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But the idea succeeded too well. Holiday Inn changed the industry. Between 1965 and 1970, 75 percent of the motels in America belonged to one of three chains: Howard Johnson, Ramada Inn, and Holiday Inn. Eventually, the adversary turned from fear to familiarity, a mind-numbing sameness that made wherever you'd slept last night feel like it could have been anywhere else. To help overcome that ennui, Holiday Inn's competitors added Jacuzzis and pay TV, free breakfasts and name-brand toiletries. Holiday Inn stayed the course, from sign to soap. "We'd put down new carpet every few years, but that was about it," says Tracy Johnson, the hotel's general manager in Duluth.
This wasn't lost on IHG, which acquired the brand in 1990 and watched market share dwindle. By the time Andy Cosslett arrived as CEO in 2005, some of the grungiest Holiday Inns were being decommissioned. "We needed to up the quality and make it more relevant," he says. And because he'd come from the packaged-goods industry—he'd run Cadbury Schweppes in several continents—Cosslett (who recently retired) understood that design could be both the means for change and also a symbol of it.
Such insight constituted a paradigm shift at Holiday Inn, where designers had previously occupied themselves with reordering televisions and cataloguing furniture. "I would sit there signing papers all day," Nicolas says. With his Beatles-length hair and a suit coat worn over a black zip-up jumper, Nicolas looks different from everyone else at IHG's Atlanta offices. A former ski instructor from Grenoble, France, he moved to the United States with $1,000 in 1989, reinvented himself at design school, then landed at Holiday Inn, where even the slightest shift in sofa fabric needed to be validated by a tidal wave of market research. But that isn't how innovation happens. "It's a messy business," Nicolas says. "It's not black-and-white, like market research. Sometimes you must accept failure in the pursuit of success."
After six years on the job, Nicolas found himself with a mandate to actually design. He absorbed the piles of data that IHG gave him, then used it like Picasso used the bull's head: less as a blueprint than a starting point for inspiration. The first revision of the lobby, launched in 2008, featured a backlit wall, square lamps, and a low, rounded front desk that was "actually a piece of furniture," as Nicolas describes it. In guest rooms, showers were given curved rods and curtains with translucent tops so light could enter. Property-specific prints adorned the walls. At each hotel, a Guest Experience Champion was empowered to speak with the consumer's voice.
To herald it all, a new sign—bearing a jaunty H that might be mistaken for the logo of a small college's football team—was awarded to each hotel once the process was complete. "It was the seal of approval," says Chris Bruch, who runs three Holiday Inns in the Washington, D.C., area. "If the Holiday Inn 20 miles away had the new sign and you didn't, you'd drive by it and say, 'Oh, God, they have it. What do I need to do to get one?'"
Most Holiday Inns are owned by franchisees, so to ensure their buy-in, an ultimatum was issued: invest the necessary $250,000 or lose the right to call yourself a Holiday Inn. From 2005 to 2010, more than 1,100 properties were decommissioned. That means if you stayed in a Holiday Inn before 2005, there's a one-in-four chance that it isn't a Holiday Inn anymore.
Sitting down for breakfast earlier this year at a hotel that had undergone the first phase of renovations, I was surprised to find a television embedded in the wall of each banquette. I ate a fresh omelette and blueberry pancakes while watching Scarborough and Brzezinski interrupt each other on MSNBC's Morning Joe. The lobby was filled with more coats and ties than I'd ever recalled seeing at a Holiday Inn before.
But success will come only when guests, instead of just admitting that they're staying at a Holiday Inn, boast about it. That's the idea behind the Social Hub, which will create a hotel like founder Kemmons Wilson would never have imagined. This transformation will be bolstered by the fact that spending wisely is now in vogue among executives. And the same retro vibe that has the young and affluent quaffing Eisenhower-era cocktails and watching Mad Men and Dick Van Dyke Show reruns is enticing a new generation to discover the brand. Might old, reliable Holiday Inn actually be on the verge of becoming trendy?
Recently, an investor in a hotel near Denver stopped in and didn't recognize what he saw. "He said, 'Wow, if I hadn't seen the logo outside, I'd have sworn this was a Marriott,'" says Adam Dexter, the hotel's GM. "And that's perfect. That's exactly where we want to be."
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5 And when these days were completed, the king gave for all the people present in Susa the capital, both great and small, a banquet lasting for seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace. | 5 When these days were over, the king gave a banquet, lasting seven days, in the enclosed garden of the king's palace, for all the people from the least to the greatest, who were in the citadel of Susa. |
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Florida's navel deal normally finishes in late December.
Midseasons, tangelos
Early midseason oranges, such as hamlins, begin harvesting in October and bear bigger volume in January and February before late-season valencias begin in late February and early March.
Swords said DNE's midseasons look good and as with other varieties, possess larger sizings. He called sizings 10% to 12% higher than last season and reported hamlins in late October peaking on 100s, larger than the normal 125s. Swords said buyers should expect larger supplies of 100s.
In late October, Florida Classic's Finch said midseasons and hamlins possess high quality. He said those varieties and temples should make for a smooth transition to the late -season valencias, which begin harvesting in late February. Possessing a four week production window, temples typically start harvesting in mid-January.
Dundee began harvesting tangelos in late October. Finch said early sizing is peaking on the 100s but buyers should expect strong availability of 80s as well.
Quentin Roe, president of Wm. G. Roe & Sons Inc., Winter Haven, said Roe plans to start harvesting its tree-ripe tangelos in mid- to late December, earlier than its normal early January start. Roe said tangelos, normally available through late February, should successively peak on the 80s, 100s and 64s.
Swords said valencias brought steady demand last spring.
Finch characterized last year's valencia season as "tremendously strong" and one that brought high quality fruit.
He said Dundee ran fresh oranges through June before switching to its storage program for shipments through late July.
DLF's George said last season's killer freezes, which devastated Florida vegetables, didn't affect its navels but damaged some valencias grown in north-central Florida production regions.
He said the deal began slow and a little rough. George called April and May sales "extremely soft" and said a large and longer than normal California navel crop likely contributed to the demand decline.
"That California deal got fairly abundant," George said. "F.o.b.s were cheap. Demand was really not there. Hopefully, it will turn around this season."
DLF plans to harvest through late May and sell through July through a storage deal.


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I bought a trio of 3 body butter from tj maxx. i was so excited as i love natural products. I tried this one first. It smelled ok. a little too sweet for me. It moisturized very well, not the best i've used but not the worst by far. However, it broke my highly sensitive skin into an icky, itchy rash. It was awful and took almost 2 weeks to go away. :( needless to say i will not be repurchasing.
To me, Guava is not the best scent that Korres offers. I think Quince is more feminine and more subtle. Jasmine is a beautiful fragrance that is very true to the actual smell of the flower. Guava is not very feminine to me and is almost unisex.
The formula is great like all the body butters. Since it is a body butter, it does take some work and rubbing to get it to sink into the skin. I have dry skin and these body butters make my skin feel as soft as a baby's bottom.
I wanted to like this but unfortunately the scent Guava turns into a overblown hot mess when combined with my body chemistry. Way way way too sweet and cloying. The formulation, a little on the thick side but easily spreadable but took too long to absorb and left a waxy, greasy feeling on my skin. Thankfully I got the small tube and I've passed that on to a friend (on whom the fragrance smells much better, lighter, cleaner, more sophisticated instead of the ugly overbearing sweetness on my skin).
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I received this in a Sephora body lotion sampler and was impressed with this product. I expected a very fruity smelling lotion, but was surprised to find a more subtle fruit scent and a very thick, smooth texture. A small amount provides a lot of moisture. I think this is definitely a good choice for winter months when I want something a bit lighter smelling than my LUSH Dream Cream.
super greasy, though maybe if i didn't use it on my hands i wouldn't mind so much. takes a loooong time to soak in. doesn't smell like guava to me- i was expecting fruity, but this is a warmer, not crisp smell. will not buy again.
I wasn't too sure about this scent at first, fruity but sweet, but after using this for a while it really grew on me. It never gets overwhelming but fades into something a bit more sophisticated. Taking one lippie of for the scent though since it's a bit too sweet for me still. The butter itself is a bit lighter then for example the TBS bodybutters that I usually buy. It's not something negative since this sinks in to skin easier and doesn't leave a greasy film afterwards. The lighter formula also allows it to be in a hygenic tube instead of a tub. Very moisturizing. I have no complaints.
This smells so good! Quality that's worth the price, wont dry skin and itchy.
i do love all kinds of their showder gel, body butter and body milk. Guava is my HG i've been using them years, would definitely re-purcahse anytime. Really want their body care line in a larger size, 500ml would be amazing.
I don't think I will ever switch lotions after using this one. This has transformed my skin! First of all, It has made my flakey skin smooth and supple. Second of all, I have been getting so many compliments about my aroma! I am in LOVE with this body butter! Go Korres!
I LOVE this stuff! It smells heavenly and it is so thick and moisturizing. Even though it is expensive, a little goes a long way so it lasts forever.


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We have been looking at the Bertazzoni ovens, apparently the baking elements they contain are high in wattage. 2100 watt for the top heating element and 3400 watt for the bottom heating element in each oven cavity. Convection element is 3300 watt. These are high numbers and I hope this means that the oven would heat quickly and recuperate its required heat quickly after opening. Is this a correct assumption? I bake a lot and I am looking for a "workhorse" . I do know that an iron with higher wattage means easier and better ironing, curious what this means in ovens. |
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In general, higher wattage means more heat - though of course, the size of the oven, the temperature of the element, and the insulation will all play a role. On a pizza making forum, a member did a survey and according to the responses, the average oven had 6,000 watts when you add the top and bottom elements. Again, I think it is tough to just compare wattage across brands, or even oven models, since size of the oven can be a major factor. Those of us with combi steams have very small cavities, most under 2 cubic feet, but they heat up extremely quick . So if you are looking at two ovens from the same manufacturer that are the same size, in general the one with higher wattage should heat up quicker, and recover quicker. |
"Is this a correct assumption?" No, this does not translate into faster heatup times on ovens. I think you are obsessing over something trivial. If ten - fifteen xtra minutes of preheat time on an oven are going to cramp your lifestyle , then you really need to be cooking with a microwave or a TurboChef oven. Best to focus on build quality, strength of the company providing support after the sale, the user interface, i.e. knobs, buttons, dials, display, computer or lack of, ect...and styling. An oven is not an instant gratification tool, unless Apple rolled out an iOven this week while I was on vacation. |
Xedos, thank you for the response. I like to have an oven that returns its heat quickly when opened a few times. Baking is what I do all the time. It is interesting indeed that many oven makers do not exactly flag their oven wattage around, including Thermador, I had to call for their wattage info and it is low! In fact, Jennair is higher. However, what I like to know if it makes a lot of difference. |
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Bluefish ( Pomatomus saltatrix ) is not a species you'll find on the menu regularly, especially away from the Atlantic Coast. When it does appear as a fresh-fish special, it usually means summer has arrived on the eastern seaboard - or a distant chef has paid to have it flown in and will serve it that same day.
The oily-fleshed bluefish contains strong digestive enzymes and deteriorates quickly if it's not iced immediately after harvesting. Nor does it freeze well, so the fish is seldom seen far from where it's landed. Your best bet is to buy locally in season from a reputable dealer and handle the fish with care to maintain quality; people who dislike the flavor of bluefish probably haven't had a truly fresh one.
Blues, also known as "snappers" or "choppers," are voracious feeders and fierce fighters, making them a popular recreational target. In fact, most landings are by sport fishermen, with commercial landings largely bycatch.
Bluefish travel up and down the East Coast from Maine to Florida, following schools of oil-rich menhaden, a favored food. This diet of "pogies" gives blues their pronounced flavor.
Commercial landings for 2004 were 3,692 metric tons, with North Carolina producing nearly half the total at 1,707 metric tons. New York was a distant second at 665 metric tons, followed by New Jersey at 485, Rhode Island at 268 and Virginia at 218 metric tons. Catches thin out the further north or south you go from the Mid-Atlantic.
The average market siz e of bluefish is 3 to 5 pounds, but they can weigh up to 30 pounds. The fish are so ld fresh as skin-on fillets or whole and dressed.
Bluefish fillets can sometimes be found in supermarket seafood cases and specialty seafood stores in season, but they're more often found grilled or broiled on restaurants' summer menus. At Oliver's Cape Cod in Yarmouthport, Mass., broiled or grilled bluefish is featured as a seasonal Fresh Fish of the Day. McCormick & Schmick's Baltimore location features Cape May (New Jersey) bluefish on its fresh list for $16.50.
Restaurateurs who appreciate blues' rich flavor and short shelf life put it to good use in smoked preparations. For example, the Bluefin Seafood Bistro in Tuscon, Ariz., offers an appetizer of smoked bluefish with curry mustard, red-onion jam and croutons for $8. Boston-based Legal Sea Foods' bluefish pâté, made with cream cheese and cognac, can also be purchased through the chain's online retail outlet (www.shoplegalseafoods.com ) at $5.99 for a 4-ounce container.


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Personal, heated debate breaks out at state Capitol
UPDATED 10:20 PM CDT Apr 03, 2014Sen. Tom Carlson defends himself against accusations of betrayal as Sen. Ernie Chambers goes on the offensive.
Video TranscriptIN LINCOLN, LEGISLATIVE DEBATE GETS PERSONAL FOR A CANDIDATE FOR NEBRASKA GOVERNOR. TOM CARLSON DEFENDS HIMSELF AGAINST ACCUSATIONS OF BETRAYAL... AS ERNIE CHAMBERS GOES ON THE OFFENSIVE. K-E-T-V NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S DAVE ROBERTS IS LIVE. PERSONAL-- AND HEATED-- THE DEBATE PUSHES THE BOUNDS OF THE POLITE "GIVE AND TAKE" OF THE NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE. IT COMES IN THE WAKE OF A FINAL AND FAILED ATTEMPT... TO BAN MOUNTAIN LION HUNTING IN NEBRASKA. AND BILL SPONSOR ERNIE CHAMBERS SAYS...THIS FIGHT IS 'FAR' FROM OVER. (chambers: i feel there was a breach of trust and a breach of faith) ERNIE CHAMBERS SEEMED TO -BECOME- THE MOUNTAIN LION HE SEEKS TO PROTECT.(Corner one of those animals, what does the animal do? Responds!) and CHAMBERS' RESPONDED MOMENTS AFTER HIS PRIORITY BILL TO BAN MOUNTAIN LION HUNTING DIED. THE OMAHA SENATOR SUCCEEDED IN GETTING THE LEGISLATURE TO THAT EFFORT FELL SHORT OF OVERRIDING THE GOVERNOR'S VETO OF THE BILL. BUT A SECOND VOTE THURSDAY ALSO FAILED, EVEN THOUGH CHAMBERS THOUGHT HE HAD 30 VOTES.(chambers: And i know the pressure put on you weaklings..cowards. You sniveling, knock-kneed pigeon toed cowards) CHAMBERS TO THAT PRESSURE-- AND SINGLED OUT ONE SENATOR IN PARTICULAR. word means something to me) TOM CARLSON-- A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR-- HAD TOLD CHAMBERS HE WOULD 'RECONSIDER' HIS "NO" VOTE FROM WEDNESDAY.(carlson: would you reconsider-- will you think about it- that's what it means to me.and i did) AND THEN CARLSON VOTED 'NO' AGAIN.(chambers: and i told him that that you're changing as i had it explained to me because you're running your governor and you had a lot of pressure from people and you can't withstand the pressure) (carlson: he's called into question my character. i don't appreciate that.) CHAMBERS STOOD FIRM-- BROADENING HIS PROTEST AND VOWING THOSE WHO CROSSED HIM ON THE MOUNTAIN LION BILL WILL PAY DOWN THE LINE.( Chambers: i will do with the rest of the session what i please, and if to find a way to stop me.) (carlson: i'm not going to shrivel up and hide. i'll be right here) OVERRIDE...NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS WILL CONTINUE TO SET SEASONS FOR MOUNTAIN LIONS. CHAMBERS SAID...HE NEVER SHOULD HAVE AGREED TO LEAVE GAME AND PARKS ALONE. AND HE REMINDED COLLEAGUES HE WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR...UNWILLING TO BARGAIN ... UNWILLING TO NEGOTIATE... AND REMEMBERING HOW HE FEELS HE WAS WRONGED TODAY. BACK TO YOU.
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17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, | 17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. |
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Druid (Feral) (needs MoP testing)
Druid (Moonkin)
Paladin (needs MoP testing)
This is the original evl's Slice Dice, now officially continued.
Development happens on GitHub.
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Tagging as 188.8.131.52
Florian Anderiasch:
- Release as 22.214.171.124
- Bump TOC to 50200 for 5.2
- Add license
- Update README
- Add config.debug remove Rogue cooldowns
- MoP updates: remove select(), fix spell oddities
- MoP updates: Restore basic Druid functionality
- MoP fixes: bump ToC, fix Warrior+DK
- MoP fixes: Rogue numbers,glyphs,GetNumGlyphSockets
- MoP fixes: Remove SnD-Glyph/Talent
- Trying to figure out cooldown bars
- Add configureable colors
- Added Feint, CloS and Vanish bars
- Added Envenom buff bar. Tweaked some colors and ordering
- Fixed wrong Mangle bear spell. Added Garrote bar. Fixed an issue with Vendetta.
- Fixed glyph detection.
- Defaults need to match.
- Added Art of War
- Added paladin module, currently only supports Sacred Duty
- Added recuperate.
- Lacerate stacks to 3 now.
- Added Vendetta and Revealing Strike.
- - Update TOC for 4.0, most talents/glyphs/item sets are broken, please contribute patches. - Added borderTexture configuration option.
- Changed CreateBar to be language independent, you can now pass a spell id instead of a spell name to the function.
- Updated rogue colors to better match their importance in 3.3.3.
- Fixed a critical bug in the warrior module. Less verbose sample configuration.
- Refactored to use addon specific tables. Cleanups.
- Switched Eclipse colors
- Several new feral bars implemented (thanks nin)
- Include bar when calling the aura function. Split Eclipse into two separate bars because of the recent 3.3.3 fix.
- Adjusted bar heights.
- Added Death Knight module.
- Better organization of bars and some naming clarifications.
- Reordered moonkin bars to better reflect the importance of each bar.
- Updated max duration to reflect previous change.
- Fixed a cooldown issue with Eclipse
- As per nin's request, the bar now counts twice from 15 to 0 depending if it's showing the duration of the internal cooldown.
- Fixed last rebase issue.
- Fixed some mixed up calculations
- Fixed some mixed up calculations
- Updated README.
- The eclipse bar color now reflects the status of the buff as well as the type. A bright color indicates that the corresponding colored buff is active while a darker shade of the same color indicates the ICD is in effect.
- Fixed a typo causing expiration to miss completely.
- Rewrote Eclipse detection.
- Renamed a variable
- Fixed a typo.
- More work on eclipse for Moonkin
- Integrated Moonkin module from nin, split druid into two modules.
- Updated description.
- Remove obsoleted isDebuff on stock bars.
- Update TOC for 3.3. Optimized buff detection routines. Rearranged default rogue bars to better suit 3.3.
- Update TOC for 3.3
- More responsive bar hiding. Minor optimizations
- Slight optimization
- Don't anchor to MainMenuBar by default, messes up when in a vehicle.
- Updated to get in changes in evl/SliceDice
- Added missing sample configuration file
Updated to get in changes in evl/SliceDice
- Updated to get in changes in evl/SliceDice
- Updated to get in changes in evl/SliceDice
- Added configuration file. Added ability to grow bars upwards.
- Added missing sample configuration file
- Added configuration file. Added ability to grow bars upwards.
- Optimized layout functions.
- Fixed typo in Nightsong set check
- Added items to druid and rogue module
- Added README
- Fix CRLF
- More distinguishable color on Hunger for Blood bar, bars will now resume after a relog/reload
- Fixed a vehicle issue
- - Added Joust module (currently tracks Defend charges) - Added vehicle support
- Replace isMine with source to reflect 3.1 API change
- Initial import
File Name | Release Type | Game Version | Downloads | Date |
18.104.22.168-beta1 | Beta | 5.2.0 | 35 | 03/06/2013 |
18.104.22.168 | Release | 5.2.0 | 910 | 03/06/2013 |
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The Carnaby Street, London houses some of the finest branded designer clothes, hip cafes and bars, cosmetic shops and boutiques. Diesel and Animal, some of the most famous contemporary clothing outlets are a must-see. Christened as the Swinging London in 1960s by the Time Magazine, the Carnaby Street is the place to go if you have an eye for rare and good quality stuff. Visit The Dispensary, which offers everything from John Smedley to Elspeth Gibson for girls. The Carnaby Street is also a perfect place to look for fine footwear. In all, the place has more than 140 shops, bars and restaurants. Towards the southern end of the Carnaby Street, there is now a new short-cut to Kingly Court with three floors housing the one-off concept shops, selling stuff which you might not find anywhere else in London.
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In the off chance you haven't seen the new trailer for AMC's The Walking Dead Season 5, which premieres on Sunday, October 12th at 9PM EST, enjoy it below:
In the off chance you haven't seen the new trailer for AMC's The Walking Dead Season 5, which premieres on Sunday, October 12th at 9PM EST, enjoy it below:
In this final photo sharing update for the week, I have some photos of Terminus which were sent in by Chad Floyd and Josh Cummings. Again, the letters for Terminus were still covered in these photos but have since been uncovered and there are tents set up on the property as well as props put back in place.
Thank you Chad and Josh for sending in these photos and allowing me to share them.
I'm back again this morning with some more great fan photos sent in of the Terminus location as well as some photos from Senoia, GA. These photos of the Terminus location, as with the others I've posted this week, were sent in prior to filming beginning for season five and that's why the location appears be unused at the time of the photos.
Today's photos were sent in by Bridgette P and Jonathan Sanchez. Jonathan and his family, along with sending in some photos of Terminus, also sent in some photos from a day spent in Senoia, GA (which served as Woodbury on The Walking Dead) including photos from The Woodbury Shoppe where many of the older props used on the show are now on display. If you're planning a trip to the area, I highly recommend stopping in Senoia and visiting the store.
Thank you Bridgette and Jonathan for sending in your photos and allowing me to share them with fellow fans.
Today's photo sharing update includes some more photos of the Terminus location. For those who may still not know its location, I have it marked here on the TWDL Google Map. The cast and crew are back in town filming here but security is very tight from what I have heard from fans who have tried to visit. That being said, a few lucky fans have been able to meet a couple of the cast members once filming has wrapped for the day.
These photos were sent in by Jennifer, Alex, and Brandon. Thank you all for sharing your photos with me and allowing me to share them on the site.
Today's photo sharing update includes some photos from some of the more easily identified locations from the second half of season four of AMC's The Walking Dead. These photos were sent in by a fellow fan, whom I can only credit as MRB1967, and includes the coal tower seen near the railroad tracks in episode fifteen, "Us", as well as the Terminus location seen at the end of that episode as well as the season finale.
Also included are locations seen in episode thirteen, "Alone", including the railroad tracks where Bob and Sasha part ways as well as the building Sasha enters after they split where she discovers Maggie lying in the parking lot below, which were filmed in Newnan, GA.
Thank you for sending in these photos and allowing me to share them with fellow fans, and for the accompanying screen captures for comparison purposes.
Continuing with the Beth and Daryl theme from the last post, in season four's thirteenth episode, "Alone", Beth and Daryl come across what appears to be a funeral home next to a cemetery and decide to use the location as a place for them to rest for a bit.
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Over the coming days I will posting many of the photos sent in by fans over the last few weeks. This is the first opportunity I have had to sit down in front of the computer and get these shared with everyone so I apologize for the delay and hope everyone enjoys them.
Back in the twelfth episode of season four, "Still", we watched as Daryl and Beth stumble onto a golf course while evading some walkers, then they enter the country club as Beth searches for her first drink.
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I shared this over on Facebook but wanted to post the video here as well. It isn't mine, but it's a video (posted by Corey Philbrook) showing a drone's eye view of Woodbury, the prison, and if you look very closely, Herschel's farm.
In the fifteenth episode of season four, "Us", Glenn, Maggie and the rest of the group they are traveling with finally reach the location of Terminus, which they have been searching for while following the railroad tracks for some time.
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This photo sharing update has some photos of a location I've been searching for dating all the way back to the first season of the show. As many fans who have visited Georgia, and the various filming locations, know, sometimes it is a bit difficult to completely verify a scene's filming location because much of the terrain, land features, and roads look similar. This process is made easier when a fan knows the location and offers to not only help identify it, but to take photos as well. Such is the case here and these photos are courtesy of DeMark Weckle and his daughter Maddy.
Back in the fifth episode of season one, "Wildfire", the quarry survivors decide to leave the quarry and set out for the CDC in Atlanta. As they're leaving the quarry, the CDC group heads one direction while the Morales family heads in the other direction, toward Birmingham, AL where they have family.
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Supporting Junior Golf
England Golf have created a variety of initiatives and resources to support junior golf and are committed to developing structured junior sections within the club environment.
Below are links to some of the initiatives and resources available to golf clubs:
Junior Organisers' Handbook
A key resource for any junior organiser and/or club with a junior section.
The national accreditation scheme that identifies and recognises junior and beginner friendly golf clubs.
National Skills Challenge
The National Skills Challenge has been developed for young golfers and is designed to be challenging at all levels but above all it is intended to be fun. Golf clubs can register to take part and receive free resources, including skills activities, manuals, scorecards and certificates.
Recruitment & Retention Toolkit
The Toolkit contains generic ideas and best practice examples which can help a golf club in recruiting and retaining new golfers/members. These ideas can also be used for junior golfers.
Junior Handicapping Scheme
Through the recommended CONGU scheme, golf clubs can assign junior handicaps up to 54, making it easier for juniors to obtain their first handicap and allowing competition between players from an early stage. View information on the CONGU Junior Handicapping Scheme.
Safeguarding Children
England Golf are members of the Children in Golf Strategy Group which offers guidance and provides support on how clubs, coaches and counties can approach the issue of safeguarding children in golf.
Golf Roots - Schools & Community
England Golf work alongside the Golf Foundation who promote golf within schools and the community, which is an effective way to attract more juniors and to engage with the local area. Golf Roots is the overarching name for the Golf Foundation's activity, which includes;
- Golf Roots in Schools - specific programmes using adapted equipment within primary and secondary schools that are designed to encourage young people into golf, with links created with local golf facilities.
- Golf Roots Centres - support for clubs and facilities keen to undertake outreach work.
To get involved with these programmes and for advice on how to link with school and community groups contact the Golf Foundation Regional Officers.


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These guys created their own rad scene and people are catching on. This tour vid has creative and ripping skating and has all those mysterious codes and symbols they're known for.
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This really isn't about African Violets. Where would I go to get some advice on how to get rid of fungus gnats?
Tammy |
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I just saw the houseplant link above. I'll try there too. |
- Posted by fred_hill (email@example.com) on Thu, Sep 6, 07 at 18:02
Hi Tammy, Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a "NO PEST STRIP" or something like that which draws the gnats to it and sticks. Fred in NJ |
- Posted by golden_ca_2000 BC Canada (My Page) on Thu, Sep 6, 07 at 19:06
Tammy, I had a real problem with Fungus gnats. Hopefully you dont have too many plants?? But what I did was I repotted all my plants and then I put them all in individual plastic bags and daily I checked the bags for the insects flying around inside - when I saw one or two - I squished them in the bag. Always leaving the bag closed. I have had my plants in individual bags now for about 2 months and I have pretty much gotten rid of these darn pests. The problem was I was starting a whole bunch of African violet leaves so the soil had to be damp. My other house plants I basically let them dry out completely as the gnats like to lay eggs in the damp soil. They are extremely frusterating and if you dont nip them in the bud now you will have a problem. Do go out and by the strips also. I used them too in my little cake boxes where I had some leaves starting also. Good luck! Golden |
Thanks to both of you. I will go out and buy the strips tomorrow. I'm already having a problem with them. I have several of those very large plants that people give at funerals..can't remember the name. So the bag idea probably won't work. Thanks again. Tammy |
I to have tried they strips. They work O.K. but I found if I mix systemic granules in with my soil they pretty much eliminate these pests. The granules do not hurt the plant. At least they never have harmed mine., Joanne |
Thanks Joanne. I'll try anything and everything! Tammy |
- Posted by robitaillenancy1 zone 5 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 7, 07 at 21:36
One teaspoon bleach in one gallon water. Water your plants. By the second or third watering all the fungus gnats should be gone. For gnats flying around, use the yellow no pest strips. Nancy |
The bleach won't hurt the plants, I'm assuming. I'll try it. I have the pest strips out and it has caught a few...but not many. Tammy |
- Posted by robitaillenancy1 zone 5 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 9, 07 at 6:25
Tammy, You might try this: Put one of the no pest strips in a garbage bag with one tray of plants and leave overnight. This should pick up most of the fliers. Then you'll have to wait for those flying in the room to discover the no pest strip. One teaspoon bleach per gallon of water should not hurt plants but will kill the babies and eggs. At least that has been my experience. I also have a Pinguicula plant, an insectivore which secretes an odor for insects--not for us. It has a sticky substance on all parts of the plant. When an insect goes in for a closer look, it gets stuck. It doesn't look as bad as the yellow sticky No Pest Strips because the plant absorbs the insect within a day or so. You water this plant but you need no fertilizer since the insects feed it. I love my little plants and have one on almost ever light stand. |
- Posted by krystyna1937 7 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 9, 07 at 9:08
Wow! You learn something every day if you pay attention. I'll have to find a Pinguicula. Right now I don't have a problem with any bugs but last winter there were a lot of very tiny black gnats around my tropical bonsais. I thought they were the males of the dreaded scales, which had invaded one of the trees but perhaps not. I'll definitely stock up on some of those strips. In any case, the insectivore might be fun as well as environmentally correct :-) Krys |
- Posted by krystyna1937 7 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 9, 07 at 9:19
What do you feed the Pinguicula after it's eaten all the bugs? Krys |
Where do you get one of those plants. And the pest strips are they the cylinder looking thing that you sit out? It kind of has a plastic stand? Tammy |
- Posted by robitaillenancy1 zone 5 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 11, 07 at 11:07
To find out more about Pinguicula, commonly called Sundew, try an internet search. Pings have several varieties. The fatter the leaves, the more sticky surface for the bugs to get trapped. Pings need to grow in sphragam moss, not in soil. They need to have bottled water and not water from the tap. No fertilizer is necessary since they feed from insects trapped. I am now trying other Sundews--seeds planted in spragham moss. You can also do a search on insectivores which will have pictures of a few other plants that will help you out. These range in price from about $$5.-$9.00 depending on size and seller. They can be purchased from ebay. Just write in Pinguicula and it should pop up. I'm not sure what it feeds on after all the bugs are eaten. I seem to have pretty much a bug free room (tap on wood) and my three plants are doing very well. They will grow 9-12 inch spikes and have pretty lavender single flowers. Even the flowerstalk is sticky and will catch dust or bugs. Nancy |
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I actually do not enjoy cooking! I enjoy eating, let's face it, who doesn't! Paleo is one of my favorite becuase I can tear up some bacon, but I will definitely dive into some key lime pie.
I just started dating someone and I want to cook for him - oh my, shocker, right? But he's wonderful and I want to make sure he knows I appreciate him.
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Listen to our very own Kristen talk about sex toys with Lora Somoza and friends on the Between the Sheets radio show. Our loyal "Hitachi girl" evangelizes about the Magic Wand, shows off her prized rabbits, and explains why your silicone vibrator will get you stopped at airport security. Check it out here.
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Friday, October 8th, 2010Scenes from LA's Big Bang Sale (in progress)
Friday, October 1st, 2010We've uncorked the Prosecco and cracked open the Chex Mix. The DJ has just arrived and our staff is taking full advantage of the (Very) Casual Fridays policy. Customers are enjoying humongous discounts on everything in our store. If you're looking for a free drink and a great deal on a dildo, why aren't you here with us?
Back to School!
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Strap on your satchel, and snatch up your pencil, because school is back in session. Here are three fun and free educational workshops coming to our LA store.
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Tonight! 8-10PM
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Maybe you've never had one, maybe you have but you're still not sure what all the fuss is about, or maybe you're an orgasm overachiever with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Whatever your reason for taking this class, you'll learn all about anatomy, techniques for coming with a partner or solo, how masturbation can help you expand your orgasm, G-spot orgasms, anal orgasms, and, of course, our Sex Specialists' favorite tips and toys. RSVP on Facebook!
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Well, the toy Bootie, not their actual backside.
At first I was skeptical about this way too appropriately-named butt plug. You see, I've been burned (not literally, ew) by petite sized butt plugs before. A lot of them seem better engineered for flying out of your ass at terrifying speeds than staying in there and bringing the pleasure. Bootie is different. The tapered tip made it easy to slide in, even without an assistant, and once inside it really stayed put! I walked around, I brushed my teeth, and I even sat down, which is when the flatness of the base really came in handy. It nestles nicely between the cheeks and you would barely know it was there… except for the awesome internal sensations! I'll admit it, I am a bit of an anal slut, so that helped, but the sweet part was I could feel it stimulating my G-spot through my anal wall. I'm sorry I just said anal wall, it doesn't sound very sexy, but I couldn't think of another way to say it. Bootie was also very comfortable to wear during sex and the curve guided the dick nicely toward my G-spot.
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Once again I have hastily titled one of these blogs without realizing it implies nudity of some kind. Oh dear.
Anyway, what I mean by "exposed" is that we have a new friend at The Pleasure Chest office HQ (LA), a Flip Slide HD video camera! We kind of like the idea of using this for evil, but we will be using it for good. Luckily, in our line of work, "good" is still pretty naughty.
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Today the NFIB Legal Center filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to take up an important case on behalf of a small business owner who has been denied the right to raise a basic defense to a potentially illegal regulation under which he has been sued. At issue in Walburg v. Nack, is the basic right of a defendant to mount a full and adequate defense when charged with violating a potentially ultra vires federal regulation. As we argue in our brief, the right to immediately raise a constitutional ultra vires defense is important to anyone charged with violating federal law.
Since small businesses must navigate through perpetually evolving multifarious regulatory requirements—and usually without resources to hire in-house compliance officers—small business owners are especially vulnerable to civil lawsuits predicated upon alleged violations of obscure federal regulations. In such a case, it is fundamentally important that small business owners be allowed to contest the legality of a regulation that they have been charged with violating. Unfortunately the Eighth has joined with the Seventh Circuit—and now the Sixth Circuit—in holding that defendants, in privately initiated civil suits, are without jurisdiction to raise ultra vires defenses to enforcement of FCC regulations. The result is a miscarriage of justice.
This case raises a matter of grave concern to the small business community, and frankly for any American who might be charged with violating an illegally adopted regulation. For more on the case, check out Karen Harned's Real Clear Politics op-ed.


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DVD review
The spaghetti western was flagging by 1970 when Enzo Barboni gave it a spoof shot in the arm with this breezy global smash and its sequel—now a one-disc double bill. Terence Hill plays the eponymous drifter with a lightning draw and an appetite for beans; Bud Spencer is his bear-like half-brother, Bambino, who dispatches opponents by thumping them on the head; a laid-back but lethal Laurel & Hardy favouring slapstick over ultraviolence.
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Chicago Rock N Roll Expo
35July 22, 2012 by Katie
Hey everyone! I hope you're all having a great weekend! I'm guessing that most of you are reading this after I've already finished the Rock N Roll Half! Let's hope I survived and it wasn't too hot! On Friday afternoon I got to check out the expo, which I was really excited for since I've never been to a race expo before! I always just picked up my bib at a running store.
The expo was in McCormick Place, which is a huge convention center south of the loop in Chicago. I left from work early and then met my cousin there, who is also running. Before she arrived I went through to get my bib and "swag bag" and then headed over to the Brooks area!
They had contacted me to let me know about the gait analysis they were doing for runners! Brooks had a huge area set up in the expo with tons of fun games for families. I found the gait analysis area, introduced myself, and was led up to the top of this bus!
They had me run on a treadmill barefoot and taped it with an iPad. It immediately went up onto a screen where he looked at my running form. I found out that I have a mid-foot strike (good) and that I overpronate on my right foot. I realize I do this because my hips are offset and my right leg is slightly further down than my left.
Then he went over a couple Brooks shoes that would be good for me and wrote up my "prescription"
They even sent me the info from my analysis, along with pictures, to my e-mail!
Here are all the shoes they sent me in the e-mail that would work for my feet and stride:
After getting my gait analysis I went and looked at their shoes and tried on the pure connect, which he suggested. Very cool shoes!
I'd also really like to try the Ghost, since they seem a little more similar to the shoes I currently wear, with more heel support.
Once you walked out of the games area, and before entering the rest of the expo, they had a ton of their gear set up! Ahhh I was so tempted! The shorts looked adorable, and pretty comfy!
After going through the brooks area, I met up with my cousin and we circled around the expo. She worked in PR and works with companies who do things like expos and told me if they aren't giving away something for free, they aren't taking it seriously. Haha, it was great to walk around with her. We picked up a few goodies but a lot of things had gluten or soy so I didn't get much. We actually had a fun time because she's allergic to soy so we'd scoff whenever someone used soy in their product. Haha all in good fun.
We even saw some of the old contestants from the Biggest Loser!
I LOVE this show! Haha
Well, if you're reading this before 8:30am central time, say a prayer for me because I'll definitely still be running!
Oh, and before I go, Molly wanted to say hi!
Do you have any Brooks gear?
Have you been to a race expo?
Category running | Tags: Brooks, Chicago Rock N Roll, Molly, Pure Connect
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Good luck!!!
Good luck!
how fun! i hope your race is going/went well this morning!! let me know how it goes. i have the Brooks Ghost 4s and absolutely LOVE them! they're easily my favorite running shoe i've ever had. the support and cushion is awesome, but they still feel pretty lightweight and they are wide enough for my wide feet.
Some people don't like expos because they are a hassel. I like 'em, though. They get you pumped for the race and sometimes you stumble on a great deal or cool new gadget. Sounds like the Brooks thing was informative. I want to do it too!*
The gait analysis looks cool. It's good they had you run barefoot too. I did one where I ran in my old shoes which correct my overpronation so I was told that I didn't overpronate. So wrong!
I hope the race went well!! It was hot this morning but not too sunny!
i'm definitely reading this late, so i am pretty sure you're finished. congrats girl! i love brooks stuff and would LOVE to have my gait analyzed. i've actually been thinking i am going to to before i get my next pair of shoes to see if it helps my hip pain. jealous of that expo – it looks awesome!
I hope you rocked the race this morning! (I'm sure you did!)
I've never owned Brooks, but I've heard great things. I'm a loyal Asics Kayano wearer (on my 5th pair!), but I'll need to buy a new pair in about a month, and I have an urge to mix things up a bit. How cool that you saw The Biggest Loser contestants!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and congrats! xoxo
Looking forward to your race recap! Hope it went well!
I have a pair of Brooks and I love them. They look a lot like the ghost 4 model but I'm not 100% certain. They support my feet so well! I learned I need a stability shoe after having my gait/running video-ed (word?) as you did. So glad I went with their suggestion as my time and comfort have improved tremendously!
I hope your race went well! I can't wait to hear all about it. I recommend lots of rest, fro-yo, and Molly time today!!! Enjoy
What an awesome expo! That Brooks foot analysis is sooo cool. I definitely need to do something like that before I get my next pair of shoes.
Good luck!! Can't wait to hear all about it. -
Oh my gosh, I LOVE expos. There's so much energy and excitement. I didn't go the RNR expo so I guess I can't really compare, but just wait until the Marathon's expo. It'll knock your socks off.
Yeah race expo's are very very cool. The rock and roll expo's are great. Good luck!
Expos are always a blast! Good luck!
That looks as cool as the Chicago marathon expo!!!
I am a huge fan of Brooks! I've been running in their Adrenaline for years (like 7) and just switched to the Cadence, which are incredible! Looking forward to hearing about the race. I'm still so sad that I couldn't run it! -
I wish I stopped by to do the running evaluation! Grrr I'm mad at myself now. I love Brooks…I used to run in the Ghost but now run in the Adrenaline. I want to transition to the more minimalist shoes but I have a very low arch so the lack of support may lead to disaster
Hope your race went well! I was very thankful for the water stations, ice, and CLOUDS!!
Well your race is done and I cannot wait to hear how it went and how you did
I would totally recommend trying out the Ghosts! They're my favorite. I had 3 pairs of Ghost 3s, 5 pairs of Ghost 4s, and I'm on my first pair of Ghost 5s. I have loved every pair.
I had a pair of Ghost 4s, in froggy green. Hahaa! They're good shoes. Not a lot of cushioning though. I usually go with Asics for cushion and stability. I usually run between 5 to 17 miles in a single run, so I need a shoe that cooperates for long periods of time. I recommend the Ghosts. I've never tried the Pure line, but I know a lot of runners who love them. I'm nervous about going minimal. I don't really want to "feel the pavement". I'm not a car. I don't want to hug the road! But you never know, they could be perfect for you!
I've been to a few race expos but this one seems pretty incredible! I love that you got your gait analyzed- I've always wanted to do that although I know I'm an overpronater with flat feet. But I'm a mizuno lover at heart


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The book brings back memories of his friend and the inspiration for the title of the book, the singer Jackie Leven, who also appeared at the festival with Rankin on his first visit.
Rankin will be joined at the festival by two of Leven's long-term collaborators, who will be contributing musically to the performance.
Deborah Greenwood was Jackie Leven's partner in life and in music for the last 15 years of his life. She will be joined on stage by Michael Weston King to sing some of the songs that form the soundtrack to Standing In Another Man's Grave, the title of which was taken from one of Leven's songs.
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Sorry for the delay–the work is catching up with me! I may have to post a few things this weekend instead.
The Concept
During my Halloween Week research, I read about a "Which Witch?" party, where all the participants dress up as famous witches. It sounded like fun, and as I kept finding great witch-related ideas, a witch party concept seemed obvious. In my mind, witches are not cartoonish hags with hairy warts, but rather women who have strange powers, and who are mischievous and well-intentioned, but with a dash of malice. As a result, I wanted a party concept with touches of black humor & whimsy, but nothing too goofy or too dark.
The Host/Guests
Literature & film are packed with witches for costume inspiration. For starters: Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service, Bellatrix Lestrange (or any Harry Potter witch), Elphaba or Glinda from Wicked, Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle, Chocolat from Sugar Sugar Rune, Jadis the White Witch from Chronicles of Narnia, Baba Yaga, Circe, the witches from Hocus Pocus, Ursula from The Little Mermaid, and on and on. The blog Sexy Witch has tons more historical inspiration, and below are a few more ideas:
Row by row, from left:
- Both runway images are from Luella Bartley AW08, photos from Vogue.co.uk.
- Middle image from "Dark Light Shining" article in Rue Magazine Issue 4 (pg 145). Stylist Jesi Haack has behind-the-scene photos & the full credits here.
- Professor McGonagall's hat, $16.30 from Amazon.
- Borrow the hairstyle of this witch from Donkey Skin (fun fact: she spits toads when she talks).
- A large rubber toad glued or sewed to the shoulder of an outfit will give it instant witchy flair (and give you a familiar). Here's a vintage example of a vermin-covered witch costume, and here's a hair mice tutorial from Martha Stewart.
Row by row, from left:
- Black cat lips by Paige Thompson.
- A very cute Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service at Tomorobi.net.
- CG portrait "Coldblue" by Olivier Ponsonnet (I seriously thought she was a real woman).
- Glam witch from Latin America Vogue, Sept. 2010 issue {via Lovely Clusters}.
- Leg Avenue striped tights (other colors available), $7.00 at Sock Dreams.
- Leg crawlers idea from Martha Stewart.
The Food
Darkly Elegant Cake
A potential centerpiece: a lovely gothic cake. From left:
- The Beautiful & the Damned whisky & dark chocolate cake by Poires au Chocolat.
- Devil's food cake by Cenk Sönmezsoy at Design*Sponge.
Drinks in sickly shades of green or with sly embellishments like onion eyeballs or skull-n-crossbones ice cubes add a festive touch:
- Witch's wicked punch from Woman's Day.
- Acid green martinis from Better Homes & Gardens (sadly, no recipe).
- Eyeball martini idea from the 2010 Halloween season at Pottery Barn.
- Bone Chillers ice cube tray, $4.95 at Amazon.
- Witch hat cookies from Betty Crocker.
- Donuts on a broom from Frog Prince Paperie.
- Candy frog mold, $5.58 from Amazon (these can also be used as a mold for non-candy items, like meatloaf).
- Poisonous parfaits from Frog Prince Paperie.
- Red velvet cookies with white chocolate chunks from WhipperBerry.
- Pigs-in-a-frog, original source unknown (the aggregator sites found it, so even Google Image Search doesn't help).
- Melting witch cookies by Death by Cupcake/Jennifer McFadden.
The Decorations
Sign & Brooms
Have a combination of a tongue-in-cheek sign and brooms at the door to make guests feel welcome:
- Disturbed sign (another one discovered by numerous aggregator sites, so that Google Image Search can't help source it. If you know who to credit, please let me know).
- Brooms and toad sign instructions at Better Homes & Gardens.
- Broom door garland from Martha Stewart.
- "Well Behaved Children" sign from Marion's Pie Shop.
The Cauldron
All witch parties need a cauldron:
- D.I.Y. witch's cauldron from Martha Stewart.
- Witch's cauldron tutorial from Make It Do.
- Budget-friendly fog chiller/witch's cauldron from z7q2.
Poisoned Apples & Spellbook
A few poisoned apples and a spellbook can't hurt:
- Poison apple centerpiece by michellelouise22 at HGTV.
- Candy apples recipe from Woman's Day.
- D.I.Y. witch's spellbook by Through My Looking Glass (this is amazing!).
Black Cats
And of course, every witch loves a black cat:
- Dancing black cat silhouettes from Martha Stewart (template here; 13 other cat silhouettes here).
- Black cat pumpkin lanterns from Sunset Magazine {via Hostess with the Mostess}.
- Black cat nails from Beauty by Kayla Shevonne.
- Black cat pumpkin from All You.
- Lovely black cats by…and another credit fail. I do know it was posted to CG Hub at one time. Again, if anyone knows who to credit, please let me know.
Plus A Few More Witchy Ideas
Row by row, from left:
- Witch table from the Los Angeles County Fair tablecase showroom, photo by Bubblegum & Duct Tape. One of my favorite finds.
- Witch's hands serving tray (sold out, witch hand vase still available) at Grandin Road.
- Broom place holders from HGTV.
- Black glitter chandeliers, $14.99 from Martha Stewart.
- Black candles in candy corn by Nikki Green Peterson.
Not pictured: A witch crash site; a witch under a table (scroll down); and a dancing witch's broom (so cool).
Hope you enjoyed this concept! Up next: Halloween Week 2011: Costumes That Don't Require a Bikini Wax.


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"Psycho Killer," by The Talking Heads.
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Abstract Dog Kuris Kuris
Here's another fascinating kuris kuris artwork submitted by Arno Hiquiana. He made this artwork abstractly as a dog, look at it and observe. Can you see it? Try looking it from the side or from the bottom of your laptop. Observe and see the newly bred dog that is only alive in a picture and you could only see here at KurisKuris.com. Yeah, you found it! That's the dog!
Artist: Arno Hiquiana
Date Created: August 7, 2010
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update on the speidel fermenter: if i could have overcome the initial high temp, this would have gone really well. overnight after pitching a huge amount of wyeast 1968 (i always pitch big with this yeast) it got up to 25 when i wanted it at 19, but it cooled down by the afternoon. i just kegged it, it tastes ok, i'll have to wait and see if it's really estery/headachey. cleanup was only marginally more time consuming than after a normal brewday, the capacity is much larger than my normal fermenter, so dry hopping was a breeze. if i can be sure i can keep it chilly over the first day i'll do it again
I am about to jump in the kettle with you guys but might need a little push. I would like to here from some of you about the typical brew day. My main concern is the overall length of day. I read 1 post that claimed 10 hrs. That seems way high to someone who BIABs's with single infusion and no-chill, in about 4 1/2 hrs. I expect I will continue with no-chill(cause I like it) so probably your times to: 1-Ramp to mash 2-ramp to Mashout lets say 78C 3- ramp to boil These numbers would be great for me. I am halfway through my second reading of all posts and haven't been able to find any threads on this topic. I can hardly wait for morebeer to get these back in stock.I check their site daily even though they promise to e-mail me when they are in. Morebeer!!Cmon already before,SWMBO figures out what I'm doing!!
depends of course on your starting / tap water temp. in the winter mine is single digits, let's say 7. i usually dough in around 50-54C. 23 liters takes ~30-40 minutes to get to strike temp. the ramp from there to sacc. rest temps of 65-68, assuming good circulation through the grain bed, takes maybe 10-15 minutes, and ramp to mash out maybe 10 minutes. there is probably a lot more variation among BM users in lautering time; this will of course depend on how well your grain bed flows, whether you sparge, where you sparge (into a separate vessel while already heating your first runnings) etc assuming i have milled my grains in advance it typically takes me: set-up 10 minutes, heat strike water 40 min, dough in 5 min, protein rest 15 min, ramp to sacc 10 min, sacc rest 60 min, ramp to mashout 10 min, mashout 10 min, lift pipe and start lautering 5 min, sparge (pre-heated on stovetop) 15 min, remove malt tube and continue lautering somewhere else, bring to boil 20 min, boil 60 min, cool wort and knock out (variable, depends on how much other stuff i'm doing) 45 min, oxygen + yeast + setting up temp control 15 min, cleanup 60 min. something like 6-7 hours for me
Thats the kind of info I'm looking for.I feel like somekind of jock getting phsyched up for a big game. I am stoked and ready for morebeer to get stock!!!
These Beersmith 2 profiles may be a place to start for brewers using the software. I got them to a point where I was happy enough with them, but they are far from perfect. They are built from the profile of a brewer named Snow on the Beersmith forum.
I just received my Braumeister 20L today. One of the latest to come out of Germany as I was told by Morebeer.com they had just unloaded the container. Anyway, I've heard many on here complain about the legs cutting them when they handle them. I don't know if this is new or I'm late to the party, but the bottom of each of the legs now have some kind of edging that will prevent scuffing and the sharp edge. I'll show you pics below. It will be a couple weeks before it's maiden voyage, but I'm really looking forward to brewing on this machine. I'm also happy to say mine arrived without a scratch or dent. I believe they've worked on their packaging as well as everything was packed very snug and tied down. Anyway, I look forward to participating in this thread and sharing my journey on the Braumeister 20L. Jim


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- Color: Black - With White
- Age: Young
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
Prince's Info...
I am already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
His name should be Prince Charming. Prince is a love bug who just wants to be with people and other dogs. He can go either way. One or the other, or both. He is very strong and does need to wear a harness. For a little guy he certainly can move with determination on a walk. But a harness pulls him back and lets him (and you) enjoy your walk. He knows sit and loves to hug. Prince would make a great companion for any person. Or if you have another dog that needs a companion to help get some exercise (in a fenced yard) Prince is your motivator and your man.
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this game have a lot of bugs,my troops disappear every time i atack and always have one message when i not have.
i have to refresh all time,sry but this isn't fun
same problem here…please fix this nuisance…thx.
same here and i even have a bonus lol i can't train any units even when i have enough resources and idle population
Originally posted by goer14:same here and i even have a bonus lol i can't train any units even when i have enough resources and idle population
actually its because the counter that tells you how many troops you can train is messed up along with the labeled costs, and also because you don't have the resources for the "real" costs
hope this helps
i have to reload the page everytime i send out an attack because my troops are gone…does anybody know how to fix or a way around this?? i agree with benito that this isn't fun at all
I found a new bug – once troops have been placed on defense, it is impossible to remove them or add others.
I've found another one: I've collected all four pieces of Great Dragon armor, but the Science Center thinks I only have 3, so I can't research Aerial Combat, so I can't send out my GD into battle.
My "Aerial Combat" is at level 4, but it seems to be at level 1. I attack once with the Great Dragon and can only attack him again when he heals completely. Why? It started this week
Originally posted by ParaMorenoRock:My "Aerial Combat" is at level 4, but it seems to be at level 1. I attack once with the Great Dragon and can only attack him again when he heals completely. Why? It started this week
I'have the same problem…
i have the same problem with all my dragons,i only can attack if the health is full healed
same problem here, doc
fix the dragon bug that makes the dragons ataack only when they are fully healed
I've found another bug. My dragon disappear. I send him(my frost dragon)to march and… i can't say what was next. I remember i got battle report and it seems to be ok, but then i realize i can't send troops with my frost dragon ? I checked and i find out … there is no dragon he just lost – he isn't in lair (no image), isn't on healing list or in march, he jsut gone. It happends more then 4 days ago and i still don't have my dragon :(
ok i've found him. Sry for spaming.
i have my levitation lvl on 5 and its shorts the time less than 40%
itis a tipografic error,it is not 10 percent but 5 percent
i can't use empire button
i was atacked in my water outpost and the rebuilding stop at 17:46min and now it doesnt rebuil! help!