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Susan - posted on 04/19/2012 ( 13 moms have responded )
I don't know the books and haven't seen the movie and from what I hear, I'm not sure I want to. Any help would be appreciated!!
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Susan - posted on 04/19/2012 ( 13 moms have responded )
I don't know the books and haven't seen the movie and from what I hear, I'm not sure I want to. Any help would be appreciated!!
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In my opinion, the book is acceptable for 7th & 8th graders. If you have a mature 6th grader or a very advanced reader in 6th, it's OK. I would recommend reading the book first though. There are several parts that need to be clarified or discussed with the younger readers, in my opinion. The movie however, is closer to an R rated movie than PG-13, as you have to watch some pretty up close and personal death. With the book, the images are left to us and I find it hard to imagine an 11 year old picturing something too gruesome (unless, of course, they've been allowed to watch violent things and have already been given the mental images).
Chet - posted on 01/28/2014
Our oldest is 9 and an advanced and voracious reader. I've read The Hunger Games books myself, and I don't plan on suggesting our daughter read them until she's 11 or 12.
The publisher recommends the books for ages 12 and up, and although I think our daughter would get through the books now, I'd like to save them until she's older and will enjoy them more fully.
I often worry that she is reading books too early and not fully appreciating them because of her age. The books are suspenseful and would hold her interest, but the themes of love, power, unnecessary poverty, suffering for entertainment are really concepts an older child will grasp better. I have no particular concerns about the level of romance or violence. I'm mainly concerned the message would be lost.
Kathrine - posted on 08/17/2013
listen to me honey... the hungar games are fine. my ten year old daughter watched the movie and read all the books.
Kat - posted on 08/15/2013
im 9 i just say" my daughter" i read it this year to
Kat - posted on 08/15/2013
my daughters nine she has seen the movie reading the book and cant wait to see the movie!
Lara - posted on 08/15/2013
I didn't let my daughter who's turning 12 reading the books or movies but now the new one is coming out she desperately wants to see it
Izzy - posted on 07/11/2012
Yeah. It's a good book. And, most children are smart enough to not be violent like the book implies. I really don't see an issue with this book at all.
Elizabeth - posted on 07/11/2012
Susan, I do something my mother did with me. I was an avid reader as a child and still am as an adult. everything my child reads, I read first. I have introduced her to many books that I loved as a child and so far we haven't had much problem about her reading books I wouldnt want her too. Hec I remember getting Judi blume's endless love and underlining the "dirty" parts. With this system in place, my girls trust me...Ive never given them a book they didn't like. read the books...if you don't think you want your child to read them then don't. Go with your gut. Its helpful if you have a nook or kindle for this, that way they don't know you are reading the book until you have made a decision.,....BUT, if you decide not to, be prepared to tell them your reasons why.
Lakota - posted on 07/11/2012
My 7th grader is reading it this summer. One of many books for his required summer reading. I think it depends on the age. Video games that some kids play that are rated E have more violence than this book.
Izzy - posted on 07/10/2012
I'm going into seventh grade and have lately heard parents having a heart attack over it. It implies violence and romance and if you trust your child to comprehend the point of the book, then it's fine. I read it in the fourth grade and loved it. A lot.
Carol - posted on 05/15/2012
I just finished reading the series and I really liked it. I think my 11 year old son might like it except for 2 things - the main character is a girl and it gets a little mushy. The violence in it is quite graphic, so make sure your kid is ready for it. The series is about a post-apocalyptic USA that's no longer the USA. It's a group of 12 basically enslaved, poor, beaten districts ruled by one spoiled, rich, cruel district who's citizens behave very much like stereotypical, modern, rich people (except for the cruel enslaving parts I hope). The 12 districts had tried to rebel and as a consequence have to subject their 12-18 year olds to an annual lottery with the winners competing in a 24-kid(1 boy, 1 girl from each district) fight to the death. It's been going on for about 75 years and the main character unwittingly becomes the symbol of the new rebellion. That's all on the back covers and the first chapter - so I hope I didn't spoil anything. It's definitely got action, adventure, violence, and a little romance (kissing only).
Cayla - posted on 05/13/2012
I saw the movie and era the book . The book is pretty violents it all depends on your child's. Reading level. Personnely I think the book is awesome and my 11 year old read it too. I think the age group should be 11-65 don't wanna scare the elderly.
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It's official! The stars of Nashville are heading out on their first-ever concert tour. Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, and Chris Carmack are hitting the road on April 25, where they'll put on their first show in Chicago. From there, the tour will continue to Washington D.C. on May 4, and New York City on May 6. And for NYC fans only, fellow cast member Will Chase will also take the stage. READ FULL STORY
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'Sleepwalk With Me' comedian Mike Birbiglia launching new 'Thank God for Jokes' tour -- EXCLUSIVE
Stand-up comedian and This American Life regular Mike Birbiglia had a major breakthrough in 2012 when his film Sleepwalk With Me became a critical smash, and he followed that up with the award-winning one-man show My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (which you can stream on Netflix and will be available on CD, DVD, and iTunes on November 26). In 2014, he's heading back out on the road again, this time on a multi-city trek he's dubbing Thank God for Jokes.
"This is honestly the most excited I've been to go on tour my whole career," Birbiglia told EW. "Well, partly because I can afford gas now and I know that my car will arrive at the venue. (Not even kidding, that's part of it.) But also I have an hour of new material that's not in my book or my new special or my movie or even on This American Life."
The new tour is the result of hours of toiling in his hometown. "It's just all fresh and new and every night that I've workshopped it it's been different," he said. "I've been workshopping it down the street from my apartment at Union Hall in Brooklyn, where we filmed some of Sleepwalk With Me. The show is all about jokes and life and how jokes can get you in trouble in life and how in a lot of ways you're not even allowed to tell jokes at work or really anywhere except with your friends. And so in some ways, being on stage in front of 1,000 people telling jokes is like hanging out with 1,000 friends with the same sense of humor. And that, to me, is a profound feeling. That's really the goal for me is that everyone experiences that feeling at my shows."
The jaunt kicks off on January 15 in Traverse City, Michigan, and will wrap up on March 30 in Charleston, South Carolina (check out the entire list of dates and venues below). Tickets go on sale today at noon, so head over to Birbiglia's official site for more information and to reserve your seats.
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Four years after taking the country by storm with his last major tour—2009's "ISolated INcident"—Dane Cook is preparing to hit the road again this fall. He's calling his latest venture "Under Oath," a loaded name that wasn't chosen lightly. "As a comedian, I am obligated to tell you the truth, my truth," he explained to EW in an exclusive interview. "To share with you my beliefs, my perspective. And I think that we forget sometimes that that's the oath that comics take, that we will go up and share everything —the irreverent, the scary."
Cook's words indicate that he won't shy away from covering tough stuff in the new show, which he's been honing for years at Los Angeles' Laugh Factory—subjects like his failed NBC series Next Caller (which was canceled before airing a single episode), joke-stealing allegations that led to a memorable guest appearance on Louie in 2011, and the army of haters determined to pounce on his every misstep. (A sampling of headlines written after Cook controversially announced that he wouldn't live-stream his performance at May's Boston Strong charity concert: "Everyone Hates Dane Cook More After Boston Strong Jerkiness;" "Dane Cook Can Even Find Ways to Make You Hate Him at a Boston Charity Show;" "Benefit Concert Unites Americans in Love of Boston, Hatred of Dane Cook.")
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It's been 10 years since Jekyll & Hyde has been seen on Broadway, but a new production of Frank Wildhorn's rock opera — headlined by American Idol and Rock of Ages breakout Constantine Maroulis — promises to bring the thrills when it hits the Great White Way in 2013 after a national tour launching in San Diego this October.
Pulling double vocal duty as the genial Dr. Henry Jekyll and his murderous alter ego Edward Hyde, Maroulis will share the stage with R&B superstar Deborah Cox, who plays altruistic prostitute Lucy. "It's going to be sexy dangerous," says director Jeff Calhoun (Newsies). "That's what I'm going for." EW is excited to bring you the first look at Maroulis as Hyde and Cox as Lucy in the new production: READ FULL STORY
'Evita,' 'Peter and the Starcatcher' to launch national tours
Once was first, Nice Work was next, and now two more of this year's major Tony Award nominees have announced plans to launch U.S. tours in 2013.
The Ricky Martin-led revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita will kick off its first national tour in the fall at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island (although the inclusion of Martin on the tour is relatively unlikely). As Evita finds out what's new with rural Rhode Island, the vivid, imaginative Peter and the Starcatcher will be set sail on its first tour at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, Colorado in August.
'Nice Work If You Can Get It' will get national tour in 2013
Nice work, Nice Work! (I've been holding on to that gem for a while.) Following an announcement yesterday that Once will hit the road, producers of fellow Best Musical nominee Nice Work If You Can Get It have announced their own plans to launch a national tour in the fall of 2013.
The Kelli O'Hara/Matthew Broderick-led homage to musicals past received a whopping 10 Tony Award nominations this year, which no doubt contributed to its sizable box office bump in the week succeeding the nomination announcement.
For those keeping score of this year's crop of Best Musical nominees, that's two national tours, one closing notice (the Bible thumpin' Leap of Faith) and one wild card: Disney's Newsies, which has long been expected to announce tour plans. Given the uptick of nominee news, don't be surprised if that headline happens sooner rather than later.
Tour dates and destinations for Nice Work have not yet been announced.
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2011-08-31 02:00 - Sumerian black/thrash kings MELECHESH are gearing to hit the road as part of the "Lux Mundi" European tour with SAMAEL and KEEP OF KALESSIN as well some interesting opening bands depending on the tour dates.
Aethyris, former ABSU and current PANTHEON I guitarist, will be covering for Moloch due to Moloch's PHD commitments. Moloch and Aethyris spent many weeks meticulously going through the material .
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Hedge is a natural strawberry blond. These photos are aptly titled "At Home" since that's where it was shot. It goes to prove that with a beautiful woman the location doesn't really matter. These photos were taken by Petter Hegre for Hegre-Art.
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1 Doesn't wisdom call out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice? | 1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? |
2 On the high roads along the way, she takes her place where the paths meet. | 2 On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; |
3 Beside the gates leading into the city, she cries out at the entrances. | 3 beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: |
4 She says, "Men, I call out to you. I raise my voice to all human beings. | 4 "To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. |
5 You who are childish, get some good sense. You who are foolish, gain understanding. | 5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding. |
6 Listen! I have worthy things to say. I open my lips to speak what is right. | 6 Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. |
7 My mouth speaks what is true. My lips hate evil. | 7 My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. |
8 All the words of my mouth are honest. None of them is twisted or sinful. | 8 All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse. |
9 To those who have understanding, all my words are right. To those who have knowledge, they are true. | 9 To the discerning all of them are right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge. |
10 Choose my teaching instead of silver. Choose knowledge rather than fine gold. | 10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, |
11 Wisdom is worth more than rubies. Nothing you want can compare with her. | 11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. |
12 "I, wisdom, live together with understanding. I have knowledge and good sense. | 12 "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. |
13 To have respect for the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride and bragging. I hate evil ways and twisted words. | 13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. |
14 I have good sense and give good advice. I have understanding and power. | 14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power. |
15 By me kings rule. Leaders make laws that are fair. | 15 By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; |
16 By me princes govern. By me all nobles rule on earth. | 16 by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth. |
17 I love those who love me. Those who look for me find me. | 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. |
18 With me are riches and honor. With me are lasting wealth and success. | 18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. |
19 My fruit is better than fine gold. My gifts are better than the finest silver. | 19 My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. |
20 I walk in ways that are honest. I take paths that are right. | 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, |
21 I leave riches to those who love me. I give them more than they have room for. | 21 bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full. |
22 "The LORD created me as the first of his works, before his acts of long ago. | 22 "The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; |
23 I was formed at the very beginning. I was formed before the world began. | 23 I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began. |
24 Before there were any oceans, I was born. There weren't any springs of water at that time. | 24 When there were no oceans, I was given birth, when there were no springs abounding with water; |
25 Before the mountains were settled in place, I was born. Before there were any hills, I was born. | 25 before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth, |
26 It happened before the LORD made the earth and its fields. It was before he made the dust of the world. | 26 before he made the earth or its fields or any of the dust of the world. |
27 I was there when he set the heavens in place. When he marked out the place where the sky meets the sea, I was there. | 27 I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep, |
28 That was when he put the clouds above. It was when he fixed the ocean springs in place. | 28 when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep, |
29 It was when he set limits for the sea so that the waters had to obey his command. When he marked out the foundations of the earth, I was there. | 29 when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth. |
30 I was the skilled worker at his side. I was filled with delight day after day. I was always happy to be with him. | 30 Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, |
31 His whole world filled me with joy. I took delight in all human beings. | 31 rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind. |
32 "My children, listen to me. Blessed are those who keep my ways. | 32 "Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. |
33 Listen to my teaching and be wise. Don't turn away from it. | 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. |
34 Blessed is the one who listens to me. He watches every day at my doors. He waits beside my doorway. | 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. |
35 Those who find me find life. They receive favor from the Lord. | 35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. |
36 But those who don't find me harm only themselves. Everyone who hates me loves death." | 36 But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death." |
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Every once in a while I almost write "I don't envy big bank CEOs," and then I consider my own finances and the mood passes. But it does seem hard, no? The job is basically that you run around all day looking at horrible messes – even in good times, there are some horrible messes somewhere, and what is a CEO for if not to look at them and make decisive noises? – and then you get on earnings calls, or go on CNBC, or sign 10Ks under penalty of perjury, and say "everything is great." I mean: you can say that some things aren't great, if it's really obvious that they're not. If you lost money, GAAPwise, go ahead and say that; everyone already knows. But for the most part, you are in the business of inspiring enough confidence in people that they continue to fund you, and if you don't persuade them that, on a forward-looking basis, things will be pretty good, then they won't be.
Also, when you're not in the business of convincing people to fund you, you're in the business of convincing people to buy what you're selling and sell what you're buying, which further constrains you from saying "what we're selling is dogshit."1
Anyway I found a certain poignancy in Citi's correspondence with the SEC over Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, which was released on Friday. Citi and Morgan Stanley had a joint venture in MSSB, and MS valued it at around $9bn, and Citi valued it at around $22bn, and at most one of them was right and, while the answer turned out to be "neither," it was much closer to MS than C. Citi was quite wrong, and since this was eventually resolved by a willing seller (Citi) selling to a willing buyer (MS) at a valuation of $13.5bn, Citi had to admit its wrongness in the form of a $4.7 billion write-down, and the stock did this: Read more »


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I'm asking this on behalf of a friend. She's tried 3 different samples of gray paint, each with the wrong tone. One was too green, another too blue, the 3rd too muddy. She's got golden oak trim in the room she wants to paint, and the adjoining rooms all have blue paint.
She's looking for a gray that isn't too blue, but I'm just not sure what would work with that trim. I guess painting the trim is out of question right now. She also wants to use some bright greens as in this color scheme. She's just picked up a color deck at SW, and tomorrow we're going to go thru it to see what we can find on it. Any suggestions?? Thanks! |
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maybe go into the greige family of colors? I have Pittsburgh Paints "Moth Grey" .. they say it's a grey, but it looks a lot more warm than that in my home. |
Can't really offer any advice unless we know which grays she tried. |
- Posted by laurainlincoln (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 12:07
Don't know about oak trim - but we have natural oak floors (with white trim) and have BM Revere Pewter in our master and love it. The grey is warm enough that it jibes with the floor - HTH! |
- Posted by greatgollymolly (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 15:42
I was always told grey's and taupe's are oak's worst enemies. Anyone else hear this? |
- Posted by laurie_2008 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 16:22
Like laurainlincoln, we have natural oak floors (not stained), white trim, & BM Revere Pewter. |
- Posted by prairiedawnpam (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 16:54
I wouldn't use that colour scheme with golden oak. Not the grey, anyhow. |
I agree with Prairiedawn - gray is in but I would use it with BM Dove White woodwork. |
- Posted by dilettante (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 19:23
I've never heard GreatGollyMolly's rule of thumb about grays and taupes being oak's worst enemies, but I can see where that would be true. I would steer clear of using any gray with oak, no matter how popular grays are at the moment. What style/era is your friend's house? Natural oak was widely used in Victorian and Craftsman houses, so you may get some ideas for compatible colors if you look at historical color palettes for these styles, even if your friend's house is more modern. Every major paint manufacturer has a collection of historical colors. |
- Posted by prairiegirlz5 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 20:34
Our 1904 4-square's color scheme is: golden oak floors, white-painted trim and brown/tan/red/beige walls. Mix with any shades of green or yellow, touches of any shade of blue. We have a blond brick FP that has cement gray-colored joints. I think grape-y grays can look dated, but the cement gray with a warm camel color looks very sophisticated. Is that what griege is? |
greige = gray and beige :) a color that has hints of both... |
- Posted by staceyneil (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 8:19
Are you looking for a grey like the background in your "color scheme" pic? I used Ben Moore "Hot Spring Stones" in several rooms with oak floors and it's a lovely combination... |
- Posted by newchapter (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 11:45
Benjamin Moore San Antonio Gray coordinates nicely with blues, and another vote for Revere Pewter. If she wants to go taupier - Benjamin Moore Baja Dunes or Pismo Dunes Sherwin Williams - I like Anew Gray and Requisite Gray and Mindful Gray. Good luck! |
- Posted by debbiedoes (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 13:46
Isn't there a funcolors color, Powdered Pebbles, she recommends for wood trim? |
Here is a link that might be useful: Ellen Kennon's Designer Palette
I don't think any color of gray and golden oak will ever achieve anything more than an uneasy truce. |
I have natural oak floors and am also considering a gray color. I'm wondering if it makes a difference if the oak in the room is furniture, trim or floor? I've always thought of the floor functioning more of a neutral--esp. if there is white trim separating it from the walls. Perhaps that is why some posters above find it works well in their homes with oak flooring and white trim and others who are of the opinion it does not work, are thinking more of combining oak furniture and gray or oak trim and gray. I think it makes a difference both how much oak is in the room and where it is located. |
Any greyish color looks horrid with golden oak. Had the same situation and wound up painting the trim white. Looked beautiful. I used BM Shaker Beige with golden oak, in the kitchen, which was filled with golden oak and it looked decent. I tried so many different colors and hated them all. Sold my house a year ago but here's a shot of the kitchen with all the golden oak with Shaker Beige Walls. My old house had golden oak everywhere. Here's a shot of our Master painted Silver Sage. You can see the oak door and trim which looks terrible against the SS. We had painted the window and base trim white. We wound up painting the bedroom door. The room looked good after painting white. This shot was taken before we finished the painting and decorating but gives you an idea how greyish blue looks with golden oak. Jane |
Thanks for the pix of the grey with the oak. Her house was built in the early '90's, so the trim is that builder grade stuff. She's currently living with what she calls McDonalds colors...a deep gold with a red accent wall. They have one of those huge cathedral windows in the bedroom which takes up most of one wall. It's trim is white, but the doors are that oak color, and I think the baseboards are also the oak. She brought the color wheel in to work today but we didn't get a chance to sit down and go over it. Her DH now says he wants to go turquoise! She's about to give up! I'll give her all your suggestions, personally I think she'd be better of with another choice than gray, but we'll see what happens. |
I think something along the lines of the silver sage would look good. BM's gray wisp is an exact match. I have that color and think it would look good with the oak. Wouldn't go with an all out gray color. |
I'm a lone dissenter here, I guess. I love a nice moody gray -- sometimes I think it's the only color that can deepen the significance of/update golden oak. We have white oak floors and we chose greyed-out colors throughout the house. I love the juxtaposition--together they're way more than their individual parts. So please tell your friend that all may not be lost with the golden oak -- grey and gold do wonderful things together. She may end up loving it! |
- Posted by bluemoon14 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 20:10
I agree with flyleft. Tell your friend to keep an open mind and try at least one dark, moody gray. I think Behr's Squirrel is a divine color, and so is Benjamin Moore's Chelsea Gray. greatgollymolly, your question made me seek out one of my Kelly Hoppen decorating books. To quote her: Taupe Loves: *Pure white paint Taupe Hates: *Anything that contains yellow such as buttery paint However, shades of taupe vary widely, so I don't believe in hard and fast rules about a color like that. And there is a difference between taupe and gray. Gray/yellow and gray and golden brown woods pair very well together. I agree with flyleft again--gold can do amazing things paired with gray. I've linked to a room painted in Squirrel, a word by the way which has been totally ruined for me by the movie Up. It must always be said now in a talking dog voice with an upward doggie head tilt. ;) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Squirrel
We have organy oak, not sure how close it is to golden oak. I use BM Taos Taupe in our bedroom and love it with the wood (and wood floor). Plan to use Revere Pewter in the kitchen/dining room. I think gray goes with a lot of colors. I've seen stunning combo of gray and yellow. Now I'd say beige is more difficult since it has so many different undertones. We also have RH Silver Sage in our office, while it's not my favorite color in the house (i prefer deeper than light color), I think it goes fine with our orange oak, though it looks better with the Ikea birch furniture we have. |
- Posted by greatgollymolly (My Page) on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 22:33
bluemoon, it's the taupe I was thinking about. Thanks for that list, very interesting. |
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Farmers finally caught up this week as favorable weather for harvest put them ahead of the normal for the first time this growing season.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 75 percent of corn in Iowa is now harvested, 4 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Some corn has higher moisture content than desirable for storage and farmers are leaving it in the field to allow it to further dry. Drying corn with propane-powered dryers increases cost and cuts into profits.
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Jennifer Hudson Stars as Winnie Mandela
The Chicago actress plays the title role of Nelson Mandela's wife in a new film out this week.
September 05, 2013
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On September 6, two-time Michigan Avenue cover star and Chicago native Jennifer Hudson takes on the title role in Winnie Mandela, a film that tells the lesser-known story of the wife of political activist Nelson Mandela. "When I read the script I fell in love with it," Hudson says. "I was surprised by the story of Winnie Mandela; I hadn't known anything about her outside her name [before reading the script]. It made me realize this was a story that was worth being told, so I wanted to help get it out there."
Hudson spent four months in South Africa filming, alongside Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard as Nelson Mandela. But even before shooting began, there were months of preparation for the role. "Playing a real-life character can be very intimidating," Hudson says. "Especially someone like Winnie—those are huge shoes to fill." The Academy Award-winning actress had to lose weight to match Winnie's physical appearance, but even more difficult than that was mastering the prominent South African accent.
Her resulting portrayal is spot-on, giving viewers a glimpse into Winnie's simultaneously heart-wrenching and optimistic journey with Nelson to end African apartheid. Though the film was years in the making (Hudson was first approached with the script more than three years ago), the message is a timeless one. "I want [viewers to see] how far the world has come, how far Africa has come," she says. "It's not just about what is going on where you live, in your neighborhood. Look around—there's much more going on in the world."
The actress, who rose to fame after competing on American Idol, doesn't sing in the film but recorded its title track, "Bleed for Love." "I pray to God I never have to choose between the two," says Hudson of acting and singing. Luckily, it doesn't seem like she'll have to—Hudson has two films coming out later this fall that combine both of her loves. The first, in which she plays a heroin addict, is produced by fellow musician Alicia Keys; the second, Black Nativity will be Hudson's first musical since Dreamgirls.
The Refinery Serves Up Creative Spirits
The Old Town bar/resto focuses on unique cocktails in an industrial-chic atmosphere.
September 05, 2013
The Refinery in Old Town offers patrons handcrafted cocktails, some of which are on tap.
New Wells Street bar/resto The Refinery is to handcrafted spirits as Old Town Pour House is to craft beers. The Refinery, which opened last month, employs an industrial-chic aesthetic reminiscent of its Old Town address, with steel details, an all-glass façade, and Chicago-style brick. The design also reflects its theme: like an old-fashioned distillery, the bar puts a heavy focus on spirits, which beverage directors Enoch Cruz and Cody Modeer use in their signature cocktails.
Even though the drinks sound familiar—The Refinery Moscow Mule and The Refinery Manhattan, for instance—unique twists like offering the Manhattan on tap and using housemade vodka in the Moscow Mule knock The Refinery's libations a notch above the rest. On top of inventive drinks, The Refinery also boasts a well-rounded, largely Californian wine list.
On the dining side, executive chef Lawrence Letrero—with the help of pastry chef Hetty Arts—has created a menu of light American-style fare that doesn't skimp on gourmet flavors. The grilled baby octopus is a standout, served with wood ear mushrooms, Japanese sweet potato, radish, and mint. But first, split an order of deviled eggs (adorned with truffle, bacon, and celery) to start, or skip right to Arts' signature chocolate cassava cake: dark chocolate cremeux, cassava rochers, and marshmallow ice cream. 1209 N. Wells St., 312-854-2970
Sararose Krenger's Ravenswood Manor
The Stix and Roses owner and designer describes a stylish day in her neighborhood.
September 04, 2013
Sararose Krenger is the owner of Stix and Roses and a Ravenswood Manor resident. |
Sararose Krenger, founder of the Chicago-based Stix and Roses fashion brand and boutique, wears every hat in the industry: boutique owner, stylist, designer, fashion show producer and host, and more. This week, the born-and-raised Chicagoan is jetting off to New York for fashion week, but her own fashion capital will always be the Windy City—specifically her neighborhood of Ravenswood Manor. 3854 W. Irving Park Rd.
How would you describe the style of Ravenswood Manor residents, and which neighborhood do you see as the most fashionable?
SARAROSE KRENGER: Ravenswood Manor is very earthy and bohemian in a way; it [has] a very peaceful and serene fashion. As far as which area has the most fashionable residents, I really love that there is so much diversity in Chicago. Every neighborhood has its own special style, from the glamorous streets of Michigan and Oak in the Gold Coast, to the artisans of Wicker Park and Bucktown, to the Indian flair on Devon Street.
Where do you go to prep for fashion shows or other glamorous events?
SK: For brows and facials I see Alina Lazarvitch, owner of Arch Angel (49 E. Oak St., 312-642-2677) and Tao of Brow (67 E. Oak St., 312-867-1330); Alina has taken care of my skin and brows for the past 13 years. My favorite makeup artist and hair stylist for events is Michelle Shaughnessy. For haircuts, I see Irene at Asha Aveda (601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg, 847-592-5000)—she is a hair goddess and so sweet—and for color, I see Breanne, also at Asha Aveda. And I always make sure my insides are [cared for too] with regular detoxes with Karyn Calabrese, owner of Karyn's Raw, Cooked, and Green.
Besides your own line, who are some of your favorite local designers for a gala ensemble?
SK: We have some pretty amazing, young, fresh talent here. If I was not wearing my own [designs], I love the design aesthetics of Rachel Frank, Anastasia Chatzka (1001 N. Damen Ave., 586-610-4096), and GOCA.
Any other favorite labels?
SK: For high-end couture, I am a Prada (30 E. Oak St., 312-951-1113), Badgley Mischka (available at Macy's, 111 N. State St., 312-781-1000), and Balmain (available at Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900) girl!
Where in your neighborhood do you like to grab a quick lunch?
SK: I love Umi Sushi (2845 W. Irving Park Rd., 773-463-7299). I eat there so much [that] they actually have a roll named after me—the Styxx Roll! Mediterranean Grill (4609 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-293-4491) in Lincoln Square is another favorite, and Marmalade (1969 W. Montrose Ave., 773-883-9000) is the only place I will eat brunch.
E3 VIP Upgrades Chicago Bears Tailgates
The new service provides an upscale way to have fun before home football games.
September 04, 2013
As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change, the city's focus turns to football—especially for Chicagoan Richard Carrier, CEO and founder of luxury tailgating service, E3 VIP. Carrier has transformed the previously lowbrow practice of tailgating into an exclusive experience with lots of luxe amenities. The new service is available this year at eight Bears home games at Soldier Field, and Northwestern's game against Ohio State at the university's Ryan Field.
Out of context, one would never guess that E3 VIP's tailgates take place in a dressed-up stadium parking lot. E3 VIP puts plush carpeting over roughly 2,000 square feet of space, and sets up velvet rope barriers and a lounge area with couches and TVs. Guests are treated to premium drinks including liquor and beers like Stella Artois and 312, gourmet bites, and freshly roasted meat off a charcoal grill. An exclusive wait staff caters to guests' needs, and a live DJ provides entertainment. For those chilly, late-in-the-season games, warm up inside the E3 MXR-SkyBox, a custom motor coach that feels like a luxury lounge.
Since founding E3 VIP, Carrier has taken the service—quite literally—on the road, providing an upgraded tailgating atmosphere at national events like The Masters, Kentucky Derby, and even the Super Bowl. The first available tailgate in Chicago is this weekend, Sunday, September 8 (12 p.m.); for tickets ($250 for VIP Tailgate or $395 for VIP Tailgate plus a game ticket), call 877-243-3334 x 107 or visit e3vip.com/rsvp.php.
Rosh Hashanah at Joe's; Gourmet Grilled Cheese for Charity
Luxe dishes for the Jewish New Year, Little Market Brasserie launches Melts for Meals....
September 03, 2013
Chandra Ram creates a Southern-style grilled cheese for Little Market Brasserie's Melts for Meals.
James Beard Taste America Stops in Chicago: The James Beard Foundation kicks off its coast-to-coast Taste America traveling food festival on September 20 and 21 in Chicago. Sepia chef Andrew Zimmerman and Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais co-host the main event, A Journey Through the Great Lakes benefit dinner. The dinner is preceded by a Violet Hour-curated cocktail reception and followed by an After Dark party. Purchase $75-$350 tickets at tasteamerica.myshopify.com. 500 W. Jackson Ave.
Rosh Hashanah at Joe's: Celebrate the Jewish New Year this week with a Rosh Hashanah meal at River North destination Joe's Stone Crab. Served from 4-10 p.m. on September 4 and 5, the meal features an array of traditional dishes such as Challah with apples and honey, and a homemade Gefilte fish with red beet horseradish. A choice of entrees includes a delicious wild Alaskan halibut en pappillote with ginger-glazed carrots and fingerling potatoes. $46/person; call Joe's at 312-379-5637 to make reservations. 60 E. Grand Ave.
Longman & Eagle Opens a Donut Shop: Longman & Eagle's recently opened Off Site Bar (dubbed the OSB) now has an addition of its own: the Sunday Donut Shop pop-up. Sous chef Vincent Knittel and head pastry chef Jeremy Brutzkus started serving donuts last month, the flavors of which change weekly. Need proof that the sweet treats are worth your caloric indulgence? Brutzkus recently won the Cooking Channel's Donut Showdown. 2657 N. Kedzie Ave., 773-276-7110
Little Market Brasserie's launches Melts for Meals: Chandra Ram, editor of Plate magazine and board president for Meals on Wheels Chicago, created Little Market's inaugural Melts for Meals sandwich—grilled cheese served Southern-style with pimento cheese, tomatoes, and arugula. Starting in September and continuing for the next six months, Little Mark Brasserie is inviting a guest chef to create his or her gourmet take on the classic grilled cheese. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels' mission to deliver food to the disabled and housebound senior citizens of Chicago. Up next, look for sandwiches from Sepia's Andrew Zimmerman, Mercat a la Planxa's Cory Morris, and more. 10 E. Delaware St., 312-640-8141
Lester Lampert's Made-with-Love Jewels
The Oak Street jeweler shares his love story and wants to hear yours.
September 03, 2013
Jeweler Lester Lampert custom designed this ring for his wife Maureen's 40th birthday; it contains forty 40-point diamonds.
Famed Oak Street jeweler Lester Lampert didn't propose to wife Maureen with the type of immaculate diamond you might image. Rather than get Maureen a 2-karat ring, he got her one with two actual carrots—a real diamond came later, of course. Now, 51 years (and lots of custom jewelry) later, the golden couple is celebrating others like themselves with the Lester Lampert Love Story promotion. Through October 15, 2013, couples can share their own story for the chance to win the ULLtimate $2,500 Lester Lampert gift card.
Though Lester Lampert has produced countless collections of jewelry, the brand thrives on creating truly custom pieces. In fact, some of their most impressive custom work is currently on permanent display at the Field Museum, and incorporates rare gems and ornate designs by both Lester and his son David.
The Lamperts clearly have an eye for fine jewelry, but they never lose sight of what it represents—love. "I have never seen a gem as fine as my wife," Lester gushes. His wife adds: "Had I known how wonderful my life was to be, I would have married him sooner." See the rest of the Lampert's love story, and share your own, at lesterlampert.com. 57 E. Oak St., 312-944-6888
What We're Reading
Donuts for every coworker, a Dexter actress' artsy photo shoot, Wright's mile-high tower…
August 30, 2013
Actress Aimee Garcia of Dexter models her favorite looks for Refinery29.
Chicago actress Aimee Garcia of Dexter shows off four styles in an artfully arranged lookbook. [Refinery29]
Smithsonian Magazine takes a look at a booming Chicago right before the Great Fire through an interactive map. Compare yesterday to today with a viewfinder, or swap maps to get a bigger picture. [Smithsonian Magazine]
Gizmodo predicts the world would be very different had eight particular structures been built. In a show of his architectural influence, three of them are Frank Lloyd Wright designs, two of which were slated for Chicago. [Gizmodo]
Donut shops have been getting a lot of attention following this summer's cronut obsession, but Grid takes things even further by matching donut stores to types of coworkers. Which of these eight should you bring your officemates? [Chicago Grid]
A pair of NYC filmmakers got in just the right cab on a recent trip to Chicago—now they're returning to film a documentary about its driver's fascinating life. [Huffington Post]
A group of instructors from the Old Town School of Folk Music and their band received top honors with the John Lennon Song of the Year award. Listen to the renowned tune here. [Chicagoist]
Photography by Julia Stotz, courtesy of Refinery29
4 Picks for Labor Day Dining
Indulge in American cuisine all weekend long at these local spots.
August 30, 2013
Weekend Recommender: August 29-September 1
Spend the holiday weekend celebrating summer, fall fashion, and jazz greats.
August 29, 2013
Jazz musician Charles Lloyd performs as part of the Chicago Jazz Festival this weekend.
ROOF on theWit Runway
Thursday, August 29, 8 p.m.
In conjunction with the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival, The Shops at North Bridge sends looks down ROOF on theWit's sky-high runway for a special installation of ROOF's runway series. The show begins at dusk, but head to the rooftop bar early and enjoy bites from its delicious summer menu while you still can. Call ROOF at 312-239-9501 or visit roofonthewit.com to make reservations. 201 N. State St.
White HOT Night at Sullivan's Steakhouse
Friday, August 30, 6 p.m.
Don your summer whites—it's not quite Labor Day after all—for Sullivan's Hamptons-style send-off to summer party. Refreshing cocktails like the Summer Sparkler will accompany a menu of blanc dishes: bubbling crab and fondue with smoked gouda on baguette, white chocolate cheesecake, and more. Flights of wine (white, of course) and live music round the evening out. Visit facebook.com/sullyschicago or call Sullivan's at 312-527-3510 to make reservations (recommended). 415 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago Jazz Festival
Thursday, August 29-Sunday, September 1
The Jazz Institute of Chicago programs the 35th Annual Jazz Festival, Chicago's go-to Labor Day weekend event. Performances take place at various venues all weekend long, but the headliners performing at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park include Charles Lloyd and Friends, Jason Moran and the Fats Waller Dance Party, and Donald Harrison and the Congo Square Nation. Visit jazzinchicago.org for a full schedule of events. 201 E. Randolph St.
CH Distillery Bottles Spirits at the Bar
The new West Loop spot offers a cocktail bar overlooking its own functioning distillery.
August 29, 2013
Tremaine Atkinson and Mark Lucas bring an entirely new concept to Chicago's drinking scene with CH Distillery—the city's first cocktail bar that lets drinkers see spirits being made while they're imbibing them. This means that CH Distillery, which opened just last week, is a full-service grain-to-bottle-to-glass operation.
"Chicago deserves premium local spirits," Lucas says. "Distilled from Illinois grain, made the right way, no shortcuts." Lucas and Atkinson have succeeded in their vision, with a distillery that boasts an authentic industrial feel and a 48-seat bar. Using CH's own vodka, gin, rum, whisky, and infused spirits, consulting mixologist Kyle Davidson created a menu of signature cocktails. The Baron Takes Tea is one such libation, made with Earl Grey-infused gin, lemon, simple syrup, egg whites, and soda.
But vodka is where CH Distillery really excels. "We opened CH out of a love for premium vodka," Lucas admits, so be sure to try it unadorned. Available in a shot or in a larger carafe serving, the Traditional includes ice-cold vodka served alongside rye bread and pickles. It's how Lucas himself likes his cocktails: "Vodka on the rocks. No fruit."
Executive chef JP Doiron and consulting chef Jesse Katzman, both formerly of Avec, developed a menu of Eastern European-inspired small plates to accompany the drinks. Try the shiitake pate or whitefish spread to share, or start with traditional or red caviar. 564 W. Randolph St., 312-707-8780
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Ujjwala Jatkar, Director – Training CDL On 1st December, Worlds AIDS Day 2007, the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society in Bangalore, organised a special programme where perhaps for the first time in India, two local language (Kannada) writers were presented special awards. These awards were instituted by Communication for Development and Learning (CDL), a non profit organization, in a UNICEF supported project titled 'HIV/AIDS Journalism'. The UNICEF Award for HIV/AIDS Journalism for informed, sensitive and responsible writing on HIV/AIDS went to Dr. Vasundhara Bhupathi, a freelance journalist and medical practitioner. Mr. Prakash Hebber, sub editor of the newspaper Vijay Karnataka received the second award for covering the complex issue of Pediatric AIDS and PPTCT. "We are all aware that there is no vaccine available for HIV/AIDS, and the only vaccine available is correct information and awareness about prevention and control of the spread of HIV/AIDS", said Mr.Vikas Verma, Communication Specialist for UNICEF, Hyderabad while presenting the citation. "UNICEF recognizes the fact that media and the journalists are thus very important "doctors" who give this vaccine to the society and hence has supported the project 'HIV/AIDS journalism' ", he added. The award winning entries were selected by an eminent jury from the HIV/AIDS sector and media, who looked for accurate, objective and sensitive portrayal of the issues. The awards were part of a process that prepared and equipped journalists to cover sensitive issues such as HIV/AIDS and its related complications. They were preceded by orientation programmes and training interventions to build the capacities of local language journalists. The programmes emphasisied the understanding of the many issues related to HIV/AIDS such as need to maintain confidentiality, to develop non-judgmental attitudes and to respect the rights of the people living with HIV/AIDS. The Awards mark the arrival of informed, responsible and sensitive journalism on issues of HIV/AIDS in the Kannada language media. |


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Sat, Aug 25, 12 at 9:35
There seem to be conflicting information for E30SO75ESS Electrolux speed oven.
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"can be used in under counter installation under Electrolux cooktop" In all the specification and installation manuals, instructions are calling for at least 36" off the ground/ http://www.lowes.com/Attachment/measurement_docs/012505557552_meas.pdf Anyone know the real scoop? |
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I believe it can't be. That is why I went with Miele. I'm sure someone will confirm. |
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I have netted my pond and put some pvc pipes across it for support and to keep the net out of the water. I looked out the window and our 2 summer kittens were standing on the netting looking at the fish at the edge of the pond. The next thing I knew one of them ran out to the center to be right over the fish but the netting gave and he got his feet wet. He leaped straight up and ran off and the other followed.
All summer they have been getting close to the edge and sometimes falling in when trying to eat fish food, so they knew all about getting wet. The minute I would call the fish to eat they would show up for a fish food snack. I had started to put a sprinkle on the rock beside the pond so they wouldn't scare the babies. Kittens are so cute. |
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(DES MOINES, Iowa) In a letter signed by 38 state and territorial attorneys general, Attorney General Tom Miller urged ten movie studios to adopt published policies to eliminate tobacco depictions in youth-rated movies.
"It's no secret that movies can influence children. When young people see actors glorifying smoking in youth-rated movies, that's a terrible message that Hollywood sends to our children," Miller said. "These studios can and should stop targeting kids with a very harmful message that smoking is cool."
This bipartisan effort follows the March 8 U.S. Surgeon General's Report, Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults, which states that "[t]he evidence is sufficient to conclude that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in the movies and the initiation of smoking among young people."
Attorneys general have spoken out about smoking in movies since at least 1998, when the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) adopted a resolution calling on the industry to reduce tobacco depictions in feature films.
Miller was a leader in the 1998 $206 billion multistate Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) that resulted in the tobacco industry paying billions of dollars to the states, including an estimated $1.7 billion to Iowa. The agreement also addressed one aspect of smoking in movies, prohibiting paid product placements. However, smoking in movies has remained a negative influence on young people.
"This is a colossal, preventable tragedy," reads the May 8 letter. "There are specific, meaningful steps your studio can and should take to reduce this harm substantially."
These are: adopting published corporate policies that provide for the elimination of tobacco depictions in youth-rated movies; including effective anti-tobacco spots on all future DVDs and Blu-ray videos of films that depict smoking; certifying in the closing credits of all future motion picture releases with tobacco imagery that no payoffs were made in connection with any tobacco depictions and; keeping all future movies free of tobacco brand display, both packaging and promotional collateral.
"A point we made to studios nearly five years ago bears repeating: each time the industry releases another movie that depicts smoking, it does so with the full knowledge of the harm it will bring to children who watch it," the NAAG letter reads.
Disney, Time Warner and Comcast (Universal) have adopted written policies designed to reduce the amount of smoking in their films.
Companies without published tobacco policies
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Happy Wednesday! Let's get right to it with our third and final recap of new for 2013 items from the ASI Show in Dallas.
If you're catching up--
Part 1 (apparel and drinkware) can be found here.
Part 2 (audio, desk and displays) can be found here.
Health & Home
In this section, I'll cover everything from kitchen gadgets to Swiss pocket tools. If you're looking for a good promotional item to be used in the home, or perhaps an item to promote a corporate health and wellness program, be sure to read on!
Man, food containers and lunch kits were everywhere. Most items boasted snap lock lids, reusable cutlery, separate containers for hot/cold or dry/wet and BPA-free plastic.
Silicone seemed to be the material of choice for most kitchen gadgets. I saw it used in everything from pint glasses to oven mitts to mini spatulas.
Speaking of those mini spatulas (Clic Stic pen held in photo for size reference), they're the perfect size for scraping every last ounce of peanut butter from the jar. Even more effective than a finger... not that I would know.
Mini units of WD-40 and Tide to Go are paired together in this Squeaky Clean Kit. Even if I didn't rely on these two products for 90% of the messes and annoyances in my house, I'd still be won over by that punny product name.
There's really not much new to discuss in magnets, but I did find these magnetic cork board and chalkboard items to be pretty fun!
Microfiber dust mitts, available in small and large sizes, are super handy for cleaning blinds, keyboards and other textured surfaces around the house. Toss them in the washing machine to clean and reuse.
I have a big pet peeve with coasters. I hate it, hate it, when a coaster doesn't absorb condensation. I have some glass and laminate coasters at my house that I love for their design, but they're completely nonfunctional. Either the glasses's condensation runs right off the coaster onto the table, or the coaster momentarily sticks to the glass when I pick it up and falls with a loud clatter. #firstworldproblems
Let's talk about these Mug Rugs. I kind of love them.
Mugs Rugs are super absorbent coasters nestled into wood or colored polypropylene shells. From a branding perspective, I love that the standard decoration is a full color dye sublimation, with no setup. They're easy to clean, durable and supplier-guaranteed to last forever.
These Jetsetter mini pocket tools from Victorinox, the makers of Swiss Army Knives, are TSA-approved for carry-on luggage. The basic model contains a pair of scissors, a bottle opener, Phillips head screwdriver, wire stripper, key ring, tweezers and a toothpick. For USB memory, upgrade to the Slim Flight model.
I was also really happy to see that Victorinox brought back their gift card program. Gift cards have a reputation for being impersonal and lame to present (I personally don't agree with that), and this customized snap case and branded card solve that problem.
Expandable hardside luggage with 360 degree spinner wheels is a great option for executive gifts. They're really lightweight and easy to navigate through crowded airports. Full coverage, full color decoration is available at high quantities.
These illuminated car chargers are really beautiful in person. If you're looking for a useful item that puts the focus on your logo, I definitely recommend this piece. The printing was really crisp and clear- just an attractive piece in general.
There are a ton of key lights out there, but I snapped a picture of this piece because I really liked how it felt in my hand. The little black roller ball acts a switch- push it forward and back to turn the light on and off. Again, it's nothing revolutionary, but with a key light, form and function are what's most important.
This magnetic emergency light would make a really great gift for a safety campaign. With 7 LED bulbs, it's extremely bright, and the super strong magnet at the base makes it perfect for roadside emergencies. Just stick it on the side of the car when you need light to change a tire.
An alternative title for this category could have been "Alcohol-related Promotions", but "Fun" allowed me to toss in eye black and lollipops too.
Novelty flasks. Available in ridiculously huge and uselessly tiny sizes.
These custom race car coolers attracted a lot of attention at the show. They would be such a hit with Nascar fans (obviously), universities... any group that tailgates, really.
They call this the Corkicle. I have no comments.
These lollipops are decorated in full color and are available in a bunch of stock shapes: heart, house, football, telephone, etc. For other picture treat ideas, check out this post.
Bored with rally towels and cowbells? Custom eye black is a fun item for schools, universities, sports teams and particularly spirited sales teams.
Here's a green item that's just plain fun. They're called Seed Bombs, and they're made of wildflower seeds and post-consumer recycled paper. They come packaged in either an organic cotton bag or cello bag with custom header.
That's all I've got for you! If you'd like more information or pricing on any of the items from our three recap posts, please email your sales rep at Sonic Promos or call the office at 301.869.7800.


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- Breed: Bulldog/Shar Pei Mix
- Color: Black - With White
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
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I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Male Shar Pei mix. Fully vetted, neutered, microchipped and dewormed. Email for application. Thank you! http://dogtagsanimalrescue.webs.com/. Archie was adopted for a week, but was returned. He has a congenital defect causing a hole on his penile sheath and severe dandruff. He had been seen by veterinarians and since the hole is clean and not traumatized by urine, a wait and see approach has been adopted. He is on a unique protein diet (duck) and medicated baths to help alleviate itching.
Other Pets at Dog TAGS animal rescue
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Archie, a Marlton Bulldog/Shar Pei puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Bulldog/Shar Pei for sale in Marlton, or seeking a Bulldog/Shar Pei puppy from a breeder in Marlton.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Marlton already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Marlton breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
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New to the forum and I need help on selecting a greenhouse kit for our area. I grow alot of tropical hibiscus, plumeria, rose of sharon, passion vines, bleeding hearts, black bat plant, etc as well as I like to dabble in propagation. I am wanting to get a good greenhouse between 3,000 to 5,000 and I was looking at rion and riga's what do you guys think? I have alot of plants and need a greenhouse at least 8 by 14 or larger.
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I have a Juliana greenhouse and am very pleased with it. Steve |
We got a Sunshine one a couple of years ago, for aesthetics as much as anything else. Got the teeny-tiny one because we don't have much room - it's just to start seeds in January and to keep a few potted plants in on freezing nights. We're not the world's handiest, but we put it togther with the help of their very well-done video (we set up the laptop in the yard to play the DVD while we worked) and we've been very happy with it. Check prices, "free" shipping etc. b/c I think we could have saved a hundred bucks if I'd been more careful about that. |
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Ready Check: Casual meets hardcore {WoW}
May 16th 2009 4:41PM Why do you assume your mother even wants to raid? If anything, the biggest "ignorance" is your assumption that she plays the game for the same reasons you do.
WoW is like a deck of cards, a set of tools that allows many different types of fun. Do you assume that someone who enjoys bridge refuses to play poker out of "ignorance and incompetence?"
Ready Check: Casual meets hardcore {WoW}
May 16th 2009 4:14PM I think you attribute too much of your mother's shortcomings to Questhelper. More likely, like me and my wife, she simply doesn't enjoy playing the game under pressure.
Raiding, even with guildies, entails that failure will cause inconvenience to others. The fear of failure, and the embarrassment of being "corrected" by a surly kid 20 years your junior, is a powerful disincentive.
I play the game for me, not for others. The minute I have to worry about them, it becomes a job instead of a game.
Ron Paul's World of Warcraft rally {WoW}
Jan 3rd 2008 3:31PM Are you sure you'd gank them? Are you sure you wouldn't just 9/11 the 9/11's, and then 9/11?
Separating the players from their classes {WoW}
Dec 5th 2007 1:49PM I didn't say that DPS wasn't needed. But the fact is, not only are there 3-4 hunters competing for every slot, there's rogues, warlocks, mages, and every other class, including the dps specs of traditional tanking and healing classes. In other words, it's not like the role is hard to fill. Thus my claim that they're superfluous. Yeah, the freezing trap is great CC, awesome CC. But half the hunters I team with don't know how to use it, because it's not necessary in their soloing the way sheeping is to a mage.
As for the "hunters are essential in raids" argument - a) so is every other class and b) I know it's not popular to say this but RAIDING IS NOT THE ONLY THING IN THIS GAME. I'm sure they're amazing in raids, but raiders are theoretically the "best of the best" at PvE anyway, so it's disingenuous to act like the chain-trapping badass of the endgame outnumbers the feign-death-drop- aggro-on-the-healer moron at every point up to that.
There are morons of every class, including tons of priests (I know, because my warrior has grouped with them). But there's waaaay more hunters than anyone else, so yeah, I'm a little suspicious of them.
My solution isn't to eliminate hunters. Mine is to completely rebuild the survival tree to make it a tanking spec, if not for raids, then at least for heroics. (dunno how exactly, but a 51-point talent to wear plate would be a start, plus something to buff HP and armor when the pet isn't out). Tank shortage and hunter overpopulation solved in one blow.
Separating the players from their classes {WoW}
Dec 5th 2007 12:54PM I hate hunters. Ever since my first-ever instance run, with some hunter yelling "heal pet" every 3 seconds at me, I've hated them. I've leveled 2 of them to 40, pretty much with my eyes closed, and I still have next to no respect for them.
I've heard people say "Hunters are easy to play, but hard to play well." But the fact is, even if it is true, it's a pointless statement, since EVERY class is hard to play well.
Are there good hunters? Yes. Undoubtedly yes. But I still dislike them, because every one playing them is someone NOT playing a healer or a tank. If you're that good at being a hunter, then you've got enough skill to be a warrior, druid, pally, shammy or priest.
I was in a great Ramps group once, with 3 hunters, a warrior and my priest. I expected the worst, but it was a cakewalk with 3 people who knew how to lay down freezing traps. It was almost enough to make me reconsider...
Then, the next time I was there, with a different hunter, I read "HEAL PET" in my chat screen while a Fel Orc beats me to death for the second time (on the third pull of the instance).
Bad hunters, please stop. And good hunters, reroll and use your amazing skillz to fund something besides superfluous dps.
The Light and How to Swing It: Heal me! for dummies {WoW}
Dec 4th 2007 10:16PM "you don't really need to be a healing spec to heal regular, non-heroic, non-raid instances"
I'm not even a pally, but this can't be stated enough. My shadowpriest has main-healed every 5-man through Blood Furnace with zero points in holy, usually with an arms or fury warrior (or ret pally) tanking. I'm sure it'll change at some point, but at the moment a modicum of skill seems to be a fine substitute for 50-some-odd talent points.
Before 70, waiting around for a non-dps specced healer or tank of any class is ridiculous. Just make sure the person is fine doing the role you need them to do, and get on with the instance already.
A formal pronouncement of (ingame) marriage {WoW}
Nov 29th 2007 8:08PM Mankrik's wife unavailable for comment.
Starting a guild from scratch {WoW}
Nov 28th 2007 8:26AM If my experience in trade chat is any indication:
Apparently, you have to inform people that you're "helpful" and "fun." Make sure to note that you're "new, but growing" and that you're going to "have events, pvp and raid when you have enough people"
Don't forget to tell people you have a tabard!
Do BG's need diminishing returns? {WoW}
Nov 26th 2007 11:40AM @1
Honor farming in WSG still happens. (in my battlegroup, the twink guilds Crazy Eighty Eights and AK Forty Seven are the probably the biggest offenders).
If there's one thing that sucks more than being pwned over and over again by an enemy premade with no intention of capping the flag, it's being held hostage by your own team when you only need 3 more marks, forced to wait out a deserter debuff or wait 1-3 hours until the kids get bored.
If they'd put some sort of time limit on WSG games, so that they'd actually end, I'd be all about it. It's not like diminishing returns is stopping it as it is.
(45 minutes, high score wins, ties get 2 marks, 0-0 ties get 1 each)
Breakfast Topic: Why be a tank? {WoW}
Nov 26th 2007 9:36AM Because I love to laugh at the Hunters in the trade channel spamming "LF2M, need healer and tank." Really? You managed to find three dpsers looking for a group? Good job there champ.
My main is a healer, but my primary alt is a tank (level 33 so far). The fact is, healing and tanking are the two most important roles in the group, and the ones that can call the shots. When I'm in one of those positions, I know it's filled by someone I can trust (not that I'm the best ever, but at least I know my health isn't in the hands of some 13-year old who's mom is yelling at him to take out the trash).
Very few groups are going anywhere until they've got those two roles covered. When I'm one of them, it's one less thing I need to worry about. Usually, I just send tells to priests/warriors, depending on what I'm playing, and line up a complement for my class. Then I broadcast "Healer and Tank LFM" in general chat and watch as I get 10 tells in under a minute.
Tanking is hard, so why do I do it? Because when I say "I'm at the meeting stone. If someone isn't here to help me summon in 5 minutes, I'm leaving,' people listen.


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I am think that if Google am store my search history at one point in time, they are have forever. I am delete it now, but if Google go back to different point in time to when they are still have history on me, they can retrieve it. Is naive to thinking that organization so big as Google are not have ability to move back and forth on four dimensional axis; surely if anybody have this ability it are them.


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Services for UHDPS Officer Ann O'Donnell Set for Wednesday in Galveston
Services for Ann O'Donnell, University of Houston police officer killed in a car accident in the line of duty on Christmas Eve, will be in Galveston on Wednesday, Dec. 29 in Galveston:
9:30-10:45 a.m.: Visitation at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont
11:00 a.m.: Services at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2216 Ball Ave., followed by Internment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7801 Gulf Freeway @ Hughes Rd., Dickinson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests in lieu of flowers donations in Ann's name to the 100 Club of Houston, 5555 San Felipe St., Suite 520, Houston 77056, or www.the100club.org.
UHDPS Officer Ann Nonette O'Donnell