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Daisy Lauren's Best Week Ever: March 5, 2015
Hi, Everyone! Welcome to the Best Week Ever here at Walt Disney World. This week we're checking out the beautiful new hub expansion at the Magic Kingdom and taking a look at the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot.
It was a dark and stormy morning. No really, the weather was a mess last week! I went straight to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday because all weather reports showed there would only be a few cloudy hours before it started raining again. Since all the news was outdoors this week, I was a girl on a mission! At rope drop when everyone else was running for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train I was here taking photos to share with you! And wow, the new hub is looking great!
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Walt Disney World Newsworthy Notes – 2/26/15
Welcome back to this brand new edition of Walt Disney World Newsworthy Notes! (Crowd cheers…ok…maybe not…but a girl can dream.) This week has been very fruitful with little tidbits to share with you all; I've got lots of refurbishment news, details on Be Our Guest Restaurant, new information on Avatarland, and more!
- Wow! There are a lot of refurbishments that have been scheduled for Walt Disney World. Let's start at the Magic Kingdom. First, for those traveling in the summer, you will unfortunately not get to experience Pirates of the Caribbean. The attraction, which has been riddled with problems lately, will be seeing a 4+ month refurbishment, from May 11 through September 25, reopening September 26. No word on what the refurbishment will entail, but it is certainly necessary. There will also be a two day refurbishment of Stitch's Great Escape in early March, March 1 and 2. The attraction will reopen on March 3. For those visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom for barbeque, you'll have to wait a little longer, because Flame Tree Barbeque's refurbishment has been pushed back to last until April 22, reopening April 23. At Disney's Hollywood Studios, it would appear that Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show will be closed for a refurbishment from April 20-24, reopening on April 25. Also, Voyage of the Little Mermaid will be closed September 7-10, reopening on September 11. You can always keep up with the latest refurbishments on our refurb page.
- So I don't usually share the videos that Disney posts, but I will if I find them particularly newsworthy…like today, where they posted one hyping up Avatar for Disney's Animal Kingdom. It's nice to finally see some more information about the project. The new concept art shown in the video is quite gorgeous, but what really impressed me was when they finally showed some of the bioluminescent aspects. It almost reminds me of being under the sea, seeing a unique type of illuminated coral. These additions will certainly make Animal Kingdom a destination once the sun sets. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out the video:
Daisy Lauren's Best Week Ever: February 26, 2015
Hi, Everyone! Welcome to the Best Week Ever here at Walt Disney World. This week we're spending evenings in Disney's Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, having dinner at The Hollywood Brown Derby, and visiting Animal Kingdom for some bright blue skies. Three parks in one week! This is going to be a blast, let's get going!
First, check out this view from the entrance of the Disney's Hollywood Studios! You can almost see what this will look like once the hat is completely removed. While it was sad to watch it come apart, in the end I'm glad it's gone. I can't wait to see the last pieces removed and this view restored. What do you think now that it's coming together? Do you still miss the hat?
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Walt Disney World Fun Facts
Okay, trivia fans! Today we're going to look at some fun facts about the Orlando home of the main mouse! The sheer size of the entire Walt Disney World resort means that a lot went into the creation, and also that it provides tons of opportunities for number crunching and trivial knowledge. For example, did you know that the resort covers approximately 40 square miles? If you're not able to wrap your head around what that means, the normal comparison is that it's about the same size as San Francisco. No wonder you're tired after walking all day!
As you likely know, the Walt Disney World resort is divided up into four theme parks, a shopping area currently being reinvented and renamed Disney Springs, and a variety of resort hotels. To make it easier to keep all the fun facts straight, the numbers will be divided up into five categories: General, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
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Daisy Lauren's Best Week Ever: February 19, 2015
Hi, Everyone! Welcome to the Best Week Ever here at Walt Disney World. This week we're enjoying meals not just at Kona Cafe, but also Finnegan's Bar & Grill over at Universal. Of course, we're also visiting the Universal Orlando Parks, Downtown Disney, and stopping by the Magic Kingdom too. I don't know how I'm going to fit it all into just one blog! Let's figure it out together.
For Valentine's Day lunch we couldn't think of a better place than Kona Cafe. The food is wonderful and the setting is comfy and casual. Traffic was worse than we'd anticipated so we made it to the podium exactly on time for our 12:30pm reservation. Of course, that meant we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. They seemed quite short staffed with several empty tables despite gobs of people waiting outside. It was nice to have the tables next to us open, though. Our appetizer of potstickers ($8.49) were super yummy and came out so quickly they beat our drinks!
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Walt Disney World Newsworthy Notes – 2/13/15
It's been a while since I've been here with Newsworthy Notes! Glad to see you again for another update of minor, yet important Disney news! Things have been piling up on my desk, so it's time to share with you all once again.
- Starting at Downtown Disney, many of the newly announced shops have opened to the public. Guests can now browse through Chapel Hats, APEX by Sunglass Hut, The Art of Shaving, and Sanuk. Erin McKenna's Bakery's signage is up and one would expect it to open officially within the next week or so. Also expected to open next week on Monday is Havaianas.
- Let's head into the parks, shall we? In the Magic Kingdom, the Tomorrowland Arcade, located at the exit of Space Mountain, has closed abruptly. Many think it's in relation to the recent (and supposedly vaguely written) law that bans internet cafes. (This law could have the opportunity to potentially be applied to video game arcades that dispense prizes or provide winning tickets, which many of Disney's arcades in both the parks and resorts did.)
The Demographic Disney Forgot: Best Disney World Restaurants for Teen Boys
The Disney Parks were designed with families in mind, to serve as escapes from the real world where parents and kids can have fun together. But have you ever noticed that a certain element of the family tends to be overlooked? Do you know what it is? It's the demographic Disney forgot: teen boys. Now I'm not a teenage boy, but I do know that Disney has something for everyone. I have a teenage brother who loves Disney as much as anyone, despite the lack of commercials and ads directed toward his age group; and so, I sat down with him for the scoop on what Disney World has to offer teen boys like himself. But where to start? Food, of course! I mean, we are talking about teenage boys, aren't we? So for the first installment of this new series, check out The Demographic Disney Forgot: Best Disney World Restaurants for Teen Boys.
10. ESPN Club – My Disney Bro is a walking sports encyclopedia in a teenage body and he has been wanting to check out the ESPN Club for the past few years, but it's just never worked out. But then, last June, we finally got the chance and it just happened to be during NBA Finals! You see, the ESPN Club is the ultimate dining destination for your sports-crazed teen as the walls are covered with dozens upon dozens of television screens and sports memorabilia. Also, this restaurant has a basketball court for a floor and even television screens in the bathroom, just so you won't miss a minute of the game.
Experiences to Enjoy in a Group of All Ages at Walt Disney World
Jenna, an awesome reader of the TouringPlans blog, told me how she traveled to Walt Disney World with her family, ranging in ages 2-82 years old. She expressed how the group wanted to stay together the entire time, but it was hard to think of different attractions the whole group could do together and enjoy.
After hearing Jenna's story, she inspired me to put together this list of activities and attractions that would appeal to a group of all ages.
You'll notice that I did NOT include any attractions where a guest would have to get in and out of an attraction vehicle. I did this for two reasons:
A. You won't have to worry about height restrictions!
B. If someone is confined to a wheel chair or electric scooter, that person will not have to stand or do any walking to get on the attraction.
Also, if you see an asterisk (*) next to an attraction, that means a FastPass+ reservation can be made.
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Be Our Guest Restaurant To Accept Reservations for Lunch
It's official! There is going to be a change with the way lunch is handled at Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. The New Fantasyland dining establishment will no longer offer FastPass+ reservations. Instead, beginning on February 25, all Guests will be able to make their dining reservation for the counter service lunch option by visiting www.mydisneyexperience.com or by calling (407) WDW-DINE.
Once a Guest has made a reservation, they will have the option to pre-order their meals through their My Disney Experience account. A link will be provided via the Guest's confirmation email or the pre-order option can be accessed through a Guest's My Disney Experience profile under "My Reservations." Guests will have the option to pre-order their dining selections anywhere from 30 days to 5 minutes prior to their reservation. Do keep in mind that pre-ordering your meal is not mandatory, so guests will still have the option to place their order upon arrival at kiosks found inside the restaurant.
For those wishing to dine here at dinner, the restaurant will continue to offer a table service option, and guests will need to make a Dining Reservation.
Daisy Lauren's Best Week Ever: January 29, 2015
Hi, Everyone! Welcome to the Best Week Ever here at Walt Disney World. This week we'll be visiting Magic Kingdom to see how things are looking, stopping by Downtown Disney for some shopping, and finishing up at Animal Kingdom. The weather has been just beautiful for two weekends in a row and I can't wait to share it with you.
It isn't often I'm stopped in my tracks on the way into the park, but this weekend it happened! Check out that photo on the left. It isn't edited at all, it was really that bright and beautiful here last weekend. We've had the most amazing weather lately! Pretty soon the bone melting heat and daily monsoons will return, but for now it's perfection. Ready to head to the Magic Kingdom? Click to read more!
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My morning glories were doing great and now a lot of the leaves are turning yellow. I have only a few flowers in bloom and I am wondering what is going on.
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hi daisy, there was a lot of talk about this a while back- everyone seems to have same prob to dif degrees. best advice seems to be a bit less water - esp on foliage. don't worry about it too much, tho it could also be a dif problem.
mine have covered a wall and still climbing (3 meters!) and i too have the yellow leave syndrome tho at the top the foliage (new) is quite healthy green looking. someone here on GW said it can take 120 days to bloom so am counting and hoping!good luck!
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my son is 14 month old and i am worried about the delays he has. he is currently receiving physical therapy and only started crawling the day before his birthday. he is coming along well with this. i was initially concerned with him because he started rolling at 6 months and at 7 months suddenly stopped. he started rolling again at 10 months but it was like starting all over again. he received a full evaluation at 10 months and it was noted that he had at least a mild delay in receiptive language. since that time i have noticed that he will achieve a milestone (waving, clapping, etc) then all of a sudden you will not see him do that skill for a month or two or longer then he will do it a few times then it's gone again. some things he has never done (ie. "so big") has anyone ever seen this?
i am also concerned that he is not putting words to objects. he doesn't know i'm mommy, a ball is a ball, a dog is a dog, etc. he does not respond to questions you ask him without using a gesture. he does not say any words but will ocasionally imitate words but not use them in a proper context. his doctor does not seemed concerned even though at his last well visit every language milestone was not achieved on their assessment. i am currently pushing to get a speech evaluation and him to be seen by a developmental pediatrician. i feel though no one is taking me seriously.
i have a lot of experience with young children. i was a daycare teacher for many years and a daycare assistant director. i have my degree in teaching. so i am not a dummy. i work with him all the time (reading, singing songs, talking with him) i know there is something going on with him, although i am not concerned about autism. he has very normal social skills. has anyone had experience with children like this? am i being too crazy about this?
"i am currently pushing to get a speech evaluation and him to be seen by a developmental pediatrician."
This is excellent, and JUST what you should be doing.
"his doctor does not seemed concerned even though at his last well visit every language milestone was not achieved on their assessment."
" i feel though no one is taking me seriously. "
That is terrible and oh-so-common! There was a study done several years ago that found that parents who listened to their pediatrician's blandishments and dismissals wasted an average of 18 months before insisting on therapy for their kids. (I was pretty average in that respect...) While your pediatrician's reluctance to worry you is nice, it isn't really helping your child -- it's hurting him.
The SLP evaluation and Developmental Pediatrician are absolutely the right first steps. Does your county have a 'Birth to Three' program? In the U.S. I believe it's a federal mandate that counties provide early identification and support services for kids who are behind. Call your local elementary school and ask them. They should be able to tell you the name of your local agency. And ask your son's PT what else she recommends.
Can you think of any possible medical reasons for your son's delays?
thank you for your thoughts.
my son does have some health problems. he was born full term but was born jaundice which was not the same as typical newborn jaundice which occurs several days after birth. his hemotologist said that his bilirubin was not severe enough to cause cerebal palsy but he may have been more sensitive to it which could have caused some brain damage. the jaundice was caused by the fact that he has hemolytic anemia. so his hemoglobin is always low (normal is 12-15, for his first year of life he was around 7-8, sometimes lower) he required blood transfusions at 3 weeks and 5 weeks. but he is really doing the best he can possibly can be doing. his hemoglobin went up after his first birthday and is now 9.6. as with most people suffering from anemia he sometimes can be sluggish especially when he is sick. but he has been healthy lately and numbers have been good so he is much more active.
i am just really concerned about him gaining and loosing skills. his pt was the one who suggested going to the developmental pediatrician. hopefully they will get back to me soon with an appointment. the guy is so busy that he has a team that you talk to first and they decide if the child gets an appointment. also early intervention is giving me a hard time about evaluating him for speech. i might have to wait until august to get him evaluated at his comittee meeting. so i guess we will see. if they still give me a problem i can probably go through my insurance.
Sounds like you're doing the right things. If I remember correctly, it took me 6 months to get my son in to the Dev Ped the first time! A 'screening team' seems like a really good approach - logical, and will probably work in your favor. Keep following up with them, and be sure to mention your son's medical issues as a possible cause.
As for Early Intervention, don't take 'No' for an answer. Tell them your son's PT urged you to call -- That'll let them know you're more than just an 'anxious mom'. Yes, it's a bit early for a speech evaluation, but by the time they actually schedule you for a visit, it won't be.


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No.ES2-031486/2011 Dated: 12.09.2011 AUCTION – CUM – TENDER NOTICE Sub: KSRTC – Transportation of Courier / Tappal articles through KSRTC Super Fast and Super Express buses plying through National Highway for the period from 01.11.2011 to 30.04.2012. Sealed Tenders are invited for transportation of Courier / Tappal articles in KSRTC Buses for a period of six months from 01.11.2011 to 30.04.2012 on payment basis. Courier agencies can submit their tender. Minimum charge fixed is Rs.2/- (Rupees two only) for each article weighing upto 10 gms. The persons / agencies who submitted tender only can participate in the auction. Name of Bus Stations in which the facility for transportation of Courier / Tappal arranged is given below. (1) Thiruvananthapuram Central (2) Kollam (3) Alappuzha (4) Ernakulam (5) Thrissur (6) Kozhikkode (7) Kannur & (8) Palakkad How to submit tenders 1. There will be two-cover system i.e. one for pre-qualification bid and the other is for price bid. EMD should be attached along with the price bid. The tenderer should produce their certificate of registration or valid licence for the particular business, proof of experience in the particular field, if any, and also produce the latest returns of income tax returns filed with PAN Card in the Pre-Qualification Bid. If the tender form is downloaded from Website, the price of tender form with 4.04% VAT be enclosed (by DD) with pre-qualification bid. The tenderer should clearly be specified the following details on each cover. Documents required in the pre qualification bid (a) Residential Certificate from revenue authorities/registration certificates (in the case of individuals). (b) Attested copy of voter ID card issued by Election Commission of India. (c) Details of experience certificate if any in the advertisement field. (d) Copy of the Income Tax returns filed recently with PAN card / Audited copy of balance sheet for the last three years and Profit and loss account statement. (e) Cost of tender form (DD only) if the tender form is downloaded. In other case cash receipt. -2- Documents required with price bid 1) Tender form duly filled and signed 2) Accepted and signed copy of tender notice and tender conditions 3) Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). a) Each cover should be super scribed by its own nature. b) Specify the tender number and date and due date 2. Auction / Tender will be confirmed in favour of the highest bidder in the auction and tender. The decision of the Managing Director on all matters arising out of this notice/Contract will be final, conclusive and legally binding on all parties concerned. 3. Cost of Tender Form : Rs 1,000 + VAT 4.04%. EMD Rs.5,000/- (by DD only) Security deposit – Rs.5000/- Pre-qualification bid conference – 26.09.2011 – 14.30 Hrs. Last date of sale of Tender Form – 07.10.2011 – 15:00 Hrs Last date of acceptance of tender – 10.10.2011 – 15:00 Hrs Date of opening of pre-qualification bid – 12.10.2011 – 11.30 Hrs. Date & Time of auction & opening of sealed tender – 12.10.2011 – 14.30 Hrs. Venue of opening of pre-qualification bid, auction & tender – KSRTC, Transport Bhavan Fort, Thiruvananthapuram Tenderer or his authorised representatives shall attend the evaluation of pre- qualification on 12.10.2011 at 11.30 Hrs. and ensure that they are qualified to participate in the auction cum tender. Tender form can be had from the Office of the Managing Director, KSRTC on all working days from 10.00 A.M to 15.00 A.M. Tender form can also be down loaded from the Website of KSRTC. In such cases cost of Tender form + VAT 4.04% should be enclosed by D.D drawn in favour of Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, KSRTC, Thiruvananthapuram with the pre- qualification bid. Tender should be submitted in the name of Chairman & Managing Director, KSRTC, Transport Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. The tenderer shall enclose the duly accepted and signed terms and conditions for the tender vide ES2-031486/2011 dated 12.09.2011. The tenders without the above documents will summarily be rejected. Transport Bhavan, Fort S/d Thiruvananthapuram Date: 12.09.2011 Chairman & Managing Director
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
Wiscasset - Don't Pass it. "The Prettiest Village in Maine"
It is hard to imagine traveling in mid-coast Maine and not being forced to go through the exquisite bottleneck that is Wiscasset.
Wiscasset is known for unbelievable back-ups in the summer, especially on weekends and was the topic of endless conversations. Because all of that mid-coast traffic flows right through the center of the village, there has been, for many decades, talk of building a bypass. Finally after so much time, money and effort, (and nesting eagles) the committees have once and for all given up.
But this notoriety should not overshadow its true uniqueness. The town bills itself as "The Prettiest Village in Maine" and it is hard to argue that.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Poll: 'Made in US' vs. 'Made in China' - Does it Matter to You?
The choices are:
- I prefer 'Made in China'
- I don't care
- I mildly prefer 'Made in US'
- I strongly prefer 'Made in US'
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Henry Beston's Outermost House, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
|These Cape Cod pictures were taken in 1973 of Beston's "Outermost House". Photos from personal archives
"I wanted a place to come to in the summer, one cosy enough to be visited in the winter could I manage to get down... It consisted of two rooms, a bed-room and a kitchen-living room, and its dimensions overall were but twenty by sixteen. A brick fireplace with its back to the wall between rooms heated the larger space and took the chill off the bedroom."
- Henry Beston, The Outermost House
Monday, July 16, 2012
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Friday, July 13, 2012
The Vineyard Sound
|The Vineyard Sound, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
"The English gentleman... does not like short-sleeved shirts (preferring to roll up the sleeves of an ordinary shirt when it is hot)."
- Paul Keers*, A Gentleman's Wardrobe
Paul Keers' current writing, very British and witty as always, is on wine, and can be found on his The Sediment Blog, located at www.sedimentblog.com. As he described it:
The "PK" persona is really a way of allowing me to be a slightly different "character". As with my fellow author, CJ, I don't think either of us are quite as angry/ignorant/alcohol-dependent in real life as we appear in our Sediment personae!
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Birthday Mr. President... with cheese!
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Monday, July 2, 2012
A Perfect Coastal Maine Evening
The most appreciated parts of my life are not the grand adventures, but the sublime routines. Here is one of the best.
The Influence of Maine Summers and Sensibilities on Preppy: A Quoddy Take
(I received this email from the president of Quoddy. He agreed to let me post it, and he then supplied the art at my request.)
In reading some of your writing, I was particularly struck by your premise that the Prep aesthetic has been so informed by not only Brooks Brothers and JPress, but also by "summering" in Maine.
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Cardiff Gravitational Physics Group is engaged in research on black holes and gravitational waves. The Group co-founded the British-German GEO 600 detector, is a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, is involved in the space-based eLISA mission, and the design study of the 3rd generation Einstein gravitational-wave Telescope (ET).
The Group's search for gravitational waves is focused on transients such as binary neutron stars and black holes, supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. As a part of this research we have developed novel algorithms and software, which have now become standard search tools. We also perform large-scale computer simulations of black-hole collisions, in order to produce theoretical models of the waves, which helps to detect them.
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Serviceberry tree
Christie, if I remember correctly, you and I bought serviceberry trees from Mo Conservation at the same time a few years ago. How are yours doing? I have around six planted around the yard and they are just barely hanging on. They are the japanese beetles favorite snack and they just have a few sad looking leaves left. I hope yours are doing better.
I was so disappointed when I noticed that Japanese Beetles were eating my serviceberries. They like a lot of fruits. They defoliated my grapes and Balaton Cherry that I bought last year, they like raspberries, blackberries and crabapples... I put up beetle traps in the middle of our hayfield this year to try to draw them away from the yard and it helped a little bit. I still had a lot of damage.
What I've noticed over the years though is that trees can handle being defoliated pretty well. They don't look very good when they're leafless but they'll look great again next spring. I don't think they'll die. It's frustrating though.
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A very nice day and night and I look forward to many like this, Thank you for reading and the next blog will not be too far away as we visit Istanbul soon. Thank you again, Cheers Brendan.
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From Safranbolu to Istanbul
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Cappadocia ,here we come
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Burton will work with new crew chief
Jeff Burton will have a new crew chief for his Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup team effective immediately.
Luke Lambert has been named interim crew chief in place of veteran Todd Berrier.
"Todd has been an important part of RCR's success for many years," team owner Richard Childress said. "He is still employed and under contract and his role with RCR will be determined in the near future."
Berrier has been an RCR employee since 1994.
This will be Lambert's first stint as a NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chief. The 28-year-old has been with RCR since September 2005. He was named a team engineer for the No. 31 program in 2008. He is a 2005 graduate of North Carolina State with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
"Luke will be the interim crew chief until further notice," said Childress. "He has a strong grasp of the job requirements and an established line of communication with Jeff (Burton) so we have every confidence that he will do a great job."Burton and Berrier have struggled this season, with Burton 25th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings.
p> Berrier joined Burton's team in October of 2009, the same season in which he won the Budweiser Shootout with teammate Kevin Harvick and then spent the middle of the season working with teammate Casey Mears. He and Burton made the Chase for the Sprint Cup in 2010, finishing 12th in the standings with six top-five and 15 top-10 finishes. He also won the 2007 Daytona 500 working with Harvick.
"I'm honored that Richard and Jeff have the confidence in me to lead the Cat Racing team," said Lambert. "This is a talented group of guys who know what it takes and has been successful so there's no reason to think we can't be successful moving forward."
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Welcome to Cockington Court
Cockington Court is a craft centre with a difference. Operated by Torbay Development Agency as a visitor attraction and Innovation Centre, it is one of Torbay's favourite destinations and enjoys a growing reputation as a regional centre for quality arts and crafts.
Set in an award-winning country park, managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, a mile away from the seafront; Cockington Court is a historic manor house with over twenty craft studios, tea rooms, the Walled Art Garden, a Tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery and a popular children's play area.
Cockington's Kitchen Gallery has a growing reputation in the arts world as a contemporary gallery space of regional significance, having exhibited work by artists of international acclaim as well as emerging local talent.
Discover artists and craft makers at work in their studio shops. See the glass blowers create amazing works of art, hear the blacksmith clinking at his forge, and smell the delightful aromas and taste the delicious chocolate being made by the chocolatier.
Open daily, free admission: 10am-4pm October-March; 10am-5pm April - September (Please note studio opening times may vary please call the maker or Cockington Court prior to your visit).
Now you can visit Cockington Court by a regular Dialabus service, from Torquay Harbour every 40 mins - see timetable no.62 at www.dialabus.info/popular-destinations.aspx
Click here to download map in PDF format.
Cockington Court Craft Centre is operated by Torbay Development Agency as a visitor attraction and innovation centre to support small creative businesses in the Bay.
Cockington Court has undergone extensive renovation at a cost of £2.85m, part funded by the European Development Fund, Torbay Council and CABE, transforming the former aristocratic home into office space, craft studios and function rooms, in 460 acres of country park, managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.
For more information about the Cockington Court restoration project click here.
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Dec 09, 2014
Integrate an alternative PDF viewer in Lotus Domino
All browsers has its own PDF plug-in for PDF files, Acrobat Reader is for IE. But...have you ever had problems with it? I will! That's why I looked for another solution.
Everything starts googling "acrobat reader gray screen loading": as result you could obtain tons of pages suggesting you any kind of solution (that, in my case, doesn't works!). The problem? Open a pdf file using Acrobat Reader IE plugin.
Oct 15, 2014
Vaadin: installation, use and integration with Lotus Domino
Vaadin is an open source Web application framework for rich Internet applications. I'll show you a brief example of integration with Lotus Domino in Eclipse environment
I discovered Vaadin accidentally and I think that could be a good framework especially if you are a Java developer and want to create web application quickly.
From Wikipedia:
Jul 30, 2014
Troubleshooting using Twain 2.0 in scanner communication
Here is a quick guide to the resolution of problems with Twain 2.0 Java classes for scanner (using a web applet), which driver was not correctly updated
I've an applet to communicate with scanner using TWAIN and uk.co.mmscomputing.device.twain API.
In some circumstances (not dependent from OS version) I have a problem during applet load (that seems to be in hang).
May 23, 2014
Working with XPages on server running on 8080 port
This post will show a very quick snippet that solved a problem experienced days ago using Xpages, and that made me suffer. Comments/hints/doubts are very appreciated!
Sometimes could happen that your application is up and running without problem, but deploying it on an another server configuration may be different from what you expect.
Apr 02, 2014
The new "magic" world of Java Applet signing: what changes
Starting with Java SE 7 Update 21 in April 2013 Java Applets are encouraged to be signed with a trusted certificate. And something more starting with 7u25...
This is a true story!
It's about my adventure inside applets, Java security, signing and so on.
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The State of Games, Ep. 80: The One About Some Business & Baseball
To everything, turn, turn turn, there is a season, turn, turn, turn… and a time for every podcast to make alterations. This podcast is all about those changes that can occur over the life of an entity, whether it be personal, business, social, or all three. Join us this time as we talk about a huge turning point for Dice Hate Me Games, even though it won't really affect what we do on The State of Games. Rest assured, no matter what changes might occur on the business front, we'll always be your source for a rambling good time in the world of board games. I'm pretty sure Stephanie will make sure of that. Read More Read More
The State of Games Episode 68 – The One About Themes
Possibly one of the most hotly-contested topics in board gaming is theme, and with good reason – many gamers want to feel as though they are immersed in a game as they thwart their opponents and come up with a winning strategy. But is theme everything? Can you enjoy a game that has no apparent theme? And what, exactly, creates that immersive experience? It is these questions, and more, that lie within the heart of this podcast. Read More Read More
The State of Games, Ep. 67 – The One About Guilty Pleasures
There are certain times when being bad is really, really good. That applies to B-Movies, richly decadent desserts and certain TV shows of the mostly-reality variety. Depending on your gaming circles, and gaming culture in general, this can also apply to board games. There are some days when you want to tell your Mediterranean trading game-loving circle of friends that they're just going to have to trudge through Twilight Imperium for 10 hours – and this is our love song to just such a time. Read More Read More
The State of Games, Episode 60 – The One About Women and Games
It was time. The female voice had been missing for far too long on this podcast. And, so, I set forth a challenge to three intrepid women gamers: Come on this podcast and get silly. And they did. And it was awesome. Read More Read More
The State of Games, Episode 53 – The One About The Germans
Ah, October. The best time of the year. Fall leaves, decorative gourds as far as the eye can see, cool temperatures… oh, and board games. Lots and lots of board games. Especially if you happen to be in Germany. Essen, to be exact. You see, that's where the world's largest board game convention is held each year – and it is awesome. Read More Read More
The State of Games, Episode 52 – The One About Beer
Yep, beer. We has it. Come and gets it. Read More Read More
Couples Retreat 2012 Recap
It's been a quiet few weeks here on Dice Hate Me, but that certainly hasn't meant much quiet on the homefront. Quite the opposite, actually, as we've been gaming through the holidays and working like mad to get VivaJava wrapped and ready for its Kickstarter debut (Wednesday, Jan. 25 – mark your calendars!). If you listened to the last State of Games podcast – and if you haven't, it's right over here – you dear readers already know that we took a little gaming retreat with our friends Shawn and Jacki. I also promised a little closer look at some of the titles that hit the table, some for the very... Read More
The State of Games, Episode 17 – The One About Girls
Girls. They're everywhere, you know. Or at least outside the game shop, it seems. Still, there are a few females – those glorious few – who put up with agape jaws and stammering starers to grace the gaming tables with the boys. This episode is dedicated to those lovely ladies who not only ignore us fellow's warlike tendencies, but embrace it. Here's to you, oh women of gaming – may we continue to not scare you away. Read More Read More
Army of Dorkness: A Castle Dash Review
When Phil Kilcrease, founder of start-up game publishers 5th Street Games, first approached me about reviewing the relatively unassuming Castle Dash, I was a little hesitant. It's not that I wasn't interested, but I already had a long list of titles waiting patiently on my game table, all shiny and huge. However, it soon became apparent that the game was going to jump to the front of that list when Monkey238 saw the adorable cartoon soldiers adorning the cards and told me, in no uncertain terms, that we needed that game, and needed it now. Like a loving husband, I complied. At first glance, my initial hesitation seemed founded. The game came... Read More
The State of Games, Episode 12 – The One About Stronghold Games
Shhhh… someone out there is watching, and listening. We can't give away too much about Episode 12 of The State of Games except to warn you that it seems as though someone is on the line. Who? We can't say, but if you listen to the podcast, you'll see what we mean. Just do yourself a favor – pretend it never happened. You're safer that way. Read More Read More


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Christie MicroTiles Debut on the Colbert Report
Creative Display Tiles Selected for Superior Color, Flexibility and Green Factor
Millions of fans of The Colbert Report received a visual treat on the January 4th season premiere, when Stephen Colbert introduced the redesign of his new Red, White & Blue set featuring Christie® MicroTilesâ¢. The breakthrough modular display technology debuted in a bolder-than-HiDef-way for Comedy Central's most daring pundit. The redesigned stage features 41 MicroTiles arranged as three horizontal displays, in 1×4, 1×5 and 1×4 arrays underneath Colbert's desk; and four angled 1×7 vertical columns along the backdrop. The tiles display high definition video and graphics created exclusively for the show.
This marks the first installation of Christie MicroTiles since its launch on November 11th, 2009. "The best part about being the first show to use the Christie MicroTiles is that we are the first. We love being first," notes Meredith Bennett Co-Executive Producer, The Colbert Report.
Videofilm Systems, Inc. of Bridgeport, Connecticut collaborated with Emmy-Award winning design firm Jack Morton to specify and install the Christie MicroTiles for The Colbert Report. Dale Cihi, Engineering Designer at Videofilm recounts: "After Giselle Vogel, our VP and I saw the MicroTiles demo at InfoComm '09 we were taken by the technology and knew we had to include it on the set of The Colbert Report. Real-time color correction and off-access viewing were the primary requirements we had to overcome and Christie MicroTiles definitely met the criteria. Itâs the kind of product that sells itself once you see it. It definitely has the 'wow' factor."
Jim Fenhagen, SVP of Design at Jack Morton and Chief Designer of The Colbert Report set comments on Christie MicroTiles' unique combination of DLP® with LED illumination: "We found that in updating the set, the brightness factor was crucial and we really wanted to include strips of video into the redesign. The set had to be amplified visually without being too distracting, while still maintaining its unique signature on air. Christie MicroTiles were perfect. They fit seamlessly into the existing space while providing the best color matched graphics and video without any pixelation."
"In creating the MicroTiles, Christie implemented all my favorite technologies. I would have chosen the same screen, housing unit, light engine, optics and 4×3 aspect ratioâ¦itâs the kind of all-in-one technology you dream of," Cihi adds. "Given this was the first time the technology was going to appear on air, we received phenomenal support from Christieâs after-sales team. Not only is the product so well designed and easily implemented, knowing that Christie stands by its product made us feel very comfortable with using it right out of the box."
"More often, we are building âgreenâ into our solutions. With Christie MicroTiles, our installs use less electricity and operate longer with lower cost of ownership. This is as close to 'set-it-and-forget-it' technology as you can get,â? Cihi concludes.
"Set design is a very competitive business and to stay on top you have to find creative and renewable ways to use the technology you have," Fenhagen continues. "This is what we love so much about MicroTiles. Its innovative media easily adapts for entertainment spaces. We can stack them the way we want and repurpose them later to create a totally new design. The ease in which the tiles went in was also very accommodating; we didnât have to redo the existing columns."
Christie MicroTiles bring a new era to broadcast sets and their narrow profile can fit even the most space constrained studios. "The possibilities are endless in terms of what they can do. The added advantage is that HiDef cameras love MicroTiles. They achieve 115% NTSC broadcast standard and PAL color gamut â no other display can do this," says Mitch Rosenberg, Director of Sales, Visual Environments Display Systems at Christie. "MicroTiles have an amazing visual impact and are fun to work withâ¦itâs as easy asâ¦design, lock and play."
To view current content displayed on the Christie MicroTiles, visit www.colbertnation.com.
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Blanco Magnum 30" x 18" Large Single Bowl Undermount Kitchen Sink
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Blanco Magnum 30" x 18" Large Single Bowl Undermount Kitchen Sink
About the ManufacturerInspired by the kitchens of Europe... A world leader, since 1925, Blanco has more than 30 million sinks produced in three factories world-wide. In 1952, Blanco pioneered the use of stainless steel for kitchen sinks. These stainless steel sinks remain a top seller for Blanco today. Following their innovation trend, Blanco pioneered the concept of ergonomically designed sink system and accessories in 1970. Then in 1980, Blanco began using hard composite materials for sinks.
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Swollen sausage?
I bought a 1 lb package of Jimmy Dean Sausage 2 days ago and it has been in my fridge since then. I just went to move it and the package is completely swollen and about to burst. What is going on? Should I return it? Can it be used? I've never encountered this anomoly before.......
PS - Jessy - go for it!!! I opened the door just for you! LOLOLOL!
I don't have an answer but I see this happen a lot on ground meats that are packaged at the plant rather than in the store. Turkey, lamb, etc. Maybe yours just blew up at home rather than in the store? Dunno. It wigs me out a bit so I try to avoid them, but I'm sure it's just fine.
So the one in front is the one that has been in the fridge. The one in back has been in the freezer for 2 days. Remember from your Physics class that the one in back should expand in volume when frozen because of the moisture content. The one in front is scaring me! LOL!
Geez guys I'm here all morning, gone all afternoon and evening and look at what kind of trouble you get into. Tsk tsk.
Alexa, glad to see you have 'handled' your problem. Me, I would have just kept examining that package, until it exploded in my hands....
I think it has gas, like the puppy had gas (we were so worried we made an appt with the vet, who couldn't help laughing when we told him that's what we came in for...he said some dogs are gassy--and he didn't charge us for the office visit).
I'm guessing gas.
Not me, I'm impatient. I'm with Nancy, I'd squeeze it and see if anything happened! (grin)
Actually, Alexa, I think I'd take it back, that's just not right. And, even if your storage is fine, that doesn't mean it was properly refrigerated in shipping.
Run to the store, donÂt walk and return it before it explodes. OMG botulism all over the kitchen. I had a can of dog food sitting on a counter once. Noticed the lid was bulging so I decided to take it back next time I went to town. Problem was a few days later I was in the kitchen cooking dinner and yepÂ.. Fire in the hole. Alpo everywhere. Just about decapitated me when the can flew by in pieces. If that thing explodes in your kitchen that will be the day when "PIGS FLY" at your place. LOL


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The season-long Jon Lester story is one of the most unusual stories I've ever covered. And at this point we do have to refer to it broadly as simply "The Jon Lester Story," don't we? We're beyond being able to call it the "Jon Lester Contact Saga" or the "Lester Trade Ordeal" or the "Lester Prospective Return." One chapter has rolled seamlessly into another for about seven straight months now.
For a columnist or a talk show host or a beat reporter, it's been a gift in a baseball season that otherwise would've been drudgery to cover. And it's the story that keeps on giving. Every time you think it ends, there a fresh new angle that keeps it alive.
Honestly. Think back over the years. Have you ever seen a popular player of Lester's repute moved out of town under such undesirable circumstances with as much simultaneous public optimism of an immediate return? For instance, on our talk show, the ratio was about 1:1 between "IT SUCKS THAT LESTER IS GONE" phone calls and "ISN'T IT GREAT THAT THE SOX WILL HAVE CESPEDES HERE WHEN LESTER COMES BACK?" phone calls. And the messages on the other end of the line were always delivered in all caps.
We've morphed from speculation about a new contract to angst over the lack of drawing one up to speculation about a trade to reaction surrounding the return on the trade. Soon we'll get celebration over his return -- or outright depression when he signs a $175 million contract to pitch elsewhere.
In between is where we are now: Speculation about whether he will come back and what it'll take from Red Sox management to facilitate his return. This may be the most fun phase of them all. Both sides are openly pandering to one another because it is self-serving to do so. The Sox want Lester back (on their terms, of course). And Lester seems to prefer Boston, all things being equal (so long as "equal" means within a year of guaranteed pay and roughly $20 million dollars). Hence, both the team and the pitcher are doing whatever they can to openly keep hope alive that Lester will return to Boston -- even while he is in the midst of pitching in a pennant race for Oakland! Check out these quotes Lester gave to the Boston Herald.
Lester fully acknowledged he'll leave Oakland as soon as the season is over and seems to be openly pining for a return to Massachusetts.
"It's going to be two months (in Oakland), or hopefully three, build some good relationships, and then shake hands and go our separate ways . . . [The Red Sox] told me, 'We're going to be aggressive. You're going to get blown out of the water by some of these (other) offers,' " Lester recalled. "I'm like, 'I don't need to be blown out of the water.' Why would I need to be blown out of the water? That doesn't make or break your decision, at least for me. I'm not going to the highest bidder. I'm going to the place that makes me and my family happy. If that's Boston, it's Boston."
Lester went on to say in the interview that it was "exciting to hear" talk that the Sox were going to step up to the plate and offer a big contract. He even went on to say that raw dollars and cents wouldn't dictate his future place of employment.
"For me, I want to be comfortable. The way I look at it is, if someone gives you $170 million and someone gives you $150 million, is that $20 million really going to change your lifestyle? Same thing if the highest bidder is $100 million and the team you're going to feel most comfortable with offers $80 million. Is that $20 million really going to make the difference in your lifestyle?"
The interview was concluded with a note that Lester said his kids feel like they were on a long weekend trip and keep asking when they're going home. He noted that he hadn't put his home in Newton on the market yet, even adding: "We'll hold onto it a little longer. See what happens."
Okay! Enough! Uncle! We get it. You want Boston in on the bidding. That's cool. But the Sox as a team couldn't possibly be flirting with bringing back Lester as openly as Lester is priming the pump for a return . . . could they?
Well, let's flash back to an interview with Boston manager John Farrell on our program on Wednesday (the day after Lester's third win in three tries with the Athletics).
"I think we would all love to see Jon Lester back in a Red Sox uniform," Farrell told us.
OK, then. I stand corrected. Continue please, John.
"He's durable. He's productive. He's done it in Boston. And I found his comments encouraging in that he is looking for the best package, not just the highest dollar. And I think that sits well with anyone who reads it, particularly in a place where he has spent the majority of his career. We know there are deep roots here. One of his homes is still here. In the end he's going to know we have a strong interest in him. But until that time comes, he's an Oakland A. And until that point comes, that's all we can say on it."
Don't worry, John. That was plenty. Thanks for the candor. I mean that. The honesty is great -- on both sides. I'm not quite sure what Oakland thinks of all this public kissy face between Lester and his former employer. But go with your gut. Who cares? They aren't keeping him anyway. Let them call you on it if they want to pretend this bothers them. What's more important to me is keeping this story alive. Because it's great.
Mind you, I don't think for a moment any of this will manifest itself in an eventual return of Lester to New England. If ESPN's Buster Olney is right and the Red Sox (on June 28th) were barely approaching a Homer Bailey-sized $105 million deal, and they rejected Lester's request of a Cole Hamels-style $144 million contract, why would they dole out $175 million this winter? If the Red Sox were afraid to give a pledge of five years to Lester before 2014, why would they be willing to tie themselves up for seven years starting in 2015? Those are the kinds of terms Lester probably will get as offers from other clubs.
But hey, this wouldn't be the first great story that didn't have a great ending. Shake the snow globe. Maybe this is all a dream.
Greg and Chris talk more offseason happenings with the Pats and their plans. They talk about some of the free agents toward the bottom of the list with Stevan Ridley and Dan Connolly. Price thinks that Connolly could end up back with the Pats and Ridley elsewhere (Cowboys?), but Greg thinks they both could be back. They also chat about the departure of VInce Wilfork and what he meant to the organization, the re-signing of McCourty and more.
The very first airing of the offseason edition of NFL Sunday gets underway with Greg and Chris delving into the free agency period and how the Pats made out. Of course they lost Revis to the Jets, but what else went on? Greg isn't over the loss of Revis yet and the guys discuss what went into that whole ordeal. Price is looking forward to the additions of Chandler and Cadet. They also get a call from Mike Petraglia and get his thoughts on the Pats offseason moves.
We talk to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News about his column today which basically accuses the Patriots of sour grapes for asking the league to enforce their own rules against tampering.
Brow Buff's Sam Packard and Ben Kichen break down Marcus Smart's unfortunate ball tap, debate leadership in the Celtics locker room, and rehash the great Kevin Love to Boston rumors.
Flannery joins Mut to break down the Isaiah Thomas trade to Boston and what it means for the Celtics this season and in the future. Paul also chats with Mut about the other deals that happened at the NBA's trading deadline
We talk to Chris Mannix from SI to break down the C's acquisition of Isaiah Thomas and the crazy trade deadline in the rest of the NBA.
Mut, Tomase, and Bradford kick things off talking about Shane Victorino taking offense to people reading into some comments he made about trading for Cole Hamels. They also discuss Blake Swihart and how soon he could be up if Christian Vazquez starts the season on the DL.
Joe Kelly joined the Hot Stove show where he talked about being ready for his next spring training start after a biceps ailment forced him out of his last outing, he talks about his NCAA brackets and how teammate Wade Miley has a perfect bracket still.
Mut, Bradford, and Tomase kick off this weeks show by talking to Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly about his biceps recovery, getting ready for the season and his NCAA brackets. They then talk about the Red Sox depth at closer with Koji Uehara questionable for the start of the season.
Jack Edwards of NESN joins Dale, Michael and Jerry. With 9 games left the Bruins don't have much if any margin of error, and Jack knows it.
DJ, Joe and Pete talk more playoff scenarios in hour 2 and if the Bruins can get in, they'll be a very dangerous team... to the point where DJ thinks teams would much rather face the Senators and are doing their best to oust the Bruins from the equation. It's become apparent now more than ever that Chiarelli probably needed to pull the trigger on a deal for a defenseman at the trade deadline. Also. Bruce Garrioch from the Ottawa Sun joins the boys to discuss the Hamburglar and the Senators and Bruins being neck-and-neck for a playoff spot.
With the Senators hot on the tail of the Bruins for a spot in the playoffs, Bruce Garrioch from the Ottawa Sun calls into Sunday Skate. He talks about "the Hamburglar" craze sweeping through the league as goalie Andrew Hammond has really stepped up for Ottawa. They discuss playoff chances, the fans' reaction in Ottawa and more.
The latest edition of the highly rated segment.
The great Lisa Scherber joined us to discuss today's trip to Fort Myers with 46 Jimmy Fund patients.
D&C's favorite author joined the show to discuss his new book.
We hear more audio from Christian's day between the pipes. He did his best to try and intimidate the small children shooting on him.
After Christian gave away his children's dog, we find out that Lola eventually found a better home.
During the recess of the Aaron Hernandez murder trial, Ted Daniel describes the first half of Shayana Jenkins testimony.
Dale, Michael and Jerry Thornton discuss David Ortiz's self-penned piece which took on such topics as steroids, the media, his contract and more. And we get into a back and forth about the fan perception of him in Boston, and why he can be so polarizing at times, even with the on-field track record he has.
Dale, Michael and Jerry Thornton discuss some of the testimony from Aaron Hernandez' fiancee, and try and judge how her words might change the outcome of this case.
Dale and Michael talk Bruins after they managed to snatch defeat from the claws of victory and blow a late game lead to the Anaheim Ducks. With the playoffs still in question, the Bruins need more efforts like that, and more luck.
Chris Price joins Mut to talk about how Revis will heat up the Jets-Pats rivalry next season
Mut opens his show talking about the New York Jets filing tampering charges on the Patriots
Mikey, Mut, and Lucy are talking about all things New England sports, the Red Sox spring training, more Darrelle Revis and Jets talk, and some Bruins mixed in.
Ben and Adam finish the odyssey that is the history of Wrestlemania. Wrestlemanias 21-30 are discussed and analyzed.
Mike Mulloy joins Chris in the studio to talk Raw and Wrestlemania.
Brow Buff's Sam Packard and Ben Kichen break down Marcus Smart's unfortunate ball tap, debate leadership in the Celtics locker room, and rehash the great Kevin Love to Boston rumors.
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