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Cole County Commission discusses Lafayette improvements
Friday, January 17, 2014
In an effort to create a fresh new "gateway" to Jefferson City, the intersection of Lafayette Street and U.S. 50 could get a bold look when road improvements proposed by the Missouri Department of Transportation move forward.
On Thursday, the Cole County Commission approved a $35,000 contract with the St. Louis-based architectural firm, Arcturis.
"We're excited about the opportunity to work on the project," said landscape architect Russ Volmert.
The funding would move the project through the first two phases of the planning stage. The purpose of the project is to develop the information needed to secure final funding to supplement the MoDOT interchange project.
Ultimately planners would like to see a well-lit, attractive setting. Some of the potential ideas include: concrete block retaining walls to replace the existing jagged rock-cuts, decorative railings and signs intended to promote the downtown retail area and Lincoln University. The proposal also will consider sidewalks along Chestnut, Jackson and Lafayette streets.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Randy Allen said that, other than a billboard near the east-side Walmart store, Jefferson City has little signage welcoming visitors.
Allen said the goal is not merely to try and make things look "pretty."
"It's about economic development … sustaining neighborhoods and using public investment to attract private dollars," he said. "People on Highway 50 have a choice about where they'll stop to eat, get some gas or stay at a hotel. If it's not clean, safe, maintained and well-lit, they'll move on."
Ultimately the project is likely to cost between $1.25 and $2.25 million, depending on the amount of funding that can be leveraged. County officials are hopeful other community partners — such as Lincoln University and the Jefferson City — might be willing to participate.
Jeff Hoelscher said improvements to Lafayette make sense.
"I think Lafayette Street will get used a ton if Jefferson City High School stays there," he said, adding the improvements will benefit Lincoln University, too.
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May 5, 2016
Baylor is acknowledging what it calls a three-year joint investigation with NCAA enforcement staff after a report of rules violations in both the men's and women's basketball programs.
The school issued a statement Monday after ESPN.com reported that coaches made more than1,200 impermissible calls and text messages to prospects over a 29-month span dating to 2008.
The school did not disclose any details of the investigation, including what sports are involved.
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An Oblivion Mod to adapt the gameplay of the games "Drakensang" and "The River of Time" to the world of Oblivion. It's in a concept stage and not meant to be actively played at the moment. Be careful and don't ruin your savegames ;)
These are now the screenshots from the underground part of the dwarven district. You have seen the grey Temple like structure in the pictures before. That's a skyscraper in reverse ;)Every skyscraper needs a decent basement for stabilisation, and this here has one too, just upwards, because they're building into the ground.
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Thomas Arne: Artaxerxes / Catherine Bott, Philippa Hyde, Christopher Robson, Roy Goodman, et al
2 CD / Hyperion / 2009-11-10Works: Thomas Arne: Artaxerxes, opera in 3 acts
Performers: Bott, Catherine [Soprano Vocals]; Campbell, Colin; Edgar-Wilson, Richard; Gibbs, Charles; Hyde, Philippa; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Robson, Christopher [Countertenor Vocal]; Spence, Patricia
Conductors: Goodman, Roy
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Experience Native American mounds, prairie and the Apple River. Hike beginner trails. Pets welcome. Fishing allowed.
Silkrug Stable
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Pine Motel
9-room motel and 1 cottage.
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Heirloom Market & Cafe
This rural style cafe will capture your senses. The decor is clearly slated rustic with a cozy and a distinctively pleasant ambience. The cafe is a staple of small town life with a sense of community as it embraces the environment that has been set forth by the Heirloom Market. We feature homemade baked goods and gourmet coffee. The espresso drink with steamed milk or variegated flavoring is designed for a picker upper or as a way to pass your time with a good book or to surf the free wi-fi internet.
Sandburr Run Golf Resort
42 single rooms and eight double rooms with kitchenettes. We also offer a 9 hole golf course and The Sand Trap Bar & Grill.
Storybrook Country Club
One of the most challenging 18 holes in Jo Daviess County. The front 9 features water on every hole, while the back 9 offers some of the most beautiful holes in the area.
Common Cents Resale
We are a resale shop that sells furniture, home décor, antique and unique items.
Roberts' Roost Country Guest House
Located in the scenic rolling hills of Northwest Illinois just minutes from the Mississippi River, Palisades State Park & Great River Bike Trail. Two bedrooms, one bath, living room and kitchen.
Signature Woodworking
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Hickory Hill Lodging, Inc.
Hickory Hill Lodging is located down a wooded lane off of Payne Road, the gateway to Carroll County in Northwestern Illinois. Just minutes from the Lake Carroll Golf Course and the fine dining and relaxation in Lake Carroll.
O'Nell Agriculture Museum
This museum features exhibits of local history and antique farm tools.
The Sabbath Center
They facilitate retreats for individuals and small groups seeking renewed relationships with God and each other. Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and rest a while. The conference center is approximately 100 miles west of Chicago but a world away from the hustle and worries of your busy lives.
The Driftless Area Stillroom
The Driftless Area Stillroom is now located at the SHOPS@GLENVIEW. We offer outstanding domestic and worldwide wine selection of cheeses, meats, foodstuffs and a rotating selection of house made goods, housewares and more. We focus on local, organic, and sustainable purveyors. Join us Sundays for food and drink on the veranda.
CITY:Mount Carroll
The Gilded Cage
Vintage at heart painted cottage furniture, antiques, unique one of a kind pieces.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Charlie's Place
Be sure to stop by Charlie's Place for great home-style cooking. Featuring all-day breakfasts, homemade soups and specials, Friday all-you-can-eat walleye and a Saturday rib special.
Savanna Museum and Cultural Center
This 3 story historic building contains artifacts telling the story of this Mississippi River community. Noteworthy displays include over 80 mannequins dressed in authentic Civil War uniforms, native son & famous big-band musician Wayne King memorabilia, railroad artifacts and running model RR layout Savanna Ordnance Depot artifacts and much more.
The shops @glenview are located on the first floor of the Historic Hotel Glenview where you will find the dabluz boutique, Driftless Area Stillroom and more! Check out our website for a full listing of all the great things our vendors have to offer.
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Interiors Antiques, etc.
We're located in a beautifully restored historic building in downtown Fulton and we specialize in antique furniture and accessories of all kinds.
Blackhawk Motel
Located in the heart of Northwestern Illinois and close to the Mississippi River, we are a sportsman's dream lodging location whether you are hunting, boating, fishing or bird watching. We are handicap accessible and offer queen and double beds and direct TV. Just 4 miles north of the Mississippi Palisades State Park.
Something Special
Covers a wide variety of your shopping needs from quality sportswear to elegant attire. Gifts, children's books and more can also be found.
Yellow Creek Inn
Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.
CITY:Pearl City
Hideaway Park
Large, wooded park offers 43 acres of timber, grassland & bottomland with picnic and playground areas, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, and a small boat launch on Yellow Creek
CITY:Pearl City
The Clothes Bin & Gift Shop
Designer-inspired clothing, jewelry, purses, home décor & so much more. Free yourself from the ordinary! Stop, shop, have fun!
Vanderheyden Furniture
Specialty gifts including lamps and pictures. Full line of fine furniture, bedding & flooring showroom and window treatment design center.
Elk River Merchant
Quality antique dealer specializing in collectibles and textiles.
Savvy Scavengers
Overstock & more – unique selection of women's apparel and accessories. Come find our finds.
Fulton Dutch Days Festival
The Fulton Dutch Days Festival feature many events celebrating Dutch heritage. Windmill tours, quilt show, 5K walk/run, traditional street scrubbing, Dutch dancing, a fashion show of traditional Dutch costumes and parade Sunday at 3 PM.
Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course
Immaculate 18-hole links-style golf course offers a challenge and a great time for golfers of all skill levels. Enjoy fresh, delicious entree choices plus all-you-can-eat fish/seafood buffet on Friday, prime rib on Saturday & our homemade specialty pizzas in our club.
Corner Treasures and Treats
Large selection of gifts and collectibles. We carry a wide variety of name brand items including Willow Tree, Isabel Bloom, Heartwood Creek, Jody Coyote, Quad City Candle Company and much more.
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Nine-unit motel on Highway 20. New 32" flat screen TVs with cable, credit card phone service, nearby café. Midweek/multi-night discounts. Visa/MasterCard. No pets. Non-smoking. Amenities in office. Coffeemaker, microwaves, refrigerators.
Welcome Inn
A family restaurant/supper club featuring the best American and European cuisine in the region complimented with an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar.
Arnold's Bicycle Repairs and Rentals
Located in downtown Thomson, Illinois near the Thomson Public Causeway and steps from the Great River Bike Trail that extends 62 miles from the Quad Cities to Savanna, Illinois. We specialize in Recumbent Bikes & Trikes so what are you waiting for? Test ride one of our recumbents and capture a view of the mighty Mississippi. We offer sales (new and used); service and repairs (the friendliest customer service around) and special requests - need something unique, customization or special needs – we can do it! We offer bike rentals, too!
The Corner Tap
The Corner Tap is a family friendly atmosphere conveniently located halfway between Freeport, IL and Galena, IL in beautiful downtown Stockton, Illinois. Homemade pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and much more! Great beer selection, including darks and imports. Outdoor beer garden.
L.A. Drive In
Offering a large menu of fast food items and countless ice cream choices. Something for everyone, just how you like it.
Shark's Roadhouse
This 5000+ square foot restaurant tavern features a beautifully crafted main bar, multiple dining areas, beer garden and a unique decor with relics of the past. We serve lunch and dinner, along with weekly lunch specials and daily drink specials. Live entertainment; indoor/outdoor seating.
J & K Antiques
Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.
Briar Patch Gifts
Gift shop featuring aromatique, briar root candles, specialty food items, greeting cards and much more.
Between Friendz Gifts
Between Friendz Gifts is a store designed to allow shoppers to purchase high quality, handmade items. There are several local craftsman who specialize in handcrafted jewelry, bronze and silver decoration, steam punk jewelry, and original art. We also offer uniquely created purses, scarves and more.
Bootlegger Saloon
Featuring daily lunch specials. Home of The Bootburger. Big screen TVs & internet jukebox.
E Town Coffee Co.
Start your day with locally roasted, freshly ground coffee and espresso, panini for lunch. Free Wi-Fi and local art.
Nature's Treasures
Wonderful gifts and birdhouses by local artists. Specializing in organic gardening supplies, fountains, wind chimes, metaphysical crystals. Friendly, helpful service!
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Masterful menu by renowned Chef Dan Kretschmer provides unparalleled gourmet cuisine and attentive service in a charming, historic church. Exquisitely fresh, simply prepared food.
Bottle Shed
Local sports bar specializing in home cooking, featuring homemade pizzas, Tuesday Taco Night, broasted chicken, Friday fish dinners and Saturday prime rib.
Glad Rags Resale Boutique
Sensibly priced family fashions featuring the latest trends and popular classics. Tuxedo rental. Dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up service.
The View Motel
Large comfortable rooms with queen-size beds. Only 10 minutes from Galena. Meet new friends around outdoor fireplace. Complimentary coffee/tea. Special group rates. New 26-inch flat-panel HDTVs with satellite. Free Wi-Fi.
Donnybrook Bakery Cafe
They offer a bakery & café in a beautiful historic building. Check out their specialty ice cream, a coffee & smoothie bar. as well as a retail shop and beer/wine bar.
Cherry Creek Cottage
Historic hotel turned into a uniquely charming shopping experience. Treasures found around every corner. Fashions, gifts, home décor, gemstone jewelry.
The Shop on the Hill
Antiques fill the entire first floor of Victorian home. This is an old general line antique shop that has been in business for more than 25 years. Glassware, furniture, tools, books, primitives, toys, collectibles and more!
Yellow Creek Quilt Designs
Gift and quilt shop offering fabric, notions, quilting accessories, and many specialty gift items including wine accessories, wall art, Willow Tree and Williraye Studio. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm; Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY:Pearl City
Shearer's World of Variety
Downtown retail store -- antiques and collectibles.
Route No. 73 Brew & Chew
Casual dining serving local meat, great steaks and burgers in a unique setting. Located in the old Pearl City hardware store with it's original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets. Full bar with great drinks, banquet facilities seating 40. Open Su, T, W, Th: 11 am - 10:30 pm; F, S: 11 am - 1:30 pm
CITY:Pearl City
The Coffee Garden
A unique coffee and tea gift shop with bakery serving fresh made scones, pies and muffins. All within a faithfully restored 1879 Queen Anne Victorian home.
Savanna Marketplace Bike Rental
Come explore the Great River Bike Path. Rentals of mountain bikes, junior mountain bikes and recumbants are available April 1 - September 30. Locks also available. All rentals include helmets and a printed map.
Hollow Crest Farm
Full-service training facility. We welcome visitors to our farm to see beautiful Arabian horses, take lessons, or just visit. Call or go to our website for more information and check us out on Facebook.
Swamp Bottom Railroad
This is an outdoor railroad using 1/2 inch scale G Gauge with over 1,000 feet of track in a 45 by 60 foot outdoor garden. We run trains modeled from the late 1800's to the present time with both freight and passenger trains. We concentrate on rail cars hauling coal, grain, alcohol, ballast, and various commodities. At any given running, you can see steam and diesel trains depending on the era we are running that day on the inner and outer tracks of this Garden. The engines have digital sound boards for realism.
Stoned Art Studio
Professionally guided photography tours of the tri-state area. Printing/framing services available. Studio gallery displaying photographs by Henry Matthiessen, III.
NW IL Art Fest
Juried art fest showcasing more than 30 area artists in the following categories: ceramics, clay/porcelain, jewelry, photography, drawing, glass, metal, painting, wood, printmaking, fiber/textiles, leather, mixed media, lawn art, paper, graphics & wood.Local food, craft beer, wineries and distilleries. BBQ competition and new this year, live jazz!
JP's Landing Bar & Grill
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Pearl City Park
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Serbs consider Kosovo cradle of their culture
Twelfth-century Kosovo was the administrative and cultural centre of the Serbian state. In the mid-1400s, Serbia was conquered by the Ottoman Turks, who won the Battle of Kosovo on June 28, 1389, a date etched into Serb consciousness. The Ottomans took sovereignty over the region a century later.
At first, Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo lived in harmony -- most Albanians were Christian -- but in the late 17th century many Serbs left Kosovo as a result of Turkish military victories, shifting the Serbian centre of gravity to Belgrade. Kosovo was resettled by Albanians, who were increasingly Muslim.
In the 19th century, as Turkey became "the Sick Man of Europe," Serbia started nibbling away at its territories, reoccupying Kosovo, which the Serbs consider the cradle of their culture, in 1912.
Serbia emerged from the First World War to become "The Kingdom of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs," soon changed to Yugoslavia.
After the Second World War, Yugoslavia under Marshal Josip Broz Tito became a Communist federation comprising the republics of Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia. Kosovo was recognized as an autonomous province, with authority equal to that of Serbia, in 1974.
After Tito's death in 1980, separatist Albanians encouraged Serbs to leave. The rise of Slobodan Milosevic, a hardline Serbian nationalist, ended dreams of independence. In 1989, he abolished Kosovo's autonomy and used the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo to reassert Serbia's dominance.
In the 1990s, separatist movements led to the Yugoslav federation's dismemberment. Albanians in Kosovo became increasingly violent, with the Kosovo Liberation Army attacking Serb refugee camps and police.
In March, 1997, civil government in the province collapsed. By 1998, a civil war was under way, with Serb police and paramilitaries killing Albanians and forcing at least 700,000 others to flee before the NATO bombing campaign ended hostilities.
The ensuring agreements solved nothing: Serbia agreed to "substantial" autonomy for Kosovo, withdrawal of Serb military, police and paramilitary forces, return of all refugees and an international armed security presence in Kosovo with NATO participation. But the territorial integrity of Serbia was to be respected and Kosovo remained part of Serbia.
The following decade has been taken up by peace conferences and discussions.
In March, 2007, after seven years of UN supervision, UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari proposed independence for Kosovo. The United States supported this proposal. Russia and Serbia did not.
On Feb. 17, 2008, Kosovo proclaimed independence. Serbia says it is illegal, but the United States and most of the EU have recognized the the new state. Russia, China and most Balkan nations have not.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla Florida wildlife officials are reporting a record number of green sea turtle nests.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists said Wednesday that more than 25,000 green sea turtle nests were counted on 26 state beaches this year.
That's more than twice the previous record. Commissioner researcher Blair Witherington says it "looks like years of conservation efforts for this endangered species are paying off."
The commission has been monitoring sea turtle nests on specific "index beaches" spanning nearly 250 miles since 1989. That year, only 464 green sea turtle nests were documented.
Researchers say leatherback sea turtle nests also have risen dramatically since 1989. However, the tally for leatherback nests this year is lower than 2012's total. The number of loggerhead sea turtle nests also is down from last year.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
The Jokhang
Thousands of pilgrims stand in lines for hours waiting to enter the chapels where they make offerings of Yak butter and paper money.
Cynthia and I stood in line for about half an hour watching people and taking some low quality video of circumambulating pilgrims (see slide show below). Then someone let us know that tourists were expected to move directly to the front of the line purchase an entry ticket and go on in (pilgrims standing in line didn't have to pay the entry fee). We were glad to move forward but also happy that we had the opportunity of people watching.
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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - A change to how emergency calls are routed has simplified the process for the Aberdeen Proving Ground community. Effective immediately, all installation emergency callers should dial 9-1-1 regardless of the type of phone being used.
Previously, when callers would dial 9-1-1 on their cell phones, the calls would be intercepted by various cell phone towers which would distribute the calls to off-post 9-1-1 call centers. The off-post center would then have to transfer the emergency calls to the 9-1-1 center on APG. This time-consuming switch was a concern for both callers and emergency responders and resulted in some organizations encouraging personnel to call a seven-digit number instead of 9-1-1.
According to Director of Emergency Services Chris Ferris, cell phone users no longer need to worry that their 911 calls will be routed off the installation. Ferris said all installation 911 emergency calls have been consolidated and are now routed through the garrison Directorate of Emergency Services' 911 call center at APG North (Aberdeen) for appropriate response and dispatch.
"All callers must now dial 911, whether they are calling from a government land line, cellular phone or commercial land line," Ferris said. "In the event that your call is received by another public safety answering point such as Harford or Cecil County, they will immediately transfer you to the installation 911 call center."
"By not dialing 911, it will create a delay in emergency response if the caller is unresponsive or unable to provide necessary information," said Lt. Elizabeth Wooten, 911 call center supervisor.
Wooten explained that dialing 9-1-1 activates a locator that identifies directly where the call was placed in case the caller becomes nonresponsive or is unable to disclose their location. In the event that an emergency caller dials a seven-digit number, such as the Edgewood Fire Department, the call will be transferred promptly to the installation 911 call center.
"But if you're not dialing directly, we can't tell where you are," she said. "We're following the nation's lead in that we can dispatch from one location and coordinate fire, police and medical assistance for the incident," she said.
"Before, emergency calls went to Edgewood where firefighters or police officers, not trained dispatchers, answered.
"Our dispatchers ask the same questions and follow the same standards as Harford, Cecil and Baltimore counties," said Wooten. "This is a good thing because you as the caller have a reasonable expectation to receive the same level of service whether inside the gate or outside the gate."
Wooten said the consolidation of services is not only more efficient; it meets national standards and provides a better quality of service. She said 9-1-1 callers can expect to be asked a variety of incident and scene safety questions as well as be provided life saving instructions depending on the nature of the emergency.
"This consolidation is a good thing because [on-post] dispatchers know what assets are available on the installation," Ferris added. "Our fire and police responders do not always know the availability of all emergency service assets."
The installation 9-1-1 call center is a 24/7 operation that is prepared for any emergency call received. All dispatchers are trained and provided detailed information about buildings on both APG North (Aberdeen) and South (Edgewood).
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This kit has been developed as pre-module for a number of audio applications where there is insufficient input signal. Applications as a microphone pre-amplifier or for level correction. Ideal for a microphone pre-amplifier or for level correction especially where insufficient input signal exists. Power supply: 10~30VDC/10mA. Output impedance: 1Kohm. Adjustable output level. Frequency range: 20Hz~20KHz -3dB. Maximum input signal: 40mV. Made in Belgium. PCB dimensions: 113/64" x 145/64".
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the cool kids are geeking out to teen movies :)
I remember watching Jaws when I was really young! My grandparents had a cabin on a lake way back then & Jaws terrified me that it was in the lake. I wouldn't go there at all!
Halloween, the 1st & 2nd one, loved them, 1st horror movies I ever saw & I was like 4 or 5, lol.
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Poltergeist ruined my life. Dh remembers Jaws as being the age inappropriate movie that messed him up. He was under 10 when he saw it.
My BFF's parents let us watch Jaws at 8, and then took us out on the boat. Scariest day of my childhood and I was even scared of the pool all summer.
Poltergeist screwed me up too (I was probably also around 7-8). I was thinking the other day how lucky our kids are to never really have to deal with white noise on the tv.
Omg, we're all OLD together! Yeah!
"The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them."
― Maya Angelou
DGuess, I loved the mash-up! But I love Glee. I'm sure my sister would agree with you and be appalled.
I also liked Keaton's Batman best, but dh says the old ones were horrible. He prefers Christian Bale. I haven't seen the last movie yet.
Oh, Heath. ~sighs~ I loved his voice especially.
I was under the impression that most of us are winging it and waiting for bedtime. ~jessloves
Christian Bale is by far the best Batman. But it was Michael Keaton's Batman that originally made me fall in love.
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Happy, Natural Mama to Three Little Munchkins!
Dh says that he was worried that Jaws would get him in his swimming pool too. We were having this conversation with his mother just the other night. She thought it was ridiculous. I told her that I even feared Jaws would somehow bite my butt when I was using the toilet!
I think Poltergeist is what may have pushed my dislike of clowns into the phobic range.
I was under the impression that most of us are winging it and waiting for bedtime. ~jessloves
Swoon worthy at the time. Lol
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I'll be glad whe DD is old enough to watch all those great "old movies" with me..
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Hi everybody...
My Applephotostreams.exe has stopped working for no reason and this is the error signature:
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: ApplePhotoStreams.exe
Application Version: 126.96.36.199
Application Timestamp: 4f3a19cc
Fault Module Name: CoreFoundation.dll
Fault Module Version: 1.630.16.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 4f3a0c6f
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 0004bd32
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 18441
Additional Information 1: 0a9e
Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Additional Information 3: 0a9e
Additional Information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Can somebody please advise what is the problem? I'm no IT expert...
good ol Windows...
1. Sign out of iCloud in Control Panel
2. Navigate to Programs and Features in Control Panel and uninstall all programs that are published by Apple.
3. Delete all Apple folders that were not removed at the time of uninstallation.
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple
C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Apple Computer
C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\LocalLow\Apple Computer
C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer
(REMEMBER to keep 'Bookmarks.plist') You will want to copy it back after re-installing Safari
4. Reboot
5. Install iTunes, then reboot
6. Install Safari,
copy Bookmarks.plist in to C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\Safari, then reboot
7. Install iCloud don't sign in, then reboot
8. Sign in to iCloud then reboot
I cannot promise this will fix your problem but it is something to think about.
* Make sure the AppleID is matched on your iOS device and in the Windows iCloud Control Panel.
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Big Machine Titles X-Testers For The Learning Channel
Big Machine Design (BMD) has produced a new main title opening sequence and show graphics package for the TV program X-TESTERS, which airs on The Learning Channel. For X-TESTERS, BMD produced a main title opening sequence combining graphics and live action. BMDs client for the program was Lee Toft, post supervisor at Mike Mathis Prods.
Toft said, Big Machine Design came up big for us once again with this new graphics package. They gave us yet another interesting look by integrating live action, shot with a 24p camera, along with their graphic design, for a rich, luxurious film look, while still remaining within our budget.
X-TESTERS is a quirky new paranormal investigation show, hosted by Clark James, a Master of Illusion, and Patrick Denver, a Special Effects Guru. The show can best be described as a cross between X-FILES and MYTH BUSTERS with a little ROBOT CHICKEN thrown in. It follows the adventures of Clark and Patrick as they try to recreate various phenomena (i.e. flying saucers, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion, etc.), which have previously been caught on film.
"The producers of the show were looking for an open that would explain the concept of the show without appearing too dark," said BMD exec producer Steve Petersen. "We added the humorous elements of scared ghosts, a cow being abducted by a UFO and cute aliens to ensure that the tone of the Main Title would not be too eerie."
"We shot all of our own fire elements using the Panasonic Varicam. Then we composited the flames into the scenes, adding additional lighting effects to make the fire seem more real, said BMD creative director Ken Carlson. "Our 3D animators then brought life to the scenes by adding fully animated alien characters."
The software used on the project included Final Cut Pro 5, Adobe After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D.
Credits list:Exec producer: Steve PetersenCreative director: Ken CarlsonAssociate producer: Elaina PorterSenior designer: Ming-Shian Wang3D character design & animation: Steve LawrenceProduction designer: Joe WarsonGrip: Glenn Porter
Hollywood, California-based Big Machine Design was founded in 2003 by Steve Petersen and Ken Carlson. For more information, visit www.bigmachine.net.


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Lady Jays look to continue streak of consecutive district track titles
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Jefferson City girls track team is once again the favorite as the Lady Jays host the Class 4 District 5 Meet beginning at 11 a.m. today at Adkins Stadium.
The district meet has become something of an old hat for the Lady Jays. They've won the event 16 straight times.
"It means our kids have done what we asked them to do in the offseason," Jefferson City track coach Dan Ridgeway said. "Just the consistency of it."
Behind Kezia Martin and Napheesa Collier, who are each competing in four events, the Lady Jays are expected to finish at the top, along with Rock Bridge.
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Jay band wins awards at contest
Thursday, October 24, 2013
The Jay Marching Band finished its competition season with a big win at the Quincy Octoberfest Marching Festival last weekend.
Among the honors, the band was recognized as the champion in the 2013 Artistry Division for large schools. The band's members also won first place in the field competition and grand champion in the field show competition.
Other awards included:
• The Ragan Knapheide Memorial Award for Outstanding Percussion.
• The James Burns Memorial Award for Outstanding Brass.
• Outstanding Color Guard.
• The State Award for the Missouri Bands in a contest where three states — Missouri, Illinois and Iowa — competed.
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A twisted Disney dark ride under the seaLeVuvu | Oct. 20, 2013 | Review of BioShock BioShock 2 Pack - PC
The first Bioshock game was excellent. Not necessarily for fun gunplay and combat, but for its level design and atmosphere. It feels so grim right from the start, and the plot is exceptionally written. Bioshock 2 keeps the same atmosphere, heightens the combat to be a little more fun, and overall gives a modest entry into the series. The story isn't as strong there but it's more of the Bioshock you've come to love. Highly recommended and it DOES tie into Bioshock Infinite.


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Katie publicly hinted at splitFri, 06 Jul 2012 10:31 AM
Katie Holmes talked about launching a "new phase" in her life weeks before her divorce bombshell, according to remarks published on Thursday as Tom Cruise reportedly denied Scientology sparked the split.
In an interview with Elle, conducted before last Friday's announcement that she was ending their five-year marriage, Holmes said she felt "sexier" than ever.
"He has been Tom Cruise for 30 years — I know who I am and where I am and where I want to go, so I want to focus on that," she said in excerpts published online from the magazine's August edition.
Asked if being Cruise's wife helped her in the film industry, she said: "Things are not handed to anyone. If anything, you work a little bit harder when you're in such visible circumstances."
And on being in her 30s, she added: "I definitely feel much more comfortable in my own skin. I feel sexier. I think in my twenties, it's like you're trying too hard to figure everything out, I'm starting to come into my own.
"It's like a new phase," added the 33-year-old in the interview, reportedly conducted six weeks before she filed for divorce in New York, apparently taking Cruise entirely by surprise.
Celebrity news website TMZ meanwhile cited sources close to Cruise as denying that Holmes filed for divorce because she fears he plans to take their six-year-old daughter Suri deeper into the Church of Scientology.
TMZ and other news media have cited sources in the Holmes camp as making that suggestion, triggering a denial from the controversial Church, of which Cruise is one of the most prominent members.
The usually well-informed website on Thursday cited sources "directly connected" to Cruise claiming that Holmes' team were leaking false stories to the media that she was trying to save Suri from the grips of Scientology.
"She was totally committed to Scientology. She had enthusiasm for it and would voluntarily and gladly participate in it when Tom was off shooting movies," said one Cruise source.
"This is not a fight over religion. It's being used as a way to hurt Tom," the source added.
The Church has denied sending anyone to follow Holmes, while also dismissing reports that Cruise wanted their daughter to join the Sea Organization, described as a boot camp for the controversial religion.
"There is no truth whatsoever to the TMZ.com report (or any other report) that the Church of Scientology has sent anyone to follow or surveil Katie Holmes," lawyer Gary Soter told AFP in an emailed letter Monday.
Meanwhile E! Online reported that Holmes is scheduled to face a family court judge in New York on 17 July, adding that there is no emergency hearing scheduled on custody and child support for the couple's daughter.
Her lawyer told People magazine Wednesday that "other than her action for divorce, the only pending application filed by Ms. Holmes remains her request for an anonymous caption," referring to when court papers are filed anonymously.
The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that Holmes hopes to avoid a public fight and will not haggle over money, but is concerned about how Suri is raised.
It cited a source as saying that Scientology and what role it would play in the upbringing of the couple's daughter was a key factor in the split.


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Sunday, May 8, 2011
mothers & grandmothers.
happy mother's day everyone!
well, here we have the magnanimous ruth cutforth: full of vibrant joy and exuberant laughter, always wore at least 3 sparkling rings on meticulously manicured fingers, a sensible yet fashionable frock, a giant purse full of goodies for her grandchildren (and maybe a few for herself) and constantly sported an impeccable perm. my grandma was a total fashion inspiration for me growing up. although i believed her clothes to be outdated when i was a kid (FOLLY!), i was always in awe of her classic choices and attention to detail. (seriously, i don't think i ever saw her with a broken or unfiled nail in my life.) i was lucky enough to be given a few of her frocks, which i altered to fit me and will forever cherish! love you my wonderful gammy!
for my amazing momma (who can be seen looking adorable in the 2nd and 5th pictures on the far right): a picnic basket with red pepper jelly and cheese knife from old faithful, as well as some camembert, brie and dark chocolate. eventually she will need someone to help her eat them, at which point my schedule will be clear i'm sure.
outfit details:
- stripey graphic dress: vintage from my grandma
- red belt: thrifted from ??
- tooled leather purse: thrifted from an antique store in fort langley
- white dance shoes: vintage, thrifted from ??
thanks again for continuing to drop by and for all your comments!
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This is the sweetest.ReplyDelete
Your grandmother's dress looks beautiful! What a lovely tribute to, clearly, a fabulous woman.ReplyDelete
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Aw, it looks like everyone in your family has been stylish for all time! You look wonderful in your grandma's dress... I wish I had some of my grandmothers' things, but I guess memories and photographs are something.ReplyDelete
I'm free too, whenever that cheesebasket gets opened. ; D
this is honestly the sweetest thing. seeing you in your grandma's dress after seeing it on her pretty much brought tears to my eyes. you're such a lucky girl! (:ReplyDelete
that dress looks great on you!ReplyDelete
aw you look so pretty and i love the old photos!ReplyDelete
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this vintage dress remake is so great! It was such a great pattern and style to begin with! great job.ReplyDelete
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Hi-Crush PartnersDividend Yield: 7.20% Hi-Crush Partners (NYSE: HCLP) shares currently have a dividend yield of 7.20%. Hi-Crush Partners LP operates as a producer of monocrystalline sand. Monocrystalline sand is a mineral that is used as a proppant to enhance the recovery rates of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. The average volume for Hi-Crush Partners has been 141,600 shares per day over the past 30 days. Hi-Crush Partners has a market cap of $401.5 million and is part of the metals & mining industry. Shares are up 74.8% year to date as of the close of trading on Friday. TheStreet Ratings rates Hi-Crush Partners as a hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its notable return on equity, robust revenue growth and solid stock price performance. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the company has favored debt over equity in the management of its balance sheet. Highlights from the ratings report include:
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Card of the week is back after a brief con-related hiatus. One trick LeBeau busters or key cards? This week I'm going to do four mini-reviews, one for each EX Card.
Looking them over, the first thing that hits me is they don't fit that well with the popular strategies of each Sphere. In Japan, clearly these cards came out after Set Two, when double the number of available cards means a lot more strategies are available to each Sphere. This is doubly true when considering that most strategies right now involve modified starters. Let's face it, Falkow players aren't going to be tripping over themselves for a card that makes Defense useless. Not only are most of the Starter Set cards DF oriented, but the key Falkow card, Vordore, uses DF to stay alive long enough to do what he does best: which is win the game, and I don't see any players not wanting to do that. To give these cards a fair shake, we'll have to assume that we're playing with, at the very least, significantly more than just a Starter and have some flexibility.
Our first contender is [card=172]EX: Lion Baron / Zagar.[/card] His LV, HP, DF, RNG and AT all match the Bear-Killing Axeman, only he has a 2 AGI and a much better special ability. Wait, a front line fighter that's just like a Gowen unit but better, and he's Refess? What's the catch? Well, I guess the catch is that the Bear-killer isn't exactly the greatest Gowen unit ever. Despite that, Zagar here is a pretty strong card. His Shield Breaker goes beyond a LeBeau buster for a few reasons. First, he's useful without it, so he's not just a one trick pony. Second, it's cheap, it penetrates and it still does damage, so it's worth doing to any unit with defense, even 10 points. Now, how does Zagar compare to other level 3 Refess units? He's comparable to Folrart Paladin in many ways, since the Paladin's defense rarely comes into play, and the Baron's ability is much better. Most importantly, Zagar is one of the few Refess tanks who is able to do 30 damage. This is the magic number against so many units, especially Gowen units, who often have 30 or 60 HP. One of the biggest things that impairs Refess' ability to consistently put units in the Cemetery is when their 25 damage runs face first into the law of averages. Finally, his Soul Skill is nothing complicated, but if you don't want to rely on your Sphere Level for damage, he's got the best single-target one in the game.
Now we've got the pretty boy of the bunch, [card=174]EX: Broken Iron Soldier / XXXX[/card], one of the very few cards with five X's in its name. Statistically, he's your basic Lawtia front line tank. In fact, he's got the exact same statistics as Moonlight Warrior. What makes him interesting is his special ability, which bypasses armor and deals 50 damage to every unit on both sides. That makes this unit the strongest board-clearing card in the game, including Grimoires! Almost makes you want to add some Will o' the Wisps to your Lawtia file for the novelty of seeing this guy as the only one standing. (Almost.) So, he doesn't fit at all with the present Lawtia strategies, but he does do something that none of the other EX Cards do, and that's have a power that's different enough from everything else out there to inspire new strategies. Another nice thing is that while his ability happens to make LeBeau's Soul Skill irrelevant, that's more of a side effect. Its primary purpose is field-clearing, and that remains whether or not your enemy is packing any Unforgivable Failure. XXXX's Overdrive Soul Skill is the same as Salamander's, except it does more damage. If you want to use board clearing and you don't want to hurt your guys too much, use Salamander. Otherwise, use this guy. For late game use, XXXX is probably better, but generally these kinds of Soul Skills don't see much play.
[card=176]EX: The Red Mantle / DeFau[/card] is the lowest level anti-defense card in the game, and he's tied for the position of fastest. For a level 2, 20 HP and 10 AT are kind of unimpressive. Not that Gowen will be complaining about getting another AGI 4 level 2 card, but generally they can do better. Really, it's all about his Open Skill. First of all, having his anti-defense power on an Open Skill makes it almost impossible to avoid. It's the only unavoidable, instantaneous solution for a high DF enemy other than Dispel. Second, it's the most LeBeau-directed of the anti-DF EX Cards. Not only does it render LeBeau's Soul Skill useless, it even penalizes the enemy for using it! It's great justice, but to make it worth playing you'll need some alternate uses for this ability. One interesting use would be for turning the enemy's temporary DF bonuses into permanent AT bonuses. However, since this is an Open Skill timing it may be impossible, and the enemy would get back the DF next turn, anyway. One good thing about this card is that at level 2, it's the only EX card you could consider using with another Sphere. It's no harder to use than Dispel, and you get a unit out of it. Also, notice his Card Sub-type is Mage Soldier, generally reserved only for Falkow Units. Interesting.
Now we're on to the EX version of one of the strongest cards in the Basic Set, [card=178]EX: Azure Dragon - East / Vordore.[/card] He's sometimes considered the weakest of the EX Cards, but I disagree. Although, his exact role in the present Falkow strategies is a bit questionable. First, as a level 3 Falkow unit he's a bit weak in AT, but a bit strong in AGI. Unfortunately, Falkow usually has better luck making AGI happen that making AT happen. Ironically, he's most useful in combination with his older, higher level self – provided the standard Vordore is covered by a Sylph. EX: Vordore is not such a good replacement for any of the standard Falkow level 3's, however it's possible that he would fare better in a low-DF Falkow File. Sounds strange, but Sorcerer Guard is already going out of style, and by the time this guy comes out your Sea Hunter will be long gone. This will give you a big advantage against other Falkow Files who still rely on DF, Lawtia files that rely on night or everyone's favorite Soul Skill, and Gowen Files that try to throw multiple Dryads on a Brave Soldier or the like. Remember, for Vordore to be effective he doesn't need to go before the enemy, he only needs to go before the rest of your attackers. It's still a bit of a stretch, but this strategy might fare better after the second set comes out. But wait, didn't I say at the beginning that I really liked this card? Well, that's because of its Soul Skill, Flash of the Heavens. Now, normally Soul Skills that pump up your guys are a waste, but I'm not so sure in this case. +10 attack to all units could make a difference to Spheres that have trouble with damage, and +10 DF is a Dryad Soul Skill built in to another Soul Skill! Now, a permanent +1 AGI is the last bonus. This is one of only a few effects in the game that gives permanent AGI, and none of the others hit all your units. Using this Soul Skill on a group of units weak in any one or two of these areas can turn things around. I once dueled someone who had three Vordores mixed into his Soul Cards, meaning over the course of the game pretty much every unit had one Flash of the Heavens effect on them at some point, the longer lived units had two, and occasionally a lucky unit would be blessed by all three! A bit of a waste, maybe. But surprisingly easy to time for certain Spheres.
That's all I got, I hope that made up for skipping a week. I'll be back next week with my usual single card review.


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A team of 212 parole officers had wide discretion to decide how to respond to the nearly 90,000 alerts generated in the past six months by electronic devices that monitor parolees, according to interviews and data released Tuesday by the Colorado Department of Corrections.
That level of discretion is coming under scrutiny after authorities believe parolee Evan Ebel killed state corrections chief Tom Clements on March 19. Ebel's parole plan required him to wear a radio-frequency monitoring system on his ankle that would track when he left and returned to his home.
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But he took the ankle monitor off, and authorities say it took parole officials five days to realize he was on the run and an additional day to seek a warrant for his arrest.
By then, authorities believe, Ebel had killed pizza delivery driver Nathan Leon on March 17 and Clements two days later. Ebel was fatally wounded in a shootout with Texas officials on March 21.
Three weeks after Clements' death, parole officials issued new guidelines requiring a swift responses when monitoring devices issue a tamper alert. Now, a parole officer will be required to make a home visit to a parolee within two hours after the corrections department learns of a tamper alert by the parolee.
During a Tuesday news conference, corrections officials said their review of the monitoring program continues. The National Institute of Corrections is conducting an audit, which may recommend further changes and additional new protocols.
DOC spokeswoman Alison Morgan said the alerts generated by the monitoring devices are just a portion of the information that parole officers use to manage parolees they are supervising.
"The discretion for a response is up to the parole officer who knows the offender's file and knows the offender's behavior," Morgan said. "This world is not black and white, and offenders in it are not interacting in a black-and-white fashion."
The data released Tuesday did not include information on how parole officers responded to the alerts generated by the monitoring devices. Morgan said the corrections department does not maintain response data in its databases. It is kept in the individual files of parolees.
The department released the data in response to media requests under the Colorado Open Records Act.
"This equipment is just a tool," Morgan said. "It's just one tool we have that processes information. That information comes in, and it has to be assessed."
Jock Waldo, vice president of marketing for BI Inc., which contracts with the state to provide the monitoring devices, said Colorado's monitoring alerts are consistent with what agencies in other states experience.
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The new data show that from Jan. 1 to April 10, the devices generated 41,700 alerts. That's fewer than the 47,900 alerts generated from Oct. 12 to Dec. 31.
During the months reviewed from last year, there were more than 8,200 alerts generated for a parolee leaving a geographic area of confinement. For the months reviewed for this year, those alerts declined to just over 6,000.
There were about 6,000 unauthorized leave alerts from a residence in the months reviewed this year. Last year, there were more than 6,800 unauthorized leaves.
There were 1,100 strap-tamper alerts generated in the months reviewed in 2012 and about 1,500 strap-tamper alerts for the months reviewed for this year.
Corrections officials have said that the number of actual tamper alerts they must deal with — when notifications from installation, removal, repair and arrest are excluded — is about three a day.
More mundane issues were revealed in the data, such as low batteries, power failures and other technical problems. In many cases, there were multiple alerts from the same parolee before the problem was resolved.
Morgan stressed that not all alerts should raise concern. For instance, installing an ankle monitoring device could generate a tamper alert, which the parole officer would know to ignore, Morgan said. Some alerts in which a geographic boundary restriction was violated might not generate a concern if the parolee was crossing a boundary for an approved medical reason, she said.


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RE: DLSW+ Encapsulation posted 01/31/2001
Thanks a lot guys...That really explains a lot... stanford -----Original Message----- From: nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Justin Menga Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 1:35 AM To: 'Simon Hope'; Ccielab Subject: RE: DLSW+ Encapsulation Indeed true - you need to use TCP to support Ethernet bridge domains... Regards, Justin Menga CCIE #6640 MCSE+I CCSE WAN Specialist Computerland New Zealand PO Box 3631, Auckland DDI: (+64) 9 360 4864 Mobile: (+64) 25 349 599 mailto: justin.menga@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: Simon Hope [mailto:shope@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 11:35 PM To: Ccielab Subject: Re: DLSW+ Encapsulation I thought DLSW with FST and Direct encap only supported token ring attached endstations, not Ethernet attached endstations. with FST you can have ethernet in the IP cloud obviously. As your end stations are ethernet attached then traffic will not be passed. FST also does not support local ack, so will pass the RIF thru to the remote ring I remember reading this in Cisco Network Design and Case Studies, see chapter 8: DLSW Advanced features. Cheers Simon _______________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the CCIELAB list, send a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx with the body containing: unsubscribe ccielab


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i have a 2 peacock ells and one on one side of his body has a whiteish area almost looks like he peeling.
i only had them for about a week i did a 1/2 water change now.
i know they have no scales and you can't put chemicals in the water so i was wondering if anyone had any ideas what this might be.
i took a few pic i need to edit then ill post them. edit as in mark the areas in question.
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i posted in the wrong area sorry still learning my way around.
i need some help with my ell
I went thru this the first few days I got my eel. A soon as it jumped out it grew all over its body. I figured it was fungus but to tell u the truth I didnt do anything. Since eels+medecine are a big nono, I simply just waited it out. Prob. wasnt the best thing to do but it worked out.
Someone else just had a similar question.
The only thing that I personally know about eels is this: If they get out of their tank, their skin will dry and peel. They are sensitive to ammonia, so make sure your water parameters are where they need to be, and if the decoration they hide in has rough edges they can get marks like that.
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Exactly. And her body still needs to be found by Arya. It's important for her character development to see her mother dead to reassure her that the Red Wedding wasn't a cruel nightmare. M4ND0N (talk) 22:08, July 20, 2013 (UTC)
- I didn't want to burden the Michelle Fairley talk page with this comment so I moved it here. Her body....needs to be found by Arya? WHY? No, it isn't "important for her character development"...wha-what....needs to see her corpse to confirm she's dead? Uh...no. Robb and Bran never physically saw Eddard's corpse, but that detail changed nothing. "Reassure her that it wasn't a cruel nightmare"? That's absurd. Look, in the books Arya wasn't even able to get close to the castle, she was only in the outer camps when the fighting started - and thus never personally witnessed Grey Wind and Robb die. Not personally witnessing the event changed nothing; Arya was filled with a drive for revenge after word spread of Robb and Catelyn's death.
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- Moreover, I made a comment saying "Catelyn is in an upcoming dream sequence"...you responded by saying "exactly, so Arya can see her corpse"....No....No, not "exactly". A dream sequence is a dream sequence, i.e. not "real" - in which case she would never "see a corpse to confirm that the death was real". Dear God, man. I just said "DREAM SEQUENCE" -- were you even reading what I wrote?--The Dragon Demands (talk) 02:13, July 21, 2013 (UTC)
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Infobox images should be more than just a headshot, but include part of a character's distinctive costume. Then again, full wide-shots do show the full costume, but not enough detail of the character. We're looking for a mid-level chest shot at least, I guess. Anyway the replacement you made for Robb Stark was better than what we had, but can you find a better shot (if this one was cropped) that shows a bit more of the distinctive Stark direwolf sigil cloak clasps that he was wearing?--The Dragon Demands (talk) 18:25, October 23, 2013 (UTC)


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I remember painting oven baked clay ornments when I was little, and my parents were very sweet to put them on the tree, but boy were they ugly! But the concept is wonderful, so I thought I would do a grown up version. I'm excited to give these this Christmas as ornaments and gift tags!
I originally thought about making salt dough but found that it takes 4 – 6 hours to cook and they don't make as polished of a product. So, I bought White oven-bake clay at Walmart for about $6 for a good sized amount. A big advantage to oven bake clay is that you can take your time without the clay drying out – great for kids!
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Here's how we made our ornaments and gift tags. Check out my super cute, little helper – my older daughter, Izzie! Lucy, our younger, wanted to help but crawled around our feet and squeeled her encouragement.
Step 1 - Cut off piece and kneed in your hands until soft.
Step 2 - Then roll out to 1/4″ thickness.
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