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Vineyard: Sierra Mar
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Sips of Wines Tasted Recently (9.30 9/28/2013) Ed Kurtzman: Impressive Pinot Resume (9.5 4/4/2012) Siduri Wines Shine in 2012 (9.32 10/26/2013) Bernardus Winery: Pinot Noir Transcends the Ordinary (9.39 3/29/2014) Siduri Wines: Variety is the Spice of Life and Pinot Noir (9.21 3/23/2013) Wineries sourcing from this vineyardReviewed wines produced from this vineyard2012 Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Saignée de Pinot Noir 14.5% alc., 569 cases, $24. Made from fresh pressed Pinot Noir grapes. As the grapes are crushed, a small percentage of the juice is blend off before it has a chance to absorb much color from the grape skins. The barely colored juice is then cold fermented in stainless steel in the winery's coolest cellar to dryness. A blend from multiple Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards including Pisoni, Rosella's, Sierra Mar, Soberanes, Tondré Grapefield, Fairview, Highlands and Paraiso. · Magnetic pinkish red color and clear in the glass. Lovely nose perfumed with strawberries, red cherries, mangoes, redwood and allspice. The wine is fresh, crisp and bright on the palate with flavors of strawberry, red cherry and cotton candy with a hint of citrus. Drink this wine slightly chilled with sushi for a big smile. Score: 88. Reviewed March 29, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2012 Siduri Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 15.27% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.65, 444 cases, $52. Each section picked at ideal ripeness with harvest spread over a month's time. Each clone (943, 23, 777 and Pommard) was fermented individually, with winemaking treatment varying depending on the fruit condition. A bit more whole cluster than in previous years. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddishpurple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of Bing cherries, red rose petals and potpourri. Mouth watering flavors of peak-ripened fruits including black cherry, black raspberry and strawberry. Very smooth and seductive on the palate with welcoming concentration, finishing with a pleasing burst of robust fruit flavor. The wine picks up interest and intensity over time in the glass and the balance is spot on, portending a long life ahead. Score: 93. Reviewed October 27, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2011 August West Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 14.5% alc., ph 3.62, TA 0.66, 406 cases, $32. From Rosella's, Sierra Mar and Soberanes vineyards. Aged 10 months in 12% new, 59% 1- year-old and 29% 2-year-old French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromatically alive with scents of purple grapes and plums with a hint of spice and brioche. Full-bodied flavors of plum and boysenberry with a hint of spice and smoky oak in the background. Juicy and vibrant with firm tannins. A solid appellation wine. Good (+). Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2011 August West Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 14.6% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.63, 129 cases, $45. Swan selection and clone 23. Aged 10 months in 66% new, 17% 1-year-old and 17% 2-yearold French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy aromas of black cherry, spice and vanilla. Fairly intense and concentrated dark red berry and cherry fruit with complimentary oak in the background on the mid palate, finishing with some oak-laced, fruit-driven power and a rush of tannins. Tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the aromatics still had not appeared and the wine still displayed muscular tannins. This wine should benefit from cellaring at least a year. Good. Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2011 ROAR Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 14.9% alc., pH 3.75, TA 0.55, 549 cases, $52. Pisoni, Pommard and Swan clones. Aged 11 months in 81% new and 19% 1-year-old French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Everything comes together nicely in this wine featuring enticing aromas of black cherry, black currant, spice, forest floor and subtle oak. A mouthful of delicious black cherry, black raspberry and plum fruit coats the palate and hangs on for a long, generous finish. The fruit really sings in this wine now, but the wine will benefit from more aging to better integrate the tannins and oak. Score: 93. Reviewed September 29, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2011 Siduri Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 14.4% alc., 445 cases, $52. Vineyard planted over several years (2007, 2008, 2010) by Gary Franscioni at the southern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Clone 23 (Mariafeld), Pommard and 943 (777 didn't make the cut). · Deep, dark purple color in the glass. Aromas of spicy black raspberry with tobacco-laced oak in the background. The fruit really emerges with conviction as the wine is swirled in the glass over time. The mid palate infusion of nicely ripened dark red and black cherries and berries with a hint of Hoison sauce, anise, brown spice and oak is quite pleasurable. Soft and smooth on the palate with admirable balance and noticeable finishing presence. Very good. Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2011 Bernardus Sierra Mar Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 14.5% alc., 336 cases, $55. A newer vineyard planted by Gary Franscioni on a hilltop at the southern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Pisoni "clone" and "828." Aged 10 months in 40% new French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy, but pleasant aromas of black cherry pie filling, plum reduction sauce and complimentary oak. Intensely flavored with layers of black cherry, black raspberry and plum fruit with an earthy underpinning. Bright acidity, balanced tannins and modest finishing length complete the picture. Score: 91. Reviewed March 29, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2010 Furthermore Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 14.8% alc., pH 3.47, TA 0.63, 77 cases, $40, 375 ml $20. This vineyard is located at 1,000 feet elevation at the southwestern corner of the AVA. Soils are decomposed granite and gravelly loam. Pisoni clone plus "828." Harvest Brix 27.7º. Native fermentation, aged 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Somewhat brooding on the nose with a roasted dark fruit tone accented by nutty, vanillin oak. Delicious, fullbodied core of fresh dark berries with an earthy undertone. Well-managed tannins with bright acidity and some finishing length. Big and fruity, but everything is in its place. Score: 89. Reviewed September 29, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE » 2010 August West Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 14.5% alc., 122 cases, $45. Vineyard planted in 2007 making this the first bottling. Swiss clone Mariafeld 23. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy aromas of black plum jam and black currents with a bit of stem. Full-bodied and rugged, with a luscious core of dark raspberry and Hoison flavors and an earthy undertone. The fruit is impressive, but currently tightly compressed in tannins. Lacks expression and refinement now and will benefit from more time in the bottle. Good. Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE » |
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I have been reading all these posts on this forum for quite some time.
I am in market for two leather sofa (I prefer two sofa rather than sofa-loveseat combo). My budget is around 2500 - 3500 dollars. I know these money will not get me Hancook and Moore or similar high end sofas. I live in south texas and there are not many furniture stores here which carry different leather brands. Most of the retailers sell cheap imported stuff. Please recommend me some brands which will be the best value for the money in my budget. At one thread I read some body recommended the seatcomany.com How is there stuff? Anyone got first hand experience with seat company leather sofa? |
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Hi, I've had good luck with the Flexsteel brand. I've had a leather couch and recliner since 1990 or so. The recliner is pretty beat up but still so comfy. I really don't remember what I paid so I can't speak to whether it's in your price range but I've been very satisfied with the quality of the furniture. |
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Thanks Lamalu. I will look at Flexsteel brand. |
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We had to do a LOT of looking to find a well-made leather sofa and loveseat for our budget. The tag said Worldwide Designs by Charles Schneider. Charlesfurniture.com The suggested retail on our set was around 3200 but they had it on sale for 2200. They were also available separately where we purchased ours. I will link to their website so you can see if they have any retailers in your area. I'm in Missouri. hmmm I don't see a feature on their website to search for retailers. You may have to email them. Here's the set I bought. If you click on construction, it shows how they are put together. If weight means anything, ours is a good set. It's very heavy. Also very comfortable. : ) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Charles Schneider leather sofa and loveseat
- Posted by gondalguru (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 07 at 23:34
Christie I looked at the website and emailed them regarding nearby dealer. Their sofa / construction looks very solid and also nice designs too. Thanks for suggestion. |
- Posted by PotatoDigger (My Page) on Fri, Mar 15, 13 at 15:07
Christie, Charles Schneider Furniture is one of the last great American furniture brands left. I do not know why they are not better known, but they should be. They are now making American made leather with memory foam cushions, it is so comfortable to sit and lay on. They still bench make each sofa by hand and to order. Are you are person who would ever reupholster a sofa to save it from a landfill? If so Charles Schneider furniture makes the only frame and cushion cores that are truly capable of being reupholster. Make the upgrade to the blue gel foam cushion it is not that much more for a sofa that will last 20 years. I don't know if the links below will help. You cant buy from their website and it doesn't have dealer locator for some stupid reason(might be why no one on the east coast has heard of them) so I attach a FB page that does. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Memory-Foam-Sofa-Store-Locator/608669305813102 |
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My name is Patch URGENT!
Facts about Patch URGENT
- Breed: Australian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mix
- Color: Brindle
- Age: Young
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
Patch URGENT's Info...
I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Hi, I'm Patch! I was picked up off the street and taken to a really scary place. Luckily, some beautiful ladies saw me and gave me another chance; and boy, do I deserve it! Along the way I got yucky kennel cough and a bad case of worms, but all that's been taken care of and I'm back to being the happy, healthy 60 lb boy that I am. I will absolutely LOVE you 24-7. I'm housebroken, exceptionally smart and ready to play play play! I love everyone and everything - including other dogs, cats and kids. I shed a little bit because of my gorgeous, thick coat, and I also get a little anxious because I don't know what's going to happen to me. However, all I need is for you to make me the promise of a forever home, and I'll make the promise to stay by your side every step of the way (but you better watch me at the beginning so I don't accidentally get scared and wander off.) Well, that's me, and I'm told I'm quite handsome and awesome at sitting on laps. I can't wait to meet you. It's gonna be great. Love, Patch!
We cover the medical to prepare the pet for adoption and the adopt donations range from $150-$250. Thank you for stepping up to save a life!
To expedite to meet with this dog, please go to our site at www.savinggreatanimals.org and fill out an application. We look at the first applications to arrive, so we hope to hear from you soon!
Other Pets at Saving Great Animals
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Patch URGENT, a San Diego Australian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type) dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Australian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type) for sale in San Diego, or seeking a Australian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type) dog from a breeder in San Diego.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in San Diego already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a San Diego breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Australian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type) breeders who help with Australian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type) rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in San Diego paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Makes 8 rectangle sandwiches
- 12 slices white bread
- Peanut butter
- Grape or raspberry-and-apple jelly
Take 1 slice of white bread, spread it with peanut butter, and top with another slice of bread. Spread the top of that slice with grape or raspberry-and-apple jelly. Place another slice of bread on top. Using a serrated knife, cut off the crusts and slice into rectangles, about 1 1/2 inches wide by 3 inches long. Repeat with another 9 slices of bread.
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recipe at a glance
type: Kid-Friendly, Sandwich
main ingredients: Jam or Jelly, Fruit, Bread, Peanut
dietary considerations: Vegetarian


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Devils Army at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
As many of you following the blog are aware, fellow General, Jaime organized a group trip to Nashville so we could watch the Devils take on the Predators. If you ever have the opportunity to go, Nashville is a great destination for hockey!
The Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators, is a beautiful, huge arena, with a great view from any seat. When you buy tickets, you can even choose a package that includes an all-you-can-eat buffet of arena food. With a variety of options such as soda, pretzels, peanuts, popcorn, hotdogs and nachos there's sure to be something for everybody. If you are part of the 21 and over set, they also offer an "adult" option which includes beer. The staff there are friendly and helpful, directed us when we were lost or just said hello and welcomed us to their city as we passed by.
As if all of that isn't enough, the atmosphere during game time is incredibly fun. I am not certain if it is only an opening night event, or part of every game, but there was a live band playing all night. For opening night introductions, their cheerleaders skated out with a giant Nashville Predators flag, and danced and cheered. Gnash, the predators Saber-tooth tiger mascot, dropped in from the ceiling and the players all entered the ice through a giant Saber-tooth Tiger head!
The crowd knows how to have a good time, and they are loud and proud of it. Bring your sense of humor to Nashville (aka "Smashville") because they do taunt the visiting team- loudly and in unison. All of it is in good humor though, and as a Nashville fan told me "Sure, we'll tease you, but we'll take you out for drinks afterward." I definitely got teased, but everyone was smiling and pursuing friendly conversation. Many of the Predators fans we met were amazed we drove 15 hours for a hockey game, and all of them welcomed us to their city and hoped we were having an enjoyable visit.
Enjoy we did, as the Devils gave us a great performance, overcoming a 2 goal deficit to win in the shoot out. After listening to the arena taunt our players throughout the game, it felt great to see them fight back for the win! We had a big celebration up in our section with high fives, cheers of "MOOOOOOOOSE!", "KO-VY!", "Captain Zach" and "Let's Go Devils" that I'm told could be heard on the telecast!
All of that just describes our game day experience. As you know if you followed Jaime or myself on Twitter, there was a lot of great sight seeing and activity within Tennessee. I was fortunate enough to fit in a visit to the Jack Daniel's Distillery, which gives free walking tours to the public, and a visit to downtown Nashville where there are tons of places to eat, and live performances of country music to enjoy. Right next to the arena is the Country Music Hall of Fame as well, which offers a look at the history of country music and displays hundreds – probably thousands – of items from the genre's greatest artists.
If you drive from New Jersey, the scenery is gorgeous, and we were fortunate to have sunny, temperate weather during our visit. If you ever get a chance to go, I highly recommend the trip. I would return in a heart beat!
This is the third arena outside of New Jersey that I have visited. I have a long way to go to catch up to Jaime, but I'm open to suggestions for my next trip!
So, Devils Army, where have you gone and what was your favorite part about your trip? Let us know in the comments!


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To be a bit more conspicuous while drinking at home, the Brewer's Cow 'Beer Infused Ice Cream' ought to do the trick. The Connecticut company makes premium ice cream using actual beer.
So far they've got ice cream pints that come in six packs (keeping up well with the beer theme) and each pack is made up of from a pair of Guinness, Samuel Adams and Ten Penny Ale flavors. Of course this ice cream won't get you drunk as it's alcohol-free and simply lets the individual admire the taste of their favorite beer. This is the perfect swap for an actual beer after dinner, bringing together dessert and the casual drink.


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"What on earth is that thing?" Those of you who are NOT already familiar with these things might ask this question.....the millions of people who have fun every year finding hidden "treasures" such as this would not! It's a geocache, albeit a smallish one.
This cute little container is made of aluminum and has a threaded top that makes it impervious to the weather. Inside is always "something." In these smaller "micro-caches", there might just be a log on which you can list your name and the date you found it. In larger geocache containers (some as large as an old ammo box), there can be all sorts of goodies in addition to the ever present "log".
When you find a geocache, you get to sign your name on the log to indicate that you actually found it and, if you would like, you can take an item that was previously left in the geocache by someone else, provided you leave something appropriate. It could be a trinket, a coin, batteries for a GPS, etc. Almost anything that is small and can fit easily into the cache container is acceptable.
"Why would I want to look for these geocaches?" Well, first of all, it's just plain FUN! Second, if you own a hand held GPS (or know someone who does,) it's an inexpensive pastime. There are geocaches virtually everywhere, you've probably even walked or driven right by one during your everyday routine. But geocaches are also located in some of the most historical and/or beautiful places in the country. There are literally hundreds of geocaches right here in Western North Carolina; in cities like Asheville, smaller towns like Hendersonville, on top of mountains, by waterfalls, and everywhere in between.
"This sounds complicated" you say. "But I AM curious enough to want to investigate a bit more. How would I go about learning to geocache?" Well, here's an offer for you. You come to Hendersonville, NC and stay at The Waverly Inn and John, one of the trusty innkeepers, will teach you how to geocache. Of course he's not on call 24/7 so, if you ARE interested in learning more about geocaching, then be sure to make that something you mention when making your reservation so we can check the schedule to make sure he will be available.
If you're lucky when you come, it'll be a beautiful and sunny day and perhaps John will share the coordinates of the location of the geocache that resulted in this picture! But not to worry, extreme hiking is not necessary. There are geocaches scattered throughout Hendersonville. There are even caches that are "drive bys". It really is a "sport" for everyone of any age.
We hope we've given you yet another reason to visit The Waverly Inn in Hendersonville, NC very soon!
John, Diane, Darla & Debbie
The Waverly Inn Innkeepers
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Learn to Geocache from The Waverly Inn Gang in Hendersonville, NC
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My name is Honey Boy (IN NEW ENGLAND)!
Facts about Honey Boy (IN NEW ENGLAND)
- Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix
- Color: Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
- Age: Young
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
- ID#: pom-cindy
Honey Boy (IN NEW ENGLAND)'s Info...
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Hi I'm Honey Boy. I'm a 5+ month old hound-lab mix and I weigh about 30 lbs. I REALLY love other dogs and I especially like kids! I'm almost house trained and with a little more practice I'll be perfect. I love to cuddle and enjoy spending time with people but I can also entertain myself with toys and bones. I enjoy walks and car rides but my favorite thing is to do is to cuddle up with people /dogs and fall asleep. I love my foster family but I really want to find my forever home. If you have any questions about me, please call and ask. Please, you MUST click the following link BEFORE emailing for further information. If you'd like to find out more information about our adoption procedure or to apply for this dog paste this into your browser: http://www.poochesonthemove.net/adoption-infoform.html
Other Pets at Pooches & Purrs Cooperative - Windham
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Honey Boy (IN NEW ENGLAND), a Windham Labrador Retriever dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Labrador Retriever for sale in Windham, or seeking a Labrador Retriever dog from a breeder in Windham.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Windham already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Windham breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Labrador Retriever breeders who help with Labrador Retriever rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Windham paves the way for another one to be saved.


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City of Big Shoulders and all that, Chicago is obsessed with the gastropub craze, loud places serving fat sausages and lots of beer like this is new? A few the Bristol, the Publican, the Purple Pig are very good, but Longman & Eagle, which modestly calls itself a whiskey bar, burns through the clichés via chef Jared Wentworth's ingenious, gutsy cooking. No one else is doing buffalo frogs' legs with "aerated" blue cheese. (He turns it into a thick foam.) Or grilled foie gras, strawberries, wild chamomile, and black-pepper funnel cake. (Trust me.) You don't come here just for a burger though there's a good one, with potatoes fried in beef fat you come for the fried duck cojones and a flight from the selection of thirty-plus whiskeys, sold at three dollars a shot in accordance with their philosophy: "whiskey for your mouth, not for our shelves." That works.
2657 North Kedzie Avenue; 773-276-7110; longmanandeagle.com
How to Pair Whiskey with Food
Sweet whiskey with savory-sweet food
Draw out sweet sauces and glazes with a sweet whiskey like Black Maple Hill. The savory elements will sing.
Earthy with earthy
If the food is woodsy or smoky, so should the whiskey be. A peaty Hirsch Reserve sixteen-year-old is a great match for something like braised short ribs.
With chocolate, bourbon works better than port.
We serve chocolate gianduja with an Elijah Craig twelve-year which would complement even a Hershey bar. Chef Jared Wentworth
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My name is Teddy!
Facts about Teddy
- Breed: Domestic Shorthair
- Color: Gray, Blue Or Silver Tabby
- Age: Adult
- Sex: Male
- Hair: Short
Teddy's Info...
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, and good with cats.
Teddy's foster mom is in the military and being deployed soon so we are looking for an adopter or a new foster for this sweet boy. He is an approximately 5 year-old neutered tomcat. Though he is a big boy (14+ lbs.), he is gentle giant who loves to talk, purr, roll around and get chin scratches. He was found as a stray, in very neglected condition. Teddy is FIV+, but, in very good health and ready to find his forever, loving home. He is up to date on all of his vet care, including neuter and vaccinations.
He does well with other cats, but, due, to his neglectful past, he would do wonderfully as the only cat in a household so he can get lots of attention and TLC. He would also do well in a household where someone is around a lot or works from home, as he loves to purr, give head butts and hang out together
If you are interested in adopting Teddy into his forever home, please fill out BCCC's adoption application at www.billericacatcarecoalition.org. Volunteer apps for fostering can also be found there.
Other Pets at Billerica Cat Care Coalition
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Teddy, a N. Billerica Domestic Shorthair cat was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Domestic Shorthair for sale in N. Billerica, or seeking a Domestic Shorthair cat from a breeder in N. Billerica.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in N. Billerica already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a N. Billerica breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Domestic Shorthair breeders who help with Domestic Shorthair rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in N. Billerica paves the way for another one to be saved.


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We just had our floors done and the smell is overpowering. All the windows are open but DH has chemical sensitivities so we will be staying elsewhere until the smell dies down.
We will use fans to push/pull air out and then have our ducts cleaned in a few weeks. We had discussed other options besides polyurethane and found out AFTER we used the poly that folks with chemical sensitivities use Tung oil on their floors, deck and wood furniture because it is non-toxic. They say hindsight is 20/20, but if we had it to do over again, we would have used this instead of poly. Oh well, live and learn! "TUNG OIL HISTORY: Pure Tung Oil comes from cold pressing of the seeds or nuts of the Tung tree. Pure Tung Oil was and is one of the first truly "Green" finishes. It is all natural and contains ZERO VOC's. Pure Tung oil (China wood oil) is an all-natural finishing product that provides a tough, flexible and highly water-resistant coating or wood finish." A link that might be useful: www.realmilkpaint.com/oil.html |
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Ashlynn Yennie shot to cult stardom when Tom Six's 'The Human Centipede' hit, and she moved to the front of the pack in 'The Human Centipede 2 Full Sequence'. She talked to us about the film and her growing legion of fans.
In case you missed the Valentine's Day release of 'The Human Centipede 2 Full Sequence' on dvd/blu-ray, star Ashlynn Yennie is here to remind you about the film where she got to play an over the top version of herself. No one had heard of the Wyoming born and raised Yennie before 2010, but once 'The Human Centipede' hit, she was thrust into the indie horror spotlight. In the first film, she was at the end of the line, but for the sequel Tom Six moved her up all the way front and center.
If you've not seen the film yet, be warned, Six took the complaints about the first film not showing enough, and he does just that. Yennie is impressive in the film as she and the rest of the cast gave it their all walking on all fours with cut up knees and naked for most of the film. After doing it the first time, the second time around was a little easier.
BEST MOVIES EVER: Having starred in one of the most controversial films of the decade, you've been interviewed a lot. What is the stupidest question you've been asked?
ASHLYNN YENNIE: Oh boy! I think any question that has to do with any sort of smell coming from the other person is pretty stupid. People dont seem to realize it's all fake:)
BME: Human Centipede 2 seems like it would be any horror actor's nightmare. Did this scenario cross your mind after meeting some of your fans after Human Centipede entered cult status?
AY: Yes, but not to the degree Tom took it to in Part 2. He took it to a whole new level!
BME: What has been the creepiest fan request you've had?
AY: A few people wanted to meet up for a drink or dinner, which is not that weird, except I have no idea who these people are!
BME: Were there any scenes in either of the films that were really hard to get out of your head after filming them?
AY: Nothing that I had to do, but the baby scene in Part 2 upset me so much. I freaked out when I read that in the script.
BME: How did your friends and family react when The Human Centipede came out knowing it was your first feature film?
AY: I have the most amazing girlfriends! They all came to the premier and we celebrated me being in the most fucked up film ever!
BME: Were they afraid that the controversy might kill your acting career?
AY: No way! Everyone starts somewhere…I just happened to be attached to another person ;) It's not where you start out, but the journey along the way to what will hopefully be a very long career.
BME: Did you find it interesting that with the censorship in England, it was okay to have a film where people are sewn up end to end against their will and degraded beyond belief but a little sandpaper and barbed wire is what did the censors in?
AY: I think it was also because you see the 'actual' body part being mutilated!!! I remember telling Tom he couldn't show that in theatres! He was like, "Fuck that!! Let's do it!"
BME: When you're working with other horror filmmakers, do you find yourself comparing them to Tox Six and wishing they could be more creative like him?
AY: No, everyone is different and I appreciate passion.
BME: Being in these films that strike such a visceral reaction in people, is it hard to get your agent or manager to submit you for roles that are outside of the horror genre?
AY: It is easy to get pegged as a "Scream Queen," but I audition for everything. I recently filmed a comedy web series, as well as a new thriller film starring Callum Blue and Vinny Jones, both out later this year.
As we know, Hollywood loves to pigeonhole everyone.
BME: Your Facebook fanpage also lists you as a director. Is that where you want your career to head, and did you some directing tips and tricks from Tom Six?
AY: That is a fan page someone made for me and I don't know why it says director! I am just the talent:)
BME: If you could say anything to all the critics and people who slam 'The Human Centipede' even though they've actually never watched them, what would it be?
AY: It's just a movie!! It was made to shock and cause controversy and it did just that. I call it a success!!
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I don't know anyone, however, you can check the National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters website. There should be a chapter in Houston. You could find out from them and also, there is an annual convention held in Houston every July. They offer classes and you could find a teacher there also. Hope this helps. www.decorativepainters.com B |
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Born in Chicago, she and her husband,
A. Thomas Ewbank, moved their family to Newtown in 1962. After his death in 1968, she became a trust officer in Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale. After retiring, she became Treasurer of Doylestown Hospital then Chairman of the Board from 1992 to 1996.
Elaine is survived by her son, Douglas Ewbank and his partner, Scott Ryder; and her daughters, Diane (Mrs. Ray H. Krauss) and Barbara (Mrs. Matthew Smith); as well as six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Katharine has been working as a Doula in New York City and Brooklyn since 2008. A certified Kripalu Yoga, The Khalsa Way Pregnancy, and Baby & Me Yoga (Post-Partum) instructor, Katharine most recently taught classes at Realbirth, where she also coordinated Childbirth Education, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care classes for clients. In addition, Katharine completed the midwifery assistant workshop at the The Farm with Pamela Hunt and Ina May Gaskin. Katharine has attended births with women of all ages, in various hospitals and homes in Manhattan and Brooklyn. She has supported clients through a range of birthing methods, including hypnobirthing, water births, homebirths, VBAC's, medicated births, and scheduled caesareans. Katharine believes that women become empowered when they feel safe and secure in their bodies, finding their voice for expression in all facets of life. As a Doula Katharine strives to support the laboring mother so that she may have the birth that she most desires. Currently, Katharine is a full time Mom, raising her son Julian and working toward becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She speaks Spanish and Portuguese.


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Hahahaha maaate your a total creep likes. pipe down eh
Hate comments from STUPID PEOPLE WHO NEED TO GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop hating on them just because they hacve nice lives!! Enjoy yours!!! love!!
Kendall... before her sex tape....
lol they look like spys who r wax sculptures
they all look like wax sculptures! D:
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Balance-N-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Foundation - Topnotch, skin-perfecting foundation and is one of the superstars of my Baked Collection. Its superior texture and silky formula combines the blendability of a liquid and silky feel of a powder. Bronze-N-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Bronzer -To score a quick, sun-tanned effect, reach for Bronze-n-Brighten - its unique and revolutionary formula of bronzer with color-corrective pigments. Enjoy its smooth, dewy finish and stay-put color that won't transfer onto clothes (I also made sure to leave out any traces of orange!). Blush-N-Brighten Baked Cheek Color in Pink Buttercream - Here's a tote-able version of my Blush-n-Brighten in Pink Buttercream - the perfect petal hue swirled with copper and gold flecks. It's a shade that works for everyone and leaves cheeks rosy and glowing. Baked Marble Eyeshadow Duo in Pink Icing/Devil's Food - This split-pan features two flattering shades of Baked Marble Eyeshadows: Pink Icing is a glistening pink, while Devil's Food is a shimmery golden brown. Both work well together to create bright-looking lids and perk up even the most tired of peepers! |
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Some of the products in this set are great! The blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow have great pigmentation and do contain shimmer (not glitter). The foundation helps with redness but is not pigmented enough to use alone. A lot of people end up having to put so many layers on to cover their imperfections. The powder brush is terrible. It is so scratchy that I will never use it for anything. The eyeshadow brush is soft and is a good brush so I don't know what happened there. If you want to try some LG products, I would recommend the macaroon set. I was very happy with the entire set unlike this one.
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Foundation - I don't really need much in the way of foundation and use it mostly to brighten a little darkness and hide some tiny veins and imperfections around my nose and chin. I've always loved Bare Minerals for this. The foundation was fine in Medium for my skin - I was worried it would be too dark. For my purposes, I felt like I had to use a lot of foundation. It was just OK and I learned I prefer Bare Minerals.
Bronzer - Way to dark for me. Looked more brown and had an unnatural look on my skin.
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Eye shadow - LOVED it! The only winner in the bunch. A little goes a long way, too. A great flattering shade probably for just about anyone. Could easily apply heavier for darker skin tones.
Brushes - The eye shadow brush was actually pretty good. The blush brush was a step above junk and could work in a travel bag in a pinch if you don't have anything else better.
Despite my love of the eye shadow, I wish I'd been on the ball and returned it in the 30 day window. The package is too expensive when the only winner is the eye shadow.
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Mississippi medical examiner Dr. Steven Hayne, under fire relating to his forensic contributions to the state's criminal justice system, has "also done plenty of damage to the state's tort system, particularly in the area of medical malpractice. … 'Lots of money can exchange hands over a cause of death determination,' [Clarksdale cardiologist Dr. Roger] Weiner told me. 'I wanted to make sure it exchanged hands for the right reasons. Everyone down here knows about Dr. Hayne. Tens of millions of health insurance dollars have gone to plaintiff's lawyers down here because of him.'" Incendiary headline on the post: "In Mississippi, the Cause of Death Is Open to the Highest Bidder". (Radley Balko, Reason "Hit and Run", Jun. 5) (via Glenn Reynolds).
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you people are down right dirty to be talking about steve hayne the way you are. he works hard and to my knowledge has not cut any corners. he does a very through job. find something else to talk about.
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Hello! I have a row home with side-to-side floor joists that, where there is a stairwell, are tied to another joists running front-to-back. (B on diagram, which transfers its load to A and C). There is a wall under these joists which creates a hallway on the 1st floor. As far as I can tell the floor system is carried both by the front-to-back joist tied to A and C, AND by the wall. I want to remove this wall, any ideas on how to do this? Thanks!
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- Posted by sombreuil_mongrel (My Page) on Fri, May 14, 10 at 19:36
Depending on the actual loads involved, maybe you can't. But "can't" meaning "wouldn't" because of the costs involved. At minimum, "B" has to be doubled (perhaps tripled) in strength, and posts added where it meets "A" and "C" which so-called "point loads" have to be transmitted to footers in the ground. If posts to the ground aren't feasible for you, then "A" and "C" have to be strengthened, including where and how they bear on the walls. The strengthening part, depending, again, on the loading, could mean replacement with heavier wooden members, or steel beams. The whole thing may need to be steel (A, B, and C)if the engineer determines that wood beams are not practicable due to the sizes required. IOW there may not be headroom for a 6x18 wooden member, but a 4x12 steel I-beam can be fitted just fine. None of us online would be qualified to judge any of these parameters, but we can help weigh alternatives offered by the engineer that you engage to look at the job and make their recommendations. Casey |
Your drawing and description lacks critical details: spans, joist sizes, joist spacing, joist doubling/tripling etc and any continuing supporting structures in the basement. Before you remove anything other than wall finishes, have an engineer or city building inspector take a look at the situation. |
Salami, with enough time and money your job can be done. I would imagine, your trying to do this for little money. It can't be done for little money. Its at least 4k per floor guestimate. |
Thanks Casey for the advice. I am sure that with steel reinforcement, or possibly replacing A, B and C with LVL beams, this could be done. I will definitely consult an engineer first, but I thought gardenweb folks may have some good insight. Does my drawing indicate a low budget! that is funny. I am just trying to figure out the structural possibilities... |
Unless the bearing walls are masonry you will need to provide a header or a post to distribute the new loads to the foundation. Considering the concern of others about the cost of the project to be funny seems a bit snarky. The answer to your question is pretty obvious so it is natural for others to think you don't know what you are getting into. |
I don't know! Thats why I am asking for advice! But I do know that some LVLs or posts or both don't cost $4000. The bearing walls are in fact masonry, it is a c. 1870 rowhouse, and all the joists are about 3x9, pretty heavy duty. I think B alone can probably carry the load of a 10' by 10' floor system but I am looking for 2nd (and 3rd and 4th) opinions. Thanks for any advice... |
The cost of cutting joists back to make room for a triple LVL girder and making the connections at the masonry walls could easily cost more than $4,000 unless you're going to do the work yourself. |
Salami, unless your an engineer with a license you can't make these decisions, unless your calling from a location that doesn't have any building codes. Engineering plans alone will be at least $500 after you remove all the wallboard to expose the supporting structure. How much are you hoping this will set you back per floor? |
- Posted by mothmeistro (My Page) on Wed, May 26, 10 at 10:39
salami, you are looking at a pretty simple system to engineer. You can even size your own lvl's using the manufacturer's span tables... http://www.parr.com/PDFs/LP LVL 1.9E.pdf that's the tables for LP. You certainly want to make sure that you are taking all loads into account, ie is "B" carrying a wall above it that carries the next floor? And you certainly want to make sure that the point loads at the end of "A" and "C" are properly supported to carry the new loads. LVL's aren't cheap, but you might have a few hundred bucks in them and a day of back breaking labor. You can certainly get away with out hiring an engineer. Often the lumber company that you purchase the LVL's from will have an engineer on staff to size them for you. Getting onsite advise from someone knowledgeable in this sort of thing (a building professional) would probably be a good idea too. good luck |
Here is a link that might be useful: LVL span tables
In my experience, it is rare for a building department to allow a homeowner or even a builder to design a beam using a manufacturer's span tables (Maine & Vermont allow it) so an engineer's stamp is usually required. However, it is possible to get a stamp from the manufacturer through your local lumberyard if the structural conditions are not complicated. If you use LVL's read the manufacturer's installation instruction very carefully especially if the beam is built up from multiple members and/or there is side loading. What appears to be simple and obvious often is not. |
"The bearing walls are in fact masonry, it is a c. 1870 rowhouse, and all the joists are about 3x9, pretty heavy duty." The issue with very old places with what are not 'non-standard' beams usually requires a PE stamp for approval. You can run into all sorts of 'gotchas' trying to alter a structure this old. Even a simple change can mushroom into a huge battle with the AHJ over spans and carrying capacity. I have worked in even older buildings (pre-1776) and often the only thing possible is to replace with 'like material' with a PE stamp to leave the AHJ 'off the hook.' Trying to find 8x6 oak beams is not for the faint of heart, or budget. |
- Posted by belle_phoebe (My Page) on Thu, May 27, 10 at 9:57
My parents had a similar situation when they converted their 1890s two-family into a single family. They removed the center wall that divided the two units on the first and second floors. Plans, permits and inspections were involved, though I don't know the details of what was inside their walls/ceiling. They had to strip it down to the studs anyway because there had been a fire in the house before they bought it and it sat without a roof for several months. It had been slated for demolition. You can imagine the mess. Anyway, they ended up with two support columns (encased in attractive wood doric columns) supporting a beam on each floor where the wall had been. It actually looks quite lovely, open, but with an interesting architectural detail. Maybe something you could investigate... |
I agree that you should at least have a structural engineer look at the project. In Boston, this runs $350 for a site review & report. Not a set of stamped drawings, mind you, but having someone with the skills to assess the structural health of your house for such an undertaking. You could do it, sure, and it could look fine. However, it may not be readily apparent (and not for a few years) what loads have been improperly displaced...until the wall starts to separate from the ceiling (drastic, but could happen). Having a professional engineer assess the situation is particularly important since balloon framing was in vogue during the period in which your house was constructed. This type of framing has a whole host of issues that most people aren't aware of, since the studs run the entire height of the house, instead of being attached at each floor level. Think how easy it is to push over a parallelogram shaped / / object. That's the challenge with balloon framing. Not something I'd want to go into lightly. Good luck. |
Balloon framing is not any less resistant to lateral loads than modern platform framing (it is probably a bit more resistant); both systems rely entirely on lateral loads being transferred through the floor planes to the walls that are parallel to the lateral (wind & earthquake) forces and these forces are then carried through the rigid plane of those walls to the foundation. In any case, this is a row house with brick bearing walls. In Boston an engineer's stamp would be required in order to get a building permit for this project and if the work was extensive enough, an investigation and evaluation report of the effect of the proposed work on the regulated systems would need to be submitted as described in Chapter 34 of the state building code. |
I stand corrected. Macy is obviously your man on this one...particularly since I missed the masonry wall comments AND he knows chapter & verse of the MA building code. Macy, you are welcome to swing by & inspect my disaster of a house anytime! |
I'm always willing to make a site visit for a fee but it doubles for anyone who calls me Macy. |
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The Apple iPad is not the only tablet computer in the market, and IMS Research predicts that tablets with the rival Android operating system will make up 24% of the 2010 market. IMS notes that Apple will get a big share of the tablet market and will ship millions of the iPads this year, but many tablets are launching this year and many make use of Google's Android OS. "The user interface and content that a tablet supplier brings to the table will likely influence purchase decisions just as much as hardware requirements," said the IMS report author Anna Hunt, a principal analyst at IMS. "Suppliers are realizing the importance of content and service and many are turning to the Android ecosystem to be able to offer the complete user experience and compete with Apple's offering." IMS estimates Microsoft Windows 7 will account for 10% of tablet shipments in 2010 and expects its share to grow from there.
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