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Flowering Amaryllis in Peril!
Dear Good People of the Hippeastrum Forum,
I am a new member and I have really benefitted from the enlightening information I found throughout the forum, and its wonderful FAQ!
Yet as even with that wealth of tutorials I still feel unsure of how to proceed in order to complete the attempted rescue of my sick bulb, I turn to you! My bulb is a "mass" bulb that I received as a kit for x-mas. It came with the coconut medium, which I have (unfortunately) used. At first, all was swell, the bulb produced a magnificently tall floral stalk with 4 gorgeous white and pink flowers (the double kind). There are 4 leaves growing somewhat "on the side" of the main bulb, yet inside it, these have remained the same for many days now, same went for a 2nd stalk, which showed its bulb rather quickly, but stayed short, as it still is (only 3 inches), somehow, even if it looks like it's already opening some, and the flower bulbs are visible. 2 days ago, on a whim, and after reading up on the care of the bulbs to *keep* them, I touched the bulb and it was soft! I became worried when I peeled some of the layers off from the exposed portion of the bulb, discovering some brownish rot. I then carefully dug him out of its pot, and saw that the rot had attacked the roots, so I rinsed everything, and while peeling off the sick 1st layers, I discovered more interlayer brownish/bright red rot further in, so I peeled some more, until the layer seemed 'ok' to me. He still has some mostly white roots left, which gives me hope, the basal plate, now dry, seems free of rot, except maybe on the side in the cut-off part of the layers I had to remove, and the bulb is mostly shiny and white now. I have left him sitting in the top opening of an empty kleenex box close to the window, with a side open so that his roots/basal plate will be able to dry some, as I have seen many of you mention the need to let the salvaged bulbs dry before repotting in "intervention" testimonials on the forum.
With the context layed out, here are my questions: since he is in the process of flowering, is it ok to wait 4 days until I repot him, as the fungicide I have ordered will not be there until then? Should I let him dry some more with his roots out in the air, or should I put his roots in a bowl of water inside the kleenex box? The fungicide is liquid and sulphur-based, I plan on bathing the bulb, but as there seems to be some suspicious-looking tissue close to its "neck" (still a bit of reddish rot-looking tint there) would I spray this part as well, even though it's not great to have moisture go inside the bulb layers? Finally, I was thinking of repotting him in a mix of Fafard Connoisseur Tropical plant + some Fafard Orchid potting mixes, to emulate Jodik's mix, in an unglazed terra cotta pot. Does this sound ok to you or do you think there is a better plan for me to follow?
Lastly, I have another bulb from last year who is producing very beautiful leaves this year (since I only belatedly learned how to care for the bulbs post-flowering and put him on a no water+dark dwelling too soon, but I bet he'll be great next year!), I am *very* tempted to repot him as well, with the same mix as the one I was to use for the "sick" bulb, would it traumatize him too much to do it now, or do I really have to wait until he's dormant? I was hoping that by giving him a larger pot he would have a better chance to grow during the nice seasons when they come!
I apologize for the extra long post (& the poor picture -and unmanucured fingers-, I had to take it with my computer, and did not get how to upload more than one picture from the instructions at the end of the FAQ... So I took a picture to try to show roots+flower bud+new leaves (on the far right) together! The other stalk is the first one that I cut off when the flowers were 'done' doing their thing. I have more pictures I could post of the basal plate, if needed.) and many mercis in advance for any helpful advice you might provide. Happy gardening!
Wow.... great job!! Nice description AND photo! The change in medium should be fine. Orchid mix is well draining and that's what the bulbs need. They hate having wet feet. Great that you've ordered a fungicide, but don't forget that cinnamon works in a pinch. As you said, since your spray is water-based, take it easy on spraying into the neck. Spray won't really get deep into the bulb if there are problems between the layers. Your peeled bulb looks good. Sometimes scapes are shorter than I like and I think it has to do with stress. An unglazed pot should be fine. Since you know this bulb may be prone to rot, I'd just keep it a bit on the dry side.
Keep us posted.
Hi Isathegreen,
It looks like you've done an admirable job of nursing your not so healthy bulb as it looks pretty good right now.
If you wish to wait a while before repotting you can always just put in a glass of water with just the bottoms of the roots hitting the water making sure that the basal plate remains dry while you wait for your fungicide. But even without water I think you bulb will continue to be fine until you re-pot it.
Your choice of potting mix sounds fine as well as your unglazed terra cotta pot!
As for the brownish red at the neck it just looks normal from what I can see from your picture, many times the red is just a stage before the tissue totally dies and then turns brown.
Good Luck,
Bonjour Kristi & Donna,
Thank you *so much* for your quick replies! I am so pleased to have joined your (re)active, enthusiastic and supportive community!!! Your detailed and positive comments really gave me confidence, and I more than ever think I can actually save this 'guy' (you've probably gathered by now that I think of my plants/bulbs as just a different kind of People...)! I thought I'd try to get a shot of him sitting on his glass of water, as suggested by Donna to thank you both for your help and for your suggestions, and of his buddy, the Leafy Healthy One in order to keep track of the 'rescue operation' since it's beginning: I do plan on keeping you posted, on this! I love the idea of using natural substances, like cinammon, as Kristi suggested, and was thinking the organic sulfur-based liquid would somehow fall in this category, hence my choosing it... But I am really excited re. experimenting with less agressive (?) pantry items when I am more seasoned at this gardening thing! I dream of the day when I have a garden and grow my very own Organic People in it :)
One can't really see as much of it as I would have wanted to, but Montréal is so beautiful and snowy right now that I tried to catch a bit of this 'faeriness' in the background of the photo, hence the not so great contre-jour...
Just 2 last questions before closing. Some of the roots of the 'rescue bulb' are brownish, but still firm and firmly attached to the basal plate, should I leave them as they are when repotting, or would these eventually be a new source of rot? Even some of the white ones seem broken in places, yet still attached (say, in the middle, they seem thinner, like they've been bent there), should I cut off the seemingly 'weaker' part that trails at the end of a healthy root? Finally, what do you think about my idea of repotting the Healthy One? Would it be bad for him at this point? He seems strong enough to me to withstand the operation, and now that I've become somewhat suspicious of the 'apparent' health of these guys, this would give me a chance to inspect him from all angles (I had no idea I should have done this when I adopted him last year), thus making sure he's *really* all right?
Many thanks in advance again for your help, and for being there for us in 'our' time of need, the Green People and I are really very grateful for your kind words and lightning-quick responses!
Hoping all your own 'People' thrive and dazzle you with their incredible blooms and lush leafy beauty, sincerely,
Isabelle :)
This post was edited by IsatheGreen on Sun, Feb 2, 14 at 12:07
Dear Isabelle,
Montreal does look lovely coated in snow! Your view is great!
I would just leave the roots in place, and watch them. The brown roots aren't actively growing as the white ones are, so if you trim them there should be no negative outcome. As far as repotting the healthy bulb, you can easily do that by lifting it out of the pot and keeping as much of the soil as possible. Just put it in a larger pot and pack some fresh soil around the outside. Just try not to disturb things too much…
Best of luck!
Hello Again, Fellow Amarillys Afficionadi,
I just wanted to say thanks again for your help, and your replies. I have repotted my bulbs, the "sick" and the healthy one thanks to the great info found on the forum, and all that's left to do now, I guess, is not water them too much... and see what happens next! I am posting a picture of the "guys" in their new homes, the one with the beautiful flower that's just starting to bloom is the bulb which was the object of the rescue! I hope the flower is not a sign he's doing worse, as I have read that these guys will try with all their remaining might to pollinate when in desperate situations... Also, the fact that he has no live root left has me worried! Will he just grow back some roots? I have positioned him so that he has a heat source clost to his base, hoping this could help.
I will keep you posted on the evolution of my green friends, and wish great health and beauty upon yours!
Isabelle :)
This post was edited by IsatheGreen on Mon, Feb 10, 14 at 23:11


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Readers: best cloud-based file storage: Dropbox; honorable mention: Ubuntu One.
Bill: I'm a huge fan of Dropbox and use it daily. So for personal use, I'd definitely say it's the best solution. However, if I were running a business and needed cloud storage, I'd look at Amazon's S3.
Kyle: My favorite cloud-based file storage is my own file server. If you have Linux and a few disks, it's trivial to rsync files around to whatever machine you are in front of. Granted, some of these other offerings might have more automated features, but I'd like to see the Open Source community provide something that made it easy for people to have these same capabilities on their own machines without relying on some third-party outside their control.
Readers: best game: Frozen Bubble; honorable mention: Doom and Battle for Wesnoth (tie).
Bill: This is a tough one, as I don't play many games, but I'd have to side with Doom, simply because of nostalgia.
Kyle: This is a tough one for me too, because I'm torn between Frozen Bubble and Quake 3. Doom is fun, but these days, it's become the game version of Hello World that everyone ports to a new Linux device. I guess I'll go with Quake 3. Yes, it's an old FPS, but it's still my favorite.
Readers: best database: MySQL; honorable mention: PostgreSQL.
Bill: MySQL wins for me. It's just too easy to get a database up and running with it.
Kyle: Although MySQL is nice, I prefer PostgreSQL both for its power and the fact that it's still nice to have some sort of alternative to Oracle. These days, it really isn't any more difficult to manage MySQL than PostgreSQL
Readers: best backup solution: rsync; honorable mention: tar.
Bill: I have to go with tar on this one, because when I hear "backup", I think "tape", and tar stands for Tape Archive. rsync's got its place, and I use it a lot to copy data from point A to B, but it feels like more of a copy utility rather than a backup solution.
Kyle: I'm going to have to go with BackupPC here. It's relatively easy to set up, easy to manage and works well. Plus, you have the option to use either rsync or tar for your backups. It seems like a win-win to me.
Readers: best virtualization solution: VirtualBox; honorable mention: VMware.
Bill: I did a virtualization shootout last year, and VMware came out on top at the time. Now, I'm not so sure. VirtualBox has come a long way. I'm split on this one.
Kyle: I think the main thing VirtualBox has going for it is the ease at which it installs within distributions like Ubuntu. I just hope Oracle doesn't kill it. On the enterprise end, I favor VMware's enterprise products first and probably KVM second.
Readers: best content management system: WordPress; honorable mention: Drupal.
Bill: WordPress: it's ubiquitous, easy to install and maintain, and it gets out of your way and lets you create content. What can be better than that?
Kyle: I'm with Bill on this one. Drupal is powerful but has a significant learning curve. It's dead simple to set up a site on WordPress, and plenty of support and packages are available to make it easy to maintain long-term.
Readers: best Linux laptop vendor: Dell; honorable mention: Lenovo.
Bill: I own quite a few laptops, both Dell and Lenovo, but when I spec a new machine, it's always a Lenovo system. The build quality still is a cut above Dell, despite the leaps and bounds that Dell has improved in the past few years. Besides, how many laptops have holes in the lower case to allow Mountain Dew to drain out?
Kyle: This is tough, because although Lenovo doesn't do the best job of championing Linux as a pre-installed option like some of the other vendors, I've found its Linux support (especially for the ThinkPad series) is very solid. I've said for a while now that if you want good Linux support, you should get the same hardware the developers use, and it seems there are plenty of Linux developers on ThinkPads.
Readers: best brand of video chipset: NVIDIA; honorable mention: ATI.
Bill: It's rare that I do any 3-D at all, so graphics simply need to be there, have stable drivers and not use a lot of power. That's why I like the Intel graphics chipsets.
Kyle: Although like Bill, I can handle my 3-D acceleration needs with my onboard Intel graphics card, the VDPAU support in the NVIDIA cards that allows you to offload decoding of HD video content to your graphics card pushes NVIDIA to the top of my list.
Readers: best Linux smartphone: Nokia N900; honorable mention: HTC Nexus One.
Bill: I've spent time with the Motorola Droid, and it was a very pleasant experience. I don't run a Droid as my daily phone, but if I were stuck with one, I wouldn't mind terribly. It's a nice unit.
Kyle: The readers are right on with this one. The N900 is the phone I carry with me, and I'd argue is definitely the best Linux smartphone out there. Sure, some phones have more processing power these days, but it's hard to beat the openness and variety of development languages that the Maemo platform has on the N900.
Readers: best Linux-based gadget: Amazon Kindle; honorable mention: TomTom Navigation System.
Bill: The Kindle is the gadget to beat in this space. They're very nice, though the unmentioned Barnes & Noble's Nook is a good alternative (see my review of the Nook on page 48).
Kyle: This is tough for me, as I look at all the Linux-based gadgets around my house. I think the Spykee, the Pogoplug, the N900 and the Parrot AR drone are all very interesting Linux-based gadgets. But, I still think I'm going to have to go with my N900.
Readers: product of the year: Android; honorable mention: KDE.
Bill: I have to agree with the readers: Android deserves product of the year. Not only are countless people now running Linux, but also Android's technical achievements can make their way back into mainline Linux over time and improve the entire Linux ecosystem. I'm looking forward to seeing ARM-based, Android-powered Netbooks in the next year.
Kyle: As I mentioned previously, I'm not a big Android fan, but I do agree that it should be product of the year. It has dramatically increased the number of people using Linux, even if they don't know it, and it has great potential to increase Linux's reach in the future.
Kyle Rankin is a Systems Architect in the San Francisco Bay Area and the author of a number of books, including The Official Ubuntu Server Book, Knoppix Hacks and Ubuntu Hacks. He is currently the president of the North Bay Linux Users' Group.
Bill Childers is an IT Manager in Silicon Valley, where he lives with his wife and two children. He enjoys Linux far too much, and he probably should get more sun from time to time. In his spare time, he does work with the Gilroy Garlic Festival, but he does not smell like garlic.
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In what could well be a first-of-its-kind arrangement between an M.F.A. program and a publishing house, Candlewick Press has been given the right of first refusal to the final thesis manuscripts of students graduating from Lesley University's low-residency M.F.A. program in Creative Writing—Writing for Young People Program.
Earning My Writing for Children M.F.A. at Simmons
The books I read as a child and teenager are the ones that left indelible impressions on me, though it took me a while to realize I wanted to dedicate myself to young people's literature.
More Children's and YA Writing M.F.A. Programs: M.F.A. Update Fall 2014
Aspiring authors of children's lit (YA, middle grade, and picture books) have far fewer choices when it comes to graduate work than their counterparts in the fiction, nonfiction, and poetry genres.
Simmons College: Children's Lit, in Theory and Practice: M.F.A. Update Fall 2014
The Center for the Study of Children's Literature at Simmons College in Boston, established in 1977, was the nation's first-ever master of arts in children's literature.
Success Story: PW Talks with Author Matthew Thomas - M.F.A. Update 2014
Thomas's personal story is rather epic as well. The 39-year-old author honed his craft in two writing programs, and later worked as a school teacher while he finished his first novel—which he wrote by hand, toiling in obscurity for 10 years.
University of Colorado Boulder: M.F.A. Update
Noah Eli Gordon, a poet and author, most recently of "The Year of the Rooster" (Ahsata, 2013), is on the faculty of the University of Colorado Boulder creative writing program.
Why Poets Get M.F.A.s: M.F.A. Update 2014
Let's take it as a given that no one studies poetry for the money and fame, or at least not just for the (pitiful) money and (marginal) fame.
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For many people, traditional M.F.A. programs are impractical.
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The M.F.A. in creative writing is considered a terminal degree, and therefore qualifies graduates to teach at the college level.
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The workshop is the core of the creative writing M.F.A. Most graduate programs in creative writing require that students enroll in at least one workshop per semester.
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It's pretty safe to say that not only are M.F.A.s everywhere—they're inextricably woven into the fabric of the contemporary world of American books. Here, we survey the country's M.F.A. scene, looking at funding, post-graduate job opportunities, and more.
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In 2010, it was Téa Obreht (Cornell '09) with The Tiger's Wife. In 2011, it was Chad Harbach (Virginia '04) with The Art of Fielding. In 2012, it was Karen Russell (Columbia '06) with her Pulitzer-finalist Swamplandia!, and a year or two from now, it will be Garth Hallberg (NYU '06). Knopf recently purchased the 34-year-old author's 900-page debut novel, City of Fire, after a bidding war escalated the closing price to nearly $2 million. But how much does an M.F.A. have to do with a writer's success?
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Steve was first elected as 3rd District Alderman in 2009, and re-elected in 2011. In April of 2011, he was also selected unanimously as Common Council President, a position he gave up when he was elected Mayor on April 3rd, 2012. He is a graduate of Oak Creek High School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Steve worked in media research for the Nielsen Company for 28 years as a Field Manager, until he was elected Mayor. He has been married to his wife Kathleen, who is a teacher at Oak Creek High School and MATC, for 27 years. He has two daughters, Katherine and Christina, and a son-in-law Brandon.
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I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried…
Does that sound very Presidential? So Liberals like President Obama are okay with our kids getting shot? Is this what society has come to?
The question(s) that our elected leaders, like Senator Kaine, need to answer are:
- Why is there nothing in the bill about increased funding for mental health?
- Why won't the federal government enforce its own gun laws?
- Why are gun prosecutions under the Obama administration down 45% or more?
To put it simply, the answer to the above questions is that the 'new' gun control legislation as well as ObamaCare and everything else President Obama has done is all about government controlling your life. This gun control legislation is not about protecting our kids.
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Dude Charged With Attempted Murder After Throwing A Bowling Ball At A Chick's Head Because She Wouldn't Let Him Buy Her Drinks
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ROCK HILL, S.C. (CBS Charlotte) — A South Carolina man has been charged with attempted murder after throwing a bowling ball at a woman's head. York County authorities arrested Omar Sheree Stevenson, 33, for the Dec. 18 incident at the Strikers Family Sports Center in Rock Hill. Police say Stevenson threw a 12-pound bowling ball at the victim's head when she refused to let him buy drinks for her. The bowling ball hit the victim in the forehead while she was sitting on a bench. Authorities say the victim's skull was visible from the impact, according to the police report obtained by CBS Charlotte. The victim was transported to Piedmont Medical Center where she received stitches and was released. She did not suffer a fractured skull or a concussion.
Hey toots you were in a bowling alley on a Sunday night. Unless you're a 65 year old man in a bowling league I think its safe to assume you don't have much going for you. Especially in the romance department. I mean if I walk into the Strikers Family Sports Center on Sunday and I see a single woman there I'm thinking one thing and one thing only – this broad is as desperate as they come. She's so DTF its not even funny. I'm thinking she wants me to put my fingers in holes and the throw my balls right down her lane. Its almost a slam dunk guarantee she'll fuck you.
And then she turns her nose up at you and won't even let you buy her a drink? C'mon babe. Let me at least get you a vodka and cran served in a Dixie cup. How about one of those vending machine dispensed coffees? Some chicken fingers with fries? What the fuck you bougie bitch! You wanna parade around the bowling alley on a Sunday and tease these guys rolling their hearts out then don't be surprised when you catch a 12 pounder to the head. Bottom line is when guys ask for your number or offer to buy you a drink you really should just accept and cooperate. Because not only are they just being polite but there's a good chance that after you turn them down they may open fire on your car with semi-automatic weapons or smash your skull with a bowling ball. Probably in your best interest to drink a beer with the dude and talk about the time he rolled a 265 rather than get your brain exposed.


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Dominique Strauss-Kahn: Athlete Extraordinaire
May 31, 2011
Mata Hurry writes from New York: Disgraced ex boss of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dominique Strauss-Kahn seems to be the epitome of robust health nowadays, having been released on bail in New York recently. He was charged with six counts of sexual assault and another of unlawful confinement of a chambermaid at the Sofitel Hotel. DSK was granted bail at $1 million, plus another $5 million as an insurance bond – all put up by his wife, I hasten to add.
Physicians watching DSK's appearance in court marveled at how fit he looked. 'He may be a "le grand seducteur" and a depraved rake, but he's as healthy as a moose,' declared an astonished doctor, Richard De Bauch, who has made a study of 21st century Casanovas.
According to Dr. De Bauch, who has devised the Libertine Index, swingers and Don Juans may have the worst track record in molesting and assaulting women, but most of them seem to posses awesome health. And they most certainly don't suffer from old age diseases like arthritis.
What the medical fraternity has avoided telling us, though, is that arthritis is caused by unprotected sex with right-wingers. And that would include politicians such as Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich and their neo-con ilk.
All the youthful wanton dandies and slickers are now forewarned that fornication with rightward leaning persons causes this abominable affliction. So before you think of nothing better that to leap into bed with perfect strangers, you should at least ascertain the political proclivities of prospective partners. Their sexual orientations in this case are immaterial.
Failure to inquire about the political leanings of your partners could be disastrous when you hit 50. If you've been cohabiting with a neo-con or a wingnut, you are doomed when you reach 50. Your joints will collapse, your bones will shatter and you may be left crippled for rest of your life.
Studies among animals have revealed that rightward tilting creatures too develop arthritis in later years. In a study entitled 'Sexual Habits of Adult Goats' (SHAG), Professor Bon King of the University of Ulan Bator noted that the four legged pathetic creatures in Outer Mongolia always veered to the right while grazing in the outback. The adults among the right leaning goats tended to develop severe arthritis when they turned 3 years of age, the adult goat equivalent of the human age of 50.
As empirical evidence from a human study group to buttress his thesis, Professor Bon King cited the example of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who sprinted down the corridor at Hotel Sofitel after his encounter with the maid at his room. 'Here's a man who could do the jog 50 yards in 5 seconds,' Professor King said. 'It's your IMF equivalent of an Olympian feat of the four-minute mile. Obviously the man has robust and well lubricated joints. At the age of 62, that is a remarkable feat.'
Strauss-Kahn, added the learned professor, took extreme care in choosing and chasing women of a leftward persuasion. Thrice married, obviously to women of a socialist disposition, the man had an insatiable appetite for philandering. 'He may have gotten into scrapes for his sexual escapades, but he has a spring in his step and he has wholesome healthy knees because of his socialist sexual lifestyle,' the professor concluded.
Of course, the disgraced former IMF chief may have other ailments, not documented in the annals of medical science: leer-ache, for instance, which is contracted after ogling excessively at scores of buxom women in hotels and swanky bars. Symptoms of leer-ache include inflammation of the eardrums and swelling of the lips from constant licking. Victims of leerache also report cravings for super glue, fried beans, ripe avocado and granulated cement. Complications might occur which include aneurysms, vodka withdrawal syndrome, lockjaw and loss of speech.
The disgraced former IMF chief may be also suffering from 'phonmesia', defined in The Medical Journal of Sarajevo as the tendency to forget mobile phones in hotel rooms. After all, what man of sane mind lurches at a woman, assaults her and then saunters off to the airport, leaving his cell phone and personal belongings behind.
Have you observed the behavior of men and women when they lose or misplace their mobile phones? They turn ashen-faced and vulnerable to jaundice and yellow fever. They begin to retrace their steps to all the places they've visited during the day and in the process, contract all kinds of life threatening disorders like Compulsive Celibacy Syndrome (CCS) and All Diners' Disease (ADD). The latter affliction, for those imbeciles ignorant of its symptoms, includes among others, amnesia regarding one's last meal and a predisposition to slash and destroy Diners Club Credit Cards.
The phonmesia victim then gorges on marjoram and Asian pears, before quaffing gallons of beer. Thereafter, he develops a distended liver, is confined to a hospital bed barely surviving on glucose drips. He then spends years finding a liver donor and swiftly perishes, unless of course he is lucky to get a liver transplant.
If he's lucky to find a dimwit willing to donate his liver, the phonmesiac's body may well reject the implanted organ, following which he dies a long and protracted death. The liver's donor dies anyhow after having relinquished his very vital organ.
As we go to press, we await more unconfirmed reports about the extraordinary stamina and well being of DSK. Stirring Trouble will be the first media outlet with scoops on the International Molesting Firm's erstwhile head and seducer extraordinaire.
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There's a soothing feeling when you're within the 12 square miles called West Orange. From the Essex Equestrian Center to the Essex Country Club and five golf courses. From the legendary Mayfair Farms and the Pleasantdale Chateau to the new Whole Foods, the Essex Green Shopping Center, movie theater, and the many eateries, there's something for everyone.
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A view of Georgetown from the rooftop of the Kennedy Center (Photo credit)
Kicking off my "Walk This Way" series and coming in at no. 10 on the list of most walkable DC communities (per Walk Score, which gave it a 90), Georgetown offers both surprisingly affordable condos as well as the high-end residences its known for. I've picked 3 properties that represent 3 different price points, and used Walk Score to give you an idea of what each property is close to. Regardless of what you can afford in Georgetown, one thing is for sure: Wherever you live, you'll never be bored.
2111 Wisconsin Ave. Northwest, #301
Type: Condo
Community: Observatory of Georgetown
Price: $349,000 (Original list price: $359,000)
1 bd/1 ba; Sq. ft.: 700; $/sq. ft.: $499
Walk score: 97 (walker's paradise)
Walk to: Whole Foods (0.2 mi); Starbucks (0.14 mi); Georgetown University (0.04 mi)
Set back from Wisconsin Ave. at the end of a long, formal driveway, The Observatory of Georgetown is a 162-unit building with an occupancy level of 75%. In addition to being close to all of Glover Park and Observatory Circle retail, services and restaurants, the building is also just a few blocks away from M St., and is close to Rock Creek Park and the Vice President's residence. The Georgetown shuttle bus, Metro Bus, and Circulator all have stops right in front of the building. Underground parking is available.
Residents enjoy a 24-hour reception desk, in-unit service, swimming pool, sun deck, 24-hour exercise room, fax and copy service, and security access control. This particular unit offers maple laminate floors, a Southern exposure, a balcony view of the pool, and a washer/dryer. Pets of up to 20 lbs. are allowed.
2700 P St. Northwest
Type: Semi-detached
Community: East Village
Price: $774,000 (Original list price: $815,000)
2 bd/1.5 ba; Lot size: 826 sq. ft.
Walk score: 83 (very walkable)
Walk to: Starbucks (0.36 mi); 7-Eleven (0.03 mi); Bridge Street Books (0.3 mi)
This classic Federal-style, semi-detached home built in 1900 features hardwoods, a fully renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, master suite with beamed ceilings and Jacuzzi tub, an attic loft, and a finished lower level with a half-bath. French doors lead out to a South-facing, fenced-in garden with slate patio. The property is convenient to all of Georgetown, the West End, Dupont, Rock Creek Park, and the Metro.
3030 K St. Northwest, #201
Type: Condo
Community: Washington Harbour
Price: $1,095,000
2 bd/2.5 ba; Sq. ft.: 2382; $/sq. ft.: $460
Walk score: 97 (walker's paradise)
Walk to: Safeway (0.39 Mi); Starbucks (0.03 Mi); Georgetown Cinema (0.06 Mi). On-site restaurants include Sequoia, Tony & Joe's, and Harbour Café.
Washington Harbour is renowned for its restaurants, shopping, and spectacular views of the Potomac and nearby monuments. The complex features luxury living and office spaces, as well as a public boardwalk, a fountain court, and a small riverfront park. Boat tours launch from here from spring through fall.
The buyer of this waterfront unit will enjoy a fully renovated, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. The purchase price includes a 1-car garage, and a 2nd space can be rented. It's a full-service building, which residents clearly pay for…to the tune of the nearly $3100 monthly condo fee.
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A Columbia University professor, Nicholas De Genova, stated in a public address that he "would like to see "a million Mogadishus" � referring to the 1993 ambush in Somalia that killed 18 Americans, in which our fallen heros were dragged through the streets by the animals residing there. Where is the outrage?
Shortly after September 11th, Berkeley, CA's city manager forced the local firefighters to remove American flags from their firetrucks. Where is the patriotism?
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has declared the use of the words "under God" by public schoolchildren when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to be an unconstitutional. Where is the freedom of choice?
Yellow bows affixed Monday to a sign reading "Entering the Borough of Fieldsboro" (near Philadelphia) and a nearby tree, the traditional show of hope for American combat troops' safe return, were ordered to be taken down by order of the Borough Council and Mayor Edward "Buddy" Tyler. Where is the compassion?
Mike Coffey, Mayor of Burlingame, had decided the city would not enforce an ordinance against private displays on public property when a woman asked if she could put ribbons on Burlingame Avenue. Now that nearly every tree and lamppost has a yellow ribbon, Seth Yatovitz, a resident of Palo Alto, wants the city to take them down, calling them "offensive ribbons." In his complaint to the city, Yatovitz mentioned his belief that the soldiers involved in the Iraq theater are actually criminals. "I find the yellow ribbons on city property offensive to my senses, as they are posted in support of violators of international law. I do support our troops that are not involved in illegal activity," Yatovitz wrote to the council.
Thank you "Blame America First" crowd. It seems to be more readily accepted these days to blame America for being a problem then it is to praise America and support America. What really bothers me the most is that this anti-American attitude is happening WITHIN OUR OWN BORDERS!
We as a country have become so swept up in political correctness and 'tolerance' that common sense, basic human dignity and compassion and accountability for outrageous conduct has been all but ignored. It seems clear to me that the only time we, as Americans, are 'free' to do or say anything these days is if it's something completely outrageous, inappropriate or mean-spirited by generally accepted standards. Otherwise, you're labelled as an oppressor, close-minded, intolerant or part of some grand conspiracy to thwart an entire group. It's ridiculous. It has got to stop. For the love of God, let's get back to the basics of life. Let's shun those who make statements like De Genova. Let's criticize the actions of those who find the American flag offensive, yet live under the very freedom it represents. Let's demand some common decency. Let's restore America to the way it use to be. The days before it was down-trodden by pinko, leftist, communist-loving, terrorist-supporting, God-hating freaks of nature.
Seriously, if the American flag offends you…. or if a yellow ribbon in support of our military's safe return infuriates you…. or if you think America deserves to be hated for its policies…. take your candy-ass, liberal elitist, welfare-loving, America hating views and move to friggin FRANCE! Most of you hippie, anti-Americans will fit nicely into their 'one bath a week' schedule anyway.
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I've got many ideas for the adult movie producers, but once they'll meet Lindsay I'm pretty sure they'll be blown away by her ideas. Sado-maso, gonzo, bukkake, hell she's probably up to beating the world record for the amount of cum swallowed or most sex partners in 24 hours. Sign me up for that!


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Posted: July 15, 2013
Open Championship week is always one of our favorites here at Team Titleist. It marks the season's third major, features a rota of historical courses overseas and the winner takes home one of the most iconic trophies in sports – the Claret Jug.
It is also the time of year we get to celebrate the birthday of Master Craftsman Bob Vokey.
And to help celebrate, "The Voke" has a special gift for two lucky Team Titleist members… He is going to get behind the grinding wheel to create two custom Vokey WedgeWorks Hand Ground wedges – one for each lucky winner.
But before Bob starts work on these custom masterpieces, each winner will be contacted by the WedgeWorks team to get his or her complete specifications dialed-in. This includes reviewing all available grinds and custom tweaks available through WedgeWorks (get more info on Vokey WedgeWorks Hand Ground Wedges here...).
Bob will then hand grind the one of a kind wedge, the same as he does for top touring pros around the world. To top it off, each winner will receive a Hand Ground specifications certificate, signed by Bob, as proof of authenticity. The retail value of each wedge is $350.
So how do you enter the sweeps? Just send "The Voke" a happy birthday message by adding a comment to this post and we'll randomly select two winners from all of the comments.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: To enter the contest, log in to your Team Titleist account and then send your birthday wishes to Bob by adding a comment (see below) to this blog post by Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.*
Example Comment: Happy Birthday, Voke!
PLEASE NOTE: You must be a Team Titleist member to enter. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to U.S. residents. Sweepstakes offered from July 15, 2013 to July 21, 2013. Complete official rules available at Sweepstakes Rules and Community Policy.
A few more important details... Only one entry per a person. If you send in multiple replies, you'll be disqualified from the contest. Don't forget to follow the instructions or your entry will not be considered eligible.
Keep in mind, all comments are moderated and it may take some time for your reply to appear. We'll do our best to approve comments quickly but if you enter more than one reply, we have to disqualify you from the drawing (sorry to repeat this but we want to make sure it's clear).
(Sorry U.S. only. Here's some more info: Why are Titleist sweepstakes U.S. only?)
Good luck and check out some images of the Vokey WedgeWorks Hand Ground Wedges in the gallery below!
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Happy Birthday Bob!! Thanks for all the birdies!!
BRYCE N wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:45PM
Mr. Vokey,
Hope you have a great Birthday and thank you for your hand in the greatest wedges made!
Harvest, AL
Jim R wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:45PM
Happy Birthday Sir!
You have truly revolutionized the short game with your wedges....making the game more fun not only for the pros but the average golfer to believe that he too can play like a pro!
Thank you for your dedication and your hard work and I look forward seeing what is next.
Matt K wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:45PM
Happy Birthday Mr. Vokey! I have four of your wedges, best ever!
Wilson R wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:46PM
Happy birthday Bob ! My short game would be no where without ya !
Aaron Z wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:46PM
Happy Birthday, Voke! Keep on grinding!
Christopher R wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:47PM
Happy Birthday "Sir Voke"! Enjoy your day....
Matt K wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:47PM
Happy birthday bob "the wedge" vokey, chipped in with my my 48 vokeyin a competition Saturday! Have a good one and keep up the good work!
James H wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:48PM
happy birthday voke!! thanks for the grooves
gary c wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:49PM
Voke, you make one hell of a wedge. Happy Birthday, enjoy!!!!
shawn d wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:49PM
Happy birthday Bob!... It would be incredible to put a wedge into play made by the master himself!
Jeremy J wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:49PM
Cheers to 73 years of attacking the pin! Happy Birthday Voke!
Gary R wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:49PM
Happy Birthday Mr. Vokey! I hope your day is a nice as your wedges
Paul R wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:49PM
Happy birthday!!! Wishing you many more to come and many more new wedge design in the future.
peace88 wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:49PM
Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays Bob.
I have been playing your wedges forever and can't imagine a round without them (52, 56 and 60) in my bag. Thanks for your commitment to improving the play of millions. Have a truly wonderful day.
Parthur wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:51PM
Happy Birthday to "The Voke" that has changed my game. I thank you for my short game. Look forward to the future with Vokey Wedges!
Michael H wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:51PM
Happy Birthday Mr. Vokey...and thank you for making my short game better.
Mike B wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:52PM
Happy Birthday Mr. Vokey! Thanks for hard work.
Matt M wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:53PM
Happy Birthday from one BV to another
BRIAN V wrote on July 15, 2013 at 9:54PM
Happy Birthday Voke! Here's to many more!
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Are those supposed to be Spock ears that Zoe Saldana is making with her fingers as she poses with Leonard Nimoy? Or is she crossing her fingers for luck? The two were at the launch event of Yoostar 2 at the 2010 E3 Expo in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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Planting mixtures of corn and forage sorghum may reduce the risk of low silage yields in years with below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures.
That's according to Chris Teutsch, Virginia Tech forage agronomist, who points out that corn has high silage yield potential but is sensitive to environmental stress. Forage sorghum has a much higher level of drought tolerance and water-use efficiency.
He planted the two crops alone and together with forage sorghum ranging from 2 to 8 lbs/acre. Planting took place in late May, about a month after the optimal corn planting date.
Adding as little as 4 lbs/acre of forage sorghum to late-planted corn more than doubled the silage yield in 2010 (4.9 to 11.5 tons/acre) and nearly tripled it in 2011 (5.4 to 14.3 tons/acre), Teutsch reports.
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A four month Bossier Sheriff's Office investigation has lead to the arrest of three individuals.
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(BaseballStL) – Skip Schumaker will return to the NL Central in 2014. According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Cincinnati's Reds have signed the versatile utility man to a two-year deal.
Schumaker, 34, spent 2013 with the Los Angeles Dodgers after six seasons with the Cardinals. He posted a .263/.332/.332 slash line with the Dodgers in 125 games. For the Cardinals, his best stretch was from 2007-2009, in which he was an everyday player in 2008 and 2009, and hit over .300 all three years.
Schumaker is still well liked in St. Louis, and received a standing ovation when his name was announced during the NLCS.
According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the deal will be two years, $5 million.
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need to get the, probably, two more boxes of stuff packed and figure out what to do with the punches, art mediums, and extra adhesives that are in baskets on the floor.
after that, dh can help me get the infamous black bookcases downstairs, peel the vinyl words off the walls, and scrub the carpet.
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Watch Adrian Lau's newest visual for "Projection Intro".
Adrian Lua comes through with a new visual for his intro track to "Projection". The song is once again produced by the legendary Harry Fraud, who also provided the beats for Lau's most recent bangers "Crystals" & "Stop Watch" featuring RiFF RAFF and Charlie Bars.
The track will appear on his Projection project, which is set for a February 24th release date. The project will also feature guest appearances from Eddie B and Meyhem Lauren.
Another cut you may want to check out is "X Generation" which once again finds Lau over Harry Fraud's production.
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