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Create your own rooibos tea latte, frappe or smoothie at home with our Rooibos Tea Latte & Frappe Mix. Easy and convenient to make, simply add the rooibos tea powder mix to milk or soy milk. Heat on stovetop or with espresso machine steam maker for rooibos tea latte, or blend with ice for smoothie and frappe.
From South Africa, rooibos is a caffeine-free herbal alternative to tea. Also called "Red Tea," rooibos is rich in vitamins and minerals. Rooibos is popular for its naturally sweet and nutty flavor.
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Research has shown Rooibos contains an unusually high amount of flavonoids similar to that in Green Tea. These flavonoids are thought to prove effective in combating harmful free radicals which can cause cancer, heart disease and strokes.
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Vince Gilligan, an executive producer of "Better Call Saul," openly admits that he feels the burden of great expectations. That just comes with the territory when you're trying to create a worthy prequel to "Breaking Bad," one of the most acclaimed shows in television history.
"It's challenging -- like trying to solve a Rubik's cube. But it's also fun," he said of the AMC series pegged to Saul Goodman, the slimy lawyer played by Bob Odenkirk. " ... We're still feeling our way through this."
That pressure to be extraordinary is a key reason why the show, originally scheduled to debut in November, has been delayed until early next year.
"I'm slow as mud as a TV writer," Gilligan told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour. " ... Thankfully, AMC has been very understanding."
Meanwhile, Gilligan and executive-producing partner Peter Gould revealed a few more details about the prequel, which is set in 2002, six years before Saul met drug dealer Walter White (Bryan Cranston). When the saga opens, Saul is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer hustling to make ends meet.
Working alongside, and often against Jimmy, is "fixer" Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), a character very familiar to "Breaking Bad" fans. The series will track Jimmy's transformation into Saul Goodman.
"I thought it was going to be kind of easy going in (but) we didn't know who this guy is at all," Gilligan said. "He was a very interesting supporting character."
Michael McKean ("This is Spinal Tap") has signed on to play Chuck, the brother of Saul. Other regulars include Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian and Michael Mando, but the producers declined to reveal any details about their characters.
It's possible that other characters from the "Breaking Bad" world, including Walter White and Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), could resurface in the show, but fans shouldn't expect a series of weekly reunions.
"We're trying to make something that stands on its own," Gould explained. "It's not the series equivalent of a clip show."
But when it comes to the narrative structure, anything is possible. Like "Breaking Bad," the prequel won't always move straight ahead.
"We like nonlinear storytelling and jumping around in time," Gilligan said.
"Better Call Saul," which is being shot in Albuquerque, N.M, will debut with a 10-episode first season, and AMC has already ordered a second season of 13 episodes.
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If you enjoyed the heart-pounding action of Saving Private Ryan and the taut intrigue of The Da Vinci Code, you'll love dynamic thrill ride that is: The Son of the Star of Those Movies Lost His iPad.
SCENE: Monday afternoon, at Northwestern University. Chet Haze feels a creeping sense of dread:
SCENE: The situation grows frantic.
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Train Reading: Nouriel Wows 'Em at Davos
Apple earnings, all $13.1 billion of them, disappoint the Street – WSJ
Meanwhile Netflix posts a surprising profit – WSJ
Apple, Netflix earnings show one thing: it's all about ti-MING – MarketBeat
NYSEys it won't sell Euronext – WSJ
Nouriel does his thing at Davos – Guardian
Junk bonds are hitting records daily – Barron's Income Investing
The Netherlands (appropriately named in this case, don'tcha think?) has become a major tax haven for multinationals – Bloomberg
A musical interlude: Jackie Wilson; Higher and Higher - YouTube
Investors, what are comfortable going home with? – Todd Harrison, via Minyanville
Jamie Dimon and the problem with banks – Barron's Stocks to Watch
For more MarketBeat and other streaming markets coverage from The Wall Street Journal, point your mobile browser to wsj.com/marketspulse.


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Obama Calls for Calm in Aftermath of Verdict
By Siobhan Gorman and Devlin Barrett
President Barack Obama on Sunday called for calm in the aftermath of the not-guilty finding in the death of Trayvon Martin, saying, "We are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken.''
Mr. Obama, who had said earlier that if he had a son, "he'd look like Trayvon," weighed in for the first time on the verdict in a written statement Sunday afternoon.
Calling the killing of Mr. Martin "a tragedy," Mr. Obama asked the public to respect the Martin family's "call for calm reflection," adding, "I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher."
As the public reflects, he said, "we should ask ourselves if we're doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that claims too many lives across this country on a daily basis. We should ask ourselves, as individuals and as a society, how we can prevent future tragedies like this."
A Justice Department spokeswoman said in a separate statement that agents and prosecutors "continue to evaluate the evidence generated during the federal investigation, as well as the evidence and testimony from the state trial."
The Justice Department also acknowledged the potential difficulties of bringing federal charges against Mr. Zimmerman.
"Experienced federal prosecutors will determine whether the evidence reveals a prosecutable violation of any of the limited federal criminal civil rights statutes within our jurisdiction, and whether federal prosecution is appropriate in accordance with the department's policy governing successive federal prosecution following a state trial," the statement said.
The American Civil Liberties Union joined the call for the Justice Department to determine whether the shooting was a federal civil rights violation or hate crime. It called on Attorney General Eric Holder to issue stronger guidance on the use of race in federal law enforcement.
"Last night's verdict casts serious doubt on whether the legal system truly provides equal protection of the laws to everyone regardless of race or ethnicity," said ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero. "We need solutions not only in Trayvon Martin's case, but also systemic reform."


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SAN JOSE -- As the four-year impasse drags on over the Oakland A's planned San Jose move, downtown business leaders eager to tap an anticipated fan spending windfall have begun kicking around the idea of suing those in baseball who are holding it up.
For now, it's just talk. But with no sign that Major League Baseball is ready to clear an A's move over the San Francisco Giants' territorial claims, San Jose business leaders have discussed litigation as a possible fallback "nuclear option."
"The frustration is growing," said Scott Knies, executive director of the San Jose Downtown Association, which talked about the idea at a retreat earlier this month. "We were just talking conceptually. There's a lot more study that needs to be done for us to see if we have a role. What can we do to impact the decision-making, and is it helpful?"
The presumed targets of a lawsuit would be the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball, whose long-standing and unique antitrust exemption would be put to the test. The Giants' territorial claims, upheld by Major League Baseball, have blocked the A's move. And the Giants' minor league affiliate has joined in suing San Jose over environmental approval of the proposed A's ballpark.
MLB spokesman Pat Courtney and San Francisco Giants spokeswoman Staci Slaughter had no comment. A's co-owner Lew Wolff said he has "no comment but also no interest" in any lawsuit over his team's stalled San Jose move.
MLB requires that teams agree not to sue over disputes. But that doesn't mean cities or business groups can't turn to the courts.
San Jose officials, notably downtown Councilman Sam Liccardo and Mayor Chuck Reed, also have broached the possibility of litigation over the A's impasse. But San Jose has deferred to Wolff, a college fraternity brother of baseball Commissioner Bud Selig.
"I'm not very high on lawyers or lawsuits," Wolff said.
Selig, answering an April 2 letter in which Reed asked to meet with the commissioner and "reduce the probability for additional litigation," called the reference "neither productive nor consistent with the process that the Athletics have initiated under our rules."
But businesses independently exploring a lawsuit adds a new wrinkle, as the city and the A's might not be able to hold them back. Knies suggested businesses might not seek Wolff's blessing to file a lawsuit, knowing his feelings about the matter.
"Lew has been very consistent about following baseball's process," Knies said. "If you don't want hear it again, don't ask."
Three-fourths of the 30 major league team owners would have to approve an A's move into the Giants' territory. Selig in March 2009 commissioned a three-member committee to review the proposed A's move to San Jose. But despite several meetings and site visits, there's been no resolution.
No business has stepped forward as a potential plaintiff to sue over the blocked ballpark, though Knies said there are more than 100 restaurants in his organization that could make a claim of economic harm from trade interference. A 2009 city-commissioned study predicted a San Jose A's ballpark would generate $130 million a year in new spending within the city. Businesses can point to a spending boost when the Sharks hockey team plays at the HP Pavilion near the proposed ballpark site.
Restaurateur Steve Borkenhagen called the proposed ballpark "the most critical thing that can happen to downtown development." And San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce President Matt Mahood said "perhaps it's time for the locals to take action themselves in order to get the ball rolling."
Baseball's antitrust exemption arose in a 1922 U.S. Supreme Court decision, when the now-defunct Federal League claimed the National and American leagues had monopolized the professional game. The court ruled that baseball didn't violate interstate commerce laws because it is more a sport than a business. But other professional sports today don't enjoy such an exemption. Some analysts have suggested the antitrust exemption might not survive a new court challenge, and that MLB might seek a favorable settlement rather than risk losing the exemption altogether.
When MLB blocked a proposed Giants move to St. Petersburg, Fla., in the early 1990s, the investors who tried to buy the team filed an antitrust suit. It ultimately settled and within a few years, MLB granted St. Petersburg an expansion team, the Rays. Could something similar happen in San Jose?
"It doesn't strike me as outlandish idea," said Andrew Zimbalist, a sports analyst at Smith College in Massachusetts. "It's something that could be tried that might push the envelope to encourage the Giants owners to sit down and make a deal. To have some kind of provocation might push it along."
Contact John Woolfolk at 408-975-9346. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/johnwoolfolk1.
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California Public Utilities Commission Approves Plan to Exceed Energy Efficiency Goals
September 24, 2007
On September 20, the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a new framework for achieving and exceeding the state's energy efficiency goals. The PUC says the new plan is critical to California's efforts to fight global warming.
The plan establishes a system of incentives and penalties to motivate investor-owned utilities to perform above and beyond the state's aggressive energy savings goals. The PUC says the incentives will cause utility investors and managers to view energy efficiency as a core part of their operations that can generate "meaningful earnings" for their shareholders. At the same time, the new framework protects consumers' financial investment, verifies program savings, and imposes penalties for substandard performance.
Earnings to shareholders will accrue only when a utility produces positive net benefits (savings minus costs) for ratepayers. Earnings begin to accrue at a 9 percent sharing rate if the utility meets 85 percent of the PUC savings goals. If performance achieves 100 percent of the goals, the earnings rate increases from 9 percent to 12 percent.
Each earnings rate is a "shared-savings" percentage. For example, if the combined utilities achieve 100 percent of the 2006-2008 savings goals and the verified net benefits (resource savings minus total portfolio costs) at that level of performance is $2.7 billion, then $2.4 billion (88 percent) of those net benefits goes to ratepayers and $323 million (12 percent) goes to utility shareholders.
The reward incentives are balanced by the risk of financial penalties for substandard performance in achieving the PUC per-kilowatt, per-kilowatt-hour, and per-therm savings goals. If utility portfolio performance falls to 65 percent of the savings goals or lower, then financial penalties begin to accrue.
The plan is expected to reduce global warming by an estimated 3.4 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2008, which is equivalent to taking about 650,000 cars off the road. The measure builds upon California's policies to advance clean air and energy, such as the Global Warming Solutions Act (Assembly Bill 32), the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (Executive Order S-01-07) and Emissions Performance Standard (Senate Bill 1368), and follows the direction of the state's Energy Action Plan.
PUC President Michael R. Peevey said, "The culture of a business is often, if not always, defined by how that business makes money. As a result, in the utility world, energy efficiency has traditionally played second fiddle to the generation and transmission side of the business. Today's decision changes that view. It's my hope that California's innovation serves as a template for other states around the nation."
For more information, read the September 20 PUC press release and the text of the decision .
To read more about renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in California, see:
- California news published on the EERE Web site.
- Brief project descriptions from the California Energy Office published in the EERE State Energy Program newsletter, Conservation Update.
- California publications listed in the EERE State Publications Database.


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Despite Strong Currency, New Zealand Winemakers Are Thriving
New Zealand's wine exports hit a record high in the year through end-March, led by rising demand for new-world wines from British, American and Canadian consumers.
New Zealand wine exports reached more than NZ$1.3 billion in value in those 12 months—up around 9% on the year-earlier period, according to data from Statistics New Zealand.
The gain was fueled by a bumper harvest in 2013, which has made it possible for New Zealand's vintners to ramp up wine sales overseas.
"The very robust export performance reflects the continued demand in key markets and increased availability of the wine from the 2013 vintage," said Phillip Gregan, chief executive officer of industry body New Zealand Winegrowers. "We expect further strong growth in the year ahead when the 2014 vintage wines are released" he added.
But even as export volumes soar, local winemakers are seeing their margins squeezed thanks to the New Zealand dollar's relentless rise over the past few years. The Kiwi dollar has traded near record highs against the U.S. dollar for much of the past three years, and its rapid rise against the Australian dollar is causing a particular headache.
The U.S. dollar has fallen a third in value against New Zealand's currency in the past five years. The Australian dollar is down over 11% versus New Zealand's dollar in the past 12 months. Those changes mean lower revenues in local currency terms for exporters. The recent rise against Australia's currency is worrisome as New Zealand winemakers exports about a third of their product to their neighbor.
For now, though, the increase in volume sales appears to be counterbalancing concerns over currency strength.
"Demand for New Zealand wine is really there in international markets and the large crop and anticipated large harvest are allowing exports to still grow in value terms despite a stronger currency," said Stephen Rannekleiv, a wine analyst for Rabobank.
Last year's vintage reaped a grape crush of around 345,000 tons, which was up a massive 29% on the previous agricultural harvesting season, according to Rabobank. And there are signs that the 2014 vintage will outpace even that.
Demand remains buoyant in international markets because New Zealand wine is widely perceived as premium product rivaling the quality of even that of traditional producer France. According to the New Zealand Winegrowers annual report, demand from the U.S., Canada and Asia represent key growth areas outside traditional export markets such as Australia.
In the first two months of this year, New Zealand wine exports to the U.S.—in both volume and value terms—grew by 8%, Mr. Rannekleiv said. "I think given also the problems other producing countries have had with wine harvests around the world, New Zealand wine exports [are] in a really good position to fill the void."


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Hey guys,
I'm thinking of making an agility ladder. Has anyone done this?
Here's some DIY instructions if you're also interested in having your own agility ladder. And links to great drills/exercises you can do with them!
Sara Cox Landolt
That should be no problem. I would go to the Home Depot (my other home) and pick up some nice rope. I think they sell 100 ft bundles for about $10 in different colors. On the way out, pick up some small zip ties for about $3. Cut the rope to size and use the zip ties to fasten the cross ropes. Make sure to pull the zip ties really tight and trim the ends. . To keep the rope from fraying, you can either use another zip tie to keep it tight, or carefully melt the nylon ends into a smooth blob.
You could store this in a small bag or on a electrical cord wrapper. Should only take you about 20 minutes.
Thanks Alexander! I know it'll be a fun project, and I've always wanted my own agility ladder. :-)
Zip tie idea is good.
Sara Cox Landolt
Give me zip ties, duck tape & WD40 and I can solve global hunger.
"you got it MacGruber!"
Did you have a chance to build this yet?
I bought the rope & ties yesterday at Home Depot. Lots of colors, $10 on sale for 100 feet. I'm hoping to work on it soon!
:-) Sara
Sara Cox Landolt
OK, I was able to make 2 agility ladders with the 100 feet of rope. Here are the nonprecise details:
- rope Diamond-Braid poly rope 3/8" x 100' Home Depot on sale ~$10
- zip ties: I bought the neon 8-inch ties because I liked the brighter colors, other lengths available. 100/~$3
- tape: to put over the cut rope ends
- scissor
- marker
- something to measure with
Ladder 1: ~14 ft 10 inches long with 17x16 inch boxes
Ladder 2: 12 ft 2 inches long with boxes 18x 16 w & extra cross sections on sides of ~10 inches right & left
Things I'm not sure about:
- If it'll move too much & annoy me when the boxes lose their boxy shape.
- Which type will work best with my group.
- Other ways to improve it: attach thin flat slats underneath the cross-rungs? I don't know.
My kids love it already. I'm happy I made it.
:-) Sara
Sara Cox Landolt
I thought about making one, but my business sense got the better of me. I went to ebay and bought two 20' agility ladders that can snap together for under $40, including shipping, and it came with a drills cd.
I did go to the local building supply store and bought some PVC pipe and fittings to make hurdles. I was able to make 2 - 8", 2 - 12", and 2 - 16" by 2' wide, for less than $12.00.
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Nice! I like the ones that snap together. It's fun to have them make a corner-shape too.
Can you tell me more about making the hurdles? That sounds great. Is it obvious what pieces you need when you see them? Is it like putting together Legos?
:-) Sara
Sara Cox Landolt
I have attached a picture of one of the 8" tall hurdles. Four 90 degree elbows and 5 1/2' of half inch pipe.
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NFPT Endurance Specialist
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2010 & 2011 Team Aquaphor Sponsored Athlete
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Making hurdles is super easy, and the picture above is a great example. One thing however: if you leave the bottom 90 deg bend unglued, you can then fold the hurdle up for storage.
Also, white PVC will dry out under the sun (UV). They'll last a long while, but will eventually crack at the 2 year mark. Black PVC is harder to find, but won't crack.
I made a set of these for my wife's dog agility course. Electrical tape in different colors helps with visual recognition. Filling a leg with sand and capping it off will help with the balance as well.
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Check out our photos from past year Day Camps on our Facebook Page!
Click here for a great Cradle of Liberty Camp promotion video featuring all of our camps!
Cub Scout Day Camp FAQs
What is Cub Scout Day Camp?
Cub Scout Day Camp is a five day, fun-filled experience that offers opportunities for all levels of Cub Scouting to participate in activities that are designed to build mental fitness, physical skills, and character. And it is A LOT OF FUN!
Where are the Camps?
Day Camps are located in or near each District in the Cradle of Liberty Council. Click here to find the camp closest to you. All cubs and their families are welcome to attend any camp in the Council. Each camp is unique enough that your Scout will enjoy multiple weeks of Day Camp at various locations.
What will my Cub Scout do at Camp?
Each camp has a variety of age-appropriate games and sports, crafts, and other activities that will help your Cub have a Scouting Adventure! Belt loops, activity pins, and other advancement are earned at each camp.
How much does camp cost?
Early Bird Fee
(before 5/1)
Regular Fee
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|** For a Scout to qualify for this rate, an adult must volunteer on the day camp staff for the entire week
Camperships are available to Cub Scouts in need on a first come first serve basis. Click here for more information and a Campership Application.
Can I bring my Cub's siblings?
Most camps have a Kids Korner program available for the children of camp volunteers. Check with your Day Camp Director for age minimums and any other requirements. All sibling campers must be potty trained. Camps also offer a sibling program for their volunteer's Cub Scout-age children (7-10), in which siblings will participate in the same activities as Cub Scouts. Kids Corner is only available for the children of our volunteers. Parents with children in the Sibling program and/or Kids Korner MUST volunteer for the full week.
Do I have to volunteer?
Cub Scout Day Camp would be lost without its youth and adult volunteers. Adults learn a lot and will be inspired and engaged in the idea of Scouting and camping. Adults can volunteer from one to five days and serve in a variety of staff roles. Adults who volunteer for a full week can bring their Cub Scout to camp FOR ONLY $25! Youth volunteers are also needed to serve as Den Chiefs and assist in program areas.
Does an adult have to attend camp with a Tiger Scout?
Yes. Tiger Scouts (those going into 1st grade) must have an adult with them at all times including at Day Camp. Tiger Scouts and their adult partner do everything together in Scouting. This is per the BSA and applies to Day Camp the same as it does to den and Pack meetings or any other Scouting activity. The "Tiger Partner" does not have to be Mom or Dad. A Guardian, Grandparent, Aunt/Uncle, Older sibling (over 18), etc (with parental consent) is welcome to volunteer as the Tiger Partner.
Do I have to pre-register?
All camp attendees (both adults and youth) must be pre registered for camp by two weeks before camp starts. Walk-ins on the first day of camp will not be accepted. All registration forms must come through council, not sent directly to camp directors. Adult and Youth Volunteers need to apply early so camp directors can place them in their positions/dens for camp. Registration will be available online soon.
Click here for registration information.
Adult volunteers must be Youth Protection trained before applying to camp. Den Chief applicants must be Den Chief trained and present a letter of reccomendation from their Scoutmaster (or equivalent for female applicants). Those without training or letters of reccomendation will not be considered.
Youth Protection training: myscouting.org
Den Chief Training: online or check the council calendar for in person classroom style training
What is the refund policy?
Since the camps have incurred expenses related to the reservation such as program materials, $25 of the camp fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. The refund of the balance of any fees paid will be based upon the proximity to your arrival date in camp and if it meets the criteria outlined below. Within 30 days of your arrival date at camp, refunds will only be considered for the following reasons:
- Scout's illness -- written statement required from physician
- Extreme family emergency -- written statement required from parent
- Summer School -- written statement required from school principal or guidance counselor
In all cases, requests for refunds must be in writing and submitted to the Cradle of Liberty Council Camping Office on or before your arrival date in camp.
Contact the COL Day Camp Staff Advisor (Jason Burns) at (484)654-9234 or your Day Camp Director if you have other questions.
Conestoga Cub Scout Packs
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|Mark Wilson
|Scout Cabin
|Marty Poloncarz (interm)
|Murray-Stuart Legion Post 566
|Bill Bosch
|Eddystone United Methodist Church
|John Folkomer
|Yeadon Presbyterian Church
|Matthew Afolabi
|Drexel Hill United Methodist Church
|Drexel Hill
|Noelle Foster
|Trinity United Presbyterain Church
|Clifton Heights
|Emily Senst
|St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church
|Cathy McDermott
|Hancock Memorial United Methodist Church
|Donna McAndrews
|St. Madelines Roman Catholic
|Ridley Park
|Donna Radomile
|Scout Cabin
|Al McBride
|Holmes Presbyterian Church
|John VanGeyten
|Hillcrest Elememtary School
|Drexel Hill
|Jasper Silvis
|Church of the Holy Comforter
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Celebration welcoming spring weathers chill
March 27, 2013
PARKERSBURG — Despite temperatures more suitable for winter, more than 100 people gathered Tuesday evening for what organizers hope will become a new tradition for the Parkersburg community, the......
Easter is a pagan holiday celebrating sex and the Babylonian deity Ishtar. Google her name and images for examples. It was not mentioned in the Bible until the King James version was printed. In today's society, it has turned into just another commercial enterprise intended to sell more retail goods, i.e. chicken sandwiches.
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Kids' Jordan Varsity Jacket
The Jordan Varsity Kids' Jacket is a must-have for every junior big-man-on-campus' wardrobe. The too-cool-for-school design can be dressed up or worn casually with its drawstring hood, full snap front closure and stretch rib cuffs and hem. It's varsity vintage at its best.
This versatile jacket features a signature Jumpman logo on the left chest so everyone can see that your kid is all Jordan. The contrasting sleeves and striped trim lend a youthful yet modern athletic look while the mesh lining and moisture-wicking fabric keeps kids dry and comfortable.
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I am interested in the pink but a little worried about what it will actually look like. I am also worried about getting two different lengths now! What is the return policy?
I love the way they look and feel , i have had a few comments on them already and they have only been up 4 days.all very good. ...
Aurora Home Thermal Insulated Blackout Grommet Top 84-inch Curtain Panel Pairby Aurora Home
ITEM#: 12329778Enhance your home with this contemporary blackout curtain panel pair. This fashionable and functional curtain panel pair is thermal-insulated, blocks out the glaring sunlight during the hot summer months, and is available in a variety of warm solid tones to complement your decor. Made of 100 percent polyester, the 84-inch curtain panel pair is easy to machine-wash on an as-needed basis. These panels are functional as well as elegant, and are machine washable for easy care. Built in grommets with an antique bronze finish make quick work of hanging.
- Set includes 2 panels
- Available in a variety of different colors to match your specific decor
- Contemporary piece will liven up your home decor
- Thermal-insulated and blocks out sunlight
- Curtain style: Window panel
- Construction: Antique brass finish grommet
- Lining: Not lined
- Tiebacks included
- Energy saving design
- Materials: 100-percent polyester
- Care instructions: Machine washable
- Overall Dimensions: 84 inches long x 52 inches wide
- Grommet Dimensions: 1.6 inches inner diameter x 2.7 inches rim diameter
The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.
|Panel Pair
|84 Inches
|Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Tan
|Fabric Care
|Machine Wash
|Product Features
|Blackout, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Thermal
|Window Treatment Header Type
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|Model Number
|Country of Origin
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I love the way they look and feel , i have had a few comments on them already and they have only been up 4 days.all very good. Read More
After ironing the curtains meticulously, they are just lovely and make the room pitch black. I got the navy colored curtains for my baby room.Read More
I sleep longer it darkens the room just right and reduces outside noise wellRead More
Great buy
They're darker than the ones I had up before getting these. Love the metal grommets.Read More
Very good looking. Looks like I spent much more than I did. As a nightshift worker I appreciate the total darkness they create! Very pleased with this purchase.Read More
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good, useful, not glamorous
The good news is that these curtains are just about what the description offers. They are petroleum-based fabric that serves its darkening and insulating purposes well and even looks good enough. But they certainly offer no glamour or upgrading. In fact, one of their virtues is that they seem to recede into the background of the room. If I remember to pull them, the following morning the room is less chilly than if I do not. I like that. I will say that if I wanted badly enough to keep things warm or dark, I would buy two sets and have them hang more loosely. As it is, I am covering 86 inches of window with 84 inches of curtain and getting an acceptable minimum of return. Two other notes. The grommets are good and large making it easy to open or close the curtains with little effort. And, the olive color I ordered was much as shown and is not garish or cheap looking. I'm satisfied all 'round with this purchase including the rapid shipping and condition of the curtains on receipt.Read More
Fabulous Grommet Top Curtains
LOVE this product. Thick, luxurious fabric - same color front and back - that hangs like a dream. Quality and value in this product. Love it so much, I have purchased 3 sets. Tip: to remove packing wrinkles, toss in dryer and let spin for 10 minutes. The wrinkles will fall out when drapes are hung.Read More
More like Brownout
The curtain color is significantly darker in person than represented (beige, looks more like taupe or tan). I have had blackout curtains before that truly were impervious to light, but these show a little light through the material of the curtain. However, they are much more naturally draping than the truly blackout curtains I had before. So, these curtains do dim the room quite a bit, but you can always tell if the sun is up or not. The material has a nice feel to it and looks very substantial, nice texture. Too bad they missed the color, I find the beige much too dark for my decor. Overall I find this product functional but not quite as represented, but I will live with it for the price.Read More
Grommet Top Thermal Curtains
I purchased 5 prs of these curtains in CHOCOLATE BROWN for a new addition to our home. These curtains hang very nicely and are a great addition to our new room! Had bought some cheaper curtains also, but they couldn't stand up to the curtains from Overstock!! I am now considering purchasing another pr in a different color for a bedroom. LOVE THEM!!Read More
Uneven Length
I liked the feel and the look of the olive panels I ordered. However, the lengths of the two panels were a couple inches different. Also, one of the panels jutted up a couple inches from one end to the other. It was impossible to make them look good next to each other, so I had to return them.Read More
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I attached the link below to our return policy. https://help.overstock.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDcyMDM1MDg0L3NpZC9JQ2E0V1NZbQ%3D%3D
The gray was a little darker than I had expected. I followed to suggestion to put a damp towel in the dryer to get the wrinkles out - that did not work. In strong sunlight they look like there are little pin prick holes in the fabric. To me they look OK; they are in our bonus room over our garage so I don't have to look at them a lot. They do block out the sunlight that is the one plus about them.
Is the 52" width each panel or total width for both panels??
Each panel is 84 inches long x 52 inches wide.
Is the eggplant as purple as pictured or is it a dark plum?
I didn't get eggplant but I got dark gray and it almost looks black.
What color is the backside of the beige panels?
It is also beige. The curtains are not lined or backed with anything, the material is so thick which is what makes them room darkening. I have beige plain and beige foil circles and they both work as well as the darker colors.
Is there any way to purchase 3 panels?
They sell a wider version that comes as a single panel. https://www.overstock.com/5793844/product.html
Does Overstock offer 96 and 108 inch long curtains?
Is each panel 52" wide, or is that the combined width of both panels?
Each panel is 52" wide- they are of great quality and really do a good job of keeping the light out.
Each panel is 52" wide. May I suggest that if you're buying them for a doorwall thats between 90-112" wide, that you buy 2sets if you want them to drape nicely when closed.
52# each. You will love them, great quality, look nice and they definitely are light and heat blocking!
each panal is 52 inches wide
Are these lined? Thanks?
No, but no light comes in at all.
They are not lined but they seem to do a great job keeping out the heat and light. I live in the deep south and needed them to help keep the house cool - I have them in front of the sliding glass back door and it has significantly improved the coolness of the room and helped my ac keep the house cool. I have ordered more for other rooms.
No, they are not lined. As the other person said, they block light very effectively. And if it's temperature extremes you're concerned about, I have 6 panels along one glass wall/sliding glass door, and they have made a difference both in air conditioning costs as well as heating bills. And they don't fade either.
No they are not lined, but due to the material they really do keep the room much warmer, do not allow the sun in on hot days.
What is the width?
Each panel is approximately 52" inches wide.
Each panel is approx 52" wide. There are 2 panels for total approx 104" wide
Yes, each one is 52 in wide , they are wonderful ! Keeps the house cooler and keeps the sun out
These curtains I bought and purchased were supposed to be made by Aurora Home. I have several pairs of these in my house and am very pleased. However the last pair I purchased were actually made by Best Home Fashion, which are considerably cheaper on Amazon. I'm disappointed that Overstock would advertise one brand and shipped another, cheaper brand. What gives Overstock?
Contact us at 1 (800) 843-2446 for help with your order.
is Onyx black?
Hello Banana, yes you are correct.The onyx option is black. Have a great day!
Is b"brown" the same as "chocolate"
Hello Wally, we try to represent the colors of our products accurately. Unfortunately, due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen. Yes, brown and chocolate can be identical colors. Thank you for shopping with Overstock!
what is the difference between Aurora Home Thermal Insulated Blackout Grommet Top 84-inch Curtain Panel Pair on the weekly deal and the Aurora Home Thermal Insulated Blackout Grommet Top Curtain Panel Pair in the 84 inch length that is on Sale. There is a price difference. Is the fabric the same? thank you
Hello Linda McDowell, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the information you have requested is currently unavailable. You will receive an email notification once an answer is posted. Have a great day.
I am looking for curtain for my bedroom and for a full black inside the room. Could you confirm this is 100% blackout without any light in the room ?
Hello , yes, this is a full blackout curtain. Have a nice day!
Is 52 the combined width of both panels? Or is ea panel 52"?
Hello Meesh, each panel is approximately 52 inches wide. Thanks for shopping with us!
Read many of the reviews and I'm very optimistic about purchasing a set of curtains. Now from what i understand, these curtains block out light and cold air, but how well are they at blocking out heat? I live in West valley Arizona, and during the winter months, my room stays very cold, and during the summers, we bake! So I am hoping that these curtains will protect from cold, sun and heal.
Yes, they do, but they are not fiberglass insulation so set your expectations accordingly. We have these "under" a more lightweight and decorative curtain in our boys' rooms. They have a 6-by-6 window facing southeast -- so, sun all day until the late afternoon. If they leave the curtains open, the room is noticeable hotter. If you really have a problem, get some window film from Home Depot. I put some on an office window that gets sun from noon- sundown. The reflective film works great. Like sunglasses for your windows. It allows me to leave curtains open and still use my office. Good luck.
Dimensions state 52" wide. Is this for each panel?
Yes it is. I bought 4 panels and I love them, high quality curtains and they block light and cold! I bought gray and they are beautiful!
I have these curtains in dark brown, but now I'd like to get them in Beige. The main reason I'v been hesitating is the complaints of different lengths of the curtains. The curtains I have now came with just a small difference so I put the shortest back where folks couldn't see it that well. Any guarantee the lengths will be very close to the same. I need to buy 2 pair so that's 4 curtains that need to be even. What do you think???
Hello 511gh, we do hope that this product meets expectations and is the length stated. Since the dimensions are approximate, unfortunately we cannot guarantee it. Thanks for shopping with us!
Do you have valances to match? Rick
Hello Rick, at this time we do not have a Aurora Home Thermal Insulated Blackout Grommet valance in stock. However, we do have a variety of valances that will look great with this curtain panel pair. Those can be found here: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Valances/6421/subcat.html - Thanks for shopping with us!
Are you out of the olive? and what does the Artichoke Green look like?
Hello semeagher, yes the Artichoke Green is Olive. You can purchase with Artichoke Green option to have olive color curtains. Sorry for the confusion. We will make correction for it. Have a great day!
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Lakeland Commissioners Delay Vote on Repealing Spitting Ordinance
Published: Monday, March 4, 2013 at 12:48 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 12:12 a.m.
LAKELAND | City commissioners decided Monday to chew on the spitting debate a little more.
In other action Monday, city commissioners:
• Voted 7-0 to hire Strickland Construction of Lakeland for $239,681 to remove HVAC equipment and Dumpster enclosure and install a new chiller system at Cleveland Heights Golf Course.
• Approved the appointments of Keith Boreske and Jerry Kerby to the Airport Advisory Board. The two are expected to serve three years on the board.
• Voted 7-0 to enter into a seven-year agreement with Coca-Cola of Lakeland for vending machines and advertisement rights with the Parks And Recreation Department at Henley Field, the Lake Mirror Complex, Bryant Stadium, the main library, the Larry R. Jackson Library and the Lake Mirror Complex. The agreement is expected to generate about $176,000. City officials chose Coca-Cola over Pepsi Beverages Co. of Winter Haven.
• Heard in first reading about a conditional use permit for a new beauty shop and day spa at 214, 214½ and 216 W. Cresap St.
• Voted 6-0 to enter into an agreement for Lakeland Electric with Crimson Coal Corp. to purchase 300,000 tons of coal for $13.1 million. Commissioner Keith Merritt was absent from the vote.
Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields proposed a delay on a proposal to ban the ordinance after Commissioner Don Selvage made a motion to remove it from the books.
The ordinance from 1944 states it is unlawful for anyone to spit in front of or on a bus, a public conveyance, sidewalk, public building or any other public place within the city limits.
Fields said commissioners should know why the ordinance was enacted initially before a vote occurs.
"We should have a fully educated discussion on it," Fields said at Monday's commission meeting.
Commissioner Howard Wiggs said that health issues prompted cities to adopt spitting bans.
Selvage said it wasn't a subject he wanted to drag out, but he said he would agree to the delay.
Selvage said police have more important things to do than enforce a spitting ordinance.
"I am not pro spitting," Selvage said. "It is disgusting. But where does government stop to enforce behavior?"
Commissioner Edie Yates supports the ordinance.
She compared the spitting ordinance to laws against littering.
"You have to have a standard in the community to keep it clean and healthy," Yates said. "I still know a lot of people who chew tobacco.
"This is still something that could be an issue in the community if it were disre-garded."
Yates said if she ever has grandchildren she doesn't want to take them to a park where spitting is prevalent.
"I don't want them to roll around in the grass or dirt, thinking, 'Oh my God, has someone been spitting in this area?' " Yates said.
City Attorney Tim McCausland said in an email that if taken literally the spitting ordinance could be applied to Tigertown and other city parks.
"Never having been called upon to construe this provision, I would not likely extend it to ball fields where there is limited public access," McCausland wrote. "I would add that I hope I would never have to."
Selvage's request comes after a man was arrested for spitting on the sidewalk or grass at 2:30 a.m. May 30 near Florida Southern College. The charge against Joseph Stoiber, 29, was dropped by prosecutors.
Commissioner Phillip Walker agreed there should be a bigger discussion about what he described as offensive behavior.
Walker, who represents the Northwest District, said he remains concerned about residents wearing baggy pants in his neighborhood.
"It is very disgusting and distasteful," Walker said of baggy pants.
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The change went into effect Saturday, and some techies have been howling. "The idea that a decision that will affect so many, and involves so much money, could rest on a single unelected person is bizarre at best and absurd at worst," Mark Sullivan wrote in PCWorld. Derek Khanna, the former Republican Study Committee staffer who made news last fall as the author of a policy memo on copyright reform that went viral, called the rule "the most ridiculous law of 2013 so far."
Now Sina Khanifar, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from San Francisco, is trying to galvanize the backlash with a petition on WhiteHouse.gov: "Make Unlocking Cell Phones Legal." From the petition:
Consumers will be forced to pay exorbitant roaming fees to make calls while traveling abroad. It reduces consumer choice, and decreases the resale value of devices that consumers have paid for in full.
When I talked to Khanifar by phone Monday, he told me the issue is "near and dear" to him. "My first company, while I was in college, was unlocking phones. It's actually what got me through college." It also nearly got him in trouble: Khanifar says Motorola tried to sue him over a website he had created that told people how to unlock its Razr phone, a big seller at the time. A couple of academic lawyers took his side, he says, and the suit never materialized. Today the story might be different.
The Library of Congress justified its decision by pointing out that wireless carriers' business models rely on being able to lock customers into contracts. But Khanifar points out that unlocking a phone doesn't get you out of your contract, it just makes it non-exclusive. He says he has grown accustomed to swapping out the SIM card on his own unlocked device when he travels overseas, which he does frequently. "I know I'm going to hate it when I go abroad and can't use my iPhone," he says. "The whole arrangement just doesn't make much sense."
His petition, created on Jan. 24, had racked up some 28,000 signatures as of Monday afternoon.


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Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Many families throughout the world are affected by cancer. But for Holly Pilcher, cancer is the last thing she ever thought her 5-month-old baby would be facing.
Peyton Pilcher has spent most her 15 months of life in and out of the hospital after being diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a malignant tumor that was bleeding in her liver.
Peyton remained the Children's Medical Center for one month and then continued to make weekly visits for chemotherapy and blood transfusions.
For her mother, this meant being extremely careful putting Peyton around other children because she was very susceptible to disease. She says it was almost like keeping her in a bubble.
"It was frustrating and upsetting but knowing it was only because of everything she was going through. Knowing she will catch up and she was going to get better and was going to do what regular babies do, she just needed to get better first. Knowing she was going to have a great story to tell," said her mother.
That tumor has been removed and little Peyton is on the road to recovery.
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Energy theft is something that affects all of us. The impacts of energy theft range from potential safety hazards to increased energy costs. If you become aware of a situation where you suspect energy theft or meter tampering, you can help by contacting us.
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Energy theft is a public safety issue. In most instances where energy is being stolen, dangerous situations have been discovered. Attempting to bypass or tamper with gas or electric meters is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death from fire, explosion or electrocution. There are shock and fire hazards not only to the thief, but also innocent family members, friends, neighbors and Duke Energy employees. Even if these situations do not occur at the time of the theft, the meter is often left in an unsafe condition that is potentially dangerous to others.
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When gas or electric energy is unlawfully consumed, the reality is that they are stealing from everyone who is an honest, paying customer. Just as shoplifters drive up the price of merchandise you purchase, those who tamper with meters to get free energy drive up your energy costs.
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Duke Energy is serious about protecting our customers from the dangers and increased costs caused by energy theft. Our employees are trained to detect signs of meter tampering and energy theft. They can also use computer analysis of metering data to further determine energy theft. Those individuals caught stealing energy are subject to immediate disconnection of service, civil collection proceedings and the possibility of criminal prosecution that can result in a fine, imprisonment or both.
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If you notice any of the following, it could indicate meter tampering and/or energy theft:
- A person other than a Duke Energy employee working on a meter.
- A person other than a Duke Energy employee digging near underground lines or tampering with overhead power lines.
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That potentially changed when our Illustrious Illuminati Ionbeam sourced these potential 120 degree LED replacement lights from SuperbrightLEDs.com. And since I had the nose off my old FJR and going to take the nose off my new FJR...a perfect time to drop $30 and do some experimentation.
Then a stock light bulb on the left and 100 on the right for comparison. Notice the even fill of the stock light. However, the color of the lights is very similar.
Then I tried a 120 degree white LED instead of the 100. Exposure is brighter, but the fill seems a little better. Still a bit of a hot spot, but not as bad.
Then let's try 4 white 120 degree LEDs....pretty decent with some hotspots and glare....but 99 years of life or 25,000 miles for the stockers? You decide.
And since I was spending $4 on shipping anyway....how about $9 for some blue LEDs? I didn't hold out a lot of hope, but I gotta tell you in the dark...I REALLY like the blue and think it will be better on those long night desert rides!
In summary, 4 NEO3-BHP High Power LED Instrument bulbs for the speedo/tach baclights. I like blue, 120 degree, and $2.29 each. Shipping is $4.39 in a nice bubble wrap envelope via USPS for a total of $13.52.
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I'll report back after I go on a long ride with them and decide.
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The Crestliner 1750 Raptor TE has been streamlined for the 2010 model year. She is ideal for almost any kind of freshwater fishing in small to medium-sized lakes.
At 17 feet long, it's an easy fit in any garage, or put a good canvas on it and leave it outside. How can the neighbors complain about a brand new boat? If you are trading down it is good to know that boats don't get much lighter than this one, so you could have big savings on your tow vehicle and its fuel bill.
Note that there is plenty of knee room on the Crestliner 1750 Raptor.
Crestliner has been building 17-footers for longer than we can remember, so they have it down pretty well. But one thing they have recently changed is moving the console forward to give the anglers behind more room. And that is where you are likely to have two anglers.
The builder has installed about all of the seating tricks in this boat that it has on her bigger sisters. By placing sockets for the seat pedestal all over the deck the anglers have some choice as to how they use the boat. One of the things we like is that the optional transom bench seat (think of all of the larger boats that don't even have this as an option!) which folds down and makes into a casting platform. Want to sit? Just plug in your seat pedestal. Crestliner is proud of the fact that all of the pedestal seats can be swiveled 360-degrees.
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There are large storage lockers under the deck so you can store all of your gear and there is no excuse for having a deck that is so cluttered it looks like Sanford & Son's junk yard. There is a center rod storage compartment with dedicated tubes, something that Crestliner has been doing for a long time. There is also rod storage in the gunwales, port and starboard. If it ain't broke…
A vinyl bench seat at the transom which is a welcome addition for any boat.
Another thing that we like is the fact that this 17-footer has two aerated live wells, one in the bow and another in the stern. So there will be no need for anglers fighting over the bait.
The 1750 Raptor TE has a 17-degree deadrise in the bottom and is made of four pieces of metal all welded together. You can have a single console or twins. The single allows more room for big men to move fore and aft, so we reckon that is what most fishing lodges will buy, but if you are going to take Mom out on a chilly morning, she will probably like the dual console version with walk-thru design.
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As Lansing Police Chief Teresa Szymanski prepares for her retirement, the city's neighborhoods are left to wonder, what the next chief will bring to the table.
Sam Brewster already has an idea of what he would like to see.
"Strong sense of community and realizing that they are supporting the people of Lansing," said the President of the Cavanaugh Park Neighborhood Association.
Brewster has worked hand-in-hand with the police department on the crimes issues in his area. He says that work needs to continue for the city to be successful.
"They need to be there, visibly, and they also need to support the neighborhoods and their officers," said Brewster.
Anita Beavers is the former Colonial Village Neighborhood President and worked with Szymanski back in 2010. She says the department has always been involved and familiar with the neighborhoods, regularly attending association meetings and keeping them informed.
She hopes the trend of promoting from within continues.
"Probably someone who's in the force now, who knows the city, who knows what's going on here and what's going on there because having that knowledge is important," said Beavers.
While she likes the idea of familiarity, Beavers wouldn't mind seeing some innovation.
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A commenter over at the Garden Professor�s Facebook page linked to this article about Witch�s Broom, and the intrepid conifer enthusiasts who climb trees, risking life and limb to harvest them, with the hope of finding a source for the next great dwarf cultivar, so beloved of Railway, and Fairy Garden enthusiasts, and even home landscapers wanting a slower growing, denser leaved, and smaller specimen for their landscapes. From the article:
Witch's Broom on Norway SprucePicture courtesy of Garden Professor Bert Cregg
Hermsen and Larson are part of a tiny group of plant fanatics � they estimate they number about 200 nationwide � who traipse through forests collecting witch's brooms. The term, which dates to the Middle Ages, refers to tree mutations made up of dense masses of shoots growing from a single point. They look like balls of twigs woven together and can grow to several feet across. Each is the only one of its kind in the world. They are genetically unique.They were dubbed "witch's brooms" in Medieval Europe because it was believed witches placed them high in trees, and even rested in them.Here�s Garden Professor Bert Cregg:Witch�s brooms are growth anomalies that occur on various trees, most commonly conifers, Brooms can be caused by a variety of factors including diseases, aphids, environmental stress and random mutations. In some cases the growth defect is only present when the casual agent, say, a pathogen is present. In others, however, the growth mutation can be propagated by grafting scion wood from the witch�s broom onto a regular rootstock. In fact, this is the origin of many forms of dwarf and unusual ornamental conifers. Because of this, brooms are often a prized commodity and �Broom hunting� is an active past-time for conifer enthusiasts such as members of the American Conifer Society.
?Whenever someone walks through a collection of dwarf, contorted, drooping, variegated, or otherwise unusual conifers such as the Harper Collection at Hidden Lake Gardens, one of the first questions is �Where did these trees come from?� In a few cases the trees represent relatively rare species that we don�t see often in this part of the world. However, in most cases these unusual trees represent genetic mutants of otherwise common conifers such as Pinus strobus, Picea glauca, Picea abies, Tsuga canadensis or other run-of-the-mill species. The trees we see in collections that are prized by conifer connoisseurs are the result of genetic mutations that result in unusual color or variegation, extremely slow growth rate, or loss of apical dominance. The mutations usually happen one of two ways: seedling mutants or witch�s brooms. Seedling growers that grow tens of thousands of seedlings from a given species will occasionally find individuals with unusual growth characteristics such as variegated or weeping form. Scions from these trees can be grafted onto other seedlings to propagate trees with the unusual trait. Likewise, mutations can arise within an individual tree. These are called witch�s brooms or �sports�. The unusual trees are propagated by grafting scions from the witch�s broom onto seedlings. If the mutation results in a weeping form, different forms of the tree can be produced depending upon where the scion is grafted. Grafting high on the normal tree (or standard) results in a weeping form, whereas grafting at ground level results in a prostrate or low growing form.
�Nidiformis�, the Nest Spruce, which itself was a witches� broom that had been found on a Norway Spruce. Photo Credit Bill Barge
There�s a dwarf cultivar of A. circinatum named �Little Gem� that was originally discovered as a witch�s broom.
Witches Broom of Vine Maple - Photo Credit Harold Greer for Oregon State University
Serendipitous web surfing can be very enlightening.
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Avoid both, imo
Well. I was going to get another backup bottle of Le Male, but my current bottle is pretty much still full and i have a back up waiting, so here goes this:
My friend says if i give him my Acqua Di Gio(which i got for a gift that i barely use becaues i simply reach for Allure Homme Sport and L'eau D'Issey more often), he'll by me 212 Men.
The question is simply. whats better
212 Men or Acqua Di Gio?
Avoid both, imo
Personally, I would take Aqua di Gio, but it sounds like 212 is what you prefer, so go with what you like!
Aqua di Gio is way better then 212 Men if you ask me. The big problem with it is that it is as mainstream as you can get and there are probably millions of people who wear this. 212 is a headache inducing scrubber for me and it smells unpleasantly synthetic.
idk. i do like ADG, but lately ive been noticing a weird nail polish kinda note.
Anyway, I would say that 212 is more unique and actually seems to smell quite nice IMO.
If he's buying you a bottle in trade for your AdG, why is he restricting you to 212? Establish a price range, and pick something for yourself.
They are both equally dreadful.
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I'd keep the Adg....but just wondering why you were considering buying a second backup of le male? It's not like they are discontinuing it or are they?
damn. 212 an ADG really arent as liked as they once were
at the moment, the thing i would want if i was swapping ADG would be 212 Men. im just trying to make the choice of whether i really like 212 better then ADG
But I doesn't make sense to check the opinions of others for that. I know it's an overused phrase but nontheless it's true: go with your own nose! Now you've heared all kinds of opinions and still don't know wether you'll be happy with your choice in the long run. In case you are not, just sell or swap it again...
Both is boring as h*ll
212 for sure. AdG is too played out.
ADG is the better of the two, IMHO.
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Why don't you go to the store and spray some 212 men on your arm and let it be there for a day? In that way you can decide which you like best since you own AdG and have already worn it.
Acqua di Giò is my guilty pleasure. What's yours?
I'll echo the above sentiments:
avoid them both lest you smell like every other 20 year old kid on campus
Cool Water!
i prefer ADG, for scentimental values as well.
have him buy you 5 bottles of grey flannel instead
Aqua di Gio
212 can, at times, remind me of a chemical toilet on a bus


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Lundbeck places €10m in Biotie
10.09.2012 - The Scandinavian duo Lundbeck and Biotie agreed on a deal that includes a €10m equity investment and amended commercialisation rights.
Danish H. Lundbeck A/S from Copenhagen trusts in Biotie Therapies Corp. from Turku (Finland). First clinical data from pivotal Phase III studies with Selincro (nalmefene) were presented earlier this year. Despite being not overly compelling to the public – and a data update being overdue – the results seem to be convincing enough for the two collaborating partners to strengthen their ties.
On 7 September, Lundbeck invested €10m in Biotie by subscribing for 18,604,651 shares (€0.5375 per share). This represents an 4.6% equity stake after the share issue as the share capital of Biotie is now increasing to €176m. The investment comes with an amended license agreement. Biotie is now eligible for up to €89m in upfront and milestone payments which includes now a €5m sales milestone for Japan in comparison with the old agreement. The deal also includes a reduction in royalties on the sales on markets outside the EU, the EFTA and the US, which puts Lundbeck in the position to launch Selincro at a more competitive price.
Lundbeck holds the worldwide development and commercialisation rights to Selincro. The marketing authorisation for the EU was already filed in December 2011. A decision by the EMA is expected this year. Selincro is a small molecule opioid receptor antagonist that inhibits the reward pathway in the brain that reinforces the desire and craving for alcohol and other addictive substances. As a result, Selincro targets a novel principle in the treatment of alcohol dependence by removing a person's desire to drink.http://www.european-biotechnology-news.com/news/news/2012-03/lundbeck-places-eur10m-in-biotie.html


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Gary Houston has received the endorsement of the Mississippi Alliance of State Employees. The announcement was made Thursday in Meridian.
Houston is the Democratic nominee and will be on the ballot Nov. 8.
MASE president Brenda Scott said Houston is a man of integrity and understands the role of state workers, and will champion their cause.
"He's interested in a lot of their concerns. For instance, the retirement fund. He's aware that the workers are paying more toward their health insurance," said Scott. "He's also aware that year after year after year, that there has been an attempt to make these workers at-will without any due process rights to their job, regardless of the years of services that they have given to the state of Mississippi."
"We believe in working hard to support our government workers, our public employees," said Houston. "They invested their lives in giving service to our community, in health care, in mental health, in every facet of our community, which makes up the community of Lauderdale and Clarke County."
Houston is running against incumbent Republican state Rep. Greg Snowden and independent Sam Thompson.


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Sharks Acquire Forward Tommy Grant
Grant and Conditional Seventh Round Selection in 2014 NHL Draft Acquired from the New York Rangers in Exchange for Forward Brandon Mashinter
SAN JOSE, California -- San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the team has acquired forward Tommy Grant and a conditional seventh round selection in the 2014 NHL Draft in exchange for forward Brandon Mashinter. Grant has been assigned to Worcester, San Jose's top development affiliate in the American Hockey League.
Grant, 26, has posted 16 points (9-7=16) in 34 games with Connecticut (AHL) this season. Last season with Connecticut, the six-foot-two, 195-pound North Vancouver, British Columbia native notched 23 points (11-12=23) with 39 penalty minutes in 72 games.
Mashinter, 24, played in 30 games this season with Worcester, posting five points (2-3=5) and 44 penalty minutes. He appeared in 236 games with Worcester in the last four seasons recording 108 points (54-54=108) and 324 penalty minutes. In 2010-11, Mashinter played 13 games with San Jose, registering 17 penalty minutes.


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Abilene police use TipSoft Alert System to connect to community
ABILENE, Texas - The Abilene Police Department and Abilene Crime Stoppers hope to get the community involved in the fight against crime through the TipSoft Information Alert System.
"We are always exploring technology and those assets that will enable us to better communicate with our citizens because, ironically, most people don't want the police until they need the police," Police Chief Stan Standridge said.
TipSoft is designed to keep citizens involved and informed via email and text alerts.
"It is a web-based tool that enables my staff to communicate directly to our citizens who subscribe to TipSoft," Standridge said. "They can communicate immediate needs or they can communicate crime trends maybe in their specific neighborhood where they live."
You can sign up online at www.abilenecrimestoppers.com or www.abilenepolice.org. Enter your email address and/or phone number and select the neighborhood you want to subscribe to. You will receive a confirmation message that asks you to follow a link finish the process.
Crime tips can also be submitted via text message to Abilene Crime Stoppers. You can text TIP126, plus your message, to CRIMES (274637).
Facebook users can also view the Abilene Police Department's page for a look at any updates.
"True crime reduction begins with the community," Standridge said. "At the end of this year when we release Abilene crime statistics, I hope everybody will recognize that it's every body's report card. The police department's report card and the community's report card."
TipSoft has only been around for a few months and, as of Tuesday, has 714 subscribers. Only 531 have completed the process by verifying their information. Abilene police hope to get the entire community involved.
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The Tuscaloosa County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to move the polling locations in Lake View.
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By Richard Deiser, Vice President, Bus DepartmentBonnie Morr, Alternate Vice President, Bus Department The Surface Transportation Authorization Act, introduced by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), includes provisions of interest to bus operators. The proposed law would: Require interstate motor coach carriers to demonstrate knowledge of safety, accessibility and financial responsibility prior […]
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An investigation into the death of a Miller County man after a fatal fire on Monday night is expected to be wrapped up by the end of the week.
The body of 23-year-old Brent Comer was found in a home on Eldon Road late Monday night. Firefighters discovered Comer's body on Monday evening when they responded to a structure fire call around 9:30 p.m. The house, located just outside the Eldon city limits in the Moreau Fire Protection District, was a rental that had been vacant for several months.
Comer's car with his driver's license inside was parked near where the fire is believed to have started. The fire protection district declined to comment on the cause of the fire and referred questions to other agencies.
So far, there has been no information released to indicate what had brought Comer to the house.
Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott said an autopsy had been completed. All that he could release was that Comer's lungs were "full of smoke."
Abbott indicated there were one or two more individuals the sheriff's department planned on interviewing before finalizing the investigation.
Abbott said there was nothing suspicious about the death.
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Saturday, 5 December 2009
A "superhighway" out of Assen
When a new suburb was built on the edge of Assen, the new residents would be living 3.5 to 4.5 km from the centre of the city. Many may have been put off cycling into the city if the route was not of adequate quality, offering enough safety and directness.
There are many examples of where Dutch cyclists get to dodge traffic lights.
The planners came up with a great solution. The most direct route from the city centre to the new development was to be by bike. That's the red line on the map. The driving route is in blue. The red line takes in no traffic lights, and is as cycled in the video above. The blue line has three sets of traffic lights on the route as well as a couple of roundabouts. It's also a bit longer.
Much of the distance covered in the video, and shown on the map, is on road. However, these are "bicycle roads" on which driving is made awkward due to restrictions. Residents can use the road for access to their homes, but it's of no use for a through journey as there are no "destinations" on the road. Motorists are expected to give way to cyclists. They are not supposed to park on the road (residents parking is provided alongside). For cyclists, though, it's wonderful. Direct. Pleasant. Car free (well, very nearly).
When the work was being planned a couple of years ago, the local government made some very amusing cartoon versions of what it would eventually look like, including details of the four new (and one reconditioned - subject of a future post) bridges that would have to be built along here to help cyclists or to relieve motor traffic from this route.
I showed another part of the route in a video a few days ago. That video was shot from the hill which is where the yellow dot is on the map above. Also, there's a view of the last part of the road heading into the city centre, and a view of the rush hour at one point on the road. All three of those videos show a lot more cyclists than the one here, shot on a quiet Sunday morning to show you the infrastructure - which is really the star of the video. Also, the blue bridge featured in a piece about how cycling should not be an extreme sport.
Since the building of the new development, the cycling rate in Assen has risen, not fallen. 41% of all journeys in the city are now by bike.
I had to edit the Google Maps image to get the red line on. Here's a link to it without. The bike I'm riding is the marvellous Sinner Mango velomobile.
6 comments:
- WestfieldWanderer said...
Yet another example from a civilized country on how it should be done.
When, oh when, are the British planners going to wake up?
- 5 December 2009 at 12:33
- freewheeler said...
"When, oh when, are the British planners going to wake up?"
Perhaps the question should also be: when are British cycling campaigners and organisations going to wake up? Cycling infrastructure shared with motorists on the British model isn't working, and the kind of segregated infrastructure on offer is equally mediocre.
I don't believe cycling is ever going to increase significantly in Britain until the current failing policies are abandoned, and the Dutch template is adopted.
- 5 December 2009 at 14:34
- WestfieldWanderer said...
Was it cycling campaigners or urban planners that initiated the Dutch and Danish systems?
- 5 December 2009 at 16:51
- Brent said...
At 2:20 and other points, there are white lines painted on the intersection. I know what the "jaws" mean, but what are the white lines for?
- 5 December 2009 at 18:08
- David Hembrow said...
WestfieldWanderer: "cycling campaigners or urban planners" ? I think the answer has to be "yes". Both of them.
Brent: The lines simply show a difference in level at the junctions. They're raised in order to make the junctions obvious.
What I don't mention in the video is that you have to give way to the right at these junctions. That's normal here for junctions which don't have other markings which over-ride, i.e. the give way triangles that you also mention, and helps to slow things down. It's not obvious from the hand held camera view, but I was looking down the roads as I approached.
- 5 December 2009 at 18:17
- Nipper said...
A great post David.
I too wish UK cyclists and planners would grasp the subjective safety argument. Only today while cycling on a road into town, I was passed by a car travelling at 30mph with perhaps 3-4inches between me and it, it pulled in too quickly forcing me to slow down. Within minutes I had caught up with the car and as I then joined a cycle path I overtook it. This actually happened twice on my journey. What is shocking is I was pulling a child carrying trailer, thankfully empty at the time. The car drivers could not have known the trailer was empty, it had a full cover over it; it is this kind of dangerous driving that puts parents off taking children by bicycle. I do carry my children in the trailer but always ride on cycle paths or on the pavement when I have a child on board.
Freewheeler I can't comment on your blog so I hope David won't mind if I just say how brilliant it is. It is so helpful to know I am not alone in my thinking on UK infrastructure, thanks.
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