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Monday 9th Jan 2012
This is something I've had open in a browser tab for months, and I'm sure it's officially 'old' in internet parlance, but I'm still drawing inspiration from the images. Christian Annyas has isolated (and traced?) these old department store logos and made quite a collection of them. He makes the point that very few stores today use similar lettered styles to these, and that they go for a logo style that "won't offend" — I wonder though, if all these logos were created with a similar sentiment in mind? After all, brands in a sector do tend to cluster, so as fashions change, they all change together.
Saturday 15th Oct 2011
So yes, I've been away from the site for, er, way too long. To say, "I've been busy" would be a cop-out. I've been busy on a few personal projects that have taken up most of my 'spare' time and energy, and while they've been great fun I've definitely missed writing here. I've got so many starred "must blog" entries in my RSS reader I'm not sure a lot of them are even relevant anymore. Ho hum.
Anyway, those of you who follow my (rather ranty, sweary) personal Twitter account might have already seen these, but the big, huge personal project is nearly done – a set of playing cards. Each of the court cards represents an obsession, with a theme per-suit connecting them, Wealth, Science, Dogma and Pleasure. The joker represents Time and Death, the end of any and all obsessions. I've still to design the packaging and (of course) get them printed but when they're ready I'll be selling them, probably as some kind of limited edition type affair. They've been absolutely enormous fun to do, so here's a little sneak peek:
Tuesday 17th May 2011
I've been sent a book by Thames & Hudson that I think is worth putting on here. The (slightly contentious) title is Scripts: Elegant Lettering from Design's Golden Age*, and shows the collection by the authors, Steven Heller and Louise Fili, of handbills, flyers, posters, photos of signs, type samples, you name it, as long as it's got script lettering or type on it. I've linked to a few big online collections of ephemera before, but never seen one in book form before. The photos are clear and detailed, and while I regret some (all) of the arty cropping, it's a pretty good resource if you want to research scripts. The collection is broken down by country of origin (rather than by era or style, say) so there are chapters for French, British, German, Italian and American scripts. Thankfully, each chapter has at the end a listing of the origins of each of the pictured pieces, which provides some much needed context; however, I think I'd prefer to have had each image captioned, even if that might have reduced the impact of some of the spreads. A personal preference, I think; your mileage may vary. It's definitely a book to enjoy browsing through, which is what I've been doing, funnily enough.
* Contentious? It's that 'Golden Age' bit. What are we in now? I can endorse the book, if not the title. And no, I'm not being paid for this post.
Thursday 27th Jan 2011
Andy Clarke (aka @malarkey) tweeted a couple of links to Where The Danger Lives, a site on crime films, which has reviews and in-depth info on classic crime and noir films, studios, and recently, a countdown of the best posters used to advertise the films. Each poster has been restored and cleaned up so you can see it clearly (with links to a decent size larger version to look at) and an illuminating analysis of the design and how it fits the film. It's all pretty impressive stuff so far (I've only read a few of the posts as of writing this), so go and take a look.
Friday 31st Dec 2010
This caught my eye on the Lovely Ligatures Flickr group — it's a piece of client work by the talented bunch at Like Minded Studio. So much of their work is just the kind of thing that has me looking closer, perhaps with a touch of chagrin that it wasn't me that did it, there's so much incredibly detailed work going on there. Go and take a look at their site to see more of their work.
Tuesday 21st Dec 2010
A few people tweeted links to this brilliant collection of packaging redesigns by Antrepo — they're done as an exercise to illustrate the idea of reducing the design of the labelling to its simplest form, while also showing an intermediary step of a 'partially simplified' design. It's interesting the effect it has on the different products. Some gain a sense of being a premium, high-value product, while others start to resemble economy, basic versions. The Pringles packs look pretty basic; with the full-colour printing gone, the basic nature of the cardboard tube stands out, and with the simple black printing it looks like a supermarket own-brand or something bulk-bought by caterers. On the other end of the scale you have Nutella and the Schweppes drinks — both of them look like the kind of 'artisanal' packaging you'd see featured on the Dieline or similar targeted at people who want the same old stuff but to feel a bit special about buying it. And having said that, the Corn Flakes one is just great. It's absolutely perfect — if I ate cereal then packaging like that would definitely have shelf appeal with that beautifully simple and stark lettering, and how. It reminds me a little of the General Mills Kix packaging, which I also like a lot.
Of course, packaging for most fast moving consumer goods is brightly coloured and covered in imagery for a reason — it's to draw the eye and make its purpose, contents or intended use immediately obvious to the shopper. Without going into some kind of pop-psychology analysis of consumer habits, it's interesting to think what the manufacturers are intending with each package. The simplified Mr Muscle one looks great, but on the original you can easily tell it's for windows and tiles even without reading any of the words. Similarly for the Durex boxes, I'd hazard a guess and say the orange box contains flavoured ones — the word 'select' hardly makes that clear — again, the original packaging wins out.
The food ones all have some kind of serving suggestion (albeit a ridiculous one in the case of the Corn Flakes, I mean, that's quite a tempest going in the bowl) designed to put the image of the food in your mind, a simple association that makes you more likely to buy it. The only one I think where that doesn't happen is with the Schweppes bottles. The type is pretty small on the simplified one, but it's a hell of a lot more legible than the original. Given that you're likely to see bottles like these in a fridge behind a bar, you're going to be hard-pressed to read the label and form an idea in your mind that maybe you'd want mandarin as the mixer in your drink, as opposed to orange juice, say. You're going to look and see confusing labels all done up with sparkles and images of bubbles, and not know if it's soda and plain old OJ in them or something more special. You'd just end up asking for something generic, and end up (in a lot of British pubs at least) with some rank pre-mix out of a tap on the bar. I could mention at this point that Red Bull might be considered drinkable by some, and therefore a food. It's not, but it is easily recognisable in a behind-the-bar fridge, which tells you something about British pubs and the drinking culture they encourage, but that's an entirely different rant.
So yes, beautifully simple packaging is a wonderful idea, but I doubt we'll see many big manufacturers opting for it, sadly.
Saturday 23rd Oct 2010
This has been around for a while, but I've only just seen it. Niels Meulman of Calligraffiti (AKA Shoe) was commissioned to customise a Mercedes-Benz B-Class by the Pink Ribbon Foundation in the Netherlands. The work consists of hundreds of women's names, representing the Dutch women the foundation works to help, and is a product of Mercedes' sponsorship of the foundation. Whatever you think of corporate sponsorship, the end result is pretty spectacular. I especially like the excess ink running down the side of the car, it enriches the flamboyance of the hand lettering and is a welcome contrast to the usual corporate image of Mercedes — and is a badge of honour to confound the cynics, that yes, this was done by hand, live, as it were. Go and look at the video, but I warn you, this is YouTube, so the usual vile trolls have infested the comments.
Friday 30th Jul 2010
Me Design Magazine highlighted this fascinating project, While Stocks Last by designer Leandro Lattes; a massive collection of photos of Madrid, across two books, documenting the incidental details of the city; shop signs, intercom buzzers, bars, cafés and the like. I'm normally pretty wary of 'found type' collections as they tend to lack any kind of context, analysis or insight — or indeed any sense that they are curated, but what makes this different is the restriction to the one city, and the intent to document things that are likely to disappear without record. There's very much the power of the collection going on with projects like this; individually the objects and scenes may have some interest, but all together like this they draw you in — the similarities and differences become compelling and before you know it you've lost an hour or two. Go and take a look.
Monday 31st May 2010
I remember seeing, and liking, the first edition of the Virtual Water poster, and I see now there's not only a new version but an iPhone app, which has even more information in it. I particularly like the visual style of the project — the simple black silhouettes and the blue accent colour work beautifully (a combo you may notice I rather like already), and the bold, slab-serif typeface (see below) just looks perfect. The little info cards behind each item are nicely laid out too, reminding me of classic recipe cards (or cocktail bar cards), and the short sharp explanations and consistent use of units back up the infographics nicely.
I'm guessing the face is TheSerif Classic by Luc de Groot), though for unknown reasons I've never used it, it looks so incredibly familiar that I was convinced I must have. But, I hadn't. How very odd! I may have to remedy the situation soon.
Sunday 30th May 2010
John Beohm of Idents.tv posted the six new idents for Australia's ONE HD tv channel — I don't have much to say on them other than they're lovely and simple and I really like the logo. As John points out, it's good that they avoid the crass overdone clichés of floodlit stadia and huge billboards, generally I don't find myself watching sports channels but of what I've seen their idents (and identities) are all pretty much of a muchness. Lots of glassy, glossy, glittery effects, dramatic perspectives across giant dystopian stadia-cities shrouded in perpetual night; the impression you're supposed to get is that this is epic, this is a clash of titans, a great battle to end all battles, an extraordinary experience that will resonate through time and space, this is it, and then, just as you're (theoretically) driven to the very peak of excitement and anticipation, here's the golf. Woo.
So yes, it's nice to have a set of idents that have some of the actual sporting action in them. The logo looks to be a very slightly tweaked Helvetica Black — the version I have has a slightly wider aperture in the lowercase e (but it could just be the 3D rendering creating the illusion). The curve cut out of the bottom hints slightly of the epic view-over-the-horizon style of usual sports channel logos, but it's subtly executed and provides a perfect frame for the HD suffix. Anyway, slightly more than I was intending to write on this one. It's nice. Go and watch the videos on Idents.tv.


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Oval Office Goes Open Source
Whatever your political affiliations — or lack thereof — may be, it's surely good news to hear that the government is giving back, and doubly so when that giving is to the Open Source community.
Such is the news out of the West Wing this week, as the team behind the White House website announced yesterday that they are donating some of the code they have developed for WhiteHouse.gov back to the community.
WhiteHouse.gov runs on the popular, and Open Source, Drupal content management system, which powers thousands of other high-profile sites, including our own LinuxJournal.com. The code in question consists of four modules: Context HTTP Headers, Akamai, GovDelivery, and Node Embed. In a posting to The White House Blog, Dave Cole — Senior Adviser to the Chief Information Officer of the Executive Office of the President — described the modules, which are already available from the Drupal repositories:
1. Scalability: We're releasing a module called "Context HTTP Headers," which allows site builders to add new metadata to the content they serve. We use this to tell our servers how to handle specific pages, such as cache this type of page for 15 minutes or that type for 30. A second module that addresses scalability is called "Akamai" and it allows our website to integrate with our Content Delivery Network, Akamai.
2. Communication: Many government agencies have active email programs that they use to communicate with the public about the services they provide. We have a mailing list for the White House, where you can get updates about new content and initiatives. To enable more dynamic emails tailored to users' preferences, we've integrated one of the popular services for government email programs with our CMS in the new module, "GovDelivery".
3. Accessibility: We take very seriously our obligation to make sure WhiteHouse.gov is as accessible as possible and are committed to meeting the government accessibility standard, Section 508. As part of that compliance, we want to make sure all images on our site have the appropriate metadata to make them readable on by screen reading software. To help us meet this, while making it easier to manage the rich photos and video content you see on our site, we've developed "Node Embed."
Cole made his announcement yesterday during the Open Source in Government keynote panel at this week's DrupalCon San Francisco. Linux Journal's Webmistress, and resident Drupal goddess, Katherine Druckman was on hand for the presentation, and shared with us her impression:
Dave's presentation was great. He briefly went over the sections of the whitehouse.gov site, giving a basic idea of the site structure and modules used. Just the idea that they are releasing code back is so significant with regard to attitudes toward open source.
Linux Journal readers can look forward to seeing some of the White House's code in action, as Katherine plans to implement the Node Embed module right here on LinuxJournal.com.
Justin Ryan is a Contributing Editor for Linux Journal.
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smart advisors and an unprecidented president. very cool. I guess there is hope.
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yeah...this is a great move... I hope all goverment office using OPensource sofware.
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Gary Probst, Washington's drive-school king, was in no mood to pose for photos Thursday, but he didn't have a choice.
Before a brief arraignment in Thurston County Superior Court, he objected to the presence of a News Tribune photographer. Judge Paula Casey let the photographer stay.
During the arraignment, Probst tried to shield his face with a folder. A few moments later, he departed swiftly with his attorney.
The charge against Probst: one count of first-degree theft, a felony. The alleged means: tax evasion. State attorneys say Probst dodged $14,052 in state sales and use taxes on 16 cars bought for his driving schools. His plea: Not guilty.
The trial is set for the week of Dec. 18.
Probst didn't offer a comment on the charge Thursday, and his attorney, Rick Klessig, didn't return a phone call.
Charging documents say Probst, 53, bought the cars in Washington, but registered their titles in Oregon, using an Oregon driver's license with an address that traces to a strip-mall mailbox. Probst claimed it was his residence, though he lives in Midland, and his business operation is based in Lakewood.
The single charge represents the tip of an almost year-long investigation by the state that could wreck Probst's empire. He already faces separate administrative charges linked to 41 of his driving schools, filed last year by the state Department of Licensing.
A conviction in the criminal case could cost Probst his licenses to own schools and teach driving, even if he prevails in the administrative case. Hearings on that matter begin Wednesday in Tacoma.
The administrative charges accuse Probst and his business partners of providing false information on drive-school license applications. The applications show Probst was asked whether he had ever been convicted of a crime involving "violence, dishonesty, deceit, indecency, degeneracy or moral turpitude."
He answered "no," and did not disclose a 1990 military conviction. While serving as chaplain at Fort Lewis, Probst was found guilty of lying about his service record and wearing medals for bravery he never earned.
A recent amendment to the administrative charges adds an accusation of forgery on other school applications.
A 2005 News Tribune series, "License to Shill," chronicled Probst's 10-year battle with state regulators, and revealed more than 40 separate investigations of Probst's schools.
The series noted that many of the approximately 25,000 teens who attended his schools between 2001 and 2005 received shabby or incomplete instruction, in some cases from felons or unlicensed instructors hiding behind false names.
After the series appeared, the Legislature passed new laws, stiffening oversight of commercial driving schools.
During Thursday's arraignment on the criminal charges, assistant attorney general Scott Marlow handed a thick packet of discovery documents to Klessig, Probst's attorney.
Marlow later said the packet was about 900 pages long. He expects to deliver two more packets, each about the same size, before the trial begins. State attorneys haven't ruled out filing additional charges, he said.
Though Probst didn't want his picture taken, he couldn't avoid one more. He wasn't held in custody, but standard court rules gave him 24 hours to show up for booking. That meant fingerprints and a mug shot.
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Drive-school king Gary Probst faces a hearing beginning Wednesday in Tacoma on administrative charges filed by the state Department of Licensing. Probst and his business partners are accused of providing false information on license applications.


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Netbooks are small, lightweight and (usually) inexpensive laptop computers. They have less processing power, less memory and fewer features than regular laptops. As a result, most netbooks aren't the best choice for playing games, watching high-definition video and movies, or working with photo and video files. However, netbooks are fine for basic word processing, streaming video and web surfing. Most netbooks weigh less than 4 pounds, with screen sizes ranging between 10 and 12 inches. The fact that the screens are small is the whole point of this PC class -- a smaller screen means better battery life and lighter weight.
Netbook sales and availability have dwindled in recent years, as many people have instead turned to tablet PCs for basic, portable computing needs. Nevertheless, netbooks are still popular with some consumers, such as traveling businesspeople, who need a physical (and not a touch-screen) keyboard. Also, netbooks typically run a basic version of Windows 7, which gives them full access to the same PC programs and applications available on desktops, while tablets only have access to the apps available for their operating system, such as the ones in the Google Play Store and Apple's iTunes App Store.
If you don't need to do a lot of word processing or typing, a tablet might be more up your alley; our tablet computers report has more information. Or, if you need a full-sized physical keyboard and more computing power (but slightly less portability), our report on cheap laptops covers several notebooks that cost less than $500.
As tablets pick up in popularity and cheap laptops come down in price, manufacturers have begun slowly reducing the number of their netbook offerings, with some pulling out of the market altogether. Many formerly popular netbooks have been discontinued and haven't been replaced. That being said, some worthy netbooks are still out there.
The 2.7 pound Asus Eee PC 1025C (*Est. $300) earns praise for its low price, attractive design and multiple color choices. Experts also praise its portability and hardy battery, which clocks in at nine hours in professional testing. Laptop Magazine reports that figure trumps the average netbook by more than three hours. Like most netbooks, the Eee PC 1025C is only good for basic tasks; experts say the Intel N2600 Cedar Trail CPU can play movies with few hitches, although navigating the Windows 7 operating system can be sluggish. Reviewers say the display is reasonably bright and clear with good viewing angles, but its low resolution forces additional scrolling on most sites. The Eee PC 1025C sports three USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port and a 320 GB hard drive. There's no optical drive, though, and only 1 GB of RAM onboard.
The Asus Eee PC X101CH (*Est. $270) packs in the same basic components, features and performance as the Eee PC 1025C, but it has fewer color choices and one fewer USB port. Additionally, its battery life is rated at less than half of the 1025C's all-day capabilities. If those trade-offs are acceptable to you, the X101CH can be had for less than the Asus Eee PC 1025C.
The 11.6-inch HP Pavilion dm1z (*Est. $430 and up) is highly regarded and often cited as one of the best netbooks available. The dm1z has a larger hard drive and more RAM than basic netbooks, though dm1z netbooks are also pricier than most. While older configurations with first-generation AMD Fusion processors remain available, the series has undergone a refresh that included an upgrade to AMD's second-generation Fusion APUs.
No professionals review the new-look dm1z netbooks, but since the only major changes are improved processing and graphical capabilities, and a larger hard drive, expect them to be able to handle productivity tasks and play video at least as well, if not better, than their predecessors, and to continue to offer notably better performance than budget-priced Intel Atom-based netbooks.
The Acer Aspire One 722 (*Est. $330 and up)f is available in a number of configurations based around AMD C-60 processors. AMD C-series processors aren't as capable as the AMD Fusion processors used in the HP Pavilion dm1z, so performance won't be as good. However, it still outperforms netbooks using dual-core or single-core Intel Atom processors. Depending on the configuration, RAM ranges between 2 GB and 4 GB, and hard drive sizes range from 250 GB to 500 GB. The keyboard has some flex, but the 11.6-inch display is large and bright for a netbook -- overly bright, some users say -- and user reviews at Amazon.com and Newegg.com are positive, regardless of the exact configuration.
Acer also has rolled out a sister netbook, the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One D270 (*Est. $280), which is powered by Intel's Cedar Trail Atom CPU. The only professional review to examine the netbook is Germany's NotebookCheck.net, which covers a European model. The Intel CPU plays video capably, but reviewer Konrad Schneid finds that in all other tasks the D270 performs slower than netbooks that use AMD's Fusion processors. However, the energy-efficient CPU gives the Aspire One D270 a tested battery life of around nine hours, something AMD's power-hungry processors can't achieve.
Dozens of Amazon.com and Walmart.com users rate the Acer Aspire One D270 very highly. They praise its portability and long life, though most caution that you'll need to remember that this is a netbook and not a notebook; they say it's good for web surfing, video watching and lightweight productivity tasks, but that's about it. One Amazon.com user suggests using a 4GB flash drive to take advantage of Windows 7's ReadyBoost feature, which lets the operating system use flash drives as additional RAM and compensates for what users say is the D270's biggest drawback -- its paltry 1 GB of RAM.
Business netbooks typically include more powerful processors and beefier components than consumer-focused netbooks, although most still fail to offer as much performance as a full-fledged laptop.
One business netbook that receives an above-average rating is the 10.1-inch Dell Latitude 2120 (*Est. $420). PCMag.com praises its design, exceptional (for a netbook) speakers and built-in webcam. Unlike some netbooks, this one isn't crammed with bloatware. However, the last-generation Intel Atom processor fails to match the firepower of rival AMD's Fusion processor. That lack of oomph, combined with the netbook's diminutive touchpad and relatively small hard drive, tempers the praise of some reviewers.
The 11.6-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X130e (*Est. $500 and up) is more widely reviewed -- and praised. Reviewers say the netbook's rugged portability and top-notch components (again, for a netbook) set it apart from the competition. Powered by an AMD E-300 Fusion processor and 4 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad X130e outperforms many netbooks. Versions of the ThinkPad X130e with an upgraded E-450 Fusion processor, a full-fledged Celeron or an Intel Core i3 CPU are also available -- but you'll pay more for the added performance.
The ThinkPad X130e also wins kudos for its best-in-class keyboard and TrackPoint controller, although there are some complaints that the touchpad is a little too touchy and too small. Battery life is between seven and 11 hours, depending on usage. Connectivity options include Bluetooth support and an HDMI connection -- something other netbooks don't offer. If you need the portability of a netbook, reviewers say the Lenovo ThinkPad X130e is definitely one of the best around, but they also say full-size laptops can be had for similar prices.
Both the number of netbooks and the breadth of critical coverage fell off a cliff in the wake of the success -- though some add hype -- tablet computers have enjoyed. Some technology sites still cover what few netbooks come out, however, most notably PCMag.com, Britain's TechRadar.com and Germany's NotebookCheck.net. ConsumerReports.org, Laptop Magazine, TrustedReviews.com, Liliputing.com and CNET cover a few recent models as well. User reviews at Amazon.com, Newegg.com and Walmart.com are helpful, but they aren't as numerous as the reviews for tablets and laptops.
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The foundation of UNA was laid in 1830 with the establishment of LaGrange College. Each year since, that foundation has been strengthened by those who are most dedicated to the success and to the future of this institution. Today, through the 1830 Fund - UNA's largest source of gifts for scholarship and program support - thousands of students are depending on you to help ensure their college future.
You see, it wasn't long ago when students paid less than half of the cost to attend UNA. Who paid the rest? The state of Alabama. Those funds helped guarantee the quality faculty, staff, technology, facilities and programs that make a great university. However, since 2010, the state has reduced its funding to UNA by more than $10 million - almost 30 percent of our state budget.
Here's what that means: Students are now paying about two thirds of the cost to attend UNA, while the state pays the remaining third. As more and more state funds are eliminated from higher education, a greater financial burden is being placed on the backs of students. We do not believe that is the way it should be.
That's why the 1830 Fund at UNA is so important. Built by gifts from loyal alumni and friends like you, the 1830 Fund helps bridge the gap that is widening between state funding and state universities like UNA. Without you, this gap will hold students back from the education they need and deserve.
Your gifts to the 1830 Fund will build student scholarships as well as vital university programs, study-abroad opportunities, faculty research, new facilities, upgrades for classroom and research technology, and much, much more.
Ten years ago, students paid only 47.62 percent of the cost to attend UNA, while the state of Alabama funded the remainder. Today, with less state funding, students are having to pay 63.37 percent.


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Gladiatorerna Returns
The Swedish Gladiators are back in 2011.
The Swedish Gladiators are back in 2011.
Meet the 14 brand new Gladiators from the Middle East.
It's time to say goodbye to Gladiators on Sky1 with the final episode.
Hero, Amazon and Phoenix return with a new Gladiators team ahead of the filming of the relaunched Swedish Gladiators in June...
Meet the 14 brand new Gladiators from the Middle East who will face 36 Contenders from 11 Arab countries...
It's time to say goodbye as the final episode of Gladiators on Sky aired on the 25th October on Sky1...
TV show American Gladiators will become a feature film. Creator Johnny Ferraro and Scott Mednick have teamed up to oversee the big screen spinoff. The show, which was initially conceived as a movie, will be turned into an action narrative taking place within the world Ferraro devised.
Gladiators, a sports entertainment television show, has been one of the most defining game shows of the 90's in the UK, as well as across the globe. Athletic members of the public battle as Contenders against the shows very own mighty Gladiators to earn points in an array of events that tests their speed, strength, stamina and skill.
The Contender with most points earns a 0.5 second head-start for each point difference in a race over the dreaded Eliminator course. The first to finish wins the episode and moves onto the next round with the hope of being crowned series champion!


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This Craftsman Scoop Shovel Picks it Up Fast
About as versatile as they come, this aluminum scoop shovel makes short work of any clean-up job. From shoveling snow in the winter, to scooping mulch and gravel in the summer, to sweeping up the shop, it delivers a wide, easy-to-fill surface area to every job. And featuring a non-sparking head, is even safe for work with volatile materials. A solid addition at home and on the job, it's lightweight, easy to grip and joined to a resilient fiberglass handle by a rugged chrome ferrule, for long lasting performance. A solid tool, built to perform, tackle your next clean-up with Craftsman.
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Solid shovel! Does exactly as you would expect it. very light weight and can be used all year round! Snow, ice, mulch/dirt on driveway..... You name this will get the job done! I have no regrets, glad i spent the extra $5 for this one!
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How can you beat Craftsman!!!! Lifetime warranty. I only buy Craftsman
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Scoop is super light and easy to use. Makes picking up leaves, trash, snow or anything else you can think of a breeze. Made strong and Made in the USA, what else can you ask for?
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works great and is not heavy
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Works great for snow. solid made in the USA
Mount Vernon, WA
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Not much to day it a big scoop seems well made I'm happy
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Horseware Rhino Turnout Hood 150g
Neck Cover designed for the Rhino® Original
The Rhino® Original Neck Cover is offered in two weights: 0g and 150g. The combination of this neck cover and the Rhino® Original Turnout provides even more comfort for your horse. The neck cover easily attaches to the turnout with sturdy Velcro closures. Our Velcro closure system also allows for easy removal and attachment.
Horseware® Ireland's Rhino® blankets and neck covers are constructed of the highest quality materials and therefore will outlast other blankets on the market. When you buy a Rhino® you can be assured that you are purchasing a blanket and neck cover that with proper care will last and look new, year after year.
· 1000 Denier Polypropylene Outer Shell
· Fully Waterproof and Breathable
· Polyester Lined
To keep your neck cover as comfortable as possible for your horse and to maximize the hood's life, we recommend that you clean your hood annually. First, remove excess dirt from the outside of the hood with a brush and hose. The blanket can then be washed either by hand, or on a delicate cycle with cool water in a commercial washer. Use only very mild soap. When the hood has been washed, allow to drip dry and ensure that the hood is thoroughly dry before storage. Do not put your horse's hood in the dryer or wash with hot water. Do not store your horse's hood if damp or wet. This will damage the waterproof coating and void any warranties.
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Motorists Planning To Carpool On The 495 Express Lanes Will Need Device To Ride For Free
WASHINGTON, D. C. (Wednesday, July 25, 2012) – It's a new twist on that old saying: "It's as easy as 1, 2, 3." That's true, if you're counting on using an E-Z Pass to cruise the Interstate 495 Express Lanes for free. The new toll road is slated to open in late 2012, and, as a result, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is announcing car-poolers and motorists can easily pick up an E-ZPass® at 13 AAA Mid-Atlantic retail stores and branches across Virginia and at other selected retailers in the Commonwealth. And they can do this at the same price as they can through VDOT.
With a bevy of new toll roads, including the I-495 Express Lanes, coming on-line across the commonwealth in the future, VDOT expects its E-ZPass® program and the number of E-Z Pass users to double over the next few years. To meet the anticipated growing demand for the toll transponder device, the transportation agency is expanding its distribution network.
That means the motoring public and AAA members traversing the region-wide HOV/HOT Lanes network in Northern Virginia can purchase pre-loaded E-ZPass® transponders with ease, while picking up AAA TourBooks® and TripTiks®. Of special note to area motorists, AAA Mid-Atlantic will also sell the
E-ZPass Flex. It's the much-anticipated switchable transponder that lets vehicles with three or more people to travel toll-free on the 495 Express Lanes, which runs "smack dab" down the middle of the Capital Beltway.
"With the advent of the $1.9 billion,14-mile Capital Beltway Express Lanes project, the E-Z Pass Flex transponder will become a hot commodity in the Washington metro area," said John B. Townsend II, AAA Mid-Atlantic's Manager of Public and Government Affairs. "When the high-tech Express Lanes debut, motorists will need the flex transponder because there will be no toll booths or options to pay cash. To assist them, our northern Virginia retail locations will offer both standard and flex transponders, and all our branches will offer the standard units. Motorists will value the easiness and convenience of walking into a location closer to their homes to purchase a pre-loaded transponder."
Toll fees will vary on Express Lanes, according to congestion. To access and travel the fully electronic tolling lanes, as well as the future 95 Express lanes, all drivers must have an "E-ZPass Flex" transponder. Drivers with fewer than three occupants will pay a toll. The "E-ZPass Flex" transponder allows carpoolers, with three or more occupants, to designate their vehicles as a "high occupancy vehicle" and travel the Express Lanes at no charge. To activate the E-ZPass Flex, motorists will simply slide the switch on the transponder to display the words "HOV ON."
E-ZPass is accepted at 13 toll roads and bridges in Virginia. Currently, 24 toll agencies in 14 states, including Virginia and Maryland, utilize E-Z Pass, according to the E-Z Pass Group. The motoring public and AAA members can find their E-ZPass Flex, standard transponders, the E-ZPass On-the-Go kits for E-ZPass, and other E-Z Pass services at:
AAA Tysons Corner
8300 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 110
Vienna, Virginia 22182-3288
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Fairfax, Virginia 22031
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AAA Charlottesville
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All told, VDOT expects the motoring public to purchase nearly a half million new toll transponders in the near future. "Demand for transponders is growing, and expected to soar with the addition of the new flex transponders for use on the 495 Express Lanes later this year. Our additional outlets will serve as an important piece of a stronger distribution network," said Townsend.
The Capital Beltway Express lanes project promises to improve travel on free lanes by diverting up to 15 percent of the traffic. The commute will be easier with E-ZPass® devices, advocates say. In fact, having an E-Z Pass will help motorists and carpoolers to spend less time in stop-and-go traffic and to save fuel. It also offers them the convenience of paying tolls without cash or tickets.
Put simply, E-ZPass® is an "electronic toll collection (ETC) system that allows you to prepay your tolls, eliminating the need to stop at the toll plaza." Currently more than 22 million E-Z Pass transponder devices are in circulation, including an estimated 900,000 in Virginia, notes the E-Z Pass Group. To keep using your E-ZPass, simply register before or after the first use by going online or by calling 877-762-7824.
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My shock was not as much about the jury's acquittal of Zimmerman, but more the fact that a precious young man died for no good reason. Shocked that a young man can be shot and killed and our society nonchalantly can walk away from his death, as if stepping over a puddle of water, without thought.
This case was — and is — not about justice being rendered by the criminal justice system or the sense of its injustice. The criminal justice system is not the initiator of justice, but it is the safety net of justice. We, the people, are the initiators of justice by the way in which we see one another, the way we respect one another, and the way in which we love one another.
There is an old saying about taking matters before the legal system, in essence it says, "What do the courts know about matters of the heart?" Meaning that the most important matters in life are doing right by others, forgiveness and love. If we are unable to give such gifts to one another, then there is no court or legal system that can ever deliver justice or peace in life to us.
It is not the legal system, which ought to be under the microscope, but it is our society that ought to be scrutinized. It is we, as a society, who must change.
If we do change, then the Trayvons of the world shall no more die senselessly.
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12 Bdrm Oceanfrt. Priv bch. Nov/Dec avail- good bch time. FP in North Topsail Beach
- bedrooms 12
- baths 11½
- sleeps 30
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 3,590 - $ 12,990 / week
North Topsail Beach House deals
stays between: 11/8/14 & 11/22/14
deal expires in: 11 days
Only 12 Bedrm Oceanfront. Private Beach. Nov/Dec available- good beach and fishing time. Fireplace.
Located next to 1/2 mile of undeveloped beach. So, there are spectacular views of the beach and ocean. Super clean and beautifully furnished. The beach will be yours as will the golf course and those hungry fish waiting off our beach. Great getaway time.
- free 600 count linens ($700)
deal# D5STZA
vacation rental description
Located on the north end of Topsail Island, North Topsail Beach is a barrier island with the Atlantic on one side and the Intra Coastal Waterway on the other.
Our home has its' own beach on the ocean. Since North Topsail is primarily residential, the beaches are seldom crowded.
In the summer, our weather is usually about 10 degrees cooler than the mainland because of those off shore breezes.
Since we are only a 2 minute drive to the bridge to the mainland, grocery and other shopping and restaurants are only about a 7 minute drive.
The home was custom built by the owner in 2007. It has been elegantly and tastefully furnished and outfitted.
The entire house has been professionally decorated and it is beautiful.
It is a duplex. Each side has the exact same layout. Only the furnishings are different. There are 2 interior connections- one on the first floor and one on the second floor.
The first floor has 8 bedrooms with 6 baths, 2 laundry rooms and 2 outside showers w/change rooms. There are 4 queen size bedrooms with baths on this floor, two bedrooms with twin beds(converts to a couch)each with a TV/DVD, and 2 bunk rooms that sleeps 12.
The second floor has 2 king master suites each with bath, TV/DVD, makeup counter & private balcony. Also, on the second floor are 2 great rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining areas, 2 45" flat screen TV/DVD's, 2 fireplaces, those incredible views, wrap around decks, 2 outdoor gas grills, and 2 half baths.
The 3rd floor has 2 penthouse suites each with TV/DVD,custom bath, large private deck & fabulous water views.
All the bathrooms have custom tile, white marble sinks and vanities, and exhaust fans. 4 of the bathrooms(2nd & 3rd floors) have custom glass shower doors. All of the bathroom and bedroom doors are solid wood to cut down on noise transference. There is a window in the penthouse suite shower from which you can watch the boats sail up the Intra Coastal Waterway.
A truly stunning ocean front masterpiece, combining the practical and dramatic. This duplex gives the curb appearance of a large single family home.
Each side provides 2,500 sq ft (for a total of 5,000 sq ft)of living area. There are 2,000 sq ft of decks & balconies with fabulous water views. Each side has a large 2 car garage & plenty of room for your extras. There are 2 dumbwaiters to take luggage & groceries from the garage level to the 1st & 2nd floors.
Besides having great curb side appeal and architectural beauty, it is the only house where all the bedrooms, because of unique side balconies and decks, have both an ocean view and an intracoastal waterway view. These private balconies also provide a great place for some quiet time.
All the walls, ceilings, closets, and stairways are insulated to cut down on noise transference.
This is a fully equipped luxury property. Come stay with us and we know you will want to come back again and again.
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Paulette McGrath 972-271-5803
house rental amenities
•8 out of the 12 bdrms have a bathrm
•all bdrms, except the bunkrm's, have a private balcony or deck
• 2 Gas Fireplaces
• 2 AC thermostats on ea. floor
• An overhead fan in each room
• Fully outfitted for gourmet cooking & dining
• 2 Gas stoves
• 2 Gas grills off the kitchens
• 2 Microwaves
• 2 Dishwashers
• 4 sinks w/disposals
• 4 Refridgerators
• High speed internet access & cable tv w/50 music stations
• 2 Washer/dryers
• 4 hot water heaters for all those showers
• 6 bedrm flat screen TV's + 2 45" flat screens in the family rm's
• 8 DVD Players
• Balcony's & decks on ea. floor
• 4 car garage
• Circular driveway
• 2 Dumbwaiters to bring up luggage and groceries from the garage
• Linens Included
• 2 binders of restaurants and other activities
• Beach chairs, umbrellas, & kiddy toys provided
• Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed
activities and attractions in North Topsail Beach Atlantic Coast
North Shore Country Club is less than a 5 minute drive from the house. This 4 star golf course is open to the public.
The town park with fishing, basketball, horseshoes, tennis (2 courts w/night lights), and enclosed children's playground is an 3 minute walk from the house.
Bring your bike or rent one and travel the separate bike path which passes in front of the house.
The Seaview, longest fishing pier on the East Coast, is a leisurely 20 minute down the beach or a 2 minute drive from the house. You can rent fishing gear and buy bait. They will cook your catch! They have a great little restaurant.
Good activity for one day- get your group together for a walk down the beach. Collect sea shells. Stop at the Seaview for lunch or brunch. Pay $1, and walk the pier to see how the fishermen are doing.
Visit the very unique Turtle Hospital. A big loggerhead deposited 100+ eggs on our private beach last year.
Go surfing. Our beach is a popular surf spot.
Bring your surfcaster (or rent one at the Seaview) and fish off our private beach for dinner.
Drive to Wilmington and tour several of the beautiful plantation homes. Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants on the river and then enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride.
Visit Grants Fish and see the pet alligator while buying fresh local shellfish or fish to bring home to cook.
At sunset, gather for drinks on our 3rd floor deck to watch magnificent sunsets over the Intra Coastal Waterway.
At night, sit out on the bench on the dune crossover and watch the moonbeam or see how many stars you can count.
Sit on the beach, listen to the rhythmic sounds of the shore break, dig your toes in to the sand, and read that book you've been wanting to read. Or, watch the precision formations of the pelicans overhead. Or, take a nap!
vacation rental rates
2013 - 2014 Rates
Sep 7, 2013 - Apr 26, 2014 $3,590**
Apr 26, 2014 - May 17, 2014 $4,990
May 17, 2014 - Jun 7, 2014 $5,990
Jun 7, 2014 - Jun 14, 2014 $10,990
Jun 14, 2014 - Aug 16, 2014 $12,990
Aug 16, 2014 - Aug 23, 2014 $6,990
Aug 23, 2014 - Sep 6, 2014 $4,990
Sep 6, 2014 - Jan 3, 2015 $3,590**
**Weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas $3,990
Paulette McGrath 972-271-5803
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in North Topsail Beach
- see activities above
Paulette McGrath , owner


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The O'Neill United Methodist Church invites kids to Wilderness Escape Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 27th to Thursday, July 31st. Kids age preschool to 6th grade are invited to attend. This will begin with a free will supper for families at 5:45 p.m. and end each night at 8:35 p.m. There will be a final celebration on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. for families. For more information contact 402-336-1883 or 402-336-2272
he Boyd County Fair Board, in cooperation with the Boyd County Ministerial Association, present Kenley Udd and the Udders in concert for the Boyd County Fair Song Fest Wednesday, July 30th at 7 p.m. in St. Mary's Hall in Spencer, Nebraska. An ice cream social will follow the concert. A free-will offering will be received for the Ministerial Association.
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from 6-8:30pm for children ages 5-12 for more info call 402.925.8124.
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The Summer Reading Program lunch & awards party at the Orchard Public Library will be Saturday, August 2nd at noon.
The Boyd County Horseshoe Pitching Tournament has been moved to the beef arena on the fairgrounds. Registration starts at 9:00am and the Tournament begins at 10:00am on Saturday, August 2
Your invited! To a garden party hosted by The Good Samaritan Society in Atkinson on Saturday, August 2nd at 10:00am in the courtyard. Enjoy our new gazebo, flowers, and refreshments.
Sunday, August 3rd at the Fairgrounds in Chambers the 4-H shooting sports kids will be having practice at 2:00pm for 22 archery and trap.
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at 4:00pm at the Avera Creighton Hospital Conference Room
Join us August 13
from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the Haskell Agricultural Laboratory for an Open House Celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Cooperative Extension System. The Haskell Agricultural Laboratory is located at 57905 866 Road, Concord, NE. Extension was established with the signing of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. This celebration will highlight both Extension's past and the future. The Open House will begin at the farm shop with displays of past and current research and programs. A one hour tour of the farm will run every half hour with the last tour leaving at 4:30. After each tour all will be served a special University of NE-Lincoln Dairy Store Centennial ice cream flavor. The event is free and open to the public.
The American Legion Post 51 Poker Run will be held August 16th starting at 11:00am. This is in conjunction with Butte Golf Association's Annual Ribfest. Start will be at the Main Street in Butte, NE. Happy Hour will be 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Beer Garden, $2 drink specials! BBQ Ribs start serving at 6:00pm and Dustin Evan Band starts playing at 9:00pm.
RibFest Grilling Contestants Needed! We are having 3 Divisions this year: St. Louis Ribs, Chicken, and 'Anything with Bacon' Division. Meat will be available by 10:00am Saturday, August 16th. Contact Bob Hansen at 402-340-2422 for more information or to sign up!
RibFest 2014 and Dustin Evans Concert will be August 16th at the Main St. in Butte, NE from 9:00pm to 1:00am. Tickets will be $15 in Advance or $20 at the door. Gates open at 10:00am, ribs serving from 6:00pm until 9:00pm or gone. Contact Bob at 402-340-2422 or John at 402-340-2072.
The 4th Annual Butte Golf Course Benefit Tournament will be Sunday, August 17th with an 11:00am shotgun start. Limited to 27 teams and limited carts available. Call ahead to register your team or to reserve a cart, call Kyle at 402-340-3293. It's the most fun you'll ever have golfing! $140/team entry fee. Includes a Prime Rib Dinner.
The ladies VFW Auxiliary to post 926 will be having our next meeting the 3rd Tuesday of August, the meeting will start at 7:00pm on August 19th.
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hallenge fund raising weekend is coming August 23
. SYC is a Christ Center Ministry that enables young people with special needs the opportunity to experience the great outdoors and the sport of hunting at no cost. A Fun 10-K Run—5-K Walk starts the day, Saturday Aug 23, with a 7:45 a.m. check-in, 8:15 start at Camp Witness, 87979 Red Wing Road, Long Pine NE. Directions are: Turn North at Camp Witness sign on Hwy 20. You can pre-register at sycnebraska.com or call/text 402-322-0332. Pre-registration fee is $25, day of is $35—T-Shirt Included. The Family Fun Days begin Saturday, the 23
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will begin with church service at 9 a.m. and a pot luck at noon. Outdoor activities will continue after the church service.
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The Atkinson Hay Days Committee meets every 3rd Wednesday from April through September at 7 p.m. at the Sandhills Guesthouse in Atkinson.
The Women of Cancer meets on Monday evenings at O'Neill Avera St. Anthony's Chemotherapy Room from 7 to 8 p.m. Upcoming meeting dates are February 3rd, April 7th and June 2nd. This is a women's support group for all cancer types. Sharing hope and help to other women in our area. For more information contact Terry at 402-340-0371
The O'Neill Simonson American Legion Post #93 meets the second Tuesday of each month. Please call 402-336-1200 for further information.
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Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the decay of radium in the soil. Since radon is a gas, it is able to move through the soil and enter the air or your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. It is important to test your home for the presence of radon. Testing your home is simple. North Central District Health Department has free test kits available. Please call Kelly Lynne or Peggy at 1-877-336-2406 if you have any questions or to request a test kit for your home North Central District Health Department covers Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Pierce and Rock counties. This Public Service Announcement is being brought to you by the friendly people at North Central District Health Department and this radio station.
Flu activity has been rapidly increasing in Nebraska and the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services has reported two flu related deaths so far & an increase in the number of hospitalizations for people with influenza-like illnesses. The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu is to get a flu shot. It is not too late to get a flu shot if you have not already received one. Flu shots are recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Some people are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu, such as young children, older people, people with chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic conditions, and certain other long term health conditions & pregnant women. After you receive a flu shot it takes about 2 weeks for your body to build immunity so get your flu shot as soon as possible. This public service announcement is brought to you by the friendly people at North Central District Health Department and this radio station.
The O'Neill Police Department has partnered with North Central District Health Department to bring a resource to the community. The citizens of Holt County and the surrounding areas have a new resource for the disposal of unused, expired and unwanted medications. A MedReturn unit is a permanent receptacle for disposal of medicines. Prescription medications and over-the-counter medicines can be brought to the O'Neill Police Department at 317 South 4th St, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm for disposal. The MedReturn unit will not accept needles, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers, medication from businesses or clinics, ointments, lotions, or liquids. The permanent disposal site makes it easy for people to dispose of their unwanted medications without waiting for a Drug Take Back Day. It is a safe, simple, secure and environmentally friendly way to help law enforcement agencies and communities collect unwanted or expired household medication, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and unused pharmaceuticals. Do not flush medicines down the sink or toilet unless information is provided specifically instructing you to do so. Do not give your medicine to friends. Doctors prescribe medications based on a person's specific symptoms and medical history. A medicine that works for you could be dangerous for someone else. This resource is funded through a grant from Region 4 Behavioral Health Systems. For information you can contact the O'Neill Police Department at (402) 336-1313, or North Central District Health Department at (402) 336-2406.If you have questions and suggestions, please contact me at:
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- Four tickets to the Chicago Children's Museum, where kids can play and explore, through engaging experiences, interactive exhibits and fun activities that inspire young minds.
- Milk and cookie turndown service
- Urban Infant upcycled Skip Rope – jump ropes designed specifically for children and are environmentally safe constructed of 100% reclaimed mountain climbing rope.
While you're with us, enjoy the full benefit of our lil' james amenity program. Highlights include: a welcome amenity in a custom James backpack including a Kiwi Crate or James water bottle, in-room DVDs, kid-friendly dining menus from David Burke's Primehouse featuring popular classics such as Mini "Burkers" and Kobe Corn Dogs, and a wide selection of books and classic board games for endless entertainment.
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Package is available for stays through December 31, 2014. Promotion code FAMILY must be mentioned when making a reservation through the Customer Call Centers. lil' james Family Adventurer Program in CHICAGO includes: four (4) tickets to the Chicago's Children's museum, milk & cookie turndown service, one (1) Urban Infant upcycled Skip Rope, one (1) welcome amenity in custom James backpack including Kiwi Crate and/or James water bottle, in-room DVDs, kid-friendly dining menus from David Burke's Primehouse, wide selection of books, classic board games. All lil' james services and amenities are available on request and subject to availability. 24-hour advance reservations are required. Package components may be replaced with a similar item without notice, based on availability. Rates are per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Offer is not applicable to groups.


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Bose® MIE2i Mobile Headset
Bose® MIE2i Mobile Headset
Product Information
Enjoy a new standard of audio reproduction that brings the passion in your music to life. The new Bose® MIE2i headset offers inline control of volume/track selection/voice applications for select iPod models and lets you take calls on your iPhone with one-touch ease.
Maximum comfort
The headset's proprietary StayHear™ tips deliver comfort and greater stability for hours of on-the-go listening. And its advanced design and materials contribute to its lasting quality. Includes a convenient case to store and protect the headset.
- Easily accessible controls on the back of the microphone let you control volume and track selection on your Apple® device, and switch between calls and music with one-touch ease.
- Quality audio performance from a small, in-ear headset—made possible with Bose proprietary technologies.
- Omnidirectional, inline microphone for easy mobile phone communications. You don't have to hold the mic to be heard clearly.
- Greater in-ear stability from proprietary StayHear ear tips that nestle inside the bowl of the ear while naturally conforming to the ear's upper ridge.
- Enhanced acoustic design incorporating a new port to help music sound smoother and more natural.
- Constructed for lasting quality and tested to meet rigorous standards for durability.
- Reliable cable construction enhances flexibility and durability to better withstand the rigors of everyday use.
- S, M, and L removable silicone StayHear tips included for an adjustable, personal fit. Angled 3.5 mm plug fits directly into Apple® iPhone®, iPod® and other select Apple products*. Protective carrying case stores headphones and an iPhone or iPod.
Did you notice?Small, medium and large silicone StayHear tips are included for an adjustable, personal fit and greater stability.
Apple Recommends ForListening to your Apple products on the go.
What's in the Box?
- Bose MIE2i mobile headset
- StayHear tips in three sizes (S,M,L)
- Clothing clip
- Carrying case
Tech Specs
- Other Features: With Remote and Mic
- Form Factor: In Ear
- Cable Length: 45.25 in./115 cm
- Weight: 0.67 oz./19 g
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number: 326223-0080
- UPC or EAN No.: 017817634151
- Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty: One-year limited (For details, please visit www.bose.com/controller?url=/customer_service/site_help/index.jsp#limited_warranty)
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Quality, Comfort, Awesome Sound & Good Looks!
I recently purchased the Bose MIE2i headphones & was amazed by the stunning sound quality considering their relatively low price & I recently purchased the Bose MIE2i headphones & was amazed by the stunning sound quality considering their relatively low price & them not being sound isolating. I had purchased a $300 pair of Monster in ear headphones & returned them the same day because of their poor construction & extreme lack of comfort. If your ears aren't suited for the sound isolating (deep, penetrating, uncomfortable) in ear headphones like those that Monster, Shure, Klipsch, etc. make & you're looking for the best combination of comfort, quality construction, design & sound quality/dynamic range, then the Bose in ear headphones are absolutely for you! Surprisingly, the Bose IE2 series have deep, clear, clean sounding bass that doesn't distort, even at higher volumes. They do an even better job with the highs & mids. The sparkling & crisp highs along with the well defined, life-like mids are superb. You'll hear wonderful things in your music, movies & TV shows that you had no idea were there, the way the artists & producers intended the audio to sound.
So, to sum it up, the Bose IE2 & MIE2i in ear headphones are an excellent choice with comfort, quality construction & sound quality worth far more than their price tags.
Life is too short & your music too important to settle for anything less than what amazing audio the Bose IE2 & MIE2i will deliver. (And, they're worth at least 3x their price!) …
- Written by Eli I from East Moline
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Bang for the Buck!
Lives to its hype...I have tried most of the hi-end earphones at the Apple Store, this one definitely stands out...get them...it's Lives to its hype...I have tried most of the hi-end earphones at the Apple Store, this one definitely stands out...get them...it's a whole new world out there! …
- Written by Rahul Reddy P from Fremont
354 of 397 people found this useful
Great quality, amazing sound would definitely recommend, a huge upgrade from the supplied headphones from my iphone 4.
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quality suffers
When I first got these, I thought they were great - great sound, nice features, very comfortable. After about a year, though, the When I first got these, I thought they were great - great sound, nice features, very comfortable. After about a year, though, the wire started to fray where it entered the ear piece. It was out of warranty but we called Bose anyway - they offered us a discount on a new pair, but nothing else. There was no way I was going to buy another pair of the same poorly made product so it could fall apart in another year. I'm not a Bose hater and I like some of their other products I have owned, but I will never again buy Bose headphones. …
- Written by Peter M from San Antonio
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Great Overall Product
Awesome sound. Extremely comfortable. Ear buds will not fall out. Exactly what I was looking for out of ear buds. Looked at th Awesome sound. Extremely comfortable. Ear buds will not fall out. Exactly what I was looking for out of ear buds. Looked at the RHA, Beats, and the Apple in ear. The BOSE came out on top, and I am 100% satisfied. Keep in mind that the headphone jack has a tough time fitting the Iphone 5s (apple made) Leather case. You can actually squeeze it to fit, or like me, I just took a rounded file (or scissors) and took half a millimeter off the diameter off the headphone jack hole on the case. Sounds risky, but it was easy, looks the same, and it fits perfectly! …
- Written by Timothy B from San Francisco
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Good sound but way too fragile
When I was shopping for these, I tried more than ten different brands of headsets seeking the best compromise between audio qualit When I was shopping for these, I tried more than ten different brands of headsets seeking the best compromise between audio quality and call quality. These headphones were the best balance that I found.
Since they were Bose, I did not even consider the possibility that they would be cheaply constructed and start falling apart a few months after I bought them. I have now owned them about one year and they are shredded. Interestingly, the first real tear in the insulation came from the small plastic piece Bose includes for keeping the lines from tangling. By using this piece as designed, I tore a reasonably large section of the insulation off of one of the lines. I was shocked since I using the headset as intended and even trying to be extra careful since I was really enjoying the sound.
The horrible quality and bad design of this headset have really made me question whether I can expect the level of quality and durability from Bose that I have until now assumed as a given. I doubt that I will buy Bose again. …
- Written by Roger R from San Carlos
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
- Asked by Christopher M from Rosedale
- Jan 31, 2011
Best Answer:
I have tried my friends "Diddy Beats" in-ear headphones and they sound pretty good, my 2 major gripe I have tried my friends "Diddy Beats" in-ear headphones and they sound pretty good, my 2 major gripes with them though is that the tips are very uncomfortable after 20 minutes of use and the bass in the beats headphones are very overwhealming, it almost drowns out everything in too much bass.
The Bose headphones do a fantastic job at keeping both the treble and bass in perfect balance and the tips are made of cushony silicon so you can keep them in your ears for hours and they will continue to be comfortable.. …
- Answered by Wayne V from Staten Island
- Feb 15, 2011
What colors do they come in ?
- Asked by Tyrone B from Park Forest
- Dec 9, 2011
Best Answer:
The headsets are black with silver trim. The cord is black and white.
- Answered by Jason F from Kansas City
- Dec 22, 2011
Does this fit with apple case for iphone 5s
- Asked by Sanchit C from Wilmington
- Dec 23, 2013
Answer now (Does this fit with apple case for iphone 5s)
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Do these have good outside sound isolation?
- Asked by Chad U from Seattle
- Nov 15, 2010
Quite good passive isolation so long as you get a good seal with the replaceable budes.
If you dont Quite good passive isolation so long as you get a good seal with the replaceable budes.
If you dont, they will also sound tinny and no bass. When you get a good seal, they sound amazing. …
- Answered by Nick W from Piedmont
- Mar 10, 2014
Does this headset work with the macbook air, if not, is there a fitting adapter?
- Asked by Benedikt W
- Feb 1, 2011
Best Answer:
I have to answer by myself:
I tried it. Actually, there is no need of any adapter. Even though Bose I have to answer by myself:
I tried it. Actually, there is no need of any adapter. Even though Bose do not assure that on there product description (in terms of compatibility) it seems all functions work very well! …
- Answered by Benedikt W
- Feb 20, 2011
Are these earphones compatible with iPod touch 5th generation
- Asked by James P
- Apr 8, 2013
Yes they are!
- Answered by Diogo A from Teresopolis
- Apr 15, 2013


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Explosion at GM Tech Center; lithium battery is the suspected cause
According to WWJ CBS Detroit, there was an explosion at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Mich., on Wednesday morning.
Deputy Fire Chief Gary Wilkinson said the explosion most likely was related to a lithium battery.
Wilkinson told Autoweek that a responder notified the HAZMAT team via radio that the explosion involved lithium batteries in the research facility's Alternative Energy Center.
The explosion occurred during "extreme testing" on a prototype battery and is unrelated to the Chevrolet Volt or any other production vehicle according to GM.
The fire was extinguished and portions of the facility were evacuated.
Wilkinson said two people were injured during the explosion. One was treated at the scene and the other was taken to an area hospital. All injuries were reported to be non-life threatening. According to WWJ CBS Detroit, a statement issued by GM said five additional workers were being evaluated by medical personnel. All injuries appeared to be non-life threatening.
The explosion remains under investigation.
Check out WWJ CBS Detroit for up-to-the-minute information.
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Tullow weighs on FTSE as well comes up dry
by Caelainn Barr on Dec 04, 2012 at 16:35
16:30 Update: Tullow Oil was the biggest loser on the FTSE 100 on Tuesday afternoon after the company told investors that it hadn't struck oil in a well offshore French Guiana.
'The well, drilled 5km up-dip from the Zaedyus-1 well, encountered a total of 85 metres of reservoir quality sands with oil shows in several objectives but did not encounter commercial hydrocarbons at this location,' the company said, precipitating a share price drop of nearly 6% to 1291p.
Tullow (TLW.L) exploration director Angus McCoss said the French Guiana block 'still offer excellent potential for multiple exploration successes'.
Wider markets were gloomy as a solution to prevent a 'fiscal cliff' remained elusive in the US. The FTSE 100 lost its earlier gains and was trading a smidgeon lower at 5869, while Wall Street opened marginally lower in the absence of any big US economic data releases.
Commodities were also trading lower as investors fretted over the economic implications of US spending cuts and tax rises. Brent crude oil futures dropped by 1% to $109 and the gold price slipped another 1.2%, continuing the week's downward trajectory, to $1,696
09:29: FTSE inches ahead; TUI Travel profit jumps 8%
The benchmark UK index of blue-chip shares added 0.04%, or 2 points, to 5,873 and the Mid-250 index gained 0.06%, or 7 points, to 12,035.
Eurogroup ministers approved aid for Spanish banks to be released next week on the condition of over 6,000 job cuts and bank branch closures across the country.
TUI Travel (TT.L) gained 7p, or 2.6%, to 275p as it posted an 8% jump in full-year profit. The group which owns First Choice and Thompson said poor weather over the summer in the UK, Germany and Nordic countries drove growth, though its French business continued to under perform.
Van rental group Northgate (NTG.L) dropped 14p, or 5.3%, to 252p as its first half profits fell 13%, due to a drop in vehicles hired and competitive rates. The company has also been downsizing its fleet and selling vehicles as part of cost-saving measures. Analysts at Pamure Gordon cut their rating on the stock from 'hold' to 'sell' with a target price of 230p following the results.
Schroders (SDRt.L) took on 20p, or 1.5%, to £13.28, rising on markets for the second day running as Bank of America upgraded the group from 'neutral' to a 'buy' due to the improving outlook for greater investor appetite.
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Easter Seals' 25th annual Office Olympix will be held March 14 at the Masonic Temple, 130 Valley Pike, Johnstown.
It's an event where teams compete in a series of seven games of skill to earn prizes.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
"Basically, it's just a fun evening," said Sandy Roush, the special events coordinator for Easter Seals. "People put together teams of five, but you don't have to be from the same office, so anybody who wants to participate can put together a team."
Cost is $180 per team and includes dinner, beverages, snacks and a gift for each team member.
Roush likes to keep the games a surprise, but said one of the favorites – office chair shuffleboard – once again will be played.
"We don't do anything that's too high energy," she said.
Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams, as well as individual medals for top finishers.
On average, there are 30 teams and 150 people who participate.
"The feedback we get is positive and everyone loves it and we'd love to see this event continue to grow," Roush said.
Money brought in from the Office Olympix benefits Easter Seals programs that help children and adults with physical disabilities.
"All the money stays in Cambria and Somerset counties," Roush aid. "We want people to have a good time knowing that they are helping a good cause, and we appreciate their efforts to raise these funds."
Deadline to register is March 8. Money is not due until the day of the event.
Sponsorships opportunities also are avaliable.
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Alcohol Liver Disease
Daily Drinkers at Risk for Serious Liver Disease
If you are a daily drinker, you can reduce your risk of developing liver disease significantly if you start planning several alcohol-free days every week.
Alcohol Liver Disease
He knew the only way to save his life was to quit drinking, but he just couldn't stop, no matter how he tried.
Heavy Drinking Dangers
Research studies have emphasized the serious health effects of long-term heavy drinking, from an increased risk for having accidents to developing liver cancer.
How Long to Live?
The following email exchange between a visitor to the About Alcoholism site and Guide BuddyT graphically illustrates the effects of long-time alcohol abuse.
Genetics and Alcohol Liver Disease
New research shows that genetic factors may determine those at increased risk of developing liver disease when certain genes trigger a strong immune reaction in response to alcohol which damages the liver.
SAMe and Liver Disease
The supplement SAMe, which has been promoted as a treatment for arthritis and depression, may now offer some hope for those who suffer from chronic liver disease.
Research Offers Hope for Liver Treatment
The finding of two separate populations of immune cells in the liver may help doctors understand the mechanisms by which the liver is damaged and repaired and could lead to future treatments.
Drinking Patterns Contribute to Liver Disease
It is not only the amount of alcohol consumed that can lead to liver disease and cirrhosis, but drinking patterns may also contribute to liver damage, and this effect may vary by gender.
Alcohol and the Liver Research Update
Alcohol-induced liver disease is a major cause of illness and death in the United States, sometimes it is reversible, others not.
Hepatitus FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Hepatitus from the National Women's Health Information Center.
New Test Detects Cirrhosis Early
Researchers have developed a new and easy method of detecting cirrhosis of the liver which helps predict the evolution of chronic liver disease, allowing physicians to start proper treatment early on.
Proteomics and Alcoholism Research
Proteomics -- the study of proteins that are synthesized by cells -- has important implications for alcoholism research in terms of identifying biomarkers of alcohol intake, understanding alcohol's effects, particularly on the liver, and developing drugs to treat alcoholism.


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Live #music every Fri./Sat. night @CityGateGrille! See our line-up for Dec. here: www.CityGateGrille.com
Naperville, Illinois – Liven up your holiday dinner with live music every Friday and Saturday night in December at CityGate Grille in Naperville, Ill. All bands will play 8:30-11:30PM. Reservations for CityGate Grille may be made by calling (630) 718-1010.
CityGate Grille's December line-up includes:
Friday, Dec. 21- ES Express- Popular Hits of Yesterday & Today
Saturday, Dec. 22 - Amy Yassinger- Jazz, R&B & Pop Music
New Years Eve
Monday, Dec. 31 – (Lower Level) Chicago Music Machine- Playing Everything from Motown to Lady GaGa, from The Beatles to The Black Eyed Peas, from Today's Hottest Stars to Yesterday's Classics, Chicago Music Machine is Guaranteed to Get 'em Out on the Dance floor!
Monday, Dec. 31- (Upper Level) Dave Byron- Classic, Jazz, Flamenco, Latin & Spanish Guitar
CityGate Grille is located at CityGate Centre, the campus of Calamos Investments at I-88 and Route 59 in Naperville. CityGate Grille features a fresh new version of American regional cuisine matched with the historic and healthy recipes of the Mediterranean.
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Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque (1840)
The Prose Romances of Edgar A. Poe (1843)
Tales (1845)
The Raven and Other Poems (1845)
Hutchisson, James M. Poe. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2005.
Ostrom, John Ward, ed. The Collected Letters of Edgar Allan Poe, 2 vols., 3rd ed. Revised and expanded by Burton R. Pollin and Jeffrey A. Savoye. New York: Gordian Press, 2008.
Quinn, Arthur Hobson. Edgar Allan Poe: A Critical Biography. 1941. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998.
Symons, Julian. The Tell-Tale Heart: The Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe. New York: Harper & Row, 1978.
The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
Founded in 1923, the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore grew out of several smaller organizations endeavoring to erect a memorial to Poe at his gravesite. They have been responsible for the preservation of Poe's Baltimore home and continue to honor Poe's legacy with an annual lecture series and several publications. The society's comprehensive website features information and essays about Poe's life and work.
The Poe Museum
Richmond's Poe Museum hosts a collection of Poe's manuscripts and artifacts from his life. The museum's website features a brief biography of Poe with special attention paid to his time in Richmond, educational resources, and a selection of Poe's stories and poems.


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Columbia River Kayaking at Skamokawa Landing
In the spring of 2013, Columbia River Kayaking moved to a new location. Of course, we're still in Skamokawa, but we've relocated our offices from the Skamokawa Resort facility where we have been since 1998, to new offices in the Skamokawa Landing building, on Steamboat Slough, just a few hundred yards from our old location.
We have a full calendar of tours and instruction, from beginner half day tours to surf and coastal play. Check out our calendar!
The new address for the shop is 957 Steamboat Slough Rd, office #1, Skamokawa, WA 98647.
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By Caleb Slinkard & Joseph Hamrick
Herald-Banner Staff
The events of Sept. 11, 2001 have been indelibly etched into the memories of those who experienced the attacks first hand or watched them unfold on television.
The terrorist attacks affected every American, regardless of where they lived, and that impact reached Hunt County as well. We asked our Facebook followers to tell us where they were and what they were doing on Sept. 11. Below are some of their answers (edited for spelling, grammar and AP style, but not content), as well as information on a 9/11 tribute event scheduled for today at the Colonial Lodge Retirement Center at 10 a.m.
If you would like to share how 9/11 impacted you, feel free to post on our Facebook wall or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Shannon Reed Ray, Cooper — "I was at home getting ready for work and pregnant with my first child. All I could think about was 'What kind of world am I bringing my child into?' It was so devastating."
William Howell, West Tawakoni — "I flew home from AIT for the Army on Sept. 10. I almost missed my flight, but I didn't. I arrived home at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 11 and went to bed. I woke up at 6 a.m. so I could go to work with my mom and spend some time with her. We were watching TV at Marvin's Barber Shop in Quinlan when it came across. We continued watching as the second plane hit. I called my company commander, since I was in the army reserves. I told him I wanted to switch to active duty. I got my wish. I ended up spending almost seven years serving, two of which I spent in Iraq. When I got out of the army I joined a volunteer fire department and have been doing it every since. 9/11 helped me decide what to do with my life. My next goal is to visit Ground Zero [in New York City]. I would have gone by now but I can't afford it. But once a year I pay tribute to the almost 3,000 lives lost that fateful day and to my fellow brothers and sisters. Thank you."
Amy Dunavin, Caddo Mills — "Millions of stories to be told about where we were, what we were doing or what we were thinking. However, every story will have these things in common: we all stood still, we all watched and we all hurt deeply. For those brief periods, we were all human and we were all equal... we actually were The 'United States' of America.
Shirley Burchett, with the Colonial Lodge Retirement Center, remembers she and her husband were on a Carnival cruise in the middle of the ocean when they heard the news.
By the time we heard they said another plane just flew into the second tower," she said, adding that everyone on the cruise flocked to the sports bar to view the news unfolding across the television screens. "Being out on the water during it all was scary."
Burchett said since it was an international cruise, many people from different nations united together to help those from America cope with their nation under attack.
"They spent the whole week consoling us," she said.
Burchett is helping to organize a 9/11 tribute at 10 a.m. today at the Colonial Lodge Retirement Center at 3600 Stanford Street.
This year the center will be honoring the military and Commander John Turner will lead the Hunt County Veterans Honor Guard in a service for the men and women of the United States Military.
"Of special significance to our ceremony is the tribute to the emergency responders, fire, police and EMS professionals who have their lives in trying to help," she said. "And to the brave troops who have defended our country against further attacks from the tyrants who did this horrible act."
The honor guard will play each branches anthem and will salute each flag during the event. Refreshments will be served at the event.
"I would like to see the community be involved with this," she said. "Everybody needs to remember this."
Members from the Greenville Fire and Police departments and Hunt County EMS will be in attendance as well to be honored.