miles apart on I-90, combine for a great list of must-do stops. Awe-inspiring buttes, pinnacles and spires fill 242,756-acre Badlands National Park, and the nearby Minuteman Missile Site gives engaging tours of Cold War history. Stop at kitschy Wall Drug, a roadside attraction since 1931, on your way to Rapid City.
Nebraska's biggest city is drawing national attention with its booming arts and culinary scenes. Stroll the cobblestone streets of the Old Market; explore museums such as the Joslyn or Durham; wander 2 miles of paths at Lauritzen Gardens; and splurge on dinners at hidden gem Taste Bistro or the trendy Boiler Room.
See our two-day Omaha itinerary.
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Springfield, Illinois
History infuses almost everything in Springfield. Much of Abraham Lincoln's past lives on here, but beyond that, you'll find a carillon, classic eats and ghost stories.
St. Louis
Talk about a great deal: Gorgeous free museums balance a lively professional sports scene. Pretty parks, the blues, ethnic foods and great breweries await in St. Louis neighborhoods. Be sure to take a half-day at the Gateway Arch to see a film about the Arch's construction and ride up in a Jetsons-like pod.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
The three largest Great Lakes (Huron, Michigan and Superior) lap against the shores of the upper arm of Michigan, where beauty and bounty feel timeless. Spend the night in a light station, explore a shipwreck museum and journey to natural attractions such as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Wisconsin Dells
The "Waterpark Capital of the World" ranks as one of the most kid-friendly vacation spots in the Heartland with more family activities than you can cover in a weekend. Spend the day on lazy rivers, bumper boats and rides like a water roller-coaster, or seek thrills on Bigfoot Ziplines. World War II-era duck vehicles take visitors off-road past fern-filled canyons and plunge into Lake Delton during Original Wisconsin Duck Tours.
Smack in the middle of the state, Indiana's capital offers luxe lodging, a museum-packed park, a new bicycle trail and eclectic shopping. It's also a great place to experience the arts, with local attractions including Indianapolis Arts Center and Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Kansas City
Barbecue, shopping, great museums and dueling pianos make for a lively weekend in Kansas City. Don't miss the gorgeous, free-admission Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with its striking outdoor sculptures. Kids (and adults) will enjoy attractions such as the Kansas City Zoo, Worlds of Fun and Science City.
- RiverWalk.
Detroit's economic situation continues to be challenging, but travelers will also see the results of a decade-long revitalization effort. Stroll along the landscaped RiverWalk, line up for tiger-filled shots at Comerica Park and visit one or more of the area's excellent museums.
See our two-day Detroit itinerary.
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
This reservoir in central Missouri has a rep as a full-throttle boating vacation destination. Spend days swimming, fishing or cruising on the lake. For a change of pace, explore Ha Ha Tonka State Park or visit Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark for old-time photos, arcade games and penny candy.
The Queen City's crown jewels include pro sports, a bounty of great museums—including the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, the Taft Museum of Art and the three museums at Union Terminal—and a standout zoo. Cincinnati also is home to great places to sample regional foods. Graeter's Ice Cream churns out original flavors like Black Raspberry Chip, and Findlay Market sells a great mix of ethnic, traditional and organic foods.
Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota
Lakeside family fun defines Brainerd Lakes, 130 miles north of the Twin Cities. Stay at lakeside cabins that make it easy for travelers to unplug; fill days on the lakes or at local attractions such as Paul Bunyan Land, Croft Mine Historical Park and Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.
Atchison and Leavenworth, Kansas
Less than an hour northwest of Kansas City, cute shops, cozy B&Bs, ghostly tales and the legacy of Amelia Earhart breathe energy into the historical streets of Atchison and Leavenworth. Take an overnight getaway to shop at Nell Hill's, wander through the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum and unwind at a luxe B&B in Atchison. Then head to Leavenworth for a glimpse of the frontier military lifestyle at Fort Leavenworth—and to shop at an eclectic mix of stores.
Medora, North Dakota
The Little Missouri River, Theodore Roosevelt National Park and cowboy-themed, squeaky-clean Medora Musical promise plenty of fun. Learn the history of the area at the Center of Western Heritage and Cultures or Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, then explore the national park by car, foot, horseback or bike.
- Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Minnesota's North Woods
The remote, lake-filled, 1 million-plus acres of the Boundary Waters near Canada lure adventurers who mix days of hiking and canoeing with legendary characters, tiny towns and excellent pie.
Okoboji, Iowa
Generations of families have made northwest Iowa's chain of five glacial lakes their summer destination. Around Okoboji, you'll find nostalgia in the waterfront amusement park Arnolds Park, hours of beachside fun and great lakeside cocktails.
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5/20/2005 | 0 comments
Much thanks to Shannon (iam:Glider, like you didn't know) for extending my subscription. See? What comes around, goes around.
Well, I must get back to work. I promise I'll post a decent diary entry soon 'nuff, when I take a break from work.
Love you all, take care and all that and hope to see any of you guys @ glebe on saturday! TTFN.
5/15/2005 | 0 comments
Wow, I just managed to choke on a fucking goatee hair..... o_O
Owwie throat! Feeling a lil bit better today (past week has been pretty rough on me). Thnx to all who came to visit me on Saturday to cheer my ass up. :) Appreciate it muchly.
Wellllllllllllllllllllllllllll, tomorrow is a big fucking work day (yahhhh) as a client is coming around in the arvo. Fun fun fun.
BTW: more photos all round the place, mostly in putas and such. New layout revision too! w007.
5/9/2005 | 0 comments
Well.... today I finished setting up my machine on the newly re-networked Elysium (that's ma place!). We needed some more space, and I got a new table but it wouldnt fit... so we moved everything out (vacuumed) and then repositioned it all for optimum geekyness.
We now have 5 tables in the living room, with about 16 networked devices connected (not inc PDAs, etc). It's very sweet. The table layout is much like a LAN house, with two rows of desks back to back. Don't worry, photos coming soon too!
I've been doing a fair amount of cleaning lately, haven't quite been on my game. A lot of shit in my life right now, and a lot of shit with no feasible resolutions in the distance. It's very depressing, to say the least. So I have been focusing my attention to organisation, cleaning and fixing with as little (or no) sleep in between as possible to try and not think about my problems. Nothing is working.
I woke up this morning.. seamed a pretty normal day, got up and woke up on my puta. Had two showers today (i didnt feel very... 'clean'.. all day), played some ET and did some work. I'm not exactly sure why, but I have been very very depressed lately... I had a lot of forgotten/hidden emotions sweep over me early this morning from things ranging from a month ago to 2 years ago. So many things I wish i could go back, and confront there and then.. instead of letting them fester up and begin to destroy me now. I don't know why they are effecting me now - after all this time. I am scared of my 21st birthday coming up reasonably soon.... i had a lot of very cool ideas planed for it. I want to leave all this crap behind, and start my life. That is easier said than done, but what scares me the most is that I feel it'll just all happen again and all my work a waste. Luckely (i guess) for me, the decision of my spiritual suspension was made for me. My way of.. letting go of everything, in one moment for once not forgetting all the crap im my past - but a way of moving away from it. When I first thought about it, I literally started to cry at the beauty..... A rites of passage to my life as an adult, my escape from my cacoon.... shall not be. I am in a way glad, as I know that now I do not have to worry about this all happening again, as it will never have a chance to leave me. How I am now, may hurt like fucking hell... but @ least it isn't hurting the people I love - if I was to be better, I know one person in particular, would most likely not be able to be with me anymore. That alone is enough to raise my lungs into my mouth and choke me with fright.
Anyhow, nobody wants to hear about that - enjoy some pics of metatron!! (In my mod deelie thingie, to your right.) Pics of her case/'naudy bits' coming tomorrow.... I need to clean out her dust 1st.. :(
4/26/2005 | 0 comments
Well... it's been a while since my last post! So here I am.
I had a crazy day on Saturday @ the markets, not that much sold but got to meet lots of cool people.
Went to my g/fs lil brothers b-day party yesterday, it was quite fun actually. Everyone was staring @ me all day (i felt VERY uncomfortable and isolated) until a little girl in the family, Jessica, needed jewellery help. She just had her ears pierced (guns, bad quality studs.. you know the drill) and they just ripped them out and popped in sterling hinge-sleepers (cleaned in water). I ran out going "NOOOOOOO!!" (not really, but i suggested that higher quality jewellery would help with the light infection in her left lobe and the swelling in both). They were all suprised that someone with body mods could be intelligent, and possibly even compassionate.... and omg.. know stuffs about piercings!
So, Out came some spare 18g captives i had, a bunch of medi-swabs, my trusty ring openers (with some patients and understanding for poor Jessica). Once the quick swap was done - It was actually quite nice, holding a small amount of respect in my partner's family for even just a few moments. It's funny how things can work out like that, I think they now view me as more of a person than an appearance.
On other news, i stretched my ear to 12mm. I have a black-line flesh tube (two o-rings) in it now - its quite nice, however it came out last night :(. Was a little red this morning, I am assuming it wasn't a pleasant displacement. It looks lovely, and I dont feel as self conscious about a possible blow-out. It's not that close, but the flesh-tunnel (one solid lip, one screw one with a 3mm rim) made it look like it was REALLY close to it. It's got 4mm from the bottom and 4mm from the side, closest to my head (i have detached lobes, btw).
I'v been thinking more and more about getting a suspension for my 21st, later this year. I greatly look forward to the idea, however it seams it will be increasing more difficult to achieve. Mostly due to support issues, I find all body mods very 'soul opening' - and I don't want to be there by my self. It's a very touch call. It's meant to be a very uplifting (no pun intended) and emotional experience - especially as a right of passage into my 21st year on this earth... I can't have it being lonesome.
Well, on that lovely note I think i might finish cleaning up my mod photos - soon a bunch of old ones! (inc anti-wrist, tripple-eyebrow, etc) as well as my tongue-web splitting session. :) yahhh!!!
Stay tuned, same iam:channel, same iam:time.. same iam:crazy.
Nite all.
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3/19/2005 | 0 comments
Well, I'm just home - left to go to the glebe markets @ 3am. I'm fucking EXHAUSTED, however very happy that my implant experience was a "Recently Recommended", and on the front page! w007.
Made a fair bit today, but met a lot of ppl. I dont do it for the money, though i want it to be self sustaining - i do it because I love jewellery and helping out the community (good advice, great prices, sexy jez helping me out). Speaking of jez, we all should wish him an awesome birth-day today (YAHH!!!).
I'm not looking forward to Monday, I have a house inspection, a meeting with a client (that we need to catch up on) and oh so much cleaning. Looks like I'm gonna sleep really well tomorrow night! lol.
Well, I'm fucked. Read my implant experience and I'm off to bed!
- jOELTRON out.
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If everyone in America had read Stephen Moore's new book, Who's The Fairest of Them All?, Barack Obama would have lost the election in a landslide.
The point here is not to say, "Where was Stephen Moore when we needed him?" A more apt question might be, "Where was the whole economics profession when we needed them?" Where were the media? For that matter, where were the Republicans?
Since Who's The Fairest of Them All? was published in October, there was little chance that it would affect this year's election. But this little gem of a book exposes, in plain language and with easily understood facts, the whole house of cards of assumptions, fallacies, and falsehoods which constitute the liberal vision of the economy.
Yet that vision triumphed on election day, thanks to misinformation that was artfully presented and seldom challenged. The title Who's The Fairest of Them All? is an obvious response to liberals' claim that their policies are aimed at creating "fairness" by, among other things, making sure that "the rich" pay their "fair share" of taxes. If you want a brief but thorough education on that, just read chapter 4, which by itself is well worth the price of the book.
A couple of graphs on pages 104 and 108 are enough to annihilate the argument about "tax cuts for the rich." These graphs show that, under both Republican President Calvin Coolidge and Democratic President John F. Kennedy, high-income people paid more tax revenues into the federal treasury after tax rates went down than they did before.
There is nothing mysterious about this. At high tax rates, vast sums of money disappear into tax shelters at home or are shipped overseas. At lower tax rates, that money comes out of hiding and goes into the American economy, creating jobs, rising output, and rising incomes. Under these conditions, higher tax revenues can be collected by the government, even though tax rates are lower. Indeed, high income people not only end up paying more taxes, but a higher share of all taxes, under these conditions.
This is not just a theory. It is what hard evidence shows happened under both Democratic and Republican administrations, from the days of Calvin Coolidge to John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. That hard evidence is presented in clear and unmistakable terms in Who's The Fairest of Us All?
Another surprising fact brought out in this book is that the Democrats and Republicans both took positions during the Kennedy administration that were the direct opposite of the positions they take today. As Stephen Moore points out, "the Republicans almost universally opposed and the Democrats almost universally favored" the cuts in tax rates that President Kennedy proposed.
Such Republican Senate stalwarts as Barry Goldwater and Bob Dole voted against reducing the top tax rate from 91% to 70%. Democratic Congressman Wilbur Mills led the charge for lower tax rates.
Unlike the Republicans today, John F. Kennedy had an answer when critics tried to portray his tax cut proposal as just a "tax cut for the rich." President Kennedy argued that it was a tax cut for the economy, that changed incentives meant a faster growing economy and that "A rising tide lifts all boats."
If Republicans today cannot seem to come up with their own answer when critics cry out "tax cuts for the rich," maybe they can just go back and read John F. Kennedy's answer.
A truly optimistic person might even hope that media pundits would go back and check out the facts before arguing as if the only way to reduce the deficit is to raise tax rates on "the rich."
If they are afraid that they would be stigmatized as conservatives if they favored cuts in tax rates, they might take heart from the fact that not only John F. Kennedy, but even John Maynard Keynes as well, argued that cutting tax rates could increase tax revenues and thereby help reduce the deficit.
Because so few people bother to check the facts, Barack Obama can get away with statements about how "tax cuts for the rich" have "cost" the government money that now needs to be recouped. Such statements not only promote class warfare, to Obama's benefit on election day, they also distract attention from his own runaway spending behind unprecedented trillion dollar deficits.


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Saturday, January 21, 2012
On the Go AND Serenity!
298 comments:
These are BOTH GORGEOUS!!!ReplyDelete
Love the Serenity collectionReplyDelete
oh, goodness, the Serenity collection is awesome!ReplyDelete
OMG - Serenity is beyond Gorgeous!!! I have found my Must Have from CHA 2012...... Hugs xReplyDelete
With my boy...on the go is my favorite!!ReplyDelete
On the go is my favorite since I have 3 boys! Great designs! I love the Serenity for me though! Red and aqua are my favorites together!ReplyDelete
Wow, two very cool lines. Great colors. Already have many ideas what to do with those...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Love the serenity!! Oh my, so beautiful!ReplyDelete
brooke dienberg at yahoo dot com
Both lines are awesome! On the Go is so great with so many ways to "go"! And Serenity is so gorgeous...so serene. I love the colors!ReplyDelete
Two fabulous lines!! Serenity is my favorite, but I have two girls so of course I'm drawn to that one, lol! I know plenty of ladies with little boys will be all over On The Go though. ;)ReplyDelete
- April W
OH WOW!!! these two collections are amazingly beautiful!!! love them both! seriously, these two will be on my buy/wish list this CHA. LOVE IT!ReplyDelete
I would have to say that the On the Go line is my most favourite and that's because I have a cute little grandson who would look so adorable showcased with these cute papers and embellishments! Keeping my fingers crossed! Love it!ReplyDelete
I prefer Serenity. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
OMG that Serenety line is just gorgeous!! I want it so badly!! its just perfect for all my pictures. I love it so much!! have I said how much I love it yet???? LOOOOOOOOOOVE it!!ReplyDelete
Oooh, beautiful cherry blossoms! Such a lovely, serene collection :)ReplyDelete
On The Go looks so fun! Perfect for scrapping my boy pics. I LOVE it.ReplyDelete
First thought O'boy love this boy paper it is so cute, but then you wowed me with the Serenity Collection. Both are so great!ReplyDelete
Both collections are beautiful!!!ReplyDelete
Oh goodness! Serenity is my fave, but the other is a great little boy collection!ReplyDelete
Finally a great boy line! Love Serenity as well.ReplyDelete
Both of these collections are fabulous! My fave is the Serenity Collection, but On The Go would be perfect to scrap my 3 nephews. Thanks so much for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Love the colors and patterns in the Serenity line. Very pretty!ReplyDelete
My husband works for the railroad, so I absolutely LOVE the On The Go collection!!ReplyDelete
I don't have children but I tutor them. Go I guess my favorite would be ON THE GO. Love the colors and the action.ReplyDelete
I love both lines...the On The Go line is boy perfect and the fun colours are fab. The Serenity line is gorgeous and sophisticated...love it! Lee-Ann :)ReplyDelete
Oh god I can't contain myself anymore! I LOVE THEM ALL!ReplyDelete
On the go is so great for boy pages, but the serenity is STUNNING! Can't wait to get it, thanks for the chance!!ReplyDelete
Heather Peterson
Just when I think you can't surprise me anymore you do! You've out done yourself with these lines and I can't wait drauntil they hit the market!ReplyDelete
Love them both, but I can see me using Serenity more!ReplyDelete
On the go is my favorite! Such cute icons and some great images for fussy cutting. Definately gonna get some of this :)ReplyDelete
Mother to a son so for me On the Go is perfect!!ReplyDelete
Oh that little boy collection is too cute! It would be perfect for scrapbooking my two busy boys! :)ReplyDelete
- Cathy McKennaJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:07 AM
Love that little train!ReplyDelete
Both are really great, but I'm loving the Serenity line, it's so appealing to my decorating senses!ReplyDelete
EEEEEKKKKKKKKK!! I loveeeeeeeeeee both of these!!!! I love that "Vroom" tag on "On the Go" and love love love the paper lanterns on "Serenity"!!! I can NOT wait to see these in person at CHA! :):):):):):):):):):):)ReplyDelete
I love BOTH!! They are GORGEOUS!! I love everything about On the Go collection! I will buy definitely!! And Serenity is sooo original and special!!!! Your are the best in CHA 2012ReplyDelete
Super fun, perfect for a boy momma.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM
The Go line is really a must have ,for my 3 boys but then the Serenity looks gorgeous too,lucky i,ve als one girl.As soos as it's possible I gonna buy boths !ReplyDelete
love from the netherlands Tonny
Oh I love both its hard to decide! um I will for "on the go" The colours are fab!ReplyDelete
On the go is awfully cute - the bright colors are so fun. But my favorite is Serenity - it's unique and different from what's out there. Very elegant!ReplyDelete
My mind is swirling on the serentity paper...much different than I usually use, I think I need a challenge!ReplyDelete
They are both so beautiful! Since I have to choose though, I'll say On the Go. It is just too perfect for a little boy with the trucks & all.ReplyDelete
Love them both but on the go would be my pick. I can see me using it more!ReplyDelete
I just love Serenity! How unique and such beautiful colors!!ReplyDelete
WOW! That's a busy little boy, constantly "On the Go". What a wonderful collection. Also love the RR portions as many family members worked for the RR. Serenity was gorgeousm by "On the Go" is my fav. ThanksReplyDelete
These are both so amazing - but with my little guy - On the Go is my faveReplyDelete
These 2 collections are both terrific. I really like the Serenity collection so versatile.ReplyDelete
- Lisa DavisJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:14 AM
WOW!! On the go for the grandsons and Serenity for me!! Love theseReplyDelete
wow both collections are wonderful but I like the Serenity best - love the colours! Could use the 1st one two, hmmmm yeah like both!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness I love these both so much! The "on The Go" is the best one yet! The gears are so cute I can't handle it!!ReplyDelete
Serenity is my favorote! Not only is it gorgeous but it shares the same name as my daughter!! My Serenity would love it!!!ReplyDelete
Help ! I can't make a choice between those two !! The first one is too cute the second one is gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Love both but I think on the go is perfect for my on the go.kidReplyDelete
OH MY GOODNESS, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the On the Move. This would be great for my little boy. I am constantly stepping on trains, trucks, and "Construction equipment". How I would love to win this one :)ReplyDelete
Oh wow! I would love, love, love On the Go for my little boy!!!ReplyDelete
Serenity is my gave hands down. I'm Chinese, so maybe I'm a bit biased, but this collection would be great for sending cards to family members and scrapping things like Chinese New Year, etc., as well as all sorts of other stuff since the patterns are so versatile.ReplyDelete
On the Go is so perfect for my boys! I can hardly wait! Thank you! (love those gears)ReplyDelete
Both are wonderful, but I sure could use some "on the go" for the grandsons pages.ReplyDelete
I love the Serenity beyond description! I'm seeing cards, journals, so many ideas! Good job, Bo Bunny!ReplyDelete
- Gloria L.January 21, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Don't have a little boy, but I'm really liking Serenity, especially the black and red. The charm buttons are great!ReplyDelete
Serenity is lovely! I know I'd use it for my daughter's martial arts pages, and so much more! Love the reds, blues, and greens. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Man that is hard to choose I love them both. But even though I have two boys I'd have to pick the serenity line.ReplyDelete
I'm actually in love! Serenity looks soooooo gorgeous!!! Wonderful! I cannot say what I like the most. Love all the hot stuff!ReplyDelete
- Jackie HartJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I'm totally collecting "On the Go"! I will be a first-time Grandma of a little boy in May, and I. CAN'T. WAIT!!!!!ReplyDelete
1. So cute!ReplyDelete
2. So pretty!
As soon as I read On The Go I thought of my son and then when I saw the cars, trucks and trains I knew this was a collection perfect for scrapbooking my son who is a typical boy that is always on the go!! Love it!!ReplyDelete
I have to have "On the Go"!! Its at the top of my list of all new cha stuff! I've been drooling over this line for days since I saw it on your website.. a must have for me! :)ReplyDelete
I thought I was going to melt when I saw the Serenity collection. Love the colors and design. It is an absolute MUST HAVE!!!ReplyDelete
I am so lovvin the On the Go line! perfect for my boys!ReplyDelete
Both collections is stunning!ReplyDelete
These are both gorgeous lines! Love Oriental style, so Serenity is just perfect for me.....and on the go is exactly what I need for my new grandson!ReplyDelete
Serenity is my favorite! Is it gorgeous. That's a busy little boy, constantly "On the Go". What a wonderful collection.ReplyDelete
OMG the On the Go collection is PERECT for all the little boys I know!!!!!Boy Paper is always so hard to find!ReplyDelete
On the Go is a little too bright and cutsie for me but I sure like the Serenity line.ReplyDelete
Both are great lines.. I think I'm just think On the Go inches ahead with me.. BUT I am in love with Serenity Lantern stamps. Gotta have those.ReplyDelete
Love them both, but I'm definitely feeling serene right now! So gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Love the Serenity line - gorgeous.ReplyDelete
I don't even need the whole line, but I DO need the "On the Go" train mini album! Perfect for all those photos of my son and his trains!ReplyDelete
Serenity is so different and beautiful, its THE one for me!!ReplyDelete
** Kate **
Hands down, On the Go is perfect for all the boy projects I do! Love the colors in this collectionReplyDelete
Actually love them both, but On the Go would be perfect for my 3 yr old son. Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
Serenity line is AWESOME!!! Must have for the new season!ReplyDelete
Both are fabulous, but on the go is more practical--good for travel.ReplyDelete
I love the Serenity Collection.ReplyDelete
I like on the go, but serenity is beautiful, too. Great lines!ReplyDelete
These are lovely, especially Serenity, love the colours in there, thanks sooo much for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
Joanne (New Zealand)
Love those train stamps, and the entire serenity collection is beautiful!ReplyDelete
Bother are FAB... BUT! I am a Sucker for red & black SO Serenity is a Winner for me!!!! ♥ReplyDelete
both lines are sooo fun!!! LOVE LOVE th Serenity collection, gorgeous!!!ReplyDelete
My favorite is Serenity. The colors are just gorgeous.ReplyDelete
I have a little boy so I'd probably get a lot of use out of On the Go but I have to say, I think I like Serenity more- the colors are just stunningReplyDelete
GORGEOUS AND GORGEOUS!!!ReplyDelete
Absolutely Serenity...I adore the bold colors and beautiful patterns!!ReplyDelete
Serenity is a beautiful collection!ReplyDelete
This is a hard one to pick, but I will go with the Serenity Collection. Love the red and black. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
- Karen BJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:38 PM
As a mom of 3 boys we are always on the go!!! Love it!ReplyDelete
I love both of them, but with 3 kids and so I will choose On the Go. Great collections and thanks for the chance to win one.ReplyDelete
On The Go has Duncan's name aaaaaalllllll over it!!!! I've got lots of photos of him on a trycicle or with a toy plane to be spiffed up with this line. Kudos to the designers.ReplyDelete
I like them both but I think I would use serenity more.. Great linesReplyDelete
Serenity is definitely my favourite!!ReplyDelete
The album, the card kit, the stamps - I love the On The Go collection. Not much of an Asian fan, but the Serenity line just might change my mind! Love the colors and, again, that mini album - beautiful!ReplyDelete
Serenity absolutely ! It's perfect for scrapping my Chinese New Year photosReplyDelete
They are both beautiful but I would have so much use for on the go with my son!!! WOW - thank you.ReplyDelete
OMG!!!!!! These are both fantastic!!!ReplyDelete
I love the Serenity collection!! Its definitely on my must have list!!!ReplyDelete
I loved both collections!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see my son's pic mixed with the first collection...
- Mitchy BJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM
I love the serenity line. Very well...serene.. lol.ReplyDelete
Woohoooooo! Loving all of the colors and textures. Serenity is sooo gorgeous!!ReplyDelete
ON THE GO... BECAUSE I HAVE 2 BOYS!ReplyDelete
Both lines are fantastic. i love the patterns of the serenity collectionReplyDelete
Serenity is stunning! Love it!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous collections
I need it!
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM
You want us to CHOOSE?! That's ridiculous. They're both great! I guess I'd choose Serenity if I absolutely had to for its versatility but they're both amazing!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:47 PM
On the go is so cute, but I like the elegance of the Serenity collection !ReplyDelete
They are both totally awesome. But being a mom of 2 small boys my fav is On The Go! So perfect!ReplyDelete
Serenity is absolutely 'drool-worthy'! Love the red and turquoise combination - one of my faves. I have to say, though, that with 3 grand boys, On The Go is a very close 2nd and would make some very cute layouts :)ReplyDelete
Oh I love Serenity. It is so beautiful and such pretty colors. Love it BoBunnnyReplyDelete
I love them! Very different collections, but I could definately use On The Go for layouts of my 2 year old, and the Serenity collection to make myself something gorgeous for once!! great job!ReplyDelete
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Serenity is so rich and elegant, and On the Go is nothing but fun!ReplyDelete
LOVE LOVE Serenity! Gorgeous colors! Such pretty designs!ReplyDelete
While On the Go is cute I would have to say that my favorite is Serenity.ReplyDelete
Love On the Go!! So cute!ReplyDelete
Love them both...hmmm...thinking..lol. I would have to pick Serenity, just because I'm drawn to those deep rich colors!ReplyDelete
OMGosh I HAVE to have the ENTIRE serenity line to highlight my time in Japan!ReplyDelete
They are both nice, but I like Serenity best.ReplyDelete
WOW...I am totally in love with Serenity!!! GORGEOUS colors and designs...!! I could totally scrap with this collection!ReplyDelete
My favorite so far is serenity! Beautiful colors designs EVERYTHING!!!!ReplyDelete
- Carol McJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:19 PM
The Serenity Collection is a must have for me. The On The Go Collection is adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
OOOO serenity is perfect for a mini for my best friend :) Can't wait til I can get the stack :)ReplyDelete
both are great love the new bo bunny on the go most of all though thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
I love the serenity collection! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
....and I have a little grandson to go with the On the Go!!!! Fun Stuff!ReplyDelete
Love the little boy papers I have a lot of grandsons that it would be perfect for the books I plan on doing this year.ReplyDelete
I'm in love, LOVE, LOVE with the Serenity collection. I'm already feeling inspired by it and I will be getting my hands on it as soon as i can !!!ReplyDelete
Serenity is my absolute fav and will probably purchase the complete collection. On the go is really cute, and I might purchase a few of the papers.ReplyDelete
I am just swooning over Serenity!! Beautiful in every way! I would love to get my hands on that...the red is gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Both of these are great collections, but my vote goes for Serenity and only b/c I don't have any little guys in the house to scrap about ;-)ReplyDelete
Love On the Go! Great mix of patterns for big and little boys. This will definitely be on my list.ReplyDelete
I think that little boy's line is adorable. I can't wait to see that in the stores!ReplyDelete
Fantastic! My fave of these two has to be On the Go because I have two boys. But, both are fantastic!ReplyDelete
Love them both! On the Go for my grandson's pages; SErenity for me!ReplyDelete
I love the on the go line. i have a new grandson coming in march and that would be perfect for photos of him!!ReplyDelete
I just love the colour combos in both of these lines!!ReplyDelete
Serenity is my fave - love that red!ReplyDelete
oh my goodness... i love the Serenity line. I have the perfect pictures for it... a Japanese garden in Leithbridge Alberta - while I was there... it was beautiful - thanks for the opportunity to winReplyDelete
leokc34 at gmail dot com
I have 2 grandsons and "On the Go" would be perfect for some fun and colorful pages. Can't wait until it hits the stores!ReplyDelete
Love them both!!!ReplyDelete
I love "On the Go"! It is so much fun for the boy layouts I do. I don't have any girls in my life to scrapbook, so I welcome fun collections like this for my boy layouts.ReplyDelete
I like them both but On The Go is my favorite.ReplyDelete
These are ridiculously wonderful! My god-grandson would love the cars and trains, and I am drooling over all of the lusciousness of theSerenity collection! Picking just one is impossible! But, being the selfish granny I am, put me down for Serenity!ReplyDelete
Amazing! One so cute, and one so beautiful. I have two boys so a boy line is perfect, but I love the colors and asian look of the second too. Hmmm... too much to choose from. I guess that's a good problem?!ReplyDelete
love the blue and red together in serenity!ReplyDelete
Serenity is gorgeous. I have to have itReplyDelete
I love the serenity line. the stamps are cool!ReplyDelete
I'm gonna need to take a second mortgage out on the house.......lol. I love them both but I I have 5 boys and On The Go is a MUST HAVE!!!ReplyDelete
Serenity sure is beautiful tho :)
On the go is so cute... I can see using it right away on my son's pages!ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous collections! I On The Go is really perfect for boys love the design and colors. Serenity is beautiful! just love the colors and design. Perfect for any projects!ReplyDelete
Serenity is my favorite.ReplyDelete
Love the red in the papers!ReplyDelete
Oh my word - I love them both! My favorite is On The Go - so I can finally scrap my two sons - who are now pretty old (27 and 30)... but I still have their baby and little boy photos to scrap. Thank you for the chance!ReplyDelete
that's a hard one! on the go would be perfect for my little newborn boy (just 3 weeks ago) but then again i love the rich reds of the serenity collection.ReplyDelete
Toujours aussi jolies ces collections... et pour mes garçons, on the go serait géniale...ReplyDelete
Serenity is my favourite. I would love to have some to scrapbook my photos from China and Taiwan - perfect!ReplyDelete
I think Serenity is the most beautiful kit I've ever seen, it's not me, I wouldn't use it for scrapbooking(all boys!) but I'd get it to make projects for my scraproom, it would make me happy just to look at it. On the Go though is perfect for my boys and men!!!ReplyDelete
absolument superbe bravo j adore !!ReplyDelete
I would have to say On the Go is perfect for my little grandson who is just learning to go go go....ReplyDelete
j'adore les collections sont vraiment superbes et colorées!ReplyDelete
absulutely stunning them both!! love the serenity collection!ReplyDelete
2 collections superbes !ReplyDelete
I love bo bunny collections, and the new ones are so beautiful !ReplyDelete
- domi 17 franceJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:39 AM
j'aime beaucoup la collection SERENITYReplyDelete
Wowee...these collections are just amazing! Serenity is so serene and elegant, and On the Go is so cute and lovely!ReplyDelete
Wow! I like On the Go collection! It is so bright, so inspirational and so for boys only lolReplyDelete
Wonderful wonderful collections! Love them both!ReplyDelete
- PitchouneJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:29 AM
I love serenity collection,A+ReplyDelete
I just adore the Serenity collection!ReplyDelete
- Tichat242January 22, 2012 at 2:37 AM
The two are just gorgeous. I imagine a page for my son with the first collection and the second for my daughter.ReplyDelete
These 2 collections are just beautiful...love On The Go for little boys and the serenity papers are just gorgeous!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:34 AM
I love them both, but I love on the go, my son adores trains so I spied some great papers their for his pages!ReplyDelete
Superbes ces 2 nouvelles collections, un gros coup de coeur pour "on the go"ReplyDelete
Wow and Wow both fantastic lines! thats the whole family sorted with the boys On the Go and the girls Serenity!ReplyDelete
With my boy...on the go is my favorite!!ReplyDelete
Même s'il y a peu de chances que je gagne, je laisse tout de même un commentaire. Je trouve que la collection Asian est vraiment splendide.. Dailleurs, je suis une grande fan de votre marque..ReplyDelete
Seeing that I am a lover of anything vintage or shabby chic, I have to say "Serenity". Love it!ReplyDelete
I am in love with Serenity!ReplyDelete
Love "On the Go" !! I have two boys and I could do so much with this line.ReplyDelete
I have to say Serenity is my fav! Love all the new collections you all are coming up with!ReplyDelete
Oh, it's really really hard to choose! I have a boy so I could choose 'On the go' but 'Serenity' is so so gorgeous! My prefered one is... 'Serenity'!ReplyDelete
they are both super...BUT I think serenity is the more flexible of the two I can see cards, scrapbooks, home decor! oooo lovelyReplyDelete
Serenity is my favorite and i love papers !!!ReplyDelete
Thanks to have a chance to win !
ma préférence va à la collection Serenity ... pas de garçon chez moi ! lol ! merci de nous donner la chance de la gagner !ReplyDelete
Wow! Serenity is my favourite :)ReplyDelete
Serenity is my favorite..love black and red. However, if I had a little boy I would be favoring On the Go...so cute.ReplyDelete
hello, 2 collection beautiful, I love it, on the go for the little boy and serenity collection for the woman.ReplyDelete
I LOVE both lines but if I had to choose Serenity! I even love the name!! Beautiful collections!ReplyDelete
I love both lines! On the Go is perfect for my 2 grandsons. And Serenity is just plain gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I really can't decide which one I love more they both are gorgeous I love the brightness of on the go and the calmness of serenityReplyDelete
Janie Boots
These are awesome I love the ON the Go collection :)ReplyDelete


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Recently some of our clients have reported back that they have had difficulty securing homeowners insurance for the house they want to purchase because we (correctly) identified that the house has "knob & tube" wiring. Many insurance companies consider knob & tube wiring unsafe (or at higher risk), due primarily to its age. And, as many of you know, mortgage companies require insurance before closing on a new home, thus, no insurance = no mortgage = no house! Naturally, real estate agents have also become very upset with us when we report that the electrical system was "functional", "serviceable" or in good condition, only to realize the deal is falling apart because the insurance is saying it is not. Let's take a look at what all the fuss is about.
Knob & tube wiringKnob and tube wiring gets its name from the way it is installed. There are ceramic tubes when the wires run through lumber framing, and knobs when the wires run along or next to lumber framing. The two wires (there is no ground wire) are separated about four inches apart, one is the black "hot", and the other is the white "neutral" (although some knob & tube wires are not different colors). The connections for knob & tube wiring are open and visible. The wires are spliced and soldered together with older style fibrous electrical tape around the splices. Knob & tube wiring was installed in houses up until about 1945, although in rural areas until about 1950.
Modern wiringThere are three types of modern wiring; romex, armored cable, and conduit. Most cities and suburbs now require conduit, but allow small sections of armored cable. Rural areas in McHenry, Kane, and Lake Counties still allow romex. Romex is a flexible plastic sheathed bundle of insulated wires, usually three or four wires (one being a bare ground wire). The romex bundle is usually white, but recent styles include yellow and underground romex is usually gray. Armored cable is like romex but has a metal flexible cover. Conduit is a rigid pipe (metal or plastic) with wires inside the pipe. Conduit is the most time consuming and expensive to install. All modern wiring has connections that are made inside metal junction boxes.
Modern wiring is usually #14 gauge or #12 gauge wires. A #14 gauge wire is capable of handling up to 15 amps, while #12 gauge can handle 20 amps of electricity. Knob & tube wiring was usually #12 gauge, although some #14 was used.
So what's the problem?The problem has little to do with the original wiring itself; it has to do with how the wires have been maintained. Most old houses did not have many electrical outlets. As our electrical needs changed, unsuspecting homeowners would "add" outlets in the rooms by splicing into the existing old wires, making improper splices and improper taping. Having completed over 4000 home inspections in the Chicagoland area, I have seen first hand many splices wrapped with things like; duct tape, hockey tape, masking tape, scotch tape, plastic bags, shoe laces, and even band-aids. Sometimes there is no insulation at all over the splice.
When additional outlets are added, it could cause the fuses (or breakers) to blow. The unsuspecting homeowner then puts in 25 or 30 amp fuses to "solve" the problem. Allowing 25-30 amps to flow through these wires causes them to overheat, thus causing the insulation and copper wire to become brittle. Brittle wire has a higher risk of arching to something flammable.
What about grounding?Knob and tube wiring does not have a ground wire. A ground is necessary if you are plugging in appliances that have a third prong in the plug. However, if the knob and tube wiring is limited to bedrooms, living room, dining room, etc, this is not necessarily a hazard. Plugging in a two prong lamp, TV, or clock is just as safe as a three prong grounded outlet.
ConclusionKnob and tube wiring is not necessarily dangerous. If installed properly, with the insulation in good condition and not abused with over splicing and connections, can provide many more years of reliable service. It is wiring that has been abused that is the potential hazard. On its own, knob & tube wiring is not inherently a problem. If the knob & tube wiring in on top of the attic floor, it could be easily nicked or the insulation could be worn off, causing a safety hazard. If the knob & tube wiring is in a traveled area, even for "just storage", I recommend it be protected or replaced.
At Home Check America we believe the insurance companies rejection of knob & tube wiring is a knee jerk reaction reminiscent of their immediate reactions to EIFS siding, 60-amp panel boxes, fuse boxes, radon, and now also with mold. We hope the insurance industry will realize that this is not a black and white issue (no pun intended), and that the real issue is the condition of the wiring not the type.


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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with shooting Trayvon Martin to death on Wednesday asked for more time to prepare his case, saying prosecutors had been slow to turn over evidence.
At the same time, Zimmerman's lead attorney, Mark O'Mara, renewed his request for donations to George Zimmerman's legal defense, which he said could cost up to $1 million.
"The state has virtually unlimited resources to prosecute George," O'Mara said on Zimmerman's defense fund website. "To finance his defense, however, George relies on the generosity of individuals who believe he is innocent."
Spokesman Shawn Vincent said Zimmerman's attorneys want his second-degree murder trial to be moved from June to November. Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty.
A hearing in which Zimmerman will argue he was acting in self-defense is scheduled for April. The judge has said that hearing will be at least 45 days before the trial.
Prosecutors did not immediately respond to emails and phone calls about the defense request.
O'Mara said prosecutors had been slow to turn over evidence. As an example, he said someone from State Attorney's Office had removed Martin's cell phone from an evidence locker to have it sent to California for analysis, but the state has refused to give him any information about the agency and the type of tests being run on the phone. He also said prosecutors had made it difficult for O'Mara to get answers to administrative questions from a chief investigative agent and had refused to forward them other information on Martin and a witness.
O'Mara also asked the public to donate more money for his defense, saying on the web site that Zimmerman's defense fund has raised more than $314,000 since he was charged. Of that amount, $95,000 was spent on bail, almost $62,000 was spent on Zimmerman's living expenses during the past eight months and $56,100 was spent on security. The pricey living expenses were the result of Zimmerman having to stay at extended-stay hotels until he could find a place to rent after his bail conditions were changed to restrict him to Seminole County, Fla., according to the statement on the website said.


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The Phillies have always liked drafting projectable right handed pitchers with prototypical power pitcher builds. The strategy has had mixed success but it leaves the low minors full of arms with plenty of potential but years and years of development in front of them. In 2012 the Phillies added two more arms with plenty of pedigree with their two supplemental first round picks. If a pitcher has more than a fastball he is ahead of the curve for the most part, and for many pitchers they are far away from their final arm strength and velocity.
I have kept these players separate from the more polished arms because they are at a very different part of their developmental process where they are transitioning from raw arms to pitchers. Many of them will not make it past Lakewood, others are destined for the bullpen, and just maybe there are some solid starters in this group which will emerge.
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Shane Watson (19) – Watson was the Phillies first pick in the 2012 draft. Watson made a brief debut in the GCL, but his season was cut off by by a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. Watson's fastball sits in the low-90s but he has run it up as high as 96 in high school. Watson's best pitch is a plus curveball that has tight sharp movement. Watson has shown a changeup but it is still developing at this point and he has tinkered with a cutter. As with most high school pitchers Watson's command could use some fine-tuning. Watson is advanced enough that he could handle a promotion to a full year at Lakewood.
Mitch Gueller (19) – the Phillies other supplemental first round pick Gueller has received grief for a poor 2012 GCL debut where he didn't miss bats and looked ordinary. Gueller was raw coming out of high school equally thought of as a hitter and pitcher. On the mound Gueller sits 93-94 but can touch 96, and has a slider and changeup that are inconsistent at best but both flash plus potential. Gueller has evoked physical and stuff comparisons to former Phillies prospect and Washingtonian Trevor May. However, Gueller is a superior athlete, who will need some tweaking in his delivery which will help his command, but his athleticism should allow him to hold his delivery and velocity deep into games. Gueller has #2 upside and has slightly more upside overall than Watson due to the athletic ability, however, Gueller is still raw and despite the Phillies encouragement at the adjustments he has made he will be a work in progress. How he pitches in camp will determine whether the Phillies send him to Lakewood as they have with former early high school pitchers or if they hold him back for Williamsport.
Jesen Dygestile-Therrien (19) – JDT was raw when drafted in 2011, and he has not made the leap to solid starter yet. He has loose easy motions and a fastball in the low 90s. There is not much else on JDT, but he is young enough that he could go to Williamsport in 2013 without being behind developmentally.
Kevin Walter (20) – One of three overslot signees at the 2010 draft deadline Walter has yet to stay healthy. He has only pitched 13 innings over 3 years to this point. When he was drafted his fastball touched 93 and he had the frame to add to that. It remains to be seen if Walter will even have much of a run in the Phillies minor league system.
Marek Minarik (19) – Minarek was signed out of the Czech Republic in 2010 has a large (6′ 7″) projectable (only 195lbs) 16 year old right handed pitcher. Minarik made his stateside debut in 2011 but has only pitched a total of 20 innings for the Phillies (he did pitch for the Czech Republic in WBC qualifiers). As a 17 year old Minarik was touching 91 with plenty of room for more, which he paired with a developing changeup and curveball. Minarik will likely go to Williamsport after spending time in Extended Spring Training.
Josh Warner (20) – Warner was an international signing out of Australia. He made a poor debut in 2011 giving up 72 hits in 54.2 IP, but the Phillies sent him to Lakewood for two starts in early 2012 before sending him to Williamsport. Warner does not walk many batters but he also does not strikeout many. Warner's fastball sits in the hi 80s but can touch 92, he also has a good sweeping breaking ball and a solid changeup. Warner has the frame to add more velocity but he is no longer a projectable 17 year old, if he maintains his current stuff he will need to develop his control and changeup to profile as a starting pitcher long term.
Manaure Martinez (21 on Dec 31) – Martinez impressed in the VSL in 2011 showing a live arm with a sharp breaking ball. The Phillies brought him over to the GCL in 2012 and he was dominant over 7 starts (37.0 IP) with a 2.43 ERA and 41Ks and only 11BBs. He was then promoted to Williamsport where he struggled as his walk rate rose and his strikeout rate decreased. Martinez has a live arm with a fastball with two seam run that tops out at 95-96, a sharp slider, and a developing changeup. Martinez will go to Lakewood where he will have to show results closer to his GCL time.
Richard Bielski (18) – Bielski is a very young 18 (turned 18 in Oct) and another raw and projectable pitcher. His fastball has been clocked as high as 94 in high school. Bielski is a pure arm strength lottery ticket and will definitely spend time in Extended Spring Training where a special performance might get him to Williamsport but another year in the GCL will not be a bad thing for him.
Jonathan Musser (21) – Another late overslot bonus from the 2010, Musser was a projectable right hander who fell down draft boards due to injury. Musser has a low 90s fastball, but his secondary stuff is still a work in progress. Musser has been terrible as a pro with ERAs above 6 in both 2011 and 2012 as well as a BB/9 above 5. Musser will have to show large improvement to continue with the organization through the 2013 season.
Yacksel Rios (19) – Another pure arm strength guy, Rios was a third baseman prior to the draft and the Phillies picked him on the strength of a fastball that touched 93 in short spurts and a projectable 6'4″ frame. Rios is extremely raw and will need to start being more than an arm to stick in the organization. He will need to prove enough in Extended Spring Training to go to Williamsport, he could be a bullpen arm if the secondary stuff does not come around but expect him to get starts to get innings to work on his consistency.
How good are Watson and Gueller?
Which Manaure Martinez is for real?
You could say the rest of the guys are questions of their own.
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" Every musician wants to do something which will hold up for a long time, and I guess we did it with 'Stairway to Heaven.'"
Jimmy Page is an English musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and leader of the rock band Led Zeppelin.
He was born on Sunday January 9th 1944, in Heston, Middlesex, England.
After last year's constant involvement with himself and very possible occasional doubts about the state of his business or career Jimmy Page will find 2023 to be a relief. Things finally work out. Long postponed checks and promotions come through. Jimmy sees the light at the end of his financial tunnel and an inner strength and confidence is breaking through. This is Page's year of harvest and, depending on the effort he put out in the past seven years, his reward will be equally large.
There is a beauty in these cycles we can recognize and understand and in doing so we find ourselves 'in the flow' and there is no more need to try and struggle upstream. So this year Jimmy Page will have an opportunity to involve himself fully in work and material growth and bring home the rewards, at the same time a certain detachment is also necessary - for Jimmy and for the experience he has because it is not the reward that brings him happiness but his experience of life, which is why before the rewarding eight year Page has had such opportunity for growth during the soul-searching cycle of the seventh year.
Once Jimmy Page gives in to his ambitions, he will find himself more clear and focused and able to pursue and reach his goals. Jimmy's power is visible and strong, mental creativity is high, vision and intuition will guide him, and at the same time he is more efficient and focused.
There can be loss, serious loss, bankruptcy and failure, because the rewards are always directly proportionate to Page's effort and motivation. However Jimmy Page knows the effort he put out and he knows his motivations, so there must be no room for fear and doubt, only for success and winning and 2023 will undoubtedly turn out to be a very satisfying year.
Let's take a look now at Jimmy's monthly forecast for February 2023.
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In a roundabout way that even the most Machiavellian Bush administration official could not have imagined, the "war on terror'' has come to America's heartland.
Yes, there are many people who would count the Americans killed fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan as victims in this ongoing war on terror.
But further evidence of the war's impact came last week, after an F-5 tornado destroyed the small town of Greensburg, Kan.
When Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius lashed out at the Bush administration for draining her state's National Guard troops and equipment off to the war in Iraq, she was echoing the concerns of almost every governor across the country.
Sebelius said the delay in bringing in troops and heavy equipment to help dig through the rubble of Greensburg resulted from at least half of the Kansas National Guard being deployed in Iraq. Maj. Gen. Tod {cq} Bunting, the Kansas Guard's adjutant general, told the New York Times this week the state Guard was down from the normal 660 Humvees to 350, and from 30 large trucks to 15, because of the overseas deployments.
That means, in a state the size of Kansas, there are fewer vehicles spread over a large area, making it harder to scramble them to the right places in an emergency.
In an interview Wednesday, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick expressed his own concerns about each state's ability to handle a local disaster, given the high number of National Guardsmen and women deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Patrick noted that Massachusetts, with a regional Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters, was in better shape than most because the stocks of vehicles and equipment are maintained at a higher level for FEMA.
But Patrick also noted that, like Sebelius, he had talked with many of his fellow governors this year who shared concerns over the drain on Guard personnel and equipment.
The Times also reported that all 50 governors signed a letter last year asking the president to immediately re-equip National Guard units returning from overseas.
In many cases, trucks and Humvees deployed to the Middle East and Iraq are left in-country, either for use by other troops or because the wear and tear from the war zone make it impractical to return them to the U.S. for further use.
After a brief war of words Tuesday between Sebelius and the White House, both sides backed down somewhat, with the Kansas governor saying she had enough equipment and personnel to handle the crisis in Greensburg, and the Bush administration acknowledging the governor had requested – and received - several items from the federal government to deal with the tornado's aftermath.
Although the tornado that ripped through Greensburg is devastating for that community, the death count and destruction pales in comparison to the destruction by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast and the tremendous flooding that swamped much of the city of New Orleans.
The slow response by FEMA and the folks in Washington is now well documented.
Reports out of Kansas point to a quicker response by FEMA for this latest disaster, which might mean there were lessons learned from the debacle in Louisiana.
But as members of the National Guard and Army Reserves serve and die overseas, the home front has been left short to deal with, and recover from, the natural disasters that come as surely as tornado season in the Midwest and hurricanes along our coastline.
As Kansans try to clean up from the tornado without their full complement of Guardsmen and woman, those part-time soldiers continue fighting the full-time war in Iraq.
Kansas National Guard members number among the thousands of Americans killed or wounded in the fighting. In fact, Army National Guardsmen and women account for about 20 percent of the 2,215 Army troops killed in Iraq.
When you add in members of the Air National Guard, Army, Navy and Marine Reserves, the total number of deaths comes to 553 out of the 3,381 Americans killed in Iraq as of this week, according to the Web site icasualties.org. Of that total, 37 of the dead hailed from Kansas.
As the battle over war funding - and whether to set deadlines for troop withdrawals - continues in Washington, the impact of that war on the battlefield and on the homefront, continues.
Judging from the concerns raised by Gov. Sebelius this week over the diminished resources of the National Guard, the solution to this problem could be elusive and long term.
With apologies to Dorothy, we're not in Kansas anymore, Toto. We're in Iraq.
Richard Lodge is editor of The MetroWest Daily News in Massachusetts, a GateHouse Media newspaper. His e-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com.