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Walnut countertops
I am in the planning stages of my kitchen and a basement bar area. I'm going to be building the cabinets myself and am currently entertaining the idea of solid walnut countertops. Their will be a 2-3" thick maple butcherblock countertop workspace and a butcherblock island, but the rest will be out of walnut.
I believe I have lucked into some solid 2" +/- thick slabs of walnut. I'm told some of these are plenty wide to get countertop depth and some pieces are over 7' long. They are all rough cut with the bark still attached to the edges. Obviously, I'm going to have some work cut out, but I want a hand planed look, so I am a bit excited, especially since they are being given to me for no cost.
I do have my doubts about them being wide enough to actually get 24-30" of depth, I am doing a couple of the cabinets 30" deep for a reason. The scrap pieces I've seen are a good 12-15" wide, so worst case, I'll have to join a few pieces and my question is what is the best method for joining these slabs? Just glue and clamp or should I use some sort of biscuit system or dowls or what?? I certainly don't ever want them coming apart.
For the bar countertop, I'm considering trying to leave the bark intact and sealing with a resin or epoxy, but may have to strip the bark and just leave the rough edges. The rest of the wood will likely get finished with miner oil or some other food safe finish.
The other and maybe the main question is how long should this wood age before using? The stuff I'm being given for the kitchen has been sitting in a shed, stacked to allow air movement all around it, for about 2 years. I am also told I can get more, but it's still pretty green wood. Should it be aged for a while before using? I was told I can have the 2yr aged wood for the kitchen, but for my bar and panty, I might have to use the greener wood.
I built a few pieces out of walnut, however I decided it was not hard enough for kitchen work. I built a 2 inch thick top for an island out of cherry, which is harder than walnut, but still not as hard as sugar maple, which is presumably why maple is preferred for kitchen use.
But aside from how hard the wood is, two inch thick lumber is going to want to change dimensionally until it is dry, which means 12 percent moisture content or lower. Kiln dry is typically 6 percent. You can certainly work green wood, and you can glue it with special types of glue, but it will probably twist on you as it dries. The best way to tell the moisture content of wood is with a moisture gage, which can be purchased for under a hundred dollars, some of the less expensive ones go for 50 dollars. The boards that have been drying for two years are probably fine, but still should be checked, while the ones that are green are probably going to cause you trouble.
When I glue up wide panels, I generally use biscuits, not so much for the strength but it helps to line up the panels and this minimizes the amount of planing afterwards. I don't like dowels, I generally stick to biscuits, but an option is splines, which work fine also. If you alternate ring direction, you will minimize the warpage of the panels. This is especially important with wide panels, and in a kitchen environment where you are going to get water on the surface.
I am not sure how much excitement you will have hand planing all that, but I recommend invensting in an auto planer. I would also put them somewhere to get accustomed to the climate where they will reside. Let them lay there for two - three weeks before doing anything with it. A decent Dewalt thickness planer will run around $500 new, and I have seen them used for less than half that. You can distress it by hand later to give it that look. I like the Festool Domino for joining everything, but that is really expensive and a bisquit will be fine. Make sure you glue, clamp, and let dry. I would clamp a bunch of 2 x 4 on top and bottom to help hold it from twisting while drying.
the whole deal just sounds like bad news :( the bark won't hold as well as you would expect, and if that was on the edge of your countertop, anytime someone leaned on it, it would snap right off. Walnut isn't very hard, and you'd have to put an extreme finish on it to be able to use it as a kitchen surface. And like already stated, it sounds green, and you'll have these beautiful countertops, for a week or so when the warp-age starts, and all of the seams pull apart and the wood starts to crack. I wouldn't suggest using the maple for countertops...
and as for the hand planing, that would NOT be fun. when you clamp and glue boards together, you never get it 100% right, and then the wood probably isn't coming to you all in the same thickness. To properly install them, they would need to be the same thickness, which would mean that you would have to plane up to 3/4 of an inch off of large slabs of wood. Not a fun thing. Using a large belt sander, or a planer wide enough to fit your countertop in would be the only way to do this in a matter of hours, instead of weeks. I've made a few oak cutting boards, by gluing 2x2 pieces together, and no matter how well you do it, while the glue is drying, the boards will shift, giving you an uneven seam, on both sides. In order to fix this, you have to sand both sides until they are even, if you just sand the points where the seams are, you'll end up with humps and dips, and have a not so level surface. Once again, it sounds like you'll be spending more money to do this for free than buying the proper materials.
Slickgt1, yeah, I will let them sit in the house for a few weeks while they acclimate to the climate of the house. I have access to an auto planer, and if the pieces need a lot of work, they'll definately take a few passes through the planer, but I don't want the top surface to be 100% even, so the finish surface will likely be gone over a few times with a hand planer. I want an old/somewhat wavy look. I'm sure it will be a decent amount of work, but it'll be worth it in the end. I've seen it done and it looks great in my opinion.
As for the bottom being wavy, if the wood is thick enough, I don't believe I'll necessarily need anything else underneath it or it will be too high. What I might end up doing is running some strip of plywood flush with the cabinet box edges and useing those to secure the top and help keep any future twisting down. I guess I don't really see the bottom being perfectly flush as a big deal, maybe I'll be proven wrong...
I actually won't have that much countertop space that is made from this walnut. I will have two countertop pieces 27" wide x 24" deep, then two more countertops that are 42-48" inches wide x 24-30" deep, but one of those will house a slide in range, the other will house a 30" wide marble farmhouse sink. So in theory those will be made mostly of only 12" wide x 30" deep pieces. I don't recall the mixture for my finish, but it will be food friendly, mostly out of mineral oil. I already have some 3" thick maple butcherblock material for the workspaces.
Lane, the only place the bark would possibly be left intact is on the basement bar, where I might leave the edges rough, but even there I'm sure the bark will be taken off. Again, I'll use the maple I have for the work areas, but not for everything. That would look too modern in my opinion, if this rough cut lumber won't work, I'll be buying walnut.
Oh yeah, I have a bisquit attachment for my router and will plan on that. Although I also saw some recently use pocket screws to build a butcherblock top. In my opinion that would be a lot of money in screws, but might be an interesting option if I only have to join two or three larger pieces together. Thoughts!!
BTW...yes, I already have the pocket screw jig as well.
Get a big box of Kreg pocket screws. It will be cheaper than buying the little packs from your local big box store. Search online, I'm sure you will find a better deal. I always buy the 10lb box of them.
small pack. But get the 2 ½
Do not use the double pocket jig, but if that is only what you have, drill only one hole. Two holes side by side will waken that area if the wood does start to pull apart.
After you install the top, make sure you do not perma-mount it. There is still a chance that your planks might crack as they start to age, and you will need bottom access to reinforce / fix that area.
I made 5 solid mohogony 8' doors for my house last year. Poly finished them to perfection, hung them, adjusted everything. 6 months later, 1 door, a solid, not glued together plank poped right down the middle. :censored: The crack is 2 inches from the edge, soooo glad that I have access to reinforce it and start fixing. The poly is what will piss me off the most. Gettting that finish again will mean taking the entire thing off and redoing it all over. The door weighs a good 100 lbs or so, so taking it off is also a chore. So make sure you are able to take that tops off if you need to.
I agree, your project should look really cool. And you seem to realize that you are stepping into a world of pain with this. I can say that I like to take on complex tasks like this as well.
Good luck and post pics. Speaking of pics, is there some easy program that can resize my pictures?
Thanks for the reply. Not actually sure how soon I'll get to this, still trying to find a wood for the cabinets that we both agree on.
As for the pics, I have a program called PIXresizer, but don't recall if it was a freebee or a paid program, I've had it several years and it's great. It can do one pic or multiple pics at a time. Other than that, I tend to use MS Paint. It's included with windows and actually fairly straight forward.
Try to get plywood. Will last longer, resists twist and expansion and all that. If you look around, I am sure you can find plywood that is vaneered with the color and species of wood that you like. This is my choice for cabinet making.
Oh, MS Paint, but that does one at a time. Well better than nothing. Thanks.
I definitely would like to see how this ends up.
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Ok, well, last night I finally was given this wood. It's actually sitting in a neighbors garage and I'll be bringing it home in the next day or two. I've included a few pictures to show what I'll be working with. It's not the 2" slabs I was told about, instead approximately 1" thick slabs, but I can make that work by laying this over plywood base. Probably add some stability.... :icon_confused:
If the pictures show up, what I'm being given is the 4 long pieces, about 7'+, that are about 1" thick....along with some misc smaller "scrap" pieces. If my figures are correct, I'll have one full 7' long board almost completely left over. Of course, I haven't figured edges into this yet, but that isn't much and the scrap would probaby provide that.
Based on the above, what does everyone think would look and hold up the best. Leaving the boards as wide as possible, currently about 8"+ wide, ripping them all down to about 2" wide or going narrower, possibly 3/4" wide? The 3/4" might not give me enough lumber is my fear. Those are also based on using face grain. Would edge grain be better or is it just a matter of preference???
I know some will say it won't hold up well, but from what I've read lots of people seem to be really happy with their walnut countertops. The work areas will be 2-3" thick maple butcher block and most appliances will be in a butlers pantry with tile countertops and a work sink. What I'm basically looking at is 2) 24" cabinets on both sides of fridge, a 12" cabinet on one side of range and 42" of cabinets with a 20"X30" marble farmhouse sink taking up most of that countertop.
As of right now, the finish is undecided, either it will be finished in food grade oil or danish oil. I'm leaing towards the danish oil, as it might discourage people from prepping on it!!:wink:
Open for any additional thoughts and suggestions!
As Daniel stated the most important consideration at the moment is moisture content. If this is green wood you will have a considerable number of problems. Air dried wood properly stickered, covered, etc. takes about one year per inch. Best thing is to get a moisture meter and check it before doing anything.
If it is dry then edge glue them together. For what you are doing forget the screws, dowels, biscuits, dominos, etc.
If you have access to a planer, go ahead and skip plane them as a first step to the handplaned finish you want. Pick up an old stanley #4 or #5 and put a hefty radius on the iron. For the small amount you need to do it wont take that long.
Use plywood as a base to achieve the desired thickness you want. Glue a strip on the front edge to give the appearance of thickness similar to the maple counter tops. You will need to take into consideration seasonal wood movement so when you screw from below through the plywood into the walnut elongate the holes in the front so the screw can move in the slot.
I will double check, but my understanding is that this wood has been drying out of the weather stacked so air could reach all sides for at least two years, maybe up to four. I'll see about checking it, but it doesn't look green at all. I realize looks can be deceiving....
My current plan is to cut the boards to lengths, the rip to 2" strips, then run through a 12" electric planer to get the rough saw marks out, then glue up. I can't run the final through a planer, so that's what I'll likely hand plane. I have a newer stanley #6 and am new to it, so I'll look up your recommendation on that. I was able to accomplish the look I wanted on an old wood pine bar I made.
Understand that ripping to 2" and re-gluing will accomplish nothing, unless it is the look you want.
Using a #6 wouldn't be my first choice but I own well over 100 planes. It would be helpful for you to understand where the look you want to achieve came from. The shallow dips usually attributed to the "handplaned" look were done with an aze. A shorter plane with a strong radius on the blade will approximate that look more closely than a fore plane. Either way be sure to use beeswax on the sole to reduce friction.
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At a news conference in Bethlehem on Tuesday morning, President Trump joined the chorus of world leaders offering condolences to Britain over the presumed terrorist attack by a lone suicide bomber at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday night, which killed at least 22 people, including children, and wounded at least 59 more, according to police. "We stand in absolute solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom," Trump said, adding that the dead were "murdered by evil losers in life." The ideology of those responsible must be "obliterated," he added. British police have not released any information yet about the man they say detonated an "improvised explosive device" at the end of the concert.
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In a statement, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the attack "incomprehensible" and said it "will only strengthen our determination to keep acting together with our British friends against those who plan and carry out such inhuman deeds." France's president also offered sympathy, solidarity, and aid. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Europe mourns with Britain today and will help it "fight back against those who seek to destroy our way of life," adding, "It breaks my heart to think that, once again, terrorism has sought to instill fear where there should be joy, to sow division where young people and families should be coming together in celebration."
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called the explosion at a concert primarily for teenage girls a "brutal attack on young people everywhere." He added, "This incident, this attack, is especially vile, especially criminal, especially horrific because it appears to have been deliberately directed at teenagers." Peter Weber
President Trump is out of the country, and Stephen Colbert said that gave him a little extra pep in his step. "By the way, federal judges, now would be a good time to reinstate that travel ban," he said on Monday's Late Show. "He'll be flying in from a dangerous part of the world, he's said some radical stuff, I'm just saying. 'Extreme vetting,' that's all I'm asking for."
Colbert started with Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, including the many similarities between what Trump criticized former President Barack Obama over and what he himself did — Obama bowed to accept a gold medallion, for example, and Trump threw in a curtsy. "It doesn't matter, you gotta bow to get the thing around your neck," Colbert said. "But it is kind of a dirty trick by the Saudi king. First of all, he's short. Second, he holds the medal down here."
Trump also gamely participated in a traditional sword dance, but "but not everyone looked that comfortable at the party," Colbert said. "Here's Steve Bannon realizing these aren't the kind of men in white robes he's used to." And of course he touched on the odd image of Trump and the Saudi king touching a glowing orb. "Fellas, if I may, you need to work on your not-looking-like-supervillain skills," he said. Finally, Colbert laughed a little darkly at Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' wonder that there were no anti-Trump protests in Saudi Arabia, given what Saudi Arabia does to protesters.
Trump flew to Israel on Monday, and his plans include a big push for, according to a real White House press release, "lasting peach" between Israel and the Palestinians. "Yes, lasting peach," Colbert said. "And I think this one's really going to resonate with the American people, because Americans really want something with peach in it — peach ice cream, peach cobbler, impeach, anything with peach." In Israel, Trump also inadvertently admitted he passed classified secrets from Israel to the Russians, and visited the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism. "Nice wall," Colbert said, in Trump voice. "How did you get Mexico to pay for it?" He ended with a "Donald Trump palate-cleanser," involving a girl and a sea lion.
If you wanted to end on a Trump note, here are some imaginary, cheeky post cards from Trump's travels. Peter Weber


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SARTELL, Minn. (AP) — A Sartell paper mill that was badly damaged in a Memorial Day explosion and fire had been shut down to repair a leaking water pipe shortly before the blaze.
The St. Cloud Times reports (http://on.sctimes.com/NnBhfe ) that the shutdown caused the plant to switch its source of cooling water for compressors. Employees later cited those compressors as the spot where they saw smoke and flames just before the explosion, as the plant was being brought back online.
The newspaper said the information is in statements from nine employees to police that it obtained in a data request. The state fire marshal's office hasn't finished its investigation and hasn't released any information about a possible cause.
One man died and four other workers were hurt. Most of the mill's workers have been laid off and it's expected to be idle into the fall.
Information from: St. Cloud Times, http://www.sctimes.com
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This is a lesson about using evidence to construct sequences of geologic events. Learners will interpret real NASA science data to identify features on the surface of Mars, determine the surface history of the area, calculate the size of features,... (View More) and develope investigable questions. Students will study images taken by NASA's Mars Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) camera orbiting Mars. Students will use the THEMIS images to analyze the surface features and geological history of Mars. The lesson models scientific inquiry using the 5E instructional model and includes teacher notes and vocabulary. (View Less)
Math skills are applied throughout this investigation of windows. Starting with basic window shapes, students determine area and complete a cost analysis, then do the same for windows of unconventional shapes. Students will examine photographs taken... (View More) by astronauts through windows on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station to explore the inverse relationship between lens size and area covered. This lesson is part of the Expedition Earth and Beyond Education Program. (View Less)
Learners will investigate how much you can learn about something just by looking at it. In Activity 1, students study aerial photographs to identify geologic features, determine how they differ from one another, and examine the processes involved in... (View More) their formation. In Activity 2, students investigate how remote observations of a planetary surface can be used to create geologic maps. By the end of the lesson, students will understand how data gathered by spacecraft can not only be used to investigate the properties of an object, but also how it was formed, how it has evolved over time, and how it is connected to other objects nearby. Note: The MESSENGER mission to Mercury that is mentioned in this lesson ended operations April 30, 2015. For the latest information about MESSENGER and NASA's solar system missions see the links under Related & Supplemental Resources (right side of this page). (View Less)
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This lesson includes four activities. Activity 1 introduces concepts related to distance, including length and height and units of measurement. Students are asked to make comparisons of distances. In activity 2, students work with a graph and plot... (View More) the heights of objects and the layers of the atmosphere: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. In activity 3, students learn about other forms of visual displays using satellite imagery. They compare images of a hurricane using two different satellite images. One image is looking down on the hurricane from space, the other looks through the hurricane to display a profile of the hurricane. Activity 4 reinforces the concept of the vertical nature of the atmosphere. Students will take a CALIPSO satellite image that shows a profile of the atmosphere and use this information to plot mountains and clouds on their own graph of the atmosphere. The recommended order for the activities is to complete the first two activities on day one, and the second two activities on day two. Each day will require approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. (View Less)
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This true story of an ex-Marine who fought crime as an undercover cop, a narcotics agent, and finally a federal prosecutor spans a decade of crime fighting and narrow escapes. Charlie Spillers dealt with a remarkable variety of career criminals, including heroin traffickers, safecrackers, burglars, auto thieves, and members of Mafia and Mexican drug smuggling operations. In this riveting tale, the author recounts fascinating experiences and the creative methods he used to succeed and survive in a difficult and sometimes extremely dangerous underworld life.
As a young officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department, ex-Marine Charlie Spillers first went undercover to infiltrate criminal groups to gather intelligence.
After Baton Rouge, he joined the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and for the next five years continued working undercover, from the Gulf Coast to Memphis and from New Orleans to Houston. He capped off a unique career by becoming a federal prosecutor and the justice attaché for Iraq.
The book is published by University Press of Mississippi.
©2016 University Press of Mississippi (P)2016 Redwood Audiobooks
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the story would have been better if the narrator would have been onto the story himself, it seemed as if he was getting bored reading the story. to me he wasn't a very good narrator. the story was good, but the narrator needs to learn how to keep the listener involved and interested in the story a little more. otherwise the agent had a awesome story, and I commend him for h is bravery and diligence in undercover work.
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I liked this one. I didn't love the book but I think that it's worth listening to.
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Love it!! Keeps you locked in and forced! very interesting stories, seemed like a movie at times.
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This narrator would be great for the news but not for a crime book. His renditions of the criminal voices sound like cartoon characters. One of the lead criminals sounded like Chief Clarence Clancy Wiggum from the Simpsons. Just awful. First book I ever returned.
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I don't know, I only experienced the audio.
The authors courage and quick thinking.
Someone with a slight Southern accent since it takes place in the south. I did not like the readers voice at all, he was very robotic and even messed up the narrative in parts.
No, it was good but slow in parts and the voice made it a harder listen.
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Enjoyed story I do recommend listening to it or reading. Being in law enforcement I did find it interesting
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Maybe I Need You
Book by: pooptart
Status: Finished
Genre: Gay and Lesbian
Chapter2 (v.1)
Chapter 4 Takashi:
Snow. That's what I saw walking home that day, and that's what I see now. I come from a bad background, a background nobody should know. I won't even tell anyone I trust, except my room-mate. He's been there for me since the beginning and knows everything, and that's how it is meant to be. I don't need anyone else to help me. I have Arata and that is it. I don't need a girlfriend, since I don't find them attractive at all, and I don't need family. He is enough for me, and I'm fine with that.
Chapter 5:Ryu
As I had arrived to my house, the snow was falling. The middle of winter the weather had sucked, especially when you hate the cold. It brings to much memories and pain left behind with it. I won't explain why but maybe I will confess in the future. I pulled out a warm cup of coffee and sat on the couch waiting for my siblings. My brother would be picking up fast food for us with the youngest sibling. I hated it here, one small house and barely making the bills. I can't work yet so I'm not able to help. I don't know how my sister does it, but she gets a lot of money coming home from school. So that helps a ton! But honestly, I would rather be here than on the streets.
Chapter 6:Takashi:
I had gotten home an hour later. I would've gotten home sooner but some creeps were following me and I had to hide for at least half an hour. I don't see why people would think of me as their prey, but it happens. And this definitely wasn't the first or the last. These things happen in the poor part of the country. Everyone is used to it, except the newbies. You hear people scream three times a day since they weren't expecting to get mugged or raped. If you can't fight or hide, you might as well die or leave, since you wouldn't be able to survive a day or even an hour here. I walked into my room and laid on my bed staring up at the ceiling. I knocked on the wall behind me, assuring my roommate I made it home safely. He worries sometimes but he knows that in certain situations I can handle myself. Seconds later I had heard another knock, Aratas reply of welcoming me back. He plays guitar so there was no point of me coming in especially when he's practicing and scarring him as well as me. I left all my clothes on that night as passed out, preparing myself for the next day of knowing that I'll see that boy once more like every other day. It's not like I hate him, but he seems like that kind of person who would break an innocent girls heart or even a boys. I don't know, I shouldn't judge by his face but it's a hunch.
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The Battle of Kashyyyk - Wookiee Tree Village
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NOTE: The Hologram trooper is dark blue because he would not be visible on screenshots if I had colored him properly. Should this set ever hit the stores, this figure will be transparent/translucent-blue.
In the last year of the Clone Wars, the CIS launched a massive invasion of the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk. Clone troopers and Wookiees defend a village against the CIS' battle droids and their Trandoshan allies.
This set includes a conference room, 3 trees connected by bridges. The roof and hologram chamber of the conference room can be removed. Also includes a conference desk, hologram projector, fuel/ammo crates and and 9 minifigures with assorted weapons & gear.
Piece count:
Conference room: 292 pieces
Trees w/ bridges: 522 pieces
Minifigures: 56 pieces
Extra parts: 16 pieces
Total: 886 pieces
Also check out my other projects:
Outpost - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/40317
Swamp - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/39911
AT-XT - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/38742
Command Center - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/40072
Beach Assault - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/40130
Delta Squad - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/41063
Wookiee Catamaran - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/41213
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For more information and reference pictures, please check http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_of_Kashyyyk_(Clone_Wars)
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NOTE: The Hologram trooper is dark blue because he would not be visible on screenshots if I had colored him properly. Should this set ever hit the stores, this figure will be transparent/translucent-blue.
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2x 41st Legion Trooper a.k.a. Sarlacc Battalion Trooper
41st Legion Trooper a.k.a. Sarlacc Battalion Trooper (Hologram)
2x Wookiee Warrior
Trandoshan Mercenary/Hunter
2x B1 Battle Droid with Backpack
The conference room's roof can be removed to reveal a table, four seats and a hologram projector (detachable chamber)
Receive news from scouts at the front with the hologram projector!
Extra parts include 3 ammo (or fuel?) crates, 8 brown parts to attach more bridges and 2 lianas


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It seems to me that Stewart are the king of screens. They certainly seem to be the most expensive brand, and all the reviewers have Stewart screens. Are they worth the extra $? By this I'm not asking about cost/benefit so much as - are they any better at all than cheaper screens?
Yes, they do perform better than lesser screens. If one is within budget, a Stewert Studiotek 1.3 provides not only an excellent image, but piece of mind knowing that your screen is reference quality. You can select a lower cost screen, but be prepared for screen texture and sparkling artifacts which are absent on the Stewarts. It IS possible to be happy with another manufacturer, but if you can chose do it.
Guy Kuo
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I entirely agree with Guy, this is my 4th and last screen. I wasted money for nothing. No more. Stewart, simply the best.
I've had my new Stewart Studiotek 130, 96x54" screen for just over a week now, and I couldn't be more pleased. The difference between this screen and my Da-Lite 1.3 gain screen is not subtle. It's night and day. The Stewart just disappears and lets the movie shine through. Its main attributes are that it is just perfectly neutral with no distractions.
Easily one of the most satisfying purchases I've ever made.
does Stewart make a manual screen?
I can make a good fabric screen using stretcher bars for about $60.00 that looks great.
Spend the money if you have it. I'd rather invest mine in a better projector.
Ken Elliott
Manual as in manual pull-down? I'm sure they do. Mine is a permanently-mounted fixed screen. Luckily it's a basement room, and there are no windows or anything else on that wall. Check Stewart's web site for more info.
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Tiepolo is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-fi internet, dishwasher, microwave oven, etc.
Marvellous 60 sq.m apartment, totally furnished with design pieces of furniture, modern paintings, refined lighting, wide and luminous windows all overlooking a particular venetian court on one side. The apartment has an extremely particular and fascinating story that dates back to the year 1600. Indeed, here in 1696 was born the famous venetian painter Gianbattista Tiepolo. The splendid apartment is composed of a living room with a roomy and comfortable davenport, a completely accessorised kitchen complete of fridge, microwave oven and dishwasher, a double bedroom, another double bedroom and roomy restroom. The additional comforts in the apartment are LCD 32-inch monitor satellite television, free internet Wi-fi and air conditioning in the whole apartment, hairdryer, toaster, ironing board and flatiron, vacuum cleaner and, upon request, cradle for children.
The apartment is located on the mezzanine.
Capacity: 5 persons.
The Building is sited in the heart of Venice, 100 m from the Arsenal Museum, a museum where there is the history of the navy of the Serenissima. On foot and in only 5 minutes, you can reach Saint Mark's Square and its famous Doge's Palace, walking along Riva degli Schiavoni, that represents the most beautiful and fascinating walk in Venice among buildings of the XVII century on your right and the fascination of the Saint Mark's Basin on the left, particularly magic and romantic under the first lights of dusk. For the fashion lovers, close by there is Calle XXII Marzo, better known as the fashion street, where there are Gucci, D&G, Valentino stores, etc. In the nearby do not forget the various restaurants and bars where you can taste the typical venetian or international kitchen. The closest ferry stop is Arsenale, from where, without passing any bridge, you can reach the Building.
Husregler- ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE:
Unless otherwise stated in the individual descriptions of the properties, the arrival/departure times are as follows:
Arrival: between 3 PM and 8 PM.
Departure: between 9 AM and 10.30 AM.
Arrival from 8 PM to 10 PM: 20 euros.
Arrival from 10 PM to midnight: 40 euros.
Arrival from Midnight to 3 PM: during this time period, we do not allow guests to check in.
(Luggage deposit can be found at train station at a fee - so please check directly with the relevant locations what the arrangements are).
From the 24th of August 2011, all visitors who stay in an accommodation facility within the territory of the Municipality of Venice have to pay the "Tourist tax".
The overnight tax varies from € 0.75 in low season to € 2.00 in high season. It is due only for the first 5 days.
Kids under 10 years of age do not pay. Youngers from 10 to 16 years of age have a 50% reduction.
The collected funds will help the City improve the quality of the tourist services (services, museums, events...) and finance works aimed at maintaining, using and salvaging the city's cultural and architectural heritage.
Extras that can be ordered upon request and prior to or during arrival (but please give us as much notice as possible):
A baby cot: €10
During your stay, you can require an extra cleaning: from €50 to €70
Private parking upon request: €25 per day
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Apartamento muy bien situado en la ciudad, cerca de la Bienale y a 15 minutos a pie de San Marcos.
Algo descuidado en cuanto a limpieza y un poco obscuro en cuanto a luz. Por lo demás muy amables en la agencia.
Im großen und ganzen war das Apartment sehr schön und entsprach genau der Beschreibung. Die Dame die uns abgeholt hat war sehr nett und hat uns ein paar gute Empfehlungen für Restaurants gegeben.
Leider roch es im ganzen Apartment sehr modrig und die Wände haben an mehreren Stellen leicht geschimmelt, allerdings muss ich sagen, dass das bei allen Apartments im Erdgeschoss bisher so war. So ist eben Venedig.
Wir waren nur 2 Tage und dafür war es gut geeignet.
Vurderinger for denne vertens andre eiendommer
Leiligheten er betydelig mindre enn bildene gir uttrykk for, men den var fin og ren med en ypperlig plassering i Venezia. Er i topp etasjen av bygningen, et slit med flere kofferter. Dusjen og vanntrykket var elendig, fikk høre at det var et problem i Venezia. Bør ha lite og kort hår for å få sjampo ut av håret under 3 stråler vann. Men - Venezias gater, broer og sjarm var fantastisk!
Very nice apartment for a big family with good spaces and many beds. The apartment is located in the heart of Venice, near everything. Can definetly recommend this flat to big groups who would like to stay in Venice.
We really enjoyed Vinice and our stay in this appartment made our expereince even better. Modern Appartment with all amenities. Grocery store and all restraurants were within 2 minutes walk. Strongly recommend this appartment.
We loved Venice, but sadly the accommodation let the holiday down a little, wasn't terrible, but for the money and the lovely photos didn't live up to our expectations. Was far to small and ants everywhere, probably won't book with Wimbu again, sorry.
The apartment was beautifully decorated and with good facilities. Location was also as expected with a small courtyard at the back. Very good arrangements on arrival so we were accompanied to the apartment (addresses not much good in Venice unless you know where to go!) and told where the nearest supermarket was. Local restaurants and cafes have a really "local" ambience even though you are only 10 minutes walk from Rialto. Winter was fabulous-glorious blue skies every day-and plenty of bustle. New Year exciting in St Mark's Square- we wonder how we'll ever top this for 2014 !!! Heartily recommend !
Very nice apartment. Couldn't log in into the wifi, but everything was fine.
The apartment was just as described and matched the pictures. It was close enough to all the tourist hot spots without having that crowded feeling. The famous fish market and Rialto bridge are all within a 5 minute walk. I would definitely book again with this host.
Recommend without hesitation, a wonderful apartment in quiet residential location, away from tourist hussle yet only 10 mins walk from station and 5 mins from boats. Close to shops and restaurants. Spacious, modern, excellent value for money. Also has small courtyard. Very helpful host.
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i wants to know that what is the best size and style for my chin implant and is there any risk for getting an extra large size as i think i need most prominent chin....and please tell how rhinoplasty can help me...becausei dont like the way my nose apperse...i think my nose is flat, droopy tip,and flared nosetrill please let me know what is ur view.......it can help me..thanx
Please Help Me to Determine What is Right Implant Size and Style I Should Select And....how Rhinoplasty Can Help Me? (photo)
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Chin implant and rhinoplasty performed together
The majority of chin implants that we place are either small or medium implants, composed of Silastic, inserted through a submental approach under local anesthesia. We prefer the anatomical chin implant or a pre-jowl chin implant for best results. In rhinoplasty we prefer to use patient's own natural cartilage for implantation across the bridge when available. Rhinoplasty was performed under general anesthesia. Silastic implants are also available when a large nasal dorsal augmentation is required. please see the link below for examples of the combination of chin implant and rhinoplasty.
Web reference: http://www.seattlefacial.com/progallery/chinimplant_photos07.html
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20 June 2012 | From introducing biofuels to improving children's living conditions, the new KLM Takes Care website shows you how we are taking responsibility.
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KLM feels it is important to take responsibility, being one of the bigger players in the aviation industry.
We also believe that taking action now and investing in the future are equally important. That is why we are involved in many different projects.
As a result of our continuous efforts, we have proudly topped the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for several years now.
You can now find all facts, figures and many interesting stories about our efforts on a brand new website: www.klmtakescare.com.
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There are lots of activities for kids, with opportunities to win "The Big Prise" at the end of each season, but how many opportunities are there for kids who don't "Run As Fast", Jump As High, Throw As Far", or even have a desire to participate in tough sports such as soccar, football, baseball etc.? NOT MANY!
The Soap Box Derby gives kids of all ages and degree's of physical or mental capacities an opportunit to compete in, and to excel in, as any of the above mentioned sporting activities do.
If this isn't good enough, where can your kids get as good a bonding opportunity with mom or dad, learn to use hand tools to build something from scratch, then race it down a hill and find the satisfaction of finishing a project and then winning a trophy for the effort? Well I'm here to tell you that the Soap Box Derby gives families all of that plus teaches kids the spirit of competition and sportsmanship that builds a leftime of success.
Don't be a fool... Call the Elks Lodge and find out how you can get yourself and your kids involved in the All American Soap Box Derby this year. We are going to race 40+ cars down the hill at Dana Street in Mountain View on June 9th and 10th, and your kids can be in for the ride of their life by joining.
If you don't think you can afford it, you might be wrong... Ask us if we can help find a sponsor for your kid so he/she can get involved.
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Renovated in 2004, the hotel comprises a total of 23 rooms spread over 3 floors. The lobby welcomes guests with its 24-hour reception desk. Culinary options include an attractive caf� and a bar. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park.
This attractive hotel is ideal for those looking for peace and tranquillity and is located in the R�o Sella valley on the Arriondas and Cangas de Onis road. The town centre with its countless shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs are to be found within 1 km and Arriondas itself is around 1km from the hotel. Covadonga and the national park are around 17 km from the hotel and Rivadesella around 18km. Access to the public transport network is only a few minutes away on foot (around 100 m). Oviedo airport is around 85 km away from the hotel.
The tastefully decorated rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a bath and hairdryer. There is also a direct dial telephone, TV, central heating.
The well-kept outdoor complex includes a swimming pool as well as sun loungers and parasols. The nearest golf course is about 25 km away.
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Berniece Grace Fry, age 89, formerly of Adamstown, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Born in Adamstown, a daughter of the late Solomon and Bessie (Sensenig) Gehman, she was the widow of Leroy C. Fry.
A member of Peace United Church of Christ, Swartzville, she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Berniece loved animals and always had a pet dog. Fishing trips to Maryland with Leroy, crocheting and cooking for her family were her joys.
Surviving are a daughter: Gloria, wife of George Rutt, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; granddaughter: Tami, wife of Ben Noviello; two great-grandchildren: Andy and Kelly; and a brother: Arthur, husband of Dawn Gehman, of Denver.
Siblings: Mary, Dorothy and Richard Gehman preceded her in death.
A celebration of Berniece's life will be held Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. from Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, with Rev. William E. Hoch officiating.
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Monday the 12th of November and Early Morning Country consisted of tracks from the CD's shown.
There was also a new song from George Strait, but that was a digital download.
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Messy Saturday night DUI checkpoint on West Kettleman Lane!
Our police department hasn't learned yet to clean up the ashes left on Kettleman Lane and Lakeshore Drive from the DUI flares they burn. If I left a mess like they do, I could be fined for littering. The ashes wash into Mallard Lake in addition to cluttering our nice neighborhood. Where are the police volunteers with brooms and dust pans? Is it asking too much of Lodi's finest?
This is the second letter I've written to the editor about this!
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LUCKNOW, India -- Outrage grew in India Friday over two shocking rape cases as the new government said it was planning to set up a special crisis cell to ensure justice for victims of sex attacks.
On Thursday it emerged that two teenagers from a low caste had been found hanging from a tree after being gang-raped in their village.
A day later police said the father of the chief suspect in another rape case had savagely attacked the mother of his son's alleged victim.
Police in Uttar Pradesh state said on Friday that three people, including a police constable, had been arrested in connection with a sex attack on the two girls in the village of Budaun earlier this week.
The two cousins, aged 14 and 15, were found hanging from a mango tree on Wednesday morning, with subsequent tests showing that they had been the victim of multiple sexual assaults.
Mukul Goel, a senior police officer, told AFP that it had still not been determined whether the victims had committed suicide or been strung up as a way of silencing them after they were raped.
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Indian media reported that two policemen had been sacked over their handling of the case as well as carrying news of the police constable's arrest.
But Maneka Gandhi, who was appointed child welfare minister by India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week, said that every officer who had been involved in the case should be dismissed.
"Police is still not acting in the right direction. All policemen involved in the incident should be terminated," she told the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency, lashing out at what she termed "police laxity."
Gandhi said that she planned to set up a "rape crisis cell" to ensure swift justice for victims of sex crime.
Her comments came after police said that the mother of another rape victim was allegedly beaten by the father of the accused after her family refused to withdraw allegations against his son, police said Friday.
The mother, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was critically ill in hospital after suffering multiple fractures in the attack at the family's home in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, police and medics said.
The father of the accused has been arrested and police said they were still looking for several other suspects accused of taking part in the attack on the victim's mother on May 26.
"The father of the rapist was arrested by our team this morning. Other accused shall be arrested shortly," local police chief R. K. Chaturvedi told AFP.
According to the NDTV network, the mother was attacked in a field near the family home by five men who had already tried to pressure her into dropping the complaint.
The two incidents have been seized upon by opponents of the local government in Uttar Pradesh which is run by the socialist Samajwadi Party.
Mayawati, a former chief minister of the state who is regarded as the politician champion of India's lower castes, told a press conference that there "has been a spike in instances of lawlessness, instances of crime, rape, murder, robberies and riots."
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rough country 4" lift?
im looking into the 4" rough country serious 2 kit and was wondering if the transfer drop kit it comes with will be enough to prevent vibration. Also, will i need longer brake lines? and finally, will i be able 2 keep my 2 inch coil spacers with the transfer drop kit. I dont do much offroading so keep that in mind. thanks
I run the series 2 and the t-case drop did not stop my vibes, it ended up a lot taller than 4" somewhere in the 5-5.5 range until I put all my body armor and bumpers on. Then it settled to about 4.5, but I have a soft top too. Yes you'll need longer brake lines, and unless you go sye and cv shaft, there's no way you'll be able to keep your spacers with just the t case drop.
no way in the world you'll be able to keep the spacers with just a t case drop. and you'd be lucky to get away with a just a t case drop even without the spacers. and why would you wanna run them anyway? that would be 6 inches of lift on short arms. bad ride and major tire pick (even just on sharp road turns).
i got it, ill probly put it in this week if it arrives on time
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A Guide to the Hidden Wisdom of Kabbala HTML version
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There is a certain order to the way the desire to receive develops and grows.
In the first stage, man lusts after physical pleasure. Then he seeks money
and honor. An even stronger desire makes him thirst for power. He may later
develop a desire for spirituality, which is at the peak of the pyramid. A
person who recognizes how great his desire for spirituality begins to seek
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The passage through the stages of the desire to receive makes a person
become familiar with his abilities and limitations.
Kabbalah deals with the upper worlds, the roots of our feelings and thoughts,
which we cannot grasp. Since we have no control over the worlds, we do not
know how and why our feelings and thoughts are created. We wonder at
experiences such as sweet, bitter, pleasant, rough and so forth. We are
unsuccessful at building scientific tools to examine our feelings, even in the
field of psychology, psychiatry and other social disciplines. Behavioral factors
remain hidden from our understanding.
Kabbalah is a system for scientifically evaluating our feelings: It takes the
total of our feelings and desires, and provides an exact scientific formula for
each and every phenomenon, at each level, for every type of understanding
and feeling.
This is the work of feelings combined with intellect. It uses, for beginning
students, geometry, matrices and diagrams. When studying Kabbalah, they
recognize each of their own feelings and begin to understand it. They know
what name it should be given according to its power, direction and character.
The wisdom of Kabbalah is an ancient and proven method. Through it, man
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longing for it, and can then develop the desire through the wisdom of
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Kabbalah is a word that describes the aim of the Kabbalist: to attain
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Joan C. Kane (nee Lovett)
Joan C. Kane, a longtime Rockaway resident, died September 14.
Kane was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived in Rockaway for the past 42 years. She was an NYPD officer.
Kane was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Kane; son, Vincent Kane (FDNY 911); daughter, Patricia Kane Flanders; and sister, Eileen Quigley.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Reich (Keith); sister, Ann O'Connor; grandchildren, Kate and Dylan Flanders, Maggie, Erin and Sean Reich.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Denis S. O'Connor Funeral Home, Rockaway Beach. A funeral mass took place at St. Thomas More Church, Rockaway Point. Interment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, New York.


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Owning Your Style
Fashion people often think that they can buy all the fashion & that gives them substance & makes the outfit look great. When in reality it's your style that gives it substance. It doesn't matter about the labels, it's how YOU make it look when you put the outfit together and put it on.There are many styles out there, edgy, conservative, sexy, & etc. What most people desire is to have a variety of every category, which means you can wear any style & still own it!
So I know you are probably reading this like how in the heck do I find my style. Simple, style is finding your comfortable self in the mist of the trends, the colors & everything else, and when you become comfortable with what and who you are that's when style comes in. Please remember everyone's style is different, the way I dress may not work for someone else and vice versa, and I'm totally find with that.
My style is being comfortable, I'm not doing anything extra that's going to take me out of my comfort level. I am very simple dressed topped with a bad shoe, a nice big bag and my hair; that right there works for me. Why? Because that's my personality and my comfort level. Do I wear dresses? Yes. Do I wear suits? Yes. But it's always simple comfortable and it fits me.
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USC Women's Sand Volleyball Sweeps Saint Mary's
March 20, 2013
MORAGA, Calif. - The No. 3-ranked USC women's sand volleyball team finished its Northern California Spring Break road trip with a 5-0 win at Saint Mary's College on Wednesday (March 20).
USC improved to 7-2, with the win coming a day after its 4-1 victory over Pacific. St. Mary's, like Pacific a first-year program, suffered its first-ever loss and dropped to 3-1.
The Women of Troy posted 2-0 sweeps at its first 3 pairs spots, as Kirby Burnham-Stevi Robinson defeated Dalas Dodd-Jordan Shaw, 21-19, 21-15, at No. 1, Katie Fuller-Cinnamon Sary beat Danica Mendivil-Samantha Tinsley, 23-21, 21-16, at No. 2, and Eve Ettinger-Bria Russ beat Natalie Loos-Sarah Reams, 21-18, 21-18, at No. 3.
USC's other pairs duos each won in 3 sets. No. 4 Brooke Fournier-Alexa Stonish came back to upend Rachel Gillcrist-Kritsina Graven, 13-21, 21-12, 15-7, and No. 5 Sam Hirschmann-Sydney Seau outlasted Frannie Cormier-Mileva Popovic, 23-21, 19-21, 15-11.
The Women of Troy return to their new on-campus Merle Norman Stadium on Friday (March 22) and welcome No. 5 Hawaii (1-0) and No. 9 Nebraska (1-2), a new program, for team dual match competitions. USC will play Hawaii at 9 a.m., then the Rainbow Wahines will meet the Cornhuskers at 11 a.m., followed by USC versus Nebraska at 1 p.m. The format for the team dual matches will consist of 5 matches between pairs, with each match being rally scoring best-of-3 sets. The Nos. 4 and 5 teams (and, if available, a No. 6 non-scoring team) will play in the first hour on the Merle Norman Stadium's 3 courts, followed by the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 teams in the second hour of each dual match.
USC 5, Saint Mary's College 0
1) Kirby Burnham-Stevi Robinson def. Dalas Dodd-Jordan Shaw 21-19, 21-15


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Established in 1971, City of Plano Swimmers (COPS) is a USA Swimming year round competitive swim team under the leadership of Head Coach Ted Carson. At COPS we are committed to developing the swimming talents of young people who have the desire to learn and participate in competitive swimming.
As a member of USA Swimming and North Texas Swimming,
City of Plano Swimmers has a goal to:
1. Fully develop each individual's ability to realize their full potential through quality year round training.
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I have it: 93 I had it: 71 I want it: 115
Pi Fraiche by Givenchy is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Pi Fraiche was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, sage and tangerine; middle notes are jasmine, pine needles and woody notes; base notes are benzoin, amber and sandalwood.
Perfume rating: 4.28 out of 5 with 116 votes.
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Light version of Givenchy Pi, trully nice scent very plesant.
Fresh and sweet also had a good performance.
It's still avalaible at somewhere, find and keep it.
For me 8/10.
opening with citrusy smell but with sweet undertone.
the opening just so-so for me.
but the drydown really smells like ice cream !
yeah so creamy.
Scent : 7.5
Longetivity : 7 (last 5-7hrs)
Sillage : 7 (Not that strong but surely other ppl will get a hint within a feet)
I prefer this one over the original because it is the same but lighter to me. I can spray a few and last all day without it being so heavy and make my head hurt.. but i love the sweetness and freshness of this one.
I used to prefer this version over the original, finding it a lot more wearable and fresher. It was also the perfume I used to wear on a summer on the seashore I spent with my kid when he was 2 years old, so there is a strong sentimental feeling that I would love to find again if I knew where I could find this discontinued eau de toilette.
Alberto Morillas is truly a gifted man giving us a world of different fragrance to enjoy. His creation of Pi and Pi Fraiche allows us to wear this classic during the fall/winter months. Fraiche is a high quality juice without it being as sweet as Pi. This frag starts with benzoin mixed with a noticeable aroma of sandalwood and amber making it a warm woodsy cozy frag. Pi Fraiche shouldn't of been discounted making it very hard to find. Thou it isn't list I most definitely pick up incense or a smokey blend to this amazing juice.
Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting over 8hrs.
Finally thoughts,
I finally found this great frag after seaching almost every boutique and finally have this amazing juice. I remember when Pi first came out I never knew that a lighter version exited. Now that I own a bottle I'll use it carefully and use it for special occasions. It's impossible to find anything wrong with this stunning fragrance. 10/10....☆☆☆☆☆
A lot like the original, which is great! It's not really lighter but it has something that makes it more wearable on warmer days; I almost never break out the Pi until winter, but now I don't have to wait, NICE!
The bottle is striking too with that green/blue color... and it smells the best!
Classy, woody and slightly sweet. π Fraiche has the original elements with less vanilla, more amber and a hint of green leaves. A big dose of benzoin ... wood, amber and vanilla at dry down. Exquisite bottle, one of the best out there. An attractive powder explosion with great longevity. Reserved for special occasions only.
Beautiful fragrance wits its own character, not just a lighter version of Pi. And the colour of a juice is very unique and attractive, not mentioning a masterpiece bottle. Rare find, but I found one in Italy. Stunning!
Looking for this perfume everywhere but cannot find it. If you know where I can order this perfume, please share with me which site to order it from. Thank you! I agree it is one of the best!
This is a fruitier, fresher version of the original. I smell nectarine though it is not listed in the notes. Orginal Pi is a winter/evening cologne that can get cloying in hot weather. Pi fraiche on the other hand can be used in spring or summer daytime easily. If you are looking for a fresh oriental type scent that can be used in summer, Pi Fraiche is one of the best choices. Much more original than those aquatics. The longevity is as good as the original Pi. I know Pi is a legend but I must say I enjoy Fraiche better.
Sillage: Above average
Originality: 9/10
My score: 9/10
I got it blindly on an impulse at a very good price, knowing the wonderful original Pi...
And I am ECSTATIC!!
Wow, what a bliss! It is indeed very similar to Pi, only slightly lighter or fresher, still very sweet and enveloping, and paradoxically, the sillage and longevity seem even better!
Absolutely a unisex fragrance!
Don't be put off by the blueish juice - it is not aquatic or sporty at all! There is a detectable note of yellow grapefruit peel but apart from that the fragrance is rather sweet in a non-cloying way.
It can be worn in spring and summer on cooler days or at night by both women and men who are into sweet, extremely sensual and magical compositions!
CHAPEAU BAS Givenchy!
I have a bottle thats lists Tangerine ,pine needle,infinium & ironwood in the notes .. although I cant detect any single note .
Lovely bottle , & I like the fragrance much better that original PI, It projects very well & Im glad I made a purchase . I also agree it should be kept for special occasions , but its not my kinda fragrance so i will probably give this one away -still to sweet
the base notes are vanilla and amber other notes are not that distinguishable. a bit sweet for guys who like manly aromat. only for intimate and special occasions.
I love this. It would be awesome if they would make this in a bit more of an intense version. In my book, that would be almost perfect!
This one is nice, but doesn't compare to the original Pi. It's lighter, a little sweeter, but doesn't make it better.
Although similar to the original Pi, I can still detect the difference - there is a distinct freshness in this one (hence, the title) given by the citrus burst in the beginning. The dry down is warm.
Pi Fraiche smells like the original version with light citrus throughout the top and a little more green in the heart. Pi and Pi Fraiche are basically the same during the dry down, but Fraiche adds this light green leafy smell to the opening and heart. Slightly sweet vanilla-amber dry down, heavy on the benzoin. Good longevity.
Sweet, but not too sweet,Pi it's an interesting fragrance for a man full of personality and with a tender heart.
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Family treats for Lottery winners
Date published: 03 August 2012
The Watersheddings couple who scooped £1 million on the Lottery — and almost lost it in a shop worker fraud — will spend the cash treating their family.
Fred and Maureen Holt were winners in the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle draw on June 22. — but when Mrs Holt (77) took the ticket to a local convenience store, shopworker Farrakh Nizzar told her she hadn't won anything. Nizzar then tried to claim the cash himself, but was caught out amd this week pleased guilty to fraud.
The money will now allow Mr Holt (80) to retire and will fund treats for the family: a Jaguar XS for him, cosmetic dentistry for Mrs Holt, and a Far East cruise for them both.
But the money will also go to the pair's families, they said.
Though married for 32 years, both were both married before and have seven children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr Holt, a former Navy engineer, said: "I spent a lot of time out in Hong Kong when I was in the Navy and I've always wanted to go back and see how it's changed. It was my 80th birthday the day after the draw and we've already got lots of holidays arranged as birthday gifts from our children.
"That will keep us busy for the next few months, so we are planning to wait and go on a cruise of the Far East next year."
Mrs Holt, who bought the winning ticket, said: "The win just came out of the blue and means we can look after our family. It gives us security for the rest of our lives; it's a wonderful feeling."
Nizzar has been remanded in custody for sentence at Manchester Crown Court on August 20.
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Relocating plumbing - concrete slab foundation
For a coming bathroom remodel I am looking to relocate some drains. Looking to combine existing bathroom with adjacent closet Toilet needs to move about four feet - new location will be on an outside wall. A sink drain will needs to move about three feet and then provide for a tub drain as well.
Cut a appropriately sized slot in the concrete from old to new location? What are DIY options for opening the concrete slab? Or best to get a pro concrete cutting outfit to come in?
There are some slabs that can't be cut. Those that are pre tensioned with metal reinforcement. If yours are not, you can rent a concrete saw and cut channels where you need them. I'd get a wet saw to cut down on the dust.
Make sure you have the pitch needed to move the solid waste from the new toilet location to the main drain. There are limits to this distance.
Is the slab you want to cut in a residence (house/condo)?
Slab on grade - basement?
Rent the biggest, electric saw (with a diamond blade - for concrete) -
"Wet or Dry" is good.
Probably, it will be 9" to 10" (It depends on what's available in your area).
You can rent gas fired saws (If you like to smell/breathe Carbon Monoxide -
Saw a couple of parallel lines (where you're going to run your waste lines - saw them a little wider then you think you'll need) -
We would saw another line in the middle of the two lines - then: it's
sledge-hammers - electric, jack (rotary) hammers to bust out the concrete
floor (eye protection/dust masks!).
Whether or not the blade is "Wet or Dry" - spray bottle of water can help
to keep the dust down! (Remember: electric saw = a shocking experience!)
Make sure you pitch/slope your drain pipes, to your "plumbing stack"/drain - a slope of 1/4 inch per foot is considered good.
Don't try to saw through the floor, to the total depth that the saw will
allow - use, repeated cuts, deeper and deeper - an 1/8" to a 1/4" to a 1/2" - and so on. (I know - time consuming: but, easier on the saw/blade!).
(Don't try this at home!!) :)
We've done this dozens/hundreds? of times - didn't count - don't remember.
It worked.
Hope this helps! :)
(Glad you're doing it, and not me!! :))
Oh, by the way - "single family residence, slab on grade" -
it's not "pre-stressed" ("pre-tensioned")!
Another thing to consider is - how far is the existing toilet from the plumbing
There may be "re-vent" considerations for the new toilet/vanity/tub...?
I'm not talking about whether or not the "slab" is "pre-stressed" (pre-tensioned) - your current house is not on a "pre-tensioned slab - is it?
If not - saw the floor - reroute the drain lines.
As long as the drain lines are not too far from the "stack" - you should have no problems.
There might be "venting" considerations.
Is your house on "pilings/piers"?
(Yes, 2 or 3 feet can possibly, create a problem - trying to get enough
info, so that does not happen).
Gathering info for planning and prep purposes at this time. Once we get into the project will have all the specifics and can then go into details.
Thanks all!
Just trying to help, if possible!
Most post-tensioned slabs will have an embossing in the slab in one or two places, usually by the garage door saying something to the effect that this is a post tensioned slab.
You really couldn't miss them if they were there.
You will also have to prepare the cut concrete section like it was a new slab when you pour the patch for it. Drill and epoxy holes for rebar to connect old to new, compacted gravel and/or sand, 6 mil. vapor barrier, etc.
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Eisenmann race-perf exhaust (2x76mm straight tips) for M52 E46s... going for a steal - US$400.
Taken off my prev ride. Did around 10k miles. In perfect condition.
(Pix/sound clips at www.eisenhaus.com and www.eisenmann-technik.de)
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I'm in Singapore btw. Buyer will have to pay for shipping. Interested pls PM me, thanks for reading.
the tips look a little rusted or something?
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No no... the exhaust is 100% rust-free!
Bought my exhaust from Eisenhaus... e tips have a unique tinge to it. Have attached a pic (wif flash now!) to give u a better idea...
Sometimes my friends even tot I hv Tit. tips on, heh. So would you guys be interested? :)
Alrighty.. let me know dood. What's happening in 4 days? Pay day? :yikes:
can i call dibs on this thing?
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ptowndonte wrote: »Please don't let the IC know that Cyhi is a trap rapper. They may not listen to him anymore
Most posters in the reason do fuck with cyhi from what I've seen
dope... surprised he aint been put out yet, but niggas like French get push. Dude makes good sounding music talkin bout trap shyt
I ask though, he says in the beginnin somethin like "yeah i'm an aspiring rapper... shouldn't be like that but we'll get to that later". hmmm... aspiring rapper but you're signed to G.O.O.D music? w/ Common, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, etc? Even if it wont a slight at Ye, homie is signed to arguably the best label in the business so him saying "aspiring" is a little off.
LOL @ the Pill cameo
Cyhi always been wack as fuck. I hate his voice.