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But on number twelve, a short par three over a canyon, Hamilton gave Thompson a window of opportunity. He caught a nine-iron heavy and his tee ball plunged into the gorge. Rising to the occasion, Thompson stuck a wedge to twenty feet and was well positioned to pull even for the match.
Under the course rules, Hamilton was allowed to hit his third shot from a drop area next to the green. The pin placement, though, made it an almost impossible up-and-down: It was twenty yards out, and there was about eight feet of green running sharply downhill away from him. Hamilton pulled a club called the Spin Doctor. With its thick, raised grooves, it's not exactly USGA approved, but it's his secret weapon. He lofted his chip gingerly to the fringe and the ball paused briefly after landing, then trickled down the hill, somehow stopping four feet from the hole. He sank the bogey putt to remain one up on Thompson—who three-putted—in the match.
"I'll lay you $10,000 you can't get it that close again in four tries," Thompson said, clearly disgusted.
Hamilton shrugged and ambled over to the drop area. He took his stance and picked the ball crisply off the turf, this time carrying it almost all the way to the hole. The ball landed on the downslope and by all the laws of physics should have bounded well past the pin. Instead, it hopped forward once and abruptly stopped two feet from the cup.
"Let's go to the next hole, boys," Hamilton said. Thompson shook his head silently.
It's hard to gauge what Hamilton would shoot if his goal were the lowest possible score rather than the most money extracted from his opponent. On the next hole, he and Mason wound up side by side in the fairway 140 yards out. As Hamilton stood over his ball, Mason proposed a side bet: "Closest to the hole for $10,000?"
"Ten thousand?" Hamilton repeated, still motionless over the ball.
When Mason confirmed, Hamilton headed back to the cart for a club change: He pulled a seven-iron, which would get him all the way to the hole, rather than the eight-iron that would get him only to the front fringe. He flew it just over the pin and it came to a rest fifteen feet away, a nice shot but not quite good enough to win the bet, as Mason stuck his approach to ten feet.
After draining the putt, Mason was one-under on the back nine, not too shabby for a guy who claimed he hadn't played in four months and shifted to vodka cranberries at the turn. He was now up more than $50,000 on Thompson and noticing signs that his opponent might be cracking.
"The great thing about golf as a gambling game is that it makes you see that everyone has a breaking point," Mason said. "You get a guy to play a little higher than he is comfortable with, and he will choke."
Thompson dropped two more holes to Hamilton on the back nine and entered the final three down $150,000. He pressed to $100,000 per hole and lost number seventeen when he lipped out a five-footer that would have tied Hamilton's par. His shoulders sagged and he looked skyward for the answer to how he had offended the golf gods.
We drove to eighteen, where Hamilton calculated the status of the bets: Thompson was down $250,000 to Hamilton and $103,000 to Mason. The young Angeleno took the news with a grim nod. He pulled his driver and strode to the tee, then turned to Hamilton and said, "You and I, double or nothing."
I thought back to something that Mason had told me earlier, when we were discussing Thompson's entry into the high-stakes circles. Mason genuinely liked Thompson and admired his willingness to gamble, but he had noticed a fatal flaw. "Kasey's problem is that he doesn't understand one of the key rules of gambling," Mason said. "You press your bets when you are winning, not when you are losing."
Hamilton gave Thompson a chance to reconsider. "For the whole thing?Two hundred and fifty thousand?"
Thompson nodded. "Let's see what you got."
The final hole at TPC Canyons is a 447-yard downhill par four with a gaping canyon down the length of the left side. Hamilton went first and laced a drive down the right side that bounced just into the rough.
Mason was next to hit. "What about us, Kase?" he asked. "I'll do this one for $30,000 straight up but we have to do double for pars, triple for birdies."
Despite the groove Mason was in, Thompson agreed. Mason then effortlessly played a gentle hook down the center of the fairway.
Thompson stuck his tee in the ground and stepped back to take a practice swing, his sunburned face etched with concentration. A small fortune was riding on these next few strokes. He pulled the club back and uncorked a ferocious swing, looking up quickly to follow the ball's trajectory. Too quickly. The ball hit off the heel of the club and trickled to the left, into the canyon.


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Comments Made During the Contest
Brian Wind (Level 5)
Written pretty well and free of errors, but there are chunks of dialogue that are too long and should be broken apart or trimmed down. I don't like the title. It sounds like a gay script, when it's clearly the opposite. The story itself was kind of strange. It's basically the ramblings of a gigolo without any real story to it. There's no climax, no conflict, no twist. I don't know. It didn't really work for me. It came across like a gigolo commercial for this guy more than a coherent story with a beginning, middle, end.
Caroline Coxon (Mod Emeritus)
It's well done, accurately conveys a certain sort of character (is it you???!!!) and good that he has more than a shred of humanity to balance his (to me) totally unlikeable character - not my sort of thing but I won't ever mark down for that. My problem with some of it was it was incomprehensible to me.On the holiday ornamented territory - I don't know what this means. 'The ink is just a pretty memento.' Nor this. Just two examples.Incidentally, it's not a great plan to use different font for flashbacks - things like that really distract. Not necessary.
Chris Keaton (Level 5)
Boy Culture, for some reason I thought of a petri dish.Interesting piece. I kinda got mixed up an when he was talking to the camera and giving a V.O.
Chris Messineo (Founder)
This is an interesting character study.I especially like when he breaks the fourth wall.However, the descriptions and dialogue feel a little stilted to me. Maybe it would work with the right actor, but it just felt a bit off.I think if you choose your moments carefully when you use the "big words" they will have more impact then when you sprinkle them throughout.Still, I was intrigued by this story and the reveal at the end.
Christopher Castle (Level 4)
Cool title. Connor lives out a life of fast women spurred on by memories of the death of a woman he once loved and was loyal to. Enjoyed the script and story. Character of Connor was very deep and that came across in the script by his actions and words. Action was fast paced and read well which made it easy to understand. I couldn't work out if he was an escort or not. Maybe this needs to be made clearer. Maybe you could show more of how he became this person. Also the script was balanced in favour of his life and did not shown any downsides, which is more usual. On the whole good script well written.
David Birch (Level 5)
the writing was a little spotty in some places...things like "noticeably", "suddenly", "uncontrollably"...just don't do anything but bog down the read...just write "the blonde grunts"...or "the blonde moans"...keep it simple...as far as your protagonist goes, i was hoping he'd contract some sort of vd...
Dom Kullander (Level 3)
The Casanova of this piece works well as a concept, subverting the usual gender stereotypes we are used to. I felt his dialogue could be made slicker by ommiting the pop cultue references (Jedi's and Coldplay) which I felt worked against the timeless figure you were trying to forge. Clearly the subject matter is intended to make a bold statement, which I felt was enhanced by the stylish nature of the cinematography. It felt reminiscent of some of the great late 90's British gangster films such as Lock Stock without being offputting.Great effort!
Erica Land (Level 2)
This was the first script to break the fourth wall, which I thought more people would do in this contest. This character reminded me of Dr. Troy in Nip/Tuck, or that type anyway...and these five pages are how he sees the world. The one thing I found confusing was if he was having sex for hire or if he just got around. If you were to further develop this character, I would either a) have him love this life and people chastise him for it or b) hates this life and thus numbs the pain with drinking...or goes to sex anonymous.
Faith Friese Nelson (Level 5)
The writer did a good job with the screenplay format. However, the dialogue felt stilted to me and I could not immerse myself into the story, felt kind of self-serving. Page 3: "poka-dot bra". Should be POLKA dot bra.
Hafsah Mijinyawa (Level 2)
I'm not a huge fan of the subject matter, but it was a tight story and the author seems to have a good handle on action/dialogue. It reads like one of those character-study stories that will be considered pretty hip and risque, but as far as characters go, I really didn't like the guy. He seemed very selfish, I don't know if that's deliberately how the author was trying to portray him. BUT as far as writing style, it was pretty good. Story, for me personally, not a hit.
Jeannie Sconzo (Level 5)
I don't find Conner to be very likable. Even when his true love dies, I'm not moved much. He's so cocky. Perhaps if we saw her passing away earlier in the story and his dialogue became more sorrowful instead of just informational, than maybe he'd touch us on a "deeper level". ha ha.
Jeff Ferry (Level 5)
I thought the script picked up as the story unfolded. My main problem was the tone of the story seemed uneven. Judging from the first couple pages it almost seemed like a screwball comedy or sex comedy setup. Then we hit around page four and we slam into a drama. I just think the transistion could be hanled better. maybe by making the first half a little less zany.
Joel Davis (Level 5)
This was an interesting character sketch, and the dialogue was unique and unusual. But I didn't see the story here. You had a unique protag, but he didn't really have any goal or any other sort of dramatic question to drive the story. Also, the scenes illustrated the monologue, which was well done but you didn't need both. I'd rather see more contrast or tension between the monologue and the scene itself.
John Brooke (Level 5)
You express your idea creatively in a fresh ballsy romp quivering in salacious language and ejaculating sustained spurts of self absorption. Clear, direct visual and visceral storyline plunges along, thematically raping the reader and orally painting a lustful graphic of sex for hire. This poet's expression of a man's most fundamental base instinct would make a fine short art film for a sophisticated audience. This is a perfect example of that contemporary affliction among males namely; Amortality – the state of hopeful agelessness wherein one acts the same from adolescence to the grave.You have conjured up a wonderful revealing movie, with a masterful use of images and symbols and language.I applaud your defiantly transcendent screenplay.
Jose Batista (Level 5)
I look forward to the day I can write Dialogue that good. Conner's method of dealing with loss is nothing new, but I like his take on it. the interchange between Voice Over and speaking directly to us is great and worked well within the context of his dialogue. The tattoo and it revelatory meaning was a good way to introduce the reason for his new way of life. Your descriptions are well crafted considering the scenes and the actions taking place. Overall, this was a well done script and would make a visually impacting short with a story to boot. Excellent!
Kenneth Hurd (Level 4)
I like how you were able to develop Conner's character in just five pages. As far as story goes, the only thing I could recommend is giving Conner a clear set of goals and something that stands in the way of those goals. I never really found anything that challenged what Conner wants.Your structure is good and the script flows well. I would recommend that if you ever have dialogue that overlaps onto a new page, to start it with "CONNER (cont'd)", but that may have resulted from the upload. Did you write the script in Word?Also, try not to use italics in your scripts. It makes things a bit hard to read. Simply put Flashback in the scene heading, or give us a time that should appear in text on the screen. Once you establish the scene, you also don't have to repeat it in the first sentence of the action. Since the scene heading tells us where we are, the line "In a repugnant apartment complex" seems a bit redundant. You should instead tell us what we see in the apartment that makes it look repugnant.I do like how you broke the fourth wall with this script, but I was a bit confused later on. I wasn't sure if Conner was still breaking the fourth wall, or if he was actually talking. Maybe by his name you could put "CONNER (breaking fourth wall)" or something like that? Just a suggestion.
Kevin Carty (Level 5)
Ok, Half way through I liked it until the voice overs got a lil too artistic for a guy putting the business supposedly to a hooker in the back seat of his car. It reads as if you were trying to replace the action and description or its just tooo weird for a guy that V.O. and is having sex. He sounds like a poet and for some that may be believeable but not for me. FREEZE FRAMES WHY? I'M GOING TO GIVE THIS A GOOD. I really don't like the character because you try to make him sound articulate. It was bad for me cause he sounds like mojo jojo (powerpuff). Arggh NO MORE SHOTS PLS. So much repetitive statements. I was thinking please we know you can write now cut the fat out of the glorified speeches.Like saying something. I just wanted this motor mouth to stop.
Kirk White (Level 5)
There's a lot about this one that I like…it's slick and highly stylized…it moves really fast and the speech is solid. The sex stuff is handled really well. I was a bit confused about exactly a "Virgin-er" is. At first I thought he pretended to be a virgin for them…then I thought he was seeking out Virgins but then he's a hustler. So I am a bit unclear with what exactly he does. I think the twist with his true love is a little expected in this one but maybe I'm just too cynical for my own good. I enjoyed this though.
KP Mackie (Level 5)
Well-organized "romp." Good utilization of prompt. Like the variety of locations -- Connor's musings would sound like rambling without the change of scenery. Not certain the title is best choice. Could omit the line about the "fourth wall," as it states the obvious.The death of Conner's girlfriend as the catalyst for the hustler lifestyle seems a bit contrived. Not enough concrete info about her to feel Conner's loss. She exists, she dies, and he decides he won't "put stuff off." Yet, the reference on page one to him being "available" when other businesses are closed for the holidays insinuates money is involved. Perhaps expand her character; or maybe, he simply chooses the behavior because he likes the money? Also, Conner mentions his desire to be "the best damned boyfriend"; but, on the last page, his reference to "the ink" being a "memento" infers they were married.
Kyle Patrick Johnson (Level 5)
I'm really not sure what to say. The story was an unflattering portrait of a male hooker. The dialogue was crazy, a verbiose attempt at an incoherent, rationalizing philosophy. Imaginative, I suppose, but ultimately unfulfilling as a peek into a life.I thought the flashback (which shouldn't be in italics) was unnecessary. All it showed was another woman he's in bed with. It didn't reveal any emotions beyond those he's already told us. It also felt out of place with the "fourth wall"-breaking attitude of his new life.I just read an interview with Terry Rossio in which he said: "I might ask—is this all really best suited as a screenplay ... is it really a novel, a short story, or a play, or a comic book or a television series just masquerading as a feature screenplay?"Rossio's basic point is that if the story can be better executed as a short story, then he wouldn't even consider writing the script for it. I got that feel out of your story here. The only reason it could be a movie is to give the viewing public several more gratuitous sex scenes (which, truth be told, weren't even original). I thought it would've worked far better as a psychological short story.
Laureen Muller (Level 4)
Curious title does peak an interest. The story line was unique and very creative. I felt like I was watching a late night paid programming ad for a male prostitute, with a lot more visual then most ads. You could have put a little more into the dying girlfriend if you wanted to show why he took things so casual or how he became what he is. The format was good, the scene descriptions were alright. It was somewhat easy to visualize the character and his state of emotions, with the exception of the scene with his girlfriend. The first scene was a little hard to follow which made it a little harder to visualize in the beginning (between a leather car seat..how exactly do you get between a leather car seat?), and the beginning dialogue seemed forced, unreal and with the feeling that I wasn't sure I wanted to read any further. Not my kind of storyline, but it was creative.
Lewayne White (Level 4)
I've got nothing. This isn't my sort of piece. The sex bits don't bother me so much as the absence of any real story. It seems more like something that one would see on a small stage, or as the opening scenes to some sort of UK cult film like "Trainspotting".
Martin Jensen (Level 5)
Some of the description/action felt a little awkward, especially: "He breaks the "fourth wall", converses directly to us." This should suffice: "(to camera)"The italics in the flashback scene is confusing. Something about his dialog feels strange. It doesn't flow, I guess, from one phrase to another. "lays in bed"should be "lies in bed" (lay is transitive, in that it has to take an object). The story was really good, but was just held back from being expressed in the best way possible.
Melissa Goetz (Level 2)
I like the idea of seeing the inner thoughts of a male prostitute, but was confused as to what the message of this piece was.Some other thoughts:How can someone be perched between a leather carseat? Between a carseat and what? How old is the woman? Awkward phrasing -- "wet hair is broadened across his face". I'm not sure what this means. Be careful of fancy words -- I don't know what "coruscating" and "dilettante" mean. Should be "sprints down the runway". Try to stay away from "ing". Slugline should not be in italics. Is the top of p. 5 a voiceover?
Michael Cornetto (Level 5)
I thought this was well written. The dialogue was fantastic. I thought there was an issue with lack of story and even though you had an interesting zinger in there by the time you got to it, you had already lost me. Though this guy had a fun rap, he wasn't particularly likeable and he wasn't going anywhere. I would try to give us the feel that you're going somewhere with this much earlier - even if and especially if it isn't where you wind up going.
Michael Hoffman (Level 4)
This was a very different yet entertaining story. I applaud the originality and consistent tone throughout.It really comes out swinging and I'll admit, I did struggle a bit to catch on to the opening scenes but settled in nicely and paddled with the flow. The Conner character was interesting and unique. Not necessarily likeable but he was what he was and you stuck with it.I also liked the way you approached the emotional context. Not falling into cliche but allowing the reader to feel however they want about this man and his story.Despite the monologue restriction, you did well in creating plenty of action and visual scenes to enhance and sparkle the narrative.I actually read it twice and found it even better the second time. Hope others give it a thorough examination.Excellent.
MJ Hermanny (Level 5)
Great title.Unusual story. but very hard to read. Some odd choices of language that had me re-reading over and over to get what was being said and this totally lost any flow I might have had. The opening line itself really had me struggling -'territory' it took me a few reads to realise you meant the bar.Conor's first piece of dialogue was also a struggle to grasp.His character came over strongly, dislikeable as he was. I felt no sympathy for him even after the reveal of his lost love, mainly, I think, because I found it so hard to grasp what he was saying. ' a coruscating beacon in the night.' - while showing a wonderful command of language and vocabulary it is rather unrealistic, people don't talk like that, even in surreal monologues.Found the tatoo section difficult to understand.Format is good although I didn't like the flashback in italics.Hard to read. hard to enjoy.
Nicky Muddle (Level 3)
I really disliked this script and got the strong impression you wanted people to either love it or hate it.Please don't assume this is a prudish reaction to script porn. I have absolutely no opbjections to showing lots of flesh when it is well done and adds to the whole experience. Even a script showing nothing but copulation could be a beautiful, moving, illuminating or uplifting experience. But this was not. It is gratuitous and deliberately provocative, with writing as flashy and attention seeking as the constant naked couplings.This is nicely matched with the narcissistic main character, who obsesses about his own hurt from his one true love who died so inconveniently. Poor him indeed.Actually on second reading I realise it is Conner's mind I most dislike. I have come across many damaged, self obsessed little boys like him in my time. Despite living a teenage boy's fantasy, he actually exists in a kind of "living death", with no real connection to any living being and only takes from, hurts and pollutes the people he comes in contact with.This could be the basis for an insightful film, if you gave any of the women a voice, or allowed them to show him there is more to a life worth living than his shallow existence. Instead this script celebrates his self obsession and congratulates him on being a deep and sensitive character.So this is either an ironic masterpiece which relies on the audience to see through his pretentions, or it is as shallow as Conner himself.
Paul Williams (Level 5)
You get points for an original story, that's for sure. I've only read ten scripts so far, but I doubt there'll be others like this.But, this is the third script I've read in which the main character talks directly to the audience, which I guess I'm ambivalent about, but I'm not the biggest fan in general.There were times in Conner's dialogue that I had no idea what he was talking about.There is a change in tone from when we first meet Conner, his crazy life and dialogue to the conclusion to when we learn that his true love died. It's good to have your protagonist arc in five short pages, but it did affect the overall tone.How did she die, by the way?Your screenwriting overall is good, format appears in order, although flashbacks do not have to be italiczed. Didn't detect any typos.
Philip Whitcroft (Level 5)
This is a sharp idea and it is an intriguing story. However I found it difficult to follow partly because it starts off with bizarre dialogue and that mixes with a very unconventional story telling method. The mixed use of voice over and fourth wall dialogue results in the story being spoken, yes over the top of intermittent sex scenes to make it interesting, but still spoken out. "On the holiday ornamented territory" - I'm not sure what this means. This is more unfortunate because it is the first line and the beginning of a script is much more important than it really should be.
Sally Meyer (Moderator)
I think your script shows a talent for writing, but the story didn't engage me at all. I had a hard time feeling anything for your protag. This would probably have a mature rating if it got shown anywhere. Whenever I read a script, I ask myself would I want to watch this on screen, and if not, then I rate it lower. I would not want to watch this film.
T. James DeStein (Level 5)
Think you were trying for the Fight Club/Kevin Smith-esque feel, but I didn't really vibe with it at all. Didn't see the overall point/message in the end, the girl dying seemed interesting, but it didn't appear to go anywhere.
Tim Aucoin (Level 4)
I like the concept but I find the main character unlikeable. It almost seems as if this script was an excuse to write a bunch of scenes involving people having sex. I do like the idea that he's talking to the camera during all of these escapades and there is some great description and I even get where he's coming from after having lost the love of his life. But there's something about him that I don't like, though now that I think about it the fact that you were able to evoke that emotion from me has made me decide to change my score from fair to very good.
Tim Westland (Moderator)
Hmmm... this one seems like it's trying REALLY hard to be edgy. Too hard, I think.The dialogue felt very "well thought out" as opposed to natural. I really couldn't connect with any part of this. It's not about the sex or him looking for virgins and stuff... it just didn't work for me.By the end, it seemed as if he was in a commercial offering his services. But that doesn't make sense, given the entire rest of the script.Maybe I just don't get it. I know this review isn't providing much in the way of constructive criticism, but I just don't know how to change or improve this. Probably because I don't get it. Sorry about that.
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President Dave Whaley presided at the meeting. The Rev. Sam Melton gave the invocation,. Tommy McLain led the pledge to the U.S. flag, Dan Wilson led the pledge to the Tennessee flag and Bill Brown led the SAR flag pledge.
Second Vice President Bill McClure introduced guest speaker Ralph Martin, who presented a living history program on his wife Rebecca's sixth great-grandparents, Robert and Mary Young. Ralph and Rebecca are both retired from Oak Ridge plant. Both are members of the Anderson County Speakers Bureau (where they live), and are highly regarded for informative and captivation presentations.
Ralph participated in the chapter's Lane Grave Dedication on May 17 at the old Lee Cemetery. He is also involved in the "Let Freedom Ring" program at Marble Springs.
Ralph was dressed in a "very exact" period dress of the Over-mountain Men during the Revolutionary War.
In his presentation he was in the role of Robert Young, his wife's ancestor. His wife Rebecca was unable to attend, so Ralph gave the entire presentation alone.
He started by working through the various Revolutionary War battles in the South that led up to the Battle of Kings Mountain, such as the surrender of the Patriot troops at Charleston and the prisoners dying on the prison ships; the battle at Waxhaw where the Patriots under Col. Buford were defeated and the British officer, Tarleton disregarded the surrender flag and continued killing the Patriot soldiers thus creating the slogan, Tarleton's Quarter; and Gen. Gates' defeat at Camden against Cornwallis.
With these Southern defeats, British officer Patrick Ferguson was sent out to recruit and organize Tories. They started ramsacking, burning and killing the neighboring Patriots.
Ferguson sent a messenger over the mountain to the settlers in the Watauga settlement in what is now upper East Tennessee. The message in effect read that if their leader Col. Isaac Shelby and other leaders did not desist from their opposition to the British Arms, he would march his army over the mountain, hang their leaders, and lay waste the country with fire and sword.
As a result of Ferguson's threat, Col. Isaac Shelby and John Sevier selected around 900 of their best men to march to Kings Mountain where Ferguson was known to be.
Every seventh man stayed behind to protect their homes and families from Cherokee warrior Dragging Canoe who was active in the area. After the gathering at Sycamore Shoals, and the sermon by the Rev. Samuel Doak, they left for the 2-1/2 week trip to Kings Mountain with 500 pounds of black powder and a small herd of cattle which they slaughtered and ate on the way.
When they got close, other militiamen from neighboring states, such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia joined them.
On Oct 6, they arrived at the South Carolina camp at Cowpens, and at 3 p.m. on Oct 7 the Patriot militias under their respective colonels, encircled Kings Mountain and the battle commenced.
The Patriots charged two times but were repelled by bayonets, but on the third charge Ferguson was cornered. John Gilliland had a bead on Ferguson, but his rifle misfired and he told his father-in-law Thomas Young to take a shot at Ferguson.
So Young aimed his rifle, which he affectionately called "Sweet Lips" named for his wife Mary back home in Tennessee and shot Ferguson in the head. Other bullets then riddled Ferguson's body.
With their leader dead, the Tories started waving the white flag of surrender, but it was hard to stop fighting for some time. The British troop numbers at Kings Mountain were around 1,100 total, with more then 150 killed, and 60 wounded being reported. One year and 12 days after this battle, the surrender was signed at Yorktown.
Ralph Martin next took questions from those present. One question came from 7-year-old junior member Jed Pritchett, son of Shawn Pritchett. He asked very earnestly why Ralph had several guns on him.
Ralph said that if he couldn't get his rifle loaded in time then he would pull his pistol, then tomahawk, and finally his hunting knife. He went through all the actions for young Jed.
The guests introduced included Curtis Goff, Chuck and Kathy Hazelbaker, and Joe White's two daughters, Whitney and Makenzie.
Prospective members included Ken Moffet and wife Linda, and Perry Skates.
Five new members were sworn in by chapter founder, Stan Evans. They were Dr. Jeffrey A. Carson, John A. Clines, Jr., C. Lynn Gobble, R. Dan Howell and Gerald S. Lillard. William L. Creech was supposed to be sworn-in, but couldn't attend due to illness.
Several said a few words showing their appreciation of having the opportunity to join this prestigious society, and for those who helped them become a member. Supplemental applications were given to Ron Bullard and Joe White by First Vice President Bob George.
There was one member this month to participate in the "Pin the Patriot" program. This was Wendell Dixon.
He spoke on his Revolutionary War Patriot Samuel Henderson from Augusta Co, Va. He provided large quantities of beef to the Patriots, and was also appointed surveyor of numerous sections of highways used by the Patriots during the war. He died in 1782 before the end of the war at 57 years old. His son Andrew (also Dixon's descendant) served in the war as an ensign in the 4th PA Regt in 1783. At the end of the war, Andrew moved to what is now Jefferson County and was a lieutenant in the territory's militia. He was one of the commissioners to lay out the town of Dandridge.
President Whaley made several announcements, including on the East Tennessee Historical Society's project to list all Civil War soldiers in the cemeteries in Bradley County.
Whaley reported that members Sam Allen and Randall Higgins had been working hard on this project and that 24 cemeteries have been completed.
He announced the chapter executive committee will meet in August to review the findings for the actions for the chapter as how best to support our veterans.
President Whaley also announced the chapter will be having another grave dedication, this time in Meigs County on Sept. 13 honoring the graves of two Revolutionary War soldiers. The names of the Patriots will be announced closer to the event.
Whaley also mentioned work on the the marble memorial marker continues. It will list all the names of Revolutionary War soldier known to be in Bradley County. The dedication should either be Nov. 8 or 15.
State president and chapter member Claude Hardison spoke on several issues, including Gov. Haslem's breakfast meeting Tuesday morning at the Mountain View Restaurant in Cleveland with 10 chapter members attending; on a new State committee with Jerry Venable as chairman which will conduct ancestor search for veterans, especially wounded warriors; on the state convention in March to be held here in Cleveland, using the Hampton Inn Hotel and the Museum at Five Points; on various past and future grave marking; and his goals and objectives as state president for his year.
President Whaley to closed the meeting. Joe Brock then led the recessional and the Rev. Sam Melton delivered the benediction.


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How Twitter won the social media battle for journalism
Polis, the journalism think-tank at the LSE, has published an in-depth report looking at the value of social media to journalism, specifically public service broadcasting, and it highlights how Twitter has come to dominate news.
As the report puts it, Twitter plays a more important role in newsgathering than Facebook, which is much more about discussion and far less about breaking news.
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For their 45th anniversary, Velvet Underground is reissuing their second LP, White Light/White Heat this December 3rd. Universal Music is set to release a three-disc anniversary disc of the band's previously recorded album back in the hey day of 1967.
The Velvet Underground has a rich history starting off in the late '60s to early '70s of America's very own New York City. Though not quite as notable in their active years, The Velvet Underground is now regarded by music critics to be one of the most important and influential groups of the 1960s. Among these hefty titles within music history, this classic American rock band would go on to snatch the "most prophetic rock album ever made" title and number 13th on Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Albums of All Time with their 1967 debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico. If that doesn't sell you, 1996 marks the year the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Eventually breaking off to pursue solo careers, best known members of the band Lou Reed and John Cale were said to handpick the material to be rereleased for the debut of White Light/White Heat 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition. Exciting new changes are to be anticipated including remastered versions of the original record in both mono and stereo, as well as a slew of bonus material and previously unreleased vocal and instrumental versions of some notable tracks. According to Rolling Stone, different versions of "Hey Mr. Rain," "Beginning to See the Light," "Guess I'm Falling in Love," and "The Gift" are included among a previously unreleased live set back in 1967 New York. In addition to this, tracks cut during Cale's last studio session with the Velvet Underground will also appear.
For those that were big fans of the 1960s era of music, a slight return to the influential period of rock might just be possible within The Velvet Underground's re-debut.
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Ok, I have just noticed this recently and have never had it happen to me before. But every now and then while shooting my 40c the magazine will try to eject and it will cause the weapon to misfeed a round.
I tried my magazine in a buddies gun and it didn't do it, and I tried his magazine in my gun and it didn't do it. It will only do it while using my magazine in my gun, and it only does it with the finger extension mag not the flush one.
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How do I do these pods. My neighbor cut em down and they are lying in the front yard. I'm newbie gardener...so plsshellllp1 |
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- Posted by tracey_nj6 (My Page) on Mon, Aug 28, 06 at 9:26
Depending on the datura, the seedpod will either be a spikey (wear gloves) or smooth; both close to the size of a golfball. The seeds are ripe when the pods split. If you do manage to collect some pods, be sure to dry the pods out well; any bit of moisture will cause them to mold. I'm unsure if that'll hinder germination. Handle this plant with care; all parts are poisonous... |
I have the lilac datura and the black currant one. The seed pods are so different. The lilac have spikes that are 'OUCHY' and the black currants are smooth. I`ve collected the lilac ones in the past but this year is a first for the currant datura. Right now they are the size of golfballs, but look like they aren`t even close to cracking open. Don`t want the frost to get them. AND I DO WANT THESE SEED PODS VERY MUCH!! Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. |
I don't believe frost will hamper the seeds viability. Once the seeds are fully formed the pods can be taken and allowed to dry on their own. You can tell if it's ready to harvest once it is totally dry. This is how most seed can be taken...Also, store them in a container and keep the interior dry. I wrap up uncooked rice in tissue/toilet paper so any moisture present is absorbed by the rice. |
Thanks mikepots for that bit of info. I took a pod off my bush yesterday and brought it in the house. I have it laying just on my countertop. It is not brown-colored like it is drying yet. But it is huge! I have other pods on the plant. I will let them go to see if they crack open on their own. Again thank you. |
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I usually bring in the pods when they are still green. I put them in a shoebox where they turn brown and then pop open. But be careful as the seeds can explode out of the box! After they open I spread them out on a cookie sheet pan and let them dry THROUGHLY or they will mold. I've collected them this way for years and have excellent germination. |
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• Shalom Rubashkin was convicted of 86 out of 91 fraud charges during his tenure as owner of the Agriprocessors kosher meat plant in Iowa; "combined sentences could reach over 1,250 years," says the JTA. [JTA]
• Meantime, the Ponzi scheme allegedly perpetrated by Florida attorney Scott Rothstein is growing in scope as the FBI investigates and is now suspected to involve over $1 billion and thousands of investors in the United States and abroad. [AP]
• A B'nai Brith Canada ad in the National Post pointed out the "common objectives of Nazism and radical Islam"; the group Canadian Jewish Holocaust Survivors is angry that Jewish leaders would "trivialize the Shoah." [JTA]
• But Pro-Palestinian protesters in Brazil carried posters of Israeli President Shimon Peres, who is currently visiting their country, sporting a telltale mustache and labeled "Shimon Hitler." [Ynet]
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PNA/ ISRAEL/ HAMAS - PM: I'll make territorial concessions, but not on J'lem
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By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Netanyahu tells Congress Hamas isn't a partner for peace, its charter calls for
killing Jews; says he's ready to make "far-reaching compromises," but strategic
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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told a joint session of the US Congress
on Tuesday that he is willing to make "far reaching" territorial
concessions, but not on Jerusalem.
The prime minister said he is "prepared to make a far-reaching
compromise," for peace.
Read the full text of Netanyahu's speech to Congress
PM: Any peace agreement must leave Israel with security
Netanyahu speech eyed for sign of US-Israel rift
Israel, he said, will be generous with the size of a Palestinian state but
will be firm on where we put [the border]." Netanyahu said he recognize
that "a Palestinian state must be big enough to be viable."
Jerusalem, however, "must remain the united capital of Israel." Only a
democratic Israel, the prime minister said, "has protected the freedom of
worship" in the holy city.
"The status of the settlements will only be be decided in negotiations,
but I'll say this... in any real peace agreement...that ends the
conflict... some settlements will end up beyond Israel's borders," the
prime minister went on, adding, "The exact border will be negotiated.'
Addressing the recent Palestinian reconciliation deal between Fatah and
Hamas, Netanyahu told Congress that he is willing to return to
negotiations with the Palestinians, but not with Hamas.
Israel will not, he said, "negotiate with a Palestinian government, which
is backed by a Palestinian version of al-Qaida," he said referring to
Hamas after noting that they condemned the US killing of Osama bin Laden.
Hamas, he noted, is not a partner for peace. It "remains committed to
Israel's destruction and to terrorism. They have a charter, it calls not
only for the destruction of Israel, it says: kill the Jews."
The prime minister also stressed Israel's position as the one democracy in
the Middle East, in a special joint session of Congress.
"Israel is the one anchor of stability in a region of shifting alliances,"
Netanyahu said.
He went on to stress the strong ties between Jerusalem and Washington.
"Israel has no better friend than America and America has no better friend
than Israel," Netanyahu said.
The two countries "stand together, to defend democracy, to advance peace
and to fight terrorism," he said.
Middle East changes 'hold the promise of a new opportunity'
In addition to spelling out what he views as the fundamentals for a future
peace deal with the Palestinians, Netanyahu also focused on Iran and the
upheaval in the Arab world.
"We can all see that the ground is still shifting in Middle East," he
said. "This historic moment holds the promise of a new opportunity," he
added. "An epic battle is now underway in the Middle East between tyranny
and freedom... the tremors of shattered states, they topple governments."
The prime minister also referred to the killing of Osama bin Laden. To
extended applause, Netanyahu said, "Congratulations America.
Congratulations Mr. President. You got bin Laden. Good riddance."
Netanyahu detailed the history of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, and
said that it is "the same tyranny that smothered Lebanon's Cedar
Revolution... and inflicted [on Lebanon] the Medieval rule of Hezbollah."
Speech represents 'wide bipartisan support for Israel in Congress'
This was the second time Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress;
the first came during his first tenure in 1996. Netanyahu is the sixth
Israeli prime minister to receive the honor.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the invitation to address
Congress - an invitation extended to few foreign leaders - reflects the
wide bipartisan support for Israel in Congress and among the American
Netanyahu's address to Congress, which he worked on for days with his
senior adviser Ron Dermer, came about 12 hours after Netanyahu gave a
speech to over 10,000 delegates at the American Israel Public Affairs
That speech, coming after four stormy days in the US-Israel relationship,
represented an effort by Netanyahu to put those events behind and stress
the positive, strong elements of the relationship.
Netanyahu thanked the US for its deep commitment to Israel's security, and
thanked Obama and Congress for the recent allocation of an additional
$205m. for the Iron Dome, a new mobile air defense system.
Herb Keinon contributed to this report


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With the discovery of coal in the foothills around Cle Elum in 1884 and the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1886, many miners, farmers and lumbermen had already established a thriving community when Walter Reed plotted 60 acres of land and named the town Cle Elum, the Indian word meaning "swift waters." Looking east on First Street from the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue, two of Cle Elum's major streets, many brick and wooden structures can be seen. The Central Annex built in 1909 on the southeast corner was an addition to the Central Hotel to the right of the annex. August Sasse was the manager of the hotel complex.Postcard titled, "First St. Looking East from Penn. Ave. Cle Elum, Wash. Frasher, Photo. 740."
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Configuring the Exchange 2010 throttling policy
Created: 01 Apr 2013 • Updated: 01 Apr 2013 | 6 comments
This issue has been solved. See solution.
Hello Guys,
I can't find the SetEVThrottlingPolicy.ps1 for download anywhere.
Anyone has this file ?
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It's installed on the EV server when you run the installation.
Yes, it runs on Exchange:
Configuring the Exchange throttling policy on the Vault Service account
Article:HOWTO83378 | | | Created: 2013-01-18 | | | Updated: 2013-01-18 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO83378 |
You will find it in the Enterprise Vault installation folder (for example C:\Program Files (x86)\Enterprise Vault\
Like I said (and Tony said) it's on the EV server.. you just need to copy it to an Exchange server ...
No unfortunately it's not.
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>We really enjoy a nice rare prime rib and, over the years, I've tried
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For teachers with Web access, the first lesson of the module begins by having students watch two short video clips of mouse activity. Students then record their observations of the behavior of the mice. Students come to realize that the differences in behavior are due to the effects of alcohol intoxication. Students are then confronted with a series of statements about alcohol and asked whether they agree or disagree with each statement. This activity helps you assess students' prior knowledge of the topic while helping students clarify their own understanding.
Students receive mixed messages about alcohol consumption. On the one hand, they observe that society considers drinking alcohol socially acceptable. Movies, media, and advertisements often portray the use of alcohol as part of a desirable lifestyle. Simultaneously, however, students are warned that alcohol is dangerous and should be avoided. This situation leaves many adolescents with incomplete understanding and misconceptions about alcohol use and its effects.
During this lesson, students will
Consult the following sections in Information about Alcohol:
Activity | Web Version? |
1 | Yes |
2 | No |
Activity 1 | no photocopies needed |
Activity 2 | Master 1.1, Alcohol: Is This Right? (Make 1 copy for each student and prepare an overhead transparency.) |
Activity 1 | computers with an Internet connectiona |
Activity 2 | no materials needed (except photocopies) |
a Ideally, videos are presented to the class using a single computer whose monitor is projected to the class. Alternatively, students view the videos on computers individually or in small groups. |
Check with your computer lab personnel to determine which type of Internet connection you will be using. For Activity 1, you need to know whether you will use a modem, an ISDN line, or a T1 connection.
Teacher note
This activity is for classes with access to the Internet. The activity is designed to be conducted by students before they are told they will be participating in a module about alcohol. Students are asked to carefully observe the behavior of two mice and record their observations. One mouse has been given a dose of alcohol sufficient to render it intoxicated, while the other mouse has not been given alcohol. The students' observations are discussed in this activity and referred to again in Lesson 3, Responding to Alcohol: What's Important?
It is not essential that the students are unaware that they will be participating in a module about alcohol for this activity to be useful. During field testing of this module, even when students knew that one mouse had been given an intoxicating dose of alcohol, they could not always identify which mouse was intoxicated. Regardless of whether the class knows that alcohol is the topic under investigation, the discussion of which aspects of mouse behavior are caused by alcohol and their relevance to humans who consume alcohol is a useful one.
Answers may vary. An observation relates to what a person can actually see. It involves the noting and recording of facts.
An inference is a conclusion that follows logically from available evidence but is not a direct result of that evidence. This means that people may make different inferences from the same evidence.
This statement is an observation because you can see that the mouse is white.
This statement is an inference because the mouse cannot tell you that it is happy, and it cannot display a behavior that indicates only happiness.
If you see a mouse drinking water, then the statement is an observation. You can infer that, because the mouse is drinking water, it is thirsty.
Observations provide the facts that all scientists can agree on, while inferences are subject to individual interpretation.
Mouse 1 |
Observations | Inferences |
Mouse 2 |
Observations | Inferences |
Do not mention anything about the mouse or why you are asking them to observe it. This first clip shows the mouse that has not been given alcohol being placed on the center of a table. The mouse is nervous and tentatively explores its environment. It cautiously moves short distances in a circular pattern around the spot upon which it was placed. It occasionally rears up and sniffs the air. Replay the video if necessary.
Students report various descriptions of the mouse's behavior. Some of the words and phrases provided by the field-test students are listed in the following table.
Mouse 1 |
Observations | Inferences |
sniffing moving slowly moving in circles moving head up and down rising on back legs |
confused hungry tired afraid drunk |
This second clip features the mouse that is intoxicated with alcohol. It has lost its sense of inhibition and immediately runs off the edge of the table. Each time the mouse is repositioned and released, it again recklessly runs off the table's edge. Replay the video if necessary.
Once again, student descriptions of the mouse's behavior will vary. Some of the words and phrases provided by the field-test students are listed in the following table.
Mouse 2 |
Observations | Inferences |
running moves in a straight line doesn't sniff falls off table stays low on table |
scared alert not hungry not cautious drunk |
Their answers will vary but may include sickness (either hereditary or infectious); exposure to drugs, alcohol, or chemicals; and age. Accept all responses that could reasonably account for the differences in behavior. List the responses on the board.
Answers will vary. Make sure that students appreciate that alcohol causes the mouse to lose its normal cautious nature in a manner similar to that in which humans lose their inhibitions after drinking alcoholic beverages.
Teacher note
The purpose of this activity is to assess students' prior knowledge about alcohol. Explain to the class that the handout they are about to receive is not a test or a quiz and it will not be graded. At the conclusion of the entire module (all six lessons), the class will receive another copy of the handout and again will have an opportunity to react to the statements. This enables you and the class to see how attitudes and beliefs change as a consequence of the module.
Students may ask you to clarify some statements. It is not necessary to define terms at this point. The idea is to provoke students into assessing what they currently know or think they know about alcohol. Through the lessons of this module, students will become more familiar with terms associated with alcohol. Remind students that this is not a test.
At this time, do not judge the students' responses or provide them with additional information.
As students discuss their beliefs about alcohol, they may bring up issues related to their family life. Such circumstances require sensitivity on your part. If other students make judgmental or inappropriate comments, be sure to reinforce the idea of being respectful of others' experiences. If necessary, talk to affected students individually to determine whether they have issues that might require professional help. Also, refer to How Can Controversial Topics Be Handled in the Classroom?, on page 14.
Students will list a variety of sources that may include parents, siblings, friends, television, movies, magazines, songs, and observations of people.
Responses will vary. Information from another person depends on the level of trust they have with that person. Students may regard information from doctors or news reports to be more accurate than that from movies or friends.
Students may respond that scientists conduct research, sometimes using animal models, to learn about alcohol. This may involve making hypotheses, recording observations, gathering data, making inferences, and reaching conclusions based upon evidence. Scientists also review the work of other scientists who have investigated the topic.
This is an opportunity to reinforce the idea that gathering and analyzing data are critical to scientific investigations.
Activity 1: What's Up with This Mouse? | |
What the Teacher Does | Procedure Reference |
Log onto Web site and click on "Lesson 1—Alcohol: Separating Fact from Fiction." Select the type of Internet connection you are using. Select a mouse video clip. | Step 1 |
Instruct the class to pay close attention as you play each of the mouse videos and to record their observations of each mouse's behavior. | Step 2 |
Discuss the difference between an observation and an inference. | Step 3 |
Replay the video clip of mouse 1 and invite the class to share their observations and inferences. | Steps 4–6 |
Replay the video clip of mouse 2 and invite the class to share their observations and inferences. | Steps 7 and 8 |
Ask the class to account for differences in behavior between the two mice. | Step 9 |
Discuss how the behavior of the intoxicated mouse relates to that of intoxicated humans. | Step 10 |
Activity 2: Alcohol—Separating Fact from Fiction | |
What the Teacher Does | Procedure Reference |
Explain to the class that they will discuss what they know (or think they know) about alcohol. | Step 1 |
Have the class indicate whether they agree or disagree with a series of statements about alcohol on Master 1.1, Alcohol: Is This Right? | Steps 2 and 3 |
Collect their responses and save them until the end of the module. | Step 4 |
Using a transparency of Master 1.1, read each statement and ask students to indicate whether or not they agree with it.
Steps 5 and 6 |
Discuss with the class how they learned about alcohol.
Step 7 |
Explain that you will return to these statements about alcohol at the conclusion of the module. | Step 8 |
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I am not a new member to GW, just a lost one ;). I have been away for a while due to not having a place to garden or have plants in general. We moved to a larger place with a garden spot back in March and it has been slow going plantwise or seedwise or whateverwise. We did put in a rather small garden which isn't doing to well. But at least I have a place to putter outside the house. Some of you know me I am sure, I held a September seed swap a few years ago, and have also traded with a few ppl here. I LOVE robin rounds and seed swaps, and really love the in person swaps, although I have only attended 2. They were fun... I haven't gotten my trade page up yet because I don't really feel as though I have anything worth trading at this current time, although I may list what I do have shortly. I don't have any seeds yet cuz like I said I haven't been in a position to have a garden or flowers until recently and most all of the seeds I did have were no longer viable so I had to ditch them. ANYWHO, I have rambled enough... Glad to be back! NCgardengirl/Fran |
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Hi Fran!! Welcome!! don't ditch the seeds!! at least not in the trash!! i'd ditch them in a special flower bed, you'd be amazed at what does grow after many years!! LOL we had some seeds that i thought "no good" they sprouted, and the castor beans that floated, so people said no good. ummm. i have posted the very good pics this past winter, and let me tell ya, they were very good indeed!! LOL i had over 15 castor beans growing in the dead of winter. ohhh it was interesting for a bit!! LOL WOW list what ya have!! and post on the seed exch that ya would love some seeds. i'm sure someone might have some extra one's. i just threw all of mine in a flower bed to see what would come out. :')) you should look in on the mnf (making new friends) they are some really great people!! funny!! UHHHH....caution....no liquids....around the computer if your a spewer when you laugh!!! LOL HEE HEE HEE nice to meet you!!! ~Medo and welcome back!!! :')) |
- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Thu, Jul 10, 08 at 14:12
Hi Fran and welcome back! AS Medo said, come join the MNF, we're always looking for new victims..ummm..I mean people who love gardening and meeting new people. We have a bunch of upsoming swaps if you check out the MNF upcoming swaps..maybe you'll see something that tickles your fancy! Linda |
Hi Fran Welcome back! I agree with medontdo, toss the seeds out there! You may find a pretty surprise! What sort of flowers do you dream of, I may have some to share Frances (who also is a NC garden girl or possibly garden fool) |
- Posted by ncgardengirl z7 NC (My Page) on Thu, Jul 10, 08 at 19:45
OH I did check the seeds for germination before I got rid of them. I try not to be to ditzy....LOL Frances of course you know since I go by Fran it is short for Frances too. Gosh I dislike my name....but I guess I am stuck with it. Geez Louise, I like anything and everything that blooms. When we moved here there were only two little boxwood type plants flanking the front doorsteps, a red rose bush which I trimmed becuz it had be badly neglected and a surprise pink peony bush that was it except for a apple tree, 3 oaks and a couple of wild growing walnuts trees. My prized plants are in buckets. I don't plan on planting them here, however I have extras of some things that have planted and will leave behind when and if we move again. Ya'll know how us gardeners must leave a piece of us behind. Frances, I appreciate the offer, if there is anything you have you would like to share I would accept (she says with a grin) I get giddy over receiving things in the mail...lol. I am afraid to post for anything on the seed exchange, ppl tend to get testy when you post PLEASE HELP...lol. Anywho, once again I have rambled....doesn't take much to get me started, I have such a sheltered life.... Thx ya'll I appreciate the welcome, Fran |
- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Thu, Jul 10, 08 at 20:29
Fran..what kind of seeds are you looking for?.."rooting through seed box"...I have leftovers from some exchanges. |
Hi Fran! I do believe we have already met! "G" And I am going to get back with you via email, I was looking through my "mess of Maize" to see just how much I had and if I had any names! Anyhow....Just wanted to say welcome back!! And yes, please stop by MNF and chat with us! And don't let Dan scare you, Tracy and I just dropped him off at The Betty Ford Clinic yesterday and he is safely locked away, hehehe.....She even has the hidden camera footage on the thread to prove it! If you love RR's you will like it there! I'll email ya in a few! |
Fran Always hated my name too, but it has grown on me over the years. (too funny on the "Geeze Louise" comment, my other name is Louise) Anyway I have fresh Hollyhock, morningglory and a few four o'clock seeds at the moment. I also have plenty of herb seeds and some other annual and perennials that are not too old (packed 2007) Let me know if anything sparks your fancy. I think I spotted a few sasbe offers for seeds over in the seed exchange too! good to get you started, the seeds swaps and robins should be starting up soon! Have a great day! |
- Posted by ncgardengirl z7 NC (My Page) on Fri, Jul 11, 08 at 13:09
Hi all, Thanks for the seed offers, I appreciate them. I would be interested in anything anyone is willing to pass my way. At this point in time with no color going on I would be thrilled with the lowly common marigold. I visited Walmart* a few days ago and guess what, they were completely sold out of seeds!!! I was shocked, they had NOTHING left in seeds. I did get some petite snapdragons at one of my local seed, feed, and whatever store. They give some color but it is not eyepopping or anything. They are small, cute in their own right, but I am used to the larger look at me snaps. Anyway, there I go again. Again, I thank ya'll for the offers and postings, :) Fran |
- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Fri, Jul 11, 08 at 16:29
HI Fran, Please email me your addy and I'll send you a bubble...I need to clean out that box anyways! |
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So we are in the planning/purchasing phase of our master bathroom remodel. When we purchsed the 12x12 calacatta marble tiles for the floor the tile shop owner sold us white epoxy grout. Now after reading the Spectralock website I see it's safe for marble but that white marble may soak up the grout through the sides of the tile and create a 'picture-frame' effect.
Also based on the Spectralock site, Epoxy contains sand and could scratch our polished marble tile. We purchased the tile and epoxy while out of state so we can't take back/exchange for something else, so I am hoping we can use it. Otherwise we will just have to buy regular non-sanded grout and chalk it up to a learning experience. Spectralock suggests conducting a test area prior to grouting to see if the results are acceptable. If we do a test area, how long would we have to wait to see results? I am assuming it would need to completely dry to truly know if we have the 'picture frame' effect. It is my understanding that once you mix epoxy you have a 80 minutes to work with it. Is it possible to only mix a little bit in order to test the product or do you have to mix it all at the same time? If we have to mix it all at once I am not sure how we can conduct a true test of the product and results. - Has anyone used epoxy grout with calacatta marble? - Could I use epoxy if I pre-seal the tile before grouting (after installation onto the floor) or would sealing the side of the tile prevent a good bond? Thanks. I appreciate any advice. |
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- Posted by bill_vincent (email@example.com) on Fri, Jul 6, 12 at 8:59
Okay-- a couple of things. First, the sand in Spectralock is extremely fine. It's not going to scratch anything. Secondly, I've used standard sanded cement based grouts on polished marble before in commercial installations, and never scratched it, even grouting using a buffing machine and burlap. Secondly, if you're going to use epoxy on polished stone, you ought to consider as part of the process using an epoxy glaze remover. You WILL leave a little of the epoxy matrix on the face of the stone, and it'll be blatantly obvious, because of the polish, If you're having this done by a pro, he'll most likely want a premium for that (and rightly so). As for sealing prior to grouting, it won't help with epoxy. |
Thanks bill. So you don't think I will have an issue with the "picture frame" effect? Shouldn't I still test the tile? Also regarding removing the cured epoxy film or haze -Laticrete suggests using a combination of a neutral pH detergent/water solution and extra LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout Part C powder. They also recommend trying a combination of LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout Part C powder with Miracle Company ´┐Ż Epoxy Grout Film Remover or Dominion Restoration - Petra 7. Is there an epoxy glaze remover you suggest? Lastly, will we be ok to go with a 1/16" grout line with epoxy grout? Thanks! |
- Posted by hollysprings (My Page) on Fri, Jul 6, 12 at 11:29
Epoxy grout with marble is pretty useless and expensive overkill. It's like putting a brand new set of suspenders onto a pair of pants that are so threadbare they're getting ready to fall apart. It's wasted money and effort. The marble is porous, and will need repeated sealing as regular maintenance. You might as well use standard grout and just plan on sealing the entire surface at one time, grout an all. (And none of that sealing will ever prevent the marble from being etched.) All the epoxy grout will do is make the install hell and cost a lot more, and possibly damage the tile itself with residue or grout remover if you don't have a VERY skilled installer who uses the right products and really knows what he is doing. The standard epoxy removal tool of vinegar won't work in this situation as it will etch the marble, and frankly, I don't know of a product that will remove the haze and still leave the marble undamaged. However, my experience with epoxy is with "bulletproof" porcelain in order to create an almost "zero maintenance" environment, which is the very opposite spirit of any marble shower. I'm sure somewhere someone has created a grout haze remover that isn't acid based, but I'll bet from just my basic knowledge of chemistry it mostly involves elbow grease rather than chemical action. |
- Posted by bill_vincent (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Jul 7, 12 at 8:16
Thanks bill. So you don't think I will have an issue with the "picture frame" effect? You may for a while, until the epoxy resins completely cure and dry out. No way around that with natural stone. That still doesn't stop those who wish to do this kind of installation. Is there an epoxy glaze remover you suggest? Hands down, Petra 7 is tops for removing epoxy haze, but I've yet to see any place where it's available to the general public. Stoine Tech makes an epoxy glaze remover that's almost as good, and IS available to the public, and will not harm polished stone. Lastly, will we be ok to go with a 1/16" grout line with epoxy grout? I won't say epoxy in general, but Spectralock will be fine. Now.... Epoxy grout with marble is pretty useless and expensive overkill. Useless, no. Overkill, I'll agree with. But that hasn't stopped those who've really wanted to use it. I don't know of a product that will remove the haze and still leave the marble undamaged. I just gave two, one of which is available to the public, and usually pretty easy to find. I'm sure somewhere someone has created a grout haze remover that isn't acid based, but I'll bet from just my basic knowledge of chemistry it mostly involves elbow grease rather than chemical action. My son and I, 2 months ago, cleaned about 2000 feet with the Stone Tech product in about 4 hours on this following installation: |
I've installed lots of epoxy grout, and regular grout too. They both need cleaning from time to time. Epoxy can come back to the original light beige color. I use a steamer (cheap steam nozzle device) and a drop of bleach. The other kind of grout can be pretty good too, if you use GroutBoost. Web search this word. |
How is GroutBoost & what is it used for? Our tile dealer is pushing it as a 95% of the way grout stain resistor ADDITIVE vs. the added expense of an epoxy like Spectralock. Still a rather large $750 upcharge for GroutBoost |
Here is a link that might be useful: Groutboost Specs
$750 upcharge for grout boost? How much are you buying? In our area it goes for $65 for a 70oz jug (for 25lb sanded grout). I used Tec Power Grout in my own home and have been happy with it so far. |
Our installer used boost in one of the bathrooms, as a way to best avoid stain and mildew. I think it was about $50/bottle. One bottle gets mixed with one container of grout instead of using water. Installer had no issue with using it. I think it was unsanded grout as well (I forget the brand, Tec I think) as we used a combination of glass and subway tile). We used epoxy grout on the shower floors (ceramic tile) in our steam shower. Grout with boost was used on the walls, because we have some marble mosaic accents. |
Not sure yet how much is being requested by our sub but 3 full bathrooms all tiled is what I am guessing right now is what GroutBoost is being used for. |
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