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I have started my search to find a company to replace my old windows with new vinyl replacement windows at my home in the Los Angeles Area. I have gotten a few estimates but am a bit confused. There are alot of replacement window companies in Los Angeles area. The salesman are sometimes not very nice and only give me pricing for that day. The salesman seem to push only the brand they sell and tell me everything else is crap. The window pricing for my estimates is crazy. I am replacing 12 windows that all are sliding windows and 1 patio sliding door. I have 10 windows that are 6x4 size and 1 8x5 size and 1 3x3 bathroom window and the door is a 6' sliding patio door. The installation I have been told is retro because I have a stucco house and aluminum now. I have been told that I need the lowe3 glass.
The estimates are in the range of $5,500 to $16,000.
Why the big difference? Are Simonton or Atrium windows that much better then Anlin, Amerimax or Milgard windows? California Deluxe Windows are a company that make their own window in the Los Angeles area. Anlin, Amerimax, and Milgard windows seem like good windows and seem to be cheaper. I am confused on what to do and found this forum so hopefully someone can help. Is this pricing right or do I need more estimates? Is argon necessary? Thanks for any help you can give me. |
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Simonton is the best window in the group. Your mistake was getting the estimate from Sears. Find a local contractor who sells either the Simonton Reflections 7500 series or the 7300 series. This is the same window Sears sells without the outrageous markup. |
- Posted by John T. Kartak(firstname.lastname@example.com) onMon, Mar 2, 09 at 17:26
I stumbled across this posting while learning a bit more about LowE3, and just can't walk away without a comment. First of all, I am part owner of a window company in the Seattle, Washington area. I'm not trying to drum up business, and we only do apartment and condominium buildings anyhow. For a house-package, I don't think that homeowners should be paying any more than $700 per window. That leaves more than plenty of money in the contractor's hands for a job well-done. If a sales'man' pulls out any weasel words like, 'this price is just for today.', or, 'ok, then how about this new lower price?', then tell them to 'GET the *&^% out of MY *&^% HOUSE!' These are not humans, and they are not redeemable in the context that they should be anywhere near your windows. They're crooks who'll sell out their own grandmothers if they can make a dollar. The same thing goes for anyone who stays for hours while trying to make the pitch and get you to sign a contract right then and right there. A decent contractor has respect, and an indecent one has no business being in business and should be told so at every stop. My other suggestions: Get a comprehensive list of the last ten jobsites of all non-crook companies, and go drive by them to make sure that their installation looks most-excellent. Check their insurance, bond, license info out at your state's government websites. Google their names and try to find any complaints about them. Please do your homework. Don't be too rushed to realize that you'll be living with your new windows (be they good or bad) for many years to come. -John |
Not knowing anything about windowws I found this window forum and am glad I did. I got a few estimates from the above companies mentioned and found out that Door and Window Plus actually sells alot of different window brands that were listed in this forum. They carry the Simonton, Amerimax, Milgard as well as others. What I liked was that I got to see each window side by side. I could look at the features and frames of all the windows. I liked the Simonton 7300 the best. The frame is so much smaller and saving glass was important to me. I got all the insurance and references before I bought. Installation went well and I will be getting the $1,500 tax credit. Door and Window Plus was great. Their phone number is 1-626-399-1569. I would like to thank skydawggy for the Simonton information and this forum for helping me get buy windows without going crazy. I had never heard of Simonton or Amerimax before and Milgard was the only window brand I knew of. Window buying process is horrible. Salesman are way too pushy. |
Simonton and Amerimax are top notch windows. Milgard Tuscany is a step lower in my option. |
Can't go wrong with any of these brands. Installer is very important part of the process. Simonton |
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Archive for January 2008
Have you read this article?
Poll: People worry about being homeless
By JENNIFER C. KERR, Associated Press Writer Wed Nov 14, 4:51 PM ET
Nearly a third of Americans have at one point worried about becoming homeless and many more are taking in friends and relatives needing a home, a survey found.
The homelessness issue has touched more than those who are living on the streets, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
"People are worried even though it might not ever happen to them," said Michael Stoops, acting executive director of the Washington-based National Coalition for the Homeless. "When people read the news and read about bankruptcies, home foreclosures and auto plants being closed, they worry that they may be next."
We all have anxiety over something in life. For everyone who endured Psychology 101 Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs "safety" comes to mind. Apparently one third of us worry about housing for ourselves or our loved one. More significant is that 92% of those polled by Gallup felt more needed to be done.
If 92% of the population feels we need to do more to address the issues of homelessness then I think that is a pretty good mandate to act. It appears 60% of those responding think government should take more action. Fine! That leaves the other 40% who look to charities such as the Los Angeles Mission. That should fill all of our to-do lists for 2008!
And, for those who are worried, rest assured that the Los Angeles Mission will be here to help.
–Herb Smith, President
At a time when the need for housing units continues to increase, why is there any argument about replacing what we tear down?
The Washington think tank Center on Budget & Policy Priorities has a report on a bill passed by the US House of Representatives that would continue a program that assists public housing groups in revitalizing deteriorating public housing. The CBPP calls for reforms in the program and additional funding. The report, available online at http://www.cbpp.org/1-16-08hous.htm that goes on to state:
- Ensuring that they receive comprehensive relocation assistance;
- Protecting them from being screened out of the newly redeveloped communities;
- Requiring that all displaced families receive supportive services and expanding potential funding for their provision; and
- Encouraging attention to the needs of those most vulnerable who have difficulty securing housing in the private market.
100,000 of the public housing units slated to be demolished under the first 15 years of HOPE VI awards will not be replaced by other units affordable to poor families. The House bill would stem this loss of affordable housing by requiring that all units demolished under future HOPE VI awards must be replaced.
The human side of HOPE VI has been its weakest component. The House bill will help provide increased opportunities for the severely disadvantaged families that live in distressed public housing by:
Whatever beltway mentality surrounds this program, the fact is we need those 100,000 units. If they were available in Los Angeles it would go a long way towards ending our current dearth of units for our homeless. In fact, there might be a few left over to help those who are currently becoming homeless in this emerging economic crisis.
–Herb Smith, President
American idol is upon us again. So too is Project 50.
The vote is taken and the search is on for the fifty lucky contenders for this year's prize… Skid Row housing. Well, it is LA!
According to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agenda: "Skid Row Housing Trust shall provide fifty (50) permanent housing units with Shelter Plus Care rental subsidies to the Project over a period of one (1) year. The Trust shall provide these units by targeting vacancies that become available over a period of one (1) year due to natural turnover.
Housing placement can also be aided by including provisions for temporary housing during the application period such as hotel vouchers or rent subsidies. Provisions for a small number of housing options outside Skid Row will be built into the program."
I regret that 50 persons already in line for housing will be bumped by this pilot program, let's not make that part of the permanent process. Line jumping is never well received.
The New York City organization called Common Ground (according to NPR's Nations) had a much touted 87% reduction in homelessness. That percentage refers in fact to 48 people sleeping around Times Square that was reduced to 7. That 48 number, by the way, is fewer persons than spend the night in the Los Angeles Mission Lobby every night. And most of these would welcome permanent supportive housing were it available.
Some auditions are not just for a moment of fame, they are for a life-time of safety and stability. Let's not encourage migration back to the concrete in hopes of making the "most vulnerable" list of who's who in skid row.
–Herb Smith, President

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I was watching the Neelys on Food Network this past weekend and saw them make a grilled corn salad. Since I didn't care for their dressing, I created my own. I let the corn grill longer than 7 minutes as I wanted it to have that caramelized taste corn gets when done on an outdoor grill. Ann
Grilled Corn Salad 6 ears fresh corn, husked with silks removed
Preheat grill or broiler to medium heat (I used grill pan on stove). Rub corn with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil corn for 7 minutes or until ears are lightly browned. Remove from grill and allow to cool. Remove the kernels from the cob and place in a large mixing bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, scallions and arugula. Toss the salad with dressing and serve at room temperature. Dressing: (based on a Lemon Vinaigrette dressing) 3 T rice vinegar
Wishbone Italian dressing Whisk first 7 ingredients together. Pour some into a bowl and squirt some Wishbone Italian dressing in and blend. When it tastes great it's ready! This is delicious and so refreshing. |
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I saw that episode & thought it looked really good. |
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We had a aluminum pation cover installed over 10 years ago. It apparently is too flat and always did leak slightly. This winter with the heavy snow it actually bowed in the middle and pull away from the brick. My Hubby has propped it up and is in the process of getting estimates for repair. Has anyone else had a similar problem and how did you solve it. A new cover is possible but would be a stretch for us at this point. Would welcome any and all advice. |
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Thecover is inadequate for the region you live in. If you have the ability to reinforce it, do it. If not, replace it with one that does. Ron |
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I'm good for tonight you guys
Well excuse me johnny-boy, i have a wedding attend today. but i went to bed at 5AM but i couldn't talk skype's no fun if you can't talk :/
btw, Maggie is working in the bakery cool? i work at the cash register ;o but we dont have to put the stuff in bags just scannin and stuff xD...
But i'd love another gaki no tsukai we never did the hotel employee, did we? (james alone perhaps trolol)
Nah, we haven't watched the hotel one yet
Guys I'm pretty much free anytime this week. What days are you all free.


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In all you quadders opinions what is the best 4x4 quad out on the market right now for the money that they cost? Who has the best warranty? Best Financing?
Discuss Best Quad For The Money in the GENERAL DISCUSSION FORUMS forums; In all you quadders opinions what is the best 4x4 quad out on the market right now for the money ...
In all you quadders opinions what is the best 4x4 quad out on the market right now for the money that they cost? Who has the best warranty? Best Financing?
Well from all the rides I went on last year almost every one was dominated by Yamaha Grizzlies.I also got a couple friends that bought the newer one with power steering and nothing but good things is what those guys say.I think they are good quads and my opinion is 100% based on popularity!
06 Yamaha Apex Turbo
2007 Suzuki King Quad 700
2006 Yamaha Grizzly 660
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Thanks catmando. I'm just having a really hard time justifying the money to spend on a new sled, and am really considering moving to quads just cause it would be a year round play toy. My uncle has a new Arctic cat, i rode that last summer and liked it, so i guess its more of finding the machine i like riding the most.
I think the thing to ask yourself is what you want and what style of riding you're going to do.
A 400 to 650 is more than enough quad for your typical rider but if you want to be the baddest on the trail 700-800 is the way to go.
I agree with catmando, can't go wrong witht he Grizz. They've been making the Grizz for quite some time and I've ridden with a few guys on the new 700s and they seem to be solid units.
Can-Ams are getting to be very propular as well but their price point BLOWS. If it's just a toy and you don't need the utility but want the 4x4 check out the Can-Am Renegade 800. That things is bad ass!!!!
I bought my Outlander 800XT in November and I am still loving it. Just to give you an idea, the Arctic Cat 700 EFI, Grizz 700 and the Outty 800 were my short list and looked and just about everything.
I had a 04 Honda Rubicon, Its a good work horse for hunting, working, clearing snow, ect. That was my first ATV. I bought a Bombardier 400, I am very pleased with it, you can go like heck and easy to ride. I ended up selling the Honda last week to a Hunter / Acredge owner, it will be happier there. Nothing against the honda they make a good product, seems to hold there value the best and no problems. The Bomb, just the brakes wear fast. Now my new Renagade 800, I wont be out with it till next weekend if its nice and I will let everyone know what thats like. I had a 97 Kodiak 400 and that unit was a good quad as well bulletproof. Not near as nice to drive as the bomb but it was a solid quad. Mud Rider owns that now..
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I still haven't ridden another quad yet that I would trade my '05 700 Kingquad for, and I have taken my buddies 800 Can-Am for a rip. I pulled my bull elk out whole this fall no problem, about a 10 km pull.
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I would have to say the kawasaki is the best bang for the buck. If moneys is no object i would say last year the outlander was at the top, this year the grizzly with efi and power steering has made the grade, however artic cat and suzuki have moved up as well.
If you want bullet proof, work it hard and put it away wet, go with a honda. They will never let you down. Now that can not be said with Honda's Rincon. The rincon is a great bike for touring and good ride. But if you are going to put it to work, you will be doing some maintenance with it. The honda Fourman 500s ES or Manual shift bikes are tough. I have rode a lot of different machines with IRS and I like them and will stick to them, as I like the ride. But I do own two of the 2007 fourman 500s with the Manual shifts. I bought these bikes just to work, pulling trailers and hauling heavy loads. I feel that these two bikes will work for me for years with little maintenance. Buy a bike with IRS and put it through the same workload and you will have some maintenance to take care of. What made me a true believer of Honda's endurance and strength is this little story. I was fortunate enough to go to Alaska last fall on a moose hunt with a good friend and outfitter of mine up there. He has two 300 hondas. He leaves them out in the Alaska wild year round as his area is fly in only. He flew these bikes in with his super cub in pieces. Put them together at his base camp and 8 years later that is where they still are. He flew to his camp a few days before I got there and found the one honda upside down and a couple of tires chewed up from a Grizzly bear. Took the tires off, needed a new battery, fresh oil and gas, the starter was shot, two kicks the thing fired up and went to work. These bikes never see 3rd gear hardly, the terrain is very rough. They will haul out a whole moose, (cape, horns, ALL of the meat) in two trips, so the little bikes are loaded to the nuts. The things are incredible and that is why when I got home, the old grizzlys were sold (also awesome great machines) and I purchased the hondas. Just my two cents worth and a cool little story. Good luck in buying your new quad, I know it is tough as there are so many good ones and such a huge variety that it makes it tough. One thing forsure, I believe they are all good, you just need to figure out what you will be doing with your machine to make sure you get the right one.
I have two honda 300's.... Small but great machines with low maintenance and run forever and hold there value. My dad has Polaris quads. They are good quads as well, require a little more maintenance... I don't have much to compare against... But both polaris and honda have been good to or family..


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Hello, we are first time builders and literally have no clue what we are doing. Our designer has designed this house for us..Do you guys think its enough of counter space in the kitchen..and when you walk in into the foyer first thing you see is an island..is that good or bad? Anyway we would really appreciate some feedback while we can still change it. Thank you! |
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agreed, no matter how beautiful the island is, i think its weird to see that first thing when you walk into the house...can you flip the family rom witht he kitchen/eating area? |
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Report: Killed in Pakistan?
May 12, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Enver Masud
SUGGESTION: Read the FREE ebook "9/11 Unveiled"
On May 1, President Obama reported that Osama Bin Laden had been killed by U.S. Navy SEALS in a house in Abbotabad, Pakistan. In the following we present what we know, and do not know, about the killing of the alleged mastermind of 9/11. In the interest of brevity, the presentation is in outline form.
9/11: The Evidence Against Bin Laden
To this day, the FBI page states: "Usama Bin Laden is wanted in connection with the August 7, 1998, bombings of the United States Embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya. These attacks killed over 200 people. In addition, Bin Laden is a suspect in other terrorist attacks throughout the world."
In June 2006, when asked why there is no mention of 9/11 on the FBI's web page, Rex Tomb, the FBI's Chief of Investigative Publicity, is reported to have said, "The reason why 9/11 is not mentioned on Usama Bin Laden's Most Wanted page is because the FBI has no hard evidence connecting Bin Laden to 9/11."
On September 22, 2001, the Bush administration said that "it would release evidence that Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden masterminded the attacks Sept. 11 on the United States, part of an effort to convince the world that a military response is justified."
"I am absolutely convinced that the al-Qaida network, which he heads, was responsible for this attack," Secretary of State Colin Powell said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Ten years on, we're still waiting for this evidence.
On March 29, 2006, on the Tony Snow Show, Fox News Radio, Vice President Dick Cheney stated: "We've never made the case, or argued the case, that somehow Osama Bin Laden was directly involved in 9/11. That evidence has never been forthcoming."
Bin Laden Denied Responsibility for 9/11
• Bin Laden, in a September 28, 2001 interview with the Pakistani newspaper Ummat, is reported to have said: "I have already said that I am not involved in the 11 Septem- ber attacks in the United States."
Experts dismiss the videotape "discovered in a private home in Jalalabad, Afghanistan" which allegedly shows Bin Laden confessing to the September 11 attacks.
In a December 20, 2001 broadcast by German TV channel Das Erste "two independent translators and an expert on oriental studies found the White House's translation not only to be inaccurate, but manipulative."
In a radio interview with Kevin Barrett, Prof. Bruce Lawrence, editor of "Messages to the World: The Statements of Osama bin Laden", called the video "bogus." ("The 9/11 Commission Report is 'Fatally Flawed'," The Wisdom Fund, January 21, 2009)
Taliban Offered Bin Laden to U.S.
• The Taliban's ambassador to Pakistan, Abdul Salam Zaeef, made the offer at a news conference in Islamabad. Zaeef said the Taliban would detain bin Laden and try him under Islamic law if the United States makes a formal request and presents them with evidence. ("U.S. rejects Taliban offer to try bin Laden," cnn.com, October 7, 2001)
• . . . The offer yesterday from Haji Abdul Kabir, the Taliban's deputy prime minister, to surrender Mr bin Laden if America would halt its bombing and provide evidence against the Saudi-born dissident was not new. (Andrew Buncomb, "Bush rejects Taliban offer to surrender bin Laden," Independent, October 15, 2001)
Reports of Bin Laden's Death Since 2001
• Usama bin Laden has died a peaceful death due to an untreated lung complication, the Pakistan Observer reported, citing a Taliban leader who allegedly attended the funeral of the Al Qaeda leader. . . .
About 30 close associates of bin Laden in Al Qaeda, including his most trusted and personal bodyguards, his family members and some "Taliban friends," attended the funeral rites. ("Report: Bin Laden Already Dead," foxnews.com, December 26, 2001)
• . . . former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is telling reporters that the Bush administration may already have captured Osama bin Laden and will release the news just before next year's presidential election. ("Madeleine Albright: Bush Planning Bin Laden October Surprise," newsmax.com, December 17, 2003)
• Angelo M. Codevilla, who teaches international relations at Boston University, is a former U.S. intelligence officer who studied Soviet disinformation techniques during the Cold War. He says a close examination of all the alleged bin Laden tapes, including the videos, have convinced him that Elvis Presley is more alive than Osama bin Laden. . . .
The last credible intercepts of bin Laden's voice were made by overhead satellites in early December 2001 as he was escaping through the Tora Bora mountain range . . .
Bin Laden was suffering from a kidney ailment, and some experts say he died Dec. 13, 2001, four days after his escape from Tora Bora. (Arnaud de Borchgrave, "Man or myth argument is alive and well online," Washington Times, July 26, 2010)
• In April 2002, over nine years ago, Council on Foreign Relations member Steve R. Pieczenik, who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under Henry Kissinger, Cyrus Vance, and James Baker, told the Alex Jones Show that Bin Laden had already been "dead for months". (Paul Joseph Watson, "Inside Sources: Bin Laden's Corpse Has Been On Ice For Nearly a Decade," Infowars.com, May 2, 2011)
• The leaked documents also claim that Osama bin Laden, who was reported dead three years ago by the late Pakistan candidate Benazir Bhutto on BBC, was still alive, conveniently keeping the myth alive for the Obama Administration War on Terror at a point when most Americans had forgotten the original reason the Bush Administration allegedly invaded Afghanistan to pursue the Saudi Bin Laden for the 9/11 attacks. (F. William Engdahl, "Something stinks about Wikileaks," vheadline.com, August 11, 2010)
• Preeminent 9/11 author, Prof. David Ray Griffin, examined purported messages from bin Laden since 2001 and found little evidence that they in fact came from bin Laden himself. (David Ray Griffin, "Osama Bin Laden: Dead or Alive?," Olive Branch Press, May 20, 2009)
Report: OBL Assassinated in Abbotabad
• U.S. officials said the helicopter raid in Pakistan was carried out by CIA paramilitaries together with the elite Navy SEAL Team Six. The U.S. team took custody of bin Laden's remains, which American officials said were being handled in accordance with Islamic tradition. . . .
In August, 2010, intelligence officials found what they suspected to be bin Laden's residence in Abbotabad, Pakistan, an affluent area with lots of retired military. ("Osama Bin Laden is Dead," CBS/AP, May 1, 2011)
• The release of a photograph purporting to show bin Laden's corpse – which was later confirmed to be a fake – added to the confusion. ("Can US Offer Final Proof Of Osama's Death?," yahoo.com, May 2, 2011)
• Sources confirmed to CBS News national security correspondent David Martin that his body was released into the sea from a U.S. Navy vessel on Monday, likely into the Indian Ocean.
Bin Laden was a Saudi national, but officials tell CBS News that the Kingdom was unwilling to have his remains repatriated. ("Osama bin Laden's body buried at sea," CBS/AP, May 2, 2011)
Islam does NOT require burial within 24 hours. Why not bury him in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Guantanamo . . . or let the locals bury him?
• US officials have now conceded that Bin Laden was not armed during the assault, did not fire back and that his wife was only injured in the assault. (Peter Foster, "Osama bin Laden 'Was Not Armed and Did Not Use Wife as Human Shield'," Telegraph, May 3, 2011)
• In 1976, President Ford issued Executive Order 11905 to clarify U.S. foreign intelligence activities. The order was enacted in response to the post-Watergate revelations that the CIA had staged multiple attempts on the life of Cuban President Fidel Castro. ("U.S. policy on assassinations," cnn.com, November 4, 2002)
Section 5(g), entitled "Prohibition on Assassination," states: "No employee of the United States Government shall engage in, or conspire to engage in, political assassination."
• "China holds that the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of any country should be respected," said Jiang Yu, a spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, according to Xinhua news agency. ("China blasts US government for operation that killed Osama," ibtimes.com, May 5, 2011)
More than a year ago, I wrote: "We suspect that when bin Laden is 'killed,' we'll just have to trust the folks that lied us into war to confirm they got him."
Is Bin Laden dead? Probably. Was he killed in Abbotabad, Pakistan? We don't know. Was he the "mastermind" of 9/11? No.
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Obama to Investment Guru Buffett: Hi Cuz
December 22, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Deborah Charles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, who won political support and has sought advice from investment guru Warren Buffett, may now feel even closer to the world's second richest man.
According to their family trees, the two men who at times shared the stage together during the 2008 presidential campaign are seventh cousins three times removed.
Genealogists at ancestry.com announced Tuesday that Obama and Buffett are related through a 17th century Frenchman named Mareen Duvall.
According to the online genealogists, Duvall — who immigrated to Maryland from France in the 1650s — is Obama's 9th great grandfather and Buffett's 6th great grandfather.
The discovery was made by accident when the same team of genealogists who had researched Obama's family tree went on to investigate details about Buffett's relatives.
"We recognized the name Duvall and it made us wonder if this was a connection," said Anastasia Tyler, the lead researcher on the project. "So we started focusing on Duvall."
"We're always looking for a way to show how interesting family history is. Like this, when you start finding similarities in family trees," Tyler said in an interview. "The tree leads you in directions you don't expect."
The family tree shows Obama related to Duvall through his mother Stanley Ann Dunham while Buffett is linked to Duvall through his father Howard Buffett.
Tyler called Duvall's life a "rags-to-riches" story. He arrived in America as an indentured servant but by 1659 he had bought property in Maryland and became a planter and merchant and was considered a "country gentleman."
"It's quite an achievement," Tyler said of Duvall's rise in society. "You can see similarities to him in both (Obama's and Buffett's) lives."
During the presidential campaign, Lynne Cheney said she found while tracing her family roots that her husband, then Vice President Dick Cheney, was a distant cousin of Obama's.
Obama has also been found to have had German roots through his sixth great grandfather, and a connection to Ireland through his third great grandfather.
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GORGEOUS! I wear Revlon color stay in Toast. I use this kinda as my contour and it is just gorgeous. it gives me the perfect glow and it doesn't look muddy. highly recommended.
This bronzer really made my tan Asian skin look super orangey and didn't blend well. Didn't last long either.
I absolutley love this bronzer!!! Being 1/2 italian, 1/4 lebanese & 1/4 polish my skin tone is so diffucult to match(esp in the winter.) But since I'm tan right now this is my go-to bronzer. I have just about every type of bronzer on the planet(from cover girl to bare minerals.) While bare minerals might beat it, as far as pricing goes, this is my pick for favorite bronzer.
I have kind of a love hate relationship with this product, the color is beautiful however it doesn't last once applied to your face even with some powder on top to set it. I realized I had applied a decent amount of the product and an hour later it wasn't there anymore. I hate re applying make up throughout the day which is the only reason I wouldn't repurchase this product. Packaging is okay, I never had a problem with cracking or breaking etc. If it lasted all day I would totally repurchase this!
Picked this up at Wal-Mart for $9, really happy so far with it. Great tan color without looking orange, not overly shimmery, I apply with a large kabuki brush over my face and even neck and chest too if I want extra color and glow. I like it a lot and may try other items from the Hard Candy line now. I still want a good matte bronzed but this is great too especially for the price.
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This line of products always looks fun. This is kind of pricey for a drugstore bronzer. Actually I find the whole line to be pricey for DS especially since it never seems to go on sale. I decided to give a few of the Hard Candy products a go and I've been pretty satisfied. I think the packaging isn't worse than MAC (and I love my MAC). I range between NC 30 and NC 42 depending on the time of year and this bronzer seems to work less pigmented than their Bombshell Baked Blush but I think that is better for bronzing. I don't think I noticed an orange-y problem either like other reviewers mentioned.
I wanted to love this bronzer so much it made me look so tan. Unfortunately, it made me break out reallyy bad after a few weeks. I've never broken out from a bronzer before, I'm shocked. Hard candy blush makes me break out as well :(
This was really great :) it makes me look nice and tan, and has a very natural looking shimmer to it. it is very well pigmented and can double as a nice eyeshadow. this will last me a very long time too! not too shabby.
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love this bronzer! i'm always in need of bronzer, i have a neutral toned complexion so after my almost full coverage foundation my skin looks pretty dull, but a little bit of this on my cheeks and forehead makes me look 10x better. i love that it has swirls of gold shimmer throughout it yet it's not overly shimmery. the color is very pretty and you really don't need alot. lasts quite a while the packaging is really convient too :)
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Cave Exploration in the Yorkshire Dales.
The area around Ingleton contains some of the deepest and longest cave systems in the British Isles. The two local show caves
Ingleborough Cave
in Clapham and
White Scar Cave
in Chapel le Dale (less than 2 miles outside of Ingleton) can be easily explored as they are both fully illuminated throughout the show cave routes and groups are accompanied by a guide at all times.
All other caves in the area require ropes, specialist clothing, safety equipment and experience to explore them safely, if you are not in possession of all these elements the best advice is to keep well away, open shafts on moorland are a very real hazard, they can range from 1 metre to over one hundred metres in depth, it is highly recommended that these too are avoided.
If cave exploration appeals to you, the best advice is to join a caving club. There are many operating in the Yorkshire Dales area all have experienced members and proper equipment. All will welcome potential cave explorers. Individual caving groups usually unofficially adopt local pubs as their recreational meeting places on weekend evenings, so you might be able to make contact with one or more individuals or groups undertaking their second favourite pastime in any of the following establishments:
The New Inn at Clapham
The Marton Arms at Thornton in Lonsdale - Ingleton
The Helwith Bridge Hotel at Helwith Bridge near Settle
The Crown Hotel at Horton in Ribblesdale
The Station Inn at Chapel le Dale - Ingleton
Failing this, contact can be made through many sites on the internet which list the names and contacts of the many caving groups that operate in the Ingleton, Clapham and Horton in Ribblesdale areas.
Some groups, notably the
Craven Pothole Club
, the
Northern Pennine Club
, the
Red Rose Cave and Pothole Club
and the
Bradford Pothole Club
all possess their own websites. Future cavers and experienced speleologists who are making their first visit to the area might want to visit these websites to obtain information with regard to either joining a club or exploring known systems.
Some of the major cave systems in the Yorkshire Dales area are listed below:
Gaping Gill
is probably Britains best known the open pothole is a huge shaft over 110 metres deep
(DANGER keep well away from the unfenced open hole unless you are an experienced caver planning a descent)
. Its system has many deep pothole entrances located on the slopes on Ingleborough, the most important of these being
Bar Pot
Disappointment Pot
Stream Passage Pot
The West Kingsdale System
has many associated pothole entrances containing fine streamways these include
Simpsons Pot
Swinsto Hole
Rowten Pot
WARNING - The latter is an obvious unfenced vertical cleft, but beware also of the smaller hole a short distance away to the south west, this also is a very deep vertical drop 60 metres in depth which is also unfenced.
Easegill Caverns
Lancaster Hole System
, which together with other associated cave entrances combine to give the longest cave system in the British Isles. This system is very complex, with passages, galleries, chambers and streamways all interconnecting and which combined total over 50 kilometres in length of known cave.
For the curious and adventurous visitor who would like an introduction to caving,
Yordas Cave
at the topmost end of Kingsdale could whet the appetite. A visit to the main chamber is quite straightforward, however you will need a reliable torch and a pair of Wellingtons or stout boots. Stone steps at the entrance can be slippery with mud (take care). The steps lead down to a short length of stooping height passage which in turn leads out into the large main chamber area.
WARNING Visitors are advised to confine their visit to the main chamber only - DO NOT enter any of the side passages as these are well supplied with obstacles and hazards which could trap the unwary. Avoid the cave in wet weather when the floor of the chamber may have deep pools of water.
Note: Caving helmets and lights together with other safety equipment can be hired or purchased form either of the two caving shops in Ingleton, these being Inglesport and Bernies Café on the High Street.
If you are a visitor to Ingleton without caving experience be aware that renting the appropriate clothing and safety equipment does not mean you are fully transformed into an experienced caver/potholer
Information courtesy of Bill Pybus
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Clyde Butcher's photographs celebrate the majesty of the American landscape with a monumental size and extraordinary clarity that set them apart as exceptional works of art. He continues the tradition of nineteenth-century Hudson River school painters, composing his works at strikingly beautiful and untarnished locations across the United States – from the coast of Maine, to the Badlands, to Hawaii.Butcher's arresting compositions distinctly mark him as the foremost landscape photographer in America today.The beauty of Butcher's photographs is emphasized by the epic size of his works. His compositions – the largest is 5 by 8.5 feet – allow the viewer to experience the beauty of the site from an almost first-hand perspective. Their large dimensions, combined with their strong sense of fluidity and movement, help his work transcend the static nature of the photographic medium.Sponsored by: HOLCIMThe exhibit is organized by Photographic Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.
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A friend gave me an envelope of dried white beans from Umbira, Italy. I don't know what kind they are, but I'm hoping to sprout them and see how they do in our mediterranean climate here in CA. I have never grown beans from seed before.
I have a bag of Miracle Gro vegetable soil and some plastic 6-pack containers from previous purchases at the nursery. I dont, however, have a seed tray to do the soaking method recommended here (although I could probably put it on a cookie sheet or something, I would think, if necessary). Should I soak the beans or put them on wet paper towels to speed germination, or stick them dry into the soil? How many beans should I plant per cell? How often should I water them? Should I put them into the sun? Anything else I should know? Thank you! How long until they should germinate? |
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Mr moiseyev The six-packs are ok to use, but beans prefer slightly deeper containers. Nevertheless, I have used six-packs and they were ok. Just don't let the beans get too big before transplanting. One bean per cell. You can sow two and cull the weaker seedling. Is direct sowing an option? At this time of year many gardeners sow directly, rather than in modules, but that is personal preference. I would not soak beforehand and only water from the bottom. Let the six-pack soak up water from the base, making sure that it does not sit in standing water. If you must water from the top be especially careful. White-seeded beans are more prone to rotting than darker coloured ones, so the last point is important for white beans. Of course the compost must not dry out either. Germinate in full light and sun. How long? Most beans germinate between 3 days and 14 days. Older beans take longer, beans that have been kept on the dry side take a little longer to germinate too. Plant out after the first set of true leaves has appeared and before the second set of true leaves. Good luck with your first time seed starting. |
I have always seeded beans directly into the ground. I cover them with about one inch of soil. The soil should be damp only, not wet. Presoaking beans is not recommended. They should have lots of direct sun. Jim |
- Posted by ruthieg__tx z8 TX (My Page) on Tue, May 20, 08 at 7:31
I think you are better off taking jimsters advice...they sprout so quickly anyway...they like heat and when your zone is warm, they will quickly catch up with anything you pre-sprouted or even grew out in a 6 pack. |
ruthieg You think he is better off taking jimsters advice? In what way? Did I not suggest first that many gardeners would sow directly? However, there may well be very good reasons why mrmoiseyev intends starting the seeds under controlled conditions. If I only had a few seeds of a rare variety from Umbria without a chance of getting more, then I would most definitely grow them to small plants under controlled conditions. Seeds sown directly can rot in the soil, be eaten by mice, the first tiny sprouts are irresistible to slugs etc etc. With direct sowing you have to be prepared to take losses. As I said, both methods work, it is a choice. I answered the question as it was put. |
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LAS VEGAS - Two upscale open air shopping centers are digging in to do battle for shops and shoppers in ripe-for-retail Gilbert.
Barely a mile apart, Main Street Commons, Gilbert's planned version of Kierland Commons, and SanTan Village's revised mall plan — which looks like Kierland Commons with a couple of department stores and a movie theater added on — are asking choice retailers to choose sides.
Developers of both are pursuing many of the same stores — think Restoration Hardware, Tommy Bahama, Anthropologie, for example — and they are shopping their projects aggressively at the International Council of Shopping Centers convention, an annual get together of about 8,000 retailers and retail developers in Las Vegas.
The competing Gilbert projects' developers acknowledge they can't both win.
"If both go forward, they will be two mediocre projects and a disservice to the community," said David Scholl, senior vice president of development for Westcor, which is building SanTan Village at the northwest corner of Williams Field and Greenfield roads.
Woodbine Southwest Corp., which built the successful Kierland open-air shopping center on the north Phoenix-Scottsdale border, broke ground last week on Main Street Commons at the southeast corner of Pecos Road and Val Vista Drive.
The company announced this week at the International Council of Shopping Centers convention that furniture maker Thomasville will buy five acres next to the Main Street complex to build showrooms for its own brands — Thomasville and Drexel Heritage — plus a few other upscale furniture stores, said Woodbine Southwest president Buzz Gosnell.
Woodbine also landed Mountainside Fitness, an upscale gym and health club to be built on another five acres nearby. And Gosnell said he is negotiating with two boutique, limited-service hotels for another chunk of land.
As for the heart of the project, which replicates a downtown shopping district from a half-century ago, Gosnell said he is making progress on landing retailers, but he would not name any since they haven't signed a contract yet.
"If we weren't confident, we wouldn't have started construction on (a more than $100 million) project," he said.
Gosnell said Woodbine is on track to have the the first phase of Main Street Commons open by fall of 2006, nearly a year before SanTan Village, and that is an advantage for retailers who want into the choice area.
Woodbine also has the respect of the hard-to-land store names that have shops at Kierland Commons, he said.
"The competition is serious, but I'm not worried," Gosnell said. "Tenants have two choices. They're looking at both projects. The advantage is we've done it before."
SanTan Village's center already has snagged some of those Kierland retailers, Scholl said. The company doesn't have signed leases yet, he said, but the deals are far enough along that Westcor can name names. They include Aeropostale, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, White House/ Black Market, Z Gallerie, lucy, Soma and Jimmy Z.
Scholl said that is Westcor's advantage in the shopping center war.
"We have a large percentage of commitments, 60 percent to 80 percent of the space accounted for," Scholl said. "We've got a critical mass, and that is appealing to retailers."
Lucy CEO Mike Edwards said he opted for the Westcor project because of the other stores locating there even though he is in Kierland and likes Woodbine Southwest.
"It was the co-tenants at SanTan Village that at the end of the day drove my decision," Edwards said. "We have the same demographics. We're compatible. And we support each others' brands. But it was a hard decision for everyone because they are both sound developers with good track records."
Michael Niemira, chief economist for the International Council of Shopping Centers, said that having two open air centers in that close proximity does not make sense.
"It diminishes their value, and only one ultimately will survive," he said.
Niemira said in an up cycle, the wide availability of money for development at low interest rates can fuel unwise over building.
While Woodbine and Westcor have put on the gloves over Gilbert shoppers, the two have recently teamed up on Kierland Commons, the center both aspire to emulate.
In January, Woodbine took on Westcor as a partner to manage Kierland Commons.


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I left my Gingko fruits on the patio, cuz they are too stinkgo to keep in the house.
The goofy squirrels came by and stole them all! They were kinda funny, cuz they were stipping the flesh off and making all kind of faces at them and took the seeds with. They left the stinkgo flesh on the table. I wonder where they will plant them. |
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I wonder where they will plant them. I don't know, but I sure would not want a fruiting tree anywhere near my house or property. They have got to be the nastiest smelling tree there is, and I often wonder if folks are aware of that when they plant seeds. Are there male and female trees, or are they self pollinating, or do you know? I'd sure be disappointed if I started 'one' from seed, and it turned out to have the stinky fruit on it once it grew and matured enough. |
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LOL...Doris you always make me smile! :) |
Its fun to watch the white crowned sparrows in the spring, they do a little dance scritchin and scratchin thru the leaf mulch. :) Sue, I have NO IDEA if they are mail and female trees. DH takes Ginkgo supplements and says the capsules are pretty rank also when they break. |
Sue, I have NO IDEA if they are mail and female trees. Well at the link below one can read all about them. There are male and female trees, so if one did not want the mess and smell of the fruit, they could just plant one tree, and hope that it is either a male, or a female and that there are no male trees close. I do have to admit, it is a very pretty tree, and has a great history. Sue |
Here is a link that might be useful: THE GINKGO PAGES
I have a female. She is beautiful, but produces stinky fruit. The first year I thought it was dog poop on someone's shoe. Now, I am used to it and accept it as part of the the tree's charm. It's my understanding that there is no way to know if you have a male or a female until they fruit. I took a ton of saplings to our swap this spring and they all went to happy homes. I love this tree regardless of the smell which now I am used to. I have two boys in college who come home and fart around the house worse than a tree, so where do you draw the line? |
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Each quarter, the country's top economics bloggers share their opinions on the U.S. economy – and the most recent results aren't favorable. After a somewhat sunnier outlook earlier this year, the dark clouds are rolling in on the horizon. According to the second quarter Kauffman Economic Outlook, 85 percent of respondents view current economic conditions as "mixed" or "facing recession," an increase of 8 percent from first quarter.
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Unlisted Brand • GwenStefani LAMB Perfume • Fragrances
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Average Rating. | 3.3 |
Would buy this product again. | 58% |
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celebrity89 on 6/4/2013 7:22:00 PM more reviews by celebrity89
Age: 44-55 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
This smells remarkably like Malibu Musk by parfums de coer from the 1980's. I'm pretty sure the creator of this fragrance didn't think anyone would be old enough to remember!
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missmetal on 12/16/2012 9:22:00 PM more reviews by missmetal
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Blue
I just got this fragrance in the mail today... I bought it for the soul fact, the bottle is cute.
The scent?
It smells like nail polish remover! It's disgusting!!!
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MonBlue on 12/3/2012 9:03:00 PM more reviews by MonBlue
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Hazel
I have uploaded two pictures here, one is a picture of the bottle with the cap on and the other is my bottle with the cap removed - and thrown out. I like the red, yellow, green bottle - it is a nod to Gwen and No Doubt's SKA roots. I don't like the stupid cap. The bottle pictured here is my third bottle of L.A.M.B. - I love it.
The initial spray is different from the dry down. It smells 'sharp' when you first spray it. Sharp the way citrus is sharp when you cut into it, the middle notes are not fruit at all, but a melody of flowers; freesia, violet leaves, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, sweet pea, orange blossom, frangipani blossom, peach skin, heliotrope. The base notes and the dry down are a warm pear and musk. This is such a pleasant, easy to wear perfume and is the only celebrity created scent I own. I am not a huge fan of Gwen or No Doubt, I think only two if their songs are in my iPod and of the two is a cover. L.A.M.B. isn't typical of celeb created fragrance - it has some complexity behind it and people in the know recognize it instantly.
This is not a heavy, heady, cling to the drapes type of perfume. Plan to reapply if you want to get through the day. This scent is great year round, but defiantly more day than night. Unless the wearer is going to hose it on, one would have to lean in mighty close in a bar or night club to get a whiff of this one. I will be buying bottle #4 when this one runs out.
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*TOP REVIEWER* linet182 on 9/9/2011 12:05:00 AM more reviews by linet182
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
I have realized people either love this product or loath it. I happen to love it. It's a very pretty floral scent, but it's not too strong. I wouldn't wear this on a night out because it is more of an everyday going to work kind of scent. Plus the fact that Gwen Stefani has made it and wears it herself makes me love it more :)
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Johanna87 on 12/9/2010 1:52:00 PM more reviews by Johanna87
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I saw this in the discount section of boots near me, i thought id give it a go and its quickly become one of my favourite scents, easy to throw on and go, but i do agree it fades quickly so probably not good for a day and then night out! I got the small size which was still quite expensive. I must admit im a perfume junkie but its great!
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BerlinD on 10/1/2010 3:11:00 PM more reviews by BerlinD
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Black
I bought this perfume mainly because I'm a Gwen fan and a collector of her L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers line. I liked the way it smelled a the store so I bought the whole set. I've maybe used it once or twice now because I don't like that it disappears so quickly if you don't layer it with the lotion and what not, sometimes I just want to spritz and go :( But I do love the packaging and the bottles over all look.
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*TOP REVIEWER* crickett85 on 9/6/2010 2:14:00 AM more reviews by crickett85
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Green
I tried Lamb Perfume based on the good reviews here. At first I thought it was an odd scent but not unpleasant, just not outstanding. It smelled vaguely familiar. Then my son (17 year old) came by and asked "Who sprayed bug spray in here?" I had him check my wrist and, indeed, I was wearing the "bug spray" in question. Then it struck me, it smelled like citronella.
My nephew came in the house. My son held out the bottle, gave a little spray and asked, "What does this smell like?" My nephew immediately stated "Kind of like bug spray or OFF."
Now for the packaging. I had this shipped to my house and it leaked enroute. The lid was so heavy that it apparently placed a constant pressure on the sprayer. The whole box, including my other perfumes, reeked of this scent. And a good 10 - 15% of the product was missing, spilled all over the box. Thus one lippie for packaging. Clunky and ill fitting lid.
A definate scrubber.
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AEALL on 6/14/2010 2:03:00 PM more reviews by AEALL
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
I hate to write a negative review on this product. I remember testing this perfume in-store and really liking it. I found a gift set online (which included the bigger bottle of perfume, a rollerball, and lotion) for a great price so I decided to order. I don't hate it, it's just that I don't love it either. I am not sensitive to smells, but every time I wear this I can't stop sneezing! Same thing happened to my stepmom and step-brother (when I was wearing it around them). Very odd. I wish it didn't happen, because now I have a whole bunch of this stuff laying around! I def wouldn't purchase this for retail price either, as it is online and in stores like TJ Maxx.
BTW - I am impartial to Gwen Stefani, my decision to purchase had nothing to do with her, nor does this review :)
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bernrome on 6/12/2010 1:37:00 AM more reviews by bernrome
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
OK, I admit it. I was drawn to this perfume because of Gwen Stefani. However, I wouldn't have purchased it had I not liked the scent. But I do love the scent very much. I bought this perfume a few months after it came out, and I used it sparingly so that it would last a long time. (I hate paying $$$ for perfumes.) My bottle is finally empty, and I will buy this again.
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greenapple7 on 3/14/2010 9:27:00 PM more reviews by greenapple7
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This is my go to scent for when I'm in a hurry. I love the scent, it's floral yet not too heady or strong.
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Good course in a nice park. Elevation and good variety of both length and foliage. Dual tees (concrete on the shorter set). A very solid 4 chain ranked course.
Played Oswego for the first time this weekend in a tourney. Great course with a variety of shots to play. Very well kept course, with good tee signs and markings on the baskets to point to the next tee. There are so many great courses in the Chicago area. This isn't number one, but I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Wish I didn't live 46 miles away.
Fun course, demands accuracy & good trouble shots, one of nicest in area. Pros: very well kept, challenging, shot variety, lots of front & back side obstructions, alternate tees. Cons: navigating can be confusing, hole variety (mostly wooded), thick brush, high traffic, mosquitos. Still, given the site location, as good as it gets.
Great course with nice mix of challenging holes to play. Fox Valley Disc Golf Club and city of Oswego do an outstanding job of taking care of the course. Very friendly players for the most part as well.
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Oswego = Fantastic course!! Alot of challenging par 3 holes, beautifully maintained, elevated holes, and just a fun freakin course to play!! The player's and the park district take care of this place very well!!
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Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. Most people can relate to feeling tense, uncertain and, perhaps, fearful at the thought of sitting an exam, going into hospital, attending an interview or starting a new job. You may worry about feeling uncomfortable, appearing foolish or how successful you will be. In turn, these worries can affect your sleep, appetite and ability to concentrate. If everything goes well, the anxiety will go away.
This type of short-term anxiety can be useful. Feeling nervous before an exam can make you feel more alert, and enhance your performance. However, if the feelings of anxiety overwhelm you, your ability to concentrate and do well may suffer.
Anxiety and fear can protect you from danger. When you feel under threat, anxiety and fear trigger the release of hormones, such as adrenalin. Adrenalin causes your heart to beat faster to carry blood where it's most needed. You breathe faster to provide the extra oxygen required for energy. You sweat to prevent overheating. Your mouth may feel dry, as your digestive system slows down to allow more blood to be sent to your muscles. Your senses become heightened and your brain becomes more alert.
These changes make your body able to take action and protect you in a dangerous situation either by running away or fighting. It is known as the 'fight or flight' reflex. Once the danger has passed, other hormones are released, which may cause you to shake as your muscles start to relax.
This response is useful for protecting you against physical dangers; for example, it can help you run away from wild animals, attackers, fires etc. very quickly. The response is not so useful if you want to run away from exams, public speaking, a driving test, or having an injection. This is because, if there is no physical threat, and you have no need to physically run away or fight, the effects of adrenaline subside more slowly, and you may go on feeling agitated for a long time.
If the anxiety stays at a high level for a long time, you may feel that it is difficult to deal with everyday life. The anxiety may become severe; you may feel powerless, out of control, as if you are about to die or go mad. Sometimes, if the feelings of fear overwhelm you, you may experience a panic attack.
A panic attack is an exaggeration of the body's normal response to fear, stress or excitement. It is the rapid build-up of overwhelming sensations, such as a pounding heartbeat, feeling faint, sweating, nausea, chest pains, breathing discomfort, feelings of losing control, shaky limbs and legs turning to jelly. If you experience this, you may fear that you are going mad, blacking out, or having a heart attack. You may be convinced you are going to die in the course of the attack – making this a terrifying experience.
Panic attacks come on very quickly, symptoms usually peaking within 10 minutes. Most panic attacks last for between 5 and 20 minutes. Some people report attacks lasting for up to an hour, but they are likely to be experiencing one attack after another, or a high level of anxiety after the initial attack. You may have one or two panic attacks and never experience another. Or you may have attacks once a month or several times each week. For some people they seem to come without warning and strike at random.
I'm walking to the village shop, then the earth shifts to one side, my heart's hammering as if it will explode, my vision is blurred and my hands are sticky with sweat. And I've no idea why.
Panic attacks can also come in the night and wake you up. These nighttime attacks occur if your brain is on 'high alert' (due to anxiety) and can detect small changes in your body which it then interprets as a sign of danger. Night-time attacks may be particularly frightening, as you may feel confused and are helpless to do anything to spot them coming.
If you worry more than others, it could be because of your personality, current circumstances or your past or childhood experience; it could be a mixture of these.
If something distressing happened to you in the past, and you were unable to deal with your emotions at the time, you may become anxious about facing similar situations again in case they stir up the same feelings of distress.
Feeling anxious could also be something you learned early on in life; for example, your family may have tended to see the world as hostile and dangerous and you've learned to respond in the same way.
Some theories suggest that you may inherit a tendency to be more anxious, and so it is a part of your personality.
On a day-to-day basis, caffeine, excess sugar, poor diet, drug misuse, exhaustion, stress and the side effects of certain medication can also mimic and trigger symptoms of anxiety.
You may worry about the future. Sometimes, if you feel you are not in control of many aspects of your life, you can start to feel anxious about events beyond your control, such as the threat of global warming, of being attacked, of developing cancer, or of losing a job.
After a while, you can start to fear the symptoms of anxiety, especially feeling out of control. This sets up a vicious circle. You may feel anxious because you dread feeling the symptoms of anxiety, and then you experience those symptoms because you are having anxious thoughts.
Anxiety can have an effect on both your body and your mind.
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Anxiety can make you more fearful, alert, on edge, irritable, and unable to relax or concentrate. You may feel an overwhelming desire to seek the reassurance of others, to be weepy and dependent.
The way you think can be affected: if you fear that the worst is going to happen, you may start to see everything negatively and become very pessimistic. For example, if a friend is late, you may imagine and worry that he or she has had an accident or doesn't want to see you; even though your friend may simply be late because their train was delayed.
To cope with these feelings and sensations, you may feel tempted to start smoking or drinking too much, or misusing drugs. You may hold on to relationships that either encourage your anxious outlook or help you avoid situations you find distressing – and so stop you dealing with what's worrying you.
If your anxiety is severe, you may find it difficult to hold down a job, develop or maintain good relationships, or simply to enjoy leisure time. Sleep problems may make your anxious feelings even worse and reduce your ability to cope. (See How to cope with sleep problems).
For some people, anxiety becomes so overwhelming that it takes over their lives. They may experience severe or very frequent panic attacks for no apparent reason, or have a persistent 'free-floating' sense of anxiety. Some people may develop a phobia about going out, or may withdraw from contact with people – even their family and friends. Others have obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviour, such as endlessly washing their hands.
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For a wedding tomorrow, someone is making all the cupcakes and I'm doing the 4" top tier cake for the bridal couple to cut. I know that the nut is screwed into the column, but since I don't have the column or stand here, I'm not familiar how much it will stick up? And, would I need to tape the cardboard plate to the nut so it doesn't slip? Or, is it flush to the plastic plate and I would just set the cardboard plate that has the 4" cake on top of the plastic plate? I wouldn't think I would need to cut the "nut space" for the top tier cardboard plate, correct? Please forgive my ignorance tonight, I just can't think.
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COLUMBUS — The season is over for Mount Vernon Yellow Jacket wrestlers Matthew Lybarger and Lane Hinkle.
The 195- and 132-pounders, respectively, lost their second matches of the state tournament during Friday morning's session and were eliminated.
Hinkle (38-10), who on Thursday became the first Mount Vernon freshman to win a match at state, struggled out of the gate Friday morning. He failed to gain any momentum in the championship quarterfinal match against Archbishop Moeller's Andrew Mendel, falling 3-0. Later, in the consolation quarterfinals, he began strong againt Gahanna Lincoln's Kasee McDougle but lost the lead. Frantically attempting to gain some points and momentum, he finally appeared to get a reversal but the official ruled them out of bounds. Eventually, McDougle cradled Hinkle and pinned him with 0:16 left in the second period.
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here's one of my favourite Waterboys "Acoustic Campfire" - Songs. But I have problems with the lyrics. So if anyone could help me replacing the dotted lines with words and suppose any corrections I would be very happy. ** We will not be lovers ** Mike Scott ** The Waterboys 1987 Am7 % F7j % You just stepped into the maintrack ................. words are your weapon lies are your defense I know what you want and I see what you see you re looking for somebody but he isn t me find yourself another - we will not be lovers now your eyes are like tortures and your presence is bliss I never knew time its speeding zip like this ................of your flesh it s tough to resist planets collide, collide, collide at the smack of your kiss but you can kiss your brother, because we will not be lovers, no! now you re putting down curtains sparking all flames cars and disturbance crying for sin rocking on doors (locking all doors ?) ...............doubt throwing your pain but you will throw it at your mother, we will not be lovers now the world s full of trouble and everybody scared landlords are frowning .................... people are scrambling like dogs for a share it s cruel and it s hard but it s nothing compared to what we do to each other We will not be lovers ______________________ Stephan Koesters Comments
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The sites of Paris are beautiful and the tour showed us many of them. This tour allowed us to determine which sites we wanted to return to and view more extensively. Paris is a fun city and we were very impressed by what was shared in the tour. Bill and Gladys
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