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Video: Are You Ready for Tuesday's Tornado Drill
Posted at 3:55 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, is the statewide tornado drill, beginning at 9:45 a.m.
The tornado drill is an important statewide safety exercise in an effort to prepare for nature's most violent storms. Virginia has been hit hard in the past by multiple tornadoes that have cost lives and left extensive damage. In fact Virginia has had 70 tornadoes since 2011, with more than $3 million in damage.
When the drill starts at 9:45, immediately protect yourself by going to a designated shelter-in-place or to the center of an interior room on the lowest level away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls.
Find more information on the Statewide Tornado Drill or additional drill resources at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) at http://www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/stayinformed/tornadoes. Find more information on tornadoes from FEMA at http://www.ready.gov/tornadoes.
When it comes to tornadoes, there is no such thing as a "tornado season." Tornadoes can strike anywhere, anytime, and you need to know the drill — you need to be prepared to act quickly.
Statewide Tornado Drill is Two Weeks Away
Posted at 2:30 p.m.
When it comes to tornadoes, there's no such thing as a "tornado season." Tornadoes can strike anywhere, anytime, and you need to know the drill. The annual statewide tornado drill is just two weeks away — Tuesday, March 11. Are you registered to participate?
More than 391,000 Virginians are already signed up and will participate in the tornado drill at 9:45 a.m. on March 11. With at least three tornadoes EF-O tornadoes in Virginia just last month, there's no better time to practice tornado safety.
Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms. They can appear suddenly without warning and can be invisible until dust and debris are picked up or a funnel cloud appears. Be prepared to act quickly.
Participating is easy. All you'll need to do to prepare your home or business for a tornado is to register for this year's tornado drill at Ready Virginia.
Potentially Dangerous Storms Loom for Thursday; 7 Ways to Prepare Now
Posted 3:53 p.m.
Potentially dangerous thunderstorms are possible in our area Thursday. The National Weather Service is calling for possible heavy rains, flooding, tornadoes and strong winds that could pose numerous challenges.
Take this threat seriously. While nothing like the wrath of last year's derecho storm is predicted at this time, this line of storms may cause more havoc than a usual summer thunderstorm. There are a few things you can do today and this evening to prepare:
1.) Secure Loose Items
Bring in or secure any loose items outside your house or on your condo balcony. High winds could cause those objects to fly around and injure people or damage property.
2.) Storm Drains
Check rain gutters and storm drains. We've had a lot of rain in recent days and with more on the way, flooding is possible, so make sure drains are clear.
3.) Digital Preparedness
Prepare digitally! Power outages are possible, so have your devices fully charged. Here are 10 more tips to help with digital preparedness.
4.) Power Outage Supplies
Have enough batteries, flashlights, radios and other things you may need for a power outage.
5.) Report Power Outages
Be ready to report power outages to your provider: Dominion Virginia Power 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357), TTY 711; NOVEC 1-888-335-0500 or 703-335-0500, TTY 711.
6.) Stay Alert and Informed
Weather forecasts can vary, so stay informed and keep an eye on changing weather conditions. Pay particular attention to tornado watches (conditions favorable) and warnings (tornado sighted, seek shelter).
- Sign up for our emergency text alerts/emails. If you live in the Huntington, Belle View and New Alexandria areas of the county, you should choose the "Riverwatch" group for information about possible flooding.
- Follow @fairfaxcounty on Twitter; use #ffxstorm to share what you're seeing locally.
- This blog will have updates as events warrant, so if you're not already subscribed by email or RSS, please do so by visiting the top right column of this page.
- Follow local media reports, credible social media accounts and other information sources for the latest alerts, warnings and protective actions.
7.) Share Information
Share this information with coworkers, neighbors, your faith community and more. Use the sharing tools below or print this information. Help someone, too, such as an elderly neighbor in securing loose items or checking storm drains.
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Be Alert for Tornadoes and Floods
Posted 4:39 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area until 10 p.m. and a flash flood warning until 9 p.m. You need to be alert for both threats this evening.
The worst of the potential weather may hit during rush hour between 6 and 8 p.m.
Important Driving Tip:
- If driving and it's raining, turn on your headlights so other drivers, pedestrians and bikers can see you. Slow down while driving, too.
Tornado Safety Tips:
- A watch means conditions are possible for tornadoes to develop.
- A warning means a tornado has been sighted; seek shelter immediately.
- Pay attention to our text/email alert system, media outlets and credible social media channels for any warnings.
- Determine in advance where you will take cover in case of a tornado warning.
- Storm cellars or basements provide the best protection.
- If underground shelter is not available, go into a windowless interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest floor possible.
- If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building.
- A vehicle does not provide good protection. A culvert or ditch can provide shelter if a substantial building is not nearby. Lie down flat and cover your head with your hands. Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.
- More tornado safety tips.
Flood Safety Tips:
- "Turn around, don't drown." Never drive through a flooded roadway as the depth and water current are unknowns and could be dangerous.
- Keep children inside and away from streams and creeks. The county has experienced loss of life in previous years because of rapidly rising water.
- More flood safety tips.
For Residents in Belle View/New Alexandria and Huntington Areas:
- Based on the latest forecast, if we receive two inches of rainfall within a one hour period the Huntington area could experience significant street flooding. Residents should move cars to higher elevations. Localized street flooding could be expected in the Belle View/New Alexandria areas. We do not anticipate any structural flooding at either the Huntington or Belle View/New Alexandria areas. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions. Residents should be subscribed to the Riverwatch list on CEAN.
Don't Forget to Participate in the Tornado Drill at 9:45 a.m.
Posted at 8:35 a.m.
The Statewide Tornado Drill is this morning at 9:45 a.m. Our emergency management office will send a Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) message announcing the drill so you won't forget to participate. If you are not registered for CEAN alerts, take this opportunity to do so.
What You Should Do During the Drill?
- You should act as though a tornado warning has been issued for the immediate area or a tornado has been sighted near your home or office building. Move as quickly as possible to the nearest shelter or other safe place. Use stairs to reach the lowest level of a building; avoid using elevators.
- Make sure that any visitors to your office know that this is a drill, not a real event. Assist any visitors to shelter.
- In a real tornado emergency, once you reach a safe area, crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down and cover your heads with their hands. Ensure that everyone in your organization knows this. You can practice crouching down.
Tornadoes can happen anytime, anywhere with little or no warning. Knowing what to do when seconds count can save lives. How will you respond to a tornado warning?
Know the Terms:
- Tornado Watch – Conditions are favorable for a tornado and that tornadoes are possible.
- Tornado Warning – A tornado has been sighted or has been indicated by National Weather Service Doppler radar and might be headed your when. When a warning is issued, take cover immediately.
Do You Know What to Do if a Tornado Approaches?
If a tornado is headed your way:
- Shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. Go to the building's basement.
- If there is no basement in your home or office, move to a small, windowless, interior room such as a closet, bathroom or interior hall on the lowest level of the building.
- If you are in a high rise building go into an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible.
- When shelter is not available, lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area (do not get under an overpass or bridge).
For more information or assistance with emergency planning, contact our emergency management office at 571-350-1000, TTY 711.
Video: Register for March 12 Statewide Tornado Drill
Posted at 12:15 p.m.
Last month, we encouraged you to register for Virginia's annual Statewide Tornado Drill, scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, at 9:45 a.m.
As Michael Guditus, Fairfax County's emergency management training coordinator, explains below, there is still time to so. Check out the video for more information and to hear the benefits of participating.
To sign up for the drill, visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's registration webpage.
Register Now for Statewide Tornado Drill March 12
Posted at 11:48 a.m.
It's one month away! Virginia's annual Statewide Tornado Drill is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, at 9:45 a.m. The date also will be observed as Tornado Preparedness Day across the state.
The tornado drill is an important statewide safety exercise. In recent years Virginia has been hard hit by multiple tornadoes that have cost lives and left extensive property damage. Some communities continue to recover from devastating tornadoes.
In each of the past two years, some 1.2 million Virginians have registered to participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill. Registration for this year's drill is now open. To register and to learn more about planning a tornado drill, go to www.vaemergency.gov and click through the rotating graphics at the top of the page, or go to www.ReadyVirginia.gov.
Additional help in planning a tornado drill is available through the county's Office of Emergency Management at 571-350-1000, TTY 711. The Statewide Tornado Drill is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Ready Virginia and the National Weather Service in cooperation with local emergency management offices.
You may also want to go back and look at a recap article from the county's three-day tornado exercise held last year, "Tornado Education, Engagement and Exercise." It includes links to resources to know the difference between a tornado watch and warning, how to recognize the danger signs of a tornado, 10 questions to ask if a tornado strikes Fairfax County, and a daily recap of each day of the exercise that provides some valuable insight into what actions the county will be going through if a major tornado were to strike here.
If widespread severe weather threatens on March 12, the drill will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 13, at 9:45 a.m.
Be Alert for Severe Storms Today
Posted 1:32 p.m.
A strong cold front will move through our area later today (probably between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.). This front could cause damaging wind gusts in excess of 55 mph, locally heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado. Please stay informed as the storm may be heavier in some areas, including localized flooding.
A tornado watch has been issued for the National Capital Region until 7 p.m. Know the differences between tornado watches and warnings.
Six Actions to Take:
1.) Sign up for weather text/email alerts at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean and/or pay close attention to weather forecasts.
2.) If roads flood, "turn around, don't drown." Do not drive through flooded roads. This storm may strike us during rush hour, so please slow down and allow extra time for travel.
3.) Please keep children away from streams and creeks that may rise rapidly.
4.) Bring in any outdoor furniture or other items that may not be secure.
5.) In case you lose power, call your provider. Do not assume they know your power is out. For Dominion Virginia Power customers, call 1-866-366-4357, TTY 711. For NOVEC customers, call 1-888-335-0500, TTY 711.
6.) If you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you are experiencing other public safety non-emergencies, please call 703-691-2131, TTY 703-204-2264.
Tornado Exercise: Fairfax Prepares Day 9
Posted 4:58 p.m.
Yesterday, our community was battered by some very strong storms. We even had a tornado warning; while first reports indicated there were some tornado touchdowns, the National Weather Service later concluded all damage was from straight line winds.
But, it's important to remember that tornadoes can impact our community. And while it's not prime tornado season right now — usually early spring — it's important to know what to do in the event a tornado approaches our area and what to do after one may hit us.
In March, Fairfax County Government held a three-day emergency exercise around a major fake tornado scenario. The fake tornadoes struck around 8 a.m. on March 19 in the western part of county near Centreville, Chantilly and Fair Lakes. There were many major impacts.
THE ASK: This week, review our series of blog posts from the tornado exercise and ask yourselves the various questions we posed. How would you answer? Are you prepared for a tornado or other incident that could impact us in similar ways?
TELL US you've done this:
- Post a quick reply in this blog's comments section below such as "I've done this."
- Use the Twitter hashtag #fairfaxprepares and tweet your accomplishment. Include photos if you'd like.
- Like our special Facebook page for this campaign to leave comments and share tips with your friends.
- Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com that you accomplished an ask.
- Click the links below to email, share on social media or print a hard copy. Thanks!
Tornado Watch Until 2 a.m.; Second Wave of Storms Coming Soon
Posted 8:05 p.m.
The National Weather Service tornado watch continues until 2 a.m. A second wave of storms is on its way to our area bringing with it heavy rain, wind, hail and possible tornadoes. This second wave will hit between 9 and 11 p.m.
Please stay alert for changing conditions, especially nighttime tornadoes and road flooding. Two cars were caught in swift water this evening, so please, turn around, don't drown.
Stay tuned to local media, our emergency alert network, social media or other tools that will alert you.
Tornado Warning for Burke/Lorton/Springfield Cancelled
The tornado warning for Burke, Lorton and Springfield areas has been cancelled.
Rain, winds and hail still expected tonight. Please be alert for more warnings.
When driving, turn around, don't drown.
Tornado Warning Until 5:45; Seek Shelter Now
Tornado warning until 5:45: Burke, Lorton, Newington, Springfield, 395/495 interchange, Franconia: seek shelter now! http://bit.ly/NpIdLg
Severe Weather to Impact Our Area; Tornado Watch Until 9 p.m.
Posted 3:01 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 9 p.m. for Fairfax County and the entire National Capital Area. Thunderstorms, heavy rains, wind, large hail and potential flooding are also expected beginning this afternoon.
This is a dangerous storm. Let's break down potential issues to consider:
A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for a tornado and that tornadoes are possible. The National Weather Service is predicting that the greatest threat for tornadoes in Fairfax County will be between 7 and 10 p.m.
Think of where you would normally be during that time –at home, in a restaurant or movie theater, outdoors, at work or in the car. You may only have a few seconds to react. Decide now where you would go if a tornado warning is issued.
You may also be sleeping, too, so ensure you have some way to be notified of a potential tornado warning. Sign up for our Community Emergency Alert Network, listen to a weather radio, follow social media sites or watch local TV.
View more tornado preparedness and safety tips.
Heavy Rain, Winds and Flooding
This weather system could bring winds up to 50 mph and 1-2 inches of rain. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move. Do not drive in flooded roads – "turn around, don't drown." Also, it's very important to keep your children inside and away from streams and creeks.
If you live in a flood-prone area, identify where to go if ordered to evacuate and the safest route to get there. If there is a flood, you may only have minutes to get to safety. Choose several places – a friend's home in another town, a motel or a shelter. View more flood safety tips.
Due to high winds, please secure all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
Power Outages
Due to high winds, you may lose power. Plan ahead for life without power. Have an emergency kit ready with food to eat and other supplies.
Avoid using lighted candles as they may cause a fire. Flashlights are safer when the power is out.
If you are driving and traffic lights are out, please abide by these rules.
In case you lose your power, here are the numbers to call to report the outage:
- Dominion Virginia Power outages and downed wires: 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357), TTY 711
- BGE outages: 877-778-2222; downed wires: 800-685-0123
- NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) outages and downed wires: 1-888-335-0500 or 703-335-0500, TTY 711
- Pepco outages: 1-877-737-2662
Emergency Phone Numbers
Only call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Refer to this list of important phone numbers for other key contacts; bookmark it on your computer, smartphone or write down the numbers.
Tornado Education, Engagement and Exercise
During the last 10 days, we've engaged you on this blog, Facebook and Twitter about tornadoes. In an effort to compile most of our posts in one place, here are the key entries we'd ask you to read, discuss and then take necessary preparedness actions so our whole community is better prepared in the event of any incident from tornadoes to floods to terrorism:
Statewide Tornado Drill at 9:45 a.m.
Today at 9:45 a.m. is the Statewide Tornado Drill.
Tornadoes can happen anytime, anywhere with little or no warning. Knowing what to do when seconds count can save lives. How will you respond to a tornado warning?
Know the Terms:
Tornado Watch – Conditions are favorable for a tornado and that tornadoes are possible.
Tornado Warning – A tornado has been sighted or has been indicated by National Weather Service Doppler radar and might be headed your when. When a warning is issued, take cover immediately.
Know What To Do:
If a tornado is headed your way, shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. Go to the building's basement. If there is no basement, move to a small, windowless, interior room such as a closet, bathroom or interior hall on the lowest level of the building. If you are in a high rise building go into an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible. When shelter is not available, lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area (do not get under an overpass or bridge).


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Spice of the Month: Cumin
by Dana Angelo White in Healthy Recipes, October 5, 2012
Cumin is earthy, smoky and downright toasty. This sensational spice is a must-have for fall cooking.
Cumin Basics
Dating back to the Old Testament, this ancient spice is a relative of parsley (but you'd never know it by the flavor). Tiny slivered brownish-black seeds are super aromatic and explode with even more flavor when ground into a fine powder. Some specialty markets may also have white cumin seeds.
Popular across various cultures, you'll find cumin as a staple in Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Nutrition Info
One tablespoon of whole cumin seeds has 22 calories and 1 gram of fat along with 1 gram of fiber and 22-percent of your daily iron needs.
What to do With Cumin
Ground cumin is a common ingredient in both curry and chili powders. It's warm, not spicy – a nice balance to fiery spices like cayenne and chipotle.
Use cumin to add a deep, nutty flavor to chicken, fish, pork or beef. Add to a marinade for a platter of grilled veggies like zucchini, eggplant, peppers and portabello mushrooms. Jazz up chicken soup, beef stew and turkey chili. Or blend into salad dressing and hummus.
Cumin seeds can also be enjoyed whole – they're divine when sautéed in oil and added to soups and sauces. Indian classics like lentil soup and masala use this method frequently.
Shopping and Storage Tips
Store cumin seeds or ground cumin in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. To bring out the flavor of cumin seeds, lightly toast in a dry pan.
Recipes to try:
Cumin Grilled Chicken Breasts
Moroccan-Style Tilapia With Cumin, Mango and Cilantro
Taco Salad
Vegetarian Chili
Sweet & Spicy Hummus
Coleslaw with Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette
Red Lentil Soup
Chickpea and Artichoke Masala
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Quick Tips to Clean the Kitchen Sink
Skip the scouring! Try these quick tricks to send grime (and germs) down the drain
By Carolyn Forte
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Make It Easier Next Time
Stash Arm & Hammer's Baking Soda Shaker ($1.26) under the sink. Sprinkle it on stains before they set in, then just wipe and rinse. Bonus: Baking soda fights drain odors.
To keep a stainless steel sink looking its spiffiest, take a few minutes to smooth away scratches, which harbor stains and bacteria, with a powdered stainless steel cleanser, like Cameo, and a regular sponge. While you're at it, help repel grime by applying a light coating of mineral oil with a rag.
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The local Apple reseller in Santa Barbara (Calif.) may see his sales drop 30 percent in the first year after a new Apple retail store opens in the city next Spring. The CraigSmithBlog.com Web site interviewed Mac Mechanic owner Mike Bishop, who estimates Apple is spending $2 million to reconstruct the building at 928 State Street, and signed a 10-year lease for $67,000 a month. "The future looks kind of bleak," Bishop told Smith. He recently purchased the building he was formerly renting, and renovated the interior to closely match Apple's own stores. He says his profit margin is just eight percent, which Apple stores can undercut simply by offering the company's standard 10 percent educational discount. "It's not fair!" Bishop said. Resellers in other cities have seen a 20 to 30 percent decline in business after the arrival of an Apple store, he said. See a construction photo and read the full story here.
E-mail this storyReseller May Take 'Hit' When Apple Arrives
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- December 9, 2008 at 2115
In Richmond VA, reseller CapitolMac has seen service and sales increase since the opening of the Apple Store in Short Pump Town Center.
A good reseller can do well when Apple boosts sales in a specific area, and then drops the ball on service for all but the standard mainstream computer user.
The CapitolMac team is knowledgeable and friendly, and actually receives referrals from the Apple Store for particularly unusual custom configurations.
If Mac Mechanic has a good service department, they'll do fine. There's more money and better margins for independents in service than retail sales anyway.
It would be worth their while to forge a relationship with their local Apple Store staff.
- December 9, 2008 at 2348
I worked in the Pasadena Apple Store 5 years ago. Both of Pasadena's Mac resellers are still in business. We used to refer customers to the other stores when they were looking for peripherals or accessories outside of the narrow offerings of the Apple Store. Support for older models was also a big plus for the resellers, since the Apple Stores (at least at the time) limited their service offerings to newer models.
So, I hope Mac Mechanic stays sharp and his business increases. If he plays his cards right and offers customers products and services that can't be found at the Apple Store, there should be room enough for both players in SB.
- December 12, 2008 at 2100
"It's not fair!"
Ahuh. Welcome to Capitalism, Slappy. Offer a desirable product or service the Apple Stores don't, and you'll survive. Don't, and you'll be applying for a Specialist position at the new store. Look on the bright side – maybe you can get some bailout money from the government!
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Children's program
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The amenities listed in this description represent a sample of amenities available in some or all guest rooms in this hotelInteractive web TV, Coffee/Tea maker, Alarm clock, Air conditioning, Air conditioning individually controlled in room, Bottled water, Shower, Bathtub/shower combination, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Upgraded bathroom amenities, Separate closet, Closets in room, Iron, Bathroom amenities, Down/feather pillows, Foam pillows, Duvet, Sofa bed, Cribs, Converters/ Voltage adaptors, Local calls, Free toll free calls, Color television, Cable television, Plug & play panel, Premium movie channels, List of movie channels available, CNN availaible, HBO available, ESPN available, All news channel, Pay per view movies on TV, AM/FM radio, Remote control television, Large desk, Chair provided with desk, Desk with electrical outlet, Spare electrical outlet available at desk, Electrical current voltage, Separate modem line available, Telephone, Voice mail, Two-line phone, Multi-line phone, Speaker phone, Connecting rooms
Miscellaneous Information provided by Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Opened in 1987
· Renovated in 01/01/2009
· 295 rooms.
· 2 suites.
· 19 floors.
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- Families can access the tips and advice by visiting the Bike4Life section of the Welsh Assembly Government website. Alternatively, to receive copies of the leaflets by post, parents can email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 0800 100 900 (or 029 2090 6801 from a mobile).
The Minister was speaking as the Welsh Assembly Government launched Bike4Life in Wales, providing tips and advice to encourage Welsh families to cycle regularly.
Bike4life is part of Change4Life, the campaign to help Welsh families eat well, move more and live longer.
Speaking about the many benefits of cycling, the Minister said:
"We know that adults and children in Wales should be getting much more exercise than they often do. As a keen cyclist myself, I would love to see more Welsh families getting out and about on their bikes.
"Cycling really is a fun way of getting a regular dose of exercise and is the perfect way for families to keep fit and have fun together. It is also a great way of exploring the beautiful Welsh countryside that surrounds us.
"The Bike4Life guides that we are launching today have a wealth of ideas to help families enjoy cycling, from working out the best equipment to buy, to tips on how to cycle safely. I would urge Welsh families to take a look at the advice and guidance on offer."
Amongst the information is a voluntary scheme targeted at employers. The Cycle to Work Guarantee encourages employers who sign up to the Guarantee to implement simple, low cost measures to make cycling to work easier.
By signing up, organisations in Wales can show their commitment to helping their workforce become healthier, greener and more productive.
The launch of Bike4Life coincides with a major UK charity cycle ride that is making its way through Wales this week.
'The Great Tour' is a charity bike that will see individuals from the worlds of sport, celebrity, charity, politics and science cycling all the way around the UK's coast to raise money for good causes.
The tour will circumnavigate Wales' beautiful coast between the 16th and 27th August, passing through a number of locations, including Holyhead, Machynlleth and Mumbles on its way.


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Finally two, maybe three weeks after bringing it home I got to shoot my .40 M&P.
I pulled a few hours Auxiliary Police duty and one of the firearms instructors was shift supervisor. That means if no calls Range time.
At about 17 yards out I got some decent grouping considering how long its been since Ive shot at all and considering my first time with the M&P no props to lean on just free standing.
Those 15 round mags are great. I bought an extra one so I can have two extras on the duty belt.
Of course I let the other guys try it out too. All positive comments. One other officer liked it so much he said hes gonna see if the local gunshop I got mine from will take his present pistol in for trade\credit toward his purchasing an M&P for himself.
Now Im tempted to let my S&W CS45 go (sell it) to get the M&P Compact 40.
Everyone who shot it kept on about how good it was.
Just thought Id pass this on.


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More a black comedy than the intended "neo-noir" that newbie auteur Jake Goldberger aspires to, "Don McKay" is a droll little independent flick for audiences with dark tastes. Thomas Haden Church is commanding as the poker faced title character who takes time away from his job as a high school janitor to reconnect with his childhood sweetheart Sonny (Elizabeth Shue) in their hometown. Sonny is allegedly dying of cancer when Don shows up at her rural home where Sonny's strict nurse Marie (Melissa Leo) keeps a close eye on Don. With a femme fatale glint in her eye Sonny wants to marry Don before she expires, but Sonny's doctor (James Rebhorn) doesn't cotton much to the couple's intimate acquaintance. One sudden murder leads to an unraveling of lies and promises that almost come together in one neatly packaged puzzle. The performances rise above the material in this roughly hewn debut experiment by a filmmaker who still needs to master the form of his chosen genre before he steps behind the camera again.
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Thanks a bunch Richard! I am related to Doug and had been in touch with him some time ago! I had the information except for George's first wife( that was a great piece to add to my family puzzle!) I am a decendent of Hugh H.He was my Great Grandfather. :-)
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quote:I just switch my primary to Barclay from Capital One a few months ago
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quote:From what I've been told, unless you have a tax ID#, you'll likely need to call the reconsideration line. They'll ask why you need this card. You'll need to have some kind of answer for them, i.e. I'm doing X on the side and want to keep my personal and business expenses separate.


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My sister in law planted hops a few years ago. She isn't a homebrewer, she just planted them for aesthetics. I helped her harvest this weekend. I am drying almost 4 lbs of wet hops, and she has a few more pounds at home she is seperating from the bines. The only problem is that she is not sure what kind they are. She is pretty sure she bought "Golden" hops. Based on what she says, I am pretty sure they are "Golding" hops. What do you guys think? Is there any other variety you would think they are? If you all agree with my logic, then I plan to brew an English IPA and use them for flavor and aroma. If I am wrong, and they are Cascade or something, I should still end up with decent beer...
"Why did you.... what was the point of... how drunk were you when you decided this was a good idea?" - DMartin
You can make a tea with a few of 'em, see how they taste and what style(s) they'd make a good flavor/aroma addition for. Probably you'd want to bitter with something commercial with a known alpha acid percentage, though.
Thanks for the help. I think I'll keep a few ounces, but just get rid of the rest. I don't really brew styles that would use a Saazish hop.


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CAIRO - Extending their hands to fellow Americans in Florida, local Muslims from Tampa city held their annual charity festival on Sunday, April 15, giving back to their country and showing the real image of the teachings of their faith.
"We wanted to say 'thank you' to the community, Husain Nagamia, chairman and co-founder of the 15th Islamic Charity Festival, told The Tampa Tribune.
Marking its 15th year, the event was held on Sunday to attract as many as 3000 people at Riverfront Park off North Boulevard.
By noon, indigent and homeless people stood in long lines waiting their turns to get new shoes or second-hand clothes.
As the people gathered, Muslim volunteers worked hardly to distribute clothes, shoes and food for their needy neighbors.
Facing bright Florida sun, free bottles of water were being handed out to those waiting.
Not only food and clothes were offered.
The event also offered important medical care for people who couldn't afford blood-pressure tests and diabetes screening, Nagamia added.
Children also waited for a drawing in which 125 brand new bicycles were to be given away.
Sponsored by the Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay, the local Islamic community donated everything in the event.
Though there are no official statistics, the US is believed to be home to 7-8 million Muslim.
Since the 9/11 attacks, US Muslims have complained of discrimination and stereotypes because of their Islamic attires or identities.
Despite the frenzy, they seized the opportunity to introduce a true message of Islam, through activism.
Extending new bridges into the community, new groups were established, such as American Muslim Voice, founded by Samina Sundas of Palo Alto.
There is also the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which was founded to help Muslims engage with their neighbors in civic life.
A Muslim program, Day of Dignity, was also introduced nationwide seven years ago, aiming at serving homeless and vulnerable Americans, whether Muslim or not.
Every year, the nation-wide effort aims to serve more than 20,000 homeless and people in need in 15 cities throughout the United States.
People receive health screenings, free food, and a variety of goods depending on their particular city.
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CES 2013 preview: Denver's Octa rolls out cool Monkey Tail iPad tablet accessory
About 40 Colorado-based companies will exhibit at CES 2013 in Las Vegas, which starts Tuesday. Most will be there to launch new products and secure distributors, including Denver-based Octa, creators of the Vacuum Dock and Whale Tail.
Octa's latest product is the Monkey Tail. It is one of the most interesting gadget accessories I've seen.
A steel-coil system covered with smooth silicone allows users to easily contort the three-foot-long tail into numerous positions. The tail weighs about a pound and works in conjunction with the company's vacuum-suction dock to enable hands-free use of tablets such as iPads in a variety of settings, such as in bed or while driving. Check out the video for a quick demo.
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Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
No.1 Shanhu North Road, Xiufeng District, 541001 Guilin
Opened in 1976 and refurbished in 2001, Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel is located in downtown Guilin. Featuring an artificial waterfall that flows full-face down from its top, the hotel is situated just behind Shan Lake, with the Li River flowing to the east and Elephant Hill Park to the south.
I had a wonderful stay in this hotel. The location is great - next to a charming walking street filled - By Christopher
Featured of Lijiang Waterfall hotel:
- Located at one end of Zhengyang pedestrain street (the city center of Guilin),looking out to the Li River & Shan Lake
- Free fruit is available for guests
- The hotel offers event catering and includes multiple meeting rooms
- Guest parking is complimentary
The Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel has 646 guestrooms, including standard rooms, executive rooms, deluxe suites and the presidential suite. All rooms are equipped with complimentary broadband Internet access, along with secure in-room safes and direct-dial telephone service. Other guestroom amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, exterior corridor access and cable television.
Four restaurants, one tea-house and 20 private dining rooms provide guests with a gourmet dining experience. Featured recreational facilities include the indoor swimming pool, the rooftop garden fitness center and a set of saunas. Guests also have access to the professional hair salon, full-service spa, and nearby golf and tennis.
- Payment Method: pay using our secure online payment service or pay at the hotel at some hotels.
- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost $42.
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Services | Luggage service, Car rentals, Laundry service, Child care, Room service, Express check-in/check-out, Medical clinic service, Currency Exchange, Wake Up Call, Parking Service, 24hr Reception, Permanent English-speaking staff, Business Centre, Copy Service, E-mail, Fax Service |
Room Amenities | Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Color Television, Coffee/tea maker, Telephone, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Electronic Lock, Refrigerator, Mini Bar, Bath and Shower, Non-smoking rooms available, , Free for Internet |
Hotel Amenities: Elevator, Parking, Business Floor or Executive Floor, Air-Conditioned Facilities, Indoor Swimming Pool, Beauty Salon, Sauna, Business Center, Gift Shop, Gymnasium , Meeting Room, Ballroom, Deposit Box at Front Desk, Airline Desk, Fire Detector, KTV, Chess & Playing Cards Room, Table Tennis room
Dining Facilities: Chinese Restaurant, Western Restaurant, Japan Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Lounge Bar
Print the Taxi Directions
- Please drive me to Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel, thank you!
- 请送我到桂林漓江大瀑布饭店,谢谢
- Address:No. 1 North Shanhu Road, Guilin, China
- 地址:桂林市杉湖北路1号
- Tel: 0773-2822881
Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Reviews
- Food4.8
- Location4.9
- Room Comfort4.9
- Service4.8
Ann,Jun.04, 2012
The Lijiang Waterfall Hotel in beautiful Guilin is perfectly located. If you are lucky enough to get a room overlooking Fir Tree Lake and the Sun and Moon pagodas, you are in for a treat especially at night. In the evenings, there is an artificial waterfall created from the top of the hotel which flows over the back wall of the hotel that an be seen from the walking street. This is a great sight and perhaps one of its kind. Rooms are extra clean, well furnished and quiet. For those who like shopping , the pedestrian street next to the hotel is fun going accross; though negociations will lead you to good deals.
Cissy,Jun.03, 2012
My husband and I stayed in this hotel for our holiday in Guilin. The price was quite cheap for a five-star hotel, and we chose free pick up service as it is a part of the promotion. It is good value for money. Room is very nice and comfortable. The location is great, the staff is generally helpful
Amin Amin,May.20, 2012
I've stayed here on business trips to Guilin on a number of occasions and it's fine- central, comfortable and with good internet in the rooms. Enjoyed the large pool after a long day of sightseeing. The breakfast buffet was included the food was adequate.
guest,May.06, 2012
staff was friendly and helpful.very impressiveed that all staff including house keeper greet you in hall.
SUSAN MAY,May.04, 2011
Overall Satisfaction: 5.00 | ||||
Location | Service | Room Comfort | Food | |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Jessica,Apr.24, 2011
Overall Satisfaction: 5.00 | ||||
Location | Service | Room Comfort | Food | |
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loved to center of touwn location
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You've really got to wonder how many hours that omnipresent snow effect slaps on top of each episode's rendering time, don't you? By design, it isn't supposed to be that noticeable. It's just background noise (or foreground noise, perhaps), sure, but anybody who's fiddled around with Photoshop or After Effects can attest that a semi-translucent layer actually demands a fair amount of processing power.
Now, imagine that power being demand, over and over again, at 20 frames-per-second… and you get an idea of how much added hassle a simple weather effect might demand.
This episode was pretty much entirely devoted to Luffy and Caesar's first throwdown. I don't see much point in giving a blow-by-blow, but I did think it's amusing to recount the fight's larger escalation...
Initially, it's just a prolonged "Dude, cut it out" moment as Luffy creeps out Punk Hazard's biggest creep by giving him a bear hug that he just won't let up on.
Then, it turns into the most agro Tex Avery slapstick bout, with Luffy perhaps being the first toon to ever make a super-move out of holding's one breath.
And finally, things get kind-of terrifying as Caesar makes good on his gaseous threats and basically just poisons all the good guys.
(Seriously, Luffy's voice actress does some of her realest acting yet when she goes through the various stages of choking and asphyxiation. That part was… uncomfortable).
Actually, I was gearing up to wax a bit about how ONE PIECE seems to get a pass on a lot of 'rules' of dramatic storytelling because of how established it is, now. I was going to say how Luffy seems to rarely every be losing, or in any threat of getting his ass kicked… and then he was promptly defeated by this sicko. Maybe ONE PIECE actually does still pay those rules their proper reverence?
Watch this episode, "An Intense Battle! Caesar Exercises His True Power!" here and decide for yourself, then read my comments about the previous episode here.
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Stacy-Ann Elvy
Professor Elvy is an Associate Professor of Law at New York Law School. She joined the faculty in 2013 and teaches Commercial Law, Civil Procedure, Sales & Negotiable Instruments and International Business Transactions. Professor Elvy is also affiliated with the Center for Business and Financial Law at the Law School. She joined the legal academy after practicing law for approximately six years as a transactional attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Akerman Senterfitt. Professor Elvy has expertise in Commercial Law, International Business Transactions, International Law and International Human Rights (focusing on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Africa and the Commonwealth Caribbean). Professor Elvy received her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Labor Relations from Cornell University in 2001 and was awarded her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2004. Professor Elvy's forthcoming scholarship will be published in the Emory International Law Review and the University of Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law.


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Sadie Muller, MPAS, ACE CPT. Come and learn about the five main risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome and how it is on the rise in the United States. After the session, you will understand the health complications associated with metabolic syndrome such as diabetes, hypertensions and stroke. You will gain knowledge on how to lower your risk of metabolic syndrome through effective lifestyle modifications using diet and exercise.
Exercise: Facts vs Fiction Thurs. Oct. 30 12-1pm F130
Sherri Veach, M.S., NASM CPT, AEA. We will discuss the truth about health related topics. Does muscle weigh more than fat? Can I spot reduce inches? How many sit ups do I need to do to get a "6-pack"? Can muscle turn into fat? Is sweating heavily an indicator that I worked really hard? Find out a few facts that will make your eating and exercise most effective in reaching your goals.
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The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a tidal island. It has always been a place of pilgrimage and to reach it you must cross the causeway which is cut off from the mainland twice a day by the rising tide.
When the tide is closed this island is a true natural haven, cut off from the rest of the world for just a few hours, which is quite unusual and special. It's one of the reasons why this island so unique, attracting over a million visitors every year.
The tides can become very high, extremely quickly and often have fast flowing currents. Although they may not look very deep, they can easily submerge a car. The safe crossing times are in place for a good reason, yet every year there are incidents of island visitors becoming trapped in their cars or on foot by the rising tide. This is very dangerous and often results in Coastguard rescues.
Always check the tide times before visiting.
Do not attempt to cross the causeway outside of the safe crossing times. Once on Lindisfarne, you can of course choose stay and enjoy the island while the tide is closed.
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• The Grant County Industrial Development Authority will meet at 1:30 p.m. July 8 at the Chamber of Commerce in Williamstown.
• The Chamber breakfast meeting will begin at 8 a.m. July 20 at the Grant County Extension Office on Barnes Road in Williamstown.
• The Corinth Women's Club will meet at 6 p.m. July 7 at Noble's Restaurant.
• The Corinth Lady Lions meet at 6:30 p.m. July 8 at Noble's Restaurant.
Timmy and Traci Maines of Dry Ridge announce the birth of their son.
Jackson Ryan Maines was born at 2:16 p.m. on May 27 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood.
He weighted 7 pounds and 10.6 ounces and was 21 inches long.
His maternal grandparents are Clayton Baker of Independence and Gail Baker of Dry Ridge. His maternal great grandparents are Joe and Shirley Haas of Taylor Mill.
The GCHS baseball seniors wanted to keep playing, delaying the inevitable end of their high school careers.
"Now that it's over, it hit me hard," Alex Gregg said. "I'm used to playing summer ball and getting ready for the next year, but now I'm not. It's hard."
"I'm sad that six years of work is over, but I've got to get ready for college and hope for the best," Dillon Adams said.
The 13-under Legends select team knew they were facing an offensive powerhouse in the championship of the Kentucky Open State Tournament.
The Legends faced the South London Cardinals, a team that averaged 20 runs per game and that hadn't played a full seven innings in the tournament. But, the Legends came away with a 5-4 win on June 21.
"The championship game finish was as exciting as any game we've played," coach Greg Carr said.
The summer after making it to the eighth region tournament, the Grant County boys' basketball team is working hard to get back.
The Braves have played 24 games in a three-and-a-half week span with six more games scheduled and coach Ron Kinmon hopes the experience they're gaining now will pay off when next season starts.
On June 20, 148 campers from the Northern Kentucky area joined together at the ninth annual NRA Youth Sportsfest, sponsored by the 5th District Federation League of Kentucky Sportsmen.
The day featured outdoor events such as fishing, archery, trap shooting, turkey calling and a trapping clinic.
Natalie Norman, Kim Simpson and Melissa McLeod spent much of their time in high school pushing themselves on the track.
The girls would run day in and day out to try to get faster, develop stamina and work to be their best whenever the starting gun would go off.
Now, they've graduated high school, but are still pushing themselves as they work to run in college.
Justin and Laura Mitchell of Corinth announce the birth of their first child.
E. Ayden Mitchell IV was born at 6:27 a.m. on April 19, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood.
He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19.75 inches long.
His maternal grandparents are Connie and Joey Campbell of Williamstown.
His maternal great grandparents are Mary Campbell and Mary and Orville Daley of Williamstown.
His paternal grandparents are Donna and Tony Mitchell of Corinth.
Grant County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Brian Maines investigated an accident which occurred at 5:15 p.m. on June 15 on Blackburn Lane. The drivers involved were Tracey A. Simpson, 42, of Dry Ridge, driving a 2000 Jeep and Cecil H. Lewis, 70, of Monroe, MI, driving a 2007 Jaguar.
Capt. Gary Humphrey charged Deanna R. Lucas, 26, of Dry Ridge, with 11 counts of theft by unlawful taking at 1:30 p.m. on June 16 on Violet Road in Crittenden.
Billy Joe Hall, from Covington, received his GED diploma from Grant County Adult Education Program.
Hall had the highest test score out of all the graduates from the program this year. He also had a perfect score in math.
"I passed with flying colors," Hall said.
Hall was a resident of Crittenden from ages 6 – 18 and attended Grant County High School for two years. He moved to Kenton County and attended Scott High School for a short time.


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The film tape is creating a dome, a protection for the small element below. I see the small element being the the Millennium Development Goals or the general attempt to change the world to a better. All these may seem to be only in the first steps, kind of small and still
fragile. Everyone needs to work for a greater goal and we need to protect these ideas and ideals.
All films applying to this festival are taking part in saving these ideals. Hence the film tape is giving shelter to the small and vulnerable idea of a better future.
Colors are my suggestions and may still be open to your choice.


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Building a Craftsan Style Home--List of Interior Features?
My husband and I are in the very early stages of building a home on a couple acres I inherited here in Michigan. It will be a large home, about 6,000 sq ft. two-story with a walk-out basement to accommodate the extended family that will be living with us (seven people in all!).
I know it's a style traditionally used in smaller homes but I think the style's charm would make a large home, which we need but I personally don't like, more cozy. We found a plan/builder that uses a lot of the exterior Craftsmen features but the interiors of his homes seem modern.
Can anyone with experience with traditional craftsmen homes tell me about some of the interior features that we might add? I don't want a traditional exterior and modern interior--it would ruin the character I hope to have. Thanks!
P.S. He is a picture of what we hope the house to look like, courtesy of e-plans.
I'd suggest looking at craftsman style historic homes on line to get some ideas.
This one for example has a lot of the interior details that were common with that style of home. Lots of oak woodwork, wainscoting, half walls with tapered columns, leaded glass windows, straight, plain lines.
And you can read about craftsman style.
I used to like the adirondack style as well...they built a lot of "cabins" (meaning mansions) in the adirondacks that made use of lots of wood and style and charm to make for very cozy interiors....though I did have to look past all the bark and antlers which aren't my thing, generally. Well...maybe just a little. Grandma always told me every house needs antlers for good luck.
A few things I can think of off the top of my head:
Simple but substantial (beefy) trimwork. For example, 1x8 baseboards with ogee base caps throughout the house. 5/4x6 or 5/4x4 casings around doors and windows. All doorways and entrances to rooms should be cased openings. Many modern versions of craftsman houses have crown and coffered ceilings, which I don't think are historically accurate but which I personally like. You may also consider wainscoting in certain rooms (such as bathrooms, mudrooms, etc.)
Stained wood floors.
Traditional style cabinetry - something along the lines of beaded inset cabinets.
Traditional style lighting fixtures and plumbing fixtures. Forget about vessel sinks and such.
Large wood newels posts (8") with square or rectangular balusters made of wood. In most of the older craftsman homes I've seen, the newel posts and hand rails are stained and the balusters are painted white.
9 foot ceilings, but NO 2 story atriums on entrances.
Traditional wood or brick finished fireplace with simple mantel.
Wood windows with divided lites or simulated divided lites.
Exterior doors with full or 2/3 full lites.
Interior doors made of stain or paint grade wood with 5 panels. In most older homes I've seen, the interior doors were stained and the casings around the doors were either painted or stained. I've also seen plenty of houses with both the interior doors and casing all painted.
Glass door knobs.
As to the picture of the house you provided - I like the exterior wall finishes and the substantial columns of the house, but I would suggest that the level of complexity of the roof line is not historically accurate. The roof line should be much more simple. For example, the three gables in the front of the house over the garage include two false gables (there for decorative purposes primary) which is not the way traditional craftman homes would have been designed. I'd also make sure all porches are at least 8 feet deep and I'd make the garages detached (if you are really interested in appropriate design) (I realize most people like the convenience of attached garages though).
I'm just a rookie with an appreciation for craftsman and bungalow style homes. You should definitely talk to an architect with the appropriate experience with this style. Hope this helps, good luck.
For an investment of this scale you should buy some books on the Craftsman Style (especially Greene & Greene) or hire a qualified architect; large Craftsman designs from internet are generally a haphazard collection of overused builder details. The key to this style is the use of natural materials, bringing the indoors inside, and beautiful woodworking details.
Search the forum to find many examples and good advice about this issue.
I find that there is no more misunderstood architecural style than Craftsman because it became wildly popular from being published in many magazines as an "everyman" home and unfortunately it therefore tends to find the lowest common denominator for design sophistication which is ironic because it originated in the midst of great sophistication in California and England. For that reason I avoid it altogether. I find that for a house larger than a "bungalow" you can achieve a better house design emulating the Shingle Style which has missed the degrading influence of overuse. Search for it on the forum.
I want to start by wishing you good luck with building what I'm sure will be a lovely house. I offer comments to be helpful, nothing more.
It may be a matter of personal taste, but I find the design too busy and overdone. Just as an example, this view shows 9 column-like structures.
It's asymmetrical with no unifying elements. It seems to have more than 20 different roof planes, and a pop out or pop in everywhere you look, on both stories. It just seems unbalanced and random to me.
I think a simplified appearance would be much more attractive.
Built-ins! Lots of built-ins...like window seats, dining room dish storage, bookcases, even a bench along the side of the staircase. And a butler's pantry is a must, if you have the space. Don't forget things like linen cabinets and broom closets, too. Even the everyday necessities look good in craftsman homes :)
I've seen that plan...If you want something more authentic...I'd check out the bungalow company. He does custom work too. Also I'm a big A&C junkie and I have to admit my favorite flavor is Greene and Greene but I've yet to see any modern house really capture the flavor of what they did. It ends up being a few pieces from each of their ultimate bungalows. If you did decide to go with their style I'd pick a motif and stick with it.
Agree that the eplans' elevation is very busy. You can hide larger square footage on a simple elevation by making the house deeper rather than wide. Make the garage side entry and set it back a bit. Since you are on acreage, I'm assuming you don't have neighbors to contend with.
There are many great craftsman bungalows in our area. Some of the features that come to mind: simple but beefy trim, all oak, wainscoating usually in the dining room, stained glass windows, recessed panel doors.
Here's a picture of a craftman kitchen that I have saved:
A great resource is Arts & Crafts Homes magazine. They put one of my kitchens on the cover of one their early issues so I get an email from them every month.
Here is a link that might be useful: Arts & Crafts Homes
That's a truly gorgeous kitchen. I'm curious if you could give me an approximation for per sq footage costs on building an authentic but not greene and greene style craftsman. I just want to know if we can afford enough house to make it worth it. I don't need a huge house but I would like 2500 sq ft at least with a finished basement. The house I'm currently in love with since it would work in a city or a country lot is 3900 Sq Ft plus a 600 sq ft bonus room. I'm pretty sure I can't afford to build it but...I would like to know. I would do slightly different trim and lighting but I do like it...


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Cocktails for a Cure: Seven of the area's most creative mixologists, including Randy Layman from Steuben's, [2] Sean Kenyon from Williams & Graham [3] and James Lee from Blackbelly Catering [4], will be stirring things up when AMC Cancer Fund [5] presents its third annual Cocktails for a Cure.
It's for women only, and starts at 6 p.m. at RedLine [6], 2350 Arapahoe St. A limited number of $150 tickets can be purchased at the door, according to KYGO [7] morning personality Kelly Ford, who is chairing the event with cancer survivor Kasia Iwaniczko MacLeod. Proceeds fund research and such treatment programs as the Young Women's Breast Cancer Translational Program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center [8].
Denver Sports Top 9 Moments of 2011: Former Broncos Ed McCaffrey, Rich Karlis, David Treadwell and Billy Thompson, plus Olympics-bound swimmer Missy Franklin, are among the Colorado sports greats who'll be attending this event sponsored by Bank of the West and held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. A $250-a-ticket VIP reception begins at 6; general admission ($15-$35) ticketholders arrive at 6:30 and the program recognizing winners of a video-based contest to determine the best moments in Colorado sports in 2011 begins at 7:30. General admission tickets available through Tickethorse [9]; VIPs can be purchased by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com [10]
Evening of Fashion: Neiman Marcus Cherry Creek is the setting for a fashion show for Le Bal de Ballet debutantes and their moms. The 6 p.m. event will feature a show of formal wear appropriate for those attending Le Bal de Ballet, and will include gowns flown in especially for the occasion. Le Bal de Ballet, put on by the Denver Ballet Guild, is a presentation of debutantes and Young Men of Distinction. The 2012 edition is June 9 and is being chaired by Pamela O'Neal. The money that it raises is distributed, in the form of cash grants, to nonprofit dance organizations in the metro area. Admission tonight is by invitation.
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Stocks to Watch: Oracle, Geron, Knight, Big Lots (Update 1)
NEW YORK -- Oracle (ORCL - Get Report) accelerated its upcoming dividend payments for three quarters.
The software giant accelerated its second, third and fourth-quarter cash dividend totaling 18 cents a share to be payable on Dec. 21 ahead of a proposed hike on dividend tax rates from President Obama and the White House. The accelerated dividend will be paid in lieu of dividends in 2013.
Oracle noted that CEO Larry Ellison, the company's largest shareholder, did not participate or vote on the matter. However, Ellison, who holds about 1.1 billion shares of Oracle stock, will receive estimated dividend payments of $198.9 million.
Ahead of Tax Hike Fears, Oracle Accelerates Dividends
Oracle shares were down 0.5% to $32.16 in premarket trading Tuesday.Geron (GERN - Get Report) said it would end development of GRN1005, an experimental brain cancer drug, and plans to undergo a a restructuring that includes cutting its work force by 40%. It also said it plans to replace its chief financial officer. Geron shares were falling 18.2% in premarket trading to $1.21. 5 Rocket Stocks to Buy for December
Cerberus Capital Management is in talks to join Virtu Financial's bid for brokerage Knight Capital Group (KCG - Get Report), The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. New York's Virtu, a high-frequency trading firm, is going up against rival Getco in the bid to acquire market-maker Knight. Knight shares rose 0.6% to $3.35 in premarket trading Tuesday.
Big Lots (BIG - Get Report) posted a third-quarter loss of 10 cents a share on sales of $1.13 billion. Analysts forecast a loss of 24 cents a share on revenue of $1.14 billion. The retailer raised its outlook for the year. Big Lots rose 6.8% to $29.94 in premarket trading.
Pep Boys (PBY) said on Monday it swung to a third-quarter loss as revenue in the quarter fell 2.4% to $509.6 million. Same-store sales during the quarter decreased 2.7%. Pep Boys fell 7.4% to $9.89 in premarket trading. 8 Stocks Soaring on Unusual Volume
AutoZone (AZO) said first-quarter profit rose 6.4% to $203.5 million, or $5.41 a share, as sales rose to $1.99 billion from $1.92 billion. Analysts expected AutoZone to post fiscal first-quarter earnings of $5.39 a share on revenue of $2.02 billion. AutoZone also said Tuesday it purchased assets of online retailer AutoAnything. AutoZone shares fell 0.5% to $376.
Qualcomm (QCOM) plans to invest about $120 million in Sharp, the struggling Japanese TV maker.
Homebuilder Toll Brothers (TOL - Get Report)said Tuesday that fourth-quarter rose to $411.42 million or $2.35 a share, from $15.04 million, or 9 cents a share, a year earlier. The latest quarter included a net tax benefit of $350.7 million.
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After integration the hotel shut down and eventually was demolished, reducing to dust a large chunk of black Miami's history. But the Mary Elizabeth's fall was only one late chapter in the decades-long demise of Overtown. Known in its heyday as Colored Town, the area was home to workers who toiled for Henry Flagler. According to historian Dorothy Fields, the neighborhood reached a peak population of 40,000 and supported four weekly newspapers, five hotels, a thriving professional class, a tailor, a shoemaker, a dressmaker, and a milliner. Northwest Second Avenue was the nightlife center, earning the nicknames the Great Black Way and Little Broadway. "They made a right out of a wrong," Fields says of the residents' vibrant response to segregation. "They became a self-contained and self-sustaining community."
But the construction of I-95 in the early 1960s sliced through the heart of that community, displacing thousands of its residents. Further condemnation of property to make room for government buildings, new housing developments, and parking lots drove away even more. "Most of the buildings were nondescript as it relates to national standards," comments Fields, "but for us they were functional." Of the few that remain, six sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fields is leading an effort to build a folklife village and lure back artists and professionals.
Gesu School (1926-1984)
Located at 130 NE Second St., the Gesu School was part of the oldest Catholic parish in Dade County and sat within a complex that included a rectory and a church. Sarah Eaton, the City of Miami's historic and environmental preservation officer, calls the school, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places an "excellent example of the Mediterranean-Revival style." Though a developer -- and preservationists -- tried to sell the Archdiocese on the idea of renovating the school into luxury offices, the Archdiocese demolished it in 1984. Says Eaton: "That one hurt because we had a new use for it and someone to develop it." A parking lot now stands on the site.
The Biscaya (1925-1987)
In the Twenties and Thirties, the Biscaya on Miami Beach was a Florida vacation fantasy come true: red-tile roof, ornate loggias in the style of a Mediterranean palace, a grand stairway leading to an elegant high-ceilinged ballroom that featured dancing to big-band music, guest rooms overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Built in 1925 near the intersection of West Avenue and what is now called the MacArthur Causeway, the ten-story, 242-room structure was one of a string of luxury hotels erected by the famed Carl Fisher.
The Biscaya's glory days came to an end in 1941, when the army converted it into a barracks. After the war, it was run for a time as a retirement home, but by the Eighties it had become an abandoned, crumbling wreck. Owing to its location outside the Art Deco District, the building never received historic designation. City officials eventually declared the vacant structure unsafe and ordered that it be torn down. Preservationists howled in protest. "The Biscaya could be to Miami Beach what the Biltmore now is to Coral Gables A a glorious monument to civic pride," wrote Beth Dunlop, then the Miami Herald's architecture critic. "Restored, the Biscaya could tell the world that Miami Beach, too, is a place proud of its past, an enlightened seaside city. Restored, the Biscaya could be a work of beauty and craftsmanship, bringing Miami Beach esteem and admiration."
Senator Hotel (1939-1988)
The fate of the 42-room Senator, located at 1201 Collins Ave. in the heart of the Art Deco District, became the cornerstone of preservationists' crusade to save Miami Beach's historic landmarks. Famous for its etched-glass windows, portholes, and mermaid frescoes, the building contributed to the architectural style of Collins Avenue, all the more so, says Nancy Liebman, because it was a corner building. "It was a symbol because it was the most beautiful of them," the Miami Beach commissioner says, reeling off other eye-catching corner edifices on Collins: the Tiffany, the Essex, and the Tudor.
Led by the late preservation activist Barbara Capitman, the unsuccessful fight to protect the Senator was the best-coordinated and fiercest the Beach had seen. "It really fortified and strengthened the preservation groups, though, and brought national attention to preservation issues in Miami Beach," says Liebman. "It brought public disgrace to a city that didn't respect its historic properties." After the battle, Miami Beach further strengthened its ordinance by giving the city commission the power to permanently deny demolition of a historic building.
McAllister Hotel (1916-1989)
One of several fashionable hotels that once graced downtown Miami and typified the city's ascendance as a tourist mecca, the Mediterranean Revival-style McAllister stood at 10 Biscayne Blvd., facing Bayfront Park and the bay beyond. Ten stories tall and containing 825 rooms, it was the tallest building in town when it was erected, heralding both the onset of high-rise construction in Miami and hotel development on the boulevard. For years the McAllister was the city's premier hotel, a hub of social and business life. Among its many notable guests were crime figures Al Capone and Legs Diamond.
The hotel was demolished in 1989 along with an adjacent Elks Lodge (another Mediterranean Revival-style specimen) to make way for the Columbus Bazaar shopping arcade.