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Gallery Foucault's Orb Crystal Iron 6 Light Chandelier
This crystal-and-iron six-light chandelier in the shape of Foucault's Orb is sure to become a conversation piece when you hang it in your dining room. Its real crystal construction shines brilliantly with the power of six 40-watt bulbs.
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ITEM#: 14428185This wrought iron and crystal 6 light orb light fixture looks spectacular in any room. This beautifully unique version from the Versailles collection is made from 100 percent crystal that captures and reflects the light of the candle bulbs. Add inspired lighting to your home with this unique chandelier modeled after an antique gyroscope. This six-light Foucault's Orb fixture displays candlestick lights in a spherical wrought-iron frame that contributes to the vintage look. Crystal pendants and draped beads lend a dazzling effect to this suspended fixture, which is ideal for your foyer or dining area.
This chandelier is designed with neutral accents to complement any decor style. The chandelier uses 40-watt bulbs, so it lights up rooms of all sizes despite requiring very little energy. The package comes with 18 inches of chain to hang from, allowing you to find a height that suits your needs.
- Comes with 18 inch PF chain/wire
- Setting: Indoor
- Fixture finish: Iron
- Number of lights: Six (6)
- Requires (6) six 40 watt chandelier bulbs, Not Included
- Dimensions: 24 inches wide x 25 inches high
This fixture does need to be hard wired. Professional installation is recommended.
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|6 Lights
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Nice light with a little elbow grease
Ok. I am keeping this light and trying to make it work. It has pros and cons. Let me tell you the truth and you can decide if this is the light for you. WHAT IS THIS LIGHT MADE OF? This light is not ALL iron. The orb is. The chandelier parts are steel or tube metal or something. The light comes almost fully assembled. WHAT ABOUT THE CYRSTALS? The crystals are pretty, have a few with scratches, bubbles or other defects but are still pretty. I have plenty left over crystals to choose the best ones since you have one terrible diagram to look at to try to figure out placement of all the crystals. Still not a terriblle situation- I used my creative license and the crystal set up looks really good (and I have plenty of left overs for replacements). The attachments between crystals are the gold color. WHAT IS THE COLOR OF THIS LIGHT? Ok- this is where I am pretty disgusted. The light claimes it is "iron". I (wrongly) assumed an iron finish meant black wrought iron. Maybe it was a little rusty (that would have been great!). But no. The paint is a glossy black paint with glossy bright red speckles. Even the "candles". It is so tacky, so dollar store, so so ugly. (PS I love dollar stores too, so no offense). I tried my best to fix this situation by buying spray paint in rust color and textured. Sprayed the whole light. Only problem is the one glass piece on the light isn't removable. I can see through the glass and notice the horror show paint behind it. I am hoping it isn't too noticable to anyone else. Time will tell if this is a livable situation. OTHERWISE, now that it is a rusty looking light, it looks great, very very basically exact to a light on my favorite "restoration" site. That light cost over $2000.! So this is quite a savings (as long as the terrible original paint doesn't show through the glass). It's a mixed bag- good deal if you want to do the work and you compare the price to that other site, but 250 bucks is an aweful lot of money to spend on a light that you have to fix to make prettyRead More
Great buy
there is a lot of assembly, but it was worth it for the price. the crystals aren't actual crystal and the little hooks that hold them in place seem flimsy, but they hold fine and you can't tell when it's up in the ceiling space. there are a TON of extra parts, and the instructions could be better, I just went by the picture and made up some of the design.Read More
Removing the crystals is not an option
I love the style of this chandelier BUT I was hoping I would have the option to keep the crystals off for a more rustic look. I knew they required some assembly so I figured if I left them off, it would have the look I was going for. Well, the crystals themselves are detachable, but the crystal/glass collar at the top of the fixture is not... nor are the small crystal buttons on the ends of the chandelier arms. I was so bummed- I really wanted to love this fixture but I returned it without even hanging it. If you like the crystal look, this chandelier is a great option for the price point!!!!!Read More
Orb Crystal Light
I drooled over this light for months before I bought it. It kept going in and out of stock. When I would go to buy it, it would be sold out again! Finally I was able to buy it with only four remaining! This light shipped extremely fast and came in very big, well packaged box. I guess I didn't read the dimensions closely because the size of the light surprised me a bit. It was bigger than I expected, but still worked well. You might want to get a tape measure out and double check! : ) I have nine foot ceilings and we just shortened the chain so it looked good in our sitting room. This light is in a room right off my entry way and it gets a lot of attention. The light is bronze with very small reddish flecks. I didn't think it distracted from the beauty. Once its up, its a stunner! The crystals are attached with gold clips. I love gold and bronze, so this worked well for what I had planned. I am very happy with this light and the price. I can't afford the original designer one at almost ten times the price, so this is a great substitute!Read More
Unique Light with Great PRice
I was drawn to this light immediately due to the unique design for my entry foyer. The iron is strong, but not super heavy. Color of the light is closer to black than antique bronze. Beware that there is a lot of assembly with the crystals and there are confusing directions on how to string the crystals. In the end, I winged it and used my own design. The crystals are NOT Swarworski and the wire holding crystals together is gold and pretty flimsy, but when the light is hanging is it beautiful and no one is the wiser. Many. many compliments and 90% cheaper than the original "Foucault's orb" at a major design retailer. Great job again Overstock!Read More
I saw this globe chandelier in a consignment/antique store and fell in love but it was more than I wanted to spend. I began searching online and found a variety of sizes, metals, and especially prices for globe chandeliers. I decided to purchase this one following my research. It is not more black than bronze. It is large. It is pretty and makes a great focus piece in my dining room. We needed to rewire the electrical and purchase a longer chain as the cord and chain attached to the chandelier is not very long even with the 25 inch height of the chandelier and the customary 30 inches from the tabletop to the bottom of the light. It is very unique and fits my decorating style well.Read More
Beautiful BUT...
Unfortunately I have received to fixtures and both have been damaged. The 1st I did not even accept from UPS because I could hear the broken glass as the driver approached to deliver. Overstock was great and delivered the replacement expeditiously and this one has broken a broken crystal which is attached permanently to the fixture. I will be returning and look for a similar fixture. It just might be my bad luck.Read More
Love this light
This is an awesome light fixture. I had been looking at it for months. I read tons of the reviews and had a few concerns. None turned out to be issues at all. As far as the comments about it being black with red splotches. This is true and I was fully prepared to spray paint the fixture upon receiving it. However, I decided it was really not necessary. It is not offensive or super noticeable especially when hung. I just didn't think it was worth my time when it already looked great. Second, there was mention of gold fasteners for all the crystals but mine were all silver. There were a couple scratched crystals but there are so many it was not an issue at all. The light installed easily and crystals weren't too bad to put on. I had to wing it a little because the instructions weren't great. No big deal though. The fixture looks striking. I couldn't he happier.Read More
We love it!
My husband and I ordered this light fixture for our master bedroom. We had seen something very similar at a local lighting store which had far fewer crystals and cost $900! We are extremely pleased with this product and love it in our bedroom. The color is a very dark bronze, almost black.Read More
Great Value for the Style
The Good: This chandelier looks really nice from far away. I hung mine in the sun room, which has a 14-foot cathedral ceiling, and it looks amazing in there! It has the stylish, modern look I was going for, at a fraction of the cost you'd find it elsewhere. The Not-So-Good: If this chandelier has real crystals, they are the dullest, most glass-looking crystals ever made. When the light is on, there are zero prisms reflected from the crystals. I have a chandelier with real crystals in my eat-in kitchen (also purchased from Overstock!), and there's a HUGE difference in crystal quality. The "bronzed" finish is also questionable up close - it's really more of a black with red spots. That being said, you cannot beat the price point for this trendy chandelier style. High-end retail stores are selling this style of chandelier for at least five times the price you will pay for this one. I recommend sticking with this one for a two-story foyer or a room with a high ceiling. If you're going to hang it at eye level in a dining room, you may want to splurge for the higher end version.Read More
Questions & Answers
Hello aimee345, this chandelier is UL listed for dry locations. Thanks for shopping with us! L.B.
What color are the chains between the crystals? Silver or gold? Not sure I'm going to like the gold when nothing in my kitchen is gold. Any comments?
Hello Valued Customer, per our customer reviews, the attachments between crystals are gold. This is a very interesting piece, but it may not work with every decor. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for shopping with us!
Does anyone have this over their kitchen table? I have a 9' ceiling and a rectangular table. Is it too big?
Hello denisehal, this chandelier would be perfect to hang over a standard rectangular dining table. It is not too big. Thank you for shopping with us! a.c.
what is the length of the chandelier including the chain?
Hello tomithorn, the chandelier itself is 25 inches tall, and the included chain is 18 inches for a total length of 43 inches. Have a good day!
Is this CSA approved?
Hello aimee345, the Foucault's Orb Crystal Iron 6 Light Chandelier comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions. Thank you for shopping with us!
where can I download the instructions to hang the crystals on this chandelier?
Hello bekrup, these are the instructions that have been provided to us from the manufacturer. I hope this helps. Thank you for shopping with us. http://184.108.40.206/DIAGRAMS/988-6.html
HI, What brand is this chandelier?
Hello coufal, we are unable to disclose the manufacturer of some of our products; however, Overstock.com stands behind every product we sell. When necessary we can contact suppliers if a product issue arises. Thank you for shopping with us.
I am wondering if its possible to remove the crystals....prefer to have no crystals or very few for a more rustic look
Hello, andrea1970. Hope your day is going well. Yes, the crystals are removable. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
When my chandelier arrived, the crystals weren't attached. You can choose not to add Hope this helps - thanks!
What is the weight? Can I add chain/wire to make it hang lower?
10 pounds ?. Yes you could put more chain to the exiting chain. Just pry apart one link and add the etra chain.
When will this item be back in stock? Any estimated time frame as to when your warehouse will receive another shipment? Just on a deadline so would like to know if ordering this for a room will be feasible. Thank you!
Thank you for your question on this beautiful chandelier. Items are restocked as they become available, however we cannot guarantee if/when an item will be restocked. We recommend entering your email address, in the top right corner of the product page, to be notified if this item does come back in stock.
I really like this chandelier. However, it is too large for the area in which I need to use it. By any chance, is there a smaller version of this fixture? If not, can you recommend something similar?
Trellio Pendant 6-light Autumn Gold Finish Item #: 14154032 Happy shopping with our everyday low prices.
What is the maximum watt bulb that you can use for this fixture?
I used 60 watt bulbs.
I have 14 foot ceilings. I would like to know how low is the lowest this fixture will hang to the bottom of the fixture? Thanks.
Thank you for your question. This chandelier is beautiful! This item is 25 inches tall and comes with 18 inches of chain/wire. So it is a total of 43 inches.
Where is this item manufactured?
Thank you for asking, this fixture is manufactured in China.
One more time, can the picture be changed to one that can be zoomed in and saved for reference?
We will look into getting you better pictures immediately. You will be contacted by Customer Care. Have a great day!
Can this chandelier be installed on exteriors (covered porch)? How long is the chain extension?
This item comes with 18 inch PF chain/wire. It is designed for an interior setting, but you could probably use outside depending how protected the area is.
Thanks for such a fast response. What type of crystals? Optical or simply glass? Also I asked so many questions previously this one was overlooked. Can a the zoom feature be added? I would like to see everything close up and be able to save and/or print a zoomed version. All of the details are hard to see. thanks again!
Crystal, nice when light or sun light hits them
What does PF mean for the chain and wire? What color is the frame? Someone suggested black with red and appears antique bronze. What type of assembly is required? Attaching the crystals only? Or that plus putting the orb together? Is there any way different views of the chandelier can be added with the zoom feature? I would like to view it from different angles and zoom in to see which crystals are attached and get a better idea of everything... most esp the color. Thanks so much!
Hello, this comes with 18 inch PF chain/wire- should say "of" not PF 2. the frame is black 3. yes, just the crystal need to be attached 4. the canopy is standard 2 inches
How deep is the canopy that comes with this chandelier? Thanks!
I'd say about 5 inches
Is it possible to get an extender so that the light hangs lower?
Unfortunately we do not have any extension pieces for that purpose.
Take it to a fixture store---they should be able to add extension wires for you...
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In Kentucky, Attorney General Conway formed the Commonwealth's first and only statewide prescription drug task force. Since its creation, the task force has been involved in more than 430 prescription drug diversion investigations, including Operation Flamingo Road, the state's largest prescription drug bust that zeroed in on dealers utilizing the Florida pipeline. It resulted in the arrests of more than 500 people.
Attorney General Conway worked closely with Kentucky lawmakers to win passage of landmark legislation in 2012 that helps prevent the abuse and diversion of prescription pills in the Commonwealth. Since its passage, nearly half of Kentucky's pain clinics have shut their doors and prescriptions for hydrocodone and Opana are down 20 percent and 50 percent respectively. Attorney General Conway's office has also filed suit against Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin for misrepresenting the addictive nature of the drug to doctors and patients. A federal appeals court ruling has cleared the way for the case to be heard in Pike Circuit Court, the nexus of where Kentucky's prescription drug problems started then spread across the state.
Attorney General Conway created the Keep Kentucky Kids Safe public education campaign to teach middle and high students about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. He's joined at the programs by parents who've lost their children to prescription drug abuse. To date, he's presented his message to more than 20,000 parents, students and teachers. The efforts are paying off. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's recent report shows that prescription drug abuse is down in all age groups in Kentucky, and for the first time, Kentucky is below the national average for prescription drug abuse.
In March 2012, Attorney General Bondi and Attorney General Conway testified before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee about prescription drug abuse, what each state was doing to stop it, and how they've worked together across party lines to tackle this problem in their states.
Attorney General Bondi discussed the new legislative tools in place to combat prescription drug abuse and the Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns Task Force, established by her office to address the frightening trend of babies being born exposed to prescription drugs. Attorney General Bondi also discussed Florida's Regional Drug Enforcement Strike Forces, which have resulted in thousands arrests, pills seizures, and closed pill mills. Attorney General Conway talked about the success of Kentucky's electronic prescription drug monitoring program. All doctors in Kentucky are now required to check the database before prescribing narcotics. Attorney General Conway also told lawmakers that all states need to have electronic monitoring, and it's in the federal government's interest to make sure information can be shared between databases across state lines.
Attorney General Conway and Attorney General Bondi are co-chairs of NAAG's Substance Abuse Committee and moderated a panel discussion at NAAG's Winter Meeting in February that featured U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske, a representative from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and a treatment expert. Video of that "Prescription Pill Epidemic" session can be found here: http://www.naag.org/2013-winterspring-meeting-videos.php
Thanks to the leadership of Attorney General Bondi and Attorney General Conway, Florida and Kentucky are seeing dramatic decreases in prescription drug abuse, and they both remain committed to working together to protect the citizens of their states from this serious epidemic and sharing what works in their states with other attorneys general.
Florida Attorney General Bondi at the Statewide Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns Meeting
Kentucky Attorney General Conway at Keep Kentucky Safe prescription drug abuse awareness event

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Book Box for Remote Control
A fresh plotline for a used book: storing a remote! You'll need a book at least two inches longer and 1/4 inch deeper than your remote control.
Step 1: Open the book's back cover. Using a foam brush, coat the inside cover and facing page with school glue. Close the book and press down firmly for 10 seconds.
Step 2: Open the book's front cover. Coat the entire stack of pages—all three exposed sides—with school glue, taking care not to get any on the topmost page. Let dry for one hour; repeat. Close the book, weight it with a second book, and let dry overnight.
Step 3: Open the front cover, center your remote on the first page, and trace around it with a pencil, adding 1/4 inch all the way around. Set the remote aside. With an X-Acto knife, cut along the marked line, removing two to three pages at a time. Continue until your remote fits deeply inside.
Step 4: Cut a piece of ribbon that's half the length of your book plus five inches. Trim one end into a fork; dot hot glue on the opposite end, and affix it in the bottom-center of the hollowed-out area—this "bookmark" will lift out your neatly disguised device.


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And that's exactly what we have again: 20-odd hours - plus the same again thanks to the significantly beefed-up story and level sizes that dwarf the original - of old-school exploration, stattinkering and monster-fighting. X-Men Legends II might not be the most groundbreaking of adventures, but what it does it does very well.
The major hook for X-Men fans this time is the ability to take control of not just the X-Men, but the Brotherhood as well, the rival mutant faction led by Professor X's nemesis, Magneto. The reasoning behind it is all a bit contrived, to be honest (and you'll need to be a real X-Men buff to get the most from the plot), but the amount of new characters and special powers the unlikely alliance opens up is frankly bewildering. It's almost too much at times, trying to keep track of the experience and equipment set-ups of well over a dozen different characters at once. That said, RPG fans will love the insane amount of stat-fiddling on offer.
Plus, never underestimate the power of a decent online co-operative mode, and developer Raven has duly obliged. It doesn't add a great deal in terms of how you play, but this is the sort of game that comes alive when played with friends. More of the same then, but it's still a good same.
Bigger, better and online, but hardly a technical advance over the original. Still a great romp for comic and RPG fans alike.


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Merlin, a young country boy, arrives at the great bustling colourful city of Camelot. He rushes to join a lively crowd that has gathered in the main square, but his excitement quickly fades as he takes in the spectacle he is watching. A young man is led to the gallows, found guilty of practicing magic and sentenced to death. The axe falls, but the roar of approval is interrupted by an old crone, who warns Uther that he has taken her son, and in revenge she will take his. She incants a spell and disappears in a spiral of dust upwards and away from Camelot.
A little shaken, Merlin makes his way to find Gaius, the Court Physician. He peers into the physician's chambers and finds Gaius standing on the top of a ladder. The old man spins round in fright, topples and plummets towards the flagstones below. Merlin reacts instinctively - his hands reach out and, by magic, a pallet bed flies across the floor to break the old physician's fall. Gaius stares at him in astonishment. But instead of thanking him for saving his life, Gaius rounds on Merlin and warns him that it is the kind of action that could get him killed.
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|301. 2012 Pinot Gris, Yealands - NEW ZEALAND
Crisp pear and apple notes with a fine delicate finish
|302. 2011 Riesling Mitchell - CLARE VALLEY, AUSTRALIA
Crisp acidity and a long lingering fruit finish. Classic Riesling 'petrolly' nose.
|307. 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Moa Ridge - MARLBOROUGH, KIWI
Outstanding find from the latest batch of fresh sauvignon blanc from down-under; everything you would expect from this Marlborugh classic.
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This single vineyard Gran Reserva blends citric and tropical fruits. Grapefruit, pineapple and dessert pear take the lead, followed up with a fresh, well-balanced rich acidity and soft body.
|306. 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, GREYWACKE - MARLBOROUGH, New Zealand
A modern classic from the maker of Cloudy bay – Kevin Judd. Sets the benchmark for new world sauvignons!
|309. 2008 Cotes Du Rhone Blanc DOMAINE JAUME
Textured floral delight - which has big chunk of viognier within it.
|304. 2010 Reserve Riesling, TRIMBACH, ALSACE
Great for a light lunch! Lovely balance of fruit and floral characteristics
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Dry and clean, with good weight of crisp, ripe apple fruit and a long, citrus finish.
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Valentine's Day always brings up the old question: Is it love or lust? Well?it all depends on chemicals.
There are three phases of love, which include lust, attraction and attachment. Researcher Domeena Renshaw says, "Falling in love causes our body to release a flood of feel-good chemicals that trigger specific physical reactions. This internal elixir of love is responsible for making our cheeks flush, our palms sweat and our hearts race."
MRI scans have shown that love lights up the pleasure center of the brain. When we fall in love, blood flow increases in this area, which is the same part of the brain responsible for drug addiction and obsessive compulsive disorders.
Renshaw says, "Love lowers serotonin levels, which is a common condition in people with obsessive compulsive disorders. This may explain why we concentrate on little other than our partner during the early stages of a relationship.
"The phrase 'love is blind' is a valid notion, because we tend to idealize our partner and see only things that we want to see in the early stages of the relationship. Outsiders have a much more objective and rational perspective on the partnership than the two people involved do."
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Podd Sound supplied a QSC WideLine-8 PA and Shure UHF-R and ULX-D wireless systems for the first UK playback of the new Michael Jackson album, Xscape.
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In the first of a series of articles, SomaTone co-founder and CEO Nick Thomas addresses the overlap and parallels between the pro audio and game audio markets.
Podd Sound provides QSC WideLine for Daft Punk, Olly Murs, Little MixNEWS
London-based Podd Sound has had a busy 12 months supplying sound reinforcement equipment for concerts featuring the likes of Daft Punk, Little Mix and Olly Murs.
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The Mapping of Love and Death Book Review
By Angela Youngman Dec 12, 2011, 20:42 GMT
August 1914. As Michael Clifton is mapping land he has just purchased in California\'s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, war is declared in Europe-and duty-bound to his father\'s native country, the young cartographer soon sets sail for England to serve in the British army. Three years later, he is listed as missing in action. April 1932. After Michael\'s remains are unearthed in France, his parents retain London psychologist ...more
American cartographer Michael Clifton has just discovered a rich source of oil and purchased the site. Hearing that war has been declared, he feels compelled to cross the Atlantic to serve in the British army. Inevitably, this leads to his death.
It is not until 1932 that his body is discovered and it immediately raises some rather nasty questions. Did he really die in battle - or was it murder? And what has happened to the land deeds he acquired? When Maisie Dobbs is recruited to try and track down the unnamed nurse whose love letters were found among his belongings, she finds herself unwittingly caught up in a much larger drama. Clifton's parents are attacked and left for dead in a London hotel.
Clearly, there is more than one query that has to be answered. The chase is on - can Maisie and her assistant solve the mysteries before they themselves come under attack? With the death of Maisie's long term mentor at the very end of the book, there come hints that changes may be underway and that Maisie's future may be very different. I look forward to finding out what happens next in this well written crime series.
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Experience the prequel sequel that made the worst X-Men movie irrelevant!
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Let's face it, the one thing the majority of us really suck at is mobility. Think that last statement doesn't apply to you? Can you lift your arms straight overhead (with locked elbows) without over extending (arching) your back? Can you drop into an ass-to-ankles squat without rounding your low back? If you can, this post may not apply to you. For the rest of you with Tin Man like flexibility, I recommend you start treating your mobility like a second WOD for the day. Pick two or three different mobilities (use the posters in the lounge) grab a stop watch and hit it.
Here's an example of a nice mobility WOD you can do:
3 rounds for time of:
1 minute Banded Squat Hold
1 minute Lacrosse Ball in Pec (right side)
1 minute Lacrosse Ball in Pec (left side)
The goal for this WOD would be to get through all three Mobilities unbroken, making it a 9 minute workout. If you need to break it up, the goal is to accumulate 1 minute in each mobility per round as quickly as possible.
Get creative with this! For most of us, working on mobility is not fun so any way to spice it up is a good thing.
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Gavin: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Gavin
Origin of the name Gavin:
Of uncertain etymology, some believe Gavin to be from Gwalchmai, a Gaelic name derived from the elements gwalch (a hawk) and maedd (a blow, battle). In Arthurian legend, Gavin is a byname for Sir Gawain, a knight of the Round Table and nephew of King Arthur.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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While the Celtic origins for the name Gavin remain a popular theory, there is another theory for the origin of this name. This name might come from the Latin name Gavinus, or from the Italian variants Gavino and Gabino. This alternative origin states that the Romans might have brought these names to the Celtic tribes during their occupation. Why? There are many Latin and Italian references for these names that go back thousands of years, while there are not any written Celtic references until the Middle Ages. Not to say that the Celts could not have had an original oral tradition for this name, however, it is interesting that both origins represent a similar meaning. The Celtic theory says that the name means "white hawk," and the Latin theory says that this name means "white falcon." This similar meaning might give some weight to the theory that the Celtic tribes adopted this name from the Romans.
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Sweet brown sugar. Kiss kiss
What happened to her? :(
It was she who gave me my first intoduction to the transgender world-and boy what a memory. way back in the early 80's
Sad that such a beautiful woman had to endure so much pain.
When i use to sneak into the video store i would always try to find the 8mm of another one of her movies. Can anyone find those movies and convert them. god i loved her.She went through hell. In one other movie you can see that she had tried to cut her writs.


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DTF reacts to deer culling planHas about $130K promised to offset costs
The pros and cons of the recent announcement of "emergency regulations" implemented by the state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to reduce the island's deer herd were debated at the most recent Deer Task Force (DTF) meeting on Nov. 12.
The regulations came about as the result of ongoing discussions the DEM had with two members of the DTF, Chair Ruth Perfido and Becky Ballard. The main component of the plan, that it will be a non-recreational hunt, was a focus of the discussion.
Though DTF member George Mellor saw the plan as "a tremendous step forward," he took issue with the use of commercial hunters. "The plan as I see it is that they want to use professional hunters and we wanted to use island hunters," Mellor said.
"From day one, we have known the DEM will only use a professional deer reduction plan. They've worked with other municipalities in this way," said Perfido. "It is not a program to use local hunters. The DEM will contract with persons who will only work on deer reduction."
Mellor felt this arrangement would "be an issue between local hunters and professional hunters." Perfido insisted that the DEM would only work with a professional group and pointed out that the conservancies that met with the DEM were also looking for professional deer reduction. "This is a managed hunt out at Black Rock," she said.
Addressing Mellor, member Heather Hatfield said, "This is just their managed hunt; local hunters will still be able to do [recreational] hunting."
Another matter of concern to Mellor was the budget. Based on an article he'd read in The Block Island Times (Nov. 9), Mellor said the DEM was asking the island to pay for the program. "There is an issue of us supplying the money and their management of the cull. We have to see about the budget."
Perfido said that she didn't think raising money would be an issue and noted that close to $130,000 had already been committed in donations. The cost of the plan is currently unknown.
Vice President Becky Ballard noted that the DEM had just issued a press release explaining the new regulations and the planned program of deer reduction on the island. "We know what the DEM's reasoning is about why they insist on a professional hunt," Ballard said.
She was referring to the Administrative Findings outlined in the new state regulations, established as part of Rhode Island General Laws. Their stated purpose is "to establish a non-recreational program to reduce the over population of Virginia white-tailed deer on Block Island where traditional management methods have been unsuccessful in reducing the deer population, and its current overpopulation presents an imminent risk to the health, safety and welfare to the natural resources."
Perfido pointed out that an open meeting was being planned that would bring together DEM representatives, DTF members, the Town Council and members of the public. The date had not yet been determined, she said. She suggested that people write to the Town Council expressing their views on the program of deer reduction. Feeling strongly about it, Perfido said, "It's our chance to have significant deer reduction."
Bob Fallon, President of Block Island Health Services board, questioned how long the regulations characterized as 'emergency' would be in place. His understanding of such temporary rules was that they were "only good for 90 days."
Both Perfido and Ballard thought the duration was 260 days, but in any event, Ballard said, the public would have an opportunity to be heard on the subject at the upcoming town-wide meeting with the DEM. First Warden Kim Gaffett has previously said that a public meeting, with all the key players, including the DEM, will be scheduled sometime between Nov. 25 and Dec. 7.
Hatfield reported her attendance at a recent BIHS board meeting and said the group had only tangentially touched on tick- disease identification methods. BIHS Executive Director Barbara Baldwin said that she and Fallon and the health care providers at the local medical center would speak with Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Michael Fine on Friday, in a conference call on Nov. 15. Some discussion ensued on how or when cases of Lyme disease around the state were reported to the DOH. All agreed that the numbers were generally under-reported.
Hats off for fundraising
Ballard noted she was in receipt of a second shipment of 48 lime-colored caps (with the logo "Ticked off") to be sold in an ongoing fundraiser. In an attempt to figure out how best to make them available for sale during the Christmas Stroll weekend following Thanksgiving, the group suggested a number of locations including the Chamber's visitor center, at the Turkey Trot race and distribution at a number of local businesses.
Hatfield volunteered to check into various point-of-sale possibilities.
There is finally some positive movement regarding the reduction of the deer population on the island and some of still voicing objections to use of professional versus local hunters and the cost. Lets just get on with it for the sake of current and future island generations. DTF- please post how a donation commitment to reduce the deer herd can be made - beside the sale of the baseball caps.


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Health A-Z
Overactive thyroid - Causes of overactive thyroid
Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones thyroxine or triiodothyronine.
Overproduction of thyroid hormones can be caused by a number of conditions, which are outlined below.
Graves' disease
Graves' disease is the most common cause of overactive thyroid. It can run in families and can occur at any age, although it is most common in women aged 20-40 years old. You are more likely to develop Graves' disease if you smoke.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition. This means the immune system mistakes something in the body for a toxic substance and attacks it.
In Graves' disease, it attacks the thyroid gland which leads to an overproduction of the thyroid hormones.
It is not known what triggers the immune system to do this. Like many autoimmune conditions it is thought a combination of both genetic and environmental factors could be involved.
If you have Graves' disease, your eyes may also be affected, causing discomfort and double vision. This is known as Graves' ophthalmopathy. You may find your eyes bulge out, or appear more prominent.
See complications of an overactive thyroid gland for more information on Graves' ophthalmopathy.
Thyroid nodules
It is possible for lumps to develop in your thyroid gland. These are known as nodules. It is not known why nodules develop, but they are usually non-cancerous (benign).
However, the nodules can contain abnormal thyroid tissue, which affects the normal production of thyroxine or triiodothyronine, causing overactive thyroid. Nodules that contain abnormal thyroid tissue are described as toxic.
Toxic thyroid nodules account for about 1 in 20 cases of hyperthyroidism.
Iodine supplements
Iodine contained in the food you eat is used by your thyroid gland to produce the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. However, taking additional iodine in supplements can cause your thyroid gland to produce too much thyroxine or triiodothyronine.
This is known as iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, sometimes referred to as Jod-Basedow phenomenon. It usually only occurs if you already have nodules in your thyroid gland.
Amiodarone is a type of medication known as an anti-arrhythmic, which helps to control an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). If you have non-toxic nodules in your thyroid gland, taking amiodarone can cause hyperthyroidism because it contains iodine.
Amiodarone can cause a type of hyperthyroidism usually more severe and difficult to treat through a harmful effect on thyroid tissue. This type of hyperthyroidism is called amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism.
Follicular thyroid cancer
In rare cases, you may develop an overactive thyroid as a result of thyroid cancer that starts in your thyroid follicles. This can occur if cancer cells in your thyroid gland begin to produce thyroxine or triiodothyronine. This is also known as functioning thyroid cancer.


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Digital Agencies Have It All Wrong?Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
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Ashley Wolf is a summer intern with the Cazenovia Republican.
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Not just an internet fad
It's everywhere. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Even on the 6 p.m. news. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has become a sensation, and although it may be funny to see friends freak out after dumping a bucket of ice water on their heads, the cause of the challenge is not funny.
Cazenovia Republican intern bids farewell to paper and community
At the end of my freshman year at Ithaca College, I knew I needed a summer job or internship. My grandma's friend recommended I send a letter and application to the Cazenovia Republican in hopes of a summer position. I didn't think the editor, Jason Emerson, would be interested. I was just ending my freshman year, just starting out as a journalist, but he asked me to come into the office. So I did. We chatted and he offered me the job. The next week, I eagerly walked into the office above Dave's Diner for my first day, prepared to fetch coffee and answer phones. I had the single dream of being published at least once during the summer — well, was I in for a surprise.
Fenner town board looks at ADA polling requirements, illegal dumping issues
The Fenner Town Board had a short meeting last week, in which they discussed necessary changes to the town to conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act and a recent increase in illegal dumping.
Candidates talk small business at political breakfast
At a recent political breakfast, federal, state and county candidates gathered together with members of the Manlius Chamber of Commerce to discuss the issue of small business, mingle with voters and try to gain more votes through an under-three-minute speech.
Solarize Syracuse promotes solar power in Syracuse and surrounding areas
Recently, seven local organizations partnered together to create a grassroots solar power initiative called "Solarize Syracuse". Its mission is to provide residences in the greater Syracuse area with solar power, saving both money and the planet.
Syracuse Crunch raises funds for Red Cross Disaster Relief
Donation sparked by Smithfield tornado and East Syracuse storm damage
In the wake of the tornado and severe storms that hit Central New York on July 8, the Syracuse Crunch recently raised more than $1,000 for the American Red Cross through a jersey auction fundraiser. The money raised will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which will be used to help provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance for victims of future disasters.
Manlius gazebo recreated to look almost identical to 1880s version
In the 1880s, when Manlius was compiled of dirt roads, a small gazebo was built at the corner of Academy Street and East Seneca Turnpike. The gazebo remained standing for more than 130 years, but eventually needed many repairs. This summer, the tattered, worn-down gazebo has been rebuilt to look similar to the old one, but stronger and more stable.
Local ingredients, old world flavors: Tartine Bake Shop selling out at Cazenovia Farmers Market
She listens to opera at full volume when she cooks with chocolate, country music when she bakes pies and Adam Levine, the lead singer of pop-rock band Maroon 5, when she has a big order. Regardless of the music or what she's baking, however, Sherri Miller always bakes barefoot at her 1830s cottage in the village. Although Miller is accustomed to baking pies, cakes and dinners through her two Cazenovia businesses, Profiteroles and Bon Appetite Kitchens, she has now started baking shortbread for her third and newest Cazenovia business — the Tartine Bake Shop.
Cazenovia youth, seniors work together to build bluebird nesting boxes
Last week, local youths and seniors teamed up to build bluebird nesting boxes to be placed on the Fairchild Hill nature trail, in an attempt to bring more bluebirds to Cazenovia. The project — a coordination between Community Resources for Independent Seniors (CRIS), the Cazenovia Joint Youth Recreation Program and the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation — will not only help attract more wildlife to Cazenovia, but the activity offered an opportunity for some inter-generational teamwork.
Town of Manlius Recreation Department to put on 'Les Misérables'
"Les Misérables," a critically acclaimed musical and a story of turmoil, love and courage in the darkest of times, has moved audiences around the world. Now, the musical will be performed at the Fayetteville-Manlius High School for community members and visitors by the town of Manlius Recreation Department. This year, for the first time in 12 years, Shawn Hebert, the town of Manlius' musical director for more than 10 years, will take the stage for the first time as lead character, Jean Valjean.


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Edible and Medicinal Desert Plants Walking Tour
1:30pm November 8 and 23, also December 13 and 28
Prickly pear cactus fruits yield than just a colorful margarita mixer -- they're nutritious and have a unique taste. Both the pads and fruit of these cacti are a Sonoran Desert staple so popular they have been exported worldwide. Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the place to learn about desert plants and their useful properties -- be here on the Second Saturday this Fall-Winter-spring when Author Jean Groen is our special guest tour guide for 1:30pm walks. Alternate guides for this walk are Tom and Kathy McDonald, owners of Smiling Dog Landscapes in Gold Canyon -- where they have their own Curandero Trail.
As with most other weekend guided tours here, the edible-medicinal plants walk is included with daily Arboretum admission of $10 for adults and $5 for ages 5-12. And please keep in mind that information shared on this tour does not constitute medical or dietary advice; opinions and views expressed by volunteers are strictly their own and do not necessarily represent the position of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum or its management.
Visitors can explore our Curandero Trail and learn more about useful desert plants on your own, too -- ask for the self-guided Curandero Trail guide booklet in our gift shop. On her Sunday walking tours Jean Groen explains ways that native plants have healed, fed and clothed desert peoples for the past thousand years.
She's co-author or "Foods of the Superstitions"and numerous other books about desert plants, most of them available in our gift shop, where you'll also find the more recent and expanded companion volume describing desert plants and recipes: "Plants of the Sonoran Desert and Their Many Uses."
Published in 2006, this newer book has 157 pages and describes how to identify and where to find three dozen plants, their medicinal uses and how these plants have been used by Sonoran Desert natives for hundreds of years.
Asked to name a few favorites, Jean says: "There are so many things you can make to eat and drink from parts of the plant. My absolute favorite food to make from the pads, nopalitos in Spanish, is a wonderful soup. Nopalitos are good in salad, salsa, scrambled eggs, and pickle relish using the nopalitos in place of cucumbers. Prickly pear fruits, also called "tunas," are wonderful made into brandied tunas. For beverages there are Prickly Pear blush, prickly pear tea, cactus shakes, and my all time favorite: prickly pear margaritas."
"We try to portray the Sonoran Desert for what it is: a wonderland of mountains, rivers, trees, cacti, flowers, and wildlife to be enjoyed, used, and left intact for generations to come," says Groen. Her new book contains 72 recipes, 47 color pictures, and a wealth of information. It is available here at the Arboretum and also at the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction, Tonto National Monument visitor center near Roosevelt Lake, at the Casa Grande Ruins and the Besh Ba Gowah archaeological park in Globe. "My second favorite plant is the mesquite tree. Almost every part of the tree can be put to good use. The Indians used it for medicine, food, tea, implements, weapons, twine, and paint. I use the pods to make jelly and to make flour which can be substituted in place of regular flour. You wouldn't want to substitute more than a half-cup in each cup of regular flour. The mesquite flour will make the product sweet so youmight want to decrease the sugar called for. Also, the mesquite flour has much less gluten than regular flour so you might want to make note of this when making yeast bread."
Dave Morris is a fan of jojoba seeds, shown in the photos at left. These acorn-size seeds can take on a mild hazlenut flavor after being lightly roasted. Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is also known by the nicknames "goat nut," deer nut and coffeebush -- the latter from its reputation as an acceptable coffee substitute when mature seeds are roasted. Waxy oil pressed from the nuts is widely used in shampoos and skin lotions; tea brewed from jojoba leaves can sooth inflamed mucous membranes.
Ask Dave Morris about his favorite desert plant and he cites the agave. "Fleshy leaves of the agave were the source of fiber (sisal) for the early desert natives. The fibers would be used for cordage, rope, baskets, mats and sandals. The heart of the agave was roasted and eaten and the leaf tea is thought to relieve arthritic pain," said Morris. Learn more about this plant, about creosote and others which continue to nourish, heal and clothe people of the Sonoran desert. Here's another, too: Native Americans in the desert refer to the mesquite tree as the "tree of life". The pods can be ground up and they provided the main source of flour until the introduction of European heat, rye and barley. The bark of the esquite can be boiled to produce a germ-killing wash for minor cuts and scrapes. The Piipash (Maricopa) obtain a black paint from mesquite bark that is used to add designs to their traditional pottery."
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is affiliated with the UA's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in addition to being an Arizona State Park. UA students, faculty and staff may bring your CatCard or University I.D. to save an addition dollar off admission!
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Can I be held liable for turning someone in for drugs... if they lose their job
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Possibly, if you are mistaken about their drug use and your employer takes adverse action against them. Then you may be liable under a number of civil causes of action, including defamation.
If you turn them into the police and are mistaken about their drug use, other causes of action may apply, like false imprisonment. Criminal penalties may apply as well.
In short, if you feel absolutely compelled to turn someone in for using drugs, I'd be sure about it. Ideally, you'll have documentation of the drug use in order to CYA.
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