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WOODSTOCK, Minn., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Juhl Wind Inc. (OTCBB: JUHL), the Leader in Community Wind Power, today announced the official commercial operation date of the $3.6 million Winona County Wind Project in Winona County, MN. The Winona County Wind project is one of the first sites in North America to utilize two Unison, direct-drive wind turbine generators, a leading technology based on an advanced, gearless system. The project was developed and constructed by Juhl Energy Development Inc., the wholly-owned, development subsidiary of Juhl Wind, Inc. In addition, Juhl Renewable Asset Investment Inc. is the project's majority equity owner as Juhl adds the Winona County Wind Project to its portfolio alongside the recently acquired 10 MW Woodstock Hills Wind Farm.
"Completion of the Winona County Wind Project is the result of a great team of professionals working together to build this project over the course of three years," stated Corey Juhl, VP of Project Development of Juhl Wind, Inc. "We truly could not have completed this project if it wasn't for the help of the Winona County Economic Development Authority, and the patience of the family who owns the property on which the project is situated, it was a total team effort. This project has already provided significant economic benefits to Winona County in the form of construction jobs and maintenance employment opportunities and will continue to provide these benefits over the long-term."
"It is significant for Juhl Wind investors to note our investment in the Winona County project," added John Mitola, President of Juhl Wind Inc. "Our decision to become the majority owner and operator of this project is consistent with our stated plan to continue to add renewable assets to our balance sheet. Winona becomes our second wind farm system following our acquisition of Woodstock Hills. In this way, Juhl participates in development proceeds, construction work and ongoing electricity sales. Furthermore, we also typically provide long-term operation, maintenance and administrative services on projects we own through our Juhl Energy Services subsidiary - as we have done here at Winona and at Woodstock Hills. This reflects the very definitive plan to use our expertise, experience and personnel in all stages of wind farm development and operation."
"Our Winona County project is now the fifth wind project we have completed in the past 24 months," stated Dan Juhl, Chairman and CEO of Juhl Wind Inc. "We will soon be announcing the results of a sixth project before the end of 2011. We believe this represents an unprecedented level of performance for a company of our size and it is driving strong financial results like those we reported at the end of the 3rd Quarter. These recently completed projects include Adams Wind, Danielson Wind, Grant County Wind, Woodstock Municipal Wind and Winona County Wind, representing over 62 megawatts and almost $125 million in capital development. We have fully developed, managed construction and brought most of these projects into full-service over the past two years and will be wrapping up work on all of them in the last quarter of this year." About Juhl Wind Inc. Juhl Wind is an established leader in Community Based Wind Power development and management, focused on wind farm projects throughout the United States and Canada. Juhl Wind pioneered community-based wind farms, developing the currently accepted financial, operational and legal structure providing local ownership of medium-to-large scale wind farms. To date, the Company has completed 20 wind farm projects and provides operations management and oversight across the portfolio. Juhl Wind services every aspect of wind farm development from full development and ownership, general consultation, construction management and system operations and maintenance. With its acquisition of the Winona County Project and Woodstock Hills wind farm in April of 2011, the Company now owns and operates 11.8 MWs of wind power. Through its Next Generation Power Systems subsidiary ("NextGen'), Juhl Wind also provides full sales and service to smaller, on-site wind and solar projects in addition to our larger Community Wind Farms. Juhl Wind is based in Woodstock, Minnesota and is traded on the OTCBB under the symbol JUHL. Additional information is available at the Company's website at www.juhlwind.com or by calling 877-584-5946 (or 877-JUHLWIN). Follow Juhl Wind, Inc. on Facebook HERE ! For more information, contact: Juhl Wind Investor Relations Jody JansonPhone: (888) 438-JUHL (or 888-438-5845)Email: firstname.lastname@example.com FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTSCheck Out Our Best Services for Investors
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Three quarters of the population of China and India are diabetic. This translates to a patient pool of nearly 200 million for the self monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) market. However, not more than 45 percent of these patients have been diagnosed, which represents a vast underserved market.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.medtech.frost.com), APAC Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) Market, finds that the meter segment earned US$222.7 million in 2012 market and is expected to reach US$358.7 million in 2017. The strip segment earned revenues of US$1212.7 million 2012 and expects this to grow to US$2081.2 million in 2017.
Less than 10 percent of the diabetic population in Asia-Pacific use SMBG products due to inadequate education and awareness, as well as a lack of affordability and strict regulations. To improve patient awareness, SMBG original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), several governmental and non-governmental organizations, and hospitals conduct patient awareness camps and drives throughout the year.
"The high costs of frequent testing also deter patients from investing in SMBG devices thus lowering compliance," said Frost & Sullivan Healthcare Senior Industry Analyst Nitin Dixit. "SMBG devices are mostly an out-of-pocket expense in Asia-Pacific, as the meters and strips are reimbursed only in a handful of countries in the region. While one-time cost of buying a meter is relatively low, buying test strips for frequent testing can prove very expensive, especially for patients on 'intensive diabetes management therapy', unless reimbursed."
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I am a size 14 and I just fit in this chair. Anyone larger should not purchase this. Also, the chair is very, very INDUSTRIAL--meaning scuffed, painted sloppily, and otherwise roughly finished. The cuts on the solid portion of the chair back are still somewhat sharp (not sanded out) and I was a bit shocked by that and glad I didn't cut myself getting the first one out of the box. I am returning the whole set. I was banking on something just a little better.
I love these chairs because of the price, look, and color. They were the perfect addition to my kitchen table so it was more casual than my formal dining table which sits within view. They are definitely metal and make that metal ting sound when you move them, but that doesn't bother me. I like the small arms because it's enough to hold my 2 yr old even though I don't particularly trust him on chairs by himself quite yet. As occasional chairs they're great, but if I were planning on using them every day for all meals I may consider a cushion for bum comfort. They really do have a nice curve to them though along the back so they're surprisingly more comfortable than I expected.
Great purchase! These metal chairs don't just look good; the rounded back and arm rests make them very comfortable to sit on. The vintage finish is matte, slightly more copper-colored than appears on the picture.
I wanted some of these popular metal chairs for our new house. This was a great deal. A set of 4 for the price of one at other places. I am using them in my dining room. Make sure you check out the dimensions. I love they way they look--a very neutral gunmetal color. No assembly required and arrived within a week packaged snugly.
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These chairs are nice and pretty comfy. Be aware though that if you stack them up the finish scrapes off.
I love these chairs. I am using them around a game table and they look fabulous and add just the right amount of vintage to my setting. In fact, right after I ordered them I spotted the same exact chairs being used around a dining room table on the HGTV shoe Property Brothers! What an endorsement!
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Great color and lines. I really wanted a wishbone back chair but not the cost of a well made wooden one. After reading the reviews, I was nervous about the color, but it's great; I would describe mine as "dark bronze patina", though I am sure there are variations I did not find the paint finish "runny or gloppy" as described by another reviewer. My good fortune. To get the color of the finish there are probably 2 paint colors used; maybe black under and bronze over.The seats are the same size (15"x15") as other dining chairs in my home, but if one has a wide behind, the arm rest may cause a squeeze situation. Are there some sharp edges? Of course. They are metal chairs; any more effort in the manufacture of these to round out the edges would add to the price tag. They are super sturdy and have rubber caps on the feet. The arms start 26" from the floor and are 32 at the back. Good info if a purchaser is thinking of nudging the arms under the table. The packaging was a bonus; the chairs were well protected and I didn't have to put them together. Who these are not for: toddlers and people with wide girth and not for someone expecting padding under their behind.
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14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, | 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. |
15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." | 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" |
16 As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. | 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. |
17 And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men." | 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." |
18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. | 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. |
19 Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets. | 19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. |
20 Immediately He called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went away to follow Him. | 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. |
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How do you feel about Hillary Clinton? There are definitely a lot of different opinions out there, but 10-year-old Macy Friday (her actual, awesome name) LOVES Hillary Clinton, as you can see in the photo below. Clinton was in Colorado to help support Senator Mark Udall's bid for re-election, and Macy was there with her parents and they got to meet Clinton and we got this photo which, people of all political stripes agree, is quite a photo. It seems Mrs. Clinton's popularity with the kids is faring somewhat better than President Barack Obama's ... Discuss
Of all the places that would be hard to intrude, it seems like the White House would be the hardest. But Omar Jose Gonzalez, the man who was arrested earlier this month for charging into the residence, made it much further than Secret Service officials initially reported, according to the Washington Post. Early reports said the intruder was stopped at the front door, but it seems a knife-wielding Gonzalez managed to jump the White House fence, sprint across the lawn, past a Secret Service guard, into the residence and into the White House's East Room before finally being tackled by an agent. In fact, he darted right past a staircase that led directly to the Obamas' living room.
The security breakdown appears to begin with "crash boxes"—alarms that are set to go off whenever anyone treads on the White House lawn. Those had been either turned down or completely disabled by White House ushers who found them "disruptive." But the list of failures doesn't end there—Gonzalez, intentionally or otherwise, dodged at least five checkpoints, including a group of plainclothes officers, a security guard, an attack dog and an entire SWAT team. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson will testify about what went wrong in front of Congress on Tuesday and has called the breach "unacceptable" ... Discuss
He may be President of the United States of America, but young Madison of Washington DC knows who really run the world. So when Madison's teacher informed her class they'd be having a special guest help them with their 9/11 memorial project, Madison got her hopes up that Queen Bey would stop by, only to have her hopes crushed when it merely turned out to be President Barack Obama and the First Lady. When Obama took a seat next to Madison to help her out, she told him outright: "I really wanted it to be [Beyoncé]," she said, "but then I realized it was gonna be you."
To his credit, the President responded, "Malia and Sasha would feel the same way." Madison later tried to recant and say she was really glad the President was there but, between this and the President's young guest from earlier this week, it's difficult to shake the feeling that kids may just not care about politics all that much ... Discuss
In this picture, we see President Barack Obama meeting with a departing Secret Service agent and his wife, thanking them for their service to their country. We also see the couple's son, and he is just not having any of it. Whether this photo says more about the state of politics or parenting probably depends more on the viewer than anything, but maybe there is no metaphor here, other than yet another monumental tribute to the boredom of childhood and the fact that kids can get away with things that most of us can not ... Discuss
Today, President Barack Obama made a statement on the operation against ISIS in Iraq and the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. His speech begins around the 1:09:00 mark below ... Discuss
These stories are getting a little too common. Over the weekend, fake news site KCTV7—which posts these types of lies for the sheer joy of watching the world burn—"reported" that Michele Bachmann was advocating putting detained undocumented immigrant children into what she (the site) called "Americanization Facilities" where they would spend "half of their day working, and the other half learning what every child should learn, and that's English."
Of course, the congresswoman had said no such thing, but that didn't stop several sites—among them, Daily Kos and Think Progress—from running the story anyway, since fact checking just takes too much time anymore. It wasn't till Sunday that Raw Story definitively called shenanigans on the story, and the sites sheepishly published their apologies ... Discuss


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>> Jean Paul Gaultier was high energy yesterday at his Fall 2008 Couture show, exuberantly explaining his choice of outfit to Hilary Alexander pre-show, and running through the fluorescent green laser beams that panned the runway post-show, poking Coco Rocha on the way.
For all of JPG's exuberance, I am less than excited about this sci-fi, cage-inspired outing. Underneath all the decoration were a few solid pieces, namely a coral lace-like cage dress worn by Patricia Schmid and a tux suit worn by Sasha Pivovarova, but for the most part, a lot of it ended up looking less than luxe, especially if croc was involved.
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This is a fairly gentle, pearlescent foaming facial cleanser that's best for normal to combination skin that's slightly dry. It contains some intriguing skin-identical ingredients, antioxidants, and anti-irritants, but for the most part they're of little benefit to your skin because cleansers are meant to be rinsed away and those ingredients work best when they are left on. This cleanser rinses without a hint of residue
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1 | God denounces judgments on Israel, for their aggravated impieties and iniquities. |
12 | He exposes the ignorance and wickedness of the priests, and profligacy of the people, he will leave their wives and daughters to commit lewdness, without present punishment. |
15 | He warns Judah, not to imitate Israel's crimes, which are still further reproved. |
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Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.


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I was reading the Force Power Tree: Move section (page 284) and was looking at the talent that allows you to hurl objects at enemies to do damage. It says the damage dealt is equal to 10 times the silhouette.
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Some seek fame cause they need validation
Some say hating is confused admiration
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Some persons will seek fame due to personal inadequacies, and a lust for significance. Some persons hate out of jealousy or longing for that significance — a twisted love of sorts that requires effort to sustain. Much like "The Fox and the Grapes," people oft hate what they don't have. Fear is closely related to hatred, and as was said on "Hate Me Now":
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17 Not for [any] injustice in my hands: also my prayer [is] pure. | 17 yet my hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure. |
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Overview: In a panel discussion, David Marshak presents IBM's response to the VoiceCon RFP for an IP telephony system. There are three parts to the IBM solution, which essentially add Unified Communications and Unified Messaging to any existing IP or TDM PBX equipment. IBMs solution and approach is to enhance the telephony equipment that customers have chosen with Unified Communications and Unified Messaging capabilities.


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17 But whoever has the world's material possessions and observes his brother {in need} and shuts his heart against him, how does the love of God reside in him? | 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? |
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PolishFestThe Capital District's PolishFest is a celebration of Polish heritage – the food, music, art, language, customs and the culture of the Polish people. The annual Festival is held on the grounds of Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Church conveniently located at 250 Old Maxwell Rd., Latham, NY just off I-87.
The Festival features a vast array of favorite traditional Polish foods, including pierogi (stuffed dumplings), golabki (cabbage rolls), kielbasa (sausage), Bigos (hunter stew), Borscht (beet soup) and a huge assortment of gourmet Polish desserts lovingly prepared by our parishioners. Music and traditional Polish dances entertain festival-goers throughout the day. During the festival, visitors can tour our beautiful church and will be able to see our Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the Polish Black Madonna, and learn of her 600 year old history as protector and defender of the Polish nation. PolishFest provides a safe and fun children's area complete with games, face painting, kids' snacks and other fun activities to keep the kids entertained. Inside our parish hall, visitors can enjoy Polish craft vendors. Our entire parish community extends an invitation for everyone to come and celebrate all things Polish with us – Zapraszamy! (We welcome you!) |
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For just the second time on record, a fully PSA-graded set of 1916 Sporting News M101-4 cards will hit the market, this time from Goldin Auctions. The cards come from a family that has housed the cards for nearly 100 years in the Midwest.
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Going by the recent forecasts of many private forecasters, there does not seem to be much hope for the economy bouncing back to a 'reasonable' growth trajectory. Recently, Rating agency Moody's lowered its forecast to 4.5 per cent, a full one percentage point below its earlier 5.5 per cent.
Other rating agencies and banks had already indicated their forecast — all below 5 per cent. Downward revisions to their earlier projections for 2013-14 have been the norm. Is a sub-5 per cent annual growth rate the new norm for India?
How do official and quasi-official estimates of GDP growth for the current year measure up? The government's estimate, at the time of Union Budget in February was between 6.1 and 6.7 per cent.
In April, the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) estimated a 6.4 per cent growth rate, right at the middle of the Budget's range.
In its recent Economic Outlook in September,, it has sharply lowered it to 5.3 per cent
The Reserve Bank of India, always more conservative than other public institutions, forecast 5.7 per cent growth for the current fiscal in its annual credit policy statement of May. It has since brought it down to 5.5 per cent, which is still much higher than the private forecasters.
The Central Statistics Office has not yet altered its estimates for the whole year. The purveyor of official statistics has, however, released the first quarter (April-June) estimate, which shows the economy growing by just 4.4 per cent.
From now on, various factors will determine whether these estimates are credible or not.
The PMEAC has a good track record of disseminating and distributing information on the macro economy. Even though its forecasts in some of the previous years were widely off the mark, its assessment for the current year is one of the most lucid commentaries on current growth trends.
The economy will grow by 5.3 per cent during the current year, with agriculture staging a smart recovery at 4.8 per cent as against 1.9 per cent last year. Industry will expand by 2.8 per cent (2.1 per cent) and services by 6.6 per cent (7.1 per cent).
Assumptions behind estimates
Important assumptions/explanations behind the above estimates are:
(1) Growth during the second-half of this fiscal ought to be much better than the first-half. The PMEAC believes it will happen. Monsoon has been good, and kharif and rabi crops should be plentiful. Rural demand will be stimulated.
(2) Infrastructure, which has received so much attention recently, should, with a lag, bring about an improvement in economic activity from the third quarter (October-December) onwards.
However, given the general stress on corporate balance sheets and the difficulties in raising funds, the pick-up will be more muted than otherwise.
(3) The growth momentum has been pulled down because of two important reasons: currency fluctuations since June has adversely impacted on the policy front, corporate performance and banks as well as financial institutions; and corporate profitability has been eroded, suggesting a slower recovery.
(4) Within the broad category of industry, mining and quarrying continue to be impacted by policy and regulatory issues. The PMEAC projects a modest 0.1 per cent growth, an improvement of sorts over the previous two years when there was a contraction.
(5) Manufacturing growth has been in doldrums. Some improvement is possible in the second-half. Another sub-sector, construction, has comprehensively reflected the slowdown. The government's commitment to boost infrastructure should help.
The PMEAC's projection is 5 per cent (4.3 per cent last year). Given that construction is a function of private and public expenditures, the lacklustre investment outlook and the cut in government spending suggest that the Council's projection may be too ambitious.
(6) Some parts of the services sector, particularly software and related businesses, may improve, but there is likely to be some deceleration in trade, hotels, transport and communications and the financial sector. This is another indication of the economic stress.
In a difficult year, growth projections can be hazardous.
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For years, I have been promising our singers and musicians new vestments. Vestments are the "uniforms" that church folk in our tradition wear during the services to designate their type of service in the church. In some churches, choir robes are worn. Our music ministry members wear a black cassock and a white garment over top of the cassock called a cotta. The current vestments have their problems. Read More»
What relation do stated political party affiliations have with positions taken by many — maybe most — local elected officials?
Answer: No relationship whatsoever to the votes and non-votes that matter the most.
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For many years American policy has been to sell modern weaponry to Arab states. The reasons given are to maintain the "balance of power" in the region, but the unstated and most likely reason is to keep the oil flowing. Read More»
In my life, I've done some crazy things, things that defy reason and in retrospect lead even me to say, "What was I thinking?"
There was that Sunday morning drive I once took with legendary race car driver Dale Earnhardt. I thought we were going for a simple spin around Daytona International Speedway, just to see how the steep embankment felt. But the mischievous Earnhardt had other ideas.
We climbed into the pace car and he took off like he was on the final lap of the Daytona 500, trying to pass Jeff Gordon for the win. Earnhardt was never one for holding back. Read More»
Last Monday, Feb. 28, marked the 20th legislative day, and halfway point, of the Georgia General Assembly's 2011 legislative session.
While we have already succeeded in passing legislation improving our early voting system, and amending our Fiscal Year 2011 state budget, there is still much left to do before we reach legislative day 40 and adjourn sine die. That was clear over the past two weeks, as the House passed multiple pieces of legislation addressing some of the most important issues facing our state. Read More»
Another issue has come up that concerns me. A concern that, it follows the direction that it has started will have an impact on a lot of folks in Fayette County.
The county is moving toward more intensive management of stormwater needs for areas outside the city limits of Fayetteville and Peachtree City. Those two cities already have management plans for stormwater. The first step was taken in December 2009, and the proposal, at least at this point, is going to cost us more money. Read More»
I write today about Spring Training. But, no, not the baseball kind. The Spiritual kind. Yes, we do actually need a good Spring Training for our spiritual lives, just as the baseball players need a good Spring Training to learn the game all over again and get themselves ready for another long and successful season. We need a good Spiritual Spring Training to get ourselves ready again for a long and successful Spiritual experience in this life and our life for eternity. Read More»
I recently saw a new film with a quite self-explanatory name: "Beastly." The actors are fine and the source material (the story of "Beauty and the Beast") is solid, but the film itself is too unbelievable. This is one of those films where you wish it would have been on the Lifetime channel, where they somehow thrive on making movies like this. Read More»
The Summer of '99 will go down in our personal history as one of the best we've had together.
We didn't travel to speak of. Didn't do much boating. The weather was not especially pleasant.
But this was the Summer of the Boat. This was the summer we refurbished, added to and made a 25-foot Nimble Nomad our own.
Two previous owners had loaded her with toys that would have taken us years to add. Life jackets for more people than the boat would comfortably carry. Electronics Dave had only dreamed of. Pots and pans, plates and tableware – even a tinkly little set of wind chimes. Read More»
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I like to prepare meals in advance and have been doing so for the last few years, but have been limited to how much I could store due to having a small freezer. However, I am buying an upright within the next few months and want to make sure I get the right kind. I thought I wanted a frost-free version, but a salesperson told me that I would avoid freezer burn if I got the manual defrost kind. That was because freezer burn occurs when the frost-free type freezers repeatedly warm up and cool down....? Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks, Julie |
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- Posted by mzdee(email@example.com) onWed, Apr 18, 01 at 18:24
Lucky you! Shopping for new freezer :) Salesman must have a need to move some manual defrost freezers. Mine is manual defrost and if things are not wrapped properly, they will get freezer burn. Same thing happens in the freezer unit of the refrigerator of frost free models. I've had my freezer for a long time. When it goes (peacefully and with a little warning, I hope) my next one will be frost free. |
- Posted by Teresa WV(firstname.lastname@example.com) onWed, Apr 18, 01 at 19:00
This post reminds me of I tip I read in Jill Bond's book "Dinner's in the Freezer". She mega cooked with just a refrigerator freezer. Here is how she does it. She saves all her cereal boxes. She puts the fool in Ziploc brand bags. (She says if you're doing this kind of work and invesment, don't skimp by buying generic bags)Next remove all the excess air from the bag, seal, and pack into those cereal boxes. Put the boxes in the freezer. Next day, take out your food "bricks" there will be NO wasted space in your freezer. But then, I guess this would only word with moist/juicy foods. Baked goods would still tumble around. My DH works in refrigeration. I'll ask him when he comes home about that freezerburn theory. |
- Posted by RuthieG in MA(email@example.com) onThu, Apr 19, 01 at 6:51
When I bought my freezer the salesman also told me that the freezers that were not frost free were much more efficient so I decided to go that route. Never had a problem with ice buildup. About once per year I cleaned the whole thing and defrosted. I would check the energy ratings and let that be your guide. |
- Posted by DebFLA(firstname.lastname@example.com) onThu, Apr 19, 01 at 15:23
We have a chest freezer and were told enegry wise,they are the best. It dosen't have a defrost cycle. My parent had a upright and lost the freezers entire contents because the door wasn't closed well. My husband keeps on telling me he would love a second freezer,but I keep on telling him food only lasts so long. Good luck with your choice. Debbie |
- Posted by Teresa WV(email@example.com) onThu, Apr 19, 01 at 16:49
My husband works in refrigeration. He even was on the maintenance crew for a freezer/warehouse for one of the major frozen food companies. He said that the manual defrost is the best when freezer burn is your concern. I believe none of us really plan or want to keep food that long, but in reality, it happens. You over fix, or suddenly somone in the family gets tired of having a particular item "all the time". We all do it. That's why they make sharpie markers! |
- Posted by Lisa(firstname.lastname@example.com) onThu, Apr 19, 01 at 18:32
I read an article (Consumer reports I think) that siad the manual defrost type are more energy-efficient ONLY if you defrost regularly (and I knew for me that wasn't all that likely). I've got a used frost-free and have never had problems with freezer burn expect once when the lid of something popped off in the freezer. I suspect, unles you plan to keep things for years, its more a matter of how you wrap them, then the particular kind of freezer. Same article did say the chest freeers are more efficient, but I was scared off; my mom had one, and she hated it, because she was too short to reach the bottom without toppling in, and it takes real organization to find stuff without hauling it all out. |
- Posted by Julie(firstname.lastname@example.com) onFri, Apr 20, 01 at 7:12
Thanks a bunch for all your replys - I've made up my mind - It will be frost free for me! Julie |
- Posted by Melissa Oregon(email@example.com) onSat, Apr 21, 01 at 19:02
I'm in a small apartment with an older refrigerator. The freezer just has that inside "flap" door. So,to get the freezer items nice and hard you run the risk of freezing the milk and eggs. What I would love is a small freezer about the size of a large microwave. Would think there are other folks who don't need a chest freezer, but who do need more space than a fridge freezer provides. Haven't found anything close though--the smallest is 5 cubic feet, and I worry about putting another appliance on the old circuit breaker. Anyone know of smaller freezers? |
- Posted by Angie(email@example.com) onSun, Apr 22, 01 at 8:23
I have both, an upright, defrost free, and a chest, manual defrost and from experience they both have their pros and cons. The following might help: Upright - Can't seem to store as much Foods slide off if not stored in tightly Easier to reach, especially if you're short, like I am Frost-free don't have to clean, but I still remove all the food, check dates on packages on an average of twice a year Chest - You can store more food. I don't mind cleaning them when you consider the fact that I clean mine twice a year. I might spend an hour or so on each. Because we like freezing meals, vegetables from our garden, etc., we purchased a Food Saver machine and let me tell you, it's GREAT. We had corn on the cob all winter long, no more shriveled green beans, etc. If you like more information regarding this machine, e-mail me. I freeze lunches for my husband and he loves it. Hope I was able to help you in some way. Good luck. |
- Posted by rose(firstname.lastname@example.com) onMon, May 28, 01 at 23:52
Hi, I have a simple question I hope, what exactly is freezer burn, we talk about it all of the time . But what is it? |
Hi there, I'm reviving this old thread to keep thread #300 from falling off the end. Anyway, I just bought a house with a frost-free Harvest Gold Norge refrigerator/freezer. It seems to work great considering its age. Unfortunately, items in the freezer get freezer burned in about a week. I had a housewarming party and then filled the freezer with: The freezer is not overstuffed by any means. There is plenty of circulation room. I don't know the exact temp, but everything is frozen solid. The next week, the wax-paper wrapped fudgesicles tasted like plastic. A couple weeks later, I had a chicken pot pie and it, too was horrible. This morning (about 6 weeks later), I had a bagel (after scraping the frost out of the hole in the center) and almost gagged. Interestingly, the hamburger buns (which are also icy) and the chicken have been fine for weeks. What bothers me is that I've never had a problem with frost free refrigerators before. I never re-wrap frozen foods from the store that just come in cardboard boxes (no plastic liner). I never put breads in anything other than the bag they came in. I've even gone months without the baking soda. Never has any of my food been ruined like this. Anyone know what could be wrong? Can anyone explain the science behind freezer burn? Is something freezer burned when it develops ice crystals, or just when it starts to taste bad, or both? Sorry for the long post, but thanks so much for any help you can give me! |
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On May 20, the Palestinian-owned Al-Quds al-Arabi daily carried the
following lead editorial: "The fate of the Gulf Cooperation Council's
initiative to end the crisis in Yemen seems to be similar or even
identical to the fate of the Arab peace initiative issued in its first
edition from the Saudi capital Riyadh. The only difference is that the
Gulf states threatened to withdraw their Yemeni initiative if President
Ali Abdullah Saleh did not sign a pledge saying he will relinquish power
within thirty days that expired last Sunday, while they opposed all the
Arab pressures to withdraw the Arab peace initiative, although Israel
refused to accept it... Two days ago, Secretary General of the GCC Mr.
Abdul Latif al-Zayani left Yemen without being able to get the Yemeni
president to sign, while the state of Qatar announced the recanting of the
support it had offered to this initiative following the fierce attack
waged against it by the Yemeni president who accused it of supporting the
popular revolution and of conspiring with it to topple his regime.
"President Ali Abdullah Saleh is making up excuses and pretexts to elude
any commitment related to his departure from power, in order to gain as
much time as he can. This method of his led to the amendment of the Gulf
initiative four times, and it would not be shocking to see it amended for
a sixth or a seventh time to humor him and succumb to his conditions.
Consequently, what was carried by the Yemeni Al-Oula [The First] newspaper
regarding the details of the last meeting between the Yemeni president and
the secretary general of the GCC and the delegation accompanying him did
not come as a surprise, namely at the level of what he said - i.e.
President Ali Abdullah Saleh - in this regard: "I will not sign even if at
the expense of having my head cut off." We do not know how the GCC states
will respond to the Yemeni president's maneuvers, as their only option is
to proclaim the failure of their initiative.
"However, it is unlikely that they will adopt such a step, because they do
not wish to appear as failures, which is a known Gulf habit. For his part,
American President Barack Obama asked President Saleh to relinquish power
and leave the country as the only solution to end the crisis in the
country, without however exercising any real pressures on the ground like
he had done with his Libyan counterpart Muammar Gaddafi and his Syrian
counterpart Bashar al-Assad. Indeed, he sent his rockets and aircraft
carriers to topple the first regime by force and imposed strict sanctions
on the second. The American administration is reluctant to directly
interfere in Yemen, even if politically, because it is fearful that Yemen
might turn into a completely failed state and provide a stronger base for
the Al-Qa'idah in the Arab Peninsula organization...
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American fears, just as he is aware of the Gulf fears. This is why is
holding on to power, while hoping at the same time that the
revolutionaries will despair or fall in the Libyan trap by turning their
peaceful revolution into a military rebellion. However, the rebels and
their command will not fall in this trap and their patience seems
unlimited, in the absence of any signs of weakness or despair in their
ranks, at least for the near future." - Al-Quds al-Arabi, United Kingdom
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RoC • Enydrial Lip Balm • Lip Treatments
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Average Rating. | 4.7 |
Would buy this product again. | 92% |
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sec on 11/30/2014 12:52:00 AM more reviews by sec
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
I have very dry lips that peel and bleed. I bought this on a whim because I needed a chap stick. This stuff is amazing, it keeps my lips hydrated and seems to heal them. I don't notice my lips cracking anymore ! I will be buying this again and again !
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shoppingproblem on 9/28/2014 5:52:00 PM more reviews by shoppingproblem
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Dry, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
The best lip balm ever. I bought this when my lips were dried and cracked to death in winter. which allllllways happens to me. The lady said to apply 2 times a day. I smiled and prepared myself to apply like 100 times. But actually one coat doesnt go away like 2-3 hours. Very thick formula. Most of the lip products can only stay half an hour on my lips. Anyway, this product fixed my lips in like 4 hours. I need this product in my life. Buying again and again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* joyousjoy88 on 8/3/2014 1:33:00 AM more reviews by joyousjoy88
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
I discovered this lip balm from using the MUA 'Top Picks' sorter. I decided to pick one up. I have tried so many lip balms. I have chronic dry lips that are prone to peeling. Although I love using Aquaphor, I needed a day time lipbalm that doesn't look and feel so greasy. This lip balm delivers! I don't have to use this often because it does a good job of keep the lips moisturized without looking or feeling greasy. It doesn't have spf but that's okay with me. It has no scent or colour either. Packaging wise it looks like many of the nivea lip balms but it works so much better than nivea. Also I noticed my lips aren't peeling as often as they normally do. I don't know if it's because my lips are being hydrated properly by this lip balm or that this is the first lip balm that doesn't have irritating ingredients to cause the peeling like most of the balms I've used. This is normally $8 but they went on sale for $5 so I bought a few backups. There is a reason this is one of MUA's top picks for lip treatments, and it's because it delivers! The price is also great for what you get.
* Update: Nov 2014, I still love this lip balm and have purchased it again and even backs as they went on sale. Great stuff. I notice my lips rarely peeling, even if the weather is now fridgid and dry.
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deaprista on 7/25/2014 9:57:00 AM more reviews by deaprista
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Olive Hair: Black Eyes: Black
This is my favorite lip balm so far! It moist your lip without giving the thick and greasy feel. My savior when I want to apply matte lipstick or when I travel to somewhere cold and dry. It doesn't have any color or smell. The package is so so and the price is good. But too bad ROC is discontinued in my country. I don't know what to do when I run out of this lip balm :(
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*TOP REVIEWER* outdoorsgal on 6/28/2014 1:43:00 AM more reviews by outdoorsgal
Age: 44-55 Skin: Other, Warm Hair: Other Eyes: Other
I caved into the reviews and got this lip balm and while I wouldn't call it my holy grail of lip balms, it's very good for wearing underneath lip products.
I have yet to see how it works in the winter when my lips get very chapped but I use Aquaphor or Vaseline during the cold months.
It's fragrance free which is a bonus and it has a smooth texture that leaves my lips feeling moisturized but not 'coated'.
The price is a bit steep for the size but there's always a sale or promotion at the drugstores.
There's no SPF protection so that's a consideration if you must have SPF in your lip balm. I prefer the Jack Black lip balms with SPF for that.
EDIT to add: I still like this lip balm but I think it might be giving me 'Fordyce' spots on my upper lip. There's still the Jack Black lip balms!
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*TOP REVIEWER* chelsia on 5/27/2014 9:34:00 AM more reviews by chelsia
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Hazel
A few girls I work with always use this product and love it. I usually just use vaseline at night or if I want to be fancy I have rosebud salve (most mint and original <3). I got this for like 4-5$ and it was so worth it haha. I'm on my 3rd tube and love it!! It has made a difference in my lips from day 1. My lips aren't really chapped or dry but they get a little dull with lines showing, I use this and bomb my lips look amazing! This is honestly like vaseline in a lip balm form. My only complaint is that I use it up so fast :( a tube prob lasts like 2 weeks for me lol!! Will rebuy over and over :)
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winlfy on 3/15/2014 1:22:00 AM more reviews by winlfy
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
this is a real good treatment lip balm for me. i found it is a bit thick if i used in the morning/noon but is perfect for overnight. i found my lip line smoother and so moisturized. love it
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*TOP REVIEWER* Safin on 3/2/2014 3:22:00 PM more reviews by Safin
Age: 44-55 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel
This lip balm is pure perfection. Normally I only use a lip balm after I brushed my teeth, but now in wintertime my lips are a bit more dry, so I like to have a treatment in my bag for the moments that my lips become too dry. One application of this Roc one and the problem is solved and no second application is necessary until I brush my teeth again.
This is how a lip balm has to be.
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aidan83 on 2/7/2014 3:53:00 PM more reviews by aidan83
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I have used products from Chanel to Black Jack to all sorts because my lips crack like hell.
This product solve that in 1 second!
so glad i listened to my friends
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fresh76 on 1/21/2014 11:49:00 AM more reviews by fresh76
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I have 3 back-ups of these (that I got on sale!).
I have tried a lot of lip products and this is the only one that I will continue to return to because it keeps my lips soft. Other lip balms leave a weird film on my lips and then my lips continue to crack - this does not. I apply this before I go to bed, about 10 minutes before I apply my makeup and then throughout the day (in my dry office). I was hoping to not like it because I love fancy packaging, and this one is so basic - but it works! There is not really a smell.
The only con is that it's kind of expensive - about $8 at Shoppers Drug Mart. But it's well, well worth it, in my opinion. It's cheaper than most balms you'd find at Sephora, but more expensive than Chapstick - however, it's reliable does its job well!
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- October 22, 2014
Yesterday Yo-Yo Ma joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Board of Education President David Vitale and Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett to announce a $38 million arts education funding campaign fueled by private donations from the city's business, community, cultural and philanthropic leaders. "Be Creative: The Campaign for Creative Schools," has already raised $11 million toward its goal. The campaign supports the Chicago Public Schools Arts Education Plan, unveiled two years ago.
The announcement was made to a group of students and teachers gathered in the auditorium of Benito Juarez High School in Pilsen. Ma–Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra–participated in the event alongside Renee Fleming, soprano and Creative Consultant to the Lyric Opera; Damian Woetzel, director of the Aspen Institute Arts Program and former principal dancer of the New York City Ballet; Los Angeles-based dancer Lil Buck; and Theaster Gates, a social practice installation artist and Director of Arts and Public Life at the University of Chicago.
"Under this plan, arts education is now a part of the individual school report card, and principals have an incentive to make progress each year," said School Board President David Vitale. "CPS has begun measuring the impact of arts in all of our schools to increase access to arts education for every student. In doing so, arts education no longer is considered an enrichment program, but is seen as a key factor in student success and school improvement."
Learn more about Be Creative: The Campaign for Creative Schools
- October 21, 2014
From October 28 and November 10, 2014, Yo-Yo Ma embarks on a tour of Asia with the Silk Road Ensemble, bringing innovative cross-cultural music to eight major cities. Their musical journey begins in South Korea, with their debut in Daejeon (October 29) as well as a return visit to Seoul (October 28). In Japan, they share their music with audiences in Nagoya (October 31), Osaka (November 2), and Tokyo (November 4) before heading to Taiwan for performances in Taipei (November 6) and Kaohsiung (November 7). The tour culminates in Shanghai on November 10.
Discover the tour schedule & purchase tickets here.
Enjoy updates and share your own memories online as part of Silkroad's 15th anniversary at #SilkRoad15.
"It is an honor for me to perform with the Silk Road Ensemble for friends both old and new in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China," said Yo-Yo Ma, Silkroad Founder and Artistic Director. "My fellow performers and I look forward to sharing music that springs from the cherished traditions of these cultures, and our joy in working together at the place where they intersect. As we celebrate Silkroad's 15th anniversary, we are grateful for the continuing opportunity to show how music can connect us and enrich our humanity—to share with you how much culture matters."
These concert programs celebrate the musical traditions of eastern Asia and beyond. Audiences will hear contemporary arrangements of traditional tunes, spirited percussion pieces, captivating solo moments by musicians such as pipa virtuosa Wu Man, and works by celebrated composers such as Jia Daqun and Gabriella Lena Frank, as well as the Ensemble's own Kayhan Kalhor and Kojiro Umazaki.
This Asia concert is part of Silkroad's 15th-anniversary season, which has featured performances on three continents, including appearances at Carnegie Hall in North America and Amsterdam's Concertgebouw in Europe. Most recently, filming took place in Turkey for The Sound of Silk, a full-length documentary about the Silk Road Ensemble, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom). The film will premiere in 2015.
- October 15, 2014
Join the audience this Saturday, October 18, for Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott's sold-out recital at the Wisconsin Union Theater. The performance will be webcast free-of-charge beginning at 9:00pm (Eastern), 8:00pm (Central), 6:00pm (Pacific), and 10:00am (JST). The recital program includes works by Igor Stravinsky, Manuel de Falla, Olivier Messiaen, and Johannes Brahms, as well as arrangements of music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Ástor Piazzolla, and Camargo Guarnieri.
Watch the live webcast here.
- September 26, 2014
This October Yo-Yo Ma tours the cello concerti of Elgar and Dvorak across the southeastern United States. Ma brings Elgar's Cello Concerto to performances with the Nashville Symphony led by Giancarlo Guerrero (October 1) and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edvard Tchivzhel (October 4). Dvorak's Cello Concerto is heard with the Chattanooga Symphony conducted by Kayoko Dan (October 2) and the Winston-Salem Symphony led by Robert Moody (October 5).
- September 26, 2014
On October 15, 16, 18, and 19, Yo-Yo Ma joins his longtime musical collaborator Kathryn Stott for three recitals in the American Midwest. The duo is first heard at Purdue University's Loeb Playhouse in West Lafayette (October 15), followed by Kansas City's Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (October 16), Madison's Wisconsin Union Theater (October 18), and Kohler Memorial Theatre in Kohler, Wisconsin (October 19). The recital program comprises works by Igor Stravinsky, Olivier Messiaen, and Johannes Brahms, as well as arrangements of music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Ástor Piazzolla, and Camargo Guarnieri.
- September 16, 2014
As part of Amazon Music's "Americana Albums" sale, taking place now through September 22, The Goat Rodeo Sessions is now available at a special price.


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Help! I just bought this piece at a local antique and collectibles store, and I will admit to having no knowledge on the subject of antiques. It has storage on the bottoms and spins, and I purchased it because I liked the look and was planning on using it in my daughter's room to put her legos on/in. My plan was also to paint it white. When I got it home I noticed the tag on the top of one shelf. If anyone knows anything about this piece I would love to hear about it. Also any opinions on the question of -To paint or not to paint?- are more than welcome |
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- Posted by decor2livein (My Page) on Thu, Mar 7, 13 at 19:41
Here is some information I came across online about the manufacturer.... STRANGE SPELLINGS Question: We own a small wooden table with two drop leaves. It has a label under it that reads: "This piece was handmade in the workfhops of Charak Furniture Co., Bofton, Mafs. It is numbered 64. Made in year 1931." Why is the letter "f" used instead of "s"? Answer: The letter that appears to be a lowercase "f" is a "long s," used in longhand 200 years ago. The Charak Furniture Co. probably used the long "s" on its furniture labels to imitate older, handwritten labels. Charak was in business from about 1928 until the 1950s, manufacturing modern-style furniture as well as reproductions of early American furniture styles. Charak chests, tables and buffets sell for a range of prices, depending on style and condition. Some sell for a few hundred dollars, others for more than $1,000. |
If you don't like it as it is go ahead and paint it. I would not hesitate to paint it for cute lego storage. It won't be a "real" antique til 2035. ML |
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Why Anthony Weiner Did It
Even the word cravings can conjure up associations with being sinful, bad, lacking in will-power and undisciplined. But I'd learned to respect cravings as the body's best attempt at a signal for something direly needed. Christina and I started by deconstructing the facets of her ice cream cravings, in order to deconstruct – and dignify – what he body was really asking for.
Ice cream is cold, milky, creamy, sweet and fatty. Additionally, for Christina, it provided an emotional sense of comfort and of treating herself. So I suggested a couple of radical things. First of all, I didn't tell her to eliminate ice cream. The focus wasn't to take anything away, just to add in more of what her body might actually asking for, but was settling for through the ice cream.
I prescribed more fresh salads and fresh vegetables to cover the "cold" element. She was to add healthful fats like olive oil and avocados on her salads to cover to the "fatty" element. And she was to add in some sweet root vegetables like squashes or sweet potatoes so her general diet would have more natural sources of the "sweet" element. Often, a craving for milky substances is an attempt to "mother" ourselves. Since there's no more nursing for most of us adults, we often substitute other comforting – and milky – things. We looked at the places in Christina's life where she was hurting and needing "comfort," in essence needing the mothering kindness she was trying to get from the surrogate teat of ice cream.
In the span of the one-month experiment, she lost about 10 pounds, had eaten ice cream less than a handful of times, and was considering for the first time going off of her anti-anxiety medication. Christina's body responded extraordinarily well to some healthful substitutions that satisfied the spirit of her cravings, if not the letter of them.
In the vein of deconstructing food cravings, let's take a look at what it is that Weiner (allegedly) did. He texted and/or tweeted his private junk to potentials other than his wife. He did it in secret, ideally with the aim to not be found out. Where for Christina it was ice cream, Weiner's erotic cravings showed up as exhibitionism and the titillating thrill of (hopefully) getting away with something. What might his erotic cravings be asking for on a deeper level? And might these cravings have some innate dignity to them?
If you have the chance, run out and get yourself of a copy of The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin. After reading his astonishing book several years ago I began to ask if there might just be some fantastic, potentially liberating intelligence to our sexual cravings. Perhaps our erotic shadows have a code language, akin to other types of cravings, that needs some deconstructing and understanding, rather than more shaming or repression. Perhaps there is even a powerful force at work behind sexual scandals that is actually strongly life-affirming and deserved of respect?


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Hi Everyone, I have found so much great information for my kitchen reno by searching these boards. |
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- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 7:56
I personally love it, very classic look! |
Stunningly beautiful! |
- Posted by alison0707 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 10:02
Thanks so much! |
I've never seen it in a kitchen, but I think it would be gorgeous!!! |
I think it will look fabulous. |
- Posted by KS_Chicago (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 11:22
Love it! In the same situation preference wise. I think it will look great. |
- Posted by robynstamps (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 11:32
I love that! Can you tell me where you are ordering your samples? I would like to see if that would go with my cabinets, too. Thanks! |
I love it! I too would love to know where you found the tile. |
Very pretty. All your choices look great. Please post pics. Edit: love the Concrete Quartz countertops. |
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- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 11:52
It's beautiful. The only thing that would make me hesitate is the recent thread where someone's arabesques weren't lined up well on the sheet, resulting in lots of gaps and uneven lines. If those are on sheets, talk to your tile installer about whether he'll need to cut some off the sheets to reset and how that will affect the cost. |
- Posted by Catharine442 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 12:03
Very beautiful. I too was thinking of marble tile behind my range but you probably should seal it, like a counter because I don't think the wall tiles come sealed (I tested some I got from glasstilestore.com and they were not). Grease, etc., might cause staining over time. The guy doing my marble countertops swears by this nano tecnology stuff called Akemi. |
oh that looks amazing! I hope it's the look you go with so we can all drool over the finished results. |
Those are just gorgeous! |
Absolutely beautiful! If I had seen these when doing my kitchen, I would have really considered them as well. SInce the tile maker has selected a low contrast (veined) Carrara, it won't be busy at all. I have a relief Arabesque on my fireplace, and it was a challenge for the tilers (i.e., time consuming and expensive). It turned out great, however. I have subway Carrara behind my range and I keep it well sealed. After nine months there are no stains or even an etch. I tend to wipe splatters up immediately, however. |
- Posted by alison0707 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 14 at 13:20
Thanks so much for the comments everyone. We are still about a month out from starting but I will definitely post pics of the finished project. A local tile store (apex in parsipanny nj) loaned me a sample to keep at home for a bit. We contemplated doing a marble island but with two young boys just decided it wasn't a smart option for us. Although I know a backsplash can also stain (we will seal it) I'm ok with taking that risk. Thanks for raising the point about installation. I will definitely check with my contractor. Thanks again for all the great feedback! |
It looks like some other vendors are starting to get it in stock --- does this look pretty similar? Looks like something similar.... |
Wow, that is just beautiful! I think the materials all look really nice together. I'm a huge fan of arabesque tiles, but I'd never seen them in marble before--what an elegant combination. |
Stunning combination of materials! Please post pictures when the project is complete |
- Posted by alison0707 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 10, 14 at 21:10
Hi All, I just wanted to post a follow up here since I got so many great tips from this board while doing my kitchen renovation. It is finally complete and we love the way it came out and having our kitchen back! We ended up not using the arabesque because my husband was not a fan and I ended up feeling as if this staggered marble subway tile was a better fit for the space. Maybe I'll convince him to use it for a future master bath reno! Anyway, thanks again to all for the input. |
- Posted by alison0707 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 10, 14 at 21:11
- Posted by Christina222 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 10, 14 at 23:20
I came very close to using that for my backsplash, it's gorgeous. In the end I decided I didn't want something that fancy but I still love those tiles and am pretty sure I'm going to use them in my laundry room. |
- Posted by sjhockeyfan (My Page) on Fri, Jul 11, 14 at 11:44
The tile you did choose (and the whole kitchen) looks great! |
- Posted by aloopylife (My Page) on Wed, Sep 10, 14 at 19:50
Your kitchen looks gorgeous! May I ask what kind of floors you have? Thanks! |
Gorgeous! Love the bay window! |
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