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ZLINE 36 in. Designer Series Wall Mount Range Hood (8667C-36)
13.5" W x 11.75" D x 36" H - Fits ceilings up to 10 ft. Must custom cut.
Includes Crown Molding
Chimney Extension available soon
Manufactured by ZLINE Kitchen & Bath
Model No. 8667C-36 (ETL Listed)
- ZLINE Range Hoods blend superior performance with elegant design
- An industry-first LIFETIME WARRANTY on all motors
- 3 Year All-Inclusive Parts Warranty
- Propriety designs and high end craftsmanship
- Crown Molding is included on all Designer Range Hoods providing a seamless hood to ceiling transition
- Powerful motors with maximum air flow ranging from 400 CFM to 700 CFM
- 4 Fan Speed Settings will let you choose the perfect air flow
- Ultra-quiet motor design rated at fewer than 55 decibels on the maximum air flow setting, will let your dinner conversations continue as you maintain a clean kitchen environment
- Built-in LED lighting to illuminate your stove and adjacent counter-top areas
- Countless variations in materials & finish let you choose the perfect look for your kitchen
- The installation of this product is one of the easiest in the industry!
- Standard ducting and electrical requirments (110V/60HZ) make ZLINE Range Hoods compatible with most kitchens and homes
- Chimney Short Kits and Extensions available for non-standard ceiling heights
- High-quality Stainless Steel Baffle Filters can be easily removed and washed in the dishwasher, allowing for easy clean-up for years to come
- Factory-tested assurance of performance and our 3 Year Parts Warranty shows we stand by our craftmanship
- Easy-to-contact, friendly customer service department available to answer any and all questions throughout the duration of your ZLINE Range Hood experience
Shipping Policy
Order Shipment:
Products are usually shipped within 2 business days after your order has been processed. Tracking numbers are sent within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the email you provided at check out.
Some items are built to order or custom items with varying lead times. The ETA for those items are specifically listed on the product pages.
Zline items are shipped via FedEx Ground, except where noted (some models will be shipped via Truck Freight, due to their size and/or weight). Full insurance is included in all shipments. If the item has "FREE SHIPPING" then the item will have full insurance.
Free Shipping:
We offer free ground shipping on orders over $100 to the contiguous United States. This excludes Alaska and Hawaii.
Damages:We ask you to inspect the packaging of all items upon receipt. Please make a note should you notice any damages when signing for delivery. If items arrive damaged, please send pictures to firstname.lastname@example.com and an insurance claim will be processed on your behalf. Damage claims must be reported within 72 hours of delivery.
Price Match Guarantee
We work very hard to ensure that we offer the absolute best prices online. If you find another online store that offers a lower price then us within six months of your purchase date please let us know and we will refund your original payment for the difference. We want you to feel confident that you are getting the absolute best price for the product you are ordering. If you find that our own website has a lower price for the same item you have ordered within six months of your purchase date will refund the difference as well.
To request your partial refund simply e-mail us a link to the same product on our website, or on our competitors website within six months from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.
Our 100% Price Guarantee has some limitations:
- You must purchase the item from our website before requesting your Price Match Guarantee
- Promotions such as rebates and buy one, get one free offers are not eligible
- The item must be in stock on the competitors website
- The competitor must be an online store, they may not have a retail location
- The website can not be a discounter or auction website (e.g., eBay, overstock, etc.)
- The competitor must be an Authorized Retailer of the product in question
- The Price Match Guarantee includes the item price and the shipping charges; it excludes sales tax
- Eligible brands Alno Inc, Bates & Bates, Novanni, Bocchi, Zline, Isenberg Faucets, Lexora, Forte, Ilve, Krushr, Eden Bath, Bio Bidet, Laviva, Whynter, KubeBath, Hardware Resources, Perlick, Cahaba Designs
Return Policy
Refund policy
Cancellations & Refunds:
Some cancellations are vendor specific. If the vendor is not specifically mentioned then please see the general cancelation policy.
Zline Return Policy
You may return an item for a refund of the merchandise total within 30 days of delivery. Call our Customer Service Department so that we can contact our carrier to schedule a pick-up for the item. Return credits are issued within 48 hours once the item is received and inspected. Please note, if you return an item the return shipping costs will be deducted from your total refund amount.
• Items under $100: $25 return shipping fee
• Parcel orders $100 to $300: $50 return shipping fee
• Parcel orders over $300: $100 return shipping fee
• Freight orders: $200 return shipping fee
• Accessory returns are not accepted
Items must be in new condition and in the original packaging to qualify for a refund. There are no refunds or exchanges on installed or used items.
Prior to shipping, all products from ZLINE Vendor are individually inspected to verify that they leave our facility in brand-new condition. We re-package all our products well so they arrive on your doorstep undamaged. If your item arrived damaged or defective, we are happy to arrange for a prompt replacement. Contact our Customer Care Department at 267-389-7355 or email firstname.lastname@example.com within 48 hours.
Before installing your unit, please test the item(s) for proper functionality by plugging it into the wall and testing the fan and lights. If unit does not work, please contact customer service right away.
Freight return policy:
- When you sign for delivery, even if the package appears only slightly damaged, please write "Package Damaged." If the package looks significantly damaged, you may refuse delivery. In this case, please notify us so that we can expect the return shipment. Once the package returns to us we will send you a new one right away.
- If you have already accepted the package and notice missing or damaged parts, please contact us right away and we will ship replacement parts free of charge. We usually only have a 48-hour window to file freight claims. If we cannot replace the parts, our carrier will pick up the original package and we will send you a full replacement.
- If your product has a manufacturer's defect, we can either replace the defective part, or, if necessary, the entire unit.
All returns must have return authorization from ZLINE Vendor prior to shipment. Shipping charges, customs duties, brokerage fees, and local taxes, are not refundable. Special-order items or altered items cannot be returned.
Alfi & Whitehaus Return Policy
Return Goods Authorization: All returns must be pre-authorized and accompanied by an RGA form. Package must have an RGA # on the box. Submit your request with this RGA Form. Or Download the form as a PDF and email it with photos.
30 Days: All returns must be requested within 30 days of ship date.
25% Re-Stocking Fee: All returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee.
Condition: Item must be in its original packaging and in mint condition. No items may be returned after installation or attempt of installation.
Return Shipping: Customer is responsible for return shipping costs. If requested a Cal-Tag can be issued by Alfi Trade Inc. for a $15 fee plus the cost of return shipping which is the same rate charged for original shipping.
Inspect within 1 Day: All items must be inspected for damage within 1 day of receipt. We must receive written notification of any damage within 2 days by submitting an RGA form which includes a description of the damage and images of the damaged product and outer box.
Return Shipping: In case of goods damaged during shipping, If it's necessary for item to be returned Alfi Trade Inc. will pay for return shipping costs. Alfi Trade Inc. will also pay for the shipping cost of the replacement item.
Defective Under Warranty: As long as the item is still under warranty and was purchased directly from Alfi Trade Inc. we will gladly help you solve any issue. All warranty claims must be submitted on the Warranty Claim page along with a description of the problem and several images of the item and problem if possible to photograph.
Cancellations: Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email or fax. If received prior to shipping, order will be voided with zero fees. If the item has already shipped an RGA for return must be submitted before the item can be returned.
Eden Bath Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 60 days of the purchase date, unless otherwise specified on the product detail page. A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns.
- No returns or exchanges after 60 days from the purchase date.
- Items must be in the original packaging and original condition, used items can not be returned.
- Items purchased in volume (over 3 identical units) can not be returned or exchanged.
- Drop shipped orders are subject to a $10 fee per shipment.
- Custom made and special order items can not be returned or exchanged.
- Product returns must first be authorized by a customer service representative and a Return Merchandise Approval (RMA) number must be provided.
- Shipping costs are non-refundable.
- Items shipped from the USA to international destinations may be subject to customs or brokerage import fees which the receiver is liable for.
- The owner/purchaser agrees that all goods remain the property of Eden Bath until full payment is received.
- The customer is responsible for all shipping fees and brokerage charges involved in returning a product for exchange or refund.
- Eden Bath is not obligated to pay labor or installation costs for the installation or un-installation of any product.
- Items created by hand or with natural materials may not be exactly as shown in the photos and due to the hand crafted nature of the products, fluctuations in color and size may occur.
- Eden Bath is not responsible for any time guarantees in shipping, we cannot and will not be responsible for any inconvenience or any monetary loss, penalty, or extra charge incurred by our customers should any delivery take longer than anticipated.
- Many items shipped will require a signature upon delivery in order for us to verify receipt of the item.
- Inspect your items immediately upon receipt, if there is a problem with your order or goods were damaged during shipping them we must be notified within 48 hours of receipt. Claims made after this 48 hour window may be denied.
- Items with manufacturer defects or shipping damaged will be fixed or replaced, the customer is responsible for shipping the defective or damaged item(s) back to us
General Cancelations
Orders canceled after 48 hours will be subject to a $20 administration fee, regardless if order has been shipped. In the event that the order has been shipped the buyer will be responsible for the return shipping charges plus a 25% restocking fee. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you used when placing your order.
Returns must be requested within 14 days of delivery. All items must be in new and unused condition and returned in its original packaging.
The buyer is responsible for the return shipping cost and include tracking and insurance. (In order to receive a full refund, that information must be provided to us). We cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss. There will be a 25% restocking fee.
Refunds will be issued as soon as we receive the undamaged product and processed on to your original form of payment.
**If you decide to return an item that was part of a free shipping promotion, our initial shipping and handling costs will be deducted from the refund.
Exchanges will be treated as a return (see above)
A new order can be placed for another product.
Final Sales:
Final sale products are not eligible for returns or exchanges
EVIVA LLC Return Policy
Terms and Conditions
About Us
EVIVA LLC specializes in a wide variety of shopping solutions for luxury bathroom accessories, faucets & showers, sinks and vanities, fixtures, mirrors, shower systems and all kinds of home improvement products.
Our bath selection is frequently stocked with new models that reflect the latest trends and styles that are within your budget. EVIVA LLC prioritizes product quality so that our clientele gets only the best.
Payment Policy
The payment options available for Eviva LLC products include debit cards, credit cards, wire transfers, and company checks.
Prepaid dealers are required to pay their invoice in full before the order is fulfilled by our warehouse. Dealers who want to aim for larger volumes may apply for credit terms, subject to independent verification after submitting a credit application, complete with references.
In such cases, a contract will be drawn between the 2 parties outlining details of the order along with the agreed-upon credit terms. For further information, please contact the EVIVA LLC team.
EVIVA LLC accepts purchase orders by email, EDI or fax. It should be stated that order processing is subject to availability of stock.
In case an item is out of stock, the EVIVA LLC team will promptly update you and provide an estimated time frame for order fulfillment.
Please note that the standard processing time for each order is 1-3 business days.
All orders must be processed within 30 days after the date of payment confirmation. Orders that exceed the 30 day period will be charged a 10% storage fee. The order will be canceled if it doesn't ship out within 60 days. Dealers can track their orders and inventory updates using the NetSuite ERP system. Please check with EVIVA LLC for more details.
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MAP Policy
All contract agreements concluded between EVIVA LLC and its dealers must adhere to our MAP (Minimum Advertised Policy) regardless of the advertisement medium used, including but not limited to: ecommerce websites, newspaper ads, television commercials, and any other form of advertisement. Violation of our MAP policy will result in suspension and account closure. Please check with EVIVA LLC for our MAP policy.
Shipping Policy
Once an order is accepted by EVIVA LLC, it is shipped out via FedEx/UPS (for smaller orders) or LTL (for larger orders). A freight charge will be added to the invoice for all prepaid shipments.
In addition, Dealers are given the option to use their own freight company; to avail this option, simply make a notation on your Purchase order.
Prepaid LTL shipments are only applicable to curbside deliveries unless a separate request has been made. Delivery times can vary depending on the destination of the order, however, the average shipping time is between 2 to 4 business days for the East Coast and 5 to 7 business days for the West Coast. Please contact EVIVA LLC directly for orders outside of the contiguous United States (such as HI or AK).
Receiving Shipment
You are required to examine the order thoroughly upon successful delivery for any signs of visible damage. Please document all the damages on the Proof of Delivery receipt. If significant damage occurs to the shipment, the dealer or receiver is entitled to refuse the entire shipment.
If the damage is minor, please accept the shipment and report your findings to EVIVA LLC immediately. All claims for shipment defects or damages must be reported within 48 hours of receipt. Failure to comply with this rule automatically disqualifies dealers from free replacement of damaged goods.
Return Policy
Our return policy is valid for 30 days from the date of delivery. To be eligible for returns, your item must be in the same condition in which it was received along with its original packaging. The item in question must be unused.
If your return is authorized, our Customer Service Department will provide you with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Upon receipt of the RMA number, you will have 2 weeks to return your product to the shipping address provided.
Once the returned item has been received and verified to be in its original condition, a full refund will be initiated minus the original freight charges. A 15% restocking fee may apply.
EVIVA LLC provides 1 (One) year limited warranty on all its products, subject to normal use and proper installation by licensed professionals. If a defect arises during the warranty period, EVIVA LLC, will (1) repair the Product at no additional surcharge using new parts, (2) replace the defected part or the entire
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product with a new one at the manufacturer's discretion, or (3) elect to refund the original purchase price. This warranty is not transferrable.
The limited warranty covers any defects that may arise in the materials and workmanship in your product and all its parts. The warranty does not apply to damage due to misuse, abuse, or accidents that occur outside of our facilities, poor installation, everyday wear and tear, criminal activity, or lack of maintenance, or any act of nature (such as tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes).
Proof of purchase, such as a receipt from the original retailer, will be required to verify the eligibility of the warranty.
EVIVA LLC will not be responsible for damage due to installation errors, use of cleaners containing alcohol, organic solvents, or abrasives, whether performed by a service company, contractor, or yourself. Moreover, the limitations of liability in this warranty document do not apply to indirect, incidental, and consequential damages, injuries, losses, or costs of any nature relating to the product.
Except as provided by law, this warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, liabilities, guarantees, and conditions (statutory or contractual, expressed or implied), including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for use. Some jurisdictions, states, and counties do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so the above terms or limitations may not be applicable for you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may be entitled to other rights depending on local law which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. EVIVA LLC provides proper instructions on availing your warranty claims. All EVIVA LLC products are designed for indoor use only. Simply call 973-925-4028 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to start the warranty process.
Parts Requests
To properly assess the damaged/defective part, EVIVA LLC may ask for relevant photos that clearly depict the damage. Photos will help us determine the right course of action and will be an important role in filing damage claims with the shipping company. If you are unable to provide photos for any reason, then you must ship the product to our designated warehouse for inspection, at your own expense.
The product/part will be thoroughly examined and a decision will be made based on our expert's discretion, including a full refund of the original purchase if it comes to that. All issues with the delivery must be reported to EVIVA LLC within 48 hours. All EVIVA LLC parts orders carry a 90-day limited warranty.
Displaying Dealer Program
Under our Displaying Dealer Program, you can purchase EVIVA LLC items to display in your showroom at a discounted price from the regular wholesale price. The additional discount is subject to AFTER pictures of the actual item(s) displayed in your showroom. To become an eligible Displaying Dealer, you have to purchase at least 3 vanities for display. This will reduce your everyday pricing. Please check with your EVIVA LLC for more information.
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All our products must be advertised as "EVIVA LLC". Authorized dealers are allowed to use our product names and descriptions as necessary. Dealers are not allowed to sell our products without the use of EVIVA LLC branding.
Sales Tax
In accordance with applicable state laws, we are required to charge sales tax in localities where EVIVA LLC has operations. It is the laws of the state that determine whether sales tax will be due on your order. Sales tax will appear on all orders that are either A) drop shipped into New Jersey or B) picked up from our New Jersey warehouse, unless you submit a separate resale certificate for NJ.
EVIVA LLC takes the privacy of its dealers and customers very seriously. We make every effort to protect this information and do not share it for marketing purposes or with 3rd party companies.
Ruvati Return Policy
Return Policy:
All returned products must be unused and uninstalled in the original packaging and include all original items
including installation instructions. A restocking fee of 25% will apply. Shipping charges are non-refundable.
Return shipping labels and call tags are available at request; cost of shipping will be deducted from total
credit after restocking fee (if applicable).
Return Authorization:
A return merchandise authorization (RMA) number must be obtained from Ruvati Dealer Support prior to returning
any item. Unauthorized returns will not be honored and return shipping fees will apply.
Damaged, Incorrect or Missing Shipment:
All shipments must be inspected by customer for accuracy within 72 hours of delivery. Items reported
incorrect, damaged or missing after the 72 hour inspection limit will not be considered for re-shipment. If the
wrong item is received and reported within 72 hours, a return shipping label will be issued to the customer.
The replacement order will be processed once the incorrect item has been returned.
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.


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David Huddleston, a character actor best known for portraying titular roles in "The Big Lebowski" and "Santa Claus: The Movie," has died. He was 85.
Huddleston's wife, Sarah C. Koeppe, says he died Tuesday of advanced heart and kidney disease in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Huddleston famously portrayed the blustery millionaire whose identity Jeff Bridges' character is mistaken for in the 1998 cult comedy "The Big Lebowski."
Other credits in his 55-year-long career include the films "Blazing Saddles," "The Producers" and "Santa Claus: The Movie," as well as such TV series as "The West Wing," "Gilmore Girls" and "The Wonder Years."
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albert brooks, charlotte apatow, comedy, john lithgow, judd apatow, knocked up, leslie mann, maude apatow, megan fox, paul rudd, the 40 year old virgin, this is 40
"Happy Babies"
Grade: A- (SEE IT)
THE LATEST FROM Judd Apatow, the kinky king of comedy, is "This Is 40." As romantic comedies go, this is funny and his best work since "Knocked Up" of 2005. The indefatigable Paul Rudd plays Pete, a struggling record label owner, and Leslie Mann plays Debbie, a devoted mom. She's turning forty, or is she? Even Debbie's physician scolds her for fudging her birth-date on her paperwork. The tone of this comedy is light; Apatow has clearly matured since the bathroom humor of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" though we haven't left the bathroom entirely: Pete is prone to retreat there for a little peace and quiet. But Debbie will abruptly draw back the door, asking who sits on the toilet for such a long period of time. It's a relief to see that Pete and Debbie aren't going for each other's throats. Their quarreling is not of the catastrophic kind – "This is 40" opens with Debbie horrified to learn that Pete has taken a Viagra to turn him "turbo," as he puts it – but a kind of banal back-and-forth and the doe-eyed Mann is an expert at looking comically confounded. "Why do we even fight?" she asks during a getaway in which Pete brings pot cookies and clowns around the hotel room. It's a question that all couples have asked themselves, especially when things are going smoothly. Just give it ten minutes for the mood to change.
There's something adorable about a writer-director casting all the women in his life in his films. Mann is Apatow's wife off-screen and, on-screen, Pete and Debbie's daughters, Sadie and Charlotte, are played by Maude and Charlotte Apatow, respectively. The fact that they're a Hollywood family doesn't mean they feel fake. Maude is 14 and accosts her folks for limiting her cell-phone and iPad use; Sadie, still their little girl, stands back and snarks that her big sister was nicer before her "body got weird." Maude and Paul butt heads over the merits of TV shows like "Lost" and "Mad Men" while Debbie harasses one of Maude's classmates for dissing her daughter's looks on Facebook. The boy's mother is played by the marvelous Melissa McCarthy of "Bridesmaids." Stick around for the outtakes, which are often funnier than anything in preceding 155 minutes. Yes, "This is 40" runs a bit long, but it's one lengthy salvo of jokes, jokes that work. (The film was pegged as "This Is 40 Minutes Too Long" by insiders prior to release.) Pete's father Larry (Albert Brooks) is on his second family with blond triplets; he's always hitting his son up for cash. Debbie's father Oliver (John Lithgow) meets his granddaughters for the first time at a party; it's an interaction Charlotte can only describe as "awkward." Apatow's film affirms family life but without any piety; this family feels ferociously real.
If you've ever taken a yoga class, you have probably been put in happy baby pose. That's the one where you lie on your back and grab the soles of your feet like some blissed-out toddler. "This is 40" features Pete and Debbie in their own adult versions of happy baby pose: Debbie discovers her husband on his back, legs up, asking her to examine his anus for him. Again, she's horrified and looking quickly, says "It's a hemorrhoid" before running for her life. Debbie, too, finds herself at the gynecologist in a similar pose as two nurses and the doctor breeze in, prattling away as she's trapped with her legs up and open. A yoga teacher of mine once described happy baby as "a vulnerable position," and that's an apt metaphor for where Apatow likes to position his characters and his audience. "This is 40" makes happy babies of us all.


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Will Apple Have to Get Back With Samsung?
Apple wants to move away from Samsung. This we know. While the South Korean conglomerate has many independent divisions, Apple doesn't like giving the component segment business while the smartphone segment is its most viable competitor. To that end, the surest signs yet have emerged that Apple has inked a three-year deal with Taiwan Semiconductor .
The Mac maker is reportedly on board for 20-nanometer, 16-nanometer, and 10-nanometer production at TSMC over the next few years, compared to the current 32-nanometer process used at Samsung right now. Well, The Korea Economic Dailydoesn't necessarily think that's the case, and now says that Samsung has scored a contract to supply Apple with 14-nanometer A9 chips in 2015. Those processors would power the future "iPhone 7."
The report does corroborate the news that Apple is going with TSMC for 20-nanometer production of A8 processors, but says Apple will be switching back to Samsung for the following generation. Samsung has a technological lead with its 14-nanometer process, giving Apple little choice but to get back with its biggest rival.
Separately, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster believes that TSMC has been having problems with its 20-nanometer process. Intel has numerous manufacturing advantages, but it may not have the infrastructure or intellectual property necessary for the specific types of chips that Apple needs. Short of investing in its own foundry (which has been long-rumored as well), Apple might be stuck with Samsung for the foreseeable future.
Collaborating with Samsung's semiconductor division entails sharing details about product forecasts and roadmaps, the last thing Apple wants going to its biggest competitor. Even if Samsung has an adequate information firewall between its semiconductor business and smartphone operations (which is debatable), there's no question that enriching the component side inevitably helps fund development for Samsung's Galaxy lineup.
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Sun's new rich Internet application framework should be a hit with Java developers, but the promising preview trails Adobe Flex/AIR and Microsoft Silverlight
Sun Microsystems recently unveiled the first public beta of its JavaFX framework for RIAs (rich Internet applications). There's a lot to like about the new SDK. It's rich in capabilities, and its Java-like syntax makes it a good springboard to RIAs for Java developers. But even in Java shops, Sun and JavaFX are behind not just one eight ball but two. Heavyweight competitors Adobe and Microsoft, with Flex/AIR and Silverlight, respectively, offer RIA toolsets that are not only far more mature but also include tools that bridge the all-important gap between designers and coders.
The freely downloadable JavaFX Preview SDK bundles the JavaFX compiler and runtime, the NetBeans IDE, and a NetBeans plug-in for coding and debugging in the new JavaFX Script language. The IDE gives developers a decent palette of widgets for layout, animation, and input device listeners (the screen image also shows a running JavaFX application), and Sun has thoughtfully included a good number of coding samples and templates.
[ See the Test Center reviews of Adobe AIR 1.0, Adobe Flex Builder 3.0, and Microsoft Silverlight, as well as our special report on rich Internet application and AJAX toolkits. ]
The grammar and semantics of the new JavaFX Script, which is something of a Java/JavaScript hybrid, are not difficult to grasp, despite some minor quirks and gaps, such as the absence of Java interface support. JavaFX wowed me with great data-binding capabilities, a nice palletized library of widgets, and good features for programmatically directing 2-D keyframe animations. It also includes key support for vector-based objects and transparency, but a 3-D library and actual path-based animations are not yet in tow.
Java developers will no doubt find the declarative syntax to make for speedier UI development and, ultimately, more appealing interfaces than flat Swing calls. Interestingly, Sun has eschewed the XML-based abstraction favored by, well, every other major RIA vendor. Although I prefer XML for its clean interface declaration, there is something to be said for the less-verbose, code-centric approach taken in JavaFX.
To help sync design and development, Sun provides an Adobe Illustrator plug-in to export JavaFX assets, and one for Photoshop is on the way. But designers need to look to third-party upstart efforts, such as ReportMill's JFXBuilder, for even rudimentary visual layout tools. Adobe and Microsoft have gone further.
Compared to Adobe Flex and Microsoft Silverlight, JavaFX is also relatively inefficient. In my testing, a lot of code went into building even a simple app, and launching an application was slow going, requiring runtime and library downloads. JavaFX also burned though processor cycles; running even simplistic animations pushed my 3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo to 32 percent utilization.
There are other disappointments. JavaFX apps cannot be directly embedded into HTML but must be launched as applets or from the desktop via Java Web Start. The Preview SDK lacks streaming video codecs, though On2 Technologies has been tapped to fill that gap for the final release. Unlike Adobe AIR, JavaFX provides no access to the host file system. And finally, Windows and Mac OS X are the only platforms supported today.
But the JavaFX SDK is only a preview edition -- and a good one, at that. With Version 1 not set to launch until the fall, Sun still has some time to shine up this project. Easy integration with existing Java apps should make JavaFX an immediately attractive option for creating enterprise dashboards or bringing a modern look to Java relics. How far Sun's mature technology stack and the long reach of Java can take JavaFX against Adobe and Microsoft remains to be seen, but the Java camp finally has a heavyweight in the RIA game. It's long overdue.
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Tube and train stations awash with card cloners
The Metropolitan Police is warning commuters to be extra careful when buying tickets at London train and tube stations because of an increase in card skimming.
The "Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit", made up of Met and City of London officers and card industry experts, has seen an increase in card skimming devices on ticket machines at London train stations.
The coppers are repeating advice to avoid becoming a victim - don't use a machine if someone is lurking suspiciously nearby, don't use a machine which has suspicious attachments but do tell station staff, and shield the keypad while you enter your PIN.
Transport for London said that even though crime on the Tube was very low - 13 crimes per million passengers - it wanted to make sure travellers were aware of the risks.
The fraud has become common in part because of
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Patient Presentation
A 5-year-old female came to second opinion clinic with a 1 year history of intermittent fevers. The fevers occurred every 6 weeks for 48-72 hours with documented fevers to 102-103° F. Over the year, the fevers increased in frequency to every 3-4 weeks. She had fatigue during the fevers and mild sore throat. The patient was seen for most of these episodes. The primary care physician and an otolaryngologist documented anterior cervical adenopathy of 1.0 cm or more, and ulcerations in the mouth in most of the episodes. She was taking no medication other than acetaminophen. Review of the medical records and diaries from the family showed laboratory studies for strep pharyngitis positive one time, but all other testing for streptococcal pharyngitis were negative. Complete blood counts were normal during and between episodes, except for occasional elevated platelets, or mild leukocytosis (not at the same time) and showed no cyclicity. She also sometimes had a mildly elevated C-reactive protein. Testing for histoplasmosis and other fungal diseases were negative. She had undergone a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy approximately 2 months ago. She had no fever for 6 weeks afterwards and then had another episode.
The past medical history showed a hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus as an infant, and 2-3 episodes of otitis media.
The family history revealed that the family was Caucasian of northern European descent. There were no genetic abnormalities, connective tissue diseases, immunodeficiencies or children that died early in life. The younger and older siblings were healthy as were the parents.
The social history showed that the family lived on a grain farm without animals. The drinking water had been tested for infectious diseases and toxins and was negative. She had missed school because of the fevers per the school policy and fatigue but made up all her work quickly and returned to school as soon as possible. She was a good student. There was no history of travel, or exposure to persons who had traveled outside the United States or were in the military. She had two outside dogs who were healthy.
The review of systems showed no nausea/emesis, cough, normal stooling and voiding, no sweating, chills, or rashes. She had been gaining weight and height appropriately over the year.
The pertinent physical exam showed an alert female in no distress. She was afebrile with growth parameters in the 10-50%. HEENT examination showed normal mouth examination and bilateral anterior cervical lymph nodes at the angle of the mandible which were both less than 0.5 centimeters. She had some shoddy groin nodes but no other adenopathy. The rest of her examination was negative.
The laboratory evaluation included electrolytes, urinalysis, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, immunoglobulin D and E levels, and titres for cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr virus. All were negative. The radiologic evaluation of chest and abdominal radiographs were also negative.
The diagnosis of probable periodic fever, aphthous ulcers, pharyngitis and adenitis (PFAPA) was made. The natural history of this syndrome along with possible treatment options were discussed. The family opted to use prednisone with the fevers as a potential abortive agent. The results of the consultation were communicated to the primary care physician by telephone and letter. The patient did not return for follow-up to the second opinion clinic.
Fevers that recur can be very difficult to evaluate and treat particularly as the child often appears fairly well. Evaluation is frequently complicated by incomplete history, documentation of physical examinations, and laboratory testing. Evaluations decisions are also complicated by patient and family anxiety about potential serious disease and frustration by lack of a firm diagnosis. Families may also interpret the normal variation of common childhood illnesses that are often accompanied by fever such as common colds and ear infections, as evidence that "there is something wrong with this child." Normal childhood illnesses are usually supported by family members with similar illnesses or attendance at child care. Occult bacteremia and urinary tract infections should also be considered in the child who presents with fever and no localizing signs.
Learning Point
PFAPA syndrome is characterized by predictable periodic fevers, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis. Its cause is unknown and is diagnosed by a through history, physical examination, record review and judicious laboratory studies. It occurs at intervals of 3-8 weeks and usually lasts 3-8 days. The fevers usually begin around 5 years of age, with no ethnic association. PFAPA and Familial Mediterranean Fever are both reported more commonly in the area of Israel. The episodes resolve spontaneously and over time the syndrome itself resolves. Patients are well between episodes, and have normal growth and development. Associated symptoms include chills, sweating, and pain in the head, muscles, bones, joints and abdomen may occur. Infectious diseases and malignancies are uncommon causes of predictable periodic fevers. A history of unusual or severe infections should make the clinician not look at PFAPA as a cause of the periodic fever.
The differential diagnosis for PFAFA can include:
- Crohn's disease
- Immunodeficiencies – congenial and acquired including immunoglobulin deficiencies, T-cell dysfunction/deficiency, complement and phagocytic cells dysfunction/deficiency, cyclic neutropenia and HIV
- Beçet disease
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Hereditary periodic fever syndromes
- Chronic infantile neurologic cutaneous articular syndrome
- Familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome
- Familial Mediterranean fever
- Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever syndrome
- Muckle-Wells syndrome
- Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome
Some studies have supported treatment by tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Prednisone (1 dose, often at 2 mg/kg/dose) given at the onset of symptoms may also abort the episode in some patients. Cimetidine is also effective in some patients. Other immunomodulators have had less efficacy.
Questions for Further Discussion
1. What signs/symptoms would make you concerned for possible malignancy as the cause of a recurrent fever?
2. What signs/symptoms would make you concerned for an unusual infectious disease as the cause of a recurrent fever?
Related Cases
- Disease
PFAPA Syndrome
- Symptom/Presentation
Fever and Fever of Unknown Origin
Sore Throat
- Age
School Ager
To Learn More
To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed.
Evidence-based medicine information on this topic can be found at SearchingPediatrics.com, the National Guideline Clearinghouse and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Information prescriptions for patients can be found at MedlinePlus for this topic: Fever and at Pediatric Common Questions, Quick Answers for this topic: Fever.
To view current news articles on this topic check Google News.
To view images related to this topic check Google Images.
Padeh S, Berkun Y. Auto-inflammatory fever syndromes. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2007 Aug;33(3):585-623.
Shinawi M, Scaglia F. Hereditary Periodic Fever Syndromes. eMedicine. Available from the Internet at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/952254-overview (rev. 11/2/2008, cited 2/17/09).
ACGME Competencies Highlighted by Case
1. When interacting with patients and their families, the health care professional communicates effectively and demonstrates caring and respectful behaviors.
2. Essential and accurate information about the patients' is gathered.
3. Informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment is made.
4. Patient management plans are developed and carried out.
5. Patients and their families are counseled and educated.
7. All medical and invasive procedures considered essential for the area of practice are competently performed.
8. Health care services aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health are provided.
10. An investigatory and analytic thinking approach to the clinical situation is demonstrated.
11. Basic and clinically supportive sciences appropriate to their discipline are known and applied.
13. Information about other populations of patients, especially the larger population from which this patient is drawn, is obtained and used.
19. The health professional works effectively with others as a member or leader of a health care team or other professional group.
23. Differing types of medical practice and delivery systems including methods of controlling health care costs and allocating resources are known.
25. Quality patient care and assisting patients in dealing with system complexities is advocated.
Donna M. D'Alessandro, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Children's Hospital


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Miramax to Team with Martin Scorsese for Gangs of New York TV Series
Miramax is teaming up with Martin Scorsese to adapt the film Gangs of New York, which was inspired by a non-fiction book of the same name,for television, according to The Wrap.
The 2002 film, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel-Day Lewis, focused on the New York gangs that ran the city in the 19th century. The potential series would broaden its scope beyond turn-of-the-century in New York, and examine the rise of organized crime among other cities like Chicago and New Orleans.
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"This time and era of America's history and heritage is rich with characters and stories that we could not fully explore in a two-hour film," Scorsese said in statement. "A television series allows us the time and creative freedom to bring this colorful world, and all the implications it had and still does on our society, to life."
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With a nod to Manchester's industrial past, Cottonopolis truly is a gem within the bustling Northern Quarter. Tucked away behind Piccadilly, the venue offers an exclusive experience boasting unique cocktails, delicious bites and some of the best DJs on the Manchester music scene.
"You wouldn't imagine that a bar that names itself after something so intrinsically Manc as the cotton trade would choose a predominately Japanese menu - and there's nowt more tailored than Japanese food."
Their Japanese inspired menu is served daily from 12pm with the bar staying open till 12am Monday-Wednesday and till 2am Friday and Saturday.


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Whose view?
Most place names in Japan are derived from geographical or topographical traits, and one of the most common names in the Kanto area is Fujimi, which indicates that the place has a view of Mount Fuji. The Japanese place a lot of spiritual stock in mountains. Traditionally they were the objects of worship, and Fuji, of course, is practically a religion unto itself. It's probably no coincidence that "fuji" itself is a homonym for a word that means "live forever."
Nowadays, any address with the name Fujimi attached is highly valued–if, in fact, it still affords a view of the sacred mountain. Tokyo, in particular, is so built up that, according to Tokyo Shimbun, there are only three locations left in the city named Fujimi from which Mt. Fuji can still be seen from the ground. The most famous of these is in Nishi Nippori, a place called Fujimi-zaka, or Fujimi Slope. In early November and late January, photographers and tourists converge at the top of the slope to wonder at the Fuji Diamond, when the sun happens to set behind the mountain's summit. This year, rubberneckers almost lost their chance, since the weather was cloudy for two of the three days when the diamond view is possible. As it happens, it may be the last time.
That's because Sumitomo is building three tower condominiums that will forever block the view of Mt. Fuji from the vantage point of Fujimi-zaka. This almost happened before. Back in 1999, another developer announced a plan to build a tall condo within the neighborhood that threatened the view, and local residents formed a committee to protest construction. Naturally, the developer paid no attention, but as it turned out, the building only blocked a small portion of the foot of the mountain. The new Sumitomo project will definitely block the whole thing, so the committee has asked the mayor of Arakawa Ward to lodge a formal complaint with the developer, which reportedly was quite "annoyed" by the request owing to the fact that the buildings under construction happen to be in Okubo, all the way on the other side of the Yamanote Line. Sumitomo bought the land five years ago and says it has complied with all relevant prefectural and ward regulations in planning the housing project, and the ward in question isn't Arakawa, it's Shinjuku.


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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
sagada weaving
46 comments:
- dodong flores 도동 플로오리스 said...
Wow!!! This is a very detailed account about weaving complete with colorful photos!!!
My jaw dropped in awe!
Very well done photography...
- June 3, 2009 at 9:21 PM
- Harry said...
Very nice and colorful photos.
- June 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- Luis Batchoy said...
hey dong. tagal ko na gusto mg sagada. baka pag nakaipon unta ako. samahan mo ko? email mo ko tanong ako budget pag pupunta dun. Ito ba yung abel cloth? email me firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 3, 2009 at 11:19 PM
- HOMER said...
I always wantd to go there!! ill be back here to ask u on the FAQs to got here if its ok..
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- June 3, 2009 at 11:30 PM
- witsandnuts said...
I'm so inggit! I want to see actual weaving. When I vacationed last time, I got a huge crush on the weaved traveling bag that my closest cousin got from Sagada. Lucky me, she gave it to me. =) I want that to be my second stop (next to the church) when I get the chance to visit Sagada. =)
- June 4, 2009 at 12:59 AM
- Ada said...
gusto punta sagada waa! ang ganda ng weaving photos, weaving effect talaga siya! woot
- June 4, 2009 at 1:16 AM
- Ayei said...
wow I love the place and yung weaving grabeh ang ganda actually I really appreciate this kind of art ang ganda ng color nakakaamaze ang mga ganitong uri ng sining :D lagi ko naririnig ung sagada dati and I am hoping someday na makita ko rin po iyon :D and thank you po kua I was able to see it even only at the pictures :D yup I added up you already on my links kua thank you po :D
- June 4, 2009 at 1:25 AM
- Photo Cache said...
I really love to see weaving done. That is fantastic account. I'm sure they are proud of their product.
I like this sagada tour a lot, dong.
- June 4, 2009 at 1:26 AM
- Unknown said...
Fantastic set of shots of the fabrics being made. It's a work I allways like to watch.
- June 4, 2009 at 1:37 AM
- ShatterShards said...
The patterns are very intricate! And I like the way you captured it on your photos. The colors are lovely.
- June 4, 2009 at 2:46 AM
- gillboard said...
I find it interesting kung paano nabubuo yung tela dun sa weaver... Need to see one of those up close..
- June 4, 2009 at 2:52 AM
- Phivos Nicolaides said...
Cultural interesting and beautiful scenery.
- June 4, 2009 at 3:58 AM
- Antoine Greg said...
i was amazed as well...
i think this is one of the most interesting part about going places...
i dunno i really adore that ...
i remembered wanting to buy many "baguio bags" in the past...
- June 4, 2009 at 4:47 AM
- fortuitous faery said...
the color of the building is a spectacle by itself! pink! :)
- June 4, 2009 at 5:59 AM
- Sidney said...
You should publish a guide book.
You documented the weaving process in a beautiful and artistic way!
- June 4, 2009 at 8:15 AM
- SandyCarlson said...
That is amazing. Must be neat to build a life around such an art form that is as beautiful as it is useful. These pictures exude peace somehow.
- June 4, 2009 at 8:22 AM
- Oman said...
very colorful. galing talaga ng ingenuity ng pinoy sa mga ganyang bagay.
- June 4, 2009 at 8:24 AM
- Unknown said...
I can picture how beautiful is the weaving & the souvenir sold:)
Have a nice day.
- June 4, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- Inkversified said...
nice. we also have something like that here, i think its what the bukidnon people call hinabi.
thanks for the link. go dong and explore more!
- June 4, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- Julienne said...
i love the sagada weaving house. it stands out!!
- June 4, 2009 at 9:15 AM
- alicesg said...
Yes, this weaving are very precious as they need very skillful workers to do them. Not an easy task. The little town looked so peaceful and lovely.
- June 4, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- darkhorse said...
wow Dong! may ganito pa palang pag gawa ng tela...tlagng original kitang kita lahat...oist abangan ko yun hangin coffin ha...tc
- June 4, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- sheng said...
I love that, my trip to lake Sebu once was featured in my blog and I highlighted the dreamweaver too, they weave intricate designs for t'nalak... and guess what, the weaver is an octogenarian...Nice post dom, i wish i could visit sagada soon.
- June 4, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Wow really really nice! It looks very colorful. Ang ganda ng mga bahay. Parang yung mga nakikita sa movies at foreign villages. Galing! I want to see an actual weaving. It is such a mystery panu ginagawa. It looks very intricate.
- June 4, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- Raft3r said...
parang ang ganda ng kalye nila
walang bumps
yun agad napuna ko, diba
- June 4, 2009 at 10:48 AM
- mordsith said...
the beautiful patterns only show that we must preserve our cultural heritage. :)
- June 4, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- The Islander said...
thank you for bringing back the memories dong. indeed, you are privileged to actually witness the weaving of looms of the tribe.
my remembrance with the place is a coin purse with a very similar design like that of the second to the last pic. then i accessorized with a key chain of wooden replica of a jar. its been with me all the time. *wala pang laba since i bought it there. haha*
btw, what route have you taken in going to sagada? mas exciting yung kalinga-bontoc route. delikado pero very thrilling. really an adventure trip.
- June 4, 2009 at 11:15 AM
- Grace said...
I had always wanted to see how they do that weaving. I have seen "abaca" weaving though.
Wonderful photos, Dong.
- June 4, 2009 at 11:24 AM
- Dennis Villegas said...
Fantastic, from outside to inside--great documentary, Dong!
- June 4, 2009 at 11:29 AM
- nuts said...
pano nga ba actual na pag-weave? you're lucky to have few shots of these wooden loom and threads.
- June 4, 2009 at 11:29 AM
- RedLan said...
may ara man na sa amon sa tigbauan, gapanghimu sila patadjong. nalingaw ko na maglantaw samtang ang ano na ang term sa ginsulan hilo ah. from right to left tas sikad sikad. malingaw ka maglantaw. kaw pa indi allowed mag take photos. sa charm yan. lol. diin na souvenir ko? joke lnag. nanotice ko lang, nami ang mga builidngs or balay sa sagada. daw sa european style.
- June 4, 2009 at 12:34 PM
- bertN said...
Are tourists routinely allowed to see this or do they have to make arrangement in advance?
- June 4, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- Layrayski said...
very nice dong. its not an ordinary travel that you did huh? colorful!
- June 4, 2009 at 2:04 PM
At the very least you were permitted to shoot some.. I actually wanted to see kung paano nila gingawa mga yan.. Parang sa Zamboanga din siguro..
Sagada is one place na gustung gusto kong puntahan..Napakita sa mga posts mo how beautiful Sagada is..
- June 4, 2009 at 2:53 PM
- Ax said...
nakapunta na ako sa Sagada. tuwang tuwa ako!
pero hindi ko yata napuntahan yan! interesting posts. it is good that we still have that weaving of looms of the tribes.
it preserves culture!
- June 4, 2009 at 6:06 PM
- fufu said...
what a great sharing!! simply love this sagada weaving =p i think we have our own weaving in malaysia... i bet it would be totally different with the filipino style though i havent see it here in malaysia >.<
- June 4, 2009 at 9:42 PM
- Bengbeng said...
A laborious job but i am sure the creations ar elovely. Great photo journalism this post
- June 4, 2009 at 11:01 PM
- Unknown said...
i noticed it among the Ifugaos...they don't like their photos taken [without permission]. they probably had a bad experience with some tourists in the past.
nice photos of Sagada weaving. it's back-breaking---hands and feet are both at work. they produce some unique patterns.
- June 4, 2009 at 11:30 PM
- jeanny said...
Ang ganda talga sa Sagada. The husband and I planned to visit it on our next vacation :)
- June 4, 2009 at 11:58 PM
- Eds said...
you are so lucky to see the actual weaving. kakainggit naman. it reminds me to save more para makapasyal din ako ng sagada.
- June 5, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Pietro Brosio said...
Very nice and interesting, Dong.
- June 5, 2009 at 11:54 AM
- Erick said...
ang tatapang ng mga asong bantay sa establishment na yan. the best talaga sagada.
- June 5, 2009 at 4:43 PM
- Heart of Rachel said...
That is a beautiful craft that I really admire. Hope sagada weaving will continue to prosper.
- June 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM
- Joy said...
I wish I could visit there, too! I am fascinated by traditional means of creating things - especially the loom!
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- September 4, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- Christian | Lakad Pilipinas said...
Ay bat di ko nakita to nung nag Sagada ako.. =(
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Bubba Watson, CBS, Dustin Johnson, Ernie Johnson, Golf, intestinal fortitude, Jim Nance, mental toughness, PGA Championship, Tiger Woods, TNT
I learned something watching the end of the 92nd PGA Championship at Whistling Straits yesterday. That no matter how much talent, training, conditioning and nutrition a professional golfer or athlete does, that it's the mind and heart that matters in the end. Folks that TNT's Ernie Johnson and CBS' Jim Nance were ordaining as the "change of the guard" or part of the "youth movement" in international golf looked like a bunch of also-rans who were playing their first pro tournament as fifteen-year-old amateurs.
To say the least, it's a bit premature to say that we've seen the last touch of greatness of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and the other over-32 golfers. Dustin Johnson, Nick Watney, Bubba Watson and Rory McIlroy are all "not quite ready for prime time" players. But the media's haste to anoint the next great one in the sport speaks volumes about them and us, and less about the Dustin Johnson's and Nick Watney's of the world of sports and in life.
Meanwhile, someone by the name of Tiger Woods looked like they were finding glimpses of a golfing game again. Not enough to win or be in contention this week. But encouraging nevertheless for anyone who cares about watching someone who plays the game with the intestinal and mental fortitude of a Jim Brown or a Michael Jordan. Overall, it shows that we cannot judge any player's game based on one horrible week or even a stretch of mediocre play. At the very least, we should look for patterns, for signs of will and commitment to improve, and not just at momentary lapses in reason and a temporary case of the whatevers.
I remember well my second, third and fourth times I ever played basketball. I was nine years old, and I hadn't picked up a basketball since my mother — a high school basketball star in Arkansas — refused to teach me after I threw a minor fit out of frustration. I played with other 616 kids, Terry, Joe S. and Joe W. All I remember hearing was "You're terrible!," "You throw like a girl!," and "You're no good!" It scarred me, left me unwilling to play basketball with kids my age for years. I really didn't pick up the game again until I was twenty-two, in the middle of my first year of grad school at Pitt. After working at it, lo and behold, I discovered that I was actually pretty good at the game, and could play reasonably well against guys even three inches taller than me. I've been playing and improving my game ever since.
I say that to remind me, to remind all us, that no person or athlete can be judged by just a snapshot of their work, but by what they do over time. Tiger's already proven three times over how he can retool his game and be a better player. Dustin Johnson's shown brilliance, but not the mental toughness yet to close the deal. So many of us are ready to anoint, to believe the hype, without looking deeply at what it is we're hyping. This may be why so many athletes, entertainers and politicians are able to disappoint us.
The fame and money are too easy, the temptations and pressures are too much, and the work needed to be successful too daunting for any of us to consider seriously. And we do the same things in everyday life that these folk do on the public stage. Maybe it's time for all of us to dig deep and find some real passion and drive for making our lives and selves better.


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I've never spent much time in Sydney's Chinatown. It seemed a bit phony and touristy; for an authentic Asian experience I've always pointed visitors towards Cabramatta, where thousands of South-East Asian Australians have settled, bringing their culture and their food with them.
The Chinese food I remember from my youth was stodgy fried rice and sweet and sour pork. We thought it was daring to eat back then, but now we've grown up into sophisticated world citizens we've discovered more interesting Malay, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese cuisine.
Having a bit of time to kill before a meeting in the city, I took a walk around Haymarket. I was pleasantly surprised. Continue reading


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100 years ago today, on Sunday, August 6, 1911 one of TV's most gifted comic actresses was born in Jamestown, New York; Lucille Ball.
Although Lucille Ball would find success as a model and then as an actress on film, stage and radio, it was her work in TV that made her an American treasure and icon.
She turned to TV when CBS asked her to develop her radio hit "My Favorite Husband" for the new medium. She agreed with one stipulation; that her real-life husband, Desi Arnaz, star alongside her. But CBS executives didn't think America would accept Ball with a Cuban husband, so Lucy & Desi toured the country with a vaudeville act. The success of that tour led to CBS picking up "I Love Lucy."
America had a love affair with "I Love Lucy" and the sitcom ran for seven seasons and 180 episodes. After some changes the show became "The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour" and ran for 3 more seasons.
Lucy & Desi divorced in 1960 and Lucille Ball returned to sitcoms with "The Lucy Show" in 1962. Vivian Vance returned as Lucy's "partner in crime" and veteran actor Gale Gordon became the male foil for Lucy's wacky hijinks. It ran on CBS for six seasons (1962-1968) before giving way to "Here's Lucy" which also co-starred Gale Gordon and Ball's children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. "Here's Lucy" also ran on CBS for six seasons (1968-1974).
In 1986, at the age of 75, Lucille Ball was lured back to TV for an ABC sitcom called "Life with Lucy." Unfortunately, even with former co-star Gale Gordon in the cast, the old magic wasn't there and only eight episodes were broadcast. "Life with Lucy" was Lucille Ball's only failure on TV but it's not how she'll be remembered.
Lucille Ball was a comedic genius who we welcomed her into our homes from 1951 to 1974 (except for two years off). There have been other talented and exceptional comedic actresses on TV but Lucille Ball stands alone as the first and arguably the best.
She also became the first woman to run a Hollywood studio when she bought Desi's share of Desilu following their divorce.
Today she is also remembered by The Lucy-Desi Center in her hometown of Jamestown, New York which manages two facilities: The Lucy-Desi Museum and The Desilu Playhouse. The center's premiere event is The Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy, held each August. This year, in honor of Lucy's 100th birthday, there were performances by Joan Rivers and Paula Poundstone. Lucy Fest continues through Sunday (August 7th).
Lucille Ball died in April 1989 at the age of 77, but she left her mark on several generations, who will always love Lucy.
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I have learned not to get de-railed on a Sunday morning when someone walks out after they realize I am the pastor of the church.
Once a woman showed up a few minutes before the service and explained she was new to the city, wanted to find a church, etc. She was very excited because we were "right around the corner" from her. She told me a bit about her church background, and I had an inkling that she might have an issue with a woman pastor. I welcomed her warmly and subtly mentioned that I was the Lead Pastor. I saw her face fall, briefly, before she forced herself back into a smile. To her credit, she tried to be discreet. "You know?" she said, "I'm…um…just going to go home. I just remembered something." She didn't come back.
A few months ago it happened again. A young man showed up, very friendly, "looking for a church." We had a lovely talk as he found a place to sit. He stayed most of the service, until I got up to preach. The look of shock on his face was far from discreet this time around. He looked to his left, and to his right, stood up in the middle of my opening paragraph and quite literally BOLTED to the door. Like, I mean bolted. His body was sort of bent over in a pointy shape as he took several giant steps out, stopping for nothing.
Sometimes people ask me what I do in those moments. My answer is simple: I preach anyway. I keep going. I do what I've been called to do.
There has been a lot of talk online in my circles in the last couple of weeks about women pastors and the things we face. This week on Twitter, for example, someone compared women pastors to sex offenders! (That was a new one!) "Wow," my husband said when I told him, "What did you do?"
"Well," I said, "I kept working."
I have been in my role as a Lead Pastor of a church for 14 years now, and in those 14 years I have lost count of the number of "how-can-you-do-what-you-do-don't-you-take-the-Bible-seriously?' comments I have received. Yes, it is annoying. Yes, it makes wrong assumptions about me. Yes, I want to defend myself.
But, what do I do?
I keep working.
And then every few weeks there seems to be another social media flurry when some leader (or, just as often, some random dude with 32 followers on Twitter) says that women shouldn't teach in a seminary or that women pastors are an abomination or that our disregard for Scripture is akin to men who dish out abuse. What do I do in those moments?
I keep working.
I visit someone sick. I go to the board meeting. I lead the Bible Study. I preach the sermon.
I keep doing what God has called me to do.
At one time in my life, I couldn't tell you exactly when, it became so obvious to me that the only life I could lead that would be God's plan for me was one where I was a pastor. Sometimes I laugh when people talk about women pastors as if we have taken some lucrative, enviable job with sinister motives to increase our own power.
My people, I would have been delighted if God called me to just about anything else (though I'm sure glad God didn't). It isn't actually fun for us women pastors to have to defend ourselves all the time, online or in person. We don't enjoy wondering if we are going to get into debate when we arrive at a pastors event, if we will be ignored, looked down on, chastised. It would be nice not having certain people assume that we just don't take the Bible as seriously as they do.
But at some point, to even be a woman in ministry, you decide that you have to listen to God's voice above all the others. And you follow, and you pastor. And you keep following THAT voice, day after day – even when an inane Twitter debate could easily deter you.
It's not that I don't want to hear the feedback of others, or that I don't consider those with a different understanding of the Bible than me on these matters to not be my brothers and sisters in Christ. It's that, and I say this with all the love in the world:
I am OVER IT.
I have stuff to do. I have a call to live. I have a church to pastor. (And children to raise and meals to cook and sleep to get and friends to love). I know, already, that not everyone agrees with me and what I do. And it's okay – I know who has called me.
So if you are a woman pastor who feels over it just like me, I feel you. It sucks. Now, let's turn off our phones, open our Bibles, and keep working. God's got stuff for us to do.
A few pics of me doing what I do – one also does not preach in order to get a flattering picture of one's self. Clearly.


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Weekend Projects: 5 Flat-Out Wonderful DIY Platform Beds
The sleek lines and compact design of a platform bed suit a variety of interiors. Platforms can be inexpensively made and can easily incorporate storage—which makes them great for small bedrooms and small budgets alike. Witness this all for yourself with our roundup of DIY platform beds.
Platform beds never go out of style—unlike, say, platform shoes, but that's a different story. Appropriate in a range of decorating schemes, the long-and-low design of a platform bed appeals not only to the eye, but also to the wallet—and to those who are above all practical-minded. It may be obvious but is well worth mentioning that a platform bed lets you save a bunch of money by not having to buy a box spring. Another important advantage: Platform beds lend themselves to built-in storage cubbies, shelves, and drawers that conserve valuable floor space. If you're intrigued by the style's many selling points, scroll down to see five different ways to approach building a DIY platform bed.
Shipping pallets, with their rough-hewn texture, yield a DIY platform bed with a distinctively handmade aesthetic. Fasten a couple of pallets against the wall vertically, and in an instant you have a low-cost headboard that coordinates perfectly with the frame. If you wish, paint or stain both for a more finished look.
We've noticed several ingenious DIY platform bed projects involving IKEA shelving units, either alone or in combination with wood framing. It's hard not to love how easy these are to assemble—and afford. Of course the real clinchers are the storage compartments, which make this design ideal for anyone starved for space.
The sleek profile of a DIY platform bed looks very much at home in a modern space, particularly when the bed frame has been graced with mid-century-esque details. With little more than oak boards and metal hairpin legs, you can build a piece just like this one, which recalls an earlier age but retains timeless charm.
By following an online tutorial, The Caldwell Couple managed to knock off the design of a Pottery Barn Kids bed, completing the project for about $120 (hundreds less than it would have cost to buy from the retailer). Platform beds are easy for children to access, and because the beds are so close to the ground, they're quite safe.
Some platform beds look as if they are floating when in reality they are perched on a smaller base that you could see if you were to peer underneath. You can add functionality to this form by making the platform about six inches wider than your mattress; the extra space becomes a sort of nightstand for odds and ends.


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I think I just had one of the best weekends ever. I really cannot believe what a great dog she is, or that she hasn't been with us for more than 48 hours, it feels like she's always been here somehow. We're sticking to our plan of keeping the lower floor divided, with the cats having the back half and basement, and G in the front half and upstairs. The cats stare at her through the glass a lot, but they're not getting puffy anymore and are comfortable enough to go off and do other things or curl up and go to sleep by the door. Most of the time it seems like Georgia doesn't even seem to know they're there.
Saturday went just as I imagined it, she was glued to my hip the whole day and wouldn't let me out of her sight. We went on a few walks and explored the neighborhood, which I haven't gotten to do at all until now. I'm trying to work out a route with plenty of grass on the same side of the street to get her used to sticking to one side or the other. When she pulls I stop and wait for her to come back to me before continuing, and I think she's getting the hang of it. She's met a bunch of the neighbors and one neighbor dog when we were out on a walk, and she's a huge hit with everyone. No surprise there. She put herself to bed around 10ish, and very grudgingly left her cozy spot to come upstairs with us so we could let the cats check out her space for the night.
Sunday morning started early, maybe too early for little G. We went outside to do her business and I thought we'd go around the block. We got about half way and she planted herself and gave me a "Hells nah" look. I'm trying to avoid tugging on the leash, and I didn't have any treats (rookie mistake I guess), so she won that round. We spent a lot of the day working on "sit" and "stay", which she seems to be picking up pretty quickly, and teaching her which couch can be hers. She seemed to have that down, but did her best to convince me she had forgotten this morning when she tried to climb up next to me. A quick "no" was all it took to send her back to her own couch. We had zero problems getting her to eat, she's practically the president of the clean bowl club.
I put the cats' favorite stuff down in the basement yesterday and kept them there for a bit so G could explore their half of the house, which she was very thorough about. At about 1 or 2 she decided it was ok if I left her direct field of view, which freed me up to do some chores around the house. She was still following me up and down the stairs, and if she heard me go out the door and come back in she popped by to check on me, but she seems to be getting more and more comfortable with doing her own thing. We're also working on sitting and waiting before going in and out of doors, and she's such a champ with that. I am in constant awe of how good she is. We had a few friends over last night, all of them dog owners, and they were equally impressed and charmed by her. Someone actually said "I'm jealous".
She's already such a great companion, and getting better every minute. We owe much of that to the loving home you and Ben gave her. To hear that she lost 9 lbs in just a few months and wouldn't eat a few weeks ago speaks volumes to how important her time as a foster was. I really believe she is the perfect dog for us, and we would never have known if it weren't for you, and "thank you" just doesn't seem to say it all. Just know that we are tremendously grateful for the time you've taken to get to know us, and your patience in helping us find our dream dog.
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Reading is on course to amass a $35 million cumulative deficit by the end of 2017 even if it raises property taxes by 5 percent a year, controller Christian Zale told City Council on Monday.
The budget likely will be $1 million short this year and $1.4 million short in 2014, but Zale said the city's own fiscal cliff comes in 2015, when it expects a $10.2 million deficit.
That will be repeated in 2016 with a $10.9 million deficit, and again in 2017 with an $11.4 million deficit, he said.
"Now is the time to address the 2015 cliff, (and) also ensure future decisions do not exacerbate these projected deficits," he said.


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A couple of weeks ago I had one of those "sorta psychic" experiences that happen to me every once in a while. I was at a barbecue and in the course of conversation I mentioned some people that I haven't even thought about for years and haven't seen or spoken to for more than half a century.
When my brothers and I were young our parents had a very successful catering business in the Boston, Mass., area. When they were working nights we were looked after by the Robinson family. My brothers, David and Gary, were just a bit older than toddlers and couldn't wrap their mouths around the word Robinson so Mrs. Robinson became "Robin" and we called her husband "Daddy Al." They had three children. Darlene was my age and her sister, Sheila, and her brother, Al, known as "Sonny," were a couple of years younger.
Less than a week later I received this comment on the "My Books For Sale @ Amazon.com" section of this blog: "Do you remember "Robin" from your childhood. Darlene and Sheila are trying to contact you and David."
Naturally I got in touch with them immediately and a few days after that Darlene and I were talking to each other, face-to-face, via Skype for the first time in at least 55 years.
When you're looking for someone out of your past it's much easier to find men via the internet than it is to find women. Women get married and change their last names. Men keep plodding along with the names they were given at birth.
Everyone, it's said, has one great love in their lifetimes. If they're lucky they get married and stay together for decades. For some of us, though, they find that love but, for one reason or another, it doesn't last forever, but that doesn't mean it wasn't their great love of their life. It just means you went in different directions.
The great love of my life was a girl I met in Chicago when we both worked for the same publishing company. Her name was Caroline (Carey) Boettcher.
We lived together for several years, but she, like most women, was looking for someone who was "responsible." Not a 30 year old drifter with a great love of boats and adventure. She was a responsible person who went back to college and obtained a Master's degree. I went out and putzed around on boats around the country and in Europe.
For the first couple of years after we'd made the "big split" I thought about her every day, even though there was no contact between us. One night I had a dream in which she appeared and said she wanted us to get back together if I'd move back to Chicago. In the dream I answered that I couldn't do that. I loved living in New Orleans, had friends there and wouldn't leave. That dream was my acceptance of the finality of the breakup. Strangely, two days later I got a phone call from Carey asking if she could come and visit me. I said no, it wasn't a good time and told her of the dream.
About a year later she contacted me again, saying she was moving to California and would like to see me again before she made the move. I was ready see her then and she came down for Mardi Gras. It was wonderful. We went to see the parades. We saw Professor Longhair, the Neville Brothers and Marcia Ball at Tipitina's. We made love. The afternoon as she was packing to return to Chicago this Freddy Fender song came on the radio…
Throughout our time together we loved to dance and we came into each other's arms and danced to the song, tears streaming down both our cheeks remembering what we'd had and what would never be.
That wasn't the last contact we had, though. Carey moved out to California and settled in Marin County where she lived on a houseboat. One night I got a call from Carey's mother. It seems that Carey had become a "Moonie,' and was about to get married in one of Sun Yung Moon's mass weddings in New York. She asked me if I'd give Carey a call and try and talk some sense into her.
I made the call but it was to no avail, of course. She talked about "the man I'm about to marry." She didn't even know his name. They'd never met! I'd asked her three times to marry me and now she was getting married to someone she didn't even know. It saddened me beyond words. That was the last time I'd ever spoke to her.
Over the years, since getting a computer and going on line I've searched for her. I can't believe, with her strong feminist streak, that she'd have stayed married, and if divorced would she have reverted to her maiden name? If she remarried who'd know what name she carried? Naturally I Googled her using her maiden name. There were a lot of Caroline Boettchers in the U.S. There were a lot on Facebook, but none were the one I knew. I found a couple of people bearing her brother's names in the Minneapolis area where she came from and I wrote to them, but they were all dead ends.
Having heard from Darlene Robinson after all these years I made another search for my long-lost love but still nothing. So I'm putting this up with all kinds of SEO (Search Engine Optimized) tags to see if someone who knows, or knew, Carey might stumble across this post and contact me. I'd simply love to know whatever happened to her.


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Okay, so I was eating some Wasabi peas I got from Trader Joe's and was thinking "hmm, this would make an awesome type of bread crumb!" So after I continued to eat them, I started to become obsessed with the idea of making tofu recipe with them.
I wasn't sure if I actually liked it at first…the heat of the wasabi wanes considerably when cooked this way. I also didn't get a chance to try it until it was cool. However, after seeing my adult brother devour the rest of the batch, and tell me he loved it, I figured it was worth sharing.
For the Avocado Ginger cream sauce, I was inspired by sushi. Avocado sushi is my favorite, and I guess I'm weird but I love to eat the ginger slices along with it in the same mouthful. I also got the idea of using vegan cream cheese because non-vegan sushi uses cream cheese sometimes, and thought it'd be good veganized. The added vegan mayo was mostly to make it a better consistency, but I was also thinking of the spicy mayo I've seen on sushi before as well.
I ate it with cooked brown rice, but it might be cool to form into onigiri and place the tofu on top, or put it in a hand roll (the rice, tofu, avocado sauce wrapped in a nori sheet).
Wasabi Crusted Tofu with Avocado Ginger Cream Sauce
For the tofu:
1/2 cup wasabi peas
2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
1 cup water
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour (more as needed)
1 1 lb container of extra firm tofu (I used firm black tofu plus by nasoya and it didn't hold together all that great, so I think extra firm tofu would work MUCH better) sliced into 8 equally sized slices width wise
canola oil, enough to cover a large frying pan/skillet and a little extra
For the Avocado Ginger Cream Sauce
1/2 an avocado
2 1/2 tbsp vegan cream cheese (I used Trader Joe's brand)
2 tbsp vegan mayo (I used Nasoya Nayonaise but Vegenaise would be better)
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp grated fresh ginger root
1/2 tsp vegan sugar
To make the tofu:
- In a food processor or blender, crush wasabi peas until mostly into a powder but with some pieces of peas still partially in tact.
- Place wasabi pea powder in a bowl and mix with 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot.
- Place water in a separate bowl, and flour in another.
- Drain the the tofu and lightly pat dry. Cut width wise into 8 evenly sized (as close as you can) pieces.
- Heat oil in pan at medium heat. You'll know when it's ready to put the tofu in it when you place a smidge of the pea mixture in the oil and it sizzles and fries up instantly.
- In the meantime, begin to prepare the tofu. Dip each slice in the flour on both sides, then place in water, and then coat into the pea-cornstarch mixture. Place on a plate until oil is ready.
- Prepare a plate with a paper towel next to the frying pan to absorb the oil of the tofu once they're done cooking.
- When the oil is heated enough, place each tofu slice in the oil. Cook on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Take out carefully with a spatula or tongs and place on prepared paper towel plate.
- Let cool until an edible temperature, and then eat along with the Avocado Ginger Cream Sauce and rice or whatever you like.
To make the Avocado Ginger Cream Sauce:
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy but not too thin.
My results! If you make it, lemme know what you think, yeah?
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