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Give your old, worn out vinyl floor a new look with elegant tile. We'll show you how to save hundreds of dollars by installing the floor yourself. Even if you don't have any tile experience, you can tile your bathroom floor in a weekend and end up with a great looking, durable floor.
Whether you're replacing an old shabby floor or installing a new one, you can't beat ceramic or stone tile for durability and appearance. When laid properly, it's virtually a forever floor that requires almost no care and maintenance. And you can select materials from a vast array of colors and textures.
What's equally attractive is that you can lay a first-class tile floor yourself, often in one weekend, and save the $500 to $1,500 cost of hiring a pro.
The key to keeping the job simple is to cover the old vinyl or other flooring with a new thin underlayment that gives you a fresh, clean start. No messy tear-out and repair. In this article, we'll demonstrate how to install a thin "backer board" over the old floor. Then we'll cover tile-setting techniques, from layout and cutting to grout and cleanup.
This is a two-day project for most bathrooms, even if you don't have any previous tile experience. If you're comfortable using basic hand tools and have the patience to align tiles just right, you can handle this job. The entire cost of this project for a typical bath ranges from $300 to $600.
The tile itself will be your biggest cost, so start by measuring the square footage of the floor. Then add 10 percent for cutting waste. If you choose a more complex layout than the simple grid pattern we used, your waste will be greater. Most tile sells for $5 to $15 per square foot, but you can spend as little as $3 or more than $50. If you have to install backer board, add $2 per square foot to the cost of the tile. Other materials will cost about $90, regardless of bathroom size. The tile tools you'll need (including a tile cutter) will total $60 to $80.
The success of any tile job depends on a solid base, that is, a floor that flexes very little as you walk across it. If you have a concrete subfloor, this isn't an issue. You can lay tile directly over the existing vinyl as long as it's well adhered.
If possible, avoid tearing out vinyl flooring. Leaving it in place saves time, of course, but it also reduces asbestos hazard concerns. Asbestos was used in sheet vinyl and vinyl tile until the mid-1980s. By leaving the vinyl undisturbed, you won't risk sending asbestos fibers into the air.
If you have a wood subfloor, there's a good chance that you'll have to install backer board over your vinyl to make the floor thicker and stiff enough for tile. The easiest way to see flooring thickness is to pull off a floor register. Otherwise look for plumbing passageways through the floor. As a last resort, drill through the floor with a 1-in. or larger spade bit (your new floor will cover the hole later). To prevent asbestos dust from becoming airborne, mist the bit with a spray bottle as you drill. In addition to floor thickness, you'll need to determine joist spacing. If there's an unfinished basement or crawlspace below the floor, simply measure the spacing. If there's a ceiling, probe for joists with a drill bit.
If the joists are spaced 16 in. apart, the layers of structural flooring beneath the vinyl should add up to at least 1-1/8 in. With joists every 24 in., you need 1-1/2 in. If your floor is too thin for tile, add a thicker layer of tile backer board. Our floor required 1/4-in.-thick backer. Yours might need 1/2-in. backer to reach the minimum thickness. If your floor is already thick enough, you can simply prep the vinyl floor (Photos 1 – 4) and skip the backer installation (Photos 5 – 8). Then tile directly over the vinyl, following the same steps we used over backer board.
Regardless of the type of subfloor, there are two situations where you can't leave vinyl in place: First, if large areas of the vinyl are loose, don't set tile or backer over it. Small loose spots are acceptable and easy to deal with (Photo 4).
Second, "cushioned" sheet vinyl must be removed before you can set tile. Cushioned vinyl has a foam backing that makes it noticeably thicker and softer than standard vinyl flooring. It's too spongy to support tile or backer board. Before removing it, call your local health department for instructions on how to check for asbestos and proper procedures if asbestos is present.
Home centers carry everything you need for this project, but begin shopping at a tile store, where you're more likely to get expert advice. Make a quick sketch of your floor plan and jot down all the dimensions. Also take a photo of the floor at the doorway. This will help the tile store staff recommend a "transition" to neatly join the tile to the hallway flooring. Transitions come in different styles to suit any situation.
When you choose the tile itself, ask if it requires any special installation steps. Some tile, for example, should be coated with grout release before grouting. Also ask about cutting techniques for the tile. You'll use sanded grout for the floor. Ask if sanded caulk is available in a color that matches your grout for the floor/tub and floor/wall tile joints.
First, get the toilet out of your way. Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases. If your home only has one toilet, you can leave it in place until you install the backer board. Keep a supply of wax rings on hand if you plan to reinstall the toilet at the end of each day.
If you expect to keep your vanity for many years to come, leave it in place and tile around it. But if you think you might replace it, remove it now. When the job's done, you can reinstall the old vanity or put in a new one. Having the vanity out of the way gives you more workspace, and you won't have to cut backer board and tiles to fit around it. This also eliminates the floor repair problem if you install a smaller vanity or pedestal sink in the future.
Pull off the baseboard or plan to add base shoe molding. This leads to a neater-looking job because the edges of the tile will be covered later—jagged cuts and slight measuring mistakes are hidden. If your baseboard has base shoe molding, remove only the base shoe. Backer board and tile will raise your floor 3/4 in. or more. So you'll have to remove and undercut the door. To mark the door for cutting, stack backer board, tile and two layers of cardboard on the floor (see Photo 3). Mark the door 1/2 in. above the stack, remove the door and cut off the bottom.
Remove the baseboard and toilet. Using an abrasive pad, scrub the floor hard with water mixed with vinyl floor stripper.
Mark the floor joists with chalk lines and drive 2-1/2-in. screws every 8 in. Don't leave any screw heads protruding.
Undercut door trim using a jamb saw or handsaw. A piece of backer board, tile and two layers of cardboard raise the saw to the correct height above the floor.
Cut out any loose sections of vinyl with a utility knife. Fill the void with thin-set using the flat edge of a notched trowel.
Scrub the floor with a vinyl floor stripper following the manufacturer's instructions. The stripper will dissolve wax and other residue. Scrub hard with an abrasive scouring pad (Photo 1). The tiny scratches left by scrubbing help the thin-set bond better.
Next, drive screws through the floor into the joists (Photo 2). This ensures that the subfloor and underlayment are securely fastened. If there's an unfinished basement below the floor, locating the joists is easy: Go to the basement and drill a couple of 1/4-in. holes up through the floor next to a joist. If you can't locate the joists from below, pick a spot near one wall and drill a hole. If the bit breaks through into hollow space, move over 1 in. and drill another hole. Keep going until you hit a joist. Then go to the opposite wall and find the other end of the joist. Measure at intervals of 16 or 24 in. from the first joist to locate the others.
While you're driving screws, look for any spots where the vinyl has loosened from the floor. Cut out loose spots and fill them (Photo 4). If there are any copper pipes that pass through the floor, wrap them with duct tape at floor level. Cement-based thin-set and grout can corrode copper.
Cover the floor with backer board. Cut inside corners, circles and curves with a drywall saw. Space pieces 1/8 in. apart and hold each one in place with two temporary screws.
Use a drywall saw to cut corners, circles and curves in backer board.
Make straight cuts with a scoring knife. Make three or four scoring passes, then snap the backer over a 2x4. When all the pieces have been laid out, label them and set them aside.
Use a scoring knife to score the backer board.
Comb out a bed of thin-set just large enough for each piece of backer board using a 1/4-in. notched trowel held at a 45-degree angle. Screw the backer down before spreading thin-set for the next piece.
Use a 1/4-in. notched trowel to spread the thin-set over the floor.
Press adhesive-backed mesh tape over the joints and skim over the tape with thin-set. When the thin-set is firm but not fully hardened, scrape away any ridges with a putty knife.
The backer board is fastened with a combination of screws and thin-set adhesive. Cut and lay out all the pieces before you mix the thin-set (Photos 5 and 6). You can run the sheets in any direction, but be sure to stagger the joints so you never have four corners meeting at one point. Leave a 1/8-in. space between the sheets and along the vanity, tub or shower. The gap along walls must be at least 1/8 in. wide, but a wider gap (about 1/2 in.) makes the panels easier to set in place.
After cutting and fitting, label the location of each one and set them all aside. Vacuum the floor and have your drill and screws ready to go before you mix the thin-set. Read the thin-set's label. Spread the thin-set with a 1/4-in. notched trowel. Comb in one direction so air can escape when you embed the backer (Photo 7). Drive screws every 6 in. around the perimeter of each piece and every 8 in. "in the field" (across the face of the panel). If the leftover thin-set is still workable, you can immediately embed mesh tape over the joints (Photo 8).
If the thin-set has become too stiff or chunky, mix a new batch. Use "alkali-resistant" tape that's meant for backer board. While the tape coat of thin-set hardens, run a putty knife over all the screw heads to scrape off the "mushroom" bulges around screws. Drive in any protruding screw heads you come across.
Everything you need for this project is available at home centers. Most of what you need is also available at tile stores.
Cement products like thin-set and grout draw moisture from skin and can even cause burns that require medical attention. While most pros work bare-handed, wear gloves if you have any special sensitivity. Also wear eye protection while mixing thin-set and grout.
Dry-lay tile to determine the best layout. Start with centered rows, leaving equal spaces at walls. Then reposition rows until you find the optimal layout.
Screw guide boards to the floor following your chosen layout. Position the guides so you can lay all the field tiles without moving the guides. Make sure the guides are at right angles by measuring out a 3-4-5 triangle.
Too often, tile novices simply start setting tile in a corner and continue along two walls until the floor is covered. Sometimes they get lucky and the floor looks good. But more often this method leads to trouble:
They end up with awkward-looking, thin slivers of tile along a prominent wall or at the doorway. And the tile looks even worse when walls are badly out of square or crooked—a straight grout line running too close to a wall emphasizes the wall's imperfections.
Whether you're laying a simple grid pattern like we show here, or a diagonal pattern with a border, the best tile layout usually calls for centering full tiles between walls so the partial tiles along the edges will end up all the same size. Don't rely on your tape measure and mental arithmetic. Rip open a carton of tile, grab a handful of spacers and experiment with your layout on the floor.
To begin, center rows of tile between walls so you have equal spaces along walls that face each other (Photo 9). Set the two rows parallel to the two most prominent walls. Then make adjustments, trying to achieve these three goals:
Chances are, your layout won't meet all these goals. Because the shower stall was the focal point in our bathroom, we made it our No. 1 layout priority. We chose to use full tiles in front of the shower. That left us with 3-in.-wide tiles along the opposite wall, which was less prominent. We also chose to center the tile rows on the shower; that meant we had to use cut tiles at the doorway.
Once you determine a layout, establish lines to guide your tile positioning. The usual method is to snap chalk lines on the floor. But chalk lines are hard to see after you've spread thin-set, and one row of tile may slip as you set the next row. Here's a more reliable guide: Choose straight boards a foot shorter than the length and width of the room. Tape one edge of each board so thin-set won't stick to them.
Then screw the boards to the floor at a right angle to form a guide that eliminates guesswork and shifting (Photo 10).
Planning the layout for a tile project is usually the hardest and most time- consuming step. Watch this video to learn how a pro does it. You'll see how to snap chalk lines and make sure they are perfectly square. Plus, you'll learn how to avoid unsightly narrow, difficult-to-cut tiles along a wall. Don't start a tile project until you've watch this video!
Comb out a few square feet of thin-set and set tile against the guides. Continue until all the full tiles are in place. Tip: Watch for squeeze-out between tiles and rake it out with tile spacers.
Keep the gaps between tiles even by using spacers
Cut and set the perimeter tiles after the thin-set beneath the full tiles has hardened. In spaces too narrow for your trowel, comb thin-set onto the backs of tiles.
It's usually easiest—and most efficient—to set tile in two phases: First set all the full "field" tiles (Photo 11). Then, when the thin-set has hardened for several hours, cut all the perimeter tiles and set them (Photo 12). Here are some tips for both phases of the job:
Remove the old screws from the toilet flange and apply a heavy bead of silicone caulk. Fasten the extension ring over the old flange with stainless steel or brass screws.
Glue the transition into place with construction adhesive. If carpet meets the transition, you may have to add a new tack strip.
Push backer rod into joints that will be caulked later. The foam rod keeps grout out of joints. After grouting, pull out the rod and caulk the joints.
When all the tiles are in place and the thin-set has hardened, remove all the spacers. Next, raise the toilet flange by adding an extension ring or two (Photo 13). The extended flange should be flush with or higher than the surrounding tile.
When you grout, fill in between the flange and tile. That way, any future leak around the flange will show up on the bathroom floor instead of on the ceiling below. If you plan to use a glue-down transition as we did, this is the time to install it.
Here's how we dealt with our transition: First, we removed the old metal strip that covered the carpet's edge. Then we cut our transition strip to fit between the door jambs using a miter saw. Next, we added a tack strip to hold the carpet in place. Before we could glue the transition to the floor (Photo 14), we had to remove a thin strip of the old vinyl floor.
Grout is too brittle to handle the slight shifting movements that are normal in any room. Keep grout out of joints wherever the floor meets the tub, shower, vanity or walls (Photo 15).
Work the grout back and forth across the floor, diagonal to the joints and holding the float at a 45-degree angle. Then scrape off the excess grout, holding the float almost upright.
The thin-set directions will tell you how soon you can grout the floor—usually 24 hours. Grouting isn't complex. Just plop a couple of scoops of grout onto the floor in a corner, work the grout into joints (Photo 16) and scrape off the excess grout before moving to the next section. In addition:
Wipe grout off the tile surface with a damp sponge. Wipe gently on the first pass so you don't pull grout out of the joints. Rinse the sponge often.
Clean the surface of the tile when the grout is stiff enough to stay put in the joints but still soft enough to wipe off the tile surface. During hot, dry weather, grout can become difficult to wipe away in just 10 minutes, so get ready for cleanup before you even mix the grout. You'll need two buckets of clean water, two sponges, a synthetic scouring pad and a dry rag.
As soon as you're done grouting, go to the first section you grouted and wipe across a joint with a damp sponge. If the sponge pulls grout out of the joint, wait five minutes and try again. In cool, damp weather, the grout may stay too soft for an hour. When the grout is hard enough, gently wipe the tile with a damp sponge.
Rinse the sponge frequently as you wipe the entire floor (Photo 17). If you come across tough spots, scrub them with the scouring pad. Be careful where you put your feet and knees—don't mar your perfect grout joints.
Immediately after the first pass, grab the second bucket of clean water and the fresh sponge and make a second, more thorough pass. Then, as the tile surface dries, wipe it with a dry terry cloth. The dry haze should buff off easily. If not, go for fresh water and sponge the floor again. If you can't get rid of the haze, don't panic. Products that remove haze are available wherever tile is sold.
Let the grout cure overnight before you caulk joints, set the toilet or reinstall baseboard. Grout sealer is a good precaution against staining: Some products can be applied 24 hours after grouting; others require a two- to three-week wait. If you have leftover tile or grout, keep them in case you have to make repairs in the future. Be sure to write down the brand, color and retailer of the tile.
I'm a devout cheapskate, but when it comes to buying thin-set and grout, I grab the most expensive products on the shelf. More expensive thin-sets and grouts generally contain a higher proportion of the polymers that improve adhesion, durability and stain resistance.
In most situations, cheaper products would perform just fine. But if I can reduce the risks of loose tiles or cracked grout by spending an extra $30 on a typical bathroom project, I consider that a bargain.
Liquid additive is another smart investment. If the thin-set or grout label says you can mix it with water or an additive, use additive. These liquids (labeled "latex, " "polymer" or "acrylic") are meant to improve adhesion and stain resistance. But as a bonus, they produce a slick, creamy consistency. Thin-set combs out more smoothly, grout flows easily into joints, and both remain workable longer.
Also buy a mixer for your drill. Mixers come in various styles and sizes. Go easy on the trigger. If you run the drill at full speed, you can create millions of tiny air bubbles, which will weaken the mix.
A tile cutter is the fastest way to cut tile. Just push the handle forward and a small wheel scores the tile. Then push the handle down and the tile snaps in two. You can't beat a tile cutter for convenience. It makes no mess and you can drag it around the room as you work. But a tile cutter has zero versatility. It makes straight cuts across the entire tile—no curves or corner cuts. Cutting 1 in. or less off a tile can be difficult or impossible. You can rent one at rental centers and some tile shops.
A wet saw cuts with a diamond blade while water cools the blade and eliminates dust. You can cut notches, trim off tiny slivers of tile, cut miters and even make curves. You'll get clean cuts in any type of tile. But wet saws are messy. They spit water and raise a cloud of gritty mist. If you use one indoors, contain the mist with curtains of plastic film and cover nearby surfaces. You can buy a small wet saw like the one shown here or rent a professional model from a tile store or home or rental center. If you only have a few cuts that require a wet saw, call a tile store. Many make cuts for a small fee.
An angle grinder equipped with a diamond blade can make straight cuts, curves and notches in any type of tile. Since all your cuts are freehand, this isn't a precision tool, but you can grind away imperfections with the tip of the blade. Use a grinder only outside. Wear a dust mask and eye protection.
Nippers are useful for rough curves and notches. They don't cut tile, but bite out small chunks, leaving jagged edges.
A contour gauge is a great tool for marking troublesome shapes on tile. Just press it against any odd-shaped surface (like the curved corner of a bathtub) and transfer the profile to tile.
Here are the tools that can cut your tile. Buy or rent the ones that make the most sense for your project.
In addition to the tools shown here, a carbide abrasive blade that fits in a jigsaw cuts slowly but leaves fairly clean cuts in softer types of ceramic tile and natural stone. A carbide abrasive hole saw cuts perfect holes for plumbing pipes and fixtures.
A rubbing stone is simply an abrasive block, similar to the wheel in a bench grinder. Use it to smooth sharp or slightly chipped cuts that will be exposed.

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Department of Labor Releases Career Pathways Technical Assistance Resources
Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Jane Oates of the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) recently released a Training and Employment Notice (TEN) announcing the availability of technical assistance resources for states, local areas, and tribal entities developing career pathway systems. During the recent OVAE, Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL) 2012 Annual Meeting for State Directors of Adult Education, DAEL, in partnership with ETA staff, provided a mini-training institute on implementing career pathways.
ETA's Career Pathways Initiative was launched in June 2010 to focus on increasing credential attainment and improving access to training opportunities for disadvantaged populations. The first portion of the initiative offered 11 grantees training, peer- to-peer learning, research and best practices to help create sustainable career pathways systems. It also produced a diverse collection of resources and materials for the broader workforce investment system to use in creating successful career pathways initiatives.
The Career Pathways Initiative identified six key activities that state, local and tribal policymakers can undertake to support the development of successful career pathway systems. The activities offer a clear sequence of education and training courses and credentials to meet the needs of youths and adults who often are also in the workforce while they are in school. These activities were the result of the work produced by the grantees in advancing the development of their career pathways systems, and were further refined to incorporate feedback from state, local, and tribal practitioners, as well as career pathways subject-matter experts.
ETA has since compiled a diverse collection of tools and resources, through the Career Pathways Community of Practice, to assist state, local, and tribal leadership with building career pathways systems. In addition to the community of practice itself, available resources include the following: a joint letter of support, the Career Pathways Community of Practice Framework, the Implementing Career Pathways Train-the-Trainer Power Point, the Career Pathways Toolkit, the Career Pathways Toolset, a newly issued ETA Policy Paper: The Promise of Career Pathways Systems Change and Initiatives, and the Career Pathways Webinar Series.
We encourage all interested parties to access and explore the full range of news, information, and resources available on ETA's Career Pathways Initiative website. We further encourage you to share this link and that of the recent TEN.
Career and Technical Education Alignment
This column is the second of several that will appear over the next few months on Investing in America's Future: A Blueprint for Transforming Career and Technical Education, the administration's proposal for the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, last reauthorized in 2006. This column begins the discussion of one of the four core principles that will guide reauthorization: alignment.
In the blueprint, effective alignment between high-quality CTE programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels, and the needs of employers and industries is intended to equip students with 21st century academic, technical, and career skills. Employers should help design, develop, and implement the CTE programs taking into account students who have been traditionally underserved such as women, students of color, students from low-income families, and students with disabilities. Twenty-first century skills are transferable to various fields and prepare students for in-demand occupations in high-growth industry sectors in our increasingly global economy. CTE programs must be rigorous, relevant, and results-driven and aligned with the structure of local economies. Their development also depends on the second core principle, to be addressed in future issues: collaboration.
More specifically, effective CTE programs must offer a streamlined, structured, and articulated sequence of courses that span secondary and postsecondary education and that lead to an industry certification or licensure or to a postsecondary certificate or degree. The expectation is that these credentials will enable their holders to gain employment in a high-growth industry upon program completion and to build successful careers. In addition, local education agencies, postsecondary institutions, and employers would be required to offer students opportunities to accelerate completion of their studies through dual or concurrent credits and to participate in work-based learning.
Achieving alignment and its benefits will require the reauthorized Perkins Act to provide states with refined guidance on establishing high-quality programs. It also will require a more active role for states in identifying the in-demand occupations in high-growth industry sectors on which local CTE programs should focus.
The envisioned reform is grounded in the recognition that America's CTE system cannot be transformed without strong leadership from the states, yet the key aspects of such leadership are not clearly outlined in the current Perkins Ac. Under the proposed robust reform design, states would be required to systematically identify the economic needs and priorities of state, regional, and local economies and to use this information in decisions governing the funding of consortia of local education agencies, postsecondary institutions, and their partners with Perkin dollars.
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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Great job, and very pretty!
Be a blessing to others, as you may entertain angels unaware!
Love it!!! I have that pattern and hope to make it someday!!!
Gorgeous quilt! I love everything about it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Beautiful! Love the 30s fabrics and the applique.
Gorgeous! Love your fabrics choices, It's on my 'to do' list also.
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Lets be serious for a moment. Your 2 seasons of Jamie at Home were pure gold and we all could use some more of those. We could all use some more of these; those who haven't seen them, those who have seen them, and those needing to be coerced.
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Sam Nunn Exhibit
Perry, GA 31069
The Sam Nunn Exhibit is housed in the Houston County Board of Education building at 1100 Main Street, Perry, Georgia. Memorabilia from the early childhood days of Retired Senator Sam Nunn to his Washington, D.C. days as a senator from the State of Georgia is displayed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is self-guided.
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Renegade Chef: A community of communities
I think it's pretty cool to be included in the very first edition of the Echo Journal. Having worked in many area restaurants over the years, I've come to know so many people and so many places — towns that seem far removed from each other, even though they are separated by only a few miles of highway.
My culinary career has taken me from Gull Lake and Nisswa, to Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Pine River and, currently, a little unincorporated town called Ossipee. I've never had to drive more than 15 minutes to get to any of these places and it always amazes me how little I know about the people and villages that exist, practically, in my own "back yard."
We are forests and lakes and a cluster of towns that share a lot in common and I look forward to the expanded horizon of our local news, views and what's happening in our community of communities.
The other day I heard a group discussing travel and all the exotic destinations they had listed on their "bucket lists" and planned to visit someday. One chose Ireland, another talked of Spain, and yet another said China was the place to be.
But one in the group said he didn't want to go to any of those faraway places. There were too many places in America he had yet to see, he claimed, and that got me to thinking. Heck, there are a lot of places in Minnesota I've never been. Crow Wing County, Cass County — lots of places.
Put a pin somewhere in the circumference of the Echo Journal circulation district and then go and see what's there.
For those of you who are new readers and expect to find this space filled with kitchen tips and culinary rules of procedure, I apologize. I don't believe in rules. I am a renegade. But everyone gets hungry and regardless of what I have to say about anything, I always seem to come up with a recipe or two, just to offer a little "food for thought" as remedy for my nonsense.
Hopefully I can come up with something to please the folks in Backus, Pine River, Jenkins, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, Breezy Point and Nisswa. And if you need directions, I can tell you how to get to that little place called Ossipee.


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Someone called me a couple of days ago with several bumblebee hives that they purchased for pollination of their blueberries. They wanted to know if I wanted to try to winter some of them. I know NOTHING about wintering bumblebees.
I don't have time to go get a book and do alot of self-educating about this as she wants me to do it now!
Can someone give me a quick tutorial on what it takes? Do you refrigerate them or how do you handle them?
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All Roads Lead to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hotel Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Up to Four in a Standard Room with a King or Two Double Beds
- Included Breakfast for Each Guest
- Book Unlimited Nights for an Extended Stay
The Destination
In the cradle of the Midwest, all roads lead to Fort Wayne, Indiana—at least it seems that way: The city's equal distances from Chicago, Cincinnati, and Detroit have made the state's second-largest city a transportation, communications, and cultural hub that have enabled the metropolis to attract the kind of business that put it on countless "Best Places to Live" lists thanks to a high quality of life and low cost of living. From thought-provoking art galleries, vibrant live theaters, classic stone buildings, and a burgeoning food scene boasting a cutting-edge gastronomy, Fort Wayne is re-writing its own history, one city block at a time.
The Digs
You could not ask for a better location from which to drink in the best of Indiana's second-largest city than Hotel Fort Wayne. Just minutes from the Fort Wayne Zoo, Grand Wayne Convention Center, Auburn Auction Park, and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum concert venue, this stylish modern hotel makes hospitality chic look easy. From the elegantly appointed lobby to newly renovated guest rooms replete with flat-screen TVs, modern bathrooms, luxurious bedding, and free high-speed wireless Internet access. Indulge in the soothing temperatures of the indoor or outdoor heated pools, work out at the 24-hour gym, or sate your appetite with a meal at Red River Steakhouse—a favorite among guests and locals alike.
"Great service and probably the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Pool was nice and warm and clean. And the breakfast was the best I've ever had at a hotel. "-- Hotels.com
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Tea Party Takes Increased Leadership Role
Original post made by Tea Party Rising, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Mar 5, 2013
In a predictable move, the White House demonized all the activist patriot groups. In a letter today to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, the SPLC warned of the potential for domestic terrorism and urged the creation of a new interagency task force to assess the adequacy of federal resources devoted to the threat.
"As in the period before the Oklahoma City bombing, we now are seeing ominous threats from those who believe that the government is poised to take their guns," wrote SPLC President Richard Cohen, a member of the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Violent Extremism Working Group. […]
The SPLC found there were 1,360 Patriot groups in 2012 – an 813 percent rise since 2008, the year before Obama took office. The groups include 321 militias. These numbers far exceed the movement's peak in the 1990s, when militias were inflamed by the 1993 Brady Bill and the 1994 assault rifle ban. In addition to increasing gun sales and patriot group membership, vendors across the nation have reported a 400% uptick in Confederate and Don't Tread on Me flags and tee shirts.
Take comfort, everyone. Cheers.
a resident of Apperson Ridge
on Mar 5, 2013 at 10:23 pm
Sure, the Tea Party's membership is on the rise. Yeah, that's it.
Just because you write an article on Pleasanton Weekly, does not mean that it is true.(Posting edited by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff to remove inappropriate comments.)
a resident of Livermore
on Mar 5, 2013 at 10:41 pm
TP's 15 minutes if o-v-e-r!
a resident of Vineyard Avenue
on Mar 6, 2013 at 7:08 am
The Tea Party, funded by the multi-billionaire Koch brothers, who want you to vote for less for you and more for them.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 6, 2013 at 10:33 am
According to the SPLC, so-called "Patriot" groups -- those dedicated to overthrowing the federal government in the belief it will confiscate weapons and impose socialism -- expanded in number and size for the fourth consecutive year. The groups' recruiting was fueled by the sluggish economy, anxieties about the country's shifting demographics and their ability to push their ideas and conspiracy theories into the mainstream, the report said.
Paranoid, xenophobic and delusional, but not necessarily Tea Party.
a resident of Foothill Farms
on Mar 6, 2013 at 11:33 am
Sounds like Tea Party to me. Granted, some of we Tea Partiers are careful to hide our conspiracy theories beneath expressed concerns for unsustainable policies and futures, but we have more then our fair share of birthers, Obama is a muslimists, and United Nations taking over our neighborhoodsists.
Still, the thought of tens of thousands of patriots marching across our nations' broad landscape waving confederate flags and dawning Dont Tread on Me tea-shirts is enough to bring tears to my eyes.
We're taking back this country, as the original post a-tests.
a resident of Birdland
on Mar 6, 2013 at 12:44 pm
liberalism is a disease is a registered user.
You cowards that are so afraid of Tea Party patriots are the same idiots that thought the failed occupy protests were a good thing. Where are they now? The average taxpayer got tired of their anarchist movement and the immature actions of their violence prone members, all supported by George Soros. You low information posters obviously don't know any Tea party members, otherwise you'd be able to come up with an informed opinion instead of just being plain wrong.
Don't worry, your gravy train isn't stopping anytime soon, unless voters wake up out their stupor in 2014.
a resident of Foothill Farms
on Mar 6, 2013 at 1:10 pm
God made us in his own image. But Smith and Wesson made us all equal. Tea Party Extraviganza in 2014!
a resident of another community
on Mar 6, 2013 at 7:32 pm
(Post removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff as irrelevant to this thread.)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 6, 2013 at 9:10 pm
(Post removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff as irrelevant to this thread.)
a resident of Dublin
on Mar 7, 2013 at 6:54 am
If the number of groups has increased, it's because they can't get along with each other, either, and splinter-off into smaller and smaller units. Which is an enforcement problem, but not evidence of a growing movement, except for the biological pun. The remnants of the Tea Party would do well to dissociate from those lunatic fringey-piles.
The influence of the Tea Party, itself, is in decline, as the sponsors/funders of that "Astroturf" organization realize their mistake -- it has cost them the Senate majority with the likes of TP faves O'Donnell, Mourdock and Akin, among others. 'Occupy' is the Tea Party without the Koch brothers. Good riddance.
a resident of Birdland
on Mar 7, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Yes, some of these so-called patriots are opposed to the government's plans to use drones to kill U.S. citizens suspected of being terrorists! Can you believe it? We should allow Obama to stop anyone who gets in his way...and without requiring those bothersome trials.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 7, 2013 at 7:09 pm
I sense envy from those aligned with the SPLC. Hundreds of Occupy groups across the country have come and gone. While the total number of "Patriot" groups continues to grow.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 7, 2013 at 7:24 pm
I think I'll start a website tha advocates for smaller government so I can be included in the SPLC's list.
a resident of Livermore
on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:28 pm
The SPLC is cool...they most likely will ignore any of your posts/comments anywhere online because you come across as a wimp...yup, a big time wimpy! tee hee...


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UTSA Athletics kicks off summer camps in June
By Kyle Stephens
UTSA Sports Information Director
(May 24, 2007)--If you are searching for affordable summer fun for the kids, don't look any further than the UTSA 1604 Campus. The UTSA Athletics Department will offer 27 camps in eight sports beginning the first week of June.
There are discounts for returning campers and UTSA employees.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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UTSA offers summer camps in baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. Boys and girls ages 5-18 can spend their summer days learning valuable lessons in achievement, teamwork, friendship and physical fitness from UTSA's coaching staffs.
Download brochures and a list of camps by sport at the UTSA Athletics Web site.


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UTSA hosts World AIDS Day events Nov. 28-29
By Marianne McBride Lewis
Director of Public Affairs
(Nov. 26, 2007)--The UTSA student organization SHADES (Sexual Health, Alcohol and Drug Education for Students) and Student Health Services will host World AIDS Day events Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the 1604 Campus and Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Downtown Campus.
The annual event centers on health and education and provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to join with others to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
UTSA community members can support World AIDS Day by wearing a red ribbon, the international symbol of AIDS awareness.
For more information, contact Howaida Werfelli at (210) 458-4142.
Below is the schedule of World AIDS Day events at UTSA.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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World AIDS Day events, Wednesday, Nov. 28, UTSA 1604 Campus
Humanities and Social Sciences Building galleria
10 a.m.-3 p.m. - World AIDS Awareness Expo and photo exhibit
University Center, first floor
10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Scavenger hunt
Student Health Services
10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free confidential HIV testing
World AIDS Day events, Thursday, Nov. 29, UTSA Downtown Campus
Student Health Services
10 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Free confidential HIV testing
Bill Miller Plaza
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Town Square
Politics of hate and ignorance
Original post made by michael casey, another community, on Oct 5, 2008
I cannot vote for him because he's a Musalim and just look at the colour of his skin. No I cannot vote for him.
If he was a sports star now that would be different because all sports stars have the same colour of the skin, dollars is the colour of the skin, or should I say liquid gold.
Now if a sports star ran for president I'd vote for him, because of all the time he spent in a gym.
Though look what happened to OJ, he's ended up in jail. Where one begun his campaign for office the other has ended,
President is the highest office, so perhaps we should all raise our game. Infantile bigotory does NOT help anybody's case, this is more than a race its a marathon. The world economy is in tatters because nodody was honest enough to look at the balance sheet first, just mortgage this mortgage that, lets give a mortgage to the company cat, it does not matter we can bundle them all up, and sell everybody a pup. Now the chickens have come home to roost, the eggs have all been smashed but its no omelette, we are all in tin pan alley bumming a dime, because there were no rules to shout hey this is a crime. Instead we cut off our nose to spite our face and then its all used in a Presidential Race.
COME ON AMERICA RISE ABOVE THE GUTTER AND LOOK AT THE STARS, its in all of you to sort this mess out, but can you love your neighbour like yourself or will you be like a drowning man and kill the smimmer sent to save you.
michael casey
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a resident of another community
on Oct 5, 2008 at 9:31 am
Think AS You Watch TV
By Michael Casey ?
As we sit in our armchairs watching the news , do we care what is going on over there , in some place hot , too hot to think about , or too cold to bear , ice and snow everywhere . Are we just waiting for the sports report , are we waiting to see was the battle hard or a walkover , did our favourite player score a home run , or 10 touchdowns , were the crowd , the audience behind him , did we win 100dollars from the bet we had on the side . In the interviews after the war was won , were we just watching to see the design on the teams shirt , is that a new logo , is that the same logo spruced up . Or is it a new logo entirely , does it make any difference in how the team played , or just another million dollars in the owners pocket , paid by us the audience , the fans , just so we can all look so identical . The reporters are screaming loudly , half excited and half in fear , they want to watch , they want to cover their eyes , but they are there so they must report . Are they in some arid desert , or in some cold cold place , pain and fear and hope etched on their face , are they in some war zone , or at the stadium , if all we heard were just their words , could we tell the difference , do we care , so long as we can switch it all off with our remote control .
Just a little food for thought , you can read my Betting On Disaster


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Puncheur, le diesel: In Road cycling, these riders have explosive speed and use it on short, but steep gradients with sudden attacks. They can trouble the sprinters but have the staying power to keep up with the top climbers for a considerable distance.
Simon Gerrans, Australian puncheur, is a favourite for the 2010 UCI world champs, as well as the Hilly Ardennes Classics.
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A lot of brides these days are trying to save money any way they can. One of the best ways is through your centerpieces. Whether you decide to use candles or flowers there are ways to save!!
1) Candles - They are normally cheaper than using flowers...depending on how many you use. If you use only a few...give the illusion of more by utilizing mirrors different heights and even floating them in water with a couple flowers, rocks, or colored stones inside. Get your candles wholesale at any craft store... even Dollar Tree
2) Flowers- Any bride knows that flowers add up fast! So how can you get more for your money?? First, talk to your florist about what types of flowers are in season. These will be cheaper than those that are out of season. Next, don't underestimate the cheaper flowers (carnations) or even filler flowers (baby's breath)! Done well, they can make really nice centerpieces. Also, consider submerging centerpieces. They utilize one to two stems, last longer, and provide ambience when paired with a floating candle.
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3) Plants - Have a green themed wedding?? Why not use grass? Yes, grass! I'll let the pictures do the talking... :)
Happy Planning Ladies! :)
You should make this an article, KC!
Awesome post, thank you!
Great tips!
great post! this should be an article!


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Re: OSCE... check!
"All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer,
but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved."
- Sun Tzu, 'The Art of War'
OSCE, OSCP (Former - GPEN, C|EH - both expiring / expired)
General discussion on certifications not mentioned in sub-boards of the main categories below.
hayabusa wrote:Rumor has it there's a second OSCE pass, by an EH member, this weekend (just got an excited IM) Waiting for the announcement from them, as I don't want to steal their Christmas joy!
ajohnson wrote:Hah, like I'd care. I'd just rather not say anything until it's official in case I ended up messing something up. I don't see any reason why I wouldn't end up with a passing score though.
UNIX wrote:Even if you have no official word yet, congratulations!
hayabusa wrote:@tturner - Unfortunately, won't be. But one of these days, if I ever run into you, Ill take you up on it, for sure! ;)
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Red flags for a website's security?
the state of nebraska made me register on their website neworks.nebraska.gov inorder to get my unemployment, but the things makes me nervous. i have to provide all my personal info and work history and soc # and everything a id thief would love, and the the scares me! i mean i'm on it and i'm thinking it isn't the best site and not even close to what i would expect from a bank or cc company!
am i crazy? is this site as bad as it looks? please tell me i'm being paranoid.


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(a) The title of the action or proceedings.
(b) The title of the court which heard the trial or proceedings appealed from and the name of the presiding magistrate.
(c) The number assigned to the action or proceedings by the trial court.
(d) The title of the court to which the appeal is taken.
(e) The date and heading of the judgment, decision or order from which the appeal is taken.
(f) A statement as to whether the appeal is taken upon matters of law, or upon matters of fact, or both.
(g) A statement as to whether the testimony and proceedings in the original trial or hearing were recorded or reported, together with an identification of the method of recording or reporting and the name of the party or person in whose possession such recording or reporting is located.
(h) A certificate that the notice of appeal has been served personally or by mailing upon the opposing party or the party's attorney.
(i) A statement of the issues on appeal which the appellant then intends to assert in the appeal; provided, such statement may be filed separately within fourteen (14) days after the filing of the notice of appeal and any such list of issues on appeal shall not prevent the appellant from asserting other issues on appeal thereafter discovered by the appellant.
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Gothenburg Central Haga, modern app
Size80 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Disabled access
- Elevator in building
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Husargatan, 41122 Göteborg, Sweden
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A few months ago
House rulesThis is not a party place, quite neighbourhood, even if it is downtown :)
|Weekly rate for up to 5 guests
|Maximum nights
|1 month
|Check-in after
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Reviews of this property
The apartment is well located in Haga. Clean and well equipped with clear instructions for arrival.
That were nice holidays in Göteborg.
Goran is an excellent host, reliable, organized and his flat is fully equipped and well prepared.
He even let us have his parking place nearby.
Most of the interesting places can be reached by walking inbetween 15 min because Gorans flat is situated in the Haga, south of the City of Göteborg.
We had a very good time in Göteborg.
Goran, thank you for all your support and assistance.
All the best for you and your family
Jens, Carola and Jonas
A nice apartment, good location and a nice host ... To choose your eyes closed!
Un bel appartement, bien situé et un hôte agréable... A choisir les yeux fermés !
This was our second stay at Goran´s place. Nice apartment with a GREAT location in the middle of charming Haga. A grocery store within few metres open from 7-23. Goran is very nice and service minded.
Our stay at Goran's place dates back to august 2011 and yet, we always keep an excellent memory of the few days that we spent in his great flat. Goran was a very kind, welcoming and helpful host, who didn't hesitate to leave us his own off-street parking to park our rental car !
As for the flat, it was extremely clean and functional, very well equipped, and well-decorated. Moreover, it is located in a great and quiet neighborhood, but lively during the day and in the evening thanks to many shops and restaurants in the surroundings.
The district is very nice, there is a grocery right next to the flat, and the apartment is a five-minute walk from the center.
Nothing to complain about, we spent a very nice stay and we recommend this flat to you without hesitation !
Lovely, well furnished and equipped apartment. Beautiful neighborhood. Goran was extremely helpful, generous and kind.
This was our first experience with Wimdu and we could not have been happier.
Went to Gothenburg witch a couple of friends, great apartment in an ideal location. Walking distance to everything that you need, whether it is Avenyn for a night out or the local shop for groceries. Would stay there again and highly recommend this flat. Goran is a nice guy who was very helpful in everything we needed.
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Neo-Gothic Façade, Contemporary Soul
The Sofia Hotel • San Diego, CA
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two in a Queen Studio Suite from March 1 through July 3, 2013
- One Appetizer Per Stay at Currant Brasserie
- Combine Vouchers to Stay for Up to Two Nights
The Destination
Though still the site of a Naval base, San Diego has come a long way from its from buttoned-up brass roots. Today, its ports share space with trendy yachts and sailboats, and military-style buildings are outnumbered by modern skyscrapers that scream style. Almost always a balmy 75 degrees, San Diego is a land of perpetual sun, and its residents have made a lifestyle of playing outside—from the surfing culture along the Pacific shoreline to the outdoor cafés and bars that line the vibrant Gaslight District, San Diego's current mission is to capture joie de vivre.
The Digs
Much like the sunny Southern California city it overlooks, The Sofia Hotel in San Diego is a blend of historical charm and trendy entertainment. Step onto West Broadway and stare up at a neo-Gothic structure that was built in the 1920s. But look beyond this hotel's penchant for the past, and its recently renovated rooms and 24-hour yoga studio will highlight a decidedly modern side. Elegant guest rooms offer en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, universal docking stations, and pillow-top mattresses.
The Diversions
• Join a group surfing lesson at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate
• Have a picnic at Alcazar Garden inside Balboa Park under the shady trees
• Toast the end of a perfect day at Sunset Cliffs to see its namesake views
• Dine under the vaulted ceilings of the hotel's Currant American Brasserie
• Stroll the Gaslamp Quarter and enjoy a nightcap at Hamiltons Tavern
"Centrally located on the edge of the Gaslamp Quarter and a short distance from the Embarcadero and Little Italy, the Sofia has a comfortably chic design scheme and features modern amenities. Worth a visit is the Sofia's restaurant, Currant."-- Frommer's
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Average consumption is currently 3 ounces per year. In the U.S. it's 32 pounds.
You've probably heard the phrase many times: "Anything times 1.34 billion is a very big number."
It's referring, of course, to the population of China. The point it makes is the gigantic sales potential that China represents for any product that scratches out even a tiny fraction of market share.
Intellectually, it all makes sense. But nothing drove home the scale of this concept for U.S. dairy producers with such mind-boggling clarity as a simple show-and-tell prop did at the recent United Dairymen of Idaho annual meeting in Boise.
Three slices of cheese. Jeff Williams (pictured here), president and CEO of Glanbia Foods in Twin Falls, Idaho, the largest American-style cheese manufacturer in the U.S., held them up during his presentation on export marketing. When he did, everyone in the audience suddenly knew more acutely than they ever had before, how much export potential China represents for cheese.
Just three ounces, said Williams, is how much average cheese consumption per person per year is in China. Imaginations immediately began to run wild, and for good reason. Just one more slice per person per year in China is 83.75 million more total pounds of cheese. If that cheese came from the U.S., producing the milk to make it would take about 39,500 more Holsteins.
Brain cramps set in when trying to imagine the impact if Chinese cheese consumption soared wildly to one pound per person per year. (Average consumption in the U.S. is 32 pounds.) If that happened, it would require 1.09 billion pounds more cheese, or 10.9 billion pounds more milk from over 500,000 more Holsteins.
Is it any wonder that every cheese-exporting country on earth is looking so enviously at China?


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Has anyone pulled the box of a box truck
to make a bee hauler?? They seem to be
plentiful and priced right.
Has anyone pulled the box of a box truck
to make a bee hauler?? They seem to be
plentiful and priced right.
Closing in on retirement.......
plus have the box for storage or whatever
Stop and smell the flowers, 50,000 ladies can't be wrong
The first bed that I had custom built cost me $100.00 per foot. The last one was much more. I forget how much. Maybe $150.00 or $200.00.
Mark Berninghausen
I bought the box off an NPR Isuzu from somebody that wanted to build a flatbed, got a 14' box with roll up door and an over box storage platform with ladder for 200.00!!! Only catch was I had to remove the box, It was way easier than I imagined I should have used a torch and blew the bolts off, but just using hand tools and an afternoon, I unbolted the box then jacked it up with a hi lift bumper jack so it was 4 inches above the frame blocked it up with cribbing then VERY carefully drove out from under it. Then slowly corner to corner lifted, pulled out wood next corner lifted pulled out wood etc. etc. about eight times around and wallah it is now on 6x6 PT beams full of bee stuff
I was thinking of removing only the top of the
box. Leaving the floor intact. I would think the
floor has to be plenty sturdy enough for bee
I do spray on truck bed liners on the side and
would spray the deck with that.
But I would only do this if the price difference between
the flatbed and box truck were significant (couple grand
at least).
Then I'd drop the box on a slab.
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My friend was told by a semi reliable source that his friend had swapped engines with a Ford Windstar and a Lamborghini (I don't know which one, I assume a Gallardo but don't rule out a Diablo or Murcielago; we live in an extremely argument community, as said by news casters). He says that it makes both cars better (WTFFFF). My question is is this done and would it make either cars better?
What? Really? Are you sure?
Haha ! Cool story bro.
Wouldn't make either car better, and frankly isn't a doable swap. The Windstar uses a transverse motor, all Lambos use longitudinal. Thats number 1. Number 2, the transmissions won't bolt onto the motors. The Ford and Lambo tranny patterns are nothing alike, and the Windstar has a flexplate to attach the converter to the crankshaft, while the Lambo has a flywheel. Not compatible, not interchangeable. Third, the electronics are completely different. You'd never get the Ford and Lambo electronics to talk to each other. It just can't happen. This guy is so full of *** his dentist finds bits while he's cleaning his teeth.
..2011 Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond EditionJust your average 650hp "luxury" sedanPast cars: 90 Mustang LX, 98 Neon Sport, 93 Camaro, 96 Trans Am, 00 GTP, 02 Dinan 540i, 07 300C SRT8, 08 Jeep SRT8
I knew that the engines are mounted differently and the electronics are wrong and they're not even close sizes in all I just wanted more opinions. Thanks, I had my doubts, not confirmed.
did they make the Windstar a Mid engined Van? Is so then it is doable, but why?
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If your kids absolutely have to be to soccer practice on time, allow me to recommend the Renault Espace F1:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ideOEsshob0
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When Tristan Eaton designed the artwork for Portrait, the duo's debut album, there began to be a sense that something was concrete. Though the band had a couple songs and music videos under their belt, the process of a debut was something that made things real. Bigger prospects would then be hoped for. PopMatters had the chance to speak to the duo on their inspirations, song process, and, ultimately, how they condensed something giant into a beautifully small package.
First, a confession: I've never really understood the collective mourning when most artists die. Not to sound callous, but what exactly am I supposed to be mourning? I don't personally know the artist in question. In the vast majority of the cases, said artist stopped making music that mattered to me years before his or her death. The actual act of passing does absolutely nothing to change my relationship to the artist. Bowie's Station to Station sounds every bit as good as it did two years ago or 20 years ago.
Town Mountain's new album, Southern Crescent, released on April 1st via Todd Snider's new record label, Lo Hi. We previously featured this IBMA Award winning band just prior to the release of Leave the Bottle. When we talked for this podcast at Revelator Coffee in Nashville during AmericanaFest, the band had not publicly announced the album and were shopping it around. Southern Crescent reflects the band's loose, dance-able music, more reflective of their festival and club sets that a staid performing arts center straight-bluegrass set. I'm not sure if the Southern Crescent still runs from Atlanta to Boston like my relatives talked about taking to go "visit culture" in the Northeast, but I'm fairly sure it still runs down to New Orleans, where a more exhilarating culture has endured—an apt analogy for this album.
Amidst meeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the surprise SNL appearance anchoring the performance of one of music's ascendant stars, and taking his mainstream erotica soundtrack to the Oscars, one recent event has stood out as indicative of the Weeknd's incredible metamorphosis from blog darling to ubiquity: a change in real estate. In a February Los Angeles Times article, it was revealed that the Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, no longer made his residence in Toronto, but instead lived in an LA condo. Having not left Toronto for virtually all of his first 21 years, the city can lay claim to birthing one of the greatest trilogies in music, and moving away signifies that era has ended. Now, this certainly isn't surprising given his status, but instead makes this retrospective all the more necessary, as five years ago today, the Weeknd released his debut mixtape, House of Balloons.
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[quote user="slipknottin"][quote user="Kase-1"]Whatta you guys think of Greg Jones from Mich St??[/quote]
hes undersized and slow. Giants draft triangle guys, height weight speed.[/quote]When it comes to LB's it seems like we dont like ANYONE, LOL
But seriously, I think this would be a nice and easy transition to SAM or MIKE considering he's played his college career in a 4-3 at the SAM and MIKE spots, rather than doing a 3-4 switch and seeing another useless Sintim type of LB coming up in our system and getting lost in the mix.
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While helping you to refine your own trend-spotting skills, Penn pierces remarkably stubborn conventional thinking to find the counterintuitive trends that represent a portrait of society in the twenty-first century. A groundbreaking book about the way people think and how they act, Microtrends explores the practical implications of these trends for politics, business and society itself and shows readers how to identify the microtrends that can transform a business enterprise or spark a movement.


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Overview: You're building a zoo, so you need to get some animals to fill your enclosures — but you only have three enclosures and you can't just mix and match animals, so choose wisely. Animals that don't fit will have to go into the barn, which costs you. Zooloretto Mini is a smaller, sleeker version of Zooloretto that is easy to learn and quite portable.
Players: 2 to 5
Ages: 7 and up
Playing Time: 30 minutes
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Rating: Superb: good things come in small packages, and this is one of them.
Who Will Like It? Kids will love the zoo animals, particularly the babies. Gamers will like it for the tough decisions you get to make and the press-your-luck factor. Also, if you like Zooloretto but you want something just a smidge simpler, Zooloretto Mini is a great variation of an excellent game.


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Curried Shrimp Balls
Bring out the ethnic flavors of India at your next party. Don't worry about running out, because this recipe makes four dozen scrumptious starters.
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp, cooked
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
1. Combine coconut and curry powder on a baking sheet, and bake at 325° for 5 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
2. Process cream cheese, shrimp, and onions in a food processor until blended.
3. Shape shrimp mixture into 1-inch balls, and roll into coconut mixture. Cover and chill. Makes 4 dozen.
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To draw lots each player chooses a different upright, the paper is
then unrolled, the paths charted and the results declared. Prove
that no two paths ever end up at the foot of the same upright?
Imagine you have six different colours of paint. You paint a cube
using a different colour for each of the six faces. How many
different cubes can be painted using the same set of six colours?
Take the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and imagine them written down in
every possible order to give 5 digit numbers. Find the sum of the
resulting numbers.
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In East Anglia, as you look across the fens, villages appear almost like little islands (indeed some of them were islands before the fens were drained) and these villages are dominated by big churches with tall towers. In the past people regulated their lives and passed messages by ringing church bells, which could be heard for miles around, telling the time of day,
and giving news of births, marriages and deaths in a parish. The following quotation comes from the ringer's rules from Southhill in Bedfordshire "When mirth and pleasure is on the wing we ring; at the departure of a soul we toll".
Bell ringing is good exercise for the body and mind, the bells are heavy and the bellringers have to remember the changes. Bell ringing often appeals to mathematicians because there is a lot of mathematics to be found in these complicated sequences of changes. Before reading on you might like to try this problem on
The mathematics of the changes
The reader is invited to investigate permutations in the ringing of church bells, that is the different orders in which the bells can be rung on a ring of bells. Each bell is mounted on a wheel and controlled by a bellringer pulling on a rope. A bell rings once per revolution. Roughly speaking it rotates 360 degrees from top-dead-centre back to top-dead-centre and strikes (once) when it is
about 70% of the way round. The bell rings alternately clockwise and anti-clockwise (roughly 360 degrees each way) and two revolutions constitute a so-called whole pull. Rather confusingly a whole pull (singular) consists of two pulls (plural) on the rope.
The bellringer can speed up or slow down his or her bell to alter its turn in the order by one place, but not by more than one. Each bell is rung just once in a sequence (a row), then all the bells are rung again, but in a different order (a permutation of the previous order), then all again in a different order and so on. We say the bells are rung in rounds when the bells are rung in order
with the notes descending in pitch from the lightest bell, the treble, to the heaviest, the tenor.
Now look at the network diagram below which shows all 24 possible permutations in the order of the four bells. This network represents all the sequences of the changes $p$, $q$, $r$ and $s$ for four bells in much the same way as the simple hexagonal network for three bells. Any two adjacent vertices in the network represent permutations for which there is a bell ringing change between one and
the other. The four changes $p$, $q$, $r$ and $s$ are shown in four different colours.
Find the vertex labelled 1234. Now follow the green edge which represents the change s from 1234 to 2143. This is the first change shown in braid diagram 2 which shows the sequence $s r s r s r s r$ or ${(sr)}^4$ which starts and ends with 1234. This is shown in the network below by the large circular loop on the bottom right hand side. As we noted before, although this loop starts and ends at
the same vertex it does not visit every vertex in the network. However, by traversing the entire network, visiting each vertex once and only once and returning to the stating point, we get an extent on four bells in which each row is rung once and only once.
A computer program can be written to play this music. You might be able to borrow some hand bells, or you could try it out on any musical instrument, or you could even tune glass bottles, with different amounts of water in them, and 'ring' the bottle-bells by striking them with a teaspoon.
The next article will explain the group theory which underlies these ideas and which is represented by the network diagram.
Further information can be found in Frank King's book Ringing Elementary Minor Methods on Handbells, on the Central Council of Church Bellringers website, in John Harrison's website, the Wikepedia website and many more.


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Inside the ruins were the gravestones of many of the town's prominent citizens - the most visited would be the grave of Young Tom Morris who died of pneumonia at 25, but everyone knows he died of a broken heart. He passed away three months after his wife died while giving birth to their first child
I poked around the area, then went into the British Golf Museum which is a very interesting 40 minute trip through the history of golf. I left feeling very good about the whole situation - not depressed at all at not being able to play - I know I will be back. I actually went to the practice area on the way out and hit some balls to try to work a couple things out. Don't know if they will work or not! After that I drove on through Dundee over the Tay Road Bridge which was very long over very deep water. I didn't stop in Dundee, but it was a very bustling, industrial city. I will certainly try to swing back through on my return journey to Edinburgh. The drive from Dundee took me through Coupar Angus and on to Blairgowrie. This is the lower foothills of the Highlands, and it shows. Very brilliant terrain. Landed a B&B near town, walked into Blairgowrie for dinner. Got a three course meal for 9.95 pounds ($20) - breaded mushroom app., lamb with mash, caramel creme. After getting up at 4:30 and walking all day, it was definitely time for bed.


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From the Left Hand Corner: Patriotism is not partisan
Patriotism is not partisan. To most of us, patriotism is simply love of our country. Arguably, it is loving our country, warts and all.
The Republican claim to the moral high ground is tiresome and unsettling. We can be liberal Democrats and have strong faith in an almighty God, and, at the same time, support and participate in our imperfect government, which is us.
Mr. Abler last week declares it, "would be fantastic to have some leaders who actually believed in God and Country and then put the belief into meaningful actions." Take a look around. We have numerous elected officials, Republican and Democrat, who do just that, albeit in differing ways. We have a DFL congressman who does it every day. We have DFL legislators who do the same. It is part and parcel of their public service.
Unfortunately, how many times have you heard radio talk show hosts and talk show callers puff themselves up and self identify as "Patriots"? They congratulate themselves and likeminded as "Super Patriots," I suppose, to the exclusion of all of the rest of us. In the next breath, they spew venom, if not hatred, toward many aspects of our country that don't jibe with their narrow view of how they think things should be.
During past years, some veterans' organizations shifted strongly to the political right. Large parts of Legion papers and periodicals began to read similar to Republican campaign brochures.
For the first half century of my existence and observance, that was not the case. I don't remember any hint of politics or partisanship in our observance and appreciation of all those who served and sacrificed so much for our country.
The Memorial Day column last week conjured a scenario where U.S. officers and military (Democrat administration) "didn't even try to save our fellow countrymen" (Benghazi) without any factual basis to support such accusation.
In another sampling, it is unfair to take a few words of our president out of context, then contend that he doesn't appreciate the horror of loss of life of loved ones and effect on survivors.
It is also unfair to allude to former Secretary Clinton's asking whether identity of attackers as terrorists, angry Muslim demonstrators or protesters matters much to those who suffered consequences. That doesn't mean she doesn't care. When grilled by a Republican interrogator as to whether the four people were killed by terrorists or angry Muslim demonstrators or protesters, she did say, "Does it matter?" as to who initiated the attack on the American offices. She did not in any way make light of the fact that four people lost their lives.
To charge that negative action or inaction of unnamed persons under our present Democrat administration is unconscionable is itself unconscionable, when one has no factual basis to substantiate such allegation.
Of course, it would be unconscionable for our military personnel to stand off and make no effort to save American citizens because of some perceived political expediency. However, there is no indication that they did so, and no showing of knowledge or opportunity to prevent the attack.
We are all studies in contradiction, whether we like it or not, admit it or not. As one often and correctly labeled as liberal or progressive or both, I find it really offensive to be labeled as being part of throwing Memorial Day in the trash can.
I planned on Monday to attend Memorial Day services as I have for most of the past 70 years. I hoped to be with a visiting sister-in-law from North Carolina and another from Eveleth. We were to be in company of cousins and other close family.
Most of them are liberal Democrats, like this writer. A couple are solidly Republican.
Many other Democrats like me did the same. I don't remember attending any service, watching any parade, observing any marching, listening to Taps and thinking or caring whether any other spectators or participants were Republican or Democrat.
I remember as a small boy being very moved and saddened by the fact that a neighbor, Paul Paulson, was killed in World War II. I didn't really know him, but it was scary with my brother, uncle and cousins overseas at the time. I remember that the Pequot Chronicle (then version of Echo) was virtually filled with pictures and reports of area young in their armed service uniforms. I grew up with a dad talking about Ben Krueger, who gave his life in World War I.
A longtime friend who was strongly Democrat and a proud Navy vet from World War II some years ago proclaimed in disgust over the seeming rightward swing of veterans' groups, "Dammit, us Democrats fought them wars, too." That was in reaction to the "partisan" aura in the local Legion post at the time. As a former commander, he was so upset with the Republican emphasis of his veterans' group and local Post club that he stopped attending after 60 years of active membership and participation.
My brother, much to mom's fear and concern, left high school on his 17th birthday, Feb. 12, 1943, to join the Navy. He went to serve on a destroyer in the Pacific. He wasn't old enough to vote for any of his years in service, but he did come back and voted Democrat for the rest of the years of his life.
My uncle and cousins all served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. One cousin survived the sinking of the U.S. Wasp. Another cousin followed his father's footsteps and served more recently. I believe all of them who served in the U.S. military, and proudly so, came home and lived and advocated and voted as Democrats.
My dad first voted for Woodrow Wilson before being called to service in World War I in France and Germany, and last voted for Jimmy Carter and every Democrat candidate for president, Congress and the Legislature in between. He also marched in Memorial Day parades and attended and observed Memorial Day services as long as he was physically able.
I deplore and object to last week's opinion that liberal progressives have "trash canned" Memorial Day, just as I react to a Brainerd Dispatch editorial remark that our leaders (who today happen to be Democrat) "are trampling on the memories of the heroes that gave their lives."
There is no rational basis for such contentions.
In conclusion, there was no partisan flavor nor finger-pointing in the real expression of patriotism that existed through most of our lives. There is no legitimate call to politicize it and attach party labels to it now.
Patriotism is not partisan.


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Large room in friendly Artist House
Size23 m²
Floor No.1
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Towels
- Dishwasher
- Baby cot
Accommodation summary
|Bertramstr, 13467 Berlin, Germany
|Property type
|Private room
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You will be staying in a large cozy room on the second floor with double bed (200 x 150 cm), table, shelf and wardrobe. A babys bed (120 x 60) is also available.
On the same floor there is a toilet and a spacious, fully equipped kitchen, where you can sit and eat.
Upstairs there is a further WC and a large bathroom with shower. Bathrooms and kitchen are shared.
Situated in the north of Berlin, Hermsdorf is a very green and quiet area. Close to our house, there is the "Tegeler Fliess", one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of the city.
The S-Bahn train-station is 10 minutes walk from here, and it takes 25 minutes to reach the city centre. Around the S-Bahn train-station we have a post office, shops, a supermarket and restaurants. The bakery is around the corner.
If you plan to cook you are more than welcome to use our spices, salt, pepper etc.
House rulesWe like to keep a clean and tidy house and ask guests to leave things as they found them.
Smoking is only allowed in the garden.
Please don´t touch the paintings on the wall.
You can park your car in front of the door.
|Weekly rate for 1 guest
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|$ 8 CA per guest/night extra
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|3 weeks
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Reviews of this property
My boyfriend and I came to Berlin for a couple of nights and stayed at Carola's. It was a wonderful experience altogether!
Beautiful house, lovely host and a gorgeous part of Berlin! S-Bahn near by, so travelling to the city center wasn't that much of a challenge.
Thank you so much Carola, it was truly wonderful!
Pretty and tidy room. Clear home rules. We felt very comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality Carola! :)
My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of staying at carola's house for our first vacation together abroad. We really enjoyed our stay. We were greeted by warm people, a bright room and fresh air. The neighbourhood is beautiful. It is the perfect surroundings to come home to after a busy day in Berlin. Carola and her family are very helpfull, even when they were busy there was always time for a quick talk. We are definitely coming back to Berlin, and if timing fits we are checking in at carolas'.
NIce appartment in a quiet environment. Carola and her sun are really nice people.
We felt very much at home.
Good public transport in the neighbourhood with S Bahn which brings you fast to the center of Berlin.
Carola and her son are incredible hosts. They make you feel at home and they are helpful and kind. The room looks great as you can see on the pictures. It is clean and comfortable. There is a backery in the neighbourhood which is very close to the house. The metro connection to the city is simple and quick! The metro station is close to the house too.
My son and I have enjoyed our stay in Berlin. If or when we go back to Berlin we will certainly go to Carola.
Very enjoyable - it will book again and again
Sehr angenehm - werden es immer wieder buchen
I enjoyed my stay, everything was perfect.
Habe meinen Aufenthalt sehr genossen, alles Bestens.
The house, the room, everything was wonderful. The location conveniently, I could move well with the public. Very pleasant hosts, I was overall very comfortable and look forward to returning.
Das Haus, das Zimmer, alles wunderbar. Die Lage verkehrsgünstig, ich konnte mich gut mit den Öffentlichen bewegen. Sehr angenehme Gastgeber, ich habe mich insgesamt sehr wohlgefühlt und freue mich schon auf den nächsten Aufenthalt.
Sehr gemütliche Unterkunft, schöne ruhige Lage, schön eingerichtet und die Gastgeberin ist ebenfalls sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt kann die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt empfehlen!!!
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