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A much delayed trip report...2/28-3/3
Back in January (a whole whopping six weeks prior) DH and I had taken both of our parents to the Land (see previous trip report). Part of our strategy for that trip was to get annual passes--beause, you know, discounts and all. Of course, the danger of those annual passes is that you suddenly say things like 'hey, want to go to Disneyland in a couple of weeks? air flights are $199 round trip!' Which is of course met by the response 'I'm asking off of work, right now, book it!'
That's how DH and I found ourselves on a flight to LAX the afternoon of February 28th. Darn. Earlier that morning, we decided on a new tradition to go along with the soon to be increasing trips to Disneyland (because, you know, gotta make those annual passes work for you!). We met my parents at 13 Coins, a 24 hour establishment across from SeaTac. It's one of those places that we've always wanted to go, but just never had. It's older, from the 60s, and it looks like the rat pack could wander in at any moment. It was a wonderful, traditional breakfast--though massivly huge, and a great way to start a weekend getaway. My parents live closer to the airport than we do, so we were able to avoid parking fees...and have a great morning with my parents! After visiting the airport Borders and Starbucks, we made our way to the gate. Something that I had forgotten about at the SeaTac Airport is the (I think it's called) Laughing Fountain. It's a water fountain in one of the concourses that is hooked up to a speaker, so that when you drink from it it makes a really really loud water noise. I got a kick out of filling my water bottle up with it, just letting the sound go and go while people stopped around to stare--and, eventually, laugh. I think they need that fountain in Toontown. We had a decent enough flight, and I've discovered that I actually really like the Alaska Air snack packs that you can get. It's not just 'eh, it's airplane food and I'm hungry'..but I truly enjoy it. That, and the excellent Alaskan Amber. mmmm. good. After landing, we took the Disneyland Express to the GCH. It's such an easy thing to take that ride. You don't have to plan, at all. Just remember your cash! One of the things that's nice about buses, strangly, is that they are loud. Is there a family with young children who are way excited? Excellent! they're sitting at the front...we'll make our way to the back. It's just like a private coach then! I have a strange ritual that I now do whenever we're on our way from the airport...I use my phone to trace how close we're getting. Strange, yes, but I enjoy it. We ended up with a garden view room (and darn it! I kept wanting to get a photo of the monorail passing through, but never did). No King bed, which is always dissapointing, but a comfortable queen did just fine. I had called ahead of time and ordered a few things to be in the room when we arrived...bannanas, apples, apple slices, milk and juice...and I asked for and received a carton of half and half. Of course it was $10, but it lasted the whole time and if I didn't drink the coffee in the room, I would have spent at least that much on buying it elsewhere. I always bring my own coffee, and my own sugar, the only thing missing was the half and half...and now I can easily get it! ahhh, a perfect vacation recipe. That afternoon, 4ish? we had shrimp po boys at the Jazz Kitchen Express. They were ok, not too exciting, but fine. I'd rather have a real Po Boy with oysters. The beignets, however...oh my lord YES! so, so amazing. We wandered around Downtown Disney for a bit, I had my heart set on finding the perfect wallet for Disney vacations...ideally one with Tink. It was not to be found at the Disney Vault or the Downtown Disney store, it would be quite a hunt, actually, to find the perfect wallet. DH and I spent the rest of the afternoon and evening around DCA. We knew it would be crowded, so we went in with thee idea that we would just lazy around DCA, doing the little things and not getting involved in the crowded rush. We saw Drawn to the Magic, drew Piglet, saw Muppet Vision, and went on Monsters before wandering back to the hotel for a brief time/nap. That evening we wandered back to DCA and headed to the Redwook Creek area. We had so much fun, playing on the ropes and with all the toys. In particular, I enjoyed messing with other people with the radio... http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1687.jpg I had also never seen the spirit cave before, very interesting, I think. I appear to be a hawk... http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1688.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1690.jpg I love that whole area. I love reading about the animals and plants, I love finding the quiet places to steal a moment with DH. My only complaint about the Redwood Creek? I want to go on the zip line!!! |
Still Saturday night, I had never seen DCA so crowded! granted, we usually go in the off season and during the week...but still, it was a shock to the system. It was ok, though, we were fine with wandering around, checking out the sights, taking photos, and looking for my wallet.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1695.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1697.jpg We didn't ride anything in the Paradise Pier area. I wonder how much of the crowding was due to both California Screamin and Tower of Terror being down? I would guess a great deal. Honestly, I love just walking around with DH, just holding hands in the lights of Paradise Pier...or any other area around Disney. It's just wonderful, taking our time while people rush by. So often I feel like we're in a movie that's about us, and all the others around are the extras. It's a good feeling--a romantic one at that. |
We made our way to Bugs Land. I really enjoy the new flower displays with the figures of the characters. The smell of clover was so thick and heavenly. Unfortunaly, my photos didn't turn out very well.
Bugs Land at night is just magical. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1698.jpg we finally rode Heimleich...and I screamed when we went through the watermelon. The smells on that ride are just to die for. There needs to be an animal cracker vending stand right when you get off. We also rode the bumper cars for the first time. I can't believe how many people I slammed into, it was quite fun. *warning, tangent from someone who doesn't have kids and never wants to have them, please forgive* With all the discussions on these boards about rides that are appropriate for children, rides that you shouldn't bring kids on, rides that might harm them--either physically or emotionally...I'm surprised that this one doesn't get more attention. I saw so many parents ramming their cars directly into their kids and laughing the whole while. I think that's great, that's how it should be...but I'm surprised that more people don't complain about it. *tangent over* http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1663.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1662.jpg I also rode the Lady Bug Boogie thing...LOVED IT! I just which DH enjoying spinning rides, then we could have really gotten that thing going with our combined weight! From there we rode Flick's Flyers...again, much fun to be had. DH even managed to not get sick! http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1669.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1671.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1673.jpg |
Rounding out our Saturday, we headed to Bug's Life, one of my all time favorites. Personally, I like to sit in the bak so that I can witness the mahem in the audiene. Always entertaining. I also love getting there right after the previous show starts, so that DH and I can walk around holding hands and listening to the music while taking in the decor. Whenever those bugs bust into 'Somewhere' or 'Tomorrow' I swear, I'm this close to tears.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1676.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1681.jpg We attempted a small amount of wandering around after that, but DCA was closing, and honestly, we felt like going back to the hotel. Can you believe it, day one and we didn't even set foot in Disneyland park. I wanted a cocktail and snack, so we went to the Hearthstone Lounge. I think we had sliders...or flatbread...or something along those lines. It was fine, just typical barfood. Of course, the cocktails were great. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1682.jpg Side note, while in the Lounge we got to witness some amazing hospitality. There was an older couple there with their bags. Something had clearly happened because the suites were coming in every now and then to check on them and saying things like 'we really appreciate your understanding' and 'our apologies'. They must have been there awhile because every person on the bar staff seemed to have a cammadarie going on with them. I just got this vibe that something about this couple's trip had really gone awry, but there was never a moment where you felt that it was a negative experience. Before they left, the gentleman stated 'mistakes happen, it's what happens after the mistake that makes for good customer service'. That's my opinion too, and, imo, that's what makes Disney so great. Next up, Sunday and the Gospel brunch! That's some good eatin! |
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your pictures are so beautiful! can't wait to hear more! :)
Sunday, 2/29 We woke up early in order to make the ropedrop for Toy Story Mania. We went to the GCH hotel entrance, because...well, that's where we were. I have to say, that was the single most orderly line up for a ride first thing in the morning that I have ever seen. They lined us up at the rope (single file), then at about fifteen till they started to slowly walk us through the Grizzly River back area, the walking path where the smoking section is (this, I have to say, was nice, because I keep wanting to walk back in there but always get thwarted by a coughing fit as I go through the haze). We would periodicaly stop, then go again, as we waited for the line to fill in. Eventually they had us snake through the entire TSMM line, including the line overdraft area across the way from the main line. It was sorta fun, in an odd, odd way. I'm still a beaver. From there we went Screamin, always a great time. I've heard that they're going to retheme the que for that ride. I'm pulling for a walk-through history of victorian era rollercoasters. From there I did the Mailiboomer, DH did not. It's one that I had never done, but then my dad shamed me by going on it on our last trip. So, this time it was my turn to take the plunge--or shot, which is a better term for that ride? I was honestly surprised by it, the initial catapult was bracing, but the rest of it felt like the Jellyfish ride. No joke. The worst part was the waiting, though apparently my scream was heard far and wide. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1684.jpg Eventually we made our way to the House of Blues for the Gospel Brunch. I think so highly of corporations take the time to preserve traditional art, even if it's just about the bottom line in the end, I still really admire that they do that. The HOB at DTD is done in such a way that, if you pay attention, it makes you want to go out and learn more about what is being presented there in art and architecture. That, to me, is a good thing. The food itself was wonderful, it did the trick. I was only dissapointed in that there were no grits and/or turnip greens. That's what I was hoping for, alas! it twas not to be. The rest was good, though. Oh yes, we can't forget the $10 endless champaigne/mimosa wristbands. Can't forget that now, can we. The show itself was fun. I think they do a good job of walking the line of working for a tourist crowd and acknowlading that there is a tradition of worship that you can choose to participate in if you so choose. There were people there who felt moved to raise their hands up, there were those who didn't move a muscle, there were those like DH and myself who are not religious, but still enjoy taking in the experience and living it to its fullest. Hence, we stood up and danced alot. After lunch we headed over to Tom Sawyer's Pirate Lair (what is the correct name of that anyway? lol). http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1685.jpg We hadn't been on the Island since it had been renovated. DH and I were both wary, but, I have to say that we both loved it. All the new caves and tricks were fabulous and fun, and I love the boat with the pump and waterwheel. I kept thinking that we must have missed alot even though we went all over that island (including the highest point!), but that's the beauty of it, you want to go back. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1686.jpg Afterward we headed back to the hotel room for a much deserved nap. More to come! |
I wish I could remember where we ate dinner that night...forgive me? Next time I'll do the trip report sooner!
We did walk through DCA to get to Disneyland, though, 'cause it's just easier from the GCH. I can also remember doing the dash through the Pixar Parade, always a good time. Waiting for the section to pass, lining up at the rope--then Go! Go! Go! I remember being at WDW and having the perfect seat at the MK for watching people do this during the Electrical Parade. So much fun. So anyhoo, on to DL http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1703.jpg This was our night to do Fantasyland. DH and I only do Fantasyland at night. Period, no other time. Amongst other reasons dealing with aesthetics, Dumbo's always five minutes or less. We ended up doing everything in Fantasyland, except for Peter Pan. DH did the Matterhorn without me as I was starting to get a headache and we all know that if there's a ride to not go on when you have a headache--that's the one. So I sat and did the people watching thing on the benches under the monorail. Strangley, I hadn't ever noticed that whole area before. Someday I should walk down that dock. On our way back to the hotel, I snapped the shots of the most magical thing that I've ever seen at Disneyland. I just wish that they turned out better... http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1708.jpg I always felt that the fairy lights around the hub were the most magical thing in all of Disney, but that was until I saw the trees in bloom. Truly, truly spectacular. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1709.jpg From there, it was back to the hotel. This is another shot that didn't turn out so well, but ever since we took the hotel tour last visit, I keep noticing how artful the GCH is. This I love in particular because it's a reminent of one of the original themeing ideas of the hotel--the blue moon is always stunning. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1710.jpg Next up, DH goes to the spa and a show at the House of BLues--I go for a five course at the Chef's COunter. |
Im loving your trip report, keep it coming. I too don't have children and don't intend to, so it's great reading your slant on disneyland as a couple.
Your pictures are amazing!
Keep the posts coming! Loving your TR, and we love pictures!!
btw...Czardas is one of my favorite dances Quote:
lol, I just realized that I said Sunday was February 29...just kidding!
Monday, March 2 Once again, we started the morning with Toy Story (ok, that's a lie, we did the 9:30 Soarin')...but, wow, what a difference in the lineup from the day before. This time, it was a normal ol rope drop followed by the power walk. Still a beaver! I need to do a workout routine for the lower arm, 'cause I can barely last the whole time. DH can last longer on that ride...feel free to comment. Afterwards we worked our way around the midway. Screamin (with alot of screams) followed by the Carousel... http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1713.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...9/DSCN1714.jpg Mailiboomer, Orange Stinger, Jellyfish (first time on those), Mulholland, and Zephyer. Yes, all of them in a row. DH said that he gets dizzy enough on the Oranger Stinger that it's slightly fun...but he still won't get on the teacups with me. We headed over to Cafe Orleans to see if we could score a table. Yup, fifteen minutes, which is cool...but I'm always so surprised at the amount of people who get upset about any wait time at all, especially when they don't have a seating time already. Just blows my mind. We love Cafe Orleans on a warm day, especially when the jazz band is playing close by. Just wonderful. Oh yes, and the beignets...and the pomme frittes. I even braved the coffee. Now, a couple of things that we did, but I can't remember when! --Animation Academy: this is one of the hidden gems, imo. This time around we drew piglet. Mine was passable, DH did a great job. He was very proud and kept it! I think he kept mine too. --Dapper Dans: we finally caught them, and I would rather they didn't tap. Maybe I'm remembering the way they do it in WDW, but it wasn't as good as I'd remembered. --Billy Hill: always, always the best show in the park! More to come! including Napa Rose...yummmmmm |
[QUOTE=Bunless;31250098]It's good to know there are more of us out there!
btw...Czardas is one of my favorite dances QUOTE] I also named my beautiful chow chow Czardas as I have always loved that piece of music. Glad to hear that you know it. We have only been to California Adventure park once and missed the animation academy, so we will make sure it is on our list this time. Keep the report coming as well as your great pictures. |
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Submitted by Cyriac
Hotel location is very nice. Employees are also very friendly. Very calm area. I would like to be there for a few more days. Excellent!!! Food also good.
Submitted by Rajat
Well furnished rooms, as per description. Great view from the premises. Good facilities.
Submitted by Tarun
Kluney Manor!!! Well, I had just a one night stay and it was worth every penny. I am glad that MakeMyTrip gave me a variety of options for hotels and also the BEST rates too. Kluney Manor was a great place. The perfect balance of good ambience, courteous and friendly staff, good food, great location (overlooking the Ooty Lake). It was the best weekend I had and I thank MakeMyTrip to help me plan it.
Submitted by Madhusudhanan S
The hotel was excellent. First I had some problem but it was solved by MMT. The location was good.
Submitted by Uday
This hotel is a heritage property. The scenic beauty from the hotel lawn is possibly one of the best you can get in Ooty. But since the hotel is on a steep road near bus stand, public commuting would be little expensive. Ramakrishna Mutt is very near (500 m) from the hotel. I highly recommend this hotel for families visiting Ooty for relaxing. Please note that this hotel does not have swimming pool, discotheque and other such amenities.
Kluney Manor Hotel Description
A 165 year old heritage property, Kluney Manor is reminiscent of the Raj era with a stately colonial building that sits pretty on a 2 acre landscaped area. Having been an ancestral home for generations, it was extensively renovated two years ago. Although it does retain its old world charm, the renovation was carried out to ensure that guests enjoy a comfortable stay with all modern luxuries that they are accustomed to.A scenic driveway leads to the main porch, which faces the banquet lawns. From here one has to climb a few stairs to the lobby located in a central hall that is well connected to the rest of the building. The lobby boasts of decor that reminds one of the colonial history of the property. Intricately carved furniture is set up around fireplaces that are mounted with huge paintings while beautiful lamp shades, that are part of the central chandelier, reflect the warm glow of the hearth.RoomsAll rooms have functional fireplaces that are lit up in the evenings. The 10 rooms are divided into 6 Suites and 4 Cottages. While the Suites have wood panelled ceiling and wooden flooring, the Cottages boast of a more contemporary look with modern designs and tiled floor. All rooms are equipped with a four poster double bed, laced mosquito net, three piece sofa set, study table, cable television and a dressing table. The washrooms are spacious and offer all modern amenities. While a Cottage has similar amenities, it has a separate living room, bedroom and dressing room. The narrow living room is furnished with cane chairs and offers a view of the garden in front while the dressing room has an ornate antique dressing table with a stool. The washroom has a partially enclosed shower cubicle.DiningKluney Manor's multi cuisine restaurant, Le Cluney Hall serves delectable Indian, Chinese and continental cuisines. Continuing the heritage theme, its walls are lined by beautiful paintings and pretty lamp shades. Not confined to a seating arrangement in the hall, it spills into the corridor, where guests can enjoy their meals while admiring the beautiful countryside. The restaurant can seat upto 45 guests after including the seating arrangement in the corridor, which is enclosed by glass walls to keep the chill out.Conferences & BanquetsWhile there is no formal conference hall, the hotel's lobby can be used for smaller gatherings. The banquet lawn in front of the building is ideal for hosting events, functions and parties for upto 200 guests. The hotel also takes care of the decorations and catering for parties.Hotel FacilitiesThere is a browsing centre where guests can access the internet at a charge of Rs. 50 per hour. Recreational activities like jungle rides, trekking, cycling and horse riding are organised on prior request. Other facilities available the hotel are currency exchange, travel assistance, 24 hour car rental service, sightseeing, airport transfers, safety deposit lockers, same day laundry service and room service.LocationLocated just 1.5 kilometres from the bus stand and railway station, Kluney Manor lies on the higher reaches of the town. It offers a splendid view of the race course and the surrounding countryside. It is just 2 kilometres away from the Lake and Botanical Garden.
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Desire2Learn LE Version 10.2 - Student and Instructor
Overview: Desire2Learn Learning Environment Version 10.2 (D2L LE v10.2) features new tool functionality in several places and also includes enhanced strategies related to navigation and workflow within the interface.
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Version 10.2 features for both Students and Instructors:
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D2L LE Version 10.2 features guide
MSU-Bozeman D2L is upgrading to version 10.2
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Apple is rumoured to call its new iPhone the iPhone 5S. Sadly, we haven't seen leaks, giving us an idea on what the phone will look like. Despite not having photos of the next iPhone, an analyst thinks that the iPhone 5S will look similar to the iPhone 5.
According to Business Insider, Morgan Stanley analyst, Katy Huberty, thinks the iPhone 5S will look like the iPhone 5. In her report on the gross margins of Apple, she says, "Lower planned purchases of production equipment sets up for higher iPhone 5S margin. The 10-Q discloses $904M of commitments for equipment purchases compare to $4.5B just two quarters ago when Apple invested in new in-cell touch displays for the iPhone 5. The decrease is likely due to iPhone 5S not requiring significant hardware changes, therefore iPhone GM could be much higher in C2H13."
Although Apple is yet to reveal any information on its next iPhone, it is possible the iPhone 5S will look like the iPhone 5. When Apple launched the iPhone 4S, everyone expected the Cupertino firm to launch complete revamp of the iPhone 4. Instead, it launched a handset that looks exactly like its predecessor. So it might just do the same with the iPhone 5S.
Aside from the iPhone 5S looking like the iPhone 5, Apple is also said to be working on a budget iPhone. It is said to have a casing made of plastic, making it more affordable. Leaked images of the handset surfaced on iLounge.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28270803 "elevated levels of compounds often described as "antioxidants" - such as phenolic acids, flavonols and anthocyanins." (incidentally, these are elevated in stressed plants, so maybe the organic crops are more stressed? I know that keeping herbs, tomatoes and chilis on the dry side before harvest gives more "flavor") BUT OOPS! the levels of proteins, amino acids and nitrogen were lower in the organic crops sampled. |
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- Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6a/MA (My Page) on Mon, Jul 14, 14 at 18:42
Gee, are we reading the same article? I went to the link you posted and the new study actually claims that the organic foods were higher in antioxidants. Which is better than non organic food. Yes, they claim they were lower in proteins, amino acids and nitrogen then non organic counterparts, but since when is protein considered a critical element of vegetables and fruit? Maybe the lower amount of protein is healthier? And lower nitrogen the result of not applying synthetic higher amounts of nitrogen to plants and that could also be a good thing. They also don't say how much lower, is it a fraction of one percent? [g] If you need protein, you eat meat, or beans, or eggs, or dairy, etc. The other thing I noticed, is this is a 'meta analysis' of 343 previous studies that have already been done. They also pointed out that the latest study's claims are opposite of two previously done meta analysis studies. And one last think about, who is paying for these studies? Bottom line, is either you know that organically grown food is better for you than food grown with pesticides, fungicides and synthetic fertilizers or you don't. Depending on competing studies doesn't really get you anywhere. |
"Prof Richard Mithen, leader of the Food and Health Programme at the Institute of Food Research, added: "There is no evidence provided that the relatively modest differences in the levels of some of these compounds would have any consequences (good or bad) on public health." I think LazyGardens made invalid assumptions based on too little evidence. |
- Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6a/MA (My Page) on Tue, Jul 15, 14 at 17:05
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize how that came across. Lazygardens, I didn't mean to be critical of you. Not a thing wrong with you posting your interest in this study. I was just trying to explain what I got out of it and that the studies don't really concern me one way or the other. I really don't understand why they would even trigger controversy, with the small differences noted. Thanks for your post, Kim. |
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This is what the full paper has to say about the lower levels of protein, amino acids, and N. Title of subsection: "Proteins, amino acids, nitrogen and nitrate/nitrite" "The concentrations of proteins, amino acids and N (which are known to be positively correlated in plants) were found to be lower in organic crops, and this is consistent with the results of previous studies that have linked lower protein concentrations to lower N inputs and N availability in organic crop production systems( 61 , 62 ). The nutritional significance/relevance of slightly lower protein and amino acid concentrations in organic crops to human health is likely to be low, as European and North American diets typically provide sufficient or even excessive amounts of proteins and essential amino acids. Also, while some studies concluded that protein content in most European and North American diets is too high and that this contributes to the increasing incidence of diabetes and obesity( 63 ), other studies reported that increasing protein intake levels may be a strategy to prevent obesity( 64 ). Therefore, the lower protein and amino acid concentrations found in organic foods are unlikely to have a significant nutritional or health impact. The higher $$NO _(3)^( - ) $$ and $$NO _(2)^( - ) $$ concentrations in conventional crops are also thought to be linked to high mineral N inputs, as both $$NO _(3)^( - ) $$ and $$NO _(2)^( - ) $$ are known to accumulate in plants under high-mineral N input regimens( 65 ). The higher $$NO _(2)^( - ) $$ concentrations in conventional crops/crop-based foods are nutritionally undesirable, as they have been described to be risk factors for stomach cancer and methaemoglobinaemia in humans( 65 ). However, while increasing dietary $$NO _(2)^( - ) $$ intake levels is widely considered to be potentially harmful for human health, there is still controversy about the potential health impacts of crop-based dietary $$NO _(3)^( - ) $$ intake( 65 ��" 67 )." Please keep in mind that the above was written by scientists in the field but the statements had to be approved by the reviewers and the editor. |
Here is a link that might be useful: link to full scientific paper quoted above
Thanks for the quote from the paper, Henry. I had always thought that higher N in foods was undesirable -- this clarifies that a bit. |
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Although parabens are 1,000–1,000,000 times weaker than natural estrogenic compounds, with methylparaben being the weakest of the group, phytoestrogens are approximately 400 times weaker than human estrogen. But, due to the fact that parabens appear to be used more commonly in cosmetics and foods, and because they are produced synthetically from petroleum, some researchers are more worried about their estrogenic effects but show little alarm about the natural phytoestrogens found in cosmetics and foods.
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We're remodeling our kitchen, installing a dual fuel LP Wolf range. Have lived and cooked for over 20 years without ventilation and since it is quite an investment we want to make an informed choice. We went to a distributor and looked at hoods, listened to hoods and we really liked how easy the Wolf ventilation system is to clean, looks sound, etc. Warned that the Ventahood had a metal pc that you had to unscrew and it could be full of grease. Checked a friends who had not cleaned it for 6 months and hers had nothing in it. Now I'm confused. For a 30" range is 600 cfm enough? Does using liquid propane change anything we should be considering? Thanks! |
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In the kitchen and appliances forums on this website you will find enough info on hoods to earn you a PHD on the subject. The short answer: Ventahoods are NOISY. There are many options to consider, and it's good that you're planning this early in your remodel. Some general advice: Pick the thing that's right for you. Don't let a contractor or subcontractor steer you toward something that might not be right for you -- they just want to put in something that they know and that's easy for them to install. And make sure your installer has some expertise in this specific area. For many it's just a sideline. Do a search on "hood" in those other forums, and you'll learn more than you ever wanted to know on the subject. Good luck. |
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There's a flash of worry when you watch the intro cinematic to Hunted. In the middle of the sweeping shots of the Tolkienesque fantasy landscape, a large-chested lady does an erotic dance against a black background.
Here we go, you think. A game that's taking that classic lazy route - chucking boobs around. But the second Caddoc and E'lara start talking, you realise it's fine. Their dialogue is streets ahead of most fantasy games, with the same warmth and humour of the banter between Monkey and Trip in Enslaved.
Despite having elements of fantasy RPG and dungeon crawler, Hunted is best described as a third-person action game. Elisa's bow handles similarly to a gun, and Caddoc's sword is a simple melee damage-dealer. Creatures and chests do drop random loot, but there are nothing as traditionally RPG as shops or inventories. If you want the new weapon, you'll have to drop your old one.
When Seraphine - she's that seductive dancing demon whose bosom we were presented with a few moments ago - leaves Caddoc's dreams and enters the real world, she has a simple request: touch the Deathstone that sits on the pedestal in front of them. "Touch the Deathstone?" asks a suspicious Caddoc. "The stone of death? With the dead body next to it?"
It's great to play a fantasy game with natural dialogue, and a storyline that doesn't involve apocalypse and destiny. The Human Warrior and the Elven Hunter's quest isn't a divine mission to save the world - they want money.
Their co-op relationship is enforced - and you will die unless you work together - by their different styles. Exploring, E'lara can place her arrows in different coloured flames to hit switches, and Caddoc is able to use brute force to move walls. In combat, E'lara is the physically weaker of the two, and lends arrow support from the background.
She can also spend her mana on magical arrows, direct magic attacks such as the chain-lighting Dragon's Breath spell, or to buff Caddoc's melee attacks to let him plough through the enemies more efficiently.
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HALL COUNTY - While North Georgia remains under extreme drought conditions, some Lake Lanier marinas are spending money to staunch the flow of lost revenue.
As the drought worsened last year, water ebbed from Aqualand Marina's five boat launch ramps like pulling the plug from a bathtub. That left its launch ramps unusable and forced its roughly 1,700 member boat owners to either leave their boats in or out of the water or use one of Lake Lanier's 76 public ramps, said Manager Len Jernigan. This winter, Aqualand Marina in Flowery Branch extended one of its private boat launch ramps an additional 48 feet at a cost of $75,000, Jernigan said. "We had to do it," said Jernigan. "Some of our customers were going to leave. We won't recoup that cost directly, but we will retain customers." The 2007 drought cost the marina $70,000 per month, he said. "We thought of waiting it out (the drought), but how much do we spend chasing water?" Jernigan said. Holiday Marina near Buford boasts one of the longest boat launch ramps on the lake, reaching a depth of 1,035 feet, said Vernita Loveridge, area vice president. That length wasn't enough to keep the marina from losing about $200,000 in revenue in 2007, she said. To combat more loss, the marina spent about $250,000 to extend eight docks and will begin dredging within a week, she said. "We needed to keep our customers in the water and floating," Loveridge said. "We just got our dredging permits from the corps. It will give us more slips." Howie Geib, owner of Waterfront Lanier Harbor near Buford, took advantage of the cold weather downtime to make major changes to the marina's operations. "We were a launch and haul facility, now we are a wet slip marina," Geib said. "We replaced the gas dock and never missed a day." Waterfront Lanier Harbor didn't suffer much under the drought, Geib said, although he's making preparations should another one occur. "Our ramp was open all summer because it goes quite deep," he said. "Our new docks that are going in the water now are designed in sections so they can remain functional at low water. Three more docks are being planned." Monday, Lake Lanier stood at 1,056.59 feet, 13.41 feet below full pool, said Michael Lapina, spokesman for the Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Lanier.More like this story
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Is a 15" (interior width) drawer too narrow to be useful for this? I have two drawers this size going into my island and I was hopeful that I could use these to store my dishes. I also have a 21" (interior width) drawer, but it is on the bottom in the middle and seems too low to stoop. I wasn't originally planning to store them here, and have other cabinet space elsewhere available, but now I'm thinking it might be convenient to have them in the island. I would be grateful for any help. Have been watching this forum for several months and have taken many notes. Thank you. |
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I suggest you make a box (or boxes) of these dimensions and see how your dishes could be arranged in them. That's what's key. Also remember you do not have to store all your dishes together (or all of one type of item, i.e., more than you'd use in an everyday situation). You might find that you can accomodate the most-commonly used ones, but need to locate the others in a less convenient place eleswhere in the kitchen. (Example: say you have bread and butter plates or deep soup bowls, but only use them occasionally - these can obviously be stored someplace else, leaving room for your everyday soup bowls, lunch and dinner plates, etc. You can store your mugs and cups and saucers near the coffee maker, as well.) While you're at it, weigh the dishes you expect to store in the drawer and make sure they - including the weight of the drawer box itself - are correctly matched to the weight limits of the sliders. Another factor in locating dishes is where they are washed. Sometimes convenience to the storage place trumps convenience to the plating-up point. It depends on your kitchen and family styles. For instance if table-setting is a children's chore in your family, then storing those dishes in a place where the kids can retrieve them without getting in the middle of your most-active cooking zone might be better. And in this case maybe your want to have your serving platters close to where they'd be plated, but the individual dishware stashed where the kids can get at it. Or if you have trouble getting the dishes out of the dishwasher or dishdrainer and stowing them, (and doing that is important to you) then having the storage place ultra-convenient to where the dishes are washed may be the most important factor if it makes it easier for you. (Personally I want clean dishes to voluntarily spring from their racks straight into the drawers, but I haven't been able to buy such a set yet.) Some people have two dishwashers so that they rarely have to put anything away, it seems, they just take the clean stuff directly out of the one DW and load into the other one. I'm shouldn't be mocking that. I have a DW but never use it, instead it's the home of all the stuff that doesn't seem to have a home in my other cupboards - that is the overflow from my second oven! HTH L. |
Lilsmom- I have a giant dish drawer - and loved it. Then it went pop - so be sure your cabinet walls can support the weight. The cabinet company and KD realize they didn't provide the correct info - weight includes the drawer and it should have been red flagged. It will all get fixed with the correct cabinet and correct glides - but just to give you a head's up! I agree with above - I measured everything and everything fit perfectly - so check it out and see what works. |
- Posted by mtnrdredux (My Page) on Tue, Nov 13, 12 at 16:54
I use drawers for my extra sets of dishware (I am always finding a reason/season/event to get new dishes). My cabinetmaker told me all of my drawers were sturdy enough for this (some of them have heavy bakeware, mixing bowls, etc., which would weigh almost as much). I would ask your cabinetmakes to make all drawers heavy duty if possible. Also, I find the peg system very useful to keep thinks in place. |
Thanks for the idea. I will attempt to dig my dishes out of storage and measure (eating off paper plates at present... not ideal). I will also check how much weight the drawers can support. |
But remember the pegboard counts as part of the weight - I started with the pegboard - but currently not using the pegboard and with the "shelf" liner - nothing has been sliding. I used Real Simple from BBB but others like Cushy cupboards or something like that. The bare wood was a bit slickery - but the liner seems to work pretty good. |
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Lesbia Blakely was prepared to do what so many military wives do — wait at home, taking care of her children while her husband was deployed overseas. About two months before her husband was scheduled to leave, she noticed a lump in her breast that concerned her. But by the time a biopsy revealed she had stage 3 cancer, he had already been sent to Iraq.
Voters had the opportunity to hear a number of candidates explain the big ideas behind their slogans at a political forum. The Democratic Women's Club, Gadsden Classroom Teachers Association and WQTN hosted the Aug. 14 event. Gadsden County educator Angela Sapp and Herald of Gadsden County Editor Byron Spires served as moderators for the event, reading out candidate-supplied biographical information to introduce each candidate; the candidates also had the opportunity to make a three-minute speech.
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Quincy Interim City Manager Mike Wade came under fire after Commissioner Keith Dowdell asked Wade questions and then made a motion at the Aug. 12 Quincy Commission meeting for an administrative investigation surrounding allegations of improperly maintained city personnel files. "Destroying public documents is a felony," said Dowdell.
A new milestone was achieved in the construction of Quincy's bypass. The passage between U.S. 90 and Highway 12 includes one bridge, visible from Havana Highway when looking south. This span is necessary to traverse the Quincy Creek and the swampy lowlands between the two existing roads. Structurally, the bridge is now sound. Construction personnel can drive and walk over it at will.


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Carl Lipo, an archaeologist in the College of Liberal Arts, recently received $100,000 in funding through 2010 from the National Science Foundation to research the cultural transmission of ceramic technology among hunter-gatherer populations of the Owens and Death Valleys in collaboration with UC Davis faculty member Jelmer Eerkens.
Together, the archaeologists will make laboratory measurements for prehistoric ceramics collected from the two valleys so that each broken piece can be placed in time. "The funding primarily supports graduate and undergraduate students to conduct research in the lab and gives them hands-on experience making luminescence measurements and calculations," said Lipo, who joined the university in 2002.
CSULB brings to the project the resources of the Institute of Integrated Research on Environments, Materials and Societies (IIRMES), a jointly supported facility funded by the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. "We have the only lab in California doing this," said Lipo, known for his landmark research in establishing a new chronology for the raising of the mysterious statues of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. "We will use luminescence dating to determine the timing of new pottery types, instrumental neutron activation analysis to examine how the composition of the pots changed and measurements of form to study how pot shapes varied in the study areas." These analyses will enable Lipo to measure fine-scaled changes in prehistoric pottery technologies, from their introduction about 1300 AD to their abandonment around 1840.
Luminescence dating involves the extraction of crystalline minerals from ceramics that are subsequently exposed to bursts of energy. "When these minerals are exposed to energy they give off light. The amount of light that is given off is a function of age," he explained. "We have a unique assemblage of instruments in the IIRMES lab to make these measurements. When we compare dates obtained from samples within a single archaeological deposit, our margin for error is between two and five percent, which is better than radiocarbon dating."
Their research is innovative in several ways. First, relatively little is known about the pottery made by prehistoric hunter-gatherers. Their research will highlight the earliest contexts of pottery use, providing hints as to why Paiute and Shoshone societies began making and using ceramic pots and how they developed the technology over time. Second, the research should generate high-resolution temporal data that is not possible using other dating techniques, such as radiocarbon or obsidian hydration. Third, using a cultural transmission model, Lipo will provide important details on how people transmit technological knowledge in small-scale social settings. Fourth, the research will encompass a time scale few other studies have used.
"The more dates we generate, the better a description we have of the temporal distribution of events represented in the deposits," he said. "Most archaeologists aren't that sophisticated. They don't have the kinds of tools we do at the IIRMES lab."
The research is good for the campus' intellectual climate as well. "Our program serves large populations of underrepresented students in the sciences and this project will help to introduce these students to careers in archaeology," he explained. "Getting lab skills is huge for students. Knowing when something was made represents the most fundamental knowledge about prehistory that you can get. This is the kind of collaborative project that puts CSULB and the College of Liberal Arts on the main stage of California archaeology. We have a facility here that no one else in California does. We are well situated to make a big difference."
Lipo received his B.S. and M.A. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison before acquiring his Ph.D. in 2000 from the University of Washington. He served as an instructor at the University of Washington and worked on an archaeological dig in Pakistan from 1987 to 1990.
"It's a great grant that will re-shape the chronology of these late prehistoric hunter-gatherers," he said. "We'll know much more about how people used the landscape and how these deposits are related to each other in time."


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Updated: February 20, 2014 6:03AM
The Chicagoland Speakers Network will host a public speaking symposium with the aim of helping area residents and professionals meet their self-improvement goals in 2014, a press release from the organization said.
The Chicagoland Speakers Network will hold a half-day of educational workshops on various topics related to effective professional speaking at South Suburban College's Oak Forest Center from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 24.
Research has shown that the average American greatly fears speaking in public, which may hamper growth in one's career and professional life, according to the organization.
The symposium topics include "Get Those Butterflies to Fly in Formation," by Alexandra Glumac; "The Powerful Presentation: How to Give the Greatest Speech Ever," by Gia Claire; "Tell a Story with the Data: How to Speak Effectively Using PowerPoint," by Audrey Weidman; "Speak for Success," by Lori Klinka; and "Respect for Speaking: Finding Your Words to Create Life Changes in Others," by Kat Van Dusen.
To register, call (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2346, or email email@example.com.
The Oak Forest Center is at 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest.
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Doris Leblond
OGJ Correspondent
PARIS, Nov. 22 -- France's Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has submitted for government approval new rates for access to the French gas transmission networks of Gaz de France and Total SA and for use of LNG terminals.
The rates are intended to develop competition in France's gas market and to encourage infrastructure investment. They will apply for 2-years beginning Jan. 1, 2007.
The cost-plus rate structure is expected to lower overall gas transport prices in France by 1%.
The Energy Regulatory Commission said that, by encouraging investment, considering security expenses, improving the network managements' service offers, and reducing the average transport price, it aimed to ensure safe supplies and effective operation of the gas market, which will be fully opened in July 2007.


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Sleeps | 10 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Bathrooms | 4 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Property type | house |
Come share the colors, sights, sounds, charm, excitement, and classes in this artist town maintained as a historic, colonial landmark in Mexico with a large population of both visiting and residential Americans.
Four Bedrooms, study with a sofa bed, den with an inside table and cable TV in English and cable internet, outside dining room with a fountain, corner garden with a card table, rooftop garden with a view of the neighborhood, and a spectacular rooftop terrace with a view of La Parroquia.
Sleeps ten (five couples).
Four full baths, two half baths.
There are four bedrooms on different levels for privacy, each with screened windows, ceiling fans, dark curtains for summer, and heaters for winter, as well as American-sized beds with down pillows.
The inside den has cable internet, cable TV, American DVD player, VCR, fireplace, table for breakfast and games, and Sony music system.
Next to that is the picturesque outside covered dining room with fireplace, fountain, and garden of its own.
Up a short stair is the corner garden with a card table. Above that is the rooftop garden with mandarin and orange trees, roses and other flowers you can pick to grace your table, and places to sit, walk, and dream. The corner garden especially attracts hummingbirds.
Finally, via a conch-shell spiral staircase from the corner garden, and with a private entrance to the master bedroom, there is a study with doors opening onto the corner and rooftop gardens and a view of La Parroquia Church. A great place for reading and writing. There is a sound system in this room as well as the sofa bed and a large shower.
The uppermost rooftop terrace, up the second section of the spiral staircase, has one of the most spectacular views of San Miguel, La Parroquia Church, surrounding plains and mountains. Great location to watch the sunset. Has a table for evening meals and high chairs to kick back and watch the sun set.
The housekeeper is Veronica and is much loved by the regular visitors. She manages the assisting housekeeper and gardener and is available M-F and 1/2 day on Saturday. Clothes can be washed daily, except Sundays.
She loves to cook and will provide breakfast and lunch, with enough food for the evening, if desired (you provide the funds for food, Veronica will shop on her own or even take you along to see the markets). There is a Spanish-English cookbook, with the same recipes in each language, should you like. There are also classes on gourmet and Mexican cooking at the San Miguel schools.
The kitchen was recently remodeled with marble countertops, dishwasher, garbage disposal, gas oven and range, microwave, blender, and juicer. We have many appliances not available in other homes such as the pressurized water system, new water heater, and clothes washer and dryer.
The House is a five minute walk from El Jardin (the center of town for all the San Miguel activities) and is situated on a quiet residential street so you do not have to put up with late night revelers (bars do not close in San Miguel at night). While in San Miguel de Allende, you can go to the Tuesday market to see a Mexican bazaar, attend wine receptions in art galleries, take art classes at the Instituto or Belles Artes, hear classical music in the historic Angela Peralta Theatre, or go on the Famous Home Tour on Sunday mornings from the Biblioteca library to help other Americans raise funds for medical care for impoverished ranch children. People come from around the world for the art classes. There are also 8-9 Spanish language schools.
Or just stay in Casa DeMarco and read and relax. Restaurants in town are excellent, silver jewelry costs one-third less than in the United States, and getting a pair of the San Miguel women shoes is a must!
The in-town manager, Ricardo Vidargas, lives in San Miguel and knows much that can be helpful.
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We are a Dallas couple that have enjoyed our time off and treasure being able to visit areas that offer historical as well as cultural events.
The Owner purchased this house in 2000
We fell in love with San Miguel when we first visited it, and like many others, bought our house on our first trip there. Spanish schools, art schools, art galleries, photographers, writers, and a lovely population of hard-working people who treasure their kids, churches, and their friends. There is so much to do and so, in a town that was founded in 1826. All local children learn both English and Spanish in school.
Breakfast in the covered dining room by the kitchen but outside is delightful. Dinner in the same place with a fire going in the fireplace. Drinks and appetizers on the top roof while watching the sunset each night. An average low of 55 degrees and an average high of 75 degrees in the spot called perpetual spring.
.....We truly had a lovely stay, and while no one cooks like Maria, Veronica did a very nice job. My brother John went shopping at the market with her a couple of times, and he was in heaven!....
Art schools, art galleries, language schools, near historic town square, chamber orchestra music.
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Origin: Anhui Province, China
Leaf Type: Single Estate Black Tea
Taste: Sweet plum and pine
Drink: With or without milk
Brew: 3-5 minutes according to taste
When to drink: In the morning
Originating from the Keemun region of China's Anhui Province, this rich and plummy style of tea was first produced when a former civil servant tried his hand at farming, deciding to go against traditional methods and create a new black tea instead of the typical green.
The result was a uniquely refreshing and flavoursome brew, now one of the most popular teas from China. With its fruity aroma and subtle notes of plum and pinewood, Keemun tea is an ideal choice for the morning.


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Date: 12/06/2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Grades 6-12.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Please call 434.985.5227 or stop by the desk at the Greene County Library to sign up.
What can you do with the materials youre given? Build teamwork and engineering skills as you use found objects to meet the challenge. Awards will be given for creative solutions. Refreshments provided.


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Sexless Marriage
My husband and I haven't had sex since 2005. I used to ask him for it and try to talk with him about it, but I stopped any mention of it a few years ago. I've completely stopped caring anymore. I'm exhausted. I feel like I have to be respnsible for everything we do together. He's a very kind and generous man, but I am so tired of feeling like I have to do it all. I always thought we'd have a child. Will probably will never happen now. I feel like we're polite strangers at home. I know he loves me, but he's just so childlike and incapable of accomplishing even the smallest things. He's a wonderful person and friend, but not a very good husband. He's terribly overweight. I can get past the weight issue, but he doesn't seem to understand how his neglecting this part of our marriage for so long has impacted how I feel about him. I feel bad because I know he can sense that my feelings for him are gone. I wish I could change that but don't think it's possible anymore.It may be too late to turn things around. But, there is one thing that you might consider. He may have lost confidence in himself, which is causing his lack of sexual interest. You mentioned he has gained a lot of weight. So, he may not feel attractive to you anymore. He is probably playing childlike games as a way to cover up his fear of intimacy at this point.
At this point, you guys may be past the point of no return. But, if you love him, you could always give it one last shot and force him to discuss the issue (maybe with a counselor).
My ex-wife of 17 years once commented that "all I wanted was sex". I was so put off by the comment that I stopped initiating sex for the last 10 or so years of my marriage. It became a once a year thing at most.
I have been remarried for 2 years and our sex life is fantastic, because we are open and communicate about everything. We both feel completely comfortable with each other. This is the exact opposite of my previous marriage, where my ex did not want to discuss anything that was difficult from day one.
FWIW, I did confront my Ex before I finally left her. She did not take me seriously though.
Good luck. Once you feel you have given your current marriage your best shot, leaving will come much easier I think.

You both are worthy of long term, intimate love.

You have no intimacy within the context of your marriage. Someone is going to have to make that first move towards getting off top dead center, out of stasis, and onto something more fulfilling. Since you describe your husband as "childlike and incapable of accomplishing even the smallest things" that someone is going to have to be you.

You have a platonic relationship encapsulated in a legal marriage. If you find this situation unsatisfactory, and if you are on this forum you more than likely do, then action will have to be taken.

That you two are polite strangers with no children then dissolving the legal part (while maintaining the friendship part) will be less complex. A bit of goodwill can go a long way in these situations, and it appears that you two do share that.

Make a plan and move forward.

Note I did not say it was going to be easier, only less complex. Leaving the marriage is the most difficult path to take.
Its one thing to be a friend, its another to sacrifice your soul. If he is your FRIEND, he should in deep kindness see that your lives as husband and wife are a failure, and he should set you free. If you value your husband as a friend, and he values you the same way, you could be the best of friends once you are set free. If it is friendship you appreciate, you are doing no good for that friendship by depriving yourself. You speak as if you do not have resentment now, but if you throw away your gifts of life, I imagine resentment will soon be a new companion. It seems like you are all ****** up in the "better or worse" thing. Its not about rejecting him when life turned sour, it is about you being unhappy with who he is. You deserve to be free. Have you ever asked him that question?
Fairness to him is not the issue at all. You are not being authentic. You are not standing up for yourself and what is right for you. At some level you are right, you should not hate him for the choices YOU make. I know what it is like NOT to stand up for ones self. I have had my journey. You are unhappy, plain and simple. Your unhappiness is not about neurosis or depression or confusion or loss. Your unhappiness is about NOT being authentic. You are NOT living the life you are meant to live. Nobody says you have to be cruel. I suppose you could get in an affair, figure out what real love feels like, and then know you have to leave him under those conditions. If you do love your husband, you owe him honesty. If he is not going to be the man he was assumed to be when you got married, he can at least be given the chance to come to terms with your feelings. Maybe losing you is going to be the best lesson has ever had in self respect. You sound like a kind and loving person, but you guilt is misplaced. I think that you need an EXCELLENT therapist to help you see clearly on what you need to do.
Without offspring, you are still quite young enough to leave this marriage and move ahead with your life. What holds you back?
Putting the ridiculous remarks from the hatedoctor aside,,,,,,
Since you do not have any children, the answer is quite easy.
Time to move on with your life.
If you haven't had sex since 2005, there is ZERO reason to bring children into this toxic relationship.
Say goodbye.


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Housing: Insulation
Energy and Climate Change
Bill Esterson (Sefton Central, Labour)
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
(1) what assessment he has made of the effect on jobs and business of recently announced changes to subsidies for loft insulation and cavity wall insulation;
(2) what the impact on the Green Deal will be of recently announced reductions in subsidies for loft insulation and cavity wall insulation; and what consideration he has given to providing a transition period prior to the changes coming into effect.
Gregory Barker (The Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change; Bexhill and Battle, Conservative)
We currently estimate that Government programmes to promote energy efficiency will support around 65,000 insulation sector jobs in 2015, which represents an increase from the present total of 27,000 jobs. The existing Carbon Emissions Reduction Target and Community Energy Saving Programme schemes will transition to the new Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) at the end of 2012. The recent public consultation on Green Deal and ECO included discussion of issues relating to the transition between CERT/CESP and Green Deal/ECO. We are currently considering responses to the consultation, and consideration of the impacts of transition will be included in the final version of the impact assessment accompanying the Government's response.


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Dartmouth researchers investigate tree-climbing behavior of modern hunter-gatherers to elucidate our fossil ancestors' terrestrial versus arboreal preferences.
Tag | Nathaniel J. Dominy
Dartmouth Anthropologist Reviews New Evidence for a 3.5 Million-Year-Old Diet
Dartmouth anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy draws attention to important new human fossil findings by an international team of paleoanthropology colleagues.
Ten Professors Honored With Faculty Awards
Dartmouth faculty members have been recognized for outstanding achievement in research, teaching, and mentoring for 2012.
Author and New Yorker Writer Philip Gourevitch Visits Dartmouth as Montgomery Fellow
Gourevitch, the author of We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda, will deliver a public lecture on July 17
Banner Year for Dartmouth National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Seven new NSF Graduate Research Fellowships will support the development and research of student scientists.
Tiny Primates With Ultrasonic Vocal Skills (The New York Times)
Professor Nathaniel Dominy and his colleagues have discovered that tarsiers communicate with calls that are inaudible to humans.
Tiny Primate is Ultrasonic Communicator, Dartmouth Professor Finds
Tarsiers' ultrasonic calls—among the most extreme in the animal kingdom—give them a "private channel" of communication, says anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy.
Video: Shark, Rattle, and Roll
Professor Nathaniel Dominy is traveling down under for his research involving sharks and Aboriginal rattles.
Borneo Tough for Red-Haired Vegans (ScienceNews)
Research by Professor Nathaniel Dominy shows fruit shortages in the Bornean forest have left orangutans protein deprived and wasting away.
Orangutans in Borneo Offer a New Evolutionary Model for Early Humans
Studying how the orangutans cope with a harsh environment may offer a glimpse into what early human ancestors faced, says Professor Nathaniel Dominy.


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WIKY Morning Show Re-Cap Sept. 2nd
**On this morning's Extortion Breakfast, brought to you by Old National Bank, we welcomed the Raintree Quilters Guild. Their big Crazy about Quilting Show is coming to the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds September 17 and 18. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4. Admission $6, kids under 12 free, and it's handicap accessible. Tons of workshops, lectures, exhiditions, and vendors. If you quilt or ever thought about quilting, this is the show for you! Details at http://raintreequiltersguild.org or call Betty Cummings at 985-3882.
** Allstate Insurance just released their seventh annual list of U.S. cities based on the safety of their drivers. And this year's city with the most dangerous drivers is . . . Washington, D.C.
Drivers in D.C. are 107.3% more likely than the average driver to get into a collision. They also average 4.8 years between crashes, the smallest time frame in the country. D.C. was also the most dangerous city last year.
The rest of the bottom ten are: Baltimore . . . Glendale, California . . . Newark, New Jersey . . . Providence, Rhode Island . . . Philadelphia . . . Hartford, Connecticut . . . Jersey City, New Jersey . . . San Francisco . . . and Alexandria, Virginia.
On the other end of things, Fort Collins, Colorado was the safest city in the country, for the second time in the seven years Allstate's been doing the study.
Drivers in Fort Collins are 28.6% less likely than the average driver to get in an accident, and they average 14 years between crashes.
The rest of the top ten are: Boise, Idaho . . . Lincoln, Nebraska . . . Chandler, Arizona . . . Huntsville, Alabama . . . Knoxville, Tennessee . . . Springfield, Missouri . . . Reno, Nevada . . . Eugene, Oregon . . . and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Cities in our region that made the list – Louisville 70, Indianapolis 46, Nashville 30, Chicago 157, and St. Louis 103. Evansville didn't make the list!
Nationwide, the average driver gets into an accident about once every 10 years.
** NOW what are we going to steal? According to an article in "USA Today", more and more hotels are getting rid of the mini bottles of shampoo . . . and replacing them with refillable pump canisters.
The hotels say it reduces waste. And while some of them are claiming it doesn't reduce cost . . . we all know they wouldn't do it if it wasn't profitable.
So far, this is rolling out in some higher-end chains, like Viceroy Hotels and some of the Starwood luxury hotels. But it could affect the places real people stay too . . . and it could happen sooner rather than later.
** 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk on the Runway at Evansville Regional Airport/Tri-State Aero
September 3, 2011
On-line registration is closed but on-site registration opens @ 5:30 AM (Tri-State Aero Parking lot)
Race Starts @ 7:00 AM
This inaugural 5K event will benefit Joshua Academy Charter School in downtown Evansville, Indiana. Joshua Academy strives to provide a high-quality educational experience, which is similar to that of private school, to children who would otherwise not be able to afford such an experience.
Details at http://runway5k.com
**The Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana are launching Operation Thin Mint. The Girl Scouts will be distributing Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies to area first responders as both a thank you for the work they do for us every day and to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. We'll have the Girl Scouts in next week live on the WIKY Morning Show to hear more. You can also get more information at their website.
**And in the Culture Quiz, brought to you by Subway – Despite the economy, sales of this have increased 57%, sales of what? Nail polish!
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Community gathers to support family after husband's death
UPDATED 5:56 AM CST Nov 25, 2013Stacy Morris' husband, 36-year-old Robert Morris, died in September after several heart problems -- leaving Stacy to raise their five children alone.
Video TranscriptATTACK. AN OMAHA COMMUNITY REACHES OUT .. HELPING A MOTHER FACING DAUNTING CHALLENGES. HER HUSBAND DIED SUDDENLY, LEAVING HER TO RAISE THEIR FIVE CHILDREN ALONE. MAKING MATTERS WORSE, SHE JUST FOUND OUT SHE HAS HER áOWN MEDICAL CRISIS. K-E-T-V NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S ADRIAN WHITSETT HAS THE STORY. DRESSED IN ORANGE THIS COLD SUNDAY -- DOLING OUT WARM CHILI... TO HELP THE MORRIS'. SUDDENLY -- IN SEPTEMBER -- AFTER SEVERAL HEART PROBLEMS -- 36-YEAR-OLD ROBERT MORRIS DIED.(Stacy Morris: "We lost not just a father or a husband but a best friend. He was our world. He was everything.") HIS WIFE STACY --AND THEIR FIVE KIDS WEREN'T READY. (Stacy Morris: "We didn't have life insurance, we didn't have health insurance at the time so when he went in for his heart attacks, we're paying on those.") AND STACY JUST LEARNED SHE HAS A THYROID PROBLEM AND WILL NEED SOME SORT OF MEDICAL TREATMENT. SO FRIENDS AND FAMILY PITCHED IN. ORGANIZING SUNDAY'S BENEFIT AND SILENT AUCTION AT BURKE HIGH SCHOOL.(Erin Byers: "We knew we needed to do something to make sure they're as financially stable as possible.")(Jan Lambert: "She's my baby and I loved her husband like he was my own and I don't know, anything I could do to help her out.")(Brandon Morris: "It's very awesome, grateful for everybody that's helping.") JUST A LITTLE HELP FOR THE MORRIS' --FROM THEIR FRIENDS --AND STRANGERS. (Stacy Morris: "We're usually on the other side of things where we're the ones donating, we're the ones giving. It's very humbling and I'm very grateful.") THAT'S ADRIAN WHITSETT. WE'VE LINKED TO WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE MORRIS' ON OUR WEBPAGE K-E-T-V DOT COM. STACY SAYS WITH HER FATHER'S HELP..SHE CAN FINISH THE HOUSE SHE AND ROB WERE RENOVATING... SHE'S ALSO WORKING TO KEEP UP HIS SMALL CONSTRUCTION
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Blind horse rescued from chilly pool water
PIMENTO, Ind. - A horse that wandered into the chilly waters of a western Indiana swimming pool is recovering after being rescued by the homeowner, sheriff's deputies and others.
The Vigo County Sheriff's Department says homeowner Jack Harvey of Pimento found the horse lethargic and shivering about 8 a.m. Sunday outside his home about 10 miles south of Terre Haute.
A hook on a winch on a vehicle belonging to Harvey was attached to a harness on the horse and used to guide the horse to the shallow end of the pool. Blankets were thrown over the horse, and it was coaxed into walking up steps in the pool into a heated garage, where a veterinarian treated the animal.
Deputies said that only after locating horse's owner did they learn it was blind.


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