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INDIANAPOLIS — A handful of Indiana and Michigan residents concerned about Lake Michigan's water quality delivered a petition Thursday to Gov. Mike Pence's office that urges environmental regulators to require BP PLC to cut its mercury discharges into the lake.
The petition signed by 450 people urges Indiana and federal regulators to "act aggressively to protect our nationally treasured Lake Michigan" by mandating BP to reduce mercury releases at its Whiting refinery.
Before bringing the petition to Pence's office, the activists stood outside the Statehouse displaying signs; one read "Dear Indiana, Don't Let BP pollute our great Lake Michigan."
BP received Indiana's permission in 2011 to discharge mercury into the lake at levels nearly 20 times the federal Great Lakes standard. Such mercury variances are allowed under Indiana law.
But environmentalists, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, have expressed concern that a wastewater permit awaiting state approval for the newly expanded refinery fails to require the oil giant to implement technologies it developed that could help reduce its mercury discharges.
Blair Stewart of Michiana, Mich., drove to Indianapolis with his wife and two Michigan City residents to deliver the petition. He said Indiana's variance for BP is effectively allowing the company to delay taking action to cut its discharge levels.
He noted that mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can accumulate in fish. Expectant mothers and children are warned not to eat tainted fish because mercury can damage fetuses' and youngsters' developing brains.
Stewart said Indiana needs to be tougher on BP in light of the new mercury-removal technologies the company co-developed with Purdue University Calumet and Argonne National Laboratory.
"An indefinite waiver just simply does not give anyone any incentive to clean up their act," he said. "Lake Michigan is the lake that we — people all around the lake — get our water from and it's an incredible national resource."
Pence spokeswoman Kara Brooks said the governor's office had received the petition but hadn't yet looked at it. She said the office would review the petition and its concerns.
BP spokesman Scott Dean said Thursday that the company is still working to refine the new mercury-removal technologies.
"While these technologies appear promising, we need to conduct more testing to learn how they will work year-round under a variety of weather and operating conditions alongside the new, improved water treatment equipment that is part of our many upgrades to the refinery," Dean said.
He said at least 2,000 pounds of the heavy metal enter Lake Michigan every year from various sources and that the Whiting refinery contributes less than one-third of a pound of that amount.
Dean said BP is "actively seeking ways to make our extremely small mercury discharge even smaller."
The Whiting refinery is nearing completion of a $3.8 billion expansion that will make it a top processor of heavy crude oil extracted from Canada's tar sand deposits.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is still reviewing public comments on BP's wastewater permit for the expanded refinery and is considering changes to the document.
"We're taking the concerns we've heard very seriously," Bruno Pigott, IDEM's assistant commissioner of water quality, said Thursday.
Pigott said in June that the state agency planned to revise the permit to include a provision that BP implement mercury-removal technologies that have been shown to work at the refinery and to set a time frame for installing them.


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Do you celebrate? I think it is a fun holiday to celebrate with the kids. Here are few fun and frugal crafts you could make.
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1. Mardi Gras Necklace: String colored shaped pasta or cereal on a string/yarn and make your own "beaded" necklace. You can also pick up decorations at your local Dollar Store!
2. Mardi Gras Noise Maker: Take two paper plates and put beads/washers or anything that makes noise inside or use an empty toilet roll. Staple or glue them together and decorate with streamers/ribbon if you desire.
3. Mardi Gras Masks: Mardi Gras Handprint Mask Craft – Decorate with sequins, feathers, buttons, glitter, markers or whatever is in your craft closet. Use a stretchy cord/ribbon/yarn to attach!
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Have you ever made a breathtakingly beautiful piece of beaded jewelry from a set of instructions and been inspired to create your own beaded jewelry designs? It might seem overwhelming at first, but chances are, if you have the skills necessary to make a piece of complex beaded jewelry from a seed bead pattern, you have what it takes to start creating your own, original, breathtaking beaded jewelry designs.
Of course, it always helps to take as many beading classes as you can to boost your beading skills, but that's not always possible for a lot of people. The time and cost involved in traveling to a different city or state (or even country!) to access the knowledge of some of today's most talented bead artists is really a challenge for most folks, but luckily, there are many cost-saving alternatives to still get the same great instruction that you would get in a class. Here are my top picks for fabulous beading DVDs that can help you create your own breathtaking beaded jewelry designs!
Some of the best parts of learning at home by video are that you can watch anytime you're ready -- even if that means waiting until after everyone else has gone to bed, and you have some quiet time to yourself! You can start and stop the video anyplace you feel like you need to watch it again so that you understand what's being demonstrated, and best of all, you get to keep that DVD handy so that you can reference the instructions whenever you might need a little reminder of how to work a particular technique!
Do you design your own beaded jewelry projects? What advice would you give to someone who wants to start creating their own original beaded jewelry designs? Leave a comment here on the Beading Daily blog and share your insights with us!
Bead Happy,
Jean Power, a 2012 Beadwork Designer of the Year, is an award-winning jewelry designer, author, and teacher. When not teaching or writing, she loves to combine beads with mixed materials and techniques. She also loves to play roller derby! Visit her website at www.jeanpower.com.
I have always loved beads and would love to make my own necklaces etc.. where would I start however?
I know crochet and knitting inside out, but have not got a clue as to where I would start with beading? Would appreciate any help
thanks Patricia :)
This message is for Patricia, or any new beader wanting to know where to start. First of all, good for you! You will never look back! The bead community is a wonderful welcoming place. Beading Daily has a free download called "Learn How to Bead." Do a search up top to find the link. If you have a local bead store (LBS) go in and look around, talk with the folks there about putting together a starter kit, and sign up for a beginner's class. Also, go to Barnes & Noble or Amazon, etc. and search for beginner's bead books. There are many out there to choose from, for example, Beginning with Beads. And have fun! Play with color, texture, stitches, tension, sizes... all the endless possibilities beads have to offer.
I just started with simple designs, one strand with different sized beads. My advice is start simple and work your way up to complex designs as you learn new techniques. I look online for instruction guides but add my own twist to them. Also you never want to make an exact replica to sell without the consent from the original designer or it could cause problems for you. My first piece came to me after ordering my supplies and I just look at what I've got and lay out my designs before I put them together. Go with your heart and use guides to teach you how to do it when it comes to something new. If cost is an issue, there are tons of free how-to guides online.
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The week will feature workshops, the Social Action Fair and Office of Community Engagement Block Party, as well as events and speakers that illuminate important issues. No matter what your personal passion or cause, Social Action Week can provide you with tips on how to get started or move forward.
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General Relief Advocacy Project Training (Homelessness Prevention Project) 5 - 8 pm, Salisbury Young Reel Bad Arabs Screening 7 - 9 pm; Mosher 1
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I don't think you are crazy at all, only you and your DP know if you are done with having children or not. I would like to have two more, my boys are from my previous marriage and I will be swaying in November to have a girl, I would love to have another one after that but as long as I have my little girl next then I am happy to just have one more.
When would you want to ttc?
Hi, thanks for the reply. I didn't think there were any replies because i thought i had the email notification on.
I am not sure when we'd be ttc. I am still a bit unsure (mainly because i worry what others will think) and dp wants some things with work sorted out first. We'd probably wait another 12-18m before ttc.
I hope you get your girl! I still feel very lucky every day to have my 3 boys and a girl.
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asik bgt yg ini, pdhl taun ini rencana k festival layang2 tpi sayang batal festivalny :(
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The CD Release Concert was great! It took place at Buvons in Urbana, a wonderful wine & cheese venue. Kevin was joined by Armand Beaudoin on bass, Graham Duncan on vocals, percussion, & baritone guitar, Anna Hochhalter on saxophone, Dorothy Martirano on violin, & Chris Reyman on accordion. The large crowd loved it! Buvons loved it too & invited the group back for another engagement on November 12. Check out the "Sound Gallery" for video shot by Kristen Johns. A nice introduction to the new CD, It's a Circus Here, Dolores!
Kevin will be down in Memphis again at Folk Alliance 2012, performing the following private showcases:
Wednesday, February 22: 9:00 PM, Soona Songs, Room 1806 12:00 AM, Moors & McCumber, Room 1714
Thursday, February 23: 12:30 AM, Soona Songs, Room 1806
Friday, February 24: 12:30 AM, Soona Songs, Room 1806
Saturday, February 25: 3:00 PM, Third Coast, Room 1925 1:30 AM, Soona Songs, Room 1806
Nonstop music & fun!
In the lobby of the beautiful Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, ON fEBRUARY 16, 2012, with free wine & cheese!
In concert at the Iron Post, ON fEBRUARY 1, 2012, with local favorite Angie Heaton & brilliant 21 year old Detroit singer-songwriter, performance artist ... & burlesque performer, Hayley Jane!
December 11, 2011: Music, wine ... all to benefit Campaign for Better Health Care!
A repeat of the CD Release Concert, on November 12, 2011, with Dorothy, Graham, & Anna, once again at Buvons!
LIve on the radio again on WEFT Sessions, hosted by Todd Hunter, on November 7, 2011!
A family concert at Joe Sippers in Effingham, IL, on October 29, 2011, featuring talented niece Chelsey Hutmacher & nephew Cordy Horn! LIVE ON WEFT!
Live tunes on WEFT's "We're Only In It For The Music" hosted by Dave Witzany, on October 14, 2011! ELLNORA DEBUT!
Kevin got to make his debut at the 2011 Ellnora Guitar Festival, performing on the stage of the Foellinger Great Hall, as part of the guitar health workshop with Dr. Allison Jones. The Ellnora Guitar Festival is an internationally acclaimed gathering of guitarists that occurs every two years at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, on the University of Illinois campus, in Urbana, IL. This years festival included Vieux Farka Toure, Daniel Lanois, Luther Dickinson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Chris Thile & Michael Daves, Marc Ribot, Taj Mahal, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dan Zanes, Bill Frisell, Sharon Isbin, Calexico, Rory Block, Cindy Cashdollar, Richard Thompson, Adrian Belew, Kevin Breit, & Robert Randolph ... unbelievable!
Das Cafe!
Kevin performed a solo set at Das Cafe in downtown Urbana, IL, on July 15, 2011.
Opening for the Freak Brothers!
Kevin got to play at the Independent Media Center in downtown Urbana, IL, on May 13, 2011, opening for local legends, the Freak Brothers, including Jay Rosenstein & Bruce Rummenie.
Boneyard Arts Festival!
Kevin participated in the Boneyard Arts Festival, on April 8, 2011, in a benefit for the Campaign for Better Health Care, playing at 32 Main in downtown Champaign, IL.
Folk Alliance 2011!
Kevin played another seven private showcases at Folk Alliance 2011 in Memphis, TN, in February. Four of the showcases took place in the room hosted by his record label, Soona Songs.
Check out the Soona Songs website
Anderson Fair in Houston!
Kevin was honored to play at historic Anderson Fair In Houston, TX last November 11! He got to share the stage with the amazing Pat Wictor, along with the wonderful hosts Ken Gaines & Wayne Wilkerson. It was a great turn-out & a fun road trip.
Check out the Anderson Fair website
At the C-U Folk & Roots Festival
Kevin played & had a great time at the Singer-Songwriter Showcase of the Champaign-Urbana Folk & Roots Festival on Saturday, September 25, at La Gourmandaise Bistro. located at 119 W. Main St. in downtown Urbana. Check out the 2011 Folk & Roots Festival this fall.
Check out the C-U Folk & Roots website
Local & Live
Kevin played & chatted live with Kevin Kelly on his "Local & Live" radio program on WILL-FM radio, 90.9 FM, on September 23.
Check out the WILL-FM website
Aroma Cafe
Kevin played once again at Aroma Cafe in Champaign, on September 16 at 7:00 PM. It was a lovely night & Kevin set up outdoors in the back courtyard, a beautiful place to enjoy music!
Check out the Aroma Cafe website
House Concert with Markley&Balmer
Kevin & Sandra hosted a house concert On Friday, July 30, with music from Kevin, preceding headliners & Soona Songs label-mates Lisa Markley & Bruce Balmer. What a night! Great music, friends, & munchies.
Lisa & Bruce were off the next day for St. Louis, continuing their Amtrak tour.
First CD!
Over the past 30 years or so, Kevin has written numerous songs, written pieces for solo guitar, performed alone and with others, and now has finally released his first CD, You Really Had To Be There.
He is a talented singer and guitarist who composed all of the songs on the album.
Evocative of the work of Paul Simon or Tom Waits, these songs are populated with a variety of endearing, left-of-center characters, who tell their quirky stories in ways both moving and amusing. With rich and colorful language, set to beautiful melodies, these songs will stick with you. And Kevin's fingerstyle guitar playing carries the songs; it is often elaborate, but never intrusive.
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With Jim & Sherry at Aroma Cafe
Kevin will be playing once again with Austin, TX friends Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus at the Aroma Cafe on Friday, November 20, at 7:00 PM ... bound to be a great show & crowd!
Aroma Cafe is located at 118 N. Neil St. in downtown Champaign.
Check out Aroma's website.
With Jim & Sherry at Joe Sippers
Kevin & Jim & Sherry will play again the following night, Saturday, November 21, at 7:00 PM, at Joe Sipper's Cafe in Effingham, IL, if you miss Friday's show. If we're lucky, Larry Passalacqua will join the other three with his amazing lead guitar playing!
Joe Sippers is located at 114 S. 4th St. in Effingham, IL.
Another 500 Mile Bike Ride!
Well, Kevin has had several 500 mile bike rides since the 1200 mile ride to Austin in 2006. Last year he & his wife Sandra rode around Indiana & this spring rode to the Mississippi River & back. But the ride a couple weeks ago turned out to be special!
First Kevin rode up to Traverse City, MI ... about a 5 day trip. Then Sandra met him up there for a great week at Glen Lake ... more biking in the beautiful country, plus kayaking & water skiing, climbing the 450 foot Sleeping Bear Dune, hanging with new friends & munching on delicious local cherries, blueberries & peaches.
To top it off, they were able to catch 3 great concerts: Claudia Schmidt in Elk Rapids, Daisy May Erlewine & Seth Bernard in Charlevoix & then Tony Furtado in Traverse City.
Kevin even played a little, for friends at the Brook Haven resort.
Then time to come home ... up through the U. P., then a day trip through Wisconsin (alas, too late for the weekend celebration of the 100th anniversary of Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee) ... then zipping through Chicago & back to Urbana!
A great time!!
House Concert Series
Kevin took a break from performing to write new music for his upcoming CD recording session with Soona Songs.
He is now starting to get some of this new stuff out & about!
He is in about the middle of a series of house concerts to introduce the new songs to friends & fans in Champaign-Urbana ... & also support some good causes.
The first of these was held at Sandy & Bill Volk's house in Urbana on Thursday, October 30, at 7:00 PM. This was a great success & raised $800 for the Humane Society ... the bill was shared with Sam the dog, celebrating his 17th birthday!
The second was held at Kip & Janet Pope's house in Champaign on Friday, November 21, at 7:00 PM. This was also a great time & ... with Kip & Janet matching the kitty ... raised $1200 for the Parkland College scholarship fund. Folks appear to be liking the new songs!
The last one was at Mark & Vicki Niswander's house in Mahomet, on January 23, at 7:00 PM, along with Michael Kammin. Another diverse crowd & $700 was raised for WEFT.
AND ... Beth Wood Friday, May 15, 2010!
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With Beth Wood!!
Kevin & Sandra hosted a house concert at their home in Urbana, featuring Kevin along with Beth Wood of Lyons, CO, on Friday, May 15, at 6:30 PM. More new songs AND Beth Wood ... what a treat!
With Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus
Kevin & Sandra also hosted a house featuring Kevin along with Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus of Austin, TX, on Sunday, November 2, at 7:00 PM. Yet another great get-together & lots of fun listening to & catching up with Jim & Sherry!
Joe Sipper's Cafe
Kevin also performed as part of a Writers-in-the-Round at Joe Sipper's Cafe in Effingham, IL, along with Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus, accompanied by Larry Passalacqua, on Saturday, November 1, at 8:00 PM. Larry is a tremendous guitarist ... it was certainly a joy to have him sitting in!
Sandra & Kevin's family were also in attendance ... they live just a few miles down the road.
Joe Sipper's Again & Good Shepherd
There were two other recent shows on the calendar. Kevin performed again at Joe Sipper's in Effingham on February 26, from 8 to 10:00 PM, again along with Jim Patton, Sherry Brokus & Larry Passalacqua.
And, Kevin performed solo at the Good Shepherd Coffee House in Champaign on March 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Look for Kevin, Jim, Sherry & Larry at Joe Sipper's again sometime over the summer ... probably at Aroma, too.
WRFU Benefit
Kevin performed as part of a benefit for low-power FM station WFRU, broadcasting from the IMC in Urbana. The benefit was held at the Cowboy Monkey in Champaign & took place on Saturday, December 6, with Kevin performing at 6:00 PM. It was a GREAT line-up, for a very good cause.
Happy Hour
Kevin performed along with Megan Johns as part of a WEFT 90.1 FM Happy Hour on Friday, June 20, at Mike & Molly's, in downtown Champaign.
Lotus Petal
Kevin performed on Saturday, April 19, at 7:30 PM, at the Lotus Petal Cinema in Nashville, IN, coinciding with the Rural Route Film Festival.
Check out the Lotus Petal.
Red Herring
Kevin performed on Sunday, April 13, at 2:10 PM, as part of the Red Herring Reunion Concert. It was a fun set attended by a nice mix of new & old friends!
The Red Herring celebrated its 40th birthday! It has been the launching pad for many talented musicians over the years, including the late Dan Fogelberg. The concert took place April 11, 12 & 13. Check out the schedule.
A tremendous crowd enjoyed three days of wonderful music, old friendships & good will ... not to mention the Red Herring's delicious vegetarian food!
Aroma Encore
Kevin had a repeat performance at the Aroma Cafe on Thursday, March 13, at 8:00 PM, followed at 9:00 PM by David Howie & Chad Dunn ... a great show & crowd!
A Few Others, of Note:
Folk Alliance 2009
The 2008 International Folk Alliance Conference was held February 18-22 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Memphis. Kevin was there again, as a musician, DJ & most of all a fan.
Hope you made it …
Kevin's 2009 Private Showcases:
Early Thursday, February 19, 12:30 AM Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1727
Early Friday, February 20, 1:30 AM Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1727
Friday, February 20, 3:30 PM Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1727
Saturday, February 21, 2:00 PM Third Coast Showcase, Room 1925
Early Sunday, February 22, 1:00 AM Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1727
Folk Alliance 2008
The 2008 International Folk Alliance Conference was held February 20-24 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Memphis. It was once AGAIN the best time imaginable! Kevin was there, wearing all of his various musical hats.
Hope you made it too …
Kevin performed at the following Private Showcases:
Wednesday, February 20, 10:20 PM Charlie Stewart's Troubador Room First-Timers' Showcase, Room 1927
Early Thursday, February 21, 12:30 AM Marilyn Duncan's Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1725
Friday, February 22, 10:30 PM Mary Battiata's RedTurningBlue Showcase, Room 1704 (with Krista Detor & Bob Sima)
Early Saturday, February 23, 1:30 AM Edge City's Third Coast Music Showcase, Room 1925 (with David Stoddard, Matt Harlan & Melissa Greener)
Early Sunday, February 23, 1:00 AM Marilyn Duncan's Soona Songs Showcase, Room 1725
Soona Songs Recording Contract!
The best news to come out of Folk Alliance is that Kevin will be recording this year with Soona Songs ... very exciting! We'll keep you posted!
Village Liberation
Radio News! ... Kevin's radio show "From the Joshua Tree Inn" made an appearance on satellite radio XM15 The Village: Village Liberation on Tuesday, February 26, 9:00 AM pacific time (noon eastern time) & Friday, February 29, 9:00 PM pacific time (midnight eastern time).
Thanks to Mary Sue Twohy for this great opportunity!
Krannert Center Performance
Kevin performed at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, IL, on January 17, 2008, as part of the Uncorked wine-tasting series. It was a great turn-out, with lots of old & new friends in attendance. Check out a few photos.
Aroma Cafe Performance
Kevin performed in August 2007 at Aroma Cafe in Champaign, IL along with singer-songwriter & guitarist Michael Kammin. It was a fun time on a beautiful night. Check out some photos.
WEFT Sessions
Kevin performed in October 2007 live on the radio on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, IL, as the featured guest for WEFT Sessions. It was Kevin's pleasure to be accompanied on one tune by the brilliant performance artist Charles Joseph Smith. Check out a few more photos.
CD Release Party, 50th Birthday Party and Celebration of a 1200 Mile Solo Bike Ride!
Kevin gave a live performance of songs from his new CD, You Really Had To Be There, at a CD Release Party at Borders Books and Café in Champaign, IL.
Kevin also celebrated with his family and friends as he relived highlights of his 1200 mile solo bicycle trip to Austin, TX from Urbana, IL (on the heels of his 50th birthday!).


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Like airfares, hotel prices can vary dramatically between sources—and from one day to the next. Aggregator websites such as kayak.com are a good place to start, but it pays to search third-party sites such as Expedia and hotels.com as well—they often run one-time deals you won't find elsewhere. And don't overlook the old-fashioned way, the telephone: a reservationist or travel agent may know of a non-Internet deal that you simply can't refuse.


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This rose was growing in a planting bed when I moved into this house. It puts on beautiful flowers on a very unattractive plant. I'd like to give it a generous pruning but of course I'd like to know what it is so I can do it properly. I have *no* experience with roses. The home is 70 years old so this plant may have been here quite a long time - the stems at the base are enormous. I have removed a few dead sections to improve its appearance but the whole plant needs reshaping. Is anyone familiar with this cultivar? Thank you! |
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I think it's probably a rose called Dr. Huey which has been used as root stock for a very long time. What ever rose was grafted to it has died off and the Dr. has taken over. It's a very vigorous, once blooming climbing rose. Even if you cut it off to the ground it will probably grow right back. It's up to you if you wish to keep it or dig it out and put in something else. |
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Reviving the American Stock Car Brand
Some sixty years after NASCAR was founded, American Stock brings the early days of racing to life again, delivering everything from an historical DVD series and must-have memorabilia, to collectibles and reinvented, vintage-inspired apparel. American Stock is committed to today's most avid, hard-core race fans, and strives to expand its community by inspiring others.
American Stock has commissioned NY-based, award winning Flying Machine to both define and design the brand, as well as design and execute the memorabilia and merchandise products related.
culture corner: arts, performing arts, music, food & poker
Simple just tastes better…
When it comes to food, there are two kinds of people: those that will eat, or at least try, everything, and those that will stay on the "safe side of food" - only eat or cook whatever they have been fed with when growing up..
Aside for a major dislike of chocolate, I will eat anything that comes my way, always looking for new flavors and textures. Even when I travel I plan my route based on what good restaurants I can find in it. On the flip side, my wife, believes that the ultimate treat is a slice of bread with chocolate spread on it While she is at it, I keep explaining why ketchup is not one of the mother sauces and I'm still trying to figure out how the hell she developed a cilantro-phobia…???
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Stories in 6 words: Computer, did we bring batteries? Computer? (Gunn)
A man that prepares sandwiches in the morning, is not going to war
Stories in 6 words: Bang postponed. Not Big enough. Reboot.
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ACOCO rewards announcment
Killurego promotes ACOCO. Accidental Content Consumption. As part of the free spirit mode and the promotion of young artists, kill has spotted Darwin Dee, a Brooklyn guy that has a terribly humble groove. We found him through the much acclaimed iPad app - Aweditorium. The Awe guys have made ACOCO their modus operandi and we bless them for this gift.


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During the dawn of personal computing, PC manufacturers claimed that a huge selling point for women was the ability to store all their recipes in one simple location. We've come a long way since then, but they weren't completely wrong: technology is definitely helpful in the kitchen. While there are dozens of personal cookbook apps floating around on Google Play, Flavourit looks to set itself apart from the rest with a few unique features.
There are countless methods out there for learning Android development from the Android Bootcamp video series to the boatload of print publications currently in circulation to Google's own Android tutorials. Looking to create something both unique and helpful however, Android Cookbook has compiled a crowd-sourced set of recipes for "writing great Android apps," making them available for free online.
The online cookbook, which relies on user recipe submission and group moderation, was recently finalized for publication by O'Reilly, meaning it's now available both on the web and in print from various retailers.
Once again, we're teaming up with informIT to give away yet another book. This time around, it's perhaps what you'd call a higher-level book that might be especially useful to those familiar with developing, though it's still accessible to those just starting out. The book: Android Developer's Cookbook: Building Applications with the Android SDK.
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My name is Merry!
Facts about Merry
- Breed: Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mix
- Color: Black - With Gray Or Silver
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Female
Merry's Info...
I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Merry is a 10 month old female shepherd mix and will be 30-40 lbs as an adult. She is good with other dogs, ok with cats and loves kids. Crate trained, and walks well on a leash. Merry is a sweet pup, loves to play! Full of energy!
Other Pets at Cat Network of Stanislaus
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Merry, a Modesto Shepherd (Unknown Type) puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Shepherd (Unknown Type) for sale in Modesto, or seeking a Shepherd (Unknown Type) puppy from a breeder in Modesto.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Modesto 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 Modesto breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Shepherd (Unknown Type) breeders who help with Shepherd (Unknown Type) rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Modesto paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Windsor, where I now live, is 25 miles west of London and easily accessible by direct train from London. It is a fantastic place for a day or half day excursion, and I'd love to show you its treasures. I am an accredited Castle and Windsor & Eton guide.
Windsor boasts the largest inhabited castle in the world, which is the Queen's weekend home. It contains St. George's Chapel, architecturally amazing, stuffed full of history and burial place of ten British monarchs.
You may be able to watch Windsor's own Changing of the Guard ceremony and you can see inside the State Apartments.
But Windsor isn't just the castle….
- the Great Park with thousand year old oak trees;
- mediaeval cobbled streets, including the shortest street in Britain
- Eton with an old fashioned high street and Eton College, the school that produced 19 British prime ministers (including David Cameron) and has twice won the F.A. Cup.
- the peaceful River Thames, complete with swans and brightly decorated old canal boats,
Let me take you into a thousand years of history at Windsor castle, or for a stroll along the River Thames, peaceful and so different from how it appears in London.
And if you are coming to Eton Dorney for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events, let me show you around Windsor and Eton or organise a walk back from Dorney into town for you and your group.
If you're in Windsor I can recommend the Windsor walk on Saturday and Sundays starting at Easter 2012. Meet at 11:30 am on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday by the Tourist information Centre in Royal Windsor station. All are guided by blue badge colleagues, and sometimes by me.


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HAPPY MONDAY! Hope all of you had a lovely weekend! I spent majority of the weekend in breezy one piece dresses & in bikinis (HERE & HERE ). I've alway s preferred to wear dresses/skirts over pants , so I hope that the weather stays warm so I can continue to wear easy breezy outfits like this one. I'm currently running on no sleep, as I stayed up all night editing a Winter to Spring transitional video that will be up on the channel in a few ! Stay tuned!
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Irresistible Open Showers
Open showers are spacious sanctuaries that can transform an everyday activity into a luxurious indulgence
By Dickson Wong
It's almost like bathing outdoors. The pleasure of an open shower, unconfined by curtains or walls, has as much to do with air as water. It turns an everyday ritual into a spa experience. Whether sheathed in cool travertine or vividly colored tiles, fitted out with multiple high-tech showerheads or a simple single one mounted overhead, these rooms within rooms not only encourage luxurious lingering, they also create a stunning visual statement. They prove that space—plus hot water, of course—is the ultimate luxury.
Check out our gallery of open showers. Or to create your own open shower, see the most popular shower fittings from some of our favorite sources.


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Now is a good time to configure your Android settings, detailing how you want your apps to interact with your phone's data. With two lawsuits in the works against Apple (AAPL), questions are being raised around data collection methods for mobile devices, reports Forbes. Android has already dealt ... Full Article »
Harken back to the days when companies took their time to create products and services of quality before releasing them to the public. In the app frenzy currently going on, such care in product development is rare. Fortunately, LinkedIn thinks quality is important and is carefully crafting its Linke ... Full Article »
Today's batch of Fresh Android Games features games that will have you defending castles from hungry monsters and running from enormous boulders. Dungeon Defenders: First Wave (Android) $2.99 Dungeon Defenders is a gorgeous 3D game that mixes tower defense gameplay with action-RPG elements. It's ... Full Article »
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Deal or No Deal is a game show that took television viewers by storm. Although there were many critics and people either loved it or hated it, it has made a huge impact on television gameshow history. The video game world has seen its share of the game with arcade games put up all over the place and ... Full Article »
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January 13, 2015
High Suffering, Low Penalties: Report Highlights Need for Reform at Animal Research Labs
December 17, 2014
A Long Time Coming: NIH Move Is Momentous in Campaign Against Class B Dealers
The HSUS has helped the decades-long campaign against Class B dealers in the U.S.
November 11, 2014
Fact Sheet: Pets Used in Experiments
Learn more about dogs and cats used in experiments and the Class B dealers who sell them to research facilities.
November 10, 2014
Kim Basinger Calls for End to GRU Dog Experiments
Even after a year, the undercover video of the Georgia Regents University experiments on dogs still haunts Kim Basinger, but GRU has not yet stopped its work on dogs.
August 27, 2014
The Russell and Burch Award
May 22, 2014
Data on U.S. Research Institutions and Universities that Buy Class B Dogs and Cats
A list of dogs and cats purchased by U.S. research institutions and universities from Class B dealers, according to recently available records.
March 5, 2014
Ten Ways to Help Animals in Labs
Take action to help animals held in laboratories and used in harmful experiments.
February 21, 2014
Federal Violations Found at Georgia Regents University after Undercover Investigation
Five federal violations were cited at the Georgia Regents University research facility in Augusta following an inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
January 21, 2014
Random-Source Dog Dealer has License Revoked
Only five random-source Class B dog dealers remain in the U.S. after the revocation of Kenneth Schroeder's license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
January 7, 2014
Georgia Regents University to Stop Purchasing Dogs from Questionable Dealers following Undercover Investigation
An undercover investigation at Georgia Regents University has led to a significant change in one of the university's animal research policies.
December 11, 2013
Research Facility in Georgia Repeatedly Violates Animal Welfare Act, Receives $26,000 Fine
The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services cited T.R.S. Labs Inc., a research facility in Athens, Ga., for 25 violations of the Animal Welfare Act during March 2012 and March 2013. During the year, investigators inspected the facility seven times and found three animals had died and the welfare of at least 100 others, including 55 dogs, was compromised. The Humane Society of the United States is applauding the USDA for pursuing strict enforcement action, resulting in a fine of more than $26,000.
November 20, 2013
Undercover Investigation Reveals Dogs Suffering in Dental Experimentation
Undercover footage from a three-month-long investigation at Georgia Regents University reveals the suffering and death of dogs used in dental implant experiments.
May 31, 2013
Finding a Responsible Home for Your Pet
If you feel you can no longer keep your pet, we can help you find a new, responsible home for him or her.
October 24, 2012
Wayne's Blog: 55 Actions to Help Animals and The HSUS
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle lists 55 things you can do to positively impact animals.
October 5, 2012
Wayne's Blog: The 10 Most Important State Laws Enacted for Animals in 2012
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle lists the 10 most important animal protection bills to pass at the state level so far this year.
September 20, 2012
The HSUS Applauds USDA Citations against Dog Dealer, Urges Agency to Permanently Revoke License
The HSUS applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent legal action against R&R Research, a Michigan-based Class B random source dealer of dogs and cats.
May 4, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Dayton for Protecting Pets
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota legislature for ending so-called "pound seizure"—the turning over of dogs and cats to laboratories for experimentation—in the state.
February 28, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Progress Against Selling Pets for Invasive Experiments
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses recent developments in the fight to stop the selling of pets for harmful research.
August 29, 2011
Leading the Way on Alternatives to Using Animals in Experiments
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses developing alternative methods to replace animals in harmful research and testing.
August 22, 2011
Resolution Presented at International Forum Calling on Research Institutions to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives
A resolution calling for research institutions around the world to develop and publicize strategies to replace, reduce and refine their use of animals in experimentation is being presented for endorsement to attendees at a prominent scientific conference.
June 21, 2011
Federal Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Prevent the Theft and Abuse of Pets
The HSUS praises Reps. Mike Doyle, D-Pa. and Chris Smith, R-N.J. for introducing the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2011 to finally put an end to animal dealers who round up dogs and cats—often stolen pets obtained through fraudulent means—and sell them for experimentation.
June 9, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Michigan Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Michigan participated in Humane Lobby Day 2011 by meeting with lawmakers Tuesday at the Capitol and urging them to pass animal protection legislation before the Legislature.
April 28, 2011
Behind Closed Doors: The Human Toll of Animal Research
Former research employees describe the emotional impact of their work.
March 29, 2011
The HSUS Applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Launching New Database on Animal Welfare Enforcement
The HSUS applauds the USDA for launching a new database to increase public access to information regarding research facilities and other entities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act.
March 8, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Minnesota Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
funded shelters from surrendering lost or stray pets for research and testing, and to ask legislators to oppose SF 228 which would establish bounty payments for coyotes. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The HSUS and Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection


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The bride is the daughter of Lloyd and Elizabeth Barchers of Statesville, N.C.
The bridegroom is the son of James Lett of Knoxville and the late Mary Lett.
The wedding was officiated by the Rev. Larry Anderson.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride's daughter, Autumn Tolbert, attended her as maid of honor.
The bridegroom's brother, Jeff Lett, served as his best man.
The reception was held at The Melange Inn in Hendersonville, N.C.
After a wedding trip to Longboat Key, Fla., the couple is at home in Ooltewah.


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24 These were the sons of Levi after their fathers' houses, even the heads of the fathers' [houses] of those of those who were counted, in the number of names by their polls, who did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from twenty years old and upward. | 24 These were the descendants of Levi by their families--the heads of families as they were registered under their names and counted individually, that is, the workers twenty years old or more who served in the temple of the LORD. |
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(continued from "A hard knock")
"Put on some sneakers, we'll take you to the office," he answered, ignoring my questions.
"For how long?" Didn't I at least have the right to know this?
"A couple of hours, maybe a couple of days." His words as vague as all his other answers.
Finally I nod and turn to go get ready, my hands curled into fists at my side. Baldy comes in to wait for me, the other two stay outside.
I think then about a very successful meeting I'd had the day before. It was a huge contract for me and I'd planned to work on it today. The project? Consulting for a government entity. I couldn't help but see the irony. I'm both mad and anxious that it'll have to wait. Same goes for the sailing I'd planned to do tonight.
At the doorway of my son's room, I stop a moment to watch him while he sleeps. Finally I go and touch his shoulder, tell him ICE is here. "Dress up and let's go to their office," I say. He looks confused but seems to know better than to ask a lot of questions.
My hands shake as I put on my sneakers. Baldy is impatient as he hovers too close and I want to tell him to back-off.
As I lock the front door, a fourth guy comes from around the back. Was he stationed there just in case? I want to ask, "Do I look like the type of guy who's going to take off?", but don't–instead, I quietly feel the indignity to my core. After all, I work here, raised my family here, pay my fair share of taxes. It's the only country my son knows, English the only language he speaks. I feel as American as any U.S. citizen, with the same allegiances. But they don't care. They don't care that I'm a Fulbright Scholar and have received many awards, including the honor of Outstanding Professor. They don't care that the office of George H.W. Bush awarded me a certificate for my work.
Guy #4 leads us to a nondescript SUV. In an almost apologetic tone, he tells my son and me that we have to ride in the back. He says he is supposed to handcuff us, but won't–not until we get to our destination.
Handcuffs? Are we being arrested? At no time has someone said the words, "You are under arrest", like I've seen in the movies. But last time I checked, handcuffs aren't used for those free to go about their day.
We drive from North Brunswick to Newark, NJ. It's surreal. My son is giving the driver directions while he is texting. I warn him he should put the phone away, but he dismisses me. I feel pride at his brazenness, but at the same time it scares me it will make things worse for us.
Gradually it begins to dawn on me that this is the culmination of my 20-year U.S. immigration saga. 20 years of hopes and dreams that tomorrow will be better than today, crushed. It is darkest when hope is gone.


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[OS] PAKISTAN/US/AFGHANISTAN - US senators call for full review of Pakistani ties
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WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Two senior Republican senators called on
Monday for a thorough review of U.S. relations with Pakistan, declaring
that all security and economic aid to Islamabad must be reconsidered.
John McCain and Lindsey Graham -- influential members of the Senate Armed
Services committee -- said Washington had to be realistic about the
deteriorating relationship.
They said actions of Pakistan's military, such as its support for militant
groups, were harming U.S. forces and threatening American security.
"The time has come for the United States to fully review its relations
with Pakistan," McCain and Graham said in a statement. "In particular, all
options regarding U.S. security and economic assistance to Pakistan must
be on the table, including substantial reductions and stricter standards
for performance."
McCain was the Republican party's candidate in the 2008 presidential
election won by Democrat Barack Obama.
The United States has allocated some $20 billion in security and economic
aid to Pakistan since 2001, much of it in the form of reimbursements for
assistance in fighting militants.
A Nov. 26 NATO air strike that killed 24 Pakistani troops on the border
with Afghanistan has provoked the latest crisis in relations between the
two nations. Relations were already frayed after the secret U.S. raid in
May that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a Pakistani town.
The frustration with Pakistan expressed by McCain and Graham is widespread
on Capitol Hill.
This year committees in both the House and Senate have voted in favor of
making economic as well as security aid to Islamabad conditional on its
cooperation in fighting militants such as the Haqqani network, which
Washington blamed for an attack on its embassy in Kabul in September.
Final decisions on U.S. aid for 2012 may be made in the coming weeks as
Congress tries to finish its appropriations bills for 2012. (Editing by
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11 But Mary stood outside facing the tomb, crying. As she was crying, she stooped to look into the tomb. | 11 but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb |
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I signed up for a plein-air painting class…it was an all-day workshop by a local artist named Diane McClary. I've always wanted to paint out "in the open air"….. I figured if I signed up for the class it would make me get out there because it was on the calendar.
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There were six of us in the class. Most of the other students are regulars. The workshop starts at 9am at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitors Center. First there is a demonstration by Diane, she does a value study in black and white first:
Then she does a version in color:
I think I should start an ongoing What I Wore series. I wonder if anyone would take it seriously:
What I Wore
Free red umbrella
99 cent sunglasses to match
Camouflage hat (brandless)
Apron left over from Boo's beauty salon party
Red Converse
White t-shirt and jeans
It was fascinating to watch Diane paint. I think I learned more from her in just a few hours than I think I ever learned in my studio art classes in college. She talked us through every step and how she chose her colors for mixing etc.
The color recipes were very helpful, like mixing black and yellow to get green? That is just not intuitive unless you see someone do it:
I love the plain air easel and palette. It folds up and the paints will stay workable for a while. That makes things so much easier. Diane has a guide to placing your paint (on the supply list) on her website here.
Diane's finished painting:
We were positioned right at the trail head so we saw lots of hikers:
After lunch it was our turn to paint. Everyone else did a black and white version first. I like to get straight to the good stuff…I skipped that part. As Diane approached my painting I warned her that I was breaking the rules. She said it didn't matter as long as I was having fun.
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Why do you choose to teach/work at Anderson University?
interviewing for the position, I took a stroll through the valley. It felt like home. I knew then that I wanted to be a part of the
What is something that you have been part of at AU that brings you joy?
I really enjoyed serving as a Sam Walton Fellow for the SIFE team. The students were amazing and I took great pride in the impact they had on our community.
What do you like to do for fun?
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BREAKING: RI's Catholic Diocese Removes Priest
Sunday, January 13, 2013
The Catholic Diocese of Providence today announced that a Rhode Island Priest has been removed from his parish due to allegations of sexual crimes.
Diocese of Providence reported that Father Barry Meehan has resigned as pastor of St. Timothy's Parish, Warwick and "placed on administrative leave as a result of a credible allegation of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place more than 25 years ago."
Father Meehan has denied the allegations.
"This unfortunate news is very distressing, however, The Diocese of Providence takes very seriously and will act upon credible allegations of abuse," said The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. "This is a very difficult time for the victim of the alleged abuse and his family, for Fr. Meehan and his family and friends and for the people of St. Timothy's Parish. I would like to offer my prayers and support to all who are affected by this news."
Father Meehan was ordained to the priesthood on June 10, 1978 and served the following assignments: Saints Peter & Paul, West Warwick 1978-1980; St. Mary, Cranston 1980-1991; St. Augustine, Providence 1991-1996; St. John the Baptist and St. James, West Warwick 1996-2000. He was appointed pastor of St. Timothy in 2002.
The Diocese urges anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse, or with credible knowledge of such abuse, by any member of the Church to report the information to The Rhode Island State Police Major Crimes Unit 401/444-1000 or the Diocesan Office of Education and Compliance at 401/941-0760.
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Ilia uses all her different modalities together to make her clients experience unforgettable. She also possesses a gift for knowing what each individual needs and tailors a massage just for them.Ilia Kavoukis as a Dance Animator, certified as a Kripalu YogaDance™ instructor. Dancing has always been part of the things this massage therapist loved doing to have fun, unwind, and further explore herself. So when she was introduced to dance therapy in the year 2000 as another way to improve mental, physical and spiritual development it was only natural that she would incorporate it into her practice.
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Her classes; YogaDance™ give participants the opportunity to use music, rythm, movement to creatively connect their thoughts and emotions with their bodies. The resulting releases of energy and insight are akin to the powerful physical and mental improvements experienced through meditation.« Since 1993, I have been exploring the alternative ways of dealing with stress, illness and anything else life throws at us.
Everything from relaxation techniques to exercise habits to how we nourish ourselves and our families. I feel very lucky to have discovered all of these treasures that add such richness to my life. I decided to put this website together to share some of these gifts with anyone who is also searching for alternative ways to complement their exsisting habits-or replace the ones that are not working anymore. »
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I have a pretty steep slope on my front yard. I just pulled out some overgrown lorapetalums from in front of the crepe myrtle tree in the pic. They were ugly as heck, but their root systems were well established and helped with erosion. I think I need to add a retaining wall in addition to new ornamental grass plantings to replace the erosion control and improve the look. I found this video that, along with several other tutorials online, have helped me feel fairly confident that I can tackle this project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp5OLKynS3k BUT, all of the videos show walls being built on ground that is not nearly as sloped as mine. The only thing I can find about slopes is "start at the lowest point". Ok, got that. But does anyone have any better or more detailed information? Do I start at the lowest point, dig my footer ditch only at that spot, and then build up until it reaches the level of the next lowest point of the slope where I would then dig that footer layer, and so on? Anyone done this, or have a video to link that shows it sort of step by step for dummies? |
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It's hard to see where and the length/height of the wall you plan from the photo. If it is a 16 inch wall, 15 ft long, you certainly can build a SRW wall. But looking at the video you linked, I think you are being mislead. A competent contractor has both the skill and equipment to make the more expensive block into nice looking strong wall. Few homeowners have either the skill or equipment needed. At 1:13 in the video there is a list of needed tools. Unless you weigh 350 and look like a NFL lineman, that hand tamper won't get the job done. You need a plate compactor. With the speed of wall completion common to homeowners, count on renting the compactor several times. Additionally, you need the ability to cut the stone and caps to give the wall a finished look. Trying to do it with a 4 inch chisel is a joke. There is a lot of skill in grading to perfection the compacted base for the first course of blocks. All these SRW blocks are locally made under license. As the molds age the block becomes less uniform. A contractor knows what is an acceptable tolerance. A bad batch gets taken back and sold to a homeowner. By being a repeat customer, a contractor has more leverage for a better price and quality. The good thing about SRW is that you can keep taking it down and rebuilding it until you get it right (if your back can stand it). |
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I understand steep slopes! Our front slope is so steep, you can't even see the first floor of our home when driving up the road. Our home sits higher than the road in front, and much higher than the ravine below. We are the third owner of this property, and have several versions of retaining walls here and there. Our retaining wall in front, if you call it that, is railroad ties, horizontally stacked about 4 ties high, and held in place by rebar. There are tons of rosemary plants cascading over the retaining wall. Above that are many varieties of roses, salvias, and ground covers, all providing the necessary root systems to keep the ground in place. I am pretty sure this was a DIY project by a previous owner, but it looks really nice. We get compliments all the time from neighbors. At the top of the retaining wall is a decorative black wrought iron fence that separates the flat part of the front yard from the slope. Good luck with your project! Drive around your area and see what your neighbors have done. Suzi |
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Lindsay Lohan has paid her debt to society. Yesterday marked the end of the 35 day in-home detention sentence she received after the infamous stolen necklace case in February. Off came the ankle monitor! She's officially a free woman. Woo-hoo! We see a party on the horizon. But now that Lindsay claims she is clean and sober, she may have to think of new ways to celebrate her newfound freedom. Always thinking of others, we at The Frisky have some suggestions.
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Jessica Clarke Backstage at D&G Spring Summer 2011
Backstage at the D&G spring/summer 2011 show in Milan, I met rising model Jessica Clarke. She's from New Zealand and it's her first time to do the D&G show.
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Jessica Clarke Backstage at D&G Spring Summer 2011
Backstage at the D&G spring/summer 2011 show in Milan, I met rising model Jessica Clarke. She's from New Zealand and it's her first time to do the D&G show.
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Talbots' Unbelievable Transformation Featuring Linda Evangelista
Holy shit. I'm at a complete loss of words. I just had to share this with you when I saw this image on my newsfeed. Supermodel (as in the TRUE supermodel) Linda Evangelista (shot by Mert & Marcus) is the star of Talbots ad campaign.
I'm very, very, very curious how Talbots customers would react to the image change. This is a major and I mean MAJOR overhaul. Talbots is renowned for no nonsense "REAL American" womenswear. We're talking about real real as in real real South Dakota or Wyoming or Idaho or something like that.
Can you imagine? This is probably the equivalent of snatching away a Midwesterner fashionista's People Stylewatch and shoving an issue of Vogue Paris down her throat instead.
Click click click to see what I mean about Talbots' stellar transformation!
Kate Moss for British Vogue – September 2010 Cover
This, my dearest friends, is Kate Moss' 30th cover for British Vogue.
It's her sixth September cover.
Previously, Kate's been on the September 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009 issues of the magazine.
I think we all agree that she's a fashion icon through and through.
I love British Vogue and I know Kate's powerful prowess sells issues but come on…
I'm gonna be honest here. I look at that cover and there's no WOW factor. No element of surprise. It doesn't even spark my curiosity. In other words, it's the same old, same old, same old, same old… multiplied by a factor of thirty.
Yes, we'll most likely buy the magazine not because we see something exciting but because it's British Vogue and you have to get it to be informed.
I just think it's sad that we have to look elsewhere to get what we want from the magazines that we love…
Sometimes I wonder what the magazine industry would be like if everyone in present-day fashion publishing just vanished into thin air (all of them, the whole lot of them from top to bottom) and our favourite glossies got a clean slate…
With that being said, who wants to bet that Kate will be on the cover again on September 2011, September 2012, September 2014 and maybe September 2016?
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Lunch With Linus Gustin
Back in Paris, me and my pals Sonny and Isaac thought it was a good idea to have (very) late lunch before the spectacular Damir Doma show. A few minutes after my order arrived, male model Linus Gustin rolled up beside me. He was on his way to the show venue but he was starving. He asked us how long it took for our food to arrive and I told him it wasn't very long so he joined our table. I thought I was gonna die — hello, how often do you have lunch with male models? I'm talking about real, working models not "models". Anyway, I found out he's Swedish. Y'all know how I go weak in the knees when it comes to Swedish guys. There I was, in Paris, having a beautiful meal with friends, enjoying a nice glass of rose and I've got some eye candy beside me. It was icing on the cake!
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Prada Menswear Backstage Spring Summer 2011
While the rest of the fashion pack went to Moncler, I went to the Prada venue an hour before the indicated show time. I was early so I walked to a nearby cafe for a snack. When I walked in, two editors from a Chinese magazine recognized me and we had a quick chat. They wanted to take photos backstage. They invited me to join them but I didn't have a backstage pass.
I decided to join them anyway. What the heck. I don't normally sneak in, in fact, I don't go anywhere unless I'm invited but Prada is Prada. It's one of the biggest shows in Milan.
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Jamie Bochert at Haider Ackermann SS2011 Show Finale
The super talented (and, I must add, frighteningly thinner than usual) Jamie Bochert opened and serenaded the audience throughout Haider Ackermann's spring/summer 2011 show here in Florence.
It's almost 4AM so I'm gonna post the photos later. I have to say the palazzo has got to be one of the most glamorous and beautiful show venues I've been in my entire life.
Photos from Luisa Via Roma event, Pitti and Haider Ackermann coming up!
Reeeeaaaallly now, L'Oreal?
I remember this stunning image of the thinspirational Olga Sherer from the November 2007 (Vogue Montres) issue of Vogue Paris.
Fast forward to the February 2010 issue of Vogue Italia comes an ad from L'Oreal.
Everything's photoshopped these days anyway so the question is, do you think it's Olga Sherer on that image, photoshopped to make her a wee bit plumper or no? What say you?
Just wondering…
American Vogue November 1988
Speaking of number one, behold my latest acquisition: the November 1988 issue of American Vogue.
This is Anna Wintour's first issue as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue USA after replacing Grace Mirabella.
Micaela Bercu, in a Christian Lacroix haute couture jacket, was photographed by Peter Lindbergh who, as reported last month, is returning to the magazine after an eighteen-year hiatus. It's also the first time jeans appeared on the cover of the magazine.
I bought this (for $75 shipping included) on eBay after a crazy bidding war. I wasn't gonna let it go.
Trust me, every penny I've spent is worth this amazing piece of history.
Lara Stone and David Walliams ENGAGED!
Dutch model sensation Lara Stone and David Walliams of Little Britain are engaged. Yes, Lara Stone is getting married!
Lara Stone somewhat reminds me of the iconic Kate Moss… always photographed with a drink or a ciggie.
They both broke the modeling molds during their time — Kate was credited for bringing in "heroin chic" because of her slender and petite frame and then you have the ferocious and busty Lara, a standout amongst the sea of overstarved, Eastern bloc skeletors.
I love this sort of news. Seriously.
When you think about it, models become even BIGGER entities than they are if they venture outside the fashion 'box'. In order to become a supermodel/household name, you need to date a famous man who is always on the spotlight — an actor, a musician, a sports figure, whatever. Look at most of the supermos — Naomi, Kate, etc.
Do you guys get my drift?
Go Lara!
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Natasha Poly for Vogue Russia January 2010
When I visited the Vogue Russia office in Moscow a few weeks ago, I asked one of the lovely Voguettes who the lucky girl is for January 2010. They didn't name names but they told me it's my FAVOURITE model of all time.
Favourite who? Watch this vid or else you are dead to me.
But of course.
High-voltage dazzling glamouramasuperferosha!
I can't wait to get my copy in the mail.


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Thu, Jun 23, 11 at 1:10
I've seen Method laundry detergent mentioned here from time to time. But a search for "refill" came up empty. While placing an order with Drugstore.com this week, I noted they sell a 20-ounce Method refills for $19.99. For those who like this product and are buying pump bottles at a grocery or big box store, this refill may be a welcome find. Shipping on Drugstore.com is free with a $50 order and it doesn't take long to get there with a couple of these plus other little 'necessaries'.
Anyone reading this who loves this product, please convince me I should try it, then I'll buy the refill someday.
Here is a link that might be useful: Method refill
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I am almost done with my first bottle of the Method Free Clear and I like it. I like the small pump, no smell, little suds and it lasts a long time at my house. I use it as a prespotter and it works great. Seems to rinse out well. I wash mostly in warmish water in relatively short cycles in my HE FL and things get very clean. Target has the pump on sale for about $10 frequently, so I don't know if the refill is really that good of a deal but if you prefer to order online it might save you some cash. Good luck with your laundry. |
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The building remained derelict for many years after closure.
Builders renovating the building in 2009 discovered that a tree had grown up inside the pub and had penetrated to the upper floor.
Demolished in 2012 for a new housing development.
last updated 07/11/2014
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Iceberg-Interactive publishers of the Dark Fall series (among many other titles) has just released a teaser trailer for the latest in the DF series, Lost Souls.
"The young girl disappeared on her 11th Birthday, after being expelled from school. The Head Mistress of Saint Swithin's School for Girls thought her a bad influence on the other girls, and she frightened her teachers with macabre drawings and an unhealthy interest in the dead! Amy then vanished, never to be seen again…until Bonfire Night, when The Inspector goes looking for her…"
This is the final Dark Fall game, #3 of the trilogy written by Jonathan Boakes (we have cornered him for a quick Q&A, coming soon).
• A brand new (and final) Dark Fall horror adventure.
• From the pen of Jonathan Boakes, author of The Lost Crown.
• Explore a derelict train station & hotel, abandoned since World War 2.
• A new game engine allows full exploration and movement.
• Physically interact with the eerie setting, to really 'feel' the place.
• Use light as your weapon and ally, to fight the darkness.
• Use Detective skills to solve an urban mystery.
• A hauntingly creepy stereo score that will chill and terrify.
• Explore the memories of the dead, in their own 'nightmares'.
• Discover the true identity and power behind the Dark Fall itself.
Other Dark Fall coverage you may be interested in:
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It won't let me post my items, for the Cambridge, Minn. swap over at the Minn. exchange, since I'm not from Minn, but from Wi. I'm planning on going though. I'll relist what I have here, since people were having trouble finding the items where I posted them earlier.
elephant- but he's kinda spoken for
blue bottles-left over from our blue bottle tree, we have lots left over
garden gals- I'll bring a couple like these if somebody shows an interest
I'll bring some empty nursery flower pots, and of course some plants.
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I am not sure yet what I will bring.... But you can count on seedlings- that's for sure! Julie |
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Oh my is it time to start to think about that? Right now all I can think about is getting my NEW studio set up at the Northrup King Building in time for Art-a-Whirl Pauline |
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When and where is the Cambridge swap? And what can you bring to swap? It sounds like it's not just plants. |
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Philip Hampton isn't going to go so far as to say Stephen Hester earned it but he is going to just put it out there that other bank CEOs get paid a lot more. So if you think about it, Hester is barely making enough money to put food on the table. Relatively speaking. Read more »
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