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Norovirus is sweeping across the Coast, but it hasn't settled in any care homes or the hospital.
"We certainly have norovirus in the community, but we don't have any facility outbreaks, so we're basically in a good position compared to what we see in the Lower Mainland," said Paul Martiquet, medical health officer for the Sunshine Coast. "We've been lucky in that people who are going to see their loved ones in long term care facilities have been washing their hands before going."
Norovirus causes acute symptoms similar to the stomach flu, which can't be treated with antibiotics since the illness is a virus.
Characterized by a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, the symptoms last for only one or two days. However, an infected person can pass on norovirus for days after they feel better. Symptoms may also include a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue.
Martiquet said children who become ill can return to school 48 hours after they feel better; however, caregivers and food handlers are asked to stay home for 72 hours after the sickness has subsided.
"We use that as basically a proxy measure for anybody who's a caregiver or food handler just to err on the side of caution, but yes, we want to make sure that those people who are handling food or are serving those who are debilitated or vulnerable do make sure they don't have any norovirus left in their system," Martiquet said.
The best way to keep from contracting norovirus is to practise good hand washing techniques.
The virus can survive for a long time on surfaces that are not properly cleaned and a person can become ill when they touch the surface and then place their hands or fingers in their mouth.
The virus may also spread through the air when someone vomits.
Get rid of the nasty virus in your home by cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces and washing clothes and linens as soon as they become soiled. Use a chlorine bleach solution to make sure the virus is eradicated.
Find out more about norovirus in this fact sheet on the Centre for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/norovirus/downloads/keyfacts.pdf.
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HCLites from the DSG team, with the support of HCLT Foundation, CSC volunteers and CASP Delhi, have been actively involved in the development of the resettlement community of Madanpur Khadar slum in Delhi. From the month of June onwards, DSG volunteers have been doing a number of programs which fall under the broad tenets of community development, community giving and advocacy, to support and strengthen the economically and socially weaker citizens.
Education: With a focus on providing holistic education for the children, a number of interactive teaching methodologies have been adopted by the volunteers in addition to teaching regular school subjects. Through 'Know Your Computer' sessions, volunteers helped the children understand the hardware of computers, computation logic and the functions of memory, and instilled an interest for computers in the minds of the children.
Creative Development: Sessions were held to bring out the innate creative talent of the children. For example, in one of the sessions, the children were engaged in the ideation, development and presentation of comics.
Life Skill Training: HCL intern Ruchika Dhingra and mentors from CASP conducted a series of life-skills training and workshops to the children of various age groups to make them aware of the various skills and behaviour required as they make their transition from childhood to adolescence. The workshops were aimed at bringing a positive change in their attitude.
Interaction with children of Tihar Jail inmates: At present, CASP is supporting the families of 118 prisoners lodged in the Tihar Jail to empower and enable them to live in a sustainable manner. Once a month, the NGO organizes an event for the children to provide nutrition support, open bank accounts, distribute stationery, etc. HCL volunteers got an opportunity to interact with such children at the CASP Center in Madanpur Khadar.
The main idea behind this interaction was to know the challenges faced by the children in society, to identify bright students from Class 1 to college-goers and to help CASP identify areas for improvements. It was a first-of-its kind experience for the volunteers to meet the children who came from a difficult background. Around 30 children were present during the session which had activities in building self-confidence and team spirit. The session concluded with the volunteers meeting the parents of some of the children.
Empowering Marginalized Women: Marginalized women form a large chunk of HCLT Foundation's target beneficiaries. DSG volunteers have been conducting a number of training programs for the women of Madanpur Khadar. A training in the basics of computer application and internet was facilitated for women who are undergoing skill-based training like stitching and beautician courses. A number of sessions on personal development were held, benefiting over 40 women. Volunteers shared stories of successful women leaders across the world, gave exercises to help them understand the importance of learning and skill development, goal setting exercises to enable them understand their immediate, short term and long term goals, and effective communication skills and team building, over a series of training sessions.
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Other stories masqueraded as news but provided little. Jones's day-in-the-life look at Denver police chief Gerry Whitman was purely promotional, and Turner's night-in-an-emergency-room feature was about as exciting as watching soil erode. Worst of all were the daily "You're in the Spotlight" segments, in which everyday folks commented on banal topics in banal ways. Such time-wasters wouldn't be so aggravating if national news hadn't consistently been given short shrift. But most nights, stories from outside Colorado (excluding sports and weather) were given only about a minute of airtime, with the treatment many of them received demonstrating some questionable news judgment. On July 19, for example, a quick update of the Middle East peace talks followed footage of a worker being rescued from a silo. If it had been a little girl in a well, it probably would have led the newscast.
Gimme gimmickry: Channel 31's musical stings, which interpolate parts of the 20th Century Fox movie theme, were grabby; the main-set backdrop, with faux spotlight beams also suggestive of the film studio, was clever; and the graphics were first-rate: Especially useful were teases that told viewers that a story could be seen "before 9:30" or "before 9:45," so they'd know how long they needed to stick around. But there were also innovations that were much less helpful, such as interrupting the weather forecast with a commercial break, thereby forcing the audience to sit through several spots before they could find out how hot it would be the next day. The results may have pleased advertisers, but it reminded this observer of a certain scene from A Clockwork Orange. What's next -- pinning my eyes open to make sure I'm watching Dealin' Doug?
The week saw a handful of glitches that might have made folks yearn to look away, some of which were beyond Channel 31's control (the audio for Zappolo's interview with Roy Romer was blotted out by a flash-flood warning that ran on most cable systems), and some that weren't (during part of the July 21 weather report, a temperature map bled through the blue dress worn by second-string weather forecaster Karen Eden, making it look as if the temperature in Gunnison was tattooed across her abdomen). But with the exception of night one, which ran one hour and three minutes long (couldn't they have cut at least one of the promos?), the newscasts were every bit as good as those offered up by its competitors.
Talk about damning them with faint praise...
Even more Tom for sale: The same week Tom Martino made his Channel 31 bow, he announced that his radio show, heard on KHOW from noon to three weekdays, is to be syndicated nationally by Westwood One. According to Robin Bertolucci, director of AM programming for the Denver branch of Clear Channel, which owns KHOW, the switchover will take place in mid-August -- meaning that callers from Westminster with consumer problems will have to fight for airtime with folks from, say, Hackensack, New Jersey. (He's been heard Saturday mornings on WABC in New York for several weeks.) She predicts, though, that this shift in focus won't lessen the program's appeal locally. "It's because of Tom's incredible personality and the entertaining nature of what he does that all of these things are happening," she says, "and those things aren't going to change."
Fans of KHOW newsman Steve Alexander aren't so lucky: The newscasts he's helmed with so much aplomb over the years have been deep-sixed in favor of satellite updates from CBS. Bertolucci insists that Alexander, who is currently working on a top-secret Internet project due for introduction next month, remains an important part of the station, adding that the CBS component adds "variety" to the Clear Channel talk lineup. But what this modification really does is dramatically lower the profile of an interesting broadcaster while simultaneously making KHOW less local -- something the Martino move is likely to do as well. It'll probably save money, though. And isn't that the only thing that matters?
Paint by numbers: The folks at the Rocky Mountain News still seem shell-shocked by the power shift that's taken place since the announcement of a proposed joint operating agreement between the News and the Denver Post -- but many of them have retained at least some of the feistiness they exhibited during the city's Pyrrhic newspaper war. For instance, News staffers maintain a so-called "Post of Shame," where they exhibit layouts from the Post that deliver "valuable lessons on how not to design your pages."
A recent display concentrated on "Who Protects the Children?," the first chapter in a five-part foster care series that ran on the cover of the Post's Sunday, May 21, edition, is a case in point. The article was honored not because it was ugly, but because it nearly duplicates the look of a Seattle Times/ Post-Intelligencer front page reproduced in the nineteenth edition of Best of News Design, a book that's in the library of pretty much every art director in the country. Both efforts feature the same soft edges around photographs, the same cameo of a tot mated with a poignant headline, and boxed borders that are similarly dark and blurry -- although perhaps not quite as blurry as the line between inspiration and pilfering.


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I once played doubles in a tennis tournament in the rural town where I lived in Japan, about halfway between Tokyo and Osaka. Though the event could not have been smaller, the ceremonial atmosphere still sticks with me: the registration paperwork, the speeches, the bowing thank-yous to opponents before the first serve. It was all so severe.
So when I recently signed up for a golf tournament in Japan I expected much of the same. The event was technically a friendly competition. But playing against some 350 participants in my first-ever golf outing in the Land of the Rising Sun, coupled with my impression from the supposedly friendly tennis competition, made me more than a little nervous.
The Japanese are notoriously bonkers about golf, paying stratospheric greens and club membership fees, obsessing over equipment and even, during the heyday of the bubble economy, buying hole-in-one insurance to protect against the financial burden of having to lavish one's golf partners with gifts, as is customary should one be unfortunate enough to make an ace in their country. Japanese culture and golf may have a sort of mystical compatibility, perhaps rooted in a Buddhist, all-life-is-suffering worldview. Or maybe the Japanese just love the game. Whatever their reason for playing golf, I figured the tournament would be anything but casual.
The Japanese archipelago put together would nearly equal the area of California, but 70 percent of that landmass is covered by steep, uninhabitable mountains. Considering nearly 127 million people live in such tight quarters, I was surprised by the sheer number of courses and generously long holes in Karuizawa, a resortlike town at the foothills of the Japan Alps about eighty minutes from Tokyo by bullet train. The tournament was held at Karuizawa 72, a four-course golfer's mecca set against a backdrop of jagged slopes. Its most notorious hole is the eighteenth on the Higashi Oshitate course: a 742-yard par six.
When I first arrived at Karuizawa, the late-summer leaves of the surrounding trees and the grasses were coated with a fine gray powder: ash from nearby Asamayama, a volcano that had been erupting on and off for the previous three weeks. One of my partners wondered about the official rules regarding lava obstacles or volcanic ash on one's golf ball, though no one seemed to have an answer.
Before teeing off, each group posed stoically for a picture. As an abysmally high handicapper, my start time was one of the last of the morning, but my gaijin status nevertheless stirred up a small crowd of onlookers. After my drive, the tee box belonged to forty-seven-year-old Masahiro Nakajima, who wore a navy-and-white-striped polo shirt. He turned to the spectators and said (in Japanese): "You all wanted to see his shot, but now you're making me nervous!"
Once the other guys had teed off, we climbed into the remote-controlled cart driven, or at least operated, by a sixtyish lady in a baby blue caddie uniform and an extra-large visor reminiscent of the cone collars that injured dogs have to wear. While Nakajima joked with Nobuo Inoue, a potbellied guy who smoked up a storm, Norimasa Taguchi and I discussed the Ryder Cup. Away from the clubhouse and small crowd, the tournament anxiety I had felt while milling about the practice green began to evaporate, as if the four of us were just a group of old friends out for a day on the links.
Though I speak a little of the language, communicating in Japan is actually easiest on a golf course, and more amusing. "Par," "birdie," "bogey" and "double" (for double bogey) are spoken in English, only delivered in a thickly accented staccato. On the third hole of the day I launched an eight-iron up over some trees, miraculously landing the ball within twelve feet of the flag. The other guys in my group called out, "Naisu sho!"—the Japanese version of the English word "nice," combined with "sho," stemming from "sho-to," the Japanglish version of "shot." (Similar permutations of this compliment are "Naisu boru!" and, for chipping or putting, "Naisu tachi!")
On a later drive, I sent my ball sailing toward the fairway of the neighboring hole, on a beeline for a cart full of golfers. In unison, the guys in my group and Caddie-san yelled out the Japanese version of "fore," which is "fah," though it sounded more like a squealing, panicky version of "Baaaahhhh!"—as if warning against an incoming, sheep-shaped meteorite.
After the front nine we stopped at the clubhouse to down a quick lunch of sweet rice wrapped in tofu, two baby hot dogs, a piece of fried chicken, some sort of pickled vegetable and triangular ham sandwiches with the crusts perfectly removed, as if with a laser. The guys talked with their mouths full, recalling some of the more calamitous shots of the day. Inoue smoked, Nakajima joked, and Taguchi gave me swing pointers about what not to do with my wrists. We finished with some sickly sweet coffee for a needed jolt of caffeine; many players had driven through the night to make the event, avoiding outrageous highway tolls by sticking to much slower local routes.
My misperception about an overly serious experience was officially pronounced dead on the fifteenth hole, when one of the guys—I don't know who—gave my lie a generous boost. I had a long chip to the green, where my three playing partners were already waiting to putt. I hit it too hard, and it scampered across the green into the far bunker, or at least I think it did; it was uphill and hard to see. Yet when I climbed up onto the putting surface and walked toward the trap, I saw the ball on the edge of the rough, as well as a telltale footprint in the sand. Meanwhile, everyone had fanned out to inspect their lies, obviously not wanting to give anything away. Behind on the hole and hopelessly behind on the day, I decided to silently accept their gesture, playing on as if I didn't know any better.
Inoue's score of eighty-nine was the best of our foursome, and though none of us were in contention for the crystal figurine prizes, I didn't get the feeling anyone cared. They were too busy having a good time, looking forward to beers that night and ribbing one another. At one point, they told me it was great to be able to play with a Westerner. Nakajima smiled mischievously. "When we watch gaijin play on television, they're all such good players that we assumed you would be, too. Now we know better." Their teasing, I think, was a sign of acceptance, which is not a trivial matter for a foreigner visiting or even living in such a homogeneous country.
Golf is often described as a definitively personal game, certainly more so than a team sport like football or soccer. But playing in this tournament in Japan, I was reminded of the writer Bill Bryson. In his account of hiking the Appalachian Trail, Bryson realized that hiking, at least for him, had less to do with a solitary struggle and more to do with the people encountered along the way. During that memorable weekend in Karuizawa, Inoue, Nakajima and Taguchi showed me that the same could be said of golf. •


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I recently heard about these microwaves that are drawers and can be mounted lower than a standard microwave for convenience and safety. Seems like a great idea for us. But does anyone own one of these? I worry about the novelty factor and reliablility. Looks like Sharp, Decor and Viking make them but they are $$$. Thanks! Katherine |
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A lot of us have them on here including me. Sharp is very reliable. These are made in the USA. Sharp is the only manufacture and puts different skins on it for various brands including Dacor and Viking. Something that is not practical just beautiful or unique is a novelty. It saves space on your countertop. You don't need to bend down or grab over your head. Many of us here buy the refurbished ones on Ebay. Sharp brand. Comes with 90 day warranty instead of 1 year. Most have not had any problems. One year and Three year warranty are available at extra charge from Sharp. $499 with free shipping. |
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- Posted by controlfreakecs (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 7:48
I've only had mine since Nov., but no problems and I like it very much. I am 4'10" and under counter is just a better location for the MW for my use. But I love that I don't need to bend over to pull things out. Yes, it is more expensive, but it is also much more convenient. This was my one "gadget" in our new kitchen. DH got a beverage fridge. We are both very happy. (and he loves the MW and I love the bev fridge) |
- Posted by francoise47 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 8:13
Yes -- there are many posts on GW on micro drawers that you may want to read. We installed our microwave drawer in September 2011. Certain features of the microwave drawer may change over time -- how they are vented, how the drawer opens, etc. But I think people will continue to install them as long as the microwave continues to be a major appliance in American kitchens. The only downside in my opinion is that they cost more and require a cabinet that fits specific dimensions. |
- Posted by catbuilder (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 8:56
I've had mine for 4 years and haven't had a problem. BUT, it is EXTREMELY difficult to clean. You have to be a contortionist to be able to reach the top and the back of the box (not the drawer itself, but the box it's housed in). So, if you (and everyone else who uses it), doesn't splatter anything, you're fine. People on here have said they just stand to the side to clean it. Obviously they are not getting down low enough to look up at the top of the box to see all the gross gunk up there. You can't stand to the side and reach the back. |
- Posted by Spottythecat (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 9:06
Yes, difficult to clean especially if you have children that want to be helpful by helping themselves to heating up food. For our new home, I am hiding an $89 microwave in my pantry on a shelf with my Kuerig...sort of a "mini" butler's pantry. |
My MWD is not installed yet so I can't speak to the cleaning issue but I wanted this kitchen to appeal to a broader market when we sell. A MWD is perfect for families-easy for kids to use. It takes them out of the cooking path,less chance of spilling down onto them. Fits for an aging in place scenario as well. Easy to use from a sitting(wheelchair) position.I got mine off of Craigslist for $275. But I did see one in Orlando Craigslist for $300 . You might get lucky and get one from a home owner looking to cash out before foreclosure. For me, the price at HD-999 was over my budget. |
Thank you so much for the comments. Are they powerful enough to heat well? Sounds like eBay may be a good option. Does Sharp sell on eBay (or how do they extend the warranty otherwise?)? Thanks for the great comments! Katherine |
They heat VERY well and have features like sensor reheat that allows me to put a cold or frozen dish in and push one button and wait for it to be served piping hot. No defrost, check, defrost, stir, more time, stir, more time -- maybe it's ready. Mine was installed before there were refurbished ones available -- about 6 1/2 years ago. We splurged because it may the rest of the layout work when we didn't have to consider working an above counter micro in. Only thing I would do differently the next time is not hesitate to buy it. I don't find it any more of a pain to clean than any other micro, but we all tend to use some kind of a cover over things that are likely to splatter. |
This post was edited by lascatx on Sat, Mar 23, 13 at 0:02
I also have one and we've been using it for 5 years now with no problems. We love it! I used to think that I would rather have a built-in one, but over the years we've found that we really do prefer this setup and would do it again even if we had the space for a built-in one. Cleaning isn't bad at all...unless you let it get really bad, but then it's no worse than trying to clean out a countertop model. Take a warm, wet, & soapy dishcloth and run it over the ceiling a few times and you should be able to get it clean quickly. If it's bad, try boiling water or water + vinegar in the MW for a few minutes - it softens just about everything. Then, just wipe clean. |
- Posted by catbuilder (My Page) on Sat, Mar 23, 13 at 10:11
Buehl, what do you mean you'd rather have a built-in one? The drawer model IS a built-in one :) The problem with cleaning is being able to reach what needs cleaning. It is very easy to wipe up (just put a pyrex measuring cup full of water in and heat it until it's boiling, then let set for 5 minutes), just like any other microwave. The problem is being able to see and reach the very back and top. |
- Posted by motherof3sons (My Page) on Sat, Mar 23, 13 at 10:22
Another microwave drawer owner here. We really like it and use it everyday. The newer models have many great features - sensor reheat being one of my favorites. It has not been a problem to clean, but we also wipe up spills and run a dishcloth over the "ceiling" of the MWD. Sharp also manufactures Wolf microwaves. As far as price, we purchased ours from a local retailer. It was more than the deals mentioned in this thread. |
Love my Sharp microwave drawer. I love that my kids can use it so easily. We use it daily to reheat leftovers or defrost frozen meat. It is not powerful as my old GE microwave and it doesn't have as many preset options, but I still love mine. So happy I got it. The lowere placement works so much better that having it in an upper cabinet. I use the drawer below the MW for tupperware and other storage (but I never MW in plastics, I use plates). As for cleaning it, I do occassionally heat a lemon vinegar mix and run the MW for about a minute and wipe it down. I imagine a big mess in the MWD would be harder to clean if it got on the top of the interior, but so far it hasn't happened. |
You're right Catbuilder! I meant a built-in in an oven stack! (I should have been in bed at 3:30 in the morning!) We're a tall family and have no problems cleaning (although I will admit I do of the MW cleaning!) I do bend over and look up at the ceiling, but it's not bad and it's only a brief time and the times I do it are few and far between. |
Do any of the MW drawers have a turntable? |
Is there a remote to operate the controls - I would find it difficult to bend down to push the buttons - no rug rats around here to operate it. I initially wanted one but then decided I didn't want to have to crawl down to the floor to push the buttons. Also, someone spilled milk in their drawer and was having a dickens of a problem getting rid of the smell - of course that could happen with any MWs. MWs have come a long way since the NYC World's fair - that was my first exposure to a MW! |
Cleaning concern is a big problem for me as well. I try not to make messes or explosions in them but occassionally it will happen so I am opting out of that drawer style. I think I will be purchasing the Advantium and it will go eye level for us. Good luck on your decision. |
Our Sharp controls are 31"off the floor, love the MW drawer. A2 - just how tall are you?!! |
- Posted by francoise47 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 23, 13 at 21:22
Our microwave drawer controls are 32 inches off the floor. My hands hang down below the control panel -- so no problem using it. |
I was initially very resistant to a MWD. I worried about seeing the controls, cleaning it, the drawer movement splashing liquids around, and the drawer being too slow for me (I was used to opening quickly and slamming shut). But for a variety of reasons, it was the best solution for us, so I gave in. And I am SO GLAD I did. Even at 5'10", I have no trouble seeing the controls. Cleaning it hasn't been an issue, I give the ceiling and back a "blind" wipe each day, and maybe once a week or so bend over and crane my neck to check for nasties - haven't been any yet. The drawer movement is smooth enough that we haven't had any spills, even though it opens plenty fast for me. I like that the MW is hidden behind the island, I already have enough appliances on view. I love that I didn't have to give up counter space for something I use for steaming veggies, melting butter and reheating leftovers. I love that I can open the drawer, fiddle with the dish (stir, add, taste, etc), and close the drawer without ever taking the dish out. And as a microwave, it functions way better than our old one (which was admittedly awful, a very old, tiny Quasar OTR). It was expensive (I didn't look on eBay), but compared to the cost of the remodel, it was in the noise. I would definitely do it again, we have no regrets. |
So do you all have Sharp microwaves? Or are there other good brands worth looking at? I have never had a Sharp anything before. And Wolf is made by Sharp? I had no idea! Thanks again for the very helpful comments. We are designing our kitchen and it sounds like this is going to be a good addition... Katherine |
Most, if not all, MW drawers are made by Sharp. Sharp rebadges their drawers for other manufacturers by changing the outside look a little, sometimes changing a minor option, and then putting another "name" on it. Then, the other manufacturers hike the prices and you pay far more for the same inner workings and 99.9% of the options than you would pay for a Sharp. FYI...it's not just the MW drawers. Sharp also rebadges their other MWs for other manufacturers. E.g., the Dacor built-in/wall MW I really wanted (but had no room for) is a rebadged Sharp. |
Sharp has the patent on the cooking technology used in the micro drawer and they license the others. Cleaning is not hard. Put a cup of water in and heat it for about 2 minutes. Let it sit a few minutes, and then wipe it out. Wiping it with a damp towel works too, but I like the way the steam really releases anything and you can so easily wipe it out. |
Regarding a turntable: The MW drawers do not have a turntable b/c they don't need one. The technology they use (probably part of the patent Lascatx mentioned) eliminates the need for a turntable. I saw a brief write-up and pic once about it, but I don't know where it is now. |
Thanks for the great comments. So can I make good popcorn in it? I know it's a silly question but some microwaves are either too small (not tall enough) for a full bag or burn it to death (like ours). The turntable sometimes help avoid burns in the bag with microwave popcorn so I want to make sure this would work. We eat popcorn almost nightly so this is a biggie for me. :) Otherwise I am sold on this and will request that the architect put on in our new kitchen plans. Again, thanks! Katherine |
- Posted by breezygirl (My Page) on Mon, Mar 25, 13 at 4:11
I've made popcorn in my drawer a few times. Works well. No issues. No issues seeing the controls either at my 5'8" height. Very easy to use. I've accidentally overheated butter when melting a few times in my 16 months of ownership. Everything else I put in is covered. Yes, you must bend sideways to clean the roof, but it's not tough and it doesn't happen often. It's a small, acceptable trade off to me for all the other conveniences of the drawer. I saved hundreds on mine as a reconditioned Sharp unit on ebay. |
- Posted by hobokenkitchen (My Page) on Mon, Mar 25, 13 at 7:24
We have one and love it! We got lucky and found one on floor model clearance. The dealer found out someone had put it on with the plastic bag inside and ruined it so we got a brand new one as a replacement at the same price. You don't have to kneel to the floor to press the buttons (really??)!!! It's super easy to use and I don't find it any more difficult than any other microwave to clean - although I will say that we don't use a microwave for most of our cooking and if something splatters I just wipe it up straight away before it dries on. I like the idea of the cup of water and steam though! For us it was ideal. We have a big island so it's great to have the microwave tucked away, not eating up counter or wall space. |
ljcrochet do you have the 30" model, or does anyone else. For cabinet symmetry purposes a 30" drawer would work better in my kitchen but I am worried it will be too big. |
kam76, the 30" model is exactly the same inside as the 24" model. The only difference is the trim kit on the 30" one so you can put it in a stack of other 30" ovens, warming drawers, etc. The trim kit just makes it look bigger, you don't get a bigger microwave. So it all depends on how you want it to look. Personally, if nothing is going over/under it, I'd get the 24" model. You can always put it in a 27" drawer cabinet. Why spend the extra? |
We've had ours since November 2012 and love it! It's a Sharp 30" model. Very easy to see controls. We use it several times daily to make oatmeal, steam veggies, reheat coffee, etc. Great warming function. I haven't found any detriment not having a turntable. We needed to have the microwave in the island. I looked at a GE that was a regular MW and you could buy a trim kit to make it look built in. The cost for the trim kit was so pricey that it wasn't going to be much of a cost savings. Plus the drawer really adds a "cool" factor to the kitchen. |
I purchased a Wolf 30" MWD and want to stack it below a single oven. Does anyone have recommendations for a preferred height? Both for the MWD and the single oven. My wife is about 5'1" and I'm 5'10". We don't have any little ones, but want to be sensitive to resale. Would mounting the MWD the same height as if it were undercounter be just right? Or would a bit higher be better? Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. |
Elliowb, personally, I wouldn't put the MWD any higher than as if it were undercounter. That's how it's designed to be installed and used. The oven should be high enough so that you can take out a heavy pan straight at you without bending or reaching up. Most oven installation manuals have recommended instal heights. Go to a showroom and see what works for you. |
I have the Sharp as well. Been using it for over a year. Love it. There has been a couple of times that a container might have been too tall (Like the Good Season Salad dressing bottle) where I put it in the MW for a few seconds since the olive oil thickens in the fridge. My only wish is that you could press the start button before the drawer closes. You can enter the time/setting but can't press start until the drawer is fully closed. Start should act like close when the drawer is fully open to save a step. Minor gripe though. |
elliob, my MWD is in the stack with drawers, combi oven, cabinet, with an adjacent counter top. I haven't put it in yet, but I chose to put the top of the unit even with the 36" counter top, so about 2" higher than "standard". DW is 5-5, I am 5-10. Have you tried one in a store for height? |
- Posted by BravoDesign (My Page) on Mon, Jul 8, 13 at 20:16
Perfect thread thanks. Just finished installing 90% of my kitchen and when I saw the cut out for the microwave drawer I was having second thoughts - but you guys confirmed it was a great investment thanks. I went with it because Also, I really wished I went with the 30" instead but after reading here the inside is the same size it was a relief =) |
What rubs me the wrong way is the premium charged for the drawer feature. Over at AJ Madison the Sharp drawer microwave with 1.2 cubic feet capacity and 1,000 watts power is offered at $789.71 while a countertop model from Sharp with 1.3 cubic feet capacity and a similar 1,000 power unit is offered for $129. You can buy 6 countertop models and still have change left over for the price of the drawer model. So, for me, the question here is not the power and design features of the microwave, it's simply how much am I willing to pay for the drawer feature. Is it worth $660? |
AlexHouse, it is probably even more expensive than that for a drawer, since it isn't likely to last as long. My counter top unit was still working after 22 years, when I removed it for the remodel tear out. |
- Posted by storyofmylife (My Page) on Mon, Jul 8, 13 at 23:31
We just finished our house build and have the 30 inch Sharp drawer microwave installed into our island. I had some concerns about awkward positioning and my ability to touch the control panel. My fears were unfounded. Everyone in the family loves the microwave, and it is easy to reach in and put in and take out food. We did have one problem after two weeks of use. We would use the microwave and the food would not heat up all of a sudden. After reading the manual and making sure that we haven't entered demo mode accidentally, I turned to the Internet and did a web search. Turns out one cause was that the door was not completely closed, which did not allow the microswitches to completely close, and therefore, as a safety feature, the heating function was disabled (even though the microwave fan ran and the microwave looked like it was working. I fixed it by flicking the two hook switches (latches) up and down a few times, and then when the microwave door was closed, I pushed it close just to "seal" it and to close it squarely. Sure enough, next time I used the microwave, it worked as before. |
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The old stain on my deck has been wearing away, so I intended to remove it all and re-stain it (with the brand I'd read as top-rated in Consumer Reports). I bought a container of stripper, tried applying it to a couple of spots on the deck -- nothing came off at all. Tried another brand of stripper, same result. And yet I was able to remove the stain in some places just with my sneakers. So it seems like I can't take the old stain off, but at the same time I can't *not* take it off. Any suggestions? |
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- Posted by pressurepros (My Page) on Fri, Sep 15, 06 at 11:54
It sounds like you are talking about a solid. Solid stains are VERY difficult to remove. Nothing you can buy on the homeowner market is going to do the trick. Most professionals wouldn't even try to take on the job if they are experienced. You may have to resort to sanding it all off or just priming it and recoating with another solid like Cabot's or Deckscapes. |
Can someone tell me how a stain can be a solid? To me if it's a solid, it's paint. |
All the 'stains' are paint, they just have varying amounts of pigment. |
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Solid stains are about as close to paint as you can get except the surface film is more breathable than paint. Pigmentation level is not what separates a solid satin from a penetrating one. That is too broad of a statement. |
All the 'stains' you are using are paint formulations. They contain more or less solid pigment (that cannot penetrate anything) and differing levels of binder (some of which can penetrate depending on formula). The pigment sits on top of the wood and is held in place by the binder. If there is enough binder present it mauy penetrate into the wood before hardening, but if you section a pices of wood after applying the finish you can typically see how shallow the penetration actually is. Even aniline dye (a true penetrating 'stain') rarely goes much more than 1/16 of an inch in softwood without being driven in under pressure. |
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Now your answer is more complete, brick, but still not 100% accurate. I have seen Ready Seal (a paraffinic oil based sealer with no curing agents) penetrate halfway through a 2"x6" piece of cedar (as viewed via cross section). |
That is a selaer, not a stain by any definition. It is not the same. |
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Therein lies the discrepency. People use the words interchangeably. Other than a "solid", noone uses stain on an exterior wood job. Tinted wood sealers are the norm. When someone says "stain" I automatically assume they are refering to a sealer unless they are talking about a solid. In which case yes, we are talking about watered down paint that forms a film and does not penetrate the wood. |
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Write-in campaigns will create a lot of work for Vermonts hard-working town clerks and other local election officials, he said. All write-in votes have to be recorded.
In the GOP primary for governor, Libertarian candidate Dan Feliciano is hoping to overcome establishment candidate Scott Milne, whose name appears on the ballot along with fellow candidates Steve Berry and Emily Peyton.
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This years general election does not have races for either president or U.S. Senate, said Condos. That will typically result in a lower primary turnout. Also, there are fewer contested primary races as well. I am reluctant to predict except to say that I believe the turnout will be low and could range from 8.5 percent to 24 percent.
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Concurrent Resolution supporting international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS introduced in House
Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA, 9th) introduced a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 131) in the House "expressing support for continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS." Among other things, the resolution states that Congress "urges continued United States leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS; and calls upon nations to develop and implement effective AIDS strategies [and]. . . provide adequate resources that are targeted appropriately to address the epidemic."


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Charleston, Taylor and Waterville Community (Bradley County ) elementary schools and Mayfield (Cleveland City) elementary school were officially named recipients of the Focus Grants on Wednesday.
Each of the schools had three weeks to submit a grant to receive $100,000 to $300,000. The amount was largely based on school size. Taylor received $100,000, while Waterville and Charleston received $200,000 each. Mayfield received $110,156.
"They were really creative about the things that they chose to put in," according to Sheena Newman, Bradley County supervisor of Elementary Education. "Every single one of them was great."
"We're very proud of Mayfield Elementary and their accomplishment in doing this," Cleveland City Schools director Dr. Martin Ringstaff said.
The schools were among 152 across the state that applied for the funding, according to a state DOE press release.
All of the schools were designated as needing improvement in the economically disadvantaged category. Waterville Elementary School, which has a class for the county's students with disabilities with the greatest needs, was also listed as needing subgroup improvement in the Students With Disabilities categories. Bradley County Data Analysis and Testing Coordinator Angie Gill said many of the students with disabilities at Waterville are also economically disadvantaged so their scores are counted twice.
While support during the grant-writing process was available from the system's central office, Newman said each of the schools formed advisory groups to develop their grants. Parents, teachers, and in some cases, students met to brainstorm ways to help close the gap between achievement scores of economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities versus students not in those categories.
"They all had different needs," Gill said. "There were some threads, similarities that were woven through all, but each one put their own little spin on them that was unique to their dynamics."
For Mayfield, Ringstaff said the central office helped the schools ensure the data they used in the grant application was accurate.
"Really Mayfield formed a team of teachers and administrators working with Jeff (Elliott) to write the grant," Ringstaff said.
Elliott said Mayfield's Dee Dee Finison was the driving force behind the grant. Debbie Torres also contributed to the process, Ringstaff added.
Professional development was a component outlined in grant applications for all the schools.
"They focused on what is going to be able to improve instruction," Gill said. "So a lot of it was focused around professional development."
Gill said this professional development will focus on strategies for keeping economically disadvantaged students engaged in the classroom.
"[It will] get them sidetracked from their life long enough to learn some things," Gill said.
However, Gill said each school had a different approach to the best professional development for their school.
In the city school system, professional development will focus on use of technology, specifically Classworks. Elliott said in the city schools software will allow students to start at the level they are on and work from there.
"It can be used in the classroom and the student can work above and beyond that at home," Elliott said.
Schoolnet software is also being used systemwide to track student achievement.
Both school systems will be using the required benchmark tests throughout the year to measure progress and success of the new initiatives.
"We already had the baseline testing and the bench mark data and we are already in the process … of tackling the problem even before we knew it was an issue," Martin said.
Mayfield Elementary will also use the funds "to hire additional personnel as part-time interventionists." Elliott said the school would be adding a math focus at the school.
There were only two counties in the state that were awarded three grants, according to Bradley County Schools Director Johnny McDaniel. Most systems received fewer than that. Nashville received the most with four grants being awarded to schools in the district.
Parent involvement is another aspect that county schools are addressing in focus schools, not just those that received the grant. Gill said some schools are working with their BEST partners to provide informational sessions for parents on resume writing, interview skills and other things that will help them help their child.
Administrators in both school systems said they were also proud of the work that schools not receiving the grant put into the application.
Schools that received the focus grant have an opportunity to renew the grant if they are showing progress toward reaching the desired gap closure.
Schools that did not receive a focus grant will have consultant support from the state to help them in developing strategies for moving forward.
Newman said the training that teachers would receive from the grant would be shared with the teachers at the other focus schools. McDaniel pointed out the county schools are looking at what they could do with current funding to do some of the things the other schools had applied for in the grant. Before- and after-school opportunities for students to receive extra academic help are also being used.


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For my daughters wedding in had a permanent french nails put on. I feel like I have to take them off. I had them filled in once. One nail was lifting up. The others were on solid. They really are nice put they are staring to lose the white area and looking dirty behind the naill. I scrubbed the nails and they still look bad. I tried removing them with acetone nail polish remover. I soaked for 30 minutes and I thought it would work because the top seamed mushier. Well I continued to soak for at least an hour. I used a file and scissor. Now they really have to come off What a mess. My husband went and brought straitht5 ACETONE. They still won't come off. Does anyone know the trick to removing them. My fingers are really hurtingl |
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- Posted by lgiorgi (email@example.com) on Fri, Dec 28, 07 at 23:14
Bud wi thanks for the suggestion. But when they remoe them they use a dremel and grind them off. Not to comfortable. Usually you just have to use acetone nailpolish remover and it will remove them if you soak long enough. I guess I will not do that again. |
The part that make removal uncomfortable is the heat generated by the friction of the grinder. The nail artist can't be in a hurry and just 'go to town' on them and grind away. They must stop periodically and let things rest. They also have to keep an eye on the work process so they don't grind the actual nail down making it too thin to protect the nail bed. If going back to the salon is not an option you could just buy a few nail files and spend and evening in front of the TV sloooowly filing them off. At least that way you know the job will be done right. Afterwards rub some beeswax, or a beeswax and olive oil mixture, on them. |
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Thanks for the help bud w. Lynn |
- Posted by texasgirl54 (My Page) on Tue, Jan 1, 08 at 11:47
I have acrylic nails and when i want a new set i soak them off at home the night before. I don't want to sit at the nail salon. I go to walmart and buy a big bottle of "Tips be gone"! This is pure acetone. i can sit and watch tv and soack my nail at the same time. They come of painless and no sraping by the nail tech. Hope this helps. Christine |
Acetone should soften them enough to begin to nip them off with nail nippers. When I had wraps the manicurist would soak in acetone for 10-15 minutes and then lift as much as possible with the nippers and then file with heavy emery board. They are a mess but you can do it just be sure to use plenty of oil on your cuticles afterwards. Maybe Sallys will recommend something made for just that. |
lgiorgi if you go to a reputable salon, not one of those "chop shops", they will removed your acrylic nails without pain. If you opt to remove them at home, use pure 100% Acetone. Pour some into a glass bowl and set the bowl on a heating pad to help warm it.(DO NOT PUT THE ACETONE IN THE MICROWAVE) The heat from the heating pad will warm the acetone up and make removal quicker. Just use an orangewood stick and keep scraping gently at the mushy acrylic until it is all removed. Good Luck to you. |
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Home › About TU › News, Events and Publications › University News › Qualified veterans to receive 100 percent tuition benefit
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
As a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon Program combines GI benefits and university funding to give vets high-quality education
Qualified veterans will receive 100 percent paid tuition as part of a new initiative at The University of Tulsa. TU is fully participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which is an extension of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. TU will provide tuition and other benefits for veterans pursuing undergraduate, graduate or law degrees at TU.
Paula Hogard, dean of lifelong learning, is leading TU's efforts to support veterans at TU. She said veterans' life experiences have taught them perseverance, discipline and dedication – all traits that will enrich the TU campus community.
University officials are working closely with the City of Tulsa's Veteran's Resource Center to ensure TU student-veterans have access to resources they might need.
To support TU student-veterans, the university has opened the Albert E. Schwab Veterans Resource Center. The center provides a central place for veterans to meet and study, as well as consolidates veteran services on campus. The Schwab Veterans Resource Center is located in Zink Hall within the Division of Continuing Education offices.
The center is named after Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, who attended TU before serving in the Marine Corps. He is Tulsa's only Medal of Honor recipient, and posthumously received the military's highest honor for single-handedly taking out two strategic Japanese gun positions at the Battle of Okinawa.
About the Yellow Ribbon Program at TU Admitted applicants who have served at least 36 months of active duty can apply for the Yellow Ribbon Program at TU. Benefits are on a first-come, first-served basis for a limited number of admitted applicants or current TU student-veterans. Funds will be available after August 1, 2009.
Veterans who have served an aggregate period of 90 days, but less than 36 months of active duty, also may apply to receive a percentage of payable benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
In addition to tuition, qualified student-veterans benefit from a housing allowance that can be used for on-campus or off-campus housing and up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies.
For more information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program and other veteran benefits available at TU, visit www.utulsa.edu/veterans or contact Cindy Watts, TU associate registrar, at firstname.lastname@example.com or (918) 631-3985. For general information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, visit the Veterans Administration Web site at www.gibill.va.gov.
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Peter Pan S. (gr-2, 9f, off track, by 13 1/4 lengths, defeating Infinite Magic, Saint Vigeur, Go Get the Basil, Abraham, Incognito, Fear the Kitten, My Name Is Michael). 100 Beyer Speed Figure.
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PUNE: The sugarcane crushing season, which is expected to produce about 60 lakh tonne sugar, will start from October 15, this year. The decision was taken during a meeting called by chief minister Prithviraj Chavan in Pune on Monday.
State cooperation minister Harshvardhan Patil, president of Maharashtra state federation of cooperative sugar factoriesltd Vijaysinh Mohite Patil and state sugar commissioner Vijay Singhal were also present at the meeting.
Speaking to reporters, Chavan said, "The state had earlier decided to start the crushing season by November 1, but Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar said that it would affect the sugar recovery rate. Hence the state government rescheduled the crushing season preparations. No sugar factory should start crushing before the scheduled date."
Chavan said that during the meeting with Pawar, the situation in Karnataka was also discussed as the neighbouring state was suffering from sugarcane shortage as well. Pawar said that delayed crushing by Maharashtra might affect the sugarcane availability. There is some apprehension that some cane from Maharashtra might be diverted to factories in Karnataka.
Chavan has also instructed the sugar commissioner to take action against sugar factories that violate the state order regarding the crushing season. The state is already facing a shortage of sugarcane and sugar recovery may fall further if factories start crushing early, he said.
This year the long break in monsoon created shortage of green fodder and a large portion of sugarcane was harvested prematurely and sold to cattle owners. The state government also bought it for supplying as fodder to the cattle camps opened across the state.
This has created problems for some cooperative and private sugar factories in the state too, as crushing license will be issued to sugar factories that have more than 50 sugarcane plantations in its command area. Compared to 160 sugar factories crushing sugarcane last year, the number of factories will not exceed 120 this season because of the shortage of sugarcane.
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Food Pantry Opens at Iowa Veterans Welcome CTR
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (CBS2/FOX28)--Cedar Rapids now has three food pantries geared toward veterans in need.
The Iowa Veterans Welcome Center is officially operating a food bank at the Veterans Memorial Building. It opened up Tuesday.
It's about veterans helping veterans.
That's what the guys here at the Iowa Veterans Welcome Center stand for. Now they are taking that motto a step further.
Food is something everyone needs for survival, and after serving their country its also something veterans should never have to worry about.
"Sometimes it takes the VA a little while to start helping veterans, said Jay Kaiser, of the Iowa Veterans Center.
So the guys at the Iowa Veterans Welcome Center are taking matters into their own hands, opening a food pantry.
"I think its a wonderful idea that they've done here for the veterans, veteran Kenneth Gulick.
Veteran marine Kenneth Gulick is here to get food for his family.
He says resources like this is one of several things that makes Iowa a good place for veterans.
"Most the veterans have suffered a lot. Especially the war veterans. I think there's going to be a lot of thankful people around the area, he said.
Thankful for another option. Veterans here say this will help alleviate the effect of cutbacks to the supplemental nutrition assistance program or snap.
"As more veterans come back, there's more of a need for you know, jobs for them, food stuff and things like that, said Paul Hoin of the Iowa Veterans Welcome Center.
For these guys, the work isn't over. They are already applying for grants that will help put more food on these shelves.
They are also working to get veterans in need to come out, regardless of their situation.
"Don't feel embarrassed because we've all been there. We're all veterans who've had problems and we're here to help, said Kaiser.
The food pantry is open from nine to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays then 10 to noon on Saturday.
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Hedgehog are considered sacred in China. There quills often used in medicine to rid people of evil spells. We love delicate this necklace is and like that it can protect you from evil!
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This picture just says so much.
This was at the Calgary airport at an extremely early hour.
Starbucks was open and we were happy.
If we look a little rough, sorry…waking up at 4am will do that to you.
We all look tough like we're in a gang…the red cup gang.
Except Kate's cup isn't red. Hmm. Maybe she doesn't understand the concept of a gang?


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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God.
Col. 3:16
Journey Through the Bible large group held every Wednesday from 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. in E103 Student Union.
A growing knowledge of the Bible is essential to a believer's walk, not the accumulation of trivia, but a continuing revelation of the heart's desire of God. Just as a farmer must harvest his crop before he can enjoy it, such a rich experience of the word of Christ requires time spent with the other believers teaching and admonishing one another.
Since our inception, we have been holding regular Bible studies. The Bible studies that we offer are called Journey Through the Bible. In these Bible studies, we investigate the deeper truths revealed in the word.
Our large group meets once a week at the time and location shown above. Recently we have been covering the book of Ezekiel. Next year we will have a study on the history of the church.
Small groups meet throughout the week at the times which are most convenient for the students. In these groups, we cover material that the students are most interested in.
We also meet one on one with students who desire to have a more personalized, in depth study of the Bible.


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Podcast: The TV Show Thunderdome (Guests: Donal Logue, Justin Marks, The Bitter Script Reader)
Broken Projector By Scott Beggs on April 26, 2013 | Be the First To CommentAmazon recently launched 14 TV-style pilots (including Zombieland), and they're asking users to provide feedback that will theoretically help them decide which shows to keep and what to do with them. Is it a smart move to democratize the development process or will shows end up cowering in fear below a ravenous mob of faceless. aggregated opinions? Veteran actor Donal Logue weighs in on bringing pilots to the people, shares some Copper-style 19th century Irish American history and drops a piece of advice that should make you change your mindset about finding success. Plus, Geoff wants to warn aspiring writers about the wrong way to present your work. Then, screenwriter Justin Marks and The Bitter Script Reader join us to dig way too deep into what Amazon is trying to do. For more from us on a daily basis, follow Logue (@donallogue), Justin Marks (@justin_marks_), The Bitter Script Reader (@BittrScrptReadr), the show (@brokenprojector), Geoff (@drgmlatulippe) and Scott (@scottmbeggs) on the Twitter. And, as always, we welcome your feedback. Download Episode #16 Directly Or subscribe Through iTunes
Horror Legend Clive Barker Has Been Dug Up to Re-Write and Direct 'Zombies vs. Gladiators'
In Development By Nathan Adams on June 5, 2012 | Comments (2)Despite the fact that none of these movies that pit two famous movie creatures against each other and none of these B-movie tributes that present material that's self-aware in its schlockiness have managed to become runaway hits, Hollywood has deemed them to be a trend. And like any other trend, it's not going to go away until it's run so far into the ground that it's almost time to dig it back up for a revival. The next big entry into the purposefully cheesy something vs. something genre is coming from Amazon.com's Amazon Studios, and it's going to be called Zombies vs. Gladiators. You see, zombie movies have been a thing for a long time, and gladiator movies have been a thing for a long time…so why not mash them together? It worked so well for Cowboys vs. Aliens after all. All snarkiness and genre exploitation burnout aside, Zombies vs. Aliens does have one thing going for it that none of its predecessors did: pedigree. Amazon Studios may have a set-up where pitches and screenplays are submitted and then voted on, but that doesn't mean that they can't hire big Hollywood names to make the projects they decide to green light; and that's exactly what they've decided to do here. Despite the fact that he hasn't done much writing lately, and he hasn't directed a film since 1995's Lord of Illusions, somehow Clive Barker has been convinced to both re-write the Zombies vs. Gladiators script and serve as its director.
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posted by: okiedawn on 06.10.2009 at 02:48 pm in Oklahoma Gardening Forum Bruce,
I don't grow potatoes from seed because potatoes do not reproduce true-to-type from seed in most cases. That's why most potatoes are grown from tubers, a.k.a. seed potatoes. Potatoes are inbreeding but when you save seeds, especially from a hybrid, you have no idea what you'll get. Some of the seed-grown plants may give you plants similar to your original Kennebec, but they may not. You may get a wide array of potatoes from your seed and they may or may not be edible and have good flavor/texture. If you want to know how to save the seed, here's how: Squeeze the seed balls and see how firm they feel. In order for the seeds to be viable, the seed balls (they sort of remind me of small tomatoes) will be a bit soft. It usually takes them a couple of months to get from the "fresh" seed ball stage to the "mature" seed ball stage. Once they are mature, remove them from the plants....or just wait for them to fall off the plants on their own. From that point on, you pretty much proceed in the same manner you would if you were saving seed from tomatoes. Cut the potato seed balls in half and squeeze the seeds into a cup. When you have all your seeds in the cup, add enough water to just cover them. The viable seeds will sink to the bottom. Pour off the water and debris, including floating seeds. You might want to add water again and make sure you get all the debris and non-viable seeds removed. Drain the water off the seeds and spread them out on coffee filters to dry. (They'll stick to paper plates, paper towels or napkins, but not to coffee filters.) It is up to you whether or not you choose to ferment the seeds (like you do with tomatoes) for 2-3 days. Some research shows that fermentation improves germination and lessens disease issues. To grow potato plants from seed, plant the seeds 1/4 to 1/2" deep in the flats or pots and treat them much the same way you treat tomato seeds, only of course you may start them earlier since potatoes go into the ground a bit earlier than tomatoes do. I'd start the potato seeds 4-6 weeks before my official last frost date, plant them in sterile soil-less seed-starting medium, and put them on a heat mat, if you have one, to speed up germination. You should get germination in about a week. Grow them on the way you grow tomato seedlings. Be sure to harden off the plants before transplanting outside, and plant them about 8-12" apart in the garden. I'd plant deep, and do the usual hilling up routine over time. Also, watch for freezes and be prepared to cover up the plants if cold weather threatens. I am not sure about the best timing for potatoes from seed. Normally, we can plant the tubers very early, as you know, because they will be sprouting underground and have protection from cold weather as long as they are under the soil. With seed-raised plants, you probably don't want to put them out until your average last frost date has passed and you feel the weather is going to stay mostly above freezing. When the plants grow and you harvest them, only save seeds from plants that produced true-to-type tubers. Rogue out any plants that are producing off-types and inferior plants or tubers. It also is best to always save seeds from the largest number of plants possible to maintain the best qualities of the variety. Good luck, Dawn NOTES: <none>
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(Forever21 faux fur vest, gifted 2b faux leather pants, Barney's Co-op Bag, gifted Sole Society heels)
I have a confession. I went crazy at the Barney's Co-op sale the other week. Ok not really, but I bought 3 things.....An Alexander Wang sweater for $150, Alexander Wang tee for $30 and this wonderful, gorgeous, love of my life bag for $230. THE DEALS OH THE DEALS! Real talk though, I had no buyers remorse or shame which is how I knew they were the right fit for me. I always make sure that if I'm going to spend money on designer items they need to pass these 5 tests: 1. the item needs to be within $200 (give or take and some exceptions apply), 2. It has to be something I will use over and over, 3. something that's comfortable, 4. something that is versatile and 5. something that will last. If the items meet these requirements (which all of these did) then it is a good fit and I don't mind spending my money on it. I feel like this is a great way to shop and great mindset to have when spending a significant amount of money on things. ANYWAY, now that the holiday's have died down I'm back on the grind and I have a new sense of motivation that the new years always brings. I hope everyone had a great Holiday! Happy New Year!