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Miscellaneous by: Mike Stevens
Status: Finished
Genre: Humor
No Houses
1. Why is it that as soon as you settle in for a nice steak dinner, 7 or 8 Blotto Beers, and a night of watching Sanford and Son reruns on The Backwards Network, your phone rings, and it's a dude trying to sell you an extended warranty on your electronic unwanted phone call blocker. Turns out, the Do-Not Call list you signed up for was actually a Do Call, and Keep Calling Until the Person You Called Gets So Frustrated, They're Liable to Buy an NRA Membership, So They Can Make You Shut Up So They Can Finish Their Now-Ice-Cold Dinner in Peace List!
2. Why it is that your cable goes out during the big Tractor Pull, sponsored by Sugared Wango's, and now you're left in a silent apartment; having nothing to listen to but your upstairs neighbors fighting over whether, underneath all the dirty clothes and last Sunday's spilled dinner, the carpet used to be light blue of cream!
3. Why is it that the Republicans in congress, namely the house, can get away with spouting the worst sort of lies about the President, vile and racially-motivated, when their 'facts' are easily-debunked by all media outlets except where the Republicans must be getting their news from, 'The Tin-Foil Hat' Channel. And, why are so many rational-thinking politicians believing this crap? There just has to be a conspiracy somewhere, they think. Oh, I know; Obama has most of the lame-stream media under his control, and wants the public to run these so-called loony tunes out of town on a rail. And why is that, you ask? Because he has secretly cornered the market on all rails in the country; then, when these freaks are run out of town on a rail, he'll cash in and go to live in his manor in Kenya; you just watch; see if it doesn't happen!
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Why Why Why indeed! Why was it last Saturday when I got to the check out at my local DIY store with a 3 foot and 4 foot length of timber did the 3 foot length have its bar code missing and as the crowd of irritated shopper got restless behind me did they send a runner to the other end of the store to find a piece of timber with a bar code. The four foot length was only £2.00 so by my reckoning the 3 foot length should be £1.50. After 5 minutes and more queues building most annoyed that I could have selected a product without a bar code and the runner seemingly having run away, I dared to suggest I pay for 2 4 foot lengths! The shock on the cashiers face made me think perhaps I had my fingers in the till as I suggested I pay a whole 50 pence more. No, I, and now half the store had to wait for the runner to come back and explain that they don't sell 3 foot pieces of wood and someone must have cut a foot off! And then proceeded to take the 3 foot length away and exchange it for a 4 foot length, much to the relief of the baying crowds and the cashier who was still struggling with the concept that someone would want to pay more then the ticketed price just to help things along and get on with their day!
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Part 1: Six Strangers
Part 1: Six Strangers
Something out there is drawing six strangers together towards the unknown. Whether it is fate or chance, the lives of these six men and women, boys and girls, are about to undergo a radical change. They will have to ask themselves questions; the answers to these questions they've hidden away all their lives. They will have to face their inner demons if they want to survive this; heaven help these six strangers.
Chapter 1: Saul Sinclair
The ringing brought Saul out of a troubled sleep; the nightmares still hadn't left after two years of counseling. He couldn't remember the last time he had slept through the night without seeing her beautiful, brown eyes.
Saul sighed and reached for the alarm. The ringing didn't stop. Saul blinked, rubbed his eyes, and stared at the clock. It was five in the morning. The alarm was set for six.
The ringing continued. At last, Saul realized it was the doorbell. Groaning, he slowly sat up and staggered to his feet, still feeling the effects of the last night. As Saul pulled on an old grey bathrobe, he remembered going out for drinks with the guys, and having five too many.
"Would you knock it off? I'm coming, I'm coming,"
The pounding in his head was certainly not helped by the insistent doorbell. As Saul neared the door, the pounding in his head was joined by a pounding on the door. A stern voice could be heard yelling from the other side.
"Mr. Sinclair? Mr. Saul Sinclair?"
"Alright already! Enough with the knocking! I'm here, what do you want?"
Saul opened the door to find a young army grunt in combat fatigues barking into a comm. unit.
"Yes sir, he's here, I'll bring him in momentarily. Yes sir. No sir, he doesn't. Yes sir. Yes sir."
The soldier looked up and down the disheveled, obviously hung-over, unshaven, middle-aged man standing in the doorway and grunted in disgust.
"Mr. Sinclair? Mr. Saul Sinclair?"
"Yes, of course! It's five o'clock in the morning, I'm tired; what do you want?"
"Sir, the President of the United Sta tes of America sent me to retrieve you. He needs you for a special task force. Can you put on something more, decent?"
Saul stared at the grunt, and then laughed.
"Alright, who put you up to this? Jim? Bret? I'll bet it was Johnny, is he still pissed about the other night? I told him he couldn't hold his liquor but-"
"Sir, I assure you this is serious. I need you to make yourself presentable; I need to take you to the President in one hour. The helicopter is waiting in the street. "
It was then that Saul finally registered everything going on around him. Something in his mind clicked, and he instantly sobered up.
"It's serious?"
"Yes sir. My orders are straight from the chief himself."
"Give me thirty minutes-"
"Fifteen, we're already late. Do you have a suit or do you need one?"
Saul closed the door, and his mind began to race. As his body ran to shower, shave, and find a suit, Saul's mind was trying to piece everything together. Why did the President want him? What task force? Why now?
After fifteen minutes, Saul walked out of his house. He had cleaned up nicely, and after rummaging through the closet for a clean suit, Saul once again resembled a human being. When he had made it to the chopper, another army grunt reached out and pulled him up. As they took off, Saul noticed the lights on in the house next door. They had probably woken up the neighbors, the Clarks.
'Good', Saul thought, 'Bill was always a dick'
The chopper soared over the suburbia and headed towards the city. Four army grunts with blank expressions were sitting across from Saul, paying no attention to him. As they neared their destination, Saul remembered he had left the stove on. A sinking feeling in his stomach told him that it probably wouldn't matter. Saul suddenly knew he would never see that house again.Chapter 2: Johnson
The first thing Saul saw when the helicopter landed was a middle aged, balding man in a crisp grey suit and thick rimmed glasses. The man extended a rather small hand for a quick handshake and lead Saul towards a large brick building.
"Welcome to Project 53, Mr. Sinclair. I trust your trip was, enjoyable?"
"You could say that. Where are we?"
"That's classified. Right this way. Oh, and that's a nice suit."
As they walked in to the building, Saul couldn't help but think of every cheesy government conspiracy movie he had seen. He began to laugh as the bald man brought them to an elevator at the end of an empty hall.
"Let me guess, we have to go deep underground to a secret government complex unknown to the public?"
"No, not right now. Right now, we're just going to the basement."
The elevator played some light music that Saul had always referred to as 'Calypso', and it reminded him of a night in a fancy club a few years back. Saul began to lightly drum his fingers along his pants leg, but the bald man interrupted his thoughts to introduce himself.
"Mr. Sinclair, my name is Johnson. I work directly with the President regarding Project 53."
"Johnson? Is that your first name or last name?"
"That doesn't matter. Ah, here we are."
The elevator opened to reveal a long hallway lit by harsh fluorescent light fixtures every five feet. As they walked down the hall towards the only door, Johnson briefed Saul on what was about to happen.
"You are about to meet the President of the United States. Everything to hear today will be extremely confidential, and as a result you are going to be spending the next few days living on this base. Don't worry, the accommodations are quite respectable, I myself live here. When you enter, just sit down and wait for him to speak."
As they got to the door, Johnson checked his watch and said one last thing to Saul.
"Everything is resting on you. You may be mankind's only hope."
Chapter 3: Jaiden Long
Johnson led Saul into a small room with a conference table in the middle. He turned to ask Johnson something, but found the door was shut, locked, and Johnson was gone. In the corner of the room, a small, beautiful potted poinsettia drew Saul's eyes. Rachel had loved poinsettias. Suddenly a voice behind him spoke in a cocky manner that dripped with attitude and broke Saul's trance.
"How did they trick you into coming to this hellhole?"
Saul quickly turned to find a young, Asian teenager sitting in a chair with his feet up on the table. His hair resembled a multi-colored porcupine, his garish clothing bore the slogan 'You @#$% my night up Imma @#$% up your day', and his stylish glasses revealed two dark brown eyes that seemed to dare Saul to comment on his appearance. Saul didn't waste time.
"Who are you?"
"Who's asking?"
"I'm Saul Sinclair, I was brought here to speak with the President, I-"
The Asian boy laughed, swung his legs off the table and stood up. Saul was surprised to see the boy was just as tall as he was; it was unnerving to stand eye to eye with this teenager.
"Let me guess. 'Baldy McJohnson' waltzed up to you, spouted that Star Wars "You're my only hope" bull, and snatched you from your pretty little home. Am I right?"
Saul just stared.
"Well, Saul, My name is Jaiden. Jaiden Long. Maybe you've heard of me?"
The name rang a bell, but the hangover wouldn't let Saul put two and two together. Saul shook his head.
"I'm the guy who shut down the Pentagon for twenty four hours last month. The stupid 'computer geniuses' had no idea what hit them. Then again, they've never had to deal with anyone like me."
"I thought you were in jail?"
"Baldy took me out yesterday; I've been waiting here since. Guy creeps me out-"
A door Saul hadn't noticed before suddenly opened across the room. In walked the President of the United States of America. 'He's a lot shorter in person,' Saul thought.
Chapter 4: The President
The President walked up to the table and motioned for them to sit down. As Saul and Jaiden settled in, the door closed with a bang and both of them jolted upright. The President began to speak.
"I suppose you both must be very confused. Allow me to try to explain what I can. You have both been selected for a top secret government project, labeled Project 53-"
"What happened to the other 52?"
Jaiden's snide remark was ignored and the President continued.
"For the past five years we have been developing a project in response to the attacks. I know you have each lost loved ones and family, and I hope you will see this as a chance to make things right-"
"Make things right? She is never coming back, how can you make that right?"
After Saul spoke, the President sighed, and rubbed his eyes before continuing.
"I know about you and your wife, and I'm sorry. I lost my wife to the attack as well."
At this Saul seemed to relax, and the President returned to the topic at hand.
"Five years ago, we discovered the source of the voice. The voice was, is, broadcasting from a point beyond the reach of our farthest satellites. While we do not know where the signal is located, we have pinpointed the exact trajectory of the broadcast. A qualified team with the right tools could follow the trajectory back to the source. Maybe then we can figure out how to stop the next attack."
The President leaned back in his chair, and let Saul and Jaiden take it all in. At long length, Jaiden spoke.
"So, this is like, a, spaceship? We're going to 'boldly go where no man has gone before' and shi-"
Saul cut him off before he could finish.
"Why us?"
The President leaned in, and spoke slowly and softly.
"Because you are the best astronomer we have, and he is the smartest computer hacker in the world. We need both of you to man this ship; no one else can do the job right. Can your country, your world, and your own species, count on you?"
Jaiden was the first to respond, in his usual cocky manner.
"I got nothing better to do, and it's got to be better than jail. I'm in."
Saul was more cautious.
"I'm sure you've assembled other qualified individuals to take care of the other details?"
"They're already waiting."
Saul shook his head, and then laughed.
"It's not like anything's waiting for me back home but the mortgage and my lousy job. I'm in."
The President abruptly stood up, and Saul and Jaiden followed suit.
"Glad to hear it. Follow me; I'll take you to your quarters to get settled in. You leave tomorrow, so get some rest and get ready; you've got a lot ahead of you. Your country is proud of you. The whole world will be praying."
The President led Saul and Jaiden back to the elevator. When they got to the shiny surface, Saul saw Jaiden stiffen and his face bore an unsettling look of fear. As soon as the doors opened and they walked in, Jaiden relaxed, and returned to his arrogant posing and sneering.
As they began to descend deep into the building, the President drew Saul aside and spoke with him.
"I heard about Mary leaving you. I know the pain of the divorce and the pain of losing her so soon after to the attack must be rough. I'm proud that you are strong enough to honor her memory by accepting this mission. You are a model citizen."
In the elevator, Saul listened to the 'Calypso' music and remembered a night past filled with golden blonde hair, blue eyes, and sweet perfume. Saul remembered the first night he and Rachel had met and danced in that club. How could they have known Mary would find out? Saul drummed his fingers on his pants leg and tried to forget. He had lost Rachel only a year ago, and the pain hadn't left.
The elevator stopped, and the doors opened to reveal a massive warehouse full of workers and equipment. As Saul and Jaiden stared, the President spoke.
"Gentlemen, welcome to Project 53."
Chapter 5: D'Artagnan White
A slim, athletic man leaned against a stack of boxes, twirling a silver coin across his fingers. As Saul watched, the man smiled a sly smile and brushed his long black hair out of his eyes. The coin proceeded to disappear from his hand, reappear between his teeth, disappear again, and start twirling across his other hand. Saul could only stare. Something about the man's deep, blue eyes seemed to draw Saul in and distract from the magic tricks. The President spoke and brought Saul out of his trance.
"Gentlemen, this is your weapons expert, D'Artagnan White."
D'Artagnan gracefully walked up to the men, bowed, and stood there, silent. Saul was surprised to notice despite D'Artagnan's handsome features, his muscular arms were covered in scars. Saul turned to the President to ask about them but the President began to speak.
"D'Artagnan is a veteran of the United States Military. Part of an elite covert group that bridged every branch of our forces, he has been in the field working to protect this country for the past 5 years. He spent the last four months of his term as a prisoner of war in a Korean camp. After a heavy firefight, he was the only survivor. He lost his tongue from torture and can't speak, but he has the knowledge and skills only experience can bring. Frankly, he is the best man we've got."
"He doesn't look so tough."
D'Artagnan smiled at Jaiden's remark. He simply bowed again, and walked away. It was then that Saul and Jaiden noticed the knives strapped along D'Artagnan's boots, and the short sword strapped between his shoulder blades. Saul was surprised; there was obviously more to this man then parlor tricks and good looks.
After D'Artagnan had walked twenty feet, he spun around faster than Saul's eyes could register, and a small pointed star buried into the door a centimeter away from Jaiden's face. A drop of blood began to trail from where the shuriken had nicked Jaiden's ear. As Jaiden clutched his ear in shock, D'Artagnan brushed his long raven hair out of his eyes and smiled. Clearly this was not anyone to mess with.
The President laughed and walked Saul and Jaiden to find a bandage. As they walked, he spoke.
"D'Artagnan always had quite an attitude; I'd recommend you stay on his good side. That man doesn't need a blade to kill you."
Chapter 6: KC Monroe
After Jaiden finished patching up his ear and his bruised ego, the President led them to a large room with several large computers and servers humming. It was chilly from the fans protecting the hardware, and Saul wished he brought his old leather jacket. Then he realized that he probably would never see it again. Saul began to drum his fingers again but his attention was diverted as the President introduced them to a lady in a lab coat.
"Gentleman, allow me to introduce you to your resident Astrophysicist. Miss KC Monroe works for a government sanctioned space program-"
"So she's like one of those NASA astronauts? That is so, 1990's."
By now, the President didn't even notice Jaiden's snarky undertone.
"Actually, Ms. Monroe works for a government organization you haven't even heard of."
"Let me guess, because it doesn't exist?"
"No, it's only been around 5 years and hasn't had the press NASA had. We brought her in straight out of working with a private corporation and she's the best in the world. Ms Monroe, this is Saul Sinclair and Jaiden Long, two more crew members."
She smiled at Jaiden and Saul and shook their hands.
"Pleasure meeting you gentlemen. Excuse me, but there is still a lot of preparation for takeoff tomorrow; I'll join you and the rest of the crew for dinner and we can talk more then."
She walked back to a glowing computer monitor, and the President walked Saul and Jaiden out of the cold room. Saul couldn't shake the feeling that he knew Ms. Monroe from somewhere, but he couldn't put his finger on it. Jaiden turned to the President and asked him a question.
"So when are we going to see this ship thing?"
"Right now."
They turned down a hallway and walked towards large steel double doors. They opened automatically to reveal a room larger than Saul had ever seen in his life, and there was the ship.
Chapter 7: Emmy La'Beau
The ship was long and black. The closest thing Saul could compare to the ship was a skyscraper with rocket boosters. The whole room smelled faintly of oil and grease. As the President walked them towards the ship, Saul noticed something missing.
"Where are the guns, or missiles, or lasers, or something?"
The President stopped walking to answer his question.
"This ship is designed primarily for extra long distance space travel first and foremost. The last attack took out many of our scientists and technicians, so some areas of production had to be scrapped and some given priority. Due to the urgency of this project, the officials working on this project decided that the weapons system was not as important as other aspects of the design. I can assure you that this is the most advanced piece of technology in the world, and it is capable of things man has not even dreamed of. We simply do not have time to put on weapons."
"So we're defenseless? We're just sitting ducks in space"
"Not exactly-"
Jaiden interrupted the president as a cute teenage girl covered in dirt and grease stepped out of a hatch on the bottom of the ship.
"Hello! Didn't know this gig came with live entertainment! What's your name dolly?"
The girl wiped off her face with a rag and sauntered over to Jaiden.
"It's Emmy. And I'm not anyone's 'dolly'. You want entertainment buy a TiVo."
The president stepped between the two teenagers and introduced Emmy.
"This is our mechanic, Emily La'Beau. Her father was our head mechanic, but we lost him to an attack two years back. She took over and knows this ship better than anyone. Ms La'Beau will be accompanying you on the trip to repair and do basic maintenance when necessary. Ms La'Beau, allow me to introduce you to Saul Sinclair and Jaiden Long."
"Hello boys. Sorry I can't talk right now, we got two pipes that need sealing, but stick around after dinner and I'll show you around the works."
"Stick around and I'll you show around these works girl,"
Emmy just laughed at Jaiden, brushed her bangs out of her eyes, and walked back to the ship. The President led Saul and Jaiden back out the hallway they came from, and Saul started to talk to him again.
"You were saying something about the weapons and the ship?"
"Oh yes, well, we weren't going to leave you totally defenseless. We designed a-"
They were interrupted by three bells ringing in succession over the loudspeakers.
"Well gentlemen, dinner is in 30 minutes, I'll take you to your quarters and allow you to get situated, and then we'll all meet at dinner to discuss final details for the launch tomorrow. Right this way."
After a seemingly endless stretch of hallways lit by harsh fluorescent lights, they came to two small rooms with cots and small lavatory facilities. Jaiden was going to say something but the President cut him off.
"These are your rooms, I apologize for the meager accommodations, but it is only for the night. Tomorrow, you get to travel in comfort, I promise. Dinner is in roughly twenty minutes, another bell will ring to alert you at the five minute warning. The cafeteria is right down the hall, you can't miss it. It was a pleasure meeting you, now I will leave you to your rooms. See you at dinner."
The President briskly walked off before Saul could ask him more about the ship's defense systems, so he walked into his room and sat on the cot. It wasn't the best bed he had ever slept on, but it was certainly more comfortable than the couch he had spent six months on before the divorce. Saul began to drum his fingers lightly on the edge of the bed, and tried to clear his mind. He heard loud, harsh music come from the other room; Jaiden must have turned on his stereo. Although Saul was not big on rock music, he was grateful for the assistance in blocking out memories of his wife. After all, dinner was in twenty minutes. He had to clean up and get ready for what was probably the last dinner he would ever eat on Earth.
Chapter 8: Dinner
Dinner was good. The food was better than Saul had ever tasted. He guessed this was what men like the President ate every day. In an odd way, he was glad this was the last meal he would have on Earth. At least he now knew what food could taste like, and he enjoyed every bite. After everyone had finished eating, the President stood up to speak. Saul sat back in his chair; this felt like it would be a long one.
"Ladies and gentleman. First and foremost, I want to thank you for joining me and your country in this heroic and monumentally important endeavor. I know all of us have made sacrifices and lost loved ones, and these past few years have been extremely hard on everyone. That is why I am proud that you have stepped up, proud that you have chosen to help your country and your people. We will never forget your service to mankind. We will never forget you."
At this something in Saul's stomach began to turn. The President continued.
"Tomorrow we give your our hopes, our dreams, our very lives, into your hands. This expedition is the last hope of mankind itself. What you are doing here is not just about America, or even the ones we've lost. This is about the survival of our race. We have given you everything you will need to succeed, and all that's left is to take that one great step for man. The greatest scientists in the world have designed you the most incredible device to pursue your goal, and you are not going this alone. This crew we have assembled is made up of the most brilliant and talented minds in the world, and we at home will be in touch via satellite communication installed into the ship itself. So never feel like you are helpless or on your own. Your country, hell, your world is backing you up. Sleep well tonight; knowing that tomorrow, you embrace your destiny. The fate of the world is in your hands, and there's no one I'd rather have than you fine men and women. Thank you, and goodnight."
When the president was finished, everyone stood up and clapped. There was something about the man that just stirred you inside and made you feel like everything was going to be alright. Saul guessed that was why he was president. Saul saw Jaiden chatting with Emmy, and smiled. Some things never change. Over in the corner of the room, Saul noticed Johnson checking his watch. There was no sign of D'Artagnan, but Saul knew he had been there for the speech. Saul liked D'Artagnan, but he was definitely a man to keep your eyes on.
On his way out, Saul bumped into KC Monroe. After apologies, he asked her about what was in store in the morning. She was happy to tell him.
"A quick breakfast and then we're suiting up."
"Suiting up for what?"
"We're going to be traveling in a semi-cryogenic stasis unit until we've reached the general area."
"I thought that stuff was science fiction?"
"It was. The resources we pulled in for this flight are beyond anything you've ever seen."
"So we just get into pods and sleep until we get there or something?"
"Basically, yes. It's a bit more complicated than that."
"Is it safe?"
"We've tested it on animals and have had a ninety nine percent success rate"
"What's that other one percent?
"The possibility that you wake up to early and drown in the fluid in the container"
"Good to know"
KC laughed, but it didn't feel natural.
"Well, I guess we'll find out tomorrow won't we?"
"I've always had a tendency to learn the hard way"
"Well, I'm going to go get some sleep. I don't know about you, but I need it"
"Me too. Catch you in the morning."
They said their goodbyes and went their separate ways. It was getting late, and Saul was very tired. It had been a very long day, and as Saul lied down on his cot, he felt a cold grey feeling start to cover him. It was the same feeling he had when his wife had walked out the door that last time. It was the feeling that things were changing in ways he couldn't fathom or control, and it scared him. Saul had a long and restless night ahead of him. It was the last night he spent on Earth.


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Halloween Porch Decorating Ideas
Fun Outdoor Halloween DecorationsHalloween porch decorating is as popular as ever. It is easy to do with so many outdoor Halloween decorations available. Better yet, some of the best decorations can be hand made and used year after year.
Whether you want spooky Halloween decorations or a more subtle look, use our pictures below to get ideas for your own front porch and yard.
Tie cornstalks to porch step rails or porch columns and decorate with wispy purple ribbons and cute owls
Shine multi-colored spotlights on skeletons and other ghouls on your porch or in your yard
Fill the landscaping around your front porch with goblins, headstones and twinkly lights
Video: Really Fun Pumpkin Decorations from HGTV
Pumpkins always work for Halloween.
Video: Really Fun Pumpkin Decorations from HGTV
Pumpkins always work for Halloween.
Stick a pair of witch's legs upside down into a pot. Ewww!
Have a family of bones and skeletons greet visitors to your front door
Hang ghoulish monsters near your entryway to greet trick-or-treater
Hang a gigantic spider web on your porch. Instant eerie-ness
Create a spooky scene on your porch. See the monster rising from the dead?
And the life-size witch ready to greet you?
Have a friendly ghost greet your trick-or-treaters and a couple very furry spiders hanging out on the shutters
Hang the witch's clothes on a clothesline on your porch. Is the witch at home?
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Witches, ghosts, spiders - subtle and sweet
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Imagine this at night! Oh my gosh!
What is Your Theme?Perfect Halloween porch decorating is best centered around one basic theme.
You are only limited by your imagination, but themes like graveyards, haunted houses, spider or bat infestations, or using only fall colors work well. If going for a graveyard look, add fog and spooky sounds.
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Skeleton heads in different forms - eerie outdoor halloween decorations!
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Nice pumpkin effect - you don't need a lot to create appeal
Fun Halloween Decorating Ideas from Plow&Hearth
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As these are seasonal items, then may not alwasy be available.
Lighting for Shadows and Special EffectsLighting can make all the difference. You can use existing lighting to cast shadows in just the right places or opt for special lighting that can cast figures or designs onto your home.
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Proper lighting makes this scene
Innovative Halloween porch decorating ideas: Use strategically placed string lighting, whether in white or orange, to create special effects.
Objects or characters can be subtly highlighted while leaving other parts of your porch much darker. Why not use your Christmas holiday lighting to save you money!
Use either white lights or change them out to orange or purple.
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Halloween string lights create a nice glow
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Lighting one object or area creates interest - Halloween decorations cheap!
Transition Autumn Decorations to HalloweenWith a little planning you can easily use your autumn decorations in your Halloween-scape. This saves you time and prolongs the season.
After Halloween, it is very easy to remove the spooky Halloween decorations and prepare for the Thanksgiving decorating.
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Remove the Halloween and you are ready for Thanksgiving
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Carved pumpkins and lighting make all the difference
Complement Your Porch's ArchitectureThis works especially well for Victorian-style front porches. Create an 18th century feel that is sure to delight both young and old trick or treaters!
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Doesn't take much to make this porch creepy for Halloween
Save a Little MoneyWho doesn't like to save money. To cut costs, ask your local pumpkin supplier if they have damaged or distorted pumpkins that otherwise won't sell.
Mixed together, no one will notice and you might get them rather inexpensively.
Another idea is to purchase craft pumpkins (faux pumpkins) you can use every year. Purchase them right after Halloween to save even more.
Keep the Trick or Treaters SafeNo need for anyone to get hurt by your Halloween porch decorating.
Make sure your walkways and steps are clear of obstructions that may cause a tripping hazard.
Although you may want specific areas of your front porch to be dark, make sure the traffic pattern is well lit to keep the little goblins safe.
Cathy's Spooky Porch DecorationsCathy, author of the blog Coffee with Cathy, tells us about her daughter and son-in-law's outdoor Halloween decorations.
Cathy's daughter and son-in-law, who live in Alabama, wanted to do their Halloween porch decorating with something inexpensive, yet very fun and scary, too. Not only was this their first year with a front porch, but also their 18-month-old little boy would enjoy the decoration, too.
Without spending a lot of time and money, they created this scary spider-covered porch.
They bought the larger-than-life faux spiders and spider webs on sale.
We appreciate Cathy of Coffee with Cathy sharing these fun outdoor Halloween porch decorating ideas with us.
And thanks to her daughter and son-in-law for sharing their creative ideas. We hope their son has a fun Halloween!
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The Christmas List
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I love my life.
It's that simple.
There's only one problem, well its not really a problem but more of a certain lacking in my life.
I don't really know many people in my year at school as well as I think I should; I mean I know all of my close friends rather well, but that's merely a close circle of about six. My social skills have turned off - I'm not terribly good with new people and to be fair, I'm not that good with people I've known on and off for a few years. To put it bluntly, I'm not very sociable.
The thing is everyone around me seems to know everyone else - I feel a little left out. There's always some story that I don't understand part of; it takes just as long telling the humorous anecdote as it does putting a face to all of the names.
I'd always wanted to do something about it, but I could never really be bothered. But when Christmas came, I decided to make a change. I was envious; loads of people were exchanging gifts, personal gifts. I wanted to be a part of it.
So on that day, I made a pledge. There was a whole year until Christmas came around again. In that year, I would get to know everyone in my year. It'd be a win-win situation: everyone would get a present and I'd gain a lot of friends and have a year I'd never forget in the process.
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Apartment in Los Olivos, La Manga Club, Costa Calida/Murcia
This stunning, three bedroom apartment set in the highly sought after location of Los Olivos is available for rent. Los Olivos is centrally situated in La Manga Club, overlooking the golf courses and conveniently located next to one of Europe's best tennis centres. The Club's shops, restaurants, supermarket, banks and bars are all within easy walking distance and the entrances to La Manga Club have 24- hour security. Decorated and furnished to a high standard this apartment is light and airy and a perfect holiday destination for friends and family alike. You enter the property into a stunning open-plan lounge with dining area that has amazing views of La Manga and the surrounding area. A well equipped kitchen is straight ahead and to the left are three generous bedrooms and two well finished bathrooms. The apartment benefits from a large, private terrace which boasts panoramic views of the local area, Mediterranean and the Mar Menor seas.
Top Traveller Review
Lovely La Manga
About the Owner
About Andrew Kay
Andrew and Sarah Kay lives on their farm in north Nottinghamshire.. They run their own companies and have three children two girls and a boy who are now all in their twenties and employed, living and working in Stamford, London and Nottingham. Andrew has two Labradors and Sarah two border collies along with a few sheep ducks chickens and three cats.
The whole family are very sporty and have all played in several tennis tournaments in La Manga Club.
Andrew and Sarah even managing to win the mixed doubles one year...
They love La Manga so much that they decided to buy there in 2005,and have decided to rent out their lovely appartment Los Olivos 4c...
Why Andrew Kay chose Murcia - Costa Calida
Los Olivos.. is recognised as being one of the ,if not the, foremost location in La Manga Club.
This location is ideal and is very central giving walking access to many of the sports facilities and the many fine restaurants.
LO4c.. is on the top row and therefore has the best views with the Mar Menor and Mediterranean in the distance.There is close access to a lovely private outdoor pool with adjacent indoor pool and jacuzzi .
It is the ideal location to chill and relax with access to many sports if required .
What makes this apartment unique
The property is on the top row, but car parking and access is still on the same level; parking is only twenty metres from the door.
Quality towels and sheets are available throughout as chosen for our private use. These are better than many of the rent only premises in LO.
A large flat screen television has been added with a substantial choice of channels.
6 Reviews
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(6 traveller reviews)
Lovely La Manga
Having visited Los Olivos La Manga before we were excited to be going back but to a different apartment, we were by no means disappointed the apartment had everything we needed as a family of young adults & middle age adults, it was very spacious which gave us all our own space & not on top of each other it is very bright and airy too. After spending time by the lovely pool we enjoyed lunch on the very large balcony & enjoyed the amazing views. The bars & restaurants are just a short walk away where you can enjoy your evenings, "La Finca" restaurant gets 10/10. The whole holiday got 10/10 from my family & can't wait to go back.
Perfect for everyone
We stayed here with friends and it suited us all perfectly and exceeded our expectations. The men were more than content playing golf all day, relaxing by the pool in the afternoon and cooking on the barbecue on our terrace for the evening. The girls meanwhile enjoyed the sun filled huge terrace overlooking the Strip during the day, relaxing at the pools and exploring the cute restaurants at lunch. An occasional game of tennis gave us an excuse to carry on relaxing!
The apartment was stocked with everything we needed. The bathrooms were luxuriously sized. Plenty of space indoors for us all too should we have wanted to spend more time inside. The location of the apartment was fantastic. We had lots of choices of pools within 5 minutes (or less) walk from the apartment - we could choose the most quiet one! The nearest pool actually has an indoor pool too. Would love to come again.
Lovely Los Olivos!
My family and I spent a wonderful sunny week at this beautiful resort and Los Olivos exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our family. It is close (five minute walk) to the pools, tennis courts and good quality restaurants where the seafood is fresh and delicious! The apartment itself is very well taken care of, clean and with excellent facilities. For our family of four it felt spacious, and we particularly enjoyed evening drinks on the balcony - the view over La Manga is absolutely stunning! Thank you for a lovely stay - we'll be back!
La Manga club
Having returned in early October 2013 from La Manga, after enjoying a fantastic holiday in Los Olivios we feel a more realistic review would be appropriate. The apartment was surprisingly large, with a very well equipped kitchen. The bedrooms were bigger than average and the bathrooms clean and spacious. The dining, sitting room was excellent, with plenty of seating to accommodate family and friends. This area led on to a spectacular balcony, which has to have one of the best views of the strip I have seen. Due to the unusual high temperatures we benefited from an efficient air conditioning system during the night and the amazing swimming pool during the day which was so close to the apartment and which we had to ourselves for the entire week. Incredible! Having just read the review by Hugo, I can only pose the question, was he staying in the same apartment as us? I doubt it, maybe he picked up the wrong keys!
Great Place
We took our twin 2 year old boys and grandparents to La Manga, for a bit of autumn sun. We found the place very clean and tidy on arrival, and was surprised how well equipped if was. The kitchen had everything you'd need, and the big TV, DVD and Sky box was a great bonus. The rooms are all of a good size, and the bathrooms were also fine. The balcony is great with loads of space to eat and longe, with an amazing view. We found the resort great for us and the kids, with Several pools with 1 min walk, as well as bars, restaurants and shops within 5 mins. Great tennis and golf setup for those who wish, whilst the resort beach was very secluded. Recommend to all ages.
The best feature of this property is the view from the balcony. The soft furnishings are more tired looking than in the photos. On arrival we switched the air-conditioning on causing water to flow from the unit through the bathroom ceiling, forcing us to turn the air-conditioning off. We reported this immediately, but the air-conditioning unit was not fixed or replaced during our two week stay so we had no air-conditioning during a very hot two weeks. . We have been in contact with the owner since our return, but his response was that these things happen in life.
I would recommend staying in the Los Olivos complex as it occupies a very central location in La Manga Club, close to the tennis centre and restaurants, but I would select a different apartment if I returned next year!
From the Owner
"Los Olivos.. is recognised as being one of the ,if not the, foremost location in La Manga Club. This location is ideal and is very central giving walking access to many of the sports facilities and the many fine restaurants. LO4c.. is on the top row and therefore has the best views with the Mar Menor and Mediterranean in the distance.There is close access to a lovely private outdoor pool with adjacent indoor pool and jacuzzi . It is the ideal location to chill and relax with access to many sports if required ."
Activity and Interests
Special interest holidays:
If sport is your thing then La Manga Club is a perfect choice for you.
La Manga Club is home to one of the best tennis centres in Europe. It boasts 28 courts (most are floodlit), with a choice of surfaces. The excellent Tennis Academy has fully qualified coaches who teach courses or individual lessons for adults and children of all abilities. The tennis centre also hosts a squash court, gym and the facility to play bowls.
Other activities available on La Manga Club include a kids club (0-12 years), dance, horse riding, cricket, rugby, football and mountain biking. Water sports are available nearby.
There is also a luxurious spa at La Manga Club which boasts a 25 metre indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi along with a range of beauty treatments.
The nearest beach (La Cala) is less than a mile away (the terrain is steep and therefore travel by car is recommended). There are lots of beaches in the local area including the beautiful, long, sandy beaches at Calblanque (10 mins drive) and further beaches along La Manga Strip.
La Manga Club is serviced by airlines that fly into both Murcia (San Javier) and Alicante airports. Murcia (San Javier) airport is a 30 minute drive away and Alicante airport is just over an hours drive away.
Further Details:
While a lot of visitors never feel the need to leave La Manga Club, there are lots of places to visit should you decide to have a change of scenery. In the apartment you will find a book full of information about local places of interest. This includes the village of Los Belones which is approximately 5-10 minutes by car and has a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. The town of Cartagena is a short drive away (less than 30 minutes by car) and has a variety of historical attractions to enjoy along with some fantastic shops. Cabo de Palos, a very charming fishing village, is approximately 15-minutes by car and boasts a harbour, excellent fish restaurants and a large Sunday morning market.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Mid Season
20 May 2017 - 14 Jul 2017
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
High Season
15 Jul 2017 - 2 Sep 2017
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Mid Season
3 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2017
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
A breakage deposit of £150 is also required; this will be returned to you after your stay if there has been no damage to the property.
Changeover Day:
Changeover day is Saturday to Saturday during the Summer months but we are more flexible during the low and mid season. Your accommodation can be accessed from 4pm on your arrival day and we ask that you vacate by 10am on your departure day.
Notes on prices:
Prices are for the property per week, in Pounds Sterling (£) and are inclusive of air-conditioning, linen, towels and cleaning of the property after your stay. If your booking is longer than 10-days a mid-stay laundry change is included in the price. The property is managed by a local company who along with cleaning and maintenance provide a 24-hour emergency call-out service. Additional services such as cot hire, pre-stay shopping and airport-transfers can be provided at an additional cost.
Booking Notes:
A 10 % deposit is required to secure the booking of this property. The balance is then due 10 weeks prior to departure, you will be contacted when this is due. Once the balance has been paid directions to the apartment will be provided along with details of how to access the key to the property.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund for cancellations more than 7 days before check-in date.
- 100% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.
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From the Owner
"The property is on the top row, but car parking and access is still on the same level; parking is only twenty metres from the door. Quality towels and sheets are available throughout as chosen for our private use. These are better than many of the rent only premises in LO. A large flat screen television has been added with a substantial choice of channels."
Property Type
- apartment
- Air Conditioning
- Iron & Board
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Telephone
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Dining Area
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure, Bidet
- Bathroom 1 (en-suite) – access from bedroom 1 with bath, separate shower cubicle, double sink, toilet. Bathroom 2 – bath with shower, double sink, toilet.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1 - one double bed and en-suite. Bedroom 2 - twin beds. Bedroom 3 - twin beds.
- Golf ...
- Barbecue
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 6
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- children welcome
- Outside: There is a large terrace leading from the lounge. The terrace has a BBQ and garden furniture (table, chairs, sun loungers). The terrace boasts stunning views of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean seas. There are 3 communal pools in Los Olivos, 2 outdoor pools both with children's pool and a large indoor heated pool. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Towels, linen and an exit clean are included in the weekly price. If your booking is longer than 10-days a mid-stay laundry change is included in the price. Other: Dining area: Table and seating for six people.


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Marion Weidenhausen (46), formerly Director of Plasma & Software Solutions Europe at Haemonetics GmbH, has joined TBK Consult as an Affiliate Partner.
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The Temptation of Innocence in the Dramas of Arthur Miller
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BeschreibungThis text examines all of Arthur Miller's plays, from his unpublished undergraduate dramas to "Mr Peter's Connections", his last performed play. It offers reviews and assessment in light of the revival of Miller's work and a growing critical reassessment of his work by the scholarly community.
PortraitTerry Otten is Edward E. Wray Professor in the Humanities in the Department of English at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He is the author of After Innocence: Visions of the Fall in Modern Literature and The Crime of Innocence in the Fiction of Toni Morrison.
Pressestimmen"A meticulously researched and refreshing new reading of Arthur Miller's plays. Comprehensive in scope, persuasive in its nuanced readings, and current with the most recent of Arthur Miller's plays, The Temptation of Innocence is a valuable addition to studies of American drama in general and, of course, Miller scholarship in particular." - MATTHEW ROUDANE
Untertitel: Empfohlen ab 14 Jahre. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: UNIV OF MISSOURI PR
Erscheinungsdatum: Juli 2002
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Margrethe H. Olson
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- 1982
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- 1991
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Olson, Margrethe H., Bly, Sara A. (1991): The Portland Experience: A Report on a Distributed Research Group. In International Journal of Man-Machine Studies, 34 (2) pp. 211-228.
Olson, Margrethe H. (1989): Work at Home for Computer Professionals: Current Attitudes and Future Prospects. In ACM Transactions on Information Systems, 7 (4) pp. 317-338.
Ciborra, Claudio C., Olson, Margrethe H. (1988): Encountering Electronic Work Groups: A Transaction Costs Perspective. In: Greif, Irene (eds.) Proceedings of the 1988 ACM conference on Computer-supported cooperative work September 26 - 28, 1988, Portland, Oregon, United States. pp. 94-101.
Baroudi, Jack J., Olson, Margrethe H., Ives, Blake (1986): An Empirical Study of the Impact of User Involvement on System Usage and Information Satis. In Communications of the ACM, 29 (3) pp. 232-238.
Ives, Blake, Olson, Margrethe H., Baroudi, Jack J. (1983): The Measurement of User Information Satisfaction. In Communications of the ACM, 26 (10) pp. 785-793.
Olson, Margrethe H. (1983): Remote Office Work: Changing Work Patterns in Space and Time. In Communications of the ACM, 26 (3) pp. 182-187.
Olson, Margrethe H., Jr., Henry C. Lucas (1982): The Impact of Office Automation on the Organization: Some Implications for Research and Pr. In Communications of the ACM, 25 (11) pp. 838-847.
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...and only dangerous dissenting Tea-baggers think otherwise.
All right, so it's important to note Ritter uses the term "tea-bagger" first, a common term used by the Left to ridicule Tea Partiers, but here's Obama's response:
'I… appreciate your concern about the toxic political environment right now. I do have to challenge you, though, on the notion that any citizen that disagrees with me has been "targeted and ridiculed" or that I have "made fun" of tea-baggers.'
A couple options, here. Obama carelessly used "tea-baggers" after reading it in Ritter's letter and meant to use Tea Partiers. Obama deliberately used the term "tea-bagger" to annoy Ritter, in which case it was quite a lot of effort to sit down and give a "tea-bagger" the honor of a letter from the President of the United States. Or, and this is my theory, Obama is so thoroughly surrounded by people who refer to Tea Partiers as "tea-baggers" nonchalantly that it slipped out without him even thinking about it. And, finally, no matter what the reason, the letter's certainly emblematic of Obama's utter inability to actually appeal to people who disagree with him despite fancying himself quite the bridge-builder.
The President of the United States, allegedly one of the smartest people to grace our country, sat down to write a hand-written letter to a political dissenter and used the most charged, rude, dirty term possible while claiming he'd never do anything but treat this "tea-bagger" with the utmost respect. His own lofty self-concept survives contact with all conflicting facts, even when they come from his own pen.//


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Aquarium Comments – Cycling
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Yes, I know, MTS (Multiple Tank Syndrome) has an incredible effect. Anyways, I greatly appreciate you putting information on cycling in your site, most people overlook this essential process.
However, I would like to politely point out that there are many ways to successfully cycle an aquarium without the use of live fish. Here on Fishlore (fishlore.com) we find this rather ineffective, as well as stressful to the fish.
I'm not saying that you didn't do the right thing. I have to, again, express my gratitude of you placing this entire process on your site, so all other new fishkeepers can read and understand.
For more information on the Nitrogen Cycle and how to cycle an aquarium without using fish, I would recommend this excellent page: http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm
In addition, any questions you may have can be answered if you join the forum.
Thank you for hosting this great website, again, and showing off your gorgeous aquarium and fish. Its not every day you see angelfish breeding as much as yours, so I can be sure that you are taking good care of them!
Brian (Elodea on FL)
Thanks for the links Brian. Cycling our aquaria was quite an ordeal. Though, in general, we think our skill as a freshwater aquarist is above average, we still have two factors to try to correct. Algae (hair algae in one aquarium and blue-green and brown algae in the other two) proliferates and the plants are not thriving. Perhaps fishlore.com will provide us with some assistance.


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Lake Midway is on the scenic drive which leads to Long and Brier Islands in the Bay of Fundy and is 15 minutes from the picturesque fishing port and county town of Digby, Nova Scotia.
The most attractive feature are the extensive private gardens and wooded areas. The property is just under 4 acres in size. The lawns are well cared for and the woods are thinned to allow walking in a park-like environment. Wildlife is attracted to the garden, including white tailed deer and numerous other birds and animals.
The house has high speed internet, a smart TV, VCR, DVD, films, books and games, a telephone, well equipped kitchen, washing machine & dryer, a hair dryer, hot water, wood for a fire, full bath with shower and half bath downstairs, high chair, garden toys and a bike.
It has 3 bedrooms, one with a double and one with a queen sized bed. The children's room sleeps 2 plus a baby (in a crib.)
Its own lake frontage is ideal for swimming or you can fish for trout and bass. Garden furniture, a gas bar-b-q, sun beds and a bicycle are provided and there are no immediate neighbors.
Sandy Cove is 15 minutes away and the cottage is particularly well positioned for whale watching trips, bird watching, sea fishing, geology (for rock hounds), and country walks
Our traditional early 19th century home with modern additions is available for your vacation in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is less than a mile from the Bay of Fundy's numerous coves and beaches and has stunning views over spring fed Lake Midway. The property adjoins Lake Midway Provincial Park which has wash rooms, picnic and changing facilities only two minutes on foot from the cottage.
We are near to whale watching and pleasure fishing craft as well as lighthouses and seal colonies in the Bay of Fundy.
Getting there: A trip to Nova Scotia by Catamaran from Maine in the USA to Yarmouth NS or from Quebec and Ontario via New Brunswick by ferry straight into Digby, the nearest town to Lake Midway. Flights to Canada from the U.S. take less than one and a half hours and from the U.K. and Europe can take less than five hours. Halifax Airport is less than a three hour drive away from the cottage.
A video of the home is on YouTube 'Innisfree Cottage Lake Midway' and the owner has also uploaded other Nova Scotia videos to his YouTube channel.
When hiring your car, be sure to get cruise control for the long stretches of well maintained and extremely quiet roads. In the summer you will also appreciate air conditioning in your vehicle, as the temperatures can get well into the 80s.
Wildlife: At Innisfree cottage, you will find nature at its finest and most exciting. Nova Scotia is a wild and friendly place which can be enjoyed from the comfort of our well equipped and cozy country cottage home.
Don't forget to feed the local resident Chipmunks, Blue Jays, Squirrels and Hummingbirds. There is normally some bird food in the cottage and we provide a hummingbird feeder.
You are likely to see rabbits, pheasants, chipmunks and squirrels in the garden. In the woods at the back of the cottage, evidence of white tailed deer can be seen. American finches, robins and blue jays feed from the bird feeders and a brilliant red flash means a cardinal is around. Turkey vultures and, if you are lucky, a bald eagle sometimes ride the thermals overhead. In summer, the hummingbirds have a feast on the nectar from the touch-me-not flowers having followed the sun from Mexico arriving in May.
The cottage is used by the owners for their own vacations and is therefore equipped to a high standard.
Please remember that this is an old country property and sometimes a mouse or squirrel may gain access to the wall voids, so you may occasionally hear the sounds of these unwelcome visitors. There are also insects in the garden, so it pays to keep the doors covered by insect screens behind you when you are passing in and out of the garden. We do all we can to keep the house sealed from the nature which surrounds it, but it can be an almost impossible task. If you are squeamish about such matters, this may not be the property for you. However, if you do encounter any problems, we can normally quickly sort them out.
We live in the U.K. and love to come to Canada where the pace of life is so much slower and allows us to enjoy a break close to nature.
Melvyn F. Oarton purchased this house in 2003
It is in a beautiful setting and is peaceful, quiet and secluded but not remote. In 2017 we will have owned the property for 14 years and never tire of its charms. The Nova Scotian's we have got to know over the years are friendly and welcoming to visitors. The name Innisfree comes from a poem by the Irish poet William Butler Yates called 'Lake Isle of Innisfree', the words of which remind us of the house.
Swimming and playing in the lake in summer is a very special treat. The hummingbirds offer endless entertainment and whale watching is a delight.
Beautiful place to stay, room for plenty. The lake water only steps from the cottage and beaches near by are excellent! I highly recommend this house/cottage!
Older home, but extremely clean and well kept. Beautiful grounds - private and quiet. Perfect location, especially for those who enjoy the outdoors. Close to Brier's Island where I ended up spending 3 days because of the beauty, solitude, and birds. House is across the street from a swimming lake also which makes it especially nice.
Quaint cottage with all the needed amenities, right across the road from Midway Lake. Nice grounds + view in a quiet location. A great little getaway. Owner is very attentive, everything is exactly as represented. Digby has great seafood restaurants too! Avid cyclists, we rode down to Brier Island & back during our stay (~90km loop, some hills, cyclocross recommended). I recommend Innisfree for your Nova Scotia vacation!
We have just returned from our epic trip to Nova Scotia and were just saying to each other yesterday that we were happier at this little cottage in Digby than any vacation spot in years and years. We have small kids and two medium dogs and we just loved this house. It was convenient to the lake, perfect for sitting outside in the warm afternoon, and easy to manage with two kids. Melvyn and Denise were responsive to our few questions and the caretaker even came by the check that we were doing well. This house is a little piece of heaven!
We had a great week at the cottage. It was well appointed with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were all very comfortable and it was nice and quiet. Great location for day trips - went whale watching, toured the islands, visited Digby, Annapolis Royal and Yarmouth. Would recommend this as a great place to relax.
Our family vacation at Innisfree was a very relaxing, enjoyable vacation. The owners of the property were very helpful providing everything that was needed. From a large property, scenic views, peace and quiet. There were many things for the family to do from going to the picnic park and swimming area across the road and driving to the many wonderful activities that Digby, Nova Scotia has to offer. Sandy Cove Beach was excellent and one day we would hope to return to go on a whale tour.
The property is in an elevated position overlooking Lake Midway, which is a fresh water lake and is itself elevated above the ocean. Please see the links tab.
Digby Neck is an unusual piece of land, extending as it does and including the islands, almost forty miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The cottage is however in a sheltered and rural position and it is only once you venture a few minutes from the cottage by road, that is is apparent that the cottage is so near the ocean and the Bay of Fundy, being approximately one mile from both the north and south shores of the peninsular.
Further down the peninsular, an inexpensive ferry service operates 365 days a year to and from Long Island and Brier island, where you can pick up a whale watching boat which will take you out onto some of the most ecologically rich parts of the world's oceans.
Other Activities: Whale watching, and fishing, sea fishing, deep sea fishing, your own private access to Lake Midway for swimming, walking, beach combing, cycling (we provide a bicycle), bird watching (hummingbirds are especially charming).
The house is also packed with lots of fun things to do, such as board games, videos, DVDs, a smart TV, high speed internet access, children's toys and of course, it has magnificent views.
Innisfree is a nature lover's paradise and the owners particularly enjoy photographing and videoing the many natural visitors to the garden and woods, including the elusive white tailed deer. The fully equipped kitchen means that you can do more than just holiday cooking with equipment which will enable you to do such things as jam and bread making.
Please help yourself to the fruit in the garden. Innisfree is not just a holiday home, it is your very own country home from home.
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We do allow bookings of less than 5 nights, but the full five night rate of $675 would have to be paid. Guests wishing to stay less than five nights would therefore probably be better off booking other accommodation, such as Seawinds Motel, which is in a nice spot, overlooking Digby Harbour.
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"I first developed a love for sailing as a youngster growing up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., where I learned to sail on the Chesapeake Bay, sailing and racing in Flying Scots. My love and enthusiasm for all things sailing continues unabated to this day. In my day job as a public school teacher (subject-music), I derive great satisfaction in helping my students achieve success both inside and outside the classroom and take great pride in seeing my students reach their goals. I look forward to using my skills and experience as a professional educator in my new role as a Hoofers sailing instructor to enable our members to discover the joys of sailing and to nurture and encourage their own passion and enthusiasm for this great sport.
I will be serving as instructor for the 420, Badger Sloop, and J boat fleets, and am especially looking forward to teaching Intro to Sailing, where it all begins!"


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Even better, you can set up a recurring monthly donation of $10 or more, thereby becoming both an LPIN member and an esteemed 1994 Society member. Simply check the option that says "I want to contribute this amount (monthly)." [What is the 1994 Society?]
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Tax-free savings plans: What's up with that?
The prospect of paying for college can be daunting--regardless of whether your child is a freshman in high school or just entering pre-school. With college costs rising at an astronomical rate, it's not unreasonable to think it will take $100,000-plus to get each kid through college. And that's before she announces plans to continue on to graduate school.
To take the edge off, Congress created Section 529 college savings plans. The plans (like the better-known 401(k) plans, they are not-so-creatively named after the section of the federal tax code that created them) come in two varieties--a pre-paid tuition plan that guarantees it will pay for college when the kids are ready and a tax-deferred investment plan with a value that will rise and fall along with the stock and bond markets.
College Illinois, the pre-paid tuition plan, is open to new investors until March 31. The program, akin to buying an insurance policy guaranteeing college tuition and fees will be paid when the time come, offers a variety of payment options and results. At the high end, parents can choose to pay a lump sum of $25,432 now to guarantee eight semesters' tuition at a public state university, or they can invest as little as $24 a month for the next five years to guarantee payment of one semester at a community college.
Savvy investors who believe they can outsmart the stock market can choose to invest college savings in state-sponsored 529 plans managed by professional money managers. In Illinois, the Bright Start College Savings Plan is managed by Salomon Smith Barney. Tax code changes allow the earnings on 529 accounts to grow exempt from federal income tax at least through 2010. That means withdrawals are tax-free so long as the money is used for college expenses, including tuition, room and board and textbooks. For Illinois participants, however, there's a hitch. Gov. George Ryan signed a bill in July that requires Illinois residents to pay 3 percent state income tax on withdrawals made from out-of-state 529 accounts. In addition, rollover contributions to Illinois' Bright Start plan from an out-of-state plan no longer will be tax-deductible.
On a brighter note, contributions to Illinois' Bright Start plan are fully deductible against state income. Also, money invested in the state plan will not be considered when determining whether a student is eligible for an Illinois-funded student aid program.
Should junior decide to hit the road rather than hitting the books, either plan allows the parents (the official owners of the accounts) to roll the money over to another child or simply take back the cash, after reimbursing Uncle Sam for the tax breaks.
More information on Illinois plans is available at www.collegeillinois.com and www.brightstart savings.com, while www.savingforcollege.com offers an overview of all state plans, including a calculator for comparing returns.
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For Tim Duncan, the NBA lockout last season may have been a huge blessing. If he was on the court keeping busy and playing for the San Antonio Spurs, he might have kept putting his plans to open up "BlackJack Speed Shop," his own car and customization shop. Duncan opened up about his new business venture and spoke a bit about his new shop, including on one of the reasons why he decided to open it up (h/t SlamOnline.com). I kind of got a preview of my life after basketball [during the lockout]. I was like, Man, I'm gonna be pretty bored if I don't start setting something up now. All that he's known has been basketball for the majority of his time. He's had to keep busy during each season and then train for the upcoming one after the playoffs were done, so he's been able to find something to do. Now closer to the end of his career, he's decided to take some business risks that may be filled with opportunities. Spurs fans thinking about Duncan retiring from the game is a difficult one to imagine since he's been the cornerstone of the franchise since he got drafted. With Duncan making his presence known in ways than basketball in San Antonio, it may be a softer blow to his faithful fans knowing he won't be making any future plans of relocating and staying close to the people who've appreciated his contributions to the team and city.
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All due respect to the guys at TBL but that's a pretty lousy way of updating. I don't know what kind of manpower they have to edit everyting tho'. But just editing some of the best prospects doesn't work because the other 80% of CHL players then gets random stats (and for some reason EHM limits random stats to 2/3/4/5's - which then results in huge quality disadvantages for some teams)
Yeah, manpower is unfortunately the major issue. Manimal does the vast bulk of the updating work on his own. He has a very small number of people helping him: We now have two guys working on the NHL, I'm working on the UK as well as player career history and developing our Editor, we have one person working on the Finnish Liiga and possibly one or two others helping with other Euro leagues. That's why the DB is still very much a work in progress and some things appear like they're only half-finished.
As I said, Manimal is working on the Canadian juniors and he tells me things will be better in v6.2 (as will the NHL).
Unfortunately we really struggle to find volunteers to help research (especially this year - perhaps because people thought EHM would be less relevant given the build up to FHM over the summer...). It's a bit frustrating because editing is now easier than ever (it can be done in Excel/OpenOffice) and those of us who work on the update are more than happy to help new volunteers learn the ropes. All we need are people who have some sort of knowledge of the league because the rating work is relatively straightforward.
I'm afraid that the DB will continue to be a work in progress unless we get enough volunteers (it's a pretty big ask for Manimal to do virtually the whole of North America and much of Europe on his own).
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Question for you, I've been thinking about the last few times I've been playing EHM: how certain is it that a player will hit his PA, and do you know if there's a certain age when guys will stop being able to up their CA?
I can't say with what degree of certainty a player will hit his PA, but it's by no means certain. It depends on factors like injuries, ice time, practice, etc.
I'm not sure about the maximum age either. If you create a player in his early 30s and give him a higher PA than his CA, it seems he will still develop in game. Perhaps they develop slower than a youngster, but it seems they can/will develop nonetheless.
You could try checking a player's CA using the Saved Game Editor or the EHM Updater each year. That would be a good way of tracking player progress.
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In our 40th anniversary year, we were delighted to be named Sunday Times Travel Editor, Steve Bleach's, choice in the Times Travel Awards 2014. The Sunday Times Travel Editor's award was given to us for our customer care and knowledge; two aspects of our business we take great pride in; and were therefore thrilled to have been recognised in this way. The same year our CEO Jennifer Atkinson picked up the top prize in the business category at the Inspiring Women Awards in Manchester, and we made it to the final three for the Cheshire Business Awards Employer of the Year.
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With people adding more LCD TVs into second rooms and times being as hard as they are, it's not surprising that we're seeing a sharp rise in the number of self-consciously 'budget' TV brands emerging in the UK. What is perhaps surprising, though, is that as one or two recent reviews of Finlux TVs have shown, some of these cheap TVs can be as cheerful as they are cheap.
With this in mind, over the next few days we're going to be looking at a trio of budget models from lesser known brands - kicking off today with the 32XXXYA from Australian brand Kogan. This is a 32in LED TV that can currently be yours for the astonishing sum of £189. Zoinks.
To some extent you have to say it looks its price. Its bezel is huge by today's super-slim standards, and while its black finish is ultra-glossy, the build quality looks and feels rather plasticky. We do, though, like the Kogan logo, so far as logos go!
Connection-wise the 32 is adequate for its money. Highlights are two HDMIs (v1.3 affairs, as this TV unsurprisingly doesn't carry 3D support), a Freeview (not HD) tuner, and a USB port through which you can play video, photo and music files. The range of formats supported isn't as expansive as you might expect from more expensive brands, but frankly any level of multimedia support could be considered a bonus on a sub-£200 32in TV.
Not surprisingly other features are decidedly thin on the ground. Buttons on the small, plasticky remote control provide are limited to the absolute TV operation essentials aside from a Freeze picture key (woo), while the onscreen menus are as sparsely populated as they are unattractive. The only things of even slight interest are a simple noise reduction system, a handful of picture presets, and a basic colour adjustment system where you can adjust the relative saturations of the red, blue and green elements.
Otherwise picture tweaks are restricted to the usual contrast/colour/brightness/sharpness tools found on pretty much every TV since time began. Particularly notable by their absence are any sort of dynamic contrast system (whereby the TV might boost black level response by constantly adjusting its light output in response to changes in the image content) and a backlight adjustment. We routinely find backlight adjustments invaluable in trying to calibrate LED TVs to deliver good contrast performances, so not having one here obviously raises concerns about how much we'll be able to improve things if we find any problems with the TV's presets.
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