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Absidia corymbifera;
I'm going to refer to this organism throughout this post by its former name, "Absidia" corymbifera as most are still unfamiliar with the change in nomenclature.
Although uncommon, Absidia species have been implicated as an agent of human (sub)cutaneous mycosis as well as opportunistic pulmonary infections. As with other fungi previously considered to be relatively benign, they are now being isolated with greater frequency particularly in immunocompromised patients (AIDs, transplant patients, neutropenic patients, etc.) Absidia corymbifera is considered to be the only species of Absidia that is recognized as a human pathogen. Absidia corymbifera occasionally has been known to cause mycotic abortions in cows.
Absidia species are ubiquitous in nature and can be isolated from soils and decaying vegetation. As such they may be found as contaminants in cultures. Care must be taken in determining their significance when isolated.
Macroscopic Appearance;
Colonies grow rapidly, maturing in 3 – 4 days. They are white to a greyish-brown in colour with a woolly texture also described as resembling 'cotton candy'. Reverse is uncoloured and non-descript. Absidia species are inhibited by cycloheximide and therefore will not grow on media such as mycosel. Maximum growth temperature for Absidia corymbifera is between 45 – 52oC. Absidia corymbifera is thermophillic in that it grows more rapidly at 37oC than at 25oC accounting for its human pathogenicity (body temperature). Most other Absidia species fail to grow at 37oC.
Absidia corymbifera on SAB media after 4 days incubation at 30oC
(Reverse not shown - rather nondescript colourless)
Microscopic Morphology;
Absidia's hyphae are aseptate (rare septa) and relatively wide at 6 – 15 µm in diameter. Absidia species resembles Rhizopus species however the distinguishing feature is that the sporangiophores of Absidia arise from locations on the stolon that lie between the rhizoids and not from them. In other words, there is no rhizoid directly below the sporaniophore as would be observed in Rhizopus species.
Sporangiophores arise alone or in groups from the aerial hyphae and are rather long (up to 450 µm). Sporangiophores branch and widen apically where they form a conical apophysis immediately below the columella. Sporangia are about 20 – 90 µm in diameter are spherical to pyriform in shape. When mature the sporangial wall dissolves releasing round to oval (3 – 5 µm) sporangiospores leaving a small collarette where the apophysis and sporangium had met. Zygospores have been described.
Note: Apophysomyces elegans resembles Absidia corymbifera but produces white colonies and fails to sporulate on routine clinical laboratory media.
Photos below taken with the Leica DMD-108 Microscope.
Young slide culture Absidia corymbifera X100 LPCB
(Click on any photo to enlarge for better viewing)
Absidia corymbifera - Structures seen; (LPCB X100)
- Rhizoid
- Sporangiophore arises from stolon between rhizoids and not directly from a rhizoid though this appears to be more of a branch in this photo. Rhizoids were a bit of a challenge to find on this particular organism.
- Sporangiophore
- Sporangium
Ditto (LPCB X100)
Rhizoids were rather difficult to detect. Adhesive tape preparations failed to capture any. I suspect they were so well anchored to the media that the sporangiophores broke off from the stolon rather than pulling the stolon and rhizoids out with it. This photo was taken from a slide culture preparation where some of the agar media surrounding the rhizoid was removed along with the stolon and sporangiophore.
Numerous sporangia with loose sporangiospores are pictured. Notice that the sporangiophore widens apically where it becomes the columella and supports the sporangium. (LPCB X400)
Absidia corymbifera sporangium filled with sporangiospores. (LPCB adhesive tape preparation X400 + additional 1% digital magnification)
More views of the same. Apophysis structure can be seen in dissolving sporangium on left. (LPCB X400)
Sporangium dissolvingé breaking up releasing Sporangiospores
Apophysis with remains of Collarette and a few remaining Sporangiospores
More views of same - Stolon with branching sporangiophores bearing Sporangia in various stages of releasing Sporangiospores. Apophysis can be visualized on Sporangiophore at upper left. (LPCB X 400)
Dissolving sporangium releasing numerous sporangiospores with remaining apophysis on apical end of sporangiophore. (LPCB X400)


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Aphorisms on the attack on Tory HQ
The views of many of the demonstrators were anathema not only to incoming government policy but to the NUS. Within the confines of yesterdays organised demonstration there was no means of expression of this heterodox viewpoint. To go along with the demonstration as it was planned, would be to submit to a world of politics we have no time for. The action at Tory HQ was a fuller expression of views of students than the demonstration could ever have been.
To us, desecration, destruction in the symbolic realm, is nothing compared to real destruction. To them it is everything, and destruction of the real is a mere parlour game.
Politics is gritty, like glass under your shoes. When it's shiny and slippery it is almost always not politics, but self-congratulation. The Soviet Union demonstrated this in its highest form. Even something as shiny and slippery as Aaron Porter's face is likely to feel a bit gritty under your shoes.
Some of us do a lot of activism. We are jaded. We are cynical. We don't see the necessity of going on a demonstration as an opportunity to pat ourselves on the back, but rather a necessity to express ideas that would otherwise be systematically suppressed by the state. We achieve very little. We have no choice, with our Weltanschauungen, but to go on fighting. La lutte continue!
Do you know what NUS President Aaron Porter says should happen after we lose the vote in the commons on the 24th November that brings in the new fees structure? He wants to start a campaign whereby we can "re-call" MPs, particularly lib dems because they lied in their election campaigns. Seriously.
Some protesters did not act sensibly. For this there is no defense, but in many ways it is countered by the extreme sense with which people attacked Tory HQ.
When we mourn violence done against buildings more than violence done against people, we have totally internalised capitalist rationality. Perhaps attacking buildings is the only way to reassert the importance of being human.


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A slideshow of an exceptionally good Olympic-themed Yarnbomb in the UK.
More info about the Mystery Knitter responsible for this masterpiece in an article from the Ottawa Citizen.
Less mysterious, but just as wonderful: an elementary school in Fairbanks, Alaska yarnbombed the railings outside their school for an art project. Teacher Paula Brink-Hart has been incorporating knitting into her classes for years, and inspired by a student's presentation about a local yarnbombing, she decided to create an outdoor installation for the school. A group of fourth, fifth and sixth graders created a cozy for the 128ft railing outside the school.
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It will be available only until March 15th, so shop soon! 20% of the sales price will be donated to Share, a not-for-profit organization that provides support and resources to families who have lost a baby.
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BIRTHS On Jan. 3, Scrubs' Christa Miller Lawrence, 38, and husband Bill Lawrence, 33, the sitcom's creator and exec producer, welcomed 7-pound 6-ounce son William Stoddard. Their daughter, Charlotte, is 2.
WEDDINGS Actress Tia Carrere, 36, and British photojournalist Simon Wakelin exchanged vows Dec. 31 in Carpenteria, Calif. She was previously wed to City by the Sea producer Elie Samaha; it's Wakelin's first marriage.... Six Feet Under's Brenda may have commitment issues, but alter ego Rachel Griffiths, 34, married artist Andrew Taylor on New Year's Eve in Melbourne. It was the first wedding for both.
ENGAGED Julianne Moore, 42, has agreed to marry auteur Bart Freundlich, 32. They met when he directed her in 1997's The Myth of Fingerprints. The couple has two children. No date is set.... Apparently she's no longer torn. Crooner and L'Oreal spokesmodel Natalie Imbruglia, 27, will wed fellow Aussie and silverchair frontman Daniel Johns, 22. There's no date yet.... On Christmas Eve, The King of Queens hottie Leah Remini, 32, accepted the proposal of singer-actor Angelo Pagan (Swordfish). They'll marry this summer.
CASTING Gosford Park star Michael Gambon, 62, is negotiating to play Dumbledore in Warner Bros.' Harry Potter franchise. ''They've offered, and he wants to do it,'' says his agent. Gambon would replace Richard Harris, who died in October. The third film in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is due in theaters June 2004.
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When club sponsor Claire Condon Marquis learned the school was seeking supplies after many were lost in the cleanup process, she knew it was a perfect opportunity for the club to help.
Marquis organized a supply donation drive today that involved participation from K-12 students at Bayou Academy.
"We asked the entire school to come out and bring one item to help their elementary school," said Marquis. "Please keep the families of the fallen victims in your hearts as we approach the Christmas holiday.
"This is what our club is all about," said Marquis. "We are blessed at Bayou to be able to help and we don't want to place any more burden on the surviving parents."
Each grade collected one specific supply that will be boxed up and shipped to Connecticut on Wednesday.
The list of donations included: glue, erasers, colored pencils, markers, tape, scissors, folders, hand sanitizer, construction paper, tissues, pencils, pens, notebook paper and sticky notes.
Bayou Academy senior and club coordinator Laurel Hayden Bowen said the club takes pride in lending a helping hand when disasters strike.
"This was a devastating tragedy and we knew right away we needed to step up," said Bowen.
Bowen noted that the club does a lot of volunteer work with children, and it was especially difficult to see elementary students have their lives taken far too soon.
"I'm completely distraught," she said. "Children are a huge part of my life — they are so innocent and don't deserve to be treated the way they were in Connecticut."
Marquis said the club would continue to assist in any way possible.
"The shooting has caused such an impact on our lives — to hear that Sandy Hook Elementary School and community has been ripped apart," said Marquis. "Bayou Academy is truly blessed with such wonderful children of all ages. I thank God each and every year for making it possible to work with such a fine school."


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Yazici Y et al. – This study demonstrated the efficacy of tocilizumab in improving measures of disease activity in patients with RA who failed to respond adequately to DMARD therapy. Rapid improvement in clinical outcomes was demonstrated in a substudy as early as week 1 as shown by DAS28 scores, patient measures and CRP.
Methods- Rapid onset and systemic efficacy study was a 24-week, randomised, double-blind trial
- Patients randomly assigned 2:1 to tocilizumab 8 mg/kg (n=412) or placebo (n=207) every 4 weeks while continuing background DMARD in both groups
- Primary efficacy endpoint, percentage of patients achieving ACR50 response at week 24, was higher with tocilizumab versus placebo (30.1% vs 11.2%; p<0.0001)
- Percentages of ACR20 and ACR50 responders were significantly higher with tocilizumab versus placebo as early as week 4 and continued to week 24; more patients in the tocilizumab versus placebo group also achieved ACR70 responses beginning at week 8 (p<0.01)
- Significant improvements associated with tocilizumab versus placebo were seen in routine assessment of patient index data responses, EULAR good response, DAS28 and percentages of patients achieving low disease activity and clinical remission (based on DAS28)
- Substudy examining early response to therapy showed improved patient global assessment of disease activity (p=0.005) and pain (p=0.01) and DAS28 (p=0.007) with tocilizumab versus placebo at day 7
- Safety findings were consistent with the known tocilizumab safety profile; rates of serious infections (per 100 patient-years) 7.87 (95% CI 4.30 to 13.2) and 1.20 (95% CI 0.03 to 6.66) in tocilizumab and placebo groups


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Summer Camp Options for Boston-Area Kids who Love Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Whether it's building a machine or a cool contraption, designing a video game or iPhone app, or teaming up with fellow "engineers" to build a bridge or launch a model rocket, some kids just can't get enough of science and technology. And what better time than summer for kids to take the time to explore their passions to their hearts' content. We've rounded up 5 summer programs that are rich in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), architecture, design and robotics - great for kids in kindergarten through high school.
Looking for more camp? Check out our Boston Summer and Vacation Camps Guide.
Empow Workshops
Ages: Grades 2 through 7
If you're between 7 and 13 years old, Empow Summer Workshop is a place to explore video production, video game design, animation, LEGO robotics, architecture, digital music and more. Focus on one technology of particular interest, complete mini-projects with each new technology, or combine several disciplines into one epic presentation. Experienced staff instructors guide students in making their own, creative projects.
Sessions: One-week sessions begin 6/23 and run through 8/29
Fees: $350 and up
Locations: Camps sessions are available in Lexington, Belmont, Needham, Weston and Newton. (2014)
Einstein's Workshop
Ages: Grades K -12
Einstein's Workshop summer classes teach the fundamentals, from Newtonian physics to electrical engineering to programming robots, providing a foundation for STEM fluency. There are weekly morning and afternoon summer classes during July and August. Class topics range from Paleontology to Computer Art to Robotics. You can sign your child up for morning and afternoon classes, plus extended day, to make it a full day of camp. Want to know more? Read Tara's review of Einstein's Workshop.
Sessions: One-week morning or afternoon classes begin 6/30 and run through 8/29
Fees: $240-340
Location: 25 Adams Street, Burlington, MA 01803
Dream Design Discover
Ages: 5-9
The Engineering and Design Summer Program is a collaboration between The Advent School and MIT's D-Lab and offers hands-on engineering design experiences for children. There are three sessions: Marvelous Machines, Toy Making and Wind & Water.
Sessions: Marvelous Machines 6/16-6/27; Toy Making 7/7-7/18; and Wind & Water 7/21-8/1
Fees: Each two-week session is $1,150; $20/day for extended day
Location: Advent School, Beacon Hill (2014)
GreenApple Campus
Ages: K through 8th grade
GreenApple offers creative and challenging STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) enrichment programs utilizing Robotics, LEGO, green energy, Digital Media & Technology and Video Game Design. Campers work independently, in small groups and on teams for different activities throughout the week.
Sessions: 6 weekly sessions, beginning 6/30
Fees: $225 & up. Extended care available.
Location: Olin College, Needham (2014)
Emagination Computer Camps
Ages: 8-17
Emagination blends technology learning with fun activities to create a well rounded summer camp experience. Two-week sessions give campers time to make friends, build self-confidence and be part of a community. Many campers stay multiple sessions and come back year after year. Day and overnight sessions.
Sessions: One- and two-week sessions, starting 6/29
Fees: 2-week session begins at $1,525; one-week sessions begin at $825.
Location: Bentley University, Waltham (2014)
iD Tech Camps
Ages: 7-17
iD Tech Camps strike a balance between off-computer activities (creative games, sports, life skills, etc.) and cutting-edge technology education to foster STEM skill development (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). 2012 topics covered include video game design, app development, video editing, web design, robotics and more. Most courses are for beginner to advanced learners.
Sessions: 5-day sessions throughout the summer, beginning 6/16, running through 8/8. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Fees: $949 and up.
Location: MIT Campus, Cambridge (2014)
Camp Invention
Ages: Grades 1 to 6
Local schools host the Camp Invention program and the week's hands-on activities are led by local teachers Children rotate through four modules each day, each of which encourages working in diverse teams, engaging in investigations, experiments, and engineering challenges that combine science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in fun, hands-on activities.
Sessions & Location: Week-long sessions take place throughout the summer beginning 7/7. Use the Location Search function to find a convenient location and date. (2014)
Sally Ride Science Camps for Girls
Ages: Girls in grades 4-9
Campers choose their "majors" - from marine science to engineering, astronomy to marine biology. The day includes experiments and instruction, as well as the opportunity for informal science learning and leadership and problem-solving training, through workshops, experiments and recreational activities.
Session & Location: Camp is held August 4-8 at MIT in Cambridge. Session is $995. (2014)
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HAVERHILL — As neighbors complain about street crime and officers say they can't keep up with the problem, Haverhill is getting $468,000 to increase police patrols.
The money, coming from a state grant, will allow the city to increase patrols in inner-city neighborhoods, Mayor James Fiorentini said.
"It will allow us to do foot patrols, bike patrols, to send people door to door and to increase police presence in our target areas,'' Fiorentini said.
He said the grant will be used for police overtime.
"We're going to use this money ... to concentrate community police in areas where there is more crime than in other areas," Fiorentini said. "We do want to add more people, but not with this grant.''
The money comes as neighbors of inner-city areas such as Mount Washington complain about street crime. The most recent serious incident involved the stabbing death of a 25-year-old man last week on High Street in that neighborhood.
Leaders of the patrolmen union have said their department lacks enough officers to deal with street crime in Haverhill. They have also said they are concerned about an increase in gang activity.
State Rep. Brian Dempsey said the city's delegation to the Statehouse made Haverhill leaders aware of the available grant money. The city then applied and won the money, he said.
"This award comes at a critical time for the city,'' Dempsey said. "I think Haverhill's growth has been significant, but unfortunately because of budget constraints, the city hasn't been able to increase police staffing to the level we'd like to see.
"We've been working with the city to provide additional police officers on the streets,'' he said, adding concerns include the recent murder and street crime in other areas of the inner city.
Police Chief Alan DeNaro said the grant will be used to pay officers overtime for conducting "hot spot" enforcement in areas where crime is on the rise.
"We will have several locations in the city, including High Street, where we will be deploying extra officers," DeNaro said. "It can be walking patrols or on bicycles, or detectives or street crime guys. We can be as creative as we like."
He said the grant will also help pay overtime to officers who will be assigned to the dispatch area to take reports from residents who stop into the police station. That will keep officers out on patrol from being called to the station to take reports, he said.
He said the grant money has to be used within a 12-month period.
DeNaro praised Dempsey for helping the city obtain the grant.
"He's been a fantastic partner and friend in realizing how desperate we are in need of resources," DeNaro said. "I personally appreciate all of his hard work on behalf of our department and the community."
Dempsey said the entire Haverhill Statehouse delegation pushed for the grant. Members include Sen. Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Reps. Linda Dean Campbell, Diana DiZoglio and Lenny Mirra.
In terms of Police Department staffing, DeNaro said five new Haverhill officers are attending the police academy and one more will start attending in January. After they complete their training, they will enter a three- to four-month field training program to prepare them to be Haverhill officers. He said those six officers will fill openings left through attrition, including retirements, officers leaving for other jobs and those on disability.
DeNaro said the department has six other unfilled openings and is waiting for a Civil Service list to fill those positions.
"We have 86 officers (including the six in the academy), but we're budgeted for 92'' which includes the current six openings, he said. "If we are successful in filling the current openings and no one else retires or leaves, it will be the most officers we've had in eight years.
"I will be having serious discussions with both the mayor and City Council in the upcoming budget process about significantly increasing the number of sworn officers we have," DeNaro said. "We've gone a long time with very minimal numbers and we need to start augmenting the patrol force."


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LPGA.com counts down to the end of 2012 with the LPGA Tour's 12 top stories of the year. Join us as we look back at the year's most memorable milestones. Read about Lydia Ko in Story No. 2.
Fifteen-year-old Lydia Ko garners worldwide attention with victory at CN Canadian Women's Open
Fifteen-year-old amateur Lydia Ko made history in August becoming the youngest player to win in LPGA Tour history with a victory at the 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open. Ko, who 14 days prior won the U.S. Women's Amateur title, outlasted Rolex Player of the Year Stacy Lewis and Vare Trophy winner Inbee Park with a final-round 67 – including five back-nine birdies – to win Canada's national championship at the age of 15 years, 4 months and 2 days. The teenager finished the week at 13-under-par 275, three shots ahead of Park who claimed runner-up honors with a twist – she banked the $300,000 first place prize due to Ko's amateur status.
"It's great to win, and the last few holes, it got a bit nerve‑wracking, but Stacy Lewis after my birdie on 15 she said, you know, you can do it, and it was really great to have another player that I look up to giving me that much support," Ko said. "So it was really awesome."
Ko broke Lexi Thompson's existing record as youngest winner on Tour by more than 16 and also became just the fifth amateur to win on the LPGA and the first since JoAnne Carner in 1969. Despite her successes, the New Zealander has no plans to rush toward a professional career.
"I'll still remain an amateur and then finish high school and then go to college in the States," said Ko, whose glove from the final round is now on display at the World Golf Hall of Fame. "I mean this is a great win, but I don't think this will affect me changing my roots to my career."
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Google Patents Displaying Athletes On Sports Fields
Re:More Prior Art? (52 comments)
I'm not sure if that really counts as prior art, but another Lab(sorry Japanese only, but with pictures) from the university I graduated from already had a system that displayed both 2D and 3D sprites of real players on soccer field in real time on a interactive 3D soccer field with tons of real time information about them. They also had tons of similar systems not only for soccer and sports but also classrooms, training facilities, theaters etc. And that was like, 2005, back when I was in my first semester of the Bachelor course.
I guess using a profile thumbnail instead of a 3D model is innovation.


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Third 'Father of the Bride' Sounds Reductive and Offensive, and Steve Martin Has Never Heard of It
In Development By Kate Erbland on June 17, 2014 | Be the First To CommentIn the 1995 sequel to the charming 1991 comedy, Father of the Bride, a crazed George Banks (Steve Martin) is thrown into a dizzy (his default state, at least going on his behavior in the previous film) when he discovers that both his wife (Diane Keaton) and his daughter (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) are pregnant at the exact same time. George, never one to roll with the punches, freaks the heck out and is only cowed when Keaton's ever-lovely Nina kicks him out and he gets a glimpse of what his life would look like without her (and, because he's behaved so badly, probably also without their kids, their grandkids, and their sweet son-in-law). Nina is the brains of the Banks operation, a steadying force that somehow manages to weather every storm with grace and style. George, well, isn't like that at all. The formula for the second Father of the Bride film wasn't entirely original — again, it was still all about George not being able to handle big life changes — but the feature wasn't afraid to go with a slightly offbeat and surprisingly progressive plotline. George and Nina were about to become grandparents just as they were becoming actual parents again, and although George couldn't handle most of the action, the film didn't smack of ageism or anything of the sort — it seemed like the Banks clan was creating a new, modern family, even though it was one that happened sort of accidentally. If Father of the Bride is going to continue on, why […]
How Much Would the Trip in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' Cost Today?
Features By Kevin Carr on November 27, 2013 | Comments (3)It's hard to find a movie for this time of year. I'm not talking about Christmas movies. Lord knows, Hollywood is lousy with Christmas movies. Instead, I'm talking about Thanksgiving movies. Usually Hollywood skips Turkey Day altogether and starts releasing Christmas movies in early November (including relatively recent releases like A Christmas Carol in 2009, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas in 2011, and The Best Man Holiday just this year). Still, there are a few Thanksgiving movies knocking around, and they're not all as bad as Free Birds. One of the most loveable and endearing Thanksgiving movies is John Hughes' 1987 comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The film follows businessman Neal Page (Steve Martin) trying to get home to Chicago from New York City two days before Thanksgiving. He stumbles into an unlikely travel buddy in Del Griffith (John Candy) and ends up on a three-day misadventure using almost every known form of ground transportation. As a traveler myself, I know it can be extremely costly as much as it is time consuming, and that got me thinking: How much would a trip like this actually set Neal and Del back?
3 Movies Clandestinely Shot at Disneyland Before 'Escape From Tomorrow'
Features By Christopher Campbell on October 12, 2013 | Comments (1)Films have been shot at Disney theme parks since before Disneyland even opened in 1955. The year before, Walt Disney personally offered a sneak peek of what was to come in the pilot episode of Disneyland. And specials made for TV and souvenir videos continued from there, whether it was to show the attraction on its opening day or offer virtual tours of the park or introduce new additions or to celebrate some anniversary or another. The same goes for Walt Disney World following its opening 16 years later. Once in a while, though, something makes its way out of the parks that's not made by Disney. Even then, it might be with permission, as in the 1962 Universal release 40 Pounds of Trouble, which features an extensive chase sequence through Disneyland (watch Tony Curtis and some Keystone-esque cops run around Main Street here). And the Matterhorn scene in That Thing You Do (directed by the guy who would later portray Disney). But there's also Randy Moore's Escape From Tomorrow, a movie that shocked audiences at Sundance this year with its unauthorized guerrilla shoot at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Escape is hardly the first movie to get away with secretly capturing material on location at Disneyland, however. And now that it's out in theaters and on VOD, this is a good time to highlight three such clandestine pieces of cinema.
6 Scenes We Love From 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'
Features By Christopher Campbell on November 18, 2012 | Be the First To CommentOne week from today, everyone's favorite Thanksgiving movie, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, turns 25 years old. By a certain logic, we should therefore make next Sunday's Scenes We Love post devoted to the John Hughes classic. But that would make it late for the holiday this Thursday — on or before which many sites will post their obligatory write-up on the wacky road comedy, which stars John Candy and Steve Martin as unfortunate traveling companions on their way home for turkey day. Also an occasion and a beloved film like this deserve the eight days of celebrating. Unlike some other memorable and highly quotable works, this one is not the sort that we could include every single scene as a scene we love. Mostly, we just refuse to feature the famous "those aren't pillows!" bit, and not just because of the homophobic aspect. It's just really not that funny. Not that all the scenes below are funny. What we love about PT&A is how even though it's a comedy it's quite sad. Sure it kinda ends happily, but just before that warm final greeting there's something depressing about the story. Hughes was great at making us laugh enough for someone who clearly had a lot of gloomy ideas in his head.
Move Aside, Body-Switching Comedies, It's Time for a Body-Sharing Comedy Remake
In Development By Kate Erbland on September 11, 2012 | Be the First To CommentOh, how the 1980's loved their body-switching comedies. There was Big, Vice Versa, Dream a Little Dream, 18 Again, Something Special, and Like Father, Like Son. Of course, all that body-switching love came full circle, and the past decade has yielded its own bumper crop of switcheroos, including Freaky Friday (a remake of the 1977 film), 17 Again, 13 Going On 30, and The Change-Up. That said, it should come as little surprise that Hollywood is now going back to those '80s sorta-classics for a new body-switching film. But wait! This one isn't so much about switching as it about sharing. THR reports that DreamWorks "is quietly developing a remake of All of Me" (oops! not so quiet now!), a body-switching comedy (again, sort of) that starred no less than Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin. Don't remember All of Me too well? It's okay, neither do I, but the 1984 hit is the sixth highest ranked "Body Switch Comedy" on BoxOfficeMojo's list of the same name, making over $36m at the box office. Oh, and Carl Reiner directed it.
10 Incredibly Cool Movie Easter Eggs To Hunt For
Movie News By Scott Beggs on April 9, 2012 | Comments (3)If you're "too old" to skulk around all hunch-backed in your own yard looking for the painted eggs your little cousin hid for you, why are you holding that remote with the Pause Button at the ready? We all love hunting. It's in our nature. Just like we love discounted Criterion titles, free scotch and foot massages that don't mean anything sexual. So here are some Movie Easter Eggs to hunt down. Bonus one? They involve movies, so you have a solid excuse to just watch movies all week. Bonus two? If you can't find them, they won't smell rotten after a few days. And be sure to add your favorite in the comments section for fellow hunter/gatherers:
Amy Adams Will Be 'An Object of Beauty' for Steve Martin Adaptation
Casting Couch By Kate Erbland on February 7, 2012 | Be the First To CommentSteve Martin's talents extend far beyond just stand-up comedy, acting, sombrero-wearing, and banjo-playing, as the multi-hyphenate has also dabbled in the writing world, including a swim with fiction with three novels (fine, "Shopgirl" was a novella). That first novel(la) was turned into a film back in 2005, and now Martin's latest work of grown-up fiction will join it on the big screen. An Object of Beauty will be based on Martin's 2010 novel of the same name, and the project is now getting outfitted with not only three producers, but an Oscar-nominated star. Amy Adams will lead the film as central character Lacey Yeager, as well as producing it alongside Maven Pictures producers Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray. There's no word yet on the rest of the film's cast and crew, including whether or not Martin will adapt his own book for the big screen (as he did with Shopgirl). Adams' producer duties prove that she's got more than just a passing interest in the role – which is of particular note, as the complicated character of Lacey is quite distant from the sunny, smiling image that Adams has cultivated over the past few years (The Fighter notwithstanding). Martin's book focuses squarely on Lacey, a go-getter in the New York art world who starts off as a plucky intern at Sotheby's, before some questionable choices (both in terms of career advancement and actual legality) force her to reinvent herself as a gallery owner. Told through the narrative voice of a male […]
Ten Memorable Non-Comedic Performances By Comedians
Cinematic Listology By David Christopher Bell on December 1, 2011 | Comments (14)I've found that this list comes up fairly often on the Internet – however every time I read one I'm surprised by how many redundancies they all share. While a few of said redundancies will also appear in the following (because sometimes you just can't deny a good performance) I'm going to try and mix this up and give a you a few of my personal favorite and slightly less talked about non-funny roles some real funny people took on. Let's get started with a picture of a pen jabbed into Jon Stewart's eye.
Scenes We Love: Champagne Dinner in 'The Muppet Movie'
Features By Gwen Reyes on November 21, 2011 | Comments (1)Editor's Note: As part of our week-long Guide to The Muppets, Gwen Reyes takes a look at one of the funniest, most intimate and lovely scenes from the 1979 classic. Setting the Scene: 1979 was a pivotal year for cinema. Not only did modern classics like Alien, Apocalypse Now, and Caligula (!!) make their way into local movieplexes, but in the summer a little green frog and his lovable band of merry men (and pig) leaped from American homes to the big screen. Thanks entirely to the popularity of The Muppet Show Jim Henson's iconic Muppets were in high demand. Considering how Hollywood obsessed Kermit and company were on their TV series, it only made sense the first film in a long line of Muppet features would be about the crew's showbiz aspirations. Intentionally self-aware, the film begins with Kermit (voiced by Henson) introducing the final cut of The Muppet Movie in a private studio screening room for all the Muppets we know in love. The camera bounces around from face to face, stopping at everyone from Fozzie Bear (voice by Frank Oz) to Miss Piggy (Oz). Kermit explains to his nephew Robin (voiced by Jerry Nelson) that the film is a loose adaptation of how the Muppets met and made their way to Hollywood—read: meta moment if we ever saw one. And just as Hare Krishna jokes become a running gag anytime says they are looking for direction, The Muppet Movie's self-consciousness allows the audience to feel as if […]
Movie News After Dark: Ghostbustin', Green Eggs and Bruce Willis and The Thing Watches The Thing
Movie News By Neil Miller on October 14, 2011 | Comments (1)What is Movie News After Dark? It's a nightly movie news column that has no problem closing out another fine week of coverage. Why? Because it's got a hot and heavy weekend planned with its new girlfriend, Siri. It even used her to book a quality hotel, make restaurant reservations and order adult party props. You know, just in case she's into that sort of thing. We open this fine, crisp Friday evening with a shot of Ecto-1, the vehicle driven by everyone's favorite guys to call if you is, in fact, afraid of some ghosts. It was captured by our friends at Primer Magazine at the Arclight in Los Angeles in celebration of Ghostbusters returning to theaters. It's one of four original production cars used in the films, fully restored to its former glory. And glorious, it is.
Kevin Carr's Weekly Report Card: October 14, 2011
Features By Kevin Carr on October 14, 2011 | Be the First To CommentThis week, Fat Guy Kevin Carr gets ready to celebrate Halloween in style with some horror releases… and he's not just thinking of Footloose. Unhappy with his life, he follows the bucket list path of Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black, traveling to the bottom of the world where he finds himself in a small Antarctic town that has outlawed dancing. So Kevin takes it upon himself to help the people get their groove on only to discover they've been taken over an alien species that duplicate human form. Later, he takes a trip back to the heartland where he finds a feral woman chained in a cellar… pretty standard for some of the towns he's been to. Finally, not being able to find a theater that is still playing Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence), he checks it out On Demand and promptly throws up.
Review: Watching 'The Big Year' is Like Watching Painted Birds Dry
Movie Reviews By Robert Levin on October 14, 2011 | Comments (4)For those of us who are not predisposed to spend hours of our time spying on birds in a forest, birding aficionados can seem like an awfully strange lot. That's not to suggest that their hobby isn't understandable. After all, the satisfaction in finding a rare bird seems similar to the sense of accomplishment one feels upon finishing a difficult puzzle, or upon finally locating Waldo. Still, anyone who's ever accompanied a birder on his mission knows that once the object of prey is spotted there will be a long, frenzied staring and photographic session, with any slight movement met with enthusiastic "oohs" and "aahs." If you're not of the niche birder community, this is an insufferable experience. So it's hard to fathom why director David Frankel and screenwriter Howard Franklin imagined anyone would be especially entertained by a movie about it.
Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin Will Continue to Degrade Themselves With New Comedy
Movie News By Nathan Adams on October 5, 2011 | Comments (7)When Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin teamed up to host the 2010 Academy Awards, they had an easy chemistry and were generally pretty charming, but they didn't exactly set the world on fire with a mind-blowing show. But then James Franco and Anne Hathaway teamed up to host the 2011 Awards and suddenly Baldwin and Martin look like geniuses. Because of this, and because of their continued chemistry on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, Adam Shankman (the guy who produced Baldwin and Martin's Oscar telecast) is trying to put together a movie starring the duo. It's said to still be in the early stages of development, but it would be a comedy that borrows elements from movies like Trading Places and Grumpy Old Men. I guess that means Baldwin and Martin are now considered old guys. Sorry about your luck, gentlemen.
Weekly DVD Drinking Game: It's Complicated
Drinking Games By Kevin Carr on April 29, 2010 | Be the First To CommentThe worst thing that can happen this week in the world of DVDs and Blu-ray is for your mom to call you up and invite you over to watch It's Complicated. After all, who wants to watch old people doin' it with their mom in the room? So, grab a bottle of wine and get your three sheets to the wind before the real jumbly bits start to show up in this senior citizen rom com.
Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 146 – The Big, Fat Christmas Special
Features By Kevin Carr on December 25, 2009 | Comments (1)Merry Christmas from the Fat Guys! Kevin got Neil the gift of respect for just one episode, and Neil got Kevin the gift of seeing only one movie. The Fat Guys rip through the next Christmas movies, including Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, It's Complicated and Sherlock Holmes.
Kevin Carr's Weekly Report Card for 12.25.09
Features By Kevin Carr on December 25, 2009 | Comments (2)Kevin Carr sits his chubbiness down and sees if Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Sherlock Holmes and It's Complicated can make the grade.
It's Complicated Trailer: Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin Get It On
Movie News By Neil Miller on November 5, 2009 | Comments (4)Alec Baldwin is randomly crying. Meryl Streep is a little bit of a slut. Steve Martin, still crazy. And writer/director Nancy Meyers is back again for another round of romcom
Review: Pink Panther 2 Isn't a Total Abomination
Movie Reviews By Scott Beggs on February 6, 2009 | Comments (14)I come not to bury Pink Panther 2 but to praise it. Not from the hilltops or anything, but it's not like I want to write an open letter to the filmmakers or anything.
Kevin Carr reviews the movies the studios didn't allow him to see early this week: Pink Panther 2, Coraline and Push.
Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 102 – A Fat Guy Reunion of Sorts
Features By Kevin Carr on February 6, 2009 | Be the First To CommentNeil finally returns to the Magical Studio in the Sky with stories from the land of milk and honey, otherwise known as the Sundance Film Festival. Kevin celebrates the return by berating him for only seeing one movie this week, although Neil defends himself because he saw 143 movies at the festival.
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Spisak, Gilbert F. Age 76 of Portage, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He is survived by three children, Gilbert E. Spisak of Portage, Anne Marie (Daniel) Echeverria of Chicago, and Tim (Dawn) Spisak of Crown Point; four grandchildren, Melisa, Kyle, Taryn, and Olivia; two sisters, Georgine (late George) Michko of CO, and Geraldine (late Rudy) Zamorocy of FL; sister-in-law, Geraldine Spisak of MI. Preceded in death by parents, George and Christine Spisak; wife, Rita Ann (Smolar) Spisak; brother, Elmer Spisak; sisters, Jeanette Atwood and Gloria Briggs. Gilbert was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, a member of Knights of Columbus Council #9114, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus member of Fr. Sorin Assembly #240, and a member of the Knights' degree teams. He was an instructor for the Wounded Healers. Gilbert was an
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I planted a couple 2-gallon Chocolate Joe Pye last year and they did very nicely. They grew to a nice dense bush size, about 30" high and maybe 20" or so across- does anyone know if these should be cut back to the ground in spring ? I did a quick search and didn't find many references for spring care, so I figured I would look for voices of experience. Thanks,
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Good to see some Hudson Valley people coming out of hibernation. The gold and house finches are back at my feeders, the golds beginning to get a bit more gold. I do landscape gardening as a profession. We cut back practically everything in the fall (so we dont have to do it in spring and of course, the woody shrubs just get a trim) Yes, cut back the Eupatorium to 6" or so. They will sometimes self-seed but the young plants dont seem to be as "chocolate" |
Great, thanks for the info. I'll be on the lookout for any little seedlings - I was wondering if the seeds came true or if this was a plant more often propogated by cuttings. |
Mine dies back to the ground like any perennial so I just cut it all the way back. And yes, it does self-sow but I noticed that the seedling I got did not have as dark foliage and expect more seedlings would exhibit a range all the way from milk chocolate to green. |
Mine also dies back to the ground. I had my first seedlings last summer and they were the same color as the main plant. I didn't move them so I'll see what happens when they come back up. |
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With power tools and ready access to wood, there's plenty of things you can build for home use. Plain desks, tables and cabinets are the most straightforward, with beds, chairs and seating pushing into more challenging territory. But there are a host of domestic objects I'd never dream of trying to build—like a bathtub. And that's why I'm no Mitja Narobe.
Narobe is a woodworker who hails from Slovenia, and maniac that he is, he decided to build a bathtub out of beech with mahogany inserts.
The joinery is done via waterproof wood glue and half-inch dowels, meaning "The whole bathtub has not a single screw or nail," as he told Woodgears.
Building something this massive out of wood raises the question of how you'd straighten the edges. Narobe rigged up a router sled and removed material one pass at a time. (Presumably not at the angle shown in the photos, he's clearly got it propped up for break time.)
One of the things I like about looking at photos from overseas woodworkers is checking out what brands of tools they've got. I'd never heard of the Iskra Ero brand stamped on his router, though Slovenia's proximity to Germany makes the Bosch drill unsurprising.
And man—when was the last time you saw a corded drill with a keyed chuck? While I don't miss using them, it's nice to see useful, durable objects that have lasted this long.
While an angle grinder took care of the rough sanding, Narobe finished up with "a lot—really a lot—of hand sanding."
The tub was then sealed with twelve layers of marine-grade varnish.
While I don't doubt that some of you readers could tackle a similar project, you might want to think twice: The 440-pound tub took Narobe 200 hours, spread over five months. It would be even more impressive if from the start of the project, he delayed washing the sawdust off of him until he could do it in the finished tub.
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Substantial progress was made on TPP negotiations during Trade and Investment Minister Robb's visit to Singapore for the TPP Ministerial Meeting last week. "Potential landing zones have been identified for a number of outstanding issues" said Mr Robb. The 12 TPP members represent 40% of global GDP.
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Australia's export volumes grew by 6% in 2012-13 according to the Composition of Trade and Trade in Primary and Manufactured Products publications released this week by DFAT. China remained Australia's top trading partner accounting for 21.1% of total trade, followed by Japan (11.2%) and the US (8.7%).
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Free Pretty Thi... replied on Permalink
LOVE storage BEDS!! so
LOVE storage BEDS!! so awesome!
You can build a simple storage bed to elevate a mattress and provide extra storage with these simple plans. Featuring six large, wide cubbies, perfect for fabric bins, toys, or even books and games. This bed has a cubby depth of 12".
This plan is also the base plan for the twin sized modification.
Special thanks to Amy and Steve for sharing their amazing photos with us.
Projects built from this plan. Thank you for submitting brag posts, it's appreciated by all!
6 – 1×12 Boards, 8′ Long (Most economical for stain grade is pine (like the PBTEEN stained bed, and also would work great for painting. You could also use sheets of MDF cut into 1x12s, but you would need to purchase two whole sheets of plywood and only use up 1 1/2 sheets)
1 – Sheet of 1/4″ Plywood cut into 15″ wide strips, 8′ long
6 – 1×2 Boards, 8′ Long (For paint grade, 1×2 Pine Furring Strips would work – and it's what PBTEEN uses on their bed, for about $1.00 each)
5 – 1×3 Boards, 8′ Long (1×3 Pine Furring Strips are about $1.50 Each and would work perfect)
2″ Screws
1 1/4″ Screws
1 1/4″ Nails (optional if you have a nailer handy)
2″ Nails (optional if you have a nailer handy)
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
So if you read my blog long enough, you already know that to get a square project, you gotta work on a square surface with square boards. And you also need to check for square after each step. Predrill and countersink your screws. If you are working with MDF, use drywall screws and make sure you drill a pilot hole the entire length of your screw hole to keep your MDF from blowing apart. Be safe, have fun!
6 – 1×12 @ 15″ (Cubby Sides)
3 – 1×12 @ 12 3/4″ (Cubby Dividers)
2 – 1×12 @ 54″ (End Cubby Top and Bottoms)
4 – 1×12 @ 62″ (Side Cubby Top and Bottoms)
6 – 1×2 @ 12″ (Vertical Trim)
2 – 1×2 @ 55 1/2″ (End Top and Bottom Trim)
4 – 1×2 @ 63 1/2″ (Side Top and Bottom Trim)
2 – 1×3 @ 63 1/2″ (Cleats)
11 – 1×3 @ 30 1/2″ (Slats)
You will need to build one end cubby.
And two side cubbies.
Put the back on the end cubby with nails and glue. Don't forget to nail into the center partition as well.
For both backs: You can have the lumber store "rip" your 1/4″ plywood into 15″ wide strips so they are easier to manage, can be hauled in a car, and all you have to do is make a single chop. Have the plywood ripped into 3 – 15″ wide x 8′ long strips. Then cut your plywood for the backs of the end and two for the side cubbies. Use 1 1/4″ nails and glue to fasten in place.
Do the same for the side cubbies.
Begin by trimming the tops and bottoms out with the longer boards, as shown above. All outside edges should be flush. Then add your side trim, keeping outside edges flush. Use the 2″ nails if you have a nailer handy. And glue. (If you are staining, it is a good idea to use nails on the face frame so that the holes are super easy to hide. You could also use a Kreg Jig™ to build the face frame, then attach the frame from the undersides)
Trim for the side cubbies.
Use the 2″ screws and glue to fasten cleats to the backs of the side cubbies only.
Lay the slats on top of the cleats, as shown above. Screw in place. Don't use glue so dissemblance will be a cinch. Also screw the end cubby to the side cubbies ( a couple of blots with washers and nuts would be your best option to keep everything together over time (and make dissemblance a cinch)
Free Pretty Thi... replied on Permalink
LOVE storage BEDS!! so awesome!
Sarah {The Stud... replied on Permalink
Wow, you are a MACHINE right now!! Pumping out those plans! :D
Meghan replied on Permalink
I sooo want to build this for our new guest room but wedding planning is ruling my life right now! :P One of these days, I'll actually have the space and time to build one of your awesome projects! ;)
Deanne replied on Permalink
I love these beds. The one I really need is for a twin xl - it is for my college age son. He wants us to build it and he wants the drawers, how should I convert the twin plans to twin xl?
CJ replied on Permalink
Oh Ana, I would hug you if you weren't like, 5,000 miles away! I've been reading your amazing blog for a couple of months, hoping you would post a full-sized version of this bed. I have a list of your projects to build for when the BF and I move in together - THANKYOUTHANKYOU for all the plans!
Alicia replied on Permalink
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I've been waiting for this. =)
Nancy replied on Permalink
Love the design. I can't wait to post some pictures of it.
If you're looking for other bins that are about 12 x 12 (and not as bright as Target's version), I found that www.organize.com has a few alternatives.
Ashleigh replied on Permalink
A full size! Just what I needed! You are the best... I just sit here and wish for it, and you come through! Thank-you so much for your hard work and efforts. I am just one of the many who are really benefitting from it.
Ms. X replied on Permalink
Would someone PLEASE post a link to the King size storage bed plans? I can't seem to find them :(
Liana Brooks replied on Permalink
Ana, you are the best! I was actually on this morning to print the cut lists for the storage bed. I was going to build the twin size stratton and steal the mattress off my daughter's bunk bed, but I think I like this better.
Or this in a twin size.
Thank you!
Nancy replied on Permalink
Here is the king version. I have it bookmarked ;)
Anna, could you post this link on your plan catalog or this post that links to the other versions? It seems to be a lost link that's hard to find.
Crystal replied on Permalink
Ana- is it possible to use the slats instead of plywood boards on the Queen size as well?
Ana White replied on Permalink
Thank you all, I'm really liking this simple more economical design, for those of you okay with no drawer possibilities and not so deep cubbies.
Yes, you could definitely do the slats for the king and queen beds.
BeeHive replied on Permalink
I just asked my husband to make me the queen sized version for my birthday :)
Yolanda replied on Permalink
I love this simplified design and the corner piece you have planned looks great. Awesome work, Ana.
Michelle replied on Permalink
YAY! This is so awesome! My husband and I are always looking for better ways to add storage to our space. This would be perfect. We LOVE LOVE LOVE your site. Thanks for all you do!
Miranda replied on Permalink
This is awesome and just what I've been looking for along with the corner unit. Can you give tips on how to make this with drawers? I'm putting my 3 boys in a bonus space that has sloped ceilings and not enough space for dressers too. I'm planning to make a U shape with them, but need drawers. Thanks!
Katie Seamons replied on Permalink
What kind of putty is everybody using? We tried elmers and it seemed to dry super fast. Is there a better brand?
Ömer Feyzoğlu replied on Permalink
excellent plans thank you
marcie replied on Permalink
I made the Queen stratton for my 4yr old/guest bed as needed, it turned out great. its very humid here and I have a memory foam mattress so to get airflow to the mattress I drilled some holes in the tops of the cubbies.to answer the question of using slats on the queen size I followed the plans but used 2x2's spaced closer together and just left off the plywood topper. it seemed strong. for adults I would maybe use
2x4s for added strength
Ms. X replied on Permalink
@Nancy (and Ana) - Thank you so much!
Mommy Words replied on Permalink
Ana I built a version of the storage bed last year and I actually allowed the two sides to go all the way back and they fit full size bins for toy or other storage. They even fit my daughters huge Melissa and Doug Castle and her baby crib. They can also then be used as storage benches if the bed is taken apart. It was really simple. So anyway that is an aoption to just eliminate the empty space and get tons of storage! The bed is at http://www.mommywords.com/2009/10/diy-pretty-practical-platform-bed/
There are pics of it with ant without linens. Everyone who sees it loves it!
Dawn replied on Permalink
This is wonderful -- I've been looking for a plan with smaller benches for the sides and also with slats. However, I have a question -- is there any reason not to leave off the bench at the foot and just extend the sides to make up the difference? The reason I ask is that I don't want to completely block off the space under the bed (we store some items there plus the cats like to hide). So basically is there any reason not to build the two side benches (but longer because I actually have a king), add the slats and be done with it? Is there additional structural support provided by the third bench?
I love your website by the way even if I haven't gotten around to building anything yet (though perhaps a huge bed is not the place to start :)
Ana White replied on Permalink
As far as removing the bottom bench goes, you definitely could. This design was done to keep the cost down and make the build process more manageable. If you wanted to do just two extra deep benches and no middle platform, you would need at least six sheet fo 3/4" plywood, because the width of the bed is at 54". You basically would need to rip your plywood into 27" wide strips, and build the side benches using the 27" wide strips instead of the 12" wide strips. Can be done, but it is going to be pricy.
Megan replied on Permalink
These plans are beautiful! I would really love to try making them, but my dad is a little skeptical. How many manhours do you think this would take?
Kelli replied on Permalink
I've never built before, but you are giving me the confidence to give it a try! I LOVE your blog and I'm so excited to try my hand at these beds and corner hutch. It's just what I need for my twins in their tiny room.
WWolfe replied on Permalink
Sadly a lot of good plans from Ana's previous webs sites can't be found on this site now using search.
Here is the one you are looking for:
King Size Bed conversion: http://ana-white.com/2010/01/plan-how-to-modify-queen-sized-stratton.html
You will also need this one, which is equally hard to find: http://ana-white.com/2009/11/plan-knock-off-of-pottery-barn-stratton.html
We love you Ana and are amazed at all you do so quickly. Sorry to see so much good work being lost on the new site!
Ana White replied on Permalink
Anne's full storage bed!
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Ana White replied on Permalink
Check out Anne's photo of this very bed!
Ana White replied on Permalink
Check out Anne's photo of this very bed!
Jessica replied on Permalink
I love this bed frame, but I'm also looking for a headboard with small shelves or somewhere to set things. My boyfriend and I are avid readers and it would be the ideal place to put a book when you are just too tired to continue reading.
Voncelieet replied on Permalink
Hi! This would be my first project ever, but in twin size. And I was just wondering, how many screws and nails I'm gonna need? I'm totally lost with that!! Can someone help me with this?
young replied on Permalink
Nice work. What paint you use? Semi-gloss or gloss? Thanks.
Cheryl Prevost replied on Permalink
We bought this bed years ago from Ikea for our sons - If I knew then what I know now I would have built it myself.
The boys still sleep in the bed, finally in their own room but I now thinking of adding your Twin Storage bed idea to put underneath it. That way we'd have extra storage space and the bed would be a bit higher for my growing boys.
young replied on Permalink
it took me around 24 hours
young replied on Permalink
i bought 1lb 2" nail and 1lb 1-1/4 screw, but used less than half
ohmyzephyr replied on Permalink
I am in l.o.v.e. with this bed! I have been lurking for about a year and am finally ready to make it. The only problem is that i cant find the plans for the queen! i know there have been changes going on for the past few months, and i feel like l'v looked in every little nook and cranny on the site, but i just cant find it. Is there someone out there who has saved the plan for the queen storage bed...
Robbie Robbins replied on Permalink
Please help direct me to the Queen size storage bed plans. I have searched and searched ans have been unable to locate them. My daughter has just moved into her first apartment with a room mate from college and has discovered there is not enough room for her bed and the dresser in her bedroom. She is coming home for spring break so we can work on our first furnature project together, a storage bed. Please help me in locating the Queen plans so I can start preparing the lumber and cut list.
Jennifer replied on Permalink
I can't find the queen size! Does anyone know where they are?
Jennifer replied on Permalink
The Queen size plans are here, just not very obviously labeled as such: http://ana-white.com/2009/11/plan-knock-off-of-pottery-barn-stratton.html
eileen dickey replied on Permalink
Hi, I can't seem to find the queen plans for the storage bed... can someone help me out? Thanks!
leesa replied on Permalink
I have a Cal King. What would be the changes?
good tutorilas averall thank you and very pretty lady..
Ruthie replied on Permalink
is this what I do to make the twin beds w/ corner unit??? Trying to find those plans. Please help me!
For a twin I think you'll need to use 2 for plans: full size Plan link (above) for the sides for the storage bed (full and twin sides are the same):
Also, you'll need the Modification of plan for twin size end (makes it a twin storage bed):
This is also in a a link you can click at the top of the full plan, which will take you to the plan for the modification to twin.
The full size plan has the shopping list and shows cutting list for the sides. The twin modification plan shows you the measurements and cuts for the twin size end. hope this helps?
Shear Studs replied on Permalink
Thank you for putting such lovely photos and plans ,wich shows that you really care and love your job .
Happy new Year 2012
Guest replied on Permalink
Thanks for the inspiration! I'm going to use these as a starting place to making shorter cubbies to fit snugly under my present bed. All I really need is some shoe/small item storage, so this should work wonderfully!
I've also needed a small storage bench in my office, so I will modify this to work for that as well/
Where can I find the plans for this? I've found the hutches, but can't find what they set on.
daphne replied on Permalink
Ok everyone thinks I am nuts but now I dont feel so bad, I picked out the exact same wall color. LOL I call it inspiring instead of bright.
Guest replied on Permalink
I clicked on the link for the queen plans, but it told me the page was not found. I am REALLY interested in this project, could someone please help me with the queen size? Thanks so much!!
sandrabees replied on Permalink
These look to be the plans for queen size here... minus the drawers...
Wanda in TX replied on Permalink
I also can't find the plan for what the hutch is sitting on. I would love to build this for my daughter.
Deb Elshoff replied on Permalink
I like these plans. I think this will make perfect beds for my teenagers!! Thank you!
This is perfect, look like we can attach existing head & footboard to the framework. Most likely wont use cubbies on both sides as bed is against the wall but may still build just in case we rearrange furniture.
Thanks so much for this! I am going to use oak for this. Can you please advise what kind of screws to use? And how? (Self-tapping, etc). Also, how many when you're constructing the individual "bookshelves" when attaching each part to another? Thanks!
theboxfamily replied on Permalink
We are going to do this bed this summer. Do you have the instructions for the shelves behind the bed? Love your work!
What are the measurements for a cal king bed? and will it work on a cal king?
What are the measurements for a cal king bed? and will it work on a cal king?
Stevecastillo1 replied on Permalink
Is this held together with pocket holes? or are the screws countersunk from the side?
Hello, I actually designed a very similar platform bed with minor differences. What was the total cost of supplies for your version? If you don't mind me asking.. Thank you for your feed back!


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McKewan thinks the real support came for, not from, him. He credits his wife, Shannon, 4-year-old daughter, Scotland, 2-year-old son, Liam and the rest of his close-knit family for giving him the courage to lead troops in traversing the rugged terrain to bring stability and leadership to a nation and its people.
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McKewan, who relocated to Scottsdale from Pennsylvania in 1999, previously saw active duty in Kuwait, Iraq and Bosnia-Herzegovina. This summer McKewan, branch manager for Technisource, a Phoenix-based national provider of information technology and embedded software engineering, returned from a situation where he believes he and his troops made a significant
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