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X-Men: Days of Future Past almost featured one of the comics most beloved characters - a certain Jubilation 'Jubilee' Lee. Providing a glimpse of the direction the film almost went in, a newly released set of concept art from the film has revealed that Jubilee was seriously considered to appear in the movie.
You can check out the images - originally featured at Concept Art World - below:
Jubilee has, in fact, already appeared in the previous three X-Movies, with Katrina Florece taking the cameo duties in X-Men, before Kea Wong took over with X2 and The Last Stand. This would, from the looks of it, have been her first major appearance, however.
The question is, who was she replaced by? The artist of the above images, Phillip Boutte Jr, also produced concept art for Warpath and Blink, so they both seem to have been considered from early stages. Was Sunspot originally not planned to feature, though? And if the final cast wasn't set in stone for plot reasons, is there anyone who would have been more fun to see?
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March 25, 2002,
The island flavor of Tommy Bahama will pervade at Sferra Bros. this upcoming market, thanks to a new licensing agreement for bedding, bath, table, throws and decorative pillows.
To start, the new collection will target the same high-quality specialty stores, better department stores and better home catalogs as Sferra's existing line does, said Paul Hooker, president. He added that price points have not been worked out yet, though they will be similar to the existing line.
In addition, Sferra used Tommy Bahama's ready-to-wear fall 2002 collection as inspiration for the home collection, as well as its various logos and island designs, he said.
The majority of the bedding ensembles are made in Italy and include sheer cotton voiles that have been printed or softly crimped, linen, and Italian-spun Egyptian cotton sheeting woven in romantic jacquards and herringbones with vintage inspired prints. The sheets will range from a 200-count percale to a 600-count jacquard. Accents include hand-stitched embroideries, whimsical crocheted hems, Hawaiian-inspired appliques and hand-printed borders.
Top-of-bed products include soft, quilted layers and embroidered sheer coverings, fresh cotton piques and stonewashed matelasse coverlets.
The bath products consist of cotton terry with sculpted palm jacquards and bamboo accents mixed with vintage-inspired print shower curtains and matching bath rugs. This part of the collection is woven and finished in Belgium and Portugal and features a solid color line with the Tommy Bahama logo and bamboo dobby.
For the table, the collection will feature hand thread-drawn linen with whimsical accents of island-embroidered textures and hand crocheted dangles of pineapples and palms. Place mats will include suede bamboo and rattan as well as hand embroidery. Napkins will also be hand embroidered. Hooker added for the most part the table collection will be embroidered by hand in workrooms worldwide.
The license extends Sferra into a new category as well, decorative pillows.
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Hilton Colon Quito
About the hotel
Property Location
In the heart of Quito, Hilton Colon Quito is close to Basilica of the National Vow and Independence Square. This 4.5-star hotel is convenient to Quito Cathedral.
Make yourself at home in one of the 255 air-conditioned rooms featuring MP3 docking stations and LCD televisions. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and a computer station. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Meeting rooms 23
- Hair salon
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Free valet parking
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Computer station
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Steam room
- Elevator/lift
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Wedding services
- Outdoor pool
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Snack bar/deli
- Smoke-free property
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Number of meeting rooms - 23
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Number of floors - 19
- RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 255
- Porter/bellhop
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Bar/lounge
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Concierge services
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference center
- Coffee shop or café
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Business center
- Luggage storage
- Full-service spa
- Fitness facilities
Room Facilities
- MP3 docking station
- In-room safe
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free newspaper
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Room service (limited hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Hair dryer
- Premium bedding
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Private bathroom
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free toiletries
- Phone
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
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- This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
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- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: USD 29 per person (approximately)
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Detached house for sale in Courtney Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15
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Property features
- Detached private home in its own grounds
- 5 bedrooms
- En suite with steam room & jacuzzi bath
- Stunning kitchen
- Outstanding gardens
- Ample off street parking & double garage
- Private gated entrance
- Hot tub/summer house
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**A detached private gem** close to local amenities and so many benefits including; a spacious lounge, a stunning kitchen with Corian work tops, a cinema room, 5 bedrooms (2 en-suites) one of which has its own steam room, wonderful gardens with enclosed Hot Tub, ample parking and double garage!
Tucked away in its own private grounds behind large timber double gates, lies this stunning, spacious detached home.
Follow the driveway up to the double garage, and let us show you the rest!
The entrance hall and the lounge/dining room are fitted with Oak flooring, with the latter being a wonderful family space to entertain. The kitchen is beautifully fitted out with all modern appliances including; twin ovens, an integral coffee maker, microwave and dishwasher. Even the American Style Fridge/Freezer will be staying. But that's not all! The work surfaces are Corian, giving this room a stunning finish, and there is even a built-in drinks fridge for when you're thirsty. The kitchen is the heart of the house, as Bi-folding doors open all the way, bringing the wonderful rear garden into play.
A secret room is also off of the hallway. Open what you will think is the under stairs cupboard, and follow the stairs down into the playroom/cinema room.
Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms, (one with an en-suite) and a family bathroom, and upstairs again is the master suite. What a room! Not only does this spacious bedroom have a dressing room, but also an en-suite like no other! A huge Jacuzzi bath with Velux windows above is not even the main feature in this room…that would be the professional steam room! You really do need to see it for yourselves. Outside, grounds and double garage is sure to impress, even more so when I tell you that the owner is leaving the Hot Tub!
Entrance Hall
Entrance via upvc double glazed front door, window to front, engineered oak flooring, radiator and door leading down to Cinema room.
Cinema Room 26' 10" max x 10' 2" ( 8.18m max x 3.10m )
Staircase up to main entrance hall, wall lights, television and radiator.
Opaque double glazed window to front, part tiled walls, wash hand basin, radiator and WC.
Lounge/dining Room
Double glazed window to front, two feature circular stained glass windows to side, double glazed patio doors to rear garden. Feature electric fireplace, engineered oak flooring, wall lights, television point, telephone point and two radiators.
Kitchen 20' 6" x 11' 2" ( 6.25m x 3.40m )
Attractive wall and Base units with Corian work surfaces, Corian breakfast bar, one and a half Corian sink/drainer and tiled flooring. Fitted twin oven and fitted gas hob with cooker hood, integrated dishwasher, fitted fridge/freezer, integrated microwave and fitted Hotpoint coffee maker and fitted wine and drinks cooler. Double glazed windows to side and rear and double glazed Bi folding doors to rear garden.
Staircase to master suite, airing cupboard housing Valliant central heating boiler and radiator.
Bedroom 1 16' 7" x 15' 7" ( 5.05m x 4.75m )
Two Velux style double glazed windows, double glazed patio doors to Juliette balcony and two radiators.
Dressing Room 9' 8" x 6' 5" ( 2.95m x 1.96m )
Double glazed windows to rear, fitted wardrobes and radiator.
En Suite
Two Velux style double glazed window to front, over sized Jacuzzi bath with jets, shower cubicle with duel head. His and Her wash hand basin and vanity unit, ladder style radiator, extractor fan and wc. Professional steam room with external electrical controls.
Bedroom 2 12' 4" x 9' 11" ( 3.76m x 3.02m )
Double glazed window to rear, radiator and door to en-suite.
En Suite
Opaque double glazed window to side, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, fully tiled splash backs, ladder style radiator and WC.
Bedroom 3 13' 10" x 13' ( 4.22m x 3.96m )
Double glazed windows to front and radiator.
Bedroom 4 12' 11" x 11' 1" ( 3.94m x 3.38m )
Double glazed window to rear and radiator
Bedroom 5 8' x 5' 11" ( 2.44m x 1.80m )
Double glazed window to rear and radiator.
Opaque double glazed window to front, bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, tiled floor and splash backs, ladder style radiator and WC.
Front Garden
Accessed via private double gates, follow the drive and pull up at the double garage. From here, you will see an expansive front lawn, with walls and hedges giving you privacy.
Double Garage 21' 7" x 18' 9" ( 6.58m x 5.71m )
Power and light with electric roll up door and plumbing for washing machine. Double glazed window to side and double glazed door to rear garden.
Rear Garden
A beautiful rear garden mainly laid to lawn, with a raised patio and decked area for entertaining. Mature trees and shrubs, along with fencing make this rear garden fully enclosed. There is a gated side entrance as well as a double glazed door into the double garage. There is a large summerhouse which houses the delightful hot tub.
Summer House/hot Tub
Fully insulated timber house with Hot Tub with fitted television, power and light.
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6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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- Lawrence Hill (2.6 miles)
- Stapleton Road (2.7 miles)
- Keynsham (2.8 miles)
- Bristol Airport (10.6 miles)
- Cardiff Airport (36.4 miles)
- Bournemouth Airport (55.0 miles)
- Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing (3.3 miles)
- Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing (3.5 miles)
- Castle Park Ferry Landing (3.6 miles)
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- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles)
- The Park Primary School (0.3 miles)
- Beacon Rise Primary School (0.3 miles)
- St Brendan's Sixth Form College (2.3 miles)
- Bristol Futures Academy (2.5 miles)
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- John Cabot Academy (0.5 miles)
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This is a derivative of Johann's with the tangs removed and a portion added to screw onto a threaded top Hot End. No exta Screws!
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2) Check for fit. I rescaled this but, if it is too tight here is a good manufacturing tip. Heat the metal threaded Hot End. This one is an aluminum fitting. Heat with a small torch, soldering iron, lighter or ? Not, too hot but warm enough to soften your screw on cap. Then gently and as straight as you can begin to screw on the cap. Re-heat, adjust and screw as required untill it is seated. I had about 3 threads left at the bottom but, since this is not really high precision your parts may vary.
3) Open the bowden tube opening for a 4mm OD tube. I used a 3 or 3.5mm drill. By waiting until the fitting is screwed into place it is easy to drill out the plastic to fit a 4mm O.D. PTFE tube (bowden tube).
4)Slip an 8mm nut onto your bowden tube then push the bowden tube into your new clamp. Slide the nut down and with some force screw it onto the top clamping keeping the nut square to your Hot End.
I started with this and then saw that jamesarm97 did what I was going to do next - so you can see the other variation on ---- Thingiverse ---- Just search for it - ;-)
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Conversion Story, Part 2, in which I Figure Things Out
My now ex-husband claimed neutrality on the matter. "Do what you want. But you really ought to just do it or not. Decide." He had a point.
I had some serious reservations. Baptism would require me to make major lifestyle changes. Beer and pot would have to go.[1] I had quit smoking just before I got pregnant with the baby mentioned in Part 1, so tobacco cigarettes were no longer a concern. However, coffee and tea were problematic. At least nobody seriously expected me to only eat a little meat during the winter.
The Joseph Smith story was not one that sat well with me. Angels and gold plates that the angel took back when the translation was done. Riiiiiiiiiiiight. How convenient!
The doctrine of baptism for the dead did not make the decision any easier. Why couldn't I just forego baptism in this life and wait for the next one? It offered the best of both worlds: I could have eternal life later, without giving up my entrenched word of wisdom vices. The elders responded that my refusal to be baptized would inform my spirit in the post-mortal world; having refused the ordinance once, I would not be likely to accept later.
On the plus side, I liked church. I felt like I could be part of something bigger than myself. I liked the idea of making a commitment to a path that looked like a good one. Those plusses made me take the issue seriously. I didn't feel like the negatives made baptism an obvious non-starter.
By the time I brought up the subject of being baptized to the elders, I had been thinking about it for a couple of weeks, but I'd never really prayed about it. When they assured me I was ready, I decided to decide.
That night, after I went to bed, I prayed. I wasn't really sure where to start, or what to ask, so I asked God about the issue that was MOST problematic for me - if the Book of Mormon was really a scripture like the Bible. I didn't ask about anything else; asking that part was difficult enough. The words caught in my chest and pressed on it like a weight on the inside. It was hard to catch my breath. I choked them out anyway.
I heard a very clear "Yes." Not audible, but the thought, fully formed, along with the very strong impression that baptism was the right thing to do. The weight lifted. I could breathe again. I felt relieved.
The elders came back a couple of days later. I asked them when we could schedule my baptism. They practically jumped out of their chairs to pull out their planners. We set the baptism for after the next missionary zone conference, in less than ten days, so Jake could be there to confirm me.
[1] Well, beer at least. There was that whole "useful herbs" part of the Word of Wisdom that might act as an escape clause for giving up pot.
Part 3: Nobody mentioned that I needed to bring a towel...
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It's so funny how we phrase those key questions in prayer. Many ex-Mormons comfortably believe the Book of Mormon is "a scripture like the Bible." Their estimation of the Bible is probably a lot lower than yours is/was, though.
The only question I managed to choke out to God during my BYU freshman crisis of faith was "Will I be able to live a worthwhile life as a faithful Mormon?" The answer was "yes," of course. But only in retrospect did I notice how scared I was that the answer might be "no" to questions such as "Is it the Only True Church?" or even "Is it the best of all possible paths available to me right now?"
- September 07, 2006 7:50 PM
- Stephen M (Ethesis) said...
Nobody mentioned that I needed to bring a towel...
I'm looking forward to that as well.
- September 08, 2006 1:22 PM
- Capt. Obsidian said...
Nobody mentioned to me that I needed to bring extra underwear. I finished the meeting "commando."
- September 08, 2006 2:14 PM
- annegb said...
I love the Plan of Salvation. As much as I know anything, I know it's true. So I overlook the problems I have and trust they will be worked out. Many of them have been.
My biggest problem with the church is one of personalities. People piss me off. Jerks who are in positions of authority make me question whether I want to go to church or not. Not the basic doctrine.
Watch, one of these days, I'm going to pop my stake president. Watch for me in the National Enquirer.
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East Lyme - Gary Wight had a simple message for his East Lyme High School boys' lacrosse team during halftime Wednesday night.
The Vikings followed their coach's instructions, scoring six straight goals in the third quarter to break open their Eastern Connecticut Conference Large Division game against Norwich Free Academy and cruise to a 14-3 victory under the lights.
Wight said the Vikings (3-0, 1-0), who led 5-3 at the break, were holding their sticks a little too tight in the first two quarters.
"We were a little tight in the first half," Wight said. "We weren't playing to our potential and we had to relax and let the game come to us."
By loosening their grip on their sticks, the Vikings tightened their grip on the game.
They also made a few adjustments and got their midfielders involved, leading to a more fluid attack and numerous quality scoring chances. Griffin Woods scored three goals while fellow senior Erik Aarsand added two goals and two assists and senior Nic Page and junior Mark Wojcik had two goals apiece.
Young and rebuilding NFA (2-1, 0-1) looked good early on, playing a physical defense and leading 3-2 just over a minute into the second quarter before giving up 12 straight goals. Sophomore Logan Morin did all the scoring for the Wildcats and senior Turner Moss had 18 saves.
"We need to get in better shape," said NFA coach Kyle Legnos when asked what he learned about his team. "They changed their sets and it was something our guys haven't seen. ... It's our third game of the season and we're still getting things together."
The Vikings also are far from a finished product, attempting to fill the void left by the loss of six All-ECC players. Senior goalie Greg Swenson, a three-year starter, anchors the defense and also provides valuable leadership along with fellow captains Mark Chmielewski and Page.
"We're still growing and still trying to get our timing down," Wight said. "We have great leadership and an outstanding goalie. It's going to take some time to start clicking."
East Lyme's attack started to click in the third quarter. The Vikings capitalized on a man-advantage to start the second half, as junior Evan Opsahl set up Wojcik for goal about two minutes in.
The quick goal seemed to inject some life into the Vikings, who fired in three goals in a span of two minutes, 11 seconds. Junior Kyle Bernard and Opsahl both found the net to increase the lead to 8-3 lead.
When Page scored to make it 11-3, the Wildcats called a timeout. An energized East Lyme continued to dominate possession while Swenson (13 saves) and junior Anders Aarsand (2) kept NFA off the board in the second half. The Vikings held a 45-22 edge in shots.
Early signs point to the Vikings as clear favorites to capture yet another ECC Large Division title. Right now, Wight is more concerned about daily improvement than winning conference championships.
"Everyone comes to play East Lyme," Wight said. "They bring their best game. We can't look past these teams."
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When I was in kindergarten, Mom got me a small little White Pine, about a foot tall, from our local school that was giving them out to children. We took it home and planted it in our front yard. We moved when I was in 2nd grade and made sure to take the White Pine with us when we went.
Besides having this seedling of a tree, I also grew up with my parents having two big flat-coated retrievers, a male (named Major) and a female (named Babe). The male, Major, was almost my nemesis. In the winter, when my brother and I were outside playing in the snow, we'd be having a great time until one of my parents let Major out. When he saw us and we saw him, it was the hunter eyeing the hunted. Why, you may ask?
This dog loved the snow; but even more, he loved to "pick one from the herd" and chase him down. Once he was upon his prey, he would plow him into the snow, take his stocking hat (remember as a kid when they used to come with a ball on the top, usually the same color as the hat?) and gallop off to his secret lair, snickering to himself, an air of pompous victory emanating from some cruel gene, and chew the ball off the hat. The victim would later find his hat laying abandoned in the snowy yard, covered with drool. We sometimes found the balls–and when we did, they were sadly beyond resuscitation, drool dripping from them, snow-covered and maybe some grass and dirt thrown in the mix if Major was in a good mood that day.
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Oconee County's Russ Callaway will share quarterback duties with fellow sophomore Andrew Johnson. Both will be out to help the Warriors forget a lackluster 2002 season.
Jeff Blake/Staff For the Oconee County Warriors football team, the task of erasing the memory of a 2002 season gone sour can begin and end Friday night with a win over Region 8-AAAAA rival Berkmar.
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Warrior Stadium in Watkinsville. Oconee County, which finished last season at 1-9, lost twice to the Patriots, who managed but three wins all year.
''We're definitely better this year,'' said Warrior coach Neal Auer, who begins his second season on the Oconee County sideline. ''As a team, we're stronger; the kids have shown great character getting ready for this season. It still comes down to making the plays, but I feel very good about our kids' approach and preparation.''
Chief among Auer's concerns is replacing a departed veteran quarterback - Clay Callaway, now at Valdosta State - and determining the correct balance of playing time between two relatively untested sophomores. Russ Callaway (Clay's brother and the son of Georgia offensive coordinator Neil Callaway) is expected to get the start for the Warriors, but Andrew Johnson will also see time leading the offense.
''Neither one is better than the other,'' said Auer, who pointed out that Johnson will start at free safety on the Oconee County defense. ''They both bring different things to the table. Russ is better at running the option and Andy is more of a threat to make the big play. But both are natural leaders.
''I don't feel uncomfortable at all about (having two sophomore quarterbacks). They're very mature - they play (like) juniors. ... I'm convinced they'll do a good job handling the offense.''
Callaway threw two touchdown passes in about 25 snaps last year, and he and Johnson both had impressive moments in Oconee County's recent scrimmage with Cedar Shoals. Auer also has the option to go with junior Clay Robinson behind center, but it appears Robinson's big-play ability will find him at wide receiver.
''He was a big playmaker as a sophomore,'' Auer said of Robinson. "We will
definitely get him involved in the game quickly.''
Citing a size advantage for Oconee County, Berkmar coach Wendell Early said the Patriots will line up with an eight-man defensive front, adding, ''We'll need them all on the line against Oconee.''
''I don't buy that we're a whole lot bigger than them, but (an eight-man
front) has been the Berkmar defensive philosophy,'' said Auer, who was an assistant at Parkview before coming to Oconee County. ''We'll go in trying to run the ball, and we want to throw with efficiency when we do throw. But the game will dictate how much we throw.''
Unfortunately, the Warriors lost one of their weapons before they could even play a down. Senior running back Jeff Carter tore his ACL in the preseason and is out for the year. Matt Graham and Justin Smith will be looked upon to lead a rotating cast of Oconee County backs.
One ''player'' Auer said the team cannot do without, however, is the Warriors' ''12th man,'' which translates into a raucous Friday night crowd of blue-clad supporters. Is it any wonder, considering the Athens Banner-Herald named Warrior Stadium as No. 2 (behind Commerce) on its 2002 list of ''Best Place to Watch a Game?''
''It is a fun place to play,'' said Auer. ''Even when we struggled last year, we had good attendance. I'm looking forward to our crowd being that '12th man.' We need that '12th man.'''
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Apalachee at Grayson
Athens Christian at Oglethorpe County
Berkmar at Oconee County
Central-Macon at Morgan County
Commerce at Franklin County
Curtis Baptist at Nathanael Greene
Dawson County at Athens Academy
Harlem at Elbert County
Jefferson at Union County
Newton at Clarke Central
Richmond Academy at Greene County
Rockdale County at Cedar Shoals
Social Circle at Monroe Area
Washington-Wilkes at Thomson
Westminster Christian at Thomas Jefferson
Winder-Barrow at Eastside
Hancock Central at Madison County, 8 p.m.
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The last several years, state legislatures have been making changes to self storage lien laws across the country.
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With the 2013-2014 legislative session underway, four states have legislation that would change the lien notice process.
New York Senate Bill 6201
While most of the self storage lien law legislation is targeted at simpler legal notification via email, New York's bill is focused on benefiting the tenant. If the legislation is passed, owners will have to send two lien notifications instead of the one that they were previously required to. It would also force owners to send the lien notices to an alternative person that the customer must include on their rental agreement.
"Given the increased demand for storage auctions through reality shows such as 'Storage Wars,' it has become even more important to ensure that storage unit occupants are given sufficient notice to recover their personal property before it is auctioned off," New York Senator Tony Avella, the bill's sponsor, told Inside Self Storage.
"In order to prevent premature and wrongful sale of property, this legislation strengthens the notice requirement in relation to the owner's enforcement rights and gives greater protections to consumers."
The bill also gives tenants 30 days after receiving the second lien notice to satisfy the lien. Before, storage owners could sell 10 days after the one required notice was received by the renter.
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- The alternative person receiving a lien notice gives a greater chance that the renter will be notified. Owners can feel more confident that they've done everything they can to collect payment for the unit.
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- The process for sending an additional lien notice will take more time.
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The alterations to the Missouri bill, Illinois bill and Washington bill are much like the other lien law bills that have been passed and would allow for self storage operators to send out lien notices via email.
"E-mail/verified mail is much more likely to be received by a past-due customer than Certified or First-Class Mail. Many of our customers are storing because they are moving, and as such, their mailing address is possibly in flux. But e-mail is completely portable," MSSOA Chairman Jim Whitesides wrote in a letter to association members.
"Electronic messages are more likely to be received and read, and therefore, better serve the purpose of notifying customers of their account status."
When Florida passed a similar bill, The Self Storage Association said, "If the some 2,600 self storage companies utilize the new process, the industry could save more than $6 million annually, statewide."
That would mean big savings for Missouri self storage operators because, as the bill is written now, they won't have to make sure the notice is received. The Illinois and Washington legislation would require owners to send out certified mail if there isn't receipt of email delivery.
The Missouri bill also extends the number of days delinquent before an operator can put a lien on the renter from 30 to 45.
- It would save self storage owners money by not having to pay for certified mail unless the renter doesn't open the email in Illinois or Washington.
- It would save self storage operators time by being able to handle accounts from behind a computer.
- Operators must wait longer to put a lien on renters in Missouri.
- The current draft of the Missouri bill doesn't require owners who are emailing lien notices to get delivery confirmation, so they can't be sure that renters are actually receiving the notice.
Future Trends
With the way the legislation has been falling in recent years, a solid hypothesis is that there will be more bills that align with the Missouri, Illinois and Washington bills and allow owners to send out lien notifications via email.
If states require storage facilities to monitor whether or not an email was received, business management software capabilities will need to step up and provide a streamlined process. Owners will want to make sure they choose software that can adapt to the lien laws of their state.
Getting involved
If you live in a state that hasn't seen a lien law revision and are interested in the email options, you have two venues you can pursue:
- Contact your state's SSA. They are there to lobby for the legislation you want passed and were a vital component in other states creating revisions to their laws.
- If you can't get your SSA on board, you should contact your individual state representative. Make a case to him/her and they can introduce a bill into the legislature. You can give testimony and try to convince the committee, house and senate to pass your bill. The best-case scenario would be to rally as many self storage owners and managers you can to testify to your state's legislature.
New York, Illinois, Washington and Missouri. If you're in one of the four states that currently has lien notices legislation and you feel particularly strongly for or against it, get in contact with your state representative or testify before the legislature. It's much easier to alter the course of a bill while it's still in the legislature as opposed to waiting until it's a law.


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interjection, Hebrew.
peace (used as a word of greeting or farewell).
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What else $100K can buy
What else $100K can buy
If this is what you are looking for, then by all means buy a MB S550.
Mercedes is good at those comfort details, but the overall experience of driving the S is more satisfying to me. My $100K Mercedes sits in the driveway, but doesn't see much use.
The new MB S Class is also a serious step backwards in exterior aesthetics to my eye. The car simply looks fat.
It's old-school frumpy. By contrast, the looks of the MS make me just want to grab it and take it for a spin.
The thing with all those frills is that the novelty wears off. Of the $20K or so in options on my last Mercedes, only 10% of them are routinely part of my drives.
If you like the new S Class, get it. That's for a very different customer than who's buying a Model S now.
I had an S550 before getting my P85, would not even consider getting the new S550. Yes the Mercedes has more safety/luxury features, but I bought the Tesla for performance. I could go down your list item by item, but the only thing I miss on the Tesla is the active cruise control. I have also owned a 740i and A8L W12, but I have no plans on going back to any of them. I bought the best car and have zero regrets, but to each their own. Good luck with your decision.
As criticism of the Model S you offer a quote from another owner, and then proclaim, based upon said quote, that "Tesla's ride is anything but luxury"? I have an idea. As radical as this may sound, please stay with me... I don't want to lose you, because what I'm about to suggest may be quite remarkable, innovative, and downright revolutionary. Here it comes... wait for it...
Schedule a test drive and form your own opinion!
@ RIsquare - One last thing I forgot to mention in my last post. If you are looking for a car that will carry you smoothly over a speed bump while traveling at 25 MPH, and while receiving a hot stone Reiki massage and aromatherapy, I'm saddened to tell you that Model S is not the car for you.
Let us know how you like the S550.
Sit on the throne and enjoy your aromatherapy, while you and your pet are getting hot-stone(d)-massaged.
(sorry, could not resist... now I am fighting the mental image...)
Luxury is quite a loosely used term that has no objective standard. For many people in the world, clean/safe/potable water is a luxury.
For me, my P85 was quite a luxurious upgrade from my honda civic hybrid (160K miles, still going strong BTW). I very much consider the MS a luxury vehicle. In fact, I consider my honda a luxury upgrade from my prior mode of transportation (muni bus).
I guess perspective really might be the key here. Based on what I can infer from what you value in a car/luxury is something quite different than what the MS can provide right now. So, if time is a concern and you absolutely need a new car now, get the MB S550. I know you will not be disappointed.
If you can hold off for 4 more years, I suspect the major product revision to the MS (5 year cycle) will include more of the luxury features you desire.
Wait... I don't see a pedicure or manicure option for the S550. Mercedes must surely be doomed...
but this one goes to 11...
Tesla Model S 85 kwh battery goes 265 miles on a range charge.
S550 goes zero. Tesla owners have the best luxury, not buying gas and free travel along supercharger network.
Your math is off a little.
You can buy a 100,000 gas burner and then pump 20 to 30k of gas in to it.
You can buy a 100,000 Tesla and assume 25k of the price is batteries that replace the gas so the car is really 75k with a 25 fuel credit. You are buying a 75k car and prepaying to not buy gas. My Tesla energy cost is a penny a mile. My BMW cost 25 cents a mile.
That extra 25k is the price of bells and whistles the Tesla currently does not have. But then a flat panel 17 inch screen is a dam big bell in my book. Losing the 800 small print buttons I can not read in the Benz is also a major whistle.
Drove a fully loaded maxed out special order BMW 760i before the Tesla. The Tesla ruined me. It is such a joy to drive I don't miss any of the bells and whistles. I even learned that my loved adaptive cruise was not really that big of a deal.
@roamer off a little? dont forgrt that all those options take the s550 to $140k.
The new S550 looks more elegant but less sporty and nowhere near the presence the W221 had when it came out....But that was Feb. 2006 in the US and it was quite a departure in styling compared to other cars at that time (it did influence styling trends for years to come....the forward-sloping body contour line was quickly picked up by Nissan's Altima and others and became ubiquitous, while the CLS started a whole new segment, of which the Model S is technically a part of. Of course, they did incorporate things from others as well like the Bangle Butt and Audi LED DRLs), and the new W222 maintains the same proportions and profile so it's not nearly as aggressive a change. Many people might not realize it's even a new model.....There's no question that's not the case with the Model S, even in areas where they are more plentiful people notice it.
Realize this: The S550, with double-paned glass and heavy robust construction, is near in weight to the Model S, which while being a large car the S is smaller and lacking many of the gadgets and gizmos. For them to have incorporated all that and features like self-closing doors, 3000psi hydraulic suspension and air bladders in the seats, it would have increased the weight too much and put too much electrical drain, while increasing complexity beyond Tesla's comfort level. The S550 has 2 large lead-acid batteries and a 220amp alternator, huge for a car. The Model S comes close enough in features and strikes a reasonable balance, and having an opulent interior would clash with its minimalist practical ethos.
I have the older S550 and while I love it and am going to miss some of the pampering and technology (even if I keep the car I wouldn't be driving it much!), it can't do what the Model S does, and that's why we all want a Model S, isn't it?
+1 AmpedRealtor!
RIsquare $100,000 will buy a lot of things. It's a good chunk of a house, a start at investing, a start at multiple small businesses, a whole lot of options for various gas cars, and a whole host of other possibilities.
I haven't driven a 2014 Mercedes Benz S550. I have owned or do own a 1992 Mercedes 190e, various different classic Range Rovers, and a 1996 Range Rover Supercharged. I have driven a Mercedes 300e and BMW 740 and 528 and 540i also a 03 M5.
I have driven a Model S, it probably isn't as nice inside as the newest S class, or the latest 7 series, all the gimmicky stuff is MIA, but it is incredible! It makes you giddy. The Tesla drivetrain is superior in every way possible! And because of that the car can be far superior! Just in the safety factors, how much is that worth? The people buying the current Model S are changing the future of the automobile industry! The dealer model, the service model, the gas station model, all these are getting turned upside down. The Model S owner can refuel their car from their own home, if they buy their own fueling station (solar), they power their home and their car on their own, self sufficiency at its finest! No middle eastern oil, no wars to "protect" our "right" to the oil. No military guarding the shipping channels. This is huge! This is awesome! Schedule that test drive!
Not sure there are any of those features that really appeal to me. Seems like they are mainly for people who don't like to drive. My mom has a CLS 55AMG. It is a fast, reasonably well built car but no fun at all to drive...
@RIsquare: However it doesn't feel good to pay $100K for a car and to count the bumps on the road with your butt.
I'm the opposite. If I've bought a car and I can't feel the bumps in the road with my butt, I've chosen the wrong car. I want fast and fun, and certainly don't want to feel isolated from the road or driving experience.
Though, I'd probably be in something like a Nissan GT-R if it weren't for the potential for kids in the near future, so maybe I'm weird.
I had a 2010 S550 and was going to buy the 2014 model but after test driving a Tesla; Nope. I've had my Tesla MS85 for 10 weeks and couldn't be happier. I'll never buy another ICE car!
Anyone want to buy my Volvo?, love it but can't want to be in a Tesla.
The title of the post was what else 100k can buy, so I based my comment on 100k
My P85+ cost $127,000 (my second Tesla, May 16th delivery), round to 120k after tax deduction. Included in that price is 20k of gas I won't buy. So it is basically a 100k car compared to the s550 loaded up at $140k and no energy prepay. Apples to apples comparison.
So with the Benz you are talking 40k for the bells and whistles. Put another 40k into the S and things would be equal. The S is a much better value. I find that at some point all the systems just become a headache to deal with. But then I drove a Dodge Viper SRT 10 because it was a beast and you actually had to drive it. Was brutal to drive and I enjoyed every minute of driving it. Had almost no do dads and trinkets.
PS at 140 the Viper drove like polished glass. Trouble was there just are not many places you can drive at that speed.
But does the Merc make grilled cheese sandwiches??? I thought so.
Roamer is right, title say what can you buy for $100K.
You can buy my Volvo and a loaner Model S, bam!
I agree with Roamer. The MS is more of a E class or 5 series competitor in my mind as they will end up costing the same after a couple years. Those are considered luxury cars as well but more on the sporty side like the MS.
What you are describing is simple "Creature comforts".
They have nothing to do with Breath taking technology. If Tesla has taught us anything it is this....When Tesla embarks on a mission they do it better than anybody else!!!
Tesla is young..they just released their first car and knocked it out of the park, they're making everything themselves and learning to do so in a hurry.
Wait until they finish working on the AUTONOMOUS CAR and those little features you are talking about will be completely integrated and probably designed BETTER than what u see in MB & BMW.
Elon and company have owned these exotic cars u are talking about...d u think they dont know anything about interior design and quality??? REALLY? It's just a matter of time before you see a great interior design on PAR OR BETTER THAN anything out there.
@roamer spot on. MS is a $100 k car S550 isn't.
BTW. $100k could have bought about 2,800 shares of TSLA, that would buy you both a P85+ and an S550 today with $200k to spare.
I think the comment that the S is for someone riding in the back tells it all. I think most of us want the driving experience.
I think it is pretty remarkable that a new automobile company's first mass produced vehicle is being compared to the rest of the automobile industry's finest products. All of the competitors have been trying to perfect their vehicles for decades. The model S is truly " disruptive " technology.
If you haven't yet driven the S, you simply don't know. I would not trade my S for any car. I have owned to 7 series and driven them 90,000 miles each and I never washed either of them myself. I wash my S. No car makes you smile like the S. No car compels you to waste time on its forums ike the S.
I agree with Dwdnjck. I have been a Volvo owner for 15 years. I love my current S60 but with Tesla it was love at first site and drive. It is like no other....I cannot wait for my Volvo to sell so I can buy a Model S.
I get the interior point for sure. There is a lot lacking in the model S in terms of details. However as a previous E550 owner, luxury has a different meaning for me now. Luxury is not having to deal with MB service center (Minnesota is awful!), not having my battery die every time I return from work trip, not replacing the over priced battery every year because it wont jump, and all the little things that broke throughout my ownership (central computer, parking sensors, something with the steering) .
Luxury is cruising by the gas station waving. Luxury is not having to get my sleeping child out of the car to pay for gas if the pump breaks, or standing outside in the snow/rain/heat.
Best part... my 2 year old thinks every car has to charge. No concept of a gas station.
That is awesome.
My wife has a near new E-Class, she borrows my S. I get to take her E in for service and have it washed. Her car is nice but not compelling.
I ordered my 85P yesterday. I feel you are really asking the wrong questions. The math really doesn't make sense for any of the vehicles mentioned. You take a bath on all high end luxury cars that aren't collectibles. 14K on up for sure. Don't buy a 100K car if you don't want huge depreciation.
I've owned many cars including a H1 before the H2 came out. I loved the experience. When I had enough, I moved back to a XJ8.
Driving the Tesla was like no other ride I had experienced. It's cool on so many levels. A unique ride that no other can match. It's safe. Faster then the others. You don't have to go to a GAS STATION and pay for that Petrol. No getting out and filling up in bad weather. Wow factor beyond the others. It's good for the environment.
I will enjoy the unique experience of driving something different than any other vehicle I have driven in the past. I will enjoy watching the look on friends and family when they are passengers. I guarantee it won't be the same type of reaction you will get from the high end imports.
But that's just me.
Hmmm ...Wonder if I did something better with my investment capital that allowed me to buy two cars for cash this year. Not trying to be a jerk, just don't second guess people's investments. If I have any money when I die the government is just going to confiscate and waste 1/2 of it so, what the heck, better to blow it and be irresponsible.
I admit I completely avoid publicly traded companies and only invest in things I can own and control. Hate to be someone's pigeon to be plucked by a public company that pays its management and insiders by diluting my holdings with stock issues.
Had a fun deal ten years ago that was a 50k investment and a little work. Ten years later my Return on my capital is 30,500 %. I would have been happy with 30 or 40%. It just worked out well.
I do really like Tesla and hope everyone who invests makes a killing over the next ten years. I would love to see Tesla spank all the legacy car builders and create wealth for many with their success.
The extensive use of synthetic materials (plastics, vinyls, etc.) disappointed me the first time I sat in a MS.
I believe there would be a market for a luxury appointed MS for 130K-150K. Think of Tesla's profit margin on these cars?
Am I the only one thinking the "luxury features" of the MB S550 are getting silly? I don't currently have a MB, but I do have a BMW and a Cadillac with a lot of bells and whistles . . . and they're getting dusty as I look for any reason to forgo them and jump in my rocket ship (AKA the Model S P85).
@2k. I like the clean look of the S interior. But I would really like a few door pockets to put my extra fast food napkins in.....
@Roamer - Was just saying, it's something you could have done with $100k...
Also, in my earlier post I was trying to make the point that the S550 (with all the options you mentioned) isn't something else you could buy for $100k, so I don't understand the comparison.
Honestly, if I was given the option to get a loaded S550 or my MS 60 for free (note: I said MS 60, not MS P85+) but would have to pay all operating costs and give it back after 5 years with no residual I would take the MS 60. And a P85+ is a no brainer... but that's me.
Curious, have you had a chance to drive the P85? If so, what did you think of it? If not, I would really recommend you take it for a spin, and let us know what you think.
Doing extensive research w/out actually driving a Model S is like trying to buy a surfboard or anything else that needs to be engaged and experienced live. I agonized myself to near death and lamented that there were no power folding mirrors, etc. I was just like everyone else before they pulled the trigger. The experience of driving the car is what did it for me. Every time I'm in an ICE at this point I can't help but think of and picture the many thousands of controlled explosions are taking place under the hood. Yes, after 100+ years they can control and mask the inherit weaknesses of that design well. If you aren't really a surfer, but are in to wrist watches, maybe this anology sums it up: Wrist watches are still made with mechanical movements, and yes, a Rolex or Panerai can do a pretty good job of keeping time. But people don't really buy those sorts of watches because they to tell time. The MB is a Rolex; the MS is an atomic clock.
That's my $.02 and look forward to your updates after you have driven once and felt that sensory rush.
Got my red S 85 in March and loved it, then drove my brothers P85 a few months ago and it was all over, ordered a dark greyP85+. I have two performance X models on order because I wanted all wheel drive, a little more room and a taller easier car to get in. But after driving the P I decided I could not wait another year for the X. Will take a beating on trades or resells but that's part of being a Teslaholic. You are right about the investment advice, but sometimes it is nice to just be a little crazy.
Sorry if I was obnoxious in my posts. I should learn not to post late at night. Thanks for a great discussion and some thought provoking comments. Drive safe.
@Roamer - you are fine... Actually, I mistakenly thought the "hmmmm..." post was from the person who started this forum.
@RIsquare - Curious, have you had a chance to drive the P85? If so, what did you think of it? If not, I would really recommend you take it for a spin, and let us know what you think.
RIsquare- Seems to me like you have already made your choice..you pointed out lots of features, Im sure these are important to have for you, so enjoy your MB..Roamer-I had a P85 as a loaner, my husband loved it,he thought about trading up. but I have found that I actually prefer to drive slow, it just prolongs the time get to be in the car listening to music, I also love red lights, gives me time to search or think about music I want to request..the 85 is fast enough for me to switch lanes on the freeway.OH, we have the dark grey and its beautiful...
First thing I thought of was 100,000 things from the dollar store but then again my 85kwh only came up to $82220 so I'm obviously not on the same thought wave anyway.
An Aston Martin Rapide S doesn't have any of the things in the OP's list (it does have power folding mirrors and front/rear parking sensors though!). I guess it's not a luxury car either.
If that is what you are after, go buy the Mercedes.
"A throne in the back"
Not sure I want a toilet in my 'S although I'll admit I've spent some long hours stuck in traffic. Could've been handy... Nah. I think I'll pass.
"Hot stone massage". "Aromatherapy."
Buy a model S and take a few luxury trips to India.
If those features are important to you, by all means buy a MB.
For me, riding single occupancy in the HOV lane surpasses MB's fufu options. In my world, time is money, and sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic is a huge loss of serious money! Never mind, watching up-to-the-second stock prices on my 17" touch-screen, without having to take my eyes off the road to look at a tiny phone (risking a ticket, or my life), trumps heated armrest, message seats, etc any day of the week for me. But that's just me.
We all have different needs in our lives, that's why Tesla gave us an option.
Well said.
I pass lambos and mclarens together with porsches and BMWs every day while they all seat in traffic burning gas for nothing with all their fancy features and great performance ;)
Thanks! A funny thing happened to me the other day... As I was getting on the freeway in Los Angeles, someone in an Audi R8 V10+ was deliberately trying to stay ahead of me (as if we were racing, which I wasn't). Traffic was moving at a steady rate, and he was weaving in and out of traffic (very dangerous), so he could stay ahead of me in regular traffic (while I was cruising in the HOV lane at 85 MPH). All the sudden he had to stop in bumper-to-bumper traffic, while I passed him (again) with my Tesla grin.
That must be really painful knowing that even though you own a very expensive $200k exotic sport-car, no amount of money will buy you a single-occupancy pass to the HOV lane club! ;-)


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One of my sculptures has been chosen for another exhibit entitled
"The Green Exhibit" at Philadelphia's City Hall.
The theme of this show which is for professional artists working in and around Philadelphia and it features artwork which is based on the environment.
The show runs from October 13- January 23, 2009 (as in "NINE"!)
The opening is Thursday, October 23, from 5-7.
In case you aren't able to get there, here is the piece I am showing:
"Growth Where You Least Expect It"
11.5"h x 18"w x 4"d
Flameworked glass tubing, aluminum "t", silicon,
grass (fescue) seed
...and my artist's statement:
Wikipedia lists 16 pages of extinct plants. As we continue to poison our environment and contribute to global warming, everyday symbols of nature may become a distant collective memory. This work pays homage to the common fescue seed that is the beginning of the life cycle of a blade of grass. Entitled "Growth Where you Least Expect It" serves as a tribute to the stamina of nature under dire circumstances. Let's hope that is does not become symbolic of the grass we used to know.


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WHY CAN'T YOU CHOOSE WHAT YOU FORGET . . . AND WHAT YOU REMEMBER? There's a lot Zoey would like to forget. Like how her father has knocked up his twenty-four- year old girlfriend. Like Zoey's fear that the whole town will find out about her mom's nervous breakdown. Like darkly handsome bad boy Doug taunting her at school. Feeling like her life is about to become a complete mess, Zoey fights back the only way she knows how, using her famous attention to detail to make sure she's the perfect daughter, the perfect student, and the perfect girlfriend to ultra-popular football player Brandon. But then Zoey is in a car crash, and the next day there's one thing she can't remember at all—the entire night before. Did she go parking with Brandon, like she planned? And if so, why does it seem like Brandon is avoiding her? And why is Doug—of all people— suddenly acting as if something significant happened between the two of them? Zoey dimly remembers Doug pulling her from the wreck, but he keeps referring to what happened that night as if it was more, and it terrifies Zoey to admit how much is a blank to her. Controlled, meticulous Zoey is quickly losing her grip on the all-important details of her life—a life that seems strangely empty of Brandon, and strangely full of Doug.
For some reason, I hadn't initially been attracted to this novel. Now, if you ask me why, my best guess was that I was under a spell of temporary insanity. Thanks to the Endless Summer double book I picked up this summer, I opened my eyes to Jennifer Echols, and, in turn, Forget You.
What I loved about this novel was its rawness. Now, I do say this is with comparison to Endless Summer, which were on the lighter side. Regardless, Forget You tackles a lot of issues- sex, independence, neglectful parents, and of course love. Luckily Echols does a wonderful job of handling these issues, despite its short length.
While Zoey isn't someone I automatically connected with, Echols makes it easy to feel for her. Zoey isn't in the easiest spot in her life right now- issues with her mother and father definitely play a huge role in her actions. That said, while I wouldn't wish her situation with them on anyone, I do commend Echols for having Zooey's parents play a large role in the novel. Though neither were physically around, they have a strong impact. I found this refreshing. A lot of novels I've read recently have the parents be basically non-existant. Either they're on this ridiculously long vacation, or are mysteriously never home, and therefore play a minimal if any role in the story. This is definitely not the case in Forget You.
Moving from Zoey's relationship with her parents, I also found Zoey's relationship with Doug to be, in a word, electrifying. I could feel their energy when they were together. Even when they couldn't stand each other... energy. Needles to say, I loved this. While neither admits it, I could sense they each had a protective nature of the other, even at their angriest. Their relationship drove this book, and kept me at bay the entire way through. Plus, side note and very small spoiler, Doug is actually half asian, so thanks to Echols for adding some diversity. It is always appreciated.
While Zoey's actions are at times a little frustrating, they are understood. In one night that she barely remembers, her world that is already upside down get shaken up even more. I think for me, it was easy to keep the frustration with her actions low when I reminded myself of her situation. That said, Forget You was a fantastic read. It was refreshing to see Echols take on deeper situations, and I'll definitely be on the lookout for more of her novels.
Plot: A
Incredibly easy to get into, minimal predictability
The characters really jumped off the page for me, beautifully dynamic
Cover Art:
LOVE IT! The connection of Zoey and Doug on the cover is just a sample of their connection that awaits inside the pages.
Length: B
A complete novel, though the ending felt a little rushed.
A novel you won't want to forget, Forget You deserves:
Four Stars!
Forget You is available now:


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January 23, 2017
Science projects are available in the second semester as well as in the first. Please keep reading for details.
Sept 4, 2016
A science project can be a great way to improve classroom grades or to qualify for various science awards and scholarships. Here are some tips on how to get started.
- Get your procedure approved.
- Do some library or internet research. Record sources and write a good introduction.
- Schedule some lab time.
- Collect the data.
- Communicate. The most straightforward method is to write a quality lab report. Even better is to prepare a display which could be set up for the academic awards night this Friday evening. Science projects for the first academic quarter need to be completely finished by October 6.
- Stop by the classroom to visit if you have question.
Best wishes for fruitful research.
–Mr. B.
Science Project Guidelines
A science project may seem overwhelming, but is certainly manageable. The key to success is to recognize that the project has parts and only one part need be done at a time. The implication is that a science project does require some time, perhaps an hour or two a week for several weeks or perhaps an hour a day for a week or two. But as a student, you are in charge of the schedule. It is also important to remember the tremendous opportunity for learning and consequently the HUGE potential for grade improvement. Some who have done research projects in years past have experienced a grade jump of two letter grades. Presenting the project at the FHSU Science Fair in February is an additional opportunity for big extra credit. Even students who do not need such a large grade improvement might be interested in the opportunities for scholarships which accompany an independent project.
So how about that first step? Every science project begins with an idea. There's a list available ( Chemistry Research Topics ) or you can come up with your own. (A possibility related to recent classroom activity could involve mixing salt solutions of various concentrations and measuring the electricity which flows through each.) When you choose a project topic, write it out in a short sentence. The second step is to fill out the form below.
(This is focused on getting a project ready for a science fair. Work with your teacher as you prepare a classroom extra credit project.)
- Get a bound notebook to use as a logbook and number the pages.
- Select a topic.
- Narrow the topic to a specific problem, stated as a research question, with a single variable.
- Conduct a literature review of the topic and problem and write a draft of the research report.
- Form a hypothesis or state the purpose of the research.
- Develop a research plan/experimental design.
- Apply for approval. Fill out appropriate forms and get signatures of approval.
- Write the research report.
- Collect materials and equipment. Make a lab schedule.
- Conduct the experiment. Record the quantitative and qualitative data.
- Analyze data, applying appropriate statistics.
- Repeat your experiment, as necessary, to thoroughly explore the problem.
- Form a conclusion.
- Write the laboratory report.
- Write the abstract.
- Create the visual display.
- Make an oral presentation of the project to teacher and/or classmates.
- Review and polish presentation and display for the science fair.
In summary, science research is very "doable" and can even be interesting and fun. You will certainly learn some new stuff, and perhaps meet and work with some new and interesting people along the way. It is almost guaranteed to have a major positive impact on your science grade. Remember this is "extra credit" so you won't hear much about it in class. So stop by some time outside of class and get the ball rolling. I look forward to visiting with you about your project. –Mr. B.