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This schefflera has been neglected in my husband's office. It's a dark office, northwesterly facing and plants can't be placed to get the good light that does come in those windows. On top of that I forgot that she didn't get repotted earlier, so she's been sitting in her Ikea peat moss "stuff" for over a year. I put the little Ikea pot inside the one she was supposed to go into and then promptly forgot that that nice new pot I was looking at never had the plant potted in it. And, the office isn't exactly great with watering. I wonder if that peat moss mix is dry beyond redemption, but I'm going to try. Plants sometimes seem to handle the worst stuff and still make it. She's and a really rough year, and looks it. I've trimmed her straggly stalks down quite a bit. I've read that you can trim them to 6" but I wasn't sure about trimming off all the leaf nodes. If I trim to 6" will she just grow all brand new shoots from the roots? Opinions on what I should do to rehab her? I have no idea why GW wants to display this picture sideways. |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Tue, Dec 10, 13 at 11:41
I respectfully disagree and don't know why it should cost anything besides some new 'soil' for a repot. (I would probably wait to do that until late April or May, especially since this plant doesn't look like it has any emergency issues with its' roots. You may have just done that, wasn't sure from the wording, so never mind if so.) For now, this plant looks perfectly fine except that what's left after the trimming needs some more finesse. To begin, I'd trim the branches I indicated with the red circles to the soil level (or as close as you can get without causing unnecessary injury to other parts.) When you're finished, anything detracting from the appearance, crossing back toward the middle, especially spindly/weak should be removed. Turn it around a few times, look at it horizontally, and from the angle from which it is usually viewed where it usually sits, which may be higher or lower than 'head-on.' Less is more. Half-a-dozen trunks/stems is plenty for a full-looking plant (once it grows a new set of leaves.) New growth will come from nodes (where leaves are or were attached,) regardless of the height of what is left. Likely, most of the new growth will be at the highest node on each stem/trunk, so you may want to go a bit lower with the ones that are left. If you happen to end up with a nice flush of new growth near the soil line, you may want to end up removing all of the previous trunks. Trimming doesn't need to be so drastic and widely-spaced in time. Doing a lot less, a little more often, can give you a plant that looks great all of the time, never 'just pruned.' That looks like an awesome specimen for learning, not unhealthy or diseased/pest-afflicted like some struggling plants people try to rehab. Sure, it might not go well, but I doubt that and you'll learn some stuff for sure, and what do you have to lose at this point? Since so much of it is suddenly missing, in conjunction with shorter days, the water use may slow way down. Dry air might mitigate that some, but be sure to not water unless/until it's fairly dry again. It can handle a little drought, but not soggy cold roots. That's an awesome pot, BTW. |
I don't often disagree with Jean, but I see a plant just waiting to be saved by a little TLC. I sort of breezed through what Tiffany said, and I think I'd wait until summer too, to literally tear into the plant and get it into a good soil. Your choice of soil is probably going to have the most significant influence on how fruitful your efforts will be, so I suggest learning a little about why that choice is important before you do the work. Here's a thread that might interest you. It offers some insight into how to turn a scheff around. They are one of the easiest of all plants to grow, and are very forgiving - great confidence boosters! Al |
- Posted by deanna_in_nh 5a/4b (My Page) on Mon, Dec 16, 13 at 14:26
Thanks for all the help. I had already repotted it in this picture. It was sorely needed and the first thing I did. I did let it get dry before I watered again. What you can't tell from the picture is that one whole side (the side that was against the wall and got, for all purposes, no light) has nothing green. That's where many of those woody stems are. I don't know if leaves will grow easily from woody stems, which was a concern. I chopped them all off near the soil line, but then I also did some serious chopping of the green stems to keep it from having only one side of growth. Hoping it will now sprout more evenly from all sides. It still does have some taller green stems as I was nervous to remove ALL the leaves. Anyway, we'll see how it goes. It's driving me just a bit crazy, so I'm glad to get some more pruning done. Glad you like the pot. Thanks! |
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It's always nice when you can pair a date night with a fun weekend for your kids, and spend time with family in the process. Last weekend's date night was a drive for us. But it was worth it. Our kids got a chance to spend the night at their Grandparents, and we were able to go out to eat on the way back home.
The kids look forward to our "date" nights every week, because it always means they get to go somewhere different. The other day, on the way to school, my daughter asked me: "So, where are you going for date night?"
I love that she is so used to us going out now that she just wonders where it will be, not whether we will be going out or not. It's good to know you give your kids that security!
After almost two hours of sharing the road with Memorial Day weekend travelers stuck in gridlock, we finally arrived at my parents' house. The kids were more than happy to say goodbye to us. They love the attention and love they get at my parents'. So, we dropped the kids off, and headed to Tacoma-our old stomping grounds.
But…..we had a problem. Our Plan A restaurant in Tacoma flopped. It wasn't a Passport Unlimited restaurant and somehow, we thought it was. So, here we were at 9:30pm Saturday night when most of the restaurants on the list were closing in a few minutes. The other problem? We don't like eating super rich, fatty food late at night. It makes you feel gross and you wake up the next morning feeling like you gained five pounds. No thanks. But…most of the restaurants that were near us seemed to only have super rich, fatty food for Happy Hour. Then, Hubby said the magic words:
"Do you want to go to the Tacoma Matador?"
"Yep," I said, before he even finished asking. Our choices were slim. It was late. And Matador has always fit the bill perfectly for us. Plus, we had never been to the Tacoma one, and I was curious if it was like the Redmond one.
We were on our way, a few minutes after 10pm. It was late, but we would not let our date night plans be derailed.
We had to laugh when we found a parking spot a couple blocks before the restaurant, right on Pacific Avenue, in Downtown Tacoma.
"Wow. Check this out!" Hubby said, quite proud of himself.
Then, answering himself he said: "Oh yeah. This is Tacoma, not Seattle. We don't have to pay for parking."
Hubby came around and opened my door. He has done this since we were dating. It really made him stand out to me back in those days. I can definitely open the door myself, but it's sweet that he cares to be an old-fashioned gentleman.
Here's the funny thing-our youngest daughter picked out my outfit. She loves to select my highest heels and fanciest clothes. She even styled my hair. So, I had to walk very carefully-as I don't wear heels that often. I didn't want to end up face down on the sidewalk.
In the few blocks we walked to the restaurant, we passed by a lot of late night carousers, chain smoking, drinking and spouting off profanity.
"It's downtown Tacoma at 10:00 at night," Hubby said, smiling.
As we waltzed into The Matador, that familiar flaming red curtain welcomed us. We looked around at the familiar loud, yet dim and romantic atmosphere. As always, steer skulls with horns were guarding the restaurant from the inside walls surrounding us. All I needed was a ruffled, flowy Spanish style dress to dance in. (But Hubby would be mortified, so I will let that dream go. For now.)
"It looks like we have a twenty to twenty five minute wait," the hostess who greeted us said.
"Okay," we said, trying not to show that we were so hungry we were ready to snatch a hefty handful of French Fries off the table next to us.
We moved off to the side. I gazed around.
"Well, this is a good chance to people watch."
I noticed mostly groups of young (under 30) people, looking like they were having a good time. Amber torch lamps hung over the bar. I loved the way the Spanish/Tex-Mex style décor blended with the rustic brick red wall, serving as the bar's background. It was dark outside and even darker inside, but the dim lighting gave just enough light to make us feel warm and invited-and closer.
"Okay, we can't find the people that are up next on the list, so you guys get the next available table." The hostess announced. About three minutes had gone by. We were very grateful as we followed her to our spot, in the left corner under the massively large framed mirror.
We ordered immediately. Hubby got the BBQ Pork Sandwich at $9.95 (His favorite Matador meal), and I went for something different: The Pork Tacos, $8.99. Normally, we would have ordered a drink to share, but water was fine for that late at night. And we were thinking to try a dessert, if we had room.
As we waited, Hubby and I looked around. I noticed that the whole row of tables by the front window was all couples out on a date. Yeah! Go date night!
"I think we are the oldest people here," I said to Hubby. He looked around.
"That's funny, but I think you're right. People our age have young kids and usually go to bed earlier."
We're kinda wimpy about our bedtime that way too. It was a totally different thing for us to be out with the young crowd.
When the waitress brought our meals, Hubby's was HUGE with fries and coleslaw. His eyes were ready to pop out. He's a meat and potatoes man and this was just what he wanted to fill his belly with before we headed home.
Mine was three medium sized tacos, overflowing with chunks of bbq flavored pork. Mmmmmm. We prayed and dug in.
"There's a sweet aftertaste, along with the salsa. What is that?"
I reached over and gave Hubby a bite. He shrugged.
I took another bite. Then, I realized what it was.
"It's mango!' I said. The freshness of the mango contrasted with the spiciness of the cilantro. I loved the blend of flavors, and I appreciated that they had lighter menu options like this available. Thank you, Matador for your amazing food.
It seemed like I barely looked down and then Hubby's plate was clear. He is a very fast eater and he's always done way ahead of me.
Believe it or not, I wasn't able to finish the tacos. They were filling. When the waitress came with the dessert menu, we decided we'd have to try that on a future visit to Matador- as we both had no room left for dessert.
Our total came to just over $10 with Passport which is such a bargain we couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the receipt. Unbelievable! With the tip, we paid a total of $14.88.
On our way back to the car, we passed the carousers again. This time, they were yelling profanity.
"She said I bleep, bleep needed to come home right now!" A man said, managing to fit about four swear words into that one sentence.
"Yeah, she said get the bleep bleep home right bleep now!" His friend echoed, sucking on his cigarette.
"As we walked away, I said: "I guess what he was trying to say is that she really wanted him to come home and he's in a whole lot of trouble with her!" Hubby and I laughed.
When we were almost to the car, a young man and woman came around the corner and yelled "Excuse me! Excuse me!" and started running toward me. I had no idea what that was all about, but my instinct was that it was late and it was a different crowd than we were used to. So, I just kept walking and Hubby said, under his breath: "Don't talk to them. Just walk faster and get in the car."
As we got into the car, we looked and saw that they had crossed the street and walked the opposite way.
"Okay. It's back home, and then to sleep. We've had plenty of excitement tonight!" Hubby stuck the key in the ignition and took us back home, safe and sound.
It's never boring on date night, and we proved that last weekend.
Here's the rundown:
Atmosphere (romantic appeal): 5. Matador, you always know how to pull off a loud and vibrant environment, together with mysterious and intimate surroundings. That's why we picked Matador for our KOMO 4 featured date night!
Budget Friendly: 5. I love Passport participating restaurants. And I love it when restaurants give a lot of unique tasty food for a great price are participating Passport restaurants. Matador is one of those.
Food: 5. Not your average menu. Fresh, wake-you-up flavors. They always have a big bowl of chips and salsa to start everything out too. Love it!
Fun and unique: 5. We dressed up. We went to downtown Tacoma, the city where we bought our first house. We had a blast, even though it was late.
Memorable: 5. Sometimes it's the dates that don't work out as planned that your remember most. Everything happens for a reason.
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1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. | 1 The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight. |
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom. | 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. |
3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. | 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. |
4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | 4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness. | 5 The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. |
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust. | 6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires. |
7 When the wicked dies, his hope perishes, and the expectation of the godless comes to nought. | 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing. |
8 The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead. | 8 The righteous man is rescued from trouble, and it comes on the wicked instead. |
9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. | 9 With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape. |
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. | 10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. |
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. | 11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed. |
12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. | 12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. |
13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden. | 13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. |
14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. | 14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure. |
15 He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure. | 15 He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe. |
16 A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. | 16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. |
17 A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. | 17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. |
18 A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. | 18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
19 He who is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die. | 19 The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death. |
20 Men of perverse mind are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight. | 20 The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. |
21 Be assured, an evil man will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will be delivered. | 21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free. |
22 Like a gold ring in a swine's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. | 22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. |
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath. | 23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath. |
24 One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. | 24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. |
25 A liberal man will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. | 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. |
26 The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it. | 26 People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. |
27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it. | 27 He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. |
28 He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. | 28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. |
29 He who troubles his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. | 29 He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. |
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but lawlessness takes away lives. | 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. |
31 If the righteous is requited on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! | 31 If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner! |
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Tucker, a Colorado Springs Shiba Inu dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Shiba Inu for sale in Colorado Springs, or seeking a Shiba Inu dog from a breeder in Colorado Springs.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Shiba Inu breeders who help with Shiba Inu rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Colorado Springs paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Missouri CDL Requirements
All Missouri CDL holders are required to certify the type of commercial operation they're engaged in.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Under the federal regulations, all CDL holders must make the certification of category and any required medical certificate by January 30, 2014. To help avoid a rush at the license offices, the Department will be notifying current CDL holders by postcard asking them to go into a license office and certify within 60 days from the date on the postcard. Please avoid waiting until the last minute as all CDL holders in Missouri are subject to this federal regulation.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to Missouri License Office
When requested, submit a copy of your valid DOT medical certificate.
Other Information:
Website: Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Licensing
CDL Medical Certification Requirements
Special Information Updates Pertaining To ALL STATES
The deadline for Commercial Driver Self-Certification is still January 30, 2014.
This is the deadline date for commercial drivers to have filed documents with their State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA):
- Your self-certification affidavit declaring which commercial category you drive.
- Depending on the category you certify – A copy of your current medical card (and any applicable variance documents).
Drivers who have not completed this requirement by the deadline will be downgraded to non-commercial, Class D privileges only.
Drivers, you still need to carry a paper copy of your medical card, until 2015.
The reason for SDLAs collecting this information is so that it will be stored in the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) online database. Once this process is complete, drivers will no longer have to carry a paper copy of their medical card.
SDLAs are behind in setting up this database, and on January 10, 2014, FMCSA pushed the State Agencies reporting deadline to January 30, 2015.
Important Notes For Commercial Drivers:
This does not change your self-certification deadline. You must still get your documents in by January 30, 2014.
You still need to carry a paper copy of your medical card, until 2015.
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The kids are having so much fun with their own little elves, Elmer and Ella, that I thought it would be fun to share all the daily antics they do. Maybe you'll get inspired to have some fun with your own Elf on the Shelf. Each day the gallery of elf pictures will be updated below. Feel free to share your own elf pictures and blog posts in the comments.
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Oh, the Lovers Lair Honeymoon Log Cabin, located about 3/4th of a mile from traffic light #6 in Gatlinburg, is a secret delight! This two level log cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee is beautiful inside and out! What a great honeymoon cabin for sweethearts!
You won't know what to do first – admire the secluded, woodland view from the rocking chairs on the screened in deck (no more bugs!) or sip your favorite seasonal beverage while in the welcoming hot tub. But wait! There's more to this well-kept secret!
The living room was made for relaxing in comfort in front of the fireplace, and with the kitchen nearby to whip up a quick snack or a wonderful trout meal, you won't want to move from here! But – don't forget there is a master suite! It is spacious and rustically charming, and of course you have your own private Jacuzzi in the bathroom!
Experienced hikers will want to know that Lovers Lair Log Cabin Downtown Gatlinburg is located about 1/2 mile from the Baskins Creek Trail Head in the Smoky Mountain National Park! The cabin also offers cable TV and Internet access!
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"Dear Baskin Creek Rentals, We just wanted to tell you what a wonderfull time we had during our two week stay with you at Lovers Lair Cabin in September/October 2011. We fell in love with this cabin at first sight, it is perfect, everything we was looking for and more, we loved how clean it was, it was decorated just perfect, down to every little detail. And when my husband { who loves to rock } saw that there was no rockers. all I had to do was ask if you had any, and with 15 minutes we had two rockers delivered to our door…Thank You!!! now that was service. We had stayed with another place on Baskin Creek for years and this was the first time that we couldn't stay with them any longer, so we searched for a new 2nd home, and we found it with you guys and I hope we can stay there every September like we did this year with you guys at Lovers Lair, we are already looking foward to next year. We also hope to stay with you everytime we come back in between. Everybody was so nice and helpful, and it was just perfect. My birthday and our 35th wedding anniversary was extra special because of you guys, and we will be back often. Get ready for us, because we love it there, we visit often, and we will be seeing you a lot. Thank you for everything. Have a Blessed Day."
- Harold & Kathy H. on 2011-10-11
"We recently returned home from a six day stay in your Lover's Lair log cabin in Gatlinburg. We had a wonderful time there and really enjoyed the log cabin! It is beautiful!! The only minor problem we encountered was the shower in the upstairs bathroom was ear piercingly loud! Don't know if you were aware of that, so thought we'd mention it. We really enjoyed our stay there and will be back! Thanks!"
- Jim & Cindy on 2011-09-15
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- Holly W. on 2011-01-02
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Chapter Meetings 2009
Enjoying the limelight are NAWBO-NW members and guests during the monthly chapter meetings with Featured Speakers and Guest & Sponsor Spotlights.
The majority of women who join NAWBO find the biggest benefit is establishing and building relationships, camaraderie and friendships, and a platform to encourage and support each other.
Chapter Meetings for NAWBO-NW members are held the second Thursday of the month.


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If church bands count, then yeah.
I used to be in a little band that played at school events and stuff in junior high - we played mostly pop, nothing great. We weren't all that good anyway. I was keyboardist.
Im not in a band or anything but I was just wandering if any of you guys are in a band? If so, whats the name, what type of music are you, and who else is in the band?
If church bands count, then yeah.
I used to be in a little band that played at school events and stuff in junior high - we played mostly pop, nothing great. We weren't all that good anyway. I was keyboardist.
Yea, I used to be in a band. I was the drummer. We really never went anywhere with it actually. It was named Fade and an all girl band xD Our music was varied into everyone's tastes.
Like my friend Samantha loves heavy death metal but I wanted a little bit of psychedelic sounds in it ;P I was also the writer of the lyrics. But then after a while everyone had plans and problems.......so we never got together anymore and called it quits u___u;;
I must have had at least bands while I was in high school. Everyone wanted to be a star back then so they would take anyone even if they couldn't do anything. I was a rapper/singer I guess. But I put all that away and I only sing for fun. I stop freestyling altogether.
i am not in any band..but i would love to be one, one day i guess...i do play guitar..stuff like that . my Best friend knows how to plays the drum..and one of the girl in my class knows how to play bass..so maybe we will be together but right now i don't have a band yet.
I am not in a band...but when I was in high school a couple of my friends and I were going to start one called Broken Promises. It was going to be a variety of types of music. After high school though we kinda lost touch so it was never started.
I'm in a band/s, it's called Kian Kok Middle School Band and also helps in Kian Kok Middle School Orchestra band when they need percussionists. Kian Kok Middle School Band was a mixed kinda band, we do march on our school's sports day and sometime onother ocassion outside the school sponsered by either private personel or goverment AND indoor performances (If you can check, my school had just won a silver on a competition held in Genting Higlands). It doesn't mean I good at it though coz I was in coz there were not enough percussionist to do the "dirty work" e.g htting the triangle only one in a whole song, sounds frustrating right? I an go on you know. Also. . . .
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Like I am sort of in a band. We just started out. I play the guitar. We have played 2 songs till now- Time of Your Life by Green Day and Summer Of 69 by Bryan Adams. We are drifting more towards punk music though. We don't really write our own lyrics and all, just play covers. Not really serious about it though.


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Fri, Feb 2, 07 at 17:53
I know this is not exactly a gardening issue, but my fountain is in my garden and I was wondering if anyone knows how to remove calcium deposits from a concrete fountain? I've tried everthing; CLR, Limeaway, wire brush, etc. Has anyone every painted theirfountain? Thanks in advance. |
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good question...i have the same problem with my fountain. i once bought a product called "no more white scale" at bed bath and beyond ($4.99 for an 8oz bottle) with the good intentions of using it, but that was short lived. my fountain has a float and automatically refills, so i never think off adding this stuff to the water until i am cleaning it out and trying to scrape off the scale. |
We got the fountain at Southwest Garden Art in Mesa. I bought their solution to apply to eliminate or retard calcium, but it hasn't helped and I use it religiously. I change the water every two weeks in the summer and once a month in the winter. I am really temped to paint the fount, but would like to know if anyone has this problem and what have they done? |
- Posted by sultry_jasmine_night z10/ hot hot hot.... (My Page) on Mon, Feb 12, 07 at 11:25
I saw this filter at home depot made for foggers/misting systems that is supposed to filter out calcium deposits. You would probably have to find a way to hook that up or some other filter system or water softener up to your fountain pump. I'm not sure, but just guessing- it would need to be in the line that goes to the fountain pump instead of the line coming out of the pump in order to not affect the pump pressure.. I'm not that technical so perhaps someone else has a thought on that. If you had a pipeline run out of the water softener (they usually dont plumb them for outside lines due to cost and prob with watering plants but you could have one specially run out) it would probably prevent a lot of the buildup. As far as the fountain, You could get a concrete stain or even try mosiac tiling that fountain and applying a sealer over that. I am planning to mosiac a fountain with floral patterns as soon as I get all the stuff collected lol. ~SJN |
Calcium can be removed by adding vinegar. I use it on my faucets inside the house, on my coffer maker, what ever. So why wouldn't it work in a fountain. If you tile or whatever, it will still get calcium deposits. Give the vinegar a try, see what happens. |
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La Verdad Shows Her Heels in Distaff Handicap
Front-running La Verdad left her rivals behind leaving the turn en route to her initial graded stakes win, a 3 3/4-length romp in the $200,000 Distaff Handicap (gr. II) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 19.
Front-running La Verdad left her rivals behind leaving the turn en route to her initial graded stakes win, a 3 3/4-length romp in the $200,000 Distaff Handicap (gr. II) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 19.
Todd Pletcher-trained filly makes first start in nearly nine months in six-furlong test at Aqueduct Racetrack April 19.
James Arrison's homebred Flattering Bea, a stakes winner locally, will hope for a quick early pace when she faces nine other fillies and mares in the $200,000 Sugar Maple Stakes at at Charles Town April 19.
Finishing far behind champion Groupie Doll in her first start of the year, Heart Stealer got back to the winner's circle in the $200,000 Inside Information Stakes (gr. II) March 22 at Gulfstream Park.
Centrique, one of three from trainer Marty Wolfson's barn, appears to be the one to beat in an evenly matched renewal of the $200,000 Inside Information Stakes (gr. II) March 22 at Gulfstream Park.
Mr. Amore Stable's Ribo Bobo continued his winning ways Jan. 18 in the $150,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Sprint, while Ullapool went wire-to-wire against fillies and mares in the counterpart.
Ribo Bobo, who has won six of seven since he was claimed, and the solid mare My Pal Chrisy top the fields for the Florida Sunshine Millions Sprint and Florida Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Sprint Jan. 18 at Gulfstream.
Devil's Cave, a two-length winner in her stakes debut over Florida-bred fillies last time out, will put her speed to the test in the $300,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Distaff Jan. 18 at Gulfstream Park.
In the older female Eclipse Award category, two-time champion Royal Delta is the standout finalist, while other impressive mares Joyful Victory and Tiz Miz Sue attempt to make a case with their 2013 grade I accomplishments.
Devil's Cave repelled challengers Sweet N Discreet and 3-5 favorite My Pal Chrisy en route to victory in her stakes debut by two lengths in the $100,000 Ocala Dec. 29 at Gulfstream Park.
The sale comprises 545 broodmares, 154 racing or broodmare prospects, 615 yearlings, 272 horses of racing age, and four stallions. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. EST each day.
Executiveprivilege, a two-time grade I winner last year who has been sidelined for a good portion of 2013, continues on the comeback trail when she faces seven challengers in the $300,000 Go for Wand Handicap (gr. II).
Mordi's Miracle posted an upset in the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Classic Preview at Gulfstream Park Nov. 9, but his three-length triumph could hardly be termed a miracle.
Fox Hill Farm owner Rick Porter said his millionaire mare Joyful Victory will be retired after finishing third in the Sept. 28 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Beholder left no doubt that she is ready to take on the best distaffers on the continent after easily going gate-to-wire in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) against a salty group of shippers and older fillies and mares.
Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and grade I winner Joyful Victory head a field of eight fillies and mares entered for the $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 28 at Santa Anita Park.
Trainer Marty Wolfson sent out four horses in the $100,000 Musical Romance Stakes at Gulfstream Park Sept. 21, and hit the board with two of them when My Pal Chrisy won and Starship Truffles came in third.
Since fans at the Hallandale Beach track last saw her, the 4-year-old Ghostzapper filly established herself as a grade I winner and subsequently was purchased for $1 million at auction.
Odds-on favorite Joyful Victory returned to her winning form with a 7 1/2-length humbling of four opponents in the $195,000 Molly Pitcher Stakes (gr. II) July 28 at Monmouth Park.
After Joyful Victory threw in a clunker in the Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I) in her most recent start, trainer Larry Jones says he's learned his lesson as he brings her to Monmouth Park for the Molly Pitcher Stakes July 28.
Razor sharp Starship Truffles seized the lead rounding the turn and drew off impressively in the stretch to post an 8-1 upset in the $350,000 Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I) July 6 at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Trainer Marty Wolfson, winner of a record three editions of the $350,000 Princess Rooney Handicap, has entered five for this year's July 6 edition at Calder--against the likes of Reneesgotzip and Judy the Beauty.
CresRan Stable's homebred Tiz Miz Sue took advantage of a speed duel between Joyful Victory and Authenticity to post an impressive victory in the Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park May 27.
Trainer Larry Jones will offer a stiff one-two punch in the $400,000 Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I), with stablemates Joyful Victory and Believe You Can both entered for the May 27 event at Belmont Park.
Joyful Victory, winner of the richest Thoroughbred stakes in Texas, was named the 2013 horse of the meet at Sam Houston Race Park.
Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
Joyful Victory | J. Larry Jones |
Kathmanblu | Kenneth G. McPeek |
La Gran Bailadora | Michael J. Maker |
Lunar Mist | Eric R. Reed |
My Pal Chrisy | Martin D. Wolfson |
Pachattack | H. Graham Motion |
Principal Role | William I. Mott |
Sea Level Drive | George R. Arnold, II |
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OBS Sprint S. | OTC | |
OBS Sprint S. | OTC | |
OBS Championship S. | OTC | |
OBS Championship S. | OTC | |
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Are motes and primals pretty much relics at this point, if I have a whole bank bag devoted to them, will I ever need them?
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Cutting-edge style acquires new meaning in the A-Morir Spiked Supreme Hoodie from the Lady Gaga Terry Richardson shoot. Taking a torn and burnt appearance below the bust and along the sleeves, this screwed-up garment is literally punctured by dozens of metal nails and knives.
Designed by Kerin Rose, the A-Morir Spiked Supreme Hoodie is unlike any you'd see in stores. Part weapon and part victim, this violent fashion statement has the pop star's style written all over it.


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7-Eleven Giving Veterans Unique Opportunity With "Operation Take Command" Contest
Many have dreamed of owning their own business, but don't know where to start, or don't have the cash to open a franchise.
Bottom Dollar Closes For Good In Pittsburgh
All 66 Bottom Dollar stores are now officially closed, including the 20 stores here in Pittsburgh.
Strip District Restaurant To Institute "No Tipping" Policy
Tucked into an old fire station in the Strip District, Bar Marco prides itself on doing things differently.
Highmark-UPMC Relationship Ends With Exceptions
Jan. 1 starts a new relationship between Highmark's insurance customers and UPMC, and it's sometimes hard to sort out what it all means.
Hello Bistro Another Example Of Company Spin-Offs To Attract Customers
The corner at Forbes and Wood, Downtown, was once home to a Stouffer's restaurant and later a McDonald's.
Airport Opening Airmall To Public For One-Day Only Holiday Shopping Event
The Airmall at Pittsburgh International Airport will be open to the public on Saturday for holiday shopping.
Breaking Down The Twelve Days Of Christmas
Find out much it would cost to actually purchase the 12 days of Christmas gifts.
Some, But Not All Stores, To Open On Thanksgiving
With many local shopping malls opening up at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving night, some shoppers have strong reactions.
Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville Neighborhood Named A Top "Hipster" City
A local neighborhood is on a new list of trendy, up-and-coming communities around the world.
Local Man Invents Smartphone Mount As Cheaper Alternative To GoPros
More and more people are using GoPro cameras to capture action video.
Bottom Dollar Sold To Aldi, All 20 Pittsburgh Stores Closing
The company who owns Bottom Dollar Food has sold the discount grocery chain to Aldi Inc.
Highmark's CEO Answers Tough Questions On Access To UPMC
Most Highmark subscribers will soon lose low-cost access to UPMC in a consent agreement Highmark agreed to.
PNC Changes Course, Decides To Issue New Credit & Debit Cards
When Home Depot discovered credit card and debit card information had been hacked from April to early September, one local bank — Dollar Bank — didn't hesitate to act.
FTC Says AT&T Misled Customers Over Unlimited Data, Lawsuit Filed
AT&T is being sued by the government over allegations it misled millions of smartphone customers who were promised unlimited data plans but instead experienced slow speeds while browsing the Internet or watching streaming video.
Study: Marcellus Shale Created 45,000 Trade Jobs
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ACIN I-48-14: Ethnic Origin And Primary Language Report ABCD 350 For July 2014 (8/29/14)
A reminder to counties that it is time to turn in the annual Ethnic Origin and Language information. [Download]
ACL 13-103: Processing Consumer Requests For Referral To The CalFresh Or CalWORKs Programs Under The ACA (12/18/13)
Instructions on "interoperability" of the "horizontal integration" to facilitate processing consumer requests for a referral to the CalFresh or CalWORKs programs when they have applied for a health insurance affordability program. [Download]
ACL 13-96: CalWORKs And CalFresh: Revised SAWS Application Forms (12/11/13)
Revised public assistance application forms (and instructions for the counties) in preparation for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act January 1, 2014. Includes new terms of art vocabulary! (Interoperability and Horizontal Integration.) ACA required the development of a "streamlined, multi-program…
ACIN I-73-13: 2013 Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach Publications (12/2/13)
As we reach the end of the year…it's time for EITC outreach! And here are the annual outreach materials. [Download]
ACIN I-47-13: Ethnic Origin And Primary Language Report ABCD 350 (8/28/13)
State nudge to counties to turn in their annual "ABCD 350″ so we all can see the language and ethnicities in the caseload. [Download]
ACL 13-40: State Hearings Division Procedures In Processing Expedited State Hearing Requests (5/20/13)
At long last, the state hearing instructions on how to get an expedited hearing, and what they cover, is given it's own ACL for increased "finadability." (The letter had been on the state hearing website, but buried in the "About…
ACIN I-51-12: The Customs And Border Protection Automation Of The Arrival/Departure Record Form I-94 And The Effect On SAVE Program Requests (10/25/12)
Well, obviously the USICS should consult with DSS before making any changes to their process! The Customs and Border Protection division recently automated the admission process. The automation creates an electronically-generated I-94 number which will not be known to the…
ACIN I-20-12: Annual County Training Plan – Fiscal Year 2012-13 (4/25/12)
Want money for staff training expenses? Reminder to put in the county training plan! [Download]
ACWDL 12-12: Out of State Medi-Cal Coverage for Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) for Aid Code 40 (AFDC-FC State-Only) (March 19, 2012)
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ACIN I-77-11: 2011 Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach Publications (12/14/11)
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Gear Review
White/Black TM Two
I've ridden them about 15 times, and they're really comfortable. The break in is holding up really well, no popped seams or weird folds and pack out is minimal. No funk (yet), and they clean up nice. I like em.
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
Credits: Dave Thomas/Toronto Sun/QMI Agency
TORONTO -- That was then. This is now.
Premier Kathleen Wynne -- a former Toronto public school trustee -- said Wednesday that the Toronto District School Board's fiscal problems are the result of declining enrolment.
"When I was a school trustee with the (TDSB), we lived in a province where there was a provincial government that really didn't believe in public education, that was working to undermine public education, that was gutting the programs that had been built up over decades in the education system," Wynne said. "We now live in a province where there's a provincial government that believes wholeheartedly and fundamentally in publicly funded education.
"I don't even think that we can compare those situations," she added.
During Wynne's tenure on the TDSB, the board tried to take then-premier Mike Harris' Tory government to court to fight an order compelling the board to balance its budget or face penalties.
The TDSB is now considering a plan that would see up to 248 classroom teaching positions and just over 100 support staffers cut.
Education Minister Liz Sandals said public and Catholic school boards must face the realities of a declining birth rate.
"Even still, in the face of that reality, we have put tens of thousands more staff into schools," Wynne said, arguing the cuts would be much deeper without those investments.
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said the Liberals have never updated the Harris school funding formula, which makes it daunting for boards to fund older and smaller schools.


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Leadership and Board of Directors
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of women and men who believe in the value of Girl Scouting.
Board members use their professional expertise and personal perspectives to make decisions that provide leadership for the council and establish its policies and bylaws. These governance volunteers represent our membership and reflect its diversity, including geographic, racial/ethnic, gender, age and socio-economic. Board members are elected by the full Delegate Body.
Executive Committee
Christine McNamara, Board Chair
Chief Financial Officer
Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging
Cheryl Horvath, 1st Vice Chair
Division Chief of Operations
Northwest Fire District
Mica Bane, Treasurer
Director of Key Accounts
CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services, Inc
Pamela Traficanti, Secretary
National Sales Manager
Metro. Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kimberly Bowie Treacy
Director of Business Development and Community Relations
Avalon Health Care Group
Frank Camp
Marketing Manager
University of Arizona-Outreach and Global Initiatives
Suzanne Diaz
Fennemore Craig PC
Patricia Green
Pro Team
Jenn Hiatt
Executive Director
University of Arizona Residence Life
Dee Knight
PR Manager
Sheila Kressler-Crowley
Marketing Director
Cindy Leotaud
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Anna Maiden
Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Sunnyside Unified School District
Emily Miller
Student, Senior Girl Scout Representative
Jane Moore, CTP
CR Commercial Contractors, Inc.
Julia Strange
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adidas Originals B-Sides Collection
Towards the beginning of this summer, Jake informed you all about an upcoming Bape and adidas Originals collaboration that was the first revealed sneaker in adidas Originals's "B-Sides" collection. The collection (currently) features five sneakers that are re-takes on past adidas releases, four of which are collaborations. Here's a look at the collection, in it's entirety.
Bape x adidas Originals B-Sides Superstar 80s
The B-Sides Superstar 80s that Bape and adidas Originals have concocted is a clean, yet stunning take on the classic Super Ape Star that released back in 2003. If you want a full description of the sneaker and it's inspiration, check Jake's post on it (that I previously mentioned). The Bape x adidas Originals B-Sides Superstar 80s has already released (on August 13th), exclusively at the adidas Concept stores in London and Berlin, and at Bape stores in Japan. There are some pairs of these on eBay, but they're currently selling for prices in the high hundreds, so act quick before prices go even higher! (More pictures here)
adidas Originals B-Sides Micropacer
Back at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the adidas Micropacer released, and stood ahead of its competition. It's metallic silver upper made it look futuristic, and it's built-in pedometer that went over the laces was a very nice touch. The Micropacer has re-released in many colorways since then, but this B-Sides Micropacer is the closest thing yet to the OG colorway. It's subtle switch of red and blue (between the "three stripes" and the midsole) should have classic-sneaker collectors applauding adidas Originals. The B-Sides Micropacer released alongside the Bape B-Sides Superstars in London and Berlin, but there are a few pairs available on eBay. (More pictures here)
UNDFTD x adidas Originals B-Sides Top Ten Hi
In 2008, alongside adidas Originals and designer Estevan Oriol, popular California-based sneaker store UNDFTD released a luxurious white and gold edition of the Top Ten Hi, in tribute to the then almost-30th Anniversary of the Top Ten Hi. Now, for the B-Sides collection, adidas Originals and UNDFTD have unleashed a nice contrast to their previous Top Ten Hi. This one has a black pebbled leather upper, gold accents, and a translucent outsole. Like the previous B-Sides shoes, the UNDFTD B-Sides Top Ten Hi's already released, both at the adidas Concept stores in London and Berlin on August 13th, and at UNDFTD locations in CA on August 20th. Also like the others, there are some pairs of this Top Ten Hi available on eBay for those of you interested in obtaining it. (More pictures here)
Foot Patrol x adidas Originals B-Sides Campus 80s
Foot Patrol, a London-based sneaker boutique, released a pretty cool pack of Campus's with adidas Originals that had suede uppers, white "three stripes" on the outer side of each sneaker, and snakeskin on the inner side. With Foot Patrol's B-Side collaboration with adidas Originals, they retain that motif on a nice navy-colored Campus 80s, except that on this sneaker, horse hair replaces the snakeskin. I think the snakeskin could have caught on with the recent trend of snakeskin snapbacks in the streetwear world, but the horse hair is still nice. The Foot Patrol x adidas Originals B-Sides Campus 80s has not been released yet, but I expect that it will release sometime around September 17th at Foot Patrol and at the adidas Concept stores in London and Berlin, alongside… (More pictures here)
Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals B-Sides Forum Hi
This. In 2002, designer Jeremy Scott collaborated with adidas Originals with a pretty left-field project (for adidas at that time): a money-printed Forum Hi. Since then, Scott has started his own line of shoes and clothing with the brand of three stripes. But while Scott's Teddy Bear sneakers are pretty darn cute (and a favorite of mine), none of his sneakers have had as much pure swagger as the Money Forum Hi's. Until now. Scott once stated that he would "never" make the Money Hi's again, but conceptually, his B-Sides sneaker is pretty close to those. While the B-Sides Forum Hi has a tonal brown upper (in comparison to a green money-colored upper), it has Jeremy Scott's name printed across it, in ode to how money was printed across his first adidas collaboration. The Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals B-Sides Forum Hi also has not released yet, and is expected to release on September 17th at the adidas Concept stores in London and Berlin. Hopefully, a U.S. release is in-store for this Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals sneaker. Keep your fingers crossed! (More pictures here)
Stay tuned to Sole Camp for any further news on the B-Sides collection in regards to the U.S. Check out HighSnobiety for a recap of the release of the first set of B-Sides kicks at the adidas Concept store in Berlin. In addition, check out adidas Originals's YouTube channel for some cool videos that feature the B-Sides collection. (Additional pictures via SneakerNews)


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I'm impressed! The last time I saw photos of Jesus, he had long flowing locks. Damn hippie! Tonight I came home to this circular:
Almost trendy! At least it's not a mullet!
Jesus has really cleaned up his act. A goatee would be better, but hey, this is 2013 and full facial hair is in again. Plus, it's nicely trimmed, if full.
I remember reading somewhere, Jesus didn't really have the Tiny Tim hair style anyway. Something about, being a carpenter, the long hair was in danger of getting caught in his band saw or power drill and then he would need to miracle himself.
Not sure of his ethnicity - Alsatian maybe?
Well, at least everyone is smiling. They all have nice white teeth, too! Another of Jesus miracles, detailed in the book of Crest.
Then there's the 6-pack abs. How did he get those? Must be the fishing. Hard work hauling in those nets. I haven't had abs like those since I was 33.
Probably not the response the mysterious visitors wanted. I wish they were here so I could discuss "Brad Pitt Jesus" with them. He's much sexier than he was before his make-over.
Maybe next time. I always think of the best thing to say hours, even days, later anyway.
That's right Sentient! Didn't he have enough to do here on Earth anyway? He had to steal a job from a groundhog?! :D
And, verily, his "frat bros" hung his cloth in a tree and returned to yon "animal house" to partake in more holy beer--uh, water and laugh until the "spirit" sprung forth in a mighty stream followed by screams of "god, we are drunk!" Then they passed out and "saw visions." Then awoke to more mighty streams coming forth until all decided to partake in the latest offerings at the holy house of international pancakes.
I got the same pamphlet at left at my door. Now let me tell you, that is NOT a haircut, that is a hair design and in any big city will cost you $80 to $200. Personally, I have never seen the Lord looking so cool.
Wow! I hope Jesus gave the stylist a generous tip!
He did. He told him "The meek shall inherit the earth, so you'd better tone it down a bit."
Too much! Sexy Black Jesus, Jerry Curl Jesus, and Old Spice Jesus are my favorites! Punk Rock Jesus is goofy enough to be cute. A couple of the others are too hippy for me.
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Hello, I have been searching all over the internet for a nice place to find some good 'suit flowers,' Hence forgetting the real name of them. Anyways I looked online and found an amazing Dictionary of Flowers and thought, I want one of those. Does anyone know where I could buy an exotic suit flower like seen in this site? This looked like a very nice site that could help. |
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I hit the search for suit flowers and no matches...how did you search it? |
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What is a Suit Flower? I've never heard on one... |
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Here is a link that might be useful: Silk Lapel Flowers
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I'm not sure if this is what you have in mind, but I've had this site bookmarked and intend to make some this spring. Seems like they're pretty easy to do and a trip to JoAnn's could give you a huge selection of all varieties and colors. http://www.wisebread.com/diy-silk-flower-brooch |
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POSTED: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 5:42pm
UPDATED: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 6:01pm
Tyler, TX (KETK) — It seems every day we in the news media are telling you how much you are in debt.
It's either this much by family of that much per person.
I have to tell you, i have a hard time keeping it straight because their are so many surveys and so many numbers.
But, numbers be damned. Every thinking, logical person knows this country is in bad shape.
If you don't think that, I'm sure there is something on the cartoon channel right now you'd find more amusing because you are living on Mars.
It's time to trim and it's time to get to it.
This today from CNBC:
Marc Faber, author, says the debt burden in the U.S. and other Western countries will continue to increase.
He writes in the Gloom, Boom and Doom report told CNBC on Monday there will be a "colossal mess" within the next five to 10 years.
I believe him.
Are we so arrogant that we think it can't happen?
Faber goes on to say "I think the regimes will try to keep the system alive as it is for as long as possible, which means there's no "fiscal cliff," there's a "fiscal grand canyon."
Faber argued that the political systems in place in the West would allow the debt burden to continue to expand. Under such a scenario of never-ending deficits, the Western world would rack up huge deficits.
One day, the system would break, he said.
"Eventually, you have either huge changes occurring in a peaceful fashion through reforms, or, usually, through revolutions," he said. The U.S is getting closer to such a revolution, he said, as is Europe.
Bureaucracies in the U.S., as well as Europe, are far too big, he said, and are a burden on the economy.
"My medicine for the U.S. is: Reduce government by minimum 50 percent," he said. "The impact would be immediately an improvement in the economy."
Why can't we try?
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I greatly enjoy the new Hollywood genre in which dysfunctional American families fly to a foreign city and slaughter large numbers of the inhabitants as a kind of bonding experience. Liam Neeson takes his estranged wife and their teenage daughter for just such a vacation in Taken 2, in which the spectacular mountain of corpses in Istanbul brings the family back together again and ends with them (spoiler alert) enjoying a chocolate malt back at the soda fountain in California and getting to know the daughter's new boyfriend. "Don't shoot this one, Dad," she cautions. "I really like him." And they all have a good chuckle over it. In Die Hard 5 or whatever we're up to, Bruce Willis and his estranged son fly to Moscow and do to the Russians what Neeson does to the Turks and Albanians. I gather that in the forthcoming Finding Nemo 2 Marlin and Dory's marriage is going through a rocky patch until Nemo is kidnapped by a Ukrainian sex cartel and Marlin and Dory swim up the Dnieper River and gun down every pimp in Kiev.
Alas, outside Hollywood, foreigners are somewhat less pliable than the body count of Liam Neeson's and Bruce Willis's obliging extras would suggest. The funniest line in Taken 2 was Neeson's advice to his daughter in an emergency: "Go to the U.S. embassy. You'll be safe there." It opened a couple of weeks after Benghazi.
There are drones, of course, which offer the consolations of technological badassery, as if Liam Neeson could take out all the Albanians from the X-Box in his basement. But don't worry. According to Politico, at a recent meeting with Senate Democrats, President Obama assured them that they had no need to worry about his awesome power to rain down death from the skies because, as he put it, he's not Dick Cheney.
And, to be fair, even Dick Cheney isn't Dick Cheney, at least in the sense that Dick Cheney isn't Darth Vader. After a decade of inconclusive war, Americans are understandably receptive to the notion that it's time to "come home." Thus, newly appointed defense secretary Chuck Hagel faces, in the words of the Associated Press, "the jarring difficulties of shutting down a war in a country still racked by violence." "Shutting down"? Yes, the defense secretary is now doing to the Afghan War what Romney's Bain Capital did to midwestern factories. Its business model no longer makes sense. Some personnel can be reassigned, but thousands of EU nation-building consultants, cousins of Hamid Karzai, and tribal pederasts enjoying free Viagra from Washington (seriously) may have to be laid off.
"Shutting down" Afghan wars can be a tricky business, as the British discovered during their 1842 retreat from Kabul, when the locals offered them "safe passage" and then proceeded to massacre all 4,500 troops plus 12,000 wives, children, and attendant locals, leaving only Dr. William Brydon and his horse to make it through to Jalalabad. His mount died upon arrival; Dr. Brydon lived to tell the tale, albeit missing part of his skull, sheared off by a Pashtun tribesman.


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I am married to Kathryn and we have two children, Anna and Paul.
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One of my favourite Twitter follows is a foreign correspondent for Sport-Express, which is Russia's sports daily. He's also an NHL.com contributor, and apparently a hockey dad of moderate craziness. (That's me re-writing his Twitter bio.)
Anyway, he's one of the most in-touch hockey writers I'm aware of when it comes to foreign-born (mostly Russian) players, and he just dropped the following two tweets:
Kovalchuk talks. "Not in a hurry to get to America… Time will tell (if I stay in the KHL). Nothing is out of the question" #NJDevils
— Slava Malamud (@SlavaMalamud) January 8, 2013
"Datsyuk hasn't left, either… If Medvedev says it's OK, we'll play in the All-Star Game" – Kovalchuk to Sport-Express #NJDevils #RedWings — Slava Malamud (@SlavaMalamud) January 8, 2013
Could Kovalchuk and others stay in Russia? It's possible, and he clearly wants to give the All-Star game a go. The NHL doesn't exactly have a whole ton of options to stop guys who don't want to come back.
I wrote more on this earlier today, which you can check out here.
Updates to follow.
From earlier:
Kovalchuk says, 'I will need to read the new agreement' before he decides what to do next. So there… #NJDevils
— Slava Malamud (@SlavaMalamud) January 8, 2013
SKA brass, which includes people from Putin's inner circle, is quite friendly with Kovalchuk and has never hidden its desire to keep him.
— Slava Malamud (@SlavaMalamud) January 8, 2013
Katie Strang of ESPNNewYork had this to add:
A source told ESPNNewYork.com that Kovalchuk as well as other Russian players expressed concern to the NHLPA Friday about their reluctance to return to North America, with escrow being the key issue.


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Chasing an iPhone Through the Big City
Everyone pitches in when a lost iPhone is involved. Here's a story of how two friends, a stranger, and a legion of police officers tracked down a rogue iPhone yesterday in New York City. A pair of friends who planned to meet for lunch ended up going on adventure instead, and they sent in this third-person account. Read More


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Empowering Men to Take Control of Their Health
October 31st, 2014It's no secret that men are more likely to neglect their health than women are. In fact, men are 25 percent less likely than women to have visited the doctor in the past year, and almost 40 percent are more likely to have skipped recommended cholesterol screenings.
The Gift of Mobile Technology and CommunicationsBy Jennifer Dunphy, BSN, OCN, CBCNThe Cranberry's Hidden Power
April 30th, 2014It's a bit of a taboo topic. It can be painful or embarrassing. It can wake you up at night or make you nervous to leave home. And if you have one, you know it without a doubt: It's a urinary tract infection.
Safe, simple, and successful UTI preventionBy Dan SouzaThe Quiet Revolution in Prostate Cancer Treatment
June 30th, 2013From ignorance to awareness
How better testing can prevent harmful overreactionsBy Jay S. Cohen, MDNatural Ways to Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is an unfortunate condition that affects an estimated 30 million American men with regularity, and, in fact, most men are likely to experience some form of erectile dysfunction at some point over the course of their lives.
Health News: High-Fiber Diet Halts Prostate Cancer Progression
March 1st, 2013A high-fiber diet may have the clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease.
Men Going Undiagnosed
March 1st, 2013Fibromyalgia is a complex illness to diagnose and to treat. There is not yet a diagnostic test to establish that someone has it, there is no cure, and many fibromyalgia symptoms—pain, fatigue, problems sleeping, and memory and mood issues—can overlap with or get mistaken for other conditions.
Health News: Red Wine Could Be Key to Fighting Prostate Cancer
January 1st, 2013Resveratrol has been shown to have several beneficial effects on human health, including cardiovascular health and stroke prevention. Now a University of Missouri researcher has discovered that the compound can make prostate tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment, increasing the chances of a full recovery from all types of prostate cancer, including aggressive tumors.
Testosterone, aka The Fountain of Youth
October 31st, 2012Let's do a quick mental exercise. Imagine a young man in tip-top health. Physically, emotionally, and mentally he is at his best. He could be out playing sports, at work, or reading a book. What characteristics does this man have?
Testosterone Supplementation Helps Restore VitalityBy Adam SwensonNature's Anti-Metastasis Agent
October 31st, 2012For such a small gland, the prostate sure gets a lot of attention, as well it should. When it is working well, the prostate gland goes unnoticed. When it acts up, however, it leads to a whole host of problems ranging from the relatively benign (but very annoying) urinary tract dysfunctions up to the second-leading cause of death among American men—prostate cancer.
Modified Citrus Pectin Prevents Spread of CancerBy George L. Redmon, PhD, NDHealth Tips: Multivitamins Boost Memory for Older Men?
October 31st, 2012A recent study published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental showed that when men took multivitamins over an eight-week trial period their contextual recognition memory performance was significantly better. Test groups were men between the ages of 50 and 74 divided into a double-blind trial.


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In the spirit of supporting independent bookstores this season, here's a listing of a few great local indies, along with their holiday offerings. Visit the stores and/or web sites for complete details…
Supporting local independent bookstores couldn't be easier (especially with rain in the forecast) with this deal: Eagle Harbor Book Company is offering 20 percent off all orders through its web site today (Monday, December 14), until midnight.
Elliott Bay is offering extended holiday hours; visit the web site for details.
University Book Store offers free shipping and gift wrapping.
And while most indie bookstores offer gift-wrapping, I can personally attest that Queen Anne Books does a beautiful job. Visit the web site for more info on holiday hours and gift suggestions.
Bellingham's Village Books offers free shipping in the lower 48 states for orders of $40 and more online — also, if you order by tomorrow, any item with an inventory status of "Usually Ships in 1-5 Days" or "On Our Shelves Now" will arrive before Christmas Day.
Visit the Wide World Books & Maps' web site for great gift ideas, but don't skip a visit to the store, where you can browse the books.
Mercer Island's Island Books offers free shipping anywhere in the U.S., book rate — and if you need books within 3 days, you can choose USPS Priority Mail charged at the weighted rate with no extra fees.
Third Place Books offers free shipping on orders of $40 or more through December 17.
And check out Fremont Place Book Company's blog for holiday gift ideas.
Still need gift ideas? The Seattle Books Examiner lists its Best Books of 2009 (Forgetting English made the list at #2!). Also note the Examiner's 10 Guilty Pleasure Books.
Happy shopping!