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Keswick Hall (Keswich, Va.)
"Will it be the filet mignon of Western beef or Mom's meat loaf for dinner tonight?"
Fido has delectable decisions to make when staying at Keswick Hall, resting on 600 acres of lush Virginia countryside at Keswick Estate. The Pampered Pooch program provides Fido with treats, bowls, gourmet meals and pet beds. Of the 48 guest rooms at Keswick Hall, no two are alike. Each room features plush furnishings and antiques, and many rooms feature four-poster canopy beds. Dogleg left on the 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed signature golf course. Explore nearby historic attractions with Fido, including the famous Civil and Revolutionary War battlegrounds. A visit to Keswick Hall is history in the making. Keswick Hall, 701 Club Drive, Keswick, Virginia 22947; $395-$970 per night; $75 per pet per stay non-refundable fee; do not leave pets unattended; (888) 778-2565; www.keswick.com.
Nine Zero (Boston)
While the Boston terrier originated here, the capital and largest city in Massachusetts is also home to opulence that is Nine Zero Hotel. Its "In the Doghouse" package indulges Fido's inner diva/devo. Located in the heart of downtown minutes from Red Sox baseball and a Fido-friendly 50-acre public park, Boston Common, Nine Zero scores a home run with its doggy amenities. Deluxe guest rooms allow any number of pets without size or weight restrictions at no extra charge. Upon check-in, Fido receives a personalized welcome sign, water and organic treats and access to the Canine Café dog menu. The icing on the canine cake is the dog sitting, walking, grooming and massage services available through the concierge. Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 02108; $145-$500 per night; no pet fees and no type or size restrictions; (866) 906- 9090; www.ninezero.com.
Nemacolin Woodlands (Farmington, Pa.)
Splendor squared, as Nemacolin is a two-for-one luxury resort. Situated on 2,000 square acres 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Fido will feel like royalty in one of 327 rooms, suites, townhouses or private luxury homes. Upping the "bark" is Nemacolin Wooflands, which is conveniently located minutes from its sister property. Private themed doggy condos featuring Kuranda elevated beds, televisions, web cams, butler service and 100 percent fresh air returns are but a few of Wooflands' many Fidomazing amenities. Fido is welcome to stay with his human counterparts and feast on a doggy gourmet menu and personal turn down service, complete with a nighttime snack. This is truly a woodland dynasty. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington, Pa. 15437; rates begin at $349 per night; $150 one-time non-refundable pet fee; pets may not exceed 30 pounds but dogs over 30 pounds may be accommodated at www.nemacolinwooflands.com; (800) 422-2736; www.nemacolin.com.
L'Auberge de Sedona (Sedona, Ariz.)
Experience Arizona luxury of monolithic proportion when visiting the L'Auberge de Sedona in Arizona's Red Rock region. Fido is welcome at the Gardenside Cottages complete with dog bed, goody bag of treats, toys, a nearby map of trails, pet sitting and walking services and leashes. Dogs up to 50 pounds stay for $35 a night, while any pooches over 50 pounds stay for $50 per night. In-room amenities include Italian linens, Keurig coffee maker, wood burning fireplace and nightly turndown service. Nestled on 11 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, L'Auberge de Sedona is Fido's retreat from the bustle of everyday living. L'Auberge de Sedona, 301 L'Auberge Lane, Sedona, Ariz. 86336; rates begin at $224 per night; $35 per night per pet under 50 pounds, $50 per night per pet over 50 pounds; (800) 905-5745; www.lauberge.com.
Grove Isle Hotel and Spa (Miami, Fla.)
A secluded retreat located a short distance from Miami Beach, Grove Isle rolls out over 16 acres of red carpet canine creature comfort. Fido is considered royalty here, so a dog's arrival comes with all the pomp and grandeur fit for a king or queen. Fido is allowed poolside in shaded areas complete with a private chaise lounge. Grove Isle's on-site chef prepares special meals for Fido's outdoor dining in any weather conditions. Walk off those gourmet calories on the 16-acre private island on the Bay of Key Biscayne with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Spoil Fido, island style. Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, 4 Grove Isle Drive, Miami, Fla. 33133; rates begin at $209 per night; $75 one-time nonrefundable pet fee; dogs must be 25 pounds or less; (800) 884-7683; www.groveisle.com.
The Little Nell (Aspen, Colo.)
Adapt to altitudes in Aspen and settle in mountain style with Fido at the Little Nell in Colorado. This Rocky Mountain getaway has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond Hotel award. On arrival, pooches are provided a puppy jet lag kit and more than a few perks. During their stay, dogs are welcome to use brass identification tags as well as dog beds, a petiquette guide, a guide for Fido-friendly hiking trails and on-site pet sitting/dog walking. The Little Nell staff will walk your dog for a nominal fee and even dog sit for up to two hours. A pet menu is available, and during winter months, Fido is permitted to dine in the living room and bar areas. In the summer, dogs are welcome on the restaurant terrace or pool courtyard. The Little Nell, 675 East Durant Ave., Aspen, Colo. 81611; rates begin at $340 per night; $125 initial fee plus $25 per each additional night for pet; (888) 843-6355; www.thelittlenell.com.
The Peninsula Hotel (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
Indulge at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica boulevards, and go west Fido to this Forbes five-star hotel in Southern California. Live large, and that includes large dogs welcome at the Peninsula Beverly Hills. Luxurious hotel towels are provided to Fido with monogrammed paw prints. Access to dog-walking services, a pet menu and pet beds allow Fido to live the high life. Do not miss the Peninsula Spa and Roof Garden with an oasis atmosphere, including a swimming pool, private cabanas and outdoor dining. Leash in tow, do some sightseeing within walking distance at the legendary Rodeo Drive. The Peninsula Beverly Hills, 9882 South Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212; room rates begin at $555; $35 per night per pet fee; no size restriction or limit on number of pets; (800) 462-7899; www.peninsula.com.
Inn by the Sea (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
As one of the first luxury hotels in the country to accept pets, Inn by the Sea is a secluded beach treasure conveniently located within miles of L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport. Dog amenities at the inn include in-room spa services (hint: the doggy massage is divine so says my dog, Dexter), beach towels, handmade cookies at turndown and even a gourmet menu with seating in the fireplace lounge. Selected as one of the world's top 10 green hotels by Forbes Travelers, Inn by the Sea values people, pets and the planet. A gold mine awaits with a private boardwalk leading to one mile of unspoiled Crescent Beach, where Fido is welcome. Catch a wave, a meal and a good night's sleep at this coastal Maine premier beach resort. Inn by the Sea, 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107; Garden suites begin at $239 per night; no pet fees or size restrictions; (800) 888-4287; www.innbythesea.com.
Amalfi Hotel (Chicago, Ill.)
In the heart of downtown windy city, Amalfi leaves no dog behind with weight restriction, size or number of dogs allowed and no pet fees. The flavor of this urban getaway includes walking distance to nearby shops, parks, off-leash areas and an 18-mile lakefront for long Chicago walks. Concierge services recommend pet sitters, groomers, massages and dog walking. Snuggle close to your furry friend on the 315-thread count Egyptian linens in one of 215 guest rooms. Indulge with Fido's Pamper Your Pooch package, including a welcoming gift bag of goodies, FIDO Friendly magazine and a pet lover's guide to Chicago. Amalfi Hotel Chicago, 20 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, Ill. 60654; room rates start at $135 and up; no additional pet fees, weight restrictions or limit on the number of dogs; (877) 262-5341; www.amalfihotelchicago.com.
Eventi Hotel (New York City)
Everything is new at Eventi: New York, new hotel, new location. Slated as the first luxury hotel in Manhattan's North Chelsea district, Eventi welcomes Fido to stay with his family at no charge. Just minutes from some of New York's most popular landmarks, a VIP (very important pet) amenity is brought to the room upon arrival. Eventi treats dogs as ambassadogs to the city. An assortment of hot and cold selections are available on their special pet menu, pet beds and bowls await, and Fido's name appears on the dog-shaped welcome board upon arrival. Pet sitting, grooming and even pet acupuncture are available through Eventi's concierge team. Eventi-A Kimpton Hotel, 851 Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue), New York, New York 10001; rates start at $209 and up; no pet charge or deposit, any type of pet and size allowed; (866) 996-8396; www.eventihotel.com.
Editor's Note: As always, true luxury is defined by your experience. Before booking any hotel, be sure to check with that hotel for official and most up-to-date pet policies, fees and restrictions.


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my third child was born, I needed more hands, so I decided to start
using a
carrier when I took my older children out of the house. Now that my
4th has
I have used a sling several times when taking my baby to the park or
It is really nice having my hands free. Do any of you use a baby
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to carry your child in? Which ones do you like to use?
Im curious about this myself I am pregnant with my first due oct 10th and i love the idea of the carrier or a sling but not sure what to look for when i buy one for comfort safety ect. anyone have any suggestions!
I have the baby Bjorn and I like it. It is tricky to put the baby in by yourself though, but it is great on the back. Amazon has it for about $50 with is a lot cheaper than babies r us.
I have the Chicco brand and I did not like it. It look very sturdy and safe but it's tricky to put the baby in and out of it. There's been many times I woke my sleeping baby when I had to take him out of the carrier. Since I don't want to buy another carrier/sling, I resorted to just carrying my baby on my hands all the time ... bad idea. I heard BabyBjorn and MeiTai are good, but of course they are a bit pricey.
I am now just getting back to using it again. Initially I used it when I had to clean the house and whatnot. But then somehow, I phase out. However, the one I have when my daughter was young, has a weight limit (I believe up to 24 or 28 lbs). This past weekend I bought a new one from My Urban Toddler. There is no weight or height limits. I don't remember the manufacture but there is two patterns two it, one is plain--for the father to use, and the other side is floral--for mom to use. The lower two strapesties around the waist and the top two strapes go over the shoulder then cris cross on the back then wrap below the child's buttocks (that is the child is in front of you and face you) and ties to the front. I like this particular baby carrier a lot because the weight distributes evenly.
I love my ERGO. It's expensive, but so worth it. Also, I used a ring sling when my baby was an infant---just make sure you have someone show you how to use it properly (or watch some of the online videos)
There are lots of great carriers.
You can look into wraps, ring slings, mei tais and soft structured carriers.
Right now, I exclusively use woven wraps. However, I own a couple
ring slings, I've had a mei tai pass through our home and I'm currently
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If you want something without a steep learning curve, I'd try a soft-structured carrier, like the poster above mentioned. There
are more comfortable and affordable options than the Baby Bjorn. Those
get uncomfortable (for the adult and for the child) once the baby
reaches a certain weight, so you'll likely stop using it.
Good luck finding something that works for you, momma!
I've used an Evenflo Snugli and enjoyed it. Slings and wraps are sort of intimidating for me so I really just wanted to stick with something simple. My husband was also much more comfortable using that type of carrier. He would not have ever even attempted a sling.
I use a babycarrier daily and never use a stroller. I am also a member of Babywering International.
There are soft-structured carriers that are more comfortable for mom and for baby than either the Bjorn or Snuggli. I won't go into details about why that is unless someone is really interested. The Ergo is a GREAT soft structured carrier. You'll also get more use out of it than you will with a Bjorn because it supports heavier babies very well.
Other carrier types to consider are ring slings, mei tais and wraps.
I exclusively used wraps. I used the Moby which is a stretchy wrap. Now I use woven wraps--Didymos Vatanai, Hoppediz, Storchenwiege are among the kinds I have. I love them for the versatility. One carrier can be used a number of ways and with a number of users. Also, you can use woven wraps into your child's toddlerhood. I ride mass transit daily with my baby on my back, front or side. Using wraps is also how I get tasks done . I have a some short wraps for when I need to wrap my baby quickly--like when I'm running errands in the car and I have to keep getting DD in and taking her out.
Let me know if you're interested in some specific resources for choosing and buying a carrier.
I just hear about ERGO - I want to buy one! They seem pretty expensive so I'm going to look for consignment stores that sell them or hunt online for a second hand one in good shape. :-) Loved reading about all the options out there!
@PediNurseJulie The Ergo seems expensive, but it's a great investment. You can use it until your child's pre-school days. Lesser-quality carriers end up being useless once your child hits about 15 pounds. Another, quality carrier that is more reasonably priced is the Action Baby Carrier.
Happy shopping.
APMomma - thx for the advice! We got a Baby Bjorn but my little guy was 9 lbs at birth! Obviously, it didn't last us long enough...wish I'd gotten a different one to start with. I think I found a great Ergo in good shape for 55 dollars from a mom who is not using it anymore. :-)
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Some of it depends on where you live and the codes that apply. Each type of drain has a value called a fixture unit. The total fixture units determines the minimum drain line required.
I am new here and have been reading different thread and learned a lot.
Great forum and very useful.
I am hoping to get some opinion from some of your experiences so I can make the right decision in the plumbing makeover that my house is going to get.
Basically my main concern at this time is to make sure the right size pipe is being used on the toilets and main drain.
They will be low flow (Toto) and I understand that 3" pipe is enough and may be even better although you can use 3" or 4" according to codes.
This remodel is for a one story house so several line are going to connect to the main drain underneath the house, which I was going to make a 4"(about 10 feet before exiting the house crawl space) but I am not sure if I even need to do that until I actually connect to the sewer line since it seems fine to run 3" all the way.
I will check with the plumbing inspector but was hoping to get some input from anybody willing to help.
Some of it depends on where you live and the codes that apply. Each type of drain has a value called a fixture unit. The total fixture units determines the minimum drain line required.
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Thanks, and I did calculate my total fixture units and came out to 24.
According to the California code a maximum of 35 is allowed on a 3" drain, but there is a note that I have a hard time interpreting,quote :
" and not to exceed 3 water closets or 6 unit-traps on any horizontal branch or drain "
If I read this correctly I need to go 4" on the last 10 feet before exiting the house because pretty much all fixture come together at that point.
With UPC, it goes to 4" when the forth toilet is added.
Unless you have 4 or more toilets, or their equivalent, (and a house would almost NEVER have an "equivalent"), you only need a 3" pipe.
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If one were to use a 4" coming off the WC, might that allow for less slope and therefore give you more flexibility in placement of the closet bend?
I did read somewhere , and I think it was a code , that you can go 1/8 of an inch slope on bigger pipe , but from what I've gathered from all the pros here and other references, it seems that 1/4 is the ideal slope no matter what size the pipe is , but obviously I am no plumber.
Thanks for the answer regarding my question.
I will go with a 3" drain pipe on both toilets , those will drain into another 3" main drain branch , 4 other 2" branch will drain into the main drain , and 3 other 2" branch will drain into one of the 3" toilet branch. All correctly vented of course.
some areas require a 4" line outside the house, even if 3" is adequate inside. Here we can run 3" all the way to the city connection.
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The main sewer pipe I will be connecting to outside the house is 4".
But I thought it would be slightly easier to work with 3" underneath the house , and I was also under the impression after reading some quotes on this forum that 3" works as well or better than 4" specially with low flow toilet , ( "scourging effect") and that it might be even better in the long run to have 3".
A 3" line does have a better drain line carry. If it's my home, I'm running 3"
4" handles more, but the average home has no need for it. Lines outside the home are typically 4", mainly I believe because it covers all expansion in the future. Once you hit "4" four toilets, it's required.
Believe it or not, Terry, here in Columbus (at least the older parts) the line outside is 6 inches. Typically for even an older small one bath home to have a 4" and then it transitions to 6" just outside the footing. Overkill, no?


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Alabama is favored by 28 to beat Tennessee, which is two points more than the Crimson Tide was favored to beat Kentucky.
Auburn is favored by 23.5 to beat Florida Atlantic, which won't offer much of a challenge.
This week, Nick Saban blasted Tide fans who leave home games early — University of Alabama students, he's talking about you — but Auburn might have a bigger problem with the crowd not sticking around, especially with kickoff not coming until 6:30 p.m.
Tennessee (4-3) at No. 1 Alabama (7-0): After giving up an incredible 42 points to Texas A&M earlier in the year, Alabama's defense has rolled. The Crimson Tide has allowed only 16 points in the last five games.
Even the great Alabama defense of 1992 and 2011 didn't have a stretch like that. The last time Alabama did better was a five-game stretch to start the 1979 season, in which the Tide allowed only nine points.
Even with that performance against Texas A&M, Alabama still leads the nation by allowing only 9.7 points a game. The Tide has given up eight touchdowns (six to A&M), and that leads the nation. ... Alabama 35, Tennessee 9.
Florida Atlantic (2-5) at No. 11 Auburn (6-1): The Tigers are brimming with all sorts of confidence, which is something they lacked a year ago.
It shows most up front, where Auburn is third in the SEC in sacks and tied with Arkansas for fewest sacks allowed. ... Auburn 45, Florida Atlantic 13.
Jacksonville State (5-2) at Tennessee Tech (3-5): Watson Brown coaches Tennessee Tech, and from what data I can find, he appears to be college football's losingest coach with 195 defeats. He broke a tie coming into the year with Amos Alonzo Stagg, who coached 555 games to Brown's 322.
Tech has lost its last three and all four in the Ohio Valley Conference. On top of that, Tech is facing a JSU team that got a much-needed bye last week. ... Jacksonville State 34, Tennessee Tech 18.
No. 20 South Carolina (5-2) at No. 5 Missouri (7-0): Missouri beat Florida last week, despite not having its starting quarterback, James Franklin, who will miss this one too with a separated shoulder.
South Carolina won't have its quarterback either, as Connor Shaw is down with a sprained knee. ... Missouri 24, South Carolina 22.
No. 12 UCLA (5-1) at No. 2 Oregon (7-0): UCLA is coming off a loss at Stanford and must now play at Oregon, which has scored at least 45 points in every game this year. ... Oregon 48, UCLA 24.
Penn State (4-2) at No. 4 Ohio State (7-0): Penn State is coming off a bye week, and before that, the Nittany Lions scored an inspired overtime win over Michigan. However, Penn State still is the team that lost to Indiana and Central Florida. ... Ohio State 31, Penn State 20.
No. 6 Baylor (6-0) at Kansas (2-4): For all Oregon fans who believe their team deserves a place in the BCS National Championship Game because their high-scoring offense should be showcased against a defensive-minded SEC team, pay attention to Baylor.
The Bears score, too, and they do it better. They're first in the nation in total offense and scoring, averaging 64.7 points a game. Their quarterback, Bryce Petty, leads the nation in passing efficiency — not Oregon's Marcus Mariotta.
Kansas, by contrast, is No. 118 nationally in total offense. ... Baylor 51, Kansas 15.
North Carolina State (3-3) at No. 3 Florida State (6-0): N.C. State has won two of the last three against the Seminoles. FSU's Jameis Winston is second nationally in passing efficiency. ... Florida State 38, N.C. State 21.
Vanderbilt (4-3) at No. 14 Texas A&M (5-2): Texas A&M leads the SEC in scoring offense but is last in rushing defense, scoring defense and total defense. ... Texas A&M 45, Vanderbilt 38.
Furman (3-4) at No. 13 LSU (6-2): LSU has won 44 straight regular-season games against non-conference opponents, which is the best nationally. ... LSU 44, Furman 9.
Last week: 5-5. (In case you're curious, I missed on LSU, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and Auburn-Texas A&M, but got Alabama, Ohio State, FSU-Clemson, Stanford-UCLA and Notre Dame-USC.
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"Ghostbusters, 0 B.C."
by Mike Phirman on May 28, 2010
A Photoshop contest asked me what it would look like if my favorite movie took place in another era. This was my answer.
Mike Phirman is a comedian/musician/Photoshop Jedi and has just signed on as a Nerdist contributor! Get his amazing music here.
HARDWICK'S NOTE: YES. This pic has been around for years. Phirman made it for a Fark contest (which he surprisingly didn't win but I think came in second). I love it so much I just wanted to use it as his launching point.
Makes sense that God's most perfect creation (a-la The Ghostbusters) would finally turn against him like a young Zeus turned against his Titan father.
This was the background on my iPhone for the longest time. Nice work, Phirman!
Could I request a couple other faces to be photoshopped on there as well? Would make a great gift!
wouldn't it be "Ghostbusters, 33 A.D."?
So that's been floating around the 'net for at least three years:
Proof your guy shopped it instead of stealing it?
Phirm wouldn't steal! He has too much being awesome to do.
And the Catholic education in me is screaming how this is inaccurate. It really should be 'Ghostbusters 33A.D'
Oh my G! I want to hang this on my wall. Any possibilities for a higher res version?
Yeah that pic has been around for a LONG time (at least 5-6 years), looks like all he did was frame it.
Good old Ascension Busters
Not sure if this is better quality or not…it is bigger
Someone also took this as inspiration for this piece of art
Oh and Phirman's a Farker? Right on!
Mike, Andrew: I LITERALLY watched Phirman made this picture in his apartment in Westwood years ago. He made it for a Fark contest. I'm actually shocked it didn't win (I think some chariot race with "Gone In Sixty Seconds" won–CLEARLY inferior).
Mike is the NICEST most genuine guy in the world and I don't particularly appreciate the accusations of thievery.
I'm going to have to agree with Chris on both the awesome-nitude of this work and the kindness that is the Phirm.
Well done Mike!
Uh, shouldn't the date be: 0 C.E.? Not to be a nerd, or anything…
Yes, or more accurately: 33 C.E. (Doh!)
Hooray for Phirm contributions!
Today my best friend called me, very excited, because she saw the Ghostbusters car in a random parking lot in Santa Monica.
It's a Ghostbustery day.
Hi guys,
I totally understand why it's hard to believe I made that picture. You don't know me; you don't know that I'm somebody that would absolutely NOT take credit for someone else's work; and that picture has been around the internet for a long time. Since January 31, 2004 to be exact.
To prove that I actually made the original "Ghostbusters catching Jesus" picture (short of sending you the original .psd), here is the Fark.com contest for which I made it. Though most of the pictures (including it) have been removed, please note the contest Theme on top and that I posted "something" at 08:54:01 AM.
Now before you say, "Proof? There's no picture there. That could have been anything," go to the next page and find the comment: "Good one Phirm! I guess the title of that would be Holy Ghostbusters?" (03:47:00 PM)
That was on Jan. 31, 2004. You won't find any postings or references to that picture before that.
Since it was for a contest, I didn't put my name on the actual picture, and immediately, people started putting theirs and their logos on it. While I love that people like it, it's kind of a bummer to see something of yours get swept away without your name on it.
(See it happening today: I just put a video up on YouTube last week called "Chicken Monkey Duck" that someone has already reposted on their account, but only after trimming my name off the beginning and end.)
As far as the title, I suppose technically it would be either "0 A.D." or "0 C.E." (since it's, like, a few days after he died (and "33 A.D." would be 33 years after that picture)), or "0 -33, B.C." since it's 33 years after "before Christ". "illuminaughty" was probably right—I should have just stuck with "Holy Ghostbusters". Maybe wordpress will let me change it…
Despite the controversy, I do hope you're enjoying the picture!
Hooraaaaaaaay Mike Phirman! Can't wait to read your posts!
Forgery! You lie! Teach the controversy! 9/11 was an inside job! Show us your birth certificate! Go back to… to… to… where the hell are Phirmen from, anyway?
Awwww, I LOVE to see contributors interacting! Makes me all warm, then suddenly cold….OHFUCK I just peed.
Phantastic Photoshop Phirman! I love it!! I am sorry people accused you of stealing. Chris has already told us that you are a Jedi with Photoshop, so I believe you when you say you created this brilliant work of art! Also, congrats on becoming a contributor, Mike! Yaaaaaaay!
that picture is priceless Mike Phirman is a Go….errr a really awesome dude.
Well done, Mike Phirman. I feel like you should open a hamburger joint built around your soon to be famous "Phirburger".
Mike, no insult was intended and I realize that saying "stealing" outright wasn't the most tactful way to question the originality of the picture. But there's also not really a tactful way to ask that question, especially when talking about an old and oft repeated Internet meme.
So my apologies if the initial question was a bit abrasive, and thanks for the link. Glad to finally put a name to an image that my friends and I have loved for years!
Chris, we talked about this. Pants OFF when you're visiting your own site. Geez! I know the other nerdists and I are getting sick of doing your damn laundry.
Jessica, you knew what this job was when you signed on for it. And would it KILL you to use fabric softener???
ROFLMAO! I need that to hang next to my alien last supper.
Fabric softener is for wussies Hardwick!
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can we can an art print of this going guys?
this needs to be on my wall
The picture on this post seems to be broken. I'm only seeing the top of a picture frame, not the full picture. Do you have a link to this somewhere else? I like to post this online at least once a year (Easter), and I'd like to start posting a link related to Mike Phirman since he's the original artist. But I didn't see a copy of it on his website. Thanks!


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Akil Mitchell tied his career-high with 20 points and Virginia won its seventh-straight game, defeating Mississippi Valley State 67-39 on Saturday.
Justin Anderson had 15 points and Darion Atkins added 14 points for the Cavaliers (8-2), who improved to 7-1 at home.
Virginia, which entered the game ranked third nationally in scoring defense, was in full control from the opening tip. The Cavaliers raced out to a 12-2 lead, holding the Delta Devils without a field goal for nearly the first six minutes.
Virginia opened up a 22-11 advantage when Anderson made a steal and then a nice pass to Mitchell for a fast break dunk.
Virginia held the Delta Devils to 16 percent (4 of 25) from the field in the first half.
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Architecture Minnesota
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Architecture Minnesota
The Magazine of AIA Minnesota
The Honor Awards
March/April 2009
Vol. 36 No. 2
Mar/Apr 2009 Press Release - coming soon
Introduction by Thomas Fisher, Assoc. AIA
Variety is the spice of . . . architecture awards programs. The 2008 Honor Award winners range from an outdoor room in a Minnesota forest to a terraced university complex on the Mediterranean Sea, with a number of building types and contexts in between.
B'nai Israel Synagogue page 24
By Linda Mack
Hawks Boots Manufacturing Facility page 28
By Thomas Fisher, Assoc. AIA
Charles Hostler Student Center page 32
By Nancy A. Miller
Gladstone Community Center & Natatorium page 34
By Camille LeFevre
Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. John's Abbey page 38
By Nancy A. Miller
St. Cloud Technical College & Workforce Center page 40
By Camille LeFevre
St. John's Abbey Guesthouse page 44
By Christopher Hudson
PINE/Cone page 45
By Phillip Glenn Koski, AIA
By Adam Regn Arvidson
Toronto's ongoing revitalization of its Lake Ontario waterfront is made possible by land availability and financial resources that other North American cities can only dream of. But what really sets the endeavor apart is the fact that Waterfront Toronto, the private agency charged with administering the effort, has adhered to the vision of a world-class roster of landscape architects, architects, and urban designers. Might Toronto be a source of inspiration for additional waterfront projects in Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul?
Departments & Directories
9 Culture Crawl by Camille LeFevre
Your neighborhood mini-golf course will never be the same after you've played the Skyway Open in Minneapolis.
11 Speed Reading by Carol Ahlgren
The name Harry Wild Jones may not ring a bell, but the Minnesota buildings he designed sure will. A new book chronicles the architect's life and work.
13 Material Matters by Nancy A. Miller
X Games architecture, you might call it. David Salmela, FAIA, uses a skateboard-park material in his two latest Honor Award–winning projects.
15 Studio by Adam Regn Arvidson
If the office of Close Landscape Architecture+ were a character in The Odd Couple, it would most certainly be Oscar Madison.
17 Synthesis by Doug Pierce, AIA
A new column by one of Minnesota's leading sustainable-design advocates explores a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
19 Wayfarer by Paul Crosby
On a break from shooting the Hostler Center at the American University of Beirut, a photographer ventures out to the City of the Sun.
72 Place
Photographer Chuck Avery discovers an otherworldly landscape at the construction site of a large-scale development in Maple Grove.
63 Directory of Landscape Architecture Firms
70 Credits
71 Advertising Index
On the Cover
B'nai Israel Synagogue
Rochester, Minnesota
"The late, great Ezra Stoller once said, 'Architectural photography is 5 percent inspiration and 95 percent moving furniture," says photographer Michael Moran. "With this synagogue, we spent time, as we typically do, moving furniture. But this particular shot involved much less labor and a higher percentage of inspiration."
Mission Statement
Architecture Minnesota, the primary public outreach tool of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota, is published to inform the public about architecture designed by AIA Minnesota members and to communicate the spirit and value of quality architecture to both the public and the membership.


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In the 1870s, an army surgeon and his wife from North Carolina bought 1,000 acres between the Napa Valley towns of St Helena and Calistoga. Charles and Martha Hitchcock and their spirited daughter, Lillie, had arrived in San Francisco in the 1850s, where Lillie, captivated by the fire department as a teenager became the mascot of the "Knickerbocker Engine Company No. 5." Later, for her enthusiasm and unwavering support, she became patroness of all San Francisco's firemen.
Married to businessman (and womanizer) Howard Coit, 'Firebelle Lil' left San Francisco and her husband, to settle in the Napa Valley. Several hundred acres of her parents' property were given to her, and she built a beautiful Indian bungalow she named 'Larkmead' for the songs of its many larks. Sadly, the bungalow, a short distance from our vineyard, burned down. The Hitchcocks' charming existence - days filled with gardening, cooking, winemaking and entertaining company - are chronicled in the diaries of Martha Hitchcock and published in 'A Salon at Larkmead' by Drew Sparks and Sally Kellman. The diaries give a truly fascinating account of daily life in the late nineteenth century in this idyllic valley.
After her death in 1929 at age 86, Lillie left a third of her fortune to the city of San Francisco. Named in her honor as a benefactor, Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill is a tribute to Lillie and to the brave firemen of her city. Our Firebelle blend celebrates the spirit of this remarkable woman.


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This week, money manager Legg Mason announced that its interim CEO, Joseph Sullivan, would remain in that position permanently, effectively ending a search that started late last year for a new chief executive. TD Asset Management is also set for a new CEO, after Brian Murdock quit this month. (He was actually named as a favorite to head Legg Mason, but later confirmed he was not leaving to join that firm.)
So, your financial institution is getting a new CEO. What's in store for you?
The Wall Street Journal has some tips. While the advice isn't exclusively aimed at financial institution employees, given recent movement in the upper echelons of asset management firms, here are some tips that Wall Street executives might want to follow:
1. You've been day-dreaming about your best Machiavellian tactics. Now's the time to put them to work.
"Getting on the good side of a freshly hired CEO is a good idea. But doing so often requires deft adaptability—and perhaps even Machiavellian tactics—particularly since some external leaders shake up management fast," the Wall Street Journal notes.
"As an executive, you have a 30% to 40% chance that you won't be retained after an outside CEO arrives,'' John Mattone, a leadership coach and author in Lake Mary, Fla, tells the WSJ. Yet only 4% of those displaced "will land in a better position," he warns. He based his estimates on information from outplacement firms.
2. Your new job is to help your boss succeed.
One executive highlighted in the WSJ found out that her new chief executive grew up, like her, in the Midwest, and the CEO's prior speeches and articles shed light on his commitment to integrity and diversity.
She also discovered her boss – a former Marine - preferred one-page memos and informal interactions rather than reams of data. She also tried to help hasten his success by suggesting meetings with important customers, industry officials and community leaders.
3. Embrace strategic shifts (Though You May Disagree Behind Closed Doors)
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The lawful carrying of concealed firearms by licensed Illinois residents will soon begin in Illinois, thanks to legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly last summer. Business owners, including those in the real estate brokerage industry, need to understand this law and consider what actions, if any, must be taken to protect their property, agents, employees, and clientele. After providing an overview of the law, this article will explore its impact on the real estate industry in Illinois and conclude with information about policy alternatives developed by the Illinois Association of REALTORS® for its members' use. Read more >
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Real Estate Disciplines. Among the recent disciplinary actions taken by the Real Estate Division of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR): 1) A real estate broker partnership license was revoked for discrepancies with an escrow account and failure to comply with Department standards on employment agreements and an unlicensed individual was ordered to cease and desist unlicensed practice of real estate and assessed a $25,000 civil penalty. 2) A real estate managing broker license was placed in refuse to renew status due to failure to comply with the Department's request to examine the business and escrow records. Read more >
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Riding the last mile for hospitalBy PETER HIRSCHFELD
Staff Writer | August 18,2013Jeb Wallace-Brodeur / Staff Photo
Motorcyclists ride through downtown Randolph on Saturday as part of the Last Mile Ride, which supports palliative care at Gifford Medical Center.RANDOLPH When a registered nurse approached administrators at Gifford Medical Center nine years ago with the idea of a motorcycle-themed fundraiser, it met with some skepticism.
Initially we were questioning whether a motorcycle ride and hospital were a good pairing, says Robin Palmer, communications specialist at the Randolph hospital.
Lynda McDermott persisted, however, and nearly a decade later, the annual Last Mile Ride has brought new vitality to a palliative care program that shepherds dying patients and their family members through the final days.
Its pretty amazing, because theres a lot of flexibility around what we can use this money to fund, says Dr. Cristine Maloney, an internal medicine physician at Gifford with a specialty in hospice and palliative care.
The event isnt restricted to motorcycle riders, more than 100 of whom rode to a parking lot staging area Saturday morning to prepare for a scenic 87-mile group ride around central Vermont. The Last Mile Ride also features a 5K run/walk, and a 38.4-mile bike ride to Northfield and back.
This year the race raised a record $56,000. The money goes toward things like music therapy, massage, acupuncture and other nontraditional therapies for dying patients at Gifford Medical Center.
The funds are also used to throw last birthday parties, anniversaries or other milestones that arrive during patients final days. Many of those events occur in a special inpatient suite with French doors that open out onto a perennial garden.
There are some major life events that happen in the Garden Room, Palmer says. People get married, have birthday parties. And the Last Mile Ride allows us to help families make those things happen.
For a hospital of its size, Gifford devotes considerable resources to its palliative care program, with three physicians specializing in the field. Maloney says the range of therapies offered by the hospital the services are also available to patients who opt to receive hospice care at home can improve patients experiences in significant ways.
They say it treats pain in a different way than medicine does, Maloney says. Or they feel like they can just kind of escape and relax for a period of time, which they wouldnt ordinarily be able to do.
Maloney says she encounters misconceptions about what palliative care even is.
Palliative care ideally starts at the time someone is diagnosed with a serious illness, not necessarily in the last 24 to 48 hours of life, Maloney says. Theres a connotation with palliative care of giving up, which is not accurate at all.
Good palliative care, according to Maloney, is about following someone along the journey to see where it takes us, to try to help along the way both the patient and the family.
One of the higher-profile participants in Saturdays bicycle ride says the effort recalled for him an organization founded by his late aunt, who helped raise more than $1 million over the last 10 years for the Lamoille Area Cancer Network.
Scott says the little things his aunts charity was able to do for people purchase gas cards, help defray medicine costs made huge differences in the lives of the recipients.
And the Last Mile Ride seems to fall in that same category of caring for patients that are really going to benefit from the help, Scott says. And I just think its an especially important time, when someone is in the end of life, to make sure theyre supported and their families are supported.
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POSTCARD FROM EUROPE about political disunity in Belgium. Brussels is the unofficial capital of the European Union. Like the E.U., Brussels is in a permanent state of identity crisis: it is at once the capital of Belgium, which hasn't managed to form a government since federal elections were held in June, and the capital of Flanders, even though less than a tenth of its residents are native Dutch speakers. Most people in Brussels speak French, the language of Wallonia, the other main region of Belgium. Bart De Wever, the leader of the largest party in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium, has called for an independent Flanders. This would leave Wallonia high and dry, a rump state, with or without Brussels, and with or without the Belgian throne, whose current occupant is Albert II. The rise of De Wever's party certainly suggests that Belgium's always segmented sense of identity may be drifting toward a point of no return. The problem with Belgium is that its citizens have so little left in common. Of its 10.8 million inhabitants, about sixty per cent speak Dutch and live mostly in Flanders, while forty per cent speak French and live mostly in Wallonia. The Flemings and the Walloons have their own political parties, newspapers, TV stations, novelists, and pop stars. But the issues dividing them are not just cultural or linguistic. Wallonia is controlled by the Francophone Socialist Party (Flanders has its own socialist party), which runs the region of Rust Belt industries like a baronial fiefdom, and resists any notion of secession, in part because it depends for its survival on large transfers of federal funds. Brussels is what complicates the secessionist dream. A Flemish journalist likened the two main regions of Belgium to Siamese twins with only one heart: divide them, and one of them would die. Would Brussels end up as part of Flanders? Wallonia? The European Union? Or as a city-state, perhaps? Belgium, as an independent state, was the creation of the Brussels élite, which, in 1830, decided that it no longer wished to be ruled by the Dutch king. French-speaking Flemings and Walloons, supported by the Catholic Church, broke away from the mostly Protestant Netherlands, and imported their own king, who, like most European kings, came from Germany. Now that Flanders has become the wealthier region, and educated Dutch-speaking Flemings, such as De Wever, look to Britain and the United States for cultural sustenance rather than to France, there is no Brussels élite left to hold the nation together. Writer travels in Belgium, speaking to academics, journalists, and politicians. Discusses the influx of immigrants from Africa. Considers solutions other than secession.
Postcard from Europe
Le Divorce
Why Belgium, home of the European Union, has never been more disunited.
by Ian Buruma January 10, 2011
Ian Buruma, Postcard from Europe, "Le Divorce," The New Yorker, January 10, 2011, p. 36
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