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Facts about Paws
- Breed: Polydactyl/Hemingway
- Color: White (Mostly)
- Age: Kitten
- Sex: Female
- Hair: Short
Paws's Info...
I am already spayed, up to date with shots, not good with kids, and good with cats.
Paws is a polydactyl one year old. Very sweet but shy with strangers. She would like a quieter home with her brother Nathaniel. She loves to play and cuddle with other kitties. Many people want only 8 week old kittens. these kittens are over the get into everything stage and their personalities are established. Who will open their heart and home to these precious kittens?
Other Pets at Guardian Angel Cat Rescue
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Paws, a Hyde Park Polydactyl/Hemingway kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Polydactyl/Hemingway for sale in Hyde Park, or seeking a Polydactyl/Hemingway kitten from a breeder in Hyde Park.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Hyde Park 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 Hyde Park 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 Polydactyl/Hemingway breeders who help with Polydactyl/Hemingway rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Hyde Park paves the way for another one to be saved.


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TV Overnights: EastEnders (just barely) ruins Emmerdale's party
The revelries in the Yorkshire Dales continued last night with an hour and a half of Emmerdale programming on ITV1. There must have been many a sore head after Wednesday night's live celebrations - but it's a safe bet that even the strongest dose of Alka-Seltzer wasn't going to make a bit of difference to the state of Carl King's head.
The first episode at 7pm saw the malicious countryside kingpin's bludgeoned body being discovered, sending shockwaves around the village. 7.2 million viewers tuned in to see if Cameron got away with murder, resulting in a 35% audience share. Let's just hope he disposed of the brick in a careful and methodical fashion.
The second visit at 8pm saw the police investigation in full swing as locals were questioned. Despite being a cheater, murderer and thief (and all round scoundrel) Cameron escaped the clutches of justice, allowing his secret mistress Chas to believe she was responsible for King's death. The second visit of the day was down slightly, with 6.5 million viewers (a 30% share) watching Carl's brother Jimmy being carted away by the fuzz.
This was followed by the first episode of Emmerdale at 40 at 8:30pm, a talking heads clip show in a very similar vein to The Corrie Years. Last night saw faces of Beckindale past and present discuss the headline grabbing plots from the last 40 years. 3.7 million people tuned in for a reminder of all the shocking events that can take place in a sleepy hamlet, netting a 17% share.
Thursday night's 9pm offerings from the two big players dealt with issues of security through two extremely different spectrums.
BBC brought us the third episode of Hunted at 9pm and poor Sam's life wasn't getting any more tranquil. Last night, the spy-for-hire spent some time at a lush country retreat; unfortunately this being the show it is there was no time for relaxing.
After the numerous violent encounters and near death experiences over the past two episodes you'd think there would be some let up in the action stakes, but no. Naturally Sam was there as part of a dangerous undercover ploy. To make things even worse, she only went and bumped in to super Euro villain Bernard Faroux - their combined history is complicated to say the least.
The high-energy twisty labyrinth of a show attracted the exact same audience week on week, bringing in 3.4 million viewers. Although this was down 1 million people compared to the first episode, it still managed to secure a 15% audience share.
Up against all the running and tumbling was a drama of the more sedate kind (relatively speaking) on ITV1. The fourth visit to the long suffering military wives on Homefront attracted an 11% share, as the inquest in to the death of Tasha's husband finally came around. Tensions were high as relatives had to choose between family and honour. The episode secured 2.3 million viewers, the second lowest audience of the series so far.
Sandwiched between the birthday soap was EastEnders (BBC One, 7:30pm) and in typical rude boy fashion, it just had to go and ruin the party. It was the aftermath of the civil partnership and all the Masood family secrets came flooding out.
That wasn't the only mess left to clean up - Fat Boy paid Denise a visit after their recent romantic tangle. The east London soap captured the biggest audience of the night, with 7.6 million viewers (a 36% share) tuning in to see the odd couple unable to control themselves.
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Living in a wooded area I have a severe outbreak of weeds and low brush on my propety edge every year. Right now I cleared it out, but my question is would Preen spread now and again during warm season prevent growth in an area of 25 square feet, or are woods weeds just too strong. Not looking to grow anything there just tring to prevent the weeds and brush. |
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Preen is a seed germination inhibitor and will only affect seeds. Brush (which I assume is a woody plant growth) is likely sprouting back from any roots you left behind and Preen will not affect that. You can instead paint a little Brush-Be-Gone on brush stumps to try and control regrowth. |
- Posted by plantdork05 z6 MA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 12, 06 at 10:49
I would certainly use a product like Brush-Be-Gone on any invasive shrub growth, and I might also do a one-time application of Preen followed by a heavy layer of pine-needle or leaf mulch. Also, this might sound like a silly tip, but to avoid weed growth in wooded areas, don't rake the leaves- not in the fall, not in the spring, not ever. My father made that mistake a few years ago- now he has poison ivy galore. The leaf cover prevents many unwanted plants from growing. Removing this natural mulch is essentially a disturbance event which allows exotic invasives and other aggressive plants to take hold. |
Dirt uncovered is a potential home for any seed that comes along. You can plant things you like, let leaves mulch it, but the ground wants something on it. Maybe some understory bushes that flower? Woodland plants that are attractive to you, something to keep the dirt busy. My woods plants seem to grow in waves. Early stuff comes and goes away. Then something else comes up, then later plants. Some I like, others are pesty. I sure wouldn't want just bare ground all year, not good for the land, erosion would be easy in my area with sluicing rains. Rain washes away leaf cover sometimes. Preen will only work for a bit, needs to be applied before any growth. Weed-b-Gone sprayed, leaves a residue that may leach into surrounding areas, the watershed with rain runoff. Corn Gluten is getting good reviews as a natural inhibitor of green growth. Just sprinkled around, it is supposed to prevent plants, doesn't do damage to other areas or runoff. Might be worth checking. Straight cider vinegar worked well sprayed on some broad leaf weeds I had, really did them in. Didn't touch some other weeds right beside them. Another maybe for you. |
- Posted by nywoodsman (My Page) on Thu, May 4, 06 at 1:51
Maybe you should re-evalulate how you're mantaining the woodland border.Establishing a succession of planting heights to gradually merge the woods to the lawn might make maintanence a little easier.From the trees to the understory trees,then bushes and shrubs, perrenials,and finally the lawn,if you have a lawn.A naturally grown in woodland edge is a beautiful site.Take a naturally occurring example such as a wooded lakeshore or a roadside as a models for your own property.Remember a successful garden design is one that doesnt look designed or gardened |
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I have collected few varieties of canna seeds this year. In my zone what is the best time to sow them, fall or spring? Also what is the best method of sowing them. Thanks, Ranjana |
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Spring. Late winter would be okay if you germinate the seeds in pots and keep them in a sunny window sill or otherwise provide sun and protect them from freezing until the soil in the ground warms up. When you're ready to do it, use edge of a file to scratch a little nick in the outer shell of each seed on the side of it. That will allow water to get in and speed up the germination. Then, soak the seeds in a glass of water for a couple of days. After a day or two, you might see a white radicle, or rudimentary root begin to emerge from some or all of the seeds. That means they are germinating. Take those out and plant them in pots. If you don't see the tips of the radicles yet, you would at least hope to see that the seeds have swollen a little. Whether they have begun to germinate or not, I plant them in pots after a maximum of three days in the water. Unless the seeds are dead, they will germinate. Don't leave them in their first little pots too long. When the soil has warmned up, put them in the ground or into larger pots. |
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A history of agriculture is locked away in centuries worth of documents from the British Isles -- if you know how to find it.
AMD has unveiled its A Series 'Trinity' processors that aim to offer improved graphics performance with lower power use.
Harvard University labs has launched a toolkit that will supply robotics enthusiasts and researchers with the tools they need to design, build and operate soft robots.
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Help! I am in NY, last year I stuck a number of rose cuttings in my herb garden to propagate. Many died, but two seem to have "struck". I don't know what they are,but both are growing straight up. One is about a foot tall, the other is already two feet tall. Now the problem is, I don't like them in my herb garden any longer. I want more room for the herbs. It's very sunny there, and the soil is well amended with compost,so I can see why they love it there. When's the best season to move a rapidly growing rose bush(no flowers)? I am afraid to move them now, since they are actively growing. Is there a "dormant" period? Should I wait to early or late fall? |
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Sandy: Hurricane or Storm? The answer could affect your insurance If you suffered losses in Hurricane Sandy, there may be a lot riding on how weather experts view that superstorm in terms of your insurance. Frank Varone with Varone Insurance in Wilmington says depending on whether Sandy is categorized as a storm or a hurricane may cost you more to have your damages repaired. "Whatever the National Weather Service in Delaware determines, that it's either a hurricane or a storm will make that determination. If it's deemed a hurricane, a hurricane deductible will apply, which could be pretty heavy, it could be two percent of the value of the property. On the other hand, if it's a normal deductible then the $250, $500 or thousand dollar deductible will apply." Varone says it does appear that changes in climate are bringing more extreme weather patterns and as losses mount from events like this, it may be a factor that raises your premiums in the future. |
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There are also a lot of 'codes' that the younger folks use when texting.
I just found a copy of the texting codes that the older folks can now use...
Young people have theirs..
Now Seniors have their own texting codes:
* ATD- At the Doctor's
* BFF - Best Friends Funeral
* BTW- Bring the Wheelchair
* BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth
* CBM- Covered by Medical insurance.
* CUATSC- See You at the Senior Centre
* DWI- Driving While Incontinent
* FWIW - Forgot Where I Was
* GGPBL- Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low
* GHA - Got Heartburn Again
* HGBM - Had Good Bowel Movement
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WASHINGTON - The inauguration of Iraq's new government marks a new era in relations with the country that the U.S. has occupied for more than three years, President Bush said Sunday.
"The formation of a unity government in Iraq is a new day for the millions of Iraqis who want to live in peace," Bush said. "And the formation of the unity government in Iraq begins a new chapter in our relationship with Iraq."
Bush briefly spoke to reporters from the White House with his wife, Laura, at his side, to highlight the political development without mentioning the violence that still rages in Iraq.
The president did not speak of the spree of bombing, mortar rounds and a drive-by shooting that killed at least 18 Iraqis and wounded dozens - most of them hit by a suicide bomber who targeted a Baghdad restaurant during Sunday's lunch hour.
Bush said he called President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and parliament speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani to congratulate them on working together.
"I assured them that the United States will continue to assist Iraqis in the formation of a new country because I fully understand that a free Iraq will be an important ally in the war on terror, will serve as a devastating defeat for the terrorists and al-Qaida and will serve as example for others in the region who desire to be free."
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Iraq has made "extraordinary progress politically" by inaugurating the government even though sectarian infighting has stalled the selection of Cabinet posts for overseeing the army, police forces and national security.
"They want to make sure that they have it right," Rice said on "Fox News Sunday." "I think it's quite obvious that when you take this kind of time, it shows the kind of determination and maturity."
Rice said U.S. Embassy officials in Baghdad told her that 90 percent of the Iraqi parliament will support the new government.
The U.S. hopes the new government will help clear the way for the withdrawal of American troops. Rice said it is too early to talk about precisely when that will happen, but that U.S. officials will sit down with Iraqi leaders to come up with a plan.
"Clearly larger number of Iraqis are being trained, clearly they are taking on more security responsibility, and it has always been the plan that as they take these responsibilities, we will have less to do," Rice said on NBC's "Meet the Press." "But there are still some difficult places to deal with, and we want to make sure we have the forces there that are needed."
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My name is Cruella (Ella)!
Facts about Cruella (Ella)
- Breed: Chinese Crested Mix
- Color: White - With Black
- Age: Young
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Female
Cruella (Ella)'s Info...
I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
As you can tell by the pictures Cruella was named after Cruella Deville fromthe movie 101 Dalmatians. Her nickname is Ella. She is a powder puff Chinese Crested and is one of the sweetest dogs that we've ever had the pleasure of fostering. Her foster mom says that she is doing good with house training. she is ready to find her forever home. if you think that she would be the perfect dog for your family please contact FurBabies Animal Rescue.
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Cruella (Ella), a Indian Trail Chinese Crested dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Chinese Crested for sale in Indian Trail, or seeking a Chinese Crested dog from a breeder in Indian Trail.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Indian Trail 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.
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For Cubs All-Star Travis Wood, it's all coming together
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He got his changeup from the coaching staff at Bryant High School, a pitch that was emphasized on coach Terry Harper's teams. He got his cutter from Cy Young pitcher Cliff Lee, a workout partner in the offseason in Saline County, where both Arkansas natives still live.
But his often underestimated athletic ability and understated tenacity were all Travis Wood.
Harper got his first up-close look at it one day in his eighth-grade history class when the teacher and the kid ballplayer started smack talking each other.
"That little sucker," Harper said. "He popped off something smart to me, playing around, and I grabbed him by the neck and put him in kind of a headlock. I swear it was like a raccoon jumping on a raccoon dog in the middle of a pond. He was on top of me in a second."
Harper laughs.
But the Cubs and Wood are enjoying what looks to be the last laugh as the left-hander takes the mound Sunday against Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals, eight days after claiming his first All-Star selection — and 19 months after the Theo Epstein-Jed Hoyer regime made easily its best trade since taking over.
Wood, acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in the Sean Marshall trade, enters the nationally televised All-Star matchup leading the majors with 17 quality starts in 18 outings, the most by a Cub since Greg Maddux 25 years ago.
With almost half the season left, Wood (6-6, 2.69 ERA) said he doesn't have a lot of time to spend thinking about accolades while he tries to prove this is the pitcher he is, not the inconsistent hurler he used to be.
"After [the game Sunday], I'll probably really get to take in being able to go to the All-Star Game and everything, but it's two days and then it's back to work," he said. "You've got to finish strong. It's a long season, and your body's got to hold up. And they really see what you're made of that last month and a half.
"There's still much to prove throughout the rest of the season."
That's nothing new for Wood, whose mid-90s velocity spoke for itself when he pitched for Harper but whose stature didn't scream "impact" to scouts wary of overstating their projections for a 5-11 pitcher.
"I remember once, before the [2005] draft with all the scouts around, I said to Travis, 'Don't take your spikes off until everybody leaves the ballpark,' '' Harper said of the eventual second-round pick. "To make him look a little taller."
One day, Harper asked Wood if he would put on weight. Turns out he was wearing two pairs of pants to make himself look more solidly built.
"If he'd have been 6-2, he'd have probably been in the first round that year," Harper said.
The work with pitching coach Chris Bosio. The improved "arm-side command" manager Dale Sveum always talks about. The fearless approach and calm willingness to pitch inside.
The timing probably couldn't be more ideal for it all to come together for Wood. He's emerging just as the Cubs are aggressively seeking long-term solutions for their rotation, stirring conversations in the front office about possible multiyear-contract talks when he reaches arbitration eligibility next fall.
"Even [Jeff] Samardzija included, he's probably as good an athlete as we have on our pitching staff," general manager Jed Hoyer said. "Look how many times he fields balls up the middle. He can field a bunt. He can be a weapon hitting.
"There's so many things about him that help you win games. Yeah, I think he's certainly a long-term piece for us."


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I'm trying to decide whether the shade of white subway tile for the backsplash should as closely match the shade of the white cabinets as possible or whether the tiles should be a lighter or darker shade of white than the white cabinets.
One person has advised going with a darker shade of white for the tiles, otherwise, he says a brighter white for the tiles would make the cabinets look "dirty." I'm now thinking, well, if I went down that path, wouldn't the cabinets make the backsplash look dirty? I definitely want some shade of white for the subway tiles for the backsplash. That much, I'm sure. Any suggestions about the shade of white for the backsplash vs. the cabinets? Thank you. |
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Our cabinets are BM Gardenia, a very warm white. For our backsplash we went with Daltile 3x6 subways in Arctic White. The whitest white they make. The tiles are whiter than the cabinets but don't make them look dirty. In fact, I don't really notice the difference in color. Here's a link to the completed kitchen. Keep in mind that, in keeping with the theme of the kitchen, my backsplash is black & white so that may be distracting your eye. Also in these pictures the under cabinet light are on. And my under cab lights are very cool on the color temp scale. HTH. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Completed Kitchen
Willtv, Beautiful!!! ~boxer If you can get some samples of different white tiles Tile brand and price can vary. |
- Posted by brianadarnell (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 8:44
- Posted by circuspeanut (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 9:42
brianadarnell, I hadn't seen your splash before - really loving the spice niche. Gorgeous! |
- Posted by babushka_cat (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 9:50
am working on this issue as well. i ditto the suggestion to get samples and study in your own home. white are so subtle! good luck! |
- Posted by brianadarnell (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 10:12
Thanks CP! I posted my finished kitchen back in December I think. |
We have shiloh soft white cabs and rixi mandorla subways which are a little darker than the cabs. I dont think the darker bs makes the cabs look dirty. I think the contrast is nice and helps to set each apart from the other. I guess it depends on the look you are going for. |
Brianadarnell - can I ask what the make and color of your tiles are? They are great. Also, what size pulls did you use on your cabinets. Manyt thanks! |
- Posted by francoise47 (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 12:16
- Posted by GreenDesigns (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 12:26
Matching whites is the kiss of death in an all white kitchen. It reads as totally flat and sterile. The key to success in a monochromatic room is to choose variations on that color and texture, not all one flat color. So, your cabinets should be one white and one gloss level, the backsplash should be another, the woodwork yet another, the light shades another still, the ceiling another sheen and different white, and the walls should not match anything either. This is the ONLY route to success with monochromatic. In fact, you should try using 3-4 different colors of white tile for your backsplash. It will be far more interesting and date your kitchen far less. |
- Posted by brianadarnell (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 12:42
My tiles are the Horus Cristalli in Bianco. The pulls are 3 3/4" or close to that. Definitely 3" and a fraction thereafter. |
- Posted by oceangirl67 (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 12:45
I wonder if you could have had the cabinets color matched to the tiles, or the other way around? |
Greendesigns you said it perfectly. Kiss of death! ~bp |
- Posted by athomesewing (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 12 at 14:35
I agree with greendesigns. Same applies to quilts! (; Much, however, depends on what your countertops will be. |
My subway tiles match my cabinets. I tried a few different shades of white before we chose and it looked the best. I have a lot of different textures in my kitchen so I did not need a different color white to keep it from being boring. I also chose a dark granite, which is another reason why it worked. The grout is a linen color so it makes the tiles pop, which just adds to the subtle shades in the kitchen. |
My subway tiles also largely match my cabinets, which coordinate with my granite countertop. I started with my granite, and worked out from there. I did chose the matching tones deliberately. I had originally thought that I would have a whiter, glossier subway than the cabinets, but it seemed discordant and I thought that the contrasts would make my narrow kitchen appear even narrower. My kitchen is only 7 1/2 feet by 10 feet. I think you have to keep the design and space of your kitchen in mind. Maybe matching whites is the "kiss of death" in some kitchens, like a previous poster said, but consciously picking different tones and glosses can be too. In a big space, a monotone might look bland. In my little kitchen, it gave me the illusion of space, and I can deal with the blandness with accent colors. I don't think there is a right decision here. I don't think it is a matter of saying "cabinets should be one white and one gloss level, the backsplash should be another, the woodwork yet another, the light shades another still, the ceiling another sheen and different white, and the walls should not match anything either." That is, in my opinion, formulaic. It may be right in the vast majority of spaces, but that doesn't make it right in your space. It really comes down to your aesthetic. And dealing with the reality of the space that you have to deal with. My cabinets are SW Alabaster and my tile is Daltile Biscuit. |
I really appreciate everyone's advice. I've taken a first step. I've ordered sample tiles from Keith at Subway Ceramics (an excellent company by the way). Gloss white, matte white, gloss bone, matte ivory, and their "Avalon" gloss white. Between the different shades of white and the matte vs. gloss finish, I'm sure I'll find something I like. Again, thank you to the GardenWeb community. |
- Posted by jillandmatt (My Page) on Sat, Jan 28, 12 at 12:39
I'm pretty sure I want some variety of white backsplash, but I don't want to match my cabinets--Cloud White--and I have enough gray in my Caesarstone Smoky Ash counters. I picked up samples of DalTile and, my favorites thus far, all the whites and creams in the Ashbury line of the Market Collection. I think the look I'm after is a little darker and warmer than my cabs, similar to Boxerpups' examples 3, 4, 6 and 10 (above). Are any of you familiar with the Ashbury collection? |
I am a little scared to say I matched my cabinets to the subways after reading some previous comments! I thought long and hard about it, and I'm happy with my bright whites matching. I picked the closest white subway to match my cabinets. (The subways are very glossy and the cabinets are a much more matte finish.... so they don't just blend together. Because of that glossiness, I doubt it would be very noticeable if the subways were a shade or two off.) With that said, I think this decision should also consider the other elements in your room.... what color is the countertop? the walls? I like that jillandmatt's kitchen has a slightly different subway since it helps to tie in the countertops choices in their room. |
Jillandmatt...love your tile! can you share what the grout color is? |
- Posted by jillandmatt (My Page) on Sat, Feb 11, 12 at 8:36
Thanks! The grout is Mobe Pearl, from The Tile Shop (tileshop.com). |
Thanks on advance for the backslash help, now if I could only pick out my granite.... |
OP, following-up. My 2 favorite Subway Ceramic tiles have turned out to the gloss white and the gloss "Avalon", a kind of off-white. Decisions, decision. Again, many thanks to the GW members. Subway Ceramic tiles are so handsome looking, BTW. They're constructed to look the old fashioned way with crisp square edges rather than a pillow-y bevel. Keith at Subway Ceramics is also quite helpful in offering useful advice. |
Briannadarnell - I LOVE your kitchen - what granite did you use? I'd like to use something very similar to yours. My cabinets will be Nordic white (not a bright white) and my floor is "whitish-oatmeal" ceramic tile. It's in the color family of the bisque stove that I'm replacing. |
- Posted by nicoleternity (My Page) on Sun, Apr 22, 12 at 12:27
I'm shopping for subway tile now and this thread was very helpful- thanks to all! Let me apologize in advance for the following ramble... if there's anyone else doing a remodel with subway tile perhaps this will be of interest. Mine is actually for a bathroom but the color discussion in this thread is so relevant, I hope it is still on topic enough. Now to decide not only whether it's Home Depot gloss white (US Ceramic, I think... though since we started shopping I think they are transitioning to selling a cheap version of Daltile only instead - which is fine that might work for us too. They no longer carry the US Ceramic we originally sampled in the store by us... though they do online). So... HD US Cermic Gloss white vs. Arctic White Daltile vs. Arctic White Matte Daltile vs. their slightly offwhite version. This is for a bathroom, pretty much floor to ceiling on 3 walls, with polished stainless steel and chrome fixtures, and ikea plain white cabinets (Applad doors - not quire as white and shiny as their ulta-mod Abstrakt). The Daltile HD option is a good one because it is 1/3 inch deep, which means it will match the depth of the carrera marble accent tiles we are thinking of using. It's actually hard to find anything but really common/cheap (and cold/too modern even for us) glass tile to match the 1/4 inch depth of the cheapest US Ceramic 22cent tiles that we thought we would use. I welcome any opinions/thoughts/advice/experiences... Has anyone used matte subway tiles? How do they compare in looks overall to gloss? To be honest I thought the matte finish might make it look LESS cold and sterile. My dad (the tile guy) thinks using subway tile and chrome is going to make my bathroom look like a gas station... I think the marble accent tiles (3x6 carrera hampton pillow top from TileShop is what we're leaning towards) will warm it up just enough. They are just a little visual interest for a border band around the middle of the wall all around the room. Also, the accents in the room are teak wood - the shower drain grill which is the length of the shower pan floor, the shower seat, and probably the shower mat and waste bin, etc. etc. Which also warms it up! Finally, I will be installing a crystal light fixture on the wall facing you when you walk in, to warm up the light in the room, provide some sparkling and "shadow interest". I am hoping the white tile, polished finishes, marble, crystal and teak will all harmonize well! I also hope putting marble and crystal accents in our second bathroom in our 50s postwar suburban bungalow won't be too high-minded an d out of keeping with the house... We are trying to be subtle and keep things in line. The rest of the basement model uses harmonizing and quality finishes... the upstairs has basic nice elements, hardwood floors, quality furnishings --transitional style-- but nothing as high quality as the work we are doing ourselves in the basement. Hopefully the handsome but mundane subway tile will bring down the tone enough to make it in keeping with rest of the house :)... Nicole Nicole |
just bumping this for updated input, as this is where I am at! |
- Posted by Eden-Manor (My Page) on Mon, Aug 19, 13 at 22:12
I am getting off white cabinets and off white subway tiles. They just happen to match, which I like. The white was WAY too white and the white crackle/bevel which is what I'm getting matches perfectly. Both samples you see are "White Crackle" from Ann Sacks Davenport collection. One of them also has a bevel. My cabinets are Greenfield's Gardenia. |
- Posted by gitananoel (My Page) on Tue, Aug 20, 13 at 10:00
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Cabinets: Plain & Fancy "Cascade White" Paint Tops: Silestone "Lagoon" Tile: Meram Blanc from The Tile Shop I love the mix of white and grey in my tile.....matches great with my Lagoon quartz tops. |
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Siouxland Fly Fishing is a group of people who enjoy fly fishing and tying their own
artificial flies. We are a loose organization with no officers or committees. When
someone has a place to go fishing, that person is in charge of details for that fishing
Each Spring a list of activities is made and posted in the 'events' section of the web
page. This is a tentative schedule which can be changed throughout the summer due
to weather, additions, or conflicts. If you have questions on a scheduled date, get in
touch with the host of the event. Other members might be able to help you also. An
e-mail is sent a few days before an outing as a reminder. Be sure to give your
notification information so we can update you of changes.
Are you new to fly fishing and need some pointers on casting or want to learn how to
tie flies? Members will help you improve your skills. From 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m.
April to September, we have fly casting practice at Riverside park in Sioux City, IA and
October through March there is fly tying at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. The
center is two miles north of the Military Rd. and Riverside Blvd. intersection in Sioux
City, IA, on Highway 12 going towards Stone State Park. This hour precedes the
monthly meeting held the last Saturday of each month at the Center, 10:00 a. m. to
At the monthly meeting, we exchange ideas for making flies and new materials that
can be used. At each meeting there is usually a program which can be on various
topics. New places to fish are discussed and plans made for another great fishing
Since we have mostly warm water fishing in our area, we fish for bass, crappie, blue
gill, catfish, perch, northern, musky, carp, and any other species you would find in
Midwest rivers, lakes and ponds. Two area lakes in Sioux City, IA, and So. Slioux City,
NE, are stocked with trout by Iowa an Nebraska hatcheries. See the photo section for
fish caught by our members.
For information, you can get in touch with us using the email address below. If you
have something to include or find an error on the web page, notify the webmaster. If
you know of a fly fishing expo or similar event, send the event name, place, and date
for the events page. Any details or scheduling will also be helpful.
Dues are $10.00 a year
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Wineberry Crisp 2.0, now healthified
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, low-sodium, and (even after all of that) really quite good. You can use raspberries if you can't get wineberries.
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Psst! Would you like a free downloadable cookbook with 5 heart-healthy recipes inside? Here, take two! They're small
continue reading "Low-Salt, Low-Fat, Heart Healthy Freebies"Weekend Favorites
Wherein an anniversary is observed, links are shared, and a happy weekend is wished.
continue reading "Weekend Favorites"The butter dilemma
Every year at this time, I take a look at our diet and think about reducing the amount of processed foods we consume. In some ways, the guidelines we now have to follow for a heart-healthy diet have made whole(er) foods meal-planning even more challenging.
continue reading "The butter dilemma"Updates
I have two updates for you: 1) Neil's surgery went well. He is now a cyborg. 2) My hexagon blanket is going well. I had plenty of time to crochet while waiting at the hospital yesterday. Although, I didn't crochet the whole time. I also looked at the clock and fidgeted. We've been having a […]
continue reading "Updates"Of rice pillows and surgeries
One of the secret Christmas crafts I made was a rice pillow. Well, actually three rice pillows. I followed Blair's tutorial, which was terrific, but I made a few changes. For one, I didn't bother closing up the pillowcase. I didn't have a problem with the end being open, and I couldn't bring myself to […]
continue reading "Of rice pillows and surgeries"Pumpkin (or Banana Maple) Muffins
I just put a batch of hooks in the oven to cure, and I figured I would take this opportunity to share with you something else I recently put in the oven that is not polymer clay, but actual honest-to-goodness edible food. This time of year, there is always a little bit of buzz in […]
continue reading "Pumpkin (or Banana Maple) Muffins"And Many More: a heart-healthy birthday cake
Today is Neil's birthday. After the summer he's had, I wanted to do it up big for his birthday. I think I'm pretty good at providing a festive atmosphere and well-loved gifts for the boys' birthdays, but Neil's birthday has never really been as successful for me. Maybe it's because we don't usually have a […]
continue reading "And Many More: a heart-healthy birthday cake"Home!
Neil was released yesterday, and (for a nice change of pace) he is still here No middle-0f-the-night emergencies this time, thank goodness. He had cards to read, and a box full of fun get-well presents (including this pinwheel) to open. And I, as has been my custom for the last few weeks, had copious amounts […]
continue reading "Home!"Baker's twine and push pins
And a whole lot of wishes for good health. I think Neil might like our new family room decoration when he gets out of the hospital. It's simply a length of baker's twine with a slip knot at each end, held up with thumb tacks. Easy but effective! The kidney stone is still hanging in […]
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NLC regularly monitors federal regulatory activity. On a case-by-case basis, the Center for Federal Relations will seek information from local governments on the potential cost or impact a proposed regulatory action may have on cities and submit comments to the federal agency detailing the local government position or perspective.
In addition, NLC has convened a subcommittee to discuss the impact of regulations on local economic development, including related environmental and transportation issues. The subcommittee will look into various regulations and determine any changes that may be suggested to the Administration to improve local programs and lessen regulatory barriers in these three areas.


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90210: Season 5, Episode 10 :: Misery Loves Company
This week on 90210 (Season 5, Episode 10), Liam's stalker winds up crazier than Vanessa, and Rita Ora guest stars. Read Kidzworld's recap of "Misery Loves Company," which aired on January 21, 2013, to discover what you missed. Back to Article


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Towle Theater production named Event of the Year
By Bob Craig Post-Tribune correspondent December 12, 2012 4:22PM
M&M Productions presents "Merry Christmas George Bailey" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Center Stage Studio Theatre, 227 Center St., Hobart, Ind. | Photo provided~Sun-Times Media
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The Towle Theater's production of "A Fabulous '50s/Swank '60s Christmas" has been chosen as the Event of the Year by the the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority.
The award was presented earlier this month at the SSCVA's annual holiday party.
"A Fabulous '50s/Swank '60s Christmas" started as "A Fabulous '50s Christmas" a decade ago and this year added the 1960s to the mix. The variety show pays homage to the Perry Como and Andy Williams Christmas specials of that era, complete with original vocal arrangements and commercials.
The Event of the Year award recognizes the valuable contribution the Towle Theater makes to the entertainment and economic development of Hammond and the region at large.
Jeff Casey, managing director of the theater, said, "It's always nice to have your work acknowledged. So often the efforts of small not-for-profit organizations are overlooked, but not in our case. We are very fortunate to have the support and recognition of the community."
Casey is also the director of the show and the cast includes Rebecca Bradford, Megan DeLay, Heather Michele Lawler, Sarah Jean Mergener, Carol Rose and Leslie Allison Smith.
"A Fabulous '50s/Swank '60s Christmas" runs through this weekend (Dec. 16 is final show) and a limited number of tickets are available. Call the Towle box office at (937-8780 for reservations.
George Bailey in Hobart
M&M Productions will present "Merry Christmas George Bailey" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Center Stage Studio Theatre, 227 Center St., Hobart.
The production is a version of a 1940s-style radio show that recreates the 45-minute radio production of "It's a Wonderful Life," complete with the LUX Soap commercials and a live sound effects table, music from the season between acts, and complementary holiday cookies and punch.
The cast includes Garry St. Martin, Melinda Reinhart, Jacob Reinhart, Lucas Reinhart, Steve Elser, Debbie Elser, Will Akins and Carl Holden.
Call 947-4922 for reservations or more information.
'Judgment' in Crown Point
The Crown Point Community Theatre will present "Judgment at Nuremberg" as its annual courtroom drama in the historic courthouse on the downtown Square.
Set three years after the most important Nazi leaders had already been tried for crimes against humanity, "Judgment at Nuremberg" focuses on a trial of four German judges for their actions during the Nazi regime, including sterilization and cleansing policies.
The plot follows Judge Dan Haywood, the chief justice in the case from North Carolina, as he attempts to understand how such atrocities could happen in such a cultured country and how the people could not have known about the Holocaust. At the same time, the Cold War has started and many people want the trials to end and to forget the past.
The play is based on the 1961 Oscar-winning film starring Spencer Tracy, Judy Garland, Maximilian Schell, Marlene Dietrich, Burt Lancaster and William Shatner and is recommended for mature audiences only due to subject matter.
Written by Abby Mann and directed by Rob Kranc, the cast features Wayne Puchkors, Andy Leahy, Marc Ryser, William Milhans, Tony Cortina, Laurie Reyna, Jordan Parsons, Tim McCarthy, Ed Griffith, Debbie Johansen, Amy Aurelio, Dutch Williams, Mark Tobecksen, Roxann Poor, Scott Keene and Melanie Witham.
"Judgment at Nuremberg" will run from Jan. 18-27. Call 805-4255 for reservations or more information.


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From Cowardice to Courageous: How to Be a Hero When Others Need Us Most
Bill Bond, the school safety specialist for the National Association of Secondary School Principals, warned: "When you allow absolutely insane people to arm themselves like they are going to war, they are going to war!" Bond himself had been a heroic principal of a high school that suffered a murder rampage. He had a gun to his head. He said: "In a school, the only real protection is kids trusting you with information."
It turns out that the heroic teachers of Newtown were trained in lockdown and crisis preparation. The kids had gone through drills so that, when they were told to follow a teacher and when to be quiet, they knew what to do instantly. Who knows how many lives at Sandy Hook may have been saved from the crazed machine gunner?
Thus, one lesson is the Boy Scouts motto, "be prepared," while forgetting about the scholarly research on crowd size, the urban or rural setting, the shortness of time, or even the risk of personal jeopardy. Louis Pasteur intoned: "Chance favors the mind that is prepared." Heroes need to have the trust of others and a sense of personal efficacy. Even minimal crisis-management training may give them the confidence and competence to act.
A second lesson, then, is to inspire the crowd and forget about the cynical media that warns about an apathetic society. Once you act, others will likely follow your lead. In studying scores of corporate scandals, if only one knowledgeable person had courageously gone public, many other informed, righteous colleagues would have followed. The once-cowardly townsfolk in the classic films High Noon and It's a Wonderful Life rose up to join heroes in the fight against evil. This is the mythic American character. In fact, crowds in real life, whether on battlefields or burning wrecks or subway train platforms, generally rush to help the heroes in their valiant causes.
This can work even to unfreeze paralyzed legislatures as we are reminded by the near failure of our Constitution's framers as they met in Philadelphia in 1787. In short, larger states demanded a bigger voice in the nation's new legislature, given their greater contribution to the nation's financial might and defense strength, while less populous states wanted equal votes. The issue of representation had led to a seven-week stalemate with the convention about to collapse. Two delegates from Connecticut, Roger Sherman and Oliver Ellsworth, creatively suggested a dual house system to break the logjam, which Benjamin Franklin courageously endorsed and refined. This historic "Grand Compromise" was adopted on July 16, 1787, by a heart-stopping single vote. The answer to the courage vs. crisis paradox is: character, not context. Don't blame the city, the culture or the crowd. Heroism springs from individual character. The mythic American character is always triggered when a hero inspires the crowd. In fact, this is not unique to America. This is what heroes have done over the history of humanity. Heroes provide a code of conduct during uncertain times and a path through adversity. In this era of "cultural relativism," anthropologist Joseph Campbell boldly revealed the universal qualities of heroes, calling them "the monomyth of the hero" in his classic The Hero With a Thousand Faces. In city parks, town squares and village greens across countries, cultures and continents, we see statues that celebrate not crowds, but rather the courageous individuals who inspire crowds.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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(BN) Americans in 70% Majority See Frozen Unemployment as Budget Deficit Widens
Released on 2012-10-18 17:00 GMT
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US is basically in a statistical recovery -- GDP is technically up, but
it's on the back of massive government consumption. More concerning is the
fact that given the unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimuli, the
'recovery' is the weakest on record, which is even more worrying given the
depth of the decline in output (i.e., it should be higher given the
favourable base). The 'jobs' that have been created are not real jobs --
conducting a census does not make any meaningful or lasting increase GDP.
It's getting more expensive and difficult to start a small business, as it
is to keep people working for one. Taxes are slated to rise substantially,
which will weigh on small business, and thus real job creation, further.
Moreover, those imminent tax increases are perhaps the greatest stimulus
Obama has provided, as much economic activity has been brought forward to
avoid them -- as such, the current recovery looks even more anaemic.
Excess capacity is at all time highs, as the output gap is estimated at
about 6-7% of GDP -- that will take years of real GDP growth to work
through, it will also make new hiring unecessary for some time, and will
thus protract unemployment. Households are still highly-indebted, hose
prices haven't bottomed and unemployment is sky-high (official figures
don't capture the people that have retired, gave up, etc; the unemployment
rate for prime wokers is much higher than the official 10% figure). If you
want to know just how little real, non-stimulated activity there is, look
no further than what happened to first time home purchases on May when the
tax incentive expired-- they collapsed, which basically telegraphs what
will happen in the economy when the tax cuts expire and the tax hikes kick
in (assuming they do; Obama might find that it makes sense politically to
extend them -- the fact that it makes economic sense is moot). Global
growth is decellerating -- which is really no different than a "double
dip", since the effects are basically the same -- on the back of fiscal
tightening across the board in the western world (save the US, whose
fiscal deficit is about 12% of GDP), deceleration in China, the general
unwinding of stimulus measures, restrained credit and stricter terms and
conditions. Interest rates are at historical lows, but they'll rise
eventually, and that'll make economic activity more expensive, not to
mention the adverse effect on those homebuyers with ARMs (who only benefit
so much from 0% rates since te ARMs have interest rate "floors").
Americans in 70% Majority See More Jobless in Poll
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- More than 7 out of 10 in the U.S. say the economy
is mired in recession, and the country is conflicted over how to balance
concerns over joblessness and the federal budget deficit, according to a
Bloomberg National Poll.
Just like the experts, Americans are torn about whether the federal
government should focus on curbing spending or creating jobs, the poll
conducted July 9-12 shows. Seven of 10 Americans say reducing unemployment
is the priority. At the same time, the public is skeptical of the Obama
administrationa**s stimulus program and wary of more spending, with more
than half saying the deficit is a**dangerously out of control.a**
This concern over spending extends to aid for the jobless. With
unemployment at a near-record high of 9.5 percent in June, the public is
closely split on whether another extension of jobless benefits, which is
stalled in Congress, is worth the $34 billion cost.
a**Theya**re just running out of patience,a** says J. Ann Selzer,
president of Selzer & Co., a Des Moines, Iowa-based company that conducted
the survey. a**The number theya**re seeing change is the deficit. Ita**s
rising at what seems like an astronomical rate. The number that seems
intractable is the unemployment rate.a**
Record Deficit
The Obama administration expects a record budget deficit this year of more
than $1.5 trillion, or 10.6 percent of GDP, according to projections the
White House released in February. The U.S. deficit is a greater percentage
of GDP than any other major industrialized nation except the U.K., where
it is estimated to reach 11.4 percent, and Ireland, where it will be 12.2
percent, according to International Monetary Fund projections released in
April. The only deficit-reduction measure that gets strong support in the
poll is higher taxes on upper-income Americans.
The publica**s perception that the U.S. is still in recession contradicts
data showing the economy has been growing for a year, with the Commerce
Department reporting GDP rising at 2.7 percent annual rate in the first
quarter. The median forecast in a Bloomberg News survey of economists
conducted July 1-8 shows 3.2 percent growth for the second quarter.
Four months ahead of the midterm congressional elections, the polla**s
results show a challenging climate for Democrats. The public mood is
bleak, with 63 percent saying they believe the country is on the wrong
track, the most negative reading of Obamaa**s presidency. After a year of
economic growth, 71 percent say the economy is still in recession; another
13 percent say the economy is faltering and will dip back into recession.
Not Better Off
Only 1 in 6 say they believe they are personally better off than they were
18 months ago, when President Barack Obama took office. They are more apt
to see the economy today as deteriorating than improving.
More than half say they are responding to the economic climate by
hunkering down. Fewer than a quarter say they are getting back to normal
and only 16 percent are seeing opportunity and taking risks. The
publica**s posture is more pessimistic than the view of global investors
polled a month earlier. In a poll of Bloomberg customers conducted June
2-3, more than twice as many respondents -- 35 percent -- said they are
seeing opportunities and taking risks.
The divergence in the outlooks of the general population and investors
fits the way each group is experiencing the economic cycle. The public
confronts an unemployment rate hovering near a 26-year high, home values
and retirement portfolio balances that remain below pre-recession levels,
and the debt crisis in Europe that threatens the global recovery.
a**Investment Booma**
The publica**s perception is gloomier than some recent economic data: The
U.S. economy has been growing for a year, first-quarter corporate profits
were up more than 33 percent from a year earlier and research published in
1980 by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke points to the possibility
of a**an investment booma** following resolution of uncertainty such as
the jitters provoked by the crisis in Europe. In addition, investors have
benefited from a rise of more than 36 percent in the S&P 500 stock index
since Obama took office even after the recent turmoil in the markets.
The public gives the Obama administration little credit for its tax cuts,
which according to the Washington-based Tax Policy Center lowered federal
income taxes for 93 percent of filers. Asked to compare their federal
income taxes to what they paid during George W. Busha**s presidency, only
7 percent say they are lower; 20 percent say their taxes are higher and 65
percent say they are about the same.
The Bloomberg National Poll is based on interviews with 1,004 U.S. adults
ages 18 or older. Percentages based on the full sample may have a maximum
margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
Republicans Pick Deficit
Americansa** anxieties over the economy are reflected in the top issues
they see facing the country: Unemployment and jobs, cited by 41 percent,
and the federal deficit, cited by 26 percent, dwarfed other concerns. Few
Democrats share the concern over the deficit, with just 7 percent choosing
it as the top issue -- last in a list of five -- versus 44 percent of
Republicans and 31 percent of independents.
a**People need to have work to keep their living going,a** says poll
respondent Jane Phillips, an 80-year-old retired school teacher from
Springfield, Ohio, who listed unemployment as the most important issue.
a**It downgrades our people if they dona**t have anything to do.a**
Important Election
The two big priorities are reversed among respondents who say they will
definitely vote in November and say the election is exceptionally
important. A 41 percent plurality name the deficit as the top issue,
compared with 33 percent who pick jobs among those who say they are
intensely interested in the November congressional elections. Respondents
who describe themselves as Republicans say they are more likely to vote,
the poll shows.
a**The debt that our kids are accumulating is going to be beyond
belief,a** says Jim Tympanick, 55, of Foxborough, Massachusetts, an
independent who works in technology support. a**I dona**t see how it can
be rectified without an increase in taxes.a**
The White House hasna**t made much progress in selling its $862 billion
economic stimulus package. Asked how their opinion of the stimulus has
changed in recent months, respondents were divided about evenly among
those who say they had become more supportive, those who are less
supportive and those who havena**t changed their opinion.
Less Supportive
Other high-profile spending plans undertaken in the wake of the financial
crisis have fared worse. The assistance package to automobile companies is
becoming less popular: 48 percent say they had become less supportive in
recent months versus 17 percent who say they have become more supportive.
By a two-to-one margin, the public classifies the $700 billion Troubled
Asset Relief Plan that Congress passed in 2008 as the financial industry
teetered as an a**unneeded bailouta** rather than a**necessary.a**
Asked about a range of options to cut the budget deficit, the public is
willing to consider removing the cap on earnings covered by the Social
Security tax, currently set at just under $107,000, and eliminating tax
cuts for the wealthy enacted under Bush.
The public opposes a 2 percentage point increase in income tax rates on
the middle class, cutbacks in Social Security or Medicare benefits, though
52 percent say they would at least consider an increase in the eligibility
age for Medicare to 67 from 65.
Spending Cuts
The public is divided on cuts in spending on defense, education, public
housing, regulatory agencies or public works and on discontinuing
extensions of unemployment benefits to help close the deficit.
Perceptions of the economya**s performance split sharply along party
lines. A 48 percent plurality of Democrats say the economy is getting
better. Only 17 percent of Republicans and 19 percent of independents see
an improving economy.
Younger Americans also had a slightly more positive read on the economy,
with 31 percent of people under 35 saying they believe it is improving.
Middle-aged Americans had the most negative reading, with only 24 percent
describing the economy as getting better. Among those over 55, 28 percent
say the economy is improving.
Voters in Western states also were more pessimistic, with 24 percent
seeing an improving economy versus 27 percent in the Midwest, 29 percent
in the Northeast and 30 percent in the South.
To see the methodology and exact wording of the poll questions, click on
the attachment tab at the top of the story.
To contact the reporters on this story: Mike Dorning in Washington D.C. at
firstname.lastname@example.com Catherine Dodge in Washington at
firstname.lastname@example.com .
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