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Crazy, awful year.
5 deaths, 3 of family members and 2 of friends (update, 2 more friends I just heard about this week). Dealing with an elderly relative who appears to be losing his mind. Renovated the house in 6 months and then sold it in a day (but still dealing with the fallout from a completely incompetent escrow company). Moved to an apartment downtown. Business is booming, new clients every month.
Living downtown is great. The pluses and minuses:
+ The food is awesome
- I'll be 300 lbs. by this time next year
+ No commuting, therefore rarely have to deal with traffic
- Noisy
+ Virtually anything you can imagine is available within 10 blocks of here
- No garden
+ No weekend chores
- No view of the lake, but
+ Fantastic view of the City, Elliot Bay and the Olympic mountains
+ Got rid of tons of "stuff"
- Still have more to get rid of
+ Finally got a stereo I really like, Marantz SR6008 Receiver, B&W Matrix 805 speakers, Velodyne SPL1000 II subwoofer. Clean, simple and accurate, and incredibly inexpensive (seriously, if you're thinking of getting stereo equipment check out craigslist, incredible equipment mostly dirt cheap). Haven't hooked up my old Thorens turntable yet, that's next on the list so I can digitize my album collection.
. . . . .
Also, a few other thoughts:
- It never ceases to amaze how people plan for months to shut down the government then get annoyed when the government actually is shut down.
- Related to that point, why would a party assume that their political opponents would agree on what constitutes essential government services?
- The Tea Partiers are just entering the "eating their own young" phase, where strident rock ribbed conservatives from 2 years ago are now "squishes".
- People complaining about the Obamacare rollout have obviously forgotten the rollout of Medicare Part D and also have never dealt with any company on the internet, ever. They also have forgotten how annual increases in medical insurance rates and policy cancellations have been going on for the past 30 years.
- My current (crappy) medical insurance plan is being discontinued on 12/31, but according to the Washington Obamacare website I'll be able to get better coverage for $600 less per month. Despite what you may hear on the news, my story is a lot more common than the lies Republicans are spreading. It also means that I don't have to worry about the whims of insurance companies when it comes to insuring my family until age 65.
- I'm now convinced that I'll be hearing lies about Benghazi for the rest of my adult life.
- The Seahawks are doing quite well this year, although it's funny that I still have the same concerns as I did at the beginning of last season - is the OL good enough to win in the post season?
. . . . .
Finally, I suppose I should talk about why I haven't posted here in a while. Simply put, I think that this site and the idea behind it has failed. I don't believe it is possible for liberals and conservatives to discuss issues, because US conservatism has gone so far off the rails and has such such atavistic beliefs that conversation, let alone persuasion, is impossible or difficult to the point that it's not enjoyable. It's simply a waste of everyone's time, and the old quote about wrestling a pig comes to mind.
So the question I haven't answered is what to do about it. Artificially restricting conversation is out, for both philosophical and practical reasons. We do have a community of sorts, forged by years of participation. The question is, what is it good for?
I share your experiences regarding the recent loss of family members and offer condolences. I suppose that's part and parcel the cohort we belong to now.
and yes, seeing relatives and friends pass does suck.
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Gentleman Jack: Surprisingly smooth.
Aberlour 10-year single malt: Really good, great value.
Bowmore 10-year single malt: Metallic and sucky.
"Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency."
--Barack Obama, January 2009
Agreed on Gentlemen Jack, my bug is that for the price there's so much better. Haven't tried Aberlour and honestly I was a bit shiddy when I tried the Bowmore. I don't recall it being bad but my judgment may not have been the best. I have to ask, did you open the bottle, or do you know if the bottle was recently opened? When I hear metallic taste with any sort of alcohol I assume the alcohol has oxygen poisoning.
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
Even at Costco.
I broke the seals myself on the bottles. For $26 plus tax for the Bowmore, I'm disinclined to see if the next one will be better. The Aberlour was every bit as good as Gentleman Jack and it was in the low $20s for a fifth.
"Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency."
--Barack Obama, January 2009
Glad business is going well. Re: the state of politics today, I blame the media...
Come, my friends. 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world -- Tennyson
And best of luck in your new life.
Hey, email me at hankp98072 -at- yahoo dot com, I tried emailing you a few months ago and it bounced back.
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They're not above patenting the mechanism for feeding the NSA all those tasty morsels. Unctuous swine. I've never trusted Facebook.
why people have not simply gone by what Zuckerberg has said.
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1. Apparently there are so many writs, warrants, subpoenas, etc coming in that they now accept them electronically through a convenient website. I wonder if judges can log in with their usernames and password to OK the warrants. Facebook loves convenience so I'm guessing the eJudge page has an "Auto approve all warrants in my inbox" option he can select.
2. Software patents suck. What this one basically says is "receive request, interpret request, retrieve data from database, place it in a queue for requestor to look at". I mean, WTF else would you do?
3. So, by patenting the obvious way anyone would to respond to a request for data from a database, Facebook is trying to force every other service provider to pay Facebook royalties every time they get an NSA/FBI/TSI/whatever request. They aren't just trying to profit from revealing their own user's data, they're trying to profit from every electronic privacy violation that happens anywhere in the US.
Unctuous swine is not severe enough.
I think you have misdiagnosed the problem:
... I think that this site and the idea behind it has failed. I don't believe it is possible for liberals and conservatives to discuss issues, because US conservatism has gone so far off the rails and has such such atavistic beliefs that conversation, let alone persuasion, is impossible or difficult to the point that it's not enjoyable.
I agree that conservatism has gone off the deep end, but the impact of that on a discussion site such as ours isn't really that big. It has never been worthwhile to engage with extremists and a project like this was always going to be moderates arguing with other moderates. It was ever thus and the wingnuts of yesteryear were not terribly different.
I have spent a fair amount of time lurking at Ordinary Times (nee League of Ordinary Gentlemen) of late, and while their opinion skews more libertarian than here and is perhaps a bit more diverse, that doesn't help them be a better site. Most of the arguments there are sophomoric and the comments section often devolves into useless semantic arguments that add nothing. That occasionally happens here, but far less frequently.
As to the purpose of it all? It's all the benefits of a night out, but I still get to go to bed sober. Reading the Forvm for years has required me to sharpen my arguments and rethink my positions. Over the years some of my positions have evolved and exposure to moderate conservative thoughts have made me a much more effective debater when talking to real people. Ironically, I'm much more polite on-line than in person where I'm much more apt to insult people for their broken logic, indefensible positions and racist tinged attitudes.
Anyway, it sounds like you've been busy. Here's to hoping your life settles down and you can come back here to raise a (metaphorical) glass occasionally.
--- I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered. My life is my own.
and how 'bout them Jets? Hard to believe they're in the wildcard spot right now. Looks like Sanchez' injury was a blessing in disguise, I don't think he'll get the starting spot back from Geno Smith anytime soon.
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The Jets, as ever, are merely setting up their fan base for an epic fall. I like Geno, but I think that Sanchez could have achieved what he has this year, perhaps more. Having said that, I think that Geno has a much bigger upside so I'm not going to clamor for Sanchez if Geno makes some stumbles along the way.
I didn't watch much of the Buffalo game, but the parts I did seem typical of their problems. Turnovers will get you every time.
--- I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered. My life is my own.
the events and revelations of 2008-2009 (obama election, financial crash, iraq clusterf*** ending etc) just dispirited many good faith conservatives who had been defending bush and conservative policies for the previous 5 years. some of the more interesting ones (macallan, ken white) just fell off.
for some folks, its easier to fight the good fight when you're the party in power.
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
So am I but the reason I'm much more apt to insult people in real life is I can't hit backspace 8 times between calling someone a d***head and hitting [save].
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
Last year, Mrs. BD lost a mom, step-mom and brother-in-law (leaving behind a 7-year old girl), so I commiserate. Tough business.
We can agree or disagree about the rest of the stuff, but the Seahawks didn't have a great OL last year and they did little to upgrade it. Okung may be a Pro Bowler, but I saw him get beat a lot. Still, I think they have as good a shot as anyone to win a Super Bowl. Even our 3rd string running back looks good.
"Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency."
--Barack Obama, January 2009
they're definitely one of the best teams in the league. But I get worried by obvious Achilles heels. Especially after a few teams have figured out how to take advantage of it.
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Why do you want to do that? Do you have music that is unavailable digitally?
sound wise, unless you have a killer A/d converter it's probably not going to be that great. Although I have actually recorded a couple of my records on to digital and I love listening to the pops and clicks.
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
First, yes there are a bunch that aren't available digitally (as far as I know), mostly older blues albums. Also, as was the fashion at the time, I have a ton of albums that were opened, recorded on cassette, then put back and untouched since then. Second I've noticed that newer digitized versions of songs are compressed like crazy. Third, I did some digitizing on my old stereo and got some pretty good results, I may try a better A/D converter if I hear any problems.
I used Audacity, and I found that a couple of preconfigured filters worked pretty well, but if needed I could manually edit the sound files. No pops or clicks, no hiss. Final results were that the digitized versions sounded like albums - not as much high end as CDs, but more warmth in the mids and mid-lows.
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Glad to see your name on a diary though.
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
You come back and don't mention sh*t about booze. Which reminds me, I found a new one, Bulleit Rye. And no, I won't give you the satisfaction of some jackasinine review with 'subtle hint of drywall' or 'strong finish with a note of locker room'. It's schmoove, spicy and sweet and if you don't like it then buy something else.
WTF kind of question is that? What is it good for? It's good for chewing the fat and getting different perspectives on sh*t. It was stated a long time ago by somebody better than me* that the place is like a pub, BYOB and the music sucks, but otherwise like a pub. There's no promise I'll agree on anything anyone says but it's good (from my perspective) to see right and left just hash it out with (this is important) the place not being an echo chamber for one side or the other.
We've got international participation. We've got Democrat, Republican and Libertarian participation. We've got lawyers, doctors, paramedics, professors, contractors, military, advertisement, engineers and programmers all posting here. There's a skew toward urban but a few rural folks, or at least folks with rural roots. Shyeeeeeet, you've got a practical biosphere on the web and you want to know what it's good for.................Hell, I don't know what it's good for but I like it enough to stick with it longer than many marriages last.
*Ok, the 'guy better than me' was just some chum I tossed out there, we all know there's nobody better than me.
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
I have no use for bourbon or scotch but I can drink rye and ginger until I fall down. Bulleit's been my new fav for the last year or so. It's nice when ones drink of choice is both fashionable and cheap.
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I think I got lucky in finding Bulleit as rye is harder to find than frog hair around here. I can't say I prefer it to other whiskies but I'll definitely keep some of this stuff stocked.
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
Of the four, Old Overholt and the WT should be easiest to find. Bulleit, like a lot of modern whiskies, has a simpler flavor profile that emphasizes one distinct note (sharp, spicy rye) and does away with some of the complexity of more traditional styles. Minimalism isn't a bad thing if done well, and Bulleit does it well. It isn't my favorite though.
Old Overholt is good, and surprisingly so given the bottom-shelf pricetag and the label that looks like strop oil for a straight razor... which come to think it is kind of what it tastes like. Barbicide, shaving cream, tobacco and leather... Old Overholt tastes like a barber shop. In a good way.
Sazerac and Rittenhouse are minty cool where the other two are warmer. Anyone have any idea why some beverages feel cool like mint and others go down warm like a lava lamp? It's been awhile and I don't have notes on them beyond that, but they are damned good. As you might expect, the Wild Turkey is the most neutral of the four, with a well-balanced mix of spicy, caramel, astringency and all that stuff. Don't get me wrong, though, it's plenty interesting as a sipping whiskey.
I've never tried Whistlepig, but can't imagine how it could be good enough to justify the price.
"Hell is truth seen too late." --Thomas Hobbes
It's not just Whistlepig, there are a bunch of ryes that are really expensive (stupidly so IMO) like Michter's, Templeton's, Jefferson and High Creek. You can peruse this list, most of those prices are $10 - 20 cheaper than they are out here in WA. I guess rye is "cool", which raises the price for everyone.
Old Overholt is OK but doesn't taste much like rye to me. It goes down easy but doesn't have the spiciness that a Rittenhouse has.
As far as the minty vs. warm feeling, we discussed this before. Everyone has different taste buds and your heat/cool receptors are easier to fool that someone who doesn't experience the minty flavor.
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Sometimes I forget how brutally unfair life can be, then you come along and kick my skates out from under me again.
"Hell is truth seen too late." --Thomas Hobbes
Consistent taste is my biggest issue. I never know if it's me or the inherent variables between batches. A certain whiskey, I'll call it McJames, has evidently bottled an antifreeze expression sitting in my cabinet, waiting for guests as I type. The previous bottle of McJames was an entirely different experience.
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
and variability will always be a problem when using agricultural goods as a basis for your product.
I found this chart online, very interesting for bourbon and rye drinkers.
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It was explained to me once that the mint comes from carmelized oak sap in the barrel staves. It's gone by the time those staves are used for Scotch or Irish whiskies.
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
and I hope the cast, pins, braces, stitches and Gen. Mrs. Cuddly's fingernails will come off soon.
Bulleit is too much rye for me. Apparently it was designed as a mixer, with very strong rye flavor to overcome the taste of mixers. I did try Whistlepig (when I was in Vermont, as it's bottled in Vermont). It was good, but not $80 a bottle good. Still can't beat Rittenhouse if you're lucky enough to find it.
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I'd guess it's all male, between 35 and55 yrs old, all well above median income, all college educated. Mostly white collar. All white as far as I can tell. Maybe some Hispanics. No black or female commenters.
pretty slim slice of society if you ask me.
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
at $51,017 is higher than I thought. It must be because I wasn't thinking of double-income households.
Oh, in case anyone cares, I'm a dual citizen living in Canada. When I attended a live recording of the Colbert Report and the warm-up comic asked for people from outside the country, everybody groaned when I said I was Canadian. Geez, occupy us already.
But at least given my social circle, it's also one place I talk to people I normally wouldn't of ages and experiences I don't regularly encounter.
Two have claimed mixed race. Two have claimed hispanic that I know of. Catchy is practically female. No regular gay formites that I know of, but Vint jumps in every so often. I really hate letting the cat out of the bag here, but I understand we have an Indian dude prowling around. I won't reveal his identity, I'd prefer that Mannish do that himself. Not a total melting pot but not exactly the Teutonic Knights either.
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
on your problems, but you just can't seem to get my enlightened feminine ideas through your male pigheaded skull.
I've been married for 17 years to Mrs Cuddly, so I've become conditioned. Here's what you can do to improve communicating with me from a woman's perspective:
-Talk at me, not to me.
-Start a conversation with "there's just one thing..." that turns into 47 things
-If I appear to be in a good mood, treat that as something that needs to be corrected ASAP
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
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There are only two wise responses; stop and listen or put your fingers in your ears and yell 'lalalalalalalalala'. That's the two wise responses, I've tried others. My personal best was 'Maybe if you'd be quiet for a minute I'd listen'. That was so bad that the NSA called me and said 'We heard that. Dude, dumb.'
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
Just tell her that you're an idiot. She'll realize she can't agree with you (because that would be agreeing with you) so she'll end the conversation tout suite.
Just uncorked a new bottle of rye - Crater Lake Rye Whiskey. Not bad, a bit too vanilla for me. Nice sweetness and spiciness, though.
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Even given Manish, that's not a very demographically wide segment. I think the fact that we even entertain the notion that we represent a wide range of viewpoints speaks to the blinkered outlook here. We argue, yeah, but within a pretty narrow range when you get down to it. Many, many of our norms, rules, givens, assumptions etc are unquestioned and fall into a very conventional range of American political thought.
its fine, it is what it is and thats the community for you. I'm sure in real life you know a few hundred people that wouldn't make heads or tails of this place, just as you would be lost on a forum of, say, transgendered commenters, in terms of the topics, experiences, outlook and all that.
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
You have to know the measure of central tendency before looking at the variation.
The only other place where I comment is on the Guardian's pages. As for unquestioned assumptions, you would be hard pushed to find too many places where assumptions are regularly questioned. One of the reasons to come here is for the links on the right where you can get fair slice of opinion if you want your assumptions challenging.
And speaking of unquestioned assumptions
In their secret hearts, humans believe that women need to shut up and men need to ejaculate. Or rather, that's implied by the most-commonly searched phrases suggested in Google's drop-down search menu.
The suggested search string suggested by Google are based on what's been searched for most often by others. So if you type in "women can't" and Google suggests completing the search string with "drive," that's because most people who started off with the phrase "women can't" were in fact searching for the phrase "women can't drive."
I tried "Indians should" and "Black people should" and "disabled people should". Rather fun.
freedom is a fundamental value that does not need to be justified in terms of some other value like efficiency
All I'm saying is that anyone who thinks the comments here represent a wide range of viewpoints needs to get out more.
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
I don't actually claim that it's a demographically "wide" segment. Obviously it isn't.
I mean, pretty much everybody here knows how to write complete sentences and, just as important, how to read those written by others. That's a surprisingly high bar these days, but I'm not sorry for that. The place would be truly pointless if it harbored a substantial contingent of inarticulate participants.
I think the site is set in an American context but goes beyond American thought, at least narrowly defined American political thought. I think politically interested, moderately educated English speakers from around the world should be able comprehend the writing here, even if not always enthusiastically. However, the vibe is clearly male white collar. I wish we had a bit more variety, but certainly not an accurate demographic cross-section of the US or the World. That would be unworkable on a language basis alone.
There is also a degree of darkish, ironic (if not cynical) humor here we kind of take for granted but that probably puts off younger people. Most of us have witnessed the political spin cycle many times and don't have overwhelmingly high expectations of anybody really, even as we hold fast to our views.
This was clear enough to Larkin, whose patriotism rested on the notion that England was the worst place on earth with the possible exception of everywhere else.
Ability to read and write English isn't limited to this demographic, by a long shot.
As as far as wishing for a wider demo, as I wrote earlier it's not surprising or desirable, for our purposes.
i can tell you that on other forums in which I participate, it's a very different demographic and the English is just fine.
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
I didn't say that all the English speakers on the planet come to the Forvm, did I? Obviously there are plenty of English speakers who can read and write, who don't come here and are not represented by any of us.
But my point was that there are millions more (and I'm including native English speakers), who write badly and are generally unable to express coherent thought in writing. This is one item that limits our demographic. Not the only one, but a significant one for sure.
This was clear enough to Larkin, whose patriotism rested on the notion that England was the worst place on earth with the possible exception of everywhere else.
It's a pub. It's been a pub for years.
Like any good pub people have the same arguments over and over again, but at the end of the day, nobody gets hurt (most of the time). Like any good pub, it's public yet private. This isn't effing Facebook or some other misbegotten corporate information sponge (and meme injection tool) with a billion users.
What is it good for? What's a pub good for? A pub with people from different walks of life at that. Traveller's photography, catchy's observations in Asia, M Scott's sports diaries, Manish's world view. These are things I value and would not be otherwise exposed to.
The only problem with this place is that nobody serves you an actual beer.
(I'm very sorry you lost so many friends this year. Don't really know what to say about it.)
This was clear enough to Larkin, whose patriotism rested on the notion that England was the worst place on earth with the possible exception of everywhere else.
Funny you should mention meme injection tool, I get about an email a week asking for link placement or "sponsored content" to be posted here. The funniest was when I got a letter asking me to remove spam links from old diaries because the company "wanted to take a new direction" and that they hoped legal action wouldn't be necessary. I replied that since they had paid people to post those links, it would only be fair to pay me $100 per link they wanted removed. Haven't heard back from them.
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He was talking about his health not being great and then he hasn't been around for more than a month.
...I'm not sure it's appropriate to say more than that but he was alive and well just a few weeks ago.
In the medical community, death is known as Chuck Norris Syndrome.
What a year you're having.
I got exiled to Korea by the lousy academic job market if it makes you feel any better. After shipping my record collection to Korea, I think it might be time to digitize as well. Thanks for the stereo equipment recs, I'm also in the market.
There's a lot of inter-lefty discussion on the site, which I find just as or more interesting than discussion across the aisle.
You said awhile back that you cared less about ideological diversity than just regular intelligence and knowledge base. I think reading with that approach to the site is still possible.
Honestly I come as much b/c I like the personalities here as anything else, so thanks for checking in. I'd love to hear more about your experiences living in downtown Seattle, which is becoming the most liberal major city in the US, I think, even surpassing SF.
but Korea seems like it should be pretty cool. At least I've been incredibly impressed with their cinema over the past ten years. Are you learning Korean, is it difficult? Do the people there treat you OK?
Seattle is quite liberal, but it's not like you can tell just walking down the street - until you see someone smoking a joint, I guess. But just like everywhere else in the country, businesses can make ridiculous demands and politicians fall over themselves serving their corporate masters. But we do still have some strong unions, and that helps make a difference.
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Come visit anytime.
I'm treated very well here as a white foreign male professor. My high status in society catches me off guard since of course I grew up surrounded by the anti-intellectual, we hate egghead lazy teachers who couldn't make it in business thing. In contrast this is a country that couldn't take education more seriously.
Last week South Korea had its college entrance exams on a Wednesday morning and they suspended all plane flights before 1pm so students weren't distracted. I heard stories of cops who saw a student rushing to the exam and picked him or her up, turned the lights on, and rushed them to wherever their exam was.
I have a personal assistant where I work and she's teaching me Korean. I'm not trying to do anything other than be functional and get around, so I suck, but that's fine. You can get by on English here if you want.
I heard about the tax breaks for Boeing. Every region must always lower taxes, raise executive pay, and slash worker compensation, or they'll lose all their business. I'm surprised you haven't learned that by now.
I hadn't seen any Korean cinema til I came here, but I have a good impression after going to part of two film festivals. Do you remember anything you've seen that you liked?
I think I may have talked about them already.
The Vengeance Trilogy -
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance - Boksuneun naui geot
Old Boy - Oldeuboi
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance - Chinjeolhan geumjassi
I Saw the Devil - Akmareul boatda
The Chaser - Chugyeogja
A Better Tomorrow - Moo-jeok-ja
The Host - Gwoemul
New World - Shin-sae-gye
The Man From Nowhere - Ajeossi
BTW, the union just killed the deal that was described in the newspaper article. Now Boeing is threatening to move production. The only problem is, the latest production figures show that the non-union locations are lousy at making airliners.
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Korean movies are the best... I'm sure there is a hot new kid on the international cinema block but I'm not hip enough to know about them.
I'm jealous of the Elliot Bay and Olympics view. I dream of a Southwesterly view from Magnolia. That would be my ideal -- sunsets, Ranier, Olympics, ship/ferry traffic, rolling fog, the shipyard... Love all that stuff. Sadly I am relegated to a view of Beacon hill.
isn't that Dr. heet? You'll be buying and selling guys like me a dozen at a time in a few years.
Some of the Thai movies I've seen have been very good, especially if you like martial arts.
Let me know when you'd like to meet for that drink ...
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Resident-soon-to-be-fellow heet. Yes, I'll make more eventually but it has been a long road and there are bills racking up. Not that I ask for pity (like too many entitled residents/new physicians), I knew what I was getting into but thems just the facts.
for physicians to forget what it was like to be struggling and get to the point that they feel that they're smarter, more hard working and just generally better and more virtuous than everyone else. Give it time.
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Yeah, I see that everyday. I like to think I'm better than that, though. I was a barely scraping by working stiff for 10 years before going to medical school. That experience is hard to forget.
and I wasn't kidding about that drink.
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Thanks, I haven't had time for much socializing beyond the family unit lately... I'll let you know if that changes.


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New info on the Japanese update for Style Savvy: Trendsetters details the changes, including the new Dream Boyfriend mode. It's not so much a dating sim as it is a mode in which you… create a boyfriend, in your dreams.
Players can create their ideal boyfriend in a character creator, then take him out to various locations… in your own character's dreams! As long as the player's ideal boyfriend is skinny and fashionable, I guess.
There's also a new AR mode and some other additions, which you can read a bit more about at Siliconera. Trendsetters will be rereleased on Japan with this new stuff on April 17, but existing owners will be able to update their versions for free starting March 26. There's no word on a western release yet!
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Amazon has had the game pretty cheap for some time now, but it's just price-matched Best Buy's latest discount. Really, I just wanted an excuse to repost this GIF — credit to Emmy Cicierega for the original Macy's Sale animation.
If you didn't catch it during last week's Nintendo Direct Mini, the 3DS Image Share service that lets you post in-game screenshots to Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr from our system now support Style Savvy. So take advantage of that to get a huge number of comments and reblogs when your Gracie and K.K. outfits from the game!
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Looks like Phillip stopped in his tracks after that statement, completely destroyed by Emmylou's disapproval. Gotta step up your coat game, young'n.
I've mentioned a bunch already that Fire Emblem: Awakening, Super Mario 3D Land, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and Mario Kart 7 are all on sale for $30, but did you know that you can get Style Savvy: Trendsetters for under $20 right now?
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And why should she need to? Live your life, girl. YOLO.
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Little, silly things can really make you fall in love with a game, like these customer descriptions in Style Savvy: Trendsetters. I'd love to be the guy who writes these.
Apparently there's even a convo in the game where the customers talk about Tumblr? If you see it, make sure to send some photos of that our way! MF'in Style Savvy!
Buy: Style Savvy: Trendsetters
See also: Great writeup of Style Savvy's appeal
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Do you know what's releasing today? Awwww yeah. If I ran Nintendo's marketing, shit would be on and poppin'.
And because Style Savvy: Trendsetters now features fashions for men, I whipped up a GIF for the boys, too.
Buy: Style Savvy: Trendsetters See also: Great writeup of Style Savvy's appeal
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Japanese and North American covers for Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Animal Crossing 3DS, and Girl's Mode 3DS — or Style Savvy: Trendsetters, as it's known in the West.
I think all of these are wonderful, though I expect Animal Crossing and Style Savvy to have much less interesting artwork once they're localized for the West.
Oh, and if you're an Animal Crossing nut, here's a video dissecting every detail from the 3DS boxart.
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Many public- and private-sector IT managers are getting the message: Energy-efficient IT programs are good for business, according to a new report by CDW Government.
The government's data center consolidation initiative, which should ramp up in January, could have an interesting ripple effect: A spike in the use of open-source systems.
A type of contract aimed at increasing energy savings could be a solution for cash-strapped agencies eying data-center consolidation, conference speaker says.
The federal government has found that there are nearly 1,000 more data-centers than previous estimates indicated after a rigorous peer-review process resulted in a more complete picture of agencies' data-center assets, according to the Office of Management and Budget.
The Homeland Security Department plans to build an enterprise operations center that will give network and systems administrators from component agencies a comprehensive view of how IT operations across the department are interconnected.
Cheap power, a cool climate and a stable geography are attracting large data centers to the Buffalo, N.Y., area. A study also ranks the least expensive places to put a center.
The state Department of Technology, Management and Budget says the consolidation of three large storage arrays into one smaller array has already generated saving, with more expected.
NASA has discovered the benefits of two critical elements of data virtualization: power management and virtualization, which go hand in hand.
Montana is using a Kyoto-wheel system to cool its new data center, cutting the energy costs of cooling to a minimum.
The lack of upfront funding and other budget woes could stymie federal agency efforts to reduce the number of data centers in operation across government, according to a new Input report on data center consolidation.
The success of data center consolidation initiatives will be determined more by culture and management issues than technology, according to federal managers and industry experts speaking at a recent conference on data center optimization.
Security and data center ownership were big issues 15 years ago when the federal government attempted to move agencies to consolidate data centers and share information technology services. Guess what? They still are today.
The ioSafe secure drive comes in a solid casing that can protect against fires and floods for on-site backup, and it can transfer data at USB 3.0 speeds, although most administrators will need to use a adapter port for that.
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The software-defined data center is beginning to reveal some benefits beyond agility, speed, and efficiency to government agencies. One critical area is security. Read this brief to find out how VMware is making micro-segmentation operationally feasible in the data center for the first time.
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The term "big data" is now passing into the common vernacular. Although initially as much about the power of business analytics and data mining, the semantics have now swung to encapsulate data that is just big and of course, resource hungry, whether in terms of management, sheer storage capacity, or budgets. In that respect, the numbers are getting increasingly alarming: Estimates suggest that 90% of the world's information was created in the last two years, and 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created daily. Download this informative whitepaper to gain further insights into the conflicting demands of storage management.
As state and local government organizations grapple with tight budgets, demanding constituents, growing data volumes, and cross-government coordination challenges, the "Big Five of IT" – data center consolidation, mobility, security, big data, and cloud computing – promise to improve agency performance, productivity, and service. But are state and local networks ready? This research report examines potential network impact, state and local readiness, and how organizations can prepare for the onslaught.
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Georges Vantongerloo, who accepted the De Stijl restriction of line to horizontal and vertical in 1919, based his sculpture on the volumetric translation of this principle. The variation of volume and proportion in his work was determined geometrically, often according to mathematical formulae. Mathematics was for Vantongerloo a convention that established order in the world, a rationalization of nature that could be combined successfully with an aesthetic intention to result in the production of a work of art. In this approach he felt closest to the medieval artist who composed within the constraints of geometric convention, and to the ancient Egyptians, whose solution to the "problem" of the pyramid of Cheops consisted in "the inscribed and circumscribed squares of a circle."¹
In one of his books Vantongerloo juxtaposed a diagram for the present work with an analytic sketch of the rose window at the cathedral of Amiens.² The asymmetry of the De Stijl image distinguishes it from the medieval subject. As the diagram shows and the title indicates, the extensions of the sculpture are determined by the lines of the inscribed and circumscribed squares of a circle. The relationships of its volumes result as much from the creative selectivity of the artist as from mathematical regulation. The effects of changing light produce subtle coloristic modulation and a relationship with the environment approaching that of architecture.
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Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Winneshiek Energy District is happy to host a hard-working group of Green Iowa AmeriCorps members. Now in our fifth year hosting a Green Iowa AmeriCorps team, members from near and far have gathered to help our community reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency, education and awareness.
The Green Iowa AmeriCorps team provides low-cost, high-return energy saving services through the Direct Install program. Capable of substantially reducing household utility expenses, reducing energy consumption, and increasing home comfort, the Direct Install program is a great investment for tenants and homeowners. Through the program, the average resident of Winneshiek County saves roughly $140 annually on their utility bills (though this varies greatly depending on characteristics of your home).
Learn more below, and Sign up on this form.
So what's all Included in a Direct Install?
- Blower Door Audit: Upon showing up at a house, the team begins by testing how air tight the home is. The blower door allows us to quantify the amount of air leaking through any gaps, cracks, or openings in a home's envelope. Air leakage causes home heating and cooling systems to work harder than needed, resulting in more energy consumption and higher heating and cooling bills. When our blower door test shows that we may be able to help reduce the amount of air infiltration into the home, we'll discuss the potential for air sealing. The blower door is a quick test, with the entire Direct Install typically taking 1-3 hours.
- Installation of efficient light bulbs: An average household dedicates 11% of its energy budget to lighting. Currently, the CFL (compact flourescent) bulbs are a cost effective option for reducing lighting energy usage. The CFLs we install can decrease lighting energy needs by 50-75% while maintaining high light-quality and visual appeal. We also install LED (light emitting doide) bulbs into houses of low-to-moderate income.
- Installation of efficient aerators and showerheads: Our program has helped the average home owner reduce their annual water usage by over 4,900 gallons, and all without compromising the comfort of anyones shower.
- Insulation on hot and cold pipes: Insulating the first 6 feet of the pipes connected to the water heater reduces heat loss and increases efficiency.
- Program Thermostats Settings: Programmable thermostats are very effective at reducing home energy use when set properly. They can be confusing to set up so many homeowners opt to leave them alone. We can help.
- Air Sealing: The tightening and sealing up of a leaky home is called air sealing. Problem areas often include: windows, floor boards, electrical outlets, rim joists, attic accesses, and doors. There are many practices and procedures that can be employed for air sealing a home. One of the lowest cost and most effective methods is the use of caulk. By using clear caulk to address leaks around many of the problems areas, we can insure a tight seal without compromising aesthetics.
- Duct Sealing: Leaky duct systems are inefficient systems and inefficiency costs home owners a lot in monthly bills. Taping duct seams creates a much more efficient heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system
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Thanks to the support of Green Iowa AmeriCorps, all labor for this service is provided free of charge. The initial blower door test is free for all residents in Winneshiek County. Total costs vary widely depending on the needs of the home, but typically range from the minimum $25 up to $100. The average cost to a homeowner is about $40. We will turn away no Winneshiek County household for lack of funds, however, so if you cannot afford the costs outlined here, indicate this on your sign up form. Free Direct Installs are available for rural households of low to moderate income that use propane heating, and for households within the Decorah city limits of low to moderate income.
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Shearer's World of Variety
Downtown retail store -- antiques and collectibles.
CITY: Lanark
The Wolf's Den
This awesome new store features Marshfield Furniture's Woodlands collection offering sofas, chairs in fabulous nature designs, leathers, authentic Pendleton wools, plaids and solids.
CITY: Oregon
Brush Creek Golf Course
This is a 9-hole, 36 par, 3218 yard course set on challenging terrain with three sets of tees. Weekday and Weekend Green Fees: 9 holes - $10: 18 holes - $13.00; Motorized Cart Rental: 9 holes - $10.00 per seat; 18 - holes - $14 per seat.
CITY: Orangeville
The Red Barn
A great stop on your trip, offering gourmet foods, gifts, seasonal wines and craft beers. Gift baskets are our specialty. Thirty flavors of whole bean of ground coffee on hand at all times. Browse through two floors of gifts to fit anyone's liking. Open Sunday: Noon to 4 pm; Monday thru Thursday: 11 am - 5 pm; Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
CITY: Lena
The Sabbath Center
They facilitate retreats for individuals and small groups seeking renewed relationships with God and each other. Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and rest a while. The conference center is approximately 100 miles west of Chicago but a world away from the hustle and worries of your busy lives.
CITY: Lanark
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois is the only building ever designed by the famed architect for a person with a disability. Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent commissioned and lived in the home from 1952 until early 2012, when it was acquired by a private foundation and added to the National Register of Historic Places. This single-story Usonian home is both functional and beautiful, decades ahead of ADA accessibility requirements. The home features a solar hemicycle footprint, patio, fishpond, carport, and outdoor connectivity to the natural landscape. The modest home is built of Chicago Common Brick and Red Tidewater Cypress and much of the labor and materials were sourced locally from Rockford.
CITY: Rockford
J & K Antiques
Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.
CITY: Shannon
Beltline Cafe
Homemade specials, pies and soup. All you can eat soup and salad Monday thru Friday. Carryout, catering service, and banquet facilities for 120.
CITY: Freeport
Stay and Play Packages at Baymont Inn and Suites, Freeport
Rock Hollow Conservation Club Hunting Package: Enjoy hunting at Rock Hollow and spend a relaxing night at the Baymont for two. $385.00; Park Hills Golf Getaway: Play Park Hills with two 18-hole rounds, a cart, bucket of range balls, golfer's gift bag, and a beautiful room at Baymont. $153 to $187; Wolf Hollow Golf Getaway: Play Wolf Hollow with two 18-hole rounds, a cart, bucket of range balls, golfer's gift bag, and a beautiful room at Baymont. $153 to &173. This hotel, where you can feel like home, is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Illinois Highway 26 north of Freeport. There are 63 rooms and eleven whirlpool suites. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise facilities, cable TV, free wireless high speed internet access, microwave, mini fridge, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, coffee makers, safes, desks, pets allowed with a $35 fee, on site coin laundry, dry cleaning available, complimentary enhanced breakfast, ,AARP, Senior citizen and group discounts. Hotel is located adjacent to the Jane Addams Recreational Trail for biking, hiking or snowmobiling; ask about special packages with trail use.
CITY: Freeport
Megz Country Cheese
Direct from the factory, enjoy over 70 varieties of cheese, plus deli meats, sausage and salami. Sandwiches, soups, mustards, crackers, snacks, beverages, and Cedar Crest Ice Cream; plus cards, seasonal gifts and crafts, holiday cheese boxes and gift certificates. Cheese can be shipped. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm; Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
CITY: Davis
Fitness Lifestyles
This state of the art fitness center offers indoor swimming, cardio equipment, free weights, circuit training, massage therapy, an indoor walking and jogging track, nursery, a woman's only area, over 40 weekly fitness and aquatic classes, and more.
CITY: Freeport
Where the Dragon Fly
Located in Conover Square, our boutique offers a lighthearted shopping experience with jewelry, clothes and accessories which are vintage or vintage-inspired. The timeless array of Vintage clothing and accessories, with expansive variety of other wonderful gifts and accents make Where the Dragonfly a destination and an event that you must see. Your time in the fun little world of Where the Dragonfly is more than just an amusing shopping experience. It is inhibition-free, exploratory, and imaginative space for untamed personal taste and personalized customer service.
CITY: Oregon
Conover Square Mall
Old piano factory converted into small shopping mall.
CITY: Oregon
Ogle County Historical Society
Step back in time and view memorabilia that traces the history of Northern Illinois.
CITY: Oregon
All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County
This park honors all of the veterans from Stephenson County. It contains large era stones from all conflicts. Benches surround concrete walkways, and a large brick memorial garden if featured. A Gold Star Family Memorial is dedicated to all who gave given their lives for our freedoms. Open: Daily: Dawn to Dusk.
CITY: Freeport
Sandy's Candles and Gifts
The store features hand poured Soy & Palm Wax Candles by Sandy. There are many handcrafted items including: custom gift baskets, hanging flower baskets, Leaning Tree Cards, jewelry, candles, decor, home and garden items.
CITY: Mount Morris
Stephenson County Historical Museum Gift Shop
Museum gift shop in the beautiful Oscar Taylor home offering unique gifts, historical books and toys, including books on local history, plus Rawleigh and McNess products.
CITY: Freeport
Beef-A-Roo - Rock 'N' Roll South
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Rockford
Allens Menswear
Suits, casual clothing, accessories, tuxedo's and shoes.
CITY: Freeport
The Mill Furnishings and Design
The Mill is nestled among the hills of Northern Illinois, on the way to Galena. Large furniture showroom, including flooring, bedding and accessories. Full-service consultants on staff. A nice drive for "nice" furniture.
CITY: Lena
Natural Water Gardens
Quality water gardening materials for the professional or hobbyist. Plus gifts, garden accessories, aquatic plants, Japanese Koi, and stone.
CITY: Freeport
Royal Oaks Antiques and Collectables
This shop offers antique furniture, lamps, collectible cash registers, 50s memorabilia and historic Freeport items. Open Tuesday thru Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
West Motel - Freeport
This pleasant, family-owned 19-room motel offering good service is located on the west edge of the city near restaurants and gas stations. Non-smoking rooms; king size beds; cable tv; movie channels; in room phones; iron and ironging board, hairdryer, in room refrigerator and microwave; free coffee; pets welcome; senior citizens and multiple night discounts. American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.
CITY: Freeport
Pearl offers an experience which is "upscale, from the chic decor to the original menu featuring high-end ingredients and sophisticated preparations." -- Shelly Hendricks for Rockford Register Star: "My Last Bite: Pearls's upscale dining doesn't cost a fortune"
CITY: Rockford
Double K Nursery
Double K Nursery offers nursery stock, firewood, and a farmers market from June through October with organic produce and baked goods.
CITY: Lena
Country Inn and Suites - Freeport
At Country Inn and Suites there is one goal - to make you feel at home. They promise to offer caring, consistent and comfortable service to ensure a relaxing enjoyable stay. They offer a complimentary Be Our Guest Breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, Club Carlson Reward program, indoor pool and whirlpool and a fitness center. These are just a few of the exceptional amenities they offer every guest. The hotel has been voted "Best in the Region" for the past 14 years in a row. It offers consistency you can count on at just the right price. Senior discount, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Matercard and Visa. Rates: $99.00 to $169.00.
CITY: Freeport
The Golf Shack
All-encompassing golf retailer, with a 10,000 square foot retail showroom, heated outdoor driving range, teaching academy, cafe, bar and beer garden.
CITY: Rockford
Trotter Restorations and Antiques, Inc.
We specialize in old home restoration supplies, period lighting fixtures, architectural supplies, parlor stoves, cook stoves, hardware and furniture. Call for appt.
CITY: Polo
DeVoe Floral
This full-service floral shop has been in business for over 50 years. It offers customized fresh arrangements, specializing in wedding flowers, sending and delivering around the world.
CITY: Lena
Route 20 Bar & Grill
Located on Highway 20 west of Freeport, Rt. 20 Bar & Grill offers casual dining in a great atmosphere. It specializes in homemade appetizers, great burgers, and daily specials at a great price. Weekend specials include a Friday Fish Fry offering cod, catfish, walleye, blue gill, and baked Salmon. Saturday night features prime rib, smothered chicken breast, steaks, chops, seafood and pasta dishes. Sunday features all you can eat broasted chicken. Full bar, carryout, catering service, entertainment, and banquet facilities for 100.
CITY: Freeport
Quality Suites - Rockford
Quality Suites of Rockford is one of the metro's all suite hotels located conveniently at East State Street off I-90. Hotel offers 95 elegant newly remodled spacious suites, including 10 whirlpool suites at prices you would expect to pay for a standard room in Chicago hotels; indoor pool, 24 hour fitness center and guest passes to Bally Total Fitness! Our full hot breakfast buffet features everything from biscuits and gravy to eggs, meat, waffles and more. Complimentary snacks and soda at Manager's Reception 5-7pm Monday-Saturday. Pets under 30 lbs. are allowed with no extra fee; 24-hour guest laundry and 2 business centers, Free Wireless Internet.
CITY: Rockford
Main Street Bistro
A delightful, local, farm to plate bistro. All menu items are fresh and homemade using local farm products. Extensive wine list and local craft beers are served. Live Jazz night on Saturdays from 8 pm - 10 pm. Reservations are recommended. Full bar, carryout, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
Willow Lake Greenhouse
A full line of bedding, vegetable, herb, perennial, specialty and heritage plants, plus hanging baskets are offered. Open: Late April thru late June: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday: (May only): Noon - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Custom screen printing, embroidery and advertising specialty items such as pens, pencils and mugs. Local school apparel plus a wide selection of shirts and custom one-of-a-kind embroidery items, including Freeport Pretzel apparel. "We'll put your name where it belongs, in front of customers each and every day."
CITY: Freeport
Country Girl Floral and Gifts
This lovely 4,000 square foot shop offers home decor and a large selection of silk flower arrangements as well as fresh flowers. It is full of seasonal and everyday gifts and home decorating ideas. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am 3 pm
CITY: Freeport
Edwards Apple Orchard West
Edwards West is a popular destination for families to enjoy the sights, tastes, and activities of an apple orchard and farm market. For a fun family outing, enjoy the experience of picking your own apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Visit the play area featuring the wooden bus and train, the corn cribs, the wagon slide and our animals in the "Petting Farm." Stroll through the over 100 year old dairy barn with displays of bright colored apples, freshly squeezed cider, fresh apple cider donuts, and wonderful gift items that are on display.
CITY: Winnebago
This Is It Eatery
Enjoy this artsy alternative for discriminating diners with a fun attitude and great food including weekly specials, homemade soups, signature salads, and their own pretzel burger. Wine, wine cocktails and beer, carryout, catering service, children' menu, entertainment, and outdoor dining.
CITY: Freeport
Cedarville Skate Park
Skaters of all skill levels will enjoy the half and quarter pipes, pyramid, "roller coaster" and kink rails on the 7,500 square foot skate pad. The skate park is also open to bikes. Other attractions include a playground, sheltered picnic area, sand volleyball court, basketball court and ten fitness stations along a .5 mile blacktop walking path. Open: Dawn to Dusk.
CITY: Cedarville
Harbach Meats
A small, family owned and operated butcher shop that has been in business in Freeport since 1929 - Celebrating 84 years of home-raised beef and pork. Purchase direct from their farm as individual cuts, quarters and sides.
CITY: Freeport
Winneshiek Players Present: "Rocky Horror Picture Show"
For two nights only The Winnieshiek stage will transform into a mysterious old castle, where two unsuspecting travelers meet a crazy doctor and other crazy creatures. The cult classic film will be presented with a shadow cast and provide many opportunities for audience participation. October 24 and 25; 8:30 pm. $15.00.
CITY: Freeport
Shirts By Mom
Shirts By Mom specializes in custom made shirts and gifts. Sportswear with embroidered and heat transfer logos, business, sport and team logos. Also find a wide variety of gourmet foods, coffee and teas, plus gifts, pottery and gift baskets. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - Noon.
CITY: Rock City
The Rafters
Enjoy a quality dining experience in the unique setting of a beautiful barn. Our menu's feature great salads, dinners, sandwiches, and daily specials. The restaurant is attached to The Red Barn with its fabulous selection of gourmet foods and gift items and next to The Mill Furnishings and Design offering fine furniture and accessories. Experience the entire complex. Carryout, children's menu, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 250.
CITY: Lena
This quaint shop offers a wide selection of antiques, collectibles, used furniture and appliances. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am 3 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Red's Bronzing
Hand-stripping and refinishing of wood. Buffing and lacquering of all metals.
CITY: Freeport
Wenger's Springbrook Cheese
Visit this artisan cheesemaker with a small retail outlet featuring Muenster and Swiss cheese made on the premises; also featuring cheeses from other area cheesemakers. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am - 2 pm; Saturday: 8 am - Noon.
CITY: Davis
Ridott Corners
Great hamburgers. Carryout, full bar. No credit cards. Lunch and Dinner.
CITY: Ridott
Sleep Inn - Rockford
The Sleep Inn® hotel is conveniently located near the intersection of US Highway Business 20 and Interstate 90. This Rockford hotel provides superior amenities, including a free deluxe continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper, free local calls, fresh baked cookies in the evening and a fitness center. Business travelers will find free high-speed Internet access, oversized work desks and access to copy and fax services. There is also a meeting room available to accommodate most events and business functions. Celebration Suites feature whirlpools, fireplaces, sofa sleepers, microwaves and refrigerators. All rooms come equipped with free HBO, coffee makers and more.
CITY: Rockford
Coach's Golf & Grill
This clubhouse on the Stagecoach Golf Course offers fresh from the grill sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade pizza, chicken, and fish. Also enjoy Coach's hugh patio. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, game room.
CITY: Lena
Gramma Jack's Back 40
Homemade food served in a charming atmosphere with antique charm makes Gramma Jack's Back 40 a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Enjoy made-from-scratch muffins, daily lunch specials and tempting desserts!
CITY: Polo
Super 8 - Freeport
This 67-room hotel offers suites; handicapped and non-smoking rooms; indoor pool; exercise facilities, cable TV with HBO; free highspeed internet; in room phones with a second line; iron and ironing boards; coffee makers; deluxe continental breakfast. AARP, group, and multiple night discounts. American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.
CITY: Freeport
Mary's Mantle
Come visit our unique Catholic Gift Store. Not only do we carry books and bibles, but we offer gifts from Russia, Yugoslavia, USA, and The Holy Land. Our "made in Freeport" assortment of crosses are a must see, and every inch of the store is filled with our rich tradition and faith. Our selections serve all denominations. We pride ourselves in the selection of jewelry, nativities, pictures, music, videos, rosaries, and baby items. We carry first communion dress as well as baptismal gowns. Yard statues make great house warming gifts. You will be greeted and welcomed by the friendly staff of Mary's Mantle. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Rock Hollow Conservation Club Clubhouse
Family owned, friendly, comfortable lodge atmosphere known of premium Angus steaks, burgers, exotic meats (smoked pheasant, duck, and buffalo), and exceptional fish fry serving catfish, walleye and blue gill. Relax in the lounge area by the real wood fireplace. Enjoy the country setting with a great deck, camping, and sand volleyball courts. Full bar, carry outs, catering, entertainment, outdoor dining, indoor range. Banquet facilities for 250. Reservations recommended for large groups.
CITY: Freeport
Fieldstone Inn
Enjoy this upscale, but casual gathering place offering great sandwiches from burgers to an outstanding grouper sandwich, plus a wide variety of fish and seafood, mouth watering steaks, and a hearty Mediterranean pork chop. Plus great appetizers and an extensive wine list. Enjoy relaxing on the beautiful outdoor deck. Carryout, catering service, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.
CITY: Freeport
Winslow-Village Park
This scenic and unique camping area offers nine sites with electrical and water hookups. One sewer hookup. Playground, pets, recreational vehicles and campfires are allowed. Maximum length is 30 feet.
CITY: Winslow
Main Street Antique Mall
Warm and friendly antique mall with 20 dealers in a "shoppe" environment offering quality antiques and collectibles in quaint, historic downtown Rockton. Area's largest selection of vintage jewelry.
CITY: Rockton
AJ's Lena Maid Meats
AJ's Lena Maid Meats is a complete meat processing company and retail sales outlet founded over 50 years ago. The high quality locally raised meats are cut the way you want with many specialty cured meats and sausge products as well as local cheeses, unique grocery items, gift boxes, party trays, custom and wild game processing and beef and pork sides and quarters.
CITY: Lena
Anne's Landscape Supply
This is a full service garden center with hundreds of quality plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape supplies including retaining wall, paving stones, fertilizer, mulch and more. Their knowledgeable staff will assist with all landscaping inquiries.
CITY: Freeport
Wolf Holloow Golf Course Clubhouse Lounge
This clean and comfortable facility at the beautiful 18-hole Wolf Hollow Golf Course features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus and friendliest staffs in the region. Specialties include hamburgers, hot dogs, tenderloins, brats, pizzas, and more. Carryout, full bar. Banquet facilities for 130. Breakfast: under $5.00; Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
CITY: Lena
Hampton Inn - Freeport
This historic and charming hotel is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Freeport and features The Main Street Bistro, always the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, a refreshing drink in a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for mixing, mingling, and enjoying life. The 70 spacious guest rooms and 2 suites feature complimentary hi-speed wireless internet access, High Definition TV with pay-per view movies and games, refrigerators and microwaves available upon request. Guest also have access to the hotel's state of the art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and the complimentary hot continental breakfast which features over 15 items daily. Non-smoking rooms are available. The Hampton Inn is part of the Hilton Honors preferred guest program. Rates: $89 to $149.
CITY: Freeport
Garrett's Restaurant and Bar
Upscale, casual bar and grill specializing in salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas with specials every night. Attached to The Golf Shack, the combination of a golf superstore, driving range and full-service bar and grill is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Outdoor patio overlooks the driving range in the warmer months.
CITY: Rockford
The Gem Shop
Estate, pre-owned and new jewelry and watches. Custom jewelry, including the reproduction of antique jewelry. Repair service for antique jewelry.
CITY: Rockton
Landmark Family Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50. Credit Cards not accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Beef-A-Roo - Northwoods Lodge
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Machesney Park
Gemorifics Jewelry
Jewelry, including sterling and 14k gold, diamonds and gemstones. In store repair, engraving, pearl restringing, and free cleaning of all jewelry.
CITY: Freeport
Taylor Park - Freeport
Taylor Park was originally a trotting-horse track and gives this park its oval shape and flat terrain. There are picnic areas shelters, playground areas, a three-diamond lighted softball complex, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a sand volleyball court. A concession stand is open during softball season.
CITY: Freeport
Elite Design Team
Full-service salon and day spa offering complete hair styling, nails, wigs, waxing, piercing, electrolysis, massage, facials, and body treatments.
CITY: Freeport
K & T Greenhouses and Landscaping
We offer 18 thousand square feet of green houses, with annuals, perennials, vegetables and much more. Open: April thru July: Daily: 8 am - 6 pm; Fall: Daily 8 am - 5 pm
CITY: Freeport
Studio 218 Salon and Spa
Full-service salon and spa offering cuts, color, waxing, facials, massage, body wraps and more. Plus spa parties, make-up, ear piercing, keratin smoother, Brazillian gel manicures, blowouts and pedicures.
CITY: Freeport
Gallery Cafe
The Gallery Cafe is located inside the Freeport Public Library and serves healthy entrees for the lunch crowd, including turkey/bacon wrap, veggie wrap, black bean & spinach wrap. Fruit bowls, salads and a variety of desserts are available as well as lattes and cappuccinos. Carryout, catering for Library meeting room gatherings.
CITY: Freeport
Deininger Floral Shop
Deininger's offers flowers for all occasions with both traditional and contemporary designs, fresh-cut flowers, blooming plants, green plants, planters, and gift items.
CITY: Freeport
Cimino's Little Italy
This lovely restaurant offers a beautiful setting combined with exquisite fine Italian dining as well as pizza and an outdoor beer garden. "It's love at first bite." Carryout, children's menu, catering, delivery service, full bar. Banquet facilities perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
CITY: Freeport
Village Green Home and Garden East
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of all holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. There's a Village Green West, too.
CITY: Rockford
Demeester Flower Shop and Greenhouses
A full-service florist and lawn and garden center with a complete line of nursery stock, thirteen greenhouses filled with annuals, over 5,000 perennials, house plants, silk arrangements, and in-store antiques.
CITY: Freeport
Nichol's Antiques
Glassware, pottery, kitchenware, books, tools, clocks, toys, art, lamps, coins, stamps, furniture, and collectibles.
CITY: Rockton
Freeport Bicycle Company
Located in a recently restored historic storefront, Freeport Bicycle Company is a family bicycling center with retail sales of Trek, Surly, Mirraco, and Haro, plus full service bicycle repair. Open April thru October: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; November thru March: Wednesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
The Buss Stop
Daily specials, Friday fish fry, Saturday pizza specials and ice cream specialities in a friendly atmosphere. Cheese available for purchase. Carryout, smoke-free. No credit cards.
CITY: Dakota
Bunker Hill Dog Training and Specialty Store
This specialty store offers dog and cat food, toys, collars, leads, carriers, coats, mugs, picture frames, shampoos, and training and grooming equipment. Also specialty breed purses, wallets, sweatshirts, and more. Grooming and training are also available.
CITY: German Valley
The Vintage Cupboard
Yesterday's Treasures Rediscovered! Transform your home environment with handcrafted candles, primitive furniture, and vintage goods from The Vintage Cupboard. Experience our unique collection of yesterday's America at the home of Vintage Cupboard Candles! Contact us to receive more information about our inventory or stop by to check it out for yourself. We're located in the historic Conover Square Mall and offer one-of-a-kind items you need to set your home apart. We offer an array of handmade candles and vintage goods that serve as excellent conversation pieces.
CITY: Oregon
Mystical Mountain Jewelry & More
Located in Conover Square Mall, 2nd floor. Carrying finished gemstone jewelry making supplies & gifts. Also offer beaded jewelry repair, custom jewelry creation, and jewelry-making classes.
CITY: Oregon
Skate Station
Family-oriented roller skating with video/redemption games and a complete snack bar including pizza. Birthday, private parties, and all night lock-ins are available. Information on Skate Station is also available on a free phone app, SK8 YEAH. Open: October thru April.
CITY: Lena
Yellow Creek Quilt Designs
Gift and quilt shop offering fabric, notions, quilting accessories, and many specialty gift items including wine accessories, wall art, Willow Tree and Williraye Studio. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm; Friday: 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm.
CITY: Pearl City
Jumpin Joe's
Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 1:30 am; Saturday: 11 am - 1:30 am.
CITY: Freeport
Down On The Farm Toys and More
This shop offers 3000 square feet of toys including farm toys and farm related collectibles. All makes and models are featured. Plus they offer peddle tractors, dolls, "Melissa and Doug" puzzles, kites, sports cards and many more toys. Open: Wednesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm, and Sunday in November and December: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Lena
VFW Post 998
Fine dining in a casual setting. Excellent salad and soup bar, steaks, seafood and more. Enjoy a buffet on Thursday night. Full bar. Banquet facilities for 300.
CITY: Freeport
The Sandwich Shop
Deli meats, cheeses, fresh sandwiches and Panini sandwiches. The best soups and sandwiches in Ogle County!!! Stop in and check us out for yourself.
CITY: Oregon
Busy B Embroidery
Custom embroidery, sports clothing, iron-ons, gifts, candles, crafts, candy, popcorn and cookie bouquets
CITY: Lena
Cole's...A Confectionary
Discover this specialty bakery offering cakes for all occasions, cheese cakes, pies, candies, cookies, and homemade soup and sandwiches, including vegetarian options.
CITY: Freeport
Baileyville Christmas Trees
Christmas trees - cut your own or pre-cut, wreaths, roping, decorations, ornaments, gifts, crafts and complimentary cider, coffee and cookies
CITY: Baileyville
Bearly Used
Bearly Used offers a large selection of children's consignment shop. Clothing sizes from newborn to 14. Plus children's toys, maternity clothing, books, videos, baby equipment, furniture and more.
CITY: Freeport
Yellow Creek Inn
Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.
CITY: Pearl City
Conover Bakery
The very best breads, bagels, donuts, muffins, cinnamon rolls, scones, coffee cakes and cookies baked fresh each day. Soups and sandwiches also available.
CITY: Oregon
Beach's Supper Club
Beach's Supper Club is the longest operating supper club in Stephenson County. Known since 1975 for out outstanding prime rib served on Saturday nights. Also serving steaks, seafood, pork and chicken entrees. Entertainment, full bar including wine list. Reservations are encouraged for Friday and Saturday nights. Banquet facilities for 90. Sunday: 11:30 am - 8 pm; Wednesday thru Saturday: 5 pm - 10 pm
CITY: Lena
Town House Motel Freeport
Located on the west side of the city, this is a 30 room motel with ground floor rooms, suites; non-smoking rooms; cable TV; movie channels; wireless internet; in room phones; nearby restaurants and shopping; pets welcome with manager's approval; senior citizen; truckers, government employees and multiple night discounts. One meeting room with a maximum capacity of 25. Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.
CITY: Freeport
Cook's Collection
A gourmet accessory shop full of gadgets and unusual gifts to improve everyone's kitchen. Specializing in Yankee Candles, Boyds Bears, baskets, Pat Richter creations, Salmon Falls pottery and homemade fudge.
CITY: Oregon
Jaycees Park
This two acre park features picnic and playground areas, two sand volleyball courts, a soccer field, and a basketball court.
CITY: Lena
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant
Voted "Best Ethnic Food" in the region seventeen years in a row. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechwan, and Hunan cuisine with over 100 dinner entrees. Carryout, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.
CITY: Freeport


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Stories We Like: Novels For Language Lovers
late 13c., "inflicting of torture," also "state of great suffering," from Old French tourment (11c.), from Latin tormentum "twisted sling, rack," related to torquere "to twist" (see thwart).
late 13c., from Old French tormenter (12c.), from Latin tormentare, from tormentum (see torment (n.)). Related: Tormented; tormenting.
Gr. basanos (Matt. 4:24), the "touch-stone" of justice; hence inquisition by torture, and then any disease which racks and tortures the limbs.


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Moist olive oil doughnuts bursting with fresh lemon and rosemary flavor, and finished off with a crunchy lemon-sugar topping. {Gluten free friendly recipe}continue reading
Breads & Muffins
Lemon & Rosemary Olive Oil Doughnuts
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Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast Cake {gluten free & vegan}
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A moist banana cake made with oat flour, walnuts, and chocolate chips, and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. Cake for breakfast is always a good idea…continue reading
Olive Oil & Italian Herb Dutch Oven Bread
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A crusty, artisan-style bread seasoned with olive oil and italian herbs, and super easy to make!continue reading
Maple Glazed Spice Donuts
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Trail Mix Banana Bread {gluten free friendly}
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Naturally sweetened banana bread topped with toasted trail mix, great for breakfast or snack time!continue reading
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Tolerant Organic Red Lentil Rotini Salad with Cauliflower, Peppers & Tomato
I discovered a new brand of rotini with good flavor and lots of nutrition.
I was interested in this new product from Tolerant when I saw that it is made solely of lentils – Non-GMO Organic Red Lentils… Nothing else.
That makes it gluten-free and also free of the top eight allergens. This low-glycemic rotini is certified gluten-free, non-GMO, organic, vegan and kosher.
Since it is made from red lentils, it has a delicate pink tint that is lovely and appetizing whether in a salad with greens and dressing or in a skillet with peppers, onion and sauce.
Gluten-Free Potatoes with Olive Oil & Parsley in the Slow Cooker
The simplest ideas are sometimes the most useful. This is a simple recipe and it is that simplicity that makes it so good. I did these potatoes in my slow cooker so I made them "on autopilot" while I did other things.
I made the potatoes shown in the picture in the slow cooker as cubed potatoes with olive oil & parsley for seasoning.
Quartered or cubed potatoes with your favorite seasonings would work just as well. I served these recently for dinner with what I call a mini-meat loaf.
Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe with Hummus
Here's something you can use at a buffet, a Superbowl party, or if you just want some snacks to munch on. This Gluten-Free Flatbread will do a great job. And, depending on what you top it with, you can have plain or seasoned Gluten-Free Flatbread… As mild or as peppy as you like it. Add some hummus and you'll be enjoying a nutritious, filling snack or appetizer for your family and any guests you might have.
This flatbread recipe is easy and fast, even though it is yeast-raised. I've made it numerous times recently while I was testing different flours. It has been easy to make no matter what happens…
Spiced Cranberry Pear Sauce Completes the Holiday Dinner
When I lay out a plan to seat my guests at a dinner, I want to balance the personalities at each table. I want each group to have some who are gentle and mature, some who are a little outspoken and some who maybe are energetic with a few good stories to share.
Similarly, when I'm looking for a completing touch to a gluten-free holiday menu, I can add this tangy, saucy, sweet and spicy choice that is already gluten-free — Spiced Cranberry Pear Sauce.


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PHOTOS: 'Eye Contact' video installation watches your every move
Two giant pairs of eyes are now ogling passers-by in central London – all in the name of art. "Eye Contact", a video installation by artist Peter Hudson set up in the windows of science museum Wellcome Collection, consists of real footage taken from the eyes of 68 volunteers, displayed on more than 650 'pixel' panels.
Amazon's new gadget lets you order food via barcode or voice
Amazon just made the surprise announcement of a new gadget that allows users to food shop from home, using their voice or by scanning barcodes of products.
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The Ministry of Construction and Housing, in coordination with The Ministry of Finance is embarking on a new initiative that will provide for the first time, government funding for projects aimed at reinforcing structures throughout the country. As part of far reaching changes taking place in the Project Renewal Department, Project Renewal will cease to engage in the external renovation of homes and will focus instead, on changing building support structures including reinforcement against earthquakes, expanding apartments and upgrading and adding apartments, as is customary for projects in the National Outline Plan (NOP) 38.
The goal of this assistance is to bring projects in rehabilitated neighborhoods to economic feasibility and implementation.
To begin structure reinforcement and upgrading as part of the NOP 38 framework, tenants will need to contact developers and sell them their building rights as is customary in any NOP 38 project.
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For the call for proposals and additional information (link to information in Hebrew)
Are You Employing a Legally Registered Contractor?
The Contractors Registrar manages the Contractors Registry which includes all the registered contractors and their professional and financial classifications. The Law states that engineering construction work of certain types and within a certain financial scope may only be performed by a registered contractor. In the Registry you can inspect the details of a contractor who you are considering to hire.


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Three or four chords and a little melody (for the background, I guess). Another one with a tweaked (pitch-tuned etc.) cello. Will sometime use this myself, too.
Any way you could make it longer?
Thanks for this sound. I've used it here:
used here: http://beachbaby.bandcamp.com/track/if-i-fell-into-black-water-demo (more in the second half of the song)
Thanks ! I'll be using it for my sound synthesis final project :)
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With our latest release of the app, we introduced two new tools to empower sellers on Poshmark take even more control of their closets, merchandise, and interactions with potential buyers: "My Closet Stats" and "Not for Sale" listing status.
1. "My Closet Stats": My Closet stats gives you important information about your closet, your sales history, and the experience you are delivering to your buyers. This page and the information included on it is private (for your eyes only!) and meant to help you continue to succeed. To get to your closet stats, click on your profile tab at the bottom right of the app > click on "My Closet Stats."
We'd love to hear your feedback on this tool, Posh sellers! Please click through to this PM Editor listing and let us know what other information about your closet you'd find helpful for selling more on Poshmark.
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2. "Not for Sale" Listings: You now have a clear way to tell buyers which listings are no longer available in your closet. This includes items sold in bundles, reserved listings, notes, or purchases that you just want to share with other Poshers (#PoshFinds!). Listings that are marked "Not for Sale" don't have a blue "Buy Now" button, but others will still be able to see, like, share, and comment on them.
To mark a listing as "Not for Sale": click the "Edit" icon on the listing details page > select "Mark as Not for Sale."
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Your Covershot is the very first photo of your listing and remember, first impressions count! Make sure your Covershot is well-lit and clear. Also, wear your item and style it your way. Listings with Covershots like these tend to sell much faster!
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Take time to accurately describe the item you are listing. Include info such as the condition the item is in, if it runs true to size, and tips on what to pair it with. Answering your potential buyers' questions up front will help them decide to hit that "Buy" button just a bit faster.
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Posh Parties are shopping events in the app where hundreds of thousands of users log in at the same time to shop and share listings. Build an audience by sharing your listings at a Party.
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When someone posts a question about your listing, respond promptly. If you wait too long, your potential buyer could lose interest. Remember, your newsfeed is your friend!
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Be active in the Poshmark community. Find others with the same shoe size and follow them. Share listings that you think are fantastic. Trust us when we say that the love you help spread will get returned…and could result in a sale!
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New to Poshmark? No problem! We think you'll find selling on Poshmark so easy that you'll wonder why you haven't tried it before.
Here's how it works: List. Ship. Earn. It's really as simple as 1-2-3.
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Once your item sells, let EasyShip do the hard work. We send you a pre-paid pre-addressed shipping label. All you have to do is print it out, package up the item, and drop it off at the corner mailbox (if it fits) or at the nearest US Post Office. No stamps, no hassle!
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They [capitalists] will furnish credits which will serve us for the support of the Communist Party in their countries and, by supplying us materials and technical equipment which we lack, will restore our military industry necessary for our future attacks against our suppliers. To put it in other words, they will work on the preparation of their own suicide.
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Source Notes: Source: VLADIMIR ILICH LENIN, as reported by I. U. Annenkov in an article entitled, Remembrances of Lenin, Novyi Zhurnal/New Review, September 1961, p. 147.Annenkov recounts a visit to the Moscow Institute of V. I. Lenin shortly after Lenins death, where he examined a number of Lenin manuscripts consisting principally of short and fragmentary notes, some of which were so interesting that he copied them. This Russian-language journal is published in New York City.The popular and widely-quoted paraphrase, The capitalists are so hungry for profits that they will sell us the rope to hang them with, has often been considered spurious because it had not been found in Lenins published works.
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