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By Parker Jones
The Calgary Flames have a lot of questions to answer if they have any hope of torching their four-year playoff drought. A porous defense and anemic offense led the Flames to near the bottom of the difficult Northwest Division last season. So what does this year have in store? Here are some questions (and answers) for this coming campaign.
1. Who will start in goal?
Miikka Kiprusoff appears to be out of retirement, and the Flames have several unproven options to replace the man who led Calgary on its miracle 2004 Stanley Cup Finals run. Understudy Joey MacDonald (8-9-1 record in 2012-13, 2.87 GAA) will get a shot, but the Flames paid Karri Ramo nearly $6 million to come over from Russia and compete for the job. Swiss goalie Reto Berra will also enter training camp with a shot after spending much of the last decade in Swiss pro leagues. But teams generally don't pay goalies $6 million to sit on the bench, so look for Ramo (26-9-5 in 2012-13 in the KHL) to get every chance to take the job.
2. Can anyone on this team score?
This does not appear likely. The Flames did little to replace Jarome Iginla, who went to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the trade deadline deal last spring -- or Jay Bouwmeester, who was snatched up by the Blues. They re-signed center Mikael Backlund, who scored eight goals last season and will be expected to shoulder a heavier load in 2013-14. Curtis Glencross is the leading returning scorer. The left wing lit the lamp 15 times last season. A resurgence by Mike Cammalleri, who scored only 13 goals last season, would be a boost to what's looking to be an anemic offense. But that can't be counted upon. Thus, first-round 2013 draft Sean Monahan will get every chance to make the roster as a top-six forward.
3. Can anyone on this team stop the opposition? Calgary surrendered 160 goals last season, worst in the Western Conference. Allowing 3.27 goals per game won't notch many victories. Dennis Wideman is much better offensively (22 points last season) than defensively (-9) on the blue line. Not a single Calgary forward finished with a positive plus/minus rating last season. With little changeover on the blue line, don't expect things to get much better.
4. Can the Flames compete in the new Pacific Division? Unlikely. The Flames jettison Colorado and Minnesota from their division for 2013-14 but add three 2012-13 playoff teams Anaheim, Los Angeles and San Jose. A feisty Phoenix team rounds out the seven-team division, which keeps the Flames with Edmonton and Vancouver. The Flames finished behind all these teams last season and will be hard-pressed to finished above any of them this coming year. The lack of movement by Flames management will make it nearly impossible to compete for one of the four playoff spots available in the NHL's new format.
5. Will the Flames have a home? Hopefully. The Scotiabank Saddledome was heavily damaged by flooding in June. Team officials said over the summer the rink will be ready for the preseason next month. But water reached the seating level and decimated the locker rooms, so that's a task that won't be easy to finish. Fans who purchase Calgary Flames tickets certainly hope the seats are day -- and the action is better than last year.
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Queen's Park Report
By Ted Arnott
Last month, I wrote about jobs and the economy, and our PC caucus' ideas to revitalize manufacturing in Ontario.
We believe it is the responsibility of the provincial government to create an economic climate where entrepreneurs and companies will want to invest and create new jobs. And we believe it is the responsibility of opposition parties not to simply oppose, but also to present constructive, alternative suggestions for making things better.
Our latest discussion paper, Paths to Prosperity: Advanced Manufacturing for a Better Ontario, is presented in that spirit.
We propose steps to make Ontario's electricity costs more competitive, by replacing the subsidy program for wind and solar projects with an energy policy based on what's best for the economy as a whole. A new power rate for manufacturing and resource-based industries should be considered, to restore our traditional competitive advantage.
The government could also seek to negotiate trade deals with neighbouring states and provinces, so that we're not dumping our surplus power at the lowest possible price.
In strengthening the skills of our workforce, we suggest that our public education system has a vital role in preparing students for the job opportunities of the 21st century.
It is a given that the apprenticeship system needs to be modernized, and we question the need for the costly new bureaucracy of the College of Trades. And we seek greater workplace democracy when it comes to the choice to join a union.
To better stimulate job-creating investment, we call on the government to articulate a truthful plan to eliminate the deficit in less than five years, accelerate the tax benefit of major capital investments, and create a new tax credit for start-up companies.
We take aim at red tape, the silent killer of jobs, calling for a top to bottom review of Ontario's regulations, with the goal of eliminating the regulatory burden by one-third over the three years.
Planning to build the regional transportation infrastructure that the GTA and Hamilton areas need could be expedited by having one provincial agency that has the clout to make things happen. We suggest building new subway lines in Toronto should be the priority over new surface-level transit.
We also see promoting exports as an opportunity, along with greater co-operation with our prosperous provincial neighbours.
The entire discussion paper can be found at our party's website at: http://www.ontariopc.com/policy/
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The Georgetown Hospital Foundation's ongoing fundraising activities received a big boost this summer from community-based events.
On July 29, the President's Cup Golf Tournament, held at The Club at North Halton, raised $76,000 for our local hospital renovations. Thanks and congratulations go out to John Duncan and his team for all their hard work.
On August 15, we learned participants in the Halton Hills Community Bike Challenge had crossed the 200,000 km threshold, meaning the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would receive $50,000 from Georgetown Canadian Tire, Paul C. Armstrong Insurance and the Peter Gilgan Foundation.
Regional Councillor Jane Fogal deserves enormous credit for organizing this effort, and channeling our love for cycling into something meaningful for the Georgetown Hospital.
—Ted Arnott is the MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills. He can be reached at 1-800-265-2366. His website is www.tedarnottmpp.com.

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If these questions seem too accusatory because they are based on no actual knowledge, let's remember what Sharpton's current major activity is: He works for a news organization. Which means that when he takes positions on issues, he should disclose any financial conflicts or anything that might be perceived as a conflict.
It also means that a reporter ought to ask him.
3. How does our Ukraine bailout/Russia sanctions plan balance out?
While the United States continues to threaten economic sanctions against Russia in response to that country's takeover of Crimea, and while Washington prepares a substantial aid package to Ukraine to keep the country from bankruptcy, there have been multiple reports that much of the funds for a Ukraine bailout would go to Russian banks that hold Ukrainian debt.
So with the first move, the United States would be financially assaulting Russia. But with the second move, Uncle Sam would be sending funds there.
Yet I haven't seen a good report on how those numbers add up. How much of our bailout would end up in which Russian hands? And how much would the sanctions hurt which Russians? It's obviously a profit-and-loss statement that Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to calculate.
A smart, plugged-in financial reporter ought to take a crack at it, too.
One other key question: Is there any way we should or could attach a condition to our bailout that Ukraine not be allowed to send money to any country that has violated international law by invading its territory?


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Jazz Meets World Music at The 30th Annual Harmony Festival Published May 23, 2008 Motema Music, Jazziz Magazine and Six Degrees Records will co-sponsor Ambiotica Lounge, an after dark venue that will feature performances by cutting edge jazz and world artists.
Sonoma County's Harmony Festival, a three day "party with a purpose" that melds new ideas, community activism, eco-awareness, spiritual wisdom, visionary art, and conscious music, has invited a very special guest to its 30th anniversary celebration this year: jazz.
New York-based label Motema Music and first time media sponsor Jazziz Magazine will offer festival attendees the chance to kick back at the Ambiotica Lounge at Harmony Hall. Jazziz @ Harmony After Dark will be the place where the left and right coasts meet in a harmonic swirl of New York jazz and San Francisco world and trance grooves.
Motema will bring some of its most noteworthy talent to The North Bay, including guitarist Roni Ben Hur, whose recent release, Keepin' It Open, was lauded for its "remarkable moments of creativity" bass wizard Charnett Moffett, who has just recently signed with the label percussionist Kevin 'Bujo' Jones and his band Tenth World, who blend Latin and world jazz and funk grooves, and urban folk and jazz phenomenon KJ Denhert, whose Motema debut, Lucky 7, will be released just prior to the festival, on May 27. Fueling the artistic fire at the late night Lounge will be Six Degrees Records' World Music DJs Cheb I Sabbah, David Starfire, and Jeff Stott spinning between sets, as well as participating in the first ever Six Degrees meets Motema All Star Jazz & Beats After Hours Jam.


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BOSTON — Gregory Campbell's teammates may have doubts about some of his wardrobe decisions, but they will never question his heart.
Campbell — who has become the face of the Boston Bruins' Stanley Cup run for finishing his shift even after his right fibula was broken by a slap shot by Pittsburgh's Evgeny Malkin on June 6 — met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since the injury.
He said that was happy to be reunited with his teammates after he had to stay behind and recover from surgery while the Bruins went to Chicago for the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals.
The 30-year-old center even enjoyed the ribbing they gave him about some of his fashion choices.
On Monday, it was Campbell's shorts that caught the attention of his teammates.
"Looked like a guy on vacation, according to the guys. They just gave him a jab," said coach Claude Julien.
On Tuesday, it was Campbell's white jeans that drew harsh reviews.
"[Shawn Thornton] said the last time he saw a pair of white jeans was when he got into his last bar fight," a smiling Campbell said.
Clearly, the good-natured chirping was music to Campbell's ears.
"It was a tough week, not because of surgery, but just because I didn't feel a part of the team. It's not because anybody left me out. I was included a lot. I got text messages every day from all the guys, even from staff and whatnot," Campbell said.
"It's just not being there, you know, you naturally feel a little bit excluded and helpless. To walk in [Monday] and see the guys was a great relief for me.
"To know that they do still recognize me, and I am still a part of the team. Being around the dressing room is just kind of second nature to me. I love being around the room.
"Having that taken away from you really makes you realize how fortunate I am to be a part of this team, a part of this group. Everybody's extremely close in there. It was like being separated from your family for a few days, then kind of rejoining them."
Campbell said he appreciates the outpouring of positive feedback he has received for putting his body on the line for his team.
"There's been an overwhelming amount of support for me. It's humbling, to be honest with you. The way I look at it, it might sound naïve of me, but I was just trying to do whatever I could to kill the penalty, help out.
"At that point, I really wasn't thinking much. There are a lot of players right now that are playing not 100 percent, and there are a lot of guys that play through pain. I don't see myself any different than anybody else in this league. There are a lot of tough guys in this league. A lot of players willing to do whatever they can to win.
"At this point, you see that more often, guys doing whatever they can to win. I'm no different than anyone else on these two teams in the playoffs. I was just trying to finish the play and do my job."
Campbell has blocked literally hundreds of shots during his decade in pro hockey, and when Malkin's slapper hit him he knew that something was wrong.
"I can't say with 100 percent certainty that I knew it was broken. But I felt like it was a different feeling. … When I got back to my feet, I wasn't positive, but I knew there was something wrong. I don't have x-ray vision, so I didn't know at the time for sure," he said.
"The pain aspect, yeah, I mean, it hurt a little bit. It was sore. But your adrenaline's going pretty good at that point. You're stuck on the ice with a couple of the best players in the world [Sidney Crosby and Malkin]. You really don't have much time to think about anything else but trying to help out and kill a penalty."
"I think he exemplifies a lot of what we're all about," said Julien. "We take pride in being a blue-collar team. We don't care about calling certain guys superstars on our team. We all want to be on the same level."
Campbell, acquired from Florida in 2010 along with Nathan Horton in exchange for Dennis Wideman, a first-round pick and a third-round pick in one of Peter Chiarelli's shrewder deals, has found a perfect fit in Boston.
"This Original Six organization goes back a long way. It kind of represents the city, a blue-collar, hard-working city with honest people," Campbell said.
"When I got traded to Boston, I thought it was tailor-made to my game, the way this team exemplifies the heart and soul of what a hockey player should be made of. I was proud to come to this team, and play hard for this team every night."
Campbell said his recovery time is expected to be six to eight weeks and that he should be ready for the start of the 2013-14 season.


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Robert Rodat to write the Warcraft screenplay
Raimi says he wants to stay faithful "to the Horde and the Alliance and the mythology that takes place in the game," as well as "choose one or some of the lands that are portrayed in the game with as much accuracy and authenticity as possible." He calls Rodat a great character writer, and says a great character-based story within the world of Azeroth is his goal. Sounds good. The picture above is the only art we've ever seen of the movie (it was presented at BlizzCon a few years ago), but since then, it sounds like the movie has changed quite a bit, so we'll have to wait and see what Rodat and Raimi are coming up with.
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[if reading this on -core, please reply on -dev] [sorry for the cross-posting] UFED 0.3 is now available in unstable on all arches for testing. partial summary: - added use strict vars and cleaned up resulting errors - bug 15124 fixed (libg++ not listing) - added processing of use.defaults and use.mask, virtuals not processed - added (+ -) notation for flags how flags are enabled - bug 19479 partially fixed. ignoring PortDir, if PORTDIR is based on something else ie ${BASE}/dir it will still fail Some of the other issues are still not fixed, but we would like some more testing on this anyway. Could everybody with UFED bugs please check out this release and tell me if your problem still exists or not? Other testers welcome as well. The more the better :-). Thanks for this release go to: Fred <firstname.lastname@example.com> - MANY ideas/bugfixes/features Arun <firstname.lastname@example.com> - ideas/bugfixes/features Seemant <email@example.com> - for getting us devs together on ufed Robin <email@example.com> - ideas, planning, documentation, managing ;-) This release is mainly the integration if the code Fred came up with. Arun's euse code will be merging to a limited degree for the next version. -- Robin Hugh Johnson E-Mail : robbat2@... Home Page : http://www.orbis-terrarum.net/?l=people.robbat2 ICQ# : 30269588 or 41961639 GnuPG FP : 11AC BA4F 4778 E3F6 E4ED F38E B27B 944E 3488 4E85
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is getting ready to announce his new project, even though he should have done it already.
An update on the Mistwalker site reports that the announcement should have gone live this year but things didn't go to plan.
"This is a Sunday without any schedules. This is the scenery from the window of my hotel. It's beautiful, but it seems really cold. But, anyway it's cold.
"I'm staying in Tokyo. For meeting regarding new project had went well and also finished the year-end party with everyone from Mistwalker safely (I say "safely" because sometimes an injury can occur). What's left is the production meeting and year-end thank you night with my lawyer. I have a plan to drink with my best friend from junior high school... This is probably the true year-end party for me."
Hang in there, it's coming:
"This year has also past double-quick faster than last year. Time seems to be accelerating faster since I have passed 40. According to my superior, time seems to accelerate more when you are 50 or 60 years old. Life is too short.
That's why I drink alcohol... No, just kidding (^^; That's why I create my work ... That's the correct answer.
Here we go:
"I was planning to announce my new project within this year but it's a little late. Sorry about that. I imagine announcement will be starting around next spring. But I'm working really hard on this. The title is also decided.
Anyway I'm concentrating on creating something really good! I am working on condensing valuable time of my short life and the valuable energy of my staff without any regrets."
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Chris: I didn't have a price on it at the time I wrote the story. Looks like rebelspyder helped both of us out, as I still haven't been able to make it down to my local comic store as yet. But you can bet I'm going to get them to put in an order for me when I drop by to pick up my pull!
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Mar 27th 2007 1:18AM Jim,
To be honest, I'd write about the game anyway. Be it in emails to friends, running a community (which I already do), on guild forums, in IMs with other gamer friends, etc. This would simply serve to concentrate that writing, and give it a home.
If I get lucky enough to land a post here, I see nothing but a situation full of win, personally. I'm not out for the glamour and fame. (Well, okay, if I develop a elite cadre following of guys who want to bring me pie and are willing to let me have first dibs on all the rogue leather drops, maybe fame would be cool.) I'm out for the love of the thing; writing, meeting other cool folks, and WoW.
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MotorWeek gives a fair and thorough review of the BMW 1M. The media outlet touches on some of the things that make the 1M a great car, but also points some of its shortcomings.
The 1M was put through its paces on the road and test track. The 1M comes equipped with a BMW M-power twin turbo inline six-cylinder engine rated at 335 HP at 5900 RPM and 332 lb-ft of torque from 1500 to 4500 RPM. An additional 37 lb-ft of torque is available in temporary 'overboost' mode whilst under full load. "Baby M" hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.1 seconds, and to quarter mile in 13. seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).
The new 1 Series M Coupe continues to remain a rarity on U.S. roads with just a few hundred units delivered to customers so far with the demand remaining high. In the United States, the 1M has a base price of $ 47,010, including destination charges. As on all the other markets, BMW offers the 1M in three colors: Valencia Orange Metallic, Alpine White and Sapphire Black Metallic.
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New GE Monogram ZET1 wall oven installed in March 08. Everything works fine, even did a clean cycle on it. About a month ago, it started flipping the circuit breaker, usually during preheat but sometimes during cooking too. It's done it on oven setting and also on broil setting. It seems to be happening more often now, to the point where it's frustrating. It's on a dedicated 40A circuit, which is enough per the specs. Whom do I call first: the GC whose electrician installed it or GE? Thanks. |
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I'd call GE - it's under warranty. |
- Posted by luisa_at_home (My Page) on Sun, Sep 14, 08 at 23:38
My new fidge kept doing that. My GC ran a separate line for it. Solved the problem. |
- Posted by paddy_99 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, Sep 15, 08 at 10:59
It could be a problem with the breaker or with the oven either one. Is the circuit for the oven new ? |
didn't I read in other posts that this is proving to be a common problem with the GE Monogram? Anyway, sounds like GE is due a call although you could try the breaker. Often when a breaker trips, it is never the same or may have been going bad. On occassion, not often but not rare, I have seen the problem be as simple as a bad breaker. |
It's entirely likely that the breaker itself is defective (breakers are not fail-proof). Call your contractor and have the electrical circuit checked out. Once you've determined if the circuit is okay, then call GE. If you don't do this first, GE is going to blame it on the electrical circuit, and you'll have to do it anyway. One other thing to ask the contractor to verify is whether the electrical cable used in the circuit is appropriately sized. If your electrical work was inspected, it should be okay, but it never hurts to check. If the cable isn't rated for a 40 amp circuit, it could be heating up which would likely cause the circuit to trip. |
Turn the breaker off immediately and don't use the oven until a professional looks at it. If the oven calls for a 40 amp breaker (and proper line to match) and that is what you have, then you must have a short somewhere which is causing the breaker to trip. That is a recipe (pardon the pun) for a fire. It could be in a wall, the oven or in the breaker box, but you're asking for a fire. I would cease using it until both the electric and oven are checked out properly. |
Thanks for your advice. GE's coming to look at it on Thursday, and we'll stop using it until then (thanks klaa2: idiotically, I hadn't thought of that). If GE says it's okay, then I'll call the contractor. |
I just looked up GE ZET1 specs (different models, but all 30" single ovens) and it calls for a 20amp breaker. If I am correct about the specs, you should not have it on a 40 amp breaker!!! who installed this for you? You're circumventing the whole point of the protection. If this is right, you're very very lucky that the breaker is tripping and not just starting a fire. I hope you're getting this. |
Here is a link that might be useful: list of ZET1's, look at specs
klaa - you gave a bad link. But having looked up the specs myself it recommends a "minimum" of 20amp circuit. I know nothing about electricity but by your logic it would seem that it is dangerous to plug a 3 amp television into a 15 amp outlet??? |
- Posted by gitananoel (My Page) on Tue, Sep 16, 08 at 15:21
call an independent licensed electrician for a diagnosis. make sure the housecall for the estimate is free. it is possible you don't have enough power in the box to support the unit or the upgrade of appliances, computers, etc. if you need more than one professional opinion, call non relatated individuals to see what the story is. |
"make sure the housecall for the estimate is free" I think that electrician is out of business! |
- Posted by weedmeister (My Page) on Thu, Sep 18, 08 at 7:44
Is this a single or double oven? If single, 20amp is fine. I suspect something with the new installation. You need an electrician. |
klaa2 and everyone: thank you for your advice. It's on a double breaker, both sides are marked 20, so I assume that means it's a 40A breaker. I believe that nothing else is on that circuit, as it was marked OVEN during the remodel in March 08 (and all the other kitchen stuff is on a different breaker). The GC's subcontracted licensed electrician team did it, and the town did an electrical inspection on it. GE came out this morning and confirmed it's not the oven, so I'm waiting for the electrician to return my call. Thanks for all your advice. |
- Posted by weedmeister (My Page) on Sat, Sep 20, 08 at 21:02
No, that's a 20-amp 220v breaker. 20 amps for each 'leg'. So my guess is that the breaker is 'worn out'. They can do this with age: they get hot and trip. |
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A video taken by an aviation enthusiast has captured an apparent near-miss between two airliners that resulted in an aborted landing a Spanish airport. Aerolineas Argentinas Airbus A340 crossed a runway at the El Prat airport in Barcelona as a Boeing 767 from Russian airline UTair was making its final approach to land. Distance between the start of the runway and the point where the A340 crossed it is three-quarters of a mile, according to the Aviation Safety Network. The crew of the Russian aircraft maneuvered an alternate landing a short time later.
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Before joining Turkish Coalition of America, Logan spent his junior year studying at Koc University in Istanbul, Turkey where he learned Turkish and edited Prof. Suhnaz Yilmaz's forthcoming textbook Turkish American Relations (1800-1952): Between the Stars, the Stripe, and the Crescent. During this time, he traveled extensively throughout Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe to countries including Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, Greece, and Norway.
In addition to Turkish, Logan has studied Arabic, Latin, Ancient Greek and is currently studying Persian at Harvard. His previous research has focused on energy politics in the Middle East and the Caucasus and Turkish-American diplomatic relations. HIs current research interests include environmental history and the impact of technology and globalization in the Middle East.
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LAVENDER CRYSTAL isn't classified as a minflora but it has the biggest blooms of all my minis with a gorgeous, fragrant bloom. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Lavender Crystal
Differnt zone, and I spray so... Conundrum. hands down. Needs spraying, and will mildew in a second, but responds well to treatment. Blooms not as large as that monster Ferrin (which really should be a Floribunda), but a big hulking plant in it's second year. This photo was taken in May, the plant to the right is the HT Ginger Hill. I really want to like Dr. John Dickman, and it's doing better in the ground, hope it will be even better next year. A lot of people really like Autumn Splendor. I don't grow it, but it makes a nice plant with lovely blooms. Favorite minis that get as tall as mini-floras (both are nearly 4' tall at the moment) but not big blooms: |
- Posted by Ridgerunner14_WV z5/6 WV (My Page) on Thu, Aug 25, 05 at 23:03
My two favorites are Something For Judy and Autumn Splendor. They both have gorgeous blooms and are nice, healthy bushes. I guess I like SFJ the most because she is a heavy bloomer and has a nice fragrance too. AS blooms continuously but not heavily. Darleen |
I second Lavender Crystal. It is a constant bloomer for me, and just beatutiful in all stages from bud to fully open. Hold a long time on the bush also. |
- Posted by Kentucky_Lad 6/KY (My Page) on Fri, Sep 2, 05 at 12:13
Autumn Splendor is the best all around mini-flora. You will fall in love with the color of the blooms and the bush gets around 4 feet tall. Try it, you'll like it. Howard |
- Posted by marisag 6 PA (email@example.com) on Sun, Sep 4, 05 at 10:58
Absolutely agree. My favorite so far is Autumn Splendor. It has the most beautiful colored blooms which last a very,very long time. |
I only have Harm Saville and Jean Kenneally and neither has bloomed yet, but I'm loving the photo of Autumn Splendor! I just might have to start a "must have" mini list!!! Ginni |
- Posted by Kentucky_Rose Z6 KY (My Page) on Sun, Sep 11, 05 at 17:48
It's too hard for me to pick just one. I love Memphis King, Conundrum, and Butter Cream. I enjoy Memphis Magic, Springs' a Comin, Rocky Top, and Louisville Lady. |
- Posted by Barb_in_DC z7 DC (My Page) on Mon, Oct 10, 05 at 21:40
Thanks to pete41, I bought two Conundrums this year and I've gotta tell ya, they are the most interesting blossoms of them all. They first bloom yellow, and as the bloom matures, they turn red! Really. Plus, I don't spray and they stayed pretty clean the whole summer. No mildew, little blackspot. What a great, great rose. |
My favorite mini-flora is Tiffany Lynn. It's been around for a while, but there is a darn good reason its still around. I also like Cachet. |
- Posted by George_Mander 5 to 6 (My Page) on Thu, Oct 27, 05 at 3:08
Just wait until my NEW Mini-Flora 'Ingrid is introduced in the US in 2006. It has the identical bicolour as my mini 'Glowing Amber'. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Mini-Flora 'Ingrid' at HMF
- Posted by Mike_in_new_orleans 9a/ coastal LA (My Page) on Sun, Nov 13, 05 at 17:24
Wow, Ridgerunner! I love the photo of Something for Judy! Where do you get it and how well does it resist Blackspot? My central questions. Your comment about fragrance definitely caught my attention, too. :) |
- Posted by Ridgerunner14_WV z5/6 WV (My Page) on Sun, Nov 13, 05 at 21:49
Hi Mike! I'm glad you liked the picture. Something For Judy resists well, but is not immune, to blackspot. I do spray and she was very clean for me this year. Her fragrance is a pleasant light one, like a fine perfume. I got mine from Tiny Petals who is now out of business, but Nor'East is carrying her now. Good Luck! Darleen :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Something For Judy at Nor'East
I just got Andie MacDowell and what a beauty she is! I am going to start buying more minifloras. |
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Movie Reviews By Kate Erbland on April 28, 2013 | Be the First To CommentA gun. A dead woman. A box of money. A (sort of) innocent man. A hunt. While David M. Rosenthal's A Single Shot doesn't shy away from some conventional-to-the-point-of-cliché plot points for his latest feature, the crime drama packs a punch thanks to its stellar cast, stunning cinematography, and a horror-tinged score that continually leaves its audience on edge. Oh, and the violence. Did we forget the violence? There's violence. Penned by Matthew F. Jones (who adapted his own novel for the script), A Single Shot is a suitably intense showcase for star Sam Rockwell's dramatic chops. As lonely loser John Moon, the film rests on the actor's ability to engage and excite his audience, a feat that he mostly pulls off with ease. A near-wordless opening sequence plunges us deep into both John's day-to-day life and the shocking event that will turn everything upside down for him, as John sets off to illegally hunt deer in the quiet woods near his home. It should be a day like any other, but a tired and emotionally drained John gets turned around while pursuing a deer, and one of his shots makes contact with something other than his intended prey.
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In Production By Nathan Adams on March 30, 2012 | Comments (1)Fans of writer Matthew F. Jones have a lot to celebrate. His novel "A Single Shot" is about to be turned into a big screen thriller, and the names attached are enough to make even the most hardened film cynic squeal with glee. Deadline Charlottesville reports that production has now begun on the adaptation, which is under the direction of David M. Rosenthal (Janie Jones) and stars a cast that includes names like Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy, Jeffrey Wright, Joe Anderson, Jason Isaacs, Kelly Riley, Ophelia Lovibond, and Melissa Leo. Jeez, Mr. Rosenthal, you had me at Sam Rockwell. But for those not sold just at the sight of all those talented names listed together, take a look at the Amazon plot synopsis of Jones's novel:
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I do use a fountain pen, just not all the time.
on a side note... i know this is in the general discussions section bt why is this even a topic lol
I have been using a fountain pen for a couple years now, and it makes writing enjoyable. I actually enjoy taking notes in class because I love the way it writes. I am currently using a Lamy Safari (Charcoal) with Noodlers Walnut ink. The pen only costs like $25 with the ink converter, and ink is pretty cheap for how long it lasts.
I can't figure out why more people don't use them. I feel like if people would just give them a shot they would not regret it. After a week of writing with a fountain pen you will never be able to go back to a ballpoint. I love having a special, unique pen that is always with me, and I especially love the freedom of choosing my favorite ink/pen whenever I like.
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I do use a fountain pen, just not all the time.
on a side note... i know this is in the general discussions section bt why is this even a topic lol
I love my fountain pens. I do not carry one with me or leave one in my car though. I write many thank you notes, invitations etc. with fountain pens. Eons ago, my Wedding Invitations, then birth announcements.
Plus I just enjoy writing with them.
I use a fountain pen most of the time. Not so much for sketching but when I have to write or sign someting...fountain pen.
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I use them at times, but being left handed i have a tendency to drag the ink along the page with my hand.... not a good look.
I do love them though, just been looking at some Mont Blanc pens.
I have a gel pen I like so I stick with that.


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Religion and the Quest for World Peace
by Ryan McCoy
Throughout the twentieth century, man's understanding of the world grew by leaps and bounds. Scientists made discoveries which fundamentally changed the way human beings interact with each other and the world around them. With the invention of the telegraph and later, the telephone, communication became nearly instantaneous. Horses, carriages, and other cumbersome forms of travel were replaced by trains, planes and automobiles. Diseases once thought hopelessly incurable were eradicated thanks to the miracles of modem science.
Yet, despite the man's unyielding march into the modern age, the ills long suffered by society are still evident. Instead of an increased sense of consideration for our fellow man, tension seems to have increased. In a century in which technology has brought humanity closer together, the world has experienced two of the most costly and destructive wars in history. The crime rate is out of control and the gap between the haves and the have-nots grows inexorably wider. Nations continue to squabble over territories, goods and wealth.
Why then, in the midst of such advancement, does there seem to be an increase in overall social disorder and unrest? The fact is that there is not an increase. The world's population has exploded in the last hundred years and mass media has made the news of crime available in a flash. Rather, it is the nature of the conflict, crime and terror that has deadly repercussions. How is it that, amongst the comfort and convenience that science has afforded, we can still be experiencing suffering? Nuclear bombs can decimate entire cities instantly. Biological weapons can spread horrible contagions throughout entire populations at blinding speeds. Technology has made our lives comfortable, yes, but it has also honed our ability to kill.
We can only assume that, while humanity has expanded its ability to alter the world and its place in it, there is some cornerstone missing. Without this vital piece the whole structure will eventually topple. At its core, the world is missing humanitarian compassion. The most evident and practical route to compassion is woven within the fundamentals of many of the world's major religions. Some would say, especially the older generations, that these values are lost on the current generation. Conversely, I believe that the values represented in most major religions were merely never correctly interpreted. Rather, the new parameters of our growing and changing world have revealed the need for true implementation of these concepts. It may seem as if the world has become a much less compassionate place; people have become increasingly self- centered. However, I believe this heightened state of animosity between neighbors is a product of modem times. The problem is not a decline in moral standards (indeed, I believe these morals were never actually present), but rather man is simply adapting to a rapid-paced world. Therein lays the problem of security.
"Men and nations are alike
in their inability to accept a state of insecurity in which they know they
cannot protect themselves and their families from war, starvation, or any other
lingering threat to good health and well-being (Poling 17)." In 1930's
One must also consider the economic insecurities arising from the fact that the world is now producing people at a faster rate than the food needed to keep them alive. This problem is intensified by the struggle for diminishing mineral and agricultural resources and the diversion of many of these essentials to the limitless appetite of war (Poling 36).
How can insecurity be halted? Of course, if the aggressors ceased aggression or the fate of a starving man in a poverty-stricken nation was guaranteed survival, than the problem would correct itself. The Christian view call for a more active involvement.
Christianity proclaims that mankind is a brotherhood and that God is the Father of all. And as a brotherhood, it cannot place the needs of one segment of humanity over the whole. Christians know of the evil nature of man and the importance of his salvation from frustration and insecurity. "Christianity holds that a high premium is placed on a point of view that can look down upon the fleeting things of the world with the considered contempt necessary to keep them from becoming permanent (Poling 37)." Therefore, if a government or institution is evil and causes suffering then it should be changed. Indeed, this principle encourages important flexibility in our modern, dynamic world.
But to fully eradicate the threat of insecurity, compassion must be practiced widespread. For most major religions, loving God and seeking happiness take shape in loving fellow creatures and improving the world for the benefit of its residents.
Hinduism is a religion altogether unfamiliar to most westerners. The national religion, and in many ways culture, of the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism is the offspring of the union of cultures of Aryan invaders from the Northwest and aboriginal Indian people. It combines the reverence of nature and fertility with the worship of higher gods (Carmody 17).
One of the most relevant concepts in the Hindu complex is the notion of Karma. Karma is best described as a moral law of action and reaction (Carmody 19). An action taken in the present can shape events of the future. If a man does evil to his neighbor eventually evil will return to him. Cosmic or not, this type of belief is especially applicable in our close-knit modern world. With interdependence at a peak, the actions of one nation invariably affect another. Even if this idea does not inspire renewed compassion for our fellow man, at least it could appeal to the self-preservation instinct. The lessons of Karma, though certainly relevant to each individual personally, can certainly be applied to how one nation behaves towards another.
Another noteworthy concept in the Hindu religion is Samsara. Samsara is the eternal realm of births and deaths, or, in other words, the physical world (Carmody 3 1). Hinduists believe that the body is doomed to perish but the soul cannot be destroyed. Since the physical world is constantly in flux with births, deaths and rebirths, the only true unchanging existence is the divinity. Therefore, if life in Samsara is fleeting, and the soul is invulnerable, then perhaps worldly affairs should be approached with a certain detachment. How could this be beneficial to the advancement of world peace? One must understand that the Hinduists also believe that divinity pulses within each living thing. So, to attack another is to attack divinity, which in itself is not bad (no one can actually hurt divinity), but it can lead to bad Karma, guaranteeing one's own agony (Carmody 32).
Buddhism, the distant cousin of Hinduism, is a religion inspired by pacifism. According to Buddhists, there is no such thing as a "just war" (Carmody 45). That phrase is merely a term used by participants to justify cruelty and hatred. Who is to decide what is "just"? Our war against you is "just", while your war with us is "unjust". Buddhism rejects this line of thinking. Buddha himself not only preached pacifism, but was an active proponent. During a territorial dispute between the Sakyas and the Koliyas, he personally intervened. Buddha walked directly onto the field of battle and, with nothing more than his words, convinced each side to lay down their weapons (Carmody 46).
Along with Hinduism, Buddhism teaches the virtues of non-injury, or Ahimsa, which states that all living beings should be treated with gentleness. This notion pairs impeccably with the Buddhist view on compassion: looking on all as unenlightened beings, trapped within an endless cycle of death and rebirth, and so deserving of compassion (Carmody 47). From this idea sprang what is known as the Bodhisattva vow, which is "the formal commitment to postpone one's own achievement of nirvana (enlightenment) so as to labor for the salvation of the suffering of all unenlightened beings" (Carmody 47). If there ever was a more obvious example of compassion, then it has yet to reveal itself.
Judaism moves our discussion back into the western orbit. For the past 1,500 years, the Talmud has been the best indication of the Jewish oral law tradition. The Talmud contains valid insights to the Jewish perspective on compassion. "... Charity doth deliver from death- not merely from unnatural death but form death itself (Cohen 221)." This implies that God cares for those who we for their fellow man, and also that charity fills up one's own soul. Jewish law calls for Jews to band together during hard times and to help those members of the community in need (Carmody 128). Such self-sacrifice would be more than beneficial to the international community. Of course, the problem is that if that charity is not returned, then the tendency is to think of one's self as a sucker. But this purpose is imperative if we are to work through any struggles with a modicum of dignity.
If charity is one way to promote peace and avoid conflict, then forgiveness is another. "A man should always be soft as a reed and not hard like a cedar (Cohen 229)." In Jewish law, if a man is grieved by another, then it is his responsibility to grant forgiveness. It is the transgressors duty to ask his forgiveness.
Forgiveness can also intercept vengeance. If a man lends his neighbor a tool and the neighbor fails to return it, he may be angry. If the neighbor returns and asks to borrow another tool, the man may refuse. If he does, he is exacting revenge and risks worsening his relationship with his neighbor. If he forgives the neighbor's transgression and lends him the tool, he avoids the caustic tarnish of revenge on his soul. Furthermore, his good example may inspire the neighbor to reconsider his actions, return the tool, and return to a mutually beneficial relationship. The practical problem with this is that it requires faith in one's fellow man. Faith in humanity has been replaced by mistrust in our time, but I believe it is crucial to building trust and finding peaceful solutions to personal, national, and global problems.
It is historical fact the religious fundamentalists have waged wars in the name of their respective gods. The religion isn't faulty, rather, sometimes people have a way of interpreting scriptures the way they want, as opposed to the way they are meant to be understood. Human beings are fallible. No one is perfect. Some will say that religions have done more harm than good. I believe that adherence to moral and a religious tradition has been the glue which has held society together over the years. The actions of a few cannot dismiss the wisdom within the world's religions.
The plain fact is that a passive participation in compassion is no longer enough. Each individual must make a personal choice whether to stand idly by or to not submit to fear and suspicion and be an example. In no way do I think that each person must choose a religion. I merely know that the principles represented in those religions are the same ones that will save our world. The earth's population has grown too dense, interdependence too strong, and weapons of mass destruction too deadly to afford any more mistakes.


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Why We Write: Gorman Thomas
February 16th, 2009Everything has a reason. The reason for this site is complicated, but can be summed up in this line from a Jim Caple column on Miller Park.
A reporter told me he once called Gorman about nine in the morning to ask a question on a breaking story and began the interview by apologizing for the early call. "I hope I'm not calling too early," the reporter said. "Oh, that's OK," Gorman replied. "I'm just sitting here in front of the TV eating pizza and drinking beer."
Combine that with stories about him going into the parking lot at County Stadium before and after games to eat brats and drink beer with the fans, how could you not love this guy and the team that gave him a chance?
(Just for fun here's a career comparison:
Gorman Thomas: .225/.324/.448 1339 SOs (13 seasons)
Mike Cameron: .250/.340/.448 1642 SOs (14 seasons)
I'm not arguing that Cameron is more valuable to this team than Gorman was to his, just making the point that Mike Cameron is not the worst CF ever. Which I have heard many times.)
The game has changed and so have the people playing it, but beards and hair like that don't go away. They last forever. Thank you Gorman Thomas for all that you have given us, we wouldn't be writing this if it wasn't for you.
I will now eat pizza and drink beer in front of the TV to honor you.


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If you are elected or appointed to a full-time public office, and are a continuing employee, you can request an unpaid leave of absence for one term in office. At the end of the term, you must return to the College to your old position or a similar one. If you decide to serve additional terms, you will have to resign from Augustana College. When participating in political or civic activities, you should avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest with your employment at Augustana. If you have any questions regarding this aspect, contact the Vice-President for Human Resources. Military Training LeaveAugustana College supports the National Guard and Military Reserves and recognizes that some employees must take part in annual training to fulfill their military commitments. If you are a continuing full-time or continuing part-time employee, you will be granted time off to participate in the annual training leave or other military obligations. You will be paid your regular salary from the College for up to two weeks of your training leave. In addition, if you are activated by the state or federal government to perform special short-term emergency duty, you will be paid full salary while performing these duties. Other voluntary military commitments are granted as unpaid leave or you may take your entitled vacation. Under Federal Law, your job is guaranteed for a period of six months. Your administrator/Vice President must be notified of military training schedules as far in advance as possible, in order to plan for your absence. While you are on duty and paid by the College, all your benefits will continue as if you were still working. |


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The average price of a handheld PC isn't much-just $800. (You'll want to search for the lowest prices on the Net.) So if you're willing to trade functionality to gain mobility and reduce costs, a handheld PC fits the bill as a remote workstation. To help you decide if a handheld PC is right for you, consider the following:
- Understand what you need. What are your key applications? If they include heavy graphics, a handheld PC won't provide the performance you need.
- Figure out how much accessories will cost. This is especially critical if you do presentations on the road. Printer cables can add to your budget; so can other cables that aren't included, such as serial and VGA cables.
- To type comfortably, how big a keyboard do you need? Some models have a 95 percent full-sized keyboard, but others have smaller, tiny keys that are sometimes difficult to poke and prod. And make sure to understand the following terms before you shop around:
- CompactFlash card: About the size of a matchbook, these provide extra storage in special battery-backed memory. The cards are smaller than PC cards, but can be used with a PC card adaptor to fit into standard PC card slots.
- PC Card: A credit-card-sized ex-pansion card, formerly called a PCMCIA card. Type I are thin and mostly add memory. Type II are thicker and are used for modems, networking and other adaptors. Type III are thickest and used for hard drives. PC cards add a variety of storage and communication functions.
- SDRAM: Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. A high-speed RAM that can synchronize itself with the clock speed of the microprocessor's data bus.
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Stars up above you, the frogs and crickets singing away behind you, a classic movie in front of you, and in your hand, your favorite beer. Sounds magical, doesn't it? Indeed it is. So bring lawn chairs and blankets, grab a beer and join us at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens every Wednesday night for the 2009 series of Stone Late Night Movies! Each week throughout the summer, movies are projected onto a twelve foot wide screen located in our garden. Make yourself comfy and settle in down on the grass for a fabulous night of great food, great beer and great movie watching!
A few tips: Not all, but some shows can fill up to the maximum allowable capacity. A good strategy we've seen people doing is making reservations 2 hours early, putting their chairs or blankets out when they arrive and then enjoying a dinner up in the restaurant before the movie. If you don't have time for sitting down with us, you can still arrive early to stake out a spot and visit the movie night bar. It is setup across the bridge with Stone Beers on tap, Ethiopian Coffee, Mexican Spiced Hot Cocoa, Breakfast Burritos and Mac 'n Beer Cheese.


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I actually like this a lot. this is the first liquid eye makeup remover i bought (i usually use pads) and it was on sale for $5 from its original $12. so i decided to give it a try and it takes off all my eye makeup in one or two swipes~ i have really sensitive skin and it doesn't irritate it.
I echo countless previous reviews. This stuff stings, burns and left me with an awful break-out. My face felt raw and itchy for days after. Disappointing for a Body Shop product.
I bought this b/c it was cheaper than the Kiehl's Supremely Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover that I usually use. Overall it worked pretty well. Got my eye makeup off after a few swipes of my cotton pad. However, it stung my eyes. It's not unbearable but since it says it's "gentle" I would expect this to NOT sting my eyes. So, I'll stick to Kiehl's.
i love this stuff! it gets off every trace of my eyemakeup and doesnt leave an oily residue like the oil based removers do. i use this when i do a eyeliner line to thick or do a mistake i jst put a little bit on the end of a cotton tip and wipe the mistake away without having to restart! and it lasts AGES i brought it about a year ago and im still using the same bottle (i use it everyday!)
I'm very surprised at all the bad reviews of this as it is my HG eye make-up remover. I like a gel remover because I find that liquid ones run out too fast. This is very gentle and not irritating at all. I have bought countless tubes of this.
yes, this product will sting your eyes but it is nothing that I couldnt tolerate. However this product will gently and effectively remove the eyemakeup (plus mascara) without leaving the oily residue. I have to admit that there are better remover (ie sisley, chanel, lancome .. but these are too expensive for eyemakeup remover).. Will buy again.
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Worst mistake ever of my makeup purchasing life...this sucks big time! I have used eye makeup removers before that stung if its accidentantly seeps into the eyes...but this takes the cake! It stung like hell as soon as I applied it to my skin! Gentle my foot! Will steer clear of Body Shop skincare from now on...nothing that i buy there for my face ever works!
I bought the big bottle 8.4 ounces of the non-gel formula because I was told that it was extremely gentle on your eyes by the sales associate. Boy was she WRONG! My eyes stung so badly when I first used it, it made my eyes water and it just was painful and uncomfortable. Not wanting to make a big deal, I didn't return the bottle and kept using it--after awhile I think my eyes got used to it and it ceased to sting. As an eye makeup remover, this does the job fairly well, although I do have to soak my cotton pad a couple of times to really remove everything. It is colorless, non-greasy and leaves the area feeling fresh (after the stinging stopped). Personally I wouldn't repurchase this since I found my HG of Shiseido instant eye and lip makeup remover...but this one is definitely more affordable for its price and size. I recommend those interested to ask the SA to try a sample, I know The Body Shop store that I normally shop at is very nice and generous when it comes to making samples for me to try their product beforehand. And...when I went in a couple of months after purchasing this and told them how it stung, the girl said I should have just taken it back and they would exhange for a different product. That's certainly something to keep in mind in the future! Maybe I will give the gel formula a try as well.


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With Trace Amounts giving NBN even more ways to tag the runner, I thought I'd try my hand at a rush deck.
The idea is to throw as many tags as possible at them, until they either give up on removing them at all (at which point you can use Psychographics to easily score agendas in one turn), or, if they decide to keep removing the tags - enjoy your head start and score your agendas normally.
NBN: Making News (Core)
Total Cards: (45)
Agenda (8)
AstroScript Pilot Program (Core #81) x3
Executive Retreat (Trace Amount #39) x1
Private Security Force (Core #107) x1
Restructured Datapool (What Lies Ahead #16) x3
Asset (2)
PAD Campaign (Core #109) x2
Data Raven (Core #88) x3
Enigma (Core #111) x2
Matrix Analyzer (Core #89) x3
TMI (What Lies Ahead #17) x3
Tollbooth (Core #90) x3
Wall of Static (Core #113) x3
Operation (14)
Anonymous Tip (Core #83) x2
Big Brother (Trace Amount #35) x3
Closed Accounts (Core #84) x3
Hedge Fund (Core #110) x3
Psychographics (Core #85) x3
Upgrade (4)
SanSan City Grid (Core #92) x2
Ash 2X3ZB9CY (What Lies Ahead #13) x2
Total Agenda Points: 20
Influence Values Totals -
Haas-Bioroid: 4
Jinteki: 0
The Weyland Consortium: 0
First off, I don't run Scorched Earth at all. I simply can't fit it in. And with the release of the Carapace, I don't think it'll be as powerful as it used to be. Maybe I should throw one in, though, just to make its presence scare the runner?
Also, I'd like to run 3x Beanstalk Royalties, because the deck is pretty credit-heavy; I just have no idea what to cut. For the same reason, I'm running 2 PADs, even though I'd like 3. I'm going with PAD over Melange, because the plan is to install them unprotected, and if the runner wants to spend 4 on trashing it, let them.
ChiLo grid seems like a mindless inclusion, but SanSan is just so much better in this deck. 2x ChiLo might not be bad to use in RnD and HQ, but I'm really not sure about spending those slots on them.
Finally, I'm thinking about using Draco in here, but I already have a lot of sentries - which, due to the Matrix Analyzer being crucial to my strategy, isn't really something I can fix.


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This room measures 288 square feet and comes with either one king or two double beds and a crisp, three-sheet bedding process. It is located in the North Tower and features a 32-inch flat-screen TV.
The bathroom features a shower/tub combination.
This room measures 325 square feet and comes with one king or two queen beds and a crisp, three-sheet bedding process. It is located in the South Tower and features a 32-inch flat-screen TV.
The bathroom features a shower/tub combination.
The Four Queens Hotel & Casino in downtown is a historic property imbued with class and old Vegas glamour.
Situated at the intersection of Casino Center Boulevard and Fremont Street, the hotel is part of the revitalization occurring in this iconic area of the city. It's connected to Fremont Street Experience, and its main entrance is positioned underneath the stunning multimillion-light Viva Vision canopy. Plus, there's nearby access to The Deuce and the Strip & Downtown Express bus systems as well as to an assortment of hotels, shops, restaurants and attractions.
Sharing the excitement of the rapidly transforming gaming and hospitality industries, the Four Queens blends technology and a pinch of cosmopolitan chic with vintage cool. Opened in 1966, the property is, indeed, steeped in culture. The colorful neon signage and flashing lightbulbs give the exterior charm, while interior elements -- such as the marble floor and mirrored ceiling in the lobby -- create a feeling of elegance and refinement.
There are 690 rooms and suites at the Four Queens, all with timeless style and spacious floor plans. They are perfect for leisure or business travelers. There is also a lovely pool.
Hipsters head for the hotel's intimate Canyon Club showroom to see a variety of performers. It's got rustic oak décor, and the stage is surrounded by big sofas, coffee tables and simple folding chairs. Bands usually play late on weekend evenings. The early evenings are also magical, thanks to the comic trickery of Mike Hammer.
For a memorable meal, step into Hugo's Cellar, a gourmet restaurant that opened with the resort. It's still operating and offers patrons the chance to go back in time and enjoy impeccable service paired with a sumptuous menu. Each woman is given a long-stemmed red rose, and all guests will be enchanted by the brick-lined walls and tableside salad preparation.
Magnolia's Veranda, a 24-hour coffee shop, is also a long-running favorite with visitors and in-the-know locals, thanks to its tempting $9.95 prime rib special. The most recent eatery to appear on the premises is the Chicago Brewing Company. Along with handcrafted microbrews, you can bite into a fresh-baked pizza or kick back for a smoke in the cigar lounge. Quick and affordable snacks can be found at Subway, Noble Roman's Pizza and Dreyer's Ice Cream as well.
The casino floor at the Four Queens is packed with a mix of table games. Slot and video poker machines run the gamut and are regularly updated to reflect the latest trends. For example, a bank of Paradise Fishing machines was recently installed. There are several bars as well, including a giant center bar just inside the main doors. A new outdoor bar is set up each night for passers-by at the east entrance, and a Chicago Brewing Company truck pours beers for thirsty visitors near the west entrance.
Combining fun and comfort with a great location in the heart of downtown, the Four Queens is where to stay if you want to experience the best of Vegas' past and present.


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Through a holistic approach to development we look at the whole person - spiritually, emotionally, socially and economically - so as to purposefully put right the injustices of apartheid. As an organisation we focus on relationships and practically bridging the educational, social and economic divides in our society.
Our organisational culture is to rebuild the self-esteem, dignity and self-respect of all we come into contact with. We achieve this through a programme that offers practical and market related training in relevant skills combined with life skills, business skills and discipleship training. This is based on community analysis and market analysis research conducted by Learn to Earn.
Our course waiting lists and number of graduates who are able to earn an income after graduating confirm the success of our programmes.
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- Fax: 086 633 2310
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Her immaculate braids would make Moesha rebel against Frank 'Fuck Boy' Mitchell by going to the Bombay with Ohagi while Myles smokes weed in his room. This Dark N' Lovely skin is making all you Zoe Saldana's of the world adjust your quick weaves when Akon visits a city near you!
Ladies and Shadesmen, Panda Ross is the newest overnight sensation to grace the stage of the reality competition 'The X- Factor.' Her mother gave birth to her in jail, and she had a white inmate, hence the first name.
The 42-year-old performed Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home" and blew away judges Demi Lovato, Britney Spears (which isn't hard to do) and LA Reid. Equally impressed, Simon Cowell would later reveal that he has always wanted a pet panda. Well, kinda. Peep the video below!


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A TSH test measures the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and tells the thyroid gland to make and release the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
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Thyrotropin; Thyroid stimulating hormone
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(1) Your FC account doesn't work here; (2) All new usernames must be of the form (letters)(space)(letters); (3) Contribute!
NOTE: The style guide dictates that all headings and page titles are in sentence case.
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Just an average Contraptioneer, but a Sysops on this wiki as of 19:13, 2 August 2009, which is awesome, thanks weasel.
Hello! I used to spend a lot of time on Simplest Badge Records, but now I try to compete in as many competitions as I can. I rarely publish solutions, mostly because I can't solve brown levels. I make very few levels, and have only ever published a couple, most of which nobody has ever tried. I have 1000+ posts and either try to be helpful or sarcastic =D.
- I have saved approximately 0.0385% of the designs ever saved, meaning I have saved 1 in every 2600 designs.
- I have saved approximately 0.0205% of the levels ever saved, meaning I have saved 1 in every 4881 levels.
- I have also published 1.476% of my designs, and 14% of my levels.
- From this you could deduce that I make about 10x as many useful levels as designs (lol).
- In Simplest Badge Records, as of Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:34 am:
- Number of records: 6th, holding 15 records (5.1%)
- Number of contributions: 1st, helping 33 times (9.1%)!
- This is due to the fact that I was very active near the beginning, so many of my designs were changed, or I helped a long time ago.
- I plan to update the scoreboard (Update III), following the return of the great rabid squirrel.
- I won the last competition that started in 2008 [1]
- I have been in 50+ competitions
Notable Designs
- First to get Clean Sweep on Around the Bend [2] (with kdausman)
- Creator of the 2 piece clean solution to Up the Hump [3] (with DMarden117)
- Creator of the Longway solution to the level NASA Rocket [4] (with Hero88go)
- Awesome infinite boomerang for Around the Bend [5] (with rabid squirrel)
- I invented the original concept, and rabid squirrel tweaked it to continue going round 23 times
- No "epic" brown designs here I'm afraid
- Lengthen short pages, so that every page has some meaningful content
- Monitor for vandalism, and remove it ASAP
- List of all competitions
Forum Topics
- Skips' Debut Competition the 148th comp
- Lightweight Free Levels Challenge!
- A (groovy 48hr) Skips Competition! the 190th comp
- Simplest Badge Records


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After living in our house for over two years without much change or personality put into it (granted, we did have two little babes in that time, in addition to having our desk jobs), I had this sort of house-breakthrough were I realized that we could do this. With a little time and sweat, we could DIY and decorate just like anyone else (although maybe not as well...haha) and if we were going to wait until we could pay someone else to do it or have enough money to makeover a room all at once (definitely not a good idea anyway), then we'd be waiting forever. Literally forever. And it just wouldn't be fair to this house or us if we didn't pretty it up before we moved on. So on we went with drilling, thrifting, painting, blogging and so much more.
Which brings us back to today. I was HERE, at the Wilton, CT Library, the place I routinely go to for audiobooks, dvds and books, this morning with my partner in DIY waiting to listen to John and Sherry's talk and get one of their books signed. The library was actually a pretty busy place since it has heat, electricity and entertainment for the many Wilton residents (and those of other towns I'm sure) who are still without power after Sandy.
I was feeling super shy (what, a shy blogger, no way!) but then I started talking to the sweet and new-to-Connecticut Sara which helped ease the nerves a bit! The whole nerve-easing thing was helped by the fact that I was my usual front-of-the-line gal so we were like the fifth person to buy a book, seated in the second row and probably the sixth or seventh person to get a signed book (and fun picture).
Here they are signing - looks like someone brought in a ceramic animal. They were both so sweet to us but I hardly know what happen because it was sort of a blur. I told Sherry who I was (I'm a regular commenter) and she actually recognized me/my name...or acted like she did! Haha. It was pretty cool. Ooh and I signed their book but I was so flustered that I couldn't even spell correctly so hopefully they can read what I wrote!
See this is why I like to be at the front of the line! So many people waiting to meet them and get their book signed (including many cute babies and kids) but I was done!
Although it would have been lovely to chat with all these people that share a major common interest with me (seriously, I think it'd be a ton of fun to get together with some other bloggers some day), Aaron and I packed things up and headed back home where we picked up lunch and I enjoyed some time with my new book...and my sandwich (it was my all-time favorite sandwich - a veggie reuben, tomato instead of meat - with my new all-time favorite book). After lunch, we took the rest of the afternoon to just be together and bang out some house projects (we'd taken the kids to school in the morning and we do a date night about once a year, so alone time is few and very far between).
Since we were the second stop (unfortunately, they had to cancel one in Manhattan yesterday because of the aftermath of Sandy), I thought I would share some of my own tips for attending one of these events
1. Be early. It probably depends on your location (and whether there has just been a hurricane) on how early but either way, make sure you aren't late. If you're anything like me, you'll already be nervous enough, you don't need to stress yourself out with getting their late.
2. Strike up a conversation with someone. Honestly, this can be hard for me but I really didn't want to leave without meeting some nice people so I took myself out of my comfort zone (the initial hello can be hard but once we're talking, it is a free for all!) and talked to a few.
3. Bring some paper. I didn't take notes on the presentation because I just really wanted to enjoy it in the moment but I did ask a few gals if they blog and if they wanted to share their site. So a few of us passed around our notebooks and shared info.
4. Bring someone if you want to. Even though Aaron had just had a week+ vacation while his parents were here a couple of weeks ago, I asked him to come with me. It didn't take much convincing at all as he's really supportive of my obsession with the house but I likened it to going to a wedding alone (not when you're the bride or groom of course). Which we've both done (in the interest of the children) and it's not very fun for the person going. But hey, if you don't have anyone to ask or you don't care, just go enjoy yourself!
5. Bring your camera and have a plan for getting pictures. You can see above that I took some general shots of the room. Kind of awkward but I figure, hey, if anyone is going to think it is not weird, it is this bunch. Also, I came up with this idea of getting John and Sherry to do their book pose with us. I felt kind of silly asking but it is fun, right? And that is not even my book I'm holding - I just wanted it in the picture too so I nabbed it off the table but it belonged to someone else. Ooops! I gave it right back though!
So there you have it! My fun, fun time this morning meeting John and Sherry with a few tips that may be handy if you get to go to a book event. I can't wait to get started on a project in there and see what you guys come up with!


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Anyway, Kat votes for "Vetus," but everyone else votes for Kat. Unfortunately, with Redemption Island in play, we do not get to see her "final words" after being voted out so we have no way of knowing if Kat shed more or less tears than last time when she was ousted in One World. Seeing as how the city of Apia in Samoa is still emptying out the flood of tears bucket-line-style from the last time Kat was voted out, I'm gonna go out on a limb and venture a guess of less this time around.
Actually, the thing Kat seems most bummed out about is how the indignity will make her look in the eyes of her hunky, reality-show-winning boyfriend. In what just may be the quote of the season, Kat worries, "Who wants to date someone that doesn't make the merge?" Well, in the case of John Cody, I suppose the answer would be…someone else that did not make the merge? Hopefully Kat and Hayden's relationship is strong enough to survive this embarrassing black mark within the reality TV community.
But you don't have to be depressed like Kat, because we have plenty of other Survivor goodies for you right here. Check out my weekly Q&A with Jeff Probst for his take on the tribe switch-up, Tina & Laura's challenge blunder, and the lack of hidden immunity idols. And then click on the video player below for an exclusive deleted scene from the episode as well as my pre-game interviews with Kat/Hayden and Brad/Monica. Also make sure to check back Thursday afternoon for our InsideTV Podcast interview with Brad, which should be a doozy. And for more Survivor scoop sent right to you, follow me on Twitter @DaltonRoss.
Now it's your turn. How do you feel about the new tribes? Did Galang make the right move in ousting Kat instead of Vytas (or one half of the Tina/Katie pair)? And do you miss the hidden immunity idols? Hit the message boards and weigh in with your thoughts, and I'll be back next week with another scoop of the crispy!


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Has it become unethical to market tanning?
The evidence is becoming undeniable – tanning can kill you. How can we justify continuing to market the service?
If you like Robin Hood, then I don't
But if I like Robin hood, then I think you should too. Recent research helps us sort out this mental mess.
Why do tornados still kill people?
Last week's tornados in Ohio are a deadly reminder of the power of "scripts" to predict behavior.
What if acupuncture really worked?
Scientific studies show acupuncture really does work; what does it mean for the brand of alternative medicine?


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All of our work at the Akonadi Foundation is guided by our vision for a racially just society.
We dream of a day when all people, including youth and adults of color, enjoy the right to self-determination. When all peoples are respected and all cultures celebrated.
When every community is safe, healthy and sustainable. A day when everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
In service of this vision, we have adopted a simple but ambitious mission: to support the development of a powerful social change movement to eliminate structural racism and create a racially just society.
Read more about our Mission here
Akonadi Foundation presents The Beloved Community Fund to support cultural events in Oakland celebrating communities of color.
We are now accepting applications for 2014 events.
Beloved Community Fund Grant Recipients
The goal of the Arc Toward Justice Fund is to achieve equity for youth of color ages 14-24 in Oakland. Learn more HERE
Arc Toward Justice Fund Grant Recipients
The Akonadi Foundation is pleased to announce "Our Lives Matter" by Cece Carpio as the 2014 Akonadi Foundation Racial Justice Poster. View and download poster HERE


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Antarctica Photographic Workshop – 2014
Sorry – After just 24 hours the waitlist is now 4X over-subscribed,
and so we're not adding new names at the moment.
After leading my third photographic expedition to Antarctica I said publicly that I was done. But what I didn't say was the reason why.
I love Antarctica. It's as close to visiting another planet as is possible. It's a life changing experience that only a very small number of people get to do, and a photographic challenge unlike any other.
But six rough crossings sailing across the Drake Passage, the roughest ocean in the world, is not something I care to do again. Two and a half days of lying in my bunk drugged with anti-nausea pills is not only a rite of passage, but also just not worth it. For me anyhow.
But now there'a an alternative. There is a company that flys us from Chile directly to an Antarctic scientific base and to our ship. The flight takes 2 hours in a modern 4 engine commercial jet, instead of two and half stomach churning days at sea.
So – In late January 2014, just 14 months from now I will be leading my fourth photographic expedition to Antarctica. I'm not ready to annnounce details yet, or take reservations. That'll come a couple of weeks from now. But since my last three expeditions sold out in a matter of days, I want to allow people a chance to get in place before the official announcement.
If you think you want to join this one week expedition to Antarctica (aboard a fantastic ship, one which I chartered for my last trip), with eveything included and some of the world's best photographic instructors, all you have to do is send me an email. I'll put your name on a waitlist and you will be given priority notification of the opening of booking. No obligation at this point.
Sorry – After just 24 hours the waitlist is now 4X over-subscribed,
and so we're not adding new names at the moment.
September, 2012