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Dec 18, 2007 at 9:42 am #1226346
Paul CronshawMember
@beemancronLocale: Southwest US
I am attempting to make my own trekking poles using golf shafts. Does anyone know of a source of this type of handle? I love the feel of cork….
Thanks for any input.Dec 18, 2007 at 11:48 am #1412941
J HerMember
@sailfast3rLocale: Mid-Atlantic
It's not exactly the same… but I used bicycle handle bar wrap that is made of cork. I actually like the wrap that is synthtic foam and it holds up well too. Foam wrap for tennis raquets or field hockey sticks would also work pretty well, not very costly and it's pretty light.Dec 18, 2007 at 12:09 pm #1412944
Victor KarpenkoBPL Member
@viktorLocale: Northern California
Try fishing rod parts companies…
orDec 18, 2007 at 12:10 pm #1412945
Casey BowdenBPL Member
@clbowdenLocale: Berkeley Hills
Contact Gossamer Gear and ask if you can buy the grips they use for their poles. I did this last year and have been very happy with the results.
htmDec 18, 2007 at 5:17 pm #1412971
Brian ULMember
@maynard76Locale: New England
Thanks guys I was asking myself the same question. Im also making some poles – for winter. ThanksDec 20, 2007 at 7:26 am #1413198
Matt MahaneyBPL Member
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Hey Paul,
I found this. Of course inner and outer diameter need to be checked. Also, I found that searching for "ski pole grips" or "ski pole parts" was fruitful. If you find anything else, let us know. I'm looking at making my own poles as well. Good luck with the poles I'd like to know how they turn out.
Here's a source, but who knows if they'll sell two grips to MYOGers.
Can't hurt to ask.
If you have any luck with Champion Shine I like to hear about your experience.
MattMar 6, 2008 at 10:29 pm #1423346
I made a set of trekking poles from carbon fiber golf club shafts from 5 wood metal drivers from Goodwill.
I sawed them off with Dremel tool cut-off disk.
I made handles from a kid's toy modeling clay-like product called Floam (TM). This consists of tiny polystyrene beads in a water-soluble binder.
I found the Floam on the kid's craft aisle at Wal-Mart. There were two cups, one orange and one silver. Net weight wet is 3.5 oz (100 g). You can see the finished orange handle in the photo. On the bare shaft, you can see the holes (about 3/16") I drilled in the to give the Floam some tooth to grip to. Each cup has just enough (about 1.75 oz wet) to mold one grip.
To mold the grip, I first kneaded the Floam to mix thoroughly. I formed a sheet and wrapped it around the grip. I then alternated squeezing with each hand. This made a symmetrical grip that I could use in either hand. If you'd rather, you could make one for your left hand and one for your right. Since my shafts were slightly different lengths, I opted to make them so either would fit either hand. I can then use the long pole on the downhill side of the trail. ;) It helps to spread your fingers apart slightly when molding. The Floam shrinks a bit when it dries. I hung the pole handle end down to dry. Every 30 minutes or so, correct the shape since it can sag a bit. It takes several days for the Floam to dry completely. It never hardens completely but dries somewhat spongy, very comfortable in the hand.
The Floam is not waterproof and might start to disintegrate if soaked in water. For this reason, I coated the handles with silicone sealer diluted with paint thinner (just like seam sealer). This didn't attack the Floam. The sealer gave them a nice grippy feel, also.
Finished weight was about 4 oz per pole before sealing. I'll try to get a more accurate weight and some field test results over the next couple of weeks.
RobertMar 7, 2008 at 6:49 am #1423365
Joshua MitchellMember
@jdmitchLocale: Kansas
Wow… that's kind of crazy, but it would give you custom handles…Mar 7, 2008 at 6:52 am #1423366
Sam HaraldsonBPL Member
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Robert –
Cheers on a very outside-the-box solution!
– SamMar 8, 2008 at 3:23 pm #1423519
Here is my second attempt at making a custom trekking pole handle for a carbon fiber shaft salvaged from a golf club. The handle is made from Floam (TM) modeling compound.
The orange handled trekking pole (previous post) weighs in at 3.7 oz (105 g). The silver one weighs 3.9 oz (111 g). The silver golf club had a longer metal shaft.
Loki rubber trekking pole tips fit well and add 0.4 oz (11 g) each.
I believe the handles themselves weigh around 1 to 1.5 oz apiece.
RobertMar 8, 2008 at 3:32 pm #1423520
Very nice Robert. Curious to see some pics of the grips with alot of miles on them. Any notable long term limitations that you have noticed so far?
JeffMar 8, 2008 at 5:42 pm #1423536
No long term tests yet–just neighborhood walks. I left one out in a rainstorm with no noticeable effect. They are quite firm, and the handles seem to be well bonded to the shafts. I'll post updates as I use them more.
RobertMar 23, 2008 at 2:06 pm #1425313
The Floam (TM) trekking pole handles worked well through two days of hiking at Big Bend NP. The first day we hiked about 8 miles through the open dessert. (We had a zone backcountry permit.) Temperatures ranged from about 55-85 F. This was very rough trekking around/between/over lechuguilla and other spiny plants. The next day we hiked on the Pinnacles trail and climbed Emory peak, about 10 miles round trip with about a 2000 foot climb. We hiked in light, wet snow near freezing. The last morning was below freezing.
The handles were very comfortable. I was concerned that they would only be useful in one position since they were molded to fit my hands, but I found I could use them in several positions: letting my pinky dangle off the bottom to shorten them, or grabbing to top to lengthen them. The set I make, I will try wearing gloves to compensate some for the shrinkage.
The only problem I noted was that the silicone seal sloughed off like dead skin after a sunburn. Anybody have any waterproofing ideas?
I wouldn't hesitate to use these again on a two or three day trip. I'd be concerned about hiking in wet conditions for more than a few hours.
RobertMar 23, 2008 at 8:06 pm #1425344
Great report Robert.
When you said "I wouldn't hesitate to use these again on a two or three day trip" is this only because of precipitation precaution, or do you not think they would theoretically hold up to the daily abuse of a thru-hike? Of course assuming you didnt have any water degrading issues.
I will give it more thought but right now Im thinking you could have the handles dipped in some kind of rubber or something(i think you can buy home kits but not positive).
Thanks for thinking outside of the box Robert. I am thinking of making some poles for my daughter(almost 5) and think she would have a blast making them as well as using them. Maybe the rubber dipping would be a great long term solution or maybe someone else has a solution? I think even without any long term field data these will certainly hold up to a 5 year olds grip(I would hope).
Here is a source for the dip http://www.plastidip.com/Mar 29, 2008 at 12:11 pm #1426105
Thanks for the Plasti-Dip suggestion! It sounds like it might do the trik. I have seen similar products for dipping tool handles.
The handles seem to be plenty durable enough, even for a through hike, IMO. I'm concerned about the handles disintegrating while hiking in an all-day rain. If you Google "make your own imitation floam" you can get some insights into the material. The imitation stuff is made from Elmer's (TM) white glue, borax, and foam beads. The instructions that came with the Floam say you can remove the stuff by soaking it in water. Kept dry, no problems. Soak in water for a long period of time, and it falls apart. Light rain or even a soaking while not in use don't seem to bother them much if they can dry out.
I'll soak one overnight to see what happens.
I like your idea for the father-daughter project.
–RobertMar 29, 2008 at 10:51 pm #1426166
I bought a 14.5 fl. oz. can of Plasti Dip at Harbor Freight Tools for $7. The can is tall and skinny, and it looks like I can dip the handles. I scored three more carbon shaft golf drivers at Goodwill for $4 each. I plan to make second pair of trekking poles for my son and then dip all four handles in Plasti Dip. I don't want to open the can until I'm ready to dip all four. The Floam takes about a week to dry completely, so it'll be a week or two before I can tell how well it works.
RobertApr 1, 2008 at 2:31 pm #1426567
Looking forward to seeing how that plasti-dip works out for you Robert. I was reading and found that some of it can be thinned for spraying application. Maybe experimenting with thinning it could create a thinner lighter coating? Just ideas to play around with. I will be picking up some floam and dip pretty soon and trying this out with my daughter. She cant wait to have her own poles.Apr 1, 2008 at 6:18 pm #1426600
Joe KusterBPL Member
@slacklinejoeLocale: Flatirons
Having worked with plastic dip stuff it might cause a pretty sweatty grip over time. What about polyurathane like is used for sealing wood?
Actually after thinking about it a bit, why not just add a standard adhesive into the mix during making the floam. That should remove the possibility of it disolving. Add a layer of cling wrap over it while shaping it – I'm sure it'll peel off over under use leaving the foam which would be more comfortable than a pastic dip coating.Apr 4, 2008 at 10:42 am #1427104
The Plasti-Dip worked great! I opened the can and poured some out into another can to leave room for displacement. The can size was just right for the handle. It took two coats (30 minutes apart) to get a complete coating. I don't think thinning would help because I think it would take more coats, but if you want to try, the can has thinning suggestions. The solvents in the dip did dissolve some of the exposed polystyrene beads, but the second coat covered these rough areas. Here is the result next to the can:
Here are the finished handles:
The handles are still springy to the touch and quite comfortable.
I'm off to buy more Floam for a second pair for my son.
RobertApr 4, 2008 at 10:52 am #1427107
Thanks for your suggestions. I haven't tried to make my own Floam-type substance. Some other adhesive than the white glue for the DIY version would probably make it waterproof. What kind of "standard adhesive" did you have in mind? I considered epoxy, but the probability for a gooey, sticky mess seemed pretty high. The plastic food wrap suggestion seems like a good idea. I'm pretty happy with the Plasti-Dip.
RobertApr 4, 2008 at 11:04 am #1427109
Robert, Those look great. I am happy to see everything worked out. This project is on my ever growing list of to-do's. When I make them I will post up to show what they look like.
One question. Where did you find carbon fiber golf shafts? I was under the impression synthetic golf shafts where fiberglass?
Thanks for showing of your project and thinking outside the box. Im sure my nephew would like to make a pair to. This could also be a great project for scout groups to. Just a great idea.Apr 4, 2008 at 11:07 am #1427111
On the topic of alternate binder for the do it yourselfer. Maybe using silicone? I just dont know how messy it would be but im pretty positive it would be waterproof, and still jelly feeling.Apr 4, 2008 at 11:23 am #1427112
Joe KusterBPL Member
@slacklinejoeLocale: Flatirons
Silicone would be pretty heavy wouldn't it? It also has a long cure time. If applied thin it might not have enough adhesive to do the job, but it might be worth trying.
I was thinking of adding a bit of something like Gorilla Glue or similar. It doesn't dry too fast or slow, something like a 5 minute working setup time and cures in hours. I wouldn't add too much or it'd make things too firm and override the smooshy nature of the floam. It's not as likely to disolve the beads as epoxy but would still be plenty strong for a hand grip. Again, this is just theoretical.Apr 4, 2008 at 9:44 pm #1427216
I got the golf clubs at local Goodwill and the Salvation Army Thrift Shops. My local Goodwill shop has a 55 gallon drum full of assorted golf clubs for $3.95 each. I am pretty sure two of them have graphite shafts. These are EXT drivers by Kunnan that are labeled "graphite" on the top. The others are other brands, but the wall thickness, weight and flexibility indicate to me that they are of similar construction. I just looked through the bin for black shafts instead of metal ones. I cut the golf grips off with a razor knife.
Another reason why I think they are graphite instead of glass is that I drilled through them with a high-speed steel bit without any trouble.
RobertJul 17, 2015 at 1:16 pm #2215428
The original Floam (TM) trekking pole handles have worked well through 160 miles on the AT and numerous day hikes. I had to renew the plastic coating. The lack of length adjustment has not proved to be a problem.
I made a new set of hand-grips using a composite of thermoplastic and foam beads. The thermoplastic I used is polycaprolactone, or PCL. PCL is used for 3D printing, splints and sutures. It comes as white pellets and is sold on Amazon or ebay. I used Polymorph brand. It melts in very hot water and hardens to a very tough, white nylon-like plastic. It starts off white but goes clear as it begins to melt. When you take it out of the hot water, it is pliable and stiffens gradually and gets white as it cools. Even though hot, it doesn't stick to your skin, and it's heat capacity is low, so it doesn't burn.
By itself, PCL is quite dense, so I used it as a binder for polystyrene foam micro-beads that I removed from a neck pillow. I cut a seam to open the pillow and poured out some beads. Do this outside, out of the wind. It's messy; it sticks with static electricity and blows in the wind. I used two parts foam beads and one part PCL beads by volume. A half cup of PCL pellets and one cup of foam micro-beads make more than enough for two hand-grips. I poured them into a pint-sized container half full of water straight from the teapot and stirred with a plastic spoon. I then removed the blob and kneaded it until the mixture was uniform. I then divided it into two equal portions and remelted each in a fresh batch of hot water. I was able to mold this over the golf club handles. When the mixture was too stiff to work, I just immersed the whole handle in a container of hot water for a couple of minutes and molded them some more until I got a comfortable shape, and the two handles matched. It took several cycles to get what I wanted.
PCL is nontoxic and biodegradable, but it is not porous, and it sheds water. Unlike the original Floam handles I don't think they will need the dip treatment to waterproof.
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"A retail chain gives a solid cash flow throughout the year which is not always possible with other business models," PTL International CEO Kenneth Spiteri explained. "Poland presents a significant market to SAD, with its population of 40 million and an ever-growing business community. SAD's presence in all the major cities in Poland gives PTL International high visibility, reach and major opportunities, not least because it represents Apple, a leader in technology innovation. Poland provides an environment that is ripe for growth, where ICT is a fast-growing sector in an economy on a sustainable upward trend."
SAD also has a considerable B2B outfit providing Apple solutions to the business community, and its own research and development function. It is another key driver in that it offers business solutions, the ability to harness modern technology and also provide software development.
SAD recently delivered a solution to the Polish Parliament, the Sejm, thanks to which all data and parliamentary activity is pushed to MPs' iPads in a completely paperless, collaborative and highly secure environment making it one of the very first in the world.
SAD is also involved in education and is heavily engaged in training people to use Apple and third party technologies.
The company will venture further into apps for mobile and tablet – its apps are currently used by more than one million people in Poland. It has developed one for Orange telecom and another for the Polish telecom company TVP.
PTL International plans to continue to extend the retail chain and possibly expand outside Poland. The group already operates four Apple Premium Resellers through a joint venture with VJ Salomone in Hungary and Romania under the iCentre brand.
Meanwhile, APCO Ltd, its latest acquisition, adds payments to PTL International's capabilities portfolio, a strategic addition given the prospects for mobile and online payments worldwide. Established in 1987, APCO's structure now has two key divisions. APCO Ltd is engaged in equipment sales, maintenance and other services, and provisioning of payment gateway services. APCO Systems Ltd is involved in software development, operational support, and an internal data centre operation.
APCO enjoys top of mind mention for payment solutions, including systems with payment processing for debit, credit cards and other payment platforms, including processing for mail and telephone order. Its hardware and automation portfolio features ATMs, 24-hour deposit machines, 24-hour currency exchanges, EPOS terminals, plastic cards, and cash-handling equipment.
PTL International was born from Hili Ventures' strategy to direct more investment into growing its IT pillar, following its acquisition of Philip Toledo Ltd in 2012. Now operating under its new brand, PTL, the Malta company prides itself on a legacy for delivering ICT solutions to the banking, government, hospitality and the retail sector. Through synergies with other companies within PTL International such as SAD, the Malta company will continue to develop its offering to various sectors.
PTL has an office in Dubai, the retail mecca, mostly focusing on solutions for this sector. Its offices in Libya and in Riga are an extension of the Malta business.
"What clients look for is something that is simple, secure and seamless. Each industry operates in a regulated environment and in a very competitive one too," Mr Spiteri said of PTL International's underlying vision. "Clients look for solutions that fit their needs, but the delivery requires specific skills from the service provider. PTL in Malta, for example, is an expert in this field. It harnesses various skills to come up with a solution that takes the business further. One area where this has been done is in the distribution sector. But this can also be the case in other areas such as telecoms, gaming, and media – each has very specific needs. We have to possess extensive knowledge about each sector and about what technology can do for it."
Going forward, PTL International aims to grow further not just by venturing into new territories but also by moving up the value chain, by investing in cutting-edge technology aiming to help clients and customers get the latest solutions for their business.
"Our acquisition strategy is to seek out leaders of niche markets," Mr Spiteri explained. "We are working to identify synergies with our present capabilities to also fuel organic growth in parallel and to further enhance our ability to innovate. The expertise of the people within PTL International is our major asset. They have high levels of experience and exposure to international trends, and we invest heavily in developing their potential. They will be key to PTL International's growth and will support us as we ascend the value chain."
This interview first appeared in The Malta Independent on Sunday of August 17, 2014.


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Chapter 1
Letting go doesn't mean it's not meant to be.
Two years ago.
"Five more minutes..." a lovely girl pleaded as she snuggled more to the warmth beside her.
"But I need to go," a handsome young man stated reluctantly. He gently removed the auburn strands that fell on the girl's face. "Sakura..."
As a response, Sakura held onto him tightly. "It's a Saturday, Syaoran."
"Okay, five more minutes, but after that, I have to go to the agency." He hugged his girlfriend back.
The two of them had a late night celebration of their first year anniversary and had stayed at Syaoran's apartment after that. Though Syaoran, at the age of 18, was a perfectly healthy young man, he never forced Sakura to do anything that she wasn't comfortable with. It wasn't because she was just barely 17, but because he loved her too much that he wanted everything to be perfect for her. Sure, he had his share of fun with his previous relationships, but that didn't really matter to him now.
Syaoran was about to fall back asleep when his phone rang. Groaning, he picked it up. "Li Syaoran speaking," he paused. "No, I haven't... Okay... Yes, I'll be there... Bye."
"Who was that?" Sakura sat up and rubbed the sleepiness out of her eyes.
He gave her a good morning kiss before answering, "Kiya, my agent. She told me she had someone send over some newspaper or something." Syaoran stood up and went towards his door. He saw a tabloid inserted under it.
"So... what is it?" She questioned when Syaoran picked it up.
He shrugged and flopped down beside her. "I don't know. Kiya told me to check it out..." He turned the pages, not really sure what he was looking for.
"Look!" Sakura gasped, pointing to a picture of them. One was in the park where they were holding each other's hands. Sakura's face couldn't be seen since she was leaned over him, as if whispering something. Another picture was in the little café near his apartment. Again, her face couldn't be seen since her back was facing the camera.
Sakura scanned the paper and saw that the article was entitled 'Li Syaoran and his secret fling?' She read the text out loud. "Li Syaoran, one of the fastest rising stars in today's modeling industry and the newest endorser of Moira Wear, was repeatedly spotted with an unknown girl. Sources couldn't verify the identity of the said girl hanging out with him." She glanced at him concernedly. "Hopes for this young star, Li, seems to be very bright, but hearts would definitely break if he's officially taken." Upon seeing him frown, she apologized immediately, "I'm so sorry! I should have –"
"You have nothing to be sorry about," Syaoran cut in. He grabbed the tabloid, unsure whether to crumple or tear it apart.
"I'm really sorry. We both know that this will affect your reputation..."
"It's not about that," Syaoran explained. "It's just... I just don't want them calling you my fling or the unknown girl or whatever. I wish we don't have to hide it. I love you too much for that."
"And I love you too," Sakura replied tenderly. "But we couldn't help it..." She trailed off, not really wanting to argue with him. "You have to get ready. The agency is waiting, right?" She gave him one sound kiss before pushing him off the bed. "Go now, you're going to be late!"
"Okay, okay. I'll meet you later." Syaoran smiled lovingly. "Go back to sleep."
"Nah... I have to go home. I have to be there before Dad returns this morning," she reasoned. After fixing herself, she bade farewell to Syaoran. The exact moment she stepped out of his apartment building, her phone rang. "Hello?"
The person on the other line spoke clearly, "Sakura, this is Kiya. Meet me in Moche restaurant for lunch."
"Sure –" She wasn't able to finish her reply because the line went dead. Kiya hanged up. "Oh well."
"Hello Ms. Kiya," Sakura bowed politely. When she arrived at the restaurant, Syaoran's manager was already there.
Kiya motioned for her to seat. "I assume you've seen the tabloids today?"
Sakura nodded.
"I won't beat around the bush." Kiya looked at her seriously. "I want you to stay away from Syaoran."
Sakura froze. "What do –"
"I don't mean to be harsh," Kiya cut in. "But I know what's best for him."
"I – I don't understand..."
"You know very well that I've handled today's biggest celebrity. I know a star when I see one, and right now, I see Syaoran," Kiya started. "He's not that established yet, and he couldn't afford any scandals like that. He needs his single image because his career will take off from there. He needs to adjust to fit."
Sakura stayed quiet. Somehow, she knew where this conversation was going.
Kiya continued, "I plan to take Syaoran out of the agency and handle him myself, but I couldn't do that with you around. I couldn't make him reach his full potential because you're holding him back."
"I'm –"
Once again, Kiya interrupted. "I allowed you to continue your relationship, but we talked about this before, remember? You have to keep it a secret. This is the third time this month, Sakura," Kiya pointed out. "Velvet Scent backed out from the deal because they wanted a single man to endorse their product."
"... I didn't know that..."
"I'm not surprised Syaoran didn't tell you. He doesn't listen to me, but I hope you do." Kiya sighed. "We both know that he's alone. He doesn't have a family. And this job... this is the only thing supporting him right now," she emphasized. "Without this, where would that leave him? Would you live happy knowing that Syaoran let an opportunity as big as this pass? Tell me, Sakura."
Sakura's hands were starting to shake. This was all too much and too sudden for her. She wasn't expecting this kind of situation. She didn't know how to handle it. All those things the older woman was saying simply struck something inside of her... and she wasn't feeling so good about it. 'Am I...' She clenched her fist. 'Am I really an obstacle?' She refused to believe it. She wasn't impeding Syaoran's career.
But then again... how could she be so sure? She was just a sixteen year old high school student. This lady in front of her, however, had several years of experience. Sakura didn't know how things run in that line of work. She didn't know anything. Absolutely nothing.
"Miss Kiya... I..." Sakura's voice was weak. It reflected entirely what she was feeling inside.
"I know Syaoran is smart," Kiya started talking again. "Maybe he could find a part-time job. But what if that doesn't work out?" For a moment, Kiya looked sorry. "I apologize, Sakura. I know I'm asking for too much, but I'm speaking as Syaoran's agent. I'm talking to you with his best interest in mind." She pushed further. "I know there are a lot of good things in store for him in this industry. I hope you think about it." With that, Kiya left.
Sakura forced herself to look straight ahead. The sun was slowly setting, leaving the park in a soft orange glow. "What's your plan for college? I mean, you are a senior."
"I told you I received scholarship, right?"
"Yeah, but what about everyday expenses..." Sakura left her sentence hanging, not knowing how to continue.
"Well, let's see... Maybe I could stop to work for awhile. You know, to save." He unconsciously massaged her palm as he thought about it. "Yeah, that's right. Then we can start college together." He winked at Sakura playfully. When she remained silent, Syaoran became worried, "Is something wrong?"
"I was just thinking..."
"What if –" Sakura swallowed. Her throat felt dry. "I..." She couldn't bring herself to say it... but she had to. She opened her mouth and tried again. "In the future... what if we broke up? What if we were never meant to be? Then all your sacrifices would be for nothing." She blinked back her tears.
Syaoran looked at her. Worry was all over his feature. "What are you saying, Sakura?"
"I am a hindrance to your career," she stated. "You could have a better life without me."
"Sakura." He brought the hand he was holding to his lips and kissed it. "My life is nothing without you."
"Don't say that. We're still young, you know?" Sakura forced out a laugh. "I mean, what do we know in the real world, right?"
Syaoran just looked at her confusedly.
"What I'm saying is... we need a break."
"Sakura, I –"
"No, Syaoran. Listen to me." She cut in. If she didn't do this now, she would lose all her courage and would never be able to do it again. "We need to start thinking of ourselves... of what's good for us." Sakura took her hand away from Syaoran's hold. "There's more out there for us."
He remained quiet before asking painfully, "Don't you love me anymore?"
Sakura couldn't fight back the tears at this point. The look on Syaoran's face was enough to break her heart over and over again. She wanted to scream and shout that she loved him with all her heart... but what was the point? It would just hurt them more.
'This is for you.'
She thought about what Kiya said, and she realized that the older woman was right. She knew that Syaoran worked hard for everything he had now, and he truly deserved every bit of it. Who was she to take it all away?
"I'm... I'm sorry." Sakura stood up and left. She didn't dare look back because she knew that if she did, she would run back and beg for forgiveness.
But if she did, she would see Syaoran, with his face buried in his hands, and his shoulders shaking.
Present Time
"Like, oh my God!"
A girl with waist-length, auburn hair stopped fixing her things to look at what the commotion was all about. She glanced at the back of the classroom and saw the popular girls go crazy over some magazine. 'Probably some new shoes or something,' she thought.
The said girl turned towards the door and saw her dark haired, amethyst-eyed best friend waiting for her. "Wait up, Tomoyo. I'm almost done," Sakura declared as she placed the remaining things in her bag. "Let's go!"
Tomoyo and Sakura walked together towards the Tomoeda High gymnasium. They went straight to the girls' locker room, and as usual, their friends were already there. Today, however, they were gushing over something.
"Hey guys!" Tomoyo greeted their other friends, Rika and Chiharu. "What's that?"
"The Star Magazine special edition!" Rika answered excitedly.
"Oh, I saw Tara Chen holding something like that," Sakura stated, referring to the group of girls in her previous class. "So... what's that, new fashion?"
"No silly! It's the Star Magazine special edition!" Chiharu repeated what Rika said earlier. Her face showed the same amount of excitement as she shoved the magazine in Sakura's face "Look!"
"100 sexiest men in Asia," Sakura read the cover out loud. She glanced back at them with a raised eyebrow. "So?"
"What so?!"
"Okaaay..." Sakura backed away from her hyper friends. Was that a wrong thing to ask? Geez. Sighing, she decided to fire another question, "Uh... Who's number one?"
"Kenji Suh," Rika answered. "But I –"
Just then, the popular girls entered, still talking animatedly. "I still think he shouldn't be just number two. Li Syaoran deserves the number one spot!" Tara Chen, the leader of the group, stated. She accidentally bumped into Sakura. "Move over, will you? God, you're irritating Kinomoto!" Tara rolled her dark blue eyes before continuing on her way.
Sakura was brushing her hair when she heard Tara. She immediately froze when she heard the name. With a start, she looked around and noticed for the first time that everybody was talking about the same magazine.
"For once, I agree with her," Rika muttered under her breath. She took the magazine from Chiharu and opened it to a page where an image of Li Syaoran was. "I mean, come on!"
Two whole pages were dedicated solely to him while the others shared a single sheet. One of the pages contained Syaoran without a shirt on. His usually messy hair was messier, but he looked oh-so-sexy. Only he could pull off that look. His amber eyes held a daring look and his lips curved into a smirk. His well-toned body can make any girl drool. His arms, his chest and his abs were just to die for. The picture was cut a few inches below his navel, leaving the rest to one's imagination.
In short, he looked dangerously hot.
The other page contained his name, 'Li Syaoran', in big, bold letters. Three smaller pictures of him were also included. One was of him looking shyly at the camera. He was wearing a tuxedo and holding out a single red rose. Another one was him wearing a soccer uniform, with the ball tucked under his arms. The last picture was him in casual clothes while sporting a boyish grin.
Sakura couldn't help but stare. He was more handsome, if that was possible. It had been so long since that... incident. After their break-up, he tried to get her back, but she stood firm on her decision. Three months after, Kiya brought him abroad.
Rika read out loud, "This twenty year old heartthrob from Hong Kong continues to sweep the ladies off their feet. With his incredibly good looks, hot body and charming personality, he can captivate anyone without doing anything. He can make women swoon with just one smile."
Chiharu read the next paragraph, "This model/actor had just recently graduated from Hong Kong University, with plans to study abroad. Definitely the total package! He has the brains to match the looks. All good things wrapped in one delicious bod." She finished with a dreamy sigh.
"I heard he was dating Lena, the supermodel?" Tomoyo asked.
"They broke up. He's with Dy Aisa now, the Chinese actress," Rika shared, remembering what she saw on a gossip column before. "Lucky girl."
"You bet. But really, they look good together," Chiharu added. "They said – hey, Sakura, are you okay?" The three of them turned to Sakura, who was staring blankly at the wall.
Sakura was brought back to reality when a hand was placed on her shoulder. "Huh?"
"You okay?" Tomoyo asked gently. "You spaced out."
"Yeah, I'm, um... I just –" Sakura was cut off by the bell. "Oh look! We have to go now. We'll be late for gym class!"
Sakura quickly went out of the room while her friends looked at her weirdly before following out. They didn't know that Sakura went out with Syaoran. No one knew – only her, him and his agent. Since they tried to keep it a secret and Syaoran went to a different school, her friends had really no way of figuring it out.
Hong Kong
A forest green metallic 911 model Porsche stopped in front of a thirty-story building. Screaming was immediately heard when a man with messy chestnut hair stepped out.
"Xiao Laaang!"
The man turned around and saw a group of squealing fans waving enthusiastically at him. When he smiled back, they screamed more.
"Can I have an autograph?!"
"Marry me, Xiao Lang!"
"Can I take a picture?!"
"Can I have a strand of your hair?!"
Joe and Ryu, Syaoran's bodyguard and driver respectively, and the building's security guards were trying to hold off Syaoran's crazy fans.
Syaoran greeted them charmingly and was able to sign a few autographs. "Thank you for being here, but I really have to go now." He said and flashed them one more smile before entering the building. Inside, employees sighed just at the sight of him, but he was unaware of it all. He reached the elevator but turned to Joe before stepping in. "Wait here." The other man just nodded.
He went to the twenty-second floor and entered the last door. A dark-haired man was seated behind the desk. He was busy reading something.
Syaoran coughed. "Eriol."
The man looked up and smiled. "Ah yes, Xiao Lang." He gestured for him to take a seat. He placed his copy of the Star Magazine on his desk. "That was good. Your first time to be included in the list, and immediately, you're number two. What do you think?"
He answered his manager's question with one of his own, "Who wrote that?"
"Kiya, of course. She takes care of your publicity."
"I should have known. She always makes me sound like I'm a piece of meat," Syaoran commented dryly. Originally, he was managed by Tan Kiya, but shortly after they arrived at Hong Kong, they decided that he will be co-managed by Hiiragizawa Eriol.
"One scrumptious piece of meat," Eriol corrected. "The piece everyone will fight over just to get a taste of."
"Uh..." Syaoran stared at his freaky agent. Well... this was awkward. He pretended to cough and decided that changing the topic would be better. "So... what am I supposed to do today?"
"Ah yes, about that." Eriol clicked on his laptop to check the appointments for the current day. "We have a lunch meeting at the Crystal Plaza with Dy Aisa and her agent."
Syaoran's eyebrow rose. "What is it for?"
Eriol handed him a folder. "That's a proposal. Kiya and I have approved it, so it's now up to you." He explained while Syaoran was scanning the content. "We want you to get back together with Aisa."
"I thought it was just a promotional thing since we came out with a new movie two weeks ago."
"And it's a big hit," Eriol continued proudly. "As of today, Aisa is the most in-demand female lead. Why not use her? It'll boost you both more. Besides," he continued, "Both fans and media couldn't get enough of you two. They just love you."
Syaoran leaned back in her seat. "Well, she's nice and sweet. I wouldn't mind working with her."
"No side-flings this time," Eriol warned.
"But –"
"You know that this is a very competitive industry. You've been in the top for almost two years, and you know how hard it is to maintain you there. If you don't act properly, they are going to match Aisa with Kenji Suh." Eriol pointed on the cover of the magazine. "He's now number one. If they're paired up together..." He left his sentence hanging.
"Okay, okay." Syaoran sighed. "But try telling that to Lena."
"Lena? The model?" Eriol asked making Syaoran nod. "Wasn't she your last sort of girlfriend?" Again, Syaoran nodded. "I thought you broke up?"
Syaoran shrugged. "I thought so too."
"Whatever. Just remember, when you go out, make it discreet," Eriol emphasized the last word. "Your last rendezvous with her was hard to cover up."
"What can I say, she's pretty wild." Syaoran smirked.
Eriol just ignored him. "I have to go. I'll just meet with you later at the Crystal Plaza. Right now, deal with Lena. I'll deal with the media regarding Kenji." Eriol smiled deviously.
Japan, 1 week later
"Like, oh my God!"
Sakura turned to the source of the voice again. Like always, it was Tara. Sakura wondered what it was this time. It had been a week exactly since the magazine craze.
"You won't believe this!" Tara exclaimed.
Sakura was about to walk off, but she was stopped short at Tara's next words.
"Li Syaoran is coming to Japan!"
Shrieking was immediately heard while Tara babbled on, "They're going to shoot his next movie here! With Aisa! I heard it from my brother's girlfriend who works at the network and..."
Sakura was unable to comprehend the rest of Tara's words. All she could think of was Syaoran was coming here... with his new girl.
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Summary: Personal satisfaction is more important than financial rewards, as depicted in Satyajit Ray's short story "Patol Babu, Film Star." The main character Patol Babu realized that personal satisfaction could not be measured and weighed by money, and so he acted in the film out of passion he felt toward the job more than because of the money he would make from the job.
In Patol Babu Film Star, Satyajit Ray has highlighted the idea that personal satisfaction is more important than financial rewards.According to him, one does a job because he is interested in it rather than because he can get reward from it.
In the story Patol Babu was given only a minor role in the film, as a pedestrian who was only needed to collide into the main actor Chancal Kumar and uttered a monosyllable sound "oh." Nevertheless, his passion to the job drove him to work hard to give the best performance by rehearsing himself. Eventually, he had done a terrific job and received praises from Chancal Kumar, "You timed it so well that I nearly passed out." and Barren Mullick "Jolly good! Why, you're quite an actor!" He felt very pleased with his performance and "a total satisfaction swept over him." Hethought that it did not matter whether he received any payment or not. "What were twenty rupees when measured against the intense satisfaction of a small job done with perfection and dedication?" Thus, he did not wait to collect his payment.
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Rex Imperator (12/1) won the Robins Farm Racing Stewards' Cup in decisive fashion at Glorious Goodwood.
The William Haggas-trained four-year-old Rex Imperator was always travelling well and made a strong move for home a furlong out. From there he stretched away to win very comfortably for jockey Neil Callan.
Over two lengths back in second was 66/1 chance Ajjaadd for Ted Powell and William Twiston-Davies, whilst Burwaaz (25/1) hugged the stands rail on his own and ran a blinder in third for Ed Dunlop and Paul Hanagan.
Fourth home was Brian Ellison's Racy (16/1), just ahead of the well-backed Ninjago who stayed on late in the day for a never-nearer fifth.
Callan, who had recommended the horse for action in Dubai in the winter, said: "This means a lot. He jumped smart, William said to ride your own race, to sit on him, wait for that burst and use him late.
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- Last January for the Super Bowl, Americans were estimated to eat more than 15,000 tons of chips. This adds up to a total cost of $55 million on food and $237 million on soft drinks.
- The National Restaurant Association estimates 48 million Americans will order takeout or delivery while watching the game.
- More than 1.25 billion portions of chicken wings will be consumed for the Super Bowl, according to the National Chicken Council's 2012 Wing Report.
- According to the California Avocado commission, 12 million pounds of avocado are sold in preparation for the game so that Americans may devour an estimated eight million pounds of guacamole.
- 7-Eleven claims a whopping 20 percent in sales of antacid the day after the Super Bowl.
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Staff Selection Commission of Sub Inspector Traffic Police is soon going to publish the Odisha SSC SI Traffic Result 2015-16. The candidates can know very sonly about Pre Exam Merit List on its official website. Large no of candidates are applying for this exam.
Every year the organization clears the notification for the recruitment in many vacant vacancies. As same as this year, the department publishes the notice for the recruitment of the vacant post in traffic police in many cities. The preliminary examination was successfully conducted for Physical measurements and physical test.
After giving the 2 test, now all the applied candidates are very excited to see their Odisha SSC SI Traffic Result 2014-15. The scorecard will be soon visible on the official website. Therefore, keep in touch with latest updates. We give you a direct link to download or check they mark sheet which is mention below.
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The expansion, which will add over half a million square feet of factory space, overhaul the assembly, body and paint shop and add 2,000 employees to the factory's ranks, officially kicked off last month.
"This is a very exciting time in the history of Volkswagen Chattanooga," president and CEO of operations at the plant, Christian Koch, said in a statement. "A lot of hard work is going into adding this second vehicle line to the plant, but it is crucial to our efforts to move forward in America."
"Not only will Volkswagen's expansion create thousands of new jobs, it will strengthen their roots in our city," Chattanooga's Mayor, Andy Berke, said in a statement. "From the construction at the plant to the development of a visitors center, there is no doubt that Volkswagen is invested in Chattanooga."
VW Chattanooga has been a constant in the headlines over the past few years as pro-union and pro-business interests have battled over the souls representation rights of its roughly 1,500 workers. Just over a year ago, the UAW was defeated in its initial unionization bid, although pro-labor interests have not gone quietly into the night.
Construction is expected to continue for two years, with production of Chattanooga's second vehicle expected to commence in 2016. Scroll down for the official press release from Volkswagen.


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Today marks the 40th anniversary of David Bowie's album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. In this new edition of the Soundcheck Podcast, John Schaefer reflects on Bowie's influential concept album, first released in 1972. (Psst! You can head over to NME to listen to a stream of the album in all its remastered glory.)


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Discussion in 'Budget Board' started by meliss8599, Jul 19, 2011.
Or Target's?
I don't remember if they start now or in the next few weeks.
depends on where you live at...... im in PA and i know kmart has stuff in their ad this week but walmart only does one ad a month
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Target has had a few things on sale every week. Nothing big yet.
I don't remember an ad last year at Walmart for school supplies but I could be wrong. I try to pay really close attention to what is on sale since I need a lot of things being a teacher.
They already started around here. Got all the stuff I needed! School starts on Monday for us!
I have been in and out of Target for weeks picking up things here and there b/c I am a teacher. Their college ruled single subject notebooks are 15 cents a piece. The wide ruled are 20 cents a piece. I seem to remember picking up a 10 pack last summer for $1. I grabbed all the notebooks I'll need now (I ask for minimal supplies from parents). If they go on sale I'll get them cheaper and return the originals. If not, I have the exact colors and numbers I need. There is a 25 notebook limit if you need to stock up for a class. So I had to go twice.
Roseart glue sticks and markers are on sale this week but I prefer Crayola and Elmers. They'll be on sale soon.
I think with Target once something sells out, that's it, no more come in. I got the last 22 plastic folders and there were none in the stockroom.
Most all of the sales start traditionally the week AFTER July 4th. Staples actually had their first items the week before the 4th this year.
Started this week on Sunday here in VA
our wal-mart had BTS stuff out right after 4th of july. i've already gotten everything on DD13's school supply list (already had most of it) and now i just have to get clothes and maybe a new pair of sneakers. school starts in 27 days (august 15th).
Ours have been stocking items.
Doesn't seem as cheap as in recent years. But I am new to this area and stuff costs more.
My WalMart has all school supplies out. The prices should stay as is on supplies. Many basics, socks, underwear wii be going on rollback on Thursday 7/21.
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| WildFlower7 chapter 1 . 12/30/2007
I liked it. I liked how you made it to where she knew about how evil he is and yet she still didn't care. I think that maybe a story about what Aizen thought when/if he heard her say "Aizen-Taicho I'm glad I fell in love with your dangerous mind." Just a thought.
| Shrugs chapter 1 . 12/30/2007
Now, I admit that while I love different pairings for Hinamori (Just look at my Ichimaru/Hinamori one, haha)...actually, almost any pairing...I don't like her with Aizen for some weird way, although it MAY grow on me if stories are well written like this.
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Bivek Sharma, head of Small Business Accounting at KPMG, comments on the Summer Budget 2015.
Commenting on the Summer Budget 2015, Bivek Sharma, head of Small Business Accounting at KPMG, said:
"The Chancellor made it clear that the focus for the first Conservative Budget in 20 years was to establish a thriving business environment for those with ambition. Whilst the UK's army of SMEs were certainly a feature in the Chancellor's proposed plans, many small business owners could find themselves hit hard by the changes to the dividend tax credit regime.
"Small business owners with incorporated companies will often pay themselves a combination of dividends and salary. One of today's major announcements sees dividend tax credits replaced by a tax-free allowance of £5,000 of dividend income. Beyond this, the rates of dividend tax will be 7.5% for basic rate taxpayers, 32.5% for higher rate taxpayers and 38.1% for additional rate taxpayers.
"This measure could be a blow for those thousands of small business owners paying themselves considerable amounts in dividends, for example, if an owner makes £55k a year of which £30k is salary and £25k is dividend, the increase in tax under the new measure will be just over £1,600.
Bivek Sharma added: "Small business owners paying employees the minimum wage will also have to calculate the impact of the increase in salary cost for the new national Living Wage. Those SMEs operating in sectors with a high proportion of low-paid employees could well find themselves out of pocket."
Bivek Sharma concluded, "Of course, there was some good news in the Chancellor's red book for the UK's entrepreneurs. The reduction to corporation tax will be wholeheartedly welcomed, helping build on growing confidence and providing that essential breathing space for growth.
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Meg was six, give or take a few years, when she was broken in. I watched her as she galloped wildly around a field like a complete physco, with a fully grown man being flung about on her back.
Soon enough, she had been tamed by the amazing man who's name I never knew, and it was my turn to sit upon her back. We cantered around the field, half by pure accident and half deliberately. I kicked her on, as my adoptive mother Jane cried at me to pull on the reins. I didn't care.
One day, though, something horrendeous happened. I came out onto the yard in the night, to see Meg, my beloved pony, in an awful state. Her thick winter coat was matted with sweat, she lay down and rolled, kicked about, tried to bite her stomach. I had never seen anything like this before, I screamed for help. People, including Jane, ran out to see what all the commotion was about. A vet came, Jane took me inside and I never saw Meg again.


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Juju is Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara, supported by a rhythm section of drummer Dave Smith and bassist Billy Fuller, the quartet recording the seven tracks of In Trance live in single-take sessions.
Opener "Nightwalk" is typical, Adams's dirty, abrupt electric guitar riff anchored by brisk, skittish drumming while Camara's riti one-string violin skirls around, with chanted responses to his lead vocal, in North African style. The parched desert-blues vibrato of the guitar on the loping "Waide Nayde" recalls Ali Farka Touré, while the ingenious cyclical layering of riti loops and drums in (I think) 5/6 time on the lengthy "Djanfa Moja" brings to mind one of Can's celebrated Ethnological Forgeries. But the most pungent aroma rising from Juju's avant-jazz dub-trance grooves is that of a funkier Mahavishnu Orchestra.
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"We published a screenshot tour of the Xfce 4.5.90 (first alpha release for the Xfce 4.6). The tour is a good preview of the next Xfce. You will find twenty nine pictures (480x360) of the Xfce running on GoblinX current and also a tarball with 1280x1024 pictures to download. Visit the tour right now."
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Barack Obama Holds Immigration Dog And Pony Show With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Bloomberg, But No Members of Congress
President Barack Obama is hosting a meeting to outline his views on immigration reform this afternoon with top cabinet officials and national politicians, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the Reverend Al Sharpton -- but no members of congress are expected to attend.
In other words, it's a dog and pony show meant to trick Latinos into believing the Obama Administration prioritizes "immigration reform," even if the White House press release isn't exactly clear on what that actually means.
Obama's press release is full of archaic sentences about the president's "vision for fixing the broken immigration system through common-sense, comprehensive immigration reform grounded in the principles of responsibility and accountability," which is all fine and dandy except that there is no plan to "fix" the "broken immigration system" through "common-sense, comprehensive immigration reform grounded in the principles of responsibility and accountability."
Republicans are against any immigration legislation beyond border security. Obama isn't willing to push them harder. That's the situation that will allow the status quo to reign for the foreseeable future.
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He says he wants to hold businesses that hire illegals accountable for their actions, that he wants to increase our "unprecedented" number of Border Patrol "boots on the ground," and that he is devoting more resources to enforcement.
For those of you looking for Obama to take a stand on behalf of those immigrants who are already here and live amongst us, Obama doesn't give much. In the press release, he demands:
Those people living here illegally must also be held accountable for getting on the right side of the law, by admitting they broke the law, paying taxes and a penalty, learning English before they can get in line to become legalized and citizens. Being a citizen of this country comes not only with rights but also with fundamental responsibilities. We can create a pathway for legal status that is fair, and reflects of our values. Strengthen economic competiveness by creating a legal immigration system that meets our diverse needs: Our immigration laws should encourage high-skilled individuals we train in our world-class institutions of higher education to stay in the United States and create jobs, stop punishing innocent young people for their parents' actions by denying children the chance to earn an education or join the military so they can earn higher wages and generate more tax revenues, provide farmers a legal way to hire the workers they rely on, and should respect families following the rules.
Notice that there isn't a single word about what this new "legal immigration system that meets our diverse needs" looks like. In fact, he spends more time suggesting that Mexicans need to learn how to speak English than he does explaining what he wants to do to help solve their problems.
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- Crossdresser: When Peter takes the job of a prostitute. As implied by Stewie, Peter in drag looks like an adult, transgendered Meg (even though "Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story" had a transgendered Meg [now named "Ron"] that looked nothing like Peter).
- Getting Crap Past the Radar: When Peter is a prostitute, he asks Lois if she wants a "Cleveland steamer". The Fox censors merely thought it was a nonsensical, made-up phrase (or it had something to do with Cleveland Brown, Peter's Black Best Friend) so they let it slide, but it's actually a real sexual practice where one person defecates on their partner's chest (because of this revelation, the entire part with Peter working as a hooker is cut on free-TV syndication, but not the cable reruns or the DVD). Seth MacFarlane can't believe they got away with that, especially considering the original line mentioned a "half-and-half" (half oral, half anal sex), which was rejected by FOX censors on sight.
- Left Hanging: Lampshaded when the end of the episode comes and Peter still doesn't have a replacement job.Lois: It'll be OK, Chris. Remember that episode of The Honeymooners when Ralph lost his job but didn't get it back?
Peter: Yeah, why was that? That bugged the crap out of me.
- Male Gaze: The Black Knight has a really attractive girlfriend and we're given a few close-ups of her cleavage.
- The Oldest Profession: Peter as a prostitute.


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"We estimate that between 70 and 80 percent of them are in danger of being forced into prostitution," said the IOM's Luca Pianese, adding that the numbers do not include hundreds of minors.
"You have to separate them from false sisters and pretend husbands," said Pianese. Then comes the painful bit. "They arrive here full of hope, confident they are headed for a better future," the aid worker say. Unfortunately our duty is to smash their dream."


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Ali de Bold
on May 28, 2010 @ 10:54 pm
We've been house-hunting for a long time and I'm so tired of the b.s that is the Toronto market that we're starting to consider... the burbs.
Though that stresses me out just to admit that out loud, you can get such a gorgeous mansion built your way if you're willing to do a commute of some sort for the same price you'd pay for a roach infested hovel in an area that is being 'gentrified'.
Those of you who have gone through this too know what I mean. Do you know which builders are good and which ones to avoid? We recently looked at some Fernbrook homes in Oakville that were gorgeous.
Can anyone recommend any good builders (in GTA)?