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Loved this tour as well! Very well organized, our guide David was friendly, knowledgeable and very patient. The bus space and seat are comfortable, however no wifi was available during the trip, unlike the other AATKings buses.
All of the places we visited are interesting. Many lessons learned abt nature n animals. Puffing Billy is very classic. No one should miss visiting these places. The tour team is very friendly, the coached bus driver is very informative n funny. Enjoyed his funny jokes on the way to the destination.
we had a lovely day and Roger was a great bus driver and tour guide. He made it all very easy for us. My son would have given him 10 bonus's as he got us all home safe and sound. Thanks again Henry and Cathy
Very we'll organised trip with knowledgable driver/guide. Could relax and let someone else do the organising! The Healesville wildlife sanctuary was great fun with two very enthusiastic, very funny volunteer guides, we all left with huge smiles on our faces. Great day.
Great trip with lovely views along the way. An excellent trip for all age groups with an interesting stop at the Healesville wildlife sanctuary with knowledgeable staff and a good selection of animals on display.
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Amazing, especially beautiful coffee with dessert
had a wonderful day,particularly the wildlife park at Healesville. The coach trip with the driver
commentary was most informative
Tour was excellent and very professionally handled. Driver (Edward) was informative, friendly and a good driver.
Amazing experience feeding cockatoos, travelling on old narrow gauge train and visiting Healesville animal sactuary. Our objective was to get close to a full set of Australian wildlife - checked that list off! Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidna, platypus, wombat etc with a guide who walked us through the sanctuary explaining about the habits of the wildlife. Bird exhibit was amazing!
Understood from web site that winery visit was included - found it was Healesville Sanctuary OR wine tour - bit more clarity would have been helpful, but didn't detract from the day.
All in all a really good day - amazing experience, I'd really recommend it.
Had a wonderful time on the trip. The guide was excellent and everything was well organised.. High;y recommend it..!!!!
Tour was great! Left on time, had a very witty driver (Wil). The lunch option is a good value for a nice meal with a glass of wine. The train ride was fun and Healesville is a must. I recommend this trip to all ages.
was great but would of loved to have done the whole trip but tour got off on the first stop so that was a little disappointing.
Absolutely wonderful day spent with the best tour guide ever!!! I learned so much and had the best time at each of the destinations. My only criticism would be that the train ride was not long enough! The food at the Yarra Valley destination of Roachford winery was outstanding and the service people there were very happy and relaxed as well. Nothing but good things to say about this trip! Thankyou for the experience
A very enjoyable day. Excellant commentary by coach driver.
Great Day, Did Lots, Saw Lots and a nice lunch at Rochford Winery, worth doing if in Melbourne
I enjoyed the tour very much with my visitor from France. He loved it very much; the winery and Healesville Sanctuary. Overall, it was a magnifique tour.


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Made these for cookie trays for a lunch after a memorial service.
I tried a test batch with a Joy of Cooking recipe and they were good, but I noticed a lot of the recipes on line were different and used no leavening agent. So I tried the Joy of Baking recipe. These were so flaky and rich tasting. I'm not sure how the cookies keep from being too dense with no baking powder or baking soda. Perhaps the air beaten in during the creaming of the sugar and butter and then during the addition of the egg yolk makes them light? Instead of jam, I used fruit fillings made from dried apricots and dried tart cherries. They have an intense flavor and they don't bubble up and overflow like jam sometimes does. The other cookies were peanut butter, chocolate chip and a simple crisp lemon cookie. These brought the cookie trays up a notch. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Joy of Baking Thumbprint cookie recipes
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Those are lovely cookies. Your fruit filling idea is a really good improvement and I'll be giving that a try. Thanks for the tip and the recipe. Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas tradition at our house and I use several recipes. Instead of making the imprint with my thumb, I like to use something that is round. I have an over-sized thimble made from porcelain I use to make the indent in the cookie dough. A round impression helps keep the jam in the cookie better than a slanting thumbprint. -Grainlady |
I like the idea of using a dried fruit filling. I'll have to try that. I make Thumbprints every year at Christmas too. Nancy |
I like making these for parties and showers in the springtime. I made tiny balls (powdered sugar/milk) and color them a pale blue and put three in the 'nest'. Perfect little robins' nest of eggs. |
- Posted by cloud_swift (My Page) on Mon, Aug 13, 12 at 12:22
By the way, the dried fruit filling has an optional ingredient - chopped nuts. When I made it before (for hamentaschen at Purim), it was without the nuts. This time, I added chopped almonds thinking that since the cookies were rolled in almonds, that it would be nice to have them in the filling too. In the future, I would leave the nuts out. IMO, the filling color is prettier with out the nuts - adding them dulls the color - and the purer fruit flavor is better. It is still very good, but without the nuts is better. Either way, the filling is good spread on bread, toast or pancakes. The nuts are nice for that - kind of like getting nut butter and jam spread on at the same time. The cookies only used a tiny bit of the filling so I've got about a pint of each left. I should find an appropriate size thimble. I tried using the handle of a wooden spoon, but it wasn't big enough around so these were made with my thumb. A thimble would be faster and more uniform. |
I would be concerned the nuts would get rubbery in the fruit filling - especially if they aren't consumed quickly after they are baked. Maybe a little of almond flavoring in the fruit would compliment the chopped almonds in the dough. I got my thimble eons ago on a family trip to Harold Warp's Pioneer Village in Minden, Nebraska in the gift shop. When I bought it I knew exactly what I would use for -- thumbprint cookies. ;-) -Grainlady |
- Posted by arkansas_girl (My Page) on Mon, Aug 13, 12 at 14:52
I've noticed that a lot of thumbprint cookies tell you to put the jam or whatever you use in after the baking is finished. I was surprised by this as I'd always just assumed it went in during baking as this recipe says to do. |
- Posted by cloud_swift (My Page) on Mon, Aug 13, 12 at 15:08
Arkansas, there are two reasons for putting it in after. One is to avoid the bubbling over or burning jam issues. The other is that one needs to re-push down the thumb print after the dough rises in the oven for some doughs. The Joy of Cooking recipe which has baking powder in the dough says to bake for 5 minutes, take out of the oven and push the thumbprint back down (it had mostly disappeared at that point), fill and bake another 8 minutes. The non-leavened dough is convenient as well as very tasty since it doesn't puff as much and can be filled from the start. Grainlady, the nuts in the filling are ground before adding to the filling. The dried fruit is heated with some orange and lemon juice to rehydrate it partially. Then the dried fruit mixture and and the whole thing is pureed in the food processor. There are no noticeable pieces of nut in the resulting puree so I don't think they would get rubbery. |
- Posted by cloud_swift (My Page) on Mon, Aug 13, 12 at 15:14
Arkansas, I just remembered another reason to put jam in after baking which the Joy of Baking recipe mentions. If one wants to bake these way ahead, one can fill with the jam later to keep the jam from making the cookies soggy. The filling I made has less liquid than jam so I don't think that's as much of an issue with it. When using jam, I prefer the flavor more with the jam baked at least a bit. |
As a child, I remember hating to eat all of the cookie surrounding the 'thumbprint'. I mean, that is the best part of the cookie. I'm the same way today. Why can't cookies be made with a giant's thumbprint in them? |
- Posted by cooksnsews (My Page) on Mon, Aug 13, 12 at 17:54
My late mom's recipe is similar to that JoC recipe (more vanilla extract, no salt but she used salted butter). We've always called them "thimble cookies", but we formed the indentation with the end of a wooden spoon handle. |
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Oh, and don't forget the evolved forms of [[spoiler:the Onda Twins...]]* One advert for the game had to be pulled off Japanese TV for being ''too frightening''. The scene in question being [[spoiler: Tomoko who having turned into a Shibito ends up screaming for her parents with tears of blood on her face while banging on the window of the church]].* There is one boss in the game that you literally cannot beat unless you're prepared to beat it to death with an ''umbrella''.* The music itself is frightening at times, especially when you can hear voices in the music but can't quite make out what they're saying.* Only a few characters have access to guns. If you cannot sneak past, or choose to go the action route, you'll need to beat Shibito to death with an umbrella, or a crowbar - that is, if you even have access to a weapon...* More fear is added due to game mechanics; Siren is very vague about what is needed to unlock later levels or to get through the ones you're in. This means you have to go everywhere and check everything - so you ''have'' to go into that dark scary shack you don't want to because if you don't, then you might not be able to beat the game. Your map only identifies landmarks which you will need to find; there is no "you are here" marker. Have fun exploring...* Datatsushi. Not so much in the battle against it, but in the cutscene where you first see it alive, it's terrifying. Oh, and in that battle? It's invisible. You have to sightjack it to figure out where it is from the direction you're facing in its view.* During one of the hospital levels, the only way to survive is to hide inside the incinerator.* The secret cutscene in which you see the 7th century villagers eating Datatsushi. It's less than a minute long, but it will be burned into your brain forever. ** Worse is that, as mentioned, this is the last thing you see in a full playthrough. You've gone through every stage, at least twice, and think you've defeated the siren... and then the last thing you hear is it's first appearance.* Some of the Shibito speak intelligibly. And it is honestly far worse than when they're [[BlackSpeech non-understandable]]. From Naoko's [[MadnessMantra constant "won't you look at me? Please? Tell me I'm beautiful!"]], to Principal Eiji's constant calling out for Harumi, but the absolute worst is probably [[spoiler:Akira waking up after blowing his own brains out to avoid becoming a Shibito.]]-->[[spoiler:''So... nobody can get away... [[LaughingMad eheh, eheheheh.... hahahahah!]]'']]!!Siren 2* [[spoiler:Yuri Kishida]] has a face in her chest. A face that smiles.** She then [[spoiler: merges with Mother, who is headless.]]* There's the boss "Otoshigo." It's mercifully difficult to find a still picture, but there's a video of it [[http://www.viddler.com/explore/Egomaniac/videos/112/ here]]. Be warned that it includes spoilers for the final battle against it.* The scene where Mother is first released and the following scenes of the Yamirei arriving. Seeing those terrifying white wriggling things is enough to frighten a lot of people even without [[spoiler:Shu Mikami having been swallowed by tentacles during the same scene]]. On top of this, their defense against the light involves taking over the bodies of Shibito, presumably killing the Shiryo already possessing them.* The smiles on the faces of the Yamibito.** How about the Yamibito that have giant faces?* The fate of poor [[spoiler: Ichiko Yagura, who drowned years ago in the past and was found by an ancient being named Otoshigo who then takes over her corpse and resurfaces. At first the Ichiko persona remains at first until the Otoshigo persona takes over fully and becomes hell bent on destroying anything in its way. After taking too much damage, what's left of Ichiko eventually mutates into an EldritchAbomination, its true form.]]!!Siren: Blood Curse (aka New Translation)* Given how it's on PS3, the update in graphics makes every little thing creepier, such as the locations - more grittiness, more detail, and more disturbing looks on the Shibitos' faces.** The 'Making of' featurette on the disc reveals that all of the freaky movements you see from the Shibito were modeled from professional dancers. Their movements are ''creepy''.* The game-exclusive Maggot Shibito. It's big, it's fast, and it can {{One Hit Kill}} you. It's body is large and thin, looking like a maggot itself, with elongated limbs and legs. The face is horrifically bloated, too. * The redesigns for the Shibito Brains. They have more variaty this time, including one that has four tentacles that allow it to hang, with the rest of the body limply lying there mid-air.* Bella's last level: after exiting a house filled with a family of shibito, you come across the path that allows you to leave the area...then Melissa Gale calls out for her daughter, and you think it's all good, right? Then Melissa comes forward to reveal herself bloodied, with a distorted voice, happy, and says that "I came to ''get'' you!" You then have to run around the place, desperately avoiding her grasp.** Melissa traps Bella in the yard by shutting the entrance door and winding the lock tight, meaning that Bella has to get it open again by unwinding the lock while Melissa is searching for her a few yards away. Seems easy enough...until the moment you start unwinding the lock, [[OhCrap Melissa can hear Bella trying to escape]].--> '''Melissa''': "Stop fiddling with that, honey!"* In Episode 6, Howard has to defeat Shibito Seigo Saiga. There's actually detail to Seigo's head, given how he committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun; there's a great big hole in the back of his head.* Sam's last level in Episode 12. Melissa bursts through as a Maggot Shibito, demanding her daughter. For the most part, you have to ''run the hell away from her'' before reaching several safe spots that allow you to electrocute her through chucking antennae, making sure that you ''don't'' fall off while she's circling the place like a predator waiting for its prey. 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Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The Syrian government has withdrawn its military from cities since the arrival of Arab League monitors, though snipers remain a threat, said Nabil el-Arabi, the bloc's secretary-general.
"The accomplishments of the delegation include the withdrawal of all military, such as tanks, from cities and residential areas, as well as the access of food items to Syrian populations and the retrieval of corpses," el-Arabi said in televised remarks from Cairo today. "Yes, there is still gunfire, yes, there are still snipers, and we wish for all these aspects to end."
Seven people were killed today in the central province of Homs, Idlib in northern Syria and the outskirts of Damascus, Mahmoud Merei, head of the Arab Organization for Human Rights, said in a telephone interview today. An average of 35 people have died every day since the mission started touring Syria last week, said Merei and Mustafa Hamitoglu, a member of the main opposition alliance, the Syrian National Council.
President Bashar al-Assad started pulling out his forces from restive cities on Dec. 26 and demonstrations swelled as 50 observers from the Arab League started their inspections. The Syrian government still keeps armored troops outside urban areas, according to activists and opposition members.
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The 88-member Arab Parliament, set up by the Arab League, yesterday urged the league to recall the observers because Assad's government continues to kill protesters. Mohammed Ahmed Mustafa al-Dabi, who leads the delegation to Syria, will arrive in Cairo by the end of this week to deliver the mission's first report, el-Arabi said today.
"The situation as a whole is better since the delegation's arrival," Merei said. "We only hope for the killing to stop."
More than 5,000 people have died since the unrest started in mid-March, according to the United Nations. Assad has blamed the violence on foreign provocateurs and his forces have used tanks, armored vehicles and artillery to crush the uprising.
Syria agreed Dec. 19 to let the Arab League monitor its compliance with a protocol to withdraw security forces from cities, release political prisoners and allow demonstrations. In exchange, the bloc dropped plans to submit a proposal to the UN Security Council.
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There are monitors in six cities and the delegation succeeded in persuading authorities to release 3,484 prisoners, el-Arabi said. More observers are expected in Cairo this week before they are deployed to Syria, the Arab League said in an e- mailed statement.
"The government isn't doing justice to the protocol," Hamitoglu said today in a telephone interview from Istanbul. "All its forces were supposed to be withdrawn from cities, yet they're still in surrounding areas. Tens of thousands of people are still imprisoned for political reasons. And they were supposed to allow protests. If all these happened, it would speed up the regime's downfall. Assad is aware of this and is trying to win time."
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That cannot be done by appealing to facts and figures about the economy. If that would work, it would already be working. Instead, the governor needs to show average voters that he intuitively understands their hopes and dreams, their fears and nightmares. He needs to convince them that when the chips are down, he'll have their back.
To do that, he must do what he has been loath to do throughout the five years he's been openly running for president. Mitt Romney must show Americans what's in his heart.
I'm not talking about having people stand up and say why he's a generous fellow, a solid citizen, and a loving father. That might have sufficed five months ago, when Americans were just getting to know him. But now Americans will need to see with their own eyes and hear with their own ears what motivates the man who is asking for their trust in the coming difficult years ahead.
It comes down to two related but distinct questions. Is Mitt Romney running for president because he wants to lead Americans? Or is Mitt Romney running for president because he wants Americans to follow him?
If he is running because he wants to lead us, he needs to show us he understands and respects us. He needs to get out of his comfort zone, to have unscripted events with average, non-screened Americans so that he can listen to their concerns and respond. He needs to spend less time spouting facts and more time telling stories. He needs to engage our hearts as well as our heads.
This won't work if it's not in his heart. A campaign always reflects the candidate, and if it's not in his heart, it will come across as contrived and inauthentic if he tries to bare his soul. If he really doesn't believe that a fireman or a truck driver is doing something of equal dignity to what a successful businessman does, no photo op or staged event can overcome that empathy gap. Any attempt to do so will simply produce a Dukakis-in-the-tank moment, a picture that tells a thousand words of your opponent's writing.
If it is in his heart, though, it can work. And the Romney campaign can look to the example of Richard Nixon, with whom he has some similarities, to see how to do it.
When Nixon ran in 1968, he and his advisers (including a young Roger Ailes) knew they had to humanize their candidate. They needed to show that he could relate to average people and poke fun at himself, and yet had the experience and knowledge that would let him make decisions in Americans' interests. In short, they needed to convince Americans that he wanted to lead them, and that he was capable of doing so.
They devised a number of ways to do this. One was to place Vice President Nixon on the No. 1 TV show in America, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, which despite its popularity was firmly a part of the counterculture. One of the show's running gags was to have an actress, Judy Carne, tricked into saying "sock it to me," after which she would be doused with water. In an unannounced September appearance, Nixon showed up to utter the magic line, automatically connecting with millions of viewers in a self-deprecating way. Humphrey refused to make a similar appearance, believing it undignified, a decision he subsequently thought might have cost him the election.


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Former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman Delivers First YU Lecture on October 28
Former United States Senator Joseph Lieberman will deliver his first public seminar as a member of the Yeshiva University faculty on Tuesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in Weissberg Commons, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City. Lieberman's lecture, titled "Judaism and Public Service," will be followed by a Q & A session with students.
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I actually had a good talk with that guy about his car.
it's perfectly mint except for the small, fine scratches on the front end. It had a flip out windshield as well, which was really cool.
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excellent capture!
thanks LisaBeth!
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Nice, nice, nice!!
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ooh that's so cute…love it…x
hahaha thanks! glad you like it.
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Very cool bug and great capture!
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WOW!…I want that car!!!!!!!!
Great shot!
that thing was awesome. it had a flip out windshield, a sunflower inside, full leather interior and a daisy inside to keep with the beetle/hippy theme.
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great capture, really love the retro look and feel in this
Thanks John
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fantastic retro and of course the best car ever built. FAntastic shot!!
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cracking colours and capture!
glad you like it :)
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Kraak, Vivica, Story, Mary* and Swinburn, Boyd* (2013) Addressing barriers to improve children's fruit and begetable intake, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 653-655, American Society for Nutrition, Bethesda, MD [C4]
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Kraak, Vivica I., Story, Mary* and Wartella, Ellen A.* (2012) Government and school progress to promote a healthful diet to American children and adolescents : a comprehensive review of the available evidence, American journal of preventive medicine, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 250-262, Elsevier, New York, N.Y. [C1]
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Kraak, Vivica I., Story, Mary*, Wartella, Ellen A.* and Ginter, Jaya* (2011) Industry progress to market a healthful diet to American children and adolescents, American journal of preventive medicine, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 322-333, Elsevier Inc., Amsterdam, The Netherlands [C1]
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This is my new favorite pen.
It writes very smoothly. It's a perfect size to carry in a pocket, and incredibly comfortable to write with. Posting the cap with just a little bit of pressure makes it seat very tightly, and the cap will not rattle or fall off. If you do that, it feels like a full size pen while writing. The weight is light, but satisfying, and I personally like the feel of a metal pen. I have other pens that write as well, and some that look nearly as good, but this is a pen that is both distinctive and classy. When you bring this out to sign something, people will ask about it. The only thing I could see some people disliking is the susceptibility of the raw aluminum to scratching. If you go to the Kaweco website, it will give you the following warning: "The pen gets its own character and patina due to scratches and chafes. Attention! DON'T BUY if you don't like scratches." As long as you know that before purchase, you will appreciate the pen that you have. You won't be able to avoid scratches, anyway. |
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The only downside I see...
Verified Purchase
The only downside I see in this case is that pens occasionally stick out the
side if you don't tuck them in the back of the left most pocket. As I only use
this to take a few fountain pens and an iPad stylus back and forth to school
with me, I generally only use the middle and right pockets.
I think the color in person looks a little more subdued than it did on my computer screen, so depending on how it looks to you this may be more of a dark olive green color. Personally, I love it. For the price, this is a great value, and a perfect way to protect a few pens from getting scratched. |
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The Witch Pendant light from Leucos, a large scale suspension in blown glass. Frosted inner glass diffuser and conical metal detail sits above the glass. Available in 4 color options (Black, Grey, White and Chrome). Suspended by cable and supplied with 78.75" of cord. Additional features include white painted metal ceiling canopy. Dimmable with a Standard Incandescent dimmer (not included).
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Bulbs: 1 X 150W A19 Medium Base (E26) Incandescent lamp (not included)
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Marco Piva, an Italian architect and designer, was born in Milan in 1952. In 1977 he graduated at Politecnico di Milano and founded STUDIODADA in 1978, one of the design offices of the radical period. In 1984 Studio Marco Piva was opened, with activities ranging from large architectural projects for tourist facilities, to interior design and finally industrial design for the production of accessories for common areas. In 2001, a variety of experiences in strategic consulting in the field of design and hotel contract work culminated in consulting work with the contract division of Federlegno - Arredo. In 2002, "Atelier Design" was established, which was created as a center for industrial design research and development. It placed its experience at the service of leading companies in the fields of seating, furnishing, plumbing and bathroom fixtures, lighting and laminate print manufacturing. Since 1999, this has been combined with teaching positions at universities and design institutes both in Italy and abroad, and the organization of the post-graduate Master's degree program at the Politecnico di Milano, the Polytechnic School of Design and the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan.
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great boot. not for lightweights.
This will be my 4th season in the T1. Really stiff out of the box but break in nicely. The liners don't pack out as quickly as a lot of other boots I've had. I usually just replace them when they start stinkin'. I really like the BOA liner but I'm gonna stick with good old-fashioned laces on the shell. If the cables break it's actually pretty easy to replace them provided you have the little allen wrench required and the correct length cable. My liner cables have never snapped but I've seen a lot of outer cables fray and break. 99% of the time it's due to resting a board edge on your unstrapped boot on the lift. Anyway, great boot for someone who doesn't like a mushy bag of slop.
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US 4522967 A Abstract A water dispersible heat activatable adhesive includes a polyethyloxazoline, a compatible water dispersible adhesive and an anti-blocking agent to prevent premature adhesion. This adhesive is particularly beneficial as a coating for flushable tampon tubes.
Claims(3) 1. A water dispersible heat activatable adhesive comprising:
25-87.5 parts by weight polyethyloxazoline 75-12.5 parts by weight polyethyloxazoline compatible water dispersible plasticizer with a Tg below about 10� C. and an anti-blocking agent at a level of 5 to 35 parts per 100 parts of the polyethyloxazoline plasticizer mixture said anti-blocking agent selected from the class consisting of moderate molecular weight polyethylene glycol and moderate molecular weight polypropylene glycol. 2. The adhesive according to claim 1 wherein the plasticizer is an ethylene-vinylacetate copolymer with 10-30% by weight of ethylene.
3. The adhesive according to claims 1 wherein the plasticizer is present at a level of 25-75 parts by weight and selected from the group consisting of water dispersible acrylic polymers and water dispersible vinylacetate acrylic copolymers.
Description This invention relates to a heat activatable water dispersible adhesive and particularly to the adhesive as a binder for flushable cellulosic products. During the past couple of decades, there has been increasing emphasis placed upon ease of disposability of consumer goods after the goods have performed their intended purpose. Examples of these consumer goods are facial or toilet tissue or containers which are made out of layered or corrugated paper. Other products such as sanitary napkins containing cellulosic material have been designed to be flushable but concessions have been made regarding adhesives. U.S. Pat. No. 3,665,923 discloses a flushable sanitary napkin in which the cover is dispersible and the absorbent component dissolvable. As is stated therein, however, the portion of the cover having garment attachment adhesive is neither dissolvable or dispersible. Clearly then, the segments of the cover which have adhesive applied to them will not easily disperse in a toilet. Attempts have been made in the past to utilize water dispersible adhesives which are heat settable or heat activatable. These adhesives must provide a balance of solubility or dispersibility with adhesivity or cohesiveness. Since heat activatable adhesives tend to be organic, thermoplastic, polymeric and non-ionic, a careful balancing of properties and components is necessary. U.S. Pat. No. 3,891,584 describes a water dispersible hot melt adhesive containing 75-95 parts of a graft copolymer comprising a vinyl monomer and a polyalkylene oxide polymer in combination with a tackifying resin. While this adhesive composition does, apparently, disperse, it is exceedingly low in adhesivity for certain substrates such as nylon. This characteristic would inhibit its use for certain purposes such as for a flushable sanitary napkin garment attachment adhesive. According to this invention, a water dispersible heat activatable adhesive is provided which is particularly designed for use with paper tampon tubes and similar otherwise flushable articles. The heat activatable adhesive of this invention comprises sufficient polyethyloxazoline to form a tacky surface on a flushable substrate, a compatible water dispersible plasticizer and a protective anti-blocking component. When used in conjunction with a convolutely wound paper tampon tube, the anti-blocking component serves to inhibit the tacky properties otherwise inherent in the plasticized polyethyloxazoline. This allows the winding of such a tampon tube or other coated paper roll goods without the premature unwanted adherence of one layer to another. One use for this invention may be more readily understood by reference to the drawings in which FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a multiple convolutely wound tampon tube T with a tampon present. Tampon 13 is positioned within tube T which is formed by several layers or windings of a paper 12, e.g., kraft paper, coated with the heat activatable adhesive 11 of this invention. The paper 12 used to produce water flushability is generally standard bleached paper with very little wet strength or other additives so that it rapidly absorbs water and redisperses. The base kraft paper may have a coating on the side opposite the adhesive coating 11 to produce either a high surface gloss or, alternatively, matte appearance. This coating should have a low binder to pigment ratio for rapid water absorption with the binder being a water dispersible or redispersible material such as starch. Such binders and finishes are well known in the art. Polyethyloxazoline has been found useful in molecular weights ranging from 50,000 to 500,000 with a molecular weight of approximately 300,000 being preferred. (The limits of molecular weight of polyethyloxazoline are determined by availability of the compound in the market place. Molecular weights of this material lower than 50,000 and above 500,000 are not readily obtainable.) Polyethyloxazoline is available from Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich. and sold under the trade designation DOW XA-10874. Plasticizers usable in accordance with this invention must be compatible with polyethyloxazoline, must have a low glass transition temperature (Tg). It is generally preferred that the glass transition temperature be below about 10� C. Currently preferred plasticizers are ethylene-vinylacetate copolymers: examples are Airflex 141 and 142 sold by Air Products, Allentown, Pa. Ethylene-vinylacetate copolymers containing between 10-30% ethylene may be used, with the higher the percentage of ethylene monomer present in the copolymer being reflective of lower Tg values. Suitable ratios of polyethyloxazoline to ethylene-vinylacetate are from about 25 to 87.5 parts polyethyloxazoline to about 75 to 12.5 parts of ethylene-vinylacetate by weight. At the higher levels of polyethyloxazoline, the adhesive coating tends to become hard and brittle while as the ethylene-vinylacetate percentage increases, the adhesive tends to lose its water sensitivity. A presently preferred ratio is 50 parts polyethyloxazoline to 50 parts ethylene-vinylacetate. Other suitable plasticizers were vinylacetate acrylic copolymers such as Nacrylic 4441 sold by National Starch Corporation, Bridgewater, N.J. and acrylic polymers such as Hycar 26120 sold by B. F. Goodrich of Cleveland, Ohio. Vinylacetate acrylic copolymers have been tested at a ratio of 25 to 75 parts of polyethyloxazoline to 75 parts to 25 parts vinylacetate acrylic copolymers. The same ratio has been used for acrylic polymers but in the case of the acrylic polymer they are neutralized prior to use with sodium hydroxide or other permanent base to maintain their water dispersibility. Generally the pH is adjusted to about 9. Currently preferred ratios in each instance are 50 parts of plasticizer to 50 parts polyethyloxazoline. As mentioned previously, anti-blocking agents are used to prevent premature adhesion of layered rolled products at ambient temperatures. Suitable anti-blocking agents are polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol of moderate molecular weights. Polyethylene glycols ranging in molecular weights from 2,000 to 17,500 have been used as anti-blocking agents, successfully. The polyethylene glycols have been added to the adhesive formula in a ratio of 5-35 parts anti-blocking agents to 100 total parts of polyethyloxazoline plasticizer mixture. Polyethylene glycols having a molecular weight below 600 tend not to provide sufficient anti-blocking properties. The currently preferred anti-blocking formulation is one containing 15 parts of polyethylene glycol with a molecular weight of 3350 and 3 parts of polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of 600 per 100 parts of the polyethyloxazoline plasticizer mixture. Polyethyloxazoline is generally adhesively activated in the currently formulations at a temperature of about 400� F. Sufficient adhesion for purposes of maintaining the convolutely wound tampon tube configuration was achieved in all ranges of plasticizer, polyethyloxazoline and anti-blocking agents. This was also true from the standpoint of water dispersibility with the trends and properties as the extremes of each of the ranges were reached as described above. Patent Citations
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Hampton Inn - Springfield
Located just off I-55, approximately 10 min. downtown, adjacent to a shopping plaza and many resturaunts; complimentary breakfast bar; indoor pool, whirlpool and work-out facility; all rooms include in-room coffee-makers, hair dryers and iron with board.
CITY: Springfield
The Rose Cottage
Country antiques, Yankee candles, crafts, garden accents, jewelry, TY, and Tolen garden flags.
CITY: Petersburg
Capital City Shopping Center
With Shopko as its anchor store, Capital City offers several shopping and dining opportunities as well as an eight-screen Cineplex.
CITY: Springfield
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
This museum honors American poet Edgar Lee Masters, author of "The Spoon River Anthology." Memorabilia of his life and works are displayed in the house where he lived as a young boy.
CITY: Petersburg
The Rippon-Kinsella House
This 1871 Victorian retreat is set on half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Located in a quiet Springfield neighborhood, the house is within walking distance of Lincoln's Tomb and 10 minutes away from downtown historic sites.
CITY: Springfield
The Barrell Antique Mall
Antique shops in a new 27,000 square foot facility. Complete framing service is also available.
CITY: Springfield
Cafe Brio
This festive dining spot in downtown Springfield features Mexican and Caribbean-influenced food, plus great margaritas (try the pomegranate) and brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
CITY: Springfield
Inn at 835
National Historic Registrar and city landmark. Antique-filled inn, private baths, full breakfast and evening wine.
CITY: Springfield
Prairie Art Alliance
Prairie Art Alliance in Springfield, Illinois represents emerging and established Central Illinois artists of all ages.
CITY: Springfield
Illinois State Fairgrounds
The Illinois State Fairgrounds encompasses over 360 acres of land that is fully fenced for added security. The landscaping and scenery throughout the grounds provides one with a sense of hospitality and homeyness. Springfield and Illinois offer the finest in services and recreational opportunities available anywhere. With over 1,500,000 visitors each year, guests will surely have a pleasant experience while making their own history here at the fairgrounds.
CITY: Springfield
Illinois Korean War Memorial
The Korean War State Memorial, honoring 1,748 Illinoisans killed during the 1950-1953 Korean War, was dedicated on June 16, 1996.
CITY: Springfield
Prairie Archives
An antiquarian bookstore specializing in rare books, used books, prints, postcards, autographs, records, CD's and a few good antiques and all paper collectibles.
CITY: Springfield
Southwest Plaza
Bordered by Best Buy on one end and Barnes and Noble on the other, Southwest Plaza offers a variety of discount shopping opportunities.
CITY: Springfield
Jungle Jim's Cafe
Family-operated cafe features all-American favorite foods with daily specials.
CITY: Springfield
Frank and Florine Saputo started a Springfield tradition for serving fine Italian food; thus becoming a favorite destination for traveling Dignitaries, Politicians and Celebrities. They proudly serve Old World family recipes maintaining a standard of quality and excellence in both food and service since 1948.
CITY: Springfield
Art Concepts Gallery and Pictur E
Wide variety of glass items, jewelry, lots of miscellaneous, as well as framed art work.
CITY: Springfield
David Strawn Art Gallery
Enjoy a variety of permanent collections and exhibits from September - May each year. Art classes and workshops available. Historic building built in 1880. Kelly Gross, gallery director.
CITY: Jacksonville
Sangamon Center North
Located near the Illinois State Fairgrounds on the city's north side. Sangamon Center has several small shops and restaurants.
CITY: Springfield
Quality Inn & Suites
Sixty-six rooms, indoor pool and whirlpool, free deluxe continental breakfast, free cable and Showtime, business classrooms with 2 phone lines, suites with microfridge, iron w/ boards, hairdryers and coffee pots.
CITY: Springfield
Hampton Inn - Jacksonville
65 rooms. Friendly service, clean rooms, comfortable surroundings, everytime. Complimentary On the House hot breakfast, complimentary high-speed Internet, indoor pool, complimentary stay for kids, complimentary in-room movie channels.
CITY: Jacksonville
Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site
This farm was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker, who built four cabins for free black families and later hid fleeing slaves there. Tours by appointment.
CITY: Jacksonville
Mrs. Lincoln's Attic
Found inside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Mrs. Lincoln's Attic is an interactive exhibit that invites kids to step back into a different era and have fun inside a model of President Lincoln's home. Playing with reproductions of historic toys and having a photo taken with life-size models of the Lincoln family is just the start of what this unique exhibit has to offer.
CITY: Springfield
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
Lincoln Square Shopping Center's Farmers Market. Come early for best selection! Located North of JC Penney's. Occurs June through October.
CITY: Jacksonville
O'Connor's Gifts, Antiques and Art
Antiques, collectibles, primitives, old tools, glassware, pottery, toys, lamps, jewelry and Lincoln souvenirs. Located in Salisbury.
CITY: Springfield
A to Z Antiques and More
Offering you a wonderful experience while you shop. This antique store gives a shoppers a lot to consider.
CITY: Elkhart
World Cowboy Gunspinning Hall of Fame and Museum
This museum was established in 2003 to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of gunspinning, made famous on the silver screen and television.
CITY: Divernon
Estep & Associates Mercantile
Nestled in the historic Robins building, on the square in Petersburg Illinois, Estep & Associates have spent 20 years bringing the past to life. Filling the former dry-goods store is everything from "Antiques to Yuletide". Among the aisles of this quaint step back in time you'll find big items, small items, personal mementos and commercial oddities. With more than a dozen additional dealers showcased, Bill & Betty guarantee an encounter not to be missed as you stroll through rustic heirlooms, collectibles, antiquities, craft projects and unlimited possibilities for discovery. Overlooking the Menard county courthouse, there's a real sense of yesteryear awaiting your adventure. Come explore our treasures and enjoy the rich texture of the town Abraham Lincoln, while living in nearby New Salem, surveyed as a young man.
CITY: Petersburg
Morgan County Speedway
Enjoy sprints, micros, street stock, pony stock, limited late models and more during in-season Friday night races.
CITY: Jacksonville
Wabash Trail
A 2.2 mile run paved trail on Springfield's southwest side, beginning at Robbins Rd. and continuing to Park Street.
CITY: Springfield
Established in 1884, Maldaner's Restaurant and Catering is one of Springfield's finest restaurants. If you have visited The Old State Capitol, Frank Lloyd Wright's Dana-Thomas House or the State Capitol, you can imagine the wonderful celebrations Maldaner's likely was a part of at the turn of the last century and to the present day.
CITY: Springfield
The Informant! - Illini Country Club
The vice president of an agri-business giant is recruited by the FBI to uncover evidence of his company's suspected illegal price-fixing. But in his zealous attempt to become the ultimate informant his lies begin to pile up and erode the secret agent world he has created for himself. Look for Alexander Calder's giant red outdoor Flamingo sculpture as two of the movie's main characters walk through downtown Chicago's Federal Plaza.
CITY: Springfield
Lindsay's Gallery
Continental American Cuisine offers Sunday Brunch. Located in the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference center. The bar is called the Globe Tavern and serves drinks 7 days a week.
CITY: Springfield
Blessings on State
Blessings on State is a beautiful two-story home located in the prestigious West State Street/Duncan Park district. This beautiful 100-year-old home has been magnificently restored. Architectural details include a wrap around porch, an impressive staircase, five distinctly different tiled fireplaces, pocket doors, and stunning chandeliers in each room. Each suite features a fireplace, a full private bath en suite, and an attached sitting room. Furnished with a mix of the past and present, "high tech" meets "high style" as you find your satellite television and DVD player behind closed doors. High-speed Internet is available throughout the home. Come experience warm southern hospitality in the heart of the Midwest as you are pampered with exceptional upscale amenities, memorable gourmet breakfasts and gracious personal service. Deaf-friendly. Create memories of a lifetime at Blessings on State!
CITY: Jacksonville
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
Surrounded by gardens and a reflection pool, this magnificent bell tower in Washington Park is the third largest in the world, and one of the few that is actually open to the public.
CITY: Springfield
Edgewood Golf Club
This 18-hole, par 71 course has water on 11 holes, many mature trees and several elevation changes.
CITY: Auburn
Parkway Pointe
This shopping area offers a variety of specialty shops, restaurants and movie theatres.
CITY: Springfield
The Informant! - Illinois Department of Public Health
The vice president of an agri-business giant is recruited by the FBI to uncover evidence of his company's suspected illegal price-fixing. But in his zealous attempt to become the ultimate informant his lies begin to pile up and erode the secret agent world he has created for himself. Look for Alexander Calder's giant red outdoor Flamingo sculpture as two of the movie's main characters walk through downtown Chicago's Federal Plaza.
CITY: Springfield
The Oaks
An 1875 Italionate home - 7 rooms with private baths, 2 rooms are suites. The house sits on 5½ acres on a hilltop that overlooks Petersburg.
CITY: Petersburg
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary
A green oasis located in the center of town, the sanctuary is open for hiking or strolling the one-mile nature trail from sunrise to sunset.
CITY: Springfield
Illinois State Military Museum
Preserving the heritage of the Illinois National Guard, the museum is committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the military artifacts associated with the citizen-soldiers of Illinois.
CITY: Springfield
Staybridge Suites South
Conveniently located 7 miles from the downtown area at Exit 93. Kitchenettes in all rooms as well as high-speed internet access. A sports court, business center and evening reception highlight the property.
CITY: Springfield
Strawn Art Gallery
Strawn Art Gallery features monthly changing art exhibits, Early Mississippian and Native American pottery, and the Miriam Cowgur Allen Doll Collection.
CITY: Jacksonville
Frank Farms
Find scotch and white pine, douglas and fraser fir trees, along with wreaths and farm-raised whole sausage.
CITY: Athens
Robbie's - Springfield
Located across from the historic Old State Capitol, this Springfield staple offers homemade soups, sandwiches and pie. Live jazz and blues performers play during dinner on Friday nights.
CITY: Springfield
Annabel Lee's Tea Room and Boutique
Take a timeout for tea and lunch in this elegant tea room, in a historic building with shopping located within the building.
CITY: Jacksonville
Clayville Historic Site
The centerpiece of Clayville is the Broadwell Inn, the oldest brick building in Sangamon County, built in 1824 by the Broadwell family as a stage coach stop between Springfield and Beardstown. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village. Come see a unique piece of Illinois history.
CITY: Pleasant Plains
Gebhart Farms
Located in Edinburg, this farm specializes in organically produced and certified pork, chicken and turkey products.
CITY: Edinburg
Menard County Historical Museum
Housed in an 1890 Victorian building, the Menard County Museum contains documents, records, clothing and artifacts related to Menard County.
CITY: Petersburg
Sangchris Lake State Park
200 sites and 135 hook-ups. Nestled in native forests and brimming with a record-setting bass population, this park is a comfortable outdoor retreat.
CITY: Rochester
Battle of Virden Monument
The 1898 Battle of Virden, the tragic result of local coal miners fighting for worker's rights, is memorialized on the northeast side town square by a large bronze mural created by sculptor David Seagraves of Elizabeth, IL.
CITY: Virden
Springfield Novelties & Gifts
Books, candles, home accessories, various miscellaneous gifts.
CITY: Springfield
Under the Prairie Frontier Archaeological Museum
This museum displays hundreds of authentic items from the frontier period, including artifacts that were excavated from the hilltop site of James Latham's 1819 cabin.
CITY: Elkhart
Super 8 - Jacksonville
Everything you might need, wherever you're headed. The Super 8 Jacksonville is a Pride of Super 8 award-winning property conveniently located on Morton Avenue, easily accessible to I-72 and Route 67. Our friendly professional staff is available to serve you 24 hours a day.
CITY: Jacksonville
Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum
This museum follows the rich history of the oldest school for the deaf in Illinois, featuring displays in over nine rooms on two floors.
CITY: Jacksonville
Jacksonville History and Hauntings Tours
This haunted Jacksonville tour takes you to spirited sites in the downtown area, with each tour lasting approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours. The tour includes the ghost stories and history behind each of the reputedly haunted sites.
CITY: Jacksonville
Sebastian's Hide-out
Mediterranean cuisine restaurant located in the downtown area. Please see our website for menu options. Wine, beer and spirits.
CITY: Springfield
Lost Bridge Trail
This easy to traverse asphalt trail, starting in Sprigfield, winds you through wooded landscapes, over bridges and alongside a well-groomed community park.
CITY: Springfield
Lake Springfield Marina
Full-service marina with slip rental by day, week, month and season with certified mechanics on duty. Cruise or fish on beautiful Lake Springfield on your rental pontoon boat, personal watercraft, conoe, kayak or paddleboat. Have a family or company outing on the 35 foot Party Barge.
CITY: Springfield
Elijah Iles House: Springfield's History Museum
Experience the historic Greek Revial-style house once owned by a founder of Springfield: Elijah Iles. It houses a permanent exhibit, Springfield as Urban Frontier 1818-1836.
CITY: Springfield
Rammelkamp Chapel - Illinois College
Rammelkamp Chapel is the home of religious life on campus as well as the site for various events ranging from weekly chapel services, mass, convocations, concerts and ceremonies.
CITY: Jacksonville
Fresh Sushi, salads, curries and other Asian-inspired dishes for lunch in downtown Springfield.
CITY: Springfield
Cafe Moxo
A favorite breakfast and lunch spot featuring specialty coffees, a bakery and soups,salads, wraps and sandwiches.
CITY: Springfield
Emma Mae Leonard Wildlife Sanctuary
Watch Birds, waterfowl and other life in their natural habitat. Recently refurbished wooden docks and trails are a nice addition.
CITY: Jacksonville
Voices of Jacksonville Audio Tour
Tune to radio frequencies at each of the seven locations throughout Jacksonville to see the actual places and hear the real stories of Abraham Lincoln as his friends and associates knew him.
CITY: Jacksonville
Crazy Horse Campground
Crazy Horse is a 55-acre campground blanketed with rolling hills, hiking trails through wooded land, and two large ponds for fishing, boating, and a swimming beach. A lodge for rest and relaxation and a playground for the little ones makes this campground a great place to get away for the season or the weekend! Check out our wide, level sites with full hook-ups as well as our primitive camping area. Call 217-886-2089 or stop by and see us. We're located 8 miles north of Jacksonville and 25 miles west of Springfield, and we're happy to show you around!!
CITY: Ashland
Super 8 Lodge South - Springfield
Newly renovated property with ample parking space. Right next to Interstates 55 & 72. Lots of restaurants nearby.
CITY: Springfield
Prairie Land Heritage Museum
This museum is home of the annual Steam Show and Fall Festival, as well as the Prairie Land Liberty Church, which was built in 1900. Enjoy antique tractors, train rides and local history.
CITY: Jacksonville
Stevenson Inn
Free continental breakfast, HBO with 50 cable channels, dataport phones, jacuzzi rooms, restaurants within walking distance.
CITY: Springfield
Sleep Inn of Springfield
Free continental breakfast. Free local calls. Cable TV with Showtime and pay-per-view available.
CITY: Springfield
American Harvest Eatery
American Harvest explores the concept of farm-to-table cuisine, using the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers and complemented with a variety of craft beers
CITY: Springfield
The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum at the Illinois State Museum
The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum for kids, ages 3-10, promotes hands on learning through play. Kids dig for fossils, load a jeep, explore collections and much more. Play Museum hours 9:30-4 M-S, 1-5 on Sunday.
CITY: Springfield
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town is a little slice of heaven in Elkhart. If you are looking for a place that gives you great home-cooked meals at a reasonable price you have found the place you want to eat. Talk of the Town employees will welcome you in and you will feel like you have been a part of the town forever.
CITY: Elkhart
Lawrence Memorial Library/Mata Simpson Resource Center
In 1905 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior of this school library which has been restore to its original luster.
CITY: Springfield
The Rail Golf Course
Home of the LPGA State Farm Classic and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this course received a 4-star rating from Golf Digest.
CITY: Springfield
Lincoln Greens Golf Club
This golf club features an 18-hole, par 72 course and driving range.
CITY: Springfield
Imagine Foundation's Downtown Gallery Hop
Visit a variety of downtown gallery sites to view art from local and visiting artist the first Friday of each month, from 5-9pm. This festival includes not only art, but entertainment from local musicians.
CITY: Jacksonville
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
Museum quality souvenirs ranging from period furniture to an Abraham Lincoln top hat.
CITY: Springfield
Shambolee Golf Course
This beautiful, well-maintained 18-hole course has a long front nine with mature trees, and a short tricky back nine with water, bent grass, trees and greens.
CITY: Petersburg
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Camp Butler is one of the 120 national cemeteries that served as a Civil War training camp, as well as a POW camp for Confederate soldiers. Call the cemetery office to schedule a tour.
CITY: Springfield
Holy Land Diner
Greek, Lebanese and Middle Eastern Buffet featuring falafel, gyros, hummus and a variety of other specialties. Vegetarian-friendly.
CITY: Springfield
Nelson Center
A multi-purpose recreation complex that provides leisure endeavors for all ages, including public ice skating, group skating, lessons, and learn-to-play hockey. In the summer enjoy the outdoor public pool.
CITY: Springfield


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2 And the people will take them with them to their place: and the children of Israel will give them a heritage in the Lord's land as men-servants and women-servants, making them prisoners whose prisoners they were; and they will be rulers over their masters. | 2 Nations will take them and bring them to their own place. And the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD's land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors. |
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This is the place to share tips for performing your own maintenance and repairs on your Eurovan.
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wholesolutions Posts: 3I had some strange electrical symptoms: the brake light in the instrument cluster stayed on even though the parking brake had been released. Along with this the headlights would not come on and the climate control system didn't work. Thanks to this message board someone had a trick posted: try to turn the ignition key to the start position after the car is already started. This worked for a while. Eventually I had to hold the key and apply a clockwise torque to it to keep the symptom from reappearing. This wasn't going to work so I called the guy at EuroParts in San Diego and he said the ignition switch is a high failure item and that they were less then $10! Being a doit yourselfer and a former electronics tech and now engineer I figured, no problem, change the ignition switch. Ha! It was very challenging. There is a phillips screw that holds the switch in. With virtually no access for tools. Without going into all the contortionistic and extension tools attempts I made to remove this screw I finally got it out by heating a small (#1) phillips screw driver shaft red hot with my propane torch and then bent the tip of the screwdriver to just the right angle to get around behind the shy screw. turning the screw no more than 90 degrees at a time I got it out. Replacement of the screw involves creative use of chewing gum. The operation was successful, my electrical problem is solved!
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03eurovan Posts: 4Sounds like your the man for ideas on the Eurovan...I have a 03 GLS, just changed out my front brake pads and rotors, I bought official VW parts, did the work myself, problem is the idiot light warning me of front brake pads worn did not go out after the change. Just wondering if you had any ideas before I take it back to the dealer to get "robbed"...
wholesolutions Posts: 3Actually I do have an idea for you. The warning light for the brake pads is triggered by a wire that runs through all four brake pads. If that wire is broken any where, or disconncted any where along its long route through the car the light will stay on. The sensor works when the pads wear out they open the circuit.
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03eurovan Posts: 4Two Years!!! I can't handle that damn warning light and tone everytime I start the van, enough is enough. I am taking the van to the dealer next week since it still is under warranty, even though I changed the brakes myself, they said they will look at the light and try to fix it. My bet is they are going to tell me its faulty wiring and for some reason or not I will have to pay for something. Other than this brake issue everything else about my 03 van has been great. I will let you know next week what the dealer found out...until then.....
03eurovan Posts: 4Just an update for anyone who listens. As for my brake warning light that wont extinquish even after changing the front brake pads, which by the way is what the owners manual says it is, when warning light comes on, it indicates FRONT brake pads are worn. Well I just got back from the dealer, and he tells me that the back pads are worn too!!! I say "so what", that doesn't explain why my warning light is still on. They tell me that the back pads have the same warning wiring imbeded in the pads, so when the pads wear to that limit, they ground out too, just like the front. So take warning Eurovan owners, the manual is not CORRECT!!! Looks like I will be changing my back pads this weekend.....
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eurotrasher Posts: 3There are not that many options, check out www.europarts-sd.com
Download the Eurovan parts list and search for the "Shock Absorber Guide" at the end of the parts list. -
lena9 Posts: 1I'm having the same issue with my 2002 Eurovan weekender. Started with brake light on at all times even with parking brake off also my AC went out. I took it in to dealer they first said it a relay switch waited 2 days for part and $200 later, now they say it's not that its ignition switch and for parts and labor it will be $460. Can you Please tell me where this switch is located on my van and did you have a manual or is there anywhere I can veiw it. I would very much appreciate it!
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nglasgow Posts: 1The locks on my 2002 Eurovan have gone spastic. It automatically locks and unlocks repeatedly, finally stopping in the locked position. Mechanics cannot get the passenger side door unlocked to open it so they can't get the panel off. We can manage to hold the lock up long enough to get in and out of the driver's side. This happened years ago on our 1990 Vanagon, but I don't know how the dealer fixed it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to approach fixing this?
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weekender3 Posts: 15Well, maybe you have solved this problem by now.
I'm assuming you're pushing the button to down shift, the eurovan transmission actually locks the shifter when pushing the button to down shift. So don't, and just shift down. Why it is different than other manufacturers transmissions, I don't know. -
fbrawsr0 Posts: 16A great big thanks to weekender3 for the instructions, I followed your directions but chickened out at the last minute, I got scared after seeing the wires I would have to pull out to get to the switch. Instead took it to Sunset Motors (VW) in Sunset Beach on PCH in CA close by. Hector the owner, did a good job and am pleased with the service, unlike others he took on the job and was all done within 5 hours promptly and he knew what to do, cost me $200.
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Karen_CM Posts: 5,035Would you mind posting this as a guide on CarSpace? I think it would be very helpful to many and easier to find when doing a search. http://www.carspace.com/guides/
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didache Posts: 1Hello. My 2001 Eurovan (70k) will not always go into reverse. There is no grinding, it simply does not engage. After pressing the accelerator repeatedly (revving), it will kind of "jump" into reverse suddenly. At first I believed this happened primarily when the vehicle was cold (sitting over night); but now it is happening most of the time. I've read that the 2000-2003 Eurovans have had transmission probs. Anyone have any thoughts as to some simple things to check first before making the decision to spend big $$?
robhaha Posts: 2My 2002 had a slow shift problem at 35k. VW replaced it after trying everything else first. It was a 5k job but done under warranty. It went out again at 105k and this time there was only an aftermarket warranty that had a lifetime limit almost met. VW said they don't repair, only replace for 6k. AAMCO did a rebuild for 4300 but I think they broke the clock spring by letting the steering column spin around freely while the rack and pinion was down. I can't prove it. You could get a used car warranty easily with those miles and then in a month or two, make a claim. Good Luck. Rob


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1 et vos cum essetis mortui delictis et peccatis vestris | 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, |
2 in quibus aliquando ambulastis secundum saeculum mundi huius secundum principem potestatis aeris huius spiritus qui nunc operatur in filios diffidentiae | 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. |
3 in quibus et nos omnes aliquando conversati sumus in desideriis carnis nostrae facientes voluntates carnis et cogitationum et eramus natura filii irae sicut et ceteri | 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. |
4 Deus autem qui dives est in misericordia propter nimiam caritatem suam qua dilexit nos | 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, |
5 et cum essemus mortui peccatis convivificavit nos Christo gratia estis salvati | 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved. |
6 et conresuscitavit et consedere fecit in caelestibus in Christo Iesu | 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, |
7 ut ostenderet in saeculis supervenientibus abundantes divitias gratiae suae in bonitate super nos in Christo Iesu | 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. |
8 gratia enim estis salvati per fidem et hoc non ex vobis Dei enim donum est | 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- |
9 non ex operibus ut ne quis glorietur | 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. |
10 ipsius enim sumus factura creati in Christo Iesu in operibus bonis quae praeparavit Deus ut in illis ambulemus | 10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. |
11 propter quod memores estote quod aliquando vos gentes in carne qui dicimini praeputium ab ea quae dicitur circumcisio in carne manufacta | 11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called "uncircumcised" by those who call themselves "the circumcision" (that done in the body by the hands of men)-- |
12 quia eratis illo in tempore sine Christo alienati a conversatione Israhel et hospites testamentorum promissionis spem non habentes et sine Deo in mundo | 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. |
13 nunc autem in Christo Iesu vos qui aliquando eratis longe facti estis prope in sanguine Christi | 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. |
14 ipse est enim pax nostra qui fecit utraque unum et medium parietem maceriae solvens inimicitiam in carne sua | 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, |
15 legem mandatorum decretis evacuans ut duos condat in semet ipsum in unum novum hominem faciens pacem | 15 by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, |
16 et reconciliet ambos in uno corpore Deo per crucem interficiens inimicitiam in semet ipso | 16 and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. |
17 et veniens evangelizavit pacem vobis qui longe fuistis et pacem his qui prope | 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. |
18 quoniam per ipsum habemus accessum ambo in uno Spiritu ad Patrem | 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. |
19 ergo iam non estis hospites et advenae sed estis cives sanctorum et domestici Dei | 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, |
20 superaedificati super fundamentum apostolorum et prophetarum ipso summo angulari lapide Christo Iesu | 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. |
21 in quo omnis aedificatio constructa crescit in templum sanctum in Domino | 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. |
22 in quo et vos coaedificamini in habitaculum Dei in Spiritu | 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. |
The Latin Vulgate is in the public domain. (The Latin Vulgate w/ Apocrypha) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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When Basil Restaurant opened in 2009, the Columbus Dispatch reported on owner Rhome Ruanphae's inspiration: his mother?s string of successful Thai restaurants?beginning with Thai Village in Chicago?s Wicker Park neighborhood?that she ran with her husband while he was growing up. Rhome borrowed his mother?s culinary mastery for Basil, which teleports taste buds to Thailand with a menu of authentic Southeast Asian cuisine. Chefs gather rice or egg noodles to lay the foundation for many entrees, such as specialty kee mow, a soft or crispy maelstrom of rice noodles with thai basil, tomatoes, and bell peppers. The menu also features a rainbow of curries, soups, salads, and appetizers to keep ravenous diners from eating their napkins.
The seasoned confines of a former antique shop welcome diners to Basil Restaurant, decked out with bare brick and a retro advertisement for ice painted on the back wall. As a glittering chandelier casts light on colorful curries, wine-dark panels of varnished wood gaze at diners from the wall, and exposed lengths of ductwork add a neoindustrial aesthetic without the overkill of steam-powered dessert trays or austere Orwellian maitre d's.
Bold, earthy paintings line the canary-yellow walls of Lemongrass, but they have to contend with the vibrant spreads of sushi and pad thai that top the plates at the pan-Asian bistro. Sushi, sashimi, and nigiri options run the gamut from barbecue eel and asparagus to a specialty Manhattan roll glazed with shrimp caviar. A lighter lunch menu presents smaller portions of the dinner entrees, along with handheld options such as chicken bacon and shrimp-tempura wraps. An extensive wine menu complements the dinner and lunch menus, and the tempting dessert menu catalogs fried plantains and mango sorbet served in a mango rind.
Thai Lagoon's extensive menu puts traditional and modern Thai dishes, such as pad thai ($10.95) and sautéed shrimp in curry ($13.95), alongside Chinese favorites such as Kung Pao chicken ($9.95) and Szechwan chicken ($9.95). Diners can customize entrees with their choice of chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp and can request vegetarian alternatives. Dive into the aquatic flavors of the pad woon sen talay, a stir-fried seafood selection doused with chu see curry sauce, snow peas, and green peas sautéed in oyster sauce ($13.95). Or sup on chicken paradise, which transports its eater to earthly paradise with cashews, pineapple, onions, mushrooms, and scallions ($13.50).
As weary guests lug their suitcases and collapsible travel saxophones up to the front desk of Best Western hotel, their senses are suddenly awakened to the scents of sizzling garlic, simmering coconut, and fresh basil. The source of the exotic aromas is the onsite Thai Lagoon Bistro—an elegant Thai eatery lauded by reporters from Crave Magazine as a hidden gem. In the restaurant's kitchen, chefs fold fresh seafood, meats, and vegetables into a sweeping variety of authentic Thai favorites and rarities—from the popular pad thai noodles to the lesser-known tiger cry spicy beef. They stir pots of soup peppered with lemongrass and chili before turning their attention to massaman chicken curry, which writers from The Columbus Dispatch praised as being "aromatic with allspice, clove, and cinnamon…" They even extend their culinary expertise to a selection of Chinese classics, including kung pao chicken and orange beef.
Diners await meals at white-cloth tables in the elegant dining room lit with soft candlelight and speckled with tropical plants. In the mornings, the restaurant transforms into a breakfast buffet with American-style dishes, including cereals and pancakes shaped like John Wayne waving the US flag.
Blue Ginger's chefs have no shortage of sources when they need inspiration for their next dish. Rather than limit their scope to a single region or country, they scan recipe books from across Asia and pick out their favorites as starting points. Some of the recipes they dig up date back centuries, but they're more interested in looking toward the future than dwelling on the past.
It's certainly a bright future they envision—one in which the best elements of various Asian cuisines have joined forces in the same dishes. There are even some influences from outside Asia that make it into the mix, as the duck fajitas and pan-roasted chilean sea bass will attest. This inclusive spirit isn't just limited to the food. An extensive drink menu features imported beers, martinis blended with sake, and cocktails stirred with miniature world flags.
Pendant lamps ensconced in sleek chrome or zebra-striped shades cast a soft glow across Sushi Thai, where blue walls offset the colorful fish fillets within the glass sushi case. Sushi chefs slice tuna tartare and coil specialty rolls behind the sushi bar as cooks in the kitchen prepare a menu of Thai fusion and sushi dishes such as pad thai with beef, udon noodles with chicken, and spicy Thai-style fried rice with chilies and basil. To complement these meals, guests can choose from an extensive drink menu brimming with wines and sakes.


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- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
- 1/4 cup unsifted powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 1-3/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar, for finishing
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and set rack to lower third. Cream butter, sugars, and vanilla. Mix cornmeal, flour, and salt, then add to butter mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls and bake on greased baking sheets for 12 to 15 minutes. Sift powdered sugar on them while they are still warm, then apply a second coating when cool.Updated Wednesday, February 9th, 2005
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Cassata Deconstructed (Cassata)
Matthew Scialabba & Melissa Pellegrino
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Perhaps Sicily's most famous dessert, Cassata Siciliana's various ingredients respect the island's eclectic past as the crossroads and melting pot of some of the world's most important cultures. In the dish's original form, a sponge cake filled with ricotta cream mixed with dark chocolate pieces is encased in an almond marzipan, decorated with a stripe of pistachio cream, and dotted with candied fruit. In this recipe, the dessert combines all of the flavor components of the classic sweet in a modernized, somewhat lighter version.
Recipe courtesy of The Southern Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Tuscany to Sicily by Matthew Scialabba & Melissa Pellegrino/Lyons Press, 2012.
Recipe courtesy of The Southern Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Tuscany to Sicily by Matthew Scialabba & Melissa Pellegrino/Lyons Press, 2012.
- 5 ounces (145 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- 1 large orange
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 12 ounces (340g) ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 recipe sponge cake (see recipe below)
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) light rum
- 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachio nuts
- Softened butter, for the pan
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of table salt
- Make the sponge cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a standard 18 X 13-inch half sheet pan and line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, 1/3 cup of the sugar, the vanilla, and 2 tablespoons warm water with an electric mixer on high until thickened and very pale yellow, 5 to 6 minutes.
In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, beat the egg whites on medium speed to soft peaks. Gradually pour in the remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Raise the speed to medium-high and continue beating until glossy stiff peaks form.
Fold a third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten, and then gently fold in the remaining whites. Sift the flour and salt over the top of the mixture and gently fold it in. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, gently spreading and smoothing it to make sure it's level. Bake until the top springs back lightly when touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. (Makes 1 cake) - Make the chocolate mousse: Melt the chocolate with the butter in a medium heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually pour in the sugar, raise the speed to medium-high, and continue beating until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Put the heavy cream in a large bowl and beat with a handheld mixer on medium speed until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk a spoonful of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate. With a rubber spatula, fold in the remaining whipped cream and then the egg whites. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and refrigerate.
- Make the candied orange peel: With a sharp paring knife, cut the orange peel away from the flesh into 2-inch-thick strips. Remove almost all of the white pith from the peel (leaving about 1/8 inch of the pith intact). Cut the peel lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips (you should have about 1/2 cup of peel).
- Fill a 2-quart saucepan three-quarters of the way with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the orange peel and cook to remove some of the bitterness, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the peel, run under cold water, and drain again.
- In the same pan, add 1/2 cup of the sugar and 1/4 cup of water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the orange peel, reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer, and cook until the peel is translucent, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the peel.
- Set a rack over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a bowl. Toss the peel in the sugar, in batches, and then shake in a sieve to remove any excess sugar. Arrange the orange peel on the rack and leave to dry, 3 to 4 hours.
- Make the ricotta cream: In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, sugar, lemon zest, and orange zest until combined.
- To assemble, cut the sponge cake into 1/2-inch cubes. In a small bowl, mix the rum with 1 tablespoon of water. Divide the cake among six 4-ounce glasses. Brush the cake cubes with a little of the rum mixture. Pipe the chocolate mousse over the ricotta cake. Divide the ricotta cream among the cups. Sprinkle each cup with the almonds and pistachio nuts and then top with the candied orange peel.