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Although it wasn't ideal baseball weather Tuesday evening, the Elizabethtown Panthers' bats had no trouble warming up despite the cold temperatures.
Two motions were addressed as a murder trial date approaches.
In Hardin Circuit Court, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Chris McCrary entered two motions Tuesday in the murder case against Michael Todd Hilton.
Thomas B. Buchanan, who was charged with murder in the Oct. 18, 2012, death of Michelle Lynn Fay in her Hardin County home, will go on trial Sept. 16.
Buchanan, 44, appeared Tuesday afternoon in Hardin Circuit Court. He could face up to 50 years in prison if found guilty of killing the 43-year-old woman.
Hardin Fiscal Court approved three resolutions at its meeting Tuesday.
One accepted the bid for Certified Communications Solutions to furnish and install telecommunication services at the new government building.
A Vine Grove man is in custody after police say he harassed two girls at a Vine Grove park and was identified by four witnesses through a photo lineup.
Jordan Dale, 32, was arrested around noon Tuesday on a warrant and charged with harassment. Harassment is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a fine or both, if convicted.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students aiming to transfer their credits or associate degree to a four-year institution have a unique opportunity to learn more about the process without leaving their home.
After a jury recommended a sentence that is not legally possible in Kentucky, a Hardin circuit judge said he was struck by it.
Two Elizabethtown Independent Schools teachers have been chosen for Campbellsville University's 2015 Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Kerrie Bal and Melissa Gregory will be recognized May 16 in the Ransdell Chapel at Campbellsville University for their leadership and dedication to teaching.
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Boyhood: The Rare Stunt That Pays Off Perfectly
Photo: ©IFC Films Ever since Slacker and Dazed and Confused put him on the indieland map two decades ago, Richard Linklater has seldom stopped thinking up inventive ways to make movies. But even by... read more
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Richard Linklater on Why His New Film Boyhood Took Twelve Years to Make
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The Before Midnight Team: Reunion of the Year 2013
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Net Neutrality: All Over but the Shouting?
February 25, 2015
After well over a year of bitter, often highly partisan debates, and despite dissension within its ranks and opposition from industry groups, the United States Federal Communications Commission is expected on Thursday to vote in favor of rules enforcing Net neutrality. The commission wants to regulate ISPs like common carriers under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.
Volvo Talks Up Its Self-Driving Cars
February 25, 2015
Volvo last week revealed the latest developments in its Drive Me project, showing off a complete system that could make it possible to integrate self-driving cars into regular traffic with drivers behind the wheel. Volvo is making progress toward its goal of releasing 100 self-driving vehicles to consumers on selected roads around Gothenburg -- Sweden's second largest city -- by 2017.
Valve To Put Steam Behind VR Efforts With New Headset
February 25, 2015
Valve on Monday announced that it's getting into the virtual reality hardware business. In a terse tease posted to the Web, the company trumpeted its intentions to reveal its SteamVR hardware system next week at the 2015 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Valve also announced that it is looking for developers and publishers to create content for its new VR hardware system.
Open Source vs. Proprietary Firms on the IoT Battleground
February 25, 2015
A battle is brewing over control of the Internet of Things marketplace. Consumers see only convenience and extensions to their always-on mobile devices. Product makers see a pathway to streaming data that can be monetized from buyers' connections. Will history repeat itself, as open source begins to take on the current, yet unsustainable, walled-garden core of the IoT?
FTC, Private Sector Lock Horns Over Consumer Data Protection
February 25, 2015
The major headline hacking event of 2014 involved data theft at a highly visible enterprise: Sony Pictures. Perhaps just as significant in e-commerce security was a 2014 federal court ruling which allows the FTC to continue penalizing commercial firms for failure to protect consumer data from hackers. That decision has been challenged, and in early March the FTC and its opponent will square off in court.
Google Pads Its Wallet
February 24, 2015
Google on Monday announced a two-pronged thrust to beef up its efforts in the mobile wallet arena. It has struck agreements with Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile to preinstall the Google Wallet app, including its tap-and-pay functionality, on Android phones the carriers will offer later this year in the United States. The devices must run KitKat or later.
Pebble Makes Big Ripples on Kickstarter
February 24, 2015
The money is pouring into Pebble's Kickstarter campaign for its new smartwatch, Pebble Time. Within hours, upwards of 27,000 supporters had pledged more than $5.6 million. The project's goal was to raise a mere $500,000. The strength of the response highlights the enthusiastic fan base Pebble has built. "Pebble Time appears to be yet another blockbuster," said tech analyst Ryan Martin.
Apple to Sink $1.9B in Green Data Centers in Europe
February 24, 2015
Apple on Monday announced a plan to build two new data centers in Europe -- one in Ireland and the other in Denmark. Apple plans to spend $1.9 billion on the project -- its largest European investment to date. The new facilities will power its online services including the iTunes Store, App Store, iMessage, Maps and Siri. The project will create hundreds of new jobs.
How Apple Will Sell a Watch That No One Really Needs
February 24, 2015
There has been a lot of discussion lately of where and how Apple will sell the Apple Watch -- through high-end luxury department stores in Paris, for example, or through special new displays inside of Apple Stores, guided into existence by fashion genius Angela Ahrendts. Finding new ways to present the watch is important, but how will Apple actually trigger a buy decision?
Citizenfour's Oscar Highlights National Divide Over Snowden
February 24, 2015
Citizenfour, a film documenting interviews director Laura Poitras conducted with whistle-blower Edward Snowden, won the Oscar for best documentary Sunday. The talks took place as Snowden blew the lid off the United States National Security Agency's surveillance activities. The award highlights the divisions in the U.S. over Snowden's actions and the question of national security.
The Apple/Tesla Dream Team
February 23, 2015
We've seen a lot of speculation this week on the Apple car -- everything from Apple building its own car from scratch to its buying or merging with Tesla. Like many, I think the best path would be an Apple/Tesla combination, but since I doubt Tim would want to work for Musk or Musk for Tim, the only real option would be an office of the CEO for both firms.
Gadget Ogling: Jewelry Gets Inky, Toys Get Brilliant, Remotes Get Beautiful
February 21, 2015
L!ber8's Tago Arc is aimed at the fashion conscious or those who like to use their jewelry to tell the world a little more about themselves. It has an e-ink screen, which is controlled using an NFC-enabled smartphone -- sorry, iPhone owners -- to let wearers switch up the design on the fly. Ordinary users can purchase a variety of looks, while budding Stella McCartneys can create their own.
Google Rails Against Proposal to Give Feds Remote Hacking Authority
February 20, 2015
Google is fighting a proposed amendment to Rule 41 of the U.S. Criminal Code that might allow authorities to hack into computers abroad. The amendment seeks to empower a magistrate in a district where activities related to a crime may have occurred to issue a warrant for remote search of computers, as well as seizure or copying of their files, under certain circumstances.
A123 Lawsuit Asserts Apple in Cahoots With Its Ex-Engineer
February 20, 2015
Electric-car battery maker A123 Systems earlier this week filed a lawsuit against Apple in a Massachusetts Superior Court in Middlesex County. A123 also sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop its former employee, Mujeeb Ijaz, from violating his non-disclosure and non-compete agreement. Ijaz had moved to Apple to apply his skills as an auto-battery engineer.
Video Game Preservation: An Impossible Dream?
February 20, 2015
Fuel Industries last year sought to find the long-rumored cache of buried E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial video games, made for the Atari 2600 in the early 1980s. Surplus copies of E.T. -- a notoriously bad gaming experience -- were dumped in a landfill after failing to sell. By burying its shame, Atari hoped to wipe the title from the gaming community's collective consciousness.
LoopPay Deal Rolls Samsung Into Mobile Pay Arena
February 19, 2015
Samsung has purchased mobile payments firm LoopPay to create its own digital wallet. LoopPay's contactless magnetic secure transmission technology works with magnetic stripe readers. "The one major advantage LoopPay/Samsung has over NFC and Google/Apple Pay is that currently it does not require a separate terminal to accept payments," noted Copper Mobile's Andrew Stern.
Solving for the Customer
February 19, 2015
You'd probably take umbrage at the notion of a weak human, and rightly so, because in business you have to be able to play with the team you have, not the one you wish for. So for business purposes, let's think in terms of empowered humans, since we always want to empower our employees to do great things -- at least we should.
Azure Machine Learning Aims to Convert Data to Information
February 19, 2015
Microsoft has announced new data services running on its Azure cloud in a bid to bring big data to the mainstream. Those services include the HDInsight Apache Hadoop-based service; Storm on HDInsight, which lets users use Hadoop and Storm to create distributed, real-time data processing solutions in Azure; and Azure Machine Learning, a managed cloud service for advanced analytics.
Yandex Asks Russian Authorities to Drop the Hammer on Google
February 18, 2015
Yandex has asked Russia's antitrust authorities to look into whether Google is breaking the country's laws by not allowing preinstallation of third-party services on Android devices. Three smartphone vendors told Yandex last year that they couldn't install its search engine as the default, the company claimed. Yandex is seeking to have the Android OS unbundled from Google Search.
Apple Awarded Patent for Hybrid VR Headset
February 18, 2015
Apple has been awarded a patent for a virtual reality headset that can use an iPhone or iPod as a display. Patent number 8,957,835 was awarded by the USPTO to Apple for a "head-mounted display apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device with display." The abstract describes a device similar to the Gear VR, which weds a Samsung Note smartphone to a headpiece designed by Oculus.
Gadget Ogling: An On-the-Go Digital Safe, a Portable Power Plant and a Gimmicky Ghost Buster
February 18, 2015
Welcome to a new edition of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, your weekly guide to the best and worst of gadgets that have just rolled off the production line for the first time or have the proverbial ink still drying on their press releases. On our conveyor belt this week are a gas-powered portable charger, a clever key fob, a flash drive for secret keepers and a pocket ghost detector.
Sony Gets Glassy-Eyed
February 17, 2015
Sony's SmartEyeglass Developer Edition SED-E1 will be available generally next month in the United States, the UK, Germany and Japan. The smart glasses -- Sony's first -- also will be released in March to business customers in France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Sony's SmartEyeglass, priced at $840, resembles a regular pair of eyeglasses with a sporty black frame design.
It's Time to Investigate Cyber Insurance
February 17, 2015
Almost every day there are reports of cyberintrusions, attacks and related security breaches. If your company does not have the right insurance, it could be even more of a disaster. What company can afford not to have insurance for a potential cyberdisaster? Let's look at some protective measures that can be taken to safeguard your business.
Revived View-Master Is a Virtual Reality
February 13, 2015
Remember the View-Master? You slotted a disc of slides called a 'reel' into the top, clicked the lever on the right, and were thrilled by the scenes before your eyes. Google and Mattel now are teaming up to revive and modernize the View-Master. Mattel on Friday announced a new version that works with Google Cardboard and Android smartphones. Mattel will offer the new View-Master and a sample experience reel this fall, for US$30.
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Guigal La Mouline Cote Rotie 2008
Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
Winemaker's Notes
La Mouline is a steeply terraced amphitheater on the Cote Blonde, a shape that shelters the 1 hectare site from the wind and acts as a heat trap. Acquired in 1966, this was Guigal's first single-vineyard Cote Rotie. The site is planted to 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier. This extra dose of Viognier gives La Mouline its more nuanced character, often called the most feminine of Guigal's Cote Roties.
Critical Acclaim
Wine Spectator - "This is alluring, with steeped currant, dark truffle, roasted apple wood and espresso aromas and flavors all mingling together, backed by a solid spine of charcoal and ganache. A sanguine edge runs underneath and should emerge more as this softens in the cellar. Best from 2013 through 2025."
The Wine Advocate - "... the 2008 Cote Rotie La Mouline reveals a weedy, green pepper note along with sweet tannin, a medium dark plum/ruby color, and a gentle roundness and lushness. By the time this cuvee is in bottle, I suspect it will be better than it was showing in Guigal's cellars.
Range: 89-91"
E. Guigal Winery
The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the ancient village of Ampuis, home of the wines of the Côte-Rôtie. In these vineyards that are over 2400 years old, you can still see the small terraced walls characteristic of the Roman period. Etienne Guigal arrived in this region in 1923 at the age of 14. He made wine for over 67 vintages and, at the beginning of his career, participated in the development of the Vidal-Fleury establishment.
Despite his young age, Marcel Guigal took over from his father in 1961 when the latter was victim to a brutal illness rendering him blind. Marcel's hard work and perseverance enabled the Guigals to buy out Vidal-Fleury in 1984, although the establishment retains its own identity and commercial autonomy. In 2000, the Guigals purchased the Jean-Louis Grippat estate in Saint-Joseph and Hermitage, as well as the Domaine de Vallouit in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage.
In the cellars of the Guigal estate in Ampuis, the northern appellations of the Rhône Valley are produced and aged. These are the appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage. The great appellations of the Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel and Côtes-du-Rhône, are also aged in the Ampuis cellars. View all E. Guigal Wines
About Cote RotieView a map of Cote Rotie wineries (cote roh-TEE)
The Rhone appellation furthest north, the translation of Cote Rotie is "roasted slope," named after the region's very steep, south facing slopes that have ideal exposure to the sun. There are two main slopes, Cote Brunes & Cote Blondes. They are just as they sound, with the darker Brunes soils consisting of rich clay and iron, producing firm and robust wine. The lighter soils of the Blondes slope contain more slate and limestone, making elegant and soft wine. Wine can be from one designated slope, or a blend of both – the label will designate which it is.
Notable FactsLike all Northern Rhone appellations, Syrah is the only grape allowed in Cote-Rotie. However, Cote-Rotie allows up to 20% of the more aromatic and elegant white grape, Viognier, to be blended into the red wines. From the Cote-Blondes slope, the grape makes no single-varietal white wines, it's only used to blend. In fact, no white wines at all come from Cote-Rotie. The reds, from both slopes, are marked for being elegant and complex, as well as ageworthy.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
Customer ReviewsSign In to Add Your Review0 }div>Related Products"The 2003 Cote Rotie La Turque reveals an incredible nose of incense, black truffles, blackberries, espresso roast, roasted meats, melted ...La Turque is Guigal's latest addition to the single vineyard Côte Rôties, acquired in 1985. It is also the smallest, ...Côte Rôtie is situated in the northernmost region of the Rhône Valley. The Syrah (96%) vine is planted on steep ...
Alcohol By Volume GuideMost wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.
Wine Style Guide
Light & Fruity
- Red wines that are more fruit-forward and lighter in tannin and body.
Smooth & Supple
- Medium bodied reds that go down easy, with smooth tannins and supple fruit.
Earthy & Spicy
- Wines where earthy and/or spicy dominate the flavors – typically medium to full body.
Big & Bold
- Full bodied wines that have concentrated fruit and are higher in alcohol and/or tannins. Some need age.


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KITCHENER — Completing feats of strength while wearing heavy equipment in the hot sun this weekend, firefighters gave the public a glimpse into the physical and mental challenges that come with the job.
The 2013 Eastern Ontario Firefit Championships kicked off Saturday outside Moose Winooski's on Sportsworld Drive. Firefighters from across Eastern Ontario and as far as Nunavut competed in individual and team races over the course of the two-day event.
Watching the competition unfold, a team of Kitchener firefighters were taking mental notes on their opponents' performances while waiting for their turn.
"If he goes out there and gets a minute-30, then I want to go out there and get a minute-30," said Justin Myles of the Kitchener Fire Department about the competitive spirit of the event. "The faster he goes, the faster I want to go."
The competition involves the completion of five tasks that firefighters would typically perform in a rescue. While wearing full gear — weighing about 30 kg — they have to run up six flights of stairs carrying a 20-kg hose, drop it into a bucket then hoist up another 20-kg hose before running back down the stairs.
Firefighters then mimic a forcible entirely, using a 4-kg mallet to drive a 74-kg steel beam 1.5 metres across a horizontal platform.
Once completing the entry, they zigzag across a 43-metre course to retrieve a live hose and return to spray a target.
"It's a great way to train for a real fire … the adrenalin gets going, you push yourself really hard," said Craig Jewett of the Kitchener Fire Department.
As if those tasks aren't tiring enough, for the final leg of the race competitors must carry a 80-kg mannequin across a 30-metre stretch to the finish line.
"This is very heavy competition and very strenuous activity but it can simulate an actual exercise we may be faced with out on the streets," explained Tim Becket, chief of the Kitchener Fire Department.
An acceptable time to complete the race is under five minutes and excellent times are considered to be less than three minutes. Best times completed at the weekend event qualified firefighters for the national competition to be held over the Labour Day weekend in Edmonton.
Tim Guenther, a firefighter with the Cambridge Fire Department, was competing for the second year in a row Saturday, looking to qualify again for the national competition.
He placed 30th at the 2012 national competition with a time of 1:30.95.
"I'm hoping to better it this year," he said.
While this weekend's top competitors look ahead to their final round in Edmonton, local organizers revealed they are hoping to bring the big event to the region next year.
The regional event that sheds light on the hard work it takes in being a firefighter and raises funds for Camp Bucko, a program for child burn victims, already attracts more than 100 contestants plus countless spectators.
The national event would attract hundreds more for six days of competitions at the proposed location of downtown Kitchener, said Bill Siegfried, chair of the Waterloo Region Fire Championships.
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Later this spring, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra will roll into town to perform Beethoven's beautiful Symphony No. 7, and will also feature Canadian contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux singing popular arias by Rossini. Start the night off at a private reception with special guest Don McLean, Dean of McGill's Schulich School of Music.
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5th Annual Jazz Night - SOLD OUT
We're pleased to welcome back the Tilden Webb Trio, with Jodi Proznick, BMus'98 (bass), Tilden Webb, BMus'92, MMus'97 (piano), and Jesse Cahill, BMus'99 (drums). As the Vancouver Sun's Mark Andrews noted, "All are accomplished players, working well as an ensemble and saying a lot when it's time to solo.
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Alumni associations from Italy and Canada networking to develop trade, investment and the arts
Margaret Huber, Consul General of Canada, and Robert Seguin, McGill University Alumni Association of Italy, invite Canadian alumni to a networking reception to welcome the Canadian ambassador, Alex Himelfarb, to Milan.
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Work opportunities for international students
Learn about the different work opportunities for international students and the types of work permit they can obtain while in Canada. With special guest speakers: Immigration Canada. Staff and students are welcome!
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The molecular role of Bicaudal-C in Drosophila oogenesis
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Extra audition for the play 'The Physicists'
McGill University's Science Outreach Program is teaming up with this year's Montreal Science Festival to stage Friedrich Dürrenmatt's "The Physicists," an enthralling comedy about three physicists - Einstein, Newton and Möbius – who find themselves (accidentally?) locked up in a mental asylum at the height of the Cold War. The play is scheduled for an outdoor performance at the Old Port on June 16, 2007. We invite students and faculty in science and engineering, especially those with an interest in drama or public speaking, to this audition. It's a good opportunity for those who were absent last week to audition, as well as for those from last week to discuss their role further. We still have about four roles to fill. All those interested are welcome to attend. The play is the first in the "Science on Stage" series initiated by the McGill Science Outreach Program.
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My mini goal was to be at 160 by the end of June and I'm almost there. I've been successful in working toward my healthy goal habits for two weeks and have purchased my reward for that. I have recommitted to another two weeks of my healthy goals... Read more
Friday, June 05, 2009
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Well, Thursday was another successful day of eating at the lower end of my calorie range. It's a struggle, but I am trying to keep my goals readily available by thinking of them at all times. I know this weekend will provide challenges, but if I... Read more
Thursday, June 04, 2009
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I've recently injured my ankle somehow. Even though it is not bad, I am under doctor's orders to take it easy for another couple of weeks. This has made it hard for me to stay focused on my eating. Today I decided I have to take control and be d... Read more
Friday, May 29, 2009
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Well, I feel that I have had a successful week so far. I've managed to stay at the lower end of the calorie range most, if not all days, and I've done abs 2 of the 3 times and I still have one day left this week. Unfortunately I have done someth... Read more
Monday, May 11, 2009
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Today is my birthday and I feel motivated and ready to make this the year that I achieve the new me at my goal weight. I spent the weekend re-setting my Healthy Habit Booster chart and planning ahead for my food so that it will be easier and fas... Read more
Monday, May 04, 2009
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I was doing so well after vacation and then the weekend came and I totally blew it on Sunday. Today I was still in a funk and didn't exercise, but started back on the healthy eating. I know I can do this. I was feeling so positive at having reac... Read more
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
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I can't believe it's already been nearly a month since I posted a blog. I was happy when I got on the scale at the end of March to see that I had lost a total of 12.6 pounds. While it is coming off extremely slowly, it is coming off. I calculate... Read more
Friday, March 06, 2009
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Well, I've been a slacker for the past week and a half. I was a little stressed about my hubby being so sick for so long, and I definitely didn't want to get it. I got on the scales this morning and was up 2 pounds since Monday so I decided I ha... Read more
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
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Well, I pretty much stayed the same weight during February, but I am thinking positive for March. I didn't do so well last week because my hubby was really really sick (he still is sick) and I was taking it easy on the fitness so that I didn't g... Read more
Monday, February 23, 2009
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Well, my hubby and I were out of town for the weekend celebrating our 4th anniversary. We had a great time. I feel like I did pretty good overall, so we'll see what the scale reflects come March 1st. I tried to be conscientious of what I ate. Sa... Read more
Monday, February 16, 2009
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Well, on Thursday when I weighed at the doctor's office the scale showed that I was up 5 pounds since Monday. While I know that it wasn't possible to gain those 5 pounds, it is still hard not to let the scale dictate how you feel. Consequently I... Read more
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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I'm making some progress. Some days I feel it is a slow process and other days I feel I'm doing okay. The scale has budged some and on a good day I have reached the 10 pound mark which is about 20% of the way to my goal. Other days, of course, t... Read more
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
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So far I feel 2009 has been successful. The first month ended with a total loss of 7.4 pounds, and I feel that I have made progress as far as stamina and consistency in my exercise. I feel I have found a fairly successful plan for eating that do... Read more
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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Well so far this week has been successful in both eating plan and exercise. I'm starting to plan now for the weekend. My grandson is coming over and we plan to go bowling. Of course, he wants to eat pizza afterwards so I have to have the right a... Read more
Monday, January 26, 2009
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I wasn't as successful this weekend as I had hoped, but it is over and tomorrow is a new week and a new chance to be successful. I did fit in a walk on both days this weekend so that was good, and I wasn't that far off the eating plan either. I... Read more


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Help this baby Norfolk Pine!!!!!
I bought a beautiful Norfolk Pine before Chstimas that was about a foot tall. Since then it has grown so much I repotted it into 3 different pots. I had 7 plants in one pot. There happened to be a very tiny little sprouter so I took it out, put it in a small pot for a friend at work. I have mine at home in a window that only gets reflective sun and they are doing very well. The coworker put this little guy directly in the bright south-facing window. We're in Ohio so the weather was terribly warm for March and now it snowed this morning. What is going on with this guy and how can she fix him before he's a loss? It breaks my heart to see him suffering when all the other ones at home are doing so well.
This is the only way I can post this while at work. It wouldn't allow me to upload a picture on here at all? No idea why. I'm fairly new to using this site but have been reading the forums for a long time. :)
Here is a link that might be useful: Norfolk Pine
Get it out of the hot sunny window, keep it cool, keep it very humid (the air not the soil) and cross your fingers. Oh, and the soil looks sopping wet too.
Here is a link that might be useful: Norfolk Island Pine
I thought the responses would post to my email. I'm terribly sorry I haven't gotten back to you! I've been waiting for an email notice but nothing came along. I took it out of that situation and planted it in some African Violet soil because it was so wet and did remove it from the window but when I checked it this morning (it's a coworkers) she had doused it in water again. So I decided it is done for. :(


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Ethical Issues in Globalization We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face. — Kofi Annan What is Globalization? a process (or set of processes) which embodies a transformation in the spatial organization of social relations and transactions, expressed in transcontinental or interregional flows and networks of activity, interaction and power. SOURCE: http://www.polity.co.uk/global/globocp.htm Globalization Brings Four Types of Change • a stretching of social, political and economic activities across frontiers, regions and continents. • intensification of interconnectedness and flows of trade, investment, finance, migration, culture, etc. • a speeding up of global interactions and processes, the diffusion of ideas, goods, information, capital and people. • deepening impact such that the effects of distant events can be highly significant elsewhere and specific local developments can come to have considerable global consequences. SOURCE: http://www.polity.co.uk/global/globocp.htm Globalization, in short, can be thought of as the widening, intensifying, speeding up, and growing impact of world-wide interconnectedness. SOURCE: http://www.polity.co.uk/global/globocp.htm Some Big-Ticket Issues Very personal: the meaning of work? Organizational: who"s in charge, and of what? Supply chain ethics? National: do nations matter any more? Supranational: what does it mean that some areas are "developing"? Global: systems change? Justice? JOB DISPLACEMENT U.S. – more jobs overall, but many industries in decline. A shift in skills and education required for higher-paying jobs. Loss of economic viability for many communities. Increasing competition among polities for job-providing ventures. In the developing world: The opposite is true … more jobs and industry growth, rising wealth, etc…. BUT … there are major issues of human rights and environmental protection at stake. SWEATSHOPS "a shop or factory in which employees work for long hours at low wages and under unhealthy conditions." --Merriam-Webster OnLine Dictionary Sweatshop abuses Child labor, sometimes children as young as 5 or 6, Piece rates instead of wages, requiring long hours to earn an income that does not come close to raising the worker out of poverty, Mandatory overtime, sometimes 24-hour shifts, Dangerous, unhealthy workplaces; no protective equipment to guard against toxic exposures, Verbal intimidation, harassment, and bullying, Forced pregnancy tests and firing of pregnant women, Physical and sexual abuse by supervisors, managers, and armed guards, No breaks during the work day, even to go to the bathroom, Lock-ins to prevent workers from stealing or leaving the factory, creating fire hazards, Violent ends for those who try to organize unions. Global Exchange on Retail and Sweatshops "Separate forces meet in a shameful mix: A footloose industry scours the world for the cheapest wages; countries eager for any kind of investment auction off their workers to the lowest bidder; government regulators deliberately look the other way when abuses occur in order to keep foreign investors happy. It's that combination of desperate profit-seeking and equally desperate investment pursuit which has created the race to the bottom that is at the root of the sweatshop resurgence." Addressing Sweatshop Problems Supplier codes of conduct specify how supplier relations are to be handled and what suppliers must do in order to get and keep contracts with the company. Factory monitoring, often by independent NGOs, to check for prevailing wage rates, underage workers, workplace hazards, or human rights violations. Reporting to interested stakeholders is often done through annual or biennial social reports. Image and reputation management might seem to be a phony concern when you"re talking about human lives at stake, but for companies that are really trying to do the hard work of supplier monitoring, their image and reputation should match up with their actual performance. CHILD LABOR UDHR Article 26: "Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory." ILO estimates 250 million children aged 5-14 are working worldwide. Agriculture, domestic service, family businesses, services and trade, manufacturing, construction. Some Examples from Human Rights Watch Children working on farms "frequently work for long hours in scorching heat, haul heavy loads of produce, are exposed to toxic pesticides, and suffer high rates of injury from sharp knives and other dangerous tools." Children in bonded labor – allegedly paying off a family debt, but actually surviving in a form of slavery – weave rugs and fabrics, sew soccer balls, and endure beatings, long hours, lock-ins, little food, and no medical care. Children in domestic service care for a household"s children, clean, cook, and are on call constantly. They are especially vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse. In at least a dozen nations, children are forced into service as soldiers. Children serve as prostitutes and as models and actors for pornography worldwide. Check out http://www.ilo.org/ FORCED LABOR ILO Convention 29 definition: "all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty and for which the said person has not offered himself voluntarily," excluding mandatory military service, normal duties of citizens, supervised work as part of a criminal sentence, or services rendered in a serious emergency. ILO estimates 12.3 million worldwide in forced labor. Most are privately exploited, including 2.3 million in slavery. UC-Berkeley Human Rights Center estimates 10,000 slaves in the U.S. Underground economy, organized crime, bonded labor, political prisoners…. HEALTH THREATS 36.5 million workers worldwide infected with HIV/AIDS (ILO data). Health care not widely available. Disease is poorly understood and often subject to prejudice. Sufferers can"t afford drugs. Families can"t afford to lose their productive workers. AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. Global gold-mining Co. estimates 30% of its southern African workers are HIV-positive. Established voluntary testing & counseling centers. Rolling out drug treatment for employees, 934 in 2005. Chronic disease management expenses subsidized by the co. Other health threats: Malaria Cholera Dysentery, Malnutrition Measles Tuberculosis Yellow fever Dengue fever Schistosomiasis caused by parasitic flatworms Trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness Typhoid fever Underlying problems: Lack of health care and related infrastructure Very limited access to vaccines, antiparasitics, and other pharmaceuticals Lack of clean water "RACE TO THE BOTTOM" Global price pressures lead to search for lower regulatory standards as well as labor costs. This affects worker treatment and benefits, human rights, consumer & investor protection, environmental protection. Some evidence that companies are seeking voluntary regulatory standards to level the playing field. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The BBC's "Eco Top Ten" Agriculture – use of rural lands and development of sustainable farming; pesticide/herbicide use; bioengineering and genetically modified organisms. Atmosphere – climate change/global warming, acid rain, smog, ozone depletion. Biodiversity – "types of biodiversity and the plight of endangered species." Energy – the use of fossil fuels (oil, coal); the need to develop alternative energy sources. Forests – deforestation and regrowth; forest ecologies. Fresh water – changing patterns, desalination, declining supplies of fresh water. Habitat loss – threats to species survival, causes, solutions. Industry – the environmental impacts of industrial globalization. Marine – life and ecology – threats to the seas and the living things therein. Population – growth, pressure, geographic patterns. Financial crashes tend to be immediate and the consequences are readily seen. However, environmental disasters tend to develop over a longer period of time, and the consequences are not so easy to discern. Industries are not so eager to establish international environmental regulation, and the temptations are great to find lowest-cost solutions to pesky developed-world environmental problems. Countervailing pressures: Rising consumption and declining supply of petroleum Businesses that specialize in environmental testing, protection, remediation Labor force effects of environmentrelated health problems Market-leader voluntary standards NGO and stakeholder activism INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Intellectual property can be defined as the products of human creativity. covers works of art, music, writing, or invention, ideas, terms and concepts, the language that corporations use to identify their products and to describe their unique technologies and processes, graphic images, conceptual frameworks, data tables, movies and television programs, poetry, software, popular songs. What"s the big deal? U.S. Dept. of State: "safeguarding these property rights fosters economic growth, provides incentives for technological innovation, and attracts investment that will create new jobs and opportunities." "Intellectually or artistically gifted people have the right to prevent the unauthorized use or sale of their creations, just the same as owners of physical property, such as cars, buildings, and stores. Yet, compared to makers of chairs, refrigerators, and other tangible goods, people whose work is essentially intangible face more difficulties in earning a living if their claim to their creations is not respected. Artists, authors, inventors, and others unable to rely on locks and fences to protect their work turn to IP rights to keep others from harvesting the fruits of their labor." (U.S. Dept. of State) Types of IP Protections Copyrights grant the owner the right to benefit economically from the copyrighted work. Protections include the sale, reproduction, and public presentation of such works. Copyrights generally cover literary, artistic, and musical works, and also include maps, video productions, and software. Patents protect the economic rights of inventors while releasing the technical details of the invention to the public. This form of IP is crucial both for serving the needs of inventors and for encouraging technological progress; one invention may spin off many others, but this will not happen unless the details of the first invention are known. Trademarks protect the names, symbols, or other unique identifiers of specific products, processes, or services. Products" brand names have trademark protection, as do symbols (like McDonald Corporation"s famous clown, Ronald, or its Golden Arches logo) and marketing/advertising phrases (staying with McDonalds: "I"m lovin" it"). Trade secrets offer somewhat less stringent protections for economically valuable processes, formulas, technologies, ingredients, etc., that are not readily subject to any of the other IP protections. Companies have more responsibility for guarding their own trade secrets, but theft of such secrets can be prosecuted as a crime. BRIBERY & CORRUPTION Transparency International (Ti) defines corruption as "the misuse of entrusted power for private gain." TI"s annual "Global Corruption Barometer" http://www.transparency.org "In the past 12 months, have you or anyone in your household paid a bribe in any form?" (Yes answers) Albania, 66% Morocco, 60% Cameroon, 57% Congo, 40% Nigeria, 39% Mexico, 28% Ukraine, 23% Kenya, Peru, Venezuela, 22% Switzerland, Finland, Singapore, Sweden, 1% USA, United Kingdom, Turkey, South Korea, Austria, Taiwan, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, 2% Canada, 3% Israel, 4% Possible consequences of corruption: Democratic elections Government contracting Victims of fraud Overpayment Lack of accountability Supporting the incompetent Government legitimacy Business predictability and economic development Bribes (Noonan) Are not expressions of love or fondness, as gifts are. Are not simple expressions of thanks to low-level employees for a job well done, as tips are. Are intended to make the bribee do what the briber wants, generally in conflict with what the bribee should do. Create more pressure to perform, the larger they are. Are accompanied by lies and deceit. Are necessarily secret; are damaging and shameful to the bribee if they become known. Public knowledge of the payment prevents the bribee from meeting the briber"s expectations. "We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world's people share the benefits of globalization." -- Kofi Annan
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Vegetable Plants at Campbell Road Nursery
Campbell Road Nursery on Tryon Road in Raleigh is growing some very colorful leaf Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, etc. plants this winter. These are their own started from seed plants and they look very healthy. They have some for sale outside, but the best looking plants are still in the greenhouse. Blaine told me that the greenhouse is allowed to get down to 40 degrees at night, so these plants can go directly into the ground provided that you can cover them during extreme weather (like the 17 F they are predicting for next Tuesday morning). If you are not prepared to cover these plants, do not plant them for another couple of weeks when the coldest weather will be past (I hope).
If you need direction to Campbell Road Nursery, let me know.
I had never been there before until this week. I saw the nice vegetables you posted about. They had all kinds of neat plants and the staff was just as friendly and helpful as can be. I like shopping places where people actually say the words "thank you for shopping with us".
They had a big poster board with photos and a list of plants that will be available for spring. Lots of goodies and lots of Lantana's. YAY! They also had a very nice selection of pansies that aren't all big and flopping over like most this time in the season. They appear to be very young and robust. I needed to fill in, as some of mine just didn't make the cut. Here is a pic of one I've never seen before, but was instantly attracted to and had to have - 'Dynamite Strawberry':
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Paint Storage & Pegboards In Our Basement Workshop
Go navy! Please don't misinterpret that previous sentence as a taking of sides in the long-standing Army / Navy feud. I'm 100% neutral on the rivalry. And if anything, my dad was in Army. But what am I doing stirring up trouble? This post is about the basement (and it's up early since we're on a flight)… so let's dive in where we left off: this hot mess of a shelf.
This is where we've been
storing haphazardly placing paint cans and other paint-can-shaped items. It has been the very antithesis of organization for the nearly 24 months that we've lived here. In fact, these are two boxes of items that haven't even been unpacked yet from our move. Well done, Petersiks. Well done.
So I kicked off this little shelf spruce by getting everything off of them. It gave me some space to dust and also to inventory what belonged up there (paint cans) and what didn't (boxes that contained paint cans, which needed to be emptied, broken down, and ditched in the recycling bin after two years of service).
Within about 30 minutes, things were looking a bit more like this:
All of the non-paint things (like bags of grout and polymeric sand) went on other shelves in the room (under the work area) so that this zone could be paint and paint only. Okay, and some stain and primer too. Because, if you haven't noticed, we've accumulated lots of it. In fact, this entire left side is strictly paint leftover from book photoshoots (which is why they're all quarts or tester sized cans).
Oh and quick organizing tip: I got the "tiered" look by just placing a simple piece of scrap 2 x 6″ wood under one row of paint. That way I could see the color more easily. You can see the tiered effect more clearly in this shot of our spray paint collection. Should I be worried that we have just about every color of the rainbow? Although I can blame book projects for a good portion of this spectrum.
This system is admittedly less intense than our previous basement's paint system – which involved repackaging and labeling all of our leftover paint (see below). As I feared, that technique proved too cumbersome to keep up with as we purchased new paint. So don't expect this basement's paint shelves to go much further than they already have. But man, just knowing I was once this organized makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. #thosewerethedays
But speaking of paint, how about I show you how I put a small dent in that collection by putting some leftover paint to use? Can you guess what's getting painted? Need a hint?
Before I busted out the paint, I actually decided to dress up my pegboard with a little trim. This is thanks to some scrap and about $10 worth of new stuff.
I figured adding the frame would help my pegboard look a bit more polished. After all, aren't these neatly organized tools a work of art in their own weird, nerdy way? I think so.
I only framed 3 sides of the big board because, well, one edge sat cleanly on the edge of the work surface. And since my yardstick was going to overlap I figured it didn't need it.
So here are the two pegboards complete with frames (I just held the wood frame pieces into the pegboards with a few finish nails). Still haven't figured out what's going on the small board. Right now it's just a pen hanging there… chillin' all by its bad self. But you know I'll keep you posted when that pegboard fills up too.
With the frames all done, it was time to paint. Out of my plethora of options, Sherry and I agreed on this leftover quart of Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore. We used it on a project in the book (page 287) and we've both been a little crazy for it ever since. Speaking of crazy – how alien does my hand look below? Just picture a giant raptor talon hidden behind the paint can.
I systemically stripped the peg board of all of the tools, laying them out sort of like they fit on the wall and leaving their hooks with them. Since I know you're wondering why I didn't paint first – here's why: I wanted to see how the tools looked before deciding how I wanted to paint the background (for example, if I didn't fill the whole board I might have opted to do a pattern on one side or something). But since I thought the tools looked pretty kick butt on their own, I opted to just keep it simple with a dark manly background. And remember, we decided not to outline each tool since we liked the idea of keeping it flexible, so I can easily add new tools or reorient things if the mood strikes (flexibility = one of the best qualities of pegboards to me).
Here's the big board after one not-perfect-yet coat. Note that I painted the trim too. I'm a wild man, I know.
Here are both boards once two coats were done and dry. I realize the light is so lopsided in that room it makes the boards look two totally different shades, and it makes the one on the right look splotchy, but it's just the light playing tricks on you. In person they both look the same color, and are nice and evenly painted.
Here's a shot of the more well-lit board so you can see the true color. I love that it's distinctly navy, but is still pretty deep and muted at the same time. And I think keeping the frames the same color keeps it from being too high-contrast and makes it a smidge more sophisticated. That is, if you were ever to call a basement pegboard sophisticated. Oh and as for how the paint went on and if it gummed up the holes, I just applied it with a small foam roller as thinly as possible, and it didn't gunk up the holes at all (some were clogged from previously applied white paint, but it's still completely functional since you can shove a peg into them and unclog them).
Once the paint was all dry, the tools got to go back in place. So for $15 of trim (if you don't have any leftover scraps like we did) and $15 worth of paint (that's the price of a quart if you don't have any extra paint around) your basement can bring sexy back.
And thud. I officially fell more in love with pegboards.
Adding the paint was a simple touch but it did something that happens anytime we put fresh paint in a room: it starts to feel "cared about" and more like it belongs to me, not the previous owner. So in that spirit, I'm thinking the next project will be to stain some of the wood in the room. It could use some freshening up and I think a deeper color might help bring some much needed contrast to the space. Like so…
Thanks Photoshop. If only staining all that wood in real life were that easy. I'll keep you posted! What are you guys up to? Any basement or garage upgrades going on? Any pegboard love affairs growing by the day? Do you think we need Painters Anonymous for all those cans and spray bottles? I kinda think we do.
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Ooooh, love it! I'm also really jealous of your tool collection. I told my husband last night that I'm going to become a carpenter…I obviously missed my calling because at the moment I work in a cubicle all day long. But someday. Someday. :)
Oh my gosh haha…you all have a lot of paint :)
That makes for good DIY projects down the road though. It looks awesome, yay for getting that basement whipped into shape! Maybe I will get motivated now….nah!
Holy Moly! (I don't know why I said that…) That is a lot of paint. And the pegboards look awesome.
I had more to say but I have a headache and have lost my train of though.
I love that the spray paint is organized by color. There's just something so pleasing to the eye about it (it's how I store my craft/art paint and how my closet is organized). The navy looks stellar. I always love seeing how a few simple things make a huge difference.
Holy paint cans! And here I was thinking you guys were just regular folks like the rest of us who loved DIY.. but skip the regular, all those paint make you guys professional DIY'ers! :)
all those paint cans* oops
I don't know anything about basements. South Carolina = below sea level = no basements. So, are you going to put a ceiling in there, to hide the insulation? or does that mess something up?
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you have a lot of spray paint.
I need to organize my basement as well. It's a tough spot to get to though, it always seems like there are bigger priorities upstairs.
I like the idea of dressing up your pegboard with window trim. Clever idea. Looks great!
Awesomesauce!! Did you guys give details on putting up the shelves etc in a different post – as in drilling into the cinderblock? I really am working slowly on my basement and am to the point where I am ready to drill – was hoping you had a post of step by steps with drill recommendation/bits etc. I have a little wimpy power drill – not sure it's up to the challenge. and do you drill into the block or the mortar or does it matter?
That looks great! I definitely think I'm going to have to spruce up my husband's garage like this! He'd never let me do it while he was home though, but he'd love, so I'll leave it for next time he goes out of town ;)
Looks fab- I dream of the day my basement and shed are as organized. By the way, Happy Birthday John!
Looks good! I have a lot of peg boards in my basement that are all brown and ugly looking. Do you plan on sealing the walls like you did your old basement? That's something I'm thinking of doing since we do get a tiny bit of moisture.
As a side note, we used Hale Navy on our enclosed porch floor and we love it. The walls are Gray Owl and they look great together. It took me quite a few samples to find the perfect muted navy, but Hale Navy fit the bill.
I'm officially impressed. I wish you guys could see my garage and make yourselves feel better any time you are feeling unorganized.
I really like that you framed the peg boards – it makes it look like a big ol' piece of art!
I never thought a pegboard could look so good! The navy makes the tools pop. And I think you meant systematically rather than 'systemically' sorry, former teacher.
WOWZER! That is a whole lot of paint.
Looks great, John!! Big improvement from when you first started! Keep it up and I'm sure you'll be finished in no time
We don't have basements here in Houston…but our garage could use a TON of love! Maybe that will be next on our project list. See you tonight in Houston! It will be great to finally "meet" people I feel like I know personally. :)
You certainly do have a nice collection of paint, I am sure all well used!
Happy travels with your book tour! You must be racking up some airline mileage points.
Whoa – you're going straight from Minny to Houston, still posting and have smiles on your faces?! Y'all are all types of amazing!! (Had to throw in the y'all to prep ya for Space City). A BIG Happy Birthday John!
PS. Sherry, a found a huge gurgle pot last night for 16 buckaroos! I am seriously contemplating lugging it around DC all day just to ask you to sign it.
A friendly Ace Hardware employee recently told me that if I was ever looking to get rid of extraneous paint samples that local schools are often very enthusiastic about that kind of donation. I haven't given it a try yet but I love the idea of it not ending up in a landfill or hazmat waste facility.
The basement looks great by the way!!
It's definitely true. My husband teaches theatre at our local high school and he's always in need of paint (in all colors, but especially black, brown, and white) to paint sets for our shows.
Welcome to Texas!! We promise not to secede before you leave!
I love your organization, but honestly, I think leaving the pegboards a lighter color would have made the area feel a bit more bright and open.
I love me some navy and those peg boards are looking pretty snazzy! This may just be me, but that yardstick looks like it's begging to be hung horizontally. I'm so Type A when it comes to some things. Haha.
Why does everyone love Benjamin Moore paint so much? Is it the color options, the ease of application, the finished look…? I have never used it but I noticed that it seems like all the people you house crash use it too. I am wondering what everyone knows that I don't. Thought it was more expensive than other brands that might do just as well. Or is it a trendy thing like Ralph Lauren paint or Martha Stewart paint? Just curious. Have a few more rooms to paint and thinking of giving it a try.
Most expensive paint actually, usually, equals higher quality paint. Better pigmentation, coverage, etc. BM is worth the money if you can afford it. It took us 4 coats of Valspar ceiling paint to get even coverage in the living room. It took only one coat when I switched to BM in the hall.
I was wondering about your switch from big box-matching to BM. Have you (or anyone out there) tried Sherwin Williams? I've been using them recently since they send lots of coupons and it's a step up from big box paint but wondered Sherwin Williams vs. Benjamin Moore?
Also, I've been contimplating navys this week for a dresser – I nixed Hale Navy but might have to rethink it!
If Painters Anon is a thing, I submit myself for president.
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