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Your Tinkering Guide For Buying Tiki Furniture from Annapolis Furniture Stores
Posted by o51c5037+ on Jul 16, 2013 in Blogroll | 0 comments
Is there anything better than living in Hawaii all through the year and spending your evenings dancing and making merry. However, it is difficult to live this dream on the island of fun and frolic. Smart people never worry about this year-long holiday venture and bring Tiki furniture to their house. This furniture is made of bamboo and gives you that subtle yet impactful tropical island feel. The earthen hues of bamboo meet the striking neon of the lamps and create the most exquisite and the most energetic space of your house.
The idea seems quite interesting, isn't it? However, there is a little research that you would need to do before buying tiki for your house. Though at times it is enough to go to a good Tiki furniture store like Atlantic Bedding and Furniture and choosing what you wish within a few minutes, it is always good to know some basics before buying any Annapolis furniture. Need help? Then Visit www.annapolisABF.com.
What exactly is Tiki furniture being sold in furniture stores in Annapolis MD?
Tiki furniture is a very fancy name for bamboo furniture. It is arranged in a geometrical order and is known to be very lightweight and cheap. The best thing about Tiki is that it will transform the way you have been feeling at your house. Mostly, it is used for patios and bars where there is ample sunlight, fresh air and some really great drinks. Apart from bamboo, it can be made with light cypress wood as well. However, you must not fall trap to the 'cheap' tag and buy any stuff from almost any furniture stores in Annapolis. You must always make sure that you are going to a reliable furniture store that provide you cheap furniture, but never compromise with the quality of the furniture.
What Should You Keep In Mind Before Buying Tiki furniture from furniture stores Annapolis MD?
Before you buy Tiki furniture, you must make sure that you want to get a very subtropical feel to your house. Tiki furniture is quite light, but it might take up some space. Plus, it looks good only at open places or spacious rooms. Therefore, you must have an open space where you can keep this furniture. The second thing is to make sure that you go to a good furniture store Annapolis. It is not easy to find Tiki in the furniture stores, even difficult is to find a store that would be selling great quality furniture. If you are living in Annapolis, then you can head straight to the Atlantic Bedding and Furniture stores. They have the finest collection of tiki furniture in town.
You can even get some customized Tiki furniture for your house. You would simply have to take the measurements of the space you want to keep the furniture in and get it made in a very small span of time. There is no more time to waste! You must visit an Annapolis furniture store right away!Read More
Get A Hint of Serenity With Tiki Furniture from Furniture Stores Atlanta
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While looking for some good outdoor or bar furniture for your house, you might often wish to choose something that sets your house a class apart from others. It is quite possible that you have already started visiting some of the furniture store Atlanta in search of this kind of furniture. However, we must tell you that it is a very tricky, if not difficult process. You will be coming across many sellers who try to sell you mass produced furniture in the name of trends and some really costly furniture in the name of antique design. Here, is where you need to make a clear distinction about things that will be becoming a part of your house and that too at a good price. We encourage you to visit www.abfmarietta.com for more information.
Now, we must all make sure that we visit good furniture stores in Atlanta in order to get this kind of furniture. One of the most popular kinds of furniture being demanded by people for their patios, bars and secondary seating is Tiki furniture. It gives a very spacious, modern, serene and more importantly, 'Hawaiian' look to your house. What catches the eyes of the homeowners is that it is very light and has a very beautiful and light look which can instantly transform your patio or your bar. However, we must also note that not all furniture stores in Atlanta GA will be able to provide you with this innovative and impactful kind of furniture. We found some great tiki furniture in Atlantic Bedding and Furniture Stores. The designs were great and the store staff was actually quite helpful in letting people know about this kind of furniture.
Tiki Furniture from Furniture Stores Marietta GA
Coming back to Tiki furniture, we found that it is durable, quite comfortable and very economical. It is best used for giving a new look to your bar and patio. It is good to go to some reliable Atlanta furniture stores and ask them for Tiki bar chairs. Additionally, you must buy a little elevated table to match the look of the chairs. The initial cost of installation of this furniture is quite low. Therefore, you will be able to sit in a brand new bar at your house without burning a hole in your pocket.
The second use of Tiki furniture is in patios. Choose low lying chairs with big seats and compliment it with simple cushions in eye-catchy colors. You can add some neon lights and tiki lamps along with it. Chose cushions and fabrics of the furniture in neon colors as well. This will complement the whole look of the patio and give it a very subtropical look. Atlantic Bedding and Furniture and a few other furniture stores Atlanta have a good variety of Tiki furniture to choose from. If you also want to give a very serene and 'eternally-on-a-holiday' look to your house, then choosing the Tiki furniture will be a great idea. All you have to do is go to one of the best furniture stores Atlanta GA and refurnish your house.
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Some Tips to Convert Traditional Home Furniture into Tiki Furniture
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Tiki furniture is known to impart a tropical or ancient tribal look and feel. It's always a soothing experience with tiki furniture. Transforming your traditional home furniture like chairs, table, etc. into exotic-looking tiki furniture is not at all a big deal. With the right types of tiki materials and some added effort, traditional home furniture can be converted into tiki furniture within no time.
Tiki furniture happens to be one of the greatest gifts of the ancient Malayo-Polynesian culture. Tiki furniture is very unique in its design, built, looks and feel. Bamboos and woven dry leaves and grasses are used to prepare them. Tiki furniture gives off an amazing air reminiscent similar to that of the ancient tribal and tropical environments. Tiki huts, tiki bars, thatched roofs, tiki umbrellas, tiki chairs, tables, etc. are some most popular tiki furniture. Atlantic bedding & furniture offers a wide range of tiki-themed furniture. Its gallery is pretty varied and incessant too.
Converting traditional home furniture into classic tiki furniture is not at all a herculean task. Gathering the right kind of materials and putting in some effort is all that you need to do to get a tropical setting in your home. The frames of most of the traditional home furniture have the same basic shape as that of the tiki furniture.
Making a tiki-themed chair:-
Use bamboo poles to make your furniture look more tropical. Line up the legs and arms of your traditional chair with bamboo. Bamboo poles have natural flexibility which makes them bent slightly and adapt to the bents and curves of the chair. Attaching bamboo canes to the chair with the help of twines can impart a classy rustic look. Make the bonding permanent by using strong all-purpose adhesive or hot glue. Convert the chair's seat into a thatched one by covering it with thatch or Polynesian fabrics.
Making a tiki-themed table:-
Treat the legs of your traditional table in the same way as mentioned above for that of a chair. Use bamboo poles to decorate the tabletop. The poles can either be tied or glued to the upper surface. If you have got thick bamboo pieces, split them down right from the middle portion and then use them to decorate the edges of the entire tabletop. Woven rugs of bamboo or solid bamboo paneling's can be used to cover the entire surface of your table. Use double-sided tapes to make sure that whatever materials you used to cover the tabletop stays fixed at its place. Make you tiki table look more attractive by placing a thatched mat at the middle of the tabletop.
Other tiki elements:-
Furniture placed at your outdoors like garden, backyard or poolside, can be given a tropical feel by placing them under a large thatched umbrella. Bamboo paneling's can be used to cover up unattractive items like a pool water pump, the back portion of an AC, tree stumps, etc. Throughout your entire yard, you can place bamboo rugs on the ground. This will not only impart great looks to your outdoors, but will also create safe and clean walkways. Visit Atlantic bedding & furniture, one of the most reputed online furniture stores Baltimore, to shop for different types of tiki-themed furniture.
For more information, please visit www.abfbaltimore.com
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Custom Made Tiki Totems –Decorate Your Home With Spirituality
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Tiki Totem – An Essential Part Of A Tiki Decoration
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Hawaiian Home Decor – Transform Your Living Room Into Hawaiian Paradise
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Tiki Styled Home Decor: Eco-Friendly AndGorgeous
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TikiFurniture And Decor – Give A Tropical Theme To Your Place
Posted by o51c5037+ on Apr 20, 2013 in Blogroll | 0 comments
With tiki furniture and tiki decor you can easily get the topical environment at your house. You can use different style of bamboo products inside and outside of your house to get a pleasing look. Internet provides you an easy way to search and avail the desired product.Read More
Tiki Furniture: Their Popularity and Usage Tips
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Tiki furniture is built with bamboos and come in varied types, designs and built structures. They are a perfect furnishing choice if you wish to render a tribal or natural theme to your indoors or outdoors.Read More
Info on Tiki Furniture for Outdoor Garden
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Tiki furniture is made using cheap bamboo or cypress hardwoods. People can shop online for tiki furniture including stools, huts, tables, benches etc. People can enjoy holidays and evenings with familyRead More


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So after 1.5 months of solids, (so far we had done oatmeal, pears, bananas, avocado, sweet potatoe and peaches) DS has decided that he no longer wishes to eat; from a spoon, from my finger, or all by himself. In fact he is actually vehemently opposed to the whole idea. Purses his lips really tightly and just looks at me, then shakes his head from side to side. when I tried bananas yesterday, he actually gagged. If I wasn't so frustrated, it would have been hilarious!
Is this normal? He was eating about 3-4 tbs in the morning and 4-5 at night for about 3 weeks in a row.
I'm still nursing, but he now has one bottle of formula when daddy comes home.
Babies should be born with little LCD displays on their forheads detailing what is going on in those precious heads!!


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Cliff Lee Is Back! Christmas Comes Early For The Phillies
Many Phillies fan's rolled out of bed this morning and had to pinch themselves to make sure they were not dreaming. Next, came a glance at the calendar to verify that they had not time travelled to April Fool's Day. And when all that was done, the reality hit like a freight train, only in a good way. Sleepy eyes widened and fans began to jump for joy! Cliff Lee is back!
Phillies fans were treated to the exact same mind-boggling experience last offseason, just without the happy ending. Lee was sent to Seattle to free up prospects and acquire Roy Halladay which was a serious shock. It takes a big man to admit he was wrong. Not only has GM Ruben Amaro Jr. done that, he has redeemed himself completely with this signing.
And Cliff Lee has just established himself as almost God-like in the still sleepy eyes of Phillies fans everywhere. Lee accepted less money and fewer years to come back to Philadelphia simply because he loved it here. His wife Kristen loved it here. And Philadelphia loved them right back.
The deal is reportedly for five years and $120 million with a vesting option for a 6th year. The Yankees offered six years, $138 million and another option to bring the total to $154 million. The Yankees must be equally stunned as the Phillies are with this turn of events. A player choosing happiness over money is not something you see every day.
The Yankees fans who probably feel the worst about this news are the ones who harassed and spit on Cliff Lee's wife Kristen during the ALCS in New York this past October. These fans may be to partly blame for sending the Lee family on this journey back to Philadelphia. Phillies fans thank you.
As far as making room for Lee, the Phillies made an exception to their payroll to make the deal happen. It is also rumored that they are shopping pitchers Joe Blanton and Kyle Kendrick plus outfielder Raul Ibanez. Whether any teams will bite remains to be seen.
For now, Phillies fans should feel free to celebrate. The Phils now have the best rotation in the majors with Lee, Halladay, Cole Hamels and Roy Oswalt. And while no one faults Jayson Werth for taking the money and going to Washington, Cliff Lee will be appreciated that much more in Philly for choosing this team over the money. And what an amazing team it is.
You can all take the masking tape off you HalLEEday tee-shirts now.
Photos by Jenn Zambri Photography
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*
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Wow. Just…. wow. I had hopes of the Cards going deep in the playoffs this year. Now I'm scared. Really, really scared. AND glad my team isn't in the NL East.
I can just feel the electricity in the air. I'm hoping to go to CBP later today to just soak it up. I had conversations with my boyfriend a number of days ago (before talks of the "mystery team" sprouted up) about the likelihood of the Phillies getting Lee. He smiled at the notion but basically said "Little to no chance." Then of course came yesterday's day-long whirlwind end at just about midnight with the best news possible. I wish I could hug anything and everything involved with the Phillies right now!
It's a Christmas miracle! What a great starting rotation that should be – looking forward to 2011 already!
Rants, Raves, and Random Thoughts
Always felt that the Phillies were in the background of the try for Cliff Lee. Not sure why, but as soon as Werth signed his deal in Washington, I had a sneaking feeling they turned their sights on the ultimate prize.
Halladay, Lee Oswalt, Hamels, insert guy here.
Just even trying to imagine this line-up right now is past the word intimidating.
Major investment by the red stripes, but then again, a candy cane has those same Red Stripes!
Christmas didn't come early for the Phillies, a whole slew of holidays came together on this one.
Congrats! Congrats!
Rays Renegade
and to all the whiners that complained about letting Werth go, how do they like it now….
Congrats to the Phillies, they have the best rotation in baseball and are the clear favorites to win the NL Pennant.
Enjoy your early Christmas present, Jenn! Very exciting to have your guy back.
I agree with Jane. I'm happy for you that Cliff Lee is back with your Phillies. Phillies starting rotation is so scary! Yikes!http://hyunyoung.mlblogs.com
I'm very excited to have Lee back. I was crushed when he was traded away and was learning to live with the fact that he would inevitably play somewhere else for the rest of his career. Now he's one of us again. All day I've had "I'M SO EXCITED!" stuck in my head.
Very happy to have him back. I was crushed to see him traded away last year and I was just starting to accept that he would be playing his career somewhere else. Not anymore!
Where can I get my new Cliff Lee gear!?
Congrats on acquiring Lee for the second time. You guys are incredible.


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I thought the painful days were gone....but I guess not My DS is 9 months today.
I'm in a lot of pain right now on my right breast..mostly the nipple really. Here's a lil background on my right right breast in my nursing experience w my LO...(my first & only). For a while now my DS has had "issues" w my right breast. Some have suggested the flow is too forceful...or also maybe uncomfortable to him meaning some sort of kink w his neck.(some have recommended cranial/sacral therapy). Anyhow, I've just dealt w it since the issue comes & goes & sometimes seems to be resolved. The last time the phase passed I thought it really was resolved because I figured it was the flow, so now that he was older he could handle it.
Also, I've had several plugged ducts in the first 4 or 5 months. I thought I was done with those too...lol! Well 5 days ago I had another one & they're almost always on my right breast. 5 days ago it was too. A few days before the plugged duct I had a milk blister/bleib that was also very painful! So after the blister & the plugged duct were gone I remained a lil sore which I knew was somewhat normal. But then unlike before, this time my nipple was very sore....and now its only gotten worse. Its really becoming unbearable to nurse on my right breast. And the odd thing too is that my DS is not really wanting to nurse on right, only when he naps or at night..(we co-sleep).
I don't know what it could be. I've wondered if its thrush but I don't see the symptoms, plus wouldn't I feel pain on both breasts??
I've also thought maybe its his latch due to teething. (He's majorly teething right now...2 teeth at top are coming in). But if it was due to teething/latch wouldn't that also affect both breats.
When he nurses on rright breast it feels like either sandpaper, a piercing pain or like he's scraping w his teeth (eve tho they're not there yet). Sometimes I feel pain when he's not nursing...like a sudden sharp pain in breast, mipple or chest area. And most of the day I feel sore on the nipple. Oh, one more thing, every so often today I've manually expressed since he's refusing the right more & more...and the last time I did that...my nipple looked purplish when iwas done. It didn't hurt while I expressed tho.
One more thing (really...lol)...my DS loves to pop off with my nipple still in his mouth! Ouch! And he's doing that even more right now...to make matters worse If he nurses, last 2 days...its on & off, always w nipple in mouth. So I swithc to the left & will not do that at all on left side.
Sorry so long...just wanted to make sure I gave as much info as possible.
Any ideas anyone? Also, what can I do to alleviate pain?


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Los Angeles Times, We're Awaiting Your Call
"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up."
— Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard
An article in the Business section of today's Los Angeles Times writes that some newspapers are exploring working relationships with bloggers.
It's an interesting concept. In an era where shrinking subscription rates and fewer advertisers result in massive layoffs, newspapers can afford to keep fewer reporters. The depth of the coverage dwindles, too. A decade ago, the Times had special sections for regions throughout Southern California, such as Orange County and the Inland Empire. Now they all compete for coverage in one "California" section.
Bloggers can be a cheap substitute, but with that option come risks.
For openers, bloggers are not professional journalists. Some of them, quite frankly, are loonies. To substitute bloggers for reporters only lowers further the bar of journalistic integrity. News reporting was once respected in this country, but the Walter Cronkites are long gone, replaced by blowhards like Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly. Fox News isn't news. Using bloggers for a major source of news would take our collective national intelligence even lower.
Bloggers, however, might have the time and resources to dig deeper than a reporter. I've been involved politically in my community for many years, and often worked closely with local political reporters to help them research what was going on at City Hall. I still get calls now and then from newbie reporters who want background on who's who and what's what.
Under the right circumstances, an affiliation between a professional news outlet and a blog with a demonstrated track record of credibility might be worth testing the waters.
FutureAngels.com has been around since 1998, and this blog on MLB.com is reaching the one-year mark. I've made it clear many times that I'm not a news reporter out for a scoop. I do think I offer some reasoned insight into the Angels minor leagues you can't find elsewhere. Unlike the hysteria and knee-jerk temper tantrums that are the trademark of many fan blogs, this site has a reputation for sanity.
No other site offers video and audio clips with players, coaches and other personalities within the organization. The idea behind that is to let you see and hear for yourself, so you can make your own informed decision. Other sites tell you what to think. I'll tell you what I think, but I let you listen to the real experts and see with your own two eyes.
So if the Times or another news outlet wants an arrangement with FutureAngels.com, I'm willing to listen. But I'm not giving up my day job waiting for the call. (smile)
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"but the Walter Cronkites are long gone, replaced by blowhards like Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly. Fox News isn't news."
No Walter Cronkite was replaced by Dan Rather who made up new stories during an election cycle about a sitting President. While you may think Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly are blowhards at least they have millions of listeners. Airhead America, the liberal alternative has failed and is in bankrupcy. I think thats called scoreboard.
I enjoy your thoughts on baseball, but keep the political thoughts out of it, or you might end up like the Clinton News Network, losing audience to the competition.
It's my blog. You have a right to expression your opinion. So do I. You're free not to read what I write if it bothers you.
But since you choose to repeat the usual clap-trap that comes out of the Limbaugh-O'Reilly crowd, here are a few facts for the rest of my readers:
* Liberal radio isn't limited to Air America. The Jones Radio Network, for example, syndicates Stephanie Miller, Ed Schultz, and Bill Press.
* The individuals responsible for the Air America bankruptcy are long gone. The company was sold in January 2007 to Green Family Media, who bought it out of bankruptcy.
* Fox News is run by Roger Ailes, who was a media consultant for Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush, as well as for presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's first mayoral campaign in 1989. I encourage people to look up Mr. Ailes' history in Google, Yahoo or one of the search engines. He has strong ties to the GOP power base and to Rush Limbaugh.
* Programming syndicated by Air America, Jones and other networks is sometimes heard on the same stations as conservative talk. It's more common, though, for radio stations to be "branded" as one political stripe or another. Here in L.A., for example, KTLK 1150 AM carries the progressive content while KFI 640 AM carries the conservative content. Both are owned by Clear Channel.
* I love listening to Stephanie Miller in the morning, 6 AM – 9 AM PDT. You can listen to KTLK's live webcast of her show through their site at http://www.ktlk.com, as well as the rest of their 24/7 programming. Stephanie also has her own site, http://www.stephaniemiller.com. Stephanie prides herself in being politically incorrect — her format is best-described as political comedy — so she's an equal opportunity offender when it comes to humor. She's the daughter of 1964 Barry Goldwater running mate William Miller, but her politics are progressive. Stephanie sends me to work in the morning with a good laugh.
* Finally, I encourage everyone to educate yourselves by listening to a wide variety of programming. Listen to both sides and use the Internet to research the facts. That way you can make an informed opinion about who's telling the truth and who's posting partisan propaganda. It is interesting that one of us wants to have a variety of opinion but the other does not.
I notice you bring up Roger Ailes time working for Republican administrations as if that is a bad thing but fail to mention ABC's Sunday morning news show is hosted by a former Clinton mouthpiece. How many decades was this country subjected to former Kennedy/Johnson administration "reporters".
The liberals are so upset about Fox and Rush because they are not use to having another point of view allowed to be broadcast. They have their own TV/Radio network (publically funded of course) in PBS and NPR, control every major newpaper except the WSJ, control the major news networks-see Dan Rather and the late Peter Jennings, and have a cable news network. So along comes a different voice, a conservative one and what do the liberals do, try to shut it down. The Fairness Docturine would be brought back to life if the Dems in Congress can get away with it. While you mention a lot of radio options, the ones that get the most listeners are the conservative ones and that is what upsets the liberals most, having another point of view available.
You are right I do have the right not to read your blog or even you posts on Angels Message Board, but I do because I enjoy reading about the Angels' prospects and you do a great job with that. Keep bringing us news about the minor leagues and I will continue to read, but if you continue to put down the political view point of a majority of the country, not to mention most people from Orange County, then be prepared to end up like Air America: broke, full of self importance, and with a very small audience.
Now, back to more important matters. Of the minor league pitchers are any of them ready to step into the rotation if Santana continues to struggle. When do you see Adenhart and Green ready to take a spot in the rotation.


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Off Campus Life Open House
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10am - 4pm
Off Campus Life Office
Festival, Lower Level
Off Campus Life (OCL) moved to the lower level of Festival (near JMad's) in Spring 2013. Please join us at our open house to have fun and learn more about the services that OCL offers. There are scheduled activities as well as ongoing items such as a photo booth, recipe contents, tours of the new office and games such as "Guess the Number of Keys" and "Match the Properties."
10:00 – 10:45am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00: Harrisonburg Team Trivia
12:00: Eating contest
1:00: Property Bingo
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The Siren
SG Set
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I really need support on my set, "Bones"
I'm not sure why it hasn't been bought yet, but I love this set. It is the first time I felt totally comfortable and grown up, my first set with my beautiful friend @sunshine
This is a drawing I did recently after I had a cancellation and was left with the day open; now...
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Tattoos that I have made from 2012-2014
Show some love to my new set, Bones: https://suicidegirls.com/girls/boomie/album/1426791/bones/#gallery
Boomie grows up
After a long hiatus, @sunshine and I finally put out a new set!
I finally got to the computer so I could blog about it and I am SO excited about this new one.
It really shows my progression into womanhood, my first set was taken when I was only 18 years old, now I am 25 and how far I have come. I feel...
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Hey beautiful people...
I am back!
I am so terrible at keeping up-to-date on this site these days because I have been soo busy!
I have a new set coming out shot by Ms. @Sunshine in Santa Cruz, it comes out JULY 27
We are calling this one, "Bones" and I am SO excited
I have such a hard time with this new blog format
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And It is Time to Celebrate Your Birthday, Darling.
So, I am Stopping by to Wish You an Early Birthday Greetings.
So, Happy Early Birthday.
Hope you have a Great Day.
And May ALL your Wishes Come True.
And this Special Day Brings You Love, Happiness and Joy.
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Written by Alex F on 29.08.2012 at 04:38
Original groovy tech-death.... sounds fucking brilliant. When you say Obscura, do you mean the album or the band?
Quote:"I'm Broken" sounds like something Down would put out
Written by Mr. Doctor on 29.08.2012 at 03:42
Hella interested. Your review sells this baby perfectly.
Written by Unhealer on 29.08.2012 at 06:49
What do you mean by this? Like if Down covered Pantera?
Written by Jaeryd on 06.09.2012 at 02:11Listened to the whole album on YouTube because of this review...
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This more Metal rather than Death Metal wouldn't you say?


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Today, Elyse Walter from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources previews the spring fishing season ahead in Pure Michigan.
It's been a long, hard winter this year – there's no denying that! But in just a few short weeks we'll hopefully start to see glimpses of spring. As the snow and ice start to melt, many anglers will be readying their boats, rods and tackle as they itch to get out on the water. Here's what they'll be looking for this coming April and May.
Panfish (Bluegill/Crappie/Yellow Perch)
Inland lakes will provide ideal locations to target these species. For lakes that have a darker stained color (from dissolved organic material) they'll warm up quicker and see earlier fish feeding activity. When on these waters anglers should pay attention to areas of the lake where the sun is beating the most as these areas will warm more quickly. At this time of year fish will gravitate to these warmer areas.
Muskellunge/Northern Pike/Walleye
These predatory species can't be fished until the season opens on Saturday, April 26. Both muskie and pike can be tough to catch when temperatures are very cool, anglers should use smaller baits and fish with a slower retrieve until things warm up.
For predatory fish, pay close attention to drop offs in inland lakes. Often times these species will hang out in deeper water and come in to feed on the bait fish swimming in shallower areas.
Anglers will flock to the Detroit River starting in mid-April to target walleye. They'll make a run through this body of water as they head upstream from Lake Erie looking for a place to spawn. Lake Erie walleye will travel throughout the Lake St. Clair and St. Clair River system with some traveling as far as Saginaw Bay.
In April, steelhead will start to move through the lower tributaries of Lake Michigan. Visit any pier (such as the St. Joseph River) and you'll have a good chance of landing one of these popular sport fish!
Coho salmon will be one of the first to arrive on the scene as the temperatures warm up as well. Anglers will often troll near shore or high in the water column off shore to find these salmon.
Keep in mind the excessive snow and ice experienced this year could cause high or cloudy water in many parts of the state this spring – particularly if the thaw comes fast. Stream fishing is not very productive when flows are fast, water levels are high and waters are cloudy.
Don't forget to purchase your license before you head out! The 2014 Michigan Fishing License went on sale March 1, 2014. You can buy your 2014 Fishing License here.
Don't miss your chance to experience the endless spring fishing opportunities in Michigan.
The next Free Fishing Weekend is June 7th-8th! Start planning your next fishing trip at www.michigan.gov/fishing or visit michigan.org for mor information.
Do you plan to do some fishing in Michigan this spring? Where are you headed?
Elyse Walter is a communication specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. She specifically works with the DNR's Fisheries Division to help educate and promote the state's fishing opportunities and aquatic resources.


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It's that time when we reflect on the year that was, so here's the five best things I drank, in no particular order, this year. I did my best to remember all the wonderful beers, cocktails, spirits, etc. I tried this year; these aren't necessarily new products, just ones I tried in 2013. Cheers.
Old Rip Van Winkle
This 10-year bourbon from the Van Winkle distillery holds a special place in my heart (and belly). Having spent my formative (drinking) years in Kentucky I came to love bourbon. Though I'd tried a nipper in the past of the 15-year Pappy (my all-time favorite), having a bottle at home to pour a drink whenever I want — to celebrate or forget — has made my year.
Leipziger Gose
This German sour from Gasthaus & Gosebrauerei Bayerischer Bahnhof — yeah, that's a mouthful — instantly became one of my staple pickups. It's a tremendously refreshing beer ideal brewed with coriander and salt that's ideal for summer. The salt adds a wonderful accent.
Del Maguey Vida
I've never been a big tequila fan, but when I finally tried a proper mezcal in the Del Maguey Vida I was immediately hooked. You can make a wonderful cocktail with this spirit or drink it straight up with a squeeze of lime.
Goose Island Gillian & Haida
I was lucky enough to sample all four of Goose Island's limited release "Sisters" series of Belgian-style wild ales, and these two were my favorites. At the time, I couldn't pick between the two but after trying both again, the Gillian has taken a slight edge. For now.
Local cocktails
I wrote about the best summer cocktails around town this year, and while I knew there were many bars and restaurants doing great things, I didn't quite realize how great. There are at least a dozen spots making fantastic cocktails and all have dedicated experts behind the stick. Keep it up, Columbus mixologists. I'll be checking in to make sure you don't fall off. Nah, I know you won't. I'll just be in the mood for a well-made drink.


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|Varisian Chronicler
Here on the coast rests the budding town of Sandpoint. Each of you has your own reason for being here, and on this day each of you is has come to the church square in attendance for the welcoming speeches, along with a crowd of the other townsfolk and visitors, as well as merchant tents selling food and souvenirs of all types. It's the first day of Autumn and the Swallowtail Festival is underway, and the new cathedral's christening happens today.
The cheery and excited Mayor Deverin sets off the festivities as she welcomes travelers, followed by Sheriff Hemlock, who contrasts the mayor's exuberance with more sullen words. He urges the attendees to be safe, especially around tonight's bonfire, then requests a moment of silence for those who perished in the last church five years ago. The playwright Cyrdak Drokkus comes next, telling the story of how the new cathedral was built and financed, and then promotes his new production of <i>The Harpy's Curse</i>, starting tomorrow at the Sandpoint Theater. He mentions the famous actress, Allishanda, will be playing the lead role. After that, Father Zantus briefly thanks everyone for attending, officially starting the festival.
When noon comes around, Zantus and a group of disciples wheel into the square a large wagon, covered with a sheet. He recounts the legend of Desna, who fell to the earth and was nursed back to health by a blind child, who the goddess rewarded by transforming the child into an immortal butterfly. Just then, Father Zantus pulls the cover off the wagon, and a thousand butterflies swarm into the air in a spiraling riot of color, bringing a loud cheer from the crowd.
The towns taverns' provide lunch for everyone. Among the most notable courses are lobster chowder from the Hagfish, peppercorn venison from the White Deer, and above all, Ameiko Kaijitsu's curry salmon and winterdrop mead.
A sharp retort, like the crack of distant thunder, slices through the excited crowd as the sun's setting rays paint the western sky. A stray dog that has crawled under a nearby wagon to sleep starts awake, and the buzz of two dozen conversations quickly hushes as all head turn toward the central podium, where a beaming Father Zantus has taken the stage. He clears his throat, takes a breath to speak, and suddenly a woman's scream slices through the air. A few moments later, another scream rises, then another. Beyond them, a sudden surge of strange new voices rises - high-pitches, tittering shrieks that sound not quite human. The crowd parts and something low to the ground races by, giggling with disturbing glee as the stray dog gives a pained yelp and then collapses with a gurgle, its throat cut open from ear to ear. As blood pools around its head, the raucous sound of a strange song begins, chanted from shrill, scratchy voices.
Everyone make a Perception check.
|Varg Proudheart
|Marilis Vahn
|Lym Blackhand
Perception check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7. I'm assuming I at least note the thing racing low along the ground. ^^
Lym, who had been watching the proceedings and making the occasional note on a scroll, now lets the parchment slip into her sleeve. "The children!" she shouts out loud. "Get the children to higher ground!"
|Nial mac Oengus
|Varisian Chronicler
Varg, Marilis, and Nial notice the creature racing by. Running from the stray dog's corpse, a single goblin stops and hides at the edge of the wagon, licking the blood from its dogslicer. It looks at the crowd, excitedly, seeking a new target. It then notices one of you and approaches, along with two other goblins, who attack (the goblins are within melee range).
Lym is surprised. Everyone else acts in the surprise round.
Nial, since Perception is a Wisdom-based skill, add your Wisdom modifier to the roll. Use the dice roller by typing (without the spaces): [ dice]d20+1[ /dice]
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
|Marilis Vahn
Marilis drops the bowl she was carrying, it smashes to the floor sending fresh apples rolling along the street. She starts to panic as the crowd surges away from the commotion and she gets knocked to the ground. From here she see's the terrifying little creatures walking towards her, blades held high dripping with dog's blood.
She shouts in fear and scrambles to her feet, running and hiding behind the closest table or barrel she can find.
|Varg Proudheart
Shouldn't I be rolling initiative? Well, in case I do, here it goes:
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Varg draws his sword and, with no attempt at showmanship or dignity, unceremoniously hacks at the nearest goblin.
Attack roll:
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
EDIT: Oh, and in case I hit, I should roll for damage:
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
|Marilis Vahn
|Varisian Chronicler
|Lym Blackhand
Initiative check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4. I'm surprised, so Lym just stands there in confusion, right? ^^; Ouch. I hope there's a healer in the audience - and also: Happy New Year to everyone in the campaign.
Markum wandered Sandpoint in wonderment. He'd never seen anything like it before. Grandfather never spoke of the colors or the sights he would see; the new smells and different tasting food. Markum had come to Sandpoint for a reason, but perhaps that could be put off for a day while he became more familiar with the place.
Markum is still watching the butterflies and Vuvo is nearby chasing a leaf on the wind when a sharp noise startles him to attention.
Markum: Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Markum: Initiative 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Vuvo: Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Vuvo: Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
|Nial mac Oengus
|Varisian Chronicler
Surprise round
One of the goblins veers off, chasing a blonde-haired woman who's taken cover under a table with partially eaten plates of food. When the little creature gets to the table, however, he jumps on top of it, drops his weapon, and begins grabbing some food and stuffing his pockets with them. Giddy with excitement, he giggles like a madman the whole time.
Another of the invaders faces Nial head-on and swipes at the barbarian with his dogslicer, missing wide. The last of the trio runs up to Varg, but doesn't attack. Rather, he screams at the mercenary, as if trying to intimidate his opponent, and almost laughably so. Varg remains unshaken, slicing his sword through the goblin's neck and sending its head flying.
Nial tries to return the favor to his challenger, but the goblin ducks the attack rather easily.
You can all see everything taking place in this post.
Round 1 is up. Markum, you can also take an action in the surprise round. Vuvo is surprised, however.
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage (If needed): 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
|Varisian Chronicler
|Lym Blackhand
Lym curses under her breath and moves her hands in an arcane pattern as she moves to take shelter. "Lornica magica me vela," she finishes the spell, and the air shimmers around her briefly while she hides behind whatever cover is available.
Casting Mage Armor for a +4 to AC.
|Varisian Chronicler
Round 1
The goblin on the table turns around to face Markum, dropping whatever food it has in its hands, just in time to see the scimitar come slashing straight down its the front of its body, nearly splitting it in two.
Vuvo needs to act. There's one goblin left and Vuvo can get move and attack it this round.
|Varisian Chronicler
The dog pounces on the lone nearby goblin, rending the little creature into shreds of flesh and spilling its innards.
Despite the immediate threat being taken care of, goblins continue to race everywhere, singing their chant in their language and slashing indiscriminately at person and object alike. Moments go by when a bloom of fire suddently rises from south of the festival area. Almost immediately, a group of five goblins rush towards you from that direction. Four of them wield a dogslicer in one hand, like the trio you just dispatched of, as well as a torch in the other hand, coming at you torch first. The other of the group, however, wields both a dogslicer and a whip, all the while singing the warchant that's haunted your ears.
There's no surprise round. Roll initiative and post your actions.
Kaddok had been itching to take the fight to these horrible little invaders, but his duty was to protect the people first.
Now, just as he'd finished ushering some civilians to safety, a pack of the vicious little bastards granted his wish.
Kaddok darts into the pack, cocking back his fist and firing it at the jaw of the warchanter. The first thing he'd learned breaking up barfights was that if you took out the leader, the gang swiftly crumpled.
Initiative. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Kaddok moves to attack the warchanter (Tumble 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 if needed) and throws a punch backed up with Stunning Fist (Fort DC 12). Attack. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 Damage. 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
I don't believe I posted this in the discussion thread by accident.
Markum lets out a war cry while Vuvo barks his anger. The two of them run toward their diminutive foes.They target different opponents, but stay close together just in case.
Attack 1d20 + 2; (12) + 2 = 14 Damage 1d6 + 2; (3) + 2 = 5
Attack 1d20 + 3; (15) + 3 = 18 Damage 1d6 + 3; (6) + 3 = 9 Trip 1d20 + 3; (15) + 3 = 18
Also, I forgot to roll initiativeMarkum 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Vuvo 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 Should I roll for them individually or just have Vuvo go on Markum's init?
|Varg Proudheart
Initiative = 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
If I lose initiative to the goblins, their actions might change my mind about my own actions. But most likely, I'll want to attack a goblin that's NOT singing. Preferably one that isn't wounded, if there is one.
Attack = 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage = 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
|Lym Blackhand
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7. Lym will try to attack some Goblins by casting Burning Hands, preferably without frying PCs as well.
Lym watches the ongoing events, curses under her breath and breaks cover. "You like playing with fire, you little Bugbear droppings?" she shouts at the Goblins. "Then have some more! Per iussu meu, ignis e manu meu evolat!"
Lym throws out her hands, and a cone of flame blasts forth, enveloping the little invaders.
|Lym Blackhand
Forgot to add this, and I can't seem to edit my previous post. DC14 for half damage on a Reflex save on the Burning Hands spell, 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 damage. The +1 is due to Lym's Intense Spells feature, thanks to her Evocation specialty.
|Varisian Chronicler
Markum, you should roll initiative for your companion separately.
Round 1
Kaddok rushes to the leader of the pack and throws a straight punch at the goblin's face, but whiffs. The goblin returns the favor with her sword, but doesn't come close to hitting anything. Meanwhile, Vuvo charges at one the grunts, leaping at it, catching its neck in his jaws, and snapping its neck. The mastiff shakes the goblin in his mouth for good measure, before letting the bloodied corpse drop to the ground
One of the rampaging fiends tries to back up his fellow invader by attacking the dog and manages to cut a gash in the canine's side (2 dmg). Another meets Varg in combat and thrusts with his weapon, but the attack is deflected by the warrior's shield. Finally, another of the creatures confronts Markum, slashing downward with his dogslicer. He swing is so poor, however, the weapon strikes the ground and the blade itself breaks off the handle and clangs on the ground between the goblin and Markum.
Lym throws out her hands and a cone of flame spews forth, nearly burning one of the goblins to death. It remains standing, however. Markum in kind retaliates, but misses. Varg succeeds on his attack, cutting down his immediate foe.
The icon with the pink background is the warchanting goblin with the whip. Vuvo is the plain dog icon, while Markum is the dog icon with an "M" on it. The red lines are the area of effect of Lym's spell. The goblins marked with an "X" are dead.
Round 2 is up.
Initative order:
1) Kaddok
2) Goblin warchanter
3) Vuvo
4) Goblin warriors
5) Lym, Markum, Varg
|Lym Blackhand
This post is conditional on no one else killing the Goblin closest to Lym that is still alive before she can get to it.
'Out of offensive spells,' Lym thinks. 'Bother.' Her sense of self preservation wars with the need to stop these little killers. 'Botherbotherbother ...' Lym's desire to survive screams in the back of her head as she snatches up her quarterstaff and attempts to deliver the final blow to the Goblin she already scorched. 'Let's hope the bloody dog backs me up,' is her last coherent thought before she utters a battlecry.
Attacking the closest Goblin with attack roll 1d20 ⇒ 15 for 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage. *gulp*
Vuvo tears into the goblin that attacked him. Meanwhile Markum lunges at the goblin he is facing. If either of them finishes off their opponent, they will link back up
Markum attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Vuvo attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 trip 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
|Varg Proudheart
|Nial mac Oengus
|Varisian Chronicler
Kaddok grabs onto the warchanter and puts her into a hold. "LET GOOO!" she shrieks. "I'LL KILL YOU!" She tries to fight back, flailing her sword wildly, but fails to do anything to harm the Shoanti.
Vuvo snaps at the wounded goblin next to him, but misses. The goblin reacts, slicing the dog across its chest (2 dmg). The other goblin attacks Markum and misses, while Nial rushes in from behind and cuts its side open. Markum finishes it off by stabbing the goblin through its heart.
Lym moves around and flanks the burned goblin, as a loud *CRACK* from the staff meeting with the goblin's head can be heard, felling that foe. Varg runs over to the chanter, held in place by Kaddok, and slits her throat with his sword.
No longer immediately threatened, you all look around for more trouble. The raiders continue to cause mayhem, looking to hurt as many people as possible, even if throwing their own lives away. Some of you catch a goblin on one the nearby shops leaping off the roof and toward his victim standing underneath, only to miss and hit the ground instead, probably breaking its own neck as its body stiffens and lies still.
Father Zantus rushes to you. "Thank you, thank you for your help! Let me help you out," he offers before going to each of you inquiring of any injuries. Markum points out Vuvo's wounds, and Father Zantus casts healing spells on the dog, mending all cuts (Vuvo is completely healed).
The occasional sounds of clanging, shouts from guardsmen, and the shrieks and singings of goblins signal the ongoing, but dying battle around Sandpoint. No more citizens can be seen now, having fled by this point, and one or two goblin scavengers rush in and out of sight. Suddenly, a shout can be heard northward, past the newly built cathedral. "HELP!" is repeatedly yelled by a male voice, along with one or two barking dogs.
|Nial mac Oengus
|Varg Proudheart
|Lym Blackhand
"Thank you for your concern," Lym calls to father Zanthus, and sets off after the rest of the group she found herself fighting side-by-side with. 'Only one spell left; better stick with the well-armed warriors,' a pragmatic voice whispers in the back of her mind. A more idealistic voice mutters: 'Let's try and save as many people as possible, here.'
Kaddok drops the warchanter's limp corpse to the ground with a wet thud.
"Thank you father," he says, clapping the helpful priest on the shoulder.
"Some of the citizens were injured, you should--" he begins, but then the cry for help cuts him off.
"Damn. Get to safety, father!" And Kaddok runs off to the north.
|Varisian Chronicler
Running northward, 200 feet later, you arrive at the area in front of the White Deer tavern and inn. A pair of wooden life-sized deer, carved from white birch, stand astride the entrance to this newly-built and three story building. From behind a rain barrel a man is crouched, calling for help. A mounted goblin wielding its halberd-like weapon, a horsechopper, fights with a dog, probably the man's pet. With a yelp, the dog crashes to the ground, as the goblin slaughters it before you can reach him.
The goblin's mount is as goblin-dog. The mangy dog's face has the flat nose, beady eyes, and protruding teeth of an overgrown rat. Tiny clawed forearms and a hairless tail add to its verminous appearance.
The mounted goblin is joined by a group of four other goblins on foot, who come out of hiding after the man's dog is killed, and cheer, while approaching the man still crouched behind the barrel. They don't notice you until it's too late.
Surprise round: all PCs can act in the surprise round. The goblin with the green background is mounted. The goblins are all surprised.
You can start in any space south of the goblin grunts at the beginning of the surprise round.
|Varg Proudheart
|Lym Blackhand
Lym falls back behind the man with the dog so she can cast another spell before charging into battle. "Hoplon," she whispers, and a shimmering disk of force comes into being in front of her.
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6.
Casting Shield for another +4 to armor class.
In closing: sorry for not being immediately useful, guys. :-\ When attack spells run out, I need to add what protections I can. I'll help out by flanking in the next round, if I can.
|Nial mac Oengus
|Varisian Chronicler
Surprise round
The heroes rush in to save the cornered man. Varg, Markum, and Vuvo quickly dispatch of their targets, while Nial runs to confront the mounted goblin, who turns to face him. Kaddok engages, but can't manage to down his foe as quickly, as the goblin ducks under his kick. Lym stands back and puts up an invisible barrier of force in front of her.
Vuvo, Nial, Markum
Mounted goblin, goblin
Kaddok, Lym, Varg
Charge attacks aren't allowed in the surprise round.
|Varg Proudheart
While Varg fights, he speaks, for the first time since the trouble started. Almost casually, to Kaddok, he remarks "It was obliging of you to hold that singer still for me. Nice moves, altogether. Maybe you can teach me some of them. Varg Proudheart, at your service."
It it's all the same to you, I'll wait to see the outcome of Vuvo's, Nial's, and Markum's moves before I declare my actions. I'm just posting because I thought I ought to TALK already.
no charge during surprise round. Got it.
After defeating their foes, Markum and Vuvo move to converge upon the mounted goblin. Both attacking the mount.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 trip 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
|Varg Proudheart
|Nial mac Oengus
Getting within range of the mounted goblin Nial swings his sword at the rider hoping to defeat him before taking to much punishment from it or it's mount trusting that those who followed him will deal with the creatures that are now behind him.
(OOC: I am guessing that my roles from the previous turn are worthless and am thus going to post new ones.)
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
"Kaddok Broken Sky, nice to meet you," replies the brawler.
Spinning on his heel, he slips into position to flank the rider, and unleashes a flurry of attacks.
Flurry of Blows: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 81d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7


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The Strange Spires of Callisto
The Strange Spires of Callisto NASA's Galileo spacecraft has spotted bizarre icy
knobs jutting out of Callisto's cratered terrain.
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August 22, 2001: Three months ago when NASA's adventurous Galileo spacecraft skimmed a mere 138 km above the surface of Jupiter's moon Callisto, onboard cameras captured the sharpest pictures ever of that moon's mysterious landscape. Scientists have since examined the images, and what they found is surprising. Callisto is peppered with strange icy features -- spires that seem to be slowly eroding on a world long considered changeless and dead.
"We haven't seen terrain like this before. It looks like erosion is going on, which is pretty surprising," said James Klemaszewski (Academic Research Lab) who, along with David Williams and Ronald Greeley (Arizona State University), is analyzing Galileo's latest pictures of Callisto.
Above: Bright scars on a darker surface testify to a long history of impacts on Jupiter's moon Callisto in this image of Callisto from NASA's Galileo spacecraft. The picture, taken in May 2001, is the only complete global color image of Callisto obtained by Galileo. [more information]
Galileo's latest images are painting a different picture. Callisto's knobby terrain is unlike any seen before on Jupiter's moons --and it's not entirely unchanging.
During the Callisto flyby, Galileo's camera saw spire-like "knobs" jutting 80 to 100 meters (260 to 330 feet) high, consisting perhaps of material thrown outward from a major impact billions of years ago. The knobs are very icy, but they also harbor some darker dust. The dark material seems to be sliding down the knobs and collecting in low-lying areas.
"They are continuing to erode and will eventually disappear," Klemaszewski said. One theory for an erosion process is that, as some of the ice turns into vapor, it leaves behind dust that was bound in the ice. The accumulating dark material could absorb enough heat from the distant Sun to warm the surrounding ice and keep the process going.
Right: The top inset shows some of Callisto's many icy knobs. The bottom image shows a dark-plained region where erosion has essentially ceased, allowing impact craters to persist and accumulate. [more information]
The eroding spires of Callisto are just one of the moon's riddles. Indeed, with a diameter of 4,800 km -- nearly the size of Mercury -- Callisto is a bona fide world of its own with mysteries befitting a full-fledged planet. For example, magnetic readings picked up by Galileo when it encountered Callisto in 1996 and 1997 suggest that the pock-marked satellite harbors one of the solar system's biggest salty oceans. But the water, if it's really there, does not lie atop the frigid surface. Instead, Callistan oceans would be hidden deep below the moon's spikey, slowly eroding crust -- another tantalizing puzzle for future spacecraft and explorers.
For more information about Jupiter's moons and the ongoing Galileo mission please visit http://galileo.jpl.nasa.gov.
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Galileo's Flyby Reveals Callisto's Bizarre Landscape - A spiky landscape of bright ice and dark dust shows signs of slow but active erosion on the surface of Jupiter's moon Callisto in new images from NASA's Galileo spacecraft. JPL press release.
The Galileo Mission - read all about NASA's intrepid Galileo spacecraft at the mission's home page from JPL
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I'm a first time mom. My ds is 4 months old and my goal is to bf until he is 1 year or longer. He currently nurses every 1-2 hours. I know introducing solids you are supposed to offer the breast and then offer the solids. I assume that when he is ready for solids and as he gets older that he will not be nursing as often. My questions are:
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By Tibor Machan: Freedom New Mexico columnist
If President-elect Barack Obama is serious about admiring President Franklin Delano Roosevelt for how the latter dealt with America's Great Depression, then America and the world may be in for some very ugly times.
By the most reliable historical accounts, FDR did not overcome the economic crisis of his day by his Keynesian political economic policies — government spending and extensive government-funded public works. Instead, it was World War II that brought the economy back in shape.
In her book, "The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression," Amity Shlaes demonstrates it is a widespread myth that FDR led the country to economic recovery by means of his public policies.
Even defenders of it, such as Eric Rauchway writing for Slate, admit The New Deal "did not end the Great Depression. The war did that. Open the authoritative reference work Historical Statistics of the United States and you will find that the unemployment rate did not return to its 1929 level until 1943." This despite the fact that unemployment, which reached 23 percent at the height of the Great Depression, did begin to subside for most of the years of FDR's presidency (except 1937-38).
All in all, what brought America out of its economic malaise was not The New Deal but the highly revved-up war economy. At what price? Well, at the price of approximately 300,000 fallen Americans, along with about as many wounded and, of course, the dead and wounded of Germany, Italy and Japan.
Yes, arguably the war was a just one for America, given that Germany declared war on it. But however one assesses the causes of the war, its impact on the American economy does not seem to offset its enormous destructiveness.
Nor, as far as historians can determine, did FDR get America into the war so as to revive the American economy. Nonetheless it is a cautionary fact for us all that war and not the Keynesian economic policies of The New Deal appears to have been the instrument by which the country recovered economically.
By the way, the essence of those policies amounts to using money taken in from and borrowed against future taxes to stimulate the economy, to get people to work, to spend funds on various types of production — precisely what many in Washington insist is needed today.
Such an approach is wholly unproductive because government takes resources from the economy and uses these as politicians judge best, while those who owned the resources are prevented from using them according to theirs.
My worry is that in desperation, after all the government tinkering with the economy will prove to have been ineffective, there may be a strong, even irresistible temptation to get entangled in various military endeavors in part so as to obscure that fact. It would be sheer na


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Tri-Valley had its share of medalists. Senior Aric Boyes took first in the shot put (50-15.75). The throw greatly exceeded his seed distance of 48-09. He was fourth in the weight throw (51-03). Senior Mareena DiMilia was second in the weight throw (40-05.50), third in the shot put (35-00.25) and fourth in the 55 hurdles (9.10). Junior Aidan Woolsey set a lifetime best mark in the pole vault with a leap of 11-6. He took fourth place. Devan Jones was fifth in the unseeded 55 (8.67). Junior Brooke Gillette took fourth in the 1500 racewalk (8:04.62) Senior Sarah Coney took sixth in the weight throw (30-08,50). Sullivan West junior Mitch Paciga was fourth in the high jump with a leap of 6-0. Sophomore teammate Anthony Rydell was fifth in the weight throw (43-01). Sophomore Courtney Landers was fourth in the unseeded 55 (12.54). Monticello sophomore Laura Doherty was fourth in the high jump (4-10). Liberty junior Nery Campos was second in the unseeded 300 (41.11), a race that was cancelled on Friday night due to a lack of time. Protests by coaches who felt that their athletes had made the trip for naught prevailed as the event was held late on Saturday.
As noted, there were many personal bests, too numerous to list here. At the end of the season, coaches will have a chance to submit a list of some of the most salient lifetime milestones. Eldred Coach Don Drewett pointed to seventh grader Kayla Maas, who shaved 30 seconds off her personal best 6:00 in the 1500. Tri-Valley freshman Autumn Bender turned in a lifetime best in the 1000 with a time of 3:17.62. Her prior best was 3:28.64. Bender, along with Danielle Graham, Brittany Pennell, and Brooke Gillette, took seconds off their seed time in the 4x800 relay as they finished in 10:58.43. In all 17 schools participated. Eldred's boys were ninth overall and T-V's boys and girls were tenth. For ongoing stories, visit www.sportsinsightsny.com. For photo albums check out www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com.


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The La Crosse Police Department issued a trespassing citation to a hiker who was rescued from Grandad Bluff Thursday afternoon.
Jessica Hale, 22, recieved a $290 fine for the ordinance violation of "Trespass-Unauthorized Area on Bluff," police said. Hale's friend, Coey Oliver, 22, was also cited.
They are scheduled to appear in court on July 17.
A woman had to be rescued from Grandad Bluff in La Crosse after becoming stranded.
The woman was not hurt, but it caused quite a scare.
Authorities tell us she was trying to climb Grandad Bluff near the lower lookout when she got stuck above a ledge. The woman was with a friend at the time.
A firefighter had to rappel down to pull the woman to safety. "She was up about 15 feet off a rock ledge, so we sent somebody down from the top to tie her in, then lowered her down," said La Crosse Fire Department Division Chief Tom Wallerich.
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how often are you nursing?
how often are you nursing?
If she's 1 and sstill nursing, I would go right to cow's milk. But its not necessary, necessarily, if she's nursing. Its completely up to you.
so you'd say more the 3-4 times?
Cow milk seems better choice than formula, try to offer her more solids, at one age they go through a growth spurt and their intake of solid food increases as well, they need more solids at this point...hth
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What is she getting as far as solids go?
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I agree with the pps that she probably doesn't need any other milk/formula if she is nursing at least 3-4 times a day but she probably needs other solids. At age 1, they will probably need 3-5 solid meals a day which includes some protein, some starch and some fruits or veggies.
I just wanted to say too that when they are growing they will eat alot and then some days it will seam like they are living on air
and thats ok..
look at what they are eating over a week to see if they are getting what they need.
My 4 year old drinks about 4 oz of cows milk in a day.
Some days she doesn't ask for it so I don't give it to her
she does eat cheese, meals with cheese and she loves yougart
but we just aren't big cows milk drinkers.
Shes weaned.
So when the doctor tells you that child should be drinking x ammount of cows milk. That realy isn't the case.
And if your still nursing thats the best milk that todder can get!
I agree with the other post... don't worry to much if you are still nursing. increasing soilds may be a better option rather than adding more liquids. We just tried cows milk and she hates it. We mix it with Horizons organic vanilla and she takes about 4 ounces over the day, at the most. We mostly offer water at meal time because she sees us doing it, nothing more.
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The Beauty of Being Pregnant
It's normal for your self-image to fluctuate during your pregnancy; after all, it's hard to feel beautiful when you are exhausted and nauseous. You may find that some days you love being pregnant, while other days you long for your old body back. In addition, our culture idolizes thinness, and the extra pounds and curves brought on by pregnancy can be hard for some women to accept.
If you're having trouble keeping a positive self-image during your pregnancy, try to keep in mind that all these changes you are going through are to ensure your baby is healthy and are usually temporary conditions.
The female human body is not only a work of art, it's an engineering masterpiece; a fact that is never clearer than during pregnancy. Our bodies know just what to do to create, protect, and deliver a new life. A newly fertilized egg signals our breasts and uterus to begin preparing to nourish the new life, our blood flow to increase, and our ligaments to loosen. Giving life is one of the most beautiful acts on earth, and it's what our bodies were designed to do.
It was not that long ago when voluptuous curves were a sign of great beauty. Marilyn Monroe's measurements are large by today's standards, yet she is still regarded as one of the world's most beautiful women. So get in touch with your inner bombshell and flaunt your increased cleavage and rounder hips. Most men go wild over their partner's increased curves.
If you still can't look at yourself in the mirror with a smile on your face, remember that most of the weight you carry during your pregnancy is made up of the baby, amniotic fluid, the placenta, and excess fluids - all of which you will lose as soon as the baby is born. In fact, if you gain 28 pounds during your pregnancy, only 5 pounds of that are fat, protein, and other nutrients. You are carrying 3 pounds of extra blood, and 3 pounds of breast tissue; the placenta and womb comprise 3 pounds, and the baby weighs approximately 8 pounds; the amniotic fluid weighs 2 pounds and you are retaining approximately 4 pounds of water!
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I emailed my Dr. To see if they would prescribe something to help relactation. He said that "reglan" is common for moms to ask for but has never seen success with it. Anyone have luck with prescription medication to relactate or induce lactation? Which medication?
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Upriver Drive between Stone and Regal reopened on Tuesday morning after being closed most of Monday due to flooding.
The worst flooding in our area is said to be over. The river crested at 27.7 feet on Sunday, just above flood stage.
Parts of Upriver Drive were closed on Sunday due to flooding as well.
People along the river say they'll keep a close eye on it until the warning ends on Friday.
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Posted on November 11, 2013
The bifilar pendulum, part of a sculpture created by artist Dale Eldred, will be reinstalled as part of the site reconstruction November 12, outside of the Padnos Hall of Science on the Allendale Campus. The pendulum was removed September 16 because of safety concerns; workers discovered the cable holding the pendulum was frayed from an increased number of students riding the pendulum. Other repairs were also necessary.
Tim Thimmesch, associate vice president for Facilities Services, said educational signs about the artwork, made by faculty and staff in the Physics Department and Art Gallery, will soon be installed as part of the ongoing project.
"The new installation will be representative of a scientific art exhibit and include a reconstructed site that limits access and complements the original intent of the sculpture," said Thimmesch.
The reinstallation committee included students from engineering, physics and Student Senate, Facilities Services and Planning staff, Art Gallery staff, representatives from Student Services, and a representative from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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A bill has been introduced in the Hawaii Senate that would lengthen the current school year from 180 instructional days to 190 instructional days.
Sen. David Ige introduced SB 2992 that would lengthen the school year for all public schools starting with the 2015 school year calendar.
The bill also discontinues the requirements for the minimum number of student instructional hours effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
"The legislature is committed to improving our public education system and investing in our youth," Ige said. "It is my hope that a focus on increasing the number of instructional days will provide more flexibility on the school level than the current law allows. I believe that lengthening the instructional days will assist to increase the performance of students in the classroom."
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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Micronesia and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80-pound weight limit on baggage. Although you can get almost everything you need in Micronesia, it is advisable to bring some essentials, find out what you really need once you are in-country, and then write home to have things sent to you. Having your family or friends buy what you need may be a little cheaper than buying things locally.
Be mindful that sites in Micronesia greatly vary—you won't be able to pack for your exact location until you get your specific site placement. You may find yourself on an outer island requiring nothing more than two thus (loincloths)/or a lava-lava (sarong-type wrap skirt for women) and a spear (for fishing). Extra room in your bags to add things you obtain when you get here may be more valuable than extra things from the U.S. Locally appropriate clothing (particularly local skirts for women) is available here, and you will likely be less comfortable in skirts you bring from the states. Electronics are much more expensive here and selection is limited, so we suggest you bring what you must have from the U.S. An outer island Volunteers states that "As soon as I figured out I had an outer island location. I left about 20 pounds of things with my host family back on Pohnpei."
Note: don't bring anything too nice as everything will receive a lot of wear and tear and may get lost, borrowed, or taken.
General Clothing
- No more than three pairs of casual lightweight pants for work (many jobs require that you wear pants, as does the Peace Corps during training, Most Volunteers say that jeans are not appropriate as they are too hot. Quick-dry travel pants, such as those made by Ex-Officio or Northface can be very practical).
- One or two pairs of lightweight, slightly dressier pants
- Four to five button-down or polo-style shirts (anything short sleeved with a collar, the lighter the weight, the more comfortable; some Volunteers say button-up are cooler)
- Approximately three pairs of lightweight shorts (athletic and regular). Shorts should be loose and knee length. Note that shorts can be bought on main islands.
- Flip flops
Note that lightweight slacks, flip-flops or sandals, and a nice Hawaiian-style shirt is appropriate for almost any occasion—it is considered professional for work and is also proper church attire for males.
- One or two pairs of loose, lightweight, casual long pants and lightweight long-sleeve shirts (protection from mosquitoes at night.)
- One or two pairs of long, loose shorts (knee length) One should be quick-dry shorts to wear with a swimsuit. While long shorts may be purchased on island, smaller women will have difficulty finding a size to fit them here.
- Two to three loose skirts (not see-through) that cover your knees (Note: you could easily just bring one or two skirts as you will want to buy colorful local skirts for yourself and will likely be given some as gifts by host families also. You will accumulate many skirts throughout your Peace Corps service!)
- A couple of sleeveless tops that are not too tight (you will likely only wear these in your home, depending on your island)
- One to two casual, conservative dresses (not see-through and not sleeveless). You can buy local dresses and have them made, so you really only need one or two dresses to start with.
- Four to five button-down or polo-style shirts (anything short sleeved and dressier than a T-shirt—the lighter the weight, the more comfortable. Most Volunteers recommend button-up shirts for coolness. Cap-type sleeves are fine and can also be cooler.)
- Flip-flops (worn with skirts and dresses and appropriate for almost any occasion. You will need these, but they can also be bought here in Micronesia)
- Cotton half slip or biking shorts for wearing under skirts (nylon is too hot) Men and Women (note that this list is somewhat redundant with the separate male/female ones above)
- Not more than six T-shirts (without controversial topics printed on them and stay away from white). Bring some oldies and some favorites, your lucky shirts, etc. You can always get more here. Some Volunteers find that some solid colored T-shirts are useful as they can appear more dressy with a skirt or slacks.
- One sweatshirt or long-sleeve shirt with some warmth to it.
- Three to five pairs of socks for hiking or exercising and if you anticipate going running a lot.
- Two-week supply of underwear (cotton is highly recommended) 95
- Two swimsuits (Women swim in shorts and tanks/shirts so you will likely only wear a swimsuit underneath your shorts and shirt. Men will swim in long shorts. Generally Micronesian men also wear a T-shirt to swim.)
- Lightweight rain jacket (breathable may be most comfortable); can be paired with the sweatshirt or long-sleeve shirt for those few days that may feel chilly
- Hat with sun protection (best to bring something that does not blow off easily while on a boat)
- Sleepwear (many female Volunteers sleep in a T-shirt and long skirt or shorts as local women do)
- Bandana (can be bought locally)
- A pair of running/walking or athletic shoes
- One or two pairs of sturdy sandals (e.g., Tevas, Chacos or Keens) for walking/hiking on rough terrain. These should not be leather because leather will mold and rot. You can also use these sandals or athletic shoes for hiking (hiking boots are too warm, too heavy, and will likely mold very quickly). Most Micronesians hike on any terrain using no footwear or only flip-flops!
- Reef walkers/water shoes (to protect your feet from coral and other sharp things while you are in the water); some Volunteers use their Teva-type shoes. Note about shoes: Flip-flops will be worn 95 percent of the time, and the custom in Micronesia is to remove your shoes when entering homes or some office buildings. If you are not used to wearing flip-flops, make sure to bring a comfortable pair from the U.S. because those sold in stores here lack arch support and are made of tough plastic. Any shoe that is not a slip-on is impractical. Other than the below exceptions, there is really no situation where a male Volunteer would need a closed dress shoe:
- On Kosrae it is necessary to have closed-toe shoes for Christmas marching. Additionally male trainees are generally asked to wear closed shoes for swear-in.
Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
(a medical kit is distributed within first few days, so we are only noting items you will need in addition to that kit)
- Start-up supply of basic toiletries- shampoo, deodorant, shaving supplies. Females may want to bring a one-year supply of tampons & panty liners. (Liners are great for absorbing moisture and reducing yeast infections. Both tampons and liners have limited availability in Micronesia, and what you can find tends to be extremely expensive)
- Start-up supply of nonprescription medicines.
- Three-month supply of prescription medicines
- Two pairs of prescription eyeglasses (if you wear them) and eyeglass repair kit
- One bath towel (fast drying), one beach towel, and one hand towel. Note that you can buy towels here, but that you will need at least one towel upon arrival and moving to your host family)
- "Pack" or quick-drying towel
- Two flat sheets with pillowcases (sheet can be purchased on most main islands, but supply is very limited and prices are high).
- Nail clippers and nail file (can be bought on main island) Kitchen
Although you will be living with a host family, eating with them, and likely using their kitchen equipment if you cook, you may choose to bring some items of your own (on most islands, your host family may be resistant to the idea of a male PCV cooking)
- A good can opener is highly recommended. You can buy a can opener here, but choices are limited.
- Your favorite recipes. Note that many ingredients may not be available here. Miscellaneous
- Sturdy backpack or duffel bag for three-to-four-day trips. A waterproof or water resistant one is ideal.
- Waterproof "dry" bag. Many PCVs consider these incredibly invaluable, and they normally cannot be bought in Micronesia.
- Ziploc storage bags—sandwich and gallon size (**Note plastic bags CAN be bought in Micronesia, but they are expensive and choices are limited)
- Daypack or small backpack
- Fanny pack or money belt
- Belts
- Cheap water-resistant or waterproof watch
- Small travel alarm clock (and extra batteries)
- 2 pairs of sunglasses with UV protection (a spare is crucial)
- Swiss army knife or Leatherman
- Camera (consider an underwater housing - many wonderful photo opportunities exist under the water for both snorkelers and SCUBA divers. The housing will also help protect your camera in this extremely wet environment) Current PCVs strongly recommend digital cameras for sending pictures back home and sharing among Volunteers. Bring extra batteries and film if you have a standard camera.
- Walkman or CD/cassette player with electrical cord and CDs and tapes (power and outlets in Micronesia are the same as in the US—standard 110) PCVs suggest bringing burned CDs. They will get ruined, so better than the originals getting ruined.
- Aloe (for sunburn)
- Waterproof/water resistant flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries. Rechargeable ones are ideal, as waste disposal is a significant problem on Micronesian islands. You may only have the option of using disposable ones, however, if your site is on an "outer island" without continual electricity. These days, even many "outer islands" have a generator and occasionally electricity that would permit you to charge batteries.
- Sleeping mat or pad (note that a straw sleeping mat can easily be bought here in Micronesia). Families generally sleep on straw mats and may consider this adequate for a Volunteer. However foam pads can usually be found on-island.
- Snorkeling/SCUBA gear (with mesh carrying bag and defogger.)
- Tropical/Micronesian marine life identification book (optional)
- High-quality water bottles (e.g., Nalgene)
- A few U.S. dollars (There is a cash station in Kolonia, Pohnpei, and in Palau, although you will have limited access as a trainee)
- Sewing kit with strong thread
- Good scissors/razor (for cutting hair, etc.)
- PCVs may want to consider a daily oil-free facial lotion with UV protection. Do note that PC provides sun block to PCVs, but if you are sensitive to breakouts, you may want to bring something special for your face.
- Start up supply of Duct tape (wonderful for everything! Note that good quality duct tape can also be purchased on most main islands, after you have settled in)
- Start-up supply of stationery, envelopes, and pens (again—you can buy all this on the main island) Do not bring U.S. stamps, as FSM and Palau use their own stamps, although the postal service here is part of the US postal service system.
- World and U.S. maps
- Copies of photos of your family, friends, and home (keep in mind that originals can get ruined)
- Backgammon, Frisbee, and cards and other travel games. Host families love to play games with PCVs.
- Books. (Peace Corps/Micronesia has a good selection of paperbacks and technical references, but, you should bring any reference materials you feel will be essential to your job. PCVs tend to trade recreational reading books)
- Rock climbers' clips for hanging or attaching things
- Small travel hammock
What Not To Bring:
- Ties
- Anything that is especially valuable/sentimental to you.
- If you would be very upset if it broke, got lost, molded or rotted, or was stolen, reconsider your decision to bring it.
- Fancy jewelry. Lots of cool local shell jewelry is available here!
- Expensive Digital Cameras—this is an incredibly beautiful place and you may want to record it in images but the weather is disaster for electronic equipment. Plan on bringing protective gear for any camera you bring.
- Laptop—a few Volunteers have laptops, and are quite happy that they brought them. Think carefully, however, if the advantages to you personally of having these items outweigh the disadvantages. Over 2 years, moisture damage to electronic equipment is extremely common.
Don't count on bringing the item home with you at the end of your service. If you are on an outer island, you may not have regular access to electricity. The Peace Corps office on each island has a shared PCV computer that you will have limited access to. Many local schools have computers that you will likely have some access to if you are assigned to a school. Laptops can be extremely useful to some PCVs, but some PCVs find the hassle and worries of having one are greater than the advantages. Others are extremely glad that they brought them. Some PCVs find that a USB storage device (jumpdrive, memory stick) gives them great flexibility to work on a variety of computers in different locations. Will bringing these items/modern conveniences enhance your Peace Corps experience or take away from it? These are personal decisions, and equipment that is invaluable for one PCV is a burden to another.
It will most likely be easier for your family to mail something to you that you forgot or later deem necessary, than to send something extra back home that you find you don't need.
Suggestions for gifts for Host Families:
- Good kitchen knife
- Movies (DVDs)
- Good can opener
- Small bottles of Maple Syrup (Micronesians love pancakes)
- Small photo of you in a frame —possibly you and your US family—your host family may love this!
- T-shirts or coffee mugs with American stuff like: I love New York, I love Chicago, Baseball Teams, Football Teams, Batman, Pepsi, etc. Shirts sized L or XL.
- Anything else from your home state