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Vacation rental cottage. Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
1214 Lovell Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328
United States
Welcome to Barefoot Children!
An awesome, family-friendly two-story cottage packed with fun details and cheerful decor! Conveniently located on Lovell Avenue,
Barefoot Children is a quick 2-block walk to the beach! 3 blocks to the pier! Close to everything on Tybee (shopping, beach, restaurants), the cottage offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and some especially fun kids' rooms!
Front staircase leads to a great screened porch with colorful pink & green chairs and bright, beachy decor! The entry opens into a large family room with denim beach-friendly furniture, wonderful art and photos and a flat-screen TV! Vintage locker cubby
has a place to hang & store little ones' beach gear.
Along with the family room, the first floor offers a fully-equipped kitchen with a great aqua china cabinet in the kitchen nook and a fun blue/white polka dot chandelier over the dining table. Dining seating for 8. Spacious laundry room. Two bedrooms downstairs,
one with a queen bed and one with bunk beds in a pirate themed kids' room with lots of personality! There is a full bath and a a half bath on the first floor.
Upstairs, the large master bedroom offers a king bed and a separate lounging area, aqua dresser with lime green mirror and an aqua/pink/lime green color scheme; perfect for the beach! Reading nook (perfect for a little girl!) decorated in pink patchwork
with shelving for books and stuffed animals. Across from the reading nook is an aqua chest with large fun blue tin tubs on top; great storage! The reading nook leads directly into the master bathroom complete with double sinks, beachy blue decor and a fun
wire basket on stand filled with super soft towels and washcloths! Other upstairs bedroom offers a double bed with lavender accents and fun wall art! The upstairs landing is a fun spot for kids with an antique highchair, antique aqua dresser and a kids' table
& chairs. Don't miss the great mermaid rack with hooks located in the stairwell! This cottage is brimming with fun, bright, kid-friendly decor and is the perfect family vacation cottage!
Complimentary WiFi.
Minimum Age Requirement: Must be 25 years of age to rent this property.
Please note: Longer minimum stay requirements of up to 7 nights will apply during certain times of the year including holidays and our summer season.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2016
Overall satisfaction:
Paula H from Pine Lake, Ga recommends this vacation rental
Thanks to the Mermaid staff we were able to switch to this larger cottage at the last minute with ease. When we arrived and walked in the cottage smelled so good. My four year old granddaughter was the most delighted as she ran from room to room in delighted
glee. I must say the adults were just as happy. The Barefoot Chikdren cottage is young at heart. It was well equipped, extra clean and very homey. We enjoyed our week at Tybee and look forward to coming back again. The Mermaid staff is absolutely terrific.
Thanks to everyone!
Stayed 5 days ending in
July, 2016
Heather W from Greenfield, Ma recommends this vacation rental
This spot was easy to get to the beach and quiet at night. Plenty of room for everyone and great, kid-friendly decor.
Stayed 2 days ending in
August, 2015
Mercy R from Miami, FL does not recommend this vacation rental.
We transferred to Barefoot Children after staying at the Heron Hideaway (which was fabulous) for a few days. The mermaids were very helpful in finding us another cottage when we decided to extend our stay. First the good: the home is extremely close to
the beach and a grocery store. The home decor is decorated in a colorful, shabby, beachy style that is cute and fun. Also, there are plenty of toys and games for kids as well as fun bedroom decor that will appeal to the kids. This home is also great if your
planning to squeeze as many people as possible. Unfortunately, the house has seen better days. The house smells of mildew, the sheets were old and covered with pills and overall looks like it hasn't been kept up as well as it should, particularly considering
the price. The house needed a thorough cleaning. Also, there are no beach chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, etc., which would've been nice. There is no longer a porch swing as shown in the pictures. Overall, I would not recommend this property unless it gets
a bit of maintenance and a good cleaning.
thank you very much for your feedback and recommendations. We truly appreciate your comments. The mermaids
Stayed 5 days ending in
July, 2015
a guest from Columbia, TN does not recommend this vacation rental.
House was in need of alot of TLC. And a good cleaning from top to bottom
thank you very much for your honest feedback.
Stayed 9 days ending in
June, 2015
david g from knoxville, tennessee does not recommend this vacation rental.
We love Tybee and have had much success renting from Mermaid Cottages over several years. Last year we stayed in the same unit as this year, Barefoot Children. Last years stay was very pleasant but I was somewhat disappointed with the condition of the
house this year. It is meant to be a quaint home decorated with a distressed look and that is all well and good but there comes a time when some furniture and other items need to be updated, especially if you are paying close to $3000 for a week at Tybee.
The water filter in the sink did not work as well as one of the vacuum cleaners and with wood floors you sure need to vacuum frequently. The bathtub in the upper level constantly ran and there was a water leak in the ceiling over the townstairs shower.Under
the house in the garage area, the electrical outlets did not work so it was difficult to air up the tires on the bikes at the house without bringing them up to the house level. And I was looking forward to sitting on the swing on the porch but it's gone and
no replacement. Some of the old hand made furniture surly need replaced. Do something with the broken chair in the dining area as well. The owners have truly aloud this nice home to start downhill, Not worth now the rental cost. Everything else about Tybee
is wonderful. I will not go back to that rental.
thank you so much for your feedback- we will continue to work with the owners to bring this terrific home up to date and mermaid cottages ready! thank you again!
Stayed 4 days ending in
May, 2015
Sabrina L from Leesburg, Georgia recommends this vacation rental
We had a great experience from the time I first contacted staff about a possible rental until the day we left coming home. Staff stayed in contact with me throughout to ensure we had everything we needed. The cottage was too cute and very clean. We were
within a couple blocks (walking distance) of the shops, restaurants, and the beach. We are looking forward to going back next year and will definitely use Mermaid Cottages for a place to stay.
Thanks so much for your review and recommendation for Barefoot Children and Mermaid Cottages! We are so thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and are delighted that you are already planning to come back and stay with us again next year! See you then! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 4 days ending in
April, 2015
Kathleen O from Savannah, GA recommends this vacation rental
This house couldn't have been more perfect for our two families of four! Our children range in age from 8-15 and it was just right for them. I would also recommend this for families with more kids or younger ones as well - the Master suite had plenty of
room to sleep an entire family with small children. We easily could have put another small family in the house. The storage for bikes & beach equipment on ground level was very convenient. The super short walk to the beach was a bonus as well! I would say
this is an ideal location - walking or biking distance to so many restaurants! And our "independent age" kids were able to ride their bikes to the back river beach whenever they wanted too. The main beach is across the busier highway, so they only went there
with adult supervision. This place really made our Spring Break special. Thank you Mermaids!
We are delighted that you and your families had such a great experience at Barefoot Children! We're happy you took advantage of biking around Tybee (especially the "independent age" kids!). We hope you will plan a return visit soon. Bring more family! ;) ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 2 days ending in
April, 2015
Sarah P from Athens, GA recommends this vacation rental
What a charming house! We felt right at home, even the kids! We had everything we needed for a weekend away and we were only a few blocks from the beach and store. It was so convenient!
Thanks so much for your review and recommendation! We are delighted that you and your family felt so at home at Barefoot Children! We hope you will plan a return visit to this great "home away from home" very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 3 days ending in
August, 2014
Melody S from Alexis, NC recommends this vacation rental
the location was great allowed us to walk to the beach verses drinking and paying to park each day and through out the day. The house was great there were 2 addtional beds in the house upstairs bedroom that were not listed on the house desctiptions when
we reserved. This worked out great for our family prevented pairing up 2 children in each bed. If you are looking for yard space to play there is no back yard at this house however the carport made for a great game playing location "corn hole". Our family
loves spending time on Tybee and renting through the Mermaid Cottages we will be back in the future!!!!!!!!!
We're delighted that you and your family had such a great vacation at Barefoot Children! We are so happy that this cottage worked so well for your needs and we're thrilled that you are already planning a return visit! Hope to see you soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2014
Julie L from Los Gatos, Ca recommends this vacation rental
You know it's a good vacation rental when you start planning to use some of the decorating ideas to make you own home look better! Barefoot Children was perfectly located on a quiet street but right near the beach and not far from restaurants etc. The
house itself was lovely and spacious for our group, with fun and whimsical casual decorating that was perfect for a stay at the beach. Mermaid Carol in the office was so helpful with making the reservation and with giving us tips and suggestions for things
to do and places to eat in Tybee. We would love to come back here and stay longer next time!
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation for Barefoot Children! We are delighted that you had such an enjoyable stay! We will be sure and let Mermaid Carol know how much you appreciated her assistance! We, too, would love for you to come back and stay longer next time; see you sson! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2014
Arlyce E from Melrose, WI recommends this vacation rental
We loved the location and the bedrooms were exactly what we needed for our family which included 5 children under the age of 6:) My daugher in law said it was the best vacation she had ever been on. She got a little spooked when seeing several cochroaches.
Given that we came from Wisconsin by plane I would have appreciated some clotes hangers in the closet(there were none).We would definitely chose this Mermaid Cottage again. Thank you for making our vacation one to remember. The location to the beach is great.
We were told to bring beach towels so stopped to buy them when we arrived. Only to find many at the beach house.
Thank you for your review and recommendation for Barefoot Children! We are so happy that you had such a great time! Yes, in the south bugs are always around but we do exterminate monthly. We apologize for not having clothes hangers; we do have 24/7 Guest Services and we wish you had called us; we would have been happy to provide so your stay would have been even more enjoyable! We want our guests to let us know ANYTIME they need something! And, while some of our homeowners choose to provide beach towels, many do not so we let guests know they might want to bring them to be certain. Also, many times, our guests choose to purchase towels once they are on Tybee as a souvenir to take home! We are delighted that hear that you would stay at Barefoot Children again; we hope to see you again soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 3 days ending in
November, 2013
Kim S from Atehns, Ga recommends this vacation rental
It was just me and my 6 year old grand-daughter staying together in this very child friendly home...I could relax while she played in the Pirates room and the Princess/Hippo room. She had a ball and I was able to relax. We experienced the beauty of the
beach when it was extra windy and cold...and even the cold wind felt good, A special new Memory we will Cherish. Last but definitely not last "Denise" a super mermaid , that made everything just extra special for us...Thank you Denise!!! All the mermaids are
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear how much you and your granddaughter enjoyed your stay at Barefoot Children! It definitely is a perfect beach cottage for kids! Glad you made some special new memories! And, our goal at Mermaid Cottages is world-class customer service so we are delighted to hear that Denise was able to make things extra-special for you! We hope to see you back again very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 10 days ending in
October, 2013
Fran S from Frankfort, KY recommends this vacation rental
When 3 generations of a family (age range 6 months to 69 years) want to vacation together, finding the right location can be a challenge. We think we found a near-perfect place in the Barefoot Children cottage on Tybee Island. There's space to spread out
and have some privacy, yet everybody can get together in the living-dining-kitchen area and on that wonderful screened porch. The only thing I would change is that the person sleeping in what we called the "Hippo Room" on the second floor had no access to
the second-floor bathroom without walking through another bedroom. This was less than ideal, but we worked around it. We appreciated the cottage's family atmosphere and the delightful decor planned with children in mind -- no expensive, breakable, "designer"
stuff to worry about. We had a 2-block walk to the beach, so renting a beach cart from Tim's Beach Rentals was the smartest decision we made! The "Mermaids" were highly responsive to two calls for help during our stay. All in all, we had a wonderful experience
and hope to make a family vacation an annual tradition.
Thank you for your review! We are so happy that you and your extended family had such a great family vacation at Barefoot Children! We appreciate your recommendation and we invite you back! We hope you and your family will make Tybee Island and Mermaid Cottages your destination for your annual family vacations every year! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 5 days ending in
September, 2013
Lisa S from Springfield, MO recommends this vacation rental
A floor plan prior to coming would be great. However, when we had a problem with bugs, the company responded quickly and professionally. We really appreciated the personal and kind help that we received. Changed our mind about changing companies in the
future. Thanks.
Thank you for your review. Feedback such as yours is what helps us continue to improve and continue offering our guests the very best beach vacation experience possible. We wanted you to know that we immediately addressed and resolved the issue with bugs. We located the area around the plumbing that was the entry point and have made all necessary repairs and extermination. This issue has been completely resolved and we thank you for letting us know about it so quickly so we could take the appropriate steps to eliminate this issue. We are delighted that you have made the decision to stay with us again in the future; we hope to see you again very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 3 days ending in
September, 2013
Claire R from Ellijay, GA recommends this vacation rental
Barefoot Children was easy walking distance to the beach. The house was absolutely charming. The princess bedroom was a huge hit with my granddaughter and the pirate room tickled my grandson. We had plenty of room and bathrooms, and the kitchen was very
easy to use and also had plenty of room. It is our new favorite place to stay in Tybee. We'll be back! The Mermaid Cottage mermaids were a delight to work with.
Thank you for your review! We're so happy that Barefoot Children was such a huge hit with your grandchildren! It definitely is the perfect beach house for children! The kids' rooms there are always so much fun for our young guests! We are glad that you have found a new favorite place on Tybee and we are thrilled you are already planning to return; hope to see you soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 4 days ending in
July, 2013
lauren b from Savannah, GA recommends this vacation rental
My entire family was able to cram into this house for a few days this summer. We had a great time walking to the beach and just hanging out all under one roof again. We had a wonderful stay and would stay there again.
We are so happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful stay at Barefoot Children! We invite you back and hope to see you again very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2013
a guest from Roswell, Ga recommends this vacation rental
We've just returned from a wonderful week at this house and could not have asked for a better experience. The beach was a quick 1.5 block stroll down the street, shops and restaurants were two blocks away, and the immediate neighbourhood was well kept,
quiet, and lovely. The house itself was clean and adorably decorated and the two very minor issues that we encountered were addressed by the Mermaid staff literally within minutes. The one drawback was that the Internet was painfully slow, but we managed to
work around that for the most part. We are strongly considering this house for next year's vacation.
Thank you for your review! We are delighted that you had a cozy, relaxing and wonderful stay at Barefoot Children! We are thrilled that you are strongly considering this cottage for next year's vacation! We appreciate you letting us know about the WiFi issue you encountered and we will make sure we address that for resolution. We look forward to seeing you and your family back again next year! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Shannon P from Gainesville, FL recommends this vacation rental
What a wonderful cottage for kids ... so many fun places to play (the reading nook, the pirate room, under the stairs). Right down to eating popsicles on the porch swing, it was a perfect summer vacation.
Sounds like Barefoot Children was the perfect cottage for your family! We are delighted that you had such a perfect vacation there and we invite you back! Hope to see you again very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 4 days ending in
June, 2013
Kristin Z from Colorado Springs, Co recommends this vacation rental
This was a very cute place!! Would be great for a family gathering on Tybee! Our kids had a great time!
Thank you for your review! We are delighted that you and your family had such a great time at Barefoot Children! We hope you will plan a return visit very soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 5 days ending in
March, 2013
Brenda F from Arlington Heights, IL recommends this vacation rental
Beautiful property; very clean, well-equipped, sooo cute! Loved it! The Mermaids were awesome!! Tybee Island is beautiful!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted that you loved your stay at Barefoot Children! Now that you have visited beautiful Tybee Island, we hope you will plan a return visit with us soon! We look forward to hearing from you! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 3 days ending in
March, 2013
Jill M from Clinton, IL recommends this vacation rental
We rented from Mermaid for the second time this past weekend. It was a very impromptu trip for us...less than 12 hrs notice and the mermaids were very accomodating, knowing we were driving 15 hrs to get there!! Not only did we get a good deal, but the
home we stayed in was awesome!! It was big with plenty of room for our kids to run around and play and we were just two blocks from the beach and just one block to IGA and walking distance to shops and restaurants. I can't say enough good things about Mermaid
Cottages. I am so happy we have used their services and we look forward to our 9 day vacation this summer with our family! Can't wait to check out these two properties! Give Jan or Diane a call! You wil not be disappointed!
Thank you so much for your review! We are delighted that you and your family had a great stay at Barefoot Children! We love hearing from our repeat guests and welcome "impromptu" trips anytime! We look forward to you and your family being back with us this summer! We sincerely appreciate your kind words and recommendation...our goal is to provide our guests with world-class customer service right here on little Tybee Island and we appreciate your assessment of us as an "awesome rental company"....THANK YOU!!!! We will see you again soon! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
Stayed 4 days ending in
December, 2012
Randy D from Troy, MI recommends this vacation rental
Great time thank you.
We are delighted that you had a great time and thrilled that you are already planning to return! We look forward to your next visit with us! ~The Mermaids of Tybee Island
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"It's another symbol of Christmas," said Charlotte Grant of Olive Branch, Ill., as she shopped for poinsettias Thursday at Mueller's Greenhouses in Bertrand. "Over the years, poinsettias have become associated to Christmas just like the trees."
The plant even has its own day. By an Act of Congress, Dec. 12 is set aside as National Poinsettia Day. The date marks the death in 1851 of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who is credited with introducing the native Mexican plant to the United States. The purpose of the day is to enjoy the beauty of this popular holiday plant.
Since the 1970s, the Mueller family in Bertrand has grown poinsettias locally. "Poinsettias have changed a lot over the years," said Erich Mueller, managing member of Mueller's Greenhouses. "There were some ugly ones," he laughed. Different breeds and selection over the years has perfected the beauty of the poinsettia, Mueller said.
But the key to the Mueller family's success is a 40-year-old laminated guide the Mueller family uses for growing poinsettia bushes and trees. The guide, which has yellowed over the years, was developed by Paul Ecke Ranch -- the leader in the poinsettia industry who began breeding the plants in 1960.
Around May 1, bushes and trees are planted, Mueller said. The side shoots are pinched (pruned at the tip) in July, and the first pinch is in August. Pinching allows the flower to branch out. The plants are given a second trim about the first week of September. They grow in 50 percent shade until October
"Then we baby them through the time to sell them," Mueller said. In addition to Paul Ecke's guidelines, the Mueller family uses "The Poinsettia Manual," to grow its poinsettias.
A naturally tropical plant, the poinsettia today is available in 90 varieties. "We're always playing with new varieties," Mueller said.
About 75 percent of poinsettias grown by Mueller's Greenhouses are red. The remaining percentage are white and pink.
But a new trend -- painting poinsettias -- allows consumers to get their poinsettias in other colors.
"They're airbrushed with different colors," Mueller said. "And this is the second year we've offered the painted poinsettias."
Using an aerosol paint specifically for plants, among colors the leaves can be sprayed are cranberry, silver and robin egg blue. Glitter can also be added.
Poinsettias represent over 85 percent of the potted plant sales during the holiday season, according to the University of Illinois Extension.
"The story is somebody put them on 'The Tonight Show,' and they started wanting them," Mueller said about the popularity of the plant.
And contrary to common belief, the plants are not poisonous. Extensive testing conducted in 1971 by Ohio State University resulted in a clean bill of health for the poinsettia.
For example, according to POISINDEX, the national information center for poison control centers, a 50-pound child would have to eat 500-600 poinsettia bracts (leaves) to exceed the experiment doses that found no toxicity in the OSU study. Even at this high level, no toxicity was demonstrated.
Once a poinsettia is purchased, the biggest point to remember is not to overwater, Mueller said.
Soil should be checked daily to keep the poinsettia moist. It can drop leaves if the soil become too dry. The plants should be kept away from the cold or hot drafts because they're very sensitive to changes in temperatures. Temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees are ideal.
Exposure to bright, natural daylight without direct rays from the sun is best and usually not too much of a problem in areas where December days are often cloudy. Also don't cut the strings tied around and through poinsettias; they support its branches.
With Thanksgiving over, sales are picking up, Mueller said.
"It's red and green like Christmas," Mueller said about the plant. "It's grown to be the standard."

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The goodness of the 2000 Cartlidge & Browne California Chardonnay begins with a beguiling aroma of tropical fruit and exotic spice, which turns into a potpourri of ripe, round, buttery flavors on the palate. Hints of oak and pineapple infused vanilla marry to apple and lemon drop flavors in the center of this wine. And if that's not enough to tantalize the senses, a dry, utterly pleasing Burgundian-style finish begs the taste buds for an encore. A smooth flavor filled Chardonnay, the 2000 Cartlidge & Browne California Chardonnay exhibits true personality plus; this is a wine with enough charm, style and good old fashioned drinking pleasure to please even the most discerning palate. It also makes us wonder why more California producers can't turn out Chardonnays as fine and flavorful as the Cartlidge & Browne for under $25.00 a bottle. We suggest serving this lovely Chardonnay fairly well chilled, and then allowing it to warm up slowly in the glass. This will permit the wine to run through its entire gamut of delicious flavors and textures. Yum!
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One of the most popular questions we get is, "How do I make my water brackish?" So here is the way that I mix water, what you will need, and the formula I use to figure out what SG water to add to get your desired result.
First things first, remember, only raise your SG by .002 or less per week, even on the first increase, or you will kill your bio filter that you just worked so hard to establish.
I'll start from scratch, like you you know nothing about brackish water, and describe the process:
Things you'll need:
1) Container at least 3/4 size the total volume of your aquarium.
2) Marine salt
3) Water
4) A measuring cup, plastic or glass preferably (metal corrodes)
5) Hydrometer or Refractometer (refractometer is more expensive but well worth it)
6) Heater
7) Power head of some sort
How to:
1) Fill the container with water equaling 50% of your tank volume
2) Slowly add salt, you have to experiment with how much to add. Each salt manufacturer is different and even then, there is a difference between batches from the same manufacturer.
3) Add heater. Make sure it is one that can be submerged (don't ask how I found this out because I won't tell!)
4) Submerge power head and turn it on (again, read end note of number 3)
5) Make sure all the salt is dissolved in the container. If you see some sitting on the bottom, give it a good stir and check back in a while.
6) Once you do not see any salt in standing on the bottom of the container, let the water mix for a few hours.
7) Check SG and adjust accordingly.
Let the water mix over night to make sure all the salt has dissolved.
9) Do a 50% water change. Replace what you took out with what you mixed and viola' brackish water!
The trick is to not raise things more than .002 per week. So, based on a 50% water change, the SG of the first batch of water you mix should be 1.004. Now the question is what is the next one and how do you figure it out? I use the formula:
a= your current SG
b= what you need your next mix to be
c= your target SG
So if your tank is at 1.002 and you want to raise to 1.004 the equation should look like this: (1.002+b)/2=1.004
I'll let you do the math.....


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September 28, 2007
FORT GORDON, Ga.---Today was a special day for three soldiers, who were awarded the Purple Heart medal.
Sgt. Nathan Lindsey, Spc. Edwin Carrasco, and Spc. Rutt Brennan were all wounded while fighting in the war in Iraq.
After the ceremony, News 12 talked to Spc. Brennan, who was injured after a helicopter he was riding in was attacked. Brennan recovered, but his best friend lost his life. He says getting the Purple Heart is a huge honor.
"The Purple Heart means everything to me. But if I could I'd give it up just to change places with him," Spc. Brennan said. "He's got family, I've got family. It's just what a soldier does, and how a soldier feels. But it is an honor to receive this medal and everything to me."
The Purple Heart is given to American soldiers who are wounded or killed in combat.


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German for Beginners
Lesson 10
Directions: How do I get there?
Wie komme ich dorthin?
Wann? Adverbs of Time
In this lesson you'll learn vocabulary and grammar related to going places, asking for simple directions and receiving directions. You'll learn words and phrases that will let you talk about going places, as well as understand what someone else says when giving simple directions.
How do I get there?
Wie komme ich dorthin?
What directions is this cluster
of signs in Berlin giving us?
Foto: © Hyde Flippo
One word of caution before we begin. Asking for directions is easy. Understanding the torrent of German you may get back is another story! Most German textbooks/courses teach you how to ask the questions, but fail to deal adequately with the understanding aspect. That's why we will also teach you some coping skills in this lesson to help in such situations. One example is to ask your question in such a way that it will elicit a simple ja or nein, or a simple "left," "straight ahead" or "right" answer. And don't forget those ever reliable hand signals that work in any language!
WO vs. WOHIN
German has two question words for asking "where." One (wo?) is for asking the location of someone or something. The other (wohin?) is for asking about motion or direction ("where to").
For instance, in English you would use "where" to ask both "Where are the keys?" (location) and "Where are you going?" (motion/direction). In German these two questions require two different forms of "where":
Wo sind die Schlüssel? ("Where are the keys?")
Wohin gehen Sie? ("Where are you going?")
In English this can be compared to the difference between the location question "where's it at?" (poor English, but it gets the idea across) and the direction question "where to?" But in German you can only use wo? for "where's it at?" (location) and wohin? for "where to?" (direction). Sometimes wohin gets split in two, as in: "Wo gehen Sie hin?" But you can't use wo without hin to ask about motion or direction in German. - You must always use the correct form of "where" for location (wo?) or motion/direction (wohin?).
We'll cover this in more detail in Part 3, and test your understanding of this grammatical concept later in the exercises for this lesson.
Now let's look at some common words and expressions related to directions and places we might go to. You need to memorize this vocabulary.
|Notice that in some of the phrases below, the gender (der/die/das) may affect the article, as in "in die Kirche" or "an den See". Notice that der sometimes changes to den, and so on. You'll learn more about the grammar for this in a future lesson. For now, just notice what's going on related to gender!
Go along/down this street.
Gehen Sie diese Straße entlang!
Go back.
Gehen Sie zurück!
|in the direction of/towards...
the train station
the church
the hotel
|in Richtung auf...
den Bahnhof
die Kirche
das Hotel
|left - to the left
|links - nach links
|right - to the right
|rechts - nach rechts
|straight ahead
Keep going straight ahead.
|geradeaus (guh-RAH-duh-ouse)
Gehen Sie immer geradeaus!
|up to, until
up to the traffic light
up to the cinema
|bis zum (masc./neut.)
bis zur (fem.)
bis zur Ampel
bis zum Kino
|north - to the north
north of (Leipzig)
|der Nord(en) - nach Norden
nördlich von (Leipzig)
|south - to the south
south of (Munich)
|der Süd(en) - nach Süden
südlich von (München)
|east - to the east
east of (Frankfurt)
|der Ost(en) - nach Osten
östlich von (Frankfurt)
|west - to the west
west of (Cologne)
|der West(en) - nach Westen
westlich von (Köln)
|Note: More compass directions can be formed in German just as in English by combining more than one element. Northwest - Nordwesten, Northeast - Nordosten, Southwest - Südwesten, etc.
More vocabulary/phrases, plus questions and answers in Part Two.
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SIKESTON -- David Renaud knows fall gardening isn't anything new. He's been extending his gardening season for 25 years.
"I've always had a garden because my parents had a garden," Renaud said. "And I've always enjoyed a garden. It was part of me to have this."
"This" is a two-acre vegetable garden located three miles south of Wyatt on Highway 77 in Mississippi County. R&R Vegetable Co. started as a means for Renaud's two teen-aged sons to earn some money.
"We grow all the vegetables you would grow in a garden, and our motto is 'Lettuce be your gardener,'" said Renaud.
Renaud puts together baskets of vegetables of whatever he's harvesting -- a pound or two of each crop -- for local residents who've called and placed an order to receive his produce periodically. He even delivers the fresh vegetable-filled baskets to their doorsteps.
"We started out with the boys when they were in the sixth and seventh grades. The boys said, 'We think we can sell this broccoli,' and they did sell it. Then we went a little further," Renaud explained about how his vegetable production started.
Vegetables included in his garden this year are green beans, lettuce, spinach, mustard greens, turnip greens, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. He's still harvesting the summer crop of peppers and jalapenos.
"We start in the spring and go all year-round," Renaud said.
Donna Aufdenberg, horticulture specialist for the University of Missouri Extension's Southeast Region, said fall gardens are fairly common in the region, especially with seasoned gardeners like Renaud.
"A lot of people get tired of gardening when summer ends. They're tired of tomatoes, peppers and weeds so they just ditch it," Aufdenberg said.
However, more and more people are coming around and realizing they can extend your season into October and November, Aufdenberg said.
"We're getting a lot more calls for fall gardening because produce is rising in price and gas prices are up," Aufdenberg said. "For less amounts of money, you can put out a garden versus going to buy produce off shelf."
Renaud agreed fall gardening isn't rare.
"The hard part is finding plants," he said.
The key with crops for fall gardens is to plant varieties with a short number of days for growing, Aufdenberg said.
"Instead of a variety with a growing period of 75 days, try one that has 30 or 40 days of growing," Aufdenberg said.
Much of the transplanting of vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli begins in July with the cut off dates to transplant being Aug. 15-30, depending on the crop, Aufdenberg said.
"People will plant a short-day corn in July and they will be harvesting fresh corn in the next couple of weeks. They will do tomato transplants in June and will be getting their second crop of tomatoes in next few weeks," Aufdenberg said.
For Renaud, the big difference between growing a garden in the summer and fall is there are more worms in the fall, he said.
"Watch for the worms. When you see the white butterfly flying around, there's a worm," Renaud said.
The average last day for fall gardens is the first frost date, which is Oct. 15, Aufdenberg said.
Fall gardening is also about tidying up landscape beds and putting things away for the winter, Aufdenberg said.
"It's a great time for composting and pulling dead plants out of the garden," Aufdenberg said.
Fallen leaves make great compost, Aufdenberg said. Collect the leaves and till them into the garden, she advised.
"A lot of people are mowing again and having heavy (overgrown) lawns. Grass clippings also make wonderful organic matter," Aufdenberg said.
And don't leave plants in the garden over winter, Aufdenberg said. Make sure to pull them out because insects will live through the winter with them, she said.
"If any diseases are on leaves, the disease spores will sit there and be ready to pounce on any plant when spring arrives," Aufdenberg said. "Don't forget to oil tools before putting away for the winter."
Tending to a garden is a lot of work -- regardless of the season, Renaud said.
"The vegetable company helped put the kids through school," Renaud said. "I had one child go to SEMO (Southeast Missouri State University), two to Murray (State University) and one to Yale (University). ... It's done its job."


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Hello everybody! My name is Kaleigh and my little home in the blog universe is
I am a working mommy that spends most of my time attempting to balance my full time job, my creativity and my little family.
This is LOTTE LU. She is Daddy's little ray of sunshine, Mommy's helper and everyone's boss!
And this is BROTHER. He is Sister's favorite, Daddy's napping buddy and Mommy's sweetest little boy.
I really enjoy creating things and party planning. Right now I'm in full on 2nd Birthday Party planning mode. We are doing a "Sesame Street" theme with rainbow colors, polka dots, letters and numbers and and few characters here and there {Suggestions and Ideas are welcome :)}. Her first birthday was a Watermelon Party. You can see all the details HERE.
I also love making things for my home and my little kiddos. Lotte gets a lot of little outfits and headbands or bows. I'm working on getting more creative for Brother too. HERE is her Easter outfit that I made for her. Eva was sweet enough to feature this as one of her "To-Dos".
And HERE is one of the swaddling blankets I have made for Brother.
Lately Lotte and I have been wearing a lot of headbands with fabric and ribbon rosettes. We have a LOT! Have you noticed that headbands are extremely difficult to store. I found myself putting them all in a gallon sized ziplock bag and shoving them into the bathroom closet. ~not cool~ But a headbands don't clip, so I had to make a ribbon holder with loops
........and here is how I did it.
You will need:
34 inches of wide (1 1/2 inch) ribbon
54 inches of narrower (7/8 inch) ribbon {I left mine on the spool to make sure that I had enough}
3 inches of narrow (3/4 inch) ribbon
Straight Pins
Sewing Gauge
Sewing machine and tools
{all measurements are for my 33 1/2 inch long holder with 10 loops that are the perfect size for skinny headbands. You could just as easily make yours with more loops, less loops or even bigger loops for bigger headbands}
Start out with your wide ribbon and heat seal the ends by running them near a candle flame.
Place your narrower ribbon centered on the wide ribbon and pin them together near the top edge.
Measure 3 inches from top and add a pin to mark your place.
Next, you will measure out 2 inches of the narrow ribbon and fold under until it meets the pin at the 3 inch mark. Pictures are a little more helpful here than words!
Remove your pin and place it into all layers of ribbon to secure the loop.
Measure 3 inches down from your first pin and repeat the steps you just finished to make 10 loops total.
TIP: Make sure your narrower ribbon is centered during these steps and it will cause less headaches and fidgeting when you are sewing.
Now you are ready for the sewing maching...mine's name is Lucy...because I Love Lucy!
Fold the top edge down 1/4 of an inch and sew a straight stitch through.
Create a loop with your 3 inch piece of ribbon as if you were making a "cause" or "awareness" ribbon and sew onto the top.
Essentially, the next steps you will just be making long rectangles with your sewing machine. Start at the top corner and sew until you meet the loop folds. Sew one or two stitches into the folds to make sure they don't come undone. Then sew across the top of the loop.
Turn your project so you complete the rectangle.
For the next rectangle start under the loop as close to the edge as possible and repeat the steps you just completed until you reach the end of your ribbon.
Finish by folding up another 1/4 inch and sew in place. Now admire your 20-30 minutes of hard work...and if you are like me, move on to another project before the kiddos wake up!
Thanks sooo much Eva for having me over today! I hope your last few weeks of pregnancy are as comfy as possible!
I would love for you to stop by and say HI...I'm a SITS Girl and I LOVE comments and leaving some love back to you!


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February 9, 2007
AIKEN, S.C.---It's a continuation of a legal battle between James Brown's children and the men named as trustees in his will.
Today, an Aiken County judge made a decision on some things and not on others in a court hearing about the petitions filed against James Brown's estate.
News 12's Meredith Taylor was at the Aiken County Courthouse all day.
There were several big things dealt with in the courtroom today with James Brown's six adult children, his trustees, and his alleged widow Tomi Rae.
She left smiling, but some things were undecided.
Brown's children said they requested documents about Brown's assets that had not been provided by the trustees.
Tomi Rae had not been to Brown's Beech Island estate since his death, but today the judge ruled that she could return there to retrieve her belongings.
But who will manage the estate? The judge ordered that all belongings be returned while he decides what to do about the trustees. He said he expects to make that decision by next week.
He may rule to keep them all on board, he may rule to keep them on board with a special administrator, or he may rule to appoint a neutral party to oversee the estate.
There has been some tension between Tomi Rae Brown and Brown's adult children. Today we saw them coming together and hugging. One of James Brown's sons told News 12 that there were no hard feelings, and he called Tomi Rae a "beautiful person".


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November 11, 2013
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FROM: Darcie Shinberger, University Relations
RE: Go West 20 millionth rider Celebration Nov. 18
DATE: November 11, 2013
You are invited to attend the 20 millionth Go West rider celebration at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at the Macomb Transit Center on East Pierce Street. Go West Director Jude Kiah expects the 20 millionth rider to board a Go West bus on or around Nov. 15. The lucky rider will be recognized at the Nov. 18 ceremony.
What started with three buses in 1999, has grown to a fleet of 28 buses and 19 routes. And as the number of buses and routes increases, so does the number of people riding. The system, which carried a total of 1.85 million riders in 2012-13, will carry approximately 2 million riders this academic year.
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Limiting food intake leads to the conversion of white fat cells into more metabolically active brown fat cells through an immune response, a mouse study shows.
Mapping Corti
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The inner ear organ, from macro to micro
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The inner ear organ, from macro to micro
September 1, 2013|
Many of the body's tissues can tell time, and these peripheral clocks can be influenced by environmental cues, such as the timing of food consumption.
May 1, 2013|
Research is uncovering connective tissue's role in the benefits of the ancient practice.
March 2, 2013|
Drosophila insulin-like peptides (dILPs) regulate part of the signaling pathway that helps keep organs growing in proportion during development.
June 1, 2012|
Gene therapies typically involve the introduction of genetic material into target cells to replace or supplement an existing, usually dysfunctional, gene.
June 1, 2012|
A rare peek inside the subterranean home of the naked mole-rat
March 1, 2012|
A lot changes in a child's body over the course of development, and not all changes occur linearly: gene expression can fluctuate, and organs can perform different functions on the way to their final purpose in the body. Here are some of the key deve
March 1, 2012|
The Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) of 2003 requires that companies developing new drugs that could be used to treat a condition in children perform clinical trials in kids before winning FDA approval.
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Normal pancreatic function depends on the precise flow of calcium within and into the acinar cells of the organ.
September 1, 2011|
Looking for a more realistic way to study memory, we turned to place cells—a network of cells that record a rat's memory of an environment.


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Sometimes, one of the most rewarding experiences of raising poultry can be creating and building a self sustaining flock year after year by incubating your fertile chicken, duck or turkey eggs. On eFowl.com, we sell many of the most popular poultry incubators for personal or home use from the most reliable incubator brands in the business (Hova-Bator, Brinsea, Fall Harvest). With offerings as low as $99.99 (Incredible Egg Incubator and Hova-Bator Incubator with Fan), you are sure to find the perfect incubator regardless of your budget. All of our egg incubators are sold with instructions so even a beginner can have success hatching chicken, duck, geese, or quail eggs. Many of our more deluxe models of chicken egg incubators even come with automatic egg turners and electronic thermostats for precision temperature control that will guarantee higher hatching rates. These small incubators are also perfect for teachers and classrooms!


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A June 13 Inside Science TV spot highlighted work by Emory University mathematician Skip Garibaldi on the question of how to adjust the arrangement of stars on the American flag to accommodate a 51st star. A paper that appeared in the June/July 2012 issue of The American Mathematical Monthly explores a related but more general problem: for which numbers of stars between 1 and 100 do "nice" arrangements exist?
In "Arrangements of Stars on the American Flag," Dimitris Koukoulopoulos (University of Montreal) and Johann Thiel (United States Military Academy) take a Slate article by Chris Wilson—which also focuses on Garibaldi's work—as a starting point and fold in results (due to Paul Erdős) about multiplication tables of integers. The authors characterize the rarity of nice arrangements and show that for some numbers—29, for example—no such arrangement exists.


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songs we love :: "free" by matsi
Matsi's "Free" was originally featured on one of Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Bubblers compilation CDs a couple of years back. Moni then featured the song on her "Sacred Love" mix. Then finally, I came into contact with the song last week while I was out on a morning run, listening to the mix. Then, half way through the mix, on it came.


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Franklin Memorial Hospital Makes the Grade
October 3, 2008The Maine Health Management Coalition recently updated its website for Maine hospital ratings. Hospitals that are awarded a blue ribbon in both patient safety and select clinical quality are considered preferred hospitals under the state of Maine employee health plan, resulting in patient co-pays being waived for some services. A total of 26 hospitals are on the preferred list.
The preferred hospitals for the period from October 1 through December 31, 2008, include: Bridgton Hospital, Calais Regional, Cary Medical Center (Caribou), Central Maine Medical Center (Lewiston), Downeast Community (Machias), Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor), Franklin Memorial Hospital (Farmington), Goodall Hospital (Sanford), Inland Hospital (Waterville), Maine Medical Center (Portland), Mayo Regional (Dover-Foxcroft), Mercy Hospital (Portland), Mid Coast Hospital (Brunswick), Miles Memorial (Damriscotta), Millinocket Regional, Mt Desert Island Hospital (Bar Harbor), Northern Maine Medical Center (Fort Kent), Parkview Adventist (Brunswick), Pen Bay Medical Center (Rockport), Penobscot Valley Hospital (Lincoln), Sebasticook Valley (Pittsfield), Southern Maine Medical Center (Biddeford), St. Joseph's (Bangor), St. Mary's (Lewiston), Stephens Memorial (Norway), and York Hospital.
State employees under the health plan can still receive health care from any Maine hospital; however, inpatient admission co-pays and outpatient surgery co-pays are waived if provided by a preferred hospital.
For more information, visit the Maine Health Management Coalition's website at www.mhmc.org.
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You're going to love your trip to El Paso' great food, friendly people and excellent accommodations. When you stay at a hotel that's a member of the El Paso Hotel/Motel Association, you know you're going to enjoy a quality experience.
Sun Bowl Stadium is located on the University of Texas at El Paso campus, just west of downtown El Paso at Interstate-10 exit 18. This central location means you can choose any member property and be just minutes away.
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Talaash: Director praises Aamir Khan's enthusiasm
There were reports that Aamir and Kagti had differences over some scenes that Aamir wanted to shoot again.
New Delhi: Aamir is often tagged as 'Mr Perfectionist' in Bollywood but Reema Kagti, the director of his upcoming film 'Talaash', says the actor's enthusiasm and sincerity are that of a first timer. The film, slated to hit theatres on November 30, also stars Rani Mukherji, Kareena Kapoor and Nawazzudin Siddiqui in pivotal roles. Aamir is playing a cop for the third time in the film after 'Baazi' and 'Sarfarosh'.
There were reports that Aamir and Kagti had differences over some scenes that he wanted re-shot but both of them have denied it.
Kagti, who made her debut with 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd', admits that the actor was very involved with the project but without interfering with her vision.
"The kind of enthusiasm and sincerity that he shows are that of a first timer. He is very involved and really obsessed with getting the best possible thing for a product. He puts in a lot of effort and I could see that he took a lot of trouble to understand what I was trying to do on the film," Kagti told PTI.
"What is really notable about him is that even though he had a lot of inputs, he was honest to my vision and went along with that," she said, quashing reports of any differences with her lead actor. 'Talaash' will be Aamir's first release since '3 Idiots' and the actor is leaving no stone unturned to create a positive buzz for the film. Kagti, on her part, says things became easy for her once he agreed to do the project.
"I had heard that Aamir brings a lot on the table and I experienced that first hand during the making of 'Talaash'. His coming onboard proved to be a huge green light for the project because the moment someone like him gives a go ahead, it is easy to crew up and cast your film," Kagti said.
The director is convinced about the final product that is ready to roll on screen but says it is not a fast paced thriller.
"'Talaash' is not a fast paced thriller. Instead, it is a gripping suspense story which is taken forward by a very powerful starcast."
"The beauty of a suspense film is that audience enjoys what plays on screen while not really knowing what would happen next. The real win is when you can keep those people in an auditorium thoroughly engaged and engrossed. The endeavour has been to achieve that."


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This is a new alliance made for those who are active and have respect for other players even if they are not in this alliance, Players in this alliance must be lvl 15+ and can only attack other members in the alliance if they have permission.
1.You can attack your members of the alliance but when they say that you need to stop please stop!
2.You can farm your members but only when they allow it.
DemonLord ( Leader ) – Insaneinferno only to be changed if insaneinferno quits
Demon General ( Experienced,Helpful and active players ) -
Demon Captain ( Active, helpful players ) -
Demon Spawn ( Hasn't yet proved their worthy ) – Betuws
The Leader controls all of the things in the alliance and organises raids ( Raids on rich players can be requested )
Generals Help organise raids and keep Captains, Recruits under control making sure they dont abuse rules
Captains Help the alliance and report any issues to me or the general(s)
Spawns are new and need help :P
If you want to join the alliance but are not yet level 15 we have reserve slots for when you become level 15


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Suffolk Business Women Share n' Solve Networking Lunch - CANCELLED
16/03/2012 11:30AM to 2:00PM
This event has been cancelled.
The Answers Are Out There!
We all have work dilemmas that we just can't seem to get to the bottom of.
Suffolk Business Women would like to offer you the chance to bring these issues and challenges along to our Share n' Solve Session and see if we can help you find a solution. By working together in small groups we can help each other to to get to the bottom of those niggling dilemmas we all face every day - and you might just be the answer to someone else's problem too!
As always, there will also be plenty of opportunities to network with a wide range of business women from across the county, so remember to bring plenty of business cards.
The event will be held at Fynn Valley Golf Club in Witnesham near Ipswich, where Head Chef of the Aboretum Ben Taylor has personally designed a specially selected menu.
For more information including a menu and agenda click on the flyer below:
Suffolk Business Women is affiliated to Suffolk Chamber of Commerce with support from Suffolk County Council.


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I'm sure every hunter has heard some sort of derogatory comment made about the use of the crossbow in big game hunting. But then, if you lived long enough, you would have heard the same thing about compound bows, in-line muzzle loaders, and even semi-automatic shotguns. The controversy is usually sparked by lack of knowledge, which turns into misguided opinions as people go off half cocked starting crusades against whatever the subject dictates, do to good old human nature. In no small part the crossbow received its fair share of criticism, to say the least.
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Wind River® does not just embrace open standards, we're taking the lead in establishing them. Driving the Device Software Development Platform project at the Eclipse Foundation; providing TIPC support for messaging on the backplane between different operating systems and leading the way on Carrier Grade Linux with OSDL; participating in AutoSAR—these are just a few examples of our commitment to evolving standards.
CE Linux Forum
Founded in July 2003, CE Linux Forum (CELF) focuses on the establishment and promotion of Linux-based digital consumer electronic (CE) products. CELF's main activities include defining requirements for a variety of extensions in Linux-based CE products, as well as collaborating and reaching consensus with open-source projects and the Linux community, thereby promoting the proliferation of Linux-based digital electronics.
Eclipse Foundation
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France, 2011, 94 Minute Running Time
Additional Countries: Belgium
Genre/Subjects: Comedy, French/French Canadian, RomanceLanguage: French English Sub-Titles
Multitalented writer-director-actors Dominque Abel, Bruno Romy, and Fiona Gordon excel at physical comedy. In their whimsical collaboration The Fairy, they keep the sight gags coming. Reminiscent of silent film, this wink-wink fairy tale weaves song, dance, and sparse dialogue into an engaging frolic.
Dom, a hotel night clerk in Le Havre, is chronically late for work because of a broken-down bicycle. One night, after he finally shows up, he makes himself a sandwich and sits down to listen to his favorite recording, "What a Difference a Day Makes." Little does he realize how fortuitous those lyrics will be. After repeated phone interruptions and an altercation with a guest who tries to sneak his dog into the hotel, Dom loses patience with the world—so when Fiona, a sprightly young woman, arrives, he barely notices. A self-proclaimed fairy, she insists on granting him three wishes. Dom asks for a scooter and petrol for life, but never mentions a third.
To his surprise, Fiona grants both wishes and the couple soon becomes inseparable. Throughout a series of madcap adventures—including a skinny dip in the harbor and attempts to smuggle African immigrants in the trunk of a car to England—Dom and Fiona fall in love. But trouble awaits. When Fiona mysteriously vanishes, Dom panics until he finds her confined in a psychiatric hospital. A hilarious rescue scene finds Dom in an outrageous disguise. And somewhere in the midst of all the mayhem, Fiona gives birth to a baby boy.
Influenced by Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Jacques Tati, The Fairy uses stylistic art direction to provide a punch line to each gag and a colorful retro feel throughout.—JOEY PORCELLI
Sponsored by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, LA Film & TV Office–French Embassy
DIRECTOR: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy
Producer: Nathaniel Karmitz, Charles Gilibert, Dominique Abel, Fiona GordonEditor: Sandrine DeegenScreenwriter: Dominique Abel, Bruno Romy, Fiona GordonCinematographer: Claire ChildericPrincipal Cast: Dominique Abel, Bruno Romy, Fiona Gordon, Philippe Martz, Vladimir Zorano, Wilson Goma
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September 15, 2013
Paris at Home: Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint, and Pine Nuts from Frenchie
A bit earlier this month, my good friend Jackie posted a recipe for a watermelon and feta salad.
I was at my desk when I read her post, working through lunch, and all I wanted at that moment was to jump through the screen and eat that salad. I came home that day and flipped through my copy of the Frenchie cookbook, and lo and behold: a watermelon salad.
At the restaurant, they make this with ricotta salée, which I couldn't find on short notice, so I used feta. It's a simple little recipe, but it's pretty, seasonal, and satisfyingly refreshing.
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint, and Pine Nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1 scant teaspoon pine nuts
- 4 1" cubes of seedless watermelon
- 1 1" cube feta cheese or ricotta salée
- 6-8 small mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- flaky salt to taste
- Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Heat for a couple of minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted. Remove to a paper towel to drain and cool.
- Arrange the cubes of watermelon on a plate. Slice the feta very thinly and arrange over, around, and between the watermelon pieces, then do the same with the mint leaves.
- Scatter the pine nuts over the plate, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt.
Adapted from La cuisine du Frenchie at home.
Copyright Diane, A Broad (dianeabroad.com)
Music to cook by: Undertow [Sara Bareilles // Careful Confessions]
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Most parents wouldn't give a loaded handgun to their child, even if promised it would make him or her the happiest kid in the world. Good parents know better than to give their children things that may very well harm them, or others. The same is true of God the Father, who is surely the wisest parent of all!
Yes, Jesus did promise in today's gospel that the Father will give us anything we ask for, so that "our joy may be complete." And there's the catch: the Father will grant all our requests, provided they bring us joy. The source of this joy isn't necessarily those things that bring us pleasure, but those things that bring us closer to him- the source of true and everlasting joy.
"Father knows best," according to an old saying, and this is supremely true of our heavenly Father, who refuses any prayer request that would lead us or others away from him and his joy. That's why C.S. Lewis could claim that we'll spend eternity thanking God for prayers he didn't answer! But only because God wanted to spend eternity with us in the first place.


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It was an exciting evening at the Baku Crystal Hall where in front of thousands of people in the arena and millions of people on TV, Loreen from Sweden won the 2012 edition of Europe's Favourite TV Show with 372 points!
What an evening it's been!! 26 wonderful acts sang their hearts out on stage, competing for the ultimate prize; the title of winner of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, News.Az reports quoting eurovision.tv.
However, there could be just one winner and that was Loreen from Sweden who stormed to victory with 372 points.
Azerbaijani Sabina Babayeva takes 4th place.
Azerbaijan and the city of Baku have proven to be worthy hosts of Europe's favourite TV show with a wonderful evening of entertainment put on by host broadcaster Ictimai Television. The show was opened in a very impressive fashion with a stunning fireworks display around the hall and amazing night time vistas of the Azerbaijani capital. This was followed by a very impressive display of Azerbaijani dancing in the hall after which last year's winners Eldar and Nikki performed their winning entry Running Scared.
The interval act was equally impressive, featuring Azerbaijani superstar Emin who kept the audience and viewers entertained whilst the votes were being verfied.
The broadcast was hosted by Nargiz, Eldar and Leyla who were all eager to welcome the millions of viewers to Baku for tonight's show!
The final outcome was decided by a 50:50 split between professional juries and televoting from all 42 participants. The jury votes were decided during the Jury Final last night and the televotes decided during tonight's show. The 26 finalists were made up of 20 qualifiers from the first and second Semi-Finals held on the 22nd and 24th of May and six automatic qualifiers including the Big 5 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) and the host country Azerbaijan.


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This is the Vol 2 of the 3 parts of Greater Sins by Ayatullah Abdul Husayn Dastghaib. He has exhaustively explained the phenomenon of sin, the classification of sins, and the necessity of avoiding them. He has also described fifty different types of Greater Sins.
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During Pregnancy, Starving for Two
June 2, 2009
Delta-ALA is a protein (amino acid) produced by the liver. A test can be done to measure the amount of this substance in the urine.
Delta-aminolevulinic acid
Your health care provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any of your medicines before the test. Some drugs can interfere with the results.
To collect a sample from an infant:
Your doctor may tell you to temporarily stop taking any medicines that can affect test results. These may include penicillin, barbiturates, birth control pills, and griseofulvin.
The test involves only normal urination. There is no discomfort.
This test looks for increased levels of delta-ALA. It may be used to help diagnose porphyria.
In general, the normal range is 0 to 7 milligrams per 24 hours (some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens).
Normal value ranges may vary slightly from one lab to another. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Increased levels of urinary delta-ALA may indicate:
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Anderson KE. The porphyrias. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 217.


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Sikeston's Sarah Hopson slides safely into home plate with the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning against Jackson on Monday afternoon.
(Photo by David Jenkins, Staff)
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SHS wins on squeeze play in eighth
SIKESTON -- With a tie game in the bottom of the eighth, Sikeston's Sarah Hopson stood just 60 feet from home while representing the game-winning run. Sikeston catcher Mary Deason was standing in the batters box with a chance to give the Lady Bulldogs the win.
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Charges dropped against driver in fatal NH crash
Vehicle overturned, caught on fire after crashing in the woods
Published 10:44 AM EDT Apr 24, 2013
Prosecutors have withdrawn charges against the driver involved in a fatal crash in Jaffrey, N.H., earlier this month.
Police said 19-year-old Edgard Henriquez of Dedham, Mass., lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the woods on April 14. The vehicle caught fire after coming to rest upside down.
A passenger died in the crash. Henriquez had been charged with aggravated DWI and negligent homicide. WMUR-TV reports prosecutors said after reviewing the evidence, the charges were not warranted.
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Are you wondering how to communicate with your guardian angel?
Everyone has a guardian angel. While this may seem like a far fetched idea if you are not a normally spiritual person, it is quite simply true. Guardian angels may manifest themselves in the form of positive thoughts rather than an actual being who somehow appears in your mind, but they are there, and listening to them can bring you a kind of peace and inner harmony that you would not attain otherwise.
Learning how to communicate with your guardian angel requires first finding a quiet, peaceful space. This may be your bedroom, or perhaps a mountain range, or somewhere in nature where you feel calm and light. At this point you should close your eyes and envision a peaceful area – perhaps a cathedral, a hall, or just a basic room – where you can see plain white light. You will gradually be able to form an image of your guardian angel in your mind.
Listening to what this image says is the important thing. This requires not only being in a peaceful place, but also putting all your negative thoughts and negative chatter in your mind at bay. Tune it out entirely so you can focus on what your guardian angel is trying to tell you. Really learning how to hear your angels and communicating with your guardian angel requires forcing all those thoughts away, and unless you can complete this vital step, you will never be able to truly hear what your angel is saying.
Learning this process takes some time and practice, but eventually you will be able to hear what your guardian angel is trying to tell you anywhere and at any time you wish. Your guardian angel wants to guide you and help you lead a peaceful and harmonious life. By listening to this angel, you will be able to do so. However it will require practice to learn how to communicate with your guardian angel as we are not simply not used to communicating with divine. It is a technique that takes some practice and repetition, but eventually becomes second nature if you can simply let it be.


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The Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) provides a shared digital institutional repository for its member institutions, known collectively as the ALADIN Research Commons.
This resource is intended to serve both as a mechanism for publishing - in digital form - the scholarly output of each school's academic community, and as an open and shared ALADIN resource that supports research and continued scholarship.
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:26 pm
Post subject: would you travel to London for a few hours ?
We live approx 2 hrs from London by train.
We went in March for 2 days and my Dh loved it. We also ate in a far place in convent garden. I have found some really cheap same day train tickets and wondered if you would travel 2 hours to go and have something to eat ? Seems a bit over the top but my dh loved it so much i wanted to book the train tickets as a surprise.
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We've been for the day loads of times when have found cheap tickets, and love it! Live in Warrington so 2 hours by train too. Usually get the train at about 9am so get there for 11ish, then get the one that leaves Euston at 8.20pm. Gives plenty of time to wander the shops, parks, Covent garden and have something to eat.
Go for it
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Yeah 10-6 is 8 hours. Defo worth it. I've travelled to the seaside for the day which is 2 hours away loads of times.
Where are these tix and how much as its about 2 hours from notts too.
Terri xx
Try London Midland, they often do off peak day returns for about £19. In the week i think its after 9:30am and before 4:30pm, or after 6pm.
So you could still get a good 6 hours


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A young movie-maker, clobbered by a flop, meets his friend - perhaps the only person still willing to listen to him - to talk about his next script. It seems like a purposeless conversation on an idle evening in South Mumbai.
The story-teller begins to spin his web and soon, at every pause, his friend, a bespectacled accountant who handles finances and tax matters for several Bollywood stars (and by now absorbed in the narrative), whispers, "And then, what happens? What happens to the girl?" It goes on for an hour.


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The buzz about Naked 3 is all over social media and I for one, have been dying to get my hands on one of these bad boys! I got the chance to visit my friends at Urban Decay last week and they were kind enough to gift me a Naked 3 palette to try out. Let me just start by saying that I'm a big fan of all the Naked palettes, I think the pigments are unbelievably opaque and the color selections are just beautiful. The difference between the original Naked and Naked 2 is not much, given that both palettes are in the same color family. What I love about the Naked 3 palette is that they've completely changed the color family from the golden bronzy to pink blush tones. I'm so excited about this palette as it is my favorite out of the three Naked Palettes. Let me know your thoughts down below. Naked 3 is priced at $52. Click here to get your own.
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Graduating students:
- Please be at Vandament Arena, which is room 160 of the P.E.I.F., by 9:30 a.m.
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- Tassels are worn on the right front side of the cap (shifted to the left after degrees are awarded).
- You will be given a name card for the ceremony.
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INCOMPOSSIBLE, adj. Unable to exist if something else exists. Two things are incompossible when the world of being has scope enough for one of them, but not enough for both - as Walt Whitman's poetry and God's mercy to man.
Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914)
Source: The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce
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GEOGRAPHER, n. A chap who can tell you offhand the difference between the outside of the world and the inside.
ENOUGH, pro. All there is in the world if you like it.
DOG, n. A subsidiary Deity designed to catch the overflow and surplus of the world's worship. . . . [H]is master works for the means wherewith to purchase the idle wag of the Solomonic tail, seasoned with a look of tolerant recognition.
DELUGE, n. A notable first experiment in baptism which washed away the sins (and sinners) of the world.
AFFLICTION, n. An acclimatizing process preparing the soul for another and bitter world.
. . . in the world of the future, the new illiterate will be the person who has not learned how to learn.
Alvin Toffler (1928 -)
Even the Savior of the world, the Only Begotten Son of God, was obliged to come to earth and to take upon himself an earthly tabernacle. He experienced joy and sorrow, happiness and grief, lasting satisfaction and frequent disappointments. As Paul has written, "Though he were a Son yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him." Hebrews 5:8-9 KJV
Alma P. Burton (1913 -)
God gave us a world unfinished, so that we might share in the joys and satisfaction of creation.
Allen stockdale
A powerful hand lens [Eschenback Leutchlupe] with a focused beam of light opens up an entire world below the threshold of the ordinary experience of seeing.
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Source: The Gardener's Eye, 1992, p. 23
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These days, it seems like everywhere you look, there's a photo of a celeb strutting around Cabo in a string bikini -- just weeks after giving birth! That's some seriously fast weight loss.
But at least one actress, "The Fighter" star Amy Adams, recently said she's taking it nice and slow. Baby comes first. Body comes second.
This got us thinking ... when it comes to losing post-baby poundage, what's realistic -- and safe -- for you and your little one? Here's what the experts say:
"New moms need to be respectful of the ordeal their body has just undergone," says Mary Jayne Johnson, Ph.D., spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise. "They need rest and healthful nutrition. This is not the time for crash diets, fad diets or weight-loss supplements."
Whether you're nursing or not, you'll likely lose 10 to 12 pounds in the first couple of weeks after delivery (because you're saying adios to the baby, placenta and amniotic fluid), according to Ari Brown, MD, and OBGYN Michele Hakakha, co-authors of Expecting 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Pregnancy.
After that, Johnson recommends following the standard weight loss guidelines: 1 to 2 pounds per week (though it may be a bit more if you're breastfeeding, which not only burns 300 to 500 additional calories a day, but also stimulates hormones to help the uterus return to its pre-preggo size).
"Start planning your postpartum weight loss before you get pregnant or as soon as you find out you are pregnant," says Johnson. "In other words, eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly and appropriately for your health status to help keep your weight gain manageable. Pregnancy is not an excuse to let it all go, in fact it is a reason to be more diligent about healthful eating and exercise." For more on pregnancy eating, check out the New Rules of Eating for Two.
So, when is it safe to hit the gym?
"Depending on the recovery time from labor and delivery, a new mom can begin gentle exercise (including pelvic floor exercises, breath work and engaging deep abdominal muscles) within days after delivery," says Johnson.
Assuming you didn't have a C-section and your doc gives you the green light, walking for fitness can begin after a week, "but it should be several weeks before a new mom begins any high-impact activities such as running or aerobics," Johnson adds.
What's your postpartum weight-loss attitude: Lose it fast or take it slow?
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Refreshing your accessories for spring is easy with a few updates that will last you many season's to come. Here are four things that I'm loving now...
February 27, 2013
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