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China's Industrial Rise: East Asia's Challenge
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Surging China
Economic Growth
Expanding Exports
Inward Investment
China's Exports Compared with East Asia's
Is China Out-Competing the Region?
Changing Trade Flows
Accounting for Import Patterns Tells a Different Story
Sectoral Analysis
Appendix 1.1 Trade Similarity Indices
China's Changing Comparative Advantage
North East Asia's Reponses to China
Trade Flow Comparisons
Japan's Revealed Comparative Advantage
Republic of Korea
Trade Flow Comparisons
ROK Revealed Comparative Advantage
Trade Flow Comparisons
Taiwan's Revealed Comparative Advantage
Hong Kong
Trade Flow Comparisons
Hong Kong's Revealed Comparative Advantage
South East Asian Responses to China
Trade Flow Comparisons
Indonesia's Revealed Comparative Advantage
Trade Flow Comparisons
Malaysia's Revealed Comparative Advantage
The Philippines
Trade Flow Comparisons
The Philippines' Revealed Comparative Advantage
Trade Flow Comparisons
Singapore's Revealed Comparative Advantage
Trade Flow Comparisons
Thailand's Revealed Comparative Advantage
Appendix 2.1 Michaely Indices of Revealed Comparative Advantage
Trade Flow Comparisons
Australia's Revealed Comparative Advantage
Implications for Australia
Changing Export Destinations
Forecasts for Chinese Demand for Raw Materials
Future Prospects
Summing Up
Is China developing so fast that it threatens to dominate completely regional manufacturing, even high technology manufacturing, undermining developing and developed East Asian economies' economic prospects? This report seeks to answer this question by examining the major restructuring underway in regional economies' trade flows China appears to be causing, drawing implications for regional economic prospects and Australian business. This report finds China's industrial rise is a positive sum game for the region and Australia; overall, all economies appear to be gaining. However, some economies like Australia are gaining more than others that are constrained by rigid policies and weak markets. This is because the comparative advantage of China, Australia and other regional economies is dynamic. Firms, markets and economic policies must be flexible and open to remain winners in this rapidly evolving environment.
China's strong growth and large economy is causing rapid changes in production patterns and trade flows within East Asia and between the region and third markets. These changes not only are affecting regional economies but also could significantly influence Australian exporters, most of whom supply industrial inputs to China and other East Asian economies.
This report firstly examines recent production and export growth patterns, assessing concerns China's expanding exports of assembled high technology products could damage middle and high income East Asian economies by making redundant many advanced industrial plants. It also examines concerns China's rapidly expanding production of more traditional labour intensive manufactures is damaging economic prospects in developing South East Asian economies.
China already is, or is fast becoming, the region's largest exporter of many products, from fully assembled high technology products to traditional labour intensive manufactures. At first glance, human capital and technology abundant economies such as Taiwan, the Republic of Korea and Singapore seem to confront rising Chinese competition in markets for some of their high technology exports. Labour abundant economies in South East Asia also appear to face increased competition in world export markets for clothing, footwear, toys, consumer electrical goods and other labour intensive products.
However, detailed analyses of regional trade flows over the past decade this report undertakes shows China's continuing industrial expansion is not damaging but benefiting other regional economies. China is more closely integrating into mutually beneficial regional production chains, stimulating regional trade growth. In more advanced regional economies, exports of advanced components and capital equipment to China and elsewhere are more than compensating for losses in labour intensive manufacturing sectors. In developing regional economies, China's industrial expansion certainly is challenging competing regional industries, encouraging them to specialise and adjust but, overall, competing sectors are still expanding strongly. Furthermore, China's expanding imports, including of advanced components, capital equipment and raw materials, are generating lucrative new markets for East Asian and Australian exporters. Nevertheless, the study highlights the fact that policy settings need to promote flexibility and resource mobility within regional economies to maximise benefits from China's expansion.
As a major raw material supplier and a smaller but still significant exporter of advanced manufactures and services to China, Australia already is benefiting significantly from China's rapid growth. Furthermore, as other East Asian economies appear to be adjusting successfully to the rise of China's industry, Australia also should retain and expand its traditional markets in these economies. This detailed understanding of how East Asian economies are adjusting to the rise of Chinese industry aims to assist Australian businesses anticipate and benefit from these major emerging market trends.
Regional Hollowing Out Concerns Unfounded
This report's analysis indicates concerns of widespread hollowing out are unwarranted. It shows China's core competitiveness still lies largely in labour intensive production. To produce more technologically advanced products, it mainly assembles imported components from developed East Asian economies. Most developed East Asian economies continue to expand their exports of more technologically advanced products. They also are responding to China's efficiency in labour intensive manufacturing by contracting exports in these industries and expanding exports from more capital and human capital intensive industries where they retain relative strength. By developing new markets and maintaining old ones most developing East Asian economies are achieving strong export growth even in sectors where they compete with China.
While China's more high technology exports appear to be expanding into sectors other East Asian economies supply, closer examination indicates a key driver in this apparent trade convergence is the internationalisation of production chains. Export similarity analysis using gross export data appears to show China's export profile gradually is becoming more similar to the export profiles of many developed East Asian economies in recent years. However, export similarity analysis undertaken using net (export minus import) data shows China's overall export specialisation is not becoming more similar to those of most other East Asian economies. This is because rather than taking over the whole production process for computers, televisions and other electronic products, China is becoming more embedded in regional production chains producing these products. These chains typically take advantage of the strengths of different regional economies to produce the range of required components and assemble completed products. They often involve industrialised Japan, the ROK and Taiwan producing sophisticated components and shipping them to low cost China and South East Asia for assembly into final consumer goods. Once trade flows associated with these integrated production chains are factored in to analyses of regional net trade flows, no overall trend emerges of Chinese exports encroaching on its neighbours' export markets.
In addition, China is becoming an increasingly important market for other East Asian economies and Australia through their increasing trade complementarity. China's expanding industries are providing all East Asian economies with rapidly expanding markets for raw material, component and capital equipment exports. Australia's exports to China are growing rapidly, particularly raw materials and energy. Regional economies with more established consumer bases, such as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, also are benefiting from cost competitive Chinese consumer good exports.
Chinese Manufacturing Expands
Sectoral analysis of Chinese trade flows confirms significant restructuring and some movement up the value chain is underway in Chinese manufacturing. China maintains a strong competitive edge in labour intensive products like clothing, footwear and toys and rapidly is becoming a more competitive office machine assembler. Over the last five years China also has reduced its comparative trade weakness in more capital intensive industries like non-office machinery and synthetic textiles while its comparative strength in traditional labour intensive products like clothing and footwear is waning. However, China now relies more on imports for human capital intensive products like integrated circuits and energy imports like crude oil.
Strongly Complementary Japan Consolidates Advanced Manufacturing
Japan faces moderate competition from Chinese exports but is responding by moving out of the labour intensive sectors where China is more competitive. Japan is facing increasing competition from Chinese exports in about a quarter of its net export sectors by value. In two thirds of these sectors, mainly labour intensive industries like assembled computers, Japan's net exports are declining. Japan continues to expand its net exports of the other third of export categories, which includes more advanced products like video and digital cameras, mobile phones and motorcycles. Another quarter of Japanese net exports by value, including integrated circuits and steel, complement Chinese net imports and this complementarity is increasing. Around a quarter of Japanese net imports, such as clothing, are complementary with Chinese net exports. Japan retains a strong specialisation in capital and human capital intensive products including non-office machinery and passenger vehicles, and an equally strong reliance on imports for primary commodities like crude oil and meat and labour intensive goods such as clothing.
ROK Expands Exports Regardless of Chinese Competition
The Republic of Korea, ROK, faces competition from Chinese net exports in about half of its export sectors but continues to expand exports of these products regardless, at a similar rate as China. For example, ROK net exports of mobile phones, digital and video cameras, computers and computer parts continue to expand strongly in the face of China's expansion in similar industries. The mutually advantageous intra-industry component and finished product trade between China and the ROK probably explains part of the ROK's success. Another quarter of the ROK's net exports by value, including plastics in primary forms and steel complement Chinese import demand. Hence, the ROK is integrating its industry effectively with China, with few apparent negative impacts in competing sectors and strong growth in clearly complementary sectors.
Taiwan Restructures to Adjust to Strong Competition
Taiwan also faces strong competition from China, competing with Chinese exports in well over half its net export sectors by value. In a majority of these competing sectors, including clothing and fully assembled computers, Taiwan is reducing its net exports but it continues to expand its net exports of other products, such as computer parts. About a quarter of Taiwan's total net exports by value, including synthetic textiles and electronics components, are complementary with Chinese net import demand. By specialising in its comparative strengths, such as computer parts and products China demands, like textiles and steel, Taiwanese industry has continued to expand its exports strongly.
Hong Kong's Entrepot Role Strongly Evident
As Hong Kong is a major re-exporter of Chinese goods, with local firms adding some value to many of these re-exports as they pass through Hong Kong, even analysing net trade flows between Hong Kong and China appears to show the two economies have very similar net export profiles. However, only 9 per cent of Hong Kong's workforce now is in manufacturing; most of its workforce is in service industries, many of which also service China. Meanwhile, 20 per cent of Hong Kong's net merchandise exports complement Chinese net import needs and around a third of Chinese net exports match Hong Kong's net import requirements. While goods trade data analysis provides only a partial picture, the close integration of the two economies is clear. Hence, China's growth should provide Hong Kong strong long term prospects.
Indonesian Resources Complement Chinese Growth
While China is a competitor in almost half of Indonesia's net export markets, mainly for labour intensive manufactures, overall Indonesia is expanding its net exports strongly in these competing sectors. So long as Indonesia retains flexible labour markets and its financial system can recover sufficiently to finance new investment in sectors competing with China, this competition could promote Indonesian efficiency and product specialisation. With its strength in primary commodity exports, Indonesia also is well placed to benefit from Chinese industry's expanding demand for inputs.
Malaysia Boosts Exports despite Chinese Competition
Malaysia, like Indonesia, relies heavily on resource and labour intensive manufactured exports, but has significantly more overlapping export sectors with China than Indonesia. Almost two thirds' Malaysia's net exports compete with China's, including a wide range of electronics. In the past six years, despite strong Chinese net export growth in these markets, Malaysia significantly increased its exports in the majority of these competing sectors. Hence, Chinese competition does not appear to be damaging Malaysia's manufacturing export sector and could well be strengthening it. Although its complementarity with China currently is lower than that of most other regional economies, Malaysia also is benefiting from China's increased demand for resources and components.
The Philippines Benefiting from Complementarity
The Philippines appears to be adjusting successfully to changing international demand and Chinese competition, increasing its net exports in a majority of sectors where it competes with China. However, China may present a low and declining competitive challenge to the Philippines' net exports in part because the Philippines is not a strong exporter of the labour intensive products economies at a similar level of development usually rely on. Nevertheless, the Philippines is highly complementary with China's net import demand, particularly in electronic components, which should assist its future export growth.
Singapore Goes High Tech, Strongly Complementary
As one of the region's most developed economies, Singapore has a strong technological edge over China; it continues to move rapidly out of more labour intensive sectors where China is strong, focusing on higher technology exports. This ongoing restructuring is increasing Singapore's trade complementarity with China. Like other developed East Asian economies and Australia, Singapore is well placed to take advantage of China's growth by exploiting its complementarities, including by exporting components and capital goods and accessing China's low cost exports to supply its mature consumer market.
Thailand Faces Toughest Competition: Continued Reform Important
Of all East Asian economies, Thailand has the most similar net export profile to China's and faces competition from China in the great majority, 70 per cent, of its net export sectors. Competitive pressure from expanding Chinese exports appears to be pressing many Thai industries to either become more efficient or move into more specialised markets. Thailand's complementarity with China is the lowest in the region but is growing rapidly. Provided the Thai economy can restructure flexibly it should gain from this competition; however, if Thai economic reform programs were to stall, Chinese competition could prove a serious challenge.
China's Economy Could Surpass Japan's by 2030
Over the next few decades, if China's reforms stay on track its economy could expand until it approaches the size of Germany in 2010 and rivals Japan by 2030. As its income per capita expands, China already is moving gradually up the value chain and producing an increasingly wide range of goods. However, it is unlikely to become a competitive net exporter of human capital intensive products like high technology components or capital intensive industrial goods for some decades. China's huge, low cost but on average low skill workforce means its relative strength, and hence its trade specialisation should remain in labour intensive exports for some decades.
Positive Implications for Australia and the Whole Region
Due to its complementary trade specialisation and role as a major input supplier to Chinese industry, Australia should continue to profit from Chinese economic expansion. In other East Asian economies, China's industrial expansion is stimulating restructuring that should help boost industrial efficiency and growth; this also should promote Australian exports to the region. However, destinations of some Australian exports will continue to shift as developed regional economies move out of labour and resource intensive industries to more human capital intensive industries.
Vastly different Australian and Chinese economic endowments and strengths mean Australia faces relatively little competition from China in export markets and strongly complements China as a trading partner. As a net exporter of many products China demands, particularly minerals, energy and agricultural commodities, Australia is well placed to benefit from its rapid growth. Australia also is a large net importer of goods China supplies to world markets, including a wide variety of more labour intensive consumer goods. This strong trading partnership will continue to generate considerable benefits for Australia and China.
Over time, as China's raw material requirements continue to increase and other economies restructure into more human capital and less raw material intensive goods and services, some Australian exports will shift from other East Asian economies to China. Economic Analytical Unit commissioned modelling results indicate Chinese demand for many major Australian exports, including copper and natural gas, should continue to grow strongly in the next decade. Resource exports to maturing developed economies like Japan are likely to grow more slowly and in some cases may fall. In the case of coal, Australia's largest export to the region, while its exports to East Asia will continue to rise in absolute terms, its share in total East Asian coal consumption could fall if China's coal industry satisfies more Chinese and regional coal demand.
As China continues to grow, its rapid economic development and on-going integration into regional production chains should benefit the rest of East Asia and Australia. To date, East Asian economies appear to have been sufficiently flexible to restructure and maintain competitiveness to meet the challenge of China's industrial rise. However, developing South East Asian economies require ongoing reforms to ensure they maintain market flexibility so they remain competitive with Chinese exports and capture rapidly growing export opportunities in China. Chinese industries' growing appetite for resources, components and capital goods expands total regional demand and provides significant opportunities for regional economies to gain from increased specialisation, ensuring benefits for Australia and its East Asian trading partners. Hence, China's industrial rise is a major boon for the region, providing a strong engine of growth, but the most flexible economies will reap the greatest benefits in the significant industrial restructuring now underway.


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29 December 2011 12:02 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
When compiling your list of the ten best films of the year, inevitably a great film or two just won't fit on your final roster. That's where the honorable mention comes in handy. Perhaps the film was a little dumb, a little odd or something was just off, but for whatever reason it didn't make the cut, you love it nonetheless.
We asked the MTV Movies staff to share their honorable mention for the film year that was 2011.
Duncan Jones' second feature delivered nearly everything I could ask for in a popcorn sci-fi flick: time travel, parallel universes and nifty plot twists that leave you asking friends afterwards, "Wait, what did it mean when...?" Fans of Jake Gyllenhaal's cult fav "Donnie Darko"—which really truly is an awful movie—would be well served to throw some love toward Jg's "Code," because it spins a vastly superior sci-fi yarn. »
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6 December 2011 3:09 AM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
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2 December 2011 1:06 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Lionsgate just sent us the first official movie poster for the upcoming horror film "The Cabin in the Woods" written by Joss Whedon and written/director by Drew Goddard (Cloverfield, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and starring Richard Jenkins (The Rum Diary, Hall Pass), Bradley Whitford (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), Jesse Williams (Grey's Anatomy), Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers, Red Dawn), Fran Kranz (Donnie Darko), Kristen Connolly (The Happening), Anna Hutchison (Legend of the Seeker), Brian J. White and Jodelle Ferland (Eclipse, The Haunting Hour: The Series). Synopsis: Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again. »
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21 November 2011 8:00 AM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
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20 November 2011 12:47 AM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
We all know the importance of the director, they are the heart and soul of a film (in layman terms… we don't want to go into the auteur theory here) and few have careers that flourish decade after decade, yet the Spielberg's and the Scorsese's are still going strong.
The future of cinema is folly to guess, but below are a list of ten of the best visionaries in the industry from the past eleven years, filmmakers I hope go on to define the 21st century. I've decided to look back on the last decade, and moving forward into the current, to see what filmmakers have made the greatest impressions and gone on to take the world by storm, with the future of cinema in the back of my mind.
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Blue Velvet: 25th Anniversary – Blu-ray
Directed by: David Lynch
Cast: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
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Jake Gyllenhaal might be shedding his action star image for "The Way, Way Back," a project written and directed by the guys behind the George Clooney family dramedy "The Descendants."
This original script focuses on a teenager and one transformative summer that helps him learn how to deal with his effed-up family, which includes a bully of a stepdad.
Obviously, Gyllenhaal is way past his "Donnie Darko" days, so it seems likely that he'll play the crappy stepfather. It'll definitely be interesting to see Gyllenhaal shift his normal tormented vibe to that of a tormentor.
Actors and writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash will also direct the film, despite the many names that have been attached in the past. Of course, the critical success of "The Descendents" is also a nice blast of wind beneath their wings. »
- Jenni Miller
12 November 2011 9:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Immortals has a few moments likely to draw cheers, gasps, or a mixture of both from an audience. (If you haven't seen the movie, be warned: Big spoilers lie ahead.)
There's the scene when Aries goes on a hammer-wielding rampage and pops about seven heads like blood-filled piñatas — my audience burst into applause about halfway through. Then there's the memorably gross shot of the Oracle's three sisters poached alive in embryonic goo inside that metal bull (which, horrifyingly, was a real Greek torture device). But one shot got the biggest reaction of all: The ball cruncher. »
- Adam Markovitz
8 November 2011 12:40 AM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Zhang Yimou.S The Flowers Of War - China.S Oscar Entry – Goes To Wrekin Hill In Association With Row 1 Productions
Epic Starring Christian Bale Will Open In Late December 2011
Following Its Wide Release on Dec. 16 in China
Chris Ball, President and CEO of La-based film production and distribution company Wrekin Hill Entertainment, announced today that his company, in association with Row 1 Productions, have acquired the North American distribution rights to award-winning Chinese director Zhang Yimou.s (Raise the Red Lantern, Hero) and producer Zhang Weiping.s The Flowers Of War starring Academy Award® winning actor Christian Bale (The Fighter, The Dark Knight). The film has been selected as this year.s official foreign language entry for China at the Academy Awards. Wrekin Hill, in association with Row 1, will open the film in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco in late December 2011 and the film will then expand through »
- Melissa Howland
7 November 2011 7:35 PM, PST | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
After months of speculation that went hand-in-hand with talk of Oscars, the U.S. distribution contest for Zhang Yimou's The Flowers of War has ended a tad anticlimacticly. A press release announces that Wrekin Hill — the company recently behind Hesher, The People vs. George Lucas, and The Way Back — have picked up the Christian Bale starrer for an opening later this year. With Row 1, they'll release it in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco "in late December 2011," rolling it out to other markets at the start of next year.
Awards hope isn't completely dissipated by this news — but it could very well be hurt. Wrekin Hill is a very small distributor who couldn't find the proper method to support Peter Weir's The Way Back, a film that could have easily earned a nomination for something more technical — cinematography, perhaps — so long as it had the proper backing. »
- email@example.com (thefilmstage.com)
2 November 2011 11:57 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
The great Ben Kingsley is set to star in a feature film version of A Doll'S House. The film will begin shooting in January and is based on Henrik Ibsen's play that follows a family's struggle during a debt crisis and how it impacts on each of there lives.
Jenna Malone (Donnie Darko), Michele Martin (Assisting Venus) and Julian Sands (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) will also feature in the tale that has previously been adapted for the big as well as small screen numerous times, most notably a 1973 effort starring Anthony Hopkins.
Writer/director Charles Huddleston has collaborated with his Assisting Venus writer and star Michele Martin in updating the story to a modern day setting, with Huddleston insisting it is as relevant today as it was 130 years ago.
Source: Variety
- Craig Hunter
31 October 2011 | The Daily BLAM! | See recent The Daily BLAM! news »
The star-studded experimental film which stars Josh Harnett stars Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson & Ron Perlman and made it's debut at last year's Toronto Film Festival will be available to take home on November 1st. The Film For an indie film to reach cult status it needs to make a splash, either by being really good (Donnie Darko) or really bad (The Room); landing somewhere in the middle just won't cut it. That's the trouble that director Guy Moshe has run into with his second feature film, Bunraku. His visually exciting b-movie doesn't commit to one tone; It's too serious to be a farce, but too silly to be a drama. The result is bafflingly uneven, an all-style-no-substance thrill ride, that's as dull as it is entertaining. Equal parts Yojimbo, and Tim Burton's Batman, the story takes »
- Giovanni Colantonio
28 October 2011 1:05 PM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
What's your favorite scary movie?
No, we're not trying to reenact the gory opening of "Scream" -- in preparation for Halloween, the Zap2it team is compiling a list of the scariest, funniest, weirdest horror films we hold near and dear. Did all that head-spinning in "The Exorcist" freak you out as a child? What about Jack Nicholson's terrifying turn in "The Shining"? Or perhaps you prefer the kitschy fun of a retro B-movie?
Either way, you'll want to check out Zap2it's list of our favorite scary movies, then leave your own suggestions in the comments. Together, we'll create the perfect Halloweekend movie marathon playlist!
"Halloween"This movie has acquired a bad rap over the years because of the innumerable sequels and the ill-advised 2007 remake (which was itself followed by a sequel). But go back and watch John Carpenter's 1978 original. It gets gory as all hell before things come to a climax, »
- email@example.com
28 October 2011 10:50 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Originally, Justin Timberlake's new sci-fi action flick was called "Now." Apparently, though, that title didn't effectively communicate what the movie was all about, which isn't exactly surprising because what the movie, now called "In Time," is all about is kinda high-concept and confusing.
Go with us (and Jt) for a second. In this cinematic future, overpopulation was a biiiiiiig problem, so scientists figured out how to slice and dice the human genome to the point where aging stops when you're 25. Seeing as how people like living and don't want to die young, time has become the new currency, something earned during work and spent like cash. How exactly time can be earned, stolen and kept track of on a fancy neon clock on your arm (as well as why everyone in the future is so damn good looking) is never really explained.
And why should it be? Confounding high-concept plots are a Hollywood staple. »
- Eric Ditzian
26 October 2011 5:03 PM, PDT | Nerve | See recent Nerve news »
The Fifty Greatest Cult Movies of All Time It's midnight somewhere. By Phil Nugent and Andrew Osborne "Cult movie" is a hard thing to pin down. For the purposes of this list — celebrating the tenth anniversary of Donnie Darko — we've put a premium on the intensity and selectiveness of a movie's appeal. We've also limited each director to one film. See you at midnight! 1. Barbarella (1968) The first R-rated comic-book movie stars Jane Fonda as a planet-hopping secret agent who has trouble keeping her clothes on. It was directed by Fonda's then-husband, Roger Vadim, who must have seen it as an opportunity to spend nine million dollars' of producer Dino De Laurentiis' money just to tell every ticket-buying man in the world, "Eat your heart out!" — P.N. 2. The Big Lebowski (1998) Any movie can have fans, and just about any science [...] »
- Phil Nugent and Andrew Osborne
24 October 2011 3:49 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Are you all caught up on the very cool Trick 'r Treat shorts FEARnet has been putting out over the past several months? In honor of the Halloween holiday and the all-day Trick 'r Treat marathon they'll be running on the 31st, the network has released four more new videos entitled Trick 'r Treat: 4 Rules. In addition they've made a huge announcement about FEARnet's slate of Halloween and year-round programing initiatives that are sure to satisfy horror fans' thirst for genre content through 2012.
The four "4 Rules" videos are, unfortunately, not embeddable so you'll need to click here to see them. To help pique your curiosity, here are the rules:
Rule #1 - Wear a Costume. Obey or Beware. You've Been Warned.
Rule #2 - Pass Out Treats. No One Likes Pennies or Floss.
Rule #3 - Don't Ever Blow Out a Jack o'Lantern or He'll Come for You.
Rule #4 - Check Your Candy. »
- The Woman In Black
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Curve All-Stars Named; Alvarez Homers
Five Curve players have been named to the Eastern League /Western Division All-Star team. RHP Aaron Pribanic, LHP Jeff Locke, 2B Brock Holt, 3B Jeremy Farrell, and OF Starling Marte. Also, because the Curve won the Western Division last year, the Curve coaching staff will be coaching the division's team : manager PJ Forbes, pitching coach Wally Whitehurst, hitting coach Brandon Moore, and trainer Mike Zaino. The game will be played on Wednesday July 13th at Manchester, NH (home of the Fisher Cats).
Friday's action for the Pirates' lower minor league affiliates …. the GCL Pirates' game was postponed.
Bradenton Marauders 3, Palm Beach Cardinals 2
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Rehabbing 3B Pedro Alvarez provided the firepower, while Brandon Cumpton earned his first win with the Marauders tonight. The plan was for Joe Beimel, also on a rehab assignment, to pitch for one inning to begin the game. Beimel retired the Cardinals in order in the top of the 1st, with two strikeouts and a fly out. He then gave way to Cumpton, who pitched 6 scoreless innings, scattering 4 hits and 2 walks. Cumpton had two runners on base in only one inning, the 3rd, when two singles and a wild pitch put both runners into scoring position. Cumpton struck out the next batter to escape the jam.
The Marauders put two runners on base in the 1st when both RF Robbie Grossman and Alvarez walked, then again put two on in the 2nd, on a single by DH Adalberto Santos and a walk to C Jairo Marquez. 2B Jarek Cunningham also singled in the 3rd, but none of those runners could make it around to score. All of the Marauders' runs came in the bottom of the 5th. Marquez led off with a double lined into center field. SS Benji Gonzalez dropped down a sacrifice bunt to move Marquez to third base. Cunningham doubled into left field, and Marquez scored easily from third. Then Alvarez blasted a 2-run homer over the left field wall to give the Marauders a 3-0 lead.
Cumpton came back out to begin the top of the 8th. He faced only two batters, though, giving up a single and a 2-run homer to bring the Cardinals within one run, 3-2. Cumpton was relieved by Duke Welker, who ended the 8th with three ground outs.
The Marauders would have liked an insurance run or two, but had only a walk by Grossman in the 7th, then a single by Cunningham and Santos reaching on catcher interference in the 8th. It turned out to not matter, as Welker pitched a scoreless 9th to seal the win and earn his second save of the season.
Alvarez Joins Marauders; Harrison Back to Pirates
Tuesdays' action… and again the player moves are as interesting as the games.
3B Pedro Alvarez was moved from the GCL Pirates to the Marauders to continue his rehab work.
With OF Jose Tabata being placed onto the Disabled List, the Pirates were no longer forced to wait 10 days before recalling INF Josh Harrison. Harrison joined Chase d'Arnaud and Alex Presley as the new kids on the block in Pittsburgh. Backfilling, OF Anthony Norman and SS Jordy Mercer were both promoted from Altoona to Indianapolis. INF Josh Rodriguez was sent down to Altoona.
Bradenton Marauders 8, St. Lucie Mets 1
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A 5-run 4th inning gave the Marauders a big boost, as they bombarded the Mets in Bradenton. Pedro Alvarez started the game at third base for the Marauders. He grounded out in the 1st inning, then singled to lead off the 4th, and was hit by a pitch in the 5th. It was not a particularly busy day at third base for Alvarez, but he successfully fielded 3 grounders that came his way. Elevys Gonzalez took over for Alvarez at the beginning of the 6th.
Brett Lorin allowed only one run in his start, and earned his 3rd win of the season (3-4 record). The lone run scored in the 3rd, on a hit batter, a ground out, and a ground-rule double. Lorin scattered 3 more hits, no walks, over the rest of his 6 innings. He hit another batter and he struck out 5.
The Marauders got onto the scoreboard when they batted around in the 4th. Alvarez's single got the fun started, then 1B Aaron Baker lined a double into left field, moving Alvarez to third. DH Adalberto Santos walked to load the bases. CF Evan Chambers brought in Alvarez with an RBI single, and C Carlos Paulino's double into center field plated both Baker and Santos. LF David Rubinstein walked to load the bases again. After a pitching change, SS Kelson Brown's RBI ground out scored Chambers, and RF Robbie Grossman's sacrifice fly brought in Paulino, to give the Marauders a 5-1 lead.
Tyler Cox replaced Lorin to begin the 7th inning. Cox walked the first batter he faced, then retired the next 6, including two strikeouts in each inning. Duke Welker pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the 9th, with one strikeout.
The Marauders also did some late-inning scoring. Brown and Grossman led off the 7th with back-to-back singles, and 2B Jarek Cunningham drove both of them in with his double into right field. Chambers started the 9th with a single, and moved to second base on a wild pitch. He tagged up and advanced to third on Rubinstein's fly out, then scored on a wild pitch, to give the Marauders their 8 run total.
Alvarez Starts With GCL Pirates
The Pirates have optioned SS Pedro Ciriaco to AAA Indianapolis. This opens a roster spot for OF Alex Presley, who will be officially called up on Tuesday (the Pirates have a day off on Monday). UPDATE: Presley has officially been called up, and will join the Pirates in Toronto.
Also promoted: pitcher Rinku Singh has been promoted from the GCL Pirates to State College. Singh has pitched a total of 15 innings so far this season. Eleven of those came on 3 appaearances with the DSL team. He gave up 3 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks, with 7 strikeouts in the Dominican. In one appearance last week with the GCL Pirates, Singh pitched 4 scoreless innings and allowed only one hit, while striking out 5 batters. Singh pitched in one game for the Spikes at the end of the 2010 season. He went 2 innings in that game, and gave up only one hit, with one strikeout.
Monday's game action:
GCL Pirates 1, GCL Phillies 0…. for 1.5 innings
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3B Pedro Alvarez made his first official rehab start this afternoon. It didn't last long, though that had nothing to do with him: the game was suspended due to rain after just 1.5 innings. Alvarez was the Pirates' lead-off batter. He got one trip to the plate, in which he grounded out to second base. CF Willy Garcia was the only batter on either team to reach base, when he blasted a solo homer in the top of the 2nd. Pirates' starter Luis Heredia pitched to just 3 batters in the bottom of the first — two strikeouts and a pop out to C Joey Schoenfeld.
Curve Scoreless Again, Marauders Bomb Mets
Some Sunday action in the Pirates' minor league organization… the GCL Pirates had the day off.
Harrisburg Senators 6, Altoona Curve 0
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The Curve were again held scoreless this afternoon. That means that in the last 5 games (44 innings), the Curve have scored just one run. Today the team was held to 3 hits, and those were the only Curve batters to reach base. The first 10 batters were retired in order. 2B Brock Holt doubled in the 4th inning, then the next 6 batters were retired. Pinch-hitter Brad Chalk singled in the 6th, and was out at second when CF Starling Marte grounded into a force out. The Curve also went down in order in the 7th and 8th innings. Marte doubled with one out in the 9th, but two fly outs left Marte still standing on second base when the game ended.
Phillip Irwin made the start for Altoona. He allowed two singles over the first two innings, but ran into difficulty in the 4th. A single began the inning, then Irwin recorded two outs. That was followed by an RBI single, a double, a 2-RBI single, and a throwing error. One more run scored on a wild pitch, to give the Senators a 4-0 lead. Irwin finished his afternoon with those 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits, no walks, with 6 strikeouts in 5 innings of work.
Bryan Morris relieved Irwin and pitched 2 scoreless innings, allowing a walk and a single in the 7th. Tim Alderson pitched the 8th, and gave up a single and a 2-run homer for the Senators' final two runs.
Curve Finally Score; Spikes Lose in 12 Innings
Saturday's action in the Pirates' lower minor league organization… being thrown out at the plate seemed to be a recurring theme….
Harrisburg Senators 3, Altoona Curve 1
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The Curve out-hit the Senators 8-4, but could only force one run across the plate, though that was one more run than they had scored in their last three games. Aaron Pribanic suffered his 5th loss of the season (for a 5-5 record), allowing 2 runs on just 2 hits and a walk, while strikeout out 7 batters in 6 innings. The walk gave the Senators their only baserunner over the first three innings. The Senators began the 4th inning with a single, and a balk put the runner on second base. Pribanic struck out the next two batters, but the next batter smacked a 2-run homer. He retired the next 7 batters in order to finish his night.
The Curve put at least one batter on base in 5 of the first 6 innings. They came closest to scoring in the 4th, when SS Jordy Mercer led off with a single, and advanced to second on a balk. He reached third when 3B Jeremy Farrell singled to first, but got hung up between third and home, and was tagged out in a run-down. Altoona got onto the scoreboard in the 7th inning. Farrell lined a single into right field, and after two outs, pinch-hitter Anthony Norman grounded to second, where the Harrisburg second baseman missed the play. Farrell scored on the error. CF Starling Marte doubled into left field, moving Norman to third, but a strikeout ended the inning with both of the runners in scoring position.
Matt McSwain replaced Pribanic in the 7th. He walked two batters, and loaded the bases with a single. An RBI ground out brought in the runner from third, for the Senators' third run. Tim Alderson gave up a lead-off triple in the 8th, and hit the next batter with a pitch, but got out of the jam with a strikeout and a double play — a line out to center field and an on-target throw by Marte to the plate let C Tony Sanchez tag him out at home.
Former Pirate farmhand Jimmy Barthmaier walked Mercer to begin the 8th, but he was erased on a double play, and a strikeout ended the inning, the Curve went down in order in the 9th.


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I have old birch plywood cabinets that I want to paint soon. They originally had the old copper colored curved hardware handles placed at an angle. I replaced them several years ago and because of the original holes, I had to angle the replacements. I will be painting my cabinets and will probably use a single ORB knob on the doors and cup style on the drawers. I am going to end up with two holes per door to be filled before painting. SHould I use caulk or wood filler?? I am thinking it would be best to use the wood filler because of the potential "shrinking" of caulk. Which would you folks recommend?? Tuesday |
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Wood filler for sure. Caulk is not meant to be used for filling any sized hole. It is meant for gaps only. Not only does it shrink, but it will also remain soft forever. |
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What about that Groov caulk? It says the properties of both silicone & latex, plus it's paintable. I'm referring to the shrinking part, not the soft part. I am about to caulk some cabinets... Thanks, |
For HOLE-filling....NO caulking of ANY type!!! ....for ANY reason on Cabinets. As PG said, it's ONLY for linear gaps. Faron |
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5 su marzo 29, 2013
My partner and I recently spent 5 nights in the Pineapple Suite at the Mango Inn B&B. We were looking for a relaxing vacation location and we found the perfect spot! Deb and Judy were exceptional hosts, making certain we felt comfortable and had everything we needed - and they serve an amazing breakfast! Our room was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and provided so much privacy that we felt like we had rented a private cottage. The pool and patio areas also provide privacy for relaxation and quiet, despite the fact that the Inn is located right in town. Breakfast on the veranda was a perfect start to each day, and the message board kept us up to date on places and events that we could explore. The walk to great restaurants and shops is very short, and the drive to the beach is a breeze. The beach is just beautiful and perfect for spending a sunny day. Parking is easy, and there is even a restaurant on site. The Inn had beach mats, chairs, and umbrellas that we could borrow for our beach visits, which we really appreciated. The Norton Art Museum is a must-see if you travel to the area. We are frequent B&B travelers, and this is one of the best Inns we have ever discovered. Deb and Judy, we miss you already and look forward to a return visit soon. Beth and Alison
5 su luglio 30, 2012
We stayed there this past July. It was heaven! Dab bakes goods every afternoon and make snacks and chilled wine available to her guests at no cost. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. For a couple of days we were the only ones there and we had the whole house to ourselves. The food is beyond delicious; it's gourmet. Their cream cheese French toasts are something sinful...The place is spotless and the fact that it's a smoke free environment is even better. We also liked the fact that it's a place for couples without children which makes relaxing even more...relaxing.
4,6 su marzo 26, 2012
This was our second stay at the Mango Inn B&B. Once again we had a great, faultless and relaxing stay. Room was extremly comfortable, well appointed and very clean. Breakfasts are home cooked and excellent. The innkeepers are very helpful but respectful of guest's privacy. The propoerty has a very nice outdoor covered patio area where breakfat is served and a secluded (small) pool area which was never crowded. As cyclists the property is superbly located close to the A1A coastal route offering excellent riding within minutes. We will return.
5 su gennaio 04, 2012
This inn was perfect for our family reunion. There were a total of sixteen of us that rented all 10 rooms. Each of the rooms is perfectly decorated and has high quality linens and amenities and the food at the inn is bountiful and delicious. The suites are especially nice as are the grounds, the pool and the sitting areas. This is within walking distance to the beach, to restaurants, bars, cafes, grocery stores and shopping opportunities. The inn keepers are exceedingly helpful and even provided us with a book when we requested information about consignment and thrift stores in the Palm Beach area. The inn does not normally allow children but will make an exception if the entire inn is rented to your party. I cannot think of a better place for a family reunion. There is something for everyone in Lake Worth and the town and inn are as quaint as can be.
4,8 su agosto 30, 2011
This special little find is a true treasure! Nestled with lush tropical foliage yet detailed with old world charm. This inn is quiant, charming, romantic and secluded; even though it's minutes from all that downtown Lake Worth has to offer. Deb, the innkeeper is most hospitable and whips up a fabulous breakfast with fresh mango grown in their own garden...yummy! Each room is unique and offers a little something for everyone. I will definitely visit again, beats a hotel any day and costs about the same as a quality hotel.
4,0 su aprile 19, 2011
This was our 2nd stay at the Mango Inn. We stayed for 5 nights and, again, everything was perfect. It was so quiet and relaxing. The rooms are cozy and the breakfasts are wonderful and provide variety, with Deb's specials, hot & cold cereals, fresh fruit and baked goodies. Both the morning and afternoon baked goods are exceptional. Everything is spotless and every need and want is provided for. The innkeepers are so friendly and pleasant. We will return to Lake Worth and would not stay anywhere except the Mango Inn.
3,8 su gennaio 18, 2011
My boyfriend and I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day night at The Mango Inn. I love a beautiful relaxing atmosphere, and this B&B couldn't have been a more perfect place to relax during the holidays. We spent many hours playing cards & games on the terrace, enjoying the poolside view, and tranquil feel being surrounded by foliage. The complimentary wine is def a perk! We love to walk and this B&B is within walking distance of the downtown and ocean, which we took advantage being able to do. Being Christmas, there were limited places to dine and wine, but many to choose from during normal hours. If you like Irish pubs, they have a neat one downtown. We also loved the hammock in the garden area of the B&B, enjoyed relaxing in it on a starry night. Deb was so incredibly friendly and made us feel at home. She was so personable and accomodating!
4,6 su novembre 17, 2010
We stayed two nights at the Mango Inn. We came to celebrate an anniversary and a birthday. My husband and I stayed in the very private "Pineapple Suite", my son and his wife stayed in the cozy "Cottage" and my daughters shared a spacious vintage room in the main house. The grounds of the property were lush and lovely. This B&B is an oasis situated within a few block area of the very lively, creative downtown community of Lake Worth. Our hostesses were outgoing and accomodating to anything we might want or need. We all shared breakfast each morning, on a lovely patio overlooking the pool. The fruit and juices were fresh and the main courses were cooked to perfection. Lately, in our conversations within our family, we reflect about what a great time we had, and how we are looking forward to our next visit.
5 su novembre 03, 2010
We have stayed twice at the Mango Inn and have enjoyed our stay both times. Debi and Judi made us feel right at home. We have stayed in the Sea Grape room both times and love it. The outdoor areas are secluded and so relaxing. Can't think of a thing to complain about... everything was wonderful!
5 su agosto 25, 2010
This gem of an Inn was perfect in every way. The room was clean, beautifully decorated, and though not large, good use was made of the space. The pool and grounds were well kept, and very attractive. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. We would love to return one day.
5 su agosto 18, 2010
Gracious hosts - beautiful rooms - delicious meals - overall outstanding rating!
5 su luglio 15, 2010
An incredible experience. Comfortable, neat as a pin and food that demands recipe take alongs on departure. What stands out beyond all others is the warm welcome and personal attention of the owners. We have stayed in many B and B's, both U.S. and international, and the Mango Inn is without doubt at the top of the list.
5 su maggio 24, 2010
Recently, my wife and I wanted a getaway for our 10th Wedding Anniversary. We wanted a small Inn which would be comfortable and quiet - one where we would feel we were staying with friends or family. We found the Mango Inn on line and "took our chances". The positive reviews helped...but even so, it took, for us, a leap of faith. We enjoyed every moment of our stay. The room was as shown on the site, the breakfast and tea was better than we expected and the Innkeepers were warm, efficient and very helpful with local information and suggestions. They almost seemed to have a sixth sense and were able to anticipate our wishes and pointed us in the right direction. All in all, it was a great experience (and an excellent value, too).
4,0 su aprile 23, 2010
Our overnight stay was too brief at the Mango Inn. It is a little oasis of calm on a busy coastline, where the welcome is warm and you can relax by the pool oblivious of the outside world!
4,0 su aprile 21, 2010
Wow, What a wonderful experience. It was very comfortable, lovely rooms and fantastic breakfasts. The service was superb. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Tony & Denise Brendle Atlanta, GA
4,4 su aprile 15, 2010
We stayed for 2 nights while visiting family in the area. This is a great little place to get away. Not far from Lake Worth proper and close to the beach also. A nice walk across the the bridge to burn off one of the delicious breakfasts prepared by Deb or Judy. There are restaurants and shops a short stroll away for lunch, maybe some afternoon shopping. One of my wifes favorite shops happens to be down the street. A very comfortable pool that is secluded from the rest of the world. I'm sure we'll be returning soon.
5 su aprile 12, 2010
The Mango Inn is just a beautiful place. The Innkeepers were welcoming and genuine, breakfasts were delicious and beautifully presented, my room was lovely and the grounds were wonderfully landscaped and maintained. A great place that I hope to return to in the future.
4,8 su aprile 09, 2010
The Mango Inn is the absolute perfect getaway! It is a beautiful, funky, fresh, clean, well kept and well loved tropical piece of heaven and I wish I could move in! I went with a girlfriend for some much needed girl time, and we stayed in the Bougainvilla room. We woke in the morning to an incredible breakfast and lovely innkeepers who were available to answer our many questions. We decided not to rent a car, so we took a cab from the West Palm Beach Airport ($25 each way with tip) and the innkeepers suggested we rented bikes to get around-- what a great idea! They also provided us with the number to a local company that delivered and picked up the bikes. For just $20 per bike for two days we rode to the beach (which is only a 15 minute walk) and we also had an awesome bike ride to Worth Ave in West Palm. The bike ride was an hour each way, but it was pretty flat. It was one of the best parts of our trip, we got to see all the mansions in West Palm and get some exercise. Lake Worth was also a fun town. It is NOT West Palm Beach if that's what people are looking for. In my opinion it's way better. It's unpretentious but still fun and upbeat and much less expensive and less touristy. We ate at the Bizarre Cafe and it was some of the best food ever, besides the inn breakfasts of course. Another one of our favorite parts was the pool. It was the perfect temperature surrounded by lush tropical plants and a great little fountain. Nothing was more relaxing than sipping a glass of chilled complimentary white wine by the poolside, along with the afternoon treat baked fresh daily, between the cutter cookies with jam and the brownies I can't decide which was better. I've also been craving the spinach and artichoke torte and the mango stuffed french toast. Did I mention this place is heaven? And the room rates ate so reasonable. Would I recommend this inn, ABSOLUTELY!
4,8 su aprile 09, 2010
I stayed at the Mango Inn with a friend for 4 nights and 5 days. Everything there was so clean and fresh! The breakfasts were fantastic, the pool was always a great temperature and the rooms were so well kept. It truely was an oasis and a step away from my everyday world. I saw one mixed review about the innkeepers, but how wrong they were! Deb talked to us every day and was so welcoming. I will definetly be coming again.
5 su marzo 17, 2010
I have stayed at the Mango Inn nine times as of this writing (3/10). I travel to the West Palm Beach area for business, and the Mango Inn is a real find. It's close to the airport, beautiful rooms, friendly innkeepers, great breakfast. Very quiet, nice neighborhood to walk in, easy walk (15 min) to the beach. My hours are irregular, and the innkeepers have made every effort to accomodate me. I also have gluten intolerance, which they also have made a special effort to feed me. Rosemary, CT
4,8 su marzo 04, 2010
My husband and I visited the Mango Inn for 4 nights. We felt just like we were at home. The inn and grounds are beautiful and well cared for. Everything is exceptionally clean. The breakfasts offer a great variety with a delicious surprise item every day. The amenities offered at this inn far surpass other B&Bs. The owners of the inn are friendly and go out of their ways to be helpful. The inn is in a great location on a quiet street. The beach is within walking distance as is the Lake Worth downtown area. The town is very friendly and has many good restaurants. We will surely return to the Mango Inn.
5 su marzo 03, 2010
I'm often in Lake Worth to visit my family, and I always have a pleasant stay at the Mango Inn (most recently in February 2010). Great breakfast, cozy and clean rooms, gracious hosts. Top rate!
4,0 su gennaio 02, 2010
We were very pleased to find a bed and breakfast that had accomodations for a family group. Three of us fit quite comfortably in a suite, and we really loved the luxurious bathroom. You will love the variety of food offered in the breakfast buffet -- home-made scones, pumpkin bread, a choice of juices, scrumptious oatmeal, and a fresh baked entree served at the table. We truly enjoyed our visit to the Mango Inn!
5 su novembre 12, 2009
This is an amazing little place that we stayed in last week, 11/3/09. It could not be more cozy and cute with the host so accomodating. That morning there were only 4 of us for breakfast but they laid out an amazing spread as though they were serving 20 people, but we received all the attention. It is a great place to escape, yet you can walk to downtown without getting in your car to several restaurants and night hot spots. We will be returning for sure and would recommend this to anyone.
5 su novembre 03, 2009
The Mango Inn is such a delightful Bed and Breaskfast in Lake Worth, Fl. My husband and I decided to go on a short getaway and we ended up in Lake Worth because of what was said about the Mango Inn. We must say, all the wonderful things we read were absolutely true! We stayed in the Pineapple suite and the pictures do not lie! It was so spacious, with a modern looking kitchen and bathroom. The robes were extra comfy, and we were sure to wear them daily! We loved our room so much, we stayed in and watched old movies (they had a great collection). Breakfast consisted of dry cereal, fresh fruit, cheeses, scones, cinnamon rolls, and pumpkin waffles. Of course there was coffee and tea, in addition to grapefruit juice, orange juice, and apple cider. It was nice that the inn keepers kept sodas in a mini-fridge for guests, along with the snack mix and cookies that were put out. What is a Bed and Breakfast without wine....well you won't find out there. There were red and white wines available to guests. I fell in love with the soap that is made and sold on the premises. You'll want to purchase some of it....it smelled soooo good!!! The last gem that gave the Mango Inn so much charm would be Debbie. She was such a great hostess and took such good care of us. We appreciated the Southern Hospitality.
5 su ottobre 07, 2009
My husband and I travel extensively and have stayed in numerous B&B's throughout the country. The Mango Inn was, by far, one of our favorites and we will be sure to return. The mango stuffed french toast breakfast was out of this world. The room was neat, clean, comfortable, and abundantly spacious, with a fantastic whirlpool hot tub (we stayed in the Mango Room). We requested the chocolate covered strawberries for our arrival and enjoyed them that evening, on our private porch-area overlooking the pool. The grounds are lush and beautiful and we felt very at home. The Innkeepers could not have been more gracious and helped us to find exactly what we were looking to do. I would highly recommend the Mango Inn.
5 su agosto 02, 2009
4th of July couldn't have been better than staying at the Mango Inn. The lush tropical garden are a fabulous place to read, or relax by the pool. We stayed in the "Cottage" and it was perfect. We discovered a true vacation a few miles away from home and will be back for weekend get aways. The owners, hospitality and food were great!!!
5 su luglio 24, 2009
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Mango Inn in Lake Worth. The staff was very friendly and the accomodations exceeded our expectations. A gold star B&B!
5 su maggio 17, 2009
Very nice rooms,service, and friendly people. Will be back soon!
5 su aprile 10, 2009
Beautiful, lush surroundings, scrumptious food, and great hospitality. We can't wait to return!
4,6 su marzo 06, 2009
My sister, who lives in Lake Worth, recommended the Mango Inn. We stayed in the Bougainvillaea Rm, at the back of the main house, up in the trees and off the (quiet) street - a lovely retreat. The hosts could not have been nicer or more helpful, and homemade breakfast treats were very good. Highly recommended.
4,6 su febbraio 24, 2009
Unexpected ambiance and attention to detail at every turn. The whole atmosphere is geared toward making guests feel well taken care of. There is an immediate sense of relaxation when entering this very solidly built house, and its adjoining suites. Lots of privacy. Breakfast is varied and plentiful. Owners charming. Definitely suited our need for a restful getaway! Actual place was much more lovely than posted pictures.....
5 su febbraio 18, 2009
We loved returning to the Mango Inn! Warm friendly atmosphere in a tropical setting. Cordial new owners have made updates and improvements and make you feel at home. We enjoyed the complimentary cookies, snacks and wine as we relaxed. A very romantic B&B with lots to do and see in Lake Worth. Good restaurants and shops right in town. We look forward to returning. Pam and Jim
4,8 su gennaio 16, 2009
There are new owners at the Mango Inn. My husband and I are return customers. The owners were wonderfully attentive when we needed them to be. I actually got sick while I was there and Judi offered to pick me up medication at the local store. She couldn't have been nicer. The rooms are a little small, but are clean, charming, and serve their purpose. Breakfasts were delicious and there was plenty to choose from. We'll be back next year.
5 su novembre 08, 2008
A beautiful, secluded place to stay in Lake Worth. Rooms are tastefully decorated and clean. Hosts make you feel very welcome. Breakfast is delicious and generous. Afternoon sweets and snacks, tea and coffee, and wine are available. The back patio and pool area are a special retreat for relaxing. The B&B is within walking distance of Lake Worth shops, restaurants, and water sports. Worth a repeat visit.
4,2 su ottobre 22, 2008
Great B & B experience. Hospitality was very welcomed and warm - not at all the usual stereotyped approach. Appreciated the one on one contact. Room was clean, refreshments plentiful, and surroundings relaxing. Not to mention the great breakfasts! Definitely a must return destination.
5 su gennaio 12, 2008
A charming Florida hideaway in Lake Worth. Enjoy the beautiful restored home with an amazing pool and relaxing gardens. Old time Florida charm, with lovely rooms, peace and tranquility. We have been coming back for years. Romantic and welcoming... it has been our escape and we have kept it a secret! This is why people come to Florida. Lake Worth has great restaurants and places to visit too,


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I got the advice to use a solution of 1 part skimmed milk, one part water, to spray against blight. "works wonder". Only problem, the funny lady gave loads of other advice. At least 3 of them I would judge to be nonsense. ------- I searched this forum, but found only a little bit about this milk wonder. Can anyone explain the biochemestry-back ground or is this just another funny gardener`s lore? ---- eg horsetail: I grasp the concept that the silicat (?) of the horsetail can fortify plant cells if applied as tea or potion or something. --- well, just curious, bye, Lin |
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- Posted by missingtheobvious Blue Ridge 7a (My Page) on Fri, Mar 23, 12 at 20:20
Which disease are you referring to when you say "blight"? There's Early Blight, Late Blight, and Southern Blight -- three different diseases caused by different pathogens. And to be even more confusing, all three can occur any time during the growing season, and in any location. Then too, many people simply use "blight" to refer to other fungal or bacterial diseases (of which there are dozens that attack the poor tomatoes we love). Here's Cornell's guide to identifying tomato diseases and problems: And here's their site for Late Blight: I think I remember some sort of milk spray which is used against mildew -- forgotten which type of mildew ... or if it's effective ... or if it's used on tomatoes ... squash, I think? |
Good info from missingtheobvious above. Only problem, the funny lady gave loads of other advice. At least 3 of them I would judge to be nonsense. Then trust your instincts on this one too. :) Dave |
- Posted by missingtheobvious Blue Ridge 7a (My Page) on Sat, Mar 24, 12 at 0:44
Many people seem to feel a spray of milk and water keeps powdery mildew under control on cucumbers and other members of the squash family. This thread on the Organic Gardening forum discusses the pros, cons, and details; one of the links is still good. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/organic/msg061432466681.html?18 |
thanks digdirt and missingtheobvious. (by the way, I garden in Europe) I looked up the blight: it is a fungus, Phytophtora infestans, or late blight. And it really attacks the plant in mid or late season. Well, if it was so effective, the problem would be solved once and for all, wouldn`t it. ... Well, a good season 2012, bye, Lin |
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Linaria, if what you have is Late Blight, P. infestans, that's a whole other story since it is not related to Early Blight, A. solani, and EITHER one can occur either early or late in the season. But Late Blight is usually lethal and from the time the first symptoms appear the plant is usually a stinking mass of black within a week, or at the most two weeks. The only defense against it is to use Daconil from the time the plants are first set out and then hope for the best. And I say hope for the best b'c no pretreatment or continuing treatment is always 100% effective. What Daconil does is to cover the specific attachment sites on the upper leaf surface so that the spores cannot attach. And it has to be reapplied after rains as well. So do be SURE that what your plants have is Late Blight , P infestans) and not some other infection b'c indeed it's a very serious situation when Late Blight is around, as I know it is for several of my friends in England and certain areas of Europe and has been a problem here in the US in certain areas including my own area of the NE, aka, all the US states known as New England and many adjoining states. And also in what we call the Pacific Northwest, that's the states along the coast in western US. Hope that helps. Carolyn |
I once sprayed a skim milk solution on a hibiscus that had some kind of disease that was causing large black areas on the leaves. It cleared up, even the black leaves turned green again, which really surprised me. But since then, I've tried it on other types of black spots (ie, roses) and it didn't seem to help. One good thing about this solution is it can't hurt anything, especially if you have milk that's starting to go bad. |
I tried the milk solution on both tomatoes and cukes a couple if years age and it had no effect. John A |
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As the iron and steel trades prospered and subsequently mellowed over the past 120 years, the once-smokestacked landscape (which earned Birmingham a far less attractive nickname: Pittsburgh of the South) gradually morphed into high rises filled with bankers, lawyers, and doctors. And, more recently, vacant 1920s buildings have been converted into lofts, accommodating professors and medical students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), the enormous enginecollege, research center, and teaching hospital all in onethat occupies 86 city blocks and drives the economy.
Right now all the seeds planted by so many progressive people over the past 20 years are coming to fruition, says downtown advocate and developer Robert Simon. The new loft dwellers have upped the hip factor, reviving the café and restaurant scene, so now its easy to partake of both lively nightlife and early-morning cappuccinos. In addition to the mainstays that Birminghams enormously wealthy families have bequeathed to the city, including a world-class art museum and a top-notch music and entertainment facility, the Alys Robinson Stephens Center, the redeveloped areas are drawing residents of the surrounding suburbs downtown on a daily basissomething virtually unheard of in the 80s. The citys north side, around Third Avenue North, bursts with industrial spaces that have been converted into stores and restaurants. Lakeview, to the east, is studded with watering holes for thirty-somethings and young professionals; the old Dr. Pepper factory there has become a destination for design enthusiasts, with stalls and shops offering antiques and furnishings, architectural firms, plus a community theater. In a town where antiques stores thrive, dealer Robert Hills converted industrial space nearby stands out as one of the best, divided into a series of vignettes filled with religious artifacts, tapestries, and furnishings from all over Europe. If youre looking for something in Birmingham you can find it, whether in my store or another, Hill explains. Were all friends and we know who has whatwell send you to the right place.
Downtown properties that fell into decay in the 70s and 80s are finding all kinds of innovative new uses. The biggest surprise is a block-long community garden, Jones Valley Urban Farm, that grows and sells organic produce and flowers to local groceries, farmers markets, and restaurants. Theyve helped the community understand the importance of knowing where your food is harvested, says chef Chris Dupont, whose popular Café Dupont is celebrated for its seasonal and largely organic cuisine.
The rage for local ingredients thats sweeping the citys restaurants began with James Beard awardwinning chef Frank Stitt and his Highlands Bar and Grill, which he opened in the 80s. In a city previouslyand stillknown mostly for its barbecue joints, Highlands became an immediate hit. He elevates the bounty of Alabama farmersSwiss chard and turnips in the winter and peaches and butter beans in the summerto haute cuisine. New Yorkbased sports journalist, author, and Birmingham native Warren St. John is a fan. I go straight from the airport to the oyster bar at HighlandsIve even called and asked them not to send the oyster shucker home until I get there, he says. You feel like youre eating at a quintessentially Southern placeyou cant get that in New York.
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