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WP's 55gal to 270gal plywood tank conversion
1 The idea
A long time ago I read about large plywood tanks. Fools, I thought... wood and water? A couple of years back I started wondering about it some more, comparing a plywood tank to a commercial glass tank. The economics didn't add up, so I bought a 55gal tank and forgot about plywood. More recently, the idea surfaced again. Now I am less worried about the economic side of it, but thrilled with the idea of a large home-built tank, with lots of invisible plumbing, water change system, and a generous depth, to fit exactly into a place where a 100gal tank sits now.
I am no professional wood worker, and before attempting something like that, I wanted to first get some on-hand experience to reduce the risk of a major screw-up, like flooding my house with several hundred gallons of water. So I started looking at my neglected 55gal tank with it's lack of depth and figured the nice big front and back glass might work well in a larger plywood construction.
Sitting in the garage, it wouldn't have to be perfect, and if it catastrophically failed, the worst that could happen is a lot of water draining out of my garage door.
In this journal I am going to show pictures of what I did step by step and the results of it. I don't want to challenge your patience, and had no clear idea if it would work (still don't) and how long it was going to take to finish. So by now I am a few steps ahead, and some of the epoxy is already drying.
But this is how it started...
1 The idea (this post)
2 Planning and preparation (next post)
3 Smashing a perfectly fine tank and building a foundation
4 Plywood, screws, glue and sand paper
5 Epoxy
6 Glass & Silicone
7 Plumbing & Filtration
8 Lighting
9 Moving it into place
10 Wet Day
11 Substrate
12 Conclusion
13 Top Lessons learned
2 Planning and Preparation
The more careful planning is done upfront, the smoother everything will work in the end. Since I was not in a rush, I took several months to think about it, read other successful and unsuccessful projects on the web, measure things here and there, evaluate the space and create a very detailed plan with a computer. Here is the schematic of the setup, created in Visio:
Along with that, I created a plywood cut plan, which helped to minimize waste. Going back and forth between the schematic and the cut plan, I optimized the size for my future tank construction. Originally I wanted to keep the length of the tank to 48" to take advantage of the plywood sheet size, but that would have meant to cut the glass panels, and I figured some additional length to build filter compartments into the tank itself would be cool too. Basically I ended up with two tanks, each of them LxWxH 60x22x24", resulting in two stacked 135gal tanks.
My collection of woodworking tools is fairly basic... We will need a drill or two with a selection of drill bits, a circular saw, some clamps, measuring tape, and a square. I also own a table saw which isn't necessary, but comes in handy sometimes. I often jump on super cheap deals at Harbor Freight, and my collection now includes cheapo jig saw, finishing sander, and grinder/cutoff wheel. And a rotary tool for different purposes.
Financially, I don't think this will save a lot of money over buying an off the shelf glass tank, especially when counting the hours that go into the project. I don't count them, because this is a fun/spare time project for me. Plywood gives us flexibility with regards to the size and plumbing which gives it an advantage over store bought tanks. And if it holds without leaking, there will be a large confidence boost... hey, I made this! Of course that can go the other way too.
One thing to consider... if not in a hurry, expenses come gradually, which is easier to swallow than one big lump sum. I bought the Epoxy months ago, the plywood over time, usually it didn't cost more than $60 a pop. Having the glass was a large saving for me. 2x4's and wood glue are very cheap items, and over several months I looked for deals that helped me to keep all of this fairly inexpensive.
You can probably guess my thoughts on this;) Sounds like you are going about it the right way. I had a LOT of trials and a coule of errrors, but I'm SO glad I stuck it out. Let your imagination go wild, because that is your limitation. Feel free to pm if you think I could help with a question:)
Ultimate DIY FTW!
Thanks tusk, your awesome monstrosity build is definitely part of my inspiration. Don't hesitate to speak up if you see something go the wrong way. :wink:
3 Smashing a perfectly fine tank and building a foundation
Once the 55gal tank was emptied, the question became how to separate the glass panels. A razor blade and a lot of tooth floss are a good starting point. The first seam is the hardest, once it is unglued all the other seams are comparatively easy to separate.
After half an hour with the razor blade, my patience ran out and I grabbed a hammer. Since I didn't need the side panels, smashing them carefully sped up the process immensely. The bottom panel of this 55gal tank was tempered, and to compare some I took the hammer to it as well. I found that tempered glass is much, much harder to shatter, and once it broke, it broke into hundreds of little pieces as expected. They are still very sharp... ouch.
As a side note, it might seem a bit weird to cut up a nice 55gal tank, until you realize how expensive glass panels can be if you buy one or two. With applied economies of scale, buying a complete 55gal tank is cheaper than buying the separate glass panels!
The floor in my garage is angled towards the street, and curved towards the center. Not a good base for a large tank. Therefore, I decided to build a concrete base. Soon I realized that this wasn't as easy as it seems, but after a couple of layers it was all built up fairly straight and level.
I am planning to add another layer of fresh thinset just when lowering the plywood construction onto the base, to make sure it is well supported and level.
To keep energy costs reasonable, I removed the drywall and filled the space with insulation. This should help to keep the tank temperatures cozy during icy winter nights. The plywood should insulate a little bit, and I will cut a fitting piece of styrofoam insulation to cover the front glass. As you can see, I also painted the garage floor with epoxy paint. Very easy to do, and makes a big difference in appearance.
plywood tanks are awesome! my friend has a 500 gallon plywood tank and the thing is huge!
one concern that comes up is the glass, do you think the 55 gallon glass panels are enough to hold the extra weight?......also if ur 55 gallon was a standard 55 shouldn't all the panels be tempered?
w/ those dimensions i get a minimum thickness of 0.31" @ safety factor 2 for non-tempered and .10" @ safety factor 2 for tempered glass.
I forgot the size of my piece of glass, but it was atleast $200 for the hunk with polished edges. Not cheap.
Keep the pics a comming :)
To be honest, I haven't given much thought to whether the panels are thick enough. I figure additional depth of the tank does not add a lot of weight (and I am probably wrong about that), and the height and length of the glass panel won't change. Instead of small silicone seams, the whole panel will rest against a (hopefully square) plywood frame, which IMO should not add much or any stress.
I have some more pictures lined up, stay tuned. :smile:
if i remember correctly my friend paid $2000 for his glass.
I am building a plywood glass tank right now its 80% done. I purchased 1/2 starfire glass for my veiwing window dimensions of tank are 97 1/2" by 24" by 24" 240 gallons I believe. The glass is 95" by 23 1/2" the glass is 95" by 23 1/2" the glass cost me $320.00 with beveled polished edges. I used fiberglass resign and cloth to seal it then I painted it with sweetwater epoxy paint from aquatic eco systems one gallon came to $110.00 that including shipping. If you would like to see pics so u can get some ideas just let me know. gotta love DIY
Very cool. An awesome project indeed :)
Did you use the West System epoxy? Why do you use Sweetwater epoxy paint, as an additional seal for the epoxy? How did you deal with the fumes?
4 Plywood, screws, glue and sand paper
To build the box, I used 8x4ft 3/4" plywood panels. When it comes to plywood, there are many choices, from very cheap (~$25) to better quality (~40) to really expensive hardwood (~$55). The main drawback of the cheap boards is that they come with lots of imperfections that might need considerable time to fix, and can even negatively impact their strength. This usually surfaces when you cut the boards and spot gaps.
For front, bottom, and sides I went for the middle-of-the-road, better quality plywood from a lumber place, where they also helped me with some of the long cuts. There is nothing that can't be cut just as well with a circular saw at home, but it is definitely easier to have this done with a large industrial saw, especially if they only charge like 50 cents a cut.
For the back, I was going to join two sheets, but then decided to use a different approach. I bought four very cheap, thinner boards (0.45") and doubled them up, so the join runs vertically on the back and horizontally in the front. Gluing the 60x60 board together was quite an interesting experience. I used a door as the base, since my garage floor isn't straight. Then I collected all clamps, buckets, concrete bags, and water bottles to press it all together.
It turned out alright, but like I mentioned, with cheaper plywood you get a lot of imperfections, and it took a couple of hours with wood filler and sander to get it all nice and smooth.
I bought 2" drywall screws at the local hardware store, and I used a couple of 18oz bottles of Gorilla glue to keep it all together. One very inexpensive way to increase the structural strength and assure the weight of the water does not pop the glue seams is to add triangular pieces of wood, ripped 45 degrees from 2x2's. This is where the table saw comes in handy... I glued these strips to all inside corners.
I opted for an integrated filter (and stuff) compartment. This makes applying the epoxy much harder, but I went for it anyway.
Main reasons: I don't want to use a canister or HOB or any such external filter. With the tank sitting in a garage that is not insulated, I think external filters would aggravate temperature swings, I would need more wattage in Winter, and the tank would heat up faster in Summer. Plus, with the tank design as it is, I wouldn't really know where to place it. Internal filters in the tank look ugly, and are messy to clean. Thanks to plywood I just added some length to the tank for 3 compartments (see schematic in second post): One for the pump (as well as heater, overflow to lower tank, and fertilizer reservoirs), a second center compartment for filter sponges, and a third "dry" compartment for some equipment, micro fertilizer, maybe maintenance supplies.
Braceless tanks make maintenance much more fun, and no light is reflected by dirty glass braces. For the top tank, I used a steel angle to add the necessary stiffness to the plywood.
The bottom tank is mainly planned as a fancy water reservoir at this point. It will get a shorter metal angle, combined with a threaded rod that goes from the front to the back panel to prevent any bowing.
One of my main concerns about possible weak points is that the top tank is mainly floating in air. When full of water, this is going to be a lot of weight supported by the sides panels. To prevent the bottom from bowing and ripping the front glass out of it's silicone bed, I added a 2x4 in front, 2x6 in the center, and a 2x2 in the back (where it connects to the back panel). Hope it will hold! I might add some more support from the outside.
Here is another shot adding the 45deg strips:
For easier access and handling, I am keeping both tanks and the back panel separate while applying epoxy. When done, I will screw the back panel to the tanks and apply epoxy to all the joins. The 60x60 double plywood back panel is very heavy, and when combined with the tanks I need another person to move it around.
At this stage I -cough- started to sand everything really smooth. Sanding sponges are my favorite tool, even though I used a finishing sander for some of the larger areas. Well, almost ready for some epoxy!
looks verry nice, I know i need to start a thread and im working on it. Its going to be a diy thread. The thing is im building some acrylic tanks some opent top frameless glass tanks and the monster 240 gallon plywood glass tank. When these projects are all done i will have an all in one thread.
To answer your questions the reason I used the sweetwater epoxy paint is because when I started this project I diddnt know about west systems epoxy so I used fiberglass resign and cloth that I bought by the gallon at the auto parts store. It worked great but then I was worried about the resign poisning my plants and fish so I put 3 nice thick coats of the sweetwater epoxy over the fiberglass resign so all together the fiberglass resign is about 6 mm thick with another 4 mm of epoxy paint over that, guarenteed not to leak and verry strong
when you apply your epoxy if you buy it by the gallon I suggest only mixing up 1/3 at a time so its not setting up on you before you use it up it does stink so I opened the garage door turned on the exaust fan and used 3 other fans to blow the fumes away as I painted and I also suggest buying cheap brushes and dont try reusing them and wear rubber gloves.
Very nice build. The quality of it is top notch. I can't wait to see the direction this tank is going in.
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Recently, I received a visit at home from a religious organization, which handed me two of its publications. As I believe that every religion has some wisdom to share, I read both magazines. What really struck me was the cross-media approach of the magazines; many articles referred to a video or website, and QR codes were placed throughout. Reading this magazine, I thought back to my recent trip to the US, where I also saw many QR codes: on advertising in the subway, in stores, in magazines. However, I didn't see anyone reading those codes. Thinking about this a bit longer, I couldn't think of any occasion when I had observed someone using a QR code.
With that in mind, I had a look at Forrester's Consumer Technographics® 2012 surveys for both Europe and the US to understand the uptake of QR codes by the general online audience. I found that about 8% of US online adults with a mobile phone have used QR/2D bar codes in the past month — up from only 1% in 2010 and 5% in 2011. Uptake doesn't really show huge differences by age, interestingly enough, but in both the US and Europe, men are more likely to use them than women.
In his recent report "How Extended Packaging Will Redefine Relationships Among Brands, Retailers, And Customers", my colleague Thomas Husson gives his perspective on mobile bar codes. He writes: "In just one year, we have seen a surge in consumer adoption. For example, in Q4 2012 Scanlife, one of the leading bar code platform providers, reported nearly 18 million scans (an increase of 64% year-over-year), with 5 million unique users."
Despite their still limited uptake today, QR/2D bar codes have a great future ahead of them. As Thomas mentions: "The mainstreaming of smartphones with integrated 2D bar code scanning as a core camera functionality, the end of the bar code war, improvements in communicating consumer benefits, and the mobilization of relevant content will help scale bar code opportunities in the next two to three years."
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Alessandra Ambrosio: Goddess in Pink
Showcasing her divine side, Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio stunned at a Vogue Carnival party in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Thursday (February 20).
Looking like a true goddess, the 32-year-old sported a hot pink gown with a deep neckline and thigh slit, completed with a floral head dress, smiling for the cameras against a golden background.
Excited for the "Tropical Couture-themed" event, which took place at Hotel Unique in Sao Paulo, Alessandra posted a status on Twitter that read, "Getting ready for the @VogueBRoficial carnival tonight!"
Enjoying her time back home, the Brazilian babe spent the previous night promoting Bobstore magazine in Sao Paulo, for which she is the cover star of the first issue.


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|753 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|3 nights
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - The apartment is not minutes from Glasgow City Centre -- IT IS Glasgow City centre!
Award winner 2011 and 2012 -this aprtment will not disappoint. Yards from Argyle St and Buchanan St with George Square next block up. Restaurants, shopping, transport, tourist sights - all at your doorstep. Its at the hub of public transport to take you to places such as Loch Lomond, Argyll. Ideal base to explore the city and further afield - even the Highlands.
The apartment is in a fabulous historic building with original features. There are high ceilings and large windows and hardwood floors. There is a large lounge with Bang & Olufsen entertainment system; a very well equipped separate kitchen; modern bathroom with bath and shower and a large double bedroom. The sofa bed in the lounge provides an extra double bed. A double air bed is also available. We can also provide a cot on request. The flat is centrally heated and despite being right in the heart of the city, location is deceptively quiet. Gated access for security
Location Location Location: This really is the best location in Glasgow City Centre. You are right in the heart of everything yet it is still quiet as the street has no through traffic. There are restaurants withing 50 metres, a traditional pub accross the street; all transport is nearby; tourist sites very close; shopping literally on your doorstep. Everything you could possibly want from a very comfortable home from home!
Luxury living - quiet city centre location: This is a new apartment in a historic building and will offer you all the comforts of home during your visit to Glasgow Scotland. The building was once home to the Stirlings Library. You can read all about the history of the building at our website (please, do not hesitate to contact us for website link).
There are hardwood floors and large double glazed full windows as well as high ceilings. We furnished it personally and are very proud of our home in Glasgow. We hope you will visit and also be pleased with our apartment - we are sure you will!
It is cheaper than staying in a hotel and you have all the freedom to cook for yourself if you want to - plus you have a superb entertainment system with free internet and comfortable bedroom. You can even book online by visiting the link to our own website. So go there now and Book a Place in History!
I am a Glaswegian living in West Sussex. I still love Glasgow and loe to share my apartment with liesure and business visitors. The property is personally managed by family.
Ronnie Green purchased this apartment in 2008
Location Location Location! Simply the most central and convenient location you will find - but still quiet despite its city centre street cred.
Historic building with unique original features. When i saw the old Stirling Library was being transformed into luxury aprtments my property search in Glasgow was offer. Historic lovely apartment in a fantastic city centre location. What is there not too like! Going by the reviews the visitors endorse my decision!
We did enjoy our visit. Of the three apts we rented yours was our favourite. It was the cleanest and best equipped. In fact it was beyond our expectations. It felt very homey. I felt like I was in a Parisian apt. It was very elegant and my husband really appreciated the living room chair and footstool. If we ever get back to Scotland I would make your apt. the home base to travel from. I will also recommend it to friends that may travel to Glasgow.
Perfect location, beautifully fitted and Ronnie was an absolute delight to deal with. We have told all our friends and family about this apartment. We'll absolutely be back. Just perfect - I cannot praise our experience enough!
My first stay in Glasgow was made even better because I stayed in such a lovely place. Light, airy, clean and in a safe area with lots of restaurants and shops. Glasgow Central and Queen St. stations were a only short walk. Took the #500 bus to the airport - only a 2 minute walk away.
My daughter and I stayed for a few days while looking at University.
We found the apartment to be much larger and nicer than we expected. All the amenities were present--including dishwasher and washer dryer. The location was great. We had no problem walking there from the bus stop with our large suitcases. I slept on the sofa without pulling it out into a bed and was perfectly comfortable that way.
My only comment would be that it was hard to cook because there were very few usable pots and pans. We were only there for a few days to managed. If staying for a long time, would need a few supplies.
We were very pleased and would definitely stay here again.
My family and I spent 4 nights in this wonderful apartment. Ronnie was great to deal with, excellent to deal with from the beginning. He provided a travel cot for my six month old, and responded positively and encouragingly to having us stay there with two children. The apartment was comfortable, bigger than expected, and had absolutely everything you could possibly need (and I mean everything - there was even sewing supplies in a drawer I used to fix my daughter's dress, a travel adapter, shampoo!). Easy to get the keys, easy to find, less than a 10 min walk from the airport bus, comfortable to stay. I didn't find it any noisier than any city apartment I've ever lived in - we had very comfortable sleeps. We ate breakfast in the apartment, packed lunches and "cooked" (heated up take away or boiled pasta) in the kitchen, which saved us loads. Damage deposit was refunded promptly. I would recommend this apartment to any couple or young family traveling to Glasgow.
I spent 3 nights when visiting Glasgow. Satisfied with the apartment.
1) well-located, M&S, supermarkets, subways, shopping streets and restaurants are close-by by walk;
2) the apartment is clean, comfortable; the kitchen is well-equipped, if you prefer cooking by yourself, you can do it easily;
3) the apartment is stylish, high-ceiling, big windows and nice books;
4) the owner is helpful and friendly, providing you with the instruction and assistants.
This apartment was by far, the most spacious and most well-appointed one out of four that we rented during our 3 week stay in Europe. The location was outstanding, within walking distance of train station, bus and underground. Food market at M&S was great to have around the corner with everything you need. The people in Glasgow were so friendly and engaging we wished we could have stayed longer. We took the train to Edinburgh for the day and had a terrific time touring the castle and a great lunch in a local pub.
Ronnie the owner was very helpful in answering our questions and takes pride in the apartment, as you can see. We would recommend staying here and hope to return one day.
The location for the Library Apartment is second to none. It really is Glasgow city centre. You couldnt be better located which makes it very convenient to sample all that Glasgow has to offer. lt is also in the heart of the Merchant City with its cutting edge theatres, galleries, shops, cafes and restaurants . The exact location is Miller St- very close to all transport such as subway (metro) stations, train stations and buses. A car is not required but if you bring one parking is available close by. The main square, George Square is only yards away. Glasgow's famous shopping streets are literally on your doorstep and art galleries such as The Gallery of Modern art are less than a block away. The SECC exhibition centre is minutes away and also the Glasgow Art Gallery & Museum -home to Salvador Dali's famous painting of Christ. The location is quiet and has restaurants and bars and traditional pubs on the doorstep. It is only 1 hour away to Loch Lomond and to the Trossachs
Other Activities: Theatres, restaurants, shopping, supermarkets, museums - everything you could possibly want is nearby!
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see also owners own website at www.bookaflatinglasgow.com for up to date prices and availability.
price per night based on 1 or 2 persons. Additional supplement of £10 per night for 3 or 4 persons Supplement also applies for 2 persons if sofa bed is also being used.
£650 per week reducing for longer stays- please ask for a quote
Prices shown subject to change.
All rates based on 2 person occupancy. Apartment can sleep max 4 using sofa bed - additional charge of £10 per night for use of sofa bed.
A cot is available - ask for details.
** This rate is subject to a per person/per night fee. The displayed price reflects one guest.


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It took him awhile, but Raekwon finally cooked up a sequel to his classic solo album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. The follow-up, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II, ups the ante in every way for Wu-Tang Clan's head chef. It's catchier, but at the same time, somehow, Raekwon got even more gangsta on this go-around.
He proves that true hustlers only get better at the game with edge over the course of the album. While hanging out in "LA, big city of dreams," Raekwon sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to talk about his favorite fish spot in Los Angeles, the story behind one of the new album's bona fide "hits," and so much more in this exclusive interview.
Being a New Yorker, do you dig coming to LA?
Shit, I love LA, man. We've been coming to LA for the last damn near 20 years right now. LA is one of the best cities in the world. I wouldn't mind being in either LA or New York.
Any LA spots you recommend?
There's this little fish place that I always go to called Penguin Fish & Chips. I've been going there for so long. It's funny because the guy finally fucking gave me something for free the other day [Laughs]. He's mad cool with us though. He gave me a Sock-it-to-Me cake for free. We love our fish! Fish is our favorite dish. He has all kinds of different fish that he sells like red snapper. We go in there and we jump on that.
Speaking of California, what's the story behind "Catalina?"
"Catalina" was a vicious record, and we always knew that was going to be a hit. I remember when I actually sat in the studio with Dr. Dre and he first played it for me. I looked at his face and I could tell that he really loved the beat. I loved it because it's my kind of beat. It was still hip hop, but it had savoir faire to it. It reminded me of a new "C.R.E.A.M." That's why you hear me come with a similar style on it. The beat was just knocking, and the first thing I thought about was one of those big yachts that said "Catalina" on it. If you ride on this shit, you've got to have money. You know what I mean? I believe that's a record that would be a really good single for me.
Is it important to "have a single?"
I want the majority of my records to be hardcore, but I did also have to respect the fact that I needed one or two good records that would push across the country and still give me that underground credibility. We knew it was a hit. Dre knew it was a hit. He heard the verse and he was like, "Goddamn…"
Did it come together easily?
At first we didn't have the hook. Believe it or not, the first hook had Busta Rhymes. Busta's the one that put me and Dre together. The first hook had a little reference from Busta Rhymes. He was singing and having fun. I liked his hook too, but we decided to change it because we don't people to start thinking Busta's a singer. He's not that kind of artist, plus he was having fun. It wasn't nothing that he was banking on doing. We knew that record was going to the top.
Any last words?
Tell all of the people, "Love is love!"
Go cop that album!
—Rick Florino
Check out Rick Florino's new novel Dolor available now for FREE here…


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Friday, November 19, 2010
The Gingerbread Nutcracker, Sweet
We love "Gingerbread Adventures" where kids are invited smell, touch, and taste the spices and other plant parts that make up a gingerbread recipe. They can also grind spices, make spicy sachets and ornaments, and decorate gingersnap cookies.
"Every Year five of New York's most celebrated and imaginative bakers design gingerbread houses for The New York Botanical Garden's Gingerbread Adventures exhibit in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden, on display from November 20, 2010, to Jan 9, 2011." NYBG
We are honored to be in the company of these wonderful bakers who have houses (that we can't wait to see!) :
Mark Tasker, Balthazar Bakery
Lauri DiTunno, Cake Alchemy,
Kaye Hansen, Riviera Bakehouse,
Irina Brandler, Sugar and Spice Bake Shop
(us: Kate Sullivan, Cake Power along with Patti Paige, Baked Ideas)
*For more about what kids get to explore at the exhibit see:
New York Times 2009 article 'GINGERBREAD ADVENTURES'
The Gingerbread house displays for the NY Botanical Garden stay up for months in all sorts of extremes of temperature and in direct sunlight. This always presents a special challenge in creating structures that can withstand the weather and condensation.
For our display, Nutcracker Gingerbread "Sweet", we made a cookie dough used mainly for houses and ornaments, because it bakes up so hard and solid. That recipe is from Colette's Christmas book.
❥ Since most gingerbread is made to be EATEN as well as seen, I thought I'd share the best most yummy & delicious Gingerbread recipe I know of, that works great for cookies, houses, and for eating!!:
Patti Paige's Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
1/2 cup light brown sugar -- firmly packed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
10 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
3/4 cup dark molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Cream together butter and sugar. Add spices, salt, egg, and molasses, and beat well. Sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; add to butter mixture and beat again. Chill dough for several hours. Heat oven 350 degrees. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.
Royal Icing: 2 large egg whites (or equivalent powdered egg whites); 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; juice of 1 lemon.
Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add sugar, lemon juice and beat for 1 minute more. If icing is too thick, add a little water. If too thin, add more sugar. Spread on cookies or decorate with pastry bag and tip.
Hours for The Everett Children's Adventure Garden:
Outdoor Galleries and Gingerbread Houses are open for exploration during regular garden hours- Tuesday-Sunday, 10am - 6pm.
Guided Gingerbread Activities take place:
Tuesdays - Fridays; 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays (except for November 20 & 21, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and extended hours days; 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
*The New York Botanical Garden, spanning some 250 acres of Bronx Park, was founded in 1891 on part of the grounds of the Belmont Estate, formerly owned by the tobacco magnate Pierre Lorillard, after a fund-raising campaign led by Columbia University botanist Nathaniel Lord Britton, who was inspired to emulate the Royal Botanic Gardens in London. It contains 48 different gardens and plant collections.
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LOVE this ! I'm going to go see it ...ReplyDelete
Fabulous seeing the process of developing the gingerbread house.
Such an art, and you two are extraordinary artists!
This is absolutely, amazingly creative! Would love to know how many hours and people power went into it's creation? This subject matter is a favorite of ours, as my daughter dances in the Westchester Ballet Company's Nutcracker at the Westchester County Center - just a few miles north of the Botanical Gardens. I did notice that your patterns for the characters were taken from a scherenschnitte pattern from the company "Papercutting by Alison" It would be nice to give them some credit. I think we are over due for a Christmas visit to the Botanical Gardens!ReplyDelete
This is gorgeous! Thank you for the behind-the- scenes glimpses. I posted a link to your post on my other site, ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com. :)ReplyDelete
Your beautiful gingerbread house has been featured on BEST OF THE WEB GINGERBREAD HOUSES go to the bottom of the post to get your badge.ReplyDelete
I just signed up for the Dec. 8th BUDDING MASTERS gingerbread workshop where my granddaughter can make her own gingerbread house. Where at the NYBG is the workshop given?ReplyDelete
My granddaughter and I are attending tomorrow Dec. 8th at 2pm theReplyDelete
BUDDING Masters Gingerbread House Workshop at the NYBG. Where is it being held?
Do the children take their creations home?


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He had a fleeting impression that she had been for some time where she stood now, by the stairway with her hand on the newel post.
Kathrien turned away and traced a pattern on the newel post with her slender fingers.
But Richard was slow about following them, and when I was half way down the stair he was only as far as the newel post.
"I feel like an ass," said young Mr. Van Pycke, probably to the newel post, there being nothing else quite so human in sight.
He noticed, too, that Dr. Redding had descended the stairs and leant against the newel post.
She beheld the Colonel leaning against the newel post, looking up but not seeing her.
A flat sphere of solid wood tops the capital of the newel post.
Where can I find an old stair rail and newel post suitable for the old house?
Then, with an odd lack of assurance, he said: About that newel post now, Rowland.
The staircase at the extreme left is hand-carved, the newel post being exceedingly plain.


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As 2009 comes to a close, I'm in the thick of Phase 2 of our migration to Evergreen. Migrations feel very…introverted. My nose is an inch from the ground and I'm focused on transferring our data. It has been a while since I looked up and considered how far Evergreen has come in one year.
One year ago, Evergreen was still at version 1.2.x, with 126.96.36.199 still a month or so away. Since then, there have been two major releases: 1.4.x, which hit the downloads page in early 2009; then 184.108.40.206, which landed this past November. Each introduced many new features. Perhaps seasoned Evergreen veterans at places like Georgia PINES are used to this rate of progress, but for me, who's first real experience with Evergreen came only about a year ago, it's pretty staggering.
To give one small example, our Evergreen site went from having no Z39.50 server (April 2009), to a Z39.50 (and SRU!) server without holdings info (May 2009), to a Z39.50/SRU server that includes holdings and can be very easily scoped to provide "databases" for each of our locations (November 2009). All that in about the span of 8 months. Where once there was a lack of functionality, we now have something better than we had with our previous ILS.
That's not to say that Evergreen is perfect or fully complete yet. There's still a lot of work to be done and new features to implement. However, I'm encouraged by the growing community that's developing. It's still relatively small and the major patches still come from the primary developers, but new code, patches, and translations are starting to come from outside of Equinox. That's been acknowledged in some way by the developer meetings on IRC that have begun to take place periodically, where some core and non-core developers get together and hash out the development issues of the day. The use of LaunchPad as a public tool for bug reporting and translations has also helped lower barriers to participation. (That said, Equinox has grown a lot this year and their rate of progress on many big ticket features has consequently increased).
The first Evergreen International Conference was held in 2009 and looks set to become an annual event. Most notably, the inaugural conference helped launch the Documentation Interest Group (DIG), and the DIGgers are currently busy organizing the existing community documentation and getting ready to write up the missing pieces. The next Evergreen International Conference is coming in April 2010.
And, of course, many new libraries migrated to Evergreen in 2009, with others already planning their migrations for 2010. Should be an interesting year ahead.
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Penguins notebook: Despres could see more time on 'D' with Letang
The Penguins were 12-4 with defenseman Simon Despres in the lineup entering Monday's game against Tampa Bay.
Despres has recorded six points in 16 games and entered the game leading all Penguins defensemen with a plus-8 rating.
Given those numbers — and coach Dan Bylsma's assessment of Despres' recent play — the youngster's days of being a healthy scratch might end. And he might start seeing more time with defenseman Kris Letang.
Bylsma said Despres' performance Saturday in Montreal may have been his best in the NHL. Despres set up center Brandon Sutter's overtime game-winner, was sound defensively and continued his trend of playing a more physical game.
Despres and Letang played together at times during the first six weeks of the season.
Seeing the ups and downs of Despres' first lengthy stint in the NHL reminds Bylsma of a young Letang.
"It was really helpful for Simon to play with Kris," Bylsma said.
• Defenseman Paul Martin remains out with an injury that Bylsma called "day-to-day." There is a chance that Martin could return to the lineup when the Penguins play Thursday in Philadelphia.
• Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik was incensed with officials early in the third period when a blindside hit from Tampa Bay captain Vinny Lecavalier was not penalized. Lecavalier said the hit was essentially an accident. "I saw him at the last second," Lecavalier said. "I was going for the puck. It was kind of a collision. He didn't see me. I didn't see him. It was a heavy hit or both of us. We kind of surprised each other, I think."
• Don't expect left wing Beau Bennett to remain in Wilkes-Barre. In fact, he will probably be back with the Penguins by Tuesday. The organization sent Bennett to the AHL on Monday, but it was a procedural move. Right wing Zach Boychuk was placed on waivers on the same day that center Evgeni Malkin was activated. Because Boychuk's status was unknown Monday afternoon, the team needed to clear a roster spot.
• Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, wingers James Neal, Pascal Dupuis, Matt Cooke, and defenseman Deryk Engelland welcomed Monday's student rush line with pizza. Bylsma joined his players by greeting fans who waited for 500 available tickets.
• Former Penguins left wing Ryan Malone remained out of Tampa Bay's lineup with a lower-body injury. He is expected to return within a week.
— Josh Yohe
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Just when you thought the BlackBerry 10 had its work cut out for itself by competing against Android, iOS and the new Windows Phone 8. According to reports on the web, Linux-based Ubuntu OS will soon come to smartphones, giving the BlackBerry 10 one more competitor to fight for precious market share with. And this could happen as soon as October 2013, according to Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth. The Ubuntu smartphone OS will be optimized for use on the Galaxy Nexus and app developers can get to work by the end of this month itself. The OS itself will be the same as the desktop version, which means users can connect their smartphones to a monitor and use it like a regular PC too. Ubuntu as a smartphone OS can expect to be well received in the corporate world, where security regulations are the norm. Given this strength, it makes [+more]
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BlackBerry 10 Adamant To Win: Jumps Into Lightning Battle With Nokia Lumia 920 And Apple iPhone 5
Even though the recent launch of the latest BlackBerry 10 OS generated quite the buzz and saw positive response from tech analysts the world over, the battle is just about beginning for the company. According to ABI Research, we can expect to see about 20 million BlackBerry 10 users by the end of this year, while Windows Phone can expect 45 million users by the same time. While the numbers do seem quite high and would potentially encourage developers to create apps for the BlackBerry 10, what's making life harder for the company is how Nokia has also found many takers for its flagship Nokia Lumia 920. Windows Phone users are also increasing at a considerable pace, which would also eat into the potential market of the BlackBerry 10 consumers. And of course, neither of these OS's can compare with the current leader in terms of apps – the iOS. [+more]
Nokia Lumia 920 Vs Nokia Lumia 820: Is It The Price Which Will Give Lumia 820 A Solid Start?
Nokia's Windows Phone 8 devices are finally here, and the world has good things to say about its flagship smartphone, the Lumia 920. As fab as it sounds, if the price-tag has thrown you off the phone, maybe you want to consider the alternative Lumia 820 – a more reasonably priced Windows Phone 8 based smartphone. With a 4.3-inch screen, it's only slightly smaller than the Lumia 920. Its AMOLED ClearBlack display has a resolution of just 800X480 pixels, which may sound a bit on the lower side, but we assure you, it works just fine. Powered by a similar 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, Windows Phone 8 works quite smoothly even on the Lumia 820. Nokia has put in 8GB of internal memory, as well as a microSD card slot for those who want more space. The Lumia 820 comes with an 8MP camera featuring [+more]
TechThirsty Review: Nokia Lumia 920 Hits India
After not too long a wait, Nokia's flagship Windows Phone 8-based smartphone Lumia 920 was finally unveiled at an event in India. And we're not just excited about the OS – this Nokia Lumia 920 is loaded with tons of interesting features that we feel may be just what Nokia needs to get back up on the charts again. So, how did the Lumia 920 experience feel? First impression: It looks gorgeous, no doubt about that! Microsoft wanted phone makers to keep them looking colorful and quirky, and yes, Nokia's lived up to this expectation. The Lumia 920 comes in bright colors with a glossy finish, giving it a high score in the looks section. It's 4.5-inch PureMotion HD+ LCD display with ClearBlack technology makes for vivid reproduction of colors even when used outside under the sun. In fact, we must confess that its screen made for much better viewing [+more]
Google Nexus 4 Vs Nokia Lumia 920 Vs HTC Driod DNA Vs iPhone5: Who Wins?
2012 was the year of technology without a doubt, and as we bring the curtain down on this year, we at TechThirsty have decided to do a round-up of the best phones that were brought out in the year. We're looking at the top 5 phones that made the headlines, set the cash registers ringing, and drew a huge fan following. So here goes our list: Google Nexus 4: Google's very own Android phone, the Nexus, saw its latest model being designed by LG. It features Android in its purest form, just the way Google wanted it to be, and it does look good. High on features like its predecessors, the Nexus 4 managed to grab quite a few eyeballs during its launch. Extremely affordable, we can't help but forgive Googe and LG for not putting in the LTE connectivity feature in this phone. Nokia Lumia 920: 2012 was the [+more]
Affordability Makes the Day for HTC Windows Phone 8S
Windows Phone 8 is actually finding quite a few takers, although it'll take a whole lot of effort for Microsoft to get it all the way up to the level of Android or iOS. There are very few Windows phone-makers, HTC being one of them. Today, we're taking a look at their latest offering, the Windows Phone 8S. The very first thing that catches the eye, apart from its vibrant design, is its price-tag. Priced very reasonably at $365, as opposed to its next closest competitor – the Nokia Lumia 820 at $650, it's really affordable for a Windows Phone 8 based smartphone. Powering this phone is a 1 GHz dual-core processor and 512 MB of RAM. It's got a 4-inch Super LCD Gorilla Glass display with a 480X800 pixel resolution. The Windows Phone 8S is equipped with a 5MP rear camera that can even record videos at 720p resolution. [+more]
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer Says Windows Phone 8 Sales Rise 300%
Microsoft hosted its annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, where Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke about the success of the Windows Phone 8. He said that Windows Phone 8 was four times of other Windows Phone devices compared to the last year this time. He added that the Windows phone had seen 300% year-on-year sales growth. However, he didn't share any measureable actual sales figures. He also said that the Windows Phone Store has more than 120,000 apps and is soon going to have 46 of the top 50 apps that people use. This comes as encouraging news for shareholders, especially since Ballmer acknowledged in October that the phone was a small-volume player. Microsofot CEO also spoke to shareholders about treating the company as a devices and services company henceforth. "This is really a new era for our company," he said.
Steve Ballmer Hopeful about Quick Growth of Windows Phone 8
Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, is hopeful that Windows Phone 8 will help the company gain market share among the smartphone OS. Although Windows Phone takes up a very small percentage of the smartphone market, Microsoft is expecting that the newly revamped Windows Phone 8 will manage to pull quite a few customers off Android devices and iPhones. Ballmer was speaking to the press at a launch even in Israel, where he also mentioned that Microsoft's smartphone partners could drive the company to emerge as a strong third participant in the smartphone market. Google's Android accounted for 75% of the smartphone market in the third quarter, while Apple's iOS managed to make up for 14.9% and RIM's BlackBerry accounted for 4.3% of the market. During this period, Windows Phone users accounted for a mere 2% of the share. Microsoft is not alone in its fight against Google and Apple. Also in [+more]
Windows Phone 8: Packed With Host Of Exciting Features
The Windows Phone 8 has now officially been launched, and it is packed with a host of exciting features. It has been designed as a separate OS, although it does have its similarities with Windows 8, making it easier to sync and share information between multiple devices. Although Microsoft takes up just about 3.7% of the smartphone market, the firm is betting on Windows Phone to turn things around. Even though it doesn't have as many apps on offer as the more established Android and iOS counterparts, the company is banking on its numerous developers to fill up the app store at a rapid pace. According to Microsoft, 46 of the top 50 smartphone apps are already available on Windows Phone 8, including Pandora, Facebook, Twitter, Angry Birds, etc. What's even more encouraging is that Microsoft has a number of phone makers, including Samsung, HTC, and Nokia manufacturing Windows Phone [+more]
Nokia's Pinning All Its Hopes On Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Nokia, the former world leader in mobile phones, has a lot to be worried about. After having a difficult third quarter this year, it is pinning all its hopes on the upcoming Microsoft Windows Phone 8 to turn its fortunes around. The Finnish company posted a loss of $755 million in the third quarter, but is all set to launch the Lumia 820 and 920, powered by Windows Phone 8, in a bid to recover its heavy losses. Both these phones have a typical Nokia design, imbibing the PureView technology for the cameras, the newly upgraded Nokia Maps, wireless charging, and many similar features that give the Lumia series its distinct USP. While Nokia did not face much success with the previous Lumia models running on Windows Phone 7, maybe this upgraded version of Windows Phone will find more takers, and hopefully pull away customers from iPhones and Android-based smartphones. [+more]


text: Eman had his eye on this spot for years, it's really heavy. Rough, windy, and steep. It was towards the end of last years Skate & Create with Santa Cruz, the spot is located right in the zone in SC. So after a full morning session on a flat bank on the seawall, Eman got his guts together and started sizing it up—there was some silent apprehension from all present, as nobody knew if it was even possible. We were worried he might get hurt, but nobody said anything, he had that eye of the tiger and any good MC knows his limitations. So after a few roll ups to case out the drop, Emmanuel Guzman cracked one and ran out—it looked pretty painful, just the stress on the legs of running down such a steep bank. Then second try it was all in and he hung on for life or death and made the ride away smooth. I was really glad he handled it so quick, it was just one of those big, ugly brutal spots were you were hoping that nothing bad happened, in fact the opposite was true—he made it look easy. One of the gnarliest things I have ever shot.—Mike O'Meally


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Computer cracks CAPTCHAs in step toward artificial intelligence
By Sharon Begley
NEW YORK Oct 28 (Reuters) - A technology start-up said on Monday that it had come up with software that works like a human brain in one key way: it can crack CAPTCHAs, the strings of tilted, squiggly letters that websites employ to make users "prove you are human," as Yahoo! and others put it.
San Francisco-based Vicarious developed the algorithm not for any nefarious purpose and not even to sell, said co-founder D. Scott Phoenix.
Instead, he said in a phone interview, "We wanted to show we could take the first step toward a machine that works like a human brain, and that we are the best place in the world to do artificial intelligence research."
The company has not submitted a paper describing its methodology to an academic journal, which makes it difficult for outside experts to evaluate the claim. Vicarious offers a demonstration of its technology atshowing its algorithm breaking CAPTCHAs from Google and eBay 's PayPal, among others, but at least one expert was not impressed.
"CAPTCHAs have been around since 2000, and since 2003 there have been stories every six months claiming that computers can break them," said computer scientist Luis von Ahn of Carnegie Mellon University, a co-developer of CAPTCHAs and founder of tech start-up reCAPTCHA, which he sold to Google in 2009. "Even if it happens with letters, CAPTCHAs will use something else, like pictures" that only humans can identify against a distorting background.
CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. They are based on the standard set in 1950 by British mathematician Alan Turing in 1950: a machine can be deemed intelligent only if its performance is indistinguishable from a person's.
CAPTCHAs serve that function: in order to sign up for free email, post comments, buy tickets or other online activities, more than 100,000 websites require users to prove they are human by deciphering the squiggly letters, which are often blurred, smeared and cluttered with dots and lines.
In practice, someone trying to break CAPTCHAs in order to do what a site is trying to deter - sign up for umpteen email accounts, for instance - can easily hire someone to accomplish that. "Most CAPTCHAs now are broken by paying people in Bangladesh to do it manually," said computer scientist Greg Mori of Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, an expert on machine learning and computer vision. "For 50 cents an hour, you can get someone to break seven per minute." Continued...


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DiViNCi is a one-of-a-kind MPC artist. When we say artist, we mean it in every sense of the word. Known for perfecting live solo performances on multiple MPCs in a fury that rivals the excitement of a world-class drummer, DiViNCi always leaves audiences amazed with every new gig. His most recent work includes touring with none other than Lauryn Hill, and he continues to work with Solillaquists of Sound and X:144. We expect DiViNCi to once again push the envelope of MPC performance once he gets his hands on the MPC Renaissance. Stay tuned for new on that front! Meanwhile, have a look at how he got to where he is today:
Anyone that has been to a Solillaquists of Sound show is familiar with the fervent virtuosity of producer/MPCist, DiViNCi. As a founding member of the Orlando-based Hip Hop super group, DiViNCi continues to use MPCs in ways that audiences the world over have never seen before. Not only that, he is probably one of, if not the first person to use 3 MPCs simultaneously to do so. On stage, such devices have oftentimes gone underused and treated more like glorified CD players rather than the powerful instruments that they are... but not when this man is at the helm. It's more common to see him hopping wildly about as he manipulates these machines with precision using his hands, face, and even his feet to pound out his rhythms and melodies. While his youtube videos have gained him much notoriety in the online community, DiViNCi's innovative and charismatic performances, demonstrations and lectures continue to solidify his place as a pioneer of the rather new but formidable art of MPCism.
SoS was discovered by firebrand rapper Sage Francis, and their combustible live presence prompted the world renowned MC to take them along on two global tours. Since then, SoS have been wowing audiences across the board with one of the most passionate, innovative, and dynamic live shows in Hip Hop today. DiViNCi is currently in the studio finishing No More Heroes, the follow up to Solillaquists of Sound's critically acclaimed debut album, As If We Existed (Anti-/Epitaph Records). As a solo artist, DiViNCi has released an instrumental effort entitled Peacez 2 Be & Instru•frag•mentalism. In addition to these projects, DiViNCi has produced for artists such as MF Doom, Kool Keith, Sole, and Sage Francis. All of which has resulted in work that further demonstrates his agile dexterity and creative ability as a producer.
Artist's Akai Pro Gear
Beat Production Station
MPC Renaissance
Music Production Controller with Iconic MPC Sound
MPC Studio
Music Production Controller - Slimline
USB/MIDI Pad Controller
Ableton Performance Controller
Advanced Music Production Center
Laptop Performance Keyboard
I push my MPCs during performance in ways they probably weren't meant to be pushed. I can't think of any other tool for making music that could take the punishment I give them while delivering the results I get from the MPC.


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Hours: 11am-8pm
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New York, NY 10038
Description: The first annual East River Moon Festival will introduce market-goers to the traditional mid-autumn harvest celebrations that take place throughout East Asia on the full moon day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The day-long festivities will include a traditional lion dance performance, Asian-inspired market fare, a dumpling making workshop with chef Wai Hon Chu from Wholefoods Culinary Center, and lantern making for children with the Museum of Chinese in America. At sundown, from 6-8pm, there will be a community lantern-lighting gathering.


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I need some advice im wanting to put my 1962 chevy short box body on a different frame and I was told two things. It will fit on a 73 to 87 frame or a 67 to a 72 frame which is true and easier to do?
i dont' have time to search it out this afternoon as i am just running out..but there is the possibility to bolt on a 73 up front suspension to your frame to get the newer suspension with disc brakes.. i think there was an article on this either here or over in custom classic trucks.. there were until last week.. about a dozen truck web sites.. some of the 4x4 sites have been mashed and manged into a single site.. but the other truck sites remain. for the time being.. if you decide to swap frames.. be sure to take a bunch of measurements with plumb bobs and yard sticks.. so you can calculate where the frame stuff needs to be moved around to slightly..i am taking the short bed has leaf springs.. not the coil spring long trailing arm suspension..


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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
|Black and Gold Bruins Turn Yellow On Parade Day
|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
The NFL season starts Thursday night, but before the first game kicks off, everyone who plays fantasy football must decide who they want to start at each position. It is a difficult task if you have four or more at one spot, but maybe the players on this list might change your mind.
Andrew Luck (IND): The Oakland Raiders did not do much to improve its defense in the offseason. Luck has never faced the Raiders, but he has some great weapons in T.Y. Hilton and Reggie Wayne to throw the ball too.
Stevan Ridley (NE): The New England Patriots may not have too many threats at running back, but Ridley is considered a must-play in almost any fantasy league. He finished with 204 rushing yards and three touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills in 2012 and should find his way to the end zone at least once on Sunday afternoon.
Chris Givens (STL): Givens had three touchdowns in 2012 and two of those came against the Arizona Cardinals. He also had his only career 100-yard game late against the Cardinals last season. Expect Givens to get the ball early and often and maybe even score a touchdown from 35 or more yards out.
Jared Cook (STL): Another option for Sam Bradford is newly acquired tight end Cook. The 26-year-old finished with 44 receptions for 523 yards and four touchdowns with the Tennessee Titans in 2012, but should look to prove his worth with the Rams in his Week 1 matchup against the Cardinals.
Blair Walsh (MIN): A kicker who will get plenty of chances is hard to come by, but Walsh should get plenty of field goal opportunities against the Detroit Lions' defense. He converted 6-of-7 chances against the Lions last season.
Tampa Bay DEF: Any defense that is going up against the New York Jets should be started that week. Geno Smith may be getting the nod, but he is a rookie and will be more prone to mistakes early on in the season.
Andy Dalton (CIN): The Chicago Bears' defense averaged fewer than 13 points per game to quarterbacks in 2012 at Ford Field and Dalton would have a tough task to faceoff against the pass rushers on this squad. Feel free to start him next week, but this Week 1 matchup is better suited for another option.
Ryan Mathews (SD): Mathews is going up a defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points to opponent's running backs on the road last season. This a tough task to a running back that has failed to stay healthy and would need to prove his worth by staying on the field before anyone should play him on a weekly basis.
Steve Smith (CAR): The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best pass defenses in the league and Smith may not even be in the picture when it comes to the box score. He mustered four fantasy points in last year's contest against the Seahawks. Just be aware that it could be another tough week for the wideout.
Jermichael Finley (GB): Finley has looked great in the preseason and is in a contract year, but the San Francisco 49ers allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2012 at home. That trend should continue in 2013.
Greg Zuerlein (STL): With only two field goal makes in three attmepts against the Cardinals last season, Zeurlein may not see much action in this Week 1 matchup. Bradfordwill be gunning for touchdowns, so look for extra points and not much else from the St. Louis kicker.
Baltimore DEF: The Denver Broncos have a juggernaut of an offense and the Ravens' D has lost some key parts, including Ed Reed and Ray Lewis, who were both vital members of the 2012 defensive squad. Look for Peyton Manning and Co. to pick apart this defense Thursday evening.
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The Onion: New, improved Obamacare program released on 35 floppy disks
posted at 5:26 pm on October 21, 2013 by Guy Benson
Sometimes The Onion just nails it:
Responding to widespread criticism regarding its health care website, the federal government today unveiled its new, improved Obamacare program, which allows Americans to purchase health insurance after installing a software bundle contained on 35 floppy disks. "I have heard the complaints about the existing website, and I can assure you that with this revised system, finding the right health care option for you and your family is as easy as loading 35 floppy disks sequentially into your disk drive and following the onscreen prompts," President Obama told reporters this morning, explaining that the nearly three dozen 3.5-inch diskettes contain all the data needed for individuals to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace, while noting that the updated Obamacare software is mouse-compatible and requires a 386 Pentium processor with at least 8 MB of system RAM to function properly.
This is a biting play on both this story and the Obamacare trainwreck in general. (Half) serious question: In light of today's surreal parade of failure, doesn't a tedious-but-functioning floppy disk system sound refreshingly efficient, compared to what Team O has actually wrought? I'll leave you with my own Onion-style headline. "Area Man 'Frustrated' by Failures of Healthcare Law He Championed, Signed." At last, our presidential bystander — Barack "Popiel" Obama, as AP hilariously dubbed him earlier — is reaping the whirlwind of his insouciant approach to governance, which comes in two easy steps. Step 1: Give speeches promoting big government solutions. Step 2: Expect your words to magically become reality. It's pretty simple:
"Set it and forget it!"
Until, that is, you're forced to "unilaterally delay it!" which isn't as fun to chant.


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Been catching fat 13-14 inchers on little swim baits along the bottom. Water 55 degrees, females swarming into 10 feet or less to spawn.
Perch and crappie are delicious. Use 6 to 7 foot ultralight w 4 lb and catch everything. I used to use a 3 wt Orvis flyrod with a Pfluger Presidential reel as my crappie/perch rig. I prefer the spinning rod set up ... more versatile. Use the 3 wt for trout.