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ICAI introduced the Direct Entry Scheme with effect from 1st August 2012 and according to this scheme, students who have completed their Graduation with specified percentage of marks are exempted from appearing for CPT Exams and can directly appear for IPCC Exams i.e. the Intermediate Level. Salient Features of this scheme are given below.
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Direct Entry Scheme for Graduates
The following categories of students are exempted from appearing for CPT:-
- Graduates or Post Graduates in Commerce having secured in aggregate a minimum of 55% of the total marks or its equivalent grade in the examination conducted by any recognized University (including Open University) by studying any three papers of 100 marks each out of Accounting, Auditing, Mercantile Laws, Corporate Laws, Economics, Management (including Financial Management), Taxation (including Direct Tax Laws and Indirect Tax Laws), Costing, Business Administration or Management Accounting;
Graduates or Post Graduates other than those falling under Commerce stream mentioned above having secured in aggregate a minimum of 60% of the total marks or its equivalent grade in the examination conducted by any recognized University (including Open University).
- Candidates who have passed the CS Executive Exams conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India or Candidates who have cleared the CWA Inter Exams conducted by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
For the purpose of computation of percentage, the following points have been clarified by ICAI:-
- For subjects in which students are only required to obtain passing marks and for which no credits are given by the University, the marks secured in such subjects should not be included while computing the percentage.
- Any percentage of half or more should be rounded up to the next whole number.
Commencement of Articleship training for Graduates under Direct Entry Scheme
Students enrolling for the CA Curriculum under the direct entry scheme after Graduation/ Post Graduation have to start their articleship training before appearing for the Intermediate Level (IPCC).
For students enrolling for CA Curriculum through the CPT Route, they are first required to clear 1st group of IPCC and then start articleship training whereas for Students availing the benefit of the direct entry scheme, they first have to complete min 9 months of articleship training before being eligible to appear for Intermediate Level Exams.
Students are required to complete a total of 3 years of articleship training under a CA (equivalent to internship). This period of 9 months of training before appearing for IPCC is included in the total duration of 3 years of articleship training.
However, candidates who are enrolling into the CA Curriculum through the Direct Entry Route on the basis of their clearing CS Inter or CWA Inter have to first clear IPCC Group 1 before starting articleship.
PS: It is mandatory for all students to complete Information Technology Training (ITT) and Orientation Program conducted by ICAI before starting Articleship.
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Sudents in the final year of Graduation can also apply for provisional registration for IPCC. They can also complete the ITT Course and Orientation Course which is mandatorily required to be completed before starting their articleship training. However, they can start their Articleship Training only after appearing for final year graduation exams.
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Former Toledo radio host Andrew Zepeda was released from jail Jan. 30 after serving 10 days of his 30-day sentence.
The 6th District Court of Appeals granted Zepeda an appellate bond, meaning he will not serve the remainder of his sentence until his appeals case is decided. A date for the appeal has not been set.
The appeal asks the 6th District Court of Appeals to reverse Wood County Court of Common Pleas Judge Alan Mayberry's Oct. 26 decision that Zepeda violated the terms of his intervention in lieu of conviction by participating in a celebrity charity boxing match on Sept. 13, at which alcohol was served.
After found to be in violation, Zepeda was removed from the intervention in lieu program and found guilty of three felony charges stemming from a 2010 break-in at his former Levis Commons pizzeria. On Dec. 20, Mayberry sentenced Zepeda to 30 days at the Wood County Justice Center, starting Jan. 21, and five years' community control, including no bars or alcohol.
Zepeda's attorney, Beau Harvey, filed a request with the 6th District Court of Appeal on Jan. 22, requesting that Zepeda's incarceration be stayed pending the outcome of his appeal.
"Andrew Z in the Morning: The People's Show" had been on Cumulus since July 2011, starting at 100.7 The Vibe and moving to Star 105 in March. Zepeda was abruptly fired Dec. 26 by Cumulus Media along with most of his on-air crew.

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(Balkan Sage) Violet-blue whorls of flowers and plentiful, fuzzy, basal leaves that reach an impressive length of 18 inches are two notable features about this hardy, herbaceous perennial, which is native to the Southeastern Balkan Peninsula.
Balkan Sage is found in coniferous forests, meadows and slopes from Bulgaria to Turkey's Black Sea coast. However, it is named after the 19th century Finnish plant collector Peter Forsskål, who collected botanical samples further south in Saudi Arabia.
Although deciduous in areas with cold winters, it blooms about nine months a year for us on the Northern California coast beginning in summer. Following a brief winter dormancy, it returns reliably every spring, clumping in a way that makes it look like Hosta from a distance. Yet, unlike that woodland plant, it grows well in full sun as well partial shade. It is a fine choice for a lightly shaded garden or border and is happy in the acid soil under conifers.
Give it soil with average fertility, occasional water and enough shade to promote lush growth. Your reward will be large flowers with lovely white and yellow bee lines attractive to hummingbirds and honeybees.
(Mother Fern) Ferns are low-maintenance plants that add a tropical look to the Salvia garden. This one grows well in USDA Zones 9 to 11. Mother Fern, which has a graceful, arching look and finely cut fronds, loves partial to full shade and lots of water. This makes it an excellent choice for damp, shady Southeastern gardens.
Due to its arching nature, Mother Fern only measures 24 inches tall and looks particularly pretty with short Asian woodland sages and Salvias for warmer winter climes, such as the Rosy Bract Sage (Salvia rubiginosa), which has cool, violet-blue flowers. In addition to ample water, Mother Fern needs rich soil.
The bulbiferum appellation of its scientific name, refers to the fern's production of plantlets on the tips of its fronds. These babies drop off and grow into new plants, which explains the common name of Mother Fern. Another common name for this fern is Spleenwort. Whereas wort is Old English for "plant," spleen refers to the fern's ancient role as a medicinal plant.
In the wilds of its Australian and New Zealand homelands, this deer-resistant plant grows as an epiphyte on trees and fern trunks as well as a rooted plant along shady rock croppings and waterways. Epiphytes don't harm their host plants, because they only rely on tree trunks and other structures for support. When epiphytic instead of rooted in the soil, ferns consume nutrients and moisture drifting in the air. Tarra Bulga National Park in Victoria, Australia, is home to many Mother Ferns.
Like a candelabra lit up with whorls of violet blossoms, the erect, branching flower spikes of Salvia amplexicaulis make this native of Southeastern Europe shine. On the Grecian island of Thassos, it brightens areas near the beach.
The summer-blooming flowers are nestled inside leaf-like burgundy bracts that attach directly to, or clasp, the flower stems without petioles. This gives the plant its common name. Its bright green, fragrant foliage has attractively bumpy, lance-shaped leaves. This sage is a good choice for perennial borders, woodland gardens and cut-flower beds.
Although S. amplexicaulis does fine with regular watering, it does love moisture. So it is an ideal choice for moist problem areas in the yard. Give it a setting with full sun to partial shade along with average garden soil that drains well. Deadhead the flowers to prolong bloom time and keep butterflies visiting. Speaking of wildlife, deer tend to avoid most sages including this one.
Here's another reason to love this pretty plant: Scientists think that the essential oil of S. amplexicaulis may be useful in fighting bacterial infections.
Here is a link to a great set of pictures for this plant.
(Caucasus Sage) This hardy ground cover sage grows 4 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The velvety white fur of its foliage aids moisture retention. Its soft, royal purple flowers make it stand out. We think this Salvia deserves to spread far and wide.
A tough native of the Caucasus Mountains of central Asia, it survives the freezing temperatures of Zone 5, forming a tight mat that withstands light traffic. It blooms in early summer and again in fall. Plant this beauty in well-drained soil, but don't pamper it; Caucasus Sage grows well in harsh environments.
This is one of the shortest Salvias we grow and makes a fine border edging or rock garden plant. We highly recommend its use as a ground cover, so we offer a discount for larger orders.
Here is a great blog article about this plant.
(Jerusalem Sage) This lovely herbaceous perennial is native to Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. Its clear pink flowers transition at times to a pink highlighted with violet lines and dots. Prominent glandular hairs on the buds, bracts and floral stems exude a fragrance that is delightful on a warm day.
"Hierosolymitana" is related to the Greek word "hieros," which means holy and the Latin name for Jerusalem, "Hierosolyma." Palestinian Arabs sometimes use its leaves as a food wrap, similar to grape leaves. Jerusalem Sage needs full sun. Heat and drought tolerant, it seems to prefer being a bit dry.
A short species that works well as a groundcover or border plant, Jerusalem Sage forms a basil rosette of mid-green leaves that gradually spread about 18 inches. It blooms on and off throughout the growing season and seems especially generous in spring and fall.
(Red Sage, Chinese Sage, Dan-shen) The bright red, finger-like roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza have a long history in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. We offer this important plant on a limited basis.
WebMD reports that Danshen is used in Asia to treat a number of cardiovascular problems and "appears to thin the blood by preventing platelet and blood clotting." It is the subject of ongoing medical research.
Danshen has fragrant lavender flowers that bloom in summer and seem to glow in the shade. This woodland plant grows well in partial shade. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and can handle ample moisture. Native to Asia, including areas that experience winter chill, it grows well in USDA Zones 6 to 9.
This is a petite plant rising from 12 to 24 inches tall. Danshen looks lovely in mixed borders with Hostas and other woodland plants. It is also a fine choice for edging shady pathways where you can view it up close.
(Royal Crimson Distinction Woodland Sage) Grown for hundreds of years in cottage gardens throughout the world, Salvia nemorosa was described by Carl Linneaus in 1762. This variety's large flower spikes bloom a dark violet-crimson, then age to a softer pink.
The species has experienced a great deal of breeding and improvement since the 1800s. Royal Crimson Distinction is one of the finest varieties we have seen to date. It tolerates the year-round warmth of Zone 9 as well as the winter chill of Zone 6
This water-loving sage blooms from spring through summer, attracting bumblebees, butterflies and hummingbirds, but not deer. It grows best in a sunny spot, but can tolerate partial shade. Plant it in well-drained soil with average fertility.
Long blooming and tough, this plant has become a mainstay of perennial borders worldwide. At 24 inches tall, it also works well as a groundcover or edging a path.
Highly recommended.
(Cambridge Blue Gentian Sage) Cambridge Blue is one of the most famous varieties of Salvia patens, which was discovered in Central Mexico in 1838. Its powder blue flowers are delightful and cooling in the landscape.
This variety grows well in full sun or partial shade. Well branched and compact, it has 2 1/2 inch flowers that bloom from summer into fall. Similar to other Gentian Sages, this is a reliable perennial, returning year after year in Zones 8 to 11. However, all varieties of this species are so lovely that they are worth growing as summer bedding plants in colder zones.
British horticulturist Graham Stuart Thomas called Salvia patens "the best plant in cultivation."
Highly recommended by hummingbirds, but not by deer!
(Clary or Clear Eye Sage or Eyebright) Pink-purple bracts and violet-purple flowers form a pastel cloud over the large, rumpled leaves of Clary Sage in summer. It is a towering beauty growing up to 5 feet tall. Sacred to some due to age-old use in herbal remedies, it is heavenly to look at.
Depending on the nose of the gardener, its fragrance is either equally heavenly or hellishly rank like dirty socks. Personally, we enjoy Clary's musky aroma.
Native to the Mediterranean, Clary loves full sun and works well in dry gardens as a background planting. It's also a good choice for a kitchen garden, because it also has a long history of culinary use. If you enjoy its fragrance, it is a fine choice for borders, cut flower gardens and containers.
Clary is a biennial that blooms and dies the second year after it is planted. If you can tolerate snipping the lovely flower stalks before they wither, you can increase the plant's bloom. It reseeds, which means that you can expect new plants even though it isn't a perennial. Butterflies and honeybees love it, but deer leave it alone.
This is seed wild collected in Turkey, and is the most vigerous form we have encountered.
(Italian Clary Sage) Clary Sages are well known for their use in folk remedies, aromatherapy and cosmetics. Glowing purple bracts frame the spectacular white blooms of this cultivar on 5-foot-tall spikes. It is a delight for honeybees and butterflies.
The foot-long hairy leaves of this rosette-forming herbaceous perennial are striking for their symmetry and dark petioles.
Flowering begins in early summer; if you remove the spent spikes, bloom time continues until close to fall. Use Italian Clary Sage in perennial borders and background plantings.
The key to long-term success with this ancient species is to never allow seed to form. Pruning the spikes is a difficult choice, because the bracts are so showy. However, failure to do so results in a short -lived plant. The cut stems look pretty in flower arrangements.
Give this plant full sun and well-drained soil. Although it is drought resistant and works well in dry gardens, this sage responds well to average watering based on local conditions.
Clary Sage is native to Europe. It was one of the first Salvias described by the Ancient Greeks, who used it medicinally to make eye washes and other remedies. Although some gardeners disagree, our noses know that this plant's heady aroma is a blessing in the garden.
We highly recommend this plant as the best variety of its species.
(Lilac Sage) We try not to brag too much, but this is our own variety of Salvia verticillata from home-grown seed, and we think it is spectacular. Butterflies and honeybees also are in love with this long-blooming, heat-tolerant perennial.
Spring into summer, dense whorls of blue-to-smoky lavender flowers cover 3-foot-tall spikes arising from fragrant, mint-green, basal foliage. This native of Europe and Central Asia is lovely when mixed in cut-flower arrangements.
Although it only needs average watering based on local conditions, Lilac Sage works well in moist areas. It looks pretty in borders and containers and as a pathway edging. Give it full sun or partial shade in USDA Zones 5 to 9.
We offer this plant at a very reasonable price in order to encourage its widespread planting. When you grow Salvia verticillata, you help us help the honeybees and other beneficial insects pollinating gardens.
(New Dimension Rose Meadow Sage) Abundant, hot pink blossoms shaped like parrot beaks contrast dramatically with the pinkish-purple stems of the densely branched New Dimension Rose Meadow Sage. This deciduous, perennial native of Europe and Asia blooms all summer.
The deep green, basal leaves of this petite clumping sage are lance shaped. At 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide, New Dimension Rose is ideal for massing with other short Salvias along walkways or at the front of mixed border plantings. Due to its vertical habit, it works well as the centerpiece in a container of mixed plants. Cottage, cut flower, rock and woodland gardens are also good venues for this drought-resistant but water-loving sage. Also, although adaptable to full sun, it likes a bit of partial shade.
Similar to other Meadow Sages, this one is cold tolerant and grows well in USDA Zones 5 to 9. Although it can survive drought, New Dimension Rose needs regular watering for best bloom. Keep it moist but not soggy. Plant it in average garden soil that isn't too rich, but contains enough organic matter for good drainage.
Salvia x superba cultivars are related to Salvia x sylvestris , which is a hybrid of two other Meadow Sages. They are Salvia pratensis, which was first reported in England in 1696, and its relative Salvia nemorosa. The Meadow Sages are a closely connected group.
Butterflies love New Dimension Rose, because of its rich nectar. However, as with other sages, the plant's foliage isn't tasty to deer and rabbits.
(Hardy Jerusalem Sage) A hardy, drought tolerant herbaceous perennial, this fine plant rewards you with tall spikes of rich pink whorled flowers in early to mid Summer. A Salvia relative is native to grasslands of Turkey, Iran and Siberia.
The tall spikes if this plant are stunning. Use it with Salvia guaranitica 'Purple Majesty' and Salvia forsskaolii as a tall backdrop to the border.
A personal note - I tried for two years to successfully germinate seed of this plant. In the Spring of 2009 I finally succeeded, and these strong, well established quarts are the result. I hope you enjoy this plant as much as I do.
(Dominican Sage) Native to Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, this candelabra-shaped, perennial sage may have inspired the design of the menorah, (Exodus 37:17). It is a tough, drought-resistant plant with silver-haired foliage and bright white flowers that seem to blaze.
The specific epitaph dominica means "belonging to the Lord." This medicinal sage has a heavenly fragrance and is used in perfumery, cosmetics and the production of a rare essential oil. Plant it in full sun as a compact border or in a dry garden. It makes a fine groundcover.
Dominican Sage thrives in poor yet well-drained soil and doesn't require much water. We have found it to be durable, but it does not tolerate wet, cold winters. However, the fragrance of this plant on a warm day makes it worth growing as an annual.
(Guanajuato Giant Gentian Sage) At 3 inches long, the flowers of this Gentian Sage are the largest of any we grow. Guanjuato Giant is also unique for its tall, upright growth and heavily textured foliage.
Spikes of deep, true blue flowers that rise up to 48 inches tall make this perennial sage a standout in the garden from summer into fall. This Gentian Sage is reliably perennial in USDA Zones 8 to 11. Its spectacular flowers also make it a fine choice as a summer bedding plant in areas with colder winters.
Guanjuato Giant likes regular watering and rich, well-drained soil. It does fine in full sun or partial shade and can handle moist corners of the yard. Use it as a path edging, border, groundcover or container plant.
German botanist Karl Hartweg discovered the Salvia patens species in 1838. British horticulturist Graham Stuart Thomas later called it "the best plant in cultivation."
Although, true blue is not a part of the color spectrum that hummingbirds favor, they are attracted to Gentian Sages especially when mixed with red-flowered sages.
To bloom yearly, Salvia perennials and shrubs in USDA Hardiness Zone 5 need to tolerate deep freeze winters with average low temperatures of -20 degrees F. The success of Zone 5 sages also depends on local growing conditions. Learn more at Flowers by the Sea, an online, mail-order Salvia nursery.
Hummingbirds love Salvia (sage) nectar and are attracted to it by the bright colors of tubular sage blossoms. In particular, these little whirlybirds can easily spot flowers in the red spectrum, which is prevalent among sages. Here are some hummingbird gardening tips.
If you live in suburbs or rural areas where deer plunder gardens, Salvias (sages) can be part of your plan for discouraging these hungry visitors. Here are some tips.


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A Unicorn Horn Twenty Inches Long his unicorn testimony, about the acquisition of a twenty-inch unicorn horn by Major Latter, in the mountainous regions of central Asia, is extracted from but a small portion of the comprehensive evidence for the existence of unicorns presented in Larry Brian Radka's Historical Evidence For Unicorns. He extracted this particular piece of rare history from a long treatise on the Unicorn found in an 1832 edition of Calmet's Dictionary of the Holy Bible. It reads as follows: The Quarterly Review for Oct. 1820, (vol. xxiv. 120.) in a notice of Frazer's tour through the Himalayan mountains, states: "We have no doubt that a little time will bring to light many objects of natural history peculiar to the elevated regions of central Asia, and hitherto unknown in the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms, particularly in the two former. This is an opinion which we have long entertained; but we are led to the expression of it on the present occasion, by having been favored with the perusal of a most inter¬esting communication from major Latter, command¬ing in the rajah of Sikkim's territories, in the hilly country east of Nepal, addressed to adjutant-gen¬eral Nicol, and transmitted by him to the marquis of Hastings. This important paper explicitly states that the unicorn, so long considered as a fabulous animal, actually exists at this moment in the interior of Thi¬bet, where it is well known to the inhabitants. 'This'—we copy from the major's letter—'is a very curious fact, and it may be necessary to mention how the cir¬cumstance became known to me. In a Thibetian transcript, containing the names of different animals, which I procured the other day from the hills, the unicorn is classed under the head of those whose hoofs are divided: it is called the one-horned tso'po: Upon inquiring what kind of animal it was, to our astonish¬ment, the person who brought the manuscript de¬scribed exactly the unicorn of the ancients; saying, that it was a native of the interior of Thibet, about the size of a tattoo, [a horse from twelve to thirteen hands high,] fierce and extremely wild; seldom, if ever, caught alive, but frequently shot; and that the flesh was used for food.'—'The person,' major Latter adds, 'who gave me this information, has repeatedly seen these animals, and eaten the flesh of them. They go together in herds, like our wild buffaloes, and are very frequently to be met with on the borders of the great desert, about a month's journey from Lassa, in that part of the country inhabited by the wandering Tartars.'
"This communication is accompanied by a drawing made by the messenger from recollection. It bears some resemblance to a horse, but has cloven hoofs, a long curved horn growing out of the fore¬head, and a boar-shaped tail, like that of the fera monoceros described by Pliny.
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Discussion in 'New England Revolution' started by VTSoccerFan, Aug 19, 2012.
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Dumbest thing I have ever seen...
So dumb, on so many levels I hardly know where to start.
I think someone is pulling TDIF's leg on this one.
This letter was sent around to more than just TDIF. When i read it I thought it was straight up bologna. Almost like the dude picked 5 random Big Soccer posts and slapped them together. It's not outside the realm of possibilities, I guess, but it's really just someone's conjecture based on very few facts.
It's not outside the realm of possibility, but then again, neither is my winning Powerball.
Among the problems with this scenario:
1. The year before their TV contract is up, MLS is going to hatch a plan to move a team from the #7 TV market in the country, to the #26 market? They're already missing nine of the top 20 television markets in the country. I call BS.
2. You work for Kraft Sports and you're worried about your job... so you leak a rumor that the team is moving? What's THAT going to do for ticket sales?
3. So... Bob Kraft doesn't want to spend any more money on the Revs, but he's so concerned about his image as their owner -- that he'll sell them to a group from freakin' Baltimore?
4. D.C. United wouldn't object to the league putting a team in Baltimore? Really? I'm not buying that... at all.
5. Moving the team to Baltimore is supposed to "put pressure" on local officials to help the Krafts get a stadium built for a team they no longer own? So, the fans who have stopped going to Revs games will suddenly start calling Joe Curtatone's office demanding that Brickbottom Stadium for a team that no longer exists? And how would Curtatone then turn to the people of Somerville and say, "I know there's no more team per say, but but if you can't trust the guy who just pulled the rug out from under his own fans, who can you trust?"
...and so on and so forth. I could go on. Jesus, I'd be far more likely to believe the Revs were moving to Queens than Baltimore.
I think the Kraft being worried about mending fences with the Italian Soccer Federation was the funniest part of that story.
NY fan hear but sew this on the MLS news page anyway i dont think its true becuse it does not come from a MLS news site it is off of a blog. that side the way Kraft treets NE soccer anything could happen. but untel this is on some thing like SBI it is all BS.
Hopefully this is true
Because going to one or two games a year would be so much better than going to a dozen or so games a year.
What worries me about this is that the article is attributed to Evan Whitney, by all accounts he is a very smart guy and not one that I expect could be easily taken for a ride. Also not sure Brian would risk the credibility of his site on an email with spoofed headers.
FWIW, this email has been discussed by a few of us for a week now. Various people tried to find out from various sources (as noted in the post) if there was any truth to this, but no one wants to talk about this at all, which seemed weird. If there's no truth to this, why is no one willing just to say that.
I know this very well could be a hoax/conspiracy, etc ... but TDIF decided to at least pass along the message. You can all choose to make up your own minds.
For me, there's just enough in there to make me worry.
Not trying to be snarky, but what part of that e-mail comes across as credible?
I think the first four points in the email, basically everything that doesn't involve Baltimore, are believable. (#2 might be overinflated - it's hard to think AC Milan was more than irritated, but I bet they were still underwhelmed by Foxborough.) Kraft getting frustrated, MLS get frustrated, the FO throwing crap doubleheaders to see what sticks, the Revs cutting salary for next year, that all sounds viable to me.
But I agree that the Baltimore-leverage plan sounds far-fetched. That seems like it would hurt MLS more than help. If it'd been another city where they could tap deep public support, like the Cascadian teams, that'd be one thing. But Baltimore just seems like a drain on DC.
Agreed. The FO throwing events into the mix with late notice also helps make it believable.
Do I think this is completely true? No, but there's enough there to make me worry. That's all I'm saying.
Did the Cleveland Browns fans think the team would move to Baltimore?
Did Baltimore Colts fans think they would pack up in the middle of the night and move to Indy?
Did Minnesota North Stars fans think they would move to Dallas?
The story might not be true but to just toss it aside is a mistake at this point.
Any reasoning that relies on the argument that Bob Kraft cares about angering the Azzuri is one I will have no business believing.
Good reporting by TDIF, but I see wishful thinking from the 'source'
Because not having an embarrassment to the sport is better than having an embarrassment to the sport.
They need to cut the life-support. This team is dead.
awwwwww it's cute how angry this makes you
I was one of a number of people the original email was sent to, and admittedly, it is hard to take at face value without some measure of skepticism. That is why myself and a number of other people have been doing due diligence in getting some measure of corroboration by communicating with any number of respected figures tied to MLS. It remains a work in progress and will continue to be as long as the claims are proven to be unfounded... which is something I welcome.
That being said, believe that a good bit of the "information" contained in the TDIF post is plausible, mainly because the action and/or inaction of the Krafts and the Revolution have it allowed it to be considered as such. I also feel the source to be solid no matter the fact that he/she choses to remain anonymous; I'm willing to stake my reputation on this.
I can both appreciate and respect that any number of fans, supporters and others are or will be highly critical of the TDID piece: personally, I respect that and expect nothing less. It's tantamount to yelling "Fire" in a crowded theatre when people can't see the flames. That being said, I and a number of others think we smell smoke... and that's enough to get us moving.
It's up to the Krafts and/or the Revolution to respond or not and their actions will determine whether what is contained in posting is proven to be bunk, or not.
They are anonymous in the #7 market. I'm sure the ratings numbers here are brutally bad. I doubt it would affect the deal much.
Right, because ticket sales plummeting is really something this organization should be worried about.
Also, you are drawing a conclusion that this "leak" would correlate to lower ticket sales. That's based on almost zero evidence.
Yeah, how exactly is that far fetched? You're reaching.
Why would they? Regional rivalries help markets much more than they ever detract.
Regardless of whether fan pressure is real or not, how does this even matter? Clearly Kraft must know that the team will never sell in Foxboro. So, if they cannot get an urban stadium, then what is the point?
If you could go on and on, please do so. I'd love to hear the litany of other skewed reasonings you have conjured up.
Okay, now can you take what you wrote and turn it into English?
What's up with the personal attack, mod?
He's a New York fan, he doesn't count.
Well, I'm offended
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Building Community for all Learners
One team of our district's instructional technology staff is participating in a year long professional development course to build and develop strategies for the district's BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) initiative. The course, Engage Me With IT – BYOT, partners these educators with teachers in their buildings to develop and implement instructional strategies in utilizing mobile devices students bring to the classroom.
At a recent session, there was such an engagement buzz in the room which reflected a strong community was being built. These educators collaborated by posting lessons and reflections in our learning management system. They brainstormed hurdles and sucesses with the online tool corkboard.me and built a list of management strategies in a goodle doc. They were given time to collaborate and design lessons to implement in their buildings. During the day there was so much engagement and learning occurring it was very difficult to halt the momentum and move to the next part of the session. What stood out was this framework of learning is how learning should be in today's classroom. Through design for collaboration and input from learners, community was built and the day was a success. How do you build community for your learners?
Thank you to our ITS team of rock stars for a a great day of learning. Here is a great link from Edudemic with an awesome video message – An Incredible Way to Teach!
A Few For Friday – Tools for BYOT
Corkboard.me is a very simple web app that allows you to post sticky notes. No registration is required. You are given a url which can be shared with your community. View a short video at Lifehacker.
Primary Wall is another online sticky that doesn't require registration unless you want to format.
Lino It is another very user friendly sticky note + canvas that is user friendly on mobile devices! You do have to register but then you have a dashboard of all your canvases. Lino is a free app for IOS devices.
Primary Pad and TypeWith.me are two favorites that have been very successful in the classrooms. Teachers and students can collaborate in real time.
Google Docs rock but educators need to remember that usage should be for 13 years and older. Check out more at Google Docs for Educators.
Photos from Engage Me With IT – BYOT Session
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The Plays and Books of
Benjamin A. Horwitz
Before you begin to read the play It's Twilight Time, I would like to make some introductory comments and suggestions – although I have been warned by several literary managers / artistic directors / dramaturges that it is unnecessary for a playwright to do this. However, my success with literary managers / artistic directors / dramaturges necessitated this web-site and the self-publishing of the play - so much for the advice of the professionals.
Basically, the play was written as a challenge - a dare – from a woman I had known years ago and who I recently became reacquainted with. She invited me to go to the Cleveland Public Theatre to see a play that her niece had written. After attending the play, I admitted I didn't understand a word of it. My friend then offered some sarcastic comments about my engineering background, at which point I casually remarked I thought I could write a play. She challenged me to "do it then". The result is It's Twilight Time, which took me about nine months to write.
You will note that there is music in the play. The music is very important to the feel and flow of the drama. If you are interested in producing the play, I can send you a complete CD of all the music and songs in the play, along with a bound version of the text. Please contact me by email at email@example.com or call me by phone. (My phone number and address appear in my bio and at the end of the play) One way to easily read the play and listen to the appropriate music, is to place the CD on the "D" drive and use the MS icon for the CD player to stop and start each song. You can view the entire play in Adobe Acrobat form (.pdf) , or you can view it as an MS Word (.doc) file, if you have MS Word version '97 or later.
There are several people I would like to personally thank for taking the time to read and review the play. Karen Seil, the wife of my good friend Herb, actually took a portable CD player on one of her regular flights to Japan for the U.S. Navy in order to properly read the play and listen to the appropriate music, at the appropriate time. I knew Karen would follow instructions to a "T" and that is precisely why I asked her to take the play with her on the long plane ride to Tokyo. No one beside myself had ever read the play in its entirety, with the music, until I gave it to Karen; so her review would be critical. A bad review from Karen, and that would have most likely been the end of the play. (Karen's only admonishment was that I didn't tell her that the play could possibly cause her to shed some tears.) In addition to Karen, I would like to thank Jim Rothschild for his rather lengthy and encouraging review. His clever interpretation of the play was better than any explication I could have possibly rendered. Other members of the old college club "Joy Enterprises" were also encouraging in their comments.
For those of you who know me or think you do, you may be curious as to the truthfulness of the contents and events depicted in the following three acts. This play is a fictional portrayal of a baby boomer's trials and tribulations as he travels the vicissitudes of life. Any conclusions you may draw as a result of knowing me personally, or thinking that you do, are purely delusional. For those of us conceived and raised by a generation which survived and conquered both the Depression and the most despicable fascists of the Twentieth Century – it is truly our "Twilight Time". And if there is any dedication or acknowledgement to be made, it is certainly to my parents and that generation.


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Transparency or Opacity
(Excerpts from ART HARDWARE: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials, by Steven Saitzyk © 1987 revised 1998)
Since the average painter consumes as much white paint as all the colors in their palette combined, the issue of transparency is pretty opaque. White is opaque and will impart that characteristic to all colors that are not already opaque. If you are not the average painter, and use little or no white, glaze your colors, or are looking for subtlety, the relative transparency of the pigments you use becomes vital knowledge.
Each pigment used in oil paint, by its own chemical nature, will tend to be either transparent, semitransparent, semi-opaque or opaque. Most blacks, blues, violets, and purples are transparent, as are colors where the pigment is a like a dye‑pigment, such as alizarin crimson and madder. Earth colors range from semitransparent to semi-opaque, depending on their source. All cadmium and chrome colors, all whites, or colors that are made with white (such as Naples yellow and flesh tint), and genuine vermilion are opaque.
Of all the whites, zinc white is most transparent, followed by lead white and then titanium white, the most opaque. You can make a transparent color semi-opaque or opaque by the amount of white you add to it. Many colors can be made nearly opaque with as little as 10 percent white without any appreciable change in the surface color. Opaque colors can often be made semitransparent by thinning them with a painting medium and applying in thin glazes.
Virtually all manufacturers' color charts are encoded with information regarding the transparency and opacity of the colors in their unmixed state. Some companies even label their paint tubes. It is important to note that in lesser grades of paint, it is more common to have expensive colors replaced with blends of other less costly colors, which in turn can affect the transparency and opacity. A mixture of white and phthalocyanine blue, for example, is commonly sold as cobalt blue hue and regrettably sometimes sold as cobalt blue. This blend is opaque and does not produce the same kinds of tints when mixed with other colors. Genuine cobalt blue is prized for its transparency as well the delicate tints it can produce, as is said to radiate its color in the presence of natural light. Another example is cadmium red, the better grades of which are made from C.P. cadmium sulfo‑selenide, and which is prized for its opacity and brilliance. It is sometimes replaced with lesser grades, which are often mixed with barium sulfate, or replaced entirely with Azo pigments and are therefore less opaque and not as brilliant.
It used to be common practice simply to paint over undesirable areas with opaque colors until it was discovered, after many years of aging, that areas which were hidden began to show through the increasingly transparent surface. This phenomenon is called pentimento. Therefore, if an area needs to be repainted, the area should first be prepared with a new ground of white paint.
To an artist who paints very large, these differences may seem insignificant for, if one has to stand twenty to thirty feet back from the surface of the painting to see it, it is unlikely that small details will be noticed. However, if you are a master at the craft of painting, or paint in a style where details must and will be seen, these differences are very important.
(Excerpts from ART HARDWARE: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials, by Steven Saitzyk © 1987 revised 1998)
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Only skimmed article so far but came across a course to learn how to do it in Japan (you only make a small one) but figgered it might intrest you lot.
Email is Katana at budoshop.co.jp
Costs quite a bit £1500 and flight & accomidations are extra, but goes down fof group bookings.
Right now going to read the article..."This won't hurt me a bit..." - My training partner.:new_astha
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yeah thanks for the info. I've been interested in this for a while, but I think this will be a long term goal, cause I got a kid coming and I thikn my free time (and space) will be gone pretty soon. (I wouldnt want the little bugger getting into the smoke and runoff either)
one of the other projects ive got working thats a little more feasable is I might make a stone oven in my yard. Thatd be sweet, fresh pizza and bread in the summer. mmmmmm
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I make swords too.
I disagree with a lot in the first article, but everything Planktime says is good.
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And working red-hot will take you too long at this stage, work it bright orange or even yellow.
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You'll get better curvature with laminated iron/steel core construction ... but that's advanced.
...I've never made a Katana, only better swords.
The geometry of the Katana is one that you can't just powerfuck your way through it. It takes some.... finess of the blade at times. A press makes making the sword-blank easier and the top notch quicker. There's no real benefit other than to cut time down.
And the nature of the katana when you work it the "correct" way, it should bend on its own.
There's no real "geometry of the katana." If you want to make yours traditional and make the appleseed grind, that's cool, but if you want to make one with flat grind or even hollow (good luck) it's not going to be a problem as long as you have the skills to make a blade.
There are lots of smiths out there who will gladly let you come visit their shops. Better yet, there are lots of hammer-ins out there where you can just show up with no tools and no experience and leave with the blade you created yourself. NOT a sword, but you'd be most of the way there--learning to do it safely and turn out a small blade without cracking, warping, or generally screwing it up (or blinding yourself) is the hardest part. After that, making just about anything you want is a matter of the size of your scrap pile and your determination to keep experimenting.


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ROGERSVILLE — An unemployed Hawkins County man is facing charges after allegedly beating his girlfriend with a snow shovel and putting a knife to her throat, among other things, because she apparently failed to pay his probation fees.
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He was arraigned Monday in Hawkins County Sessions Court on charges including aggravated domestic violence and vandalism over $500. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 5.
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With Democrats blaming a fight over Planned Parenthood funding for holding up the budget bill, many liberal bloggers have been citing the fact that abortions only account for 3 percent of activities performed by the clinic. The implication is that Republicans are blocking the budget over a very trifling, very irrelevant issue.
Ezra Klein writes:
[A]bortion services account for about 3 percent of Planned Parenthood's activities. That's less than cancer screening and prevention (16 percent), STD testing for both men and women (35 percent), and contraception (also 35 percent).
The numbers may be accurate, but the way Planned Parenthood presents them is slightly misleading. It gives the impression that only 3 percent of its clients receive abortions, when, in reality, 12 percent of its clients receive abortions (at least according to the latest fact sheet on the group's website).
At The Hill, Abby Johnson argues that Planned Parenthood's numbers are "strategically skewed by unbundling family planning services so that each patient shows anywhere from five to 20 "visits" per appointment (i.e., 12 packs of birth control equals 12 visits) and doing the opposite with abortion visits, bundling them together so that each appointment equals one visit."
If that's the case, the statistics should be even higher than 12 percent.


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BlackBerry Playbook
The BlackBerry PlayBook is RIM's first tablet running the BlackBerry OS. Yes, this tablet is running on BlackBerry, so what is it doing listed among Android slates? The answer is simple. It runs Android apps.
Via an emulator developed by RIM, the PlayBook is capable of running any app from the Android Market on its 7-inch display. The PlayBook features a 1GHz dual-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, dual cameras, and plenty of connectivity.
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A sweet breakfast bread or snack.
2 cups corn meal
1/2 cup pastry flour
2-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1-1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
5 tbsp butter, melted
1-1/2 cups dried tart cherries
Step 1: Mix together the dry ingredients.
Step 2: Mix together the wet ingredients and gently mix into the dry ingredients.
Step 3: Fold in the cherries.
Step 4: Grease and line a 9" x 9" square baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 5: Pour in the batter and bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
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(1) Bill Black on Obama's Regulatory Review: I had to chuckle at the Times' headline about Obama's regulatory review a couple of days ago: Obama Asks for Review of Rules Stifling Jobs. As I mentioned in my last post, the new post-Tucson civility has rendered the Republican's phrase "job-killing" into "job-destroying"; now it has morphed into "job-stifling" (and at the top of my browser the Times's headline speaks of "barriers to hiring").
Bill Black has another Huffington Post piece, this time on Obama's anti-regulatory initiative. The title is great: Obama Embraces "An Economic Philosophy That Has Completely Failed", as Obama once called the Republicans' anti-regulatory creed.
(2) EconoFAQs on QE2: D&S collective member Alejandro Reuss has started a new regular department for the D&S website, EconoFAQs. These will be questions and answers on current economic topics. The first installment, Why Is the Government Buying Long-Term Bonds?, focuses on the Fed's so-called "quantitative easement 2″ or QE2 program. In a way this first EcononFAQ is the questions and answers that we wish that funny but highly miselading YouTube video, Quantitative Easing Explained. I posted that video with reservations, just because the anime figures and voices were so amusing, and then tried to atone for it in my next post with an interview with Bob Polling on QE2. (I still got some flack–well deserved, I admit–from a D&S subscriber named Stephan, who referred us to a "revisited" YouTube video with the same cute characters (here). Thanks, Stephan.) Can someone figure out how to make the cute characters give Alejandro's questions and answers?
More soon–I have been annoyed by the NYT's recent articles on state fiscal crises and taxes, e.g. the article that claimed that raising taxes, even if governors were willing, wouldn't solve the states fiscal problems. Really? I will rant on this soon.
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Dec 29 2008
Day 309: Random Peeks
Back to the real world! After enjoying the Lodge over the weekend, we're back in the home improvement saddle, hanging more doors, staining the deck, touching up interior paint, and installing more lights inside. It's so much more relaxed now, though—the hard part's behind us. I'll be chronicling the laundry room and pantry this week, as those need much more work. For now, though, here are some peeks at some different areas in the joint.
It's not in focus, but this area in the kitchen is where we'd originally planned to place the long dining table we'd originally planned to buy. Instead, we used our table from our house and put it in front of the fireplace, which freed up this space for a sofa, a chair, and a table. I think it'll be nice to have a comfortable spot like this in the area where all the cooking's going on.
And see those tall candlesticks against the rock wall? Missy made me buy them Friday night. I didn't want to…but I really love them now.
Missy makes me do things, and I'm almost always pleased with the results.
Marlboro Man would hate what the morning light is doing to his hair, but here's an up-close look at the sofa in the kitchen.
And besides, I love his hair. It's very, very yummy…in a figurative sense.
Here's the kitchen. The deer are like watchdogs, guarding my white plates from both Wedgwood and Tar-jay.
Just TRY to detect the difference.
Matt and Wetsy (and Baby Elliot) spent the night Saturday night, and we cooked bacon and eggs Sunday morning.
This table might be a little small for this wall, but I really like the curviness in the midst of all the straight legs. I do have to hang these four pictures on the wall, though, probably in a straight line. But I loaned my laser leveler to my next door neighbor and he hasn't returned it.
Just kidding. I don't have a next door neighbor. I also don't have a laser leveler.
This is a crazy wood frame, mounted with several colorful wooden tiles. I'm not sure what its purpose is or where I'll hang it, but it really spoke to my heart when Missy dragged me to the big city the other night.
Actually, what spoke to my heart was the fact that Missy told me I should get it… and I wanted to go home. And getting it was the quickest way I could figure out how to reach my goal.
I'll regret this 'til the day I die, but I'm going to now state for the record that the zebra cushions have officially grown on me.
But I have to say, I love the commenter that asked, "What happened? Did the zebra eat the cow?"
I've also thoroughly enjoyed the comments about how the cow hides look like a herd of cows exploded.
You guys make me laugh.
The bathrooms still need light fixtures. And the pvc pipe will be coated with an oil rubbed bronze finish so they'll be dark like the faucets. But the toilets flush, and that's the most important thing.
Unless you're a man, and then it isn't the most important thing. If you're a man, you just go outside.
The bedrooms are another story. The bed frames should be here any day, but that's as far as we've gotten.
The bedrooms need a little help. I shall be calling on you shortly.
Here's the entry. It's not a permanent solution, but while I finish reading all your suggestions for the Niche/NEEEEEEEESH, I moved our one and only bronze sculpture in there for now.
And see the fringe on those leather chairs? That's what my legs look like.
Don't tell anyone.
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Allison On Monday, December 29 at 1:56 pm
Looks beautiful.
You dropped some major cash on this lodge – props to you and your family for being able to do that. I'm jealous
Erin J. On Monday, December 29 at 1:57 pm
All set up for some more submarine movies now, right? It looks great. You did a really good job with everything. Although between you and me I think I'd re-cover the animal-print chairs. But I leave it to your conscience….
Heather R On Monday, December 29 at 1:58 pm
But you need a tree-plant behind that fringed chair…
BrandyBrooke On Monday, December 29 at 2:01 pm
I love everything about it.
Except those zebra cushions! A zebra?! On the prairie? And is it really orange?
But hey, it's your lodge.
Michelle On Monday, December 29 at 2:02 pm
Love the wood frame Missy convinced you to get. She has great taste. Everthing looks amazing.
snobound On Monday, December 29 at 2:02 pm
It's really starting to come together and take on a life of its own. It'll be great to have it all finished just the way you want it.
Katie On Monday, December 29 at 2:02 pm
It looks so nice in the evening/indoor lighting!! The yellow on the walls really comes out. I love the all white plates and bowls on the shelves too, but I think I'd put some large and/or tall white vases on the Christmas wish list next year to fill up the space a little more. The devil really is in the details!!
Love the 3 legged table lights and the artwork, btw.
Dionne On Monday, December 29 at 2:03 pm
I love the frilly things and the way they contrast with the macho stuff. I want a lodge so I can decorate it the same way.
Autumn On Monday, December 29 at 2:04 pm
Very nice
Darlene On Monday, December 29 at 2:04 pm
What about some color? Pillows or something with a splash of color would be appealing. Just for the record, I like the zebra cushions..it breaks up all the leather.
Jeankfl On Monday, December 29 at 2:06 pm
It's really starting to look great! I agree.. a tree thing or something tall and slim behind the fringe chair.. Maybe even pampas grass.. something dark-ish.. You and Missy did good! I hope you've had fun doing this!
Kiran On Monday, December 29 at 2:07 pm
Beautiful! Some plants would give a fresher feel in the lodge
junebug On Monday, December 29 at 2:07 pm
Why don't you hang a bunch of your photographs that you take in the lodge? You have so many that you had hung for your gallery showing. They would look great there.
nancyw On Monday, December 29 at 2:08 pm
looks great… thanks for sharing…
I am loving all the different types of chairs you have
my favorite is the little one that shows the kids hard at work on the couch in the background..
Cathy N On Monday, December 29 at 2:08 pm
It really turned out nice, Ree! I'd be proud to live in such a house.
Melissa On Monday, December 29 at 2:09 pm
Looks gorgeous Ree! The woodwork is to die for!!
SarahLynne On Monday, December 29 at 2:09 pm
Winter was invented for not shaving right? I can't wait to see more about your pantry! Good work so far.
Stephanie On Monday, December 29 at 2:10 pm
Looks beautiful!
Glennis On Monday, December 29 at 2:12 pm
I think I'd just work around the animal-theme. Zebra, jaguar, tiger, STEER, whatever…just no horse-hides, ok? I think that tugs too hard on my heartstrings. The "warmth" of the pine floors (that honey color) works really well with that "natural" color scheme.
I like the eclecticity (coined term, sorry) of the Lodge. I love your wood tiles item, and the fringe on the leather chairs. What's on your legs is between you and MM…doesn't bother me at all! LOL!
chocolatechic On Monday, December 29 at 2:14 pm
I highly suggest that you stain the wood on the hood in the kitchen the same color as the rest of the wood in the kitchen.
It looses something being so light.
Sarah On Monday, December 29 at 2:16 pm
The place looks wonderful – very natural and comfortable.
Laura S On Monday, December 29 at 2:16 pm
I love the idea of having a sitting area in the kitchen.
Whose idea is it to have a finish put on the PVC pipes in the bathrooms? That really is a great idea.
Bonnie from Iowa On Monday, December 29 at 2:17 pm
Where is all your beautiful photography? I thought for sure with all those cowhides that you would have a huge picture of a cow on the wall! I would have your photographs hung up in every room. Not just the cows, your sunrise/sunset photos and all the others are quality art.
Jennifer On Monday, December 29 at 2:20 pm
I am green.
Davese Galla-Rini On Monday, December 29 at 2:21 pm
When's the open house?? =)
SoCalGal On Monday, December 29 at 2:22 pm
Missy has fabulous taste. You need to thank her! I love everything you have done so far. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us. The entry chairs are gorgeous. How about a close up of the tall candle sticks? I like the zebra cushions too.
FLWendy On Monday, December 29 at 2:22 pm
I love all the peeks, Ree. The furniture is warm and inviting and everything you've done is really starting to come together. I agree with #23, where are all of your photos?
Becca On Monday, December 29 at 2:23 pm
april On Monday, December 29 at 2:27 pm
my cats would go crazy over the fringe on the leather chairs!! I can see it now. laying under neath the chair and a random paw poking out trying to catch the fringe.
I agree with some of the others, you need to frame and hang some of your own photography
Jill G On Monday, December 29 at 2:29 pm
I love the bronze statue in the niche. Your party looked fun even with cowboy Josh and his hat. How cute is he. I want to be your friend and go to your parties.
pam On Monday, December 29 at 2:29 pm
Beautiful. I can't wait to see it totally finished.
Natalie in TX On Monday, December 29 at 2:30 pm
Beverly Lynn On Monday, December 29 at 2:31 pm
Hey PW, Could you post a sketch or or map or something so we readers can get a peak at how the Lodge is laid out? Its looking great so far and it would be awesome to see how all of this ties together!
Dianne Sanders On Monday, December 29 at 2:34 pm
Do you just smile when you enter the lodge now? My, what you have accomplished…with a little help.
Mona Jorgensen On Monday, December 29 at 2:35 pm
Hi, i thought you should check out the South Dakota fighting Stallion Memorial in our state capital. I think a smaller "Fighting Stallion" would look great in the lodge!
Mona Jorgensen On Monday, December 29 at 2:36 pm
Oops – Here is the web site for the Stallions
Candise On Monday, December 29 at 2:36 pm
Stunning…I have loved watching the progress. Soon it will be completed and then you can tend to the growth on your legs. Until then here's to hoping it will keep you warm for the next couple months.
Lynne in NC On Monday, December 29 at 2:36 pm
I am ROFLOL…. the fringe on the chairs and your legs….
You are a hoot!
Love, love, love the furniture choices and the "Missy" choices; that gal knows how to decorate, she can put together all your stuff and then some, you know it! I was hoping you didn't like the Zebra cushions too much and wanted to send 'em East, Oh well!? Now, where did you get those again?
Have a great Monday after Christmas evening.
Love ya!
Linda from NC On Monday, December 29 at 2:38 pm
I loooove the zebra print! They are a "visual surprise" and give it some punch. What's Missy doing this weekend? I could use her touch in my place. Tell her it's warm here, maybe that would do it?
Teresa On Monday, December 29 at 2:44 pm
gorgeous!!! looks so cozy!!!
tammy On Monday, December 29 at 2:45 pm
Love the random peeks!! Thanks so much for bringing us along on your lodge journey. Now…here are my random thoughts….(like I know you wanted to know what I was thinking!!!LOL) The zebra prints looks fab mixed in with the herd of cows on the floor. The bedrooms are a tad…..um, sparse….but I know you know that! Missy is a gifted shopper and I understand you purchasing to get to the goal of going home!! I love what the sunlight does to his hair…and get yourself some shower time with a razor. You'll feel all "womanly" and accomplished after…promise!!
Stacey On Monday, December 29 at 2:45 pm
This is coming together nicely! I think it will feel even more like a "home" when you add some living elements to it. Like prairie grass in tall vases, whatever flowers are native to a prairie (???), some framed photos of ranch life and don't forget to frame faces of the ranch people!
Sara Miller On Monday, December 29 at 2:45 pm
I love it all!
And Ree, your legs are supposed to look a little hairy in the winter. Unless, you have a fancy New Year's Eve Party to go to…
Natalie On Monday, December 29 at 2:46 pm
Zounds… when do you move in and start on your *old* place?
Kerry On Monday, December 29 at 2:46 pm
I'm lucky b/c I'm a blonde and you can't tell when mine really look like that…haha. Now, the scales on my legs, that's a little harder to hide! AHhhhhh!
Seriously, way to go on the lodge. I can't say that enough. I love when my hardwork pays off in ways I can enjoy!!
Jen On Monday, December 29 at 2:48 pm
Beautiful! It's so great to see everything coming together. I'm not one for animal prints usually, but I sort of love those zebra cushions. Just the right touch of comforting craziness.
Anonymous On Monday, December 29 at 2:48 pm
On the range hood…the wood surrounding it, I would take the ranch branding irons and fire them up, leave brands all the way around and then stain it to match the rest of the woodwork in the lodge.
Andrea in FL On Monday, December 29 at 2:51 pm
Everything looks great yet still cozy. Nice job!
janjanmom On Monday, December 29 at 2:54 pm
I won't tell, my legs have fringe like that too!! It's winter, just call it insulation.
jen On Monday, December 29 at 2:55 pm
But are you going to name the deer heads?
Joyce R On Monday, December 29 at 2:56 pm
Regarding your entry space with the two fringed chairs … consider painting that small wall (and the wall around the other chair ?) a darker version of what you currently have. A darker color will offset that particular area and enhance the leather chairs as well as the white lamp shade. The small bronze will look great on the cabinet under the window, and then you can add a taller art piece in the niche for balance. Someone suggested adding a "tree plant" in that area by the leather chair … please consider hanging some larger pieces of your photography by stacking them on the wall or one larger piece instead. Fake trees are "out" . While consulting with people regarding their home interiors, I am often asked about their use of fake plants … "should I keep it, or let it go?". I gently advise them to let them go and then come up with other suggestions to enhance the space.
You've got a great beginning to a special home. Congrats !
Jessica On Monday, December 29 at 2:57 pm
Those leather chairs look exactly like what I've been looking for for my office–any chance you'll be doing a roundup of where the furniture you've purchased came from?
Everything looks so wonderfully lodge-like!
Brandi On Monday, December 29 at 2:58 pm
I like how the furniture is all so different, yet it all works wonderfully well together.
Also, I LOVE the framed wood tiles. Love it!!
And now that you mention it, all those cow hides everywhere really do look the herd exploded.
Amy L On Monday, December 29 at 2:59 pm
I LOVE all of your pictures of the lodge. Will you pleeeease post the floor plan?!!!! Thank you!
Linda Sue On Monday, December 29 at 2:59 pm
Beginning to look like a for sure. BTW to those folks who think zebra doesn't belong on the prairie – I bet there are several hundred zebra within 20 miles of me. There are definitely zebra on the Texas, Oklahoma prairie land. Love the bedrooms – sorta that slightly bedhead zen thang going on. Love the leather furniture and cowhides and look forward to seeing a lot of your pictures up on those walls!
Sarah S. On Monday, December 29 at 3:00 pm
Oh I am loving the bathroom!
Linda Sue On Monday, December 29 at 3:01 pm
Like a home – in case you were wondering what the heck I said – I also know the plural of zebra includes an s at the end of the bra – but I'm claiming bad writing excuses Number 7 – a nasty cold – thank you very much ladies and gentlemen. Achoooo!
PatriotGirl On Monday, December 29 at 3:02 pm
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You've done a fantastic job with your project.
Heather On Monday, December 29 at 3:02 pm
absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!! it's gorgeous! and i lovvvvvvve that wooden/tile thingy Missy made you buy! its totally MY STYLE!
Suzanne On Monday, December 29 at 3:06 pm
Delightful! It's is very "Lodge" without being over the top. As with other post-ers… I think some greenery would do wonders and bring everything to life. You've done a great job, Ree!
Julie K On Monday, December 29 at 3:07 pm
The picture of your baby on the couch with daddy is the best picture of all today. Love it! The lodge looks great too.
Torrie On Monday, December 29 at 3:10 pm
Shawna On Monday, December 29 at 3:10 pm
I live for the "random peeks". Totally cool that I can actually picture walking through on a tour of the new lodge. It's all come together so beautifully!
leslie h (in MD) On Monday, December 29 at 3:12 pm
I think you should hang the four color picture thingies NOT in a straight line, but rather as a square (two above, two below) … kinda like that sweet framed tiled thing you bought when Missy told you to. I think Missy is a keeper. If Missy and your MIL ever want to branch out from ranching, they should do just fine with this interior decorating gig.
Shawna On Monday, December 29 at 3:12 pm
P.S. I'm still finding it hard to envision the layout. Very open it seems, but a floor plan or something/maybe a video walk through would be awesome!!
Hootie On Monday, December 29 at 3:15 pm
It's beautiful Ree. One suggestion- you need something RED. A pillow, a picture, a vase- anything, just make sure it's red.
Jana On Monday, December 29 at 3:15 pm
Huh. You really can use all parts of a cow.
I love it! Can't wait to see the done bedrooms.
Danielle Baker On Monday, December 29 at 3:17 pm
OMG, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought the cow hides are a little (macabre?) unusual, but I live in the suburbs, so what do I know!
leslie h (in MD) On Monday, December 29 at 3:18 pm
PS: I totally agree with #47 – use the branding irons to 'decorate' the range hood, then stain the whole thing.
judi On Monday, December 29 at 3:19 pm
Did I miss something? Is this your new home?
Denise On Monday, December 29 at 3:20 pm
Puh-lease share where you found those four pictures of different colors? I love those, the simplicity of them and the colors are so appealing, I would love to copy those in our family room. Please share where you found those?
Thanks! Everything is looking so wonderful, when can we rent a night or two? : )
Kathy On Monday, December 29 at 3:21 pm
I love it! I too was expecting you to hang some of your photos. Some really large simple photos, like the one you showed printing of the cows in the grass or the bulls butting heads, would be just the little bit of modern, simple touch to add some whimsy.
Southern Gal in SC On Monday, December 29 at 3:22 pm
I need to borrow Missy for a weekend. Please?
You all did a great job decorating the place. It's so homey and cozy.
I'm with the third commenter it seems to need a little living greenery scattered here and there. I know you're not through. By the way, I can't grow anything inside so I don't know why I'm telling you to do so.
Texas Emily On Monday, December 29 at 3:24 pm
Hootie, #64….I've been begging Ree to paint the corbels in the laundry room red, and so far, she's been ignoring me . What do you think??? Maybe we could tag-team her!
Love the Lodge, Ree….and disregard what those other people have said about coasters and such. It's a casual, kid-friendly place. Coasters? We don't need no stinking coasters!
Patti H On Monday, December 29 at 3:25 pm
Your photographs ENLARGED and featured on various walls would be my suggestion. Wouldn't that personalize it wonderfully!
Tabitha (From Single to Married) On Monday, December 29 at 3:28 pm
So beautiful! I think my favorite is the piece "crazy wood frame." I totally understand when something speaks to your heart.
Tabitha @ http://www.fromsingletomarried.com
Bonnie On Monday, December 29 at 3:28 pm
I have to admit that I spoke out against corbels. Seeing them now with everything makes them look awesome. It's all about a vision.
Renee On Monday, December 29 at 3:31 pm
Are you going to introduce any foliage to the mix? A little more color bursts might add zing to the rooms…
Janet On Monday, December 29 at 3:31 pm
Zebra lover's unite! Yeah, they stayed!! You is styyyyylin, Ree! The frame, the candle holder's, it looks awesome! And the crazy wood frame, sweet! Looks like a designer's been in there ;o)
Ruth Ann On Monday, December 29 at 3:34 pm
Definitely a good choice with leather fringed chairs in the entry. Perhaps a ficus…….real of fake, which ever is easiest to care for. Keep us posted on the bedrooms! Will you continue the Zen feeling or tie in with the ranch motif? Can't wait to see the laundry room…..definitely branding irons stamped along with hook area where you hang coats, hats, chaps, etc. Not sure about red corbels……..do like the corbels in the bar area.
Judi On Monday, December 29 at 3:43 pm
Love love love everything you've done. Dearly love the bronze in the niche…perfect. Here's an idea for the bedrooms….you have so much family stuff, pictures, objects etc…the bedrooms could be a showcase for all that. Something interesting to look at too….old brands etc. May some sort of whimsical lamp made out of something unexpected would be fun. My daughter says if something is not tied down, I have it made into a lamp. And I do….I find all sorts of things in junk shops, antiques, etc. and have them made into lamps…..never to be duplicated!
Rae On Monday, December 29 at 3:46 pm
Getting closer and closer to perfect. I am still waiting for that invite. My husband and I sure could use a week in that little bit of heaven that you call a lodge. Great job and be proud. As I said it's perfect.
Baba On Monday, December 29 at 3:46 pm
I love the zebra cushion chairs and the candle sticks!
Andrea in WI On Monday, December 29 at 3:47 pm
Awesome! Can I borrow Missy and your Mother in Law for a while? I always wanted to learn to back up a trailer AND be able to decorate…how cool is that??
Two Hats On Monday, December 29 at 3:50 pm
Framed scens of ranch life – the mustangs, the long horn, the sunsets, sun rises – Yep frame 'em and put them up in the lodge! FUrniture and accessories are beautiful – want to live there!
Ashleigh On Monday, December 29 at 3:51 pm
Did Missy drag you to Pier 1? Those wall hangings look very Pier 1ish. Oh, how I love that store.
Greeneyes Martha On Monday, December 29 at 3:54 pm
It's all beautiful.
But my favorite?
MM holding punk #4. So, so sweet.
Please keep showing us more pics! I really love seeing the details.
OldNufftoKnowBtr On Monday, December 29 at 3:57 pm
It's so nice to see people having fun in the lodge. Congratualtaions to all for a wonderful project.
Minnesotamom On Monday, December 29 at 3:59 pm
My legs are bordering on looking like those chairs, too. I think it's been over 2 weeks since I shaved them. Ew…poor Husband!
chris On Monday, December 29 at 3:59 pm
the crazy wood frame is heaven! I need to go shopping with missy. Also, a laser level is an investment you will never regret!
groovebag On Monday, December 29 at 4:05 pm
It all looks so lovely. And it seems like it's always the little things that need finishing always get pushed to the bottom of the list. Sigh.
I vote for some houseplants. You have such a bright sun filled house…..
Sylvie from Devon, England. On Monday, December 29 at 4:05 pm
Ree I think the lodge looks wonderful but I would stain the banding around the bottom of the kitchen hood to match the other woodwork. One thing I have been wondering about – what heating do you have apart from the huge fireplace?
paisleypam On Monday, December 29 at 4:11 pm
I LOVE the wooden tiles in the dark wood frame. It's beautiful! Where do you find things like that? And the rest of the lodge and furnishings are beautiful. Maybe even the cowhides will grow on me.
lmarie On Monday, December 29 at 4:15 pm
Love the kitchen sofa! Where in the world did you find it?
nancypants On Monday, December 29 at 4:17 pm
No way. We've all seen your picture now Ree… we know your legs are not dangly and jiggly and cut up into a million strings.
Have I mentioned how much I love everything? Except the zebra pillows… I can't love those. I. just. can't.
So when will you be taking reservations?
nancypants On Monday, December 29 at 4:19 pm
Oh… you meant hairy… Nah… they couldn't be that bad… But if they are you can just say it's the way that Pioneer Women of old kept warm during the sparse winter months.
Yeah. That will be convincing. :^D
Betty from Holland On Monday, December 29 at 4:20 pm
Wow, it's cozy and fabulous. I love, love, love the entry: it looks perfect to me.
Rebel On Monday, December 29 at 4:24 pm
It's beautiful!
Tamara On Monday, December 29 at 4:27 pm
i adore the whole lodge. But there are parts I would actually sell a body part for…..kitchen, pantry, laundry room and the great bathrooms. Since I only live 2 counties away, I have made my hubby promise if….you ever open it up to guests….dude ranch or bed & breakfast I WILL be first on the guest list.
Leigh On Monday, December 29 at 4:28 pm
Everything looks great! I can't believe how much you've accomplished in such a short period of time.


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