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heyfred3000 5pts I'm not going to buy one, but I did buy my mom's 50K mile 1993 Town Car in 2003 and used it for 7 years as a long range commuter to consulting job. It still looked like new at 260,000K, and after I spent $240 putting all new air suspension on it I sold it to a lady who is STILL happy with it. Meanwhile, my Mercedes didn't accumulate miles. Lincoln made great cars, and I was raised hearing about the late 30's Zephyr that made the girls wild at college before the war. I think many of these comments are wrong - every time I see one of the new MKZ's (and there aren't many here) I think what a distinctive look it has, and this is just what Lincoln needs to again become really special. A friend of mine collects Continentals up to 1941, has national prize winners and a yard full of heaps under tarps or with trees growing into them. They still attract wonder when he displays them, and that's what Lincoln needs again.
Fred45 5pts The concept shown will not solve Lincoln's problem. The first step is to fire the CEO of Ford and replace him with a car lover. 2nd is to do what Ford did in 1961. Build a Lincoln that was truly different than it's predecessor. It offered quality and one of a kind appearance. The styling of the 1961 carried on until the late 1990's. This Lincoln is a glorified Fusion. There is no reason to pay 2x to 3x the price of a Fusion for a Fusion. Ford doesn't get it. People will pay for exclusive automobiles. People will pay for a real Lincoln, not a glorified Fusion or Ford.
Ken Heller 5pts I presently own a 2011 MKZ and I truthfully love this car. I rides and handles well, is quite solid, gets an average of 24 mpg in mixed driving, has sufficient room for 4, the interior is beautiful soft leather. I have had a number of Fords, GM's Toyotas etc. and this is the nicest car of them all. It is quiet on both the road and in town.. I have had NO problems with it. It is also all wheel drive and I would buy another when the time comes.
edwarda3 5pts Ah back to them glorious days of yesteryear when the Mk's designer series ruled the roost at Lincoln.
sbdude 5pts Unless it comes with a bottle of Johnnie Walker, I could give a hoot. Ford has forgotten that, in order to differentiate a brand (especially one with luxury aspirations), it needs more than just sheet metal. 'Black Label' would be a step in the right direction, if it were standard equipment.
jeffpmeyer 5pts I think Cadillac just ate Lincolns lunch AGAIN with the Elmiraj concept lol. Lincoln just give it up already. If you want to reinvent your brand, fine. First step is publicly executing the designer behind that grille. Show your consumer you mean business.That is if that designer hasnt already fallen on their sword already.
Jim 5pts The white photo illustration of the Lincoln reminds me of an overly-plump Kia Optima.......take another look and see for yourself.
Silver Raven 5pts In 2015 they should use the new Mustang 400# Lighter chassy, 4 wheel independant suspension and twin turbo the 5.0. Go crazy with a sexy body go over and cal it the CJZ lololol again , just saying
Jay Thomas19 5pts Every manufacturer is doing the same thing. rebadging the original lineup with some premium touches which consumers get a feeling of being different in the crowd with some value added for premium. Every brand is now capable of making good automobiles. Fundamental problem with Ford's premium brand is the "Brand Image". "Lincoln" may be a covetted name decades ago. Now that name doesnt feel contemperory. to be honest the name feels "from the Lincolm era". The brand emblom looks like a "coffin". they should change both or atleast the trade mark to something of 'L". Adding to that the design looks out of place. with black vehicles strangely designed looking like agin a coffin in motion. The wing styled gille is not going to stay. (see what happened to Acura with its strange beak grille). extreme desings and out of place technologies( buttons in place of gear shifter) wont sell. you have to be concious about the current design trend and progressively change. otherwise you are out of place and people stay away from those. today all generations are looking for "simple" and "pleasant" looking high quality automobiles. design should not scream strange. but it should be of something to live with everyday. and easy to look at. To some extend Cadilac has that problem. the trademrk has a retro "not pleasant" image.
casey 5pts do I get it, No, does Lincoln need this, yes. Lincoln needs stuff like this to be taken seriously in the up market, and lets face it styling is generally an American strong point, so Lincoln needs to play strongly on that. So, will I buy it no, will someone who wares a $250 limited edition shirt, most likely and that's what Lincoln needs right now. now if you excuse me I need to go review my bank statement and try to save some money, there is something about talking about spending money on one of these cars that just makes me feel fiscally wasteful.
Hunter Gayan 5pts Wow, I don't think I have ever seen this many people say so many negative things since the Westboro Baptist Church was on TV. So many people just tearing Lincoln apart, but like a lot of people have said change doesn't happen over night and people may not understand this, but making these vehicles rwd costs a lot to retool. So stop ripping Lincoln apart they are trying their best.
Trooper_Bri 5pts The Lincoln Motor Company. Based on and built by Ford.The only way people are going to buy these "luxury cars" is if they chug a liter of Black Label first.
fjm1235 5pts Basically what Jobo A stated. No more rebadged FWD Fords. NONE as in zero. I own a 2011 Shelby GT500 as my daily driver. I am 49 years old. I remember the cars my parents favored, Lincoln Town Car (sedan) & my father & uncles had Marks (coupes). I still think the Marks 3 & 5 are cool looking for older cars. Lets see the modern, slinky interpretation of these cars. They should be powerful, RWD, they should handle, & they should exude that "You want me" thing for buyers looking for a car like that. There should be no entry level Lincolns......Message to Ford: If you aren't going to do that, please just let the brand die already. This needs to happen like in the next 12-24 months. I am exhausted about hearing Ford say they are bringing back Lincoln.
Jobo A 5pts Nice start, but I think Lincoln needs to put out a rear-drive based sedan and coupe to seriously get back in the game. Chrysler has the 300, and Cadillac has the CTS Sedan and Coupe. Maybe if they brought back the names of the continental as mid-size, town car as full-size and mark as a coupe, the recognition would bring back them back. You don't need number or letter designations to have a luxury car. It's working for Hyundai Genesis Sedan.
LJ909 5pts Its a good idea, would be even better if it didn't seem like they were trying to hard to live up to this certain luxury image that has long been gone from the brand. Imo, this idea should have been implemented after their whole lineup has been revamped.
MCJCL2001 5pts These look very nice. Lincoln's interiors usually impress me. However, when will Lincoln learn that their recipe for super warmed over Ford models aren't going make them a sales leader any time soon.
lasvegascolonel 5pts Ahhh...the modern Mercury. Years ago, Ford would never put a Lincoln on a wheelbase smaller than its mid-sized Torino, but small is in. I heard Ford may make the Taurus wheelbase larger from its 113" size (smaller than my Wranger). We'll see.
Revis Goodworth 5pts ...And let us not forget that in the US there is a Honda Accord rebadged as an Acura - the European Accord is merely rebadged into an Acura. So if you want to get down and dirty, Acura is even worse than Ford.
Revis Goodworth 5pts I think people are too difficult on Lincoln. Hell, Cadillac is still trying to improve its position after a decade of failure with the Arts and Scientology (!) design philosophy that has failed to match 1990 sales levels despite being combined with more model offerings than were sold back then. The ONLY improvement Cadillac has made since 1990 is in engines - the rest of the vehicle is ugly, cramped, non-luxurious, over-priced, and built like a Chevrolet - mass market and not customizable. Both Lincoln and Cadillac have to face the fact that they are worthless brands that have nothing special about them. Cadillac thinks it can compete with BMW but it builds what is essentially chinese knockoffs of BMW's - some of the look and feel but none of the mojo. Lincoln is just now trying to build cars and trucks that are different from Ford but need to be given time to make this happen - afterall, Ford is really only in its first year of the new Lincoln and people are holding it accountable for past flaws - but just look at Ford and compare it to the Ford a decade ago - Ford is transformed and rightfully so. So, if you are giving Cadillac a pass after a decade, give Lincoln the same time and shut the hell up!
titanium.tim 5pts Every time I see a MKZ rolling by (not that often actually) I think about how great that sales person was in convincing the owner to drive. I never think that they know something that the rest of us don't, that is the problem, the owners just look like someone that was tricked or coerced, sorta like a Hyundai Elantra owner but with deeper pockets.
Joshua Rich 5pts These are great ideas; however, the product has to mirror the experience. The MKC is a really nice vehicle. It has a lot of Acura MDX/RDX in its design language. You can see the curves along the side. At this point, there is still no reason to own a Lincoln...it needs to put on it's "big boy pants" and go daring or go home. Grandpa died and isn't here to save it anymore. The MKZ is okay, but what is with the over design? Simplify it and simplify the grill. That might make it more attractive and age better, making it a better investment. Lincoln owners shouldn't feel out of place for driving a Lincoln in two years because everything else looks newer. Build some good concepts and inject the language into the cars...like the Cadillac Elmiraj. Build something Gen X and we Millennials look forward to buying. And yes, many of us can afford premium cars.
Whatnow 5pts Every time I see an MKZ in person I get nauseous. There is nothing appealing about the exterior of any model in the Lincoln lineup. Infiniti, BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, Audi, Mercedes, even Acura make better vehicles. The LS was the last Lincoln that ever caught my attention.
Rainbow Firecracker 5pts I like the idea of the concierge approach, but the problem is they don't have the product for it yet. Same goes for Ford making Lincoln dealers spend a million bucks to upgrade their dealerships... to sell tarted up Fords. They are putting the cart before the horse. They should have built the great products first and then made the dealers upgrade and change how they sell and take care of customers. Right idea. Wrong product. MKC may be different as that model looks like it might be a winner. This may backfire on them.RF
Kenia 5pts Until Lincoln Motor Cars build a small block V-8, with cylinder deactivation, RWD and AWD, a 8-speed transmission, on the new Mustang platform, the brand is doomed. Until Cadillac, and Lincoln compete directly with Lexus, Rolls, Bentley, and of course the new Mercedes S-Class, good-bye American luxury cars. For over sixty years, since the wonderful designs of the 1960's, the American automakers, don't know what to do to compete with the world market. When Hyundai, can build a superior car for less, US automakers should have a better quality car. It's not rocket science. I would love to be in the board rooms at GM, and Lincoln to give them a piece of my mind.
j3ff 5pts lots of advice about what should be done to resurrect Lincoln... me included: I can't figure out who you've decided your customer is. the comparisons to Cadillac are inevitable... here's another one: Cadillac had the guts to say they could build a better german car than the germans... maybe they will, but I like that they are trying and improving on that goal each year.... Lincoln get your mechanicals right first and then bring on the tarted up design packages... leading with them just comes across as an insult.... if that's the best you've got, then stop wasting money, shutter the Lincoln brand, and follow Mr. Lexus's pink slip suggestions.
jmccool6969 5pts @Hunter Gayan Hunter, the problem is, their best just isn't good enough. When you can get a Ford Fusion Titanium which performs better and looks much better, it's time to go back to the drawing board
Jim 5pts @ Hunter Gayan, I am in total agreement with what you are saying. However, that said, I would beg you to review the history of the Chrysler Imperial of the mid-to-late 50's to see the same EXACT uphill struggle that Lincoln is desparately trying to achieve. That's all.
redbloodedxy 5pts @Hunter Gayan Good post! Lincoln is on the right track with respect to both content and design. The MKZ is a standup car and the company is basically a V8 coupe and flagship sedan away from a complete turnaround as the advent of the next Mustang will be instrumental in Lincoln's future offerings.
Rainbow Firecracker 5pts @Revis Goodworth So you are defending Lincoln by bashing Cadillac? You really think Cadillacs are non-luxurious? Have you sat in one recently? Driven one? I think they are extremely nicely done. I went car shopping with a friend the other month and we looked at Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW and Lexus and agreed that the Caddy was the nicest interior. By a mile. I agree that Lincoln is in the early stages of their relaunch. But Caddy has made great strides in the past decade. The ATS is seen by most reviewers as a better driver's car than the BMW 3 series. The CUE system was a misfire but I am sure they will fix that. As for looks, that is up to the individual. I like the look of Cadillac. And the upcoming MKC also seems sharp. I want both to succeed.
civilian90025 5pts @titanium.tim hate to break it to you but people have different tastes...not everyone likes bmw, mercedes tc
Joshua Rich 5pts @Whatnow The MKZ is pretty cool. Just wonder how it will age. It seems that Lincoln is taking a step in the right direction with "Black Label" in making ownership feel rewarding at least. Currently, there is nothing special to owning a Lincoln...kind of like owning a Buick.
Joshua Rich 5pts @Rainbow Firecracker Though you make a good point, Lincoln has to create an environment that will sell the cars. Currently, dealerships are so lackluster, cheap, and dusty that there is nothing special about owning a Lincoln. The products have been poorly developed with little differentiation from Ford, but a luxury car should give you a "warm, fuzzy" feeling when you drive it and look over at another car. Lincoln's investment in the dealerships has to go across the board...no parts ahead of another.
casey 5pts @Kenia how does financing a car the brand can not possibly afford "save Lincoln"? they first need to convince up market buyer's to spend money on a LOT of cars before they can do that, if they take on that project to early they will over leverage themselves on one project and they will go down in flames if it is anything but a roaring success (which it won't be because its the companies return to that method after 15 long years, and those vehicles always flop), knowing when to act is key and Lincoln must continue to wait if it is to do this right, it needs to work on the highly profitable SUV segment (see MKC) in order to convince buyer's they are up market, refine their parts and materials, and build a nice slush fund to afford the project. So, I'm sorry to say this but odds are the Lincoln you want is not in the works and most likely will not be here for at least another 5 years, GET OVER IT.
GreenGrape29 5pts @Kenia First off Lexus does not belong in the same sentence with Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes S Class. Second unless you are talking only about large luxury cars Cadillac can compete, please don't lump Caddy in with Lincoln, Cadillac is miles ahead of Lincoln in their resurection.
Rainbow Firecracker 5pts @j3ff Lincoln needs to generate some cash and sales first. Which is why they are doing the "tarted up" models. Audi has plenty of tarted up VW designs. Porsche makes a ton of cash from the Cayenne which is a VW Toureg underneath. I think if Lincoln can get some traction with MKZ and MKC and one or two other redesigns they may have the cash and support within Ford to do more unique cars such as RWD sedans stretched off the Mustang platform. It's only the first year of their true makeover. Change doesn't happen overnight.
Silver Raven 5pts I'm a FORD guy and just the other month I saw a weird looking 2 Door car in a Tim Horton's Line up. It was probably the nicest looking 2 door Luxury sport I'd ever seen, It was a Cadilac!!!! Please FORD do something similar and compete, you have the drive lines and know how. Git Er Done lolol Just saying
DriveThru 5pts @Rainbow Firecracker @Revis Goodworth I wouldn't say Cadillac's interiors would be nicer than their competitors interiors by a mile, but they have done some good work with them
Kenia 5pts @GreenGrape29 @Kenia Cadillac, and Lincoln need to have higher quality to compete with Lexus in that segment. If they can't achieve this, they won't be able to compete with RR, Bentley, an MB. Cadillac, and Lincoln need to produce a car that uses GM Engineering, and Lincoln's pedigree "old school" interior, of what it perceives to compete with RR, Bentley, and MB. A LWB car that China, and Japan would consider buying. I needed to clarify my original post.
j3ff 5pts @Rainbow Firecracker @j3ff need cash, sure they do.... but trickle up mech and tech, like ford has been pushing for years, doesn't work. lipstick on a pig approach isn't likely to generate the sales they want.
GreenGrape29 5pts @Kenia I agree, and I hope the new Elmiraj does just that (fingers crossed) to compete with the large segment class, and build the Ciel as a flagship to compete with Rolls Royce and Bentley. I believe Cadillac can do it, they just need balls. Unfortunately for Lincoln, I think they can build top quality cars, they just need to change their dynamics to RWD, if not they will be stuck in limbo between mainstream and true luxury, because AWD based on FWD just won't cut it with the disconcerning buyer. With that being said, I do own a 2013 SRX and the interior quality is as good as Lexus as shown by it's award winning interior. http://www.cadillac.com/content/dam/Cadillac/Global/master/nscwebsite/en/home/Experience_Cadillac/Awards_and_Accolades/03_PDF/AutoPacific%202013%20VSA%20Summary%20Final.pdf


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No such thing as a free lunch
The headline in the Wednesday edition, "Breakfast to be free in HCS schools," is part of the deficit spending problem in the U.S. and is typical of the "socialist" mindset.
The article states that funding is through the "Provision Two program of the National School Lunch Act" for up to four years.
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Thanks for a memorable run
On Primary Election Day, I was not victorious in my bid for state representative but I still learned from the experience.
I want to thank the readers, voters and members of the media for being engaged in this election. Kentucky only had a turnout rate of 13.82 percent and Hardin County's rate was 7.78 percent. I hope more individuals are involved in November because our democracy depends on an engaged citizenry.
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Remember the ultimate sacrifice
Memorial Day is a time for pause and reflection as we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of liberty and proved the privileges of freedom and security are never free.
Let us never forget those who sacrificed the early years of their adulthood and all who made the supreme sacrifice and have gone on to their final retreat.
Foster parents are heroes, too
Americans always have loved heroes. Sometimes we get carried away and assign the title to fictional comic book characters, superstar athletes or celebrities. True heroes are those who lay their lives on the line to protect our freedoms.
Those serving in our military take an oath to pledge their very lives to protect ours. American citizens should take advantage of every opportunity to thank these men and women whose service secures our liberty.
Real politics vs. campus politics
I want to commend Sherry Kelley on her recent letter in support of Jimmie Lee's reelection. As a voting member of the District, I too wish to add my support for Jimmie Lee. A man who already has proven himself to have and has practiced all the attributes and more portrayed by the letter writers from Madisonville, Danville, Bowling Green, New York city and Chicago. It is amazing how the letters from all those diverse places seem to read alike.
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Quick thinking saved a life
I want to thank the nurses and doctors at the emergency room of Hardin Memorial Hospital and the local AirEvac flight crew for saving my life. On April 25, at my home I felt the crush of pressure on my chest and arm, and told my husband, Sam, that I needed to go to the emergency room, that I thought I was having a heart attack.
Paying a fair share
I have heard quite a bit lately from President Barack Obama and his supporting cast of shills attacking those who have been successful and claiming that they need to pay their fair share."

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Orlando Magic 101, Los Angeles Clippers 85
This was a tie game with nine minutes remaining, which means the Clippers were outscored by almost a basket a minute down the stretch. Impressive blitz, Magic. Do more of that.
Philadelphia 76ers 117, Atlanta Hawks 83
I really can't figure out if the Sixers are good or not. However, seven wins in their last nine games — including four wins against playoff teams — tilts the needle towards good. For now, at least.
San Antonio Spurs 100, Detroit Pistons 89
The Spurs signed Steve Novak to a 10-day contract right before this game. So, of course, Novak made the only shot he took — a three-pointer, no less — in the 45 seconds he played. It's the Spurs, would you expect anything less?
Miami Heat 117, Indiana Pacers 112
Looks like the Heat have really learned how to flip the switch, as they outscored the Pacers by 12 in the final quarter while holding them to just 15 points. That's probably good news, unless they were planning on getting the Clapper.
Milwaukee Bucks 92, Toronto Raptors 74
Nothing interesting happened in this game.
Memphis Grizzlies 105, Oklahoma City Thunder 101 OT
The Grizzlies won this game because Tony Allen had his best game of the season while starting in place of Rudy Gay, and because Zach Randolph had a huge bucket which he followed up by rolling his ankle then staying in the game to play defense. So, basically, a Tony Allen start and a gutsy Zach Randolph performance. Amazing win, all around. The Grizzlies are going to make the playoffs.
Minnesota Timberwolves 112, Houston Rockets 108
Kevin Love is just awesome. 20 points, 14 boards and a huge three-pointer that iced the game with 35 seconds remaining. Someone should put him on the All-Star team.


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2013 Professional Goals
- Don't sweat the small stuff-I may have to remind myself of this one every day. I've got to relax and just do what I know how to do. I get so caught up in following mandates, curriculum maps, standards, and all the extra stuff. I just need to worry about my students and my instruction.
- Keep fighting-Even though I'm going to let go of the little things. I have to fight even harder for the big things, mainly my students. I want to do every single thing I can to provide the best education possible for each child in my classroom.
- Be positive-Send home one positive note or make one positive phone call a day. It's so easy for me to pick up the phone when someone's misbehaving, but I need to remember that positive feedback is important too.
- Try something new-I want to give some new techniques and/or lessons a try. I don't want to ever become closed minded and unwilling to try new approaches.
- Don't freak out when it comes to testing-Now some teachers may have no trouble with this, and I wish I didn't, but I get so worried about testing every year around the middle of February. It's one thing to take them seriously and to prepare students, but it's another thing to literally make yourself sick over something like testing. I'll just do the best I can and let that be that.
2013 Personal Goals
- Be in the now-I'm always looking ahead at what I need to do and reflecting on what I should have done differently. I don't think that's a bad thing, but I don't want to miss out on the present.
- Priorities-I need to keep my priorities straight, not just in my head, but in my actions and the time I place into them. I definitely need to spend less time on the computer.
- Have fun-I'm such a worker bee that I sometimes find it hard to stop relax and just have fun. This year I want to work a little less and play a little more.
- Be more healthy-This wouldn't be a real resolution list if I didn't include eat right and exercise. I really do want to improve in this area though. Those last five pounds of baby weight apparently don't just fall off.
- Travel-I want to go somewhere I've never been before this year. Right now, warm and sunny sounds great!
2013 TpT/Blogging Goals
- Blog once a week-It's been hard to blog while I've been out on maternity leave, but I'll be back in the swing of things next week. I really, really want to be a more consistent blogger.
- Take pictures-I am awful about not taking pictures. I get so caught up in whatever I'm doing that I totally forget to get out the camera. I need to just put my camera on my desk every day and have it ready!
- More interaction-I'd love to spend more time interacting with other teachers and bloggers. I can't think of a better way to learn from each other!
When I return to school next week, I want to get back into the groove of things with several of the activities from my New Year Goals product. I didn't get to use all of this last year, so I really want to try to squeeze in as many of the activities as possible. Everything's been updated for 2013, so I'm ready to go!


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Disney has revealed the Epic Mickey 2 Collector's Edition.
Exclusive to GAME in the UK, with the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions priced at £59.99 and the Wii one at £49.99, the Collector's edition features:
- 8GB Oswald USB - Packed with Disney Content.
- Exclusive Disney Mickey or Oswald Figurine.
- Exclusive film cell taken from the 1928 short "The Fox Chase".
- Exclusive Retro TV packaging.
Disney has confirmed an Epic Mickey 2 release date of November 23 in the UK. It will also be available as a Wii U lunch title on November 30.


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Brighter days ahead for NSU with new interim president
Jordan Crawford | 9/25/2013, 3:29 p.m.
Eddie N. Moore Jr. took office as Norfolk State University's (NSU) new interim president last Monday. He presided over financially distressed Virginia State University (VSU) in 1993 and remained its president for the next 17 years—do not expect him to be at NSU that long though.
"I expect to be here two to three years, and longer if I, the board and the faculty agree on it," said Moore, who was originally planning to retire. "I am committed to the green and gold and the improvement of its reputation both statewide and nationally."
Moore was selected as interim president and CEO by NSU's board of visitors with an 11-0 vote on Sept. 13.
The former state treasurer replaces Tony Atwater, who became president in July 2011 and was terminated by the board on Aug. 23 in the wake of some of NSU's longstanding issues surfacing in media reports. Board leaders declined to state why they fired Atwater before his three-year contract was up.
Moore, 65, spent last week moving from his home in Carrollton, Texas, though he was uncertain if his destination was the president's house on campus. His salary is still being determined as he and the board are still hashing out a contract.
According to Ronald Forehand, chief of the education section at the Virginia Attorney General's Office, a contract may be finalized this week at the earliest but could take longer.
Moore is widely credited with turning around VSU, overseeing roughly $100 million in capital improvement projects, a 34 percent enrollment jump and a nearly 10-fold endowment increase.
VSU was in far worse shape than NSU is today, several have said, but NSU's enrollment has dipped slightly over the past two decades while nearly every other four-year public school in the state has seen growth, state figures show. Recently, NSU audits are behind schedule and its two-year nursing degree program was sanctioned for performing below state standards.
Having "financial statements, that's an expectation," Moore said at a press conference. "You're supposed to do that."
He was set to retire after leaving VSU in 2010, he said, but he took on the presidency at St. Paul's College, a private HBCU in Lawrenceville, from November 2011 to June 2012.
He went into consulting after that and recently had his eye on retiring again. But conversations with NSU board members changed that.
"I am committed to higher education, particularly the historically black colleges and universities," Moore said. "And when one is in trouble - or perceived to be in trouble - and it's in my skill set - which I believe to be financial administration - then I have to see if I can help."
Moore grew up in inner-city Philadelphia and earned an undergraduate accounting degree from Penn State University in 1968. After serving in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1971. He worked for Pittsburgh-based Gulf Oil Corp. for the next 14 years and also earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.


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Essential Sleight of Hand Techniques for Coins, Balls, and Thimbles
by Jeff McBride
Jeff McBride is one of the greatest sleight-of-hand experts in the world. His extensive knowledge of manipulative magic is unparalleled. Awarded Magician of the Year by Hollywood's famed Magic Castle, Jeff is recognized as a foremost innovator of our time.
As a teacher, he is an engaging spokesman on the meaning of magic and its place in contemporary culture. Jeff McBride's teaching style will help you to transcend your tricks and create a new form of magic theater. Millions of people worldwide recognize Jeff McBride from his many television appearances on The World's Greatest Magic, Champions of Magic and Star Trek DS-9. His unique blend of showmanship and magic has been seen at many of the world's largest theaters, including Radio City Music Hall and Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Now McBride shares with the magic world for the first time, many never before disclosed techniques of the master manipulators. Jeff leads you step by step through this fascinating world of "digital" effects, and gives you the tools you need to become your best. A lifetime of manipulative masterpieces is contained in this unique three-volume series.
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McFlick Vanish
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Flash Paper Ball
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Tennessee holds a special place in the heart of Bob Johnson, who was an All American football player for the University of Tennessee from 1966-67.
"We are very excited and honored to have Mr. Johnson as guest speaker for our very first Friends of Children luncheon in Cleveland," says Nancy Casson, longtime board member at Holston Home.
Proceeds from the event will go directly to benefit Holston Home, which has been providing "hope and healing for children and families struggling with life's challenges" since 1895, according to Charles Hutchins, vice president for Development and Church Relations.
"Last year, Holston Home touched the lives of more than 700 children and youth," Hutchins noted.
"By supporting our Friends of Children events, such as this one in Cleveland, we can continue to do even more in the future for the children."
Holston Home, headquartered in Greeneville, has family service centers in Johnson City, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Bristol, Va.
Voted AFC All Conference seven times during his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, Johnson is no stranger to success on the football field. Johnson was the first pick for the University of Tennessee's football coach, Doug Dickey, and went on to receive many honors during his time playing center at UT. He was named All-Southeastern Conference and All-American in 1966 and once again in 1967.
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Putting it frankly, Assassin's Creed II embarrasses the original. The long-awaited sequel to the flawed but brilliant 2007 Crusade makes such leaps in scope, presentation and yes - gameplay variety - that in comparison its predecessor is left looking... well, a bit simple.
Assassin's II kicks off exactly where it left you; locked in the evil Templar corporation, Abstergo staring at a group of glyphs so complex that only this feature could possibly crack them. Quickly you're thrust into a high speed pursuit through the sterile hallways of the sinister HQ, dodging security guards and madly hammering door panels like a scene out of the Matrix.
What a contrast this action-packed opening is to the first Assassin's boring chatter fest, which invited you to have a jolly good time flicking through the camera angles while a flat-faced man talked about genos and DNA.
In fact, the full spectrum of Assassin's Creed II's makeup seems to have learned an Animus-worth of lessons from the original's shortcomings.
Roaming the Renaissance-era streets of Italy as newly discovered relative Ezio peels away layers of previously unseen depth; disappearing from enemy sight is now a literal, tangible process of hiding amongst the crowds of nobles and city riff-raff - not just holding the A button - and if you commit crimes such as theft or murder you'll soon find yourself appearing on wanted posters around the city.
Assassinating a guard can now be dealt with from above, from the water or even from the inside of a haystack. Fail to hide a corpse and you'll find yourself making a hasty escape from the guards, which themselves can be dealt with in a variety of inventive methods; by a swift toss of a smoke grenade, a hired prostitute distraction or a wall of swarming pedestrians attracted to the cash you've just lobbed on the floor.
Peeling further still, you'll then find yourself assassinating witnesses to lower your profile, purchasing new clothes and upgraded armour at the shops, racing a thief for fun and then perhaps visiting your gigantic, customisable villa, where you can partake in some RTS-style town management and put pretty paintings on the walls.
Basically, in both apatite and complexity, Assassin's Creed is to Assassin's Creed II as a piece of cheddar is to a meat feast pizza.
From its opening scene to its satisfying conclusion (yes, there actually is something you can class as an 'ending' this time) Ezio's tale and the story and characters he encounters demonstrate more imagination than Ubisoft Montreal's ever shown before.
The sequel's story has finally been treated to the Hollywood-calibre plot lines you always suspected were present in the first game, but were never properly presented.
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As a young man Ezio's forced to deliver retribution on his sister's cheating boyfriend in one mission, then as a young man he finds himself leading an army of mercenaries through a Templar-occupied town, or leading a horse carriage pursuit as Leonardo Da Vinci rides shotgun in the back - it's all miles away from the repetitive ear-dropping we're used to from the series.


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This self-guided program introduces the rich tradition of daily prayer practice. Six exercises for each week (forty-eight in all) invite readers to actively participate in a daily "dance between one's self and God" by using the senses, memory, emotion and imagination in combination with the discipline of intentional daily routine.
Beyer-Nelson offers background in the history of this tradition, and introduces readers to a number of prayer forms (contemplation, verbal prayer and centering prayer). In addition to a host of practical suggestions on choosing the right physical space, the use of music, journaling, eating habits and exercise, this eloquent resource explores the practice of daily prayer as a vehicle for meaningful and lasting personal and spiritual development. Includes journal space.
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"The Little Book of Wholeness and Prayer is a book that I feel comfortable recommending to my congregation, regardless of their spiritual orientation or ideology. This book is a gentle way of leading the seeker into a deeper connection with spirit and self. One has the sense that Beyer-Nelson is walking alongside the reader, gently encouraging and celebrating one's progress." —Rev. Kayle Rice, consulting minister, Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation
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Today was our third and final clinic day in Cartago. We started off the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, while enjoying the beautiful view of the Orosi Valley and mountains. Following breakfast, we departed for the clinic.
View From Hotel Sanchiri in Cartago
When we arrived at the clinic, there were many clients and patients already waiting for us to get started. We had a successful day of surgeries and consults. We completed 25 surgeries and 25 consults today, making a total of 150 patients seen while in Cartago!
Animals Recovering From Surgery at the Clinic
At the end of the clinic day, we all participated in case presentations. Each student was encouraged to present an interesting case that they had seen during the past three days in Cartago. One student presented a case involving a two year old intact female Chihuahua with bilateral grade IV medial patellar luxations. The discussion of this case led to the discussion of the clinical signs of patellar luxations, the grades of luxations and treatment options, including having this patient spayed to prevent her from passing on this congenital trait. After that, we discussed bot flies and treatment options. And then we discussed heartworm disease, along with transmission, prevention, and treatment protocols. We ended our meeting with the veterinarians with a wrap up of the first three clinic days. The veterinarians were very impressed with our work and told us that we were very organized, had positive attitudes, and were very open and willing to learn about veterinary medicine.
After the case presentations, we cleaned up the clinic, since it was the last day we would be working there. We gathered the trash, cleaned and organized the supplies, took down the tables, cleaned the room, and packed all of the supplies onto the bus. Then we headed back to the hotel to get ready for dinner.
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It's not often that a high-ranking official in any administration or political party feels compelled to single out a lobbying organization for lying. But earlier this year, Deputy Treasurer Secretary Neal S. Wolin strode into a U.S. Chamber luncheon and condemned his host for its $3-million campaign to defeat financial reform."The Chamber has every right to oppose those policies with which its members disagree," Wolin said, "but the chamber also has an obligation to be honest with you, its members, and with the American people."
Citing the U.S. Chamber's multi-million-dollar scare campaign claiming small businesses like the local butcher who offered store credit would be overwhelmed with new regulations, Wolin charged the U.S. Chamber with deliberately misrepresenting the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. "Opponents have painted a terrifying picture where every corner store is subject to the long arm of the consumer financial regulator," he said. "That is not true."
Despite this high profile plea for restraint, U.S. Chamber CEO Tom Donohue was back in the public square a few weeks later with new distortions of Wall Street reform. He claimed in a USA Today op-ed column that "small business" was being asked to "bail out Wall Street again" by a Congress that "wants to prop up failing businesses with a $50 billion fund." The nation's largest newspaper called such statements "Orwellian doublespeak." "No taxpayer money would be involved," the editorial said. The Chamber aslo vigorously opposed the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), launching a "grassroots" campaign to "Stop the CFPA," which it called a "big, new, expensive government bureaucracy."
After mischaracterizing health care reform during the debate, the U.S. Chamber compounded its errors after the bill was signed into law. Beforehand, the U.S. Chamber ran ads claiming the legislation would add over a half trillion dollars to the U.S. deficit. Not so, said the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Public Policy's FactCheck.org, which pointed to the Congressional Budget Office study showing the legislation would actually reduce the deficit by $138 billion over ten years.
To whip up support for the U.S. Chamber's $50 million campaign to weaken health care reform after its enactment, CEO Tom Donohue sent a letter to his entire executive board warning that the legislation would result in 16,500 new IRS agents prying into every small business' books to ensure compliance. "Wildly inaccurate," said FactCheck.org, "a partisan analysis based on guesswork and false assumptions, and compounded by outright misrepresentation."
In distancing themselves from the truth, U.S. Chamber officials in unguarded moments sometimes blurt out the most outlandish things. In August 2009, U.S. Chamber senior vice president William Kovacs called on the Environmental Protection Agency to stage a "Scopes monkey trial of the 21st century" on the science of global warming, which has been embraced as conclusive by every mainstream climate scientist. "It would be evolution versus creationism," said Kovacs, "it would be the science of climate change on trial."
Within days, the U.S. Chamber was forced to disavow those comments, but not its opposition to the EPA regulating carbon. Noting that "the availability of air conditioning is expected to continue to increase," the U.S. Chamber's lobbyists asserted that climate change might even be a good thing.


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Babushka. Now those are big machine guns!
Karl Marx tank. That's gotta hurt.
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Put these adorable cupcake toppers on top of a Pumpkin Spice White Almond Sour Cream cupcake with Decorator's Cream Cheese Frosting How to make tiny pumpkin pie slices for use on sugar cookes, cupcake toppers, cake decoration etc. You can use gumpaste, fondant or marzipan.
Make 3 colors of colored fondant. You will need white for the "icing", a light brown color for the "pie crust" and a darker brown color for the "pumpkin pie" filling
Follow the above photo steps to create the "pumpkin pie filling" fondant shape.
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The link below shows my Meyer Lemon's very first significant harvest. I already have picked about 2 dozen and frozen juice! Perhaps next year I will try selling at a local farmer's market or roadside on the road to Saguaro NP East :-) For those new people here, this forum is an excellent source of information and guidance. I want to thank all who have provided that!!! Now, if only I could get my blood orange tree to bloom and bear, I would be one happy camper :-) Happy holidays everybody! P. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Some Meyer Lemon Pix
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Wow! Congrats on the great looking lemons! Yum, I could think of a lot of things to make with those. In fact, tonight I'm whipping up some Meyer Lemon sugar cookie dough. I'm excited! :-) Kristopher |
Beautiful crop. Don't know about AZ; but in California with a folding chair and a cardboard sign at the side of the road, you can sell Meyer lemons for $1 each and the first car to stop will likely buy most of what you have. Best of luck; but I don't think one tree will pay your taxes, or water,or your entrepreneurial worth. Plant more. John |
- Posted by hoosierquilt z10a/23 Vista Calif (My Page) on Wed, Nov 28, 12 at 19:24
Congratulations, pgde What beautiful pictures. I hope you love your Meyer lemonade as much as I do :-) You should try making limoncello from the peels. You could also check with some of your high end restaurants in the area, especially some of the smaller ones to see if they would like to buy your Meyer lemons. How many Meyer lemon trees do you have? If you have a few, and you're tending them organically, you might also be able to apply for organic status, and sell them as certified organic produce. Patty S. |
Nice looking crop. :) I've always felt that my Meyer Lemons are more valuable to me as a kitchen resource than they would be if sold for cash. What I save on salad dressings, beverages and desserts - not to mention the added nutrition and culinary quality - make them priceless. If life gives you lemons, celebrate. |
My slogan is, "If life gives you lemons, pray they are Meyers". Last year at the Berlin show there was a famous chef... can't remember his name... who was so excited to see the Meyers we sent. He told the press, "When I can get Meyer lemons, I do not even consider any other lemon in my kitchens". |
Thanks so much, Mr Clint; I just copied that photo to my marketing file. John |
MR Clint, You have just gained the status of "Friend of Mayan Meyer Lemons"; that gives you full rights to being treated as a friend and VIP, when You come to Guatemala to visit. Thanks again, John |
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Thanks. No trips to South or Central America planned for me. Appreciate the offer. Here's my last meme for this thread, I promise: |
I have to say that so far, the Meyer lemon is also my favorite lemon variety. I have never tasted any lemon that tasted as good as my meyer lemons. I just wish I could grow them like you guys who live in warm climates can! Andrew |
Andrew, you don't need a super warm climate to grow Meyers well. Zone 6 is just fine. I grow more then I know what to do with in zone 7. Meyers are very prolific and compared to other citrus, easy to get fruit. |
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The Comedy Unit have been re-commissioned by BBC Radio 4 to produce a further 4 episodes of their live sketch act showcase Sketchorama. The commission for Radio 4's prestigous 6.30pm comedy slot will once again feature established and up and coming sketch groups recorded in front of a live studio audience in both London and Glasgow. Humphrey Ker returns as host for series 2.
For stand ups there has always been a plentiful supply of showcase platforms, from Radio 4's 4 Stands Up to Radio 2's Out Too Lunch. These stand up showcases have now hit the TV mainstream with hugely popular shows such as Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Live at the Apollo on BBC1, and more recently Stand Up For the Week on Channel 4.
Under the title Sketchorama this brand new format for Radio 4 will offer the same popular showcase dynamic but purely for comedy sketch groups. There are so many incredibly talented and inventive sketch groups on the British Comedy scene covering character, improv, broken and musical comedy but with no dedicated broadcast platform. Sketch show troupes are always well represented at the Edinburgh Fringe with over 100 acts performing this year but apart from the live circuit there's never been a show purely for the sketch act genre. Sketchorama aims to bring hidden gems and established live acts to the airwaves offering a truly distinctive and ambitious show for Radio 4.
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By: Posted: Tuesday, July 09, 2013
By Sandra Reames,
Carefree Catering,
Branson, MO
Save the Good Ole Summer Time
"Flies Begone"
We have had the worst fly population that I have ever seen hear in 20 years in Taney County. Why I don't know and as most of us, I just want to rid my yard and house.
Nothing that I have purchased in chemicals has worked.
I bought a fly and insect electric zapper. I can't leave that plugged in long, because the dogs do not want to go into the yard with the sharp noise, so then I have another problem.
The first time that I saw this remedy (below) was at the ole Spirit Shop Restaurant that was on Business 65 in Hollister. They swore by it and they did it without the pennies, I had forgotten about it until I received an email from a friend. Read below and see if this is going to help you.
This is not the sexiest thing that you have ever hung or the most decorative, but try it and see if it works for you.
ZIP LOCK BAG - Good tip!
We went with friends to a restaurant on Sunday for lunch and sat in the patio section beside the store. We happened to notice zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained 4 pennies, and they were zipped shut. Naturally we curious!
The owner told us that these baggies kept the flies away! So naturally we were even more curious! We actually watched some flies come in the window, stand around on the window sill, and then fly out again. And there were no flies in the eating area! This morning I checked this out on Google.
Below are comments on this fly control idea. I'm now a believer!
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I tried the zip lock bag and pennies this weekend.. I have a horse trailer. The flies were bad while I was camping. I put the baggie with pennies above the door of the LQ. NOT ONE FLY came in the trailer. The horse trailer part had many. Not sure why it works but does!
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Fill a zip lock bag with water and 5 or 6 pennies and hang it in the problem area. In my case it was a particular window in my home. It had a slight passage way for insects. Ever since I have done that, it has kept flies and wasps away. Some say that wasps and flies mistake the bag for some other insect nest and are threatened.
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I swear by the plastic bag of water trick. I have them on porch and basement. We saw these in Northeast Mo. at an Amish grocery store & have used them since. They say it works because a fly sees a reflection & won't come around.
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Regarding the science behind zip log bags of water? My research found that the millions of molecules of water presents its own prism effect and given that flies have a lot of eyes, to them it's like a zillion disco balls reflecting light, colors and movement in a dizzying manner. When you figure that flies are prey for many other bugs, animals, birds, etc., they simply won't take the risk of being around that much perceived action I moved to a rural area and thought these "hillbillies" just yanking my city boy chain but I tried it and it worked immediately! We went from hundreds of flies to seeing the occasional one, but he didn't hang around long.
I have done that for the past three years here in Minnesota and have everyone at the campgrounds doing it. Even in the outhouses. It really does work!!!!!
PS. The water never needs to be changed as long as it doesn't evaporate. My Mom leaves hers up all year and lets it freeze in the winter and when it melts in the spring it still works. I use more than four pennies, but I have always been a big spender. I usually put in 8 - 10. No more flies for me!
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Completing and outgoing tour in Cusco for you, the Maras Salt mines are in the middle of a dry hillside, their formation comes about as a spring of salty water that runs down the Valley. This water flow is then divided into shallow reservoirs and left to dry, creating the salt flats which the locals will later harvest. The tour will continue with a visit to the town of Moray and the experimental agricultural terraces that are found there. Finally to complete this tour package outside of Cusco, you will also visit Chinchero, a quaint Inca village with a traditional arts and crafts market, as well as an impressive colonial church ushering you into what is believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow.
The tour will include box lunches which will be prepared in the kitchen of our Tika Restaurant at Casa San Blas Boutique Hotel.
The salt mines are located on the slope of the Qaqawiñay mountain, in the Sacred Valley of Cusco. These salt mines are made up of small pools with an average size of 5m² each. During the dry season the locals will irrigate their pools with water from a naturally salty spring high above the complex itself. When the water evaporates, the salt is left behind, and this process will continue until a considerable amount of salt is obtained. Once a pool is ready to be harvested, the salt will be treated with iodine and beaten and granulated, bagged and sent to the local markets for sale. You can also purchase your own salt from these mines at the local stands within the complex, this is a wonderful uncommon activity for you to enjoy in your trip to Cusco.
When you visit Cusco and see The archeological site of Moray you will be even more impressed. Moray consists of some unusual Inca ruins, large depressed circular terraces, the largest being approximately 30 meters deep. What is astounding is that the average annual difference in temperature from the top terrace, to the bottom depression is as much as 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees F). It is possible that the Incas used these terraces to study how different climatic conditions affected the rate of growth and quality of their crops. Not only was this an agricultural experimental site, it also consists of a sophisticated irrigation system.
Chinchero is a quaint Inca village with an impressive colonial church ushering you into what is believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow for Peruvian Culture. Here you will find another traditional Indian Sunday market, though not as large as that found in Pisaq. In Chinchero you can enjoy beautiful views of the Sacred Valley of Cusco, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba as a background, and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay adding additional glory to this picturesque landscape and your trip to Peru. The village of Chinchero is relatively unchanged from the days of the Incas, with adobe homes (bricks made from clay and straw) dotting the land and the locals going about their business in traditional dress.
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Flup on April 25, 2013
Phew! Finally got some time to work on comics thanks to a public holiday. Kind of frustrating that I can't spend fifteen hours on every page, but at this point I'm just trying to get the story across. O well.
Anyhow, here we are - one last scene, then we're onto Ch. 3.
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We need to choose between these two faucets. One is quite a bit cheaper than the other and we need two of then for a double vanity. The bathroom is very transitional so either more modern or more classic should work. Here's a pic of the vanity they will be going on. |
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Although the second one is more MY style, I think the first one has a more timeless appearance that would work well with your beautiful vanity and countertop. |
- Posted by motherof3sons (My Page) on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 22:17
#1 gets my vote. What about the shower? Will it match? |
- Posted by writersblock (My Page) on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 22:20
Another vote for #1 |
- Posted by allison0704 (My Page) on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 22:25
Another #1 |
- Posted by treasuretheday (My Page) on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 23:12
#1 would look beautiful on your vanity. I will be putting your #2 in my guest bath. They were in my masterbath and only a few months old when we renovated both bathrooms. I told my husband that we wouldn't "waste" them and I would put them in our guest bath. They're nice but there are so many others, including your #1, that are just stunning by comparison! |
#1 is my vote too. The detail of the beading at the escutcheon is traditional and looks nice with your cabinet. The arch of the spout, on the other hand, has a more modern twist, in my opinion. I like the narrow "waist" of the handles too. The second picture has handles that may look a little club like, almost like a curling stone :) |
#1 without question. It's beautiful. #2 is...ok, fine, but #1 is much nicer, IMO. I hope #1 is the less expensive option, but I doubt it :-) |
- Posted by hobokenkitchen (My Page) on Thu, Feb 14, 13 at 18:11
Number 1 is the more expensive, but given that everyone seems to prefer it I think it's worth it! |
I was just going to vote for 2. We have them on our MB double vanity! |
Another vote for #1 |
- Posted by fnmroberts (My Page) on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 11:36
The 2nd one looks like Kohler Forte. We have those in our master and guest bathrooms. Either will look nice with your vanity but personally prefer the smooth style of #2. |
- Posted by motherof3inct (My Page) on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 11:41
I vote for #2. I like the graceful lines. I am very surprised that #1 is much more expensive. |
- Posted by lori_inthenw (My Page) on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 20:47
Either would be fine, but I like #1 better. You didn't say whether one or the other felt noticeably better to your hand. #1 looks a little more comfortable to me, but looks can be misleading. I usually try to figure out HOW much more I like one thing than another. Do I like it 25% more or 75% more? Is the cost difference in line with that? If I like it 75% more and it only costs 25% more, I consider it a deal! Of course, I'm good at rationalizing. I also think about things I touch multiple times a day and it's important that they feel "right" to me. |
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Weatheroak (Blue/Red) - Hole 13
Red Hole 4 – The second longest hole at Kings Norton requires an accurate tee shot to enable the second shot any chance of being close to the green. The uphill rise to a narrow opening to the green is protected by greenside bunkers 200 yards away.
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4th Red – One of the longest holes on the course at over 540 yards. This demands an accurate tee shot over water avoiding the Weeping Willow and the bunker on the right-hand side of the fairway. Once in good position off the tee you can set up to make the third shot a short shot uphill into the green. Don't be tempted to take a 3 or a 5 wood if you end up with a downhill tee second shot.


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We have two fairly large cracks in our fiberglass pool. We are waiting for the mfg. rep. to come out and repair. The contractor tells me they are great at repairing the pools, but I feel like by the time they cut these cracks out--they will practically be replacing the whole floor. We have a small 12x24. Just how repairable are fiberglass pools? |
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I would push for a replacement of the pool if it still under warrranty. I would not settle for a patch job. I have a feeling it will be visible once the pool is refilled. |
If the cracks leak, and I seem to recall this being the case, if the base it sits on is washed out, another recollection, it needs to be filled. The repair will not be an exact match in most cases but it will be very close. Scott |
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Scott said it if you have cracks in the shell more than likely a void underneath caused it. That has to be addressed first or you will be right back having the same problem in the near future. Rusty |
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