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I loved India
I've made a blog on it, it's not complete yet. I think it may last a while but there is so much to say for India
your blog is interesting though!!
are you planning on going anywhere else?
laura :)
Holy Cow! - - (India)
Trip Start Feb 18, 2004
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My flight from Sydney to Mumbai was a long one - 12 hours. The hotel I booked in the city had a shuttle waiting for me so I wouldn't have to hassle with the taxis and bargaining. I was a bit surprised it wasn't as crazy when I stepped out of the arrivals hall as Cairo (touts didn't hassle me much). On the ride into town the first things that struck me are how many vehicles there are (and how crazy they drive) and the amount of rubbish everywhere. I saw a storm runoff filled with rubbish, a kid pooping on the side of the street and guy washing himself on the sidewalk. Got checked into my hotel then got a taxi down to the Colaba area where the main tourist area is. The taxi guys were honest! What the heck!?! In Cairo they'd do their best to rip you off every time. I wandered around the Gateway of India where there were lots of people trying to sell stuff or take your picture. They left me alone for the most part. ??? Hmmm, this doesn't sound like the India I heard about. There were people selling giant balloons - I wanted to ask them what the hell I'd do with one of those. Plenty of people who saunter along and whisper "hash, mareewhana". Mumbai was very hot and humid - clothes were gross most the time. I met up with an Aussie guy from the flight that evening at the traveller's bar, Leopold's. Just had a quick beer as we were both tired.
The next morning was spent figuring out how I was going to get to Udaipur. I went to the train station but it was chaotic. There's supposed to be a tourist counter but I didn't see it and people stared at me blankly when I asked about it. So I found the private bus companies and got myself a ticket on an A/C coach (at first there weren't any seats available, but an extra 200 rupees freed one up). Once that was taken care of, I went back down to Colaba and caught a ferry over to Elephanta Island. Along the way, people would just dump their rubbish over the side of the boat. !!! There are some cool carved temples at the island with statues, pillars and such. The temples were carved out sometime between AD 450 and 750 (they think). That evening I had drinks with Stacie who I met through Lonely Planet. Turns out she's from Portland too. Crazy that I go all the way to Mumbai to meet another Portlander.
I went to the bus company the next day for my trip to Udaipur. They sent me in a taxi to the main office where I got to wait about an hour and a half for the bus. Luckily, there was an English couple there with me so we were not knowing what was going on together. The bus went for a couple hours to the outskirts of town then we switched to another bus (after another long wait). The bus had a tv so the driver would play Bollywood movies at really high volume. Ugh. We'd stop every few hours for breaks and food...makes it hard to sleep. A couple younger Indian guys on the bus with us were asking what their generation can do to improve things in India. I didn't have a good answer for them - overpopulation and pollution are a couple of the main problems but those aren't easily solved. We made it into Udaipur around 5:30am - the Indian guys let us know it was our stop otherwise we wouldn't have had a clue. The lake in Udaipur was all dried up (it's hot season). There's a neat palace and several temples in the town. It didn't seem quite as chaotic with traffic and people as Mumbai, but there were plenty of people trying to get me in their shops or rickshaws. I went to a traditional dance show with the English couple, Daniel and Dana, that evening. The last lady to perform did all kinds of crazy stuff - she'd balance pots on her head then walk on glass or stand on swords. After the show we went to dinner at a place with a nice rooftop view.
Caught another bus to Mt Abu in the morning, though this one wasn't air conditioned. Trying to figure out where your stop is can be interesting. Mt Abu is a big tourist town for Indians as it's a bit cooler so they go there to escape the heat (though it's still hot). Mt Abu has a lake, palace and nearby temples that I visited. Some of the carving at the temples is amazing. I ran into a couple guys from the bus that turned out to be from L.A. They thought everything was "cool". We had dinner and wandered around the town a bit.
On to Jodhpur, by bus again. This bus seemed to pickup just about anybody who needed a lift along the way so we had quite a few people standing in the aisles. Jodhpur is a city of many narrow streets and lots of traffic...not a good combination. It's a crazy, busy city and very easy to get lost in. Jodhpur is known as the 'blue city' since many of the buildings in the city are painted blue (supposedly it helps repel mosquitoes). Looming over the city is Meherangarh, built in 1806.
I wandered around the city seeing the fort, Jaswant Thada, markets and getting lost in the little streets. The owner of the guest house I stayed at was very friendly. He contacted a friend of his to help me get train tickets. This guy seemed like untrustworthy slime from the moment he started talking. He insisted I come by his shop the next day to pickup the tickets. Of course, once there he just tried to sell me a bunch of stuff. I wasn't buying nothin' though (he didn't have any magnets) and got away with just the train tickets. The guest house owner proved himself to be dodgy as well by changing the price of the room upon checkout. There were some nice other travellers staying there. I met a French couple and an English couple there that I chatted with both nights.
Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world. Nearly every train is jam-packed with people. There are various levels of comfort you can choose from a plain seat to a bed in an a/c coach. I chose a bed in the a/c coach for my overnight ride from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. Wasn't too bad...I was actually able to sleep. Arrived bright n' early again and got checked in at the guest house. I figured I'd wander around early before it got too hot and went out to Gadi Sagar, what used to be the city water supply, and around the fort. The fort area is cool with lots of little alleyways and cows (and their crap) all over. There were end of harvest celebrations going on at some of the temples and that also meant many people would be getting married. I saw a couple of the people in procession (men dressed up on horseback). In the evening I went out to an area with a great view of the fort at sunset.
One of the main tourist things to do while in Jaisalmer is to go on a camel trek in the desert. I opted for an overnight trek. Met up with the guides in the morning and the other travelers. Turns out the Canadian couple who were in my train compartment were going on the trek too. We were taken by jeep out a ways to the desert where our guides and camels were waiting. The main guide told us he'd been doing this for many years. He can't read and was married at 20 to a 15yo girl he'd never met before. The other guide was his apprentice - a 10yo kid learning the trade. They took us through the desert by a couple villages and for a lunch break in the shade. It was a looong lunch break. It was incredibly hot out there - well over 100F. All our water was hot within a couple hours so not too refreshing. We continued on and made it to some sand dunes where we camped for the night. Our guide sang us songs like "i'm a camel man" (set to the tune of "Barbie Girl") and "take me home country roads" (John Denver). That last one was quite funny to hear sung in an Indian accent. We just had blankets to sleep on on the sand dunes, and as the wind was blowing we woke up with sand all over us.
After breakfast, the group split since the Canadians were going for another day and I was heading back. Junior, the young guide, took us on a camel ride to meet up with another group where I'd get a lift back to town. Dan and Dana were part of that other group. Went back to town and I hung out with D&D for the day before getting on my way to Jaipur. The luck of Friday the 13th begins... I was pursued all over town by various shoe repair touts who wanted to fix my shoes. The shoes only have a little stitching coming undone and are fine so I'd tell them "no" or just ignore them. They wouldn't be deterred though and followed me all over the freakin' place. Going to the train station helped me lose the guys in town but then there was a new guy there. Ergh! My train from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur got cancelled and I was stuck on a packed bus with no air conditioning. Ugh! Now I was beginning to experience some of the travel problems of India I'd heard about. The bus got us to the Jodhpur train station and only had to wait an hour or so for the train to Jaipur. I had another overnight sleeper with a/c so was able to sleep alright.
Jaipur is known as the Pink City 'cuz in the old city area many of the buildings are painted kind of a pinkish color (I thought it looked a bit orange). That first day I went wandering to the old city, around the markets and into the city palace. Apparently you're supposed to pay to get in, but there was no one at the ticket booth or gate so I got in for free. I treated myself to some much needed western cuisine at Pizza Hut that evening (hey, I can only take so much Indian food day after day!).
I met up with Dan and Dana the next morning for breakfast and we took the bus out to Amber Fort. Construction of the fort began in 1592 with various maharajas adding to it. On the nearby mountains are walls and towers that reminded me of the Great Wall of China. Dan and Dana went on an elephant ride up to the fort then we explored it, getting a bit lost in all the various passages. D&D rode the elephant part way back down but got off early 'cuz they realized the Indians abuse the poor animals. (That's why I didn't go on it to begin with.) The camel trek guides weren't so nice to those animals either. You'd think the people would treat the animals that earn them their income with better care. We caught the bus back to the city and wandered all over looking for somewhere to have lunch. After lunch, we got a rickshaw out to Galta, the Monkey Temple. We were quite surprised with that - it was cool looking (and, yes, there were monkeys all over). Back to the hotel for dinner and bedtime.
I was up freakin' early the next morning to catch my train to Agra. I had a sleeper again so I could rest. The people in the compartment with me were nice and let me know when we were getting close to my stop and when we arrived (the friendliest Indians always seemed to be the ones sharing transport with you). I arrived in Agra in the early afternoon and made my way to the Taj Mahal area...it was a much longer walk than I thought. An entry ticket costs $20 (for foreigners) and they only let you in once, so I wasted some time 'til it was closer to sunset. There were people by all the entrance gates trying to sell stuff, get you in their rickshaw, wanting to be your guide at the Taj... One rickshaw driver kept following me around and wanted me to pay him to take me to a shop where I would be hassled to buy stuff so he could get 20rupees commission. He even told me he'd get a commission and kept asking why I didn't want to go. I'm not quite that stupid...not quite. Anyway, I didn't hang around there much. I eventually went into the Taj with the mass of tourists (mostly Indian). I was told to expect disappointment, but I thought it was cool. The inside doesn't have much, but the outside is great for pics. And our beloved hero, Spanky, got his picture with the Taj Mahal (my sole purpose in visiting India).
Back to the train station to catch an overnight ride to Varanasi. As the train arrived, I noticed I had a waiting list ticket (no confirmed seat). I got on anyways and luckily the conductor found me a spot...and I didn't even have to bribe him!
I woke up around 8am thinking we'd be arriving in Varanasi soon (book said 8-9:30am). I kept waiting and waiting... We didn't arrive 'til past 1pm. Oy! Varanasi is a holy city on the Ganges River. The river is sacred so people come here to bathe and be cremated. There's loads of pollution in the river though so it's quite gross that people bathe in it. Here's a factoid from LP - "Every day about 60,000 people go down to the ghats to take a holy dip along a 7km area of the river. Along this same stretch, 30 sewers are continuously discharging into the river. Samples from the river show the water has 1.5million faecal coliform bacteria per 100mL of water. In water that is safe for bathing this figure should be less than 500!" Nasty! I wandered along the ghats, resisting the temptation for a swim, and through the backalley markets before returning to my guest house for a break from the heat. In the evening, I went back down to the ghats where there was some kind of ceremony/festival going on. I stayed and watched that for a while before going back to the guest house for dinner. The tomato, cucumber and cheese sandwich I ate would come back to haunt me. A short while after settling in my stifling hot room with beds like wood and pillows like rocks, my stomach started to feel ill. I ended up sick all through the night and hardly slept at all. I just lay around all the next morning until it was checkout. By that time I was somewhat ok, but not great. Got a rickshaw out to the airport (the bumps hurt) and flew to Mumbai. I declined the food on the flight and had a little to eat once I reached the Mumbai airport. My flight to Bangkok wasn't 'til almost 5am so I had lots of time to sit around not feeling good. Here I was thinking I was going to get through India without any stomach problems, and India sends me away with a parting gift - "delhi belly".
It's hard having grown up in a western society, going someplace like India and not perceiving things as "wrong" or inappropriate. The country is sooooo overpopulated I think it's affected how people treat one another and their attitudes towards many things. With so many people, it's virtually impossible to not have high unemployment and therefore lots of poor. The caste system is still in place despite murmurs to the contrary. So if you're born poor, you have little hope of ever being better off.
Pollution is also a major problem, probably partly due to overpopulation. The government really needs to do more in terms of rubbish collection and disposal though. I saw very, very few rubbish bins in any of the cities I was in. I assume that's why most people just toss their garbage wherever. But people need to change their thinking that littering is ok. It seemed to me the people treated the earth like their own personal rubbish bin. Maybe if they took more pride in their cities and land there'd be less littering. And with a large and cheap work force available, why not have more people out cleaning the streets?
There are quite a few things that didn't seem "right" to me as a westerner. Child labor is the norm. Many restaurants and shops have kids working in them. People, both men and women, spit all over (the train station even has a sign that says 'no spitting'). Women definately don't have equal rights with men. I'd warn any woman going to India to expect sexual harassment and possible groping. A few of the internet cafes I went to had Indian men at the computers with several chat windows open and a couple pages of porn open at the same time. Ya, so those of you that frequent the chat forums should be a little more weary about who you're talking to. The main thing I would say is the general lack of respect for anyone or anything. That perspective is probably jaded as a tourist since being white gets you hassled extra.
BUT, that's not to say India doesn't have friendly people. Many, many people would walk or ride by and say "hello" and not ask for anything. Most the touts would leave you alone the first time you say "no" and would smile and laugh if you joked around with them. Families on trains were always nice and helpful. And, of course, one of the best things is that it's freakin' cheap! You can get a meal for $1 and a place to stay for $3. One of my favorite memories would have to be leaving the Jaswant Thada temple in Jodhpur and there was an Indian man playing an instrument with his two little kids dressed up dancing - the girl was trying to do Bollywood dance moves and the boy was just sliding his shoulders back and forth....I really wish I had made a video of that.
A couple weeks in India made me realize how much I miss the simplicity of life in the western world and home. Perhaps there is such thing as traveling for too long...
"Seeing things, going places
Living out of suitcases
Every day's like a dream
I find myself talking to shadows
Taking the train of youth
Back home again...
And I don't wanna sit here wasting time
I just want a place inside your mind
I wish that I could turn the clocks right back
It's easy to forget just what you've got"
- "turn" by Feeder


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Multiples of multiple screw ups with no practical cure, compounding into even bigger screw ups, which will evolve into seriuos consequences for all.
Clusterfuckola USA with its huge economic problems, massive debts that cannot be paid, massive unemployement, undeclared wars costing fortunes & lives with no goal for victory, taxpayer bailouts of private companies, tax laws that destroy progress, high inflation, corrupt politicians, corrupt finance industry along with an aging population depending on entitlements, whose life savings have been cleaned out by the cluterfuckola mentioned.
by DOOMUS April 10, 2009

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My flight from Chicago to Amsterdam was very easy. I sat next to this couple from Wisconsin who was going to visit friends in Germany for a 40th Anniversary celebration. They were very kind and got me extremely excited for my upcoming time in Edinburgh. They assured me that I will come back as a changed man. This, of course, will be a very new and exciting experience.
Anyway, my flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh was just as easy.
However, it was going through the Passport station of customs that caused my first confidence shaking setback of the trip. THEY CANCELED MY VISA!!! I guess I put Student Dependent (thinking I was still dependent on my parents for tax purposes, but actually it meant that you dependent ON A STUDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY) instead of just Student! It all worked out though. Because I arrived into the country 2 days before the law changed to where I would need a visa, I made it through with the appropriate stamp. All is fine now, but when this all was happening, I was a little worried! However at the time, without really knowing what to do I did what anyone arriving in the UK does to calm down, I had a spot of tea. After I drank my tea I had to find my way to the ground transportation to catch a bus to the city center. After paying my �1 to get on, the bus took me to Waverly Station in City Centre. From there, I took my 150+ lbs of luggage up--yes, up--a large hill to "Old Town" where I had very vague directions to where I was staying. When I got to the street where I was supposed to be staying, I realized they hadn't given me the exact directions to any office to check-in. Wow, that was fun trying to find that. With the help of two other people on vacation in Edinburgh we found it. Anyway, I got into my room and slept till about 10 pm and decided to go out for a pint. I Spent �10 on 2 pints of Scottish Ale and some fish and chips and decided to head to bed.
The next day was when I could really check into my flat and meet up with everyone else in my program. Before I had to meet everyone at 4 pm I decided to go on a self-guided walking excursion around the city. Armed with a map of Edinburgh and a water bottle I headed out. I walked toward the castle on the top of the hill, into the Prince's Street Gardens (that were once a loch right under the castle). The loch was drained in the 1800s to allow for buildings so that Edinburgh could begin to grow. After walking through the Gardens I headed down Prince's Street and up North Bridge (one of the bridges the connects New Town and Old Town). Not to bore you to much...a walked all over, and now I am beginning to know the city pretty well--I was even approached several times for directions by people who live in London. I felt pretty good about that!
Anyway, school is going very well. The first 5 weeks are devoted purely to classes and then followed by a 10 week internship. We have three classes: UK Politics, Scottish Politics, and Scottish Culture and Society. The way our schedules are set up is very nice. We have class Monday through Wednesday, where we have one class a day for 2 hours in the morning and then we have academic activities in the afternoon (i.e. walking tours of the city narrated by our professors, museum tours, and meetings with MSPs), Thursday is devoted to watching documentaries, and Fridays are free (kind of). On paper, that might look like we have a lot of free time, but then you throw in the reading assignments--all 200+ pages a night for each class. It is a lot of reading! Normally, classes are taught by associate professors when you go to the University of Edinburgh, but because we are a special division of the University we are taught by full professors! My UK Politics professor is amazing, he is very intelligent and easily accessible. My Scottish Politics professor actually was one of the committee members who helped bring the Scottish Parliament back to Scotland after the Union of 1707, when the Scottish Parliament was dissolved. Needless to say he is outstanding! But the professor who teaches my Scottish Culture and Society is the best "character" of the bunch. He looks (and smells) just like a viking--2 foot long beard and everything. He knows everything and anything about the city of Edinburgh and should be a great asset as we try to get to the bottom of what exactly defines one's Scottishness.
I realized this is becoming a little long and poorly organized so I will tell you a little about the internship and save more stories for later posts. The internship is going to be an experience of a life time! As I talked about earlier, the Scottish Parliament was just re-instated in 1997 after almost 300 years of absence after the Union with England in 1707. On top of that, there was a new election last spring where the Labour Party lost their majority control over the Parliament. We now have a minority government run by the Scottish National Party (SNP) which is strongly devoted to Scotland's independence from England.
A minority government means that the SNP has the majority of seats in the Parliament, but not enough to have a majority of the votes it takes to pass any law without building a coalition with other parties. Not only that, but since Scotland is part of the UK and there is a new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown (from Scotland), there might be an election called in the fall while I am working the the Scottish Parliament--meaning I will get to work on campaigns for Scottish MPs for the Westminster Parliament in London! I have hit the perfect storm of political firsts in Scotland and I am going to be involved in all of it! Now many of you who have had a political internships before may be thinking, "He will just be a coffee jockey for these MSPs. He will get shuffled into the mix of 50+ staff members in the central office, and he will never even see the person he is working for!" WRONG!!!!!! The MSPs only have one full-time assistant and an intern (being ME) in their office. Therefore, I will not just be getting coffee, but rather I have been told I will be able to help draft reports and press releases for my MSP. Along with other important tasks that only the highest staff members in Obama's or Harkin's office would get to do on a daily basis. GET EXCITED because I am already!
I will leave you with that! I hope this was a bit more insightful than other posts, I look forward to sharing more with you all later. Enjoy the picutres!


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Symptoms of liver disease
When diagnosing liver disease, the physician looks at the patient's symptoms and conducts a physical examination. In addition, the physician may request a liver biopsy, liver function tests, an ultrasound, a computed tomography (CT) scan, and/or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
Some common liver disease symptoms include the following, each of which are described briefly below:
Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the bloodstream. Urine is usually dark because of the bilirubin excreted through the kidneys. High levels of bilirubin may be attributed to inflammation, or other abnormalities of the liver cells, or blockage of the bile ducts. Sometimes, jaundice is caused by the breakdown or a large number of red blood cells, which can occur in newborns. Jaundice is usually the first sign, and sometimes the only sign, of liver disease.
Cholestasis is reduced or stopped bile flow. "Chole" refers to bile and "stasis" means "keeping at the same level." Bile flow may be blocked inside the liver, outside the liver, or in both places. Symptoms may include:
Liver enlargement
Liver enlargement is usually an indicator of liver disease, although there are usually no symptoms associated with a slightly enlarged liver (hepatomegaly). Symptoms of a grossly enlarged liver include abdominal discomfort or "feeling full."
Portal hypertension
Portal hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the portal vein, which supplied the liver with blood from the intestine. Portal hypertension may be due to increased blood pressure in the portal blood vessels, or resistance to blood floor through the liver. Portal hypertension can lead to the growth of new blood vessels (called collaterals) that connect blood flow from the intestine to the general circulation, bypassing the liver. When this occurs, substances that are normally removed by the liver pass into the general circulation. Symptoms of portal hypertension may include:
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding are dilated blood vessels within the walls of the lower part of the esophagus that are nprone to bleeding. They can appear in individuals with severe liver disease. A diseased liver can cause portal hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the portal vein. The portal vein supplies the liver with blood. Over time, this pressure causes blood vessels to grow, called collateral blood vessels. These vessels act as channels to divert the blood under high pressure. The extra pressure in these vessels causes them to dilate and become tortuous. These vessels can eventually reach the lower esophagus and stomach and are prone to rupture. The rupture can lead to significant blood loos from vomiting or from passing through the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of esophageal varices may include:
Ascites is fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity caused by fluid leaks from the surface of the liver and intestine. Ascites due to liver disease usually accompanies other liver disease characteristics such as portal hypertension. Symptoms of ascites may include a distended abdominal cavity, which causes discomfort and shortness of breath. Causes of ascites may include the following:
Ascites can also be cause by non-liver disorders.
Liver encephalopathy
Liver encephalopathy is the deterioration of brain function due to toxic substances building up in the blood, which are normally removed by the liver. Liver encephalopathy is also called porta-systemic encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, or hepatic coma. Symptoms may include:
Liver failure
Liver failure is severe deterioration of liver function. Liver failure occurs when a large portion of the liver is damaged due to any type of liver disorder. Symptoms may include:


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When one drinks a small amount of alcohol (commonly a sip of four loko, but in some extreme cases this could be a sniff) and engages in wobbly activities. The drunkard must have a BMI of 12 or below, a tall and skinny frame, and a feeble skeleton. When intoxicated the body muscles collapse and the noodling begins. This could include floundering to the ground, rolling around like an infant child, and making silly comments that can be so cringing it turns you sober.
Dude I met this kid from New Mexico last night, he'd never drunk before; he was noodleing all over the place
by Floor 2.5 November 06, 2010
The greatest food to walk the Earth, a great substitute to masturbating.
Waiter: I suggest the Whole poached salmon with salmon caviar and chips served with some masturbating.
Person: Nahh thanks, I got NOODLES!
Person: Nahh thanks, I got NOODLES!
by Skiller Kowalski October 25, 2008
by Holly Nguyen April 24, 2007
1. Nice food that comes in packets labelled "Super Noodles".
2. The Offspring's lead guitarist and one of the coolest guys ever to walk upon this planet.
2. The Offspring's lead guitarist and one of the coolest guys ever to walk upon this planet.
1. Did you eat noodles last night? I did.
2. Noodles is a guitar god.
2. Noodles is a guitar god.
by hell is for me December 23, 2003
get the cool!
get the cool shoe shine!
get the cool shoe shine!
by bob bobbinson July 19, 2005
1. Guitarist of the Offspring
2. Guitarist of Gorrilaz
2. Guitarist of Gorrilaz
by Siberian Moo Cow June 23, 2005
Your brain
by Peachez June 09, 2004
The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush


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Walmart Greeter of 15 Years Rocks Your Heart
Bob Eakes Learned to Play the Guitar While Helping Sell Them 12 Years Ago
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Bob Eakes isn't your typical Walmart greeter.
Now 72, he moved to Santa Maria when he was 24 as an Airman on Vandenberg Air Force Base.
He met his wife and decided to stay and open an appliance repair business.
After retiring from that in 1999, he and his wife saw Walmart's opening as a perfect opportunity to keep themselves busy; they began work as greeters.
One day, Eakes found some guitars in the toy section and brought them to the front to help sell.
He picked one up and learned to play one too.
He was soon playing and making up songs for customers and his wife.
His wife died a few years later from a brain tumor.
After a year off, he returned to Walmart with his guitar.
Today he greets customers at the door with tunes, and directs them to items on their shopping list.
Eakes says he's happy greeting Walmart customers with his guitar for the rest of his life.


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Re: Lovebirds
A subtler take on the theme. The bold linework around the moon and below the birds creates an effective contrast.
Re: Fun For Who Exactly?
I would get this shirt for my cat loving friend's birthday. You have my vote.
After I uploaded, I saw some mistakes and things I wanted to change. I don't know how you pros work so quickly! Practice, I guess.
Click here for a blow-up.
Who wants orange flavor in their Sprite anyway?
This will get rejected quickly. Maybe change it to Spite?
Jaws, Cats, and _____?
ihategroupon wrote:Is it Sun Drop?
It's supposed to be Sprite,7up or something similar...I'm not sure, but I think here in Europe we don't have Sun drop!
Get this back up into the fog where it belongs! I don't do cute, but this I could do.
ihategroupon wrote:Very cute. What were you thinking the asteroid's paradigm was? What is that facial expression? Interesting. I like it - one of the better entries in this somewhat challenging derby.
The asteroid is super happy to have finally found some friends to share its' time with. Unfortunately, the so called "friends" are far more wise and wish only to continue with each other on their repetitive journey through the solar system.
Also, thank you.
Re: Chopsticks
Nice. Feel like if you had this + the spork shirt you'd be set for nearly any eating situation.
really like the more abstract parts of the background image; sets a mood nicely.
Re: Rockwell Crowd
like the sketchy style + the way it captures motion
Re: Monster Mistake
love the humor
Re: Desperate for Companionship
cat looks so hopeful
Re: Bread and butter, no other.
Cute couple...never been a jelly fan, peanut butter + apples, yes, but leave the jelly in the jar.
Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=63196]Lewis
clever + stylish
Re: Not part of our club
Should have been RC Cola.
Ladies and gents, surge.
I miss it so.
Re: Couples Only
This is a great concept, if only the execution were up to the idea.
Eye Candy: This reminds me of the one where jelly caught peanut butter in yet another compromising position with banana. When will jelly ever learn?!
Peanut Butter and Jealousy
Re: Game of Chairs
Love this, if it had Daenerys it would be perfect.
Re: You jelly?
I've seen the one where bread goes with butter instead of jelly, and where peanut butter goes with chocolate over jelly. And an older one where peanut butter goes with banana over jelly. Poor jelly!
But butter and peanut butter? Never heard of that one.
colinlepper wrote:wow thanks so much everyone! i did not think this would make the fog I really appreciate all the support!!
Best design, EVER!
orabbit wrote:But how does Vader slurp? Maybe it's some force wizardry.
Through the grill on his grill!
Re: Console Wars: Episode IV
Three Video Game consoles and only two ports on this TV. Let the final battle of the Console Wars begin.
Re: On The Thirteenth Day...
clever + cute
lonelypond wrote:clever + cute
thank you!
blanked wrote:May also be a celebrity likeness issue.
Yea, I know. John McCain can't really lift his arm like that...
Re: Sometimes Life Sucks
For a second I thought the dog on the left was sad because he was neutered today. Then I realized those are upside down devil hearts.
Re: Goodby Piglet
Spend hours working on a design and then spell the title incorrectly. Fantastic.
So, anyone care to place a bet as to how quickly the rejectionifier will do its thing on this? Still, fun to do regardless.
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Honestly Naolito this is crazy good.. my fav design by a country mile
alex138 wrote:Yea, I know. John McCain can't really lift his arm like that...
Hilarious- voted.
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haha GMV
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I'm always a fan of the offset placement on tees, this design works perfectly with that idea.
I enjoy the original take on this idea. Heck I'd take a version with just the throne on it. The chair has this ominous vibe even walmazafied. Excellent collab guys.
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Love it!
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This is very cute
It's a really nice mix of realistic and graphic elements. Plus, good use of shirt color.
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Right, that's exactly what I said. Some heated air will rise above the cluster. But the very fact that air is rising from the cluster means that the cluster is warmer than the hive. But what is the temperature NEXT TO the cluster? Below the cluster? The hive is not being purposely heated by the bees, but incidentally slightly warmed by heat wasted from the cluster.
Do you use upper entrances?


text: did you think this team would return to glory next year? or after 04 and 05, the banged up team of promise in 06, to lead to 07, not gonna lie I thought 2010 they would win it all,didnt even make playoffs, to win it all at 9-7 next year, you cant make up the runs this team goes on at all unexpected times,if youre last name was Tolkien, I was too young back in 80's, I caught the 91 bowl, but my memories as a die-hard fan start from 93,sorry for not referring to other times. But man not a better team out there to root for. I cant wait for next season.


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U.S. Department of Labor Grants Competition for State Workforce Agencies
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of $12.2 million for grants to state workforce agencies to develop state workforce longitudinal administrative data systems through the Workforce Data Quality Initiative. These data systems will include information on programs that provide training, employment services, and unemployment insurance and will be linked longitudinally at the participant level. These systems will also enable workforce data to be matched with education data, from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary. (This effort is similar to those of the U.S. Department of Education to build robust data systems that provide information on student progress and help improve practice as one aspect of the Roadmap to Reform.) A prerecorded webinar for prospective applicants will be available for viewing at: http://www.workforce3one.org starting on June 21, 2010, by 3 p.m. ET. The deadline for applications is Aug. 16, 2010. For more information, see the Federal Register notice at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-11610.pdf.
IES Adult and Postsecondary Education Research Center Competitions
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is holding a competitive peer-reviewed competition to establish both a National Research and Development Center on Cognition and Adult Literacy and a National Research and Development Center on Postsecondary Education and Employment. The purpose of the adult literacy research center is principally to conduct research on the underlying cognitive processes that contribute to or inhibit the reading and/or basic mathematics performance of adult learners and to develop and test interventions to support the instruction of adult learners in adult basic education, English literacy, or adult secondary education programs. The postsecondary research center will analyze state longitudinal data systems for K-12 education, postsecondary education and employment in order to examine relationships between postsecondary education, including education and training prior to the bachelor's degree level, and employment outcomes. The deadline for applications is Sept. 16, 2010.
Opportunity to Participate in 2010 U.S. Innovative Education Forum
The 2010 U.S. Innovative Education Forum (IEF) is a part of the Innovative Teachers program, a global community of educators sponsored by Microsoft Partners in Learning and built on the understanding that informed, empowered teachers are at the heart of meaningful and effective teaching and learning.
The 2010 U.S. IEF will recognize outstanding teaching teams of two educators per team that implement 21st century skills into student learning projects. The theme for the 2010 U.S. IEF is "Inspire moreInspire more collaboration, Inspire more ways to build community, Inspire more technology- rich content." Projects should demonstrate innovative use of technology in teaching that inspires innovation in collaboration, community, exploration and service by educators with peers and students while developing 21st century skills. Teams will be selected through an application process to participate in the U.S. Innovative Education Forum on July 29-30, 2010, in Washington, D.C. The deadline for applications is June 10, 2010. The winning team, determined at the July event, will be invited to represent the U.S. at the Worldwide Innovative Education Forum in Cape Town, South Africa in October 2010. There is no fee to attend and travel expenses for both events are supported by Microsoft.
Visit the 2010 U.S. Innovative Education Forum community on the Partners in Learning Network to find out more details about the event and application process. Applications are due June 10, 2010.
Report: Fewer Hispanic Dropouts Earn GEDs
The Pew Hispanic Center recently released an analysis showing that Hispanic high school dropouts are much less likely to earn General Educational Development (GED) credentials than are their white or black counterparts, especially if they are immigrants. While Hispanics have a much higher high school dropout rate than do blacks or whites, only one in 10 Hispanic dropouts has a GED, compared with two in 10 black high school dropouts and three in 10 white high school dropouts. The report shows that 41 percent of Hispanics age 20 and older in the United States do not have a regular high school diploma, compared with 23 percent of black and 14 percent of white adults.


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she's the first myspace scene girl to use harry potter character James nickname prongs into her last name and make up a name of her own which is Esther James prongs only her real life friends know her real name,she has her own name sign which is x with fangs ect she wants to make this legal for no one to use besides her because she made it up.
becth 1:oh that's Esther Prongs,she's very cool <3
becth 2:cool i love her myspace,she's very original.
becth 2:cool i love her myspace,she's very original.
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Genre: Realistic Fiction
Number of Pages: 320
What's the basic story line?
The Malones are an African-American family living in Gary, Indiana, in the late 1930s. The dad leaves to find work while the mom, brother Jimmie and main character, Deza, are kicked out of their rented house. They stay briefly in Chicago before hopping onto the boxcar of a freight train and stopping in Flint, Michigan, at a homeless camp. They stay there for a while, during which time Jimmie, a talented singer, meets a man who plays the harmonica really well. They set off to find work performing. Everybody else in the homeless camp is ordered out by the police, and Deza and her mom try to find a place to live. When they do, Deza's mom finds a job at a hotel. The story describes how families like Deza's had to go their separate ways in order to find work, but how they longed to be back together. Perseverance and determination helps them through, along with assistance from unexpected places.
Are the characters believable?
The characters are believable because the author describes what life was really like during the Great Depression. Deza and her family members are brought to life by the descriptions of their challenges and their lives at that time.
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being best), how would you rate this book?
I enjoyed this book and would rate it a 9! The author provides many good descriptions, and it made me feel that I was in the story with the characters. I wished the best for the Malones and hoped for a happy ending.


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Playboy.com's Guide To Life and Style: Travel
Check out the travel edition of our life and style guide while you wait for Mad Men to return to the airwaves.
It's been a long absence from AMC's hit series, Mad Men, but the smoke is finally about to clear. Don Draper is back, and with the Season 5 premiere slated to air on Sunday, March 25th, we've come up with a few ways to help infuse your life with the essence of Mad Men.
We've touched on flux already – high times, low times – but what if the drink isn't enough and cigars just don't feel right? What to do then?
You get the hell out of dodge.
The reasons for a Mad Man like you to travel are numerous, but in case you're looking for a reason, we've got a couple. You might call them traditional getaways. We call them last resorts.
Bon voyage!
The Unhappy Client – Las Vegas
Las Vegas is hell on earth in the best way possible. Where else would you take a disgruntled client? It'll cost a few bucks, but with the right hotel, your client's every vice can be satiated without leaving the block. Best part: you can leave, but what happens in Vegas…
We suggest the Palms Place Resort and Spa, located within the colossal Palms Casino Resort. It's off-strip, but that just means you won't have to mess with the typical tourist traps. It also gives you access to N9NE (the best steakhouse in town) and the one and only Playboy Club. It's called Sin City for a reason.
Make your reservation here.
What to Bring: Ray-Ban Clubmasters, to block out the sun.
The Ball and Chain – Myrtle Beach
A punishing but necessary evil takes form in the family vacation. Tasked not only with spending prolonged quality time with your family, but also fulfilling their dreams of adventure, you might as well take it to the beach. Make that Myrtle Beach, a stretch of seaside sand so long you'll think you're in limbo. From there you can phone it in with sandcastles and sunset strolls. And maybe, if you're lucky, the sound of waves crashing ashore will calm you to the point of actually enjoying it all.
The Marina Inn at Grand Dunes is very much a family hotel. That means there's lots of room for everyone to exist, lots of activities to keep the kids busy, and at least one bar for after hours. It's not right on the beach, but if your kids are in any way social, you can pawn them off on another family and hit the links.
Make your reservation here.
What to Bring: A Filson flask, to live through this.
The Mistress – Hawaii
You barely survived hell, and clawed your way out of limbo. Now: Paradise. Look to the sky and fly away with your other (or other other) lady to an off-continent utopia where no one knows your name, face or familial affiliations: Hawaii. Having put not just miles, but nautical miles, between yourself and real life, you can focus on the present and finally relax in the arms and legs and everything else of your dame du jour.
Hotel Renew is a gem of a boutique hotel. Set amidst a sea of grand-stand resorts on Waikiki beach, Renew hones in on individual comforts. You'll never go without a chair on the beach—itself something of a private affair—and drinks flow freely, beginning with the complimentary cocktail you're handed upon arrival. The hotel lives on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki beach, nice and close to some of the best dining on the island. Not that you'll be leaving your suite.
Make your reservation here.
What to Bring: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and you know why.


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Poet Suheir Hammad performs two spine-tingling spoken-word pieces: "What I Will" and "break (clustered)" — meditations on war and peace, on women and power. Wait for the astonishing line: "Do not fear what has blown up. If you must, fear the unexploded."
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With every confidence in Mr Bailey's drunken advice we set off at 5am in the morning in search of the bus to La Pavona. We eventually found it, after walking for 20 minutes in the wrong direction, but a kind bus driver filling up with petrol before his shift started took pity on us and gave us a free ride to the right bus stop. By 5.50am we had in our hands our bus tickets from Cariari to La Pavona, and a boat ticket from La Pavona to Tortuguero, and we'd found time to pop into the bakery for some fresh muffins to accompany us on the journey...priorities. The bus journey was great as this part of Costa Rica is completely rural and the entire 50 minute ride was past enormous banana plantations - we now know where those boxes in tesco come from and you should definitely check for spiders
The village of Tortuguero sits within a national park, and is situated on a very thin strip of land that is sandwiched in between tropical rainforest and the caribbean sea. You can easily see water on both sides of the village and there are no roads, just narrow sandy walkways running between the houses. As ever there were a few local guys hanging around the dock and bidding for our business as soon as we touched dry land, and as we were the only two tourists around we got extra special attention this morning. After checking out a couple of places we eventually settled on a lovely cheap cabana, right on the beach, with a gorgeous garden and plenty of hammocks. Our good decision was very soon confirmed when Alejandro appeared in the garden with fresh, strong coffee and slices of cake for us left over from his father's birthday party last night
As promised, Alex was waiting for us with a big smile at 5am when the 3 of us set off on the beach. This 22 mile stretch of coast is the most important breeding site of the green sea turtle in the western hemisphere, and between June and October thousands of turtles arrive here. At 5am in the morning every patch of sand was covered in huge turtle tracks running from the ocean up to trees and bushes where the sand ends. We were only walking on the beach for 5 minutes when we found a turtle that sure enough had arrived late in the night / early in the morning to nest, and she had just finished laying her eggs and was about to make her way back to the sea. It was a truly amazing sight and we were so lucky to be able to take some pictures using the early morning light - it is prohibited to take pictures using a flash which can disturb the nesting process. Our morning got better as by 6am the three of us were heading off into the canals in a wooden row boat and spent the next 3 hours watching birds, lizards, monkeys and caiman and soaking up the mini-amazon in the sunshine. When we got back Alex had decided that we definitely needed to try some of the infamous creole cuisine from this part of the world, and rather than going to an over-priced restaurant he wanted to cook for us himself. Score! So, the ingredients were bought (coconut, potatoes, carrots, squash, yucca, plantain, chilies, onions, garlic, lemongrass, beef etc) and on he cracked with making the most delicious Ron Don soup...a coconut milk based soup with so many flavours thrown in, and then the vegetables and meat cooked in the soup
The next morning we said our goodbyes to the lovely Alejandro at the dock (as he insisted on helping us carry our bags) and continued our journey south towards Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and the border with Panama. The 3 hour boat trip from Tortuguero to Moin was again through miles and miles of canals and we saw flamingos, jesus lizards, sloths, caiman and even a 5ft long crocodile sunning itself on the banks...think this beats the bus. After deliberating for a while about whether to make the trek to Tortuguero, coming up here was definitely one of our better decisions. A totally natural and beautiful part of the world and a highlight for us so far.


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To beat the Broncos you have to know the strength and weaknesses of the Broncos. The Giants need to do what they do best on defense and that is go after the quarterback. If the Giants can beat-up Peyton Manning, they have a good shot at winning the game because the giants should be motivated to give Eli his first win against big brother, who is always watching lol.
Historically, the way to disrupt Peyton is with a good interior push.
However, as well as he played tonight, I have to go with what I saw and that is a ravens defense that had no clue how to cover and also have numberous blown coverages. They made it easy for Peyton
Want to see how we do this week before I make any assessments, but the Bronco's have a pretty huge advantage at altitude...
Make Peyton think it's a playoff game, he will choke like he always does..otherwise i don't know how we gonna beat them..
Jimmy smith looked terrible out there. To beat teams like that you have to shorten the game, front four has to be stellar and you need the horses at cb to match up.
People are just so freaking fatalistic around here. Why even bother watching football?
I swear Jimmy Smith looked just like Corey Webster out there last night(not a complement), and next wk, i'm hoping Peyton dosen't do the same thing to Webster that he did to Smith. I'm hoping its a rainy, crappy day in NY , because that is the best chance we'll have to beating the broncs.
Stranger things have happened, especially with this team. How many times have we beaten teams that were supposed to be unbeatable, and how many times have we lost to teams that we should have destroyed.


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Sunny Room with Terrace
Size20 m²
Floor No.2
- Internet/WiFi
- Balcony/terrace
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Washer/dryer
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
Accommodation summary
|Travessa da Memória, 1300-403 Lisbon, Portugal
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
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|Calendar updated
|3 days ago
The Space
The terrace has a special exterior sofa with side table good for enjoying a drink on the sun or watching the romantic lights of the city at night.
The room is furnished with a twin bed, wardrobe and a commode!
Has a private bathroom with a bathtub
TV with cable channels and Wi-Fi included in the price!
Guest Access
You can also use the living room and the kitchen (access to the fridge, microwave, washer)
Interaction with Guests
I am happy to give you some tips and help with some questions you may have!
The Neighborhood
The room is located in the Belém neighborhood at Ajuda.
This is a picturesque neighborhood with typical houses, were you can find everything within a walk distance, shops, supermarket, coffee shops, bank, restaurants, the daily market, its all really just around the corner!
In this neighborhood you can visit multiple museums and important monuments (Torre de Belém, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Palácio da Ajuda are just some examples),
Near by Tejo river here you also can find beautiful gardens where you can go for walks or bike rides or just sit around and enjoy the river side.
The famous Pasteis de Belém bakery its just 5 minutes walking and you just have try them!
The room is between to two beautiful Botanical Gardens.
Close to river front gardens.
Near Monsanto Park (great for picnics, bike rides and jogging).
At 10 minute walking distance you can take the boat to the other river side to some typical fisherman villages, and from there get transport to the many and beautiful Costa da Caparica beaches.
From the house you have easy access, by public transport, to the city center or to the beaches of Cascais coast, with several bus lines (729 and 727 and 714 and 742 and 760), tram (E15 and E18) or train.
I have two friendly cats
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Reviews of this property
This truely is a lovely place!
The bed is very good. You have plenty of wardrobe with more than enough cloth hangers. The bathroom is luxurious with its bath tub and more towels than you could possibly need. The roof terrace makes all the difference!
The area of Belem has the famouse monastry, the tower, the museums of MAAT and of coaches, the presidential palace, the portugese school of equestrian art and the excellent cultural centre. These are your neighbours during your stay!!
The location is safe and quiet with enough bakeries, restaurants and a pleasant mini mercado nearby. You can get your public transport card in the payshop around the corner. Trains, trams, buses and ferries are close by.
You can get to the centre in 15 minutes.
Your hosts are very welcoming and knowledgeable about what to see and how to get there and more! If you require privacy, it's there for you as well.
In all a nice experience. The place is as advertised. Cosy and sunny and very well equiped with everything you could need and more. You only need to pack the essentials. Good for traveling light.
Lisbon simply is a must see, if you haven't been yet and will welcome you on your following visits.
Fransisco and his mom are great hosts. They truely make you feel welcome and they can tell you where to go and how to get there. The room was lovely, it was clean, comfortable and the view from the terrace is amazing. The location allows you to experience the real Lisbon, but it's also close to some of the main tourist attractions. Would definetely stay again!
Very good reception. Very friendly people, not pushy but warm people. We were able to bring their block party. Furthermore, not seen, only in the evening. Coffee may make in their kitchen, offered on fruit. Room fine and a lovely terrace. View over the big bridge and large christubeeld to street Tagus.
A 15-minute walk from pasteis de Belém, where you can have breakfast indeed fine, not expensive. You can also have breakfast at the corner of the apartment or something on the hill where a small coffee little bar run by a nice woman. That great coffee. Across the street is a minimarket, not expensive. All five minute walk away. Bus 729 in the same street two minutes from the apartment and from there to Benifica go and take the train to Sintra.
From this district to the Cais Sodre and train to Cascais (with all lisboacard) fine place to stay.
Heel goede ontvangst. Heel vriendelijke mensen, niet opdringerig maar warme mensen. We konden met hun mee naar buurtfeest. Verder niet gezien, alleen in de avond. Koffie mag je maken in hun keuken, boden fruit aan. Kamer prima, en een mooi terras. Uitzicht over de grote brug en grote christubeeld aan overkant Taag.
Op 15 minuten loopafstand van pasteis de Belem, waar je trouwens ook prima kunt ontbijten, niet duur. Ook kun je ontbijten op de hoek bij het appartement of de heuvel iets op waar een klein koffiebarretje gerund door een aardige vrouw. Daar lekkere koffie. Aan de overkant is een minimarket, niet duur. Dit alles op vijf minuten loopafstand. Bus 729 is in dezelfde straat op twee minuten van het appartement en vandaar naar benifica gaan en de trein naar Sintra nemen.
Vanuit deze wijk naar cais de sodre en met trein naar cascais (alles met lisboacard) prima plek om te verblijven.
Francisco and his mother are lovely people and give you a warm welcome and they are very helpful, related information to go to the city and so on, it is cozy and the room is fine with a good bed and the terrace gives beautiful views Taag..en Bélem where it is much quieter and less pollution as are in the real center ..je 15 minutes by tram into the city center for us surely a successful stay!
Francisco en zijn moeder zijn lieve mensen en geven je een warme ontvangst en ze zijn heel behulpzaam , ivm info om naar de stad te gaan etc. , het is er gezellig en de kamer is in orde met een goed bed en het terras geeft een mooi uitzicht over de Taag..en Bélem waar het veel rustiger is en minder pollutie als in het echte stadscentrum ..je bent op 15 min met de tram in de stadskern voor ons zeker een geslaagd verblijf!
Very warm welcome from Francisco and his mom. Small room well positioned in the neighborhood of Belem 10mn walk from the monastery jeronimos.Petite very pleasant terrace overlooking the Belem.cependant neighborhood a little remark: the avoidance for allergic to cats because they impreignent whole house.
Acceuil tres chaleureux de Francisco et sa maman. Petite chambre bien placee dans le quartier de Belem a 10mn a pied du monastere de jeronimos.Petite terrasse tres agreable avec vue sur le quartier de Belem.cependant une petite remarque : a eviter pour les alergiques aux chats car ils impreignent toute la maison.
This is a wonderful, warmly place to stay. The room is homely decorated with a beautiful view from the roof top. The suburb is well connected by bus and train until late in the night. Francisco is very generous host and being very helpful in providing tips and advices for sightseeing and trips into the surroundings. We even got a great birthday surprise with cake and going out for dinner in a special African restaurant. If we come back to Lisboa we would stay here again for sure. I can highly recommend this place to couples or good friends.
attic room, nice terrace overlooking the Tagus River.
Breakfast very welcoming and keen to make our stay enjoyable.
chambre sous combles, sympathique avec terrasse donnant sur Le Tage .
Hotes très accueillant et soucieux de nous rendre le séjour agréable.
We stayed two next with Francisco. He and his mother are very nice, helpful people already. We felt welcome and were sitting in the evening also times together. Francisco gave us tips for the days in Lisbon and was very hospitable.
From Belem district you need the tram for about half an hour to get to the City. The room corresponds to the pictures. The terrace is really nice, the view fantastic.
It is important to know that the bathroom no door, but a "String curtain" actually, which is transparent. Next there are two cats living with in the apartment, unfortunately it smelled strongly on the second night after the animals.
We found that the room is more suitable for a super person.
Wir haben zwei Nächste bei Francisco gewohnt. Er und seine Mutter sind sehr nette, hilfsbereits Leute. Wir fühlten und willkommen, saßen abends auch mal zusammen. Francisco gab uns Tipps für die Tage in Lissabon und war sehr gastfreundlich.
Vom Stadtteil Belem braucht man mit der Tram etwa eine halbe Stunde bis in die City. Das Zimmer entspricht den Bildern. Die Terrasse ist echt schön, der Blick fantastisch.
Wichtig zu wissen ist, dass das Bad tatsächlich keine Tür, sondern einen "Fadenvorhang" hat, der durchsichtig ist. Weiter gibt es zwei Katzen, die mit in der Wohnung leben, leider roch es am zweiten Abend stark nach den Tieren.
Wir fanden, dass sich das Zimmer eher für eine Person super eignet.
Cozy and well located site. Very friendly and helpful host. We helped and reported everything you need. The staircase leading up one narrow and steep but tad problem. Highly recommended place, repeat.
Sitio muy acogedor y bien situado. El anfitrión muy amable y servicial. Nos ayudo e informó de todo lo necesario. La escalera de subida un pelin estrecha y empinada pero sin problema. Sitio muy recomendable, repetiremos.
This is a beautiful room with a fantastic rooftop-terrace. The view over the river Tejo and the nearby Bridge is amazing. The flat is well located and bus/tram/train/ship are just a short foodwalk away.
Francisco and Isabell were very good hosts and also introduced me to some delicious portuguese dishes! This is a very good place to stay in Lisbon!
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Car crash sends elderly woman to hospital
Police: Woman is in unstable condition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A car crash at the intersection of Centennial Boulevard and Vindicator Drive sent one woman to the hospital on Monday afternoon.
Police told our KRDO NewsChannel 13 crew at the scene that an elderly woman driving a Toyota car tried to make a left turn onto Vindicator from Centennial. The driver of a Mitsubishi Eclipse was going north on Centennial through a green light at the intersection. Police said the elderly woman pulled out in front of the Eclipse and the driver of the Eclipse hit her vehicle.
The elderly woman was taken to the hospital and police said she was in unstable condition. The driver of the Eclipse did not suffer any injuries.
Traffic was slower in the area as drivers were directed around the crash. The crash was cleared by 4 p.m. Monday.
Stay with KRDO.com and NewsChannel 13 for updates.


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Discussion in 'Chevy HHR Forum' started by TomsHHR, Apr 9, 2008.
Chevy is going to produce the SS Panel version for 2009.
Thanks, but thats old news
To late, I wanted one in 08. Couldnt talk the wife into swapping out now she's in love with her HHR.
I got to review the 2008 HHR SS, it's posted on here somewhere, I'll attach the link or just search for it.
I got to test drive a SS during the Kicks run. :glasses: I like it a lot. :great: Lots of get up n gone for a small turbo.
We did the launch control and shocked the others as we turned into the parking lot before we slowly backed into the parking spot with a big smile on my face.
The suspension was firm and held real good on the on ramp loop. We did a good acceleration from a stop as we left the toll both in Tulsa and seen 15 on the boost, then had to slow to pull into traffic, (disclaimer) We were only going "slightly faster than traffic".
I like the new location for the door switches and think the 2009 is going to be a great improvement from what I have seen with the Rear Panel version and the Full Panel available.
I am not a fan of the stiff suspension due to a back injury in 87, but would I own it... Errr H__ l ya!
If Chevy had not stopped the Sunburst Orange in 2009 I might trade into one.. We will see.:great:
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Nice Room by Montmartre & Flea Market #2
Size20 m²
Floor No.3(with elevator)
- Internet/WiFi
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Elevator in building
- Disabled access
- Smoking allowed
- Kitchen
Accommodation summary
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We'll be happy to host you in our large apartment (1200 sq ft./ 135 m2) and help you discover the other Paris.
You'll be 5 minutes walk to the biggest flea market in Paris "Les Puces" and 15 min to Montmartre (Sacré-Coeur) and 20 min. by public transport (RER D) to Stade de France (9 min. by taxi).
There are many shops and restaurants open late nearby.
You will be located on the metro line 4 which crosses Paris through its center (Chatelet, Pompidou Museum, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter ...) - easy access everywhere !
You'll stay in a good size bedroom (17m2) clean, clear, calm, bright which has a private balcony.
It has a comfortable double bed, a large drawer chest and desk.
The bed is a double but can be separated into two single beds (thank you for letting us know when booking).
Of course, we provide clean sheets and towels.
The bathroom with a large shower is right next to your bedroom.
The rooms and bathrooms are separated from the rest of the apartment therefore you don't need to go through the common areas to access them.
The building is 70's completely renovated. (elevator, magnetic pass ...)
The apartment is equipped with smoke detectors.
We also have two other bedrooms in case you need more than one.
The large living-room overlooks a large wooded green courtyard.
You are welcome to the living-room and if you need to use the kitchen, no worries: dishes, pots, stove, microwave, refrigerator are available, just make sure you buy your ingredients to prepare your meals. ;)
Philippe and Marie are your hosts (as well as "Louloutte", a sweet quiet cat).
Philippe organises music festivals, he's fluent in English, and speaks decent Italian and Spanish; Marie works in healthcare.
We have the sense of hospitality and like to make you feel at home.
Looking forward to meeting and welcoming you !
There you go ! :)
House rulesYou're friendly; we're friendly we respect each other's privacy and keep the place clean – in other words, the basic rules of life !
For example, keeping the place clean, not slamming the doors, letting us know if you spill something in the room by accident...
Thank you for indicating in your reservation or emails your time of arrival, so that we can greet you.
There's a 70 € deposit which we will return, mostly so you don't forget to leave the keys and pass when you leave :)
Please have an ID ready (passport, driver's licence for example) so that we can make a copy as you arrive.
Check-in after 3 PM & before 7 PM.
Check-out before Noon.
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Reviews of this property
Everything was good! Phil is a nice guy and the apartment is just 5 min from the next metro station. I would recommend it!
Very nice landlord couple with lovable cat in original furnished apartment in a quiet Résidence amazing where you can relax from the city bustle wonderfully. I will come back!
Sehr nettes Vermieterpaar mit liebenswerter Katze in originell eingerichteter Wohnung in erstaunlich ruhiger Résidence, wo man vom Großstadttrubel herrlich entspannen kann. Ich werde wiederkommen!
My friend and I had a pleasant stay in Paris itself and enjoyed ourselves. From the apartment to the metro station it takes about 5 minutes by foot, from there it´s about 20 minutes to the city center. The neighbourhood sure isn´t the best, but the apartment building is gated and we didn`t really feel threatened, even at night walking the streets. The apartment and our room were clean overall, although our room was very dark, because it didn`t have any bigger lights. Overall it is a good place to sleep, not too far out of town, but not for a longer time or anyone.
Philip was very nice to us. has always helped us with any questions.
The apartment was not a 3 minute drive from the metrostaion and it was very good and fast from there into the cité
philipp war sehr nett zu uns. hat uns bei fragen immer geholfen.
die wohnung war keine 3 minuten von der metrostaion entfernt und man kam sehr gut und schnell von dort in die cité
I was in philip and marie's home very well.
They are nice persons,in their room there is a deep and absolute silence.
Also the position is very good, because it' s along line 4 of metro, central and crucial line.
Near the house there is a very rich boulangerie and a LIDL market, where you can find everything you need.
Finally, Montmartre is very, very near and this is a marvellous opportunity!
Albertoand his mum.
I was in philip and marie's home very well.
They are nice persons,in their room there is a deep and absolute silence.
Also the position is very good, because it' s along line 4 of metro, central and crucial line.
Near the house there is a very rich boulangerie and a LIDL market, where you can find everything you need.
Finally, Montmartre is very, very near and this is a marvellous opportunity!
Albertoand his mum.
Apartment very big, spacious and especially not a noise from outside! it's nice ...! Philippe helped us find the flea market and these incredible displays and guided us to reach Montmartre (Sacre Coeur), which is still in 30-40min walk from the apartment.
Too bad that no metro on November 11 of this we were not functional on the Clignancourt line and we had to do a lot of walking to reach the other metro or bus.
We still friendly but tiring !!
Appartement très grand, chambre spacieuse et surtout pas un bruit venant de dehors ! que c'est agréable...! Philippe nous a aidé à trouver le marché aux puces et ces invraisemblables étalages et nous a guidé pour rejoindre Montmartre(Sacré Coeur), qui est tout de même à 30-40min de marche de l'appartement.
Dommage qu'aucun métro sur ce we du 11 nov n'était fonctionnel sur la ligne Clignancourt et nous avons du faire beaucoup de marche pour rejoindre les autres stations de métro ou bus.
We tout de même sympathique mais fatiguant !!
Hosts Philippe and Marie are very friendly. But also a hammock for simple cooking in the kitchen and you can use the refrigerator and kitchen utensils ... I gwichanahseo came in to eat until the evening. About eating salad bought in the super? Work at home had little overlap with the circulation of large pyeonyira landlord or other guests. However, only two minutes, the smell of cigarette smoke Zara has some good points come in the room, so I slept ... just playing the electric blanket packed between left open a window slightly on the guy 's been ㅋㅋ quilt warmth we experienced at the hotel.
I stayed by changing the schedule was a personal matter between WIMDU contacts doeeoteoyo not do well chalra Philip Dunne annoying phone to solve this huge say letting safely. Yeolrineunde If you go this weekend flea market is also recommended better haejugo alley was good to go haejugo recommended restaurants is also a good way or in the Montmartre hill.
With access to Route 4, but most of the good part of a tourist destination located at the end point was the Gare du Nord past is not a good part of the neighborhood atmosphere, but revealed in the minutes that feeling is coming. Although this is a high-density townships pyeonyira may be my prejudice in that evening, a little gwigagil (?) Seureowoteoyo careful. The early winter that year at the latest from the European side that quickly rewrote pyeonyira to enter the house until nine municipal road. Not horrible feeling each shipment arriving in May to stay still do the evening.
호스트인 필립과 마리는 정말 친절합니다. 주방에서 간단한 요리를 해먹을 수도 있고 냉장고나 주방기구 등을 사용해도 됩니다만...저는 귀찮아서 저녁까지 먹고 들어왔어요. 슈퍼에서 샐러드 사다 먹은 정도? 집이 넓은편이라 집주인 혹은 다른 게스트와의 동선이 겹칠일도 거의 없었습니다. 다만 두 분이 흡연자라 방으로 담배냄새가 들어온다는 점이 다소 좋지않았습니다만..그래서 저는 창문을 살짝 열어놓고 챙겨간 전기담요를 틀어놓고 잤어요ㅋㅋ 이불은 호텔에서 경험했던 포근함이었고요.
4호선을 이용하면 대부분의 관광지로의 접근성이 좋은편이지만 북역을 지나서 종점에 위치하였다는 점에서 느낌이 오실 분이 계시겠지만 동네 분위기가 좋은편은 아닙니다. 흑인 거주 비중이 높은편이라는 점에서 저의 편견일수도 있겠지만 저녁에는 귀가길이 조금(?) 조심스러웠어요. 유럽쪽이 초겨울부터 해가 빨리 지는 편이라 늦어도 9시정도까진 집에 들어가려고했고요. 그래도 5일쯤 머무르니까 저녁에도 별로 안무섭고 그런 느낌.
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I first discovered indie writer Ernie Lindsey after he followed me on Twitter. I was intrigued by the blurb for his book Going Shogun which looked like it could be a great read. I ended up writing him an email asking for a review copy at about the same time he was writing me to ask me to review it. I wasn't disappointed. I will continue to "hoot and holler" about that book every chance I get. If you like humorous writing and you're a fan of off-kilter science fiction, you will love Going Shogun.
After publishing that book in the Spring of 2012, Lindsey returned to something more like previous things he had written. His thriller Sara's Game has been well received, rising as high as number two overall on the Amazon Kindle charts. I caught up with Ernie recently to talk about his recent success. Continue Reading "Sara's Game Finds Success: An Interview With Ernie Lindsey" »


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Jerry Bennett returns to Our Savior's
Jerry Bennett, the 2012 Fame Awards Gospel Artist of the Year, Keyboard Player of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and Showman of the Year will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Relax in the sanctuary and enjoy his music, as attendants did last year. A freewill offering will be taken.


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You might think that farming salmon would relieve pressure on wild populations. But, in fact, it only makes things worse
David Schneider
Traditionally, the first of May is a day of festivity—a time to rejoice over the springtime return to abundance. This past May Day, however, many people who normally remain in close touch with nature were in no mood to celebrate: Because of historically low returns, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce officially declared the West Coast salmon fishery to have failed. Fishers of the region have thus had to face newly issued regulations that eliminate or severely limit the take, both recreational and commercial, of this popular, pink-fleshed fish.
As distressing as it is, this development can't be considered a surprise. Indeed, the collapse of the West Coast salmon fishery reflects a long-term global trend. A type of fish that used to teem in the rivers of California and in pre-industrial New England and Europe, to name some examples, has fallen into severe decline in all these places, as it has in many other parts of the world.
Finding reasons is not difficult. One obvious candidate is the presence of dams, which block the fish when they return from the sea to spawn in freshwater streams. Other factors include the warming of ocean and river waters, pollution, overfishing—even the loss of beavers, whose mud-and-twig dams had once provided juvenile salmon with abundant shelter from predators.
The recognition that salmon are in trouble itself has a long history. In the 19th century, artificial fertilization and incubation of salmon eggs were used to help give these fish a boost in Europe and North America. A century later, these techniques evolved into full-blown farming operations, in which salmon are raised to adulthood in floating "net pens" and then harvested for consumption. Norway pioneered this approach in the 1960s, and it has since spread to other regions, including Newfoundland, British Columbia and Chile.
One might guess that salmon farming would take pressure off wild stocks, but, in fact, the opposite appears to have happened. One reason may be the introduction of diseases from farmed fish to wild salmon passing close to net pens. Another may be the genetic dilution that arises when escapees from the farms mix with their wild (and more fit) cousins.
But with so many possible causes for the declines, it has been hard to judge whether salmon aquaculture is indeed as detrimental as feared. A paper published in PLOS Biology this past February helps to clear up the uncertainty. Working at Dalhousie University, Jennifer S. Ford and the late Ransom A. Myers amassed information about declining salmon populations around the world—both ones located near salmon farms and ones separated from these operations. What these authors found was that wild salmon exposed to the farms have experienced much sharper declines in their numbers.
Ford, who now works for the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax, stresses that salmon farming is not the only problem. "Absolutely without a doubt, there are all sorts of things affecting salmon," she says. And she accepts that this effect of salmon aquaculture isn't universal. But even if the circumstances in some locales are different, she notes, finding a clear trend in a global analysis makes the result much more compelling than any one case study could ever be. "What makes it robust," Ford says, "is that we've done it in different places."
John P. Volpe, who heads the seafood ecology group at the University of Victoria, agrees. He notes that the data Ford and Myers used for their global study are "rather thin," but he's nevertheless swayed because "you find a similar signal no matter where you look." And to Volpe, the correlation between farming and sharp wild-salmon declines just makes sense, because aquaculture breeds problems such as "sea lice" (a pathogenic crustacean), which can then harm the wild fish. Indeed, he says it's a conclusion that any 10th-grade science student would have an easy time reaching: "If you take a million fish and put them in a net pen, you're going to amplify pathogens and diseases."
Asked about solutions, Volpe doesn't hesitate to venture his opinion: "Closed containment," he says, referring to schemes that isolate the farmed fish, and any parasites and diseases they harbor, from wild ones. Volpe points out that the technology for farming salmon this way has been available for more than a decade; it just makes farming more expensive. The real problem, as far a Volpe is concerned, is that these days people expect salmon to be cheap and plentiful all the time.
So perhaps the solution should not just involve technical improvements in how the farming is done or the tightening of fisheries and environmental regulations. What may be needed every bit as much is a change in mindset. Rather than seeing salmon as an inexpensive staple, consumers should begin once again to view it as a delicacy, one that is perhaps only affordable when it is in season. For many, eating salmon would then become, to use Volpe's words, "almost a commune with nature." —David Schneider
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text: Greetings! I'm the very proud owner of a 2010 Sierra Hybrid in Sammamish, WA - looking for advice/information on using the truck as a Search and Rescue response vehicle. Any ideas about (2-way) radio mounting, gravel road-running or any other aspect of the truck would be greatly appreciated. Here's something I can share Yesterday, I took the truck to Ellensburg and back (which included a trip up and over a 3200' mountain pass. On the way back there is a farily steep downhill grade. In my old vehicle (Subaru Baja), to maintain 65 MPH down that grade (and not accelerate); I needed to shift down at least one gear, idle the engine and occasionally use the brakes. With the Sierra - when we hit the top, I shifted down to 3rd (it's an auto; but I put it in manual) and backed off the throttle and almost immediately started slowing down BELOW 65. So, I shifted back into 'Auto' (4th); but discovered that I STILL had to keep a little bit of throttle pressure; otherwise, the combination of compression and regenerative braking was more than enough to slow me down - for someone who does NOT like downhills (I guess a bad experience I had in my youth with brake fade had a lasting impression) ; this was a GREAT discovery. Clay Jackson


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Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM review: a classic never diesFriday September 07 2012 Lens Review
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM vs. Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II
The Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM looks remarkably similar to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM. Both are black, lightweight and compact, and affordable – the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM is priced at around $380 (USD), and the EF 100mm f/2 USM costs about $440.
The two even have similar lens performances. The duo produce minimal image distortion, control chromatic aberration and vignetting, and they're both ideal candidates for working in low light conditions. But don't let appearances or their similar image performances fool you, these two lenses have a few distinguishing differences.
Limiting resolution map in the image field at selected focal length and aperture
What separates the two can be found in their resolution. The EF 85mm f/1.8 USM's resolution of 66 lp/mm spanked the EF 100mm f/2 USM's already solid sharpness rating of 59 lp/mm. The EF 85mm f/1.8 USM's resolution is impressive in that its sharpness is applied beyond the center of an image and into the corners and edges, especially at middle apertures like f/5.6.
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM vs. Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZE Canon vs. Sigma 105mm f/2.8 ED DG OS HSM Canon mounted on Canon EOS 5D Mark II
German-based optics company Carl Zeiss AG and Japanese manufacturer Sigma are prolific makers of lenses that compete with Canon's vast selection of lenses. The two rivals have products that are in direct competition to the EF 100mm f/2 USM.
The sleek, but expensive ($1,840) Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZE for Canon has strikingly similar image quality results to the Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM: both are bright, have identical resolution scores, and similar control of chromatic aberration and vignetting. The lenses big differences rest with their mechanics. Like most of the Carl Zeiss Z-series of lenses, the 100mm f/2 ZE only has manual focus. On the upside, its macro capabilities give photographers the flexibility of a portrait lens combined with the added benefit of taking incredible macro-oriented detail shots.
Sigma's 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM, costing $970, also received high image quality grades for its ability to keep distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration in check. Other big perks of Sigma's 105mm include:
- Its slightly stronger resolution, 61 lp/mm, compared to Carl Zeiss's macro 100mm f/2 ZE and Canon's EF 100mm f/2 USM resolution score of 59 lp/mm.
- Its stabilization system, which will help limit motion blur for photographers shoot in fast-paced environments like a basketball game.
The lens' one weak point, at least compared to its Canon and Carl Zeiss equivalents, is that it is not as bright. Its transmission score of 3 T-stops, while good, cannot compete with the Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM's 2.2 T-stops and the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZE's 2.3 T-stops.
Further readings for the Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM review: a classic never dies
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
Affordable. Light. Compact. And a classic. The two-decade-old Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM is a popular lens known for producing high quality images. Its wide aperture and medium focal length make this Canon product ideal for newbie photographers looking to enhance their portfolio with a portrait lens.
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A much ignored gem of a lens
The colour saturation & sharpness exceed even the 90mm tilt shift.
It's small size and totally usable f2.0 make this lens a gem and best of all it's not that expensive.
Hard to find used but if you can it is a steal.
This lens is not 'new' or trendy or an impressive lump of glass but you will love the results and the ease of use.
Added by AaronMC | September 07 , 2012
Canon's Medium and Telephoto Lenses Have Always Been Good
No one can accuse Canon of not having good medium to long telephoto lenses. Their super-telephoto are probably the best in the business. The problem has always been their wide-angle.


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The recurring feeling that your cell phone/pager/other device is vibrating in your pocket, alerting you to a call/message, when it's really not.
Michael: Man, I keep thinking I'm receiving a message, but I'm not!
Jim: Dude, that's some bad vibraphonia.
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I would like a signature for my Guild Wars 2 character. Is this a possibility? I could provide ample images.
I guess the only issue is no model viewer for GW2? Not sure just curious.
I would like a signature for my Guild Wars 2 character. Is this a possibility? I could provide ample images.
I guess the only issue is no model viewer for GW2? Not sure just curious.
Visible text: Sky (My character name)
Armory link/Facial screenshot: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/characte...n/Sky/advanced
Gear set: Shaman Challenge Mode gear.
Your pose: Whatever you think is cool~
General colour scheme: Anything you think is cool~
Any extras: Anything you want that you may think looks cool.
Edit: Shyama is currently working on my sig
Last edited by JKim; 2013-01-19 at 11:35 PM.
Hey there . Saw your amazing work, and i decided to request a wallpaper .
Resolution: 1280x800
Visible text: Shockybalboa Ride the Lightining
Armory link/Facial screenshot: http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/characte...ybalboa/simple
Gear set: (I would like the full Skyshatter Regalia set ( not finished on my char) and claw of the phoenix in both hands)
Helm visible: No
Your pose: I'll leave you to choose. I'm a enhancement shaman, so a pose that would fit this, would be cool. But its up to you originality
General colour scheme: Since my transmog is based around lighting and phoenixes and fire (Claws of the Phoenix) , i would like to see a colour scheme that would fit. I'll leave this up to you to choose too.
Any extras: Like I said before, i think it is up to you, but i would really something really shamanistic and something that would fit my transmog, like lightning, storm etc, and of course something that would also fit my fist weapons, all mixed up
Thanks for your help!
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Signature Request
- Visible text: Aenarion (character name)
- Armory link/Facial screenshot: Face screenshot, however I'd like to ask to get blue eyes, instead of green.
- Gear set: Greatsword of the Sin'dorei, shirt, Sunwell Plateau Red Plate - lacks boots+belt, which can be replaced with:
Boots: Greaves of Iron Intensity
Belt: Fleshless Girdle
- Helm visible: No.
- Your pose: I'll give total artistic freedom, be it full body image, or waist up - your choice.
- General colour scheme: Again, chose whichever colour scheme you'd like the most, it's up to you.
- Any extras: Not much, just avoid using the Horde logo as I don't feel very "hordy". Something more neutral, or related to Silvermoon is okay, though.
EDIT: Picked up and done, thanks to Eruionmel.
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Need a wallpaper for my awesome new monitor!
Resolution: 1920x1080
Visible text: You're a noob or you're a pro, Thats life. And my name ShockolateQT
Armory links: http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/characte...olateqt/simple
Gear set: Full malevolent.Yes.
Helm visible:
Pose: casting a Riptide.
General colour scheme: Natureish, rest is up to you <3
Extras: Please have some totems in the background if you are able to Looking forward to hearing your response.
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Life got busy again so I closed my queue, but opening up again now for SIGNATURE requests only.
My recent work:
More can be seen by clicking the link to 'MY WORK' in my signature. If you would like me to make something for you, fill in a template (found HERE) and send me a PM
PS - fabulous wallpaper Geeki <3
Requests CLOSED
Hi Noko here, long time no post :P im looking for a wallpaper for my new laptop since i loved the last one you guys did
Resolution: 1920x 1080
Visible text: Nokomanida the Insane (Then somewhere below my guildname Suffer)
Armory link/Facial screenshot: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/characte...omanida/simple
Gear set: Can we have the Dungeon Challenge Gold gearset? (http://www.wowhead.com/transmog-set=1526)
Helm visible: Yes
Your pose: Just standing still
General colour scheme: a green tinted with blue
Any extras: My Mini Pet Chrominius Next to me and you can add anything that u think would make it cooler
Thanks and hope this is doable ^-^
I love it, Elyaan!!! It's perfect, the two pugs around the warrior are acting exactly like my own pug would IRL too. :P Thank you soooo much!
Just wanted to mention to anyone else, I checked with both Aveline and Elyaan ahead of time to make sure using a similar concept was ok with them, and my husband and I both have two monitors so we're using this side by side with wallpapers i4ni made for us recently.
Signature Request
Visible text: Brophylactic
Armory link/Facial screenshot: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/characte...actic/advanced
Gear set: Exactly as shown in the armory!
Helm visible: Yeppers
Your pose: Don't care, do what you want.
General colour scheme: Blue and black. And white. Yellow and silver are also ok. I have decision making issues.
Any extras: ICHYOTSOHAIA placed somewhere in the background, almost as an afterthought. Faint, but noticeable.
I hope I posted this properly!


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Lobster, sea food and George & Barbara Bush
Trip Start Aug 06, 2010
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On Tuesday, (9/20), we decided to travel around the area and one of our first stops was Walker's Point, the home of the George H. W. Bush's. They even have parking spaces so you can stop and take pictures of the house on the point. We couldn't tell what was going on but a boat pulled up and a military boat came in too. We didn't see the Bush's but we had hoped.
We continued around the shoreline and ended up at this beautiful beach
After a little sightseeing of the area, we stopped at the Arundel Wharf Restaurant on the water. It was the restaurant recommended by the owner of the RV park. Great food. More seafood, of course. Then, with our tummies full, the guys went to a car museum in Wells and the ladies went shopping in Kennebunkport.
When we got back to the motor home, we got ready for dinner. We had ordered lobster for dinner. The owner arranged for lobsters, cooked and hot delivered to your site for $4.99 a pound. We made the sides, melted the butter and chowed down. "When in Rome!" or I guess that's "When in Maine!". Kaptain made a campfire and we were all set to kick back after our lobster dinner.
The next day (9/21), we went to Ogunquit and to Perkins Cove. We parked the at the beginning of Marginal Way, the one mile walk along the shore. Parking was kind of expensive but the walk was beautiful. After our walk we took the trolley through town and back to the car. We discussed having lunch at Barnacle Billy's because we were told the Bush's eat there sometimes
Before heading back to Kennebunkport, Shirley pointed out that there was a town, York, that she wanted to see. We ended up at York Beach. We got pics, Shirley got T-shirts and sweatshirts.
Our next stop was Nubble Lighthouse. It was getting late and cold so we decided to take our pictures and hit the road and go home.
On September 22nd, we left Kennebunkport and drove to Foxboro, Massachusetts, which is near Boston.