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Wow! That must be sooooo cool to be involved with a company that makes props for such big name movies! Impressive, most impressive.
Wow! That must be sooooo cool to be involved with a company that makes props for such big name movies! Impressive, most impressive.
I only manage. I don't get to really build anything. But it is a lot of fun. Everyday is different.
still very cool!
Like I said...It is fun. We see different stuff everyday. It's a bit of stress though. The deadlines are awful. Many times, we have to build a gadget that has motion and is built from scratch in the same day. We pull many 18 to 22 hour days. AWFUL!
BTW. I was watching ESB on DVD last night...man I cannot tell what Boba's chest display says. How in the hell did you guys figure that out from the analog video tape. The DVD is way clearer but it's still almost impossible to see.
I can ony speak for myself and say ... No possible WAY I could have figured it out. Luckily, I had a lot of motivated individuals offering up information back when mine were developed. The sequence I used was based on what a few individuals agreed upon was screen accurate (or as close as they could possibly tell after frame-by-frame analysis).
Hopefully the characters will be clearer on the up-coming ESB DVD.
I've had a chance to preview the new ROTJ DVD, and there is nothing that shows or clarifies the chest light display in ROTJ.
i really hope that the dvd's will clear up some stuff but in the back of my mind i have some serious doubt.
I know I am very interested in these displays. They are awesome. I need a new piece to get me motivated into working on stuff again. I've been stuck at about v 1.4 for too long now.
Hey, we got the prototype boards back fromt he PCB house today. I will shoot a picture and post it today.
When will they be ready to be shipped. I would love to buy one, but I need it before the DVD release.
The boards will be here in two weeks. We reduced the footprint as much as possible. We spaced the LEDs based on the online specifications. This thing looks excellent. The battery cord can be extended very easily.
Nice set of lights. Interested!
Check out this link. He is now taking pre-orders. Just wanted to pass it on. They are excellent!
Has anyone ordered from Clark? His board is top notch. You guys should really check it out.
Best regards,
If I may introduce myself, my name is Clark James. I'm the electronics guy at Studio Art & Technology that John at http://www.sci-fire.com has been talking about. The chest display is completely designed and will be ready to ship Sep 8th. Find the description and purchase it at http://www.clarkjames.com/products.html The price is $91.50 plus $4 shipping in USA, however I'll be taking pre-orders until Sep 8th for $81.05 plus $4 shipping USA. This is a high quality product that is programmable and contains 2 separate programs.
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Just ordered one, can't wait to see it.
The parts arrived today and I just finished building the first one. It works great! I've posted new pics at http://www.clarkjames.com/products.html
Here's a peek:
All of the discounted pre-orders will ship out on Wednesday the 8th.
Very nice I plan on ordering one very soon.


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Nice apartment just like the description and the photos, which is centrally located close to both restaurants, cafes and shopping. However, we had problems with mice in the apartment during the days we were there.
Trevlig lägenhet precis som beskrivningen och bilderna och som ligger centralt med närhet till både restauranger, cafeér och shopping.
Vi hade dock problem med möss i lägenheten under de dagar som vi var där.
Apartment fits the description!
Wohnung entspricht der Beschreibung!
Apartment well situated for visiting Manhattan. Heating has remained a mystery to us (may be a consequence of Hurricane Sandy), but space heaters were provided in less than 30 min. Mouse traps scattered throughout the apartment are not useless (a mouse captured during the stay (4 nights). Anyway, a great apartment for a small group wishing to visit New York but may be less for a family. Note: the host does not respond to emails ...: (
Appartement bien situé pour visiter Manhattan. Le chauffage est resté un mystère pour nous (peut être une conséquence de l'ouragan Sandy), mais des chauffages d'appoint nous ont été fournis en moins de 30 min.
Les pièges à souris disséminés dans l'appartement ne sont pas inutiles (une souris capturée pendant le séjour (4 nuits).
Bref, un appartement très bien pour un petit groupe souhaitant visiter New York mais peut être moins pour une famille.
Note: l'hôte ne répond pas aux mails... :(
We had a nice stay in that appartment. The location is pretty central and you can reach everything by feet. The appartment itself is small, nice and cozy The only thing we didn't like, was the very noisy first avenue, that seemed to run directly through the bedroom at night. We would book that appartment again.
The apartment was fine and clean. Met expectations. Great beds and bedrooms. Toilet Paper and scourer were present and also two toasters. Location was perfect. Very centrally located in a nice street with several restaurants. Well recommended for 7-8 persons.
Het appartement was prima en schoon. Voldeed aan de verwachtingen. Prima bedden en slaapkamers. Toiletpaper en schuursponsje waren aanwezig en tevens twee broodroosters.
Locatie was perfect. Zeer centraal gelegen in een gezellige straat met diverse restaurantjes.
Goed aan te bevelen voor 7 tot 8 personen.
landlord is a company / no private person. Key pick up went as planned, quick responses to questions. apartment is well located (earplugs due. busy street) but sweltering and may use updating.
verhuurder is een bedrijf/ geen privepersoon. Sleutel ophalen ging als gepland, snelle reacties op vragen. apartement is op prima locatie (oordoppen mee ivm. drukke straat)maar smoorheet en mag wel wat opgeknapt worden.
We cannot recommend this place at all. We saw mice in the kitchen. Noice from the street was very loud and the bathroom was tiny. We met homeless outside the entrance to the house several times, presumably because it looked very bad from outside. Some things were either inexpedient set up or did not work.
Our apartment was well located, clean and good enough team '. But the acoustic insulation as well as heat was really poor if not non-existent. And as the building was occupied by noisy people, it has some problems. Fortunately it was not too cold during our stay!
Notre appartement etait bien situe, propre et assez bien équipe'. Mais l'isolation aussi bien acoustique que thermique était vraiment insuffisante pour ne pas dire inexistante. Et comme l'immeuble était occupé par des gens bruyants, cela a posé quelques problèmes. Heureusement qu'il n'a pas fait trop froid au cours de notre séjour!
We found the apartment small, yet cozy and clean but unfortunately something dark and cold. The apartment has been very thin but for a week it was ok.
Wir fanden die Wohnung klein, trotzdem gemütlich und sauber aber leider etwas dunkel und kalt. Die Wohnung ist sehr hellhörig gewesen aber für eine Woche war es ok.
The transaction took place so perfect and very professional. Answer all questions. Good organization to recover and leave the keys. The apartment has kept its promises. Small but well located, well equipped and clean.
La transaction s'est déroulée de façon parfaite et très professionnelle. Réponse à toutes les questions. Bonne organisation pour récupérer et laisser les clefs.
L'appartement a tenu ses promesses. Tout petit, mais bien situé, très bien équipé et propre.
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I started with two packages this spring. Both got VERY overpopulated quick, so I did a split on one, leaving the other alone (two deeps and two supers) because my partner decided he wanted some honey this year, to heck with the bees). Well, the hive I did the split from made queens, and swarmed three times (that I know of) before settling down. The split (one deep with a shallow supper) swarmed Thursday. I can hear a queen piping in the old hive. I caught the swarm and put it on top of the old one (double screen board) and that's fine. Yesterday, between thunderstorms, the other origional two-deep hive decided to swarm...LARGE ball of bees way up in a big pine...oh well. Decent weather today, so I decided to go in and see what was left. Still tons of bees, but here's my questions;
I found that they had basically glued the bottom of the frames of the top deep to the top of the lower with drone and queen cells (nasty mess). I pulled four frames from one side and gave them to the just -captured swarm...two of honey, and two of what I expected to be capped brood. I'm suprised to find that there were actually eggs in some of the cells! I'd read that an about to swarm queen stopped laying, and you'd only find capped brood? Anyway, I stopped there and replaced the frames with just foundation 'til ya'll tell me what I should do next. I was afraid that if I pulled the rest of the frames, I might kill all the queen cells (though there are likely more in the lower deep?). My fear is, since there are still tons of bees, and lots of swarm cells, I'll be seeing them throw several more swarms, leaving me with something too weak to overwinter here in NH. Could there be a second queen already in there (considering the eggs), should I make more room by removing more frames so the first queen that hatches likes the looks of the place and stays... you get the idea a lot better than I do. Hurricane Charlie will be here tomorrow, so they will likely be hunkered down like me. Thanks


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Yellow Mustard Studio, Lisbon
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Floor No.1
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|Travessa Terreiro a Santa Catarina, 1200-462 Lisbon, פורטוגל
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Yellow Mustard Studio was recently renovated and has the maximum capacity for two guests. The studio is a modern, cosy studio and got everything you need to enjoy Lisbon! Is perfect for a romantic trip. It features comfy sofa bed, a kitchenette and one bathroom full equipped.
The studio has internet and Sat TV.
Yellow Mustard Studio is located on a typical Lisbon street and from the window you have an amazing over the city of Lisbon! Full of history and nice people. You'll breathe the spirit of friendship and joy between Lisbon neighbors. Bairro Alto is known for multi cultural activities, this is the neighborhood where students and artists get together!
You're in the heart of Lisbon, go head by foot to the city center, Baixa. Or go to Cais do Sodré to get to now more of the alternative Lisbon nightlife. One last tip...the owner of Yellow Mustard Studio has a coffee in the same street, so if you need anything the owner will always be there to help you!
Warmrental has the best studios vacations rentals in Bairro Alto. If you want to know the best of Lisbon, you have to choose Yellow Mustard Studio.
If you have questions please contact us.
Hope to see you soon!
כללי הביתCrib and high chair free (upon availability).
Security deposit 150€ (Payment should be made in cash).
Late check in (22h) 25€.
Cleaning Fee: 15€.
Rental Payment Method: cash on arrival.
Where to pick up the keys: at the studio.
We also provide transfer service from the airport.
Note: There is a Lisbon city tax of 1 EUR per person/per night is not included in the total price and should be paid upon check in. This Municipal Tourist Tax is subject to a maximum amount of 7 EUR per guest. The tax is charged to guests aged 13 and older. The total amount of this tax is charged by the city hall, the studio owner is only responsible for collecting it for the authorities.
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Excellent appartment in the most amazing part of Lisboa. Just within walking diatance of many magnificent places and restaurants. Nice and cosy, with all necessary amenities. Tiago, thank you for your hospitality :)
The Appartment is very well located, the host extremly friendly ...we were totally satisfied and everything was perfect. we would come again.
The apartment was good. The best was its location. Alfama's heart is an amazing place to spend a few days. However the apartment isn't clean enough. Ants and hairy floor changed my first impression. Fortunately, my holidays were so good (it's too easy fall in love with Lisbon). I will come back this city but I wont repeat my rest in Wasabi Yellow Apartment.
Excellent apartment , well equipped, easy access to metro/bus, private parking. we really enjoyed our stay. Carlos is very freindly and easygoing host.
All work out perfect thanks for help with taxi
A perfect apartment in the centre of Lisbon, easy to reach and easy to move from it.Tiago was very precise and the house is so cozy.
The Apartment was great Very clear and comfortable. The furniture was all New and we Had alot of space there. Although the view from.the balcon really amazing you can enjoy alot.
We really enjoyed our stay in this nice neighborhood!!! everything was working smothly with the booking and the welcome with delicious cookies and wine was very friendly. The appartment is very well loacated and it is a nice place to stay we would like to come back once. We didn´t miss anything the equipment was also good we were just having a good time in this wonderful city.
Marcus, Astrid and Birte
We had a perfect stay at Tiagos Apartment "Wasabi Yellow". The Location is perfect, were central and easy to find. You can walk to almost everything, even if Lisbon is very hilly.
The Apartment is very nice, comfortabel, modern and clean. And we had everything we needed. The communication and check-in/check-out was very easy and uncomplicated.
Because of the Location in the old town, parking isn't that easy...
I would recommend the apartment at any time and would love to stay again there!
The appartement is very well located and there are many shops nearby. However there is no heating available and the temperature in the rooms after 6pm was too low, the towels could not dry up in the bathroom and there is no bed in the living room but only a sofa with is not a true bed. So for the warmer seasons this location is good and there is a nice view
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Yea, all the WR's mentioned are great Wideouts, but can Calvin Johnson return kickoffs/punts like this guy? i think not..this guy had a run like David Wilson had against clemson, where he eluded four oncoming defenders and reversed field for over a 20 yard gain. This guy is gonna be this years stephen hill at the combine and all over sports science lol
He reminds me a lot of Warrick from the elusiveness standpoint. I think this kid could do some serious damage if put into the right system. If the Vikes cant hold onto Harvin I think they could do a lot of the same things they do with him but Harvin looks like the more physical runner.If we did not have Nicks and Cruz with Randle and some other talented WRs who haven't found their place yet (Jernigan and Barden) I would honestly love to see the Giants get this kid. You dont see many 6'3 WRs that quick and elusive making insane highlight plays in his 1st D1 year in the SEC very often. Kid should be exciting to watch thats for sure. I just hope whoever gets him (even the Giants but I doubt it) can figure a way to get him the ball in open space and just let him do what he does.
In terms of future dollars replacing a potentially huge contract with a much cheaper Draft pick may be a very wise move. That does leave some money for other FAs that could help fill some holes.
Keep The Coradelle Patterson "dream" alive lol I know we could go Okafor, even Warmack would be a nice fit at Guard to open some holes for Wilson and Brown. But patterson will be one of the bettter special teamers for years to come and we can't have WIlson returning kicks all the time as he is gonna be our feature back. Plus Randle lost his PR duties. Patterson would give us that really good starting field position, no he won't be able to replace a vic cruz or nicks but not so sure we can pay both. And if we can retain Cruz, Eli's go to guy, Patterson could be that dynamic wideout playmaker(he's 6'3) replacement for the oft injured nicks, plus he's not just taking up a roster spot like Barden at WR, he can play ST, even RB. saw him do an option QB play he threw for a TD.
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RD1 Coradelle Patterson WR
RD2 Tyrann Mattheiu CB/S
RD3 Shane Skov MLB
RD4 Brian Winters OT(replace Beatty)
RD5 Dion Sims MSU TE
RD6 Quanterus if he can return from ACL DE
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Hi everyone,
I'm in for 2 sets of blocks and 2 twists. I made this block for a baby quilt I'm working on, I'm wondering if for this swap there should only be background without any border? Also, as to neutral backgrounds only, does that mean neutral colors, white beige grey black navy, or does it mean neutral pattern, such as tone on tone or a mottle?
What a cute owl block. I like it with the little border and all and would love to get one just like it. I will post owl blocks I received in the monthly quilting bee block swap.
These are 12 1/2 in. blocks I received. I thought i would post so people could see how different owl blocks look together applique, pieced and embrodery. The only one that I think has a busier back ground is the one pieced block in the left bottom corner but the fabric is stinking cute. In all blocks the owls stand out clearly. I might use some of these owl patterns.
So dhanke just let your little owl fly right over to this flock. He will fit right in.
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Wow I love it and the borders are just fine. Don't change a thing send it right on over.
I have the same owl fabric mentioned in the left corner above. I was going to put a border around six of them to use as a set.
What are you doing with the flower part use in another quilt?
Treat people the way you want to be treated!!
owlvamp, that block was made by some one else for me and I plan to leave it just like it is with the flowers. I will probabaly mix some of the blocks from the monthly quilting bee swap with blocks from this swap and make 2 different quilts.
I think your plans to use it as a center in a block would be a great idea. It is very cute!
Anna Quilts
I love the owls in that block. And was thinking of using the flower blocks maybe to make a pillow or small lap quilt. But that's for another project for another day. I need to find some scraps and start making some owls. I deem of owls and more owls. LOL
Treat people the way you want to be treated!!
I hear you Sandra, I also dream of owls but need to finnish some other commitments first and then straighten my studio so I can actually work on them.
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quote-Now for the twist : you can send in 3 sets of six fabric squares total. This can be plain fabric with owls on them. It has to have owls On it. Size is to be no bigger than 6 1/2 inches. So either 3 1/2 or 6 1/2. 3 1/2 will be swapped with other 3 1/2 to keep it fair as well as the 6 1/2 inch squares. These will only be swapped out for other fabric squares and not with the original blocks. The catch to be qualified for the twist is you have to do at least one set of the original blocks. -quote
Is anyone else having a hard time finding owl fabric? I really want to swap 61/2 in. fabric squares. Today after grocery shopping I found one owl fabric. Two more to go.
I hope people are fussy cutting and making sure there is a complete owl within the finnished size of each fabric square. Nothing as anticlimatic as getting only feet and or rear ends.
Anna Quilts
Joanns has lots of owls, Hancock and Beverly's both have a reasonable selection and Hobby Lobby also has a few. In case any of those are near you.
I am blessed to live in owl rich territory... I believe I have around 30 different owl fabrics now and keep buying! Lol
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traci I am jealous, 30 different fabrics. there is a Joanns in another town but the LQS are either gone or do not have it, civil war only type.Hancock left yrs ago. Loved that place and I have never heard of a Hobby Lobby here. off to Joanns soon I hope.
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We'll begin with something which is currently on the top.
Tripolitani Arab Republic
One of the two states formed in a result of a 1969 Libyan split, when a coup d'etat launched by a small group of junior officers, led by Muammar Al-Gaddafi, outset King Idris I. Although rebels were able to easily take control over Tripolitania and Fezzan, they were unable to control Senussi dynasty stronghold in Cyrenaica.
Senussi Kingdom of Cyrenaica
The remains of former Senussi Libyan monarchy. With Idris I abdicating after losing Tripolitania and Fezzan, his successor, Hasan as-Senussi, became the first King of Cyrenaica.
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Can I join in? I made a few alternate maps that people might like.
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United Arab Republic
The future UAR emerged in the mid-1920s, when Shariff Hussein of Mecca was able to merge his Kingdom of Hejaz, plus Hashemite-ruled mandates of Palestine (OTL Palestine and Jordan) and Mesopotamia (OTL Iraq and Kuwait) into an Caliphate, even though his effective power was restricted to Hejaz only, with Great Britain being de facto colonial power in mandates. After WWII, Hashemite dynasty managed to retain control over Caliphate.
In 1962, a coup organized by an nationalist elements in the army, influenced by Nasserism, outset and executed Caliph Hussein (OTL Hussein of Jordan), proclaiming United Arab Republic, whose merge with Nasser-led Egypt-Sudan Federation didn't succeed only because of the President's death and split within the movement. From the late 1960s, Ba'ath Party is ruling UAR. The Capital is Mecca.
Republic of Greater Syria
Composing former French mandates of Syria, Lebanon, and also a part of Palestine, gained during a border wars of 1940s. The capital is Damascus.
Saudi Kingdom
Ruled by a Wahhabi House of Saud, who were a longtime rivals of the Hashemite dynasty. Composing OTL Saudi Arabia, without Hejaz (although border have some minor changes), United Arab Emirates (conquered). The capital is Rhiyad.
Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen
A monarchy heavily depending on Saudi support.
Democratic Republic of Yemen
The only post-communist (and formerly the only communist) Arab country.
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Quote from: Nik on March 05, 2011, 05:19:45 pm
Can I join in? I made a few alternate maps that people might like.
Yes, we can have NiK-Kalwejt maps thread
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United States of America
The United States, a nation that hugs the Eastern coastline of the United States, was formed in 1776, after declaring its independence from Britain. Later fights would prove less than successful, with the War of 1812 resulting in a stalemate and the Anglo-American War in the 1850s resulting in the recognition of California and Oregon as British territories. Possessing around 200 million people, the United States has a very large, vibrant economy and is a leading member of the North American Union. However, true to its principles of non-interventionism abroad and possessing very stable neighbors, it has a very small military, and has not fought a true "conflict" since the brief Rebellion of 1861.
Dominion of Canada
The Dominion of Canada is the main remnant of British colonies in the Americas, and are loyal to the crown of Great Britain. Possessing a population of 90 million people and stretching from Newfoundland to the Hawaiian Islands, it has great ethnic diversity, fueled by Chinese immigration in the late 1800s as well as current immigration from Mexico. However, despite its seclusion, historically it is more assertive abroad, participating in all of Great Britain's current conflicts.
Republic of Texas
The Republic of Texas was convened in the 1830s after winning independence from Mexico. Initially comprised of American settlers, the United States' unwillingness to annex them led to its continued autonomy. With only a population of 20 million, it is far smaller than its neighbors. Its people are fierce patriots, and think of their country as a main center of civilization.
Empire of Japan
Alaska, owned by the Japanese Empire, is a main source of oil for the otherwise resource-deprived superpower. Possessing 270 million citizens, it is the world's largest economy. The Japanese bought Alaska and Kamchatka from Russia, who were eager to sell the land for profit.
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Formed by the northern free states and 2 slave states in 1787 after southern delegates walked out, facing the north's stubborn opposition to their proposals for a slave-dominated society. Dominated by New England's Anglophile commercial elite, westward expansion led to a shift in power towards more egalitarian westerners in the 1840s who supported further expansion. Borders with Canada were fixed through various treaties between independence and the 1870s. The US became a close ally of the German Empire after the 1870s though remained neutral in WW1 and sought to assert itself independently of European powers in the 1920s. The capital is Philadelphia.
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Formed by the southern slave states in 1787, the CSA was a slave and plantation-dominated economy well into the 1880s when slavery was abolished but remained an agrarian society well into the 1900s. It became a close ally of Britain starting in the 1850s and remained Britain's American ally until the 1930s. Britain and the CSA went to war with Spain in the 1890s, resulting in Confederate conquest of Cuba which became a plantation territory until statehood in 1992. Civil rights for blacks were progressively introduced in the 70s, though inequality is rampant and institutionalized racism against Hispanics remains in place. The capital is Richmond.
République du Québec/Bas-Canada
Formed following the victorious Patriots Rebellion in 1838-1841 and known as Lower Canada until the 1910s, Quebec was originally led by a liberal rebel elite until the clerical conservative opposition took power in the 1860s following controversial anti-clerical legislation. Conservatives of various shades but always close to the RCC dominated politics until the 1960s, after which a new, modernizing left took power and managed to turn Quebec into the continent's most left-wing country at least on economic issues. It has always been a close ally of the US and is generally close to France. The Labrador boundary is still a touchy issue. The capital is Quebec.
Republic of Canada
Formed following the victorious Upper Canada Rebellion in 1838-1841 (along with Quebec), Canada resisted annexationist pressures at home and abroad and weathered the 1850s-1860s as an independent nation. Under the influence of the expansionist Clear Grits, Canada expanded westward through the purchase of the HBC Ruperts Land in the 1880s. Canada is a close ally of the US and relations with Britain improved in the 1890s. The capital is Toronto/York.
Cascadia is a Commonwealth dominion covering the former British colonies of Vancouver Island, BC and Oregon. Following the defeat of the British in the Canadian rebellions, the Pacific coast with its lucrative mining, lumber and fishing industry became the centre of British influence until the 3 colonies were granted dominion status in 1872. It later expanded northwards and the HBC land was split between Cascadia and Canada in the 1880s. The capital is Victoria.
Dominion of Deseret
Mormon-dominated country founded by LDS missionaries in the 1850s which has managed to survive thanks to Cascadian and US assurance. The capital is SLC.
California Republic
Founded by American explorers in Mexico in the 1850s, California won its independence from Mexico following a war in which it benefited from US support. It has since remained a close ally of the US. California's economy boomed with mining (gold) and trade with Asia and has expanded since then to become a major power on the Pacific Coast. The capital is San Francisco.
Maritime Union
A Commonwealth dominion, the Maritime Union was formed in 1867 through the alliance of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and later PEI and was granted dominion status. An economically weak state, it has benefited from British support and trade as well as a close relation with both the US and CSA.
Newfoundland (and Labrador), a Commonwealth dominion, gained independence from Britain in 1949 and has since been a weak country suffering from emigration and declining fish stocks. British, Maritime and US support has been crucial for its survival against a more or less hostile Quebec which always seeks to reduce Newfoundland's share of Labrador to the original Coasts of Labrador territory.
(Alaska is Russian, Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth dominion)
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tutorial: Big Fat Crochet Rug - Part Three
It's been fun doing this little tutorial vlog series! If anyone's inspired to make a rug of their own - please let me know- I'd love to see what you come up with! (PooknflipProductions[at]gmail[dot]com)
Update: I'm an idiot. I fully and freely admit this regarding the above video. I just re-watched it and I'm actually showing a stitch that I don't even know exists...then I do a real single crochet. Hopefully I'll be excused as this is my first attempt at a tutorial...but I don't want to confuse anyone (too late!) so I'm also including below, a great REAL single crochet instructional video. Honestly, both stitches I do in this ^ video work - but I'd rather show you the real deal so you can be consistent. Sorry for the mix up!!
39 comments:
- PoetessWug said...
Ha! Ha! I wasn't mixed up at all....I know exactly what you were doing. In fact, I have a little suggestion for you. If you read crochet patterns, try finding a simple hat pattern and follow the instructions for the beginning of it! If you use the same sheets and hook, but use the hat pattern, it'll make it even, round, and no curling! It'll just be bigger..waaay bigger! :-)...Nice job with the tutorials though! I wouldn't try it! I'm glad you did. We got to know you a little. :-)
- March 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM
- Cassandra said...
Good! I'm glad someone knows whats going on. Ha! The way I'm doing it makes a great rug - and I don't mind the "winging it" method - but I'm sure it'd be easier for some with a pattern. That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing. :)
- March 20, 2011 at 10:07 PM
- Whitney said...
Thanks for this! I found you on craftgawker and I can't wait to make the rug!
- March 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM
- Cassandra said...
I'm so glad, Whitney! Since tutorials are obviously not my strongest suit - let me know if you have any questions!
- March 24, 2011 at 10:38 AM
- oliviariddlesveryprettily said...
This is so exciting, I went today and bought some old colourful sheets and have ripped them into the continuous strips ready to start! I just had one question, how many sheets (ish) did the 'big fat crochet rug' use?
- March 25, 2011 at 7:43 AM
- Cassandra said...
Oooo! I'm excited too! I'd love to see what you come up with. :)
Hmmm....good question. Looking at the picture, with a rough count, I'd say about 16. (That includes things like curtains and throw blankets and regular sized blankets too.) I've added to it since then...but that's about how many pieces are in the original post picture (w/the boys laying on it).
- March 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
- Bethany said...
Hey I think this is amazing! I was on stumbleupon and this was the first thing that caught my eye!! I love crocheting and this is so original! I love it and cant wait to get start im going to Joanns now to get the hook! so I was wondering how can I make this in like a rectangular shape? I would love to do one for my kitchen (my mom keeps using the good towels for the floor!) lol. As soon as I'm done this round one I'll post a pic for u!
- March 29, 2011 at 2:57 PM
- Cassandra said...
Hmmm....I've never tried this method in a rectangle. Good idea! I'm sure it would be similar to a simple granny square if you wanted the colors to "spiral" like the circle rug. Or if you wanted stripes - it'd be just like making a scarf. (a very large, heavy, bulky scarf!)
Anyone have any suggestions for patterns Bethany could follow for a rectangle?
- March 29, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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- April 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM
- kynthia said...
Okay, well I just posted this super-long comment and I think Blogger just ate it up like a yummy chocolate chip cookie, so I'll try to remember it.
I have started my own adventure with a crocheted rug after stumbling somehow onto your blog and LOVING the idea. I showed it to my partner and we both decided it would be a fun spring-activity to take on (probably considering your picture seemed very picnic-y). We also thought it would be nice to match our colors to our color palate in our house. For our rug, we actually are having to hunt out sheets, rather than just hitting up random thrift shops... This gets to be rather fun/tedious. So far we have found a whopping two (after three weeks or so). Oh yeah. Rollin' in the big sheets!
Funny story, though. With our two sheets, we have already started our rug. I say "we" because, although my partner had never crocheted before, I showed her the movements and motions that it took to weave the GIANT hook through the sheet strips. I had gotten about three-fourths of the way through the first sheet, then stepped away to cook my dinner (she'd already eaten, but that's beside the point). By the time I got back to the living room, she'd already worked the entire way through the sencond sheet and had the rug placed neatly in my chair. It was quite comical. (I have pictures of the teaching lesson--quite humorous!)
Anyway, seeing as you have no idea who I am, I'll quit rambling. I just thought I'd let you know the story of our rug.. :)
- April 7, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- Cassandra said...
That is so cool! I'm so glad you came to share! It sounds like you guys are having a lot of fun with it. Send some pics if you want - I'd love to see. (PooknflipProductions[at]gmail[dot]com) It must be quite a bit harder to find the perfect colors when you're going with a color scheme like that - but I bet it will be well worth it in the end! Wouldn't just a simple black and white one be neat? What a gorgeous, bold piece that would be.
Anyway, you're not creepy - sometimes I lurk on peoples' blogs for quite a while before I have something to say. :) Welcome!
- April 7, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- Whydiss said...
Love your tutorial. I have made a few rag rugs too and love them. They feel great underfoot and are easy to clean.
- May 3, 2011 at 8:30 PM
- Meg said...
i LOVE your rug project and ran across it on craftgawker (awesome website i just ran across today, yay!) Anyways, I have one Q. Where is the Part Two Tutorial? (It's probably right in front of me but I can't see it :) )
thanks again!
- May 5, 2011 at 3:56 PM
- Meg said...
Hi again! I found it :) ha ha
- May 5, 2011 at 3:57 PM
- Swati said...
Hey, nice crochet work. I stumbled upon your blog and must say now I am fully inspired to make that rug
- May 10, 2011 at 5:23 AM
- Suzanne said...
You may have already answered this question but what if I want to make a 2-tone rug? Could I use 2 strips of sheets at the same time? Thanks!
- August 16, 2011 at 2:27 PM
- Cassandra said...
Hi Suzanne - (your email link doesn't work for me on your blog profile page - FYI) :) Nope - haven't had that question yet. I haven't tried that so I can't say for sure, but I don't think it would work b/c your "yarn" would be too thick to work with. But you could try it! Esp if you cut your strips really thin. Good luck!
- August 16, 2011 at 7:37 PM
- Grandma Sharon said...
My daughter-in-law put a note on her repin of your pin letting me know she'd like one for the grandbaby....of course, I had to start right away. I used old sheets (great way to clean out linen closet) and fabric I had from other rug projects. I started yesterday and finished up today. I still want to tack down the joined strips. But.....awesome. Thanks for your videos. They really helped! I will send you the pic.
- November 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
That is so awesome, Grandma Sharon! I'm so glad I was helpful. I tend to doubt it sometimes - I'm not the best vlog-ess out there. Lol! I can't wait to see pictures!!
- November 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM
- knittingchic said...
Thank you so much for sharing this. I found you on pinterest. I can't wait to get to the thrift store and buy up some sheets. I'll send you my finished picture.
Thanks again
- January 2, 2012 at 12:17 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
You're very welcome! I can't wait to see! :)
- January 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Agnieszka(aapas) said...
The rug idea is spreading- worldwide ;-D
I'm going to make one (hopefully a hudge one) for my daughter's bedroom ;-D And my house and my daughter's bedroom is in... Poland. ;-D Thanks for the tutorial and all the best in New Year!
- January 6, 2012 at 3:04 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
That's so cool! Thanks so much for stopping by to let me know. I'd love to see it when you get it done!!
- January 6, 2012 at 11:13 PM
- Allisen said...
Hi! I saw your rug last night and could hardly wait until this morning to start! I am starting with some old sheets and it seems like I have a lot of extra thread that is hanging loose. Did you have this problem? Any suggestions?
- February 4, 2012 at 2:58 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Hi, Allisen! Yes I did have this problem too. What I did was, as I went along ripping the sheets, just pull the threads out and set them aside. You end up with a big ball of thread, but your sheets are a lot cleaner as you're crocheting them. So glad you found the tutorial! I'd love to see progress shots - or the whole thing when you're done. :) Good luck and happy crafting!
- February 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM
- MoraSue said...
I have never crocheted anything in my life, but I think this is the first project that's ever made me want to learn. I am thinking of having my mom help me learn a granny square so I can make a big square rug for my living room. Thank you for the inspiration! I wonder if you could share other people's photos of their creations to help inspire us all to different ideas?
- February 6, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
You're so welcome, MoraSue! It's super easy once you get the hang of it - I think you'll like it.
And LOL at the second part of your comment...great minds think alike! http://www.flightofthepook.com/2012/01/attention-rag-rug-lovers.html Stay tuned!
- February 8, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I am so excited to try this! Actually, I'm starting my first crochet class tonight...what perfect timing! I hope to start looking for sheets at Goodwill and then begin my project. I'd like to make a rug for under my dining room table. I'll keep you posted! :)
- March 20, 2012 at 1:27 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
That is so cool! Good luck in your class. I would love to see what you come up with!
- March 20, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Someone just posted a link to this on Facebook - this is great! Just what I need to cover the timber floors until we can afford carpet, and it'll keep the critters happy in winter. Can't wait to get started!
- April 1, 2012 at 7:37 PM
I never comment on blogs but I had to let you know 2 things: 1) this is an awesome tutorial and I am going out to buy the hook for this ASAP and 2) you have the perfect personality to do the vlog bc you seem so chill and patient and personable. Keep it up!!!
- April 5, 2012 at 12:17 AM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
I'm so glad you decided to comment on this one! Two things back atcha: 1) Thank u so much! I love that people actually found this whole thing useful (and understood my ramblings!) and 2) You are a sweetheart. :) Thanks for ur kind words - people like u make my day!! <3
- April 5, 2012 at 10:39 AM
I just found your three tutorials, (haha yea i know im kinda late) but i wanted to thank you for putting them up, it looks like an awesome project to try!! Im really looking forward to buying sheets and doing it myself, thanks again so much for the inspiration!
- April 18, 2012 at 10:12 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Haha! That's cool - better late than never. Besides, we don't have a time limit on trying out cool crafts around here. :) I'm glad you're excited! I'd love to see pics if you get going on this project. And you're very welcome!
- April 19, 2012 at 11:20 PM
- Vintage Elf said...
Really cute! And I totally could follow what you were doing, but then again, I learn by watching! Great job! I can't wait to try to make one of these!
- May 29, 2012 at 8:30 PM
This is an excellent project and I'm excited about how simple it is. Thanks for being bad ass.
PS: did you end up finding out what size your hook was?
- June 20, 2012 at 4:41 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
Thanks! Glad u like it. Ya - I think I added that info into the original post. If I had to guess- I think it was a "Q".
- June 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM
- Lori said...
Thanks! This is a wonderful idea! I am glad you posted these videos. You did an awesome job!
- July 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM
- Cassandra of Pooknflip said...
You're welcome! I'm glad you like it. Thanks so much! You're sweet. :)
- July 24, 2012 at 7:39 PM


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Troy David McClure, 27, of Nisswa, passed away in Florida on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, as the result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born June 16, 1985, in St. Paul, Minn. Troy graduated from Brainerd High School in 2002 and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was studying to become a pilot at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Troy is survived by his parents, Tracy and Scott Dufour and Larry Oaks; sister, Brianna (Neil); brother, Brandon; and grandparents, Don and Joanne Dufour.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dave and Jean McClure.
Services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Christ Community Church in Nisswa. Visitation was one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements were with Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes.


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Yesterday afternoon, I arrived in Tampa for the first day of the Republican National Convention. I made a quick stop at my hotel then headed downtown to the Tampa Convention Center. Outside, I saw groups of Ron Paul supporters waving "Ron Paul 2012" signs and handing out pamphlets that say they want to "restore the Constitution."
There is a lot of action on the streets. People sell "Mitt for President" buttons and pass out information on every block. The most noticeable thing is the security. I passed officers from the Sheriff's Office, the National Guard and Secret Service along the way. It was a long walk from my drop-off point to the convention center, and when I finally got there I had to go through a security checkpoint, just like at the airport yesterday on my way to Florida.
There are so many colorful people here. If a person is not wearing a suit and tie, he's dressed in something eye-catching like a shirt made to look like the Texas flag. Delegates from Wisconsin wear hats that look like giant wedges of cheese. Red, white and blue outfits are really popular. Many people wear buttons supporting Mitt Romney. I saw one button that said "Republicans Rock!"
On the first full day of the convention, there were many speakers. They addressed the crowd at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. The most anticipated of the night was Mrs. Ann Romney, wife of Mitt Romney. She spoke about how she supports the women and moms of America. Unexpectedly, at the end of her remarks, her husband came on stage, stood by his wife's side and waved at the crowd. People were cheering loudly and the delegates from Colorado waved their cowboy hats in the air.
After Mrs. Romney spoke there was a video introducing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. In his speech, he talked about growing up in New Jersey with his "lovable" father and "tough as nails" mother. Christie said his mother taught him that "when you have to choose between being loved and being respected" he should choose respect. He thinks leaders should do what is right for the country instead of what makes them popular. The crowd here loved what he had to say.
The speeches ended late. It was after midnight when I finally got back to my hotel. I'm looking forward to more excitement at the convention today. Keep up with my reports at timeforkids.com/election12.


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Binghamton University chef captures bronze in culinary competition
BINGHAMTON, NY – Sam Pfaffenbach, Sodexo Campus Services Chef at Binghamton University, captured a bonze award in the 2010 Regional NACUFS Culinary Competition. This is the 10th year that the National Association of College and University Food Service's (NACUFS) Annual Culinary Competition has been held. The event brings together some of the finest college and university chefs in a contest that highlights their unique styles and expertise.
Ten culinary chefs from universities and colleges in the northeast traveled to Princeton University on March 12, 2010, to showcase their talent. Each competitor had 60 minutes to prepare four parts of an original hot entrée. The challenge involved incorporating a 4.5 inch – 5 inch portobello mushroom with a protein of their choice and sides to complement the dish.
The judging was based mainly on taste, but also included technique and the procedural expertise each chef employed.
Pfaffenbach has worked for Sodexo Campus Services at Binghamton University for three years. He began his career in the foodservice industry at the age of 15 as a pantry cook at Le Chalet French Country Inn in Vestal and later the Copper Cricket before making the decision to enroll in the Johnson & Wales Culinary University in Providence, RI.


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I am posting here because I began here with questions about a swarm, a lovely lady Beverly gave me a five frame nuk in trade for five empty frames....successfully transferred and working their new hive. Now the owners of our neighboring business (who was cool with all of this to begin with) is now freaking out because the uncle of one of his son's girlfriends just passed from (no lie) being stung by a swarm of bees. It was in the roof of an old shed and he was removing the plywood ceiling when it collapsed upon him and the bees went berserk. Now this guy is freaking about MY bees which are so nice and sweet, I can walk right up to the hive and observe without so much as a head butt.
Now here's the question: is there ANYONE ANYWHERE in South Florida that would allow me to keep my hive on their property? Right now it's only a 10 frame deep with landing board and lid. I'll split hives, give you brood, comb, make queen for you, pay you to rent a space, whatever it takes. I just want to honor the wonderful deed that Ms. Beverly (bevvy's honeybees) did for me, and to honor the fact that this was her "pay it forward" moment. I simply just can't let them go. They were a gift, and I am in love with my bees. Is there someone who would be kind enough to help a girl out? I had a swarm, and on the day of trapout, they absconded....bees replaced by amazing woman, now have to move them! Will I ever catch a break?!


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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by Proustable, Jan 20, 2013.
Me too
Yes, I think it is safe to say this was their best outing of the season. Two amazing skates.
ETA: Perhaps their two best outings since the Olympics?
I think in Nice they were amazing too. SD was And they were so fast.
I hope they save the best for WCh. It will be too high pressure on them.
I mean they were truly solid and bang on in both performances.
Overall, I really liked V/M's performances at Nats. The only disappointing thing were the ridiculous articles churned out by the "journalists" covering the event.
Yeah, I know. I felt that was true in all disciplines, not just ice dance. R.I.P. Randy Starkman
Agree. Some of articles was werid.
Just watched ECh SD. Dont know, i didnt feel someone was better, then P-B and i miss them
And it will be hard for W-P back to there top with such hih marks for B-S and I-K
But i also didnt think this team could be close to T-S, sorry, maybe i am too uber.
Watching the SD again, I hope they change the ending. The "almost-kiss" is too cheesy. If they want to face each other, the ending they had at the beginning of the season was better.
For me most importamt they will not return one from GPF
Polka is cheesy I think it fits with the new playfulness of the SD. The ending at the beginning of the season (not the GPF ending which I hated the most) suited their original SD theme..
someone thinks differently, LOL https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/602725_4718406049374_246152404_a.jpg
I don't find the ending cheesy at all, I liked it. It goes well with the theme, I think and these guys actually sell it. I think that's why they can do stuff like that, same with the new Carmen lift. Who else can attempt something like that? Not many teams today.
I was also thinking the other that to do the things they do in Carmen, the level of trust you need to have with your partner must be immense. There are things they do there that are very intimate and the only way it works and it doesn't look fake or awkward is if both skaters trust each other. Again, take that final lift, that's VERY difficult to do. Not just the lift itself, but the characterization. It sure must be fascinating to see them discuss and prepare a program.
im kinda afraid they wont win 4cc because i rewatched the fd and it seems they have a few kinks to sort out in the step sequence. this is why i miss the original one at least they're on the right track tho
Yes. You summed it up perfectly.
Pani, I agree with you about today's SD. I'm actually in Zagreb, so I got to watch it live. And I was convinced once more that things can be very different from seeing the programs on TV. I thought the placements were very correct. The crowd booed Anna and Luca's marks, but the truth is their skating skills are clearly inferior to those of the two Russian teams, no matter how charming the Italians are. I love their SD, it's one of my favourites this season, but I found it more exciting on TV than in the rink. The scores were overall very high, but I guess the judges are trying to slowly bridge the gap between V/M and D/W and the rest of the pack, so that they can build up anticipation for the competition in Sochi. I kept comparing all the teams I watched today to Tessa and Scott, but... really, no one can compare to them!
Really? I thought those were their best SS this season?
What do you think doesn't work? The old D. seq. was nowhere near as polished, though I, too, liked it better. The one I love now is the circular one. It's gorgeous. I honestly think this program is ready. They just need to skate it well.
for example, the changes they made at 2:41 (where she grazes his arm) looks so out of place and it also bugs me that the steps before the second to last lift arent that in tune with the music as they were. i just feel like the excitement that came before the lift is lost. when they premiered this dance it was so passionate, complex and distinct and now i feel its more subdued. i hope they will fix it since they are working on timing
I'm not sure I agree, rainbowkisses, but more than that, I don't see the footwork holding them/this skate back at all.
The moment you mention.... the sheer longing they convey in that moment is beautiful. Scott's hand on his heart, facing away from her. The light touch. It's the last time in this dance where love is unencumbered by any destructive force. Even as the softness ends, their movement becomes slightly sharper (watch how Tessa's hand snakes up the side of his head).
Exactly. I don't know if I'm alone, but I think it's now even more passionate!
I felt as if I were watching it for the first time. I was mesmerized.
Thank you for putting into words my feelings about that moment of the dance. There's just something about it that just got me.
Golightly, I also feel that the dance is more passionate now.
I also agree that the dance is really getting there. At this point, it just needs a bit more polishing and cleaning up. Really, the list of things that need to be fine tuned is very short and really no big deal for V/M--practice the spin, make sure the timing of the lifts is correct, polish the steps. They have the PCS side down for this dance. Unlike this time last year, the SD is set. They are going to be ready.
This^^^. I also think it was passionate, sensual and on a whole different plain altogether from the GPF. I LOVED it even more!
I couldn't agree more. It somehow does feel more passionate which I don't think any of us thought was possible. I thought this FD was near perfection from the get go and didn't want them to change a thing, goes to show I really know nothing and they are brilliant because IMO this version is better than anything I could've ever dreamt up. It really was like watching it for the first time. So much to take in, so many details and I feel the same about the SD it's like they are brand new it's amazing.
In the final lift, I don't know how that flip even happens and then, when she wraps her legs about him, she half turns and looks towards the judges with such an expression on her face? And then the expression on his face when she's arching her back? And then she thrashes her head from side to side. It's unbelievable. And all that time they're doing this, you're not thinking about the lift itself, you're thinking about the concept. That's what's so brilliant about it. What's even more impressive is that it's all in time with the music and oh my god, now I want them to win everything. It's the kind of dance that should win everything there is. You forget they are skating. I'm rambling again, sorry.
I have one question regarding the last rotational lift. At Skate Canada when Tessa was sitting on Scott's shoulders she put her hands up, but in subsequent outings her hands are bent and over her forehead. Is this intentional or is it because the lift is so difficult and fast, not to mention the nerve of steel required, it's hard for her to hit that position in time.
I prefer to see her hand straight up because to me it symbolized Carmen's final triumph over Don Jose, it's like a victory pose for Carmen.
I too felt like I was watching the program for the first time again at Nationals. I thought they had never been more passionate, sensual/sexual, and just on point in general. Like honestly I think I might have been holding my breath during that performance cuz my heart was beating so fast by the time it was over.
Lol I love your description for that lift. I know some people prefer the old lift, but I just loved this new one. I wonder what name Marina will end up giving it.
Yea I think I started noticing that she wasn't putting up her hand anymore at CoR. I don't have a preference for whether the hand goes up or stays down though.
the thing is it really doesnt stand out as much as the original and the changes they made at gpf did and the transition to it doesnt really (for the lack of a better word) flow (?)
i think there are also a few kinks they need to sort out for the sd but they're relatively minor(the sd step sequence tho is perfect it always was perfect)
Thats what i saw at GPF I am not wonder, when people talking C-L must be at first place, when they saw them on stream or even on TV, but not at arena.
And my thoughts about marks is the same too. I hope FDs will be better at Ech.
Last season TSN put all FDs from Nationals on there site. sad they didnt made this this season. Remember i rewatched llast season Nationals FD competitions 10 times - great quality, i adore P-I and W-P last season FDs and G-P were so fun to watch.
If anyone has good quality videos of Nationals you can upload, can you PM me? I tried to download from youtube, but the quality was awful. Also, was that fluff piece about Carmen aired on TV, and is there a video? Couldn't find it on youtube at all. I want to have all of these saved on my hard drive.
This is no high quality ice dance videos at Fsvids Hope to save on my computer V-M programs from the Nationals too
Did they take down the TSN link?
The TSN video is on youtube, but the quality is very buffery. I just find it so hard to believe that there would be no video of this competition other than a rip of the TSN video. It did air on Canadian TV, right?


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i'm getting ready to order frames & foundation for my hives, but not sure if i should go with the 100% beeswax or go with assembled frames,with waxed rite-cell foundation. these will be strictly for my deep boxes. thanks for all your help.
i'm getting ready to order frames & foundation for my hives, but not sure if i should go with the 100% beeswax or go with assembled frames,with waxed rite-cell foundation. these will be strictly for my deep boxes. thanks for all your help.
If you have the money for pre-made frames with plastic foundation, then by all means go for it. If you are looking to save some money however, go for wax: simple, inexpensive and time tested.
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For brood nest frames, I'd go only with regular wax (crimpwire or whatever) and leave the plastic stuff to honey supers. As the brood frames age and you need to replace with clean, fresh foundation it's much easier to replace wax foundation than to try and clean and get the bees to draw out worker-sized cells from the plastic stuff (you don't have this problem with the honey supers).
Everyone has their own opinion. I'd go with your gut feeling on it for starters and then you can go from there. They wouldn't make plastic foundation if someone didn't like it. I like it in a brood nest because the wax moths can't hurt it as bad.
My other issues now, are natural sized cells, and the choices are more limited there because they don't sell wired small cell wax.
I've used them all. Wired wax, unwired wax, sloped top bars, starter strips, plastic foundation, PermaComb. They are all useful. You can't get PermaComb in deeps, but it is wonderful because the wax moths (and SHB) can't tear it up. Wax is nice because the bees are quicker to draw it. Starter strips are nice because the bees can build what they want and the built it even faster than wax foundation. But you have to handle the combs carefully until they are attached on at least three sides. Wired wax is nice because it's stronger and doesn't sag as much. In the end you take your choice of what appeals to you.
For me it was mostly a time issue. I was and still am way too bussy to assemble thousnads of frames, I farm along side of beekeeping. That little extra I paid for the complete frames pays back in devidends when you have the frames complete sitting there waiting for you to put them into the boxes.
One piece of advice, Don't skimp on the sugar surip if you are drawing out side of a honeyflow, the cost will be offset a few times over with wax production


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Sometimes it is quite hard to imagine [the results of printmaking processes] … it is quite exciting. There is a lot of experimentation in working on prints. It is a bit like alchemy, it is quite medieval in that sense. You are dealing with acid, water, resin, heat and you cannot control it exactly and the amount of concentration required to make a spitbite is quite exhausting in a way.
Sean Scully, interview with Julia Klüser, in Sean Scully, Prints: Catalogue raisonné 1968–1999, Vienna: Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Gravelines: Musée du Dessin et de l'Etampile Originale, Wuppertal: Von der Heydt-Museum, 1999, pp. 143–145 (p. 144).


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Two Australian cities have made it into a list of the top 20 tech hubs around the world, but New Zealand has failed to make the grade.
Sydney and Melbourne were ranked 12th and 18th on the Global Startup Ecosystem Index by researchers Startup Genome.
Even Santiago, in Chile, made it on to the list in 20th place, just behind India's IT capital, Bangalore.
Technology commentator Peter Griffin was not surprised that New Zealand had failed to get a city in the top 20. "We just don't have the scale.
"But I think we're getting more on the radar of the people who are looking at investing in start-ups and that's evidenced by the likes [of Facebook investor] Peter Thiel coming down here."
Griffin said it would take a "Xero-sized" company to emerge out of one of the New Zealand business incubators to really get New Zealand on the global tech radar. Israel's Tel Aviv was ranked second on the Startup Genome index, after California's Silicon Valley.
Why Tel Aviv? According to Bloomberg the Middle Eastern city, on the shores of the Mediterranean, is "overflowing with software developers and venture capital".
Israel has more firms listed on New York's Nasdaq exchange than any other foreign country bar China, The Economist reported earlier this year.
Startup Genome said that a historical trend of high-growth firms emerging from a small number of cities, namely the Silicon Valley and Boston, appeared to have ended.
"While Silicon Valley is far and away the strongest ecosystem, just five or 10 years ago most of the other ecosystems on this list either barely existed or didn't exist at all," the report said. "The global start-up revolution is going strong indeed."
Startup Genome said its index was based on data from more than 50,000 start-ups around the world.


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The rumor mill has been buzzing with speculation that Massachusetts senate president Robert Travaglini might leave the legislature to take a position with the Massachusetts Hospital Association or the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. This comes after rampant speculation last fall of Trav's imminent departure.
True or not, the rumor has put a spotlight on one of Beacon Hill's most powerful — and most feared — legislators: Senator Therese Murray of Plymouth, chair of the senate Ways and Means Committee, who many senators and staff believe has the support to succeed Travaglini.
That's if a brewing scandal doesn't explode in her face. According to some state employees, Murray appears to have personally directed $11 million of taxpayer money to a man who had been caught bilking the state before.
That contractor, William MacDougall, was supposed to be boosting international tourism to Massachusetts, a task at which he seems to have failed, according to Commerce Department data that shows a steady loss in the state's international-tourist market share — and a surprising drop last year — since he received funding.
What MacDougall actually did is a mystery, because, according to state employees who oversaw his contract, he refuses to fully account for how he has spent the $6 million he received during the past two fiscal years. Now, MacDougall appears to have pushed the state beyond the limits of its patience. After weeks of closed-door meetings between Patrick administration officials and legislators, the state made the extraordinary decision to rescind the money already allotted to MacDougall in the current budget — $5 million that officials had been withholding because MacDougall refused to adequately account for his spending — and leave him out of the next fiscal year's budget all together.
Still, the greater mystery to many in the tourism industry is why MacDougall received the budget earmarks in the first place, and why every attempt by the Romney administration to stop the waste was thwarted.
The answer, insiders insist, lies with First Berkshire representative Democrat Daniel Bosley and, more importantly, with Therese Murray. As a top Travaglini lieutenant who plays bad cop to his good cop, Murray controls the state budget as Ways and Means chair — and uses the power of the purse to reward and punish as she pleases, say Beacon Hill observers.
"The Romney people thought this kind of thing only happened in books like Black Mass, not in real life," says one political insider — who, like many others, asked not to be named for fear of revenge from Murray.
The power of the purse has thus far insulated Murray from criticism, say her detractors, because Murray controls the budgets of the offices that should be investigating her actions. Meanwhile, the state auditor's office has recently been handed reams of documents about the MacDougall fiasco, but a spokesperson there claims it is beyond that agency's scope to investigate. (Others argue that because the money was a direct earmark, the office could perform a vendor audit of MacDougall.) And while the state Inspector General's office received complaints about MacDougall more than a year ago, no inquiry has yet been made. Arguments that the MacDougall arrangement violates the "Pacheco Law" against privatizing a state function have fallen on deaf ears at senator Marc Pacheco's own Post Audit and Oversight Committee.
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I can't believe this many of you think a guy jumping is that dangerous! Lol
I can't believe this many of you think a guy jumping is that dangerous! Lol
Everyone said TC would put a stop to it after that cleveland TD...
I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite team in the NFL.
About the worst thing that can happen is he lands on his head. But he has a helmet.
I'm all for preventing players of doing stupid things that risk injury. But a backflip is only slightly more dangerous than Cruz doing the salsa.
Memory is fading but didn't someone about 10 years ago end their season by jumping during a TD celebration? Broken ankle or torn ACL, something like that. Ultimate bone-head move to injure yourself during a celebration and quite the show of HUBRIS.
Other teams wil be watching out for the run when wilson is out now.. just makes us more dangerous all around.


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