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The National Weather Service is using terms like "life-threatening" and "historic" to describe the weather system taking aim at the Northeast. Check out some of the other major blizzards in U.S. history.
March 11-14, 1888: It's been called the "Great White Hurricane," and for good reason. This blizzard caused more than 400 deaths, 200 in New York City alone, and blanketed much of the East Coast with snow that drifted up to 50 feet high.
February 1899: The American South didn't know what hit it when this storm came through, bringing record-low temperatures from Florida to Georgia and icing over the Port of New Orleans. The area around Washington, D.C., experienced 51 straight hours of snowfall.
November 1913: Considered the most devastating blizzard to hit the Great Lakes, this storm raged for nearly five days with hurricane-force winds of up to 62 mph and waves that reached up to 35 feet in height. More than 235 people were killed and 18 ships wrecked.
January 27-28, 1922: The "Knickerbocker Storm" battered the upper South and middle Atlantic United States for two days, dumping a record-breaking 28 inches of snow on Washington, D.C. The resulting collapse of the Knickerbocker Theatre in Washington killed 98 people and injured 133.
Nov. 11, 1940: Nearly 150 deaths were blamed on the Armistice Day Blizzard, which left a path of devastation 1,000 miles wide through the country and generated snowdrifts up to 20 feet tall. It followed an unseasonably warm morning and went largely undetected by meteorologists.
Dec. 26-27, 1947: For more than half a decade, the blizzard of 1947 reigned as New York City's biggest snowstorm. More than two feet of snow fell in Central Park, shutting down the subway system and completely paralyzing the entire city.
Feb. 1-8, 1956: Travel came to a complete stop in the Southern Plains when this blizzard hit, dumping up to 43 inches of snow in parts of western Oklahoma and Texas. Some areas saw snow accumulating for up to 92 hours. Hundreds of cattle died, and feed for the remaining animals had to be airlifted in.
Jan. 25-26, 1967: One of the biggest snowstorms on record in the Midwest and Chicago's heaviest snowfall in a 24-hour period, this blizzard hit after a rare January tornado outbreak. Seventy-six people died, most in the Chicago area, and winds of up to 50 mph created drifts as high as 15 feet tall.
Feb. 5-7, 1978: The Blizzard of 1978, one of the worst Nor'easters in New England history, hits the region with sustained winds of 65 mph and snowfall at the rate of four inches an hour. Boston would receive a record 27.1 inches of snow, while Providence, R.I., also broke a record with 27.6 inches. The storm was blamed for about 100 deaths and 4,500 injuries in the region while also causing more than $520 million in damages.
Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 1991: The "Halloween Blizzard" began while children in the Upper Midwest were trick-or-treating and dumped an all-time record accumulation of 36.9 inches of snow in Duluth, Minn. In Iowa, ice shut down Interstate 35 and left 80,000 homes without power.
March 12-15, 1993: Causing 300 deaths and up to $10 billion in damages, the "Storm of the Century" lived up to its hype. The storm affected at least 26 states and much of eastern Canada, reaching as far south as Jacksonville, Fla. On the Atlantic seaboard, more than 15 homes were swept out to sea by mammoth swells stirred up by hurricane-force winds.
Jan. 6-10, 1996: This Nor'easter pummeled numerous states including Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Up to four feet of snow fell in parts of West Virginia, and Philadelphia recorded its greatest snowfall total on record with 30.7 inches. Sixty fatalities were reported.
February 2010: The new decade roared in like a lion in many parts of the nation, with not one but three blizzards reported within a span of 20 days. The first piled record amounts of snow in the Mid-Atlantic states, the second produced high winds and heavy snow from Washington, D.C., to Boston, and the third struck the Northeast again, leaving hundreds without power.
Dec. 26-27, 2010: This post-holiday blizzard stranded thousands of travelers and featured a rare meteorological event known as thundersnow, when thunder and lightning are accompanied by heavy snow rather than rain. Snowfall was deepest in Rahway, N.J., which had to dig out from under 32 inches of snow.
Feb. 1-2, 2011: Also known as the "Groundhog Day Blizzard," this storm dumped up to two feet of snow in parts of Chicago, shutting down the city's famed Lake Shore Drive. Record snow totals were reported in Boston and Baltimore, and Blackhawk helicopters and Humvees had to be brought in to rescue motorists stranded on closed interstates. Damages exceeded $1 billion.
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Is there a function that I can extract the value straight or do I need to do it manually?
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BTW, is the correct calculation
#future value * contract size*tickvalue/ticksize ??
1) Use the broker symbols of the MarketWatch (enable ALL)
2) Print the out using MarketInfo(..);

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If your dad is hunkering down on Father's Day to watch a baseball game or a movie, make sure you're there to enjoy it with him. And since it's his big day, it's your job to take care of the snacks.
It's all about tailoring your food offerings to the event. If you were getting together for a Truffaut film festival or to listen to your latest Cleveland Symphony CD, you'd want to go the whole canapés and wine route. If you were hosting a Rotary luncheon or the neighborhood watch party, you'd want to crank out a wide variety of fairly substantial finger foods.
This, however, is a sporting event. Basically, you don't want to feed people anything you won't mind seeing hurled into the air when they disagree with the ump's call. This simplifies things considerably, but that doesn't at all mean your offerings need to be bland!
Get Your Popcorn!
Looking for a popcorn that will make you famous? The folks at Great Lakes Popcorn have created a line of popcorns for every taste that uses a unique process that evenly and thoroughly flavors every single kernel. From their addictive Vanilla Butternut to the spicy kick of Wild Walleye, there's not a bum choice in the list.
They even manage to make root beer popcorn that actually tastes like root beer. I'm a complete snob when it comes to root beer, having cut my teeth drinking the birch beer produced in Pennsylvania, and this stuff is fantastic.
Next on my list is their salt and vinegar. We select few who crave that particular flavor combination in potato chips will gather before the popcorn stand in tribute, I've no doubt.
Do The Salsa
Very little beats out salsa with the tortilla chips of your choice as the ultimate TV-watching snack.If you live in an area without access to a ready supply of good salsa, look up my pal Annie at TexMexToGo.com.You can even try making your own salsa, if you've got a food processor and a little extra time.
Meaty Munchies
Here are two quick-fix favorites that will satisfy the hardcore carnivores in your group:
Zippy Meatballs
This one calls for three whole ingredients. I'd advise making a double recipe, because they'll go FAST.
In a crock pot, combine one bag of frozen Italian-style meatballs, 12 ounces of grape jelly (cheap is fine) and a 10-ounce bottle of chili sauce (found with the ketchup in most grocery stores). Turn the crock pot on low and stir occasionally until jelly is melted and combined with the chili sauce. The sweet-spicy flavor is addictive. Feel free to make the recipe sound much more complex than it is when you tell your guests about it.
Pigs In Sugar
If three ingredients is too complex, try this mixture of two.
In the aforementioned crock pot, mix two 1-lb. packages of all-beef cocktail franks with ¾ c. of light brown sugar. Turn heat to low and stir occasionally until sugar melts and forms a glaze on the franks. Serve with toothpicks, bamboo skewers or those groovy little cocktail swords usually found in tropical drinks.
The Heavy Artillery
The following concoction, called anything from "Piggy Toes" to "Coyote Droppings," is quite possibly the most addictive snack food ever created.
2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup margarine (yes, you actually DO need to use margarine for this one)
½ c. light corn syrup
½ tsp. baking soda
1 14 ½ ounce bag baked Cheetos or other cheese puffs
Preheat oven to 250° F. Spray a large oven-safe metal bowl with nonstick cooking spray and empty the cheese puffs into it.
In a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, margarine and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and keep boiling for five minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove pan from heat and mix in baking soda. Mixture will turn white and become slightly foamy.
Pour syrup mixture over cheese puffs and toss VERY thoroughly to coat all the puffs. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.


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This free workshop helps older adults get the support they need and find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress. Older adults can also discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment options, and learn better ways to talk with their doctor and family about their health.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
This quit smoking program helps you re-learn your life without cigarettes. The EX Plan helps you see quitting not as one big war, but as a number of little battles you can actually win. Includes tools to chart your progress and set your quit smoking date.
This guide shows you many types of exercise and physical activity. It also has lots of tips to help you be active in ways that suit your lifestyle, interests, health, and budget, whether you're just starting out, getting back to exercising after a break, or fit enough to run a 3-mile race. It's for everyone—people who are healthy and those who live with an ongoing health problem or disability. En español
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
This tip sheet describes ways to get more active to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
This online program helps you begin the journey to quit smoking by taking you through a series of modules with activities designed to help you prepare to quit and stay committed.
American Lung Association (ALA)
This application for the iPhone and iPad provides users with instant access to diabetes nutrition facts for making healthy eating choices.
Go Meals
Go4Life is a campaign from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life.
Go4Life-National Institute on Aging (NIA)
This guide shows you how to incorporate regular physical activity into your daily life, with encouraging tips and suggested goals for getting started.
Diabetes Australia
This flyer provides easy steps to take charge of stress to manage your health and live healthier.
Prescription Solutions
This national weight management program is designed to help veterans lose weight, keep it off, and improve their health. The materials available on this website can also be used to help non-VA patients manage their weight. En español
U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA)
This online tracking tool lets you track what you eat to manage your diabetes and prevent the onset of complications. Explore nearly 5,000 foods and find recipes and healthy alternatives to improve your meals. En español
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
This comprehensive kit includes reproducible patient education handouts on 29 topics related to cardiometabolic risk reduction, prediabetes, diabetes, and CVD. En español
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
This televised chair exercise program was developed by a team of medical and fitness professionals to improve the health and wellness of older adults, physically limited individuals, and those managing chronic conditions and chronic pain.
Sit and Be Fit
This three-booklet package helps you assess your risk for developing diabetes and implement a program to prevent or delay the onset of the disease. Use the activity tracker and fat and calorie counter to help track your progress. En español
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
This program can help you lose weight by forming helpful habits, eating smarter, getting more exercise, and providing support through in-person meetings and online resources. En español
Weight Watchers
This bilingual Spanish and English presentation flipchart makes it easy to educate Hispanic and Latino Americans about the link between diabetes and heart disease. It includes easy-to-understand illustrations, a scripted presentation, and two copier-ready handouts. En español
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
This easy-to-read booklet is designed to help you make the lifestyle changes that will lower your blood cholesterol and reduce your risk for heart disease.
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The use of greeting cards has been a long tradition in America as well as other countries and cultures around the world for years. They are used to express care, emotions, feelings, and thoughts for others during special occasions and times. With the growth of the internet, internet greeting cards or eCards has also become widely popular. With kwikEcards™ you can now get Free Printables - free, quick, and fun greeting cards. You simply download the software and you can then access 1000's of free customizable greeting cards. There are greeting cards for all occasions; from Mother's Day cards, Valentine's Day Cards, to Christmas cards and even Birthday Cards so you can stay in touch with the people you know and care for.
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If you've been cramped in an economy class middle seat in the middle row of five seats across on a trans-Atlantic flight you know how miserable the flight can be.
Selecting the best airplane seat available can make all the difference between a good and a terrible experience.
Where you sit on the plane matters even on short flights because you may be stuck in a bad seat waiting to take off for quite some time.
It's amazing to me how often travelers say they simply don't know how to choose a good seat or, if they do, they don't bother with it.
Here's how to use the strategies frequent flyers use. If you follow these steps you'll find good seats some of the time and get out of accepting bad seats most of the time.
Book Early
When you buy an airline ticket, you'll get an assigned seat if you don't choose your own. However, on some itineraries with more than one flight, you may not be assigned a seat on subsequent flights until you check in with a ticketing agent.
As soon as you make your reservation, book your seat. Keep in mind the further out you book from your departure, the better your seat selection usually will be.
Use Seating Maps
You may have never used an airline's seating map -- similar to the layout of cruise ship cabins that are usually shown in a cruise line's brochure -- you'll probably do so the next time you get automatically stuck in last row of the plane.
Almost every major airline has a map/layout of the configuration of seats that you can view online. Go to the airline's Web site and look at the seating chart for your flight.
You will need to know the type of plane (also known as the "equipment") that you're flying on. Then all you have to do is look over the plane's seating chart and make a selection from those marked available.
Arrive Early
If all else fails, show up at the airport early -- about two and a half hours before an international flight.
Ask your airline representative to try to find you a better seat. Sometimes airlines keep a block of seats for full-fare passengers. On the day you fly, some of these better seats may open up.
Ask the agent to look for better seats, but don't give up the seat you have. If you do, you may find the new seat is the last one available and what's worse, it may be by a bathroom in the back of the plane.
You may learn the hard way that the old adage that grass is always greener can apply to seat selection, too.
Seats To Avoid
Some of the seats that are considered the worst are those that are near the galley or bathrooms, or near cabin steward stations
Those seats aren't considered undesirable just because of noise. You'll find that some seats that are near a lavatory can not fully recline.
Middle seats throughout the plane, running from front to the back of the airplane, are usually considered the least desirable seats in economy coach seating.
So where are the best seats? It depends on the size of the plane, its configuration and your own comfort parameters, but usually the most sought after seats are aisle seats located in the middle of the plane.
Exit Rows And Bulkhead Seats
Some passengers make it a point to get an exit row or bulkhead row seat. Both types of seats usually have extra leg room. But there is a down side to being able to stretch your legs a bit further.
Depending on what plane you're flying on, your exit row seat may not recline. This is something you may not be able to find out online when you're looking at the airplane map. You may have to contact the airlines by phone to ask about reclining seats in the exit row you prefer.


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On this day: December 12
Published On: Dec 12 2012 12:32:25 AM CST Updated On: Dec 12 2015 01:00:00 AM CST
Ol' Blue Eyes is born, Boys Town is founded, the first motel opens, "The Godfather: Part II" premieres, and the U.S. Supreme Court decides the 2000 presidential election, all on this day.
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I can't believe a whole new year is already upon us. It feels like I closed my eyes for a second, and then when they opened a massive twelve months had disappeared before me. Here's how I'm going to make 2013 my best year yet:
keep saying "yes"
After a four-year relationship eventually came to its sorry end around halfway through 2012, I realised I was trying way too hard holding onto things that didn't make me happy. I decided I wasn't going to bother sacrificing my happiness for things that didn't truly matter to me. I'd fallen out of love with my uni course well before this and finally sucked it up and left after admitting to myself I wasn't going to get anywhere fast with a severe lack of motivation. The relief I had after this is like nothing I'd ever felt before. I also let myself be 'out there' for the first time basically ever, went on a couple of dates and unleashed my Samantha (previously suffocated by my Charlotte).. if you get my drift! Life really is too short to say no and be wary all the time. I took risks instead of doing the same old, and they've ALL paid off. Seriously! I got to interview Keith Lemon, attended the Cosmo Ultimate Women of the Year Awards and saw Ellie Goulding and Rihanna live to name but a few things! I'm also in a much healthier, much happier relationship and it's all down to me not being scared to do new things (so to speak). My #1 advice to anyone in a rut: SAY YES MORE.
I say this all the time but I am one serious hoarder. To put it simply I've got WAY too much stuff. Just way too much of it. It goes without saying because I'm a typical girl that loves shopping and has too many shoes (there's my Carrie!) but when you have a huge wardrobe that's bursting at the seams with boxes and garments it really is time to streamline and this year I HAVE to mean that. I'll be regularly updating my blog sale and giving stuff to charity to make space and feel better about my neglected stuff. As they say.. a tidy house (room) is a tidy mind!
I actually got this diary back in August - it's an 18 month planner but seeing as it's half price now I figured some of you might like it so it's linked in the caption. Having a little handbag sized book where I can write jot down things like upcoming events, plans and deliveries really helps clear my head and leaves me feeling more prepared. I'm not sure how I coped before, phone apps can be handy but I just prefer this method.
Get healthy
Another repeat resolution that doesn't always work out - events and seeing friends usually involves food/cocktails and I'm just too polite to say no most of the time. Generally speaking I don't tend to overdo it so I'm just going to concentrate on generic stuff like getting my 5 a day, cutting down on caffeine (as I've JUST discovered I actually like coffee), drinking more water and getting more sleep. Another big thing is getting more exercise and possibly joining a gym; everyone's a newbie at some point, so it's time to stop worrying about what others think dans le gymnase.
Believe in myself
I'm a humble person. Even saying something like that about myself makes me feel like I'm blowing my own trumpet. More often than not, I feel the need to put myself down, or downplay my achievements. I mean, I won a Cosmo Blog Award! There's nothing wrong with being proud of yourself and I'm incredibly happy with my success so far.
Stop wasting money
Goes hand in hand with the 'too much stuff' thing, and I've actually been doing this more lately. I'll make sure I don't have anything like it already, think about it rather than just impulse buy and return it if I don't use or wear it within a fortnight. Apart from random extravagant splurges, I think I'm doing pretty well already.
Buy a Mulberry bag
Possibly not the best thing to be included with a list where 'stop wasting money' is one of the other points, but I fully believe it's a good thing to be able to treat yourself now and again. I'd much rather have one expensive, extravagant bag that I'd use and care for rather than dozens of cheaper throwaway purchases. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a label snob in the slightest, but along with the de-clutter rule I'd love to keep my spending to things I really want and that I know I won't get bored of. I'm 99% decided on the Del Rey in Deer Brown (still love the Alexa but it might be a bit 'done' now?) or an SS13 flower plaque, chain handle offering you can see here which isn't out yet!
Read more books
I love books. The idea of an e-reader doesn't appeal to me as much of the smell of a new (or old - inner Carrie strikes again) book. So much so that I really want this candle! I can't remember the last time I actually read a book as everything is so digitalised now, but I'm really looking forward to getting back into immersing myself into some good literature in its traditional medium. Please share your recommendations, new or old!
Make a few small changes to the blog
My blog design has been pretty consistent since it launched, so this probably won't be altered too much but there are a few features I've been meaning to add as well as starting a YouTube channel (need to get my new camera first!) so what better time to do it than along with a fresh new year. Watch this space, I can't wait to get started! I'm also going to finally get some business cards done, thinking of going with MOO, any other suggestions?
I'm a tiny fish in a gargantuan pond and there's so much of the planet I'd love to see. Not particularly setting any goals for 2013 but I've got a couple of city breaks in the pipeline and I'd love to go on holiday this year as otherwise it'll be my third British summer in a row and that just won't do. I want my memories to be from all over the globe!
I'd love to experiment in the kitchen more, so I think it's high time I finally got around to getting this book (who doesn't love the super babe that is Nigella Lawson?) and take a leaf out of Rose's book and recreate some of her delicious looking recipes - particularly the homemade gyros, slutty brownies & manwiches.
Learn to drive
Last but not least I've been putting this one off for half a decade now and I need to get on the road! It's no a necessity considering I'm close to central London where events and stuff are, but it'd be great to be able to not have to use public transport and for hiring a car on holiday and so on. More reason to stop spending frivolously I guess!
So there we are! I'm shocked with how long this post has turned out be, I hope it hasn't been too much of a bore and it's maybe given you some slight inspiration? Do you have any resolutions or goals for 2013?


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Mini LP Gift Tags from Paul Overton on Vimeo.I always try to add a little bling to the outer wrapping of any gifts I give and, this year, I decided to make up these mini LP gift tags to add a little something to everyone's presents. I also decided that you might want to do the same, so I filmed a tutorial on the process and made all the files available to you for free at the link below. As usual, leave any questions in the comments section and I'll be glad to do my best to answer them. Good hunting!
How To: Mini LP Record Gift Tags
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Hi PaulReplyDelete
Those are too cute, LOVE THEM. Thanks for the download.
Happy Holidays
Those are *adorable.* I'll have to pass this on to my mother, this is exactly the sort of thing she loves to do.ReplyDelete
Another fantasticly executed and fascinating video, Paul! :) (and showing off more tools I want to own....)ReplyDelete
These are completely captivating and fun--yet another project I can do with my students. Thanks, Paul!ReplyDelete
But how do you stick it to the gift now so that it still shows off both sides?ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comments all! I hope you enjoy making them. They're pretty fun and easy.ReplyDelete
Jake - I'd get some glue dots and just stick the record down by its corner onto the package. You won't be able to see both sides, but at least when you remove it from the package, it won't harm the back and then the giftee can enjoy both sides.
Very Cute! I particularly like the grungy sleeve and I love your record covers.ReplyDelete
I think I'll personalize cover designs for the recipients, print them full size on heavy paper and include an art print inside as a gift. Thank you for sharing an excellent idea.
I showed your site to someone else and we both think your logo rocks.
These ROCK...thanks for sharing...ReplyDelete
Coolest craft I've seen in a long time. Awesome!!ReplyDelete
Marie, Bridget, Tracey - Glad you like. If you make them, do send pics along. I'd love to see what you come up with! Thanks for the comments!ReplyDelete
Paul, these rock! I can't wait to share your post on my blog!ReplyDelete
Thanks Grace! I'd be honored to be on your blog!ReplyDelete
Nice. (Photo corners would be a way to attach it where it would be easily removable. Or a needle and thread up through the middle top, back down and then tied in a little knot inside to make a hanging loop before it gets glued together - then they could be ornaments too!)ReplyDelete
Karen - Yes! Thanks for the suggestions!ReplyDelete
These are SO RAD!! I saw them on CRAFT this morning, and in my haste, didn't even realize they were yours. Well done, Dude. I freaking love them.ReplyDelete
Aw, thanks DG! I appreciate it.ReplyDelete
This is such a fantastic idea. Thanks so much for sharing!ReplyDelete
Kristen - You are more than welcome. Hope you have fun with them!ReplyDelete
this is so fantastic, thank you!ReplyDelete
Heidi - Your welcome. Enjoy.ReplyDelete
this is genious. i have an album loving, jukebox owning husband who is going to love seeing thse on his gifts. thanks so much!ReplyDelete
SplendorFalls - Sounds like your husband and I have a lot in common. Good luck and thanks for the comment!ReplyDelete
love it! perfect for my family. thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Lisa - My pleasure. Have fun! Thanks for the comment!ReplyDelete
I am IN LOVE with this idea! I love all things tiny!!ReplyDelete
DUDE! This is seriously fantastic. I always wonder how to make my presents for my guy friends more...male...or should I say Less prissy. This is so fantastic because all the guys are either in their 40s and thus grew up with records (like me), or they are younger and finding records again through the whole indie movement. Thank you so much!ReplyDelete
Leisa - Thanks for the nice words! Good luck!ReplyDelete
Your on-screen presence is fantastic. If only I were a televison producer...ReplyDelete
My husband (also a crafty dude) will be thrilled when I pass your site onto him (after I present his Christmas gift with one of these snazzy tags, of course).
This is awesome. Thanks for the files and the great video!ReplyDelete
Jenni - Thanks so much for the kind words. Did you hear that HGTV? I have "presence". Jenni said so.:-)ReplyDelete
Yay! This is awesome! Thanks for sharing all your hard work:)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 at 1:40 PM
This website is so much more enjoyable when you add these how-tos. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Anonymous - Thanks for that. I'm going to try to keep it up.ReplyDelete
Love it! Just popped over from Poetic Home. Look forward to perusing your site more...ReplyDelete
Easy Does It - Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!ReplyDelete
These are fantastic! I'm glad I've stumbled across your site. Now I'm off to check out what else you have and I'll definitely be back for more.ReplyDelete
I could fill both sides with my thoughts on how cool these are. LOVE. THEM. They're perfect for so many people in my life. Thanks tons, I'll be linking.ReplyDelete
Thanks Rachel!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing this. Really fun... ;-)ReplyDelete
Ribambins- Thanks for linking on your blog! It's awesome, BTW.ReplyDelete
thanks, the tags are awesome! love your blog too.ReplyDelete
Love this idea like crazy! My husband is all about the LPs, so this will be perfect for his gift. I downloaded the files, but it seems there's something wrong with the "inner sleeve" part -- it looks like some of the image (the "holes") are missing. Maybe the files corrupted?ReplyDelete
Faith - One other person had this problem. I don't know if there's a fix. Doesn't happen on my iMac. Maybe try downloading to a different computer? Good luck.ReplyDelete
Hmm, I'm using my MacBook Pro, which is my only computer. I'll see if I can download it somewhere else though -- or maybe just not use the inserts. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Faith - I can send you the PDF I have of the file when I get home around 10 if that would help. Email me so I have your address.ReplyDelete
I can't download this either.ReplyDelete
Awesome!!! I love your designs, and love that you added the blank template to customize. Just made one for Julia's birthday. Cianna and I were talking about how much we love your site. The tutorials are put together really well, I love the sound effects and editing on this one. Thanks for the great personal touch! Best, Megan H.ReplyDelete
Thanks Megan! I appreciate the support. I hope Julia liked the tag!ReplyDelete
She loved it!!! As well as the other party goers. I'm guessing you'll get a few more downloads. THANKS!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Oh. My. Gosh! This is brilliant...and will be perfect for my '63 Lincoln-driving, uber-retro daughter's gifts! Thanks!ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing Paul! I will link to this on my blog tomorrow:ReplyDelete
Hi Paul, I love your ideas! Thanks for sharing, two thumbs up from Mexico =)ReplyDelete
- LynelleDecember 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Than is effin'! awesome! So cute!!! Thanks a lot for this cool gift tag and the video. I love them!!!ReplyDelete
Lynelle - Glad you liked them! Thanks for the comment!ReplyDelete
i have to make those for my son!! hes in a rock band (hard metal band) and just sold their first cd last summer, it would be awesome to make one with his cover on it! i love it.. thanks for the tute!ReplyDelete
Suzee - I'm sure he'll get a kick out of them. Good luck!ReplyDelete
- StephanieBApril 9, 2011 at 7:42 PM
I'm a little late to the party, but am super happy I stumbled onto this site. I LOVE these mini-LP's!!!! I can't wait to make them. :)ReplyDelete
THANK YOU for sharing!
StepahanieB - You're very welcome.ReplyDelete
Hello!! I am thinking about making these for our wedding to use as table cards, my fiancee and I love music expecially classic rock! I want to make each table named after one of our favorite rock bands and the people sitting there will have that album with their names on it!ReplyDelete
I am having trouble pasting jpg files onto the blank template, what do you suggest using to do this? Adobe isn't working for me or I just don't know how to do it!
Hey Angela,ReplyDelete
I just imported the template into photoshop, then made a new layer for the artwork and just resized it to fit the template. Hope this works!
These are fantastic! I'm having a post-holiday blues party and these would be terrific. I'll be sure to credit Dudecraft. I don't have photoshop (and have never used it). Is there a way to copy images onto the template without photoshop?
you can just us a web based image editor like picnik to get the images to be the right size.


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NBC's "Parks and Recreation" has a VIP guest in next week's episode.
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Biden plays himself meeting Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope.
The filming was kept secret until after Tuesday's election.
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Do fitness balls help tone abs?
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A fitness ball can be a great tool for toning your abdominal muscles (abs), as well as other core muscles.
Fitness balls — also known as stability balls — come in various sizes. Choose a fitness ball that allows your knees to be at a right angle when you sit on the ball with your feet flat on the floor.
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By Pure Matters
Let's dive right in: why is olive oil so good for you?
According to Mayoclinic.com, olive oil is considered a "good fat" because it is a monounsaturated fat that can reduce your total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL is the "bad" cholesterol in your blood that can lead to heart disease. Olive oil also contains antioxidants that may protect you from other diseases and having a healthy fat in your diet helps your body absorb other vitamins and minerals.
According to me, a little olive oil goes a long way and it is often accompanying fresh veggies. And fresh veggies are always a good thing.
And why is it important to get good olive oil?
For Starters, Just Taste It
Several years ago I stumbled into a modest Greek deli in Bethesda, Md., and ordered some comfort food. As I waited for my food, I sampled the family-produced olive oil on the counter. The sign said it was the taste of "naked olives" and indeed it had a freshness I had never experienced in an olive oil. It practically transported me to the Mediterranean. The chef and owner told me the history of their farm in Vordonia, Greece and his eyes glowed as he thought of that special place. For thousands of years olives have been grown and harvested there. His family still practices time-honored traditions of production and, most importantly, refuse to compromise on quality. Each year he returns to work with his family to produce the oil. I loved the story as much as the oil.
The taste was amazing but I didn't really change my olive oil buying habits until my cooking habits changed. It seemed inconvenient to find and buy good oil. Now I make real food a priority and try to know about where my food is coming from. A simple dinner of fresh-picked roasted beets with a drizzle of olive oil can become a taste sensation. It's the quality of the fresh vegetable combined with a delicious and pure oil that makes the all the difference in the world.
Making Change Easier
Finding quality sources to buy olive oil online makes it easy to get the good stuff. The one place I buy from most (The Olive Press) will ship bulk amounts in gallon containers. They ship it in plastic bottles for obvious reasons, but they also send you dark glass bottles in which to store the oil. I like the idea that they care about how it will be stored even after purchase. Something to note ... if you won't use a gallon quickly, don't buy it in bulk. Oil can go rancid in a partially filled bottle due to exposure to air over time.
Another place I haven't tried, but was recommended to me, is Frank Organics. Their customer service was great when I called for information. And I like their philosophy. This is a headline from one of their pages ... "Frank Makes the Perfect Houseguest. Bring Frank into your home, and Frank will help you cook and take care of your kids."
The Slippery Slope of What Makes a Good Oil
How the oil is stored both at the processor and in your home makes a difference in the quality of the oil. So does how and when it was processed and how long it is stored before sale. And some oils are labeled olive oil when they aren't 100 percent olive oil and some are labeled extra virgin when they simply aren't. It's not legal but there just isn't very good regulation.
Experts differ on which processing technique is the best. Some prefer traditional extraction methods that are more labor intensive yet have a lower yield. Others argue that more modern methods do not compromise quality but offer higher yields with more efficient use of labor. All agree that any type of processing that uses a solvent to extract the oil does not result in any good quality olive oil.
My preference is to buy from producers directly because then you know more about what you are getting. There are also companies, such as Veronica Foods, that source their product from around the world and the quality is good. Their website offers some interesting information on differences in production techniques. Veronica supplies many olive oil bars around the country. Any bar, whether producer run or featuring sourced oil, is a fun way to get a taste before you buy.
How to Choose "Good" Oil
Do buy oil that has a date on it. Then you know when it was pressed. Try to buy and use oil within a year from pressing.
Do buy oil from companies that deliver the goods in a dark bottle. Light compromises quality. Plastic bottles for oil (with the exception of shipping time) are just bad for a bunch of reasons!
Do buy oil from as close to the mill as possible ... from the mill if you can. The less "middle people" the better. If not the mill, look for a place that stores its oil in bulk or in bottles in dark temperature-controlled areas.
Don't pay attention to the color of the oil. Good oils come in a range of colors. Experiment with various oils to see what suits your cooking and your palate.
Do choose "extra virgin." This is the highest quality of oil and must be able to meet chemical requirements as well as a panel test for taste.
Do realize that although regulations exist there are still olive oils labeled "extra virgin" that aren't extra virgin ... even though that is not technically legal.
Do be an informed consumer. Know where your olives come from and where they are milled to be sure of the purity of your oil.
Try This!
Blood orange olive oil mixed with chocolate balsamic vinegar drizzled on strawberries over a salad.
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Oregon woman stuck nearly 4 hours after early morning fall
A smoke break turned into an hours-long ordeal for an Oregon woman when she got stuck between two buildings.
The woman spent nearly four hours in a space 8 to 10 inches wide, emerging from the space at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday with her fists clenched and shouting "Oh my God," The Associated Press reported.
Firefighters aren't sure just how the woman got stuck.
She was seen smoking or walking on the roof of a two-story building at about 3:45 a.m. before falling 10 to 12 feet, Portland TV station KGW reported.
Rescuers initially tried using ropes to get her out, but ultimately decided to cut through the wall of the parking garage to free her.
An air bag was deployed in hopes of expanding the space between the wall. Soapy water was also applied, and a propane heater and flexible pipe were used to keep her warm, KGW reported.
The woman, who was not identified, was listed in fair condition at a local hospital.
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The 40th annual conference is set for July 2 – 6 at the Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown, on the picturesque campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. The campus is a 650-acre mountaintop wildlife preserve with 40 acres of hiking trails.
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- WEEKEND PACKAGE: July 4- 6 (three days, two nights). The program begins Friday evening
The education program for all packages concludes Sunday afternoon.
The conference features experts in the fields of health, nutrition, animal rights, the environment, exercise and related lifestyle areas, plus talented chefs.
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See.. Eat.. Hear.. FEEL VEGAN. Two days of vegan exploration await you. Nourish your taste buds on scrumptious plant-based food from New York's famed vegan restaurants – the best in the world! Get inspired by world-renowned speakers, champion athletes, and top chefs. Provoke new thoughts with award-winning films and their directors. Discover the vast market of cruelty-free products and services. And much more.
The Seed invites the vegan-curious, vegan-skeptical, and vegan choir to explore what we have to offer today. You'll gain understanding of the endless benefits of a compassionate, healthful, and earth-conscious existence of the vegan & plant-based lifestyle.
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Whether you are a longtime vegetarian or vegan, or someone simply wanting to add more delicious plant-based foods to your meal repertoire, or if you are just curious what it's all about, you are welcome here! We offer you free admission, free food sampling, free speaker presentations, free parking and a T stop across the street.
You also can learn of ways to help animals and protect the environment, and enhance your health and well being. There are activities for kids, too!
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The 5th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival returns to the Metropolitan Pavilion on March 14-15, 2015 with yummy food samples, inspiring speakers, and fun activities.
Chef Fran, the "Queen of Vegan Desserts" will demonstrate, and you will taste, some quick to make, easy to love desserts, all made with high-percentage ethical chocolate. Fran will offer tips, tricks, and information about types of chocolate as we celebrate everyone's favorite bean!
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The fourth annual The Seed Experience expo and conference takes place June 20th and 21st. Focusing on living a healthy, compassionate and eco-friendly lifestyle. The two-day festival will be filled with leading national brands and best-of-class local merchants featuring, sampling and selling their delicious plant-based foods, and environment-friendly, cruelty-free products and services. And, the most inspirational roster of speakers yet will be presenting and holding workshops that will empower and introduce you to a plant-based way of life, and answering any of your questions.
- Over 100 exhibitors will be sampling, selling and showcasing their amazing products and services.
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My cooking demo will take place at 2:00pm on Saturday.
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The 42st annual conference is set for July 6 – 10, 2016, at the Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown on the University of Pittsburg campus at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
The conference features experts in the fields of health, nutrition, animal rights, the environment, exercise and related lifestyle areas, plus talented chefs.
Fran will be speaking at the conference, as well as attending classes.
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Think Pink and join the fight against ignorance with breast cancer awareness items all October long! To kick off your events for the month and as a reminder throughout the year, consider distributing branded corporate apparel and spread the word about the fight against breast cancer. It is a leading cause of death for women across the country. Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with this life threatening - and life altering - disease. Show your employees and clients that your company is a company that cares. Try incorporating breast cancer awareness items into your organization's wellness initiatives. Encourage your employees to think pink, eat healthy, exercise regularly, keep up with advanced health screenings and avoid cancer-causing behaviors like smoking and excessive drinking today.


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A string of tsunami waves, spurred by a powerful earthquake off of Canada's west coast, have reached Hawaii, where officials are evaluating whether to issue an all-clear.
A tsunami warning was issued following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks off Canada's west coast late Saturday night.
The islands remain a tsunami warning, and evacuation centers are open in dozens of locations.
Neil Abercrombie, the governor of Hawaii, has signed an emergency proclamation.
Such a proclamation hands the governor emergency powers to deal with natural and man-made disasters or emergencies.
The initial quake was centered off the Queen Charlotte Islands, near the west coast of British Columbia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Tsunami warning urges those along the immediate coastline to move to higher ground, because of the possibility large waves could be generated by the quake.
A 5.8-magnitude aftershock was felt 96 miles south of Masset, Canada, according to the USGS, followed by several smaller aftershocks.
A widespread destructive tsunami threat does not exist based on historical data, says the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
A tsunami warning originally issued for British Columbia and Alaska was downgraded to a tsunami advisory. Advisories for Northern California and Southern Oregon remain in place. Alaska was initially under a warning, then an advisory, but the advisory there has been canceled.
A warning was originally put in place for Hawaii as the surge from the quake ripples outward, but it has since been downgraded to an advisory.
The impact could last for hours.
"It's not just one wave, it's a succession of waves," Gerard Fryer, senior geophysicist at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, said.
But he noted that the tsunami will not be as significant as the devastating quake and tsunami that killed thousands in Japan in March 2011.
Local television showed images of bumper-to-bumper traffic on roads leading from the coast to inner ground. About 80,000 people live in evacuations zones in the island of Oahu, the island where Honolulu is located.
John Cummings, spokesman for Honolulu Emergency Management, said officials have opened 26 centers for evacuees.
"All islands and all shorelines will be affected when it comes in," Cummings said.
Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle urged residents who are already on higher ground to not clog traffic. Officials expressed concerns about emergency vehicles getting by in heavy traffic.
"A 7.7 is a big, hefty earthquake. It's not something you can ignore," Fryer said. But, he added, "this earthquake was partly under the island and mostly under shallow water." He went on to say: "I think we have to be thankful it happened where it did... if that were a heavily populated area, it would have caused significant damage. It definitely would have done significant damage if it had been under a city."
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Are you worried your dog is overweight? How about getting your furry best friend into "pawlates," "doga" or even "Barko Polo" to shed those pounds?
You may be able to do just that at one of the fat camps cropping up in response to growing rates of obesity among pets.
These camps offer the doggie equivalents of Pilates, yoga and Marco Polo, to help man's best friend slim down, reports The Associated Press.
Dr. Ernie Ward, a veterinarian and founder of the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention in Calabash, North Carolina, told the AP that 53 percent of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, a 45-percent increase from four years ago. Carrying extra weight can lead to problems such as diabetes, joint issues, heart disease and decreased life expectancy, Ward said.
New Jersey resident Eileen Bowers signed up her golden retriever Ceili for a five-day fitness camp at Morris Animal Inn in Morristown, New Jersey, last month.
There, Ceili got to experience the aforementioned "pawlates" and spend her time swimming, going on nature hikes and walking on treadmills. It wasn't all work, though. She also enjoyed facials, massages and healthy treats.
Debora Montgomery, the Morris Animal Inn's spokeswoman, told The Associated Press that "doga" and "pawlates," like the human versions, are all about stretching while building strength, balance and flexibility.
The stretches used in "doga" are close to the ground while "pawlates" involves higher balance equipment like exercise balls.
And "Barko Polo"? It's not exactly like its human counterpart. Instead, a staffer yells "barko" and the swimming dog that barks first gets a toy to play with.
Morris Animal Inn, which has offered two or three camps annually since 2009, charges $59 a day or $249 for five days with all the amenities.


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"The Amazing Spider-Man" comes in with a bang just before the Fourth of July and it's a different Spidey than we've seen in the previous well-known trilogy that starred Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst.
This time, "Spider-Man" takes the story of Peter Parker back to the beginning. While the inspiration for director's Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" films were early Spider-Man comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the reboot uses "Ultimate Spider-Man" books by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley as its point of reference. "The Amazing Spider-Man" focuses on Parker's early days when he is abandoned by his parents, in his present day as a loner who gets bullied in high school and as a teenager who has to deal with the death of his uncle.
During a recent roundtable interview with three of the film's stars, Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker/Spiderman), Dennis Leary (Captain Stacy) and Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy), the cast talked about their excitement, involvement in the film and what may be in Spider-Man's movie future.
Garfield has made no secret of the fact that "Spider-Man" was his childhood hero. He said he remembers jumping over couches, trying to climb up door wells, and, as he points his wrist for display, trying to shoot spider webs from his arms as a 3-year-old. As he got older, he would recite lines he had memorized that Maguire delivered in the Raimi films.
"Before I was involved in the film, I was just a mere fan who loved the movie trilogy," said Garfield, who was born in Los Angeles, but raised in England. (Everything the actor says sounds so much more proper than the way he speaks as Parker in the new movie.) Garfield is probably best known to audiences for his role in "The Social Network" as Eduardo Saverin, one of the co-founders of Facebook, but "Spider-Man" will, no doubt, be the role that catapults him to super stardom. "My 7-year-old self was leaping for joy within me. And my mid-20-self was leaping for joy externally," Garfield said in a previous interview about the day he received the call that he would play Peter Parker.
The 28-year-old takes his role of the teenage superhero very seriously.
"It was lucky for me that I've loved this character for so long. I had this very loud voice just following me throughout this entire process that kept me close to the core of the character -- to the 'Spider-Man' Stan Lee originally wrote. That voice wouldn't let me sleep, it wouldn't let me rest. I worked morning, noon and night to make sure that the character was served in a way that I would be proud of," Garfield said.
For Leary, who plays Gwen's father and the NYPD captain whose professional reputation rides on capturing Spider-Man, the actor said he's a self-proclaimed "Batman" fan.
"I never really thought I'd be in a 'Spider-Man' film. I really always dreamed of playing a bad guy in a 'Batman' movie," he said. Leary, best known for FX's "Rescue Me," in which he starred, co-wrote and produced, said his portrayal of a police captain was influenced by relatives who were policemen when he was growing up in Worcester, Mass. "I have cops in my family, a bunch of them -- one of my uncles was a cop. I felt like playing one was second nature to me."
Internet buzz on "Spider-Man" fan sites is that Leary's Captain Stacy returns in the next film, but the actor is hush-hush about it. "I am not allowed to divulge," he said.
One of the most interesting aspects of the "Spider-Man" reboot is the introduction of Gwen Stacy, since the relationship between the superhero and his first love hasn't been explored on film previously.
"I feel like Mary Jane fell in love with Spider-Man. Gwen falls in love with Peter Parker," Stone said. While Garfield and Stone have been linked in the press romantically, Stone casts that notion off when ask about the fiery chemistry between the two on film.
"You can never predict what kind of chemistry you'll have with a co-star, just like you can't predict the chemistry you'll have in real life." She makes the analogy of going to dinner with a good friend who brings along their friend to dinner. "You think about that friend and it's like, 'We wouldn't hang out on our own, but you're fine.' It feels like that every time you meet someone as an actor and you're auditioning. You don't know if they are going to be the friend or the friend they brought along for dinner."
So the next burning question that we tossed to Stone? Will Gwen and Mary Jane cross paths in an upcoming "Amazing Spider-Man" film? The actress remains guarded in her answer. "Um, I believe so. I would assume that they will cross paths. I cannot predict this, but I can only tell you things that I hope will occur," she said.
"The Amazing Spider-Man" opened in theaters on Tuesday, July 3.


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Set of 10 Cute Frog Fall themed Digital Stamps / Line Art images exclusive to Scrappin Doodles. Use these Line Art images as Digital Stamps or Patterns. Perfect for Stitching, Painting, Coloring, Tracing etc.. These image comes in 300 dpi PNG & JPEG format.
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Fresh Express is recalling some 10-ounce Hearts of Romaine salads due to a possible risk of Listeria monocytogenes.
This is a precautionary recall after a random sampling test by the Food and Drug Administration found a single package of lettuce tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, according to the company. No illnesses have been reported, and no other products are being recalled, the company said in a news release.
The recalled bags have already expired -- they have a use-by date of Aug. 23. Recalled bags feature a product code starting with G222 and a UPC code of 71279 26102 below the barcode, according to the company.
Affected packages may have been distributed to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Small is the key feature of Chevrolet's latest SUV that was revealed last week in New York.
It's called the Trax and Chevrolet has been selling the compact sport-ute in other markets around the world for a couple of years. Starting in early 2015, the car will be sold in the United States as well.
While smaller than the Chevrolet Equinox, the new Trax will still seat five people and have nearly 50 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down.
The Trax shares a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with the Chevrolet Sonic. That engine puts out a respectable 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. Four-wheel drive will be available on the car.
Safety is a big focus in the Trax, which is why the car has 10 airbags, including side chest airbags for the rear passengers.
Typical creature comforts are available, like GM's OnStar service, a 7-inch touch screen, USB ports, extra storage bins throughout and keyless entry. Some models can also include a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and Siri Eyes Free for iPhones.
The Trax will enter an emerging market of compact SUVs, which already includes cars like the Nissan Juke, Mini Countryman and Buick Encore (which shares a platform with the Trax). The segment is growing with other upcoming models like the Jeep Renegade and Honda HR-V.
"Trax offers customers another option in the Chevrolet family and will be a strong competitor in the emerging small-SUV market, which is expected to grow more than 80 percent by 2016," said Alan Batey, a senior vice president for Chevrolet.
Prices for the new car will be announced closer to the time it goes on sale in early 2015.


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Stretch bracelet of interlaced goldtone bezels holds four rows of sparkling faceted crystals. Fabulous on its own, it's a knockout in a stack of equals.
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After Santa's trip on Christmas Eve, he settled in for a rest.
He noticed one last letter from little Kati, sticking out of his boot.
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Stunningly one-of-a-kind. Soft gold and silver studs square-off into a Deco-inspired pattern on a slim skirt in four-season ponte knit. Shell: 72% Rayon, 23% Nylon, 5% Spandex. Lining: 100% Polyester. Hand wash, cold. Do not dry clean. Imported.
- Sits just below the waist. Contour stretch fit.
- Bandless waist. Heat-set studs. Hidden back zip with hook-and-eye closure. 5.75" bar-tacked back vent.
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Stars who started on soap operas
Published On: Jul 02 2013 07:36:59 PM PDT Updated On: Apr 10 2016 11:00:00 PM PDT
More than a few TV and movie stars got their start in daytime drama. Click on to find out which stars started on soap operas.
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