text:
Trip Number Nine ~ It's Christmastime!
Hello! Welcome to my PTR! :wave: We are about to embark on our 9th trip to WDW and I hope you will tag along for all the fun! :santa:
A little bit about my family and I... Like I said, this will be our 9th trip to WDW. We started going in 2005 and were hooked! I have been married to my DH for 14 1/2 years and we have two wonderful boys, 13 and 11. I am a former hairstylist, former banker, former stay-at-home mom. . . After being a stay-at-home mom for several years, I decided to go back to work part time in early 2010. I now work at my kids school as a Teaching Assistant on an on-call basis and I love it! In my spare time I am also a soccer mom, PTO mom, and all that fun stuff! I also enjoy shopping, photography, and of course all things Disney. DH has come to love Disney almost as much as I do! He is the one who taught me to slow things down on our vacations and we have really had some awesome trips since we stopped trying to cram everything in. He works as a quality assurance inspector and works a ton of hours. So he is always happy to get away to the Florida sunshine and take it easy! In his spare time he enjoys being outdoors, hunting, fishing, etc. DS13 is our oldest and very responsible young man. He is growing up way too fast and I don't like it! Hard to believe he is in his last year of middle school and will start high school next fall. :scared1: Where has the time gone? Sigh. He enjoys video games, his I-Pod, being with his friends, skateboarding, riding his 4-wheeler, shooting his bow, and Disney! He is very out-going and hilarious and loves to be the center of attention. DS11 is our little guy. Hard to believe he is in his last year of elementary school and will be off to the middle school next fall. :sad: He loves playing video games, going fishing, playing outside, and is the star of his soccer team! His favorite thing of all is Lego's!! We even took a side trip to LegoLand the last time we were at WDW. He is a huge Disney fan! He might be the only one in the family who loves Disney as much as I do. He is a very picky eater, which always makes dining on vacation interesting. A few pics from our last trip ~ http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...3/2b04062f.jpg http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...6/218b67c7.jpg Up Next: Disney Resorts! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Forgot to save a post for links, so they will go right here: Disney Resorts ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...2&postcount=35 Wheres, Whens, Hows of This Vacation ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...0&postcount=54 Parks & Tickets ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...3&postcount=79 Park Hours & Crowd Calendar ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=109 Rehabs and Closures ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=128 Magical Express Booklet Arrived ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=139 Previous WDW Dining ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=140 Where Are We Dining This Time? ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=156 Continued..... http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=157 Continued..... http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=158 Packing ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=188 Packing & Clothes ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=200 Packing & Clothes ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=201 Pins & Park Bags ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=224 GF Gingerbread House ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=243 Osborne Lights ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=258 Osborne Lights ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=259 Osborne Lights ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=260 MK Christmas Decorations ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=302 MVMCP ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=338 MVMCP ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=339 MVMCP ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=340 Disney's FastPass+ Invitation Only Test!! ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=372 Other Plans ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=451 |
Too excited!!!!:santa::santa::santa: |
Okay I was first!!! I had to hurry and post so I could be, well, you know.... FIRST!:rotfl2:
And this time I wasn't even out shopping when you started.:laughing: I love the pictures you posted. It's amazing to me that the boys are so big. I think of them as very small and seeing that pic of y'all at DHS makes me realize that they are young men, not small boys. Which makes me feel, well, old.:( Can't wait to tag along on your pre-journey with you.:woohoo: |
joining in.
Love reading about Christmas at Disney |
Oh My Gosh!! I think it's a first that you are first! :rotfl: And not out shopping when I start a PTR/TR. ::yes:::lmao: Well anyway -- :welcome: :cool1: I know, my little boys aren't so little anymore. Makes me feel old too and I don't like it!! :( Quote:
:welcome: Thanks for joining in. I don't think I've seen you on any of my reports before. So glad you decided to join in! Feel free to post anytime! :santa: |
Wooooot I have been waiting for this pre trip :cool1:
I'm here, I'm here! So excited for you! You are staying at two of my favorite resorts in one trip...at my favorite time of year! Doesn't get better than that!f
:welcome: Quote:
Yay Lauren's here!! :cool1: It sure doesn't get much better than that! |
subbing,..going back to read..
Hello Shelly - Mind if I join in? - Sea:cool1:
:welcome: Shawna!! Not much to read yet......give me a few days! Your trip is so close!! :cool1: |
Well hello there stranger! :wave: How have you been?? Hope things are going well for you and you are making lots of trips to DL!! We are hoping to make it out there next summer. :wizard: :welcome: to my PTR! |
Oh yes, still making our weekly trips to DLR - and podcasting about it too! We are doing great!
Definitely looking forward to you and your family to visit Cali next summer! It will be a blast!!! Your PTR's are so much fun - glad to be here :) Quote:
yep! We are at 26 days today!!!!:cool1: The kids didn't tear any strips off their countdown chains this past weekend (since WED!!!!)...so they had fun ripping off several this afternoon! I have most of the toiletries bought and in bags to pack, the last few i will get this week when I am out & about!!
We are so excited to come to Cali next summer!! :yay: Can't wait!! It will be our 10th Disney trip so we thought we'd change it up a bit! :woohoo: Glad to have you here Sea! :) Quote:
Shopping for tiny toiletries is so much fun! :yay: |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:13 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1997-2014, Werner Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Pre-Primary "Spring Mixer" @ Sunshine Saloon in Pleasanton Friday, April 4, 2014 6:00pm – 11:00pm Sunshine Saloon & Sports Bar (map) 1807 Santa Rita Rd. Pleasanton, CA 94566 USA ✚ gCal ✚ iCal ****** Let's Get Active! ****** You're Invited To The Alameda Co. 2014 "Pre-Primary Spring Mixer" ************************* Please come join Republicans for a "get acquainted – getactive" social mixer […]
Allysia Finley on GOP opportunity in California, Oct 30
Allysia Finley, editorial writer and former producer of the Wall Street Journal's "Opinion Journal Live< " video show, will be the featurted speaker October 30, as the Contra Costa GOP host a discussion on how Republicans can make a comeback in the Golden State. The event takes place beginning with a 6:00pm social hour at […]
Harry Sachs: the new face of the GOP in local races?
To my friends, it is very well known that my favorite professional sports teams are the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. Having grown up in The City with these clubs most likely means I will be a fan through eternity. There are other franchises I might follow for which my affiliation would be of the […]
GOP as Peace Party?
Large commitments to military spending and foreign-policy interventionism — long-term hallmarks of Republican Party thinking — may be ending. A new Republican ideology on foreign policy appears to be emerging. The ideology contains elements of isolationism and pacifism.
GROW PAC urges Rick Parry vote at GOP Iowa Presidential straw poll, Aug 13
The GOP War against Women and Planned Parenthood, June 9
The Lamorinda Democratic Club (LDC) will meet June 9 for a presentation on how the Republican Party is waging war against women and Planned Parenthood. Featured speaker will include Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Board Chair Melody Howe Weintraub, and Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Mitzi Sales.
SF GOP hot date auction fundraiser
San Francisco Republican Party raises money by auctioning dates with members

subset: commoncrawl


text:
DIY Magnetic Pin Holder using a lovely antique ceramic dish
I own a Grabbit and do like it but find it to be a bit shallow for my needs and not very lovely. Great for those times when I take my sewing on the road with me... but not even close to as lovely as this DIY version.
Lovely Magnetic pin holder from Skip to My Lou |
This is a great site for everything you ever wanted to know about making microwave corn bags. I made a ton of these several years ago with removable Minky covers and we still use them. Very nice for elderly who are frequently cold and inactive. My husband's grandmother used her frequently to warm her lap and hands. A great use for your scraps and feed corn is super cheap.
Top 100 Tutorials
The Long Thread has a listing of what she thinks are the top tutorials from 2008, 2009 and 2010.
5 Yards of Bias Tape from One Fat Quarter
I've posted this before but it never stops being cool.


text:
Sun, Jul 22, 07 at 7:11
Is there anyone who makes art out of their gourds?
Would you like to share your art pics? Would love to see them! I paint on them and started jewelry making. What do you do with your broken pieces/gourds?
Follow-Up Postings:
Hi there Melinda, I am in Kalamazoo MI and love working with gourds. Just discovered this art form recently. We are trying to get a chapter of the American gourd society started and will be having a meeting on 25th August in Holt MI. If you would like more info drop me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com Rita in Kalamazoo |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Pumpkins Squash & Gourds Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
Your email has been sent.
Daybreak: The Flotilla Must Be Stopped (Again)
Plus peace talks push, Syrian protests, and more in the news
• The navy is telling journalists that it will again use force to enforce the Gaza blockade and stop this year's flotilla. [NYT]
• That flotilla will officially not include IHH, the Turkish group which headlined last year's, which pulled out due to technical reasons. [JPost]
• The fullest write-up yet of the U.S.-led efforts to re-start peace talks to try to head off a U.N. statehood vote in September. [WSJ]
• The first rocket was launched from Gaza in two months. It landed in an empty field. [JPost]
• Syria is far more divided by sects than Egypt. But its protests are also lasting much longer, giving the different groups more time to overcome their differences (maybe). [NYT]
• Oh, laaaaaadies. Mel Gibson is single and back on the market again … . [Page Six]


text:
Opening up another session of the FNCC! Everyone is welcome to join us. Just stop by, tell us how your week went, talk about whatever you have been working on or whatever has been going on at your place this week. Ask for any help you might need or try to help anyone who asks. I'll be here till 11pm PST but will check back in the morning to see who, around the world, checked in after that point!
Hope to see lots of photos tonight of everyone's work!


text:
Just curious as to what everyone has growing in a terrarium. Post your specs and list your plants! Heres mine-
15 gallon aquarium 1x65w 5000k fixture 1x28w 10000k fixture-both from my old planted aquarium. Orchids: Phalaenopsis lobbii Haraella retrocalla Macodes petola Ludisia discolor Bulbophyllum brevistylidium Bulbo. odoratissimum Bulbo. macraei Cirrohpetalum auratum Cirro. lepidum Cirro. Sheryl Kurizaki(lasiochilum x fascinator) Other plants:
Follow-Up Postings:
Hi That's quite a collection for a 15 gallon tank lol Hope you're planning on expanding. I have a 75 paludarium that was taken over by a mutant form of Boston fern so had to move most of the plants out. Working on a 150 with an upper section as well as a canopy and trying some lessons I learned from the 75.lol How is the Cephalotus doing?? Do they require a dormant period as the Venus flytrap?? Was thinking of trying it along with some tropical sundews when I get going.. gary |
Hi Gary- the cephalotus is doing great. I got it from Tony Paroubek. at exoticplantsplus at the size of a nickel. now its about 3.5 inches in diameter. it is one of my favorite plants-does great in a terrrarium. the books say they will lose leaves in the winter but mine just keeps growing- no dormancy at all. they are interesting in that they put out different leaf forms also. i dont really plan on expanding the terrarium. im going to let the macodes and ludisia form specimens, as well as the bulbos. there is some empty space in there that will be filled in as the plants grow. three bulbos are mounted in small wood baskets that hang on the rear wall-giving a nice view of them. your 150 sounds awesome esp the canopy. |
Hi Thanks for the info.I don't grow any CP except for Neps. Mainly because of the dormant periods. I hope the 150 turns out okay.Tried it once before and made some serious mistakes in the setup and what was planted where. I'm going to combine the 150 with the waterlily pool so that I can provide some temporary heat and use both places for tropical fish. The canopy I'm going to make of PVC pipe covered with cork bark With the seep wall I should be able to maintain at least 3 climate zones as well as light and temp. In the past i used live trees which either grew through the roof or were strangled by the epiphytes. Saw one at the AOS display gardens.Instant 100 year old tree without all the other problems.lol Progress has been slow as I had so much to remove from the shadehouse before even getting started..I'm finally staring to put things back in rather than removing..lol had a crack in the back glass of the 150 and I think I have a cheap solution for repair. Only time will tell gary |
That is an intense setup Gary. my "terrarium" is just a small glasshouse compared to yours. all my plants are in pots and i hang mounted plants on the walls. im trying for a natural 'jungle look' as the plants fill in. i have a hoya curtisii coming so i can let that ramble around and fill in space/hide pots. it will eventually look like a little forest cove hopefully. good luck with your project id love to do something like that-that cork works great for making trees-our botanical garden has an amazing one in the conservatory. |
Hi Was checking out the weather in Albany Australia where the Cephalotus originates. looks like the lows are right a t freezing but only for short periods.So maybe it's possible to get by without dormancy. They seem to be a lot rarer than the VFT for some reason. gary |
yeah they are hard to come by. exoticplantsplus.com and flytraps.com(cooks) both have them right now. dont worry about the dormancy-it wont happen in warm temperatures-they are really easy in my conditions you should get one. |
- Posted by NathanHurst VIC Aust (My Page) on Fri, Oct 21, 05 at 5:40
Cephalotus will grow all year round with enough light and heat. If it gets cool it will only grow the flat leaves. I would avoid getting it below 10C, as it slows down a lot. They are very easy to propagate - just cut them up with a sterile knife and repot. When one plant gets to about 20cm in diameter I cut it up into 4 or 5 pieces. Or you can just leave it to spread. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Terrariums Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
A couple playing leapfrog, 60s style.
by Dennis Hallinan/Archive Photos/Getty Images.
From Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello's Beach Blanket Bingo hanky-panky—to a group of California boys and their "Little Surfer Girl," the 1960s was a certified beach party. It started with Sandra Dee's Gidget in 1959, and the cultural phenomenon continued all the way through Elvis's Blue Hawaii and up to the Beach Boys' look back, "Do It Again," in 1968. In a tribute to the tiki-friendly decade, Vanity Fair revisits some quintessential sandy snapshots—itty-bitty teeny-weeny bikinis and all.


text:
- Sign In
United Kingdom
We're VIP Location Catering, a location catering company, based in Glasgow, specialising in gourmet food for film and television, with inspired menu ideas, including creative vegetarian options. Our meals on wheels can cater for any function inside or out, not just film or TV, weddings and parties too.Versatile - able, accomplished, adaptable, adjustable, flexible, functional, gifted, handy, mobile, ready, resourceful, skillful, talented, varied.Imaginative - artistic, clever, creative, enterprising, fantastic, ground-breaking, ingenious, inventive, inspired, original, productive, visionary.Professional - acknowledged, adept, competent, efficient, experienced, expert, knowing one's stuff, learned, licensed, on the ball, polished, practiced, proficient, qualified, trained.Whichever definitions meet your needs, we're here for you, when you want us, where you want us and whatever you want us for.
Here we've included only the very briefest outline of what we can offer. They are the basic menus that most shoots or events can work from or build upon, but do keep in mind that the meal selections are easily interchangeable to suit your personal tastes and budgets. We have hundreds of menu items and ideas, so listing them all would make heavy reading. If you want something in particular, perhaps you have an idea that you want to discuss or if you want some suggestions to help you plan, we can do just about anything, just ask!Professional ChefsOne other thing to keep in mind is that we are all professional chefs, we cook from fresh and therefore we are always prepared for last minute dietary requirements, such as vegan, religious beliefs, allergy suffers, whatever, it's not a problem for us. So no need to be going round endlessly checking what everyone can eat. Naturally we always have a good selection of vegetarian food as a matter of course.RatesAll menu costs are dependent on numbers and destination, however an average price per person is provided for a guide only. Prices are subject to VAT @ 15%. Please refer to our rates page for fully detailed pricing or simply give us a quick call or email for a quote and we'll get back to you asap.


text:
I have often wondered about the wisdom of the traditional Bible College.
Not about them going off the rails etc, but the actual concept itself.
Now I am not against Bible Colleges per se.
My wondering is with the idea that a young man gets saved in a good local church. He begins to grow in that good local church. He gets involved in the ministries of that good local church. He feels the calling of the Lord to deeper service in that good local church.
So the pastor and church send him across the country or even the world, to go to a Bible College many miles away from that good local church.
Now they may pick the best and greatest Bible College in all the world, but why does it make sense to send this man away from where the Lord is using him and growing him?
I understand that an individual Pastor (especially a tentmaker) may not be able to give him all the training he needs, and so he may need help from nearby pastors (solid men of course).
But he stay in the good local church, serving, learning, growing where the Lord has planted him.
Edited by DaveW, 16 May 2013 - 09:55 PM.


text:
Your cart is empty!
Aloe Barbadensis and Citrus Paradisi (Pink Grapefruit) Juices, Saccharomyces Xylinum (Kombucha) Black Tea Ferment , Pectin, Vegetable Glycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar) Gum, Papain, Bromelain, Hyaluronic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Fruit Stem Cell and BioActive 8 Berry Complex, Lauric Acid, Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis and Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extracts, Arginine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) and Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oils.Organic.Fair Trade: Made naturally without GMOs, gluten, paraben preservatives, petrochemicals, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic colors, dyes and fragrances. Verified Gluten-Free 100% Eco-friendly, Vegetarian and Cruelty-Free.
Befine food skin care gentle cleanser with sugar, mint, oats and rice - 3.4 oz
Our Price:$7.21
Neutrogena rapid clear oil-control foaming cleanser - 6 fl oz (175 ml)
Our Price:$7.31
Ammens medicated deodorant powder, shower fresh formula - 11oz
Our Price:$5.93
Product descriptions and images presented on the site are for representational use only and do not constitute or substitute for medical information from your health care or medical professional. Information on this site is provided for informational purposes only. You should read carefully all on correct product packaging and follow the instructions. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements on this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and may be for commercial. Image shown for reference only. Actual item you recieve may differ from shown.


text:
The question of the proper role of a state in school districts' fiscal crises is an important one. Like Michigan, numerous states have been grappling with that same question—Indiana, Missouri, and Rhode Island, for example. Accordingly, learning about what has been happening in Michigan provides an exceptional opportunity for legislators, attorneys, academics, and advocates from across the country to reflect on how their own states should assist school districts in fiscal crisis, and when state intervention goes too far. Part I of this paper briefly discusses the various legal mechanisms for state intervention in school districts' and other municipalities' fiscal crises; it also analyzes Michigan's 1988, 1990, and 2011 takeover statutes and the litigation and other public opposition to those statutes. Part II focuses on four substantial shortcomings contained in Michigan's 2011 takeover statute, which was ultimately rescinded by Michigan voters.
The idea that changing the formal structure of governance can lead to better schools is rooted in American political and intellectual history. Regardless of the governance model pursued, stakeholders must be aware that a major challenge to the status quo model of traditional public schools operating under the direction of a locally elected school board is likely to come to a neighborhood near them very soon. This article discusses some of these new education governance models and the emerging legal issues they present. The new governance landscape is somewhat of a Wild West frontier, and state and local governments traversing governance reform must be prepared for often treacherous terrain. Part I discusses the federal efforts at spurring governance reform at the local level through the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the Race to the Top. Part II discusses the legal issues arising out of efforts to divest decision-making authority from traditional elected school boards. Finally, Part III identifies the legal issues when school districts consolidate or detach. Some consistent legal challenges arise in any type of reform that changes the authority of the elected school board.
This article reviews structural changes in New York City public school governance and policy with a focus on their effect in shifting education spending from the public bureaucracy into much less regulated private contracts, particularly charter schools. It considers and critiques existing oversight and accountability measures applied to charter schools that provide public education services as well as implications for quality and equity. Part I summarizes key policy and structural reforms, beginning with federal initiatives and the governance change to mayoral control in New York City and noting the interplay of local, state, and federal reforms that have taken place, including the resulting centralization and decentralization of decision making. From this vantage point, Part II explores how reforms that have facilitated the proliferation of charter schools may be viewed as part of a broader project of shifting public education dollars and decision-making power into private hands. Part III explores the arguments in favor of and opposed to these reforms. Key questions throughout include determining who is (and is not) at the table in making education reform decisions. Who is benefiting? Who is getting paid? A primary goal is to test the deep skepticism that has developed in New York and elsewhere regarding the motives of the key players—elected officials, unions, foundations, and private partners–and about the practical impact of key reforms, particularly increased outsourcing, on the "public," civic, and democratic nature of public education.
Charter schools have been aggressively promoted as a lifeboat for underserved students languishing in traditional public schools. Ironically, the self-selection enrollment process common to the vast majority of charter schools denies meaningful access to the most disadvantaged students in our schools. Student enrollment for the majority of charter schools in the country is structured as an opt-in process requiring a parent or guardian to take the initial step of applying to a particular school on his or her child's behalf. Legislative efforts are underway in some states to change the charter school student enrollment process from an opt-in to an opt-out, and the resulting implications for equity and access are profound. Ultimately, if taxpayers are to be asked to continue funding charter schools, policymakers must ensure that the goals of state laws authorizing charter schools are furthered by the current means utilized to enroll students.
Using the experience of one community that has undergone a district line altering transformation as a case study, this article argues that endorsement from the state is an essential element for success in efforts to mitigate the educational inequities caused by district boundaries and then offers specific steps states can take to support such changes even without altering district boundaries. Part I introduces the ways in which school district lines can serve as barriers to educational opportunities, and Part II summarizes several current educational reform proposals and trends that either have the intent or effect of weakening the power of district lines. Part III examines the rationale for the largely successful suburban resistance to district-weakening proposals, filling out the context in which conversations on these topics take place. The case study of the merger of urban and suburban school districts in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, is introduced in Part IV. Utilizing this experience, Part V identifies lessons learned from Memphis, focusing on the role of the state in assisting or obstructing elimination of interdistrict disparities. Part VI offers practical and politically viable suggestions that states can take to address these issues.
In a nation founded on liberty, self-government, and local initiative—and at a time when America's educational system is widely recognized to be in financial crisis and requires substantial improvement—it's startling that any State would prohibit its communities from improving their public schools through collective civic action. But the State of Kansas has done just that. On December 10, 2010, facing significant budget cuts, teacher lay-offs, escalating class sizes, and imminent closure of beloved neighborhood schools, concerned parents and local taxpayers filed suit in federal court challenging a state law that prohibits residents from raising extra money by voluntarily levying higher local taxes. Through the Spending Cap, the Kansas legislature essentially tells its citizens that they may not dedicate their own property to the future of their own children by raising their own taxes to improve their own public school system even though that is what the voters want to do. Past school funding lawsuits have tried only to raise (or level) the floor; Petrella seeks to remove the ceiling. This essay argues that at a time when it is widely predicted that our children will have to shoulder the staggering national debt during their adult years, it is alarming that any state legislature would strip children of the tools they will need to earn a decent future living. Better education is the stepping stone to better jobs and prosperity. Therefore, holding back some children to give the appearance of statewide uniformity among all children merely sets our children up for failure both individually and as a society.
The issue of whether schools may, should, or must share information about their students with the police is in the spotlight. Schools struggle with whether, when, and how to involve police, both when students appear to present a threat to others and also when the school suspects a student of criminal behavior. This article focuses on the complex and difficult body of laws governing schools' sharing of student information with police, an issue in both K-12 and higher education, and in both public and private schools. It examines the extent to which each area of law forbids, requires, or permits but does not require, schools to share information with police. The article also notes potential consequences for violations (such as sharing information when the law forbids it, or not sharing information when the law requires it). There may also be indirect consequences; for example, if a school's sharing of information with police violates FERPA, is that information inadmissible in resulting criminal proceedings? It then explores the variety of arrangements police have with schools, and how these arrangements may impact legal regulation of information sharing by schools.
Over four decades ago, a divided U.S. Supreme Court issued a seminal decision defining the contours of student free speech rights within the context of the public schools. Neither the Tinker decision nor the Court's three subsequent student speech rulings contemplated the impact student off-campus use of a ubiquitous internet would have inside the schoolhouse gate. The absence of a definitive Supreme Court ruling clarifying the authority of school leaders to impose disciplinary consequences for student off-campus internet speech that permeates the metaphorical gate is creating a vexing challenge for both school leaders and lower courts. This paper predicts that when the U.S. Supreme Court accepts a student off-campus cyberspeech case for review, Tinker's second prong will heavily influence the decision. This paper reviews the four Supreme Court decisions that currently define the contours of student free speech rights. Next, several lower court rulings dealing with off-campus student cyberspeech are reviewed in light of Tinker's second prong, regulation of student speech that "interferes with the rights of others". Finally the paper explores the genesis of the "rights of others" language and advocates for the Court to embrace Tinker's less frequently applied second prong as an independent analytical tool to be used by lower courts and school leaders in addressing student off-campus cyberspeech when it permeates the schoolhouse gate.
This article discusses Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the obligations elementary and secondary educational institutions have to students with disabilities according to these statutes. Part I discusses school districts' general obligations under Section 504 and Title II, including the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities and discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. Part II discusses individual healthcare plans (IHPs) and considerations applied when determining whether students with IHPs and health related conditions should be evaluated for eligibility for special education or related services under Section 504 and Title II. Part III summarizes several U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights' (OCR) investigations and one OCR compliance review related to a school district's use of IHPs as opposed to Section 504 plans. Part IV concludes the article by summarizing the differences between IHPs and Section 504 plans and encouraging school districts to examine their policies and practices to ensure that students with health related conditions receive the benefits of Section 504 protections as appropriate.
Our public educational system made a national commitment to appropriately educate students with disabilities through the provision of special education and related services with the passage of sweeping federal legislation in 1975 of what is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA). Since then, school districts in every state receiving federal funds under IDEA must identify children suspected of needing special education, must evaluate them, and must propose services to meet their individual needs through a collaborative procedural structure that treats parents as partners. These provisions currently bring special educational services to over six million children. School districts are charged with providing eligible children with a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). But this commitment is not always adequately discharged, and when it is not, the IDEA provides for a dispute resolution process, including both an administrative due process hearing and judicial review, to remedy IDEA violations. This article focuses on the increased attention to, and use of, compensatory education as a remedy for IDEA violations. Little in the literature offers prescriptive guidance for compensatory education remedies under the IDEA. This article, in Part II, explains the IDEA's mandates to provide appropriate special educational services and the various bases for claims that a school district has violated a child's right to FAPE. Part III describes the adjudicative process for resolving disputes under the IDEA, a process which imposes upon hearing officers and courts the duty to order appropriate relief. Part IV outlines the law supporting equitable relief in IDEA cases, including the use of compensatory education as a part of a remedial order. Part V reviews the dominant approaches and analyzes their strengths and deficiencies. Finally, the article suggests a more workable approach that takes into account lost time and needed services but avoids imposing difficult evidentiary burdens.


text:
TIME: 6pm Thu, 1:30pm Wed, 9am Mon
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at Lincoln Land Community College assists individuals interested in starting or growing a business. One of the many services the ISBDC offers is conducting free "Starting Your Business in Illinois" workshops for prospective business owners. Workshop topics include preparing a business plan, financing your business, legal forms (proprietorship, partnership, corporation), registering a business name and taxes.
Participants may attend a workshop in Springfield or Jacksonville. Registration is required for these November workshops:
Thursday, Nov. 1 - 6 to 8 p.m. at LLCC-Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason St., Springfield. Call the ISBDC at 544.7232 to register.
Wednesday, Nov. 14 - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at LLCC-Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason St., Springfield. Call the ISBDC at 544.7232 to register.
Monday, Nov. 26 - 9 to 11 a.m. at Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 155 W. Morton, Jacksonville. Call 245-2174 to register.
In addition to the workshops, the ISBDC at LLCC provides small businesses assistance in writing a business plan, creating financial projections, improving business marketing, increasing sales, personnel management, sources of credit financing, international trade and much more. Most of the services and programs provided by the ISBDC are offered at no cost to the client.
For more information about the workshops and services offered, contact the ISBDC at 544-7232.


text:
Get LISNews via email! Enter Your Email Address:
In leafing through the issue of Library Journal from earlier this month, the latest John Berry article made me sit up in my seat. Entitled "Half Way to ALA", he discusses the true cost of conference attendance in terms of dollars and (more importantly, in my estimation) professional advancement.
As to the first part, the financial estimates that Mr. Berry tosses out ring true to me. Even in taking transportation out of the equation (Boston and Washington DC, the locations of the past Midwinter and Annual, are within driving distance for me), the sum total of hotels, meals, and other expenses puts it easily well over $1,500 for an attendee. While some of my friends have worked out ways to save money by sharing rooms or seeking alternative housing venues, the other costs still remain the same and leave it hovering around $1,000 to attend. Not exactly small change by any stretch of the imagination. -- Read More


text:
Thu, Apr 12, 12 at 22:28
I am trying to figure out how large of a light fixture and how much wattage we need for our entry way. It is a 2 story entry way that is about 17.5 feet wide by 15 feet deep with 23 foot ceilings. Half of the width is the foyer and the other half is a staircase. The fixture will be hung to be centered between them. See the attached plan (it's the chandelier I'm concerned about). There's 4 recessed lights in the ceiling in that area, so I'm trying to figure out what I need for the chandelier. The one our decorator proposed has 4 60 watt bulbs. It doesn't sound like a lot to me given the size of the space, but maybe it is, given the recessed cans in the ceiling. |
Follow-Up Postings:
It could suffice assuming a ~ 20 lumens per sq ft. 17.5 * 15 *20 = 5250. A 60 W incandescent bulb produces ~ 800+ lumens. So 4 bulbs would provide ~ 3200 lumens. A recessed can will produce ~ 500 - 550 lumens light. A Cree Cr6/ CR4 will produce ~ 575 lumens (max nominal rating). If you have a dimmer cut the max by 5%. Assuming a reduced output of 546 per can, you get 2400 (chandelier) + 4 * 546 = 5384 lumens. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Lighting Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
Find a pet to adopt |
My name is Rocket!
Facts about Rocket
- Breed: Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog Mix
- Color: Black - With White
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
- ID#: pom-kristen
Rocket's Info...
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Rocket and his littermates and mama were all dumped at the kill shelter when they were only about 3 weeks old. Their mama, Layla, is a lab pointer mix with a very shiny coat. She is medium sized. This pups baby was a travelling milkbone salesman and he didnt leave his business card so we are unsure of his exact mix. Rocket is about 6 weeks old (January 10th) and he will be ready to come to his new home on January 25th. He is a friendly, active and happy puppy. He loves to play with toys and other pets. Rocket's foster family has several small children and he is fine with gentle kids.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
Rocket, a Windham Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog for sale in Windham, or seeking a Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog puppy 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/American Bulldog breeders who help with Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Windham paves the way for another one to be saved.


text:
The Funniest Game Show Answers Of All Time (VIDEO)
From 'Family Fortunes' to 'Wheel Of Fortune', TV game shows really do shed a light on humans... in all our flawed glory.
So why not click play, sit back and enjoy this wonderful collection of contenders for Private Eye's 'Dumb Britain' (or more precisely: 'Dumb America').
(Via Tastefully Offensive)


text:
As I began preparing this column, Sandy, the monstrous storm, was looming upon us, threatening to hit any time, bringing along torrential rain, strong winds, and the worst feared outcome – power outage. So, on the morning of the predicted disaster, it suddenly occurred to me to check our greenhouse to make sure everything was secure, in the anticipation that stepping outside might not be easy the next few days. Just as I opened the door of the greenhouse, I was overcome with delight and for a moment, almost forgot Sandy: the blooming Angel Wing Jasmine had filled the entire interior space with the most sweet fragrance. On a quick impulse, I picked a few branches, which had flowers, as well as unopened buds to bring inside the house. While the storm did spare us, the branches of the jasmine kept on our kitchen table are a reminder that, unlike many others on the path of Sandy, how fortunate we have been, and, how complex Nature's balancing act can be.
Being naturally fond of jasmines, of all the ones I have or have grown in the past, Angel Wing Jasmine perhaps is the easiest to grow and procure, since plants are not winter hardy for our local weather conditions; we need to treat them like houseplants, although they do love to be kept outside during summer time. Evergreen plants develop scrambling, cascading branches fairly rapidly, therefore need a regular supply of water and fertilizer during growth period, but not as much during winter months. In fact, if the soil is either too wet or too dry, plants react by dropping the leaves. Clusters of long, pointed flower buds, each on a wiry purple stalk, are borne in abundance during bloom period opening into pinwheel-like, pure white flowers; needless to say, the fragrance is intoxicating.
Speaking of fragrance, one of the most noticeable attributes of jasmines, in particular the tropical jasmines, is the highly scented flowers; just a few emit enough perfume which a nose can sense from a distance even before the eyes can see the flowers. For this reason, during bloom time, I make it a point to harvest some flowers to keep inside.
In addition to the Angel Wing, there are quite a few other jasmines, which once were hard-to-find but can now be found almost year round at most garden centers. For example, there are several kinds of Arabian jasmines, a must-have for fragrance lovers, which bear single petal or multiple-petal flowers, all with intense scent. Most have similar needs too; therefore it is easy to indulge in collecting as many as one comes across at various sources. And, most are easy to propagate by rooting; so sharing plants with other jasmine lovers is an added bonus for sure.


text:
New Beautiful Hebrew / English Zemiros.
Size 6 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Please Note: Orders of 150 benchers or less will include a $50 charge. Special plates for custom orders will run an additional $50 to make the plate, (You must upload a image of the style you would like us to make).
Additional Information
Ships Free? | Eligible for Free Shipping |
List Price | $0.00 |


text:
SITIS Archives - Topic Details |
Program: | SBIR |
Topic Num: | A10-077 (Army) |
Title: | Energy-Dense Hydrocarbons from Eukaryotic Microorganisms | Research & Technical Areas: | Ground/Sea Vehicles, Materials/Processes |
Acquisition Program: | Objective: | Develop eukaryotic microorganisms for the production of energy-dense alcohols or hydrocarbons with a carbon number of four or greater via fermentation using existing commercial infrastructure.
| Description: | The development of alternative sustainable fuels is essential to maintain Army capabilities in the face of dwindling fossil fuel stores. Biofuels, derived from renewable biological sources, are an attractive option to fulfill this need. Such fuels could be used directly for soldier-borne power capabilities or could be converted into JP-8 for a sustainable source of logistics fuel. Ethanol has served as the first model for a commercial biofuel, but several limitations prevent widespread use, including limited energy density, incompatibility with the existing pipeline infrastructure, and the requirement to process food crops for fuel production. Therefore, recent efforts have focused on the production of more complex (C4 or greater) energy-dense hydrocarbons derived from non-food crops. Such higher chain molecules possess superior properties relative to ethanol, including increased energy density, low water absorption, low vapor pressure, and low corrosiveness. Moreover, these properties approach the capability of transporting such fuels through existing pipeline infrastructure. Energy-dense hydrocarbons can be blended with gasoline and even have the potential to be used as fuel replacements (e.g., butanol performs well in conventional gasoline engines).
The primary route for production of sustainable energy-dense hydrocarbons is the conversion of biological material by microorganisms. Genetically engineered bacteria have been developed that produce a variety of compounds including higher chain alcohols and hydrocarbons. However, the commercialization of fermentation processes that rely on bacterial microorganisms is hampered by low robustness to process conditions and incompatibility with existing infrastructure. In contrast, commercial fermentation processes utilizing eukaryotic microorganisms have already been established for various products, including ethanol and lactic acid, but not for higher chain alcohols or hydrocarbons. The goal of this topic is to develop eukaryotic microorganisms (single species monoculture or a microbial consortium) for production of energy-dense alcohols or hydrocarbons with a carbon number of four or greater via fermentation using existing commercial infrastructure.
| PHASE I: Develop approaches for engineering eukaryotic microorganism(s) to produce energy-dense hydrocarbons in a commercially viable yield. The hydrocarbons produced must exhibit minimal water absorption, low vapor pressure, and low corrosiveness.
| PHASE II: Integrate the eukaryotic microorganism(s) into commercial fermentation apparatus, demonstrate production of a minimum of 5 gallons of energy-dense alcohol or hydrocarbon for testing and analysis, and optimize yield.
| PHASE III: The development of a system to produce energy-dense hydrocarbons using existing commercial fermentation apparatus will support capabilities for soldier-borne power systems driven by sustainable fuels. In addition, this system will provide a sustainable source of hydrocarbons for conversion to JP-8 in support of Army logistics. Commercial applications will have a significant positive impact on civilian life and the environment. A sustainable supply of fuel will reduce dependence on foreign oil supplies, increasing national energy security. Fuel that is less costly and clean-burning will enable enhanced civilian capabilities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
| References: |
1. Connor, M.R. and Liao, J.C. Microbial production of advanced transportation fuels in nonnatural hosts. Current Opinion in Biotechnology, v.20, p.307–315, 2009.
2. Alper, H. and Stephanopoulos, G. Engineering for biofuels: exploiting innate microbial capacity or importing biosynthetic potential? Nature Reviews Microbiology, v.7, p.715-723, 2009.
3. Brenner, K., You, L., and Arnold, F.H. Engineering microbial consortia: a new frontier in synthetic biology. Trends in Biotechnology, v.26, p.483-489, 2008.
4. Steen, E.J., Chan, R., Prasad, N., Myers, S., Petzold, C.J., Redding, A., Ouellet, M., and Keasling, J.D. Metabolic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the production of n-butanol. Microbial Cell Factories, v.7, 2008.
5. Fortman, J.L., Chhabra, S., Mukhopadhyay, A., Chou, H., Lee, T.S., Steen, E., and Keasling, J.D. Biofuel alternatives to ethanol: pumping the microbial well. Trends in Biotechnology, v.26, p.375-381, 2008. |
Keywords: | eukaryotic microorganisms, fermentation, hydrocarbons, alcohols, biofuel |
Questions and Answers: |
Q: Is this program primarily looking for the development of a distillation or fermentation process from eukaryotic microorganisms? |
A: The objective of this program is to develop eukaryotic microorganisms that produce energy-dense alcohols or hydrocarbons with a carbon number of four or greater via a fermentation pathway. |
Q: We are developing a direct chemical pathway from carbohydrates (especially cellulose) to saturated branched C10-C16 hydrocarbons (aka jp8). Hence our process would provide the desired endresult without using any organism, and without any further refining. |
A: While a chemical process is interesting, all proposals considered for SBIR topic A10-077 must use eukaryotic microorganisms. |


text:
Amazon is matching several Black Friday prices with having Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two for Wii on sale for just $29.99 with FREE Shipping! (reg $49.99)
**Sign up for your FREE Membership to UPS choice and get FREE alerts before your packages arrive, Electronically authorize packages for drop-of, re-route to other locations and many other options.**
Remember you can join the Free Amazon Mom program and get a 3 month FREE Trial of 2 day Amazon Prime shipping which will carry you through the Holidays.
Amazon prices can change without notice. This is the price available at the time of this posting. Please verify current price before you checkout.


text:
News Brands Eclipse Newspapers
Newspaper Industry Officially Accepts Dead Tree Press Finished
In January 2010 Guido gave a presentation at Microsoft's HQ to the Online Journalism Association, the thesis was that newspapers as we know them will die and journalism would thrive. Guido's pitch was that the old deadline based "news cycle" is being replaced by "news streams" and that newspapers as we know them will be replaced by "news brands".
Today the industry trade body for the dead tree press, the Newspaper Marketing Association, accepted the thesis and announced it is renaming itself "Newsworks", dropping dead entirely the word "newspaper". CEO Rufus Olins says "We need to start thinking differently… It's all about newsbrands, about delivering content through a range of platforms." Guido thinks we can only measure the strength of news brands in terms of their mindshare. The broadsheets – Guardian, Times, Indy – all lose money and are more akin to vanity publishing than profit motivated businesses. It is about who they reach and how much they influence their consumers.
As the news industry and more importantly – from a financial perspective – the advertising industry comes to realise that online and print consumers are fungible, reality starts to hit home. In under a decade this blog has become as strong a news brand in our field in terms of readership and mindshare as the New Statesman, hell we're part way through a reverse-takeover of The Spectator. The great thing for consumers is that because of low barriers to entry, we have an ever more competitive, pluralist, thriving free market in news. Without slaughtering trees…


text:
A card is freely selected and signed by a spectator, which is then returned to the deck and lost. The magician hands the deck to the spectator, and then removes his wallet. As he opens it, flames up to 8 inches shoot out of the top! He quickly shuts the wallet and sets it on the table. Money really can burn a hole in your pocket! After a moment, he decides to try again. He opens the wallet and it looks exactly like a normal, everyday wallet! Showing his hands empty, he opens a small zippered compartment and removes the spectator's signed card! Sells for up to $79.95 in Magic Shops
There are no reviews yet, would you like to submit yours?
Be the first to review "Kaps on Fire Wallet"
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Jawatan Kosong Jabatan Pengairan Dan Saliran Negeri Sarawak Oktober 2012
Jawatan Kosong Sarawak – Sarawak's State Legislative Assembly, the oldest legislature in Malaysia, was established after its first inaugural meeting at Bintulu on 8th September 1867. Its first 21-member Sarawak General Council, headed by Rajah Charles Brooke, consisted of six of Brooke's officers and 16 local community leaders. In 1903, the General Council was renamed Council Negri.
In 1941, Brooke's son, Vyner, established a written constitution known as the Constitution Order in Council during the 100th anniversary celebration of the Brookes' rule in Sarawak. As a result, the Council Negri membership numbers were increased to 24. Instead of Vyner Brookes (in his role as Rajah) the Chief Secretary was appointed to preside over the Council Negri.In 1963, the Council Negri's membership increased to 42. Since then, it rose incrementally to 48 in 1968, 56 in 1989, 62 in 1996 and 71 in 2006. In 1976, the Council Negri was renamed the Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN).
Job Vacancies at Jabatan Pengairan Dan Saliran Negeri Sarawak :
- 1. Penolong Jurutera Awam Gred J29
- 2. Jurutera (Awam) Gred J41
Further information and how to apply, please follow :
Jawatan Kosong Sarawak closing date 28 Oktober 2012
More Jobs Available :
Join Our Facebook Community
Advertisements and any job vacancies displayed on this blog has nothing to do with us. We only convey information about this ads from the original job offer. Maybe no advertising and information office we show in this blog about exactly. We not be responsible on any problems that occur through advertisements offered and displayed on this blog.
Thus, any application, questions, confusion and any problems you may have regarding the position you are interested, please inquire directly to the department, ministry or company that advertises the vacancy, either by email, websites, phone numbers, etc. provided by them.
To visitor who wish to apply for available positions please click the link provided in the ads and please follow the instructions given to know how the means to leave any comments how to apply. Do not disclose your personal information to public. We not be liable for all personal information that disclosed.
You can help your friend or the other by share this Jawatan or Job Vacancy by facebook , twitter or other your social media.
Best Regards


text:
Let me start by saying that, so far, I absolutely love this game. After playing various GW offerings for the last 24 years, Dust Warfare has been a fantastic experience. While I obviously have a complaint, this in no way detracts from my enjoyment of the game as a whole. However, I do want to bring a quality control issue to everyone's attention as a brief 'buyer beware.'
First off, the pics:
As you can see, here are four Nebelwerfer parts for the Lothar medium walker. In each case, one or more of the launch tubes has a significant chunk missing. This is simply a result of the molten plastic not filling the mold completely when the parts were made. While I realize that FFG is not a model company, per se, and that some degree of mold lines / casting issues are fairly common, these parts are all clearly defective. As someone who's been working with miniature models for over two decades, I'm very familiar with having to repair/resculpt/greenstuff any number of various problems. This particular defect, however, will be fairly annoying to deal with. I'll have to either remove a good 1/8" of each tube to even 'em out, or replace them entirely with polystyrene tubing.
I contacted FFG via their online parts request page, including the above picture illustrating the problem. They were very prompt in replying that they would be happy to send me replacement parts at no charge. At this point, I was very pleased with their quick response and pledge to fix the issue.
Unfortunately, I've since been told: "Your request has been updated to denied. Your request was denied because after talking to production about your issue, it turns out it isn't an outstanding issue and meets their standards when it comes to that part. The whole line is affected as you have documented due to the modeling techniques that where used to cast that object."
In other words, they expect that part to be defective, so tough luck.
If this problem were in a more inconspicuous location, or they were willing to at least provide parts that were less screwed up, it wouldn't be a big deal. If nothing else, the idea that the model is 'ready to paint' right out of the box is pretty clearly false (again, I expect mold lines and minor repairs as normal…this is something different). It sure doesn't match the picture on the box, for darned sure.
In any case, all I can do is to give a heads up to anyone planning to use a Lothar in their list.


text:
Tue, Jul 6, 10 at 20:49
I just a quick scan of my onions(yellow & red) Some of them look rather small. I planted them in soil I thought was rich in nutrients, I even sprinkled some compost a few times...perhaps not enouugh?? I ran the miracle grow over it once yet I dont seem to have large bulbs. Im in zone 5. Does the growth come later? What is the typical time frame to harvest in z5? Is it to late to fertilize? any recommendations? |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by sandy0225 z5 Indiana (email@example.com) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 7:03
You are on the right track. We did get a lot of rain this spring which helps, but they do need a lot of nutrition. If the tops are starting to dry, it's too late. If they still look green and growing, then it's not too late to fertilize. It's important to fertilize them often at the first when they're growing so fast, and keep them watered well. |
i went out and bought a 10 30 20 fertilizer, jacks? |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Allium Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
The Global Intelligence Files,
files released so far...
Index pages
by Date of Document
Our Partners
Al Akhbar - Lebanon
Al Masry Al Youm - Egypt
Asia Sentinel - Hong Kong
Bivol - Bulgaria
Carta Capital - Brazil
CIPER - Chile
Dawn Media - Pakistan
L'Espresso - Italy
La Repubblica - Italy
La Jornada - Mexico
La Nacion - Costa Rica
Malaysia Today - Malaysia
McClatchy - United States
Nawaat - Tunisia
NDR/ARD - Germany
Owni - France
Pagina 12 - Argentina
Philip Dorling - Fairfax media contributor - Australia
Plaza Publica - Guatemala
Publica - Brazil
Publico.es - Spain
Rolling Stone - United States
Russian Reporter - Russia
Ta Nea - Greece
Taraf - Turkey
The Hindu - India
The Yes Men - Bhopal Activists
Sunday Star-Times - New Zealand
Community resources
courage is contagious
The Global Intelligence Files
On Monday February 27th, 2012, WikiLeaks began publishing The Global Intelligence Files, over five million e-mails from the Texas headquartered "global intelligence" company Stratfor. The e-mails date between July 2004 and late December 2011. They reveal the inner workings of a company that fronts as an intelligence publisher, but provides confidential intelligence services to large corporations, such as Bhopal's Dow Chemical Co., Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and government agencies, including the US Department of Homeland Security, the US Marines and the US Defence Intelligence Agency. The emails show Stratfor's web of informers, pay-off structure, payment laundering techniques and psychological methods.
[OS] G3 - IRAQ/US/TURKEY/IRAN/MIL - Iraq declines Turkish, Iranian offers of military training
Released on 2012-10-12 10:00 GMT
Email-ID | 165523 |
Date | 2011-11-01 17:22:54 |
From | firstname.lastname@example.com |
To | email@example.com |
List-Name | firstname.lastname@example.com |
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Iraq has declined offers from Turkey and Iran to train its forces, after
the failure of negotiations with the U.S. on a post-2011 training mission,
a high-ranking Iraqi official said on Tuesday.
"Tehran and Ankara offered to train Iraqi forces, but we did not accept
either due to the sensitivity of the situation," the official in the prime
minister's office told AFP on condition of anonymity.
"We cannot accept one state without another," said the official. "We
prefer that the file of training the forces be outside the framework of
neighboring countries."
An October 29 statement from the Iraqi presidency said that Turkish Prime
Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had offered for his country to help train
Iraq's forces, during a meeting with Iraqi Vice President Tareq
U.S. President Barack Obama announced on October 21 that all U.S. troops
will leave Iraq by year's end after failed negotiations with Iraq about a
post-2011 U.S. military training mission in the country.
The issue of immunity from prosecution for U.S. trainers was the main
sticking point, with Washington insisting its troops be given immunity,
while Baghdad said that was not necessary.
The roughly 39,000 U.S. soldiers still in Iraq are now in the process of
drawing down, after a nearly nine-year campaign that has left thousands of
American soldiers and tens of thousands of Iraqi dead, and cost billions
of dollars.
While both Iraqi and American officials generally say that Iraqi forces
are ready to handle internal security after the US leaves, they admit that
there is still much work to be done to improve the capabilities of the
Iraqi military.
The Iraqi military's chief of staff, Lieutenant General Babaker Zebari,
for instance, was quoted in a Sunday report from a US watchdog as saying
the defense ministry of "will be unable to execute the full spectrum of
external defense missions until sometime between 2020 and 2024."
Michael Wilson
Director of Watch Officer Group
221 W. 6th Street, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78701
T: +1 512 744 4300 ex 4112


text:
The Best Way to Store Apples
Inspired by my colleague Dawn Perry's recent post on "awesome things everyone knew about but me," I decided to share a little tip I just learned about apples—even though apparently, a lot of people already know about it. But I'm betting a lot of you don't, too.
I've always stored my apples in a bowl on my kitchen counter, just like my mom did when I was growing up. I'm sure many of you have a bowl of fruit somewhere in your house right now—apples, bananas, oranges, etc. It looks pretty, right? But as I was reading our Apples ingredient page the other day, I noticed that in the Prep section it said this: Apples do best in the fruit drawer of the refrigerator, where they keep for up to 3 weeks. At room temperature, they ripen too quickly and become mealy after 2 days.
Interesting. I had noticed that my apples never stayed fresh for long, often developing mushy spots and losing their crispness quickly.
A few days later I spent a lovely fall day picking apples and promptly placed my sizable loot in the crisper drawer of my refrigerator. I was amazed. Every day for the next two weeks, I was able to pluck a perfectly crisp, cool apple from the fridge and sink my teeth into the juicy, creamy flesh with just the right amount of bite. No mushiness, no mealiness, no brown spots. Genius!
I took a highly informal poll of co-workers/friends and discovered that a lot of people actually already store their apples in the fridge, though not necessarily for longevity's sake ("I like cold fruit," "I have no counter space," and my personal favorite, "I'm afraid of cockroaches." Do cockroaches even eat fruit? I guess they'll eat anything.). And many people didn't realize that apples will stay fresh far longer in the fridge. So I was wondering: Where do you store your apples? In the refrigerator, in a bowl at room temperature, or somewhere else entirely? Take the poll below, then tell us more/explain why in the comments.


text:
Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Nissan Maxima Accessories and Modifications
dallas75 Posts: 72I believe that you will have to purchase the Sirius tuner and antenna from Nissan if you want to stick with factory parts, the bracket to hold the tuner under the dash will be the same. The dealer in Albuquerque has the tuner for $205.00 and the antenna for $62.50.
You may also want to go to the Sirius website as Sirius and XM has merged, don't know what that means for programing in the immediate future. :shades: -
david8338 Posts: 2I have an 02 Maxima. I just put in the switches for the heated seats and hooked up the wiring under the console to the switches. does anyone know what I am supposed to hook up under the seats or if there are other components or fuses I need to put in? The switches have power to them but it doesnt seem to have power to the seats. I have a service manual for the car but it might as well have been written in greek cause I cant make sense of it. thanks in advance. David
johnoinfla Posts: 1in my 2007 maxiam (i just bought new) the senser for the radio goes to 5 but when i slow down it does nothing and when i speed up the music does not go up like i think it should i took it to the dealer and they told me nothing they could do. humm? why have a radio vol. senser in the car if it does nothing right?any one have this essue? any feed back would be helpfull. Johnoinfla
acgrunt19 Posts: 1I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to get the foglights to turn on without having to turn on the headlights? I think it would look real stylish if i could get the foglights on by them selves.
Also i wanted to know if anyone has ever put xenon bulbs into the foglights to give a better look? -
t2sons Posts: 2about the rear brake i find after awhile a rust ridge forms around the outside of the brake pads and the rotor. when it rotates the rust ridges then rub on the pads.also the noise that you may hear on the back right may be the metal bracket that is used to tie down a load in the trunk. i put tape on it and i did not hear this noise again. i hope this helps
punk5150 Posts: 1I am about to pull the trigger on purchasing an 08 maxima SL. I am gettting a good deal on the car. I was going to go with an Altima SE but the Maxima is cheaper. A $ 33,500 car for $ 26900.
Anyway here is my question. Since it is so late in the season I am being forced to buy a Maxima with the platinum package. I really don't want the package because I dont want the electric seat with memory option.... I plan on owning the car for awhile and see the motor breaking over time because everytime you turn the key the motor is moving 250 pounds every back and forth.
Is there anyway to disable this function ? I want to lock move the seat into one place and leave it there. -
alexlloyd Posts: 8There should be a seperate connector under the seat for the heater andyou can confirm you have power here. If your vehicle came without the heated seat option, I doubt the heaters are in the seat. Aftermarket heaters can run about 500 per seat, I would check an autowrecker in your area to see if they have a seat with the heaters in it. Should be about 75-100 dollars per seat.
This discussion has been closed.


text:
Making Of...
Making Of...
Dance Academy
Behind The Scenes
Body Beat
Go behind the scenes and learn what went on during the making of the 1987
Dance / Music
movie starring David Dressel, Tony Dean Fields, Virgil Frye et al.
Contributed by: Director Ted Mather Himself!
The entire film was shot in 28 days, including a 4 hour mini-series for television that has been seen worldwide.
Know some good info about the making of Dance Academy?
Use our simple iRewind system to add it to this page in just a few clicks.
Click here to start...
Deleted Scenes
When movies are made, scenes are often left on the cutting room floor.
Know any scenes cut from Dance Academy?
Use our simple iRewind system to add them to this page in just a few clicks.
Click here to start...
Alternate Versions
Sometimes, there will be several versions of a movie floating about on cable, tv or video etc. Other times, a Director may release a special cut of the movie.
Know of any different versions of Dance Academy?
Use our simple iRewind system to add them to this page in just a few clicks.
Click here to start...
Next Page:
Dance Academy Movie Locations
Or Skip To:
How To Buy
80s Movies Home
Browse Movies
Contact Us
About This Site
Please Share This Page:
Dance Academy
Movie & Images ©1987 Rai Uno - TPI. Original Content ©2009 Fast-Rewind.com. Powered by Rewind C21 CMS.
Music / Soundtrack
Behind The Scenes
Filming Locations
Bloopers / Goofs
Links / Extras
Buying Guide
80s Movies Home
Browse Movies
Explore Movies
80s Blu-ray Movies
Contact Us
Message Boards
About Us
Review And More:
Read our review of
Dance Academy
and see the people who made and starred in it.
Find the 15 songs and 3 pieces of instrumental score music by Guido DeAngelis and Maurizio DeAngelis featured in
Dance Academy.
See the 5 items of great trivia we have for
Dance Academy.
Go On Location:
Discover the filming locations used for
Dance Academy.
Bloopers & Goofs:
Nothing's perfect! See the mistakes listed for
Dance Academy.
Links & Extras:
Memorable quotes, Links and more for
Dance Academy.
What To Buy:
Our Editors pick the best DVD, CD, Blu-ray, Posters and more for
Dance Academy...
NEW! QuickBrowse:
Browse the 578 '80s Movies featured at this site, without leaving this page...
Explore the 578 '80s Movies featured at this site, with unique previews of the movie covers and trailer videos...
80s Movies on Blu-ray:
Blu-ray is the future. See which of your 80s favorites has been released on the hi-def format.
Go to our '80s Movies homepage...
Contact Us:
Contact the Rewind. We don't bite!
Update / Correct:
Easily update or correct something on this page
Message Boards:
Click now to visit our popular 70s, 80s & 90s Movies Forums
See More Help
About This Site:
All about the 80s Movies Rewind...


text:
Robert Polubinski, Editor / Informer Technologies, Inc. / December 14, 2012
Whenever you may want to make DVDs from MP4 files, any program from this set will provide a handy solution. They are designed to convert MP4s to DVDs or to simply create DVDs from your personal MP4 files. Some of them also support batch mode conversions.
Download solution synonyms: Export MP4 to DVD, Save MP4 to DVD, MP4 to DVD Creator
These programs can help you with what you're intending to do:
ImToo DVD Creator is a program that allows users to burn different video files in order to create customized video DVDs. The video formats that it supports are AVI, MPEG, DivX, MKV, MP4, and WMV, as well as HD video formats, such as MKV, TS, MTS and M2TS. Also, by using this application, users are able to perform multiple tasks for a single conversion process.
WinX DVD Author offers you all the tools you need to create pro-looking DVDs out of your favorite video files for free. It gives you full SRT subtitle support, the possibility of selecting the languages of your DVDs, templates of nice-looking menus, and various conversion and burning utilities for you to create your own DVD discs in just a few simple steps.
Movie DVD maker is a very high speed and easy-to-use DVD maker which helps you to create DVD, VCD and SVCD discs from all your video files to play them in your DVD player. This software also runs on all the major operating systems. It has all the extra features which are needed in any movie making software such as splitting video files, add subtitles, etc.
Leawo Blu-ray Creator is a powerful application that allows to burn video to Blu-ray discs and DVDs in an easy way. The program supports many input video file types, including MKV, AVI, Mp4, WMV, MOV and so on. Its graphic interface is very intuitive.
It commonly happens that people want to turn their recorded or downloaded video files into DVD or VCD movies, but in most cases this happens to be a long and challenging process. Fortunately, there are tools such as Ultra DVD Creator that makes that task much easier for everyone. Besides video conversion, the complete tool also offers CD/DVD burning capabilities.
Acala DVD Creator 3.1 is a powerful application that enables users to convert all of your favorite movies to DVD movies and to burn them as a DVD disc. Using this software, you will be able to watch your video files in any DVD player, including home theaters, car DVD players, etc.
MediaSanta MP4 to AVI VCD SVCD DVD Conver can convert MP4 to AVI, MP4 to VCD, MP4 to SVCD, MP4 to DVD. This application is also an MP4 converter, splitter and editor. It changes the frame size, frame rate, video compression codec and audio compression codec etc.
3herosoft DVD Creator can help you compile and burn your own video DVDs. It has a nice and practical interface that you will probably use with no difficulty. As source, it allows importing a wide range of movie formats. Moreover, it lets you add complete folders as well as individual files.
Features: -Very fast and without any quality loss -Support Batch convert -Very user-friendly interface -Supports AVI, Divx, Xvid, MPEG1, MPEG2, ASF, WMV, DAT, H264, H263, RM, RMVB,3GP, 3GP2, MP4, M4V, MPEG4,MKV,FLV,SWF,DV to DVD moives -Build DVD Moive Layout to hard disk -Burn DVD Movie Layout from hard disk
Joboshare DVD Creator can help you compile and burn your own DVDs. The application's interface is very similar to those of many other video converters, which is an advantage for the users familiar with this type of application. The program allows importing data either as separate files or as complete folders. Likewise, multiple source video formats are supported.
X Video Converter is comprehensive video conversion software that makes it easy to convert, join, and split video files. It supports AVI (DivX, XviD...), MPEG (MPEG-1, MPEG-2), MOV (QuickTime), WMV/ASF, MP4, 3GP, M4V, VCD/DAT and SVCD video formats and can convert them to AVI, MPEG-1/MPEG-2, MOV, WMV/ASF, VCD/SVCD; WAV, WMA, MP3; BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF, GIF formats.


text:
Music to use » Search. Guitar Lesson World: Lesson 8 - Flatpicking Technique. Holding the Pick Always point the pick directly down towards the guitar Do not allow it to spin while picking Make sure your grip is comfortable.
List of chord progressions. Random Chords Generator. Chord Progression and Chord Theory Lesson at Access Rock. Welcome To The Essential Guitar Guide. Guitar Lesson World: Lesson 8 - Flatpicking Technique. Play The 7 Modes in 7 Days (Tabs Incl.) Photo by Marta Monleón Modes are used in all kinds of musical styles like Jazz, Rock, Metal, Flamenco, etc.
They create a certain mood or feel to your playing. If you feel like you are stuck playing solos using just Major/Minor or Pentatonic/Blues scales all the time, you're ready to call on the modes and dive a little deeper. When I first got introduced to modes I was a little bit overwhelmed, but also excited to explore this whole new world of boundless possibilities.
10 Essentials On Guitar Improvisation. Photo by Simone13 AKA John Pastorello Besides writing and playing songs I just love improvising. When I practice improvising I always first pour myself a cup of green tea, I put on some folk music (e.g. Ray La Montagne, Damien Rice, Stephen Fretwell, Glen Hansard, Sheryl Crow, etc.) on Last.fm or Spotify.com and then I start to improvise over these songs. I get totally caught up in the moment and let my fingers carry me away. List of chord progressions. Chordbook.com - Learn Guitar Chords, Scales, Guitar Tuner. Free Music Theory Worksheets! Material on this page is free.NEW!
You can now consult an index of terms used in these worksheets. Also explore a page of worksheet extras: Worksheet Answers, Test Templates and Flash Presentations. Chordbook.com - Learn Guitar Chords, Scales, Guitar Tuner. Learning: eMusicTheory.com. Musicsandbox2425 - home. Teoría - Music Theory Web. Chord Calculator.
Ricci Adams' Musictheory.net. Scales and emotions. Following up and expanding on a post about learning music theory with Auto-tune.
See also a post about the major scale modes and an intro to minor keys. So maybe you want to write a song or an instrumental in a particular mood or style, and you're feeling overwhelmed by all the scales. Here's a handy guide to the commonly used scales in western pop, rock, jazz, blues and so on. They're shown in the way you'd program them into Auto-tune. How to construct chords - Piano Clues: Free tips and lessons for playing piano, organ and electronic keyboard. You don't need a "1000 Chords Dictionary" to be able to read and play chords.
You can learn how to form chords on your own, because chords are built using simple formulas. A chord is three or more notes played at the same time. It's as simple as that. Of course, the trick is to know which three notes… List of chord progressions. Learning and Loving Music Theory. Kelvin, You actually caught a mistake on the roman numerals!
Thanks, I'll have to fix that. Holly Figueroa O'Reilly - Americana, roots and blues...for people who like good music. Audiotool.


text: Systems theory forms an important part of sociology. Understanding how societies form systems is a key part of understanding human society as a whole. The way the world has chosen to structure itself reflects the collective self-understanding and psychology of humanity. Grasping the very small nuances of our thinking enables us to improve.


text:
Euro 2012 day one replay: Russia inspired by Andrey Arshavin
Russia's attacking display against Czech Republic must have left Arsenal supporters wondering what has happened to Andrey Arshavin.
The 31-year-old has been on loan at Zenit St Petersburg this season but was one part of a quicksilver quartet which lit up the first day of Euro 2012 with some fine counter attacking goals in a 4-1 victory.
Perhaps the Czech team did not offer much resistance, but two strikes by CSKA Moscow's Alan Dzagoev, with another late goal from former Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko capped a performance which was reminiscent of the team's run to the semi-finals in Euro 2008.
Here are the views of two of BBC Sport's pundits on Arshavin's impact and Russia's attacking strength...
Pat Nevin on Radio 5 live
"Arshavin was outstanding. I actually thought it was too easy for him at times. He was so good he was thinking far ahead of his opponents. He was creating chances when he fancied it.
"It just shows you the immense knowledge and ability he's got. When he's playing with players that understand him and he is at the core of it, he is just spectacular.
"For the second European Championship in a row I'm a fan of Russia. There was a real arrogance about them going forward.
"The little dink over Petr Cech by Roman Shirokov was superb. Aleksandr Kerzhakov's shooting was poor but he held the ball up and was central to everything.
"He was willing to drag players out of position to make sure that space develops for Dzagoev and Arshavin to run into. It's all about match intelligence and we don't see that very often."
Robbie Savage on Match of the Day
"I thought Andrey Arshavin was immense. He was positive every time the ball came to him.
"When he plays for Russia he drives forward, is on the front foot and he leads as their captain.
"It appears he likes being part of a successful team - Zenit [where he plays on loan from Arsenal] won the league."
Russia's display in numbers
- Andrey Arshavin set up two of Russia's four goals
- Alan Dzagoev had three shots and scored two goals
- He made 47 passes at a pass completion rate of 76% with Roman Shirokov, scorer of the second goal, the most frequent recipient
- Dzagoev is the second-youngest player to score twice in a game at the European Championship behind Wayne Rooney
- Aleksandr Kerzhakov took seven shots but did not find the target once
- Many of Russia's attacks were focused down the flanks. In the first half only three of 29 were down the middle
- After 90 minutes, 53 of 64 final-third entries were down the wings, showing how influential Arshavin and Dzagoev were
What they said about Arshavin:
"Is this the same Arshavin that I've been watching play for Arsenal?" - Gary Lineker on Twitter
"Two good games to start the Euros today. Not seen Arshavin play like that for a while! I'm still siding with Spain or Holland to win it." Michael Owen on Twitter
"Andrey worked very hard and he played very well. He is a very important player for us for the way we play." - Russia boss Dick Advocaat
"He showed how dangerous he can be. He doesn't waste time with defending and uses all his strength for the attack." - Arsenal team-mate and Czech captain Tomas Rosicky
Give your views on Arshavin's and Russia's performance on Twitter at #bbcfootball
Jump to comments pagination-
- Order by:
- Latest First
- Highest Rated
- Lowest Rated
Comment number 48.
10th June 2012 - 14:02That attacking midfielder position has come too early for Ramsey, better off playing deeper. Seemed somewhat lost at times in that area of the pitch last season. Though that is a different position to that of a second-striker (Arshavin), which has less defensive responsibility.
40 '.....should be judged after 50 games'....ideally, in their best position, instead of marooned out on the wing. -
Comment number 47.
10th June 2012 - 13:48Allow him to play centrally, he will give you quality. Play him on the wing, with his nature, you won't get the same level of consistent quality. A pity really that we haven''t seen more from him in England but RVP is the main man in a formation that hasn't got room for a second-striker.
Comment number 46.
10th June 2012 - 13:39What does the British media have against Arsenal? Could it be a veiled racial attack - seems like all season they have been getting hammered. Liverpool spent a fortune and finished 8th, Arsenal made millions and finished 3rd
This thread is a Wenger bashing opportunity. If I was in the media I would be commending Arsenal for living within their means while still competing at the highest level -
Comment number 45.
10th June 2012 - 12:34Well I tipped Russia to win it but I feel the team that do win will lose one of there group stage matches so hopefully england will lose to ukrain after beating france and sweeden...Oh I said Denmark wouldnt go with out a draw or win it that group, Tipping Ireland to beat croatia and Italy! Leaves England in a pickle because they would stuff us if we meet them in the quaters...but who knows?
Comment number 44.
10th June 2012 - 11:09It was the same situation with Tomas Rosicky; he couldn't play in the same team with Fabregas. Once Fabregas left, Rosicky started to show what he could do.
Arshavin should have stayed, which would have allowed Aaron Ramsey to progress at his own speed rather than being put into the first team too early.
Comments 5 of 48
All posts are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules.


text:
Latest News
Queen Latifah's Ex Gal Pal Jeanette Jenkins Dating A Man
Queen Latifah is reportedly "stung pretty good" after learning that her longtime gal pal and rumored fiancée, 40-year-old personal trainer Jeanette Jen… READ MORE
Baby Mama Drama! The 14 Wildest Celebrity Mothers
It's not just guests of the Maury show who bring the baby mama drama! Celebrities have their own share of flare-ups when it comes to relationships, break-up… READ MORE
Pregnant Alicia Keys Goes Nude On Instagram
It's the line that always shames a Miss America contestant, but it seems that singer Alicia Keys really does just want a
little world peace. And it… READ MORE
Katie Holmes, Cameron Diaz, Brooke Shields & Sofia Vergara Make C...
Katie Holmes, Cameron Diaz, Brooke Shields, Sofia Vergara and Debra Messing all made it a ladies night out for the glam opening of Tao Downtown in New York S… READ MORE
Shocking Liaisons Of The Rich & Famous! 15 Super Scandalous Holly...
Hollywood stars are no strangers to scandal when it comes to love!
From infidelity and taking up with their best friend's lover to falling in t… READ MORE
Celebrity Twitter Pics Of The Week! The Good, The Bad & The Outrag...
By Leah Ornstein
Radar Features Editor
Hollywood's hottest celebrities are their own personal paparazzi!
From embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions to o… READ MORE
Alicia Keys Lists Spectacular Manhattan Duplex For Almost $18 Million:...
By Debbie Emery – Radar Reporter
With a string of Grammy awards to her name and a successful producer husband by her side, Alicia Keys has it all, inclu… READ MORE
File Sharing Website Allegedly Endorsed By Swizz Beatz Shut Down By Fe...
One of the world's largest file sharing websites, which claims to be endorsed by a slew of celebrities, was closed down by the Feds Thursday.
Alicia Keys Shows Off Her Post-Baby Bikini Bod
It was time for some mommy-and-me fun in the sun Friday as Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys went swimming with baby Egypt at their hotel in Mi… READ MORE
SHOCKING VIDEO: Model's Hair Catches Fire At Diddy Bash — ...
A model's hair caught fire during a swanky Manhattan bash held by Sean "Diddy" Combs at the London NYC Tuesday, to celebrate the releas… READ MORE
Alicia Keys And Hubby Swizz Beatz Have A Baby Boy
Singer Alicia Keys and her husband, rap producer Swizz Beatz, welcomed a baby boy into their family.
Gucci Mane: Most Wanted?
Mr. Zone 6 better known as "Gucci Mane" will release his anticipated follow-up album, The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted, on September 28th. … READ MORE
All Hands On Deck! Queen Latifah & Pal Come Out And Cruise (With ...
Here's a yacht with star power!
PHOTOS: Latifah & Keys Have Fun In The Sun
Queen Latifah and her long-time partner Jeanette Jenkins embraced on deck whi… READ MORE
EXCLUSIVE: Alicia Keys' Husband Owes Millions To Tax Authorities...
Alicia Keys' new husband, hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz, owes millions in taxes, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Superstar song… READ MORE
PHOTOS: Alicia Keys Is A Bikini Bride
Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz tied the knot over the weekend and the gorgeous singer was spotted flaunting her baby bump while enjoying the Mediterr… READ MORE
Alicia Keys Ties The Knot With Rap Producer
Mom-to-be Alicia Keys walked down the aisle Saturday in Corsica and wed music producer Swizz Beatz, RadarOnline.com has confirmed.
Alicia Keys Is In A Motherhood State Of Mind
Not only is wedding on the way for singer Alicia Keys, she is expecting too!
PHOTOS: Alicia Films New Music Video
The Grammy Award-winning R&B singer an… READ MORE


text:
By Stephanie
I must say, hearing everyone's rendition of their favorite old school jams was absolutely hilarious (Raptors Dance Pak Trivia: Janaye might know all the words to "Rappers Delight." shhhhh.).
The debate that ensued about what constitutes as bona fide, authentic "Old School" may have gotten a little bit heated, but there is no denying that there are some gems on the playlist this week!
Hope you love it!
Megan: "Under My Thumb"- The Rolling Stones
Kalina: "Wish You Were Here" – Pink Floyd
Colleen: "Dance Mix '96" ("But which track?" "….the entire thing.")
Amberley: "Ghetto Superstar" – Mya
Janaye: "Rapper's Delight" – The Sugarhill Gang
Nina: "Rock yo Hips" – Crime Mob
Aryana: "I Believe I Can Fly" – R. Kelly
Mahta: "Fill Me In" – Craig David
Morgan: "Because I Love You" – Lenny Williams
Cristina: "Push It" – Salt-n-pepa
Mariah: "Love Like This Before" – Faith Evan (Remix)
Rachelle: "Jesse James"- Cher
Ashley: "California Love" – Tupac
Jamie: "Dr. Jones" – Aqua
Stephanie: "Oh Yoko" – John Lennon
Nicole: "My Angel" – Shaggy
Lindsay: "Barbie girl" – Aqua
Bo: "Boyz II Men…anything!"
Natalie: "Believe" – Cher


text:
Rugby Stripe Applique Pillow Covers
- Overview
After an intense game on the field or television, rest your weary head on these classic rugby-stripe pillow covers.
- 16" square
- 100% cotton twill.
- Zipper closure.
- Insert sold separately.
- Personalize it with your initials or favorite number in orange, navy or charcoal applique.
- Monogramming is included at no additional charge.
- Machine wash.
- Imported.
Mix + match our bedding to create your own unique look with our Design Your Own Bed Tool.
- Dimensions + Care
- Machine wash in warm water, gentle cycle.
- Use only nonchlorine bleach, if needed.
- Tumble dry on low heat; remove promptly.
- Warm iron if needed.
- Shipping Info
Please allow approximately 5-7 business days for delivery. Delivery estimate includes monogrammed and gift-wrapped items.
Monogrammed and personalized items cannot be canceled or returned except when due to defect.
Charcoal/Black Pillow Cover
You May Also Need
Pillow Inserts
- Free Shipping


text:
Fantasia Gardens. Would you rather watch the snow fall at the Osborne lights when its warm or when its actually cold enough to snow?
Printable View
Fantasia Gardens. Would you rather watch the snow fall at the Osborne lights when its warm or when its actually cold enough to snow?
When it is warm!!! I live in NY, I get enough cold!
Would you rather see all Seven Dwarfs at one time or the Fab 5 all at one time?
All the the seven dwarves, hardly ever seen them!
Would you rather be able to meet characters from Finding Nemo or Dumbo?
Nemo, for sure. I cry every time I watch Dumbo so I tend not to watch it. :dizzy:
Would you rather have an hour to yourself at night at the MK or Epcot? (My fantasy!)
Magic Kingdom!!!
Would you rather ride The Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror?
Haunted Mansion! Last time I was on ToT I thought the drops were never going to end!
Would you rather eat Tony's Town Square or Crystal Palace?
Hmmm, gonna go with CP, love the buffet there and LOVE me some Pooh characters!
Would you rather stay at the Poly or Contemporary?
Poly because Hawaii seems pretty exotic to a guy from upstate NY
Would you rather have an instant pass pass to your favorite attraction or a no wait meet and greet with your favorite character?
no wait meet and greet!!
would you rather have a 5 minute shopping spree in world of disney or a 30 minute shopping spree in the emporium?
What a fantasy!!! I would go with the 30min.
Would you rather get mistaken for Goofy or Pluto?
I think Goofy because I have no problem being goofy but would have issues with being mistaken for a dog. Yes, yes, I know Goofy is a dog too but he's not a "pet" type of dog, so that makes it ok. :lol:
Would you rather be a character CM at a restaurant or out-n-about?
Would you rather see a CM from space mountain or Hall of Presidents, hijack your Jungle cruise boat?
Definitely a Space Mountain CM. (As much as I also love Hall of Presidents, the irony of a SM CM is too ironic to pass up).
Would you rather... ride Rock n Roller Coaster or Space Mountain with the lights on?
Rock n' Roller Coaster
Would you rather eat at The Liberty Tree Inn or Tutto Italia?
The Liberty Tree Inn.
Would you rather water ski behind one of the Ferrys, or para sail behind one of the Monorails?