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***Network & Internet***
- Wifi Scan interval
- TCP Congestion Algorithm
- Media streaming tweaks
- Use Google DNS
- Enable/Disable HSUPA
- Protect against SYN attacks
- Avoid Time-Wait state
- Block all redirects & source-routing
- Various IPv4 tweaks
- 3 presets of OOM Groupings & Minfree
- 2 presets of zRam compression
- Adjust Dalvik & kernel to new values
- Renice low priority processes
***Dalvik VM***
- Heap Size selection
- Heap Growth-limit selection
- Heap Start Size selection
- Optimization Flags selection
- Enable/Disable JIT
- Enable/Disable JNI Error Checking
- Enable/Disable bytecode verification for Dalvik
- Governor tweaks
- I/O Scheduler tweaks
- Disabling I/O stats
- Enable/Disable Vsync
- Disable Normalized/NewFair/GentleFair Sleepers
***Toggle Android Features***
- Hardware Acceleration
- Force GPU rendering
- Surface Dithering
- Purgeable Assets
- 16bit Transparency
- Kernel JNI Error Checking
- Android Logger
- Locking launcher in memory
- Call Ring Delay
- Proximity Sensor delay
- In-Call amount of volume steps
- SMS & MMS retry timer if failed sending
- SMS & MMS amount of retries if failed sending
- Enable/Disable AMR Wideband
***Touchscreen & Display***
- Amount of fingers recognized by the screen (multitouch)
- Minimum amount of time between 2 touch events (Pointer Duration)
- Maximum amount of events per second WindowsManager can handle
- SurfaceFlinger's minimum velocity
- SurfaceFlinger's maximum velocity
- Enable/Disable FPS Capping
- Optimize sqlite3 databases at each boot
- I/O Tweaks for ext4 file-systems
- Internal & External sdcard tweaks
- Zipalign all apks at each boot
- Various battery saving tweaks
- Various camera quality tweaks
- Raising jpg quality to 100%
- Enable quickpoweron
***Rescue Package***
This tool allows you to completely safely pimp your rom.
It will backup all your original system files and create a flashable zip containing them. This way, if some tweak cause problems, simply flash your Rescue Package to remove all modifications made by Pimp My Rom
***Universal Init.d Support***
Enable init.d support with absolutely ANY kernel.
This tool is the first completely universal method for granting init.d support, for the simple reason that [B]everything[/B] happens on the app side.
***Pimp My CPU***
Take full control over your processor :
- Minimum & maximum CPU frequencies management
- Overclocking if your kernel supports it
- Governors management
- Schedulers management
- Voltage control
***Density Changer***
Safely modify your display's density in 3 easy steps.
***Entropy Generator***
A graphical user interface for the Random Number Generator Daemon (RNGD) binary.
Independently set :
- Feed Interval
- Feed Timeout
- Amount of Random bytes
- Fill-watermark
- Kernel random read/write wakeup threshold
***Dual Bootanimations***
Allows you to have 2 different bootanimations which will alternatively be displayed, one boot each.
***Lock Apps in Memory***
Bypass Android's built-in task killer by locking any installed application in memory, including system apps!
***Navigation Bar Toggle***
Self-explanatory, toggle the navigation bar on & off
***Gps Configuration***
Choose between 79 countries + 5 continents of gps.conf files:
***Device Hidden Menu***
Access your device's hidden settings without having to dial weird and hard to remember codes
Download & install some popular mods without flashing anything!
***Pimp My Beats***
A full-blown audio mod containing :
- Modified DSPManager
- Beats Audio binaries, libs, framework & other assets
- Dolby Mobile binaries, libs, framework & other assets
- SRS binaries, libs, framework & other assets
# Bravia Engine 2
# xLoud & ClearAudio+
# Sony Album
# OpenVPN Support
What's New
Widgets by Pimp Your Screen
Widgets by Pimp Your Screen is a perfect app to customize the look of your Android device by giving you an exclusive collection of specially designed fancy widgets and cool HD wallpapers. Widgets by Pimp Your Screen can make your phone or tablet truly personal and unique.
Use Best HD Widgets for Android to increase your productivity by adding them to your Home Screen or have a quick access to system settings with Toggles. Use multiple Android Weather & Clock Widgets from the Widget gallery and track time and weather data in different locations.
Adjustable Weather Widgets:
- Configure your weather data (Fahrenheit/Celsius, wind speed unit, pressure unit, 12/24 hour format, location)
- Choose your layout: all weather details, short-term forecast, long-term forecast, current state and clock, great compact widgets
- Add multiple weather widgets to the Home Screen to track weather in different locations
Clock Widgets:
- Adjustable digital clock widgets with different styles (Thinline, Digital, C-motion, Ultrasonic, Antique, Wordy)
- 12/24 hour format
- Day of the week displayed on the clock
Battery widget:
- Quickly check your battery status
- Access battery use information
Handy Toggle Widgets:
- Enable or disable Wi-Fi
- Turn on and off Bluetooth
- Adjust brightness
- Silent mode (timed, or switch to silent mode)
- Airplane mode
- Rotation lock
- Vibration on/off
Wallpaper section includes:
- High resolution Android wallpapers and background images designed exclusively for your Android phone or tablet
- Wallpaper adjustments: Normal/No Scroll/Widescreen
- New and Popular tabs, check the new backgrounds and popular wallpapers for Android
- Automatic wallpaper change: just set the desired timing, category and mode
- Categories: Abstract, Cartoon, Holidays, Sci-Fi, Sports, Nature
- Regular updates, enjoy free wallpapers
Bring more color and glow into your life with new beautiful widgets, HD wallpaper images and backgrounds. Create as many unique themes as you want. It's time to Pimp Your Screen!
New eye candies are added regularly to provide ultimate customization. Just tap "New" to see updates. Download them for free right to your device.
Permissions: all permissions are requested for legitimate uses for the application.
Camera permission: to use the LED camera light.
By clicking to install this app you consent to the installation of this app and any updates or upgrades that are released. You understand and agree that this app (incl. any updates or upgrades) may (i) cause your device to automatically communicate with our servers to deliver the functionality described above and to make our products more efficient and effective, (ii) affect app-related preferences or data stored your device, and (iii) collect personal information to provide the features described above and as set out in our privacy policy. You can uninstall the app at any time. For assistance, please contact us at
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Wallpapers by Pimp Your Screen
Give your Android device a completely new look with an extensive selection of exclusive wallpapers and backgrounds created by professional designers especially for you.
Browse through free HD wallpapers and background pictures and choose the ones that fit your taste and preferences. Everything is here: from minimalistic images and fabulous landscapes to abstract graphics and truly unique backgrounds.
- High-quality crisp images to use as a background on your Android phone or tablet
- All the images are divided into categories for easier navigation: Abstract, Cartoon, Holidays, Sci-Fi, Sports, Nature. Finding a perfect background picture has never been so easy!
- Preview the selected wallpaper before saving – check whether you've chosen the right high-definition image to make your screen truly stylish
- Get access to popular wallpaper images with one tap – just open the Popular tab
- Handy and intuitive user interface – pick awesome themes without any fuss!
- Easy data migration and storage. A unique opportunity to transfer your application's data and store it on an SD card
- Cool and highly varied content for people of all ages and occupations – from trendy wallpapers for rebellious teens and cute girly backgrounds to laconic pictures that will beautify the screen of any businessman
- Nature, cartoons, cars, animals, the universe, people, buildings, gorgeous sceneries captured live and much more ready for you to download for free
- Regular free updates: check out the New tab to enjoy the new arrivals of backgrounds for your Android device!
Add color and glow to your Android phone or tablet. Get the best wallpapers and backgrounds and be different!
By clicking to install this app you consent to the installation of this app and any updates or upgrades that are released. You understand and agree that this app (incl. any updates or upgrades) may (i) cause your device to automatically communicate with our servers to deliver the functionality described above and to make our products more efficient and effective, (ii) affect app-related preferences or data stored your device, and (iii) collect personal information to provide the features described above and as set out in our privacy policy. You can uninstall the app at any time. For assistance, please contact us at
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Kitkat 4.4 CM10 Theme
- You need a rooted phone to use this theme with Jelly Bean (that's a must)
- You need a ROM with the Theme Chooser Engine to apply it.
1. Download the app and install it
2. Go to Settings>Themes (or the Themes section of your custom rom)
(If you don't have this option you are probably not using a custom rom)
3. Swipe and select Android Kitkat 4.4
4. Apply it
5. Reboot your phone/tablet to make all the changes
Don't review or give bad ratings if you don't know how to use it or don't know how to root your phone,
I will not reply to them because they are not review of the product.
Instead, do a search with Google or ask here for support:
- Use a Launcher that supports theme (GEL Google Experience Launcher, Kitkat Launcher..)
- Use a ROM that lets you change the opacity of them,
or install the XPOSED FRAMEWORK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
with a status bar module like gravitybox: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316070
Created for XHDPI, HDPI and XXHDPI devices,
with this theme you can feel all the sweet Kitkat style on Android Jelly Bean too!
Your Jelly Bean phone/tablet UI will become similar to the new Android 4.4 interface,
with the graphics of the new version of your favorite OS, with:
- Original Nexus5 wallpaper included
- Original 4.4 style: no custom inspired themed apps, only original/per-pixel created content.
- with skinned Calculator, Deskclock widget.
- Custom ROMS toggles like the 4.4 original toggles interface, with orange icons for not full signal,
exactly like Kitkat.
- Framework buttons, backgrounds, bars like the original Kitkat.
- With the new Overscroll lights, glow dividers
- Only original Kitkat icons, they are not much, I'm sorry!
- Only original HOLO BLUE and HOLO WHITE colors!
This theme is AOSP - CM10.2 - AOKP - Paranoid Android Compatible.
Please report any bug before rate the theme, you will help me to continue to make this theme better, thanks!
* Error: "Theme unproperly compiled" *
- Apply the original System theme, reboot the Phone/Tablet and apply Android Kitkat 4.4
* Error: "The* Status Bar Clock color is Blue *
- Your ROM should have some setting to change the color of the clock, find it and use the white.
* Error: "This theme is missing assets for your device's screen resolution" *
- select "Apply Anyway" (that's a issue of the theme chooser app, the theme has everything required)
Just a battery mod and background animations as of now.
ROM Wallpapers
Finally, get the coolest wallpapers no matter what ROM you are using, even if you are completely stock.
Don't know what a ROM is? No matter; these are cool, creative wallpapers from great developers.
I am not a part of these groups, but I would like to spread a little bit of their work around, so enjoy!
Update me
i have created the app "Update me" for help all rom makers.
With this app you can easily configure a system for automatic check rom update, plugin, theme, ecc.
What makes this application?
- Check for new rom available (works)
- Show list of kernel which can be downloaded, download it and reboot to recovery (works)
- Show list of plugin which can be downloaded, download it and reboot to recovery (works)
- Show list of themes which can be downloaded, download it and reboot to recovery (works)
- Check md5 for download file (works)
- Check new rom on startup (works)
- check new rom every hours (works)
- android version >= 3.0
Link for xda thread
How to configure
The program is easily to configure.
in your rom you need only a file named update_me.xml in the system folder.
and 2 other file must to be placed online:
- a file with rom info for check new rom availability
- a file with element for rom.
for info go to xda thread
Supported file host
- direct download file host
- public folder on dropbox, box.net, etc
- goo.im
- xdafileserver.nl
Compatible roms
- OpenSensation http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
- Brainmaster's CM9 & Black CM9 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588799
- Spartan Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375991
- Sensation & XE GhostXSeries http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528751
- Slim ICS http://www.slimroms.com
If the app is not compatible with your rom ask to the room maker, it's easy to configure ;D
Works with any custom ROM (CM, MAHDI, AOSPA, Slim, etc) with a theme chooser!
This is the official Mahdi-ROM theme created with users in mind.
This theme takes advantage of our new logo and colors as they are used throughout the theme.
Desire ROMs
It includes direct to phone download links of some of the best currently available ROMs from XDA Developers including ICS Beta, CM9 Beta, and Gingerbread ROMs from some of the best devs on XDA.
I put it together so you didnt have to go to the trouble of downloading the ROM's or updates on your PC, transfer them to your phone, before installing. This way, it allows you to just open the App to check the latest ROM version, then download from a dedicated link straight to your phone.
I've also included a bunch of addons like the latest A2SD, Data2SD scripts to increase internal storage space and the latest ClockworkMod and 4EXT recoveries to name but a few.
The App is in constant upgrade and all ROM's, Apps & scripts are updated daily as soon as the developers release them.
Any ROM's or scripts you'd like to see on the App can be added, just ask!
The downloads in this App are all available from XDA Developers for free. However this App gives you direct download to phone and keeps you up to date with the latest versions. No passwords, no multiple links to get your download button, no logging in; just click download!
The App is free but my costs are mounting due to hosting and update time! Please help develop this App and keep it up to date by making a donation to email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
DarkJelly ROM Theme "Root"
Wait no more here is DARKJELLY!!!!
xxHDPI, xHDPI & HDPI ONLY!!! "Hdpi Tablets supported"
Before buying try DarkICE free also DarkJelly Lite free with only a few things themed.
But google gives you the 15-45 refund time frame..so use it!!!!
I CANNOT teach you how to root your phone or help you install the correct rom!!!
If you don't read this you can miss some good stuff!!!
Complaining about issues here will not help anyone!!!
********REBOOT AFTER APPLYING TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING GETS APPLIED...even after
If you have no idea what that means then PLEASE DON'T DOWNLOAD!!!!!!
As you know if you try this I am not resposible for you NOT backing up or your phone
gets so sexy someone steals it!!!! Not my fault!!!!! :-)
1. Backup in recovery
2. HEY...did you back up?
3. Make sure you are on ONLY JB CUSTOM roms that includes the THEME option!
4. You backed up right? Ok just checking!
5. Download and install this app from the market
6. Go to menu/settings/themes/ select DarkJelly and apply....KNOWN ISSUE...
*************If you get an error the theme in not compiled correctly just apply the
stock theme and reboot...apply DarkJelly and reboot...all will be good!!!*********
If system popup has an error after booting select WAIT!!! All will be good, my theme is
7. Enjoy the Darkness!!!
GO GET MY NEW TEAM BLACKOUTAPPS UPDATER APP - TONS OF APPS INVERTED THAT WOULD NOT INVERT CORRECTLY IN THIS THEME....hit my site link or Search TeamBlackOut!
Most updated apps are in the Recent section of the updater!
Want some more Wallpapers?
Go here and get the free theme chooser wallpaper app:
"Theme Chooser Wallpapers" - Search it on the playstore
Some of the Included apps:
Exchange email**
Download Providers
Google Now Icons
Playstore Icon **
DSP Manager
Facebook Icon**
Google Plus Icons**
Gmail Notify only**
Gtalk Icon**
Astro File manager
CM File manager
Rom Manager
Apex Launcher
NOVA Launcher
ADW Launcher
ADW EX Launcher
XDA /XDA prem
Rootzwiki Prem
Theme Chooser wallpaper app
Plume "Select Dark Theme" **
Handcent ** (choose Hero Skin)
Rom Control Icon
LockScreen Widget
DropBox Icon
Voice Search Icon
OverClock Widget and Icon "select DARK background"
Super User
Pinger Text free
WordPress Icon
VideoEditor Icon
Gmail Icon
Gtalk Icon
Calendar Icon
Genie Weather
Apollo Icon
Youtube Icon
Voice Dialer Icon
Instagram Icon
Rootzwiki prem Icon
SU Icon
Facebook messenger Icon
SWYPE Full and Trial
Google Play Icon
Goo manager Icon
Reader Icon
Rom toolbox Icon
Play Music Icon and Widget
FlashPlayer Icon
Issimo Icon
Root Explorer Icon
Books Icon
PayPal Icon
Su File Manager Icon
Gallery/Camera Gallery2.apk ONLY!!!
Solid Explorer
Maps Icons
Google Ears
WhatsApp Icon
ESPN Score Center Icon
ESPN Fantasy
Football Icon
Google Earth Icon
SkyMap Icon
Google Translate Icon
Google Drive
GoSMS Icon
Plus much much more...
** Have Animated Notify
DJ Darkknight
@djdarkknight96 on twitter
follow on twitter to see up and coming additions
Tags: CM9 CM10 AOKP Theme Engine Chooser Root CrazyThemeDeveloper djdarkknight96
DarkJelly-Lite Theme Chooser
NOTICE...THIS IS FOR ROOTED PHONES ONLY.....xHDPI & HDPI ONLY
I cannot teach you how to root your phone or help you install the correct rom!!! Please do not use if your not rooted or have a rom with the theme setting...Thank you!!!
This lite version will only get added notifications and existing app updates!!!!!!! NOT ACCEPTING REQUEST!!!
********REBOOT AFTER APPLYING TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING GETS APPLIED...even after updates**************
If you have no idea what that means then PLEASE DON'T DOWNLOAD!!!!!!
*************If you get an error the theme in not compiled correctly just apply the stock theme and reboot...apply DarkJellyLite and reboot...all will be good******
As you know if you try this I am not resposible for you NOT backing up or your phone gets so sexy someone steals it!!!! Not my fault!!!!! :-)
1. Backup in recovery
2. HEY...did you back up?
3. Make sure you are on ANY rom that includes the theme chooser and the latest gapps!
4. You backed up right? Ok just checking!
5. Download and install this app from the market
6. Go to menu/settings/themes/ select DarkJellyLite and apply....KNOWN ISSUE...
7. Enjoy the Darkness!!!
Included apps:
Exchange email notify only**
MMS notify only**
Vending notify only**
Facebook notify only**
Facebook msgr notify only**
Google Plus notify only**
Gmail notify only**
Plume notify only**
Twitter notify only**
GTalk notify only**
SoftKeyZ Root
known problems:
-Sometimes your wallpaper can reset itself.
-The app is not compatible with most non-AOSP based ROMs
-Especially not working on the LG G3.
-works great on Nexus devices and most Motorola devices!
WARNING: This app modifies system files and should only be used with a flashable backup of your current ROM on your device. The developer is not responsible for any damages.
Pimp My Droid
Cyanoid CM11/CM10/AOKP theme
Cyanoid Theme for For HDPI/XHDPI Devices using Cyanogenmod 11, 9, 10, 10.1,10.2, AOKP, PA, CNA.
Will partially work on CM9 ROMS too
All Icons themed using my ICONPACKS
This app works only on ROOTED PHONES with any of the above ROMS installed.
1. If you get a Message : "Sorry, this theme is missing assets for your device's screen size."
- Apply the theme
2. Apply System Theme : Reboot , Apply this theme ., Then Reboot again .. So u have no errors
3. If you get a Message : "Improperly compiled"
- Apply system theme, reboot your phone, then apply this theme!
- Still getting same message - Clear the theme manager app data from (manage apps)
Pimp My Droid Wallpaper Free
!!!!This is a live wallpaper not an app. To use it open your live wallpaper picker to select it!!!!
Free version is limited to a few items and reduced animations. Buy the full version for more clothing items, animations and updates.
Flow Home (Beta)
Instead of just icons, we show things from inside the icons. Photos from Instagram or Facebook, tweets and messages from people you follow, the latest news from Feedly, all in one place. Like, retweet, read full articles and share right from your home screen. Flow also unlocks the power of notifications by placing them at the top of your feed, all their actions easily accessible. Everything going on inside your phone, and on your favorite networks in a single beautiful feed.
We're currently in beta. Follow @flowhomeapp on Twitter to become a tester.
* Custom, smooth scrolling
* Super fast quick search of apps
* Lots of themes to make your phone look the way you want
* Support for Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram and Feedly
* Full icon pack support
* More being added all the time
Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
Have you ever thought how many space on screen is wasted because of navbar? This app is made to fix this!
Ultimate Dynamic Navbar hides real navigation bar and replaces it with own customizable panel that hides itself automatically. You can access this panel by swipe from bottom edge of the screen(or by another trigger action).
- Hides just navigation bar and keeps notifications bar.
- Customizable button layout and longpress actions on every button. Add up to 9 buttons to the panel!
- Customize look and behavior of UDN's panel with themes, transparency levels, editable height of the panel, glow animations, etc.
- Tiny RAM consumption.( ~< 10MB of RAM)
- Active support by me :)
More from developer
Pimp My Rom (ALPHA OVER)
Universal Init.d
What makes this method really universal is that everything happens on the app side, no system files modifications are required whatsoever. The tool basically emulates the behavior of the init.d kernel mechanism : it will detect whenever the device is rebooted and execute the scripts located in /system/etc/init.d.
With this init.d support granting mechanism comes a kernel-sided init.d support detection mechanism, so that your int.d scripts don't get executed twice, which would only make for a longer boot time. Basically, when you run the test, it will generate a little init.d script which creates a file on your sdcard. Then, after you rebooted, it will check if the file that the generated script creates has indeed been created in order to determine if your kernel already has init.d support built-in. If the file was created, it does. If not, it doesn't, as simple as that.
An additionnal functionnality to this app is the ability to manage, edit, delete & run your init.d scripts with the touch of a button.
You can check-out the source code of this application and contribute to it at : https://github.com/Androguide/Universal-init.d
Pimp My Z1
Pimp My Z1 is a sleek, holo, fully Open-Source (GPL v2 license) app which allows to control various sysfs interfaces present on some kernels for the Sony Xperia Z1.
The features include:
# CPU Control:
- Set your minimum & maximum CPU frequencies (and overclock if your kernel allows it)
- Set a different Governor for each CPU core
- Select your I/O Scheduler
- View your current CPU frequency in real-time and with a graph
- Toggle clock_krait_8974 voltage boost
- View your CPU's PVS binning level
- Set your CPU voltage levels on a per-frequency-step basis
# GPU Control:
- Set your minimum & maximum GPU frequencies (and overclock it if your kernel allows it)
- Select your GPU Governor
- View your current GPU frequency in real-time and with a graph
# Memory Management:
- Toggle KSM (Kernel Samepage Merging)
- Set KSM's amount of pages to scan
- Set KSM's timer
- Set your VM VFS cache pressure
- Set your VM's swappiness
- Set your VM's dirty ratio & dirty background ratio
- Set your VM's dirty writeback & dirty expire
# Power Management:
- Select your level of multi-core power savings, a.k.a sched_mc power savings (disabled/moderate/aggressive)
- Toggle the IntelliPlug hotplug driver on and off
- Toggle IntelliPlug's eco mode on and off
- Toggle between the default early_suspend PM driver and the newer power_suspend PM driver
# I/O Tweaks:
- Toggle Dynamic File Sync on and off
- Set a different I/O Scheduler for internal & external storage
# Miscellaneous
- Toggle Kernel Same-page Merging (KSM) on and off
- Set the amount of memory pages KSM should scan
- Set the sleep timer in milliseconds for the KSM runs
# Sound Control:
- Independently control the digital headphone output left/right channels gain at a hardware level
- Independently control the analog headphone output left/right channels gain at a hardware level
- Independently control the speaker output left/right channels gain at a hardware level
- Control the microphone input gain at a hardware level
- Control the camera microphone input gain at a hardware level
# Touch Screen Control:
- Enable/Disable Pen Mode to allow/disallow the use of any non-plastic pen or object as a stylus for the touchscreen
- Enable/Disable Glove Mode to allow/disallow using the touchscreen while wearing gloves
- Enable/Disable Double Tap 2 Wake (double-tap the screen to wake the device)
This application is licensed under the General Public License version 2 (GPL v2)
Source-code available on github at: https://github.com/Androguide/Pimp_my_Z1


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i'm trying to figure out what weed i have in my hay ground. dont have any pic's so will describe as best i can. the "seed" of this weed is inside a thin walled shell and the seed is one big round seed. it's hard to describe what the outside looks like, kinda like an old lamp post light almost. does that make sense??
thanks for any help.
How about Japanese Lanterns? They have a paper type "flower" that is shaped like a lamp light on the streetlight. Seeds are inside. Folks collect the flowers on stems for dried flowers, arrangements in the fall.
Until this year, I had only seen the beige Lanterns, but this year I saw garden Lanterns, which are red. These were a wider, more rounded form of Lantern, in a planted garden. Pretty, but I understand Japanese Lanterns are very prolific, spread easily and hard to get out. I don't plant them, but have found them in uncut meadow fields with other weedy growth.
Ebay has a photo of the lantern part at the bottom of this item number, in a red color.
Sure sounds like the ground cherry which we call a chinese lantern. It is a member of the tomato family and carries some toxic chemicals. In low quantities, it wouldn't hurt your livestock, but if you fed a steady diet of it, you could have problems.
Here it grows on the ditchbanks and is more an interesting curiousity. Doesn't seem to do well on ground that is tilled or where it gets cut off. If it gets thick on the ditch banks, a little 2,4-D will help control it, and Roundup will take it out.


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Brand New Kichler Lighting 9542LD Cast Aluminum Post
Brand New in Box, Kichler Lighting 9542LD Cast Aluminum Post. Color: Londonberry.
Pole Diameter: 3-Inch - Height: 96-Inch - Diameter: 13-Inch.
Post can be picked up here in Lincoln only. Thank you.
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black walnut trees, about 2 ft tall
Black walnut trees , about 2 ft tall $5.00 each, you have to dig them, so bring a shovel and containers for them email or call if interested leave message 402-475-0236
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Brand New Sierra Swirl Fire Pit
Brand New Sierra Swirl Fire Pit.
Durable cast iron construction
Spark guard screen
Cover included
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Fire pit can only be picked up here in Lincoln only (meaning I can not ship). Thanks
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Brand NEW Suncast Vanilla Resin Outdoor Shed
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Rabbit manure
Every gardener knows rabbit manure is the best fertilizer. It does not need to be composted. Just mix directly with your soil! Ours come in 40 lb feed bags. Ours contain small amounts of Manna Pro Show rabbit food and timothy hay.
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Balloon Frame House - Blown Insulation Caveats?
We have an 1870's two story balloon framed house just outside Boston. There has never been insulation in the walls, there is ample coverage is in the attic.
Contemplating having cellulose blown in.
We see online some sites indicate it's great to have, and others mention possible moisture problems and go on to mention rot etc.
Any caveats before we go ahead with this project?
Moisture escaping through the interior walls can condense inside the insulation creating a saturated area within the insulation. Some fear that that will lead to nasty structural problems. I don't know as I have no insulation in my walls, as they are almost solidly filled with several layers of between wall "studs" with lath and plaster.
What did you do about a vapor barrier when you insulated the attic?
If you were tearing out your plaster/sheet rock you could install over a vapor barrier and prevent the problem. (I personally wouldn't tear out old, intact plaster just to do this, however.) Alternatively there are some paints which are supposed to prevent vapor transmission. I think most paints do to some extent, and some under-wallpaper liners, as well.
Of more importance is whether you have knob and tube wiring which should NOT be surrounded with material as it needs air to stay safely cool.
And I'd also be wondering if the insulation can truly get everywhere within the walls, particularly around intra-wall pipes chases.
Am currently just starting to work w/ a weatherization specialist. His preliminary advice is that it depends on the installer. Lots has been learned about the installation and makeup of the insulation over the past 30 or so years. He says ('course he would), that if the installer knows what s/he's doing, then there's no problem w/ blown in insulation. The difficulty is making sure that the areas around outlets, etc. are filled.
We're getting an energy audit done on our house early next week. I'll know more about this whole process and will be happy to pass along what we learn.
It may be worth having this done first, as it can help pinpoint where the majority of leaks are occurring. Your local energy company provider (even if they don't know it) can point you in the direction of energy audits. Ours will cost $200, which is a bargain when you consider what natural gas costs are going to be this winter.
Knob and tube, btw, as long as its sheath is intact, is like any other wiring and can be safely insulated. The thing is, you don't know whether or not that sheath is intact. Likely, if it's in your walls, it is. This comes from lots of convos w/ electrical inspectors; it's not my opinion.
However, if you are planning on upgrading wiring, it's best to wait until to insulate because (1) it's easier to wire w/out the void filled and (2) you want the insulation as densely packed as possible, which won't happen if you have to move wiring around.
Major concern developing about removal and replacement of the old clapboard siding. How does one not destroy it?
As I understand it, they remove single courses of clapboards and drill a hole in the sheathing which is then plugged and the siding is nailed back on.
Right, according to the group who did our audit last week. Years ago, when my mother had her house done, they drilled holes in the siding and then plugged them back up. When the house was painted, you couldn't really tell that it was done unless you were close.
Now apparently, you should look for someone who can take off the clapboards, stick a hose in there and blow in the insulation and then put the clapboard back on.
Yrs ago before my sister owned her house, my husband and I rented it. Our heat bill was over the top and the landlady had insulation blown in from the outside. The house had aluminum siding and the holes were plugged (white siding with white plugs that have turned yellow). Now that my sister owns it, she's had to gut a couple rooms because of the plaster falling apart. Or in the bathroom, the cheap paneling was installed using the liquid nails stuff, so plaster came off when she was removing it. Anyway, the blown in stuff was still packed and dry. When we bought this old house last Dec. I knew there was no insulation in here. My dad and I did it from the inside. We drilled 1" holes in outside wall rooms, and under windows. The holes were easy to patch using plaster the contractor left behind. I did run out of the plaster and used joint compound in a few areas. We felt doing it from the inside was making us sure where it was and where it wasn't. I had to gut our kitchen. After gutting it, I saw in 1 little corner they had blown in insulation from the outside. It was a real hit and miss job. Blowing in the insulation was also one of those jobs I knew I could do myself with the help of my dad and I'd rather do it myself than to pay someone.
I would think that you'd get alot blown back at you with the whole piece of siding taken off? I had to have a new ceiling in the foyer and there was a gap between the old plaster and new sheetrock. Trying to blow in, in this area, we had to get creative. We cut cardboard and taped it up. Otherwise, all the insulation just blew back in my dad's face.
I have a ballon frame house vintage 1911. About 25 years ago I had the walls insulated with blown in fiberglass insulation. I have experienced no problems with moisture in the walls. Be sure that your crew is experienced with old houses with plaster walls. When they started my job, they used too much pressure and caused a plaster/lathe wall to bulge out in one room. After adustment, everything was fine afterwards. Also, a ballon frame is typically open from the attic to the basement, unless fire stops have been installed. You can pump insulation for quite awhile before realizing it is blowing out in the attic and basement. Also, be carefull near the house corners as usually there are angle braces to help the framing withstand wind loads.
Am not sure it's being done right. They drilled a hole about 18" from the sill, and 12" from the top of the house. Dropped a stone down to check for obstructions and plugged the hose in the bottom holes and filled. Then they stuck the hose in the upper holes and filled. It's a two story house -- should they have drilled in the middle are as well?
Took about 120 seconds total combined top/bottom filling for each cavity to fill.
Was surprised to see that some of the stuff blew into the basement through the ceiling.


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I'm new to IM - went thru the quick start drill and then tried to make my own JE integration. Set the files up exactly as the file in quick start - 2 lines! when I brought the source file in there are many lines. What are the parameters for the header and detail text files? what is necessary to take an excel file to IM?
You need to make sure the relationships between the journal header and distributions are correct.
Typically when I configure these the header would contain the Batch Id, Trx Date and Reference with grouping set up on all three fields if it was being done with header and distributions in one file. The lines would also contain these fields and they would be what the releationship was set up using.
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Study: Cell Users Now Texting More Than Calling
Jim LiebeltJim is Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University. Jim has over 25 years of experience as a youth and family ministry specialist, and has been on the HomeWord staff since 1998. He has served over the years as a pastor, author, youth ministry trainer, adjunct college instructor and speaker. Jim's culture blog and parenting articles appear on HomeWord.com. Jim is a contributing author of culture and parenting articles to Crosswalk.com. Jim and his wife Jenny live in Olympia, WA.
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It's a sign of the times -- cell phone users are now texting more than they are talking.
According to a survey released by Nielsen Mobile, U.S. cell phone users sent and received an average of 357 text messages per month for the second quarter of 2008.
That's compared to 65 text messages a month during the first quarter of 2006.
As expected, teens are texting more than adults; they tend to send and receive more than 1700 texts a month.
For some of those teens, it's almost like an addiction.
Troy Solomon says he'd consider himself a "textaholic" – during a long distance relationship last year, Solomon says he exchanged about 5,000 text messages with his girlfriend each month.
The national average per month is a far lower than that, but experts predict teens aren't too far off from reaching that number on a monthly basis.
Source: 9wsyr.com
Does this mean the art of conversation will be lost within a generation? I'm not sure. I am sure that teens are texting. My friend Bear, a senior in high school, told me the other day he would rather text than talk on the phone. It seems this is kind of a communication management skill. He can keep what he wants to say short and sweet and not get caught up in a long conversation. He's in control. There is something appealing about this. Don't get me wrong though, Bear can talk up a storm in person. He's a great conversationalist. So, there's no lack of ability on his part, but texting makes managing his communication easier. And, it seems to be the wave of the future, even for us late-adapting adults.
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Adventure in Morocco: Fly by Helicoper to Essaouira from the Royal Mansour
August 24, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Leave it to the Royal Mansour, the opulent Marrakech resort owned by the King of Morocco, to organize the ultimate adventure to the oceanfront city of Essaouira. Long considered one of the best anchorages of the Moroccan coast, Essaouira is an ancient port once settled by the Carthaginians, Romans, and then Portuguese. It's a marvelous mixmash of archeological treasures-- its medina is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site-- in a beautiful setting. The Royal Mansour Marrakech, home to a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, will fly you by helicopter to Essaouira where you'll be driven to the town of Ounagha for a wine tasting at "Val d'Argan," a French-owned winery. To cap off a dazzling day, you'll be served an extravagant lobster dinner under a Bedouin tent on the beach at Sidi Kaouki.
Island Hop in Thailand with Anantara Resorts
August 18, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Why settle for one idyllic Thai island when you can experience the best of two? Embark on an indulgent and diverse getaway to the Gulf of Thailand to get a taste of the red-hot nightlife on Koh Samui and the relaxing beaches of Koh Phangan (the isle famous for its full moon parties). Anantara Resorts is whisking you away with a special offer called the "Two Island Experience." Divide your time between Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa, a hideaway near bustling Chaweng, with the dreamy seclusion of a private pool suite or villa at Rasananda Phangan Island Resort. With breakfast, sea and land transfers all included, this special package invites you to linger longer and soak up tranquil island life. Rates from THB 17,700 with three nights at each resort.
Hawaiian Holidays: 3rd Night Free at Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele
August 10, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
It's hard to believe that summer is nearly over, and it's almost back-to-school time for the kids. But before stocking up on backpacks and school supplies, why not pack up the family for one last summer adventure? The Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele is offering a special value for parents looking to linger longer for less in Hawai'i. Nestled within the lush central highlands of the private Hawaiian island of Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele is the ideal getaway for families. Tee off on the 18-hole putting course – a cross between miniature golf and a real putting challenge - or visit Lana'i Pine Sporting Clays and Archery Range for an afternoon of archery and clay shooting. Go horseback riding through Koele's picturesque upcountry and learn about the island's history.
The "Stay Longer" promotion means a complimentary third night when you book two consecutive nights at the resort. What's more, Four Seasons offers free meals for its youngest guests, welcome amenities for children, and Kids For All Seasons programming for children five to 12. There's also a Surf Shack Teen Center featuring video game stations, a pool table and lounge area for those aged 13-17 at Manele Bay. Rates for the package start at $295 and are valid on new bookings only. Three night minimum stay required; subject to availability.
Climb a 14er with a Little Help from Aspen's Hotel Jerome
August 9, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Adrenaline junkies, take note. Aspen's historic Hotel Jerome has teamed up with Aspen Expeditions to give you an experience of a lifetime. Always dreamed of reaching the summit of a 14er? Now you can with the hotel's "Stay, Play & Climb" package, a three-day experience that combines luxury accommodations with a climbing adventure on a technical 14,000' peak. Starting at $715 per person, the package includes three nights of lodging at Hotel Jerome, one privately guided climb of a 14,000' peak outside Aspen, CO, and a Marmot Driclime jacket per person. Blackout dates may apply. Offer valid for new reservations only.
Another special offer for adrenaline hounds: The "Blazing Adventure" package includes free adventure excursions, plus a daily $50 breakfast credit, when you reserve a stay through October 2, 2011. Book a stay of one to four nights for two people and get a free rafting, hiking, biking, four-wheel-drive or other outing per person. As The Washington Post points out, the best rates are for four-night stays at $333 per night double, down from $459. And the tours are valued at $99 each. Add $66 per night in fees and taxes.
Hayman Island Resort Celebrates Reopening with Special Offer
August 5, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Australia's Hayman Island-- oft described as one of the most stunning resorts in the world-- was severely damaged by cyclones earlier this year, and had to close for repairs. Now it's back, and better than ever. The five-month renovation, explains The Sydney Morning Herald, "touched almost every aspect of the Great Barrier Reef resort, starting with a 16-hectare garden landscape created by horticulturalist and TV star Jamie Durie." A new botanical garden centerpiece showcases 33,000 new plants and 327 new species; the landscaping alone cost A$4 million.
Lucky guests who check in now will experience a top-to-bottom refurbishment. And when you book the "Hayman Reopening Offer," you'll score an A$400 Resort Voucher to enjoy during your stay. This reopening offer is basically the "Hayman Escape" package which includes twin share accommodation and daily beachfront breakfast at Azure, along with the bonus resort voucher. Hayman Escape packages start from A$885 per person for 3 nights, and are available for sale until August 31, 2011 for travel from October 1, 2011- June 30, 2012. Valid for new bookings only, and subject to availability.
Snorkeling the Lagoon Sanctuary at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
August 1, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora isn't just about plush, over-water bungalows. Sure, they've got those, perched on stilts over the turquoise lagoon, some even equipped with private pools. It's a spectacular snorkeling location with over 100 colorful species in the Lagoon including the octopus, eagle ray, lizardfish, Picasso trumpetfish, soldierfish, firefish, unicorn fish, spotted pufferfish, parrotfish, peacock damselfish, clownfish and butterfly fish. But more than that, the Lagoon Sanctuary is also a research facility for studying and protecting the marine eco-system. Directed by marine biologist Oliver Martin, the Lagoon Sanctuary offers activities for guests of all ages, including snorkelling, coral grafting discovery, discussions on Polynesian ecology, fish and octopus feeding and more. The Lagoon Sanctuary is maintained in partnership with the Pacific Eco-World Initiative, a non-profit organization committed to learning more about the changing marine environment and working to conserve it.
Horsing Around in the Wild West at Teton Mountain Lodge And Spa
July 27, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Saddle up! The Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa is inviting guests to horse around this summer outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming. From rodeos to trail riding, your family will get an unforgettable taste of the Wild West in true cowboy style. Here's what's included in the "Horsing Around" package:
*Three nights accommodation in a guest room with separate beds for parents and two kids
*Two hours of private guided horseback trail riding with Teton Village Trail Rides
*Two "Color in Western" backpacks with disposable camera and photo album for the kids
*Dinner for 4 at the Bar T-5 Chuckwagon
*Four tickets to the Jackson Hole Rodeo
From $342 per night; available through September 30, 2011.
Mancation in Whistler at the Pan Pacific Mountainside
July 26, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Get the guys together for some golf and biking and revelrous good times. The Pan Pacific Mountainside-- the luxurious four-season resort located at the base of the gondolas in Whistler Village-- has put together a swell Man-cation package for male bonding in the spectacular Coast Mountain Range. Bike on some 350+ kilometers of trails, go golfing at the Whistler Golf Club, hang poolside with views of the action in the Bike Park, or just kick back over a pint at Dubh Linn Gate Pub. Available until November 23, 2011, the package is priced from $699 CDN in a Two Bedroom Suite Valley View (maximum 6 people) and includes:
* Two nights' accommodation in a spacious suite
* One Day Valley Trail Bike rental per person from Salomon Store on Lobby level
* A $200 Credit for the Whistler Golf Club
*Dinner in Dubh Linn Gate one night -includes choice of entree and a pint from Whistler's best beer selection
* Complimentary Valet Parking for one vehicle
Subject to availability, black-out dates may apply.
Celebrate Disney World's 40th Anniversary in Style
July 19, 2011
By: Daniel L. Moses
The 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World is upon us, with the Magic Kingdom opening its gates for the first time in 1971. At the time, Orlando was little more than a swampy, central Florida outpost, but now has grown to one of the premier vacation destinations in the world.
Despite the many options for visitors, Orlando is not known for luxury. Rather Disney World, and other theme parks of its ilk including Universal Studios and Sea World, was built with the goal of giving every traveler a quality, fun place to visit, no matter the price threshold. Nonetheless, for luxury travelers, there are several excellent options, and due to the abundance of hotel rooms in the area, prices for luxury Orlando, and luxury Disney, hotels are offered at incredibly affordable prices.
No discussion of luxury Disney vacations can be complete without bringing up Disney's own Grand Floridian Resort. Disney's flagship hotel is centrally located just between Magic Kingdom and Epcot, and convenient to both via the always popular monorail. The Grand Floridian is themed as a turn of the century getaway, and the Disney cast members make sure to stay in character throughout the luxury experience. With a world class spa on-site, and a AAA Five Diamond restaurant, Victoria and Albert's, tempting your taste buds, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is the first choice among Disney luxury seekers.
If your taste is more modern, there are luxury Orlando hotels located convenient to both Disney and other theme parks. The centrally located Peabody Orlando is among the best. Remodeled just last year, the Peabody hotel brand speaks for itself, but the Orlando Peabody takes the next step by offering a staggering 1641 rooms with nearly 200 suites. Size isn't often an indicator of quality, but the Peabody treats each guest as if the large hotel was just for them. In addition, with a massive spa and fitness center, huge meeting room space, six on-site restaurants and 3 bars, a layered grotto pool, tennis courts, incredible golf packages, and a concierge desk well versed in all the cultural and fun sites around Orlando, including the house of mouse, Disney World, the Peabody checks all the boxes on luxury and convenience.
Another option for celebrating the 40th anniversary is the serene Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes. Located just down the road from Disney World, the Ritz Carlton's quiet setting makes it feel as if you're in another time zone from the bustle of the theme parks. Ritz Carlton, long the hallmark name in luxury hotels, offers a quiet retreat at Grande Lakes. For duffers, the golf packages are excellent, but with an 18-hole course right on site, you can practically drive your cart right from your room to the course! The Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes gives luxury travelers to Disney and Orlando priceless, luxurious comfort.
So however you choose to celebrate Disney World's 40th anniversary, make sure you do so in luxury style. Affordable packages are available for booking throughout the rest of 2011 and 2012, with the famed Florida weather offering warm temperatures all year long. And with the classic Grand Floridian, the convenient Peabody Orlando, or the serene Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes, you can't go wrong.
By: Daniel L. Moses
Calling All Bachelorettes: Win a Trip to Taiwan!
July 8, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2011, Taiwan's in the spotlight. Not only that, faithful Bachelorette viewers will get to check out the country's wonders on the next episode of the show. Ashley Herbert will have all kinds of romantic adventures in Taiwain- from riding scooters through the mist-covered mountains to living it up in luxury at The Regent Taipei. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau sponsored the episode scheduled to air on July 11 in order to promote "Asia's best-kept secret." And they've also joined forces with a few other sponsors for a fabulous giveaway contest: fans of the show can win a 5-day trip for two "to live out their own romantic adventures in Taiwan" including two nights in the TaiPan Elite suite at The Regent Taipei. For more details on"The Bachelorette Ultimate Getaway Sweepstakes," check out the website.
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Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, and accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes. Inspired by the author's memories of her art teacher.
Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2012.
Characteristics: 1 v. (unpaged) :,col. ill. ;,29 cm.
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Book your room at Erten Konak - Special Class
4-star hotel in Istanbul (Sultanahmet) near Blue Mosque
This hotel is located in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), close to Mosaic Museum, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome. Also nearby are Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Erten Konak - Special Class features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and 24-hour room service.
Room Amenities
Flat-screen televisions include cable channels. Guestrooms also feature jetted bathtubs, complimentary wireless Internet access, and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This 4-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 430 square feet (40 square meters). This Istanbul hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 16
- Number of floors - 4
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (feet) - 430
- Conference space size (meters) - 40
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Access via exterior corridors
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
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- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Room service (24 hours)
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Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Erten Konak - Special Class has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
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- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
No pets or service animals allowed
- Airport shuttle fee: TRY 60 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: TRY 95 per night
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
National Rating
Official Turkey Classification provided by Turkey Ministry of Tourism
Turkey Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Turkey. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.


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In order to stop night sweats naturally you should learn about the mechanics of sweating. There is no reason why you should suffer from night sweats ever again. Once you understand how sweating evolves, you will have the knowledge to make night sweats stop.
Your Body Uses The Following Methods To Keep Itself Cool:
* Radiation (radiant energy)
* Conduction (conductive heat transfer)
* Convection (conveyance of heat)
* Sweating (we are trying to avoid this)
Our body cools itself by four main methods. The first method is radiation. Radiation is like the heat that you feel while standing in front of an oven that is on.
The second method is conduction. Conduction is the heat that you feel if you touch the oven while it is on. The third method is called convection. Convection is heat that is picked-up by the air that passes by the oven while it is on.
Simply put, convection is heat that is conveyed to the air surrounding the hot object. The forth and final method of cooling is evaporation, better known as sweating.
Typically body cooling takes place in that very order. If the body will not cool itself via radiation, conduction, or convection, you will start to sweat.
The Temperature Pendulum
The objective here is to teach you how keep your body cool and keep from sweating at night. To fully understand how to manage night sweats you must understand each method of cooling your body in order to fully evaluate your options.
One thing you should make note of is that your body will normally maintain a relatively constant temperature throughout the night. The problem occurs when your body is not keeping a constant temperature during the day or night.
People that suffer from night sweats understand the concept of varying body temperature. Therefore you will look at the cooling cycle with that in mind.
A Balancing Act
The temperature balancing act starts when you get in bed at night. You feel the cool of the sheets and the comfort of the bed. This is a good example of conductive heat transfer. Whenever there is a difference in temperature between the object you are touching and your body, you will feel either a warming sensation or a cooling sensation.
Remember that heat travels from hot objects to cooler objects. So if you touch ice you feel cold because the heat is leaving your body and going into the ice.
If you touch something that is warmer than your body you feel warmer because heat is moving from the hot object into your body. That is conductive heat transfer.
Now what happens when you are next to an object long enough to equalize the temperatures? Let's go back to the bed scenario. When you get in bed it feels cool. Right away your bed starts to absorb the heat your body is generating.
The problem arises when the material that is absorbing your body heat is no longer able to absorb more heat. At that point your body starts to look for other methods of cooling.
In Your Bed
Heat transference by radiation will be absorbed by your bed. Radiant energy will be absorbed by the bed material until you reach a point at which the bed can no longer absorb more radiant heat.
Conductive heat transference, which is the heat that is transferred when you touch something, will be absorbed into your bed as well. This heat will also accumulate until your bed can no longer absorb any more.
Convection, which is the transference of heat by conveying that heat, in this case to air, is only effective when you can generate air movement within that space. Heat will transfer from your body to the air around you and then move off, either by a buoyancy difference or by induced movement.
What this means is that when air gets warmer it tends to rise and be replaced by cooler air. If the air is induced to move, like standing in a breezeway or next to a fan, hot air will move off giving fresh cooler air an opportunity to absorb more heat.
Being that you are in a bed, covered with sheets, and the air surrounding you is trapped, the fresh air required for convection to work properly, is not there.
But if that was case wouldn't everyone sweat in bed? The short answer is no.
There is a point where you reach equilibrium between heat absorption of your bed and heat generation of your body. This is the point where your bed is able to absorb enough heat to keep you comfortable. This is your comfort zone.
Let's say your body generates 200 units of heat every minute. Now equilibrium is where the bed is able to absorb 200 units of heat each minute. At that point you can sleep comfortably; you are in an equalized state.
Now let's say your bed is absorbing 250 units of heat every minute, but you are only generating 200 units of heat each minute. In this situation you will have a cold bed. This is not equilibrium.
If your bed can only absorb 150 units of heat each minute and you are generating 200 units of heat, then you have a hot bed. This again is not equilibrium.
Those Hot Bodies
If you are suffering from night sweats, your body is generating heat at different levels during the night. Although you are able to get into bed and it feels nice and cool, that feeling fast evades you. For those of us that have night sweats, we are dealing with a body that generates heat at varying temperatures all night long.
As with the previous mentioned equalized bed scenario, when you first get into bed your body is generating 200 units of heat each minute. Your bed is absorbing 200 units of heat each minute. You are in equilibrium, all is well. But then your body temperature rises.
Now your body is generating more than 200 units of heat each minute and your bed can't keep up. If you are generating 250 units of heat each minute and the bed can only absorb 200 units of heat, where will those extra 50 units of heat go? They will go nowhere. They start to accumulate and buildup between the sheets.
This buildup of extra heat starts a downhill roll right to sweating. Once the extra heat starts to accumulate, and your body starts to get warmer, the only method left for cooling your body is sweating.
Turning Off The Oven
So the question is how do you solve the problem of excessive heat that leads to sweating. In order to do this you must look at the three main methods of cooling and see what you can work with to keep your body cool.
Radiation is the first method used by your body to eliminate heat. Yet that heat is much like heat transferred by conduction. It is absorbed into the bed and will contribute to night sweats. This heat must be drawn out of your bed.
Conduction is the second method of cooling your body. The only way to utilize this is to make the bed much cooler. Conduction is the method that doctors are prescribing when they tell you to keep your room cooler.
Keeping your room cooler will help your bed absorb more radiant heat and conductive heat but relying on conduction can be cumbersome. The cost associated with hyper cooling a room and the effect extra coolness has on other members of the house are just two reasons to look else ware.
Remember the bed that absorbs 250 units of heat is a cold bed when you are only generating 200 units of heat.
The third method of keeping you body cool is to utilize convection. But convection requires air movement to be effective. So how do you move air when you are between the sheets?
There are several things you can do move the air between your sheets. One is to kick off the covers and let some cool air in. The other is to raise the sheets and allow some air to flow in. When you lower the sheets the hot air flows out, The other option is to use a fan made specifically for this situation.
Keeping Your Cool
With all the methods stated above you will find that moving air between your sheets and around your body is actually a simple, cost effective way to keep your body and your bed, cool.
A special fan that can generate a light breeze between your sheets will be more effective then lowering your thermostat by six to eight degrees. This type of cooling system will also benefit you in the following ways.
* Much lower cost of cooling then air conditioning.
* Variable speed under your pillow
* Can be directed at a single user
* Evacuates stagnant, humid air trapped between your sheets
* Keeps you and your bed at a constant temperature
A system like this will generate a light breeze that will travel between your sheets along your body and push the hot air out of your bed. It will also eliminate the heat that has been building-up within your bed.
Any conductive heat or radiant heat that has built-up in your bed will be eliminated with the breeze. Neither your body nor your bed will accumulate that extra that typically awakens you at night. .
The extra body heat that you generate during the night, will be quickly moved out from between your sheets. This simple breeze will keep your body from ever reaching the point at which it starts to sweat. This is the most effective method of dealing with night sweats when you look at it from a thermal dynamics point of view.
There are other methods of dealing with the effects of night sweats, like wicking pajamas and absorbent sheets, but those are not dealing with the problem at hand. They are only dealing with the aftermath of the problem. They are collecting sweat. What you want to do is keep from sweating all together.
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