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Pretty flowers and cups make me feel girly.
Photos and sweet sentiments are a joy to see.
Organization makes me happy and less-stressed out. Being able to see what I have makes quickly getting dressed a snap.
Shoes. Need I say more?
This is the best Mom cave ever.ReplyDelete
I can see how you feel refreshed and relaxed in your "mom cave" closet. It just screams organization and no boys allowed :)ReplyDelete
I have closet & clothes envy right now! LOVE your mom cave!ReplyDelete
Sorry, my computer is acting funky!! Your mom cave is just awesome - definitely all about mom! Hope you win :-)ReplyDelete
Okay girly, I must admit that I am just a *teensy* bit jealous of your fab Mom Cave! What an awesome spot to unwind and relax! I love how organized everything is. Definitely makes getting ready a snap in the morning! And so easy to see what you have. I always feel like I'm rummaging for things and forgetting what I have! Such a great space. I hope one day I will have something as nice as your closet! I hope you win! Have a great week! :)ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, love your closet!! I can see why it's a favorite place of yours. Just found your blog and will be back!ReplyDelete
Would your husband and you consider a sister wife just so I can indulge in that closet? I do not need to keep anything there...I just want to join you for that 45 minutes.
May I ask what is hanging about the gift bags? I love this....simply love this mom cave.
And this is a DUH -- you are going to win.
WOW. I want to LIVE in your mom cave!!ReplyDelete
um.. how come we haven't seen this yet! I might hate you just a little bit.. :)ReplyDelete
All I need is a spare room to make into a closet...this is Amazing Megan, you are the luckiest girl!! Everything is beautiful, the light fixture is my favorite!
I seriously need to rethink my closet organization! I love how everything is color coordinated!
And I want to know whats in those pretty bags too!!!
I am in awe. This is just stunning!ReplyDelete
Ummm gorgeous! You seriously are great at color coordination, love it!ReplyDelete
You have the BEST closet I have seen in a long time, if not ever! And the light fixture, lovely! JanellReplyDelete
Just linked to this post on facebook & twitter. If this is what a "Mom Cave" is...I want one! :)
WOW! I need to add this to my list of things needed in our next home. It is beautiful!ReplyDelete
Wow Megan! That's some closet! It is stunning, and I love everything about it! I'm definitely using this as inspiration for my own closet. We've got to add some additional shelving to make it a little more functional. But first I need to pick up the clothes off the ground!ReplyDelete
WOW!!!!!!!! I think I am in love. That is every woman's dream! What a lucky girl. Thanks for sharing. I would have many excuses to be in my mom cave :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for all your sweet comments! The bags are actually empty- I just loved that Tory Burch pattern. So pretty!ReplyDelete
Oh man, I have major closet envy right now!!! Did you custom design the space? I love it, I would make that my mom cave too!ReplyDelete
A-ma-zing! I would love a darling and organized space like this! Love everything, but especially the chandy and the shoe wall.ReplyDelete
Holy crap, girl. That room is fabulous! Love the light fixture, how you have your scarves, your color coordinated sweaters, and your shoes! What a lovely space!ReplyDelete
Wow!!! I am in love! I will have sweet dreams about this space tonight! Sharing on my FB Page! Just love it!ReplyDelete
Girl, you know I love that closet!! You are one blessed Mama! xxooReplyDelete
Wow, Megan! This is amazing. My dream closet, would be an understatement! I think you have quite a few shoes I would LOVE to have (or borrow!) It's stunning. I think any mom, or 20 something college girl, would adore getting ready in there (:
I hope you win!!
Can I come live in your closet?? Seriously... it's perfect... LOVE IT! :)ReplyDelete
WOW, WOW, WOW. I have no words, other than I'M SO JEALOUS!!! Good luck with the contest :)))ReplyDelete
i want to live in your closet! *sigh*ReplyDelete
OMG...you closet is bigger than my bedroom...lol I use to have a big closet when we had our bigger home but we downsized now to the Love Shack and I'm already trying to make it bigger...lolReplyDelete
I didn't even know a closet like that was possible!
I love everything about your closet! You have done a great job!ReplyDelete
A girl after my own heart,
I keep my heart with my shoes, hehe
Fabulous Closet! So in love!!!!
WOW. Can I come live in your closet?! That looks amazing!ReplyDelete
oh my!! When I grow up (hahaha) I want one like that!!!ReplyDelete
Are you serious?? This isn't a cave, this is heaven!!!! AMAZING!!ReplyDelete
Ok, your closet is insane! I am loving it! Saving pictures to show the hubby later what a closet should look like! I spy some Tory Burch boxes- I love her shoes, I went through a phase where I was quite addicted to buying them and now have quite the collection! Anyways I adore your mom cave, it is gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Wow, what a stunning space. That is my dream closet-I love it! Great Mom Cave!
Best wishes,
Wow. Just wow. What an incredible, beautiful space! Good for you!ReplyDelete
What a lovely space! I use the same goblets from Anthro for my brushes and pencils, too!!
The light fixture is perfectly glamourous, too!
I am eternally jealous of this space! I'm a closet color coordinator too...makes things look so much prettier! I also am a believer that even closets should be pretty so kudos on a beautifully designed closet!ReplyDelete
Wow! I thought spaces like this only existed in my dreams... Amazing!ReplyDelete
WOW! What a beautiful closet! Looks like the perfect place to relax. Where did you get that fabulous light fixture??ReplyDelete
I must say that I really appreciate having the space for this closet.
The light fixture is from Lighting, Inc. in Houston, Texas.
Okay...so, when do I move in? LOL I love it! I love anything super organized, and that space is over the top!! You've given me a few ideas in the process, thank you.ReplyDelete
THIS is your closet?! I don't know if I hate you now, or i just want to be you!!! ;)
This is truly an amazing space!!!
Love it!! I am totally jealous!ReplyDelete
Are you kidding me? I am totally jealous of your closet!!!ReplyDelete
It's a good thing we're already friends and I know how nice and sweet you are...or I may just have to cut you from the friend list!! It's not right to be that jealous of a friend. :) I'm totally kidding....AMAZING closet/mom cave. If I were Home Goods, I'd grant you the winner now!
WOW! That is awesome. I would love to have that mom cave. Did you turn a bedroom into a closet or build it that big?ReplyDelete
Wow! This is very inspiring! I would love to know what the hooks are that your jewelry is hanging on. Thank you for sharing your pictures.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh I am drooling, and kinda wanna move into your closet and just sleep among all the pretties! Please can I?!!
Such an awesome space!
I am definitely suffering from Mom Cave Envy right now! :) It is gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I'm drooling...must wipe mouth. lol...your closet is jaw dropping beautiful. Love it.ReplyDelete
I'm afraid nobody likes you, now! It's a gorg spot to spend time in for sure, love the pink touches.ReplyDelete
I would LOVE to have this momcave! :)ReplyDelete
Wow! Amazing!ReplyDelete
That is exactly what I want my mom cave to be! Right now it is our old bedroom... but I plan to make it my changing room soon. What an inspiration!ReplyDelete
Oh my...You're Mom Cave is so gorgeous, reminds me of Carrie Bradshaw of Sex & The City...Its so fabulous. I love how organize and girly it is.ReplyDelete
Now that's a closet to die for!
Beautiful!!! You have my dream closet :O) I love your blog, I just added you to my list of favorites :O)
are. you. kidding. me.
girl, you are majorly channeling carrie bradshaw with this closet.
it is flat out amazing.
Your closet is my dream "after". Wow. Looks like it was pulled from the pages of In Style. Seriously...ReplyDelete
Wow! Your closet is fantastic!!! It makes me want to go shopping. lol
Thanks for sharing :D
Amazing! I love it! What a lovely space to go to! It looks like it's out of a magazine!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! A dream closet and winner for sure.ReplyDelete
WOW! I want that!ReplyDelete
Hey Megan, I just found your blog. I love your closet!! Slowly but surely I'm making my way through your house. HA! I'm your newest follower.ReplyDelete
Now, that's a hideout for sure! Good for you. I adore that light! LezleeReplyDelete
How "COOL" that your closet is your mom cave, but after seeing it I can see why!
If I had your closet I hold up in it, too!ReplyDelete
Oh my this is so beautiful and to die for wonderful! I would love to spend time in there just pretending its my closet! Thanks for sharing and making me feel like I need to go re-do my closet...or in this case, go knock out a wall or two and re-build:)
Really its wonderful!
This is stunning!! It reminds me of Oprah's closet. I am moving in January and I will have my very first walk in closet..it is not near this big but I will definitely be thinking of your style when I put my things away. Thanks for sharing.
I am kinda fascinated by how many pairs of jeans you have LOL! Then again..maybe I have that many too but just can't find them all LOL
Now that is a closet! Love the organziation and the chandelier. The space is just beautiful and I love how you added special touches like your kids pictures and cards.ReplyDelete
stunning...just stunning.ReplyDelete
Can you come to my house and make my closet into my cave...just like yours? This is awesome!ReplyDelete
Ugh.. closet love!!! you are a lucky girl to have such a lovely space to start your day. Stunning!
Wow, Your closet is amazing! I would love to go shopping in there.
xo, Sherry
Your closet is the best thing I have ever seen! I want it:)ReplyDelete
Lovely! That's my dream closet! What brand is that light? I feel like I've seen it before but I can't place it. I love the detailing!ReplyDelete
Wow. Your closet is the size of my entire bedroom. And I can only wish that my bedroom looks half as good! Love the light fixture & the flowers. I could vacation in your closet.ReplyDelete
It's wonderful that you were able to create your cave in your closet. I have a hard time keeping mine clean but you inspired me... so we'll see.ReplyDelete
Super gorg! Love everything about it! Glad to see that I am not the only one who likes their clothes and shoes colour coordinated! lolReplyDelete
Love your closet it's really beautiful! That light fixture is to die for! I wish my dressing room looked like this!ReplyDelete
Wow! Love your closet/dressing room! Are those suction cup hooks on the back of the door holding the necklaces?ReplyDelete
SOOO jealous u get to get ready here every morning!!!ReplyDelete
Amazing pictures! Your Closet Organization Systems is unbelievable.ReplyDelete
I just came across your blog -- and linked up for the party today :)
I LOVE your home - dream home for sure! It's beautiful, chic, and cozy all at once!
p s - the closet is the best!
I know this post is from a while ago, but I just now came across this discussion of your *fabulous* closet! I am in love! A question or two for you - what do you have hanging above the Tory Burch bags? Are they sweaters? And what kind of hangers do you have up there? I am working on my own closet, and though I can't tell exactly what you have going on there, I know I love it :) I also REALLY like the way you hung your scarves, and plan to copy you shamelessly! Thanks for your help!
WOW! I am totally pinning this for my future dream home :) LOVE IT The shoe display is awesome and such a genius idea for the scarves. The favorite part I think is the pendant light and the back lighting for the clothes. Its so serene.ReplyDelete
Your closet is the best thing I have seen! Breathtaking!!!!ReplyDelete
This is one of the prettiest closets I've seen in a long time. Very nice.ReplyDelete
As a professional closet organizer & stylist, this is amazing!! Thanks for sharing, glad to have found you today!ReplyDelete
I can't imagine how one person can need this much stuff ...ReplyDelete
Your closet is gorgeous!! I have the same light fixture in my dining room. I LOVE it!!ReplyDelete
Your mom cave is gorgeous. Love it!:) I also had one built in my home, not as bit as yours.:) Loving your blog. I am your newest follower.
I am also a follower on Silvia's Home décor blog, she is lovely and so is her blog, happy that she did a post about your home.http://silviahomedecor.blogspot.ca/2013/08/a-casa-da-blogger-megan.html
Kiss from Toronto
Validate your closet address to see if it's real,please-lol!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness I am in love with your closet! Do you know the dementions of it? I am building a home and I have a decent sized closet and am trying to plan the shelving units now.. I would love more information and or pictures! firstname.lastname@example.com
Please and Thank you!
Hi Kassie! Thanks so much! The closet is about 9x13 and you can read an updated post about it here: http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/03/organized-boutique-closet.html Best wishes with your own "mom cave"!Delete
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FANBOYS BEWARE!....I cannot help but feel that something needs to be said to the fanboys out there that constantly bicker about which system is better, and that this "console war" is nothing more than an excuse to complain for those with a great deal of time, and sadly lack of money to buy both (PS3/XBox360) consoles. I've broken this into a few main points - as follows:
1. Eventually (when they go to college and discover women – or maybe just leave their apts) these loyal fighters will put away their swords and realize their arguments all are terrible. Both consoles are fantastic, both provide unique gaming experiences, and both consoles are obviously here to stay. 2. There hasn't been a truly non-biased, definitive breakdown or comparison of the two consoles by IGN, or possibly anywhere. This would help us to understand why both are good consoles, and why preference in gaming experience is really the only differentiating factor that leads to all this bickering.
Firstly, I am an older gamer, as in mid 20s – gaming since I got my Nintendo when I was about 5 years old. I've owned pretty much every gaming system that's come out since the NES, and now currently own all 3 next-gen systems. I have a masters degree, and 2 bachelors – so I guess that's my claim to not being an idiot. I actually bought my PS3 first, and then finally gave up and bought a 360 mostly because of Mass Effect, Bioshock, Halo 3, and Fable 2. These are all great reasons why the 360 might be better than PS3, but let's consider the current situation more clearly, and define why both systems are awesome in their own way.
Blu-ray…while the 360 fanboys often claim they care nothing about blu-ray and that they "can't see the difference between DVD and blu-ray anyways", they are severely diluted. I love blu-ray, and while I don't buy many that come out – and often choose more selectively by the type of movie – nothing can compare to blu-ray when it comes to the visual and audio experience. I even find myself in the theater thinking "I bet this will look better on blu-ray…" just because it can be that impressive.
While this is a good argument for PS3, it doesn't speak much for the gaming experience, which should be the primary source of contention between the two systems. However, it would be a disservice to not give the PS3 credit when it comes to this capability.
There are basically three major categories, I believe, to consider when it comes to gaming experience: Quality/Quantity, Online Experience, and System Hardware and Capabilities.
Quality and Quantity: Certainly the 360 had the lion share of good games for quite a while, but the PS3 has made up for this in the past couple years. Excellent examples include Metal Gear Solid 4, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Demon's Souls, Uncharted and Uncharted 2, Resistance and Resistance 2, Infamous, GoW3 and not to mention a boatload of excellent downloadable games on the PSN from the PS1 like FF7, Metal Gear Solid, and Resident Evils. It may be said that many of the 360 games that are unique to only 360 are dwindling, perhaps only a handful are hanging on to this claim as Bioshock and Fallout 3 have come over, and soon Mass Effect 2/3, among others which were originally slated as "360 exclusives". Same goes for PS3 – consider FF13 (too bad it wasn't so great), but perhaps not as much. However, let's not forget what the 360 offers. Halo: 3, ODST, Wars, are notable, as well as its Gears of War 1 and 2, Fable 2, Mass Effect 1, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, Shadow Complex, and DeadRising – not to mention plenty of options from Xbox Live from Xbox originals to downloadable games. However… trend now is to see both consoles receiving the same releases, the versions being largely comparable (Bayonetta is one exception). Admittedly, some ports to the PS3 weren't quite as graphically impressive as they were on 360, but the games were still very enjoyable, and only minimal differences really (Im speaking of Bioshock and Fallout more specifically).
What this comes down to is that both consoles provide great experiences, and perhaps we can chock the differences up to primary selling areas. Let's face it – PS3s are marketed as much to the Japanese and other markets as they are in the U.S., while the 360's success has been much more localized. This allows for the 360 to gain the market advantage here, so it should be no surprise that it succeeded here, at first.
Online Play: This is a huge factor in gaming nowadays. Most games come with some ability to connect online, whether just to compare scores or to interact in a very unique fashion such as in Demon's Souls. The most common use is in 1st person shooters, and MW1 and 2 come to mind, as well as Halo 3/ODST, and also Killzone 2 and L4D1/2. So who wins here? I think we have to accept the fact that Microsoft has done better here, historically, than Sony – but this is mostly due to market interest. If FPS are the most common played online, and the majority of FPS players on found in America, the 360 automatically had the advantage given their primary market. The PS3 is catching up, however, and MW1 and 2 are good examples, as well as Killzone 2 which provides a completely unique and fantastic online play as well. Sony might have been lagging here, but their capability has improved drastically – consider Uncharted 2 and Resistance 2, as well as Demon's Souls. Where the 360 held the advantage – the PS3 is hot on its heels. PS3's new system has yet to prove itself in my book - but it is still free to do most everything, which is nice.
What this boils down to is that both consoles are succeeding in the online experience. The 360 had the lead on the PS3 initially, but this lead has dwindled, and as the PS3 changes and increases its capacity and abilities, the race will remain an almost dead heat – I will be interested to see how Natal fairs in this regard, as well as Move - in both gaming and online play.
System Hardware and Capabilities: This may be where the 360 falls short. Let's be honest, if you had the RROD, you have had at least one really bad day (mine was just a few weeks ago!). Any PS3-only-owner should not laugh at a 360 person just because you have a difference in gaming experience preference, rather…we should all look upon the RROD experience with a sense of sadness. Feel bad for your gaming compatriots who have suffered such a tragedy! Don't mock them like smug jackasses – you'd be unhappy too. Let's all, 360 and PS3 owners alike, point at Microsoft for failing on the R&D side initially – and praise them for finally (hopefully) releasing systems that aren't ticking time bombs. From a compatibility side, the system specs for the PS3 are decidedly more impressive – the problem developers have is that the way to make money is to release the games for both systems, rather than just one. Gaming is a business – and as a person who works in the corporate world, cash is king – and you get it by selling the most units – you do this by gaining the highest market-share, and guess what – there's double the market if you release on 2 different platforms. MGS4, Uncharted 2, and GoW3 provide great insights on how the PS3 can provide superior graphics compared to pretty much anything the 360 has to offer – and ports from 360 to PS3 (and vice versa) are necessarily going to suffer - unless the developer ponies up - we will have to see how Mass Effect 2 fairs on the PS3 and new test. Also 3-D may become a factor, and having the PS3 capable of supporting 3-D is perhaps huge step ahead of Microsoft. Time will tell...
As a community of gamers, we should be working together to demand quality and quantity – both offline and online – in the experiences companies provide us, who basically own the majority of our free time. Any person visiting IGN or most any other gaming site finds him or herself disgusted by the constant ball-busting and gloating of fanboys of both the PS3 and 360 . If there is a battle to be waged its one that all gamers own – to simply ask for better games, more quality components, and seamless online play.
So let's move on fanboys, it's time to STFU and just play the games you like on the system you prefer, or own all the system if you are fortunate.

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The American media is worried about the influx of terrorists from the Middle East, and conservatives declare the importance of preventing immigrants from entering our beloved nation. During the time period, 1880-1925 about 25,000,000 people entered the United States, and by 1914 one out of four Americans was either an immigrant or child of an immigrant. Today, the figure is not 25%, but about 11%. Of course, those "hordes"of people were the ancestors of many Americans today. Of course, THEIR ANCESTORS were taking jobs away from Americans, could not speak English, were criminals and lived in ghettoes. At this moment, thousands of refugees from violence and crime in Central America are crossing the border seeking peace, jobs, and a place to live. Thousands of children from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatamala are entering America. Even as thousands enter, thousands are being returned to the horror from which they fled.
Sacred Heat Church in McAllen, Texas is filled with children and women seeking refuge. Fortunately, thousands of Americans have donated food, clothing, medicine in an attempt to aid these desperate people. The immigration service is simply overwhelmed, they are giving bus tickets to children so they can find relatives in America. This new Children's Crusade is a response to violence. So, what can be done?
1. Central American nations require a mini-Marshall plan that would develop their economies and provide work for people.
2. There is need to aid development of honest police forces in this region. They not only need training, but proper equipment, including police helicopters.
3. We need a sensible policy that allows illegal immigrants to secure citizenship.


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Kemp Lady Yellowjackets host Quinlan, fall in four
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KEMP–The Kemp Lady Yellowjacket volleyball team hosted the Quinlan Lady Panthers on Aug. 17, and lost in four games.
Quinlan opened the match with a 25-17 win. Kemp picked up the pace in the second game, but Quinlan managed a second win, 25-19.
Kemp battled back in the third game of the set, defeating the Lady Panthers 25-23.
Quinlan bounced back to take game four 25-14.
In the contest, Kemp libero Dezi Dowder racked up six digs, while Bree Weisinger had three blocks and Shelby Rodrigues had two kills.
New Kemp head coach Liz Henning continues to fine tune her girls' game, and sees no reason they won't be ready for a playoff run when the district schedule begins next week.
"The girls are working hard every day," Henning said. "We have set high goals, and are ready to meet each one."
The Lady Yellowjackets open their district schedule as they host Scurry-Rosser Friday.


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Amanoi, Vinh Hy Bay
The opening of Amanoi this month saw Vietnam's star ascend a little higher. Situated on the quiet curve of Vinh Hy Bay, with the wilds of Nui Chua National Park rising behind, it's the first property in the Socalist Republic by luxury hotel group Aman Resorts. The look inside is textbook Aman: there are 31 individual pavilions, some with views of the South China Sea, others with private pools, but all with the same polished, contemporary finish. A spa and hilltop restaurant round off the indulgence.
Amanoi, Vinh Hy Bay (00 800 2255 2626; amanresorts.com). Doubles start at US$866 (£577), without breakfast.
The Nam Hai, Hoi An
The pristine sweep of Ha My beach would be reason enough to check-in to The Nam Hai. But the resort also boasts a prime position just outside Hoi An, with its lantern-lit streets and atmospheric merchants' houses, making it one of the most sought-after spots on the central coast. The resort itself isn't bad either. There are 100 villas, arranged in crescents around the bay. Most have a pool, but the communal one is a beauty too: flowing down over three tiers to the sea.
The Nam Hai, Hoi An (00 84 510 394 0000; thenamhai.com). Doubles start at US$633 (£422), including breakfast.
Banyan Tree, Lang Co
Banyan Tree recently opened this all-villa resort amid a string of fishing villages in the Lang Co region. The Singaporean group has big plans for the development, known as Laguna Lang Co, with a second Angsana hotel already open next door and space for a further six properties earmarked for the same site. Thankfully, the Banyan Tree resort still feels very intimate, with guests able to sequester themselves away in their private villa, with views of the sea or the Truong Son Mountains.
Banyan Tree, Lang Co (00 84 54 3695 888; banyantree.com). Doubles start at US$529 (£353), including breakfast.
Ana Mandara, Hue
This resort stands on a fine finger of sand known as Thuan An beach, a short drive from the cultural highlights of Hue. It's the perfect spot for those who want to combine mornings exploring the old imperial capital, with afternoons on the beach. Come nightfall, there are two restaurants to choose from: the sea-facing Lagoon Restaurant; and the more-formal Hue Flavors, which specialises in local fare. Later, crash in one of the spacious suites, which come with an accessible price tag.
Ana Mandara Hue, Thuan An (00 84 54 398 3333; epikurean.ws). Doubles start at US$116 (£77), including breakfast.
Six Senses, Con Dao
The Con Dao archipelago lies offshore from Ho Chi Minh City, in the far south of Vietnam. Though their isolation makes them tricky to reach, they reward intrepid travellers with forested hills, scenic bays and coral reefs teeming with tropical fish. The first five-star resort to make the journey across from the mainland comes from Six Senses. Its all-villa hotel on the island of Con Son, is best visited between May to October, when turtles come to hatch, or from February to July when the waters are clearest for diving.
Six Senses, Con Dao (00 84 64 3831 222; sixsenses.com). Doubles start at US$680 (£453), including breakfast.
Fusion Maia, Danang
Pampering is given primacy at Fusion Maia, where all-inclusive spa treatments come as part of the package. Located on the coast close to Danang, it provides a serene reprieve from the modern, thriving city on its doorstep, with a range of villas angled towards the pool, spa or sea. Interiors are understated but luxurious, with caramel-coloured furnishings and deep dark-wood beds. Outside, each has a private pool and pretty courtyard, bedded with tropical plants.
Fusion Maia, Danang (00 84 511 3967 999; bit.ly/FusionDanang). Doubles start at US$450 (£300), including breakfast.
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In front of the kakemono was a slender vase in which was a single spray of flowers.
It is ridiculous that Tokijiro should come in search of the kakemono that was entrusted to me.
He had backed to the far side of the room and stood surveying the effect of the kakemono with much satisfaction.
Some interpret the bird's note as meaning, "Has the kakemono been suspended?"
The kakemono would be the chosen ones having some signification of felicity.
Rikiu places the various articles before them, with the kakemono.
For the feasting of the eye of every guest or party of visitors the appropriate choice of kakemono, carving or pottery is made.
This Danjuro was unable to find out; if he had known he would have chosen a kakemono of flowers for you.
He painted the kakemono as he knelt with his paper lying on a square of soft material on the floor.
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Cities Will Receive Less Money From Gas Taxes
A dispute over how to divvy up three gas taxes means five cities may have to put the brakes on planned road projects.
After months of trying to reach an agreement with their municipalities, Marion County Commissioners decided how to split gas taxes.
Since the county and municipalities could not reach an interlocal agreement, the state of Florida requires the county to use a default formula.
A solution that many city representatives are not satisfied with.
"The decision is disappointing," said Ocala City Manager Matthew Brower.
Knowing that the city of Ocala will not receive the same amount of money from local gas taxes as in previous years.
"We had spent a significant amount of time working with the county staff and their elected officials on identifying multiple alternatives that could have been used," said Brower.
In most cases, the city of Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Reddick and McIntosh use the gas tax money for road and transportation projects.
One is for five cents a gallon, another for six cents and a third for about a penny a gallon.
Below are the current gas tax distribution rates for each municipality and the county. As well as the rates for when the default formula is put in place.
Every municipality will receive less money, but Marion County will receive about 10 percent more.
"We do not have any immediate impact on our budget. We simply had projects that were in our future plans that we are going to have to perhaps push those back and try to come up with other funding venues," said Christine Dobkowski who is the Mayor of Belleview.
During Tuesdays meeting, county commissioners voted unanimously to use the state default formula for the five and six cent gas taxes.
"Is really based on the transportation expenditures which we believe is fair to everyone involved," said Assitant County Administrator Mounir Bouyounes.
County leaders also decided not to share the penny a gallon tax, which they had in the past.
Bouyounes said the county is giving the municipalities three years to adapt.
"Doing a transition phase will help the cities adjust to the new revenues that they will be getting from the gas tax," said Bouyounes.
"Had they gone directly to state level next year it would've been a, as I told them today, a death-knell for the city. We probably would've lost our roads and street department," said Nathan Whitt who is the Mayor of Dunnellon.
Whitt said the extra three years will help him come up with a plan for his city.
"We can start to work on a general fund that could supplement the loss, I am hoping," said Whitt.
After the three years transition period, municipalities can submit road projects to the county.
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The latest version of Ubuntu Linux is hot off the press and available for download. The new release, known as "Jaunty Jackalope," continues Ubuntu's slow but steady progression with a handful of slick new features, some welcome speed and stability improvements and a new "Netbook Remix" package optimized for the latest tiny laptops.
You can grab your copy of the free operating system from the Ubuntu downloads page. There are versions for desktop and server environments, the Netbook Remix, and versions for 32-bit and 64-bit hardware.
The Netbook Remix is a new addition to the Ubuntu family and offers a stripped down, user-friendly Linux that's specially optimized for the small screens and limited hardware capabilities of netbooks. Ubuntu's release notes claim the Netbook Remix will work with Asus' EeePC 900, Acer's Aspire One and Dell's Mini 9 netbooks. However, while it took a little extra tinkering, I was able to get Ubuntu working on my EeePC 1000H as well. The result is a powerful, but simple interface that's far snappier than competing options like Windows XP.
Overall, I've been pleased with Jaunty. To see what's in store for users, we took the release candidate for a spin earlier this week. We found that none of the changes in Ubuntu 9.04 are earth-shattering, but the subtle changes add up to nicer Linux experience that could go a long way toward winning the much-maligned OS some new fans.
Jaunty Jackalope's most noticeable change to the user interface is its new notification system. It informs you when new e-mails arrive or friends want to chat, and it informs you of system changes like volume level and battery status. The alerts appear as translucent message windows that pop up, stay for a moment, then fade away — a bit like Growl on Mac OS X.
This represents a break from the traditional way of doing things under GNOME, the graphical desktop environment upon which Ubuntu Linux was designed. It shows an attempt by Canonical, the corporation that oversees the development and distribution of Ubuntu, to provide more useful notices and to do so within a slicker interface than what's available. GNOME purists may not like Canonical's decision to create its own system, but the results are quite nice. (Flash demo).
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Under the hood, Jaunty brings an updated version of the Linux kernel as well as the latest version of the GNOME desktop. Work on these are ongoing, and each release sees reduced boot times and better overall performance.
Thanks to the new Linux kernel (version 2.6.28) Ubuntu now offers support for the Ext4 filesystem and includes a new wireless package that should help those using newer wi-fi cards. The new Ext4 support isn't the default choice for Ubuntu yet, but Ext4 does offers a number of advantages over its predecessor including support for larger disks, better defragging tools and a speed boost. However, there are some reports of lost data with Ext4, so proceed with caution.
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Evidence Of Christian Growth (4 of 6) by Johnny Hunt
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Johnny Hunt
2 Peter 1:5-7
August 6, 2006
INTRODUCTION: As the Apostle Peter has outlined these virtues that are to be displayed in character of our faith, he demonstrates that partaking of His Divine Nature does not grant an exemption from ethical claims on the believer.
Sharing in His nature makes ethical growth and moral commitment a possibility.
This text leads me to believe that God's gifts always result in fruit. When care for properly and consistently, they produce more fruit. No fruit is as important as knowing Christ better. This should be our supreme desire (Phil 3:10, "That I may know Him."
"brotherly kindness" – a love that seeks occasions to reveal kindness. A love by deliberate choice. The fact that we love each other is one evidence that we have been born of God. Main evidence of an authentic conversion. Philadelphia – fraternal affection; brotherly love.
John 13:35, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, "But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more;"
Hebrews 13:1-2, "Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels."
It would demand kindness, generosity, and courtesy.
It is not one who happens upon a need, but sought an occasion to bless someone. A sincere, un-hypocritical love for others; unfeigned.
ILL. David with Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 9:1-3, "Now David said, 'Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?' And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, th ...
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How many lights on one branch, how to determine?
In my Kitchen I have several sources of light.
A single switched light over my kitchen table. A Single switched light over the sink. And a 3 way lighted hood over the island cooktop (this used to supply a center ceiling light). This is not enough light.
What I think needs to be done, is the 3 way source for the hood needs to be diverted to power can lights in the kitchen, and a new source pulled to power the hood so it's not on a light switch anymore. I am concerned with the number of cans that this source can safely provide power too.
What do I need to do to determine how many cans i can run? Can I use this same circuit for the hood as well.
I'm guessing I need to add up all the amps each bulb and/or the hood will pull, and make sure it's under the breaker number, but am not sure.
You can load a residential lighting circuit to the Max capacity of the fixtures. So if the fixtures are rated for 100w you can have 18 on a 15a 1800w circuit, 24 on a 2400w circuit
I pull much less then what my fixtures are rated for due to switching to CFL bulbs. But you must go by the fixture MAX rating
You need to verify what else is on the circuit you will use
Also note that dimmers are usually rated for less then the full capacity
So if you have dimmers rated for 600w you would need 3 dimmers to control 1800w of lights
A 15a circuit is 1800 watts - 14g wire
A 20a circuit is 2400 watts - 12g wire
Thanks for patiently explaining this.
what i did in my kitchen is--
6 recessed cans rated for 50 watts each= 300 watts
2 island mini pendants rated for 60 watts each=120 watts
30 10 watt undercabinet lights=300 watts
also 2 outside door lights,60 watts each=120 watts
also planning on 2 flourescent carport lights, 100 watts max(guesstimate)
so that is 1040 watts on my 15 amp breaker
gonna have my hood on its own circuit
There is no 80% load limit on a residential lighting circuit
my bad
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for two weeks i'm trying to upload my files but nothing is going
_ that's not fair !!
c'mon guys we need a solution !
What problem do you encounter while uploading a file?
Sorry about that, your heart must be broken.
did you try a different browser.
@Demorfoza When I use a browser I get an error when the file hits 1%. @ToivoMedia You cannot imagine how terrible the wounds there are @Amrhamza I tried pretty much every browser but no use, also tries 2 ftp clients but it always get stuck about 80% in cute ftp and about 10% using filezilla :'( it's more than 2 weeks now :/
I used cyberduck when I uploaded mine through ftp a week ago and it worked perfectly. Maybe give that a try?
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I used cyberduck when I uploaded mine through ftp a week ago and it worked perfectly. Maybe give that a try?
Okay I'll try that and hope it works, Thank you.
I would also defrag and run a full antivirus scan as well, then restart!
It could just be a virus or Trojan, in your PC, etc!
Although using the latest Winzip software can cause issues as well!
Shane :0}
This must be a problem with your connection, uploading obviously works fine because tons of new items get approved everyday.
Have you tried uploading large files to other servers just for testing purposes?
Yes guys I have tried all of that, it's just envato and as you might already know the problem is fixed and now I can upload ,, So thanks envato and to you guys for trying to help me out


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I believe there is one, but the people posting in this thread saying they've found it are full of BS.
I used to buy one of these for use inside my tent when I staffed camp, and would take it back to the store before the 30 day return policy was up, then go buy another one. :innocent:
Anyway, they work pretty good, just make sure to dump out the drip pan regularly if you life anywhere with humidity...
Edit: I know it says that no dumping is necessary, but that's not true in my experiences...
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Anybody with the woot calendar? Scan the QR code and let us know the link.
I think woot has pranked us all. They'll drop the baggie at 11:50 Sunday night.
Oh, and I'll take a PM if they're going around.
I'm in for 3!
I've never gotten a Bunnies Ogling Carrots I'd love a hint if they are being passed around!
There's nothing to PM. There's no Bandolier of Carrots. You're just falling for someone's April Fools joke.
lol, people are so gullible.
Please help I am stumped!
yea share the welth
well, if there is a hint, I'd love one, just because in my many years I have yet to score a baggie.....although I get the sneaking suspicion that others are having their own april fools fun with us
These things take up a lot of floor space and have ugly tubes sticking out the back up to the window. The tube exhaust hot air but it adds heat to the room like a dryer exhaust and that is why it is not as efficient as a window unit.
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look at kids woot. its the same price for some carrots.
Woot is probably having a great time sitting back and watching everybody go nuts. They had a hard time last year with the game so I think the bot takeover was an appropriate prank this year since a good chunk of what makes woot fun is the writing.
Time for bed everybody.
I certainly wouldn't mind a PM, as well. But frankly, I don't even know how to PM in Woot! How does that work?
Can somebody share the secret with me via PMS? I have a some midol ready.
I would like a hint gentleman and ladies
The link to the calendar says "This secret cannot yet be revealed!
Turn back, seeker of knowledge! Humanity is not ready to learn what we have to teach! But come back in April for the fourth chapter of The Secrets of El Arenque Rojo!"
Oh My Fruitful Garden. I've never been so April fooled.
Anyone have some juicy PMs they can spare? I'm starving!
the QR code link is woot.com/3v3.r for those who are interested
I think the Bandoleer Of Carrots is the second item up, so the air conditoner has to sell out first.
Buy THREE!
this air conditioner is so cool. kind of like the secret to a Bunnies Ogling Carrots
Not a bad unit for the price, even if Bunnies Ogling Carrots not included
Smaller places? Could I use this in my car? The air conditioner stopped working and it would be much less to install this than fix the broken one.
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Ha ha, nice. Took me a while to figure it out. Not in for one though because my last Bunnies Ogling Carrots must've busted open in transit and everything fell out.
paulpnevada wrote:I think the Bandoleer Of Carrots is the second item up, so the air conditoner has to sell out first.
Buy THREE!
I sure hope so.
Roy33sakic wrote:lol, people are so gullible.
Actually the word gullible is not even in the dictionary! Try looking it up!
don't mind being a fool, if i can get my first Bunnies Ogling Carrots
Roy33sakic wrote:One person makes an april fools joke saying they'll PM a hint, and suddenly we have 10 pages of people asking for hints lmao.
Yep. If you're looking for an April Fool's joke that's it right there.
there are 2 hints in the blog about the strike...
nickrapak wrote:In for 3! Thanks for the hint!
I guess I need a PM also
PM maybe?
Can you even PM on Woot?
Do not PM me.
I can't find it. Would be a sad april fools day with no Bunnies Ogling Carrots
It looks like Fortran and Cobol was used to develop that widgit leading to the Barrel of Crops. That was amazing! The algorithmic complexity was over the top. Who has time for this stuff?
Can't get load to load enough to look and can't access posting unless I'm on 4G What Tiny Flowers woot you have a problem with normal 40 mb Internet trying to load your pages?'vn
andrewkl wrote:Liar.
ah man, it's deep but i got one.... Finally! Thanks for the PM Bro ;)
Please don't PM me, I don't want to go to sleep.
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The state revenue data matter. Among other things, it's a sign that better times really may be on their way.
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Tony Minnis, 58, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Erlanger Medical Center of Chattanooga.
A native of Bristol, and a longtime resident of Decatur, he was a son of the late Kenneth Hoyle and Myrtle Josephine Swafford Minnis. He had been a truck driver and enjoyed horses, fishing, his dog, Toby, his grandkids and life. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of Decatur; three daughters, Angela Minnis, Melissa Miller, and her husband, Charlie, of Decatur, and Laura Martin of Decatur; five grandchildren, Dixie and Dylan, and Austin, Hanna and Zachery; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Tina and Ed Bowers of Jacksonville, Fla., and Tebbie and Greg Marchi of Panama City, Fla.; two brothers, Terry Minnis of Phoenix, Ariz., and Tom Minnis of Panama City, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were 7 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Lewis officiating.
Burial was 2 p.m. Sunday in Short Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charlie Miller, Ricky Bright, Eric Wilson, Ralph Minnis, Ben Bright, and Devin Bowers.
The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
If you were unable to attend the visitation or service, sign the guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens has been entrusted with the care of Tony Minnis.
Sorry for your loss , He was a good man .
Thank you for the kind words.
With our deepest sympathy, may the Holy Sprit strengthen you and give you peace. We are praying for you in this time of need.
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Since some people just can't seem to hold back their language around the espresso machine I made a Swear box which will help buy more espresso lol.
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Printing this with the text down takes a bit more patience to remove the support material but its well worth it.
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University of South Carolina Lancaster
Earlier this year I introduced KPK readers to the work I'm doing to collate and annotate as much scholarly information about Hallyu as I can. Without further ado, I share with you the first section, focusing on books covering Hallyu. Subsequent parts of this series will be identified by SUBJECT rather than format. Please note that these entries are listed by year, starting with 1991 (TIP: If you know about a title or author and you want to see if it's included in this listing, use the CTRL +F function).


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"You know, I told him, 'I think if I had had a gun I might have shot you for running at the end of the game,'" said head coach Butch Davis of Goddard's interception to thwart the Blue Devils' attempt to score in the waning seconds of the game. "He is such a smart, heady player, and he has made so many critical, important plays for us this season. You can't underestimate his savvy back there of making all the secondary checks and helping everybody get lined up and talk about things. I think it is extraordinarily appropriate for him to end the game and the regular season, certainly with an interception"
The first half started out as a test of patience and perseverance. After the Tar Heels elected to defer their decision to the second half, the Blue Devils marched quickly down the field 63 yards on the game's opening drive in five plays in just under two minutes. The drive was highlighted by a 39-yard reception by running back Jay Hollingsworth that set up an eight-yard touchdown pass from Thaddeus Lewis to Eron Riley.
"We had a blitz with a blown coverage," said middle linebacker Chase Rice, who was playing the position for the first time all year in the absence of Mark Paschal who suffered a career-ending injury last week against NC State. "You never have a defense where you just leave someone wide open.
"It was a bad job on my part by not getting the defense lined up quicker because they came out at us at a real quick pace. I didn't expect that, personally, because they hadn't really been doing that on tape. When they came out on us and threw that at us--all the quick plays on the line of scrimmage--that kind of caught us off guard, but we got back at it and fixed it the second drive."
The fix was communication on defense without huddling, according to Rice, who finished the day with 10 total tackles (five unassisted), and the result was that the defense yielded only two field goals the remainder of the game.
Carolina tied the game at seven apiece on a 10-play, 73-yard drive on the strength of the running game in which running back Shaun Draughn rushed six times for 57 yards, including a 30-yard run from the 34 and a four-yard touchdown run on consecutive plays to cap the drive. Draughn finished the day with 110 yards (74 in the first quarter) and one touchdown on the ground on 29 carries and 28 yards and one touchdown on four receptions. The Tar Heel offense failed to capitalize on a punt by the Blue Devils with a turnover on the first play by Draughn and linebacker Vincent Rey returned it 36 yards for a touchdown to put the Tar Heels in a seven-point hole for the second time of the game.
After two fumbles the prior week, there was uncertainty as to whether Draughn would be replaced in the lineup, but neither Draughn himself nor the coaches doubted him for a second.
"I don't know--they believe in me," said Draughn of the coaches' reaction to the fumble. "The coaches believe in me. I believe in myself, most of all. They kept putting the ball in my hand, and I told them, 'I'm playing with emotion.' Gotta come out with a win."
And the decision paid off. Johnny White returned the ensuing kickoff 50 yards to the Duke 38 yard line, and Draughn capped a six-play, 38-yard drive with an 11-yard touchdown reception to knot the score at 14.
The Tar Heel offensive effort was again blunted on the first play from scrimmage when Duke linebacker Mike Tauiliili (20 tackles) intercepted a pass thrown by quarterback T.J. Yates.
"Stop 'em -- that was our mindset," said Rice of the defense who had to go right back out on the field following turnovers on two of three possessions after forcing Duke to punt. "That was our mindset against NC State last week, and we felt like we kind of lost it. After the fourth or fifth turnover, I felt like we kind of gave in and didn't have the mindset to stop them. Any great defense, when you go out--it doesn't matter the circumstance or situation--you go out and stop them. That's our job"
The defense again held, and the Tar Heel offense ate up 7:09 on the clock on a 15-play, 80-yard drive capped by an acrobatic 25-yard touchdown catch by Hakeem Nicks for his single season record-tying ninth touchdown on the season. His three catches for 38 yards put him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season, the first Tar Heel in history to do so.
Duke place kicker Joe Surgan kicked a personal best 55-yard field goal as the final seconds ticked off the clock to end the half. The Tar Heels took a 21-17 lead into intermission.
After forcing UNC to punt, the Blue Devils marched 71 yards and kicked a 27-yard field goal to draw within one at 21-20.
Carolina marched right back down the field on the ensuing possession to score a touchdown on a 32-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Richard Quinn, who rumbled into the end zone with a spinning, twisting, dive.
"You know, it was a fake stretch play to the left, a naked right," said Yates (15-19-1) who tied a personal record of three touchdown passes on the day. "Right before we snapped the ball, you've got to take a peek at that backside corner because they were bringing that corner blitz off the hash. I took a quick little peek so when I turned around I knew Rich was going to be there, so I just kind of turned around, kind of expected it, got it to him, and he made an amazing play. Hakeem [Nicks] was blocking great downfield. That was just great receiving and great blocking."
The fourth quarter was controlled by both of the defenses. The two teams traded possession nine times on downs, punts, missed field goals, or turnovers. Duke's final two drives in the closing five minutes both ended in turnovers, the first on a catch and fumble by wide receiver Donovan Varner and the last on Goddard's interception.
On the way to victory, Durham native Greg Little again showed his offensive capabilities with four receptions for 67 yards--one in each quarter and all on third down to extend drives--and two rushes on reverses for 45 yards.
"Greg was--everybody's been saying, 'OK, now who is going to step up and take Brandon Tate's place?' That was a huge hole for our offense to have to fill. When Brandon went down, he was delivering over 200 yards per game in effective offensive yardage, either through receiving running, or kick returning. Greg, tonight, showed all the things that he is capable of doing. He is extraordinarily physically strong. He is very, very difficult to tackle, and he is a guy who needs to touch the football. It's one of the reasons we made him the running back a year ago. He's just a gifted athlete, and we just need to continue to find ways to get him the football"
Linebacker Quan Sturdivant led all Tar Heels with 13 tackles.
The Tar Heels will have a team meeting on Sunday and head into exams the middle of next week before resuming practice again in preparation for a bowl game that has yet to be determined.


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When: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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'The name of the Islamic Republic of Iran become more famous with the manifestation of the power to choose of the Iranian nation,' President Rouhani said in his message. 'The government of prudence and hope will make a covenant with anyone whose name will come out of the ballot box to help create a future full of hope and dignity for dear Iran and Iranians,' the Iranian president said. President Rouhani said whatever will be the outcome of elections, the Islamic Republic of Iran will become more famous and the Islamic system, leadership and nation have won and the people of Iran have once again displayed their will and power to choose to empower the elected government and grant more credit to it.'The competition came to an end and now it is time to open a new way through consensus and convergence of the nation and government and by relying on opportunities created from outside, to open a new chapter in the growth and flourishing of national economy,' he added. 2050**2050
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Early this morning, while still lying in bed, I heard the women at the bathing-place sending forth joyous peals of ulu!
While doing so, they cry "Ūlu, ulu" in a manner which recalls to mind the kulavi idal of the Maravans and Kallans.
The plan of ulu Jami, the great mosque, follows the original courtyard type.
Such fire-balls, shot into the sun-dried canvas of the clipper, might go far towards leaving her bones ableach on ulu Salama.
The next day was to be our last on the plains, for our destination was ulu Kishla, well up on the hills.
Careful inspection through the glass confirmed the opinion that a formidable war-fleet was headed toward ulu Salama bar.
She gathered the soft lipoa moss and went up to the waterfall, to ulu (Kaholo's home).
"ulu Chan" means "great lord," "ulu" being equal to the Latin magnus, and "chan" to dominus or imperator.


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General Motors announced Tuesday that OnStar is reversing a policy that had privacy advocates and a U.S. senator up at arms.
OnStar says it will change its proposed "terms and conditions" policy so that it will not keep a data connection to customers' vehicles after the OnStar service is canceled. OnStar recently sent e-mails to customers telling them that effective Dec. 1, their service would change so that data from a customer vehicle would continue to be transmitted to OnStar after service was canceled - unless the customer asked for it to be shut off. Apparently, GM had hoped to continue to collect data on customers that it could have sold.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., objected to what he considered a blatant invasion of privacy and wanted the Federal Trade Commission to investigate. "OnStar is attempting one of the most brazen invasions of privacy in recent memory," Schumer said.
GM and OnStar have also been roundly blasted on TV talk shows over the new policy, which quickly became a public-relations black eye.
OnStar, with 6 million U.S. customers, emphasized the opt-out feature. If a customer says he or she doesn't want to have data collected after service is ended, OnStar disconnects the tracking.
Still, while OnStar reserves the right to share or sell data on customers' speed, location, use of seat belts and other practices, a spokesman says it hasn't done so and doesn't plan to. As the Associated Press reported:
"We apologize for creating any confusion about our terms and conditions," said Joanne Finnor, vice president of subscriber services. "We want to make sure we are as clear with our customers as possible, but it's apparent that we have failed to do this. ... We will continue to be open to their suggestions and concerns."
Finnor said keeping the two-way communication active for former customers could someday allow for emergency messages to be sent even to ex-customers about severe weather or evacuations. The open line could also allow OnStar to alert drivers about warranty information or recalls, she said.
Schumer said he isn't convinced. He said customers shouldn't have to "opt out" of the tracking after they end service. He accuses OnStar of actively deceiving customers.
Schumer is announcing the effort Tuesday by releasing a letter to the Federal Trade Commission seeking an investigation.
OnStar charges about $199 a year for basic service and $299 a year for service that includes navigation aid.
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This gradual move to 16:9 aspect ratio displays in notebooks is starting to win us over. Yes, you do lose a few vertical pixels, but given we've seen such pleasures as the 1,600 x 900 13.1in effort in the Sony VAIO Z Series (see: Sony VAIO VGN-Z11WN/B) and the magnificent 1,920 x 1,080, RGB LED one in the Dell Studio XPS 16 we're looking today, there are enough points in the 'pros' column to even things out. Clearly this is good news for Dell, then, since this is the first and only 16in notebook to sport such a display - the closest alternative being Sony's 18.4in VAIO AW11XU/Q, which you won't see south of £2,000.
Let us rewind a little, though, to explain what we're actually talking about here. Chances are you'll have heard of LED backlit screens; they're very common among netbooks and any notebook whose aim is to be thin and light. However, RGB LED is the name given to a display that uses red, green and blue (hence RGB) LEDs, as opposed to just white LEDs as a backlight.
As a result the display in the Studio XPS 16 can reach something approaching 100 per cent of the Adobe RGB colour space, giving this machine one of widest colour gamuts you'll see on a notebook. This is great for watching films or TV, but is arguably of more import to anyone editing images, where the high colour accuracy is of particular interest.
We'll be taking a more detailed look at the images produced by this display a little later, but first we'll take a cursory glance at the Studio XPS 16's chassis. Anyone who read the review of the promising if slightly flawed Studio XPS 13 will recognise the lineage, since the 1640 (as it is also known) looks identical save for its obviously larger frame. However, measuring 33.95mm at its thickest, 24.1mm at its thinnest and weighing 3.06kg, it's no porker, even if it doesn't quite slip under the 3kg mark like Apple's new 17in MacBook Pro.
In any case, the jury is still out on the new Studio XPS design. Our sample doesn't exhibit some of the more alarming quality control issues of the 1340, such as the wobbly base, but there are points where the silver trim isn't as firmly fixed as it ought to be and we're still none too enamoured by the looks or durability of that leather strip on the lid. Still, the glossy black and silver accenting is a nice combination, as is the edge-to-edge 'frameless' display and backlit hinges.
Speaking of backlighting, the other key standard feature on all Studio XPS machines is the backlit keyboard. As on the 1340, though, the non-isolated nature of the keyboard means a certain level of bleed when viewed from an angle. Our opinion of the keyboard hasn't improved much, either. Its basic layout is fine, more or less perfect in fact, but keys are uneven and lack a little feedback. It's not quite bad enough to make this machine one to avoid, but it does take a little getting used to.
Your description of the display is incorrect. An "RGB LED" display like this one is identical to any other LED-backlit LCD display, except it uses seperate red, green, and blue LEDs, instead of the typical one-LED "blue-plus-phosphor" approach to generating white light. That gives a more accurate white light at the cost of great lightguide complexity. Displays using red, green, and blue LEDs for each pixel do exist, but they're the "jumbotron" kind of displays used for advertising and news in train stations etc. Shrinking down such a display to the size of a 16-inch laptop would cost many orders of magnitude more than the equivalent OLED display, never mind a conventional LCD.
Does RGB LCD mean that blacks are going to be 100% black on the screen and contrast ratio is going to be really, really close to infinity?
"Does RGB LCD mean that blacks are going to be 100% black on the screen and contrast ratio is going to be really, really close to infinity?"
No - you need local dimming LEDs for that, which this laptop doesn't have (and nor does any other laptop currently in production, AFAIK). This just has a normal flat backlight which happens to be provided by separate red, green and blue LEDs rather than white LEDs or one or more cold cathode fluorescent lights. The separate RGB LEDs provide a wider colour gamut, but they don't (as the article originally incorrectly suggested - I think it has been rectified now) individually light each pixel.
@sockatume - You are of course right. The concept of RBG LED is to produce a completely clean, white light, and ultimately improve colour fidelity. Screens like this usually use a matrix of LEDs to create more even contrast and colour purity too. Thanks for the spot - review updated.
No bother, it's an easy mistake to make given the sort of marketing RGB LED has been getting. Of course, in a couple of years we'll probably be seeing OLED displays in laptops, and then we really will have the truly black displays that Лис looks for.
Thanks guys, been waiting for your review!
It's unfortunate tho, that I just had to cancel my order due to shocking delivery times. My delivery by - date was moved three times, and I've been waiting for almost two months now, with the new date still 2-3 weeks out..
Being a huge movie buff and casual photographer I was really looking forward to the screen! Sorry Dell, but your time taking has "forced" me to join El Jobso's camp.
"Dell has chosen not to include any kind of mid/low-range sub-woofer underneath the machine."
Actually, 1640 has a subwoofer, albeit a poor one.
From Dell's official description page: http://www1.ap.dell.com/con...
Cinematic sound
For extraordinary sound quality, the Studio XPS 16 has premium speakers with an integrated subwoofer and 5.1 Dolby® Digital outputs.
Would I be able to connect a dell 30" monitor to the laptop. I'm aware you can get HDMI -> Dual Link DVI-I adapters, but can they support 2560 x 1600 resolutions @ 32bit colour?
I see everyone seems to be going for that piano black//digital picture frame bezel that the MacBooks have been touting.
"I see everyone seems to be going for that piano black//digital picture frame bezel that the MacBooks have been touting."
HP did it first before Apple.
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Google Shopping Express will bring items from major retailers to you for free for six months while the search giant works out the details and bugs in this venture. Selected testers will be able to receive unlimited delivery during the six-month period.
Major retailers in the area are signed up for the trial, including Target, Walgreens, Staples, Toys-R-Us, and more. It will be interesting to see how it comes together in a heavy traffic area like San Francisco. The peninsula and Silicon Valley is no better in that regard either.
In the 1990s, start-ups during the dot-com boom like Webvan and Kozmo delivered fresh groceries or DVDs and coffee to your doorstep. The quality and service was excellent, but the business models proved to be a complete money pit and the companies all failed. Since then, other retailers have tried to mimic the service, like grocery stores offering home delivery, but none have been very successful which is odd considering that home grocery delivery used to be quite common in the United States decades ago.
Google is taking aim at Amazon and eBay with this pilot. Those that are immersed in the Google experience will immediately see a benefit by being able to do everything without leaving Google nest of services. The challenges are massive and if this were any start-up with a wad of venture-capital cash we would not be giving good odds on success. Google has the resources to pull this off however. The key will be in seeing how the company can do it efficiently. Starting a pilot in one of the most expensive markets in world certainly adds to the challenge.
If you live in the Bay Area and are interested in being a tester, click the Google source link below.
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