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Wheeljack loved demonstrating his latest creations. All of his inventions were his babies, each one a rare gift to present to the world. These brilliant jewels of the scientific community, unfortunately, had the audacity to occasionally blow up in his face. His attempt to make a more concentrated energon producer (nicknamed "The espresso machine") was one of these. After the smoke cleared, Jazz popped out from behind the turned table he and Prowl had hid behind during this presentation, brushing the dust off of each other.
"Man, Wheeljack! That was outta SIGHT! I'm switchin' to DECAF!" Wheeljack decided that sometime this week he needed to hurt Jazz. The saboteur deserved it.
Grimlock had managed to catch Optimus Prime when the blast knocked him over. Holding the Autobot leader by his arms, Optimus' optics were locked with the visored Dinobot's for a moment longer than usual as he straightened upright.
"Thank you, Grimlock," he said in that low but melodious voice he had. He turned back to a perplexed Wheeljack.
"I can't understand it, Prime. I must have crossed the power couplings when they should have stayed the way they were..." He tried to inspect the damage but there wasn't much left to examine.
"Never mind, Wheeljack." Optimus turned to the rest of the assembly as they crawled out of their hiding places. "We'll meet again next week. Prowl, a word please." The strategist followed him out as Wheeljack searched for the missing parts of his cherished machine. The others drifted out gradually, except for Grimlock. He stayed rooted to the spot, staring at the door and clutching his chest. Wheeljack looked up from his soldering to notice.
"Grimlock? Are you all right?"
"Me Grimlock feel funny."
"Funny? Funny how?" Wheeljack, co-creator of the Dinobots and father figure, grabbed his toolbox and hurried over to investigate. "I thought Ratchet FIXED your-"
The large Autobot, distressed, took a step away from the engineer. "No! Me Grimlock fine!" He dashed out of the room; hands still fastened to his abdomen.
Autobot time is consumed faster than energon cubes at a Decepticon victory party. With the repairs to his invention and a minor triumph with heavy casualties at Hoover Dam, Wheeljack was unable to concentrate on the persistent image of the Dinobot leader's strange behavior. When he wasn't repairing his fellow comrades other projects called, as well as the daily medical conversations about the rest of the Autobots' states of being. There was also the distraction of unusual pranks occurring in the Ark that no one wanted to admit guilt, resulting in a lot of gossip. When Ratchet asked Wheeljack to go check on the Dinobots for any needed repairs the mech had his chance to confirm his suspicions.
The Dinobots had run off into the desert to practice combat moves. Sky Spy found them playing tag, to Ratchet's annoyance. They always exercised that way, he grumbled, until someone got hurt. Wheeljack arrived at the canyon floor to witness Slag, Sludge, and Snarl chasing Swoop until Sludge's fire breath hit him. The Pteronadon pulled up and flew back down at them with the sun at his back, shrieking. All three ambulatory Dinosaurs ran for cover.
Wheeljack caught Grimlock at the far end of the dry chasm pounding at the rock in front of him. His strength was amazing. As his powerful arms alternated, chunks of rock flew out, creating a niche. His blank expression revealed nothing amiss, but the behavior towards the defenseless canyon wall suggested frustrated aggression. Wheeljack got his attention by firing his blaster over Grimlock's shoulder, which was a bad idea considering the startled Dinobot's aim was a lot better than his. After ducking the shot, Grimlock recognized his friend and waved.
"How are you, Grimlock?"
"Bad." The whole mien of the large mech was one of melancholy. The Lancia patted him on the forearm comfortingly.
"Me Grimlock have problem."
Wheeljack motioned for him to have a seat inside the newly punched niche's lining. It provided a cooling shade from the blazing desert sun. "Does it have something to do with the funny way you felt last week?" The Dinobot nodded miserably. "Do you want to tell me about it?" He shook his head, punching the wall of the small cave. Rocks scattered. "Should I guess?" This elicited a favorable reaction. "Huh..." Their co-creator, the human Chip, was wrong: there was nothing simple about these creatures. Grimlock's unhappiness had no elementary angles. Wheeljack guessed everything he could process, asking about something Grimlock ate, a gun firing wrong, had Sludge or Slag upset him, etc. None of these were the reason. Any intelligent factor was eliminated by the toss of Grimlock's head. Wheeljack was beginning to become frustrated. Finally he muttered "I bet Optimus Prime would be the one to know," surmising to himself that only the Autobot leader was clever enough to deduce Grimlock's attitude. The mech quickly faced his friend.
"Who tell? Me Grimlock kick butt!" He sprang from his relaxed position, fists clenched.
"Whoa! Hold on!" Wheeljack tugged at his arm to placate the irate fighter. "Sit down! Nobody told, I just guessed." Grimlock lowered himself again, cautiously. "You...like Optimus Prime?" He leaned in and kept his voice low, although there was no one there. Decepticon spies might be around. The Dinobot nodded miserably. Wheeljack was floored. "Do you know what that means?"
"All me Grimlock know is me Grimlock feel funny. Happy. Want to be his..." Here the Dinobot waved his arm to express his confusion. "Best friend. Hug him."
It was almost comical. Optimus Prime's loudest and most arrogant critic nursed a secret crush! Funnier still, he had no concept of love, except that it involved hugging. Wheeljack smothered a chuckle. What made it serious was that the Dinobots were barely a decade old, impressionable beings, and anyone feeling particularly evil could exploit this innocence and give them a crash course on what humans called "the birds and the bees." Grimlock may have complex emotions but he was not equipped to process them correctly. Being enamored with someone would do more harm than good, unless the mischief had already begun.
"Best friend?"
Grimlock gave another frustrated gesture. "Like Prowl and Jazz. Like Red Alert and Inferno. Like Sunstreaker and Sideswipe."
That left no room for the imagination. Grimlock desired a companion, and Optimus Prime was the lucky mech. "We all love Optimus Prime," Wheeljack began. This was true. Everyone either considered him a paternal figure or a friend, even those who begrudgingly accepted his leadership.
"Not like me Grimlock!" Now he was getting loud. The canyon walls echoed his indignant bellow forever. Wheeljack shushed him.
"Have you told him yet?"
Grimlock hid his face in his hands, a strange gesture for one who has no expression. Maybe Chip should look into that, he was the one who gave them their personalities-
"No. Me Grimlock try, but mess up."
"Mess up how?"
"Give him flowers."
"Flowers." They were in the middle of the desert. There was only one plant that flowered this time of year. "YOU were the one who put that fifty-foot cactus by the door to his quarters? Grimlock, he accidentally ran into that! He was pulling spikes out of his joints all day!" The twins were accused but not convicted of that particular incident.
"Me Grimlock try again. So me Grimlock ask Jazz. Jazz say, play ro-ro-romatic music for Optimus Prime. Give me Grimlock CD, tell me Grimlock 'track 5'." Wheeljack was allowed to inspect the jewel case from the pitiable Dinobot's subspace compartment and silently vowed to kill Jazz at a later date. The song was unknown to him, but no good could come from a title like "I Touch Myself." Grimlock explained that Jazz had seen a movie where a boy played a song for a girl outside of her house and she fell in love with him. That night, while everyone was offline, he played the offensive tune for his beloved. By the fifth repetition, nobody came out of Prime's quarters and Grimlock was getting frustrated and Jazz was rolling on the ground in hysterics while a sleep-deprived Gears came out and smashed the CD to pieces. Optimus wasn't even there. Jazz confessed later that Optimus had gone out to help Inferno extinguish a brush fire.
"Where is he?" Had he teeth to clench Grimlock's confidante would be doing it. Jazz would die tonight.
"Jazz hide."
"Jazz SMART." Now Wheeljack was worried. Just as he feared, there were those who were taking advantage of the situation for their own entertainment. This had to be stopped, before more innocent parties got hurt. "You know Grimlock, sometimes it's easier to tell someone how much you like them if someone ELSE tells them for you."
Grimlock eyed his creator anxiously. "Wheeljack do that?"
"Yeah. Do you want me to?" The lovesick Dinobot let out a whoop and threw his giant arms around the smaller mech in relief. That was a good sign.
As Wheeljack paced in front of Optimus Prime's door he tried to formulate a speech that didn't dissolve him into giggles. "I'm sure you noticed something...no, that won't work. Optimus, you know how you think Grimlock doesn't pay attention to you? Nah." He gripped the top of his head in frustration. "Hey, OP, guess what? (snort) No!" This was going to be harder than he thought. "How do I tell him that a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex wants to be his 'best friend'?"
"You just did," came the response behind the door. "The walls aren't that thick, you know."
"Oh slag." Some help he turned out to be. Optimus' office door opened with a scraping noise. Wheeljack took a closer look at the track it was on. Maybe it needed a little more lubricant...
"Wheeljack?" Optimus had enough time to sit back at his desk and move a stack or two of datapads out of the way while the engineer allowed himself to be distracted. Shaking his head in annoyance, the smaller Autobot took a seat at the guest chair available. He was so nervous he found it difficult to get comfortable. Neither spoke as the new arrival squirmed. Optimus, ever the patient mech, rested his arms on the desk in his most approachable pose and waited for Wheeljack to relax.
"You see, Optimus...um, I was talking to Grimlock, and he...well, he..." This was even more difficult than he anticipated. "He..."
"Likes me?" the commander supplied. Wheeljack nodded. "I already knew that."
"You did?" Grimlock's tricks hadn't been too obvious, unless the malevolent Jazz had decided to cause trouble. That mech was DEAD.
"I figured it out when he couldn't pass me in the hall without hugging me." Optimus tried not to chuckle. "Have you ever been hugged by a Dinobot?"
"Yeah." They had a tendency to throw their prey against the wall and practically flatten them in their joy to express affection. "None of them knows his own strength."
"I might have dismissed it as youthful exuberance, or even a quirk, but then THIS was taped to the outside of my office door." Optimus Prime held up a giant drawing, done in crayon (the human Sparkplug melted several hundred Crayolas to make Dinobot-sized drawing tools last Christmas). Crudely shown were the two leaders walking around the ark holding hands.
"I like the squirrel," was all Wheeljack could think of saying.
"I thought the flowers were a nice touch," Prime comment wryly, tucking the picture in a drawer in his desk. The drawer slid with a clang that clipped the pair's laughter, turning the conversation serious.
"What are you going to do?" Wheeljack asked apprehensively. "Please don't hurt him, Optimus, he's so naive. I'm really worried about him."
"I have dealt with this before," Prime answered, standing up and wandering around his office. Opposite the desk was a shelf with personal affects: an image of Elita-1, the schematics of Iacon's largest building, even a rifle Optimus no longer carried but kept around for sentimental reasons. The red and blue mech stared at these things as he carefully chose his words. "Usually I can appeal to them with answers that make my position clear. I tell them I'm taken, or that I don't feel that way, or that I'm just not interested, or the most effective; I'm your commanding officer. Reactions vary. I think that it's safe to assume that none of these responses will suit Grimlock." Wheeljack nodded numbly. Optimus stood at the door, stroking his facemask in thought. "He's not ready for any of this," the leader murmured, thinking out loud.
"It'll break his heart," mourned his audience. This sent Optimus Prime into action. He turned on his intercom and paged Ironhide.
"What am I doing tomorrow?"
"Ya have a meetin' with everyone an' their creator ev'ry hour on tha hour, 'cept for a gap 'tween three-thirty and four."
Optimus Prime tiredly rubbed his optics. "Thank you. Schedule a conference with Grimlock and Wheeljack tomorrow for three forty-five."
"Affirmative, Prahme." The intercom clicked off and Wheeljack stood up.
"We'll get this straightened out Optimus, don't worry." The red mech did not show any desire to be comforted, merely nodding dismissal. Wheeljack decided to find Grimlock and tell him the news.
Three forty-four found Wheeljack again pacing the floor in front of Optimus Prime's office. Grimlock arrived in Dinobot form with a shiny coat of wax and a small sand-colored object in his tiny hands.
"You're in your alt mode."
"When robot me Grimlock get weak in knees around Optimus Prime."
"Try not to tell him that. What's in your hand?" Grimlock proudly held up a heart-shaped rock.
"Find outside, make me Grimlock think of Optimus Prime."
"It's nice." Wheeljack hastily returned the rock and rapped on the office door before he could burst into tears. The poor guy, this was going to be brutal. The non-greased door angrily slid open and Grimlock galloped in.
"Grimlock, Wheeljack, welcome." Their leader graciously rose and moved his chair over to their side, giving his guests each a seat. The shiny Dinobot eagerly hurried over to the newest addition. Upon discovering his tail an impediment, Grimlock shoved the rock back into Wheeljack's hands and transformed, flopping into the chair. He accepted the stone and presented it to the intended recipient.
"For you, Optimus Prime. I found it." This was the most grammatically correct statement he'd uttered since his birth. Wheeljack was amazed. Optimus held the rock, admiring its shape and color.
"This must have taken you a long time to find."
"It did," the Dinobot bragged proudly. "Me-I Grimlock search for long time." As hard as he tried, his vernacular slipped, although his confidence didn't. Optimus thanked him for his thoughtfulness and placed the rock on his desk, topping the crayon picture seen yesterday.
"I called you here because I wanted to ask you about a couple of things, since we don't get to talk much." Here Prime paused as Grimlock sat up taller. "One is how the Dinobots are doing."
"They fine! Love to play tag, very happy."
"That's good. Are they getting along with the other Autobots?"
"Yes! Us Dinobots nice to them! They nice to us!" Here Grimlock was lying a little. Some of the Autobots objected to the Dinobots running free without supervision. Grimlock himself had been in a brawl or two protecting his troop when the masses were annoyed with them and their faux pas. It seemed to Wheeljack that Grimlock was desperate to prove himself worthy to Optimus Prime by making these assertions. His voice, posture, and wording all claimed 'See, I'm a good leader, too.'
"Great!" Optimus never revealed that he had spent half of his day in meetings with others complaining about the Dinobots. Wheeljack had been in a few of those gatherings defending them. Now Optimus leaned over the desk, voice tone changing. "How are YOU, Grimlock?"
Grimlock's whole position adjusted. He leaned over, too, as though it were only the two of them. Their faces were inches apart. "Me Grimlock in love."
It was all the engineer could do to keep from smacking himself on the forehead with the palm of his hand. Didn't Grimlock know how to be even a LITTLE subtle? He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, re-crossing his legs. Optimus watched him, waiting for the apprehension to dwindle. When Wheeljack finally settled, Prime turned back to Grimlock, positioning himself with some distance away from the Dinobot.
"That's what Wheeljack told me," he replied, nodding. "He said you want to be my best friend."
"Me Grimlock do." Here the giant mech leaned back, indicating that now that the obvious was revealed he could relax. Optimus Prime stood upright, hands behind his back, as though he were ready to wander the floor to think.
"I'm worried about the other Dinobots."
Grimlock watched Prime walk next to the desk and drift to the wall where his personal belongings sat on a shelf. The gray mech rotated the chair to better suit his observance. "What about Dinobots?"
"How would they feel about you being my best friend?"
Grimlock huffed. "They fine."
"You don't think they would be...jealous?" Now the idea was being mulled over in silence. Optimus moved back towards the desk, blue optics never leaving his addressee. "We are great Autobots, Grimlock. Many would not like me favoring you over them. They would say I'm being a bad leader for not treating all of my Autobots that way."
The image of a giant Autobot orgy popped into Wheeljack's processor and was stuffed down as quickly, but not before the idea of Omega Supreme landing on all of them with a loud crunch played.
"Think of your fellow Dinobots, Grimlock. Are they not your best friends? Would they like you, their leader, having another best friend?"
It was as though the energy in the room changed. In accordance to the rigid ferocity of a warrior Grimlock had no facial expressions, yet when he needed to declare an emotion he had ways of letting you know. As the realization dawned on him Wheeljack sensed the aura around the Dinobot switch emanations as contrasting as nightfall and sunrise. "No! Me Grimlock KNOW they hate it! Dinobots no need best friends! We ARE best friends! Me Grimlock not bad leader! Me Grimlock treat all Autobots same!" Grimlock stood up from his chair and faced his commander. "You Optimus Prime and me Grimlock FRIENDS. Not best friends! Just like other Autobots!" He patted the blue head of the slightly smaller mech as he rudely walked out, calling for his group to assemble. Wheeljack leapt to his feet in exhilaration.
"Optimus! That was fantastic!"
Wearily Prime moved his chair back to the spot it came from. "I'm glad I remembered Silverbolt's crush on me," he sighed, sinking down and placing his elbows on the desk. His fingers rubbed his optics as though he were removing a foreign object.
"The gestalt excuse...that's amazing! And you made it look like it was HIS idea!" Prime quietly dismissed him, now looking as though he'd been through the ringer. Wheeljack zinged out, suppressing the urge to call for Jazz (seeing as how he was in desperate need of vindication for a certain prank). Instead the mechanic raced back a few seconds later to oil the door that sluggishly operated. He jubilantly relived the event while his leader fiddled with something on the shelving unit nearby. "Prime, I'm really glad you knew what to say to Grimlock." Wheeljack tried his handiwork and the door shut with a businesslike bang. Before leaving the Lancia paused to bid Optimus good day. "Thank Primus you didn't have to tell him something harsh. You telling him you don't feel the same way would have been sad."
Optimus looked up from the two latest additions to his shelf with a poignant expression above his battle mask. "Who says I don't?"


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What lies in his soul is Resolution. Gustava was a schoolmate of Raphael's in school and was his best friend. Raphael taught him how to use the Rapier. He was very sad when he found out the news that his friend had mysteriously disappeared. He went on a quest to find him. First he visited the Romanian Valley(Raphael's main arena in SC3) and enters the castle there, only to find a little girl in a purple dress(Amy). He questions her about Raphael, but she does not respond. She appeared like she had a bad illness. Gustava assumed one thing from this, the new Raphael is nothing like the one he was friends with years ago. He first adventured through Asia but he was nowhere to be found there. He went back to the castle in the valley, where Raph was waiting. Raphael says "A soul to sacrifice for Soul Edge? Or an old friend?" Gustava replies "An old friend, and what the heck is Soul Edge dude?" Raphael does not respond, and makes the first move. He slashes his arm, and Gustava barely escapes. His story continues in Soul Calibur 4.......................


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St. Patrick's Day
Happy Healthy Holidays!
This is an Irish Traditional Brown Bread. The recipe originates from a restaurant, The Cobblestone Restaurant, on one of Galway's oldest streets in the heart of the city near the River Corrib.
Recipe Ingredients
4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup bran
4 teaspoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups buttermilk
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 egg
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 300-degrees.
Grease two 1/2-pound loaf pans or one one-pound loaf pan; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, bran, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; mix well.
Add buttermilk, oil, and egg; quickly mix with wooden soon until well blended. Quick mixing gives it a light consistency.
Bring spoon high while mixing to let air into the batter. Mixture should have consistency of thick cake batter. If batter is too thick, add more buttermilk, 1-tablesoon at a time.
Pour into prepared loaf pans(s) and bake one hour.
Nutrition Information
Recipe makes 12 servings, or two 1/2-pound loaves of Brown Bread or one, 1-pound loaf.
Variation: Irish Brown Bread
Another classic Irish recipe, you can make this bread a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. Many enjoy putting smoked salmon spread over a slice of this bread. This is actually a very healthy recipe without many changes to reduce fat content.
15 ounces seedless raisins
1/4 cup butter
Egg substitute equivalent to 3 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In saucepan, place raisins then cover with water. Gently boil for 15 minutes. Drain, reserve 1 cup cooked liquid. In large bowl, add raisins and reserved cooking liquid. Add butter and cool. Mix in egg substitute. Sift all remaining ingredients. Stir in to raisin mixture. Bake in a greased, 10-inch tube pan at 350-degrees for one hour. Turn out on rack to cool. Recipe makes six servings.
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Veteran Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says he is still learning new tricks at 40.
The Dutchman retires at the end of the season with Sir Alex Ferguson's side on course to regain the Barclays Premier League title.
United face Everton tomorrow at Old Trafford and Van der Sar has no intention of taking his foot off the pedal even though the clock is ticking down on a glorious career.
He said: "It is not just during the games, even in training you are always learning.
"That's very important because every time you step out onto the pitch you have to be on your toes and ready for all the things that can happen."
United boss Ferguson could ring the changes following the goalless draw at Newcastle in midweek.
Rio Ferdinand, Dimitar Berbatov, Antonio Valencia, Park Ji-sung might return to the starting line-up but Paul Scholes is sidelined through suspension.
Van der Sar claims United have an ideal blend of players to call on.
"On the one hand you have a young player who brings maybe enthusiasm and fresh legs, " he said.
"The on the other you have the experienced guys, who have the knowledge and the composure in important situations."
Chelsea and Arsenal are still in with a chance of the title and Van der Sar added: "It is important to know what other teams are doing and to see how they are in winning and losing positions."
Meanwhile Manchester United and former player David Beckham continue to lead the Forbes lists of the most valuable teams and highest-paid players.
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* Albanian PM says to pay debts to private sector
* Cycle of debt has created a financial deadlock
TIRANA, Sept 19 Albania's government will pay debts and un-reimbursed VAT totalling 400 million dollars to the private sector to break a deadlock hurting the economy, new Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Thursday.
Both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have advised the previous government to pay the money because it was hurting businesses and linked it to rising bad loans.
"We cannot continue to tolerate the deadlock created by the debt to the private sector," Rama told a conference of the Central Bank of Albania and Oxford University. "We are working to re-pay this debt as soon as possible."
He said the debt had pinned down the economy, choked businesses and practically paralysed to a considerable degree the power of banks because of the whole chain of debt.
"We cannot ask the banks to be more active if we do not re-pay the debt and we shall repay it at any cost," Rama said.
Lending to the economy increased by just 0.9 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period of 2012. A weak economy and perception of insecurity by businesses is holding back demand for credits in addition to more stringent conditions by banks.
Albania's gross domestic product grew 1.7 percent last year. However, this marked a slowdown in rates of annual growth of 6 percent over a decade until 2009 when the recession in neighbours Italy and Greece hurt one of Europe's poorest states.
Rama, whose government was installed on Sunday, did not say where he would find the money to make the payments, which will help businesses to re-invest and repay their loans.
Albania's public debt at the end of the first quarter of this year stood at 63.3 percent of GDP, exceeding a maximum 60 percent recommended by the International Monetary Fund.
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Forty-three college students have disappeared in southern Mexico, feared buried in mass graves recently discovered.
Prosecutors attribute the Sept. 26 disappearances to police, who also killed six and wounded at least 25 in separate attacks.
Officials are conducting DNA tests to determine if some of the missing students are among 28 charred bodies found last weekend in freshly covered mass graves in the Mexican state of Guerrero near the town of Iguala. Investigators said video showed police taking away an undetermined number of students, who had gone from a rural teachers college in Ayotzinapa to the city to solicit donations.
A student who survived the attack says it was local police who kidnapped them. This is not a case of organized crime, he says; it's a state problem.
Some suspects already arrested indicate the kidnappers were local police. Thirty-four people, including 26 members of the Iguala police force, are under arrest. Iguala's mayor is a fugitive.
A person detained in the case had told investigators that 17 students were taken to the site outside Iguala, about 120 miles south of Mexico City, and killed there.
The students were being trained as teachers who would hike deep into the remote hills to educate some of Mexico's poorest children in areas often controlled by drug gangs.
Thousands of angry people have turned out to protest, who are pleading with the Mexican federal government to oust the Guerrero governor for failing to keep citizens safe.
A spokesman for the Mexican Consul General in Los Angeles says President Enrique Pena Nieto is taking sweeping action, replacing the entire police department and seizing their weapons.
"The national police and the army have arrived to Iguala in order to guarantee the security of all citizens," said press attache Sergio Gutierrez.
There have been calls from around the world for justice, including the U.S. State Department and the Organization of American States, where Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza said all of Latin America is grieving.
The students and their families come mostly from the remote mountains of the southern state of Guerrero, where they live in poverty under the thumb of corrupt governments, drug traffickers or armed vigilante groups that have sprung up in reaction to the region's lawlessness.


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Quality Analysis of Summer-Annual Forages. II. Effects of Forage Carbohydrate Constituents on Silage Fermentation1
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Fermentation characteristics of many of the sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) types and cultivars within types and the consequent relationship between nonstructural carbohydrates and fermentation products of such forages has not been adequately examined. The objectives of this study were to examine fermentation products and changes in nonstructural carbohydrate fractions with ensiling and relate these to the unfermented forage characteristics of one millet (Pennisetum americanum L.), one corn (Zea mays L.), and eight sorghum cultivars. The buffering capacity of unfermented forage was found to be greater (P<0.01) in sorghum (9.8 mL 0.1 M lactate) than in corn (8.0 mL 0.1 M lactate). Starch was less susceptible to degradation during fermentation than sugar. High levels of starch resulted in fermentation and loss of a smaller proportion of the total nonstructural carbohydrates (TNG). Reductions in TNG ranged from 61 g kg−1 for 'Tifleaf-I' millet to 239 g kg−1 for 'NK-367' forage sorghum at Location 1 and 30 g kg−1 for 'Savanna-5' grain sorghum to 167 g kg−1 for NK-367 forage sorghum at Location 2. Predictive equations for the proportion of TNG retained after ensiling were developed using unfermented forage characteristics as independent variables. These regression equations accounted for 70 to 91% of the variation. By weight, the most important fermentation products were lactate (42.9–114.1 g kg−1), acetate (9.4-39.4 g kg−1), and ethanol (1.4–50.0 g kg−1). Only small quantities of substrate were fermented to propionate (0.0ℓ1.3 g kg−1), butyrate (0.3–1.6 g kg−1), and acetaldehyde (0.4–1.3 g kg−1)- Palatability was positively correlated with acetate (r=0.70*), propionate (r=0.91**), and total sugars in the silage (r=0.84**).Please view the pdf by using the Full Text (PDF) link under 'View' to the left.
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Yet, away from the ring, Lewis epitomises the clich? "a gentle giant" and, astonishingly in this brutal sport, is happy to admit he is still tied to his mother's apron strings.
Violet Lewis, the one constant in his life, is always there at training camps and ringside on the night of the big fights offering her prayers and support and Lewis is not at all embarrassed to say: "I'm absolutely proud to be a mother's boy."
Yet Lewis's gentle nature, and the constant presence of his mum have led to him being mocked behind his back in the macho, chauvinist world of boxing and have contributed to ongoing rumours that Lewis is gay.
It is a subject which Lewis has talked about only once before, choosing an interview 15 months ago to announce: "I adore women."
Now the former Olympic gold medallist has chosen the week of his clash with Rahman to once again answer doubts about his sexuality.
In an interview for next week's Radio Times magazine, he revealed the allegations were initially upsetting because "it was disrespect".
He went on: "How can they call me gay? I'm 120 per cent a man's man. But people say, 'I don't see him out with lots of women, he's nice to his mother and looks too good, so he must be gay'. Know what I mean?
"I hope I don't talk feminine or anything like that, but I've realised if you're famous they always say you're gay, so let them. I'm no longer bothered."
That is what he says. But it is also clear that beneath that thickening skin Lewis feels a sense of frustration that his decision to keep his private life just that - private - is cited as suspicious by those same sections of the media who piously condemn celebrities who conduct their private lives in public. Lewis was pictured with his latest girlfriend, an American model called Aisha, at a New Year's Eve party. But he has said: "I don't want to be an open book. I'm happy being the one who's watching and observing.
"I enjoy partying, but not in limelight places. I don't need cheap publicity.
"The public doesn't know me yet, but that's all right. Eventually, people will get to know me and I hope, when that happens, I'll be known for my good qualities. But I want it to happen naturally."
It is an attitude totally in keeping with the personality of a man who can appear so laid-back that it would take merely the faintest breeze, rather than a rocket-propelled upper-cut, to knock him completely over.
Indeed, in that last hour before a championship defence when the rest of his team is uptight and tense, Lewis has been known to feel so relaxed that he has slipped into a trance-like state.
"It is my visualisation period," he said. "It is my period where I sit back, close my eyes and run the fight through my head. I see what I want to do, which is me coming out on top and winning the fight. Then I wake up, go out there and do it."
It is a habit that has taken Lewis a while to acquire.
He said: "I've been in the game a long time. I remember my first amateur fights where I had to go to the bathroom all the time. That stopped, then I used to have butterflies in my stomach. Then that stopped, and it was a case of me being tense. That stopped when I realised that as soon as I get into the ring it all comes natural to me. It becomes automatic.
"If somebody throws a punch, I can slip it. And if I do get hit, it wakes me up even more. I think, 'Why did I get hit? I must have made a mistake. I must be doing something wrong'. So I adjust."
Boxing finds it hard to adjust to Lewis, however. He is gently-spoken and thoughtful in a world of shouted hype; a conundrum who contrasts sharply with the stereotypes of boxers.
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Harriers dominated the game at Brackley but were hit by two late goals to miss the chance to close the gap on league leaders Fylde.
Unchanged from the side that beat Stockport at the weekend Harriers enjoyed vast amounts of possession throughout the game, passing the ball around well on the slick surface as they played in wet and windy conditions that made life difficult for both sides.
Apart from an early overhead kick by Tyrell Waite that went narrowly over the bar it took until six minutes before the break until Harriers came really close to breaking the deadlock; a training ground free-kick routine found its way to Tyrone Williams whose shot beat Laurie Walker in the Brackley goal but hit both posts before being cleared for a corner.
Harriers finished the half strongly; a James McQuilkin cross from the right found Waite beyond the far post but his volley hit the side netting and after a strong run by Arthur Gnahoua McQuilkin had his shot saved by Walker.
After the break the game continued in a similar pattern but the home side were nearly gifted the lead just ahead of the hour when Williams' back-pass fell short and allowed Steve Diggin to pounce, taking the ball around Alex Palmer only to see his shot cleared off the line by Jordan Tunnicliffe.
Harriers created a number of good openings and half chances but were not clinical enough to take them, Gnahoua's cross from the left that Mani Dieseruvwe headed across the face of goal the closest they came in the final quarter of the game.
Against the run of play Brackley took the lead with seven minutes remaining; Harriers failed to clear a ball through the middle, a fortunate bounce taking the ball straight to substitute David Moyo on the left who fired his shot beyond Palmer into the far corner of the net.
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Serenely located on a stunning plateau above the dry Almanzora River valley, this unique desert resort enjoys some 320 days of annual sunshine, offering an outstanding holiday or golfing experience at any time of the year. The resort's rustic red and warm ochre tones, surrounded by palms and cacti, sit beautifully within a rugged wild west landscape reminiscent of Arizona or New Mexico, with a range of accommodation to suit all needs. You'll find colourful markets nearby at the traditional Spanish fishing village of Villaricos and at the precariously perched hilltop town of Mojacar, while a variety of beaches stretching 20 kilometres along the coast offer everything from buzzing beach bars to peaceful seclusion. Besides the strikingly beautiful golf course, there's a fantastic array of family-friendly facilities here with activities to cater for all tastes and age groups.
Spilling down the foothills of the Sierra Cabrera on the South East coast of Spain, is the beautiful resort of Mojacar. Split into two distinct areas approximately two kilometres apart, the traditional hilltop village of 'Mojacar Pueblo' and, in complete contrast, the modern coastal strip of 'Mojacar Playa'. The combination of both makes Mojacar undoubtedly the most cosmopolitan area in the region. The Pueblo is a very attractive village, with its steep, narrow streets of cube-shaped, whitewashed houses and profusion of flowers, completes this picture postcard scene. In the heart of Mojacar Pueblo is the square of Plaza Nueva, from which there are stunning views of the coast and the mountains of the Sierra Cabrera. About a mile from Mojacar Pueblo is the coastal resort of Mojacar Playa, which contains all the ingredients needed for an enjoyable beach holiday. There are a variety of restaurants offering a range of cuisine or f you want to dance the night away there is no shortage of discos and music bars open late during the summer months. Mojacar Playa also has a commercial centre with shops, restaurants, banks, supermarkets and a medical centre. From Mojacar playa, take a trip just a little further along to the fishing harbour at Garrucha. The fishing boats set off just before dawn and return in the afternoon with their catch, where you can buy fresh fish at the fish market by the quayside.
An authentic Spanish village, in existence since the time of the Moors and nestling into the lower slopes of the Filabres mountains. As you drive towards this picturesque mountain village, Bedar becomes a focal point sitting astride a pretty hillside setting in a quiet and calm atmosphere and still retaining many of the original cottages which line the narrow streets and little alleyways. All of your every day needs are catered for including a post office, chemist, and a supermarket, plus four good restaurants/bars offering a variety of cuisine. Bedar is approximately 15 kms inland from the coastal resorts of Mojacar Playa and Garrucha and only a 20 minute drive away from the Aqua park in Vera as well as some great golf courses in the vicinity.
San Juan de los Terreros is a traditional Spanish coastal village south of the Murcia region and larger town of Aguilas. This idyllic area nestles between the hills and sandy beaches fringing the Mediterranean. With a handful of restaurants, bars and shops, San Juan has been a favourite destination for Spanish people seeking a peaceful and tranquil beach location. This picturesque village has become a paradise for many divers because of its excellent waters and location along a beautiful bay. Found in one of the coastlines in the Spanish peninsula, San Juan de Los Terreros has beautiful sea landscapes that are truly breathtaking. The small coves are surrounded by traditional fishermen's cottages in the natural coastline where some of the best beaches of the Almeria coast can be found. Dotted along the promenade are childrens play areas and Chiringuoitos which tempt you in with delicious seafood dishes, tapas or a glass or two of wine, whilst overlooking the blue waters of the mediterranean. There is even a Castle that was constructed in 1764 in the style of a coastal fort on a headland 150 metres high, and has been declared to be of Cultural Interest. From here views out to sea lie two islands; Isla Negra and Isla de Terreros, both of which have been declared as natural parkland and therefore protected. You can also take a scenic coastal drive down to the pretty fishing village of Vilaricos which hosts regular markets.
Surrounded by the mountains of the Filabres, Antas lies in a flat plain where there are numerous large orange and lemon groves and other fruits and vegetables are grown on this highly cultivated area. The local market is known in the area for the quality of its produce. The historic town has a few restaurants bars and shops which can be found in the centre, while the larger town of Vera is close by for more amenities, plus the wonderful beaches of this coastline, Vera playa, Palomares, Garrucha and Mojacar can be reached within a 20 minute drive.
Set in a valley bordered by the striking Sierra Cabrera mountains, Cortijo Grande is an attractive golf course with villas dotted around the surrounding hillside, most with superb views of the lush green course. A peaceful resort; Cortijo Grande is ideal for keen golfers, as well as walkers, bird watchers and those who simply want to relax and admire the views. Furthermore, it has a great location within a short drive of the busier village of Turre where there are a handful of shops, bars and restaurants, and just a twenty minute drive from the popular resort of Mojacar, with its charming hilltop pueblo, long ribbon of sandy beach, and a much wider selection of bars and restaurants.
Los Gallardos is a small, friendly, village not far away from the other coastal resorts, located in between Bedar and Mojacar. The village has all the usual amenities you would expect to find in a larger town but retains a village feel, due to its sense of community and friendly locals. In the center you will find a few local bars and restaurants and a pretty town hall along the typical narrow streets. The larger, popular resort of Mojacar is only a ten minute drive away, as well as the lovely beaches and golf courses this region has to offer.
Almeria has a rich Arab history, and its Al-Andalus legacy can be seen everywhere in the buildings, culture and cuisine of the region. Most notably is the 'La Alcazaba', the Arabic fortress which dominates the town from its hilltop location. Here you can soak in the city's rich past whilst enjoying magnificent views of the harbour. Connected to the fortress is the spectacular 11th century Wall of Jairan which was built by the first ruler of the Almeria taifa and descends the valley on the north side of the Alcazaba, whilst climbing the hillside of San Cristobal on the far. In the 15th century the city was taken over by the Catholic monarchs and its Muslim populace expelled soon thereafter. Almeria's cathedral is at the heart of the old part of the city and its beautiful interior comprises of Gothic ribbed ceilings and makes use of jasper and local marble in some of its baroque and neo-classical trimmings. Almeria is a historians delight, with palaces, castles, churches, gardens, tombs, stately homes, and museums showcasing what this fantastic region has to offer.
Outdoor pursuits are in abundance in Almeria, in thanks to it being the lightest province in Spain with 3,127 hours of daylight a year. Visit the Cabo de Gata natural park, a wild and isolated landscape with some of Europe's most original geological features. This natural wonderland encompasses some quaint fishing hamlets, historic ruins and magnificent stretches of beach. Some of our villas to rent in Almeria are situated in the perfect location to explore Almeria's cave houses; these curious dwellings are dug out of the soft sand-coloured cliffs and provide excellent insulation in the dry desert-like heat. They can be found all over the region and some of the natives still live in them to this day. For a traditional sightseeing experience, there are some fantastic towns in this region to sample. Alternatively, if you're looking to pick up a bargain, the various markets in the local towns, including the Antique market at Mojacar are well worth a visit. For a taste of traditional Spain, the Vera bull ring is a historical bull fighting ring that has been reconstructed in keeping with the traditional style, complete with a fascinating museum detailing its history.
Explore the most diverse range of beaches of all the Costa's from our stunning villas in Almeria. The region has everything from popular resorts to rocky coves, including some of the most unspoilt stretches of coastline in the whole of Spain. It has a total of 200 kilometers of coast with long, uncrowded stretches of sand, pretty sheltered coves and the rugged wilderness of Spain's south eastern Cape. To the east of the city is the wild and totally unspoilt area of Cabo de Gata. This area, which stretches for 45 kilometers north from the south eastern tip of Spain, has been declared a national reserve and is a magnet for hikers, nature lovers, bird spotters and scuba divers. For those who prefer a bustling beach life, the beaches in Mojacar are ideal. Whether it's sailing, fishing, water sports or simply relaxing on an uncrowned beach soaking up the sun, you will find it all and much more in and around the lively Mojacar. Alternatively, take a trip to Palomares with its long stretch of sandy beach and tree covered picnic area or Garrucha, which is located between the beaches of the historic Mojacar and the neighboring town of Vera. The beaches in Garrucha offer many kilometers of wide unspoilt access, passing Vera beach up to the quiet traditional village harbour of Villaricos in the North and to the beach of Mojacar in the South.
From a visit to the desert town of Tabernas where you can have a day out at the wild west theme parks of Mini Hollywood and Texas Hollywood to enjoying some "high noon" style shoot-outs, can-can shows and various cowboy antics amid the remnants of the movie sets, there is plenty of fun to be had in Almeria. As you wander around, you will find reproductions of western shops, a carriage museum and a cinema museum. You can even dress up western style for a photograph or meet the cowboys and take a ride in the stagecoach. A Fistful of Dollars, The Good the Bad and the Ugly and part of Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here in these so-called "tierras malas" (badlands) of Almeria. For more fun for all the family, visit one of two Aqua parks in the area; Park Aquatico in Vera, enjoys plenty of flumes, children's slides and pools, a wave machine, kamikaze ride and much more.
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I started gathering a few of Los Chicos together to go aboard the Pink Bathtub: Halcón, the eyes of the ship; Ballena and El Bandito, two crew members; and mi'jo Juanito. I was reluctant to let him come along, pero insistió. He simply insisted. I figured, fine, let him come. He'd be able to see how not to run a ship.
Just before we set across the gangplank to the docks, Ignacio cried out, "¡Capitana! ¡Mira al cielo!" He decided to give his weak English a shot. "Sheep coming!" We raced to the edge and looked out to the horizon. Out of un banco de niebla crawled a rickety, transparent ship.
"¡Es El Holandés Volando!" Juanito cried excitedly. "¡Va a La Bañera Rosada!" Sure enough, the boy was right: the Flying Dutchman was headed straight for the Daffodil.
"¿Qué hacemos?" Ballena asked. What do we do?
"Esperamos, y miramos." We wait, and we watch. I wanted to see how these tontos would deal with ghost pirates.
Tengo que admitir, I must admit, they were more than capable... en su propia manera rara, in their own strange way.
El Capitán bellowed over el viento alto that had come with the Dutchman's arrival, his crew fumbled about on deck as usual. I spotted Janey scurrying below deck, then reappear with a handful of cutlery. Then, with skill I've only seen in Asia, she flung the knives across the gap towards the ghostly crew. Surprisingly, they cried out in agony as the blades struck, pero no había sangre. Not a drop of blood to be seen, much to Juanito's dismay. Seemingly out of nowhere one I could only assume to be the cook produced a great melon and managed to hurl it over, replacing the first mate's head.
El Francés clambered up the boom, crying out in the general valient, pompously French way, threatening to take all of the ghosts on, cutlass in hand. But it was that little creature way up the mast who I've spotted a time or two that ultimately won the day: using a very crooked telescope and a good throw, he chucked it like a boomerang across the Dutchman's deck, swabbing all the crew with it. Just as it returned faithfully a las manos esperandos de su dueño the Dutchman sounded the retreat.
I couldn't believe it. They actually did it. But I didn't have time to dwell on the absurdity of it: in all the ensuing excitement Juanito took off down the gangblank and slunk towards the Daffodil.
"¡Juanito! ¡Ven acá!" I cried after him. But he chose to ignore my summons like the adolescent he is. Chicos. Nunca tienen un sentido de tiempo. Never really had a good sense of timing, los tontos. I motioned for Los Chicos to follow, pero en una manera más clandestino, much more clandestine than mi'jo.
When we arrived a few minutes later, to my utter dismay, Juanito had already made his appearance. Miércoles.
"¡Quiero felicitarse en su victoria, señores!" he declared to the Daffodil. I had to smack myself; clearly I never told Juanito of Sandy's suspicion, fear, and hatred of the Spanish language (I learned English pretty quickly with him around, let me tell you).
"What did'je say t'me?" I heard Bottoms growl. Juanito, el pobrecito, must've been floundering; on an exceedingly good day he could barely understand proper English, forget about half-drunken English.
"¿No me entiende, Señor? Se dije felicidades para su victoria..."
"Eh Cap'n, he might be insultin' ye," someone suggested. "Ee said summin' 'bout a Victoria?"
"¡Sí! ¡Eso es!" Juanito replied excitedly. Ay, Dios mío, he had no idea he was replying to a lass' name, not the word for "victory."
"I don' appreciate that kinda talk, boy," Sandy snarled, punctuating his threatening tone with el sonido de una espada. A few more swords were drawn. Nunca podría vivir eso, he'd never be able to survive this. I motioned to Los Chicos, and we quickly entered la escena, stage-left.
"¡Capitán!" I called. All froze, el Capitán still holding his blade to mi'jo's throat. The nerve of him! "Good to see you again, Sandy," I said, approaching la pobre alma.
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A constant home problem is usually the lack of spaces where to store things. All retain more things that we probably need, but this is not reason for chaos is taking possession of the home. The solution is to find how and where to store so that out of the way, to create a clear atmosphere that reflects cleaning and convey calm.Closed furniture are preferable.
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The arrival of a baby in our lives is fascinating, and his tenderness changes us lives completely. The last months of pregnancy, often focus on the final preparations for the long-awaited arrival of a new Member of the family, as it is the space in which to grow.
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Some really fantastic design for small apartments, The most interesting detail is how you use an opening in the wall between the kitchen and living spaces to create a conventional dining area. They set up two shelves on each side of the wall.
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Until some time ago it was necessary to design a specific space to integrate the laundry indoors, but nowadays there are many other options that allow us to integrate it, saving space and time especially when it comes to this task. At home, it has evolved into the use of space in virtually all.
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For most families, wages are staying the same while the cost of living is going up. This means that there isn't much left over for discretionary spending such as buying a new fitted kitchen, improving your bathroom, or re-doing the rest of the house.
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This might sound like an obvious tip, but it's one many people overlook. You don't have to go to the biggest carpet shop in town for your new carpets, and you don't have to go to a huge department store for your wallpaper. Pay a visit to the local discount stores, and don't turn your nose up at carpet offcuts. They may be the perfect fit for your room.
Most big cities have a local community these days, and people are giving away everything from computer desks to sofas. If you're in need of some furniture or an old household appliance, check the local group to see if anyone is offering that sort of thing. Check the rules before you post a wanted ad, though – many groups ask for people to post an offer or two before they post a wanted ad.
Think about your decorating plans, and consider what you really want, and what is just a "it would be nice to have". If you have your heart set on internal oak doors, and the particular ledge and brace doors you want eat up a lot of your budget, what are you willing to cut back on to get them? Would you accept a fake leather chair instead of real leather? Do you really need the most expensive wallpaper in the entire shop?
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How much of your budget is going on painters, carpenters, plumbers, and other tradesmen? Could you do some of the work yourself? Installing some internal oak doors doesn't require a lot of skill – even ledge and brace doors are easy enough if you know which end of a screwdriver to hold. Hanging wallpaper is an exercise in patience more than anything else, and many plumbing jobs can be done by a lay person as long as they follow the instructions to the letter.
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Whether you've just recently found a dream home that's in need of a little renovating TLC, or your existing home needs a makeover, decorating or renovating can be a trying process. Thankfully, there are plenty of free online services to help make it easier for you. According to Jody Kriss this is how the future of real estate deals will be. We think they're much more fun and interesting than calculators and apps for figuring out home loans and mortgages!
Here's our top pick of 5 free online services to give you a helping hand when you're decorating or renovating your home.
Ah, Pinterest. What can we say? Pinterest is the ultimate playground for interior design addicts (not to mention wedding planners, craft and DIY junkies, and those addicted to photos of delicious recipes – otherwise known as "food porn"). Before you start decorating, you may want to start off by gathering some inspirational pictures and links on Pinterest, and saving them to a dedicated "board". Save bookmarks to your favourite interior design blogs, decorating stores, colour schemes or amazing photos of celebrity homes. Our resident real estate expert Jody Kriss can teach you all about it here: http://aboutjodykriss.com/ so, give him a shout out!
MyColour Visualiser by Dulux
Everybody knows that choosing a paint colour based on a tiny 2cmx2cm swatch of coloured plastic is the most impractical thing in the world. That's why Dulux has developed their ingenious MyColour site, which lets you visualise what thousands of different colour combos could potentially look like in your home – without even having to do a single test swatch. Simply upload a photo of your room, and then test out the colours of your choice. It will even help you calculate how much paint you'll need to buy to cover your desired wall space, and the site has plenty of helpful hints to keep in mind when the time comes to actually put those paint brushes to work.
IKEA Kitchen Planner
The kitchen is the heart of the home – or at least it is for foodies who love spending time cooking up delicious goodies for their friends and family. If you're renovating your kitchen, IKEA's Kitchen Planner is a must-see tool which allows you to build your dream kitchen in 3D. It allows you to work with the space that you already have, create detailed floor plans, and print out your design, drawings and products list for easy shopping when it's time to actually buy your kitchen and install it. Even if you don't end up buying all of your kitchen fitouts from IKEA, it's still a great way to figure out what the essential features of your kitchen need to be.
Urban Barn's The Make Room
The Make Room is an oldie but a goodie that's become a cult favourite with design bloggers and interior decorators everywhere. The online service was created by Canadian homewares and furniture retailer Urban Barn, and lets you fit out an entire room with actual furniture and products available from their store. Even if you're not in Canada and can't buy the items directly from your floor plan, it's still a useful way to start playing around with what kind of furniture, colours, textures and patterns you like to see in a room.
Better Homes and Gardens Arrange-a-RoomSimilar to The Make Room, Better Homes and Gardens' Arrange-a-Room lets you do just that – arrange a room. It lets you choose your room shape and choose the ideal furniture and decorations to fill the space. Colour-coordinate the trimmings and décor, and print or send your room to your partner or friends once you're done. They've also got a range of handy videos, tips and articles to make arranging and decorating your house even easier, so it's a great all-in-one tool for DIY decorators. What are some of your favourite online tools for home decorating or renovating? If you want to learn more Real Estate genius Jody Kriss can give you more tips.
5 Green Celebrity Homes
Whilst celebrities are known for spending a lot of green for their homes, a select few actually choose to spend their money on a green home. Here's a list of five celebrities who live in awe-inspiring green homes. Real Estate Investor Jody Kriss will list them all.
Daryl Hannah
Daryl Hannah is first on our list. Known for her roles in the movies Splash and Blade Runner, she's now more famous for being an environmental activist. Her home in the Rocky Mountains, whilst not as stunning a castle as we're used to seeing, is almost completely self-sufficient. Practically all electricity is provided by a large array of solar panels that also serves as an awning. For cloudy times, the property features a biodiesel generator to temporarily replace or supplement the solar power. There also is a system for waste water recycling, as well as an extensive organic garden. The property also has a winterized barn that is made of reclaimed wood. To top it off, Daryl Hannah drives a car that runs on biodiesel. How green do you want them?
Daryl Hannah's home
Not as green as Daryl Hannah, but green enough to make it on our list is Julia Roberts. Roberts spent an estimated AU$19.5 million for green renovations to the Malibu home that she shares with her husband Danny Moder and their three children. The renovation included recycled tiling and wood harvested from sustainable forests. Solar panels on the roof also harness the Malibu sun's power. Roberts, famous for her leading role in the movies Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, and Erin Brokovich, has openly embraced the green lifestyle after becoming a mom. She reportedly used eco-friendly diapers for all of her kids and purchases green products with the advice from her friend and green lifestyle books author Sophie Uliano.
Julia Roberts' home
Victoria's Secret angel Gisele Bundchen> is another stylish lady who is also eco-conscious. Bundchen is active in promoting environmental issues that include clean water initiatives and the preservation of South American rainforests. She is now married to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and the couple has an eco-friendly estate outside Los Angeles. Their luxurious home (or let' face it, we might as well call it a 'castle') features solar panels, a rainwater recycling system, and is decked out with all energy-efficient appliances. Whether all these 'appliances' are really necessary remains a question, but we'll give her points for the thought.
Gisele Bundchen's castle
Bryan Cranston, star of the hit series Breaking Bad, is working on a project to remodel a beachfront 1940s era bungalow in Ventura, California into a net-zero home. The project takes a lot of care to ensure that the materials from the old structure are salvaged to minimize waste that would otherwise go to landfills. Like the other homes in our list, it also features rooftop solar panels, rainwater recycling, as well as high levels of insulation and other energy-saving features. Cranston and his wife are aiming to get LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification for their home. Kudos, Bryan.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Last on our list (and unfortunately without an image) is Julia Louis-Dreyfus, whom most of us know as 'Elaine' from the hit '90s show Seinfeld or her more recent role in the acclaimed HBO show Veep. Another environmentalist, she and her husband actor/writer Brad Hall converted a 1930s era structure into a green home that can produce almost all of its energy by itself. Their green abode features solar panels on the roof, solar water heating, sustainable hardwoods and a "thermal chimney" that takes care of the hot air inside of the house. Like Cranston's remodel project, the Dreyfus-Hall home salvaged a bulk of the material from the old home and incorporated it into the new structure.
These five green celebrity homes showcase what's possible when building or renovating a property with the environment in mind. Whether starting from scratch or rebuilding an old structure, there are ways to make sure that your home can be good for the environment. To learn more about environmentalism as related to real estate, you can give Jody Kriss a message here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodykriss he'll get back to you right away.


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