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From Emmy surprises to fall premieres and show renewals, we certainly learned a lot from the TV world this week.
"Homeland" stole the show on Emmys night, as did Sofia Vergara's behind.
Additionally, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" got the green light from TLC for a second season featuring the redneck reality show, and ABC's "The Neighbors" made its not-so-funny debut.
Click through the slideshow below for a rundown of what happened this week ... and what we learned from it.
The Event: "Homeland" swept the Emmys drama category this year, with the series recognized for its outstanding acting and writing and also winning Best Drama. Claire Danes even delivered an acceptance speech that went down in the books for saying, "Mandy Patinkin, Holla." The Lesson: Jon Hamm and Bryan Cranston are cool and all, but post-9/11 dramas are where it's at.
The Event: Nominated for 10 Emmys this year, the ABC comedy managed to take home four awards on Sunday night including Outstanding Comedy Series, beating out "Girls," among others. The Lesson: No amount of nudity can trump everyone's favorite quirky family.
The Event: Wardrobe malfunctions are never something to be proud of ... unless you're Sofia Vergara. The "Modern Family" star's mermaid-like Emmys dress split at the rear, and Vergara immediately tweeted a picture of it along with the words, "Yes!!!! This happend 20 min before we won!!!! Jajajajja. I luv my life!!!!" Oh, and she also invited nineteen family members to the ceremony. The Lesson: Look up "shameless" in the dictionary and you'll find Sofia Vergara's name.
The Event: Following in the footsteps of Gabby Douglas and Ryan Lochte, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney landed a role on The CW's "Hart Of Dixie." We're impressed! The Lesson: If you're not an actor but want to guest star on a TV show, just win a gold medal.
The Event: After chopping off her long locks, stills werereleased of Miley Cyrus on "Two And A Half Men" hanging out with Ashton Kutcher in his bed. The Lesson: Peter Pan syndrome doesn't apply to former Disney Channel stars.
The Event: Excited as she was to play Marnie's (Allison Williams) mom on "Girls," Rita Wilson had one requirement when it came to the HBO series: Keeping her clothes on. "I [wanted] it put in my contract . . . [They] don't want to see me nude," Wilson told Us magazine. "That's all I have to say. I'm like, 'Don't write in any nudity, please!'" The Lesson: There's such a thing as taking nudity too far ... even on HBO.
The Event: After a super successful first season of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," TLC has officially renewed the "Toddlers and Tiaras" spinoff, starring seven-year-old Alana Thompson and her over-the-top family. The Lesson: Honey Boo Boo Child isn't going anywhere, and you'd better redneckonize it.
The Event: Who doesn't love a good alien comedy? Unfortunately, "The Neighbors" -- a show about a "normal" New Jersey family living amongst aliens -- just doesn't work. As HuffPost's Maureen Ryan put it: "Think of it as 'Work It,' but instead of men in women's clothing it's got creepy aliens in polo shirts. Hilarity does not ensue." The Lesson: Aliens + New Jersey = No. Just no.


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Every time I attempt to start my cadillac a message appears that says "starting dissabled" and "remove key" and the car wont start. I've tried every three or more minutes to attempt to start but every time was a failure. What else can I try?
September 3, 2012.
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Try resetiing your security system. Turn the key on for up to 10 minutes and see if the security light goes out. When it does then turn the key off. Then try to start the car. If this doesnt work then you'll have to put a scanner on it to see what is wrong with the security system.
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12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 �C (-35 �F)
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USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
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Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Midseason (M)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Dykes Memorial Medal
Walther Cup
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Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
North Fork, California
San Jose, California
Monroe, Connecticut
Macy, Indiana
Iowa City, Iowa
Durham, Maine
Belleville, Michigan
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Harlowton, Montana
Shepherd, Montana
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lawton, Oklahoma
Grants Pass, Oregon
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Greeneville, Tennessee
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This Iris is available at Superstition Iris Garden in Cathey's Valley, CA. I bought this very heathy iris there, along with 'Cloudless Sunrise' and they look wonderful together.
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Dykes Memorial Medal winner 2009.
On Mar 20, 2006, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:
American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2002; Walther Cup 2002; Award of Merit 2004; John C. Wister Medal 2006; Dykes Memorial Medal Runner Up 2007, Dykes Memorial Medal Winner 2009
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We all know the financial pressure to pay debts will lead to less food for the table, more squabbles at home, and debt collectors. The Republican member of the Budget Committee, Glenn Grothman from West Bend, is urging rejection of an effort to free rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's Consumer Protection Act.
A similar business that targets the poor is the cash lending companies. Both of these bullying organizations are the first to lend at abnormally high interest rates and the first to collect past-due accounts, some of which may be only one day late. Debts must, of course, be repaid. But it can only hurt the poor to allow our cash-rich organizations to extract additional interest for their accountants to tally.
Our state government ought to find ways to decrease the profits and power of these companies that hold a considerable advantage over our poor. We are obligated to care for the downtrodden, not the rich.
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In the first official UEFA national team game ever in the history of the Faeroe Islands (or however you spell their name), they famously beat Austria 1:0 in september 1990 in Landskrona, Sweden (because at that time there was not a single usable grass football pitch on their islands), and apparently that event was more or less part of the founding myth of the nation of the Faroe Islands.
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A couple months ago, we published some behind the scenes images taken for the poster designs prior to the release of The Dark Knight (we were later politely asked to remove those images). This week, we found more images, but these ones span the entire Batman trilogy. Instead of being taken in studio for the purpose of poster designs, these images actually show the filming of the three movies.
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these are awesome! in particular the one of Heath Ledger without the makeup
Cool photos for sure. Though the amount of Chroma Screen used is a bit upsetting to me :-
Why is it upsetting? I'm surprised they didn't use even more. The end product is great, regardless, though.
I don't know. I guess I'm just a loyalist to the real thing. I recently watched a YouTube video where it showed all these scenes shot at green screens, simple shots you'd never guess were Green Screened.
I guess I'm just a loyalist to the idea of getting it right in camera, instead of relying on computers for the end product.
I'm sure budget had a part to play.
Read 'The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy' and you'll be able to grasp just how real Nolan tried to make this movie, like Ryan said they could have used it a hell of a lot more. Plus it's not The Shawshank Redemption or something, it's Batman for god's sake, there's bound to be green screen.
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear:
There are a Lot of things that you can buy Very Cheaply in Kathmandu for your trek, Down Sleeping Bags and Down Jackets, Adequate fleeces, Windstoppers, Waterproof Jackets (They say "Gortex" on the label and invariably aren't – But they keep you dry enough but don't expect them to breath !!), Trekking socks and trekking trousers.
Miscellaneous: But
Personally I would buy the following before you set off from Home
Trekking Boots (Make sure that you have broken them in)
Socks – Over the years I have tried varying combinations and have now settled on Thorlo outers and Bridgedale Liners (Socks are available locally but tend to be wool and apart from being difficult to wash, they can mat up and cause blisters)
Rucksacks, You can buy Rucksacks at a fraction of the price in Nepal to what one with a similar label would cost you at home, The problem is however that All these rucksacks tend to be fakes and often fall apart quickly. Also the carrying systems aren't nearly as good as the genuine item. If you are doing a trek as a one off, then with careful buying then you can get away with a fake (Make sure that the stitching is good and give a good old Hard Tug on the carrying system) But if you are going to be using your rucksack a lot then Personally I buy mine at home !!
Technical underwear should also be bought at home (2 ways to go and down to personal preference, Natural Fibres such as Angora or Technical, Such as Dry-Flow, Polar Tech etc (Both work well, I usually opt for the latter simply because it dries quicker)
I have listed my own personal favourite trekking gear shop under Shopping Tips and have posted my own Nepal Kit List under Packing list tips – Both might be worth a glance.
Happy Trekking
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear:
The answer will depend on where abouts you intend to travel in Nepal. With such vast changes in altitude from north to south there are also vast temperature differences. In kathmanudu it will be warm enough for light clothing during the day but temperatures will drop at night so wrap up warm!
In the hills and montains further north it will be a little colder during the day and at night, but if you're trekking up and down hills you may also find that light clothing is fine during the day.
Down south in the Terai it will be warmer during the day and a little less so at night.
How many clothes? I take very few when going to Nepal. I love to buy the clothes that are sold up and down the streets of thamel (main tourist area in kathmandu) and all over kathmandu and pokhara. They are brightly coloured, practical and fun!
I hope you have a wonderful time! I know you'll have a wonderful time!
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Luggage and bags:
Limit your bags to what the airlines allow you to take OUT of the country, not what the USA allows you to bring WITH you. The restrictions are VERY much different: leaving the USA, you may take 2 bags of up to 44-50 lb. each, and 2 carry-ons; leaving Nepal, you are allowed only 1 20 kg (44 lb.) bag, and only 1 carry-on LIMITED TO 8 lb. 1
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Use layers extensively and sensible shoes.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Always take anti-diharreal meds and small, easily concealable rolls of toilet paper
Photo Equipment: Be as lightweight as possible; use digital, if possible; get a hand-check on anything of any real value.
Miscellaneous: ALWAYS INSIST ON BOTTLED WATER, even when ordering hot tea. The minimal extra cost is MORE THAN WORTH IT. (voice of bad experience here.)
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear:
The minimum possible as you can buy clothes and shoes for one third the price in europe. reasonable quality !!
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Rather take your own medical supplies as I find it less stressful
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Camping Gear like tents, head lights etc. for the outdoors is also easily available in all the shops for again 1/3 the price.
Miscellaneous: Bargaining is an Art to be cultivated whilst you are there!!!
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear:
I remember coming home from my first European vacation, where I packed so much I had to sit down to put my backpack on, seeing a girl at KL airport zipping on half her pants. I had to ask her what they were and purchased a pair as soon as I got home.
Zip off pants, for those don't know are longs with a zipper about knee length. Hang on a min, I've got a digital camera ... excuse the legs!
You guessed it, you get two pants for the weight of one; one short, one long.
Do youself a favour, pop into an outdoor/adventure travel shop and buy a pair of good quality, nylon zip offs. Go for comfort and don't skimp on price. You'll never wear a 'normal' pair of pants again. Plus the advantage of nylon is they dry quickly. The spin cycle of your washing machine will just about do it.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear:
Pack light!
Whether you're carrying your own kit or have porters, don't over pack. It's surprising how little you actually need, even on a remote trek through the Himalayas. Remember the motto 'wear one, wash one'. If you take an item of clothing and don't wear it more than once, you've taken too much.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear:
warm handgloves, warm stuff, baseball cap to protect your eyes!
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: sunscreen!!!
Miscellaneous: sunglasses - and don't forget the booze to warm you up from the inside!!!
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The ACLU believes that anti-gay marriage laws violate the "Full Faith and Credit" clause of the U.S. Constitution, which states: "Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records and judicial Proceedings of every other State." The idea behind this clause was to make sure that in a nation where people could freely move from state to state, each state would respect each others laws. In other words, final court decisions of one state -- including Hawaii's -- must be recognized by other states.
Moreover, the ACLU believes these laws violate equal protection, since they seek to discriminate against lesbian and gay Americans based on homophobia. The laws also violate the right to interstate travel under Supreme Court precedent, which has held that a state cannot discriminate against people entering its territory by imposing unconstitutional conditions on the right to enter.


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The writer's year: February, Kate Mosse
Acclaimed author Kate Mosse celebrates National Story Telling Week (1st-8th February) with some tips for would-be writers...
Close your eyes and picture this: pale hands hovering over a keyboard or a pen moving - scratch, scratch – over paper. Picture this: a slant of light on a winter's afternoon falling across a wooden desk or an orange sun sinking down to earth outside a café in France with a notebook on your knee. Or this: the claimed corner of a kitchen table, papered with notes and storylines, character pen sketches and time lines.
Picture this: you, writing.
Any of these images – or none – might be what you think about when you imagine writing your first novel, short story, play, a poem or a biography. The romance of how an author works, how a book comes into being, fascinates. We are all seduced by the idea of the physical landscape within which a piece of work takes shape. We all look for clues, inspiration, to help us on our way.
The bad news – the good news too, actually – is that there's no trick. No short cut. Imagination and ideas matter, of course they do, but without hard work and the determination to sit down and actually do it, there'll be no book. It's about sitting down day after day after day and putting your thoughts down on paper, working to bring your characters to life, struggling to tell the story you want to tell. One sentence after another, the sentences building paragraphs, the paragraphs forming chapters, until the book is written. There's no special pen or beautiful typewriter or elixir brew that will make any difference to the process without a resolve to see it through.
So, a few thoughts:
• Write every day: five minutes is better than no minutes, even if it's simply scribbling down a description of a twist of white steam when you're waiting for the kettle to boil. Building writing into your everyday routine – rather than allowing it to become something exceptional – will achieve two things: first, it will vanquish fear of the blank screen, the blank page. You'll become accustomed to the company of words, so each becomes less freighted with significance. Second, it means when finally you do have enough unbroken time to embark on that novel you've always wanted to write, you'll be ready. Like an athlete warming up before a marathon or a pianist doing her scales before attempting Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto, you'll be fit for purpose.
• You can't be a writer worth the candle unless you are a good reader, so devour everything and anything. Often we learn more from books we don't like than from those we do. So, learn to read as a writer, paying attention to why a description seems true or false. Try to work out why something is or isn't working, ask yourself what you'd do differently.
• Words rarely come out perfectly first time around, so don't be disappointed if your first draft isn't faultless. Have the courage to rewrite, slash and edit and ruthlessly cut, press delete or reach for the rubber. This is the essence of writing, trial and error.
• When your book is finished, be proud. Proud of what you've achieved, proud that you did it. There will always be someone whose work you admire more – there's always someone taller or faster or richer or cleverer too – but there is no one else who could have written your book. It is, for all its perceived faults, uniquely your work and that's a cause for celebration.
Remember the words of the great – late – Samuel Beckett: "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." There's no better description of the wonderful, messy, satisfying business of writing than this!
Kate Mosse, for Waterstones.com/blog
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Villa / 5 bedrooms / sleeps 11 Home 87223
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Villa / 5 bedrooms / sleeps 11
|Key Info
An inviting and stylish detached villa ideal for relaxing with family and friends and only a few minutes drive to the golden sands of Alagoa beach and the superb restaurants of Altura and Praia Verde and nestled in between the resort of Monte Gordo to the east and Tavira to the west.
Every consideration for comfort has been taken in creating an ideal home from home in the sun. Experience the outdoor life in comfort in your own landscaped gardens watch the children play in their own pool. Barbecue to your heart's content relaxing on beautiful garden furniture.
Lounge in or out of the sun on the two sun terraces and around your own 10m x 5m swimming pool. Relax on the beautiful beaches which are breath-taking with miles of golden sand. Wheelchair access.
|Sleeps up to 11, 5 bedrooms
|5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms, 1 En suites and 2 Shower rooms, Solarium or roof terrace
|Check in time:
|Check out time:
|Nearest beach
|Praia Verde, Algoa 2 km
|Will consider
|Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car essential
|Nearest Amenities
|2 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Faro 40 km, Nearest railway: Castro Marim 4 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Children's pool
|Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|Double beds (1), Single beds (9), Cots (1), Dining seats for 10, Lounge seats for 10
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ
|Secure parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
Once you enter this beautiful luxurious villa you will be amazed how bright and stylish every room is. The hall is spacious and full of light leading to the lounge on your right where it is inviting and tastefully decorated, coffee tables, fireplace, double doors leading to garden and terrace,TV/DVD and satelite.
Across the hall is the master double bedroom which includes a full mirror fitted wardrobe, stylish en suite and double doors leading to garden.
The family bathroom is very modern and has a lovely added feature of glass bricks to share the light. The first downstairs twin bedroom includes a mirror fitted wardrobe and large window, the second twin bedroom has a double patio door leading to the pool. The kitchen is very bright with granite worktops including all the facilities and modern appliances.
Upstairs has twin/triple bedrooms with en suite. The large landscaped garden has private pool and kiddies pool, loungers, BBQ and seating. All the bathrooms are very modern.
Bathroom 1 en suite to bedroom 1: shower, WC, bidet.
Bathroom 2 family bathroom: bath/shower over, WC, bidet.
Bathroom 3 en suite to bedroom 4: shower, WC, bidet.
Bathroom 4 en suite to bedroom 5: shower, WC, bidet.
All bedrooms have air-conditioning and heating for those winter nights. Ground floor:
Bedroom 1: Double bed: en suite shower room, Built in mirror wardrobe, double patio doors to garden with countryside views.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, built in mirror wardrobe, double patio doors leading to garden and terrace.
Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds. built in mirror wardrobe, large window.
1st Floor:
Bedroom 4: twin beds en-suite shower room. (Dormer roof space).
Bedroom 5: 3 x single beds en-suite shower room. (Dormer roof space).
|Further details outdoors
9 lounge seats and 6 deck chairs are provided.
A shower is available on the patio which is adjacent to the pool.
The villa is based on the ground floor with a lovely front facing balcony on the first floor with stunning 360 degree views of the mountains, sea and beach. The garden has lawns and fruit trees.
Built in BBQ with stone garden furniture and newly built pergola giving ample shade to the sun and for your alfresco dining. Flight of steps takes you to a further sun terrace with taste-full stone furniture and commanding views to the sea. Bask away in the sun or relax in the shade and with cool water to plunge into in your own 10m x 5m swimming pool, with adjoining children's pool.
|Further details
To book, please e-mail with occupancy details.
40% deposit within 1 week of making the booking and the balance 8 weeks prior to arrival.
We also require €300 guarantee deposit before or on arrival which we return one week after departure.
Most golf courses all but a 10 min drive.
We try to be very flexible with changeover days and accommodate our guests on arrival and departure of their flights. Usual times for the villa to be vacated: 10am on day of departure. Arrival after 4pm. Will confirm times by e-mail prior to arrival.
The Algarve region
Altura has all the amenities and a vast choice in good restaurants, bars and pavement cafes as well as a superb beach that isn't too crowded. 10 min drive you have Tavira, which remains an authentic and charming tapestry of old and new.
Monte Gordo is a nice area of East Algarve with its vast array of cafes, bars and restaurants and Casino and a good choice of shops. The nearest supermarket is in Altura only 5 min drive.
Not to be missed is the hop over the Guardiana river to Spain and Ayamonte, 15 min by car. Seville is only 1 hour away. 3 Kms to Cacela Velha and Fabrica - not to be missed - the views rival the Bahamas only 5 min drive away.
Vila Real, the last town in Portugal is renowned for linen and towels. There are so many little towns and villages all only 5/10 min drive and Altura being the heart of them all.
1.5 km from the villa to the beautiful beaches of Alagoa, Manta Rota and Praia Verde. The best thing about these beaches is that their not too crowded and they all have good beach restaurants.
5 min drive to Altura a pretty seaside village with bars, cafes & restaurants. There are many blue flag beaches in this area. Miles of golden sand stretching to Vila Real and Tavira Island. The beaches are all within 5/10 minute drive of the villa all with excellent facilities and beach restaurants.
Stunning scenery at Cacela Velha and Fabrica. Beach activities at Monte Gordo. An unparalleled rural setting! 500 metres to a delightfully restored old coach-house restaurant. You will not be disappointed with the cuisine of this area.
5 minutes car drive away are Benamor golf course, Quinta da Cima and Quinta da Ria. Beautifully maintained golf courses, par 72, around 5,500 - 6110 m, 18 hole well situated with coastal views. Monte Rei now opened tipped to be the best course in Europe within 2 years only 5 minutes away .Castro Marim 5 minutes drive and the new Quinta Do Vale only 10 minutes drive. Quinta De Lago/Villamoura 40 minutes drive. DISCOUNT GREEN FEES AVAILABLE. Special golf packages can be arranged please contact with requirements.
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