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Inside a Standard Room at Hyatt Regency Kyoto
We've looked at a few Western hotel brands that have recently made or are making their way to Kyoto: the Ritz-Carlton, Starwood (by way of Luxury Collection), and Four Seasons. That changes things for the Hyatt Regency Kyoto, which for a long time was considered the high-end Western hotel in the city.
Does the Hyatt have a lot to worry about with all this fresh competition? We'd say yes and no, based on our stay. You'll find the Hyatt a short taxi ride across the Kamogawa river to the east of Kyoto station. Conveniently, our rate for a standard room included breakfast and a one-way taxi fare. Once we had figured out where to find the taxi based on the instructions from the hotel, we pulled up to the main entrance you see above in no time.
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Hyatt Reopens and Renovates Churchill London, Picks Up Grosvenor House?
Back in November, we told you about the gas explosion that occurred at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, which led to the evacuation, and subsequent closure, of the hotel. The "foreseeable future" time frame that was attached to that closure was sad to see, but we can tell you that things are looking up: after four months, the hotel is open again.
We can find a King Room this coming Friday for Ł290 ($433) a night, which goes up Ł40 ($60) if you include breakfast. An additional bit of good news is that the hotel has taken the closure to not only do the repairs necessary after the incident, but kick off a multi-million pound renovation of the rooms and suites as well. That renovation should be complete by the summer; we don't have any visuals of the changes yet, but will share them when we have more details.
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Hyatt Place Will 'Deliver' a New Hotel to a Former Post Office in St. Paul
Looks like Hyatt Hotels may be the next big brand going postal.
Hyatt Place is hoping to open a 149-room hotel inside the former Eugene McCarthy Post Office in downtown St. Paul. I
The new Hyatt Place will occupy the lower floors of the 17-story "art deco gem" (we hear that a lot,) also known as Custom House, as it once housed customs offices on the upper floors. These floors will be reborn as luxe apartments.
While the apartments may have the better views of the Mississippi River or Kellogg Boulevard, the hotel gets the uber-tall ceilings, at 13 feet. That's also convenient because the Hyatt Place brand prides itself of having "roomy rooms."
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Will Hyatt Centric South Beach Make Its April Opening Date?
Last week got a bit Hyatt Centric with the news that both Miami and Chicago would be blessed with one of these new hotels geared towards millennials in the coming months.
But just how close will the one in South Beach, come to hitting its targeted open date?
We swung by the construction site on the corner of Collins Avenue and 16th Street the other morning to take a look. As if the company had been stirred into action by our coverage, the site was abuzz with activity. Detour signs were set up in front a massive hole in the road on 16th Street and construction workers tinkered away on the exterior of the building at multiple levels.
That's all a good sign, for sure. But--and you can call us jaded if you like--we're not convinced this means that the hotel will be finished by April.
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Hyatt Centric Will Open in The Loop in Chicago This May
Hyatt Hotels have always been Chicago-centric (it's where the company's headquarters are) so it makes perfect sense that their new brand, Hyatt Centric will open here as well as Miami.
Not long after the news came out yesterday about South Beach, came this news about the Hyatt Centric The Loop:
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, a 22-story property first constructed in 1927 by Frank Chase, has undergone a transformative renovation from an office building to an iconic new hotel, all while maintaining the integrity of the building's roots. The hotel features 257 guest rooms, 2,513 square feet of meeting space, a 24-hour fitness center, rooftop bar and a new signature French bistro, Cochon Volant, run by James Beard award winning Master Chef Roland Liccioni. The hotel will showcase elements of the area's rich cultural and architectural past while offering guests a full range of modern amenities.
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Hyatt Centric to Open Their First Hotel in South Beach in April
Remember the other day when we gave you the lowdown on the high season hotel happenings in Miami? Well, there's already been a change to the list. A BIG ONE. Sit down for it. Or at least stop glancing at Facebook while you read this important news.
The expected Hyatt South Beach at 16th Street and Collins Avenue will actually open as the Hyatt Centric South Beach, making it the very first Hyatt Centric hotel to open. If you aren't familiar with Hyatt Centric, you can read all about that here. In short, it's a hotel for millennials.
Since the name change was pretty sudden (or at least we think it was), the hotel's layout has not changed much since its initial description. But here's what you can expect from the 105-room hotel:
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Checking Out the Future Home of Andaz Singapore
With the news that Andaz Hotels was heading to Singapore dropping into our inbox just days before we would be in town, we naturally had to include a stop in the Ophir-Rochor district on our itinerary to check out what we'll be looking at come opening in 2017.
We'll get to construction shots in a second, but first, here it is: the dual-towered DUO development Andaz will be part of, designed by Ole Scheeren, the architect also behind Bangkok's Mahanakhon Tower. Curving along a half-moon base, the exterior of the two towers is covered in hexagons, with extensive gardens and at least one pool on the roof. Read on for much more.
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Andaz is Revving up to Andazsm in Ottawa and Singapore
Not long ago, we were a little worried that the expansion plans for Andaz Hotels was waning. (The delay for Andaz Mayakoba didn't help soothe our fears.)
But Andaz has now come out strong in 2015, announcing both Andaz Ottawa and Andaz Singapore.
Here are the details on the newest place to have an Andazsm:
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Hyatt Has Gone Public With Their New Millennial Hotel Brand, Hyatt Centric
At last, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts have thrown their hat (porkpie, we're assuming) into the trendy millennial hotel brand ring, by announcing HYATT CENTRIC., with its first hotel opening in 2015.
Here's what Hyatt Centric is about, according to their website:
Pick a location and pack your bags! We are at the center of the most unique destinations—in the middle of the action, in the know, and always on-hand to serve up insider knowledge, intriguing tidbits, and great conversation over a well-crafted cocktail. We are your local home base, preparing you to explore the best our cities have to offer.
Yup, that sounds like a millennial hotel. And just like all the other millennial hotels out there, Hyatt Centric experience is focusing on design, socialization (with The Corner Lounge), technology (including free WiFi) , artisanal beverages, foodie bites and wellness (the hotel gym is called The Health Studio.)
Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
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Andaz Mayakoba is Delayed Until May 2016
Last time we checked in on Andaz Mayakoba, we were filing it under "back-up Andazm", since we hadn't heard much about it since it was announced, despite a mid-2015 opening.
Well, turns out there's a reason for that. That mid-2015 opening is gonna be May 2016. Oof.
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Hyatt Regency Amsterdam Will Look Like This In 2016
We may have seen some demolition last year at the former children's hospital in Amsterdam that will become the city's first Hyatt Regency, but boy did we underestimate how much bulldozing was still to be done.
Before we show you where things are today, above is the end result planned for the 211-room hotel, scheduled for 2016. Take note of the three historic facades on the right (three stories with the white vertical stripes, then the mishmash of windows, then the four stories in darker brick) and check out what that looks like today below.
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2014 Must-Have Hotel Amenity: Free WiFi
It's that time of year again: the 2014 HotelChatter Awards! Today and tomorrow, we'll be showcasing the best (and worst) of hotels over the past year. But we couldn't do it without you! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or shoot us an email. And the Award goes to...
It's almost as if they knew. We (and you) have long been advocates of free WiFi being essential to hotel stays; but many of the big chains didn't want to know.
But the tide is turning, and 2014 will go down as the year the WiFi revolution really came to pass. In the last two months alone we've seen Marriott, Starwood, Hyatt, Sandals and Taj all announce they're freeing the WiFi (with a couple of easily taken care of caveats from Marriott and Starwood). And free WiFi is the most important factor in choosing a hotel for British guests, according to a slightly-biased-but-we'll-take-it-anyway survey for Amba Hotels, which is promising the fastest connection speed in the world.


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Home Hair Color...What Brand?
I'm going to try saving some money and go back to home hair coloring. I have to cover gray, so I guess I need to use a permanent color. What brand do you like best both for ease of use and best results?
Well, I don't have grey hair (at least I don't think I do, since I've been coloring for so long). But I really like the Feria products because they stayed color-true the longest. I usually use a red color, and most reds wash out quickly, but not so much with Feria. I also like the Feria with a highlighter in it, although I'm not great at the application technique yet. My hair is very curly though, so the fact that my highlights aren't perfect is had to notice. The only other one I tried was Herbal Essence, and it didn't stay red very long at all. Oh, BTW, the salon jobs I had done (2 of them) also rinsed out very quickly. That was a giant waste of money.
I just used the Loreal Couleur Experte multi-tonal color system today. So far, I am pleased. Since it is a two step process, you have highlights, but they are very subtle, so it seems to look very natural. I got it at Walmart for $17. Not the cheapest, but it really is nice.
Garnier Nutrisse when I was still fighting reality...
but I've got such vibrantly silver hairs coming in that I started treating them as a design element, instead of a flaw...
at the moment, they're an interesting shade of periwinkle, the fade-out of cobalt blue and royal purple temporary dyes by Special FX. MY husband (the artist) does my hair once a month in three colors with a toothbrush, and he's always playing with the blues, adding greens one time, purples the next. they darken by ash-brown hair a bit, but not much...and I get none of the problems of doing accent colors over stripped hair (like everything turning green after the first wash because of the blonde underneath)
but not everyone's ready to be the 'blue haired old lady' of this generation. so I'd definately go with the Garnier.
Any brand will wash out if you are using crappy shampoo, try a sulfate free shampoo. I like L'Oreal preference color myself, but also use professional color being a stylist. The professional color is usually less damaging and stylists are trained on what color works best for what skin color. Also if you want to keep long hair only use permanent color on new root growth and find a demi that matches to do touch up on the rest of the hair to prevent more damage.
What I like to do (for all over color at least, I let the pros deal with the complicated stuff) is buy professional hair color online (for cheap) and activators as well.
Basically for all over color (and good grey coverage) you mix 2 oz of the color with 2 oz of the activator and so on.. so 4oz color = 4 oz activator. Use a bowl and brush (cheap at sallys or online)
I like Mastey personally because it is ammonia-free and safe to leave on stubborn grey hair for a little longer than 45 mins without heat.
Anyway, you should leave the color on 45 mins. Initially it may be more expensive than buying at home color, but the creme activator you get is pretty big and can be used more than once. The color on this site is 7.99 and the activator is 5.99 (you would use 20 vol).
It's a very cheap way to get professional color results. Make sure to use a good post color conditioner treatment to lock in the color.
Here is the website for Pro Salon Products (where I get my color):
Here is a link that might be useful: INEXPENSIVE PRO SALON COLOR

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Discover your color preferences with eight tips for picking perfect color palettes.
By Kathy McCleary More in Decorating
Tip #5. Use the color wheel.
In general, analogous color schemes - colors next to each other on the color wheel, such as blue and green - are more casual and relaxing, and work best in informal or private spaces. This is a good strategy for a bedroom, where you want to rest and recover.
Whatever color scheme you choose, Mark advises to put something black in every room. "The black clarifies all the rest of the colors in the room," he says. Try a black lampshade, a black vase or a black picture frame.
Tip #6. Use the rule of 60-30-10.
"When decorating a space, divide the colors in the space into components of 60 percent of a dominant color, 30 percent of a secondary color and 10 percent of an accent color," Mark says. The walls will most likely be the majority, the upholstery would represent the secondary color and accessories such as a floral arrangement or throw pillows would make up the rest. "Works every time!" he says. "The colors are properly balanced and there is a shot of color (the 10 percent color) for interest."


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there are many MANY windvanes out there...but there are still standards out there that have become cult classics almost like the aries and monitor
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first time stove purchase - quad 3100i
so....i've been looking into wood stove inserts for about a year.
i've never owned one so the only stuff i know is from reading sites like this and looking at them in stores.
last week a used 3100i showed up on craigslist and i picked it up for $75.
it is showing some surface rust from sitting outside for a week & a couple bricks are cracked in the back (but not crumbled).
no blower.
who has one of these?
it appears to have a set of tubes running horizontally across the firebox. on top of these tubes is a ~1/2" thick, brick (fire box brick) like board with what appears to be fiberglass insulation (????) on top.
what is this stuff? it was the last thing i was expecting to see inside the stove. it appeared to be designed into the stove but i can't imagine it would not melt during a firing of the stove.
anyone know what i'm describing???
What you have is an EPA rated stove. The tube you see has holes in it so the air is never completely shut off. On the outside of the stove sould be small holes. Air enters the holes from the outside, enters the tube and works its magic on the fire. The stove doesn't get so hot it will melt the steel. It's a "secondary combustion chamber" that burns off smoke which is really unburned fuel (HEAT). And less smoke goes up the chimney.
That insulation isn't fiberglass but ceramic. It's called "Kaowool" and is indeed insulation. Don't discard it.
If you're going to install it into an existing fireplace you'll need a liner for the chimney. The stove needs a 6" flue to operate properly and most fireplaces have an 8" flue.
But if I were you I would have the stove inspected. Make sure all the parts of the stove are OK and there are no cracks in the stove itself. If the stove is steel they can be welded easily, and if the stove is cast iron you need to look for broken sections. Don't install it until you're sure all is in working order.
Also look online to see how big the stove is. Not dimensionally but how big an area it's intended to heat. If it's designed to heat 2,000 sq ft and you want to use it in the family room only, it's too big! You'll have open windows all winter. Or you'll have small fires that build up creosote. And that's a chimney fire waiting to happen.


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This quaint 2 bedroom (king beds) and 1 bathroom home is located in Playa Grande in an area called Palm Beach within the providence province of Guanacaste Costa Rica. This oceanfront cottage 1000 sq ft with beach, garden and oceanfront.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Continuous access in the listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
This secluded beachfront 2B/1B home is located right on the beach with the perfect surf break footsteps from your living room. The house is fully furnished in Palm Beach Estates Playa Grande community with a supermarket and several restaurants in walking distance.
Within walking distance you can find a surf school, a market and three excellent restaurants. The beach is protected for the nesting of the Giant Leatherback Sea Turtles from October through April - a must see. The beach is open year around during the day, but during nesting season, you are required to be with a tour guide to be on the beach after dark. Take early morning beach walks and you may be surprised by turtles hatching and making their way to the ocean. The house is located in Palm Beach Estates - a quiet, private community.
This house would be best for people who want to be away from the crowds and enjoy the beach and surf steps away from your backyard.
If you are looking for a place more touristic with lots of choices of restaurants, night clubs, Tamarindo would be a better option. Tamarindo is 15-20 mins by driving, water taxi is availble from Playa Grande to Playa Tamarindo.
Rental Car recommended
The Neighborhood
The surfing environment and selection of restaurants is phenomenal.
Getting around
General Locale of Greater Playa Grande:
MINAE is the acronym for Ministerio del Ambiente y Energía for the National Park Service of this area of Guanacaste. They determine and support conservation of natural resources where my home is located. We are very green and conscientious of our footprint. There are months of the year where turtle tours are best. Seek out their website for more information: (website hidden).
•Grocery Stores: There are a variety of grocery stores in the general area. SuperCompro and La Uruca in Huacas, along with two smaller convenience stores in Matapalo and Walmart in Palm Beach where this home is located.
oLas Tortugas: (website hidden)
oTaco Star: (Check out Trip Advisor – main road towards MINAE and on the beach)
oRip Jack Inn Restaurant: (website hidden)
oHotel La Marejada Restaurant: (website hidden)
oMarBar at Playa Grande Inn: (website hidden)
oPlaya Grande Park Hotel Restaurant: (Check out Trip Advisor – main road towards MINAE)(website hidden)
oKikes Bar & Restaurant: (Check out Trip Advisor – main road into Playa Grande)
oEl Huerto: (Check out Trip Advisor – main road into Playa Grande)
oCafé del Pueblo Restaurante y Pizzaria: (email hidden)
oThe Great Waltini's at Hotel Bula Bula: (website hidden)
oCantarana Restaurant: (website hidden)(email hidden)ml
oSeven Cave Bar & Grill: (website hidden) & Wilmart (small convenience store)
•Surf Shop / Day Spa: (website hidden)
oFrijoles Locos Surf and El Frijol Feliz Spa (phone number hidden))
•Medical/Dental/Emergency at 24/7 and home service (phone number hidden)): (website hidden)
oPlaya Grande Clinic
oBeach Side Clinic Huacas
oBeach Side Clinic Playa Flamingo
•Pharmacy (phone number hidden))
oPlaza Flamingo Drugstore
oBeach Side Clinic Pharmacy Huacas
We stayed @ the Beachfront House in Playa Grande for 4 days & really enjoyed the tranquility of the location. We had our own private beach & plenty of living space.
There are neighbours on both sides but it still remains private.
The 2 bedrooms have King beds & ample space. The kitchen is equipped w/ the basics. If you plan to cook, you'll need to buy everything including salt & pepper thou.
We were fortunate to see a family of howler monkeys (6) come 2 out of the 4 mornings & eat from a tree on the Ppty, which was super cool!
Recommendations if renting this place: you absolutely need a vehicle to get into the town of Playa Grande & enjoy several great restaurants & the neighboring beaches.
Hit up Playa Danta for smaller waves & a more chill vibe. We were traveling w/ our 2yr old & the waves @ Playa Grande were quite intimidating for her....we knew this when booking but Danta was a nice change of pace.
Get used to ensuring your electronics are powered up, as trees fall on the hydro lines daily, cutting electricity for an hr or 2 @ a time.
Side note: we also lost water for 24hrs, which the neighbor says is customary this time of yr if you don't have a storage tank.
Karlos who greeted us w/ the key was most helpful during our stay, although his English is limited, he was helpful & kind enough to bring jugs of water for dishes & bathing when the water shortage happened. Thankfully we had running water again the following morning, but he came by to make sure.
Overall, this house is fantastic & we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Playa Grande.
Great house in a beautiful, quiet area of Playa Grande. Check-in with Karlos was super easy, the living area is spacious, beds are comfortable, shower pressure is relatively good, the patio has screens so mosquitos were a non-issue, the main peak at Playa Grande is about a 15 minute walk up the beach but there are also waves right out in front, great restaurants and a convenient store nearby. All around awesome experience--would definitely book again!
Wonderful, spacious house with just few meters to the great beach Playa Grande. Perfect for surfing, relaxing and some good restaurants close! We really enjoyed our stay!
Amazing place and stay at Playa Grande- perfect for quiet and restful time- photos illustrate well what the house has to offer- 2 spacious bedroom - large deck- it was very difficult to leave. I highly recommend this place.
We started at Playa Grande but wound up moving to another one of Maggie's properties at Playa Flamingo. Playa Grande is beautiful and definitely perfect for surfers who want quick access to the beach, but we weren't into surfing and wanted a location where there were a few more people and the waves were a little more tame.
Juan Carlos, who was our host in CR was wonderful. So accommodating and very nice, helping us move to a place that suited us better. We wound up staying in their one bedroom at Playa Flamingo -- which was perfect. Clean with great light, and we could hear the crash of the ocean even up on the hill. We walked to a beautiful beach every day and had a very relaxing stay.
Overall our holiday was excellent and we were grateful that there was an alternative to the Playa Grande house for us to move to. We would definitely come back.
This was my third trip to Playa Grande. This a very spacious 2 bedroom. You can walk out of the back of the house directly onto a path to the beach. The property manager was very responsive. The internet works great.
Great location if you are into secluded beach houses!
There are restaurants all within walking distances so if you do not want to take day trips to other parts of Costa Rica, a car is not too necessary (just make a stop at the grocery store on the way)!
The only thing we really truly missed is a BBQ or fire pit or something. We missed cooking/grilling outdoors, also mosquitos are pretty intense out there, but being outside on the patio is so lovely- smoke from a fire would really help a lot.
I would come back in a minute.
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Living here is loving here. We started a software company in Costa Rica and now we are the National MLS (Multiple Listing Service) provider for Costa Rica Real Estate Association. Our tour office is located in 650 meters south of Flamingo Beach Resort, next to a great restaurant Coco Loco right on the beach.
We manage several lovely homes here in Playa Flamingo, Playa Potrero, Playa Grande, and Playa Ventana, some are ours, some are our friends'. Each house/beach has its own characteristics and we hope that you will enjoy every minute of your time in Costa RIca. We live off and on in Costa Rica as my husband and rescue dog are both natives of Costa Rica, we recently moved to Sarasota, Florida.
For Costa Rica listings, I have my property manager who is Tico (Costa Rican) and very responsible to taking care of all tenants and houses. Hope you enjoy your time staying in our lovely homes. Thanks :)


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Crayola Classpack Markers
Conical Marker Point Type - Assorted Ink - 200 / Box
This Classpack of Crayola Markers makes it economical and convenient to provide students with all the markers they need. Classic, long-lasting, durable markers lay down brilliant color. Water-based ink doesn't bleed through most paper and can be revived within seconds in warm water if caps are left off. Durable nibs are safely secured in barrels. Versatile 5" x 5/8" markers with conical tips write at any angle. Extended caps offer safety and identify the color of the ink. Markers are certified AP nontoxic and conform to ASTM D-4236. Classpack includes 25 each of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown and black. Plus six reusable desktop plastic bins for easy distribution and storage. Additional replacement marker caps are included.
- Manufacturer
- Crayola, LLC
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 58-8200
- Brand Name
- Crayola
- Packaged Quantity
- 200 / Pack
- Product Type
- Art Marker
- Marker Point Type
- Conical
- Ink Color
- Assorted
- Refillable
- No
- Retractable
- No
- Features
- Non-toxic
- Certifications & Standards
Certified AP nontoxic
- Recycled
- No
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My boyfriend has an itching reaction whenever he is in a store that has clothing over carpeted floors. He can't wear clothes from some manufacturers so when he finds one he does mail order. He has wood floors in his house but I have carpet in mine. I vacuum every day and have an ionic breeze air cleaner but he's still bothered some. He has been to an allergist but they couldn't find anything but I know this is for real. The doctor gave him Allegra and a few other meds but they're mostly for stuffy eyes etc. which he doesn't have. He's suffered with this for 11 yrs. Please, does anyone have something like this?
Wash the clothes with some vinegar instead of fabric softener, that may help. I, too, am allergic to some fabrics, so I feel for him. Also have him use a glycerine soap, like Neutrogena, that helps keep my skin from breaking out in hive-like rashes.
I have tons of allergies too.. there are ways to minimize.. if you have rugs, and do clean everyday make sure you have a good vacuum cleaner. My HooverWindTunnel upright has hepa filter. So a good upright vacuum PLUS oone with a hepa filter will go a long way. I have heard that the Ionic type of air cleaners are NOT good. Find a HEPA-filtered type, make sure it is large enough, at least for the bedroom. I also discovered many of my allergies were food-related and a good set of tests by an ENT (eye/nose/throat) doctor will help. I eliminated most dairy like cheese and milk alone and it improved my breathing. If there are any issues with a deviated septum, fixing that will give more air in the nasal passageways. Chemical sensitivies are a real thing. You and he can eliminate the use of cleaners. Good ole' Murphy's soap - a vegetable product - is great. You don't need ammonia e.g. to clean your mirros - just water and a microdfiber cloth. Oh, and be sure to use the pure-and-clear detergents as well as fabric softeners. Best wishes.


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I've had 2 of these stools for over a year, they look great, real leather, very sturdy...
Retro Adjustable Height Swivel Backless Stool
This adjustable bar stool is the perfect retro-styled accent to your bar or pub-height dining table. The swiveling steel stools adjust from 24 inches up to 34 inches high. The polyurethane upholstery is available in black, white, or brown.
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How to Decorate with Bar Stools
From swivel seats to adjustable heights, bar stools have features that make them some of the most convenient furniture for your home. The kitchen has become the place where everyone congregates, so you need to have plenty of seating options. Adding bar stools not only gives you additional seating for your family and guests but can also enhance your home's decor.
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Where to Use Bar Stools Besides the Bar
Because of their name, bar stools are usually limited to serving as seating at bars, when in reality they are perfect for many other places around the house. Their height makes them an ideal addition to rooms besides the kitchen. Once you see what else you can do with bar stools, you'll wonder why you went so long before placing them everywhere.
Why You Need Bar Stools
Most people think of bars and pool halls when they hear the word bar stools. However, bar stools are natural additions to any home. Bar stools offer more than just seating; they also offer style and functionality. Not only are they extremely convenient for seating extra guests; they also have many day-to-day uses for your home. Keep reading to discover why you need bar stools in your home.
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A list of traditional bathroom furniture usually doesn't include a bar stool. However, this traditional bar furniture is slowly gathering popularity for its versatility. A bar stool is good for more than just sitting at a kitchen counter. You can just pull your bar stool right up to the vanity and enjoy the benefits it has to offer. Keep reading for more reasons why you should have a bar stool in your bathroom.
Tips on Buying Bar Stools
You don't sit down on a bar stool; you sit up on a bar stool. And that seems to make all the difference. People sitting on stools seem to be much more lively and talkative. But stools, whether at a bar in your basement or around the center island in your kitchen, still create a casual, relaxed mood. Adding counter stools or bar stools can add a lot of energy to a home. They are well suited for cocktail parties and holiday gatherings when no one wants to establish themselves in one location too long but might want to get off their feet for just a moment. Fortunately, the many styles and colors of stools let you easily find some that are right for you, regardless of your home's decor.
Top 5 Materials for Bar Stools
Whether you need seating at a kitchen counter, breakfast bar or bar table, bar stools solve your seating crisis. Bar stools are available in many styles and come in leather, wood, plastic, metal and other materials. You can even find bar stools upholstered in fabrics of every color, which means that you can match any room in your home. With so many possibilities available, it's good to know what the top five materials for bar stools are in order to make a decision on what will work best in your home.
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Introduce a casual atmosphere to your countertop or bar with a set of bar stools. Whether you need additional seating or want to create a fun, new gathering place in your home, bar stools can augment every room in your home. Before you find the perfect barstools for your home, consider some common questions that might help you on your way.
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You may love to invite friends for martinis, or you may be having over the guys for the big game. You might need kitchen stools, so you can use a counter as a breakfast bar. Or you may be adding a dining area to a part of your house you didn't think was going to be usable before. If you love to entertain, you know you need a home bar. How far you take it is up to you. The home bar furniture you choose should reflect your style and show your guests that they are welcome in your home. Here are tips to help you buy the right home bar furniture for you.
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When you want to use a laptop computer in your home or office, you can prop it up on a specially designed computer workstations. Computer tables for laptops range in style from ergonomic designs to mobile carts to save on space. They help support a healthy posture and increase productivity. Whether you're a student or businessperson, there are several different styles of computer tables for laptops to consider for your workspace. Below, you'll learn about the best computer tables for laptops. Split-top laptop computer caddy: Split-top laptop computer caddies are designed to hold laptop computers at a certain angle while accommodating beverages, pads of paper or other small computer accessories. These caddies are set on wheels and feature adjustable heights. These caddies are suitable for office spaces or homes with limited space. Their ergonomic design makes them simple to use with a laptop while sitting on a couch, working from a bed or sitting in a regular office chair. Adjustable laptop desk: If you want to use a laptop while sitting in an armchair or when working from your bed, consider investing in an adjustable laptop desk. These computer tables are designed to hold and raise laptops over surfaces such as beds or armchair rests for easy access. These desks can be adjusted to different heights to suit your comfort level and may be equipped with cup holders or smaller side tables to hold small pads of paper, mice and other computer accessories. Utility cart with laptop shelf: Adjustable-height utility carts designed with laptop shelves offer the added benefit of storage space for printers, computer paper, computer accessories, books and other office supplies. These carts are set on wheels for easy mobility around the workspace, and their laptop shelves can be pushed in when not in use. This type of computer table can be a practical option for a work area with limited space. Ergonomic adjustable computer cart: Ergonomic adjustable computer carts are designed to hold laptops and computer accessories. The height of these computer tables can be adjusted for optimal comfort. These computer carts are set on wheels and may be available in several colors to match workspace styles. Ergonomic computer tables are designed to hold laptop computers at a certain angle so that users exhibit good posture while typing. The design of these tables may also reduce stress in the back, shoulders and arms. Mobile laptop stand: Mobile laptop stands are lightweight computer tables set on wheels. They may be designed to hold small printers, paper and other computer accessories and supplies. These laptop stands can be positioned at any height or angle and tucked into a corner of a room or a storage area when not in use. Mobile laptop stands are very simple in design and structure, and are typically made of steel or metal.Mobile laptop stand: Mobile laptop stands are lightweight computer tables set on wheels. They may be designed to hold small printers, paper and other computer accessories and supplies. These laptop stands can be positioned at any height or angle and tucked into a corner of a room or a storage area when not in use. Mobile laptop stands are very simple in design and structure, and are typically made of steel or metal. View All Computer Workstations Back to Guides Directory View All Computer Workstations
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I spent the past week in Toronto to attend the Navigate Media BlogHouse and my first-ever TBEX conference. I'll definitely be writing about these more in depth, but for now, I'll just say that I learned a ton and it's going to take me a while to process everything.
What I really want to talk about is what being there to attend these things meant to me–personally. For a long time I've struggled with my desire to travel. I've tried to reconcile a life in which I work full-time, have relationships, have a home base (AKA, be "normal") and a life in which I want nothing more than to go go go and see everything in the whole world. I have often felt misunderstood and have hated trying to explain my desire to travel. It's strange to me that some people just don't get it, when travel feels so innate to me.


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»Designs Australia
Combining the design skills of Designs Australia, the creative abilities of over 100 Australian craftspeople and the natural beauty of Australian timbers, results in unique, individual, contemporary furniture that is totally Australian. Custom made entertainment units, dining settings and sideboards, shelving and storage units, bedroom furniture, office furniture and furniture accessories are a specialty. Working with a respect for Australian resources and a commitment to using non-toxic finishes, this company's showroom is well worth a visit.
»Vanbar Imaging
Visual imaging is serious business at Vanbar, which makes this store a paradise for photographers and visual connoisseurs alike. Ilford, Agfa, Lee filters, Polaroid, Nikon, Luxmen lighting, Kaiser, Fujifilm are just some of the brands you can find here. Vanbar claims to be Australia's largest distributor of professional photographic and digital imaging products; a bold statement to make. With 12,000 products available through the on-line shop though, this statement is quite possibly true. Ask about a Vanbar VIP card and receive discounts on stock.
»Curds and Whey
Curds and Whey stocks an amazing selection of regional Australian dairy produce. Huge blocks of freshly churned butter, both salted and unsalted, sit at the front of the counter. Cheeses include traditional blue, brie, bocconcini and parmesan. Specialty cheeses, such as sheep and goat feta and chèvre, sit alongside Gippsland double cream and sheep's milk yoghurt. Vegetarians might like to try the low-fat, rennet-free havarti in plain, pepper or sweet chilli flavors. Daily specials and tastings are featured.
All the art materials you could ever need, specialty papers, surfaces, fine art, craft, graphics and framing, as well as easel hire, books, videos, folios, workshops, demonstrations, canvas stretching and a sensational open space gallery for hire can be found at Eckersleys. A mail order catalog is available if it is too difficult to visit in person.
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A comprehensive selection of art supplies from all over the globe, Melbourne Artists' Supplies will bend over backwards to source exactly what you need, if it is not in stock already. They are newly situated in the city, close to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and, as a result, cater well to student customers. However, you will find another Melbourne Artists' Supplies store which has been operating for 12 years at 916 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, opposite Moorabbin Railway Station. Ask about their mail order and delivery service.
»Carlton Secondhand Books
Paperbacks, hardcovers, pulp fiction, high-brow literature, academic texts, children's books, coffee-table tomes, pocket dictionaries--whatever you need the Carlton Bookshop probably has it. With eight rooms of shelves, Carlton Secondhand Books boasts of being Melbourne's largest second-hand bookshop, with the widest range of material. Located right on the upper reaches of Swanston Street, almost opposite the main campus of the University of Melbourne, its prime site means that it gets a steady stream of customers, either on lunch breaks from City office towers or looking for university texts to cram with!
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Topped with a giant golf ball, it is hard to miss the main city store of this Melbourne-wide chain. Offering a wide range of golfing gear, clothing and shoes for men and women, as well as golf-related gifts and accessories, this store is hard to beat in terms of its range. It even boasts a small indoor putting green to try out your potential purchases and free customer parking. Other branches are located in Kew, Preston, Frankston, Knox, Dandenong and Cheltenham. Call ahead to know more.
»Whitworth's Marine & Leisure
With a huge range of all manner of boating gear and accessories, this store is a great place to stop off before you head for the waves. Everything from compasses and wet weather gear to specialist boating hardware and the like is available. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and happy to give advice on which equipment is most suitable for you and your vessel. The store also offers free tide timetables for throughout Victoria.
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Nothing attracts people more than the prospect of a bargain. Combine that with a vibrant mix of cultures, a century of history and you have a full day's activities in one location. There is plenty on offer here; from meat, fish, vegetables and fruit to aromatherapy, arts and crafts and bargain clothing. There are also regular lectures by leading chefs and market tours; check website for updated program. Built in 1878, the Market comprises several classified historic buildings meaning that its future is certain to be protected, much to the relief of the 130,000 shoppers that visit every week. Admission is free.
The huge Sanity chain includes 30 stores around Victoria, one of them located at the Latrobe Street outlet. While you are there, check out the vast range of club vinyl, DJ and recording equipment, and exclusive Pioneer packs.
»Hyland's Bookshop
Browsers are welcome to explore Hyland's Bookshop and its incredible range of books and videos on all subjects related to the military and transportation, including aviation, military and maritime history, shooting, hunting and related subjects. The transport section covers railways, buses, trams, tractors, trucks, fire engines and canals. Model makers and re-enactment hobbyists will enjoy searching through the comprehensive range of reference material to ensure authenticity. The knowledgeable staff is happy to answer inquiries, and there is a search service for out-of-print books. Hyland's offers discounts for students, libraries, schools and all military, historical and transport clubs and societies.
»Grinders Coffee
In the heart of Melbourne's Little Italy, you will find this Carlton institution. Established as a coffee roasting shop by a homesick migrant from Verona, Italy in 1962, it grew to become a coffee shop and retailer of imported coffee beans from around the world. Hessian sacks are rolled back to reveal traditional full-flavored coffee beans from Brazil, Colombia and New Guinea. It also stocks imported chocolates, herbal teas, coffee pots and tea and coffee accessories. Grinders Coffee House tempts the nose and tantalizes the palate.


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Gran Turismo 5 Spec 2.0 patch is up now
Go! Start downloading and then read more! As you can see above, I'm also downloading it. I hope this bitch fits on my old 60GB PS3.
Make your Gran Turismo 5 bigger and better with the Spec 2.0 patch. This highly anticipated upgrade has come a bit early, and is now available on the PlayStation Network.
I'd like to hear what racing fans think. Is this too little too late? Have you moved on to Forza 4? Or have you been patiently waiting for this big upgrade?
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Arta Brio Bar Tools set (efficiently nested into an ice bucket) ~ and Cocktail Shaker with built in jigger and strainer! Nice packaging graphic design.
Diesel Sweeties sure is having fun taking a go at the apple store + genius bar folks... hehehe (read back a few to catch up if you've been missing out too!)
Awesome show of work by Terribly Odd at 88POINT5 - the Interactive Gallery by Gallery 1988
Modernica is having their annual sale ~ only more massive than usual for their 20th Anniversary! Saturday in LA!
Awesome TripWolf iPhone app video ~ by Philipp Fussenegger, Judith Landkammer, and Lisa Thalhammer
A Social Media Conversation - on where to stay in London for Design Week 09 ~ a round up of all the goodies on twitter and facebook and more ~ since you all helped, here's a look at how much i learned...
Kibardin Design's Black & White Clock - takes digital clocks to a new level...
"Brilliant Viewfinder" add on for the Leica D-Lux4 ~ i didn't realize that was an option!
Studio Pirsc's Mina Egg Cup - An A+R Exclusive! Make Eggs, Not War! Czech ceramicist Daniel Piršč creates by the mantra "porcelain can be different"
As Engadget says "Samsung's folding keyboard brings a little starfighter to the cellphone"
Designed by Karina Marusinska - these are super cute spice "flowers"
Sketches by Jackeline Kennedy from her days as the Washing Times-Herald's "Inquiring Camera Girl" where she also did pen and pencil sketches!
Itokin Park's Robby the Spaceman is adorable!
Amron Exptl.'s Split Ring Key Blank ~ awesome idea!
Loving this Paul Raff Studio Garden Pavilion ~ made from cedar, it has two seating banks and a table with a reflective glass top. the structure features lattice like elements that are interwoven to play with light and shadow.
New Print from Jordan Crane! You Still Think Of Him Sometimes...
Steampunk WACOM TABLET! And Keyboard too (from Datamancer) ~ just noticed them in the new Syfy show Warehouse 13
The skeleton of the robotic bat uses shape-memory metal alloy that is super-elastic for the joints, and smart materials that respond to electric current for the muscular system.
Hoxton Wire Basket ~ adorable wide and wood basket for your bike from Brooks Saddles
Acrossair Nearest Tube iPhone App! Takes where you are, and tells you what's closest!
The new ISO50 poster for the Ghostly International 10 year anniversary is awesome!
Eames Life Guard Chairs? "Obscure Design Typologies: Life Guard Chairs"
Quattro for iPhone ~ crazy metal/leather case? with interchangeable lenses?
Leatherman has a limited edition DAMASCUS WAVE! . Forged and etched process-intensive Damascus steel is featured on the Wave's outside-accessible straight and serrated knives. Only 1000 will be produced in 2009.
Fun post over at Core77 on Car Interior Design Tricks ~ all types of brilliant space savers/creators
"Use this toothbrush and i will break your arm"
Oooh ~ Fender '57 Champ Amp has been revived!
Joseph Joseph's Spaghetti Measure ~ so cute how it opens and closes like your lens... perfect gift for the pasta loving photog?
Ubergizmo has a hands on with the upcoming GPS option for the Dell mini 10 called Dell Wireless 700 ~ a hack free little upgrade!
Transformers tees ~ as much as i'm mixed on the film, i've been loving this super buttery soft tee when running around in a "don't bother me" mood...
The OFFICIAL high def version of Matt Robinson and Tom Wrigglesworth's brilliant advert for HP - D&AD Student Awards brief set by HP - "Present an idea which promotes HP Workstations ability to bring to life anything the creative mind can conceive."
These Gas Baskets by Junktion were my favorite part of Designboom's Kitchen Ecology exhibition at Dwell on Design! See this nice db roundup!
The Autonomobile concept from Mike and Maaike~ first debuted at Dwell on Design ~ the amazing design duo have stepped back and rethought the idea of a car all together. I want one!
Who knew a box from Ben & Jerry's would turn into sticking my thumb into little tubs of ice cream, playing with dry ice, making videos and consuming FLIPPED OUT! Check out this intriguing new packaging...
NOTCOT has just squeezed in at #99 on the Web100 Indie 100 list!
While checking out the Git page ~ had to share this funny chubby tree munching Domokun guy...
... and other fun quotes in playful poster forms by flickrer Hulk 4598
MTV! I always loved the awesome animated logo interstitials, this morning i obsessed over the awesome designer backgrounds their website has!
Go home IE6!
50 PARTIES! 50 Themes. 50 Weeks. In a row. In the studio. No sponsors. No strangers. at Ryan McGinness Studios... even the invite/guest cards are awesome!
Ryan McGinness Wallpapers!
Mini Ninjas!!! This upcoming video game looks adorable ~ take a peek at the trailer as well as the game play video ~ loving the look and feel of the game as well as the adorable little creatures!
Wii Rayman Raving Rabbids Dual Charger - from MadCatz - and comes with rechargeable batteries and red and blue battery covers ~ the EYES indicate the charge status...
MWM Graphics customizes 50 Rock Band Guitars for the Pepsi/Harmonix Drink Up, Rock Out contest!!! Check it out up close, and the contest is pretty fun too!
Awesome! How you go from SciFi to Syfy - great 3d spots - "Windmill", "Castle", "Horse" and "Lion"
BEASTIES!!! Up close with the Habitat lamp shade ~ Acid etched metal shade featuring animal-shaped silhouettes etched around the shade.


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(see it on JSbin)
It creates 10
divs and then slides them up. The callback is called 10 times, when I would prefer it to be called once (after all have finished sliding).
I know I could do a Boolean or something, like
hasCalledCallback, but is there any other more elegant way to make multiple elements animating call a completion callback only once?


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"Catch the Fair Bug" August 12 – 16, 2015
Join us for five days of excitement and fun for Fair-goers of all ages. The Nevada County Fair is the perfect opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides, animals, and exhibits – in a community-friendly environment and at affordable family prices! See you August 12 – 16, 2015.
Mandatory Registration – Market Animals for 2015 Fair
The Nevada County Fair's mandatory registration for Market Animals is coming up soon. (Full announcement)
Market Beef
Registration opens: March 23
Deadline: April 10 at 4 pm
Steer Registration Instructions
Code of Ethics
Market Goat, Lambs, and Swine
Registration opens: May 26
Deadline: June 12 at 4 pm
(Registration instructions will be available early May)
Vendor Application
Would you like to be a vendor at the 2015 Nevada County Fair? We love our vendors, and we always welcome new vendors! If you are interested, submit a vendor application (or pick up an application in the Fair Office).
Fair Artwork
Congratulations to Juli Marks of Grass Valley for submitting the winning artwork to represent the Nevada County Fair's 2015 theme – "Catch the Fair Bug!" Juli's artwork, which is featured on this year's poster, will also be featured throughout our advertising campaign and used throughout the Fair in the buildings, on gate signs, and on other promotional pieces. The artwork was chosen from numerous entries submitted by community members. Debbie Marshall of Cedar Ridge submitted the theme of "Catch the Fair Bug!" as part of our community contest in December to determine the theme for this year's Fair.
Community Showcase & Demonstration Application
The Nevada County Fair is now accepting applications for local entertainers and community acts to perform at the 2015 Nevada County Fair, August 12 – 16. Do you have a dance group you'd like to see perform at the Fair? Does your group have a skill they'd like to demonstrate to Fair-goers? Want to do a martial arts demonstration or a cheerleading demonstration or show off your baton twirling skills? If so, the Fairgrounds wants your application. This is a great way to share your talents with the community!
Community Showcase & Demonstration Application
Entertainment Application for 2015 Fair
Interested in performing at the 2015 Nevada County Fair? The stage entertainment application is now available! To apply, return the completed application with a current photo and promotional information to the address listed on the form. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 3, 2015 to be considered. If you have any questions, contact the Fair Office or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
Entertainment Application for 2015 Nevada County Fair
Mogollon's Nevada County Fair Song
Check out Mogollon's new song, "People of the Beer," written for Nevada County Fair goers. "All the great people we get to play for each year at the Nevada County Fair inspired me to write this song," said Duane Moore of Mogollon. This year marks Mogollon's 20th anniversary at the Nevada County Fair!


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Riverstone Preserve presentation PPT Click the link above to view a presentation of the River Stone Preserve. At the recent annual meeting, FWRT board members Lester Humphreys and Paul Cameron gave a presentation on the Riverstone Preserve, a 23-acre parcel which the group acquired in 2013. The land sits one mile north of the Marina … Continue reading
West River Trail Update & Annual Meeting Report
The West River Trail is open. Please be aware that there are intersections between construction access and the trail path, and users should exercise extreme caution at these intersections. As an additional safety precaution, users of the West River Trail are reminded to keep pets on a leash in this area. Trail users should be … Continue reading
Friends of the West River Trail Open House & Annual Board Meeting
The public is invited to the Friends of the West River Trail Open House & Annual Board Meeting on Thursday January 29th at the South Londonderry Depot. The Meeting is at 5:30 pm, followed by a Social Hour with refreshments at 6 pm. The meeting will include an update on important trail and depot projects and … Continue reading
January Trail Talk CANCELLED
PLEASE NOTE! The Trail Talk scheduled for January 10th has been CANCELLED due to weather. The next Trail Talk will be held in February. The Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project website features up-to-date information about the project, construction photos, and live traffic cameras. If you would like additional information, or would like to be added to the … Continue reading
January Trail Talk
The public is invited to monthly Trail Talks to be held for the I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Project. The next trail talk is scheduled for January 10th at 8 AM. Details below. The PCL+FIGG Team will conduct the next on-site Trail Talk for the Public on Saturday, January 10th at 8:00 AM. The talk will originate … Continue reading
Light up the Night Bicycle Ride
Attention all bicycle riders! Light up the night! On December 21, 5:30 pm, meet at Pliny Park in Brattleboro. Deck out your bike to outshine the holiday lights in Brattleboro. Ride south on Main St, south on Canal, RT on Fairview, LT on Maple, RT on Guilford Extension past Living Memorial Park, RT on Western … Continue reading
Trail Talk Today!
The PCL+FIGG Team will conduct the next on-site Trail Talk for the Public on Saturday, December 13, 2014. There has been a lot of progress at the I-91 Brattleboro Bridge project site, which will be shared with attendees. The talk will originate at the West River Trail near the marina. The trail talk will be … Continue reading
West River Trail Work Day Report
A note from Jason Cooper on the West River Trail workday: "It was a beautiful fall day. Cool with just a hint of rain at one point. We repaired some erosion on the hills of the I-91 bridge construction bypass trail. Beyond that we cleared drainage culverts and ditches, drying out some wet spots and … Continue reading
Plaque of Appreciation
From the Friends of the West River Trail: To thank our major donors, we now have a fine beautiful wooden plaque that will be displayed at the Marina Trailhead kiosk (once the bridge construction is completed and the kiosk is back in its permanent place). For now, the plaque can be seen hanging inside, near … Continue reading
I-91 Bridge Construction Trail Talks
A beautiful day for a Trail Talk! The public is invited to monthly Trail Talks to be held for the I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Project. Trail Talks originate at the West River Trail near the marina. The monthly trail talks are sponsored by the PCL+FIGG Construction Team. If you missed this one and are interested in following … Continue reading


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Hitman: Absolution
Stuck on challenges (right now on Chinatown)
I'm trying to do some of the challenges here and one of them involves shooting the dealer and king dude in one shot. I am trying to get to dealer's apartment and instead of there being 1 cop, there's 3. I usually go to the left to get that cop uniform, IF, I can get behind the other cop. There's about double to triple the amount of cops of any video I see.
BTW, I'm playing on Purity difficulty. The vid I looked up said it was purity difficulty as well.
The difficulty is probably why there's so many. I haven't played on purity, but the harder difficulties have more enemies. I assume there's more with each higher one.
www.youtube.com/frankswarjournal - DVD updates, general movie related vlogs, etc.
VideoMaster posted...
The difficulty is probably why there's so many. I haven't played on purity, but the harder difficulties have more enemies. I assume there's more with each higher one.
I agree. I looked up some YouTube vids where people were claiming to be on Purity difficulty, but they still had a radar and such, so I don't think they were.
If you run through the double doors at the start, sometimes you'll get the cop there to say something to you as you run by. This makes him take a little longer to get to the spot where the other cop is, so you're free to snag a disguise more easily.
If he doesn't take longer to get there, he will turn toward the building when he turns around to take guard position so you can walk between his back and the boxes without him noticing and walk up behind the other cop.
Hope this helps.
XBL: depresso
if you go near the area with the King's car, eventually the 2nd guard will walk up the stairs. Once he starts moving, throw a bottle to make the other guard move. Now you can take out the guard at the top of the stairs, take his outfit, and blend in with the guards to get to the drug dealer's apartment.
Otherwise, normal difficulty doesn't have those extra guards and you can still get the challenges.
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Haint Blue Porch Ceilings
Interesting, just came across this -- linked below.
Oceanna, the dark Haint swatch they have is like a Giverney Green. Yours is darker.
Here is a link that might be useful: The Legend of Haint Blue
Thanks squirrel. That's the colour I want on my living room ceiling. I don't see Giverney Green on the BM colour palette. Do you know which company it is?
I love those porches-- they are everywhere here in the south! I want to use that darker color inside as well.
Squirrel, should we open up a GG store?:-) Maybe we should get a few samples of it from different companies?
budge1, Squirrel and I made up that name on another thread! GG is a green blue that is the colors of shutters and garden furniture in a lot of French gardens. It's gorgeous...
We used a mix from the local BM store. They call it Dirt Dauber Blue.
pre-light trim...
Here is a link that might be useful: blue porch ceilings
Squirrle, to some the idea of Haint Blue is indeed blue-blue. Light blue, baby blue, sky blue, pale blue, pastel blue. Those flavors of blue on porch ceilings likely started with the Victorians, but would not meet the spiritual notions of Haint Blue.
There's a whole bunch of theories that goes with the Victorian blue porch ceilings. From helping to reflect light into the home to mimicking the blue sky while under roof to keeping wasps from building nests, etc.
Haint Blue when put in practice to ward off spirits is a not a dulled or pale blue. The color is strong and saturated even when the value is light. Paint colors back in the day were mixed by hand, not computer formulas, so you'll find all different versions of Haint Blue from perwinkle to blue-greens.
I have the samples from the Savannah H.S. They are blue-green. You can definitely see a green side to the colors.
If you ask for Haint Blue at a paint store and they produce a chip and says "this is Haint Blue", it's simply a case of someone choosing a color from that brand's collection that meets a general expectation of what Haint Blue should look like so they have a chip to hand to their customer who ask for the color.
The Savannah H.S. was likely no different. In the 80's someone made a decision to call these colors Haint Blue. It wasn't too well received when they did it either. Haint Blue is a culturally iconic hue, and the Savannah H.S. deciding to specify a color as *the* Haint Blue offended some people. People for whom the color is meaningful and important. Their relationship with the color is not based on aesthetics or color fluff.
If you want a Haint Blue porch ceiling, I think simply choosing a blue that works with your house and strikes your fancy is a good route to go.
After many paint samples, we decided to go with SW's "Atmospheric" for our back porch and small upstairs balcony ceilings, and it turned out great. It's a very pretty, pale blue (no green) that several people had suggested using.
Interesting read, squirrel. Never realized that there was a legend.
On my monitor, the "Haint Blue Light" sample looks a lot like Behr's "Marina Isle", and "Haint Blue Dark" looks a lot like Behr's "Mermaid Net". But somehow the "haint blues" I've seen on porch ceilings in Charleston and Savannah seem clearer (less complex) than these two colors. IRL, the color seems a little closer to Taubmans W39 Robin Egg Blue. And the pictures shown on the link seem closer to periwinkle and light aqua with a cream over-glaze. Like funcolors says, it sounds like it's up to interpretation.
Good luck with that Ain't Paint! adventure. Can you add some wine red to your color samples? ;-)
I live in Savannah and most of the porch ceilings are indeed the blue-er version of these different offerings...however, we do see all mixes, depending on the colors of the house, as Funcolors suggested to do.
aint haint great paint? :-)
oh, merj want's a wine red, squirrel. so you make color and i'll name...merri merlot or carnivale cabernet: you choose.


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Hobart Gallery Exhibitions
There are some fantastic exhibitions planned for the Hobart Gallery this year. Take a look at the list below and come along and support these local artists.
Mike Peart and Merlin Waterson
18 - 29 March
Details to follow
Norfolk Broads Arts Society
31 March - 12 April
Details to follow
North Norfolk Organisation for Visual Artists
28 April - 17 May
NOVA are Norfolk-based artists and will present a variety of work, which includes paintings, textiles, ceramics and sculpture.
Further details of artists to follow.
Norfolk Craft Guild
19 - 31 May
Spring exhibition and sale of quality crafts
Members of the Norfolk Craft Guild hold two events at Blickling every year.
Come and support their work and browse through their incredible array of crafts including ceramics, textiles, felting, sculpture and jewellery.
Tanya Bogracheva
2 - 14 June
This exhibition represents works of three photographers, three different styles and ways of seeing the world.
In Stitches Craft Exhibition
16 June - 12 July
'In Stitches' is a group of seven talented, Norfolk based, textile artists who will be exhibiting and selling a large variety of mixed media pictures, gifts, bags and hand dyed silk scarves.
More dates to be announced soon. Please note: these dates include setting up and breaking down time. For further information on any of these exhibitions, please contact 01263 738030.


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Active Media Products Adds Write Protection Feature to SATA DOMs to Support Embedded Applications
Active Media Products Adds Write Protection Feature to SATA DOMs to Support Embedded Applications
Type-4 and Type-5 SATA DOMs Now Include Write Enable/Write Protect Switch
Fremont, California - March 15, 2011 - Active Media Products, a leading manufacturer of DOMs and small form factor SSDs, announced that two of their low-profile 7-pin SATA DOM (Disk on Module) drive types now feature a write enable/write protect switch, which is useful in many embedded applications to prevent inadvertent deletion of files.
Most embedded computers are optimized to run a single application reliably year after year. Once deployed they are usually expected to operate continuously, maintenance free. DOMs are perfect for such applications because they are very reliable and have outstanding endurance, with a MTBF up to two million hours. The write protection switch improves reliability by allowing embedded system makers to write protect the drive after loading the OS and applications onto it. Write protection adds an extra level of security against viruses, file corruption, or inadvertent file deletion which could cause a failure of the embedded system. This improves field reliability of embedded computers and helps keep maintenance costs to a minimum.
Both Type-4 and Type-5 low-profile SATA DOMs now include a write protection switch. "Our DOM customers will welcome this new feature, which further enhances the reliability of AMP's DOMs for embedded computing applications. AMP will continue to focus development efforts on DOMs and embedded storage solutions," said Active Media Products VP of Sales, Jerry Thomson.
Both types are available now in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities. Approximate sample prices are as follows: 8GB models $70, 16GB models $90, 32GB models $160. OEM pricing is negotiable.
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1. Combine first 4 ingredients. Rub rosemary mixture over duck. Cover and chill 1 hours. Rinse duck with cold water, pat dry.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add duck, cook for 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan, and let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Combine granulated sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook until thick and amber-colored (about 5 minutes). Add apricots. Reduce heat, and cook 1 minute or until apricots begin to soften. Cut duck diagonally across the grain into slices, arrange on serving plates.


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