text:
Alaska Conservation Foundation Receives Top-notch Rating
Alaska Conservation Foundation
The Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) has been given an "A" by the American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) for being a highly effective and ethical charity organization. ACF received this rating of excellence in AIP's Top-Rated Charities list, as reported in its November 2001 Charity Rating Guide & Watchdog Report. The Top-Rated Charities list includes non-profit organizations that get high grades for putting 75% or more towards program costs while spending $25 or less to raise $100. ACF puts 85-88% towards programs while spending only $7-$9 to raise $100. To receive an excellent rating, charities must also have an "open book" policy and make their key financial documents available for review.
AIP acts as a nonprofit watchdog and information service, assisting donors by providing information that allows them to make more informed decisions regarding their charitable contributions. The Top-Rated Charities list allows donors to review how well a chosen charity will spend their money. Other conservation organizations working in Alaska that received "excellent" ratings include The Conservation Fund, Earth Island Institute, Izaak Walton League of America, and the Nature Conservancy.
ACF is a foundation that receives and awards grants throughout the state to protect the integrity of Alaska's ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods for Alaska's communities and people. ACF's Executive Director, Deborah L. Williams, is "very proud of ACF's rating by the AIP. ACF donors can be confident that their dollars are put to work meeting Alaska's most important conservation needs."
For more information, or to contact Alaska Conservation Foundation, see their website at: www.akcf.org
|Email Article To A Friend
|Link to us!


text:
Already have a VetUK Account?
Don't have an account?
Free delivery on orders with £10 worth of
VetUK own brand products
(click to enlarge)
Manufacturer: King British
King British Pond Flake Food is made using only the finest ingredients.
Specially formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of pond fish, King British Pond Flake Food offers your fish a nutritional, well-balanced diet.
This food is high in protein for healthy, energetic fish and has a low waste formula for minimum fish waste.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
IBM has had a busy week, cloud computing-wise, but it's not the only company making such waves. Savvis is embarking on Thursday on an ambitious plan to offer enterprise customers a complete virtualized datacenter. Amazon.com, meanwhile, joined up with Big Blue and DataSynapse in separate partnerships.
The common thread among all the announcements is the aim of providing customers with more flexibility in managing infrastructure resources that reside in the cloud.
[ These announcements are in line with the prediction that cloud computing will be a big IT trend in 2009 | Keep up with cloud trends with whurley's cloud computing blog | Find out what cloud computing really means ]
Savvis CTO Bryan Doerr explains his company's ultimate goal: "The grand vision is that we'll have a cloud that gives our clients the ability to do entire datacenter outsourcing that applies all the best practices of security, storage, and networking."
Toward that end, the company on Thursday took a first step by unveiling the Savvis Compute Cloud, which, Doerr explains, brings two primary benefits to customers: the ability to perform more self-directed tasks for managing hosted pieces of a datacenter and a multitenant option.
The latter enables companies to sign up for a slice of the hardware rather than a dedicated system, thereby offering a finer granularity of capacity while cutting costs. Perhaps most important, though, are the new self-service capabilities that enable customers to log in to SavvisStation portal to provision virtual compute and storage capacity within either private or shared infrastructure resources, the company says.
Presently, managed hosting is "kind of a black box" in which customers don't have much visibility into their applications or infrastructure and often need to submit work orders to hosts like Savvis, says Melanie Posey, research director of hosting and telecom services at IDC.
"The first thing that has to happen before this grand vision of cloud computing can be realized is service provider offerings that give customers' continued visibility into and control of the IT infrastructure that their applications are running on," Posey explains. Such control, in turn, "makes it easier for some customers to feel comfortable with outsourcing. They still have a level of control even though the actual infrastructure lives outside the enterprise datacenter," she adds.
Indeed, Doerr says that Savvis will follow Thursday's news with an ongoing series of announcements throughout 2009 and beyond. The next set of steps involves another dimension of the cloud paradigm. "Our goal is to give users enough control to amplify the rewards of hosting while dialing the risk down," Doerr adds.
Also heading down the long cloud-laden horizon, IBM announced this week at its Pulse conference in Las Vegas a new cloud unit replete with its own czar, and on Monday IBM joined forces with Juniper Networks to give a glimpse into a forthcoming interface the companies claim will arm enterprise IT shops for more easily reallocating resources among private and public clouds. Big Blue also on Monday detailed what it considers to be building blocks for the 21st-century IT infrastructure, which one official said extend service management beyond IT and provide the foundation for cloud-based resources.
Then Big Blue and Amazon revealed on Wednesday that some IBM software is available via Amazon's EC2 on a pay-as-you-go basis, meaning that developers can access IBM's DB2, Informix Dynamic Server, Lotus Web Content Management Standard Edition, WebSphere sMash, and WebSphere Portal Server under what the companies claim is a "new and flexible licensing model."
Amazon also teamed up with DataSynapse to foreshadow on Wednesday a beta version of Federator 1.5, software that will help "DataSynapse customers bridge traditional datacenter resources and the Amazon EC2 cloud" to better control capacity, according to DataSynapse's Web site. The beta program is slated to begin in April.
That sweet spot where users feel comfortable with someone else hosting their datacenter won't come quickly. "It's not pie-in-the-sky," says Gary Barnett, analyst with the Bathwick Group, "but the truth is customers are going to take a long time getting from 'my infrastructure is a mess' to 'I'm starting to get control and outsourcing some pieces' to, ultimately, 'I'm OK with outsourcing a substantial amount of it.'"


text:
Submit News
Crytek "Warface" Opens New Era of AAA In-Browser FPS Gaming
Jason Mick
October 22, 2013 3:00 PM
Recipient E-mail
Sender E-mail
(Source: Warner Bros. Pictures)
Warface is free to play, aims to build buzz for Crytek's latest cloud-based engine
future of gaming is in the cloud
-- or at least that's what Crytek's latest release "
" hints at. While the game will be available in traditional form
on the Xbox One
in 2014, for now gamers have access to it via their browser.
Crytek -- well known for its CryENGINE game software and Crysis, a game designed to showcase the graphical might of CryENGINE -- has shifted gears in a major way with the release of CryENGINE 3.0. Rather than focusing singular on squeezing the most computation out of your enthusiast PC, CryENGINE 3.0's goal is to open gaming to the masses, by moving it partially to offline rendering and in-browser gaming.
While online gaming, or even 3D online gaming for that matter, is nothing new really, Warface is perhaps the first true cloud-based AAA PC FPS.
To that end Crytek has launched a new hub dubbed "GFACE" where users will play multiplayer first person shooter (FPS) games and interact. The hub -- and the games inside (CryENGINE 3.0/Warface) -- require a browser with the latest in web rendering technology. Hence currently only Google Inc.'s (
) Chrome and The Mozilla Foundation's Firefox are support; Microsoft Corp.'s (
brand-new Internet Explorer 11
and Apple, Inc.'s (
) Safari are
not currently compatible
The good news, though, is that Warface is entirely free. How Crytek plans to monetize this cloud giveaway remains to be seen, but traditionally a significant portion of its revenue came from licensing its CryENGINE to third parties, so this may be more of a proof of concept to build a buzz, with the payoff being third party licensing pickups.
You can run GFACE/Warface on a rather minimalist hardware spec -- a 2.0 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB of RAM, and decade old video card (think Radeon X1950), thanks to the cloud doing most of the dirty work. Still gamers are advised to get slightly newer systems, to allow for higher framerates and more graphical niceties. All of this indicates that Warface should run very well on laptops -- unlike Crytek's earlier
hardware-crunching products
, such as last year's
best-selling Crysis 3
The game has four classes:
... with some classes like engineer taking a couple of hours of gameplay to unlock.
The new title was developed heavily by Crytek's new Seoul, South Korea office. Yohan Kim, Managing Director of Crytek Seoul cheers, "Crytek's proven pedigree with its multi-award winning AAA FPS games combined with our own cutting-edge technology CryENGINE® 3 and our dedicated team of experts makes us confident Warface will revolutionize the genre and become the next generation in online FPS."
Warface is just the latest app to make the leap to the cloud.
This new engine from Crytek is the latest in a disruptive trend of software jumping to the cloud. Microsoft has seen
significant traction to date pushing its Office users towards
its cloud based
Office 365 solution
. And while Adobe Systems Inc. (
showed the dark side of the cloud
when its user information trove was breached, it also has been pushing hard to move its users online.
There are many advantages to the cloud --
cross platform compatibility
and easier access to your data on the go. But there are also downsides, aside from pure security concerns. For hardware makers it's a mix bag as the cloud is minimizing the value of client-side hardware, making consumers likely to upgrade their laptops and desktops at a slower pace; but by the same token the cloud requires lots of new server hardware on the enterprise side, so it's not all bad news for OEMs. Access in the case of internet outage or when traveling through areas with unreliable internet is another major issue.
But like it or not, the cloud is gaining a lot of momentum and now Crytek is looking to become the marquee face of cloud gaming.
Warface [homepage]
[Press Release]
"Folks that want porn can buy an Android phone." -- Steve Jobs
Related Articles
Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 8.1
October 17, 2013, 11:52 AM
Hackers Access Adobe Source Code, Personal Information of 2.9 Million Customers
October 4, 2013, 9:55 AM
Microsoft Looks to Unify Development for Xbox, Windows, and Windows Phone
September 20, 2013, 4:30 PM
Quick Note: Office 365 Home Premium Hits 1 Million Subscribers in Just Over 100 Days
May 29, 2013, 4:30 PM
Microsoft "Hopes" Developers Will Make Xbox One Games Unplayable Offline
May 24, 2013, 12:13 PM
Latest Headlines
Facebook Chatbots Teaches Itself to become a good negotiator
July 23, 2017, 6:00 AM
Microsoft Workplace Analytics
July 6, 2017, 6:17 AM
Microsoft Delays Windows 10 Timeline Feature.
July 4, 2017, 6:39 AM
Adobe launches AI Powered Voice Analytics
June 30, 2017, 6:15 AM
Facebook Chatbots Creates Their Own Language
June 20, 2017, 8:10 AM
Artificial Intelligence can now predict the lifespans of a patient.
June 8, 2017, 6:08 AM
More Headlines
Most Popular Articles
Apple Watch Series 3 – Here is what we found so far.
July 23, 2017, 7:30 AM
Movidius deep learning USB Stick
July 21, 2017, 6:00 AM
Velocity Raptor Z95 – Benchmark Crushing Power
July 21, 2017, 6:50 AM
Meet the VR ONE– Thinnest & Lightest VR Backpack PC
July 22, 2017, 6:51 AM
Comparison: Rock64 vs Raspberry Pi 3
July 11, 2017, 6:53 AM
Latest Blog Posts
Nokia's First Android Phone launching in August
Nenfort Golit
Jul 26, 2017, 6:00 AM
Raspberry Pi Powered Laptop.
Nenfort Golit
Jul 25, 2017, 6:00 AM
Microsoft HoloLens 2 - Featuring custom built AI Coprocessor
Elroy Bethell
Jul 24, 2017, 7:06 AM
LG Robots – Keeping Korean Airports nice and clean
Elroy Bethell
Jul 23, 2017, 7:50 AM
Gigabyte the new Raspberry Pi competition
Nenfort Golit
Jul 22, 2017, 6:00 AM
Really into Gaming? Get Ready for the Gaming Smartphone
Elroy Bethell
Jul 21, 2017, 7:25 AM
LG G6 Plus is Now Available for Purchase on Amazon
Nenfort Golit
Jul 20, 2017, 6:00 AM
Say Hello to Google Glass for the second time.
Elroy Bethell
Jul 19, 2017, 6:00 AM
Snap Chat Releases Snap Publisher
Nenfort Golit
Jul 18, 2017, 6:00 AM
New FlatScope may Restore Eyesight.
Elroy Bethell
Jul 17, 2017, 7:35 AM
Sprint offers enticing new cell phone plans.
Elroy Bethell
Jul 16, 2017, 7:21 AM
Amazon – Developing new Messaging App called Anytime
Elroy Bethell
Jul 15, 2017, 6:55 AM
Laid-off Microsoft workers get a Saleforce chance
Elroy Bethell
Jul 14, 2017, 8:21 AM
Google Home new streaming Feature.
Nenfort Golit
Jul 13, 2017, 6:48 AM
Storm 4 – The robot that can perform a biopsy.
Elroy Bethell
Jul 12, 2017, 8:15 AM
Microsoft Plans on Bringing Better Broadband Internet to Rural America.
Nenfort Golit
Jul 11, 2017, 6:48 AM
Facebook Drops price of Oculus Rift to Match PlayStation VR
Elroy Bethell
Jul 10, 2017, 7:57 AM
Android users be cautious, CopyCat malware on the prowl
DailyTech Staff
Jul 9, 2017, 8:00 AM
Petya victims given hope by researchers
DailyTech Staff
Jul 8, 2017, 8:24 AM
Tesla Wins bid to build world's biggest lithium ion battery
DailyTech Staff
Jul 8, 2017, 8:20 AM
Huawei Mate 10 to Apply Japan Display's 2:1 LCD
Nenfort Golit
Jul 7, 2017, 6:27 AM
More Blog Posts
Copyright 2017 DailyTech LLC. -
RSS Feed
About Us
Terms, Conditions & Privacy Information
Kristopher Kubicki


text:
Archilochus colubris (ruby-throated hummingbird)
Charlottesville VA
rubythroated hummingbird, male
J. P. Myers (photographer; copyright holder; identification)
This resource may not be downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder except for educational fair use.
The Animal Diversity Web team is excited to announce ADW Pocket Guides!
Help us improve the site by taking our survey.


text:
Driven by a love of graphics and a desire to do things better, we are a design-focused graphics production company, committed to using quality materials and the highest standards of workmanship in everything we do.
Born to organise, deadlines are 'what we do', turning obstacles into challenges and forever looking for new ways to be more efficient.
Our wide range of services have been expanded and developed carefully over the years. We have a strong, knowledgeable staff team, all with excellent customer service skills.
Our services range from small and large format printing, to signage, vehicle graphics, promotional goods and changeable advertising.
We are happy to work with your own files, your design agency or if you prefer, one of our own designers will have the creative capability to produce a design solution for any of our products.
Our industry can be quite wasteful so we make sure that we keep our environmental impact to a minimum by recycling as much of our waste as possible, by monitoring and conserving our energy consumption and by investing in up to date printing technology, working towards a solvent free printing environment.
Our efficiency is due in large part to our computerised job bag system. Operated by our friendly staff team, the system tracks your order from confirmation right through the whole production process, ensuring all aspects of its journey are accurate and each deadline is met.
We have created some useful guides; designed to help you make the right choices before you place an order and also show you how to look after your job once you have received it. You can find these on the downloads page but the relevant one will also be included with your completed order.
Our FAQ's page has answers to our most commonly asked questions but please do get in touch for a more detailed response to your query.


text:
Collecting Civil Rights Manuscripts During the 1960's
Collecting Civil Rights Manuscripts During the 1960's
Record date: Feb 18, 2014
Michael Edmonds, Deputy Director, Library Archives, Wisconsin Historical Society, explains why the Wisconsin Historical Society owns one of the nation's richest archives on the civil rights movement. For 50 years researchers have turned to these archives to find letters, diaries, meeting minutes, photographs and other primary sources related to the uprisings and unrest of the mid 20th century.
University Place Lecture Series:
University Place Subjects:


text:
Destination: Western Australia Australia
Theme: Surfing & Diving
Horrocks and Horrocks Beach
Sleepy little holiday village popular with people wanting to escape from the city and more boisterous holiday destinations.
Located 22 km west of Northampton and 496 km north of Perth, Horrocks is the northernmost of a series of tiny holiday-fishing villages which lie on the coast of the Central West region. It is a village which has been untouched by modernity with simple fibro holiday houses, streets which have evolved out of the sand dunes, and a simplicity of life which recalls the 1950s rather than the 1990s.
Like all of the fishing villages on the coast the small population of Horrocks (it hovers between 300-500) increases dramatically in the crayfish (rock lobster) season and during school holidays.
Horrocks was named after Joseph Lucas Horrocks, a convict who was sentenced to 14 years transportation for forgery and arrived in Fremantle in 1852. In Fremantle he worked in the medical section of the convict settlement and, due to a chronic shortage of medical officers in the colony, was appointed medical attendant for the new settlement of Port Gregory in 1853. He was given an unconditional pardon in 1856 and spent the rest of his life (he died in 1865) working in the Northampton-Champion Bay area running a store, agitating for improved conditions for convicts, and building a truly non-denominational church (it had separate Anglican and Nonconformists pulpits and a reading desk for anti-ritualists) in Northampton.
Today Horrocks is the kind of place for people who really want to escape from the hurly burly and the crowds which usually inhabit beach resorts.
Things to see:
Water activities
Most people who come to this sleepy settlement are eager to escape the more developed centres. They come to fish for tailor, whiting, skipjack, herring, garfish and snook off the beach and near the Bowes River estuary or to take boats out to catch dhufish, schnapper, cod, mackerel and groper.
There is also the possibility of skin diving, windsurfing, or just mooching around the reef at low tide. In spring and early summer the area is alive with wildflowers. There are also some interesting Aboriginal cave paintings near the junction of Horrocks Road and Bowes River Road which are a reminder that before the arrival of Europeans the local Aborigines regarded this area as a place of good hunting.
Cottages & Cabins
Killara Cottages
Glance St
Horrocks WA 6535
Telephone: (08) 9934 3031
Rating: *
Caravan Parks
Horrocks Beach Caravan Park
1 North Court Rd
Horrocks WA 6535
Telephone: (08) 9934 3039
Facsimile: (08) 9934 3039
Rating: **
Did you know you could pay less than $1 a day for a subscription to the Herald? Subscribe today.


text:
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery Thursday after being diagnosed with what is apparently early-stage pancreatic cancer, the high court said. Continue reading
Monday's deadly shootings at Virginia Tech University have sparked concern over security at many colleges and universities around the country. Three education officials discuss the challenges of keeping students safe at often sprawling campuses. Continue reading


text:
Have Volkswagen Questions? Ask an Expert Now.
Your vehicle requires a software flash update to your ECM, below is the tech bulletin. Take it to the dealer and have them peform the update. If your vehicle is out of warranty they will charge you for this update.
Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.:(NNN) NNN-NNNN3 01-07-65 - Update Programming, MIL ON or Flashing, DTCs P0420, P0441, P0442 or P0456 Stored in ECM Release date: Oct 26, 2007 Condition01 07 65 Oct. 24, 2007(NNN) NNN-NNNNSupersedes T. B. Group 01 number 07-27 dated Feb. 28, 2007 due to additional DTCs and New Software Levels.Update Programming, MIL ON or Flashing, P0420, P0441, P0442 or P0456 Stored in ECMTip:Diagnostic trouble codes stored may also include P0300 - P0304 upon cold start.ECM requires update to enhance the following system strategies:DTCDescriptionP0300 (when cold)Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected P0301 (when cold)Cylinder 1 Misfire DetectedP0302 (when cold)Cylinder 2 Misfire DetectedP0303 (when cold)Cylinder 3 Misfire DetectedP0304 (when cold)Cylinder 4 Misfire DetectedP0420Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold, Bank 1P0441Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge FlowP0442Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak)P0456Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (very small leak)Note:DO NOT diagnose or replace components due to misfire faults before performing the update function as explained in this bulletin.DO NOT diagnose, repair or replace Catalyst system components before performing the update function as explained in this bulletin.DO NOT diagnose, repair or replace Evaporative system components, including the Evaporative system purge valve -N80-, before performing the update function as explained in this bulletin.Technical Background1. Improved ECM software resolves concerns related to:a. Adjustment to OBD catalytic converter diagnostic parameter strategy.b. Cold start secondary air strategy.c. EVAP strategy change to prevent system testing below 5° C (40° F).d. Adjustment to EVAP leak detection strategy.e. Adjustment to diagnostic strategy tolerances for changes to air intake volume over time.Production SolutionSoftware concern was identified after production was concluded.ServicePROCEDURE:Tool requirementsVAS 5051 or VAS 5052 (with Base CD V.11.00 and the Brand CD V.11.79.01 or higher)."Update - Programming" (flashing) CD W42010418TSWU.Tip:Additional copies of the "Update - Programming" CD (Literature Number W42010418TSWU) may be ordered from the Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center at www.vw.resolve.com, or by calling 1–800–544–8021 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. This number can be dialed in both the United States and Canada.Note:Non–observance of the following points may lead to ECM failure! VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 must always be connected to the approved power supply at the approved voltages. Under no circumstances should the power supply be interrupted or the diagnostic connector unplugged during the update programming procedure.• Ensure the following vehicle requirements are met:? Connect vehicle to a powered Volkswagen approved Midtronics/InCharge 940 (INC-940) tester/charger? Battery MUST have minimum no-load charge of 12.5V? Turn off the radio and all other accessories, and when necessary, switch running lights off? Turn off any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones)Engine Control Module Update - Programming (Flashing) using CDTip:When performing the update programming procedure, ALL DTCs for all systems are erased. DTCs linked to Guided Fault Finding function tests will be lost. Therefore, always address stored DTCs for Customer concerns unrelated to the update programming procedure first.The following "Update - Programming" (flashing) process may overwrite any "TUNED" ECM/TCM programming. A "TUNED" ECM/TCM is described as any ECM/TCM altered so as to perform outside the normal parameters and specifications approved by Volkswagen of America, Inc.If you encounter a vehicle with a "Tuned" ECM/TCM, prior to performing the "Update - Programming" (flashing) procedure:• Your Dealership should place the vehicle owner on notice in writing, that their ECM/TCM was found to have been tuned, and that any damage caused by the tuning of the ECM/TCM (including any adverse emissions consequences) will not be covered by Volkswagen of America, Inc. warranties.• For any repair requested by the owner under warranty or outside warranty that requires update programming, which will automatically wipe out the "Tuning" program, your Dealership should advise the owner of the above and get Owner's written consent (see attached Control Module Tuning form) to the update programming procedure.Tip:Before update programming, delete the fault memory in the ECM. Update programming is not possible when an EEPROM fault is active.Reprogram ECM with CD - Part number W42010418TSWU.• Insert the programming CD into the VAS 5051 / 5052, and access the ECM. Tip:If the update programming button does not appear, the latest version has already been installed to the level below.Programming starts by pressing the "Update Programming" button and following the on screen prompts.Note:Once update programming begins, on NO occasion should the Cancel button be selected.• Press the "Update Programming" button.Tip:Once update programming is complete, switch ignition OFF for 30 seconds.After a minimum of 30 seconds, switch ignition ON.Once update programming is complete, it is recommended to use 1001- Compiling Services prompt to clear faults stored in various control modules.• Reset readiness code.ModelEngineOld Software Part No.Old Software VersionNew Software Part No.New Software Version (or higher)New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible1.8L T06A997012All06A997012977706A997012A06A997012A977606A997012B06A997012B977506A997012C06A997012C977806A906032QA06A997012977706A906032PR06A997012A977606A906032PT06A997012B977506A906032PS06A997012C977806A906032EM06A906032EM977406A906032FD06A906032FD9773Tip:For vehicle with cold start misfire DTCs P0300-P0304, also add approved fuel additive to fuel tank before returning vehicle to customer. See technical bulletin(NNN) NNN-NNNNIf vehicle returns after software update and consumption of entire fuel tank with fuel additive with cold start misfire DTCs P0300-P0304, select the "Technical Assistance" tab in ElsaWeb and follow the instructions to obtain a 6 digit pin.WarrantyTo determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual *Model(s)Year(s)Eng. Code(s)Trans. Code(s)VIN Range FromVIN Range ToNew Beetle, New Beetle Convertible2001 - 20041.8L(AWP, AWU, AWV)AllAllAllClaim Type: Use applicable Claim Type *Part Identifier:2470Damage Code:2470 39 _ _ _** 1 Labor Operation:24702599 = Maximum A-Time allowed = 90 TUDiagnostic Time ***GFF Time expenditure01509999 = xx TU max.NO Road Test01210002 & 01210004NOTechnical Diagnosis0132xxxx = XX TU max.NOClaim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin(NNN) NNN-NNNNrdquo; in comment section of Warranty Claim.* Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only.** Code per warranty vendor code policy.*** Documentation required per Warranty Policy & Procedures ManualRequired Parts and ToolsDescriptionPart No:QuantityCD W42010418TSWU1No Special Tools required.Additional InformationAll part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information..
Thank you for the accept. Please let us know if you need any further help
Thank you for using Just Answer


text:
David Bernsen established Carondelet Farm in the early 1990′s in Ramona, California near San Diego after purchasing the property from the Estate of the legendary actor Jimmy Cagney.
A complete rennovation was conducted while maintaining the look and feel from the 1950′s when the Cagney family used the the property as their base when attending the Del Mar races.
The property became home to Raging Apalachee, the dam of the American Champion Sprinter ARTAX.
Carondelet Farm has bred or owned numerous Graded and Group winners including Gr1 winner HEIR KITTY, Gr1 winner UNBRIDLED COMMAND, Gr1 winner ARTAX, Gr1 winner VOILA ICI, Gr1 winner SANAGAS, Gr1 winner in USA/Gr2 winner in Australia HONOR IN WAR, Gr1 placed/Gr3 winner KINDERGARDEN KID, Gr1 Irish Derby runner-up/Gr3 winner ALEXANDER OF HALES, French Group Stakes-winner SET ALIGHT, and stakes-placed Secret Cove.
In addition, Carondelet Farm has been instrumental in bringing a number of Gr1 winning stallions to Australia from the North Hemisphere including Gr1 winners ARTIE SCHILLER, HONOR IN WAR, and NOTHING TO LOSE.


text:
|Mideast Historian
Wins NEH Grant
From: University Currents
Date: May 5, 2000
By: Marianne Kunnen-Jones
Phone: (513) 556-1826
Archive: Campus News, Research News
In most college history courses focusing on regions of the world, teachers have an array of textbooks to choose from, plus a variety of primary source collections to provide readings of actual historical documents to the students.
This is not so for the modern Middle East and North Africa, at least so far. A collection of primary sources such as diary excerpts, eyewitness accounts, treaties or archival documents for this hotly contested area does not yet exist, according to Elizabeth Frierson, assistant professor of history at UC.
To remedy that, she and two colleagues have been awarded a two-year, $222,708 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Work will begin this fall.
In addition to editing documents translated from several languages, Frierson and a graduate assistant are developing a CD-Rom and web site to accompany the new source book. These electronic resources will provide examples of other primary sources, images of architecture, people, calligraphy, textiles, cityscapes and maps that would be too expensive to include in the published volume.
The project will be directed by Camron Amin of University of Michigan Dearborn. Frierson and Ben Fortna of the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies are the co- directors.


text:
TRURO - Dylan Blenkhorn knows this isn't just any other race.
The 18-year-old Brookside resident can clinch the Maritime Pro Stock Tour's rookie of the year award tonight in the final race of the season at Scotia Speedworld in Enfield.
"I'll be keeping my eyes open pretty wide," Blenkhorn said. "I've gone through it a lot in my head and we've done a lot to the car to make sure everything is perfect to try to make sure nothing bad happens out there and takes us out of contention."
Blenkhorn enters the Dartmouth Dodge 200 with a 44-point cushion over Cole Butcher of Porter's Lake.
Blenkhorn and his No. 67 Blenkhorn's Auto Recyclers Impala SS sit eighth overall in championship points, while Butcher is 10th.
Halifax's John Flemming leads the way with 2,170 points, followed by Fredericton's Shawn Tucker and defending champion Shawn Turple of Enfield, whose cars are prepared by East Mountain resident Steve Henderson.
Butcher would need to score a win and Blenkhorn would have to finish 19th or worse to relinquish the rookie crown.
Not bad for a team that came into the season just hoping to score a few top 10 finishes with a 15-year-old chassis bought over the winter.
"I'd like to say (the results) aren't surprising," Blenkhorn said with a laugh. "But we didn't really expect this. There's a lot of good competition and it's not easy."
But Blenkhorn credited the team's success to the hard work of his crew and the help he's received from series veterans like Henderson and Flemming throughout the season.
"John has given me a lot of advice this season whenever I needed it and Stevie Henderson has always helped me out," he said. "And the guys at the shop just work hard and never give up."
Blenkhorn said he would like nothing more than to reward all his helpers with a rookie title.
"It would mean a lot to me personally and to everyone who has helped us out and my father and grandfather would be pretty excited too."
On Twitter: @tdnmatt


text:
Natural beauty and historical landmarks serve as a source of inspiration for many hikers and the trails of Antigua and Barbuda offer both in large quantities.
While the beaches and aquatic activities are the primary reasons tourists flock to Antigua and Barbuda, the islands' trails allow guests to see historic, colonial-period landmarks and observe the islands' natural beauty.
Monks Hill and Fort George Trail
The Monks Hill and Fort George Trail is one of Antigua's points of interest that combine the island's historic and natural aspects. A major plus about this trail is it does not receive as much attention from outdoor enthusiasts, which makes Monks Hill ideal for trekkers who prefer peace and quiet on their hike. The trail runs less than a half-mile up Monks Hill and allows you to see much of Antigua from the hilltop.
Upon reaching the top of Monks Hill, hikers will see the remains of Fort George, a 18th century British overlooking Antigua Bay. Fort George was built for Britain's attempt to prevent the French from invading Antigua. The Brits' painstaking work now benefits modern-day travelers since the fort's dilapidated walls provide you with a place to sit while they enjoy the hill's breathtaking views.
Credit: Ken Lund
Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Located on Barbuda, the Frigate Bird Sanctuary is a primarily wetlands area with over 170 bird species who inhabit the reserve throughout the year. Frigate is only accessible by a boat ride from Antigua, but the ride only lasts about 10 minutes. The keynote bird at the Sanctuary is the frigatebird, a sea-dwelling bird with black feathers on its entire body except for the bright red plumage on its chest. One unique aspect of the frigatebird is that its 85- to 91-inch wingspan is longer than its entire body.
The trails in Frigate Bird Sanctuary also afford tourists the opportunity to stroll along Barbuda's beautiful and largely undeveloped pink sand beaches. Other trails pass through the Sanctuary's scrublands area, where you can see the Barbuda warbler, a bird only found on Barbuda. The most optimal time to visit Frigate is from December to April; this is when migratory birds are usually found on the island.
Credit: gailf548
English Harbor
English Harbor is one of Antigua's most visited historical locations, providing visitors with views of Freeman's Bay and the renowned Nelson's Dockyard. Named after the British admiral, Horatio Nelson, the Dockyard features Georgian-period architecture and docks stretching into the bay – an inspiring starting point for your English Harbor trek.
One trail in particular, the Middle Ground Trail, runs along the Bay's shoreline from Nelson's Dockyard to historic destinations such as Fort Berkeley and Fort Culyer. Both forts are still intact since English Harbor did not witness any major battles during Antigua's colonial period. The trail leading to Fort Berkeley is an uphill path, allowing you to catch scenic views of the Bay and Caribbean Sea.
Credit: Ken Lund
When to Go
Temperatures for hiking are most moderate in Antigua and Barbuda in the late winter and early spring months. Of course, this is when tourism is at its peak at the islands, so the trails may be more crowded than you may prefer.
However, temperatures rarely drop below 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit so you never want to wear warm clothing for hiking, even in the winter. During the summer, temperatures can exceed 80 degrees, which may feel sweltering during a hike. Regardless of what time you decide to hike, be sure to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after your trek.
What to wear: breathable shirts and pants, a hat and shoes with tough soles.
Credit: Ken Lund
An obvious opportunity to hike on Antigua and Barbuda's trails is while vacationing on the island. However, the islands' capitol, St. Johns, is a frequent stopping place for cruise lines and the ships' passengers may check out trails as part of their off-shore activities. Many of Antigua's trails are within a half-hour driving distance of St. Johns, but going to Barbuda requires a 10 to 25 minute boat ride, depending on where you are going.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. – John Muir
When To Go
The late winter and early spring months (December to April) are the best times to attempt hiking in Antigua and Barbuda.
While you do not want to wear shorts while hiking, make sure to dress in breathable clothing. The average year-round temperatures in Antigua and Barbuda range between 65 to 80°F (18 to 27°C), but the climate tends to be cooler in the winter.
Getting There & Around
Travelers from outside the Caribbean almost always arrive at Antigua's V.C. Bird International Airport on commercial flights. Puddle jumpers from other Caribbean islands have access to Barbuda's Codrington Airport.
After arriving, tourists can take advantage of taxi services and Antigua's public transportation vehicles.
Average Costs
- Mid-range accommodations: $15-$40
- Meals: $5-$20
- Beer: $2.50-$3.50
- Wear hiking boots or lightweight walking boots when hitting the trail.
- Wash your hands immediately if you come into contact with manchineel, a tree with poisonous fruit and sap.
- Tip taxi drivers 10-15 percent of the fare if you are using their services to get around.
- Don't leave for the day before packing fluids such as water or Powerade.
- Don't enter a vehicle that do not have the letters "HA" or "HB" on their license plates. The plates on all Antigua and Barbuda public transportation vehicles bear these letters.
- Don't wear revealing clothing while you are on a hike. Revealing clothing is only appropriate on the beach and is culturally offensive in Antigua and Barbuda if worn anywhere else.
Fun Facts
- One of the main agricultural crops in Antigua and Barbuda is the sugar cane. Sugarcane stalks are available to suck on, which provides a tasty and healthy treat.
- The national weed is Antigua and Barbuda, widdy widdy, is edible and has a good flavor if cooked.
- Christopher Columbus paid Antigua a visit in 1493 while he was serving Spain.
Feature Image Credit: Ken Lund


text:
As John Scott appears for his discipline hearing Thursday at the NHL's head office in New York, there is no shortage of people who hope it will spark a drive by the league to eliminate this kind of player from the game.
Do not bet on it.
Please do not argue Scott, 31, is there mainly to play hockey. In 187 games spread over a little more than six NHL seasons, the 6-foot-8, 270-pounder has one goal and four assists. He also has 324 minutes in penalties, which seems a bit low for someone in his line of work.
Then again, before he was suspended indefinitely by the NHL pending Thursday's hearing and a decision, the Buffalo Sabres player was on the ice for an average of 4 minutes and 57 seconds a game this season, which is 675th out of 689 players. That does not allow much time for more than one five-minute fighting penalty every other game or so.
Scott is on NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan's docket because he strayed from targeting another slugger: On Oct. 23, he drifted across centre ice and lowered the boom with a blindside hit to the head of Boston Bruins winger Loui Eriksson.
If Eriksson, who was left with a concussion and is at least a week away from playing again, has ever appeared in any of the videos on hockeyfights.com, it was only as a spectator.
Scott has violated the NHL's complicated and ever-shifting "code" for the second time in as many months. That's why a lot of voices would like to see him banished by Shanahan for a significant period – well in excess of the 10 games currently being served by his Sabres teammate, Patrick Kaleta – in the hope it would finally start a movement to push the designated fighters out of the game.
"Five years," was the semi-serious answer from one NHL general manager who was asked what he thought would be an appropriate punishment. But the same fellow, who wished to remain anonymous because NHL commissioner Gary Bettman takes a dim view of those who chime in on league matters before they are concluded, has no illusions about any progress coming from this particular case.
"Probably not," the GM said about the chances of Scott's punishment starting a trend.
The GM, who is not a fighting advocate, thinks Scott should get at least 10 games, which is the sort of suspension dealt to repeat offenders such as Kaleta by the Shanahan administration. It is a sentiment echoed by a number of the executive's peers.
However, despite an impression to the contrary, Scott is not considered a repeat offender. He did touch off an altercation in a preseason game by threatening Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Phil Kessel and then making a move toward him, but Scott has not officially appeared in front of Shanahan before.
Another obstacle to a lengthy suspension is the NHL Players' Association, which is in its usual difficult position in such matters. The union is obliged to look out for the interests of Scott, as well as Eriksson.
While many of its members want to rid the game of head shots like the one Scott laid on Eriksson, a majority of them are still unwilling to support stiffer penalties on fighting that would eventually push players like Scott out of the NHL.
If Shanahan issues a suspension for more than five games, Scott has the right to appeal the decision to an independent arbiter, which he will certainly be encouraged to do by the NHLPA. It was thought the union would push for Kaleta to appeal his suspension to test the right the players won in the most recent collective agreement.
However, Kaleta decided against it, and it seems the union did not try to convince him otherwise. Kaleta has a history of dubious hits and the NHLPA would probably have faced more than a few angry members if it went to bat for him.
But you can bet the union will push for an appeal for Scott, which complicates the matter of this becoming an important test case for those who want to eliminate these hits.
Actually, I rather like the suggestion offered on Twitter by my colleague Gare Joyce: If you really want to punish the Sabres and start a push to eliminate the sluggers, don't suspend Scott at all. Make him play every minute of the first period for 10 games.
Follow me on Twitter: @dshoaltsReport Typo/Error
Follow @dshoaltson Twitter:


text:
|You are in: Business
Thursday, 6 September, 2001, 00:09 GMT 01:09 UK
China settles row over foreign insurers
China's trade minister has reassured European Union officials that American insurance companies will not get preferential treatment in China.
The pledge could remove the last obstacle to agreement on the final draft of documents detailing the terms of China's entry to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Trade minister Shi Guangsheng gave the pledge to EU trade commissioner Pascal Lamy at a meeting on the fringes of the EU-China summit in Brussels.
Their talks centred on a dispute over the terms granted to American insurance giant AIG.
Early advantage
As an early entrant to the Chinese market, AIG has long had 100% ownership of some of its branches there.
Under WTO entry terms, foreign insurers will only be allowed to own 50% of their China branches, with the balance held by a joint venture partner.
Mr Shi said China will apply the agreement equally to all overseas insurers.
He said AIG has agreed to abide by WTO entry terms "and it is China's intention to fully apply them", said Mr Shi.
Escalation or solution?
He did not spell out what this mean for AIG, so it remains possible his remarks could inflame the row rather than ease it.
United States trade negotiators have pressed hard for AIG to be allowed to keep its existing ownership arrangements but EU officials view this as unfair.
Mr Lamy raised the EU's concerns in a meeting with Mr Shi on the sidelines the Brussels summit between Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji and European Union leaders.
The WTO hopes to endorse China's accession at its ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar, in November, bringing the gavel down on 15 years of talks.
See also:
05 Sep 01 | Europe
Brussels hosts China talks
04 Sep 01 | Europe
Trade dominates EU-China talks
10 Jul 01 | Business
China concedes in WTO talks
15 Dec 00 | Business
Red tape 'helping China overtake EU'
27 Jan 01 | Asia-Pacific
China arrest in Dover deaths inquiry
11 Oct 00 | Asia-Pacific
China backs anti-trafficking plan
Internet links:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Top Business stories now:
Links to more Business stories are at the foot of the page.
Links to more Business stories
|^^ Back to top
News Front Page | World | UK | UK Politics | Business | Sci/Tech | Health | Education | Entertainment | Talking Point | In Depth | AudioVideo
To BBC Sport>> | To BBC Weather>>
© MMIII | News Sources | Privacy


text:
mighty(redirected from mightier)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Legal.
Related to mightier: The pen is mightier than the sword
Great oaks from little acorns grow, and Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.
Prov. Immense things can come from small sources. Don't tell lies, not even small ones. Great oaks from little acorns grow.
Fig. self-important and arrogant. I don't know why William is so high-and-mighty. He's no better than the rest of us. The boss acts high-and-mighty because he can fire us all.
How the mighty have fallen.
Prov. a jovial or mocking way of remarking that someone is doing something that he or she used to consider very demeaning. Jill: Ever since Fred's wife left him, he has had to cook his own meals. Jane: Well! How the mighty have fallen! When Dan lost his money, he had to sell his expensive sports car. Now he drives an ugly old sedan. How the mighty have fallen.
pen is mightier than the sword
Prov. Eloquent writing persuades people better than military force. Believing that the pen is mightier than the sword, the rebels began publishing an underground newspaper. Alan: Why do you want to become a journalist? Bill: The pen is mightier than the sword.
reed before the wind lives on, while mighty oaks do fall
Prov. An insignificant, flexible person is more likely not to get hurt in a crisis than a prominent or rigid person. Our office has new managers now; I plan to be as inconspicuous as possible while they reorganize everyone. A reed before the wind lives on, while mighty oaks do fall.
high and mighty
as if you are more important than other people The members of the club all act high and mighty.
high and mighty
someone who is high and mighty behaves as if they are more important than other people Ellie's started acting all high and mighty since she got her promotion. (humorous)
Great/Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.
something that you say in order to emphasize that a large, successful organization or plan was very small or simple when it began Microsoft, which is now the biggest independent software company in the world, was founded in 1975 by just two men. It goes to show that great oaks from little acorns grow.
The pen is mightier than the sword.(formal)
something that you say which means thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than the use of force or violence Reason is our greatest weapon against such tyrants. The pen is mightier than the sword.
high and mighty
Conceited, haughty, as in She was too high and mighty to make her own bed. This expression originally alluded to high-born rulers and was being transferred to the merely arrogant by the mid-1600s.


text: Shoes.com offers fantastic pair of shoes that are trendy, comfortable, and long lasting. You can be on your feet with these with no foot or back discomfort. Shoes.com offers best prices for all kinds of shoes, Here you can shop for trendy shoes to get those "gotta have those" looks! & the prices and offers are simply unbeatable. All the major selling brands are available here..Uggs; Merrell; Skechers Shape-Ups, Skechers; Naturalizer, Adidas, Frye,Reebok; Franco Sarto; Asics and Keen


text:
Lavely & Singers alleges he agreed in arbitration to pay $180,000 (£90,000) over three instalments.
But a complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court claims the superstar failed to make the final payment before the 31 July deadline.
Mr Jackson is trying to rebuild his career after being acquitted of child abuse in 2005.
His publicist Raymone Bain was not immediately available for comment. But the star has been plagued by debt troubles in recent years.
Last month, a judge ordered the 48-year-old to pay more than $256,000 (£129,000) in legal fees to another firm that handled some side issues during his 2005 trial.
Meanwhile, in June, lawyers settled out of court for an undisclosed sum after a finance company sued the pop star, claiming it was owed $48m (£26m).
Prescient Acquisition alleged it helped Mr Jackson find investors to help pay off a $272.5m (£145m) debt.
What are these?
Most Popular Now | 56,514 people are reading stories on the site right now.";


text:
ROOTSMAGIC-USERS-L ArchivesArchiver > ROOTSMAGIC-USERS > 2009-05 > 1243526956
From: Jim Winfrey <>
Subject: Re: [RMagic] Residence fact vs census fact
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 12:09:16 -0400
References: <000901c9df9e$47360840$d5a218c0$@net>
In-Reply-To: <000901c9df9e$47360840$d5a218c0$@net>
On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Pat Grady <> wrote:
> I use the residence fact separately from the census fact. Primarily I use
> it to note the specific house number and street name where the
> individual/family lived at the time of the census (or any other document),
> mostly for those in urban areas. I do this primarily to compile a list of
> those home addresses so I can visit and photograph the homes that are still
> existing. In a few instances, I have ended up with some interesting
> conversation with the current residents, and encountered a few who were
> worried I was with the IRS or the property tax office, seeing me walking up
> a street with my notepad and camera.
I use census records only as a source for Residence, Occupation, Names
and Birthdates. And now with the ability to share events, using the
census becomes both easier and more powerful.
This thread:
|Re: [RMagic] Residence fact vs census fact by Jim Winfrey <>


text:
Seattle Garden Bloggers Fling
Seattle, Washington
July 22-25, 2011
Organizers: Lorene Edwards Forkner, Marty Wingate, Debra Prinzing, Mary Ann Newcomer
Click to go to the Seattle Fling website
Calling all Links
|From left: Marty Wingate, Mary Ann Newcomer, Lorene Edwards Forkner & Debra Prinzing (photo, courtesy of Janet Endsley - Northwest Flower & Garden Show)
Your Seattle Fling team is beginning to recover from last month's awesome, 4-day horticultural adventure.
Marty was back on the radio last Tuesday (and today), sharing her wit and wisdom with our local NPR audiences.
Mary Ann is putting the finishing touches on her new book, The Rocky Mountain Gardener's Guide, having returned to Boise.
Lorene is starting work on a new book while farm-sitting on Whidbey Island (read Planted at Home for more details!
And Debra is on location producing a yummy story about basil for Country Gardens.
We're moving so fast that we wanted stop and take a breather to ask each and every one of you to share your LINKS to blog posts here in the Comment Section below. Also, please post them to the Garden Bloggers Fling facebook page.
This will give us a permanent, ongoing record of your personal blog articles, videos and photographs about the Seattle Garden Bloggers Fling 2011.
At some point in the future, these may be compiled into a master list, but right now, this is what we're going with.
Take good care, Garden Friends.
63 Responses to Calling all Links
Great idea! I look forward to reading everyone's posts. Also, I'd love to see the group picture when you have time to post it. When you do, will it be ok to repost the group photo on our own blogs? If not, no problem, I'll just link to it. Thanks again for an absolutely wonderful Fling!
Hi Pam…. Honestly, I do not know who took the group photo and I'm pretty sure if there is one that I wasn't in it! If someone has a group photo – please post here to let us all see it and also whether you grant permission for other Fling-ers to use it on their own blogs – THANK YOU!
Jim Martin took the group photo so Frances can contact him through his blog, Compost in my Shoe to get a copy. I'm sure he won't mine.~~Dee
Thanks, Dee! We'll do that ~ debra
Actually, I meant to write Pam, but I haven't had my first cup of tea.~~Dee
I plan to write another post tomorrow, but I have two up already. I'll be glad to send you the links. Thanks for everything you did.~~Dee
Here are my links:
http://reddirtramblings.com/?p=18481 Lorene's Garden
http://reddirtramblings.com/?p=18454 The Bloedel Reserve
http://reddirtramblings.com/?p=18434 Try to imagine about the first two gardens
Thanks for everything!
Thanks again for everything. It was an amazing garden adventure. I have a few more posts dancing in my head, but here are the 4 I've already done.
What a good idea!
I have blogs posted about the first 2 days, with Days 3 and 4 to go.
Day 1: http://www.gardenshowblog.com/beginning-gardeners/seattle-blogger%e2%80%99s-fling-%e2%80%93-day-1/
Day 2: http://www.gardenshowblog.com/uncategorized/day-2-seattle-garden-blogger%e2%80%99s-fling/
Janet Endsley
Northwest Flower & Garden Show
February – 12, 2012
I have four posts up:
Also, you will have to photo shop some of us in the group photo because we were like 5 year olds on our first ferry ride and had no idea that we were need for a photo op.
Could you all look any cuter? Seriously…good god! You even match!
I think it's going to take me awhile to work through all the images from the fun places you took us (THANK YOU!)….but what a great idea to share them all in one place!
Sorry, but us Cats need more Direction if we are to be properly Herded, as you well know! If we have multiple posts, should we link to each Post, to a Tag (e.g. Seattle) or just to our Blog? and Thank You 1000000 Times for a most magnificent Fling! Meow meow, Caroline
From Debra: Caroline, take a look through the many comments here to get an idea of how others have added multiple posts! I hope you can find some good examples – we are not that rigid about how the links should be shared! Our Secretary took the rest of the year off – so you'll have to proceed without someone to herd you – it's okay!
It was a glorious weekend with all of you. Here is my link, first post. Warning, there will be more.
It was marvelous~The gardens, the friendships and that weather. Thank you! Gailhttp://www.clayandlimestone.com/2011/07/seattle-flingwhat-i-learned-on-my.html
oops here's that working link
Well, I've only got one post up so far. I may have to draw it out all summer, just so I can think of cool Seattle and survive this heat!
I have one post that is specifically about the Fling and one post that linked to Layanee and Frances to give some beautiful sense of the trip – because with grandsons here I have not been 'working' my usual schedule. There will be more.
Wasn't it Jim who took the group photo on the ferry?
Simple Wonderful in Seattle. Many thanks for all of your organizing, planning, and creative touches!
Seattle was simply wonderful! Many thanks to all of you for all of your planning, organizing, and creative touches!
Many thanks for all those wonderful garden visits.
Great idea! Here is my first post about private gardens we visited in Seattle:
Ab Fab Fling, y'all! It's been so fun to see everyone else's posts, photos and personal POV on the event. Here's my first five Fling posts on Day 1 (seriously, I need an editor).
Here is my post about David Perry's talk http://www.commonweeder.com/post8261
More will follow. I love seeing all the posts about the Bloedel. And finished photography assignments. And everything.
Thank you, organizers, for a job well done!
Here's my post about David's wonderful workshop: http://www.boomerturnons.com/2011/08/great-photography-tips-from-david-perry/
Just got back to the UK after a wonderful time at the Fling and vacation afterwards
Thanks so much for a great time in Seattle!
My posts will be much later than everyone else's but wanted to mention that using something like Mr Linky makes compiling a master list much easier as people can enter their own blog links and the app makes paging through them much easier than the comments. You can easily add your own finds (e.g. links already left in the comments here) and edit any links afterwards if needed.
See this example from the UK garden bloggers get together this year…
NB there are other similar apps available I've seen used on other blogs. Get in touch with me if you need more info.
Greetings from a rainy England!
My post about Shelagh Tucker's garden: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=12973
Hurrah – my first post's up – I think it'll be one of many!
The Gardeners of Fling: http://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/ledge_and_gardens/2011/08/seattle-flingers-.html
The Birrell garden — love all those metal accents! http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=12995
I see many Flingers have posted about Seattle's scrummy public planting
If anyone would like to join me in my regular Out on the Streets (aka OOTS) this month, they'd be most welcome.
Needless to say I have loads to say on this topic thanks to you guys – the Bloedel Reserve, the Olympic Sculpture Park and the University Shopping Village to name but 3!
All is explained here:
Part 2 of my Fling garden roundup – the public gardens we visited:
The Dunn Gardens, and Anneliese striking a warrior pose! http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13020
A quick look at downtown Seattle, a teaser photo of the Olympic Sculpture Park, plus an appeal for help from my fellow Flingers…
The tempting Ravenna Gardens: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13046
Gardening with a view — my post about the Epping garden: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13069
Woodland magic at the Land garden: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13102
Woodland magic at the Lane garden: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13102
Am I the only one still posting? Here's a good look at the mountain, which showed itself on Saturday while I was at Pike Place Market. Also I got a few nice people pics. http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13128
Lorene Edwards Forkner's "urban hillbilly chic" garden: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13161
Pam you're not the only one still posting! I've only made it through day 1!
Colorlicious! Kate Farley's garden: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13188
The incredible Bloedel Reserve: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13220
Finally eeked out another one about some of the cool things I saw at the different gardens: http://www.diggrowcompostblog.com/2011/08/few-of-my-favorite-fling-things.html
A couple of quick posts from my photography blog focusing on the marvellous Olympic Sculpture Park:
Did I learn my lessons well? The first part of my response to David Perry's fantastic photography workshop:
Dragonfly Farms Nursery, happy-hour fascinators, and friends on the ferry: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=13260
Bloedel Reserve: http://gardeningandgardens.blogspot.com/2011/08/bloedel-reserve-seattle-wa.html
Okay here are my links for day two!
A fun look at all those umbrellas
A look at the delights of Mount Rainier:
All my Seattle blog posts are at
and all my Seattle pics are at
Book review of My Garden, the City and Me which some Flingers will have found in their Timber Press goody bag, but others will have had the deer resistant plants book instead.
Judging by Kylee's review, it's still of interest on your side of the pond. What do other Flingers think?
PS I think you may have overlooked one of my links on August 19th – it's still awaiting moderation…
How do you spell R.E.L.I.E.F???
You might think I'm talking about relief from recording breaking heat waves and apocalyptic dust storms – in which case it's true – our beautiful Emerald City offers a luscious cool respite from the above troubles most of the country is suffering from just now. But I was actually referring to relief from the hassle of lugging all your goodies and gifts home from the up coming Seattle Fling!
Acquisitive (and/or lucky) garden Flingers - there is a UPS store very close to our hotel of record where you'll find helpful people eager to make your life a little easier for the trip home.
As for the weather? I'm thinking you might be looking forward to a little heat after spending 5 days in our tepid clime. Best comment I've heard lately? "this is the longest November I can ever remember!"
Pack layers!
Take a deeeeeeep breath and breathe!
Hello gang, your humble volunteer committee is trying to keep all the balls in the air as we juggle the many logistics with the Fling, plus other personal and professional demands.
It's all going to be wonderful, but please be patient.
If you don't see something posted about what you feel you must know now, please give us the courtesy of contacting Lorene, Debra, Marty or Mary Ann directly rather than stirring up a Facebook discussion.
Speaking only for myself, it's hugely stressful to see the questions circulating and repeated when a simple direct email to one of us could answer whatever you're concerned about.
And to answer what appears to be the burning Facebook questions of the day, read on:
1. Meeting up/Check in: Occurs at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22nd in the Silver Cloud Inn/University Village lobby. If you don't know where that is, look for the HOTEL link on this site. The bus boarding for our first day's touring takes place at 9:45 a.m. Sharp.
2. Packets: Yes, we will have packets with the schedule, garden descriptions and any other pertinent information. And nametags. You will receive this at the Friday check-in.
So, without further adieu, here's how to reach us:
Debra: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mary Ann: firstname.lastname@example.com
Marty: email@example.com
Lorene: email@example.com
Safe travels everyone!
Punch Drunk for Blackberry Punch
We are all set to have a wonderful, 4-day garden, plant, and friendship-filled extravaganza here in Seattle next weekend. Every moment will feature beautiful surprises, but we've planned something extra-special for our concluding party next Monday, July 25th.
As you know, we will spend several hours at the iconic Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island.
Then we will take a short, 30-minute ride to the Kitsap Peninsula, where Heidi Kaster of Dragonfly Farms & Nursery will be our garden hostess (her nursery motto: "Where Abnormality is the Normality" may suit your fancy!).
Heidi is graciously welcoming our event sponsor Proven Winners to set up a lavish cocktail party on her grounds. Can you say yumm?!!! Enjoy this delicious spread while touring the paths, borders and nursery at Dragonfly Farms & Nursery.
We've had fun planning this event with Proven Winners' PR & Brand Development Coordinator Danielle Smith Ernest, a good friend to many garden writers and bloggers. She has created an evening of food, plants and a very special cocktail that celebrates the equally yummy annual you see here: Superbells Blackberry Punch.
Here are more details about this lovely plant, a sample of which will go home with everyone:
The Superbells® Punch Series was introduced to bring a multi-color look to the Superbells collection. This series has a punctuated dark eye to give more depth of color and a unique feel in homeowners gardens. This is the first Calibrachoa introduced with a dark eye that is almost black and a velvet purple rim.
Blackberry Punch was voted one of Sunset Magazine's "25 Hot Plants to Grow Now." We love how Sunset describes it: "A flower with the flared shape and rich colors of the finest haute couture gown."
Here's a review from Picket Fence Blog. And another one from Serenity in the Garden Blog.
Oh – and about that dee-lish menu: Along with a full spread of savory appetizers, we'll enjoy cups of Proven Winners' signature drink, a Blackberry Punch Cocktail, and some fruit-inspired desserts, including BLUEBERRY/HUCKLEBERRY CRUMBLE WITH WHIPPED CREAM and CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE WITH BLACKBERRY FROSTING AND BLACKBERRY ON TOP!
Special offer from GreatGardenSpeakers.com
Here's a great, affordable opportunity to expand your professional profile and promote yourself as a gardening expert. It's called GreatGardenSpeakers.com. The project was launched last year by five full-time professional garden communicators, including Fling co-hosts Debra Prinzing and Mary Ann Newcomer (and their cohorts Amy Stewart, Nan Sterman and Scott Calhoun).
More than 150 speakers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. are featured on this dynamic online speakers bureau that includes experts in horticulture, ecology and design.
You may have heard that Katie Elzer-Peters of The Garden of Words has recently assumed management of GGS. Not only will Katie be here in Seattle as a Fling participant, she also has created a special offer for all attendees who wish to sign up for GGS. Here are the details:
I've set up a Fling special offer which is 12 months for the price of 10.
So, it is $50 for 12 months instead of $60.
Use promo code FLING11 during checkout.
Many of you "Flingers" are already listed on GreatGardenSpeakers.com. You can still take advantage and extend or renew your listing, even if you have just renewed (Katie will extend your listing to 2013).
If you've always thought, "I should sign up and get listed," here's some incentive to do so. It's okay to wait until next weekend until you meet Katie in person and learn more about her ambitious plans to expand GreatGardenSpeakers.com.
Airport Shuttle discount for Fling participants
Hi everyone, one more update for traveling to and fro this coming week.
Our official transportation partner, Shuttle Express, has set up a special reservation portal for anyone coming to the Fling. Thanks to Shannon Anderson, our travel coordinator at Shuttle Express, for setting this up.
Click here to make your ground-travel reservations. The discounted shuttle fee is $19 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the Silver Cloud Inn/University District. Some discounts apply to other hotels, too, so please call 425.981.7000 to make individual inquiries.
Shuttle Express also offers a 10% discount if you wish to take a different method of transportation, such as a sedan, limo or private van.
It's easy being GREEN
When you arrive in Seattle next week, you might just jump on the "green" train. In other words, take the LINK, our new light rail train from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (and transfer to a local Metro bus once you've hit the city) to arrive at our host hotel, the Silver Cloud Inn.
If you're shaking your head right now and thinking, "what's up with that? I thought we had a 'free shuttle!' " let me set things straight.
It has come to our attention that a rumor about a free hotel shuttle has been circulating. If you peruse this site, you won't find that promise here. Yes, the Silver Cloud Inn offers a "free" shuttle. But here is the fine print, which is in our contract:
"Courtesy Local Shuttle Service" is available to all our in-house guests on a first-come, first serve basis. Our shuttle can take guests to any location within a 3 mile radius of our hotel which includes University of Washington – Center for Urban Horticulture/Botanic Gardens. Reservations must be made up on check-in at the front desk. The Shuttle departs the hotel daily on the hour and half hour, beginning at 7 a.m. until 10 p.m."
If you're now cryin' the blues as you think about the cost of taking a taxi from the Airport to Hotel, think about the $40 ($10/day x 4 days) you're going to save with the FREE Wi-Fi that's part of our hotel block – yeah! Oh, and how about that complimentary Buffet Breakfast!?
So cheer up! If you can't find a Garden Blogger Pal to meet at the airport for a cab share, try our local transit options!
Here's how to Go Green in Seattle. Follow this link to Sound Transit and use the trip planner to get from Airport to Hotel. Here's what I came up with when I logged on tonight. Yes, it takes about 1-1/2 hours, but hey – you can do it for about $4.75.
Sneak Peak: Day 1 in North Seattle and the University District
Wake up, bloggers, it's time to hit the road. Our first day of garden visits begins in North Seattle in the Carkeek neighborhood, perched above Puget Sound and known for its woodsy environment.
It isn't all a woodland paradise – our two private gardens showcase a sunny paradise, as these neighbors take full advantage of a southern exposure and our dry summers.
|Grasses, gravel and sun in the Tucker garden
Shelagh Tucker's front garden, inspired by Beth Chatto's gravel garden, basks in the hot sun and creates even more heat of its own with the use of stone raised beds and crushed rock paths. Shelagh even mulches with crushed rock, providing both reflected light and radiated heat to her choice plants. Look closely at the stone raised beds, and you'll see remnants of Seattle's Music Hall façade. The building was torn down in 1992, but its spirit lives on in many gardens around town. Read about its history here.
In back, Shelagh's garden is an oasis – green grass, flowing fountains, an English flower border and one of the best crab apples in town.
|Backyard bountiful at the Birrell's
Next door, neighbor Suzette Birrell and her husband Jim have made an entirely personal and wonderful garden. Against the backdrop of a bright blue shed (taking the place of the "bluest skies you've ever seen" in Seattle, just in case it rains) (which it won't), edibles and ornamentals jostle for room in the bountiful landscape.
|Springtime in the Dunn Gardens
It's time for lunch – and another garden just up the road. The E.B. Dunn Gardens began its life as the summer retreat – all the way from downtown Seattle, a whopping eight miles away. Today, the compound comprises several houses, but the landscape – designed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1916 – remains a thing of beauty. Add to that the expert design and planting skills of the curators, Charles Price and Glenn Withey, and you've got a garden that captivates from spring through fall.
In the afternoon, we'll have the opportunity to browse the stacks at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library at the Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington Botanic Gardens. Librarian Brian Thompson gives us the history as well as the vital role the library plays in today's gardener's – and garden blogger's – life. Riz Reyes, blogger himself and gardener of the Soest Herbaceous Garden will give us a tour of the educational gardens on site – if you missed our interview with Riz, read it here.
|Handcrafted accessories and glorious plants await
Isn't it time for a glass of wine? Ravenna Gardens, a premier garden shop and nursery in University Village – very, very close to your hotel – will host a wine and cheese party to end our fabulous first day. Go ahead, do a little shopping while you're there, but save room for exclusive Fling SWAG!
Sneak peek: Day 4
|Get ready for a quintessential Seattle summertime experience on a ferry boat ride across Puget Sound (photo courtesy Washington State Dept. of Transportation)
On Monday, July 25th, our last Fling Date together as a group, we will embark on a day trip to Bainbridge Island's famous The Bloedel Reserve and finish up with a rollickin' garden party surrounded by plants, art, food and cocktails – at Dragonfly Farms and Nursery on the Kitsap Peninsula. We'll return to the Fling host hotel at the end of a long, inspiring day by taking a second ferry ride, from Kingston to Edmonds, north of Seattle. The views will be lovely, the weather mostly gorgeous and the gardens will be awesome Bring your cameras, your sun/rain hats and comfortable shoes!
|Lorene, Marty and Debra, standing under shelter at The Bloedel Reserve - on our misty garden scouting day.
Last week, on a typical May day here in Seattle, Marty, Lorene and Debra set out to do the "pre-trip" to Bainbridge and Kingston. We were semi-prepared for the crazy rain that assaulted us that day. One hooded raincoat and one umbrella between three women. Together, the three of us have logged close to 100 years living here in Seattle, but our weather optimism has never faded. Garden Bloggers, be prepared for any weather!
|The pool tames the forest with its geometric precision in the Reflection garden.
Our first stop: The Bloedel Reserve, a private estate that comprises approximately 150 acres on Bainbridge Island. About 84 acres here are second-growth forest. The remainder are altered landscapes, including various gardens, pools and meadows.
We will be hosted by docents and horticultural staff, who will lead 1-hour guided tours through the many gardens. Docents will also be available in specific featured areas to point out key plants and answer our questions. These tours are optional; it's okay if you just want to wander on your own, as well! The Bloedel Reserve is typically closed to the public on Mondays. We are incredibly grateful that the management has invited garden bloggers to have exclusive access to tour, photograph, take video and write about this incredible gem!
|The elements of stone and sand evoke meditative moods in the Japanese Garden.
A self-serve lunch will be provided around 12:30 p.m., at the main Visitor Center. We are invited to eat outdoors in the formal, European-style landscape that offers gorgeous water, mountain and city views to the east.
|Photographer and garden blogger David Perry, seen here sharing his tips and techniques with students at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
In the early afternoon, our very own David Perry will teach a mini-workshop on digital point-and-shoot photography. He recently led a similar class for students at the Denver Botanic Garden to rave reviews. While our Fling class will be briefer, due to time constraints, you can be sure that an hour spent at Bloedel practicing some of David's tips will boost your photography confidence immensely!
By 2:30 p.m., we will board our buses and take a short, 30-minute drive across Agate Pass Bridge onto the Kitsap Peninsula. Our second stop will be the whimsical horticultural world called Dragonfly Farms and Nursery.
|Heidi Kaster, Dragonfly Farms
Our hostess: Heidi Kaster, a talented plantswoman and landscape designer who operates a barely-out-of-the-way nursery worth taking a major detour to reach. Her motto: "Where abnormality is the normality."
Wow. You will be blown away by the display gardens here — art and salvaged decor are playfully combined with uncommon and inspired plant groupings. Check out these photos from our visit last week.
Imagine the herbaceous plants at double-the-volume and you'll pretty much capture the July scene in your mind's eye. And take note that there's lots of great glass art from another one of our sponsors, artist Barbara Sanderson of Glass Gardens NW.
We will have nearly three hours to explore, visit and shop with Heidi, while also being treated to a special cocktail party and hors d'oeuvres spread, courtesy of sponsor Proven Winners. More news on that event to come, but suffice it to say that Danielle Ernest of Proven Winners has some delightful treats up her sleeve!
|The strolling lawn, where we will relax and enjoy cocktails and bites at day's end.
It will be very hard to tear ourselves away, but we must return to Seattle on the 7 p.m. ferry boat. Fittingly, our 4-day Fling will conclude with a boat trip across Puget Sound, back to the city, to our host hotel, and to good-byes between new friends.
Sneak peek: Day 3 in West Seattle
Have you ever planted out a swathe of pale yellow tulips only to discover that the bulbs were mislabeled when the following spring they bloom a garish crimson? Why is it that the errant rascals are always stop sign red – never a luscious shade of apricot or the loveliest shade of rose?? A plot to off-load an unfortunate bumper crop on the unwitting, or a cosmic horticultural goose to our comfort zone???
Seattle Fling Day 3 offers something a little bit different; think of it as a playful interlude…or maybe a slight goose. City scale and modest by contrast to the other landscapes we'll be visiting, these personality-infused gardens bear witness to the sassy can-do spirit and resourceful sensibility, and dare we say it – eccentricities, of their owners. (See, I can say that because mine is one of the gardens we'll be visiting. As I write this I feel as exposed and vulnerable as a country cousin among "polite" society.) We hope you'll find the day refreshing.
|thank you to the WSFM for image
Stop One: Sunday begins at a leisurely pace, as all Sundays should, with a visit to theWest Seattle Farmer's Market where every weekend, year-round, a small parking lot is transformed into a bustling hub of fresh, organic local food and flowers and a passionate commitment to supporting the good people who raise them. Part neighborhood social, part menu-driving provision gathering, and always delicious, I count my blessings with every visit to have such resources available 52 weeks a year. For those of you keeping track, that's a lot of rainy, cold miserable days in addition to the (hopefully) lovely sunny day we'll enjoy!
|Small garden? Lorene recommends going UP!
Stop Two: Forced to characterize my garden style, years ago I coined the phrase "Urban Hillbilly Chic". The Edwards Forkner landscape is designed for comfort, flavor and year round color and texture. Berries and fruit trees mingle with ornamental plantings while a tiny vegetable garden and plenty of spots for relaxing – including a vintage travel trailer that serves as backyard folly and cocktail cabana – offer an abundant landscape that nourishes in every way and lives much larger than its tiny footprint suggests.
|Lucious color, masterful planting
Stop Three: A colorist's dream with a dose of rustic fantasy thrown in for good measure, Kate Farley's garden is magical. Tree house? Check. Fully functional charming potting shed furnished with vintage tools and found objects? Check. Whimsical, "handmade" water feature? Check. An accomplished Seattle landscape designer, Kate specializes in garden structure. Her garden is a showcase for clever repurposing, inventive use of common materials and container planting brilliance with a resourceful emphasis on environmental sustainability. And did I mention her brilliant sense of color and mastery of perennial yumminess? You won't want to leave!
|...every shade of green
Stop Four: Seattle is known as the Emerald City in part because its concrete canyons and many waterways are surrounded by mighty evergreen forests. In keeping with our lively mix of private and public gardens, our final stop of the day takes us to a wooded site overlooking downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay. South Seattle Community College Arboretum is a pocket forest within the city. Home to a well-respected landscape horticulture program, SSCC students designed and built the arboretum as a living laboratory for plant identification, arboriculture, irrigation, and landscape maintenance and construction courses.
|An in town alpine landscape
Our visit to the Arboretum will focus on The Coenosium Rock Garden designed by SSCC horticulture student Yukai Kuto beginning in 1999. The garden features an extensive collection of lesser known dwarf and miniature conifers not typically seen outside specialty nurseries and was made possible by generous donations of plant material by Coenosium Gardens in nearby Eatonville. Read the history of the project and see development pictures here.
Many of you may notice changes from our originally proposed itinerary for Sunday, July 24. What can I say – Red Tulips happen in every garden. As gardeners we adapt and appreciate what each season offers. Plus, nothing says passion like a brilliant bouquet of cut red tulips!
In no particular order, as we collect photos and descriptions of the
myriad Seattle area stops for Garden Bloggers, we'll post them here.
Last Friday, Lorene and Debra made the rounds to visit two amazing,
plant-lovers' private gardens, as well as the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Here is what we have in store for you:
Stop One: Michelle and Christopher Epping are past
winners of the Pacific Northwest Gardens Competition (3rd place in
2007). We take this description from a 2010 garden tour that drew more
than 300 participants to their hilltop haven:
ABSOLUTELY! Many lessons can be drawn from the plants in the garden. From simple floral anatomy, garden design, to observing microclimates suited for marginally hardy plants,
the Soest Garden has something for anyone that's curious about the plant world.
What's your favorite time of year in the Soest Garden?
Tough question. I would have to say late spring to mid summer as visitors come more frequently and have many wonderful questions about the plants and garden.
What plants have you introduced into the garden?
I've introduced many plants from my personal collection I felt were very garden worthy and deserve to be noticed by a wider audience. Some plants that come to mind include Symphytum x uplandicum 'Axminster Gold', Panicum virgatum 'Northwind', Geranium 'Rozanne', several bulbs, particularly lilies and winter blooming Hellebores donated by Northwest Garden Nursery, which represent some of the best in the world currently.
What's the most-often heard (or overheard) comment from visitors?
Wow, that looks like a lot of work!
Many of you may notice changes from our originally proposed itinerary for Sunday, July 24. What can I say – Red Tulips happen in every garden. As gardeners we adapt and appreciate what each season offers. Plus, nothing says passion like a brilliant bouquet of cut red tulips!
Sneak peek: Day 2 Garden Visits
|Like Lorene Edwards Forkner, we know Garden Bloggers will always have their cameras in hand.
|The distant view from the Epping garden takes in Seattle's skyline - breathtaking!
If Cap Ferrat is not in your summer travel plans this year, console yourself with a leisurely visit to this gorgeous haven of luxe, calme et volupte – a Mediterranean villa in an idyllic setting with stunning views of Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle and Bellevue city skylines. This sophisticated, densely-layered garden is full of intriguing contrasts: Hardy tropicals with vivid lilies and lavender, majestic conifers with mimosa, catalpa, and hydrangea; lacy ferns and Japanese maples; velvety lawn with paths of crunchy gravel and cool flagstones; cedar sculptures (carved by the owner's father) with statues of Kuan Yin. There are splashing fountains, a brick terrace, and inviting seats and benches. French Riviera in the Pacific Northwest-Oh, la, la!
|Ornamental Grasses surround sculptural stone totems at the Bellevue Botanic Garden's entrance.
Stop Two: Bellevue Botanic Garden. This beautiful destination comprises 53 acres of display gardens, woodlands, meadows and wetlands, including the Northwest Perennial Alliance Border, a 17,000-square-foot mixed border, designed to showcase the tried-and-true as well as emerging new plants for Northwest gardens. The NPA recently completed a two-year renovation to update and revitalize the plant collections, improve accessibility, and integrate the Border into the BBG Master Plan. Other gorgeous displays include the Alpine Rock Garden, Fuchsia Garden, Waterwise Garden, Ground Cover Garden, Yao Japanese Garden, Rhododendron Glen, Native Garden, and several verdant trails that loop through the grounds.
|Check out the pale peach flowers on Denise Lane's Paeonia mlokosewitschii!
Stop Three – and LUNCH, where Denise Lane's Garden will wow you and feed you, spirit and soul. Here's her description:
I have enough space in my garden, an acre or so, to paint its many parts with a big brush and in luxuriant color. This big garden holds many sunny perennial beds, rock outcroppings, a large bog and woodlands all connected by winding paths with numerous surprises to see along the way, one of the newest being a 10-foot-high stylized Doric column carved from the trunk of a tree that had to come down. Another favorite is the 'ruin' that serenely drips water from columns into a pool. An outdoor kitchen with a new modern dining shelter is perfect for al fresco entertaining. The kitchen that used to sit court-side to a pickle-ball court now sits alongside a beautiful, contemporary plaza whose design focuses on a large fire table that will warm guests on chilly summer evenings.
|"Typewriter Eraser, Scale X"
Stop Four: Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park:
The Olympic Sculpture Park marries art and horticulture and elevates the public garden experience to new heights. Created by the Seattle Art Museum, the Olympic Sculpture Park has transformed a nine-acre industrial site into open and vibrant green space for art. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. View world-class sculpture set in archetypal landscapes that reflect the Pacific Northwest: The Meadow, the Shore, the Grove and the Valley. We are trying to set up a presentation by the park's horticultural staff, so stay tuned!
I know what you're thinking…
FINALLY!!! Our registration form for Seattle Fling is posted.
Total registration is limited to 70 participants. Complete and submit the form and mail your check in today to secure your place. Early registration deadline is June 1, 2011.
Please note: we must receive both your form AND your registration fee to complete your registration. Complete details on our registration page, but don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions.
Bellevue Botanical Garden . . . of Delights
This just in . . . We've booked the Garden Bloggers Seattle Fling for a visit to the wonderful Bellevue Botanical Garden. The docent-led tour will follow our picnic lunch on the grounds.
Our fellow blogger, Marty Wingate, is the author of The Bellevue Botanical Garden: Celebrating the First 15 Years, so you can expect a longer and more informative post (and more photos) from her in future weeks.
But today, the NW Weekend section of our local newspaper featured a nice story about visiting BBG, as it is known here in Seattle. Check it out here. And make sure to enjoy the web gallery of photography, especially the yummy early-blooming trillium!
|Formal lawn meets waving meadow against a sky and water vista at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
Fling Itinerary is HERE!!
Actually, it's there.
Finally, we can share with our many eager potential participants just what our dynamic planning committee has put together filling four fabulous, garden-centric, delicious, inspiring, and educational days in the greater Seattle area.
Finding gardens and glorious landscapes to visit is the easy part; transporting our posse around this remarkably beautiful but sometimes traffic-impaired and often watery geography is a bigger challenge. Ferry boats, bridge tolls, buses, and daylight hours all figure into the sometimes complicated equation. We know better than to add blue skies to that mix. Let's just say right here and now – Fling is on, rain or shine.
We're still working to finalize motor coach contracts, and logistical details; private gardens are in place for the most part but we're keeping them under wraps for now. After all, life has to have some mystery!
Sponsors, this is your moment to SHINE!!! Contact us to learn how you can play an important role in what promises to be the garden blogging community's gem of summer 2011.
Make plans to attend the Summer Fling in Seattle, July 22-25, 2011; as GARDEN BLOGGERS from around the country meet up to take in the sights, sounds, smells and delicious flavors of our beautiful Emerald City.
Seattle Fling Itinerary:
Friday, July 22, 2011
North End Seattle Gardens
North End Seattle Gardens
- Tour 2 private gardens (10-11:30)
- Visit and lunch at Dunn Gardens – Docent tour (Noon-2:00)
- Visit Center for Urban Horticulture & Elizabeth C. Miller library/tour Soest Garden (2:30-4:30)
- Wine, Cheese, Shopping & SWAG at Ravenna Gardens reception (5-6:30)
Dinner on your own
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Eastside gardens
Eastside gardens
- Tour 2 private gardens (10-11:30)
- Visit and lunch at Bellevue Botanic Gardens – Docent tour (Noon-2:30)
- Olympic Sculpture Park (3:30-5:30)
Dinner on your own downtown
Sunday, July 24, 2011
West Seattle (REVISED!)
West Seattle (REVISED!)
- West Seattle Farmers Market, meet the growers and have lunch on your own (10-Noon)
- Tour 2 private gardens (Noon -3:30)
- Visit The Coenosium Rock Garden at South Seattle Community Garden Arboretum (4:00-5:30)
Dinner on your own
Monday, July 25, 2011
Bainbridge and Penninsula
Bainbridge and Penninsula
- Visit and lunch at The Bloedel Reserve – Docent tour, photography workshop with David Perry, (10:30-3:30pm)
- Punch Drunk in Love with the PNW at Dragonfly Farms nursery (4-6pm) We'll cap off Seattle Fling with a relaxing celebration amidst resplendent display gardens at their summer best and nursery shelves laden with lovingly tended and choice plants. Refresh with a sparkling Blackberry Punch cocktail and delicious NW inspired bites courtesy of our friends at Proven Winners.
Lorene Edwards Forkner, Debra Prinzing, and Marty Wingate are your on the ground hosts for this dynamic sampling of beautiful Pacific Northwest riches. We'll tour glorious gardens, savor delicious farm-to-table dining, and immerse ourselves in one of the most garden-friendly climates Mother Nature has ever bestowed.
Garden preview
|Riz in the garden
Riz Reyes is the head gardener at the Soest Herbaceous Display Garden, Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington – it's one of our stops on the Fling this summer. Here Riz answers a few questions about the garden.
Do you consider the Soest Garden to be a teaching garden?
ABSOLUTELY! Many lessons can be drawn from the plants in the garden. From simple floral anatomy, garden design, to observing microclimates suited for marginally hardy plants,
the Soest Garden has something for anyone that's curious about the plant world.
What have you learned from your work there?
I've learned quite a bit working in this garden. Some of the bigger lessons I've learned are: 1) You'll never get everything done, so don't stress about it too much. 2) Ornamental grasses do wonders to conceal problematic spots and their presence during the wintertime can be quite dramatic. 3) There are more plants suited to dry shade than most people think. The key is to make sure plants are established well the first year after planting.
The beds were originally laid out to display different soil and sun
conditions – does that still work?
conditions – does that still work?
The exposures are still very much applicable as our specimen trees cast quite a bit of shade during the spring, summer and early fall months in several parts of the garden. The soils, however, have undergone a metamorphosis. Each of the beds were different soil types to display the array of plants adaptable to a particular type of soil texture, but over the years, compost has annually been used to top-dress the eight beds and that organic matter has worked its way down the soil creating an ideal condition for many perennial plants. With each bed amended now, basically, we can showcase the diversity of plants that have thrived. We've also adjusted the irrigation regiment to highlight plants that may not require as much in in terms of supplemental watering.
Tough question. I would have to say late spring to mid summer as visitors come more frequently and have many wonderful questions about the plants and garden.
What plants have you introduced into the garden?
I've introduced many plants from my personal collection I felt were very garden worthy and deserve to be noticed by a wider audience. Some plants that come to mind include Symphytum x uplandicum 'Axminster Gold', Panicum virgatum 'Northwind', Geranium 'Rozanne', several bulbs, particularly lilies and winter blooming Hellebores donated by Northwest Garden Nursery, which represent some of the best in the world currently.
What's the most-often heard (or overheard) comment from visitors?
Wow, that looks like a lot of work!
Picture this……A historic Northwest garden with sweeping expansive views of the distant Cascade range, glittering Puget Sound, and towering Douglas fir trees. In the midst of all this beauty, Seattle Fling garden bloggers will be treated to a hands on photography workshop with David Perry on the grounds of The Bloedel Reserve.
As owner of David Perry Photography, David has more than 30 years of professional experience photographing assignments for corporate clients, but his heart and soul are rooted in the garden.
A gifted storyteller and visual poet, David's lectures and workshops are entertaining and empowering as he teaches how to "be the boss" of digital media. Get a glimpse of the way he sees the world at A Photographers Garden Blog and learn more about his upcoming book project, entitled A Fresh Bouquet, with co-author Debra Prinzing.
Hotel savings
While your faithful on-the-ground hosts secure sponsors, develop scheduling and worry the idea of transportation, ferry schedules and freeway traffic, as an Seattle Fling 2011 attendee all you need do- at this point -is make plans to get yourself to our corner of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
The Silver Cloud Inn – University District is our hotel of record. Our contact, Katie, is doing a outstanding job keeping up with the tremendous response. Find detailed information on how to take advantage of our negotiated group rate by following reservation instructions here.
As a bonus, Silver Cloud has extended our discounted rate for 3 days before and 3 days beyond our official event dates of July 21 through 25. What a great excuse to come early and stay late and explore the Emerald City on your own.
Meanwhile, rest assured that Debra, Marty and I are close to publishing our Fling itinerary. Watch this space for intriguing highlights – ok, downright teasers – about the gardens, markets, and venues in our mix.
As January rains continue to pelt our gardens throughout days of perennial dusk, unseasonably warm temperatures have us flirting with the notion of spring, even though it's still a good 2 months away.
My front entry walk is a bath of intoxicating fragrance; a seasonal astringent blend of witch hazel, winter box, winter honeysuckle and sweet earth. Seed catalogs bury my coffee table, desk and bedside table. Thank GOODNESS for flowering winter shrubs!!!
Garden shopping in Seattle
Bloggers, not only will you see fabulous gardens, you will also be staying in a hotel that is a short walk away from University Village shopping center and one of the best garden shops around – Ravenna Gardens. Just you wait!
Summer Fling in Seattle
Make plans to attend the Summer Fling in Seattle, July 22-25, 2011; as GARDEN BLOGGERS from around the country meet up to take in the sights, sounds, smells and delicious flavors of our beautiful Emerald City.
Lorene Edwards Forkner, Debra Prinzing, and Marty Wingate are your on the ground hosts for this dynamic sampling of beautiful Pacific Northwest riches. We'll tour glorious gardens, savor delicious farm-to-table dining, and immerse ourselves in one of the most garden-friendly climates Mother Nature has ever bestowed.
4 days of activities with exciting pre- and post-Fling opportunities are in the works. The Silver Cloud Inn, conveniently located in the University district, just North of downtown is our hotel of record. Go here to learn more and make your reservation.
Bookmark this site, subscribe to follow, and join us on Facebook to keep up with plans as they unfold. (Much, much) more to come…stay TUNED!


text:
We carried him to the dressing station, and he came to at the door.
I saw then that they'd turned the church into a dressing station.
But oftener than not he comes, mute and composed, to the dressing station.
We bound him up and had him taken back to the dressing station.
Released at last from the dressing station, Wakeman and five or six others were taken to the bathhouse.
He stopped and asked me, "Is there a dressing station down there, mate?"
He was lying on the stretcher and the bearers were just going off to the dressing station with it.
Then we walked up the sunken road towards the dressing station.
The militiamen carried Prince Andrew to the dressing station by the wood, where wagons were stationed.
A dressing station had been rigged up in the cellar underneath.


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|Metin Akat <akat.me...@gmail.com>
|Re: Attachment serving, directories
|Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:39:26 GMT
I had the same conversation yesterday on IRC. It seems like CouchApp can be used to walk the directory tree and upload it in a way suitable for consumption by couchdb. In my case it's OK if I can't change the directory afterwards (I want to upload a js framework - ExtJS). This said, I still didn't have the time to try it, so I'm just repeating what I was told. On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 6:01 AM, 7zark7 <email@example.com> wrote: > Let me rephrase the question: > > Are there any CouchDB 0.10 mechanisms (views, show function, etc) which > allows me to serve a binary attachment that has one or more '/' characters > in the requested file id? > > I do not care about the url prefix or its length. In other words, these > prefixes are all acceptable: > > http://example.com:5984/some_db/{my file path here} > http://example.com:5984/some_db/_design/file/_show/{my file path here} > etc > > What I do care about is that a browser can directly request a binary file > such as "/scripts/main/common.js", without our having to go into hundreds of > HTML files to rename these file references to > "%2Fscripts%2Fmain%2Fcommon.js". Nor do I want an app server or Apache in > place simply to do a file name translation. > > > The specific value proposition that CouchDB offers in this case is that it > replaces: > > 1) Content distribution to multiple nodes in our network. > 2) Replaces an app server/Apache serving static content. > 3) It is highly concurrent. > > Does anyone have experience doing the above or similar? > > I can write a blog post if email is not conveying my question correctly. > > > Thanks > > > On 3/20/10 7:22 PM, John Merrells wrote: >> >> On Mar 20, 2010, at 4:44 PM, 7zark7 wrote: >> >>>> I do not want to have another webapp "in front" of Couch to translate a >>>> request for "/scripts/main.js" into "%2fscripts%2fmain.js/data", or >>>> "/a1b0e2349f53456/scripts/main.js", etc. >> >> How about serving the static content directly from the disk with a >> webserver >> like apache or nginx.... >> >> If you really want the content in couch, then you could do the url rewrite >> with >> some rules in the webserver config... >> >> Or use a reverse proxy like varnish.... or squid if you're feeling >> brave.... and >> then the content could be in couch for versioning, but served fast from >> the >> cache. >> >> John >> > >
|View raw message