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Cleaning grout isn't just about the type of tile cleaner you use; it's also about the methods you employ for getting the stains out. The best way to lift the maximum amount of dirt and grime is to apply a bleach solution and give it enough time to soak in and work, before scrubbing it off. Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Use a dry broom or mop to wipe across the floor tiles, or a dry cloth to wipe wall tiles, before starting the grout cleaning process. This gets rid of any dust that's accumulated, affording you better access to the grout.
- Apply your chosen cleaning solution to the grout, ensuring all areas are well covered. You may find that you need to keep applying the solution regularly as it soaks in. You don't want to saturate the floor, but you want to make sure the crevices are well covered.
- Leave the tile cleaner for around 30 minutes – enough time to loosen the stains, making them easier to lift off.
- Use a hard-bristled brush to scrub the grout clean. DIY stores sell dedicated grout brushes, but you may find that an old toothbrush works just as well – just remember not to use it in your mouth afterwards!
- Rinse the floor or wall with clean water and dry. For stubborn stains, you may find you need to repeat the process on a regular basis to see optimal results.
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Unbelievable but true! On the day that she launches the Conservative manifesto, we can exclusively reveal something that people don't know about Theresa May.
It turns out that the second female British Prime Minister is (in true panto style) a bloke in disguise. At least in name. And as our fun-loving customers well know, we love having fun with names.
Anyway here's the low down on Theresa May:
You see the surname May derives from the surname Mayhew which is turn comes from Matthew. So with Pythonesque logic, we find our country is surprisingly ruled by a lady called Matthew.
I know, you'll never look at her the same way again.
Incidentally, the name Theresa has Greek origins and means 'huntress'. Perhaps someone should have warned Jeremy Corbyn about that before he volunteered to be Matthew's hapless prey in the race to be the next Prime Minister....
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Easter. Chocolate mini-eggs! Chocolate big eggs! Chocolate creamy eggs! Eggy chocolate! Chocolate everywhere! Can't wait! But hang on, what are you going to be doing after you've found and guzzled all that gorgeous chocolate ? Here's an idea: Get some family card games going. We've got loads of great games to keep you busy, come and take a look! Here's a card from one of them:
The task of rousing slumbering teenagers has never been easy but tends to get even trickier towards the end of term. That's fast approaching so Mums and Dads, we just want say that we feel your pain. But hey, that's how it is in Happy Families!
Here's a card from the Williams family edition of our unique Happy Families card games. (There are currently 23 other surnames available in the range).
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With the temp's buried below zero, it's time for a trip back to the beach. Tonight, Bruna graces us with her beauty at FVP. It sounds as though GoB Calender photog Jeremiah Thompson just about caused a car wreck when he spotted this Brazilian beauty walking down the street. You can get the whole story from him over at the GoB's facebook page. Be sure to order your 2011 Girls of Brazil calender too.
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I know this news has appeared n Youm 7 and it could be untrue or exaggerated but the fact that there are also dead fish in the States , Brazil and New Zealand !!
Youm 7 claims that huge number of dead fish at the shores of famous Marina resort in the North Coast starting from 5th of January 2011. The governorate of Marsa Matrouh informed the ministry of environmental affairs to the matter , which means the ministry will send couple of experts to the area by Sunday.
First of all I remember that this was not the first time it happens in that area.
Second of this simply may have been caused "mostly" by the cold water stress which is the rapid temperature drop. It has happening all over the world so we should not panic and let our conspiracy theory mind goes faraway as it always does.
Back to Marina resort itself , I am amazed that when we speak about the most important archeological discoveries in 2010 , we ignore that important archeological discovery near Marina. We can use this hidden city to attract foreign tourists. I do not have any idea why this discovery was not highlighted last year in our national media. By the way foreign Tourists do not come to Marina not because it is an A Class resort "used to be actually as the A Class is moving West" for Egyptians only but because its sea is bad , they will not come only to swim in artificial lakes.


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Blue State Syndrome (BSS) It's bad for you. It's bad for your family http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/feeds/atom.xml Presstopia Copyright (c) 2009 Blue State Syndrome (BSS) 2009-11-11T20:27:20Z Where The Middle is Moving YourGraciousHost http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog/default.aspx?id=121&t=Where-The-Middle-is-Moving 2009-11-11T20:27:20Z 2009-11-11T20:16:00Z 2009-11-11T20:23:36Z Ok, its been a year of hope and change.
 Its been a year of high unemployment.
 Its been a year eye popping deficits.
 Its been a year of indecision in Afghanistan.
 Its been a year of apologizing for the greatness of America.

 Its been a year of liberal failure.

 This from Gallup:

 "Over the course of the year, independents' preference for the Republican candidate in their districts has grown, from a 1-point advantage in July to the current 22-point gap."

 So independents favor R's over D's by 22 points. The D brand is tanking...and rightfully so. Must Have Bumper Sticker YourGraciousHost http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog/default.aspx?id=120&t=Must-Have-Bumper-Sticker 2008-07-26T23:26:56Z 2008-07-26T23:24:00Z 2008-07-26T23:26:56Z
I purchased three from the TN GOP. You should too.

 (Non)News From Iran YourGraciousHost http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog/default.aspx?id=119&t=NonNews-From-Iran 2008-07-09T22:41:56Z 2008-07-09T19:23:00Z 2008-07-09T19:25:59Z
So today Iran shot off nine missiles and said that they can reach American bases in Iraq and cities like Tel Aviv.

They even said that their fingers are on the trigger. <gasp>

Guess what?

We have missiles that can reach every inch of that country, and there are only so many places where they can launch their missiles from. My guess is within about 2-minutes their "trigger" wouldn't be working very well.

Soon after that, whatever navy they have would have to be completely replaced, and their one (!) refinery will need significant repairs by people who would be forced to walk to work each day (because they would have no gasoline).

So if they want to play the "Hey we got missiles!" game, I say....

BRING IT!
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I think after a punishing year for the Taliban, they have decided that they are going to make their last stand.

Several hundred of them have taken positions out in the open in Afghanistan, and are now waiting the coming onslaught, which will be their end. They seek the martyrdom that is at the root of what they do. I am convinced that we will give them what they seek.

I find it amusing that the AP stories actually tries to pump up the Taliban by saying:

"The push into Arghandab district — a lush region filled with grape and pomegranate groves that the Soviet army could never conquer"

Give me a break. They are out in the open. They are outnumbered. They are outgunned. Their soldiers cannot hold a candle to ours. My guess is that it will be over in a couple of hours.

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"Characterized by weakness and excessive refinement"

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This is like saying JUMBO shrimp.

"Members of Russia's Communist Party are calling for a nationwide boycott of the new Indiana Jones movie..."

Lets see. if the communists boycott the movie, the lost ticket sales...breaking out the calculator....$7.
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"We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of collaboration and good will. I cannot believe that such a programme would be rejected by the people of this country, even if it does mean the establishment of personal contact with the dictators"
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In the democratic debate in Charleston, S.C., Obama was asked by a questioner via YouTube if he would be willing to meet — without precondition — in the first year of his presidency with the leaders of Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea.
"I would,"
- Barack Obama

"Senator Obama has declared, and repeatedly reaffirmed his intention to meet the president of Iran without any preconditions, likening it to meetings between former American presidents and the leaders of the Soviet Union. Such a statement betrays the depth of Senator Obama's inexperience and reckless judgment. Those are very serious deficiencies for an American president to possess,"
- John McCain
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A quote from an LA Times story about how four of seven people completely ignored the will of millions in California. I think the quote illustrates what motivates these activist judges.

It also underscores how important it is to have jurists who understand they are there to interpret law…not make it.

"A fellow justice told George she would be at her desk in the morning because she wanted "to be part of history."

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First we have the Democratic party undermining our President as he makes a speech in Israel, where he rightly pointed out that appeasement gets you nowhere. The Europeans have been negotiating with Iran for years, while the nuke program rolls on, and the rockets rain down on Israel. Even just yesterday the President of Iran threatened the existence of Israel. Limp wristed liberals.

Speaking of which….

Then we hear that the Supreme Court in California, against the will of the vast, and I mean vast majority of Californians, has decided that gay marriage is in fact legal. Not only did they say that gay marriage is legal, but they also defined homosexuals as a "protected class" (think race/gender/religion). This is how the liberal agenda gets passed in America. The people of California had voted back in 2000 (Proposition 22) by 60% to 40% to ban gay marriage. So, as always, what they cannot get through the voting booth, liberals take to the courts which make stuff up to suit their agenda. Seven people unilaterally decided this for the millions in California. Combine this with the indoctrination the children in California will ultimately receive, and the families there are doomed.

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I have taken to shortening Barack Hussein Obama to simply BO...which is entirely appropriate.

Because he does as a candidate, after all, stink.
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The one thing I noticed about the Jeremiah Wright Rants, both his sermons (which Obama listened to for 20 years) and his appearance before the National Press Club, is that there are none to few people who actually clap…

...wildly…

...in rabid agreement....

when the man speaks.

So when he says the most hateful things about our country ("God DAAAAAAM America!"), his followers actually clap.

Now if North Carolina is any indication, 90% of that demographic will vote for Obama.

If you are voting for Obama, this is the company you are keeping.
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I have rather been enjoying the Democrat crackup over the last few months, but I have been in a bit of a funk, so I have not been spending a lot of time with my blog.

To anyone who still checks this website, I apologize.

However, there is lots to talk about, and rather than simply let events slip by, I plan to opine here quite a bit more frequently. As I see it, my opinions cannot be any better or worse than the professional punditry as it relates to the election. Whether you are a D or an R, one thing is certain….the ones who are paid to write about politics and elections could not have been more wrong about the goings on in the last few months.

I also happen to think my stuff is better written. ;)

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Alas, my candidate for President has dropped out of the race. Fred Thompson was a solid man of principal, who ultimately did not have the charisma it took to convince others to vote for him.

Now I have very difficult choices to make. Huckabee? Rudy? McCain? Romney? Ultimately none of these men are perfect but all are superior to anything the D's have.
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...that Barack Obama was black. I think that my generation and after could honestly care less.However I did notice that he is a flaming liberal, and no matter what color his skin happens to be, he will never get my vote.

I also have to admit that I am rather enjoying watching all the liberals pander to the fact that he is "black". It is interesting to watch all of the "white" establishment poiticians arguing with an entire demographic that they have deceived for the last however many years, appearing like plantation owners of yesteryear after the slaves were freed. Clinton and crew are treating the black vote like children. "Yes we know you have freedom, but you really don't need that, just continue voting for us, because we know better".

Consider this for a moment...if Hillary wins, and Obama is not on the ticket, I do not think that part of the democratic base will be terribly happy. If Obama wins, Hillary will NOT be on the ticket, and all the racists in the democratic party will not come out to play either.

Could be an interesting dynamic come November.
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Wow…New Hampshire…polls showed that Clinton down double digits…yet she won New Hampshire? Here is Zogby's tracking poll:

The actual number was 39% Clinton, 36% Obama.
Clearly something is wrong with the polling models….

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During the debates last night in New Hampshire, all of the remaining viable candidates, both Republicans and Dems were on stage at once for a few minutes.

Here is a link.

Don't watch the video, but listen to it.

For more than a minute the presidential candidates received rather loud applause from the audience. I found this a refreshing moment. No cat calling. No boos. No screaming candidates' names.

There was just loud, respectful, applause.

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I find it humorous that all the Dems are talking about "Change", as if this is the only thing what is really required these days.While there is certainly always room for improvement, particularly amongst our elected representatives and how the deal with each other, there are certain things that I hope don't "change".

Take for example the unemployment rate. Since January 2001, it has been no higher than 6.3%, averaging around 5.2%. It is now around 5%. That is damn near what many economists call "full employment"

Since 9/11 we have not had major attacks on our soil, but we have eliminated threats in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and to a certain extent North Korea. Al Qaeda in Iraq, or should we say formerly in Iraq, has been decimated.

So I would hope that as much things "change" certain things stay the same.
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For too long the Republican Party has ignored a sizable core of its coalition…that of the Christian Conservative. It really is hard to define people anymore these days, but I think, at the core, a Christian Conservative believes that there are forces eroding America's moral fiber. They look at the homosexual indoctrination their children endure at the hands of the public schools, and the slaughter of a million+ preborn children each year, and instinctively realize that there truly is something wrong in America. These two issues trump near all other issues in a Christian Conservative mindset.

Huckabee's appeal is that he is an unwavering pro life, pro family candidate. From the Christian Conservative point of view, addressing these issues will go a long way to restoring much that was right and good with America, and other issues take a back seat. Their support of Huckabee should be a clarion call for the other well more funded candidates.

I have been watching the bashing that Huckabee has been taking by the "conservatives" in the Republican party, and I cannot help but wonder why is he coming under such fierce attacks? Even Rush Limbaugh (twice divorced) is seemingly not terribly appreciative of those "Hucksters" In many ways it seems apparent there is this expectation that Christian Conservatives should be seen at the polls, but not really heard on policy. There is a strong sense of arrogance among the conservative media elite out there (Rush/Sean/Malkin etc…), and I think they need to drop it down a notch. I think their heads are a little too big, and they should realize that when they poke at Huckabee they are poking at the eyes of a great many in their own party.

Me…I am going for Thompson, then McCain, then Rudy….but I feel for Huckabee. , and more importantly, I think his supporters deserve better.

 Seen in E-mail......the Democratic Convention Schedule YourGraciousHost http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog/default.aspx?id=103&t=Seen-in-Emailthe-Democratic-Conve 2007-12-20T21:56:55Z 2007-12-20T21:56:00Z 2007-12-20T21:56:55Z Upcoming Democrat Convention Schedule....

 Mark your calendars!!!
 2008 Democratic National Convention
 Schedule of Events

7:00 pm ~ Opening flag burning.
7:15 pm ~ Pledge of Allegiance to the U. N.
7:20 pm ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:25 pm ~ Nonreligious prayer and worship with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.
7:45 pm ~ Ceremonial tree hugging.
7:55 pm ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:00 pm ~ How I Invented the Internet - Al Gore.
8:15 pm ~ Gay Wedding Planning - Barney Frank presiding.
8:35 pm ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:40 pm ~ Our Troops are War Criminals - John Kerry.
9.00 pm ~ Memorial service for Saddam and his sons - Cindy Sheehan and Susan Sarandon.
10:00 pm ~ "Answering Machine Etiquette" - Alec Baldwin.
11:00 pm ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
11:05 pm ~ Collection for the Osama Bin Laden kidney transplant fund - Barbra Streisand.
11:15 pm ~ Free the Freedom Fighters from Guantanamo Bay - Sean Penn.
11:30 pm ~ Oval Office Affairs - William Jefferson Clinton.
11:45 pm ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
11:5 0 pm ~ How George Bush Brought Down the World Trade Towers - Howard Dean.
12:15 am ~ "Truth in Broadcasting Award" - Presented to Dan Rather by Michael Moore.
12:25 am ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:30 am ~ Satellite address by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
12:45 am ~ Nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton by Nancy Pelosi.
1:00 am ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
1:05 am ~ Coronation of Hillary Rodham Clinton.
1:30 am ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
1:35 am ~ Bill Clinton asks Ted Kennedy to drive Hillary home.
 The Face of the Democratic Party in NJ YourGraciousHost http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog http://bluestatesyndrome.com/bluestatesyndrome/blog/default.aspx?id=102&t=The-Face-of-the-Democratic-Party-in-NJ 2007-12-17T17:27:12Z 2007-12-17T17:24:00Z 2007-12-17T17:27:12Z
Behold the face of the democratic party.

This is Jessie Timmendequas. Ever heard of Megans law? Well this is the guy that killed Megan. He was on death row, such as it was, here in NJ. Well, thanks to the democrats here in NJ, he can sleep easy knowing that he will live a full life, have 3 square meals a day, all the exercise and TV he wants, and we have to pay for it. All of this because as part of banning the death sentence here in NJ, the democrats also turned his death sentence into life in prison.

Dumb is what dumb does.


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I'm here in UM for almost three weeks. Unbelievable. I've stated before that I wasn't that homesick, but now I guess that feeling surfaces every Monday mwahaha -_- These two weeks have been so tiring, but too relaxing at the same time. Next week, the real struggle begins sebab kelas will start at 8am and end at 5pm with one hour break at 1pm. I'm a heavy sleeper so how am I going to survive the classes at 8am to 10am!!!
Okay, I need to chill and take a deep breath.
I can do this, I can do this.
Notice my header? Hoho. I only intend to show the Universiti Malaya sign at the back, eheheheh! The others are Wahidah my room mate, Nooreen my neighbour and Suzie, Nooreen's schoolmate from KK12. We are basically together since we're all in Hayat 1 (there's another girl, Zika, but she refused to be in the picture, instead she volunteered to be the photographer, thanksss). I actually planned with Wahidah to go for a walk around UM (remember when I said that "I feel like running around UM") but we both ended up malas or letih or whatsoever hahahahhaa
I got my goggles at Pekan Siswa today and yay that's all, rasanya dah cukup kot keperluan untuk lab, kuliah semua! Except for MUET books. Hayat 2 had English class today and teacher told them 'bout extra books or something. More money, it seems. -________- But it's okay, kalau boleh habis beribu untuk novels, takkan buku pelajaran takbleh kot? K sentap tahap petala. K. K.
So far, dah banyak belajar. Biology seems okay enough, but memorizing facts is imperative so asdfghjkl People close to me must know how I despise memorizing things pfffft But I have to do this, I need to!!! Physics and Maths, on the other hand............. I need Sir Noormi and Teacher Asmalia and Cikgu Siti T_T Like, seriously. I need to do more research, and more studying (Wahidah and Amal are constantly studying that they give me the pressure so I have to study as well arghhhh xD). No more malas malas u.u
I'm experiencing self-transformation. I used to talk using 'saya-awak' with everyone even with guys but since I came here, I only talk 'saya-awak' with my ever so lovely room mates and my school mates. I feel secure and confident talking 'aku-kau' with the new girls and guys, all right. So, I'm me, having a new personality. I'm still adapting and making new friends. And I miss home. Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh?! Ekekeke
I need to go. NEED. TO. STUDY. OR else I'm going to feel left out since everyone is studying like it's exam week next week so yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa -_- Can't wait to go back for Raya Puasa. And I'm having a hard time accepting the fact that I'm going to greet Ramadhan without my family and face Ramadhan with my new friends. Surely I'm going to be sad but happy at the same time. ASDFGHJKL dammit I really miss home and Terengganu and tho Terengganu is so boring but I still miss it! And Ummi and Walid and everyone and my room and everything T_T
Bye! Lots of loooooooooooooooooove, FIFIEY :3


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Good news for those of you who are so close to finishing up that story, but haven't quite managed to do so yet – we're extending our submission window! In order to open up the submission opportunity for Fear the Boot listeners, Dan will be making an announcement soon on the podcast. Because of that, our new closing date will be August 31, 2015. All other information remains the same, so be certain to check out Submission Information!
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Rory Story Cubes Part 2
So now that I got the basics down I decided to start figuring out what was going to happen in the story. I pulled out the set of action dice. Each set comes with nine dice so I divided them into three: beginning, middle, end. For the beginning I got this:
To me this is interpreted as: the humans have realized through research, or maybe by communicating with the Star Guides, that their is a race of beings out there that are able to bend reality by doing certain rituals. So they send an expedition out to the planet, lets call it Eloyet (the human's nickname it "Brimstone"), and it is a complete disaster. The diplomats and researchers have lost contact with Earth and are presumed dead or in danger. The humans send another expedition that is more military in nature. The objective is to retrieve the first expedition as well as attempt to accomplish the mission of the first expedition. Next I rolled the middle chapter of the story:
This screamed "MacGuffin" to me. All these stickmen are dealing with what appears to be a ball. So the middle of the story is driven by the search of this MacGuffin. What if the MacGuffin is the "heart" of one of these alien trees? The competing factions of the story all believe that this item is the key to the alien's power over reality. But a question arises: what makes this object special? Why don't one of the factions go and chop down one of these trees and get one for their own? So I then had to come up with the concept that the planet Brimstone is a sick planet and some catastrophe befell it in the past. These trees are almost extinct and they can only grow in small patches in a limited number of areas on the planet. All of these groves of trees are fiercely guarded by tribes of Onz-Etin, the aliens of the planet. So the MacGuffin is a rare tree that grows out in the wild outside of the protection of the natives. The images of the dice suggest the progression of events: Faction A retrieves the MacGuffin, Faction B and C fight with A over control of the MacGuffin. One of the Factions (or if I want to be really crazy Faction D) obtains the MacGuffin is gets it into an air/spacecraft presumably gets away. A missile shrieks from the planet's surface and strikes the craft. The craft, and the MacGuffin within it, crash near the protagonist's base and he gets himself entangled into the fight.
The last group of dice were as difficult as the first two were easy. Suffice it to say that I was scratching my head at these:
Uh…someone knocking on a door, a butterfly and a net, and a someone lifting weights. I got nothing. I don't really know what to do with these. It was then that I realized that the Story Cubes are probably not the best at finding the conclusion of a story. Without anything capturing my imagination I just chucked out the last three and decided to simplify the ending. So what I did was take a generic die and an action die.
To me this translates to that the main character is struggling to get home and back to his family. He does not want to be involved with the bullshit for this MacGuffin. But of course as the story would continue events would either keep dragging him back in or the character would have to say "now its personal."
The final roll that I made was for another character. I decided that I should probably make some roll for a villain. A major antagonist. Here was my roll. This one was difficult but it did give me a great result. I took the die to mean that he is a character that does not believe in a morality. He believes that chance and probability really rule things. Sort of like the depiction of Two-Face from Batman fiction: he determines your life with a flip of a coin. Also with the tower I turned that into viewpoint on warfare, military conduct, and treatment of civilians that is reminiscent of the Dark Ages.The character might even say that he admires the Dark Ages because back then there were no rules (now the historian part of my brain is objecting to that but whatever). To this character there is no such thing as any rule of engagement. The only rule is to win, by any means possible. But there is another side to his character and that is the bridge. I struggled with this one but I decided that he was very persuasive with his viewpoint and actually had a infectious personality. The same way that I find the Joker in The Dark Knight hilarious as well as despicable. You might say that he is very good at building bridges and gaining allies.
If you like any of the idea presented here please feel free to take it and run with it. Consider it a writing prompt. Because there are still a lot of holes that need to be filled in. So there you have it, a story brainstormed entirely with Rory Story Cubes. I hope you enjoyed the journey with me.
Rory Story Cubes Part 1
On a recent episode of Fear the Boot they talked about Rory Story Cubes. These are nine six sided dice with pictograms on the sides. The idea of the product is that you roll the dice to generate a story. I so loved the idea that while I was listening to the episode I bought the three sets of Rory Story Cubes. I knew that there was an app but I wanted the tactile feel of the dice. I just got them today and I glad that I ordered them. They are really well made and I am sure that they will definitely come in handy in the future.
So I decided that it would be fun to brainstorm a story completely with the Rory Story Cubes. The first thing I did was pick a genre. I live and breathe fantasy so I decided to pick good old fashioned science fiction, specifically space opera. So without really thinking about it I rolled three of the generic cubes. This is what I got.
A tipi, a phone, and a turtle. Oh boy. Well I interpreted the images as: advanced humans contacting a primitive alien race. I think the tipi and the phone analogies are obvious but you may be wondering about the turtle. Did I just forget about it? For some reason I saw the turtle as a human space ship. Maybe it is a turtle class of space ship that is very good at defense or something? Alright, I thought, let's move on. So I rolled three more dice on impulse. This is what I got.
As I looked at it I realized that this is "The Mystery." These aliens, let me call them the Onz-Etin, might revere the trees on their planet and they take some sort of mysterious power from them (the arrow). These trees are so important to their mythology and culture that they form the alien's identity (the hand). Next I decided that I needed a main character. So I rolled again.
I interpret this as skyscraper, fish, and building. This one was actually pretty easy. I immediately thought "this is a cosmopolitan (skyscraper) family man (building) who has the personality of Pisces (fish)." I myself am a Pisces so that will be easy to understand. Maybe his role in this is to be the consol or representative of Earth's interests.
Now I decided to do some worldbuilding. The most important question in space opera is "how does the magical FTL work?" So I rolled for it.
Unlike the character roll, this one was a bitch to figure out. I got a crescent, a sheep, and a symbol of a lock. I finally came up with the idea with what if the FTL machine was an organic creature rather than a machine? Let's call them Star Guides for now. And what if that alien was able to do the hyperspace magic that allowed the spaceships to go travel across the galaxy? And what if the alien formed sort of a symbiotic relationship with humans? So I took that idea and applied it to the the dice. The moon to me became cycles. This FTL creature might have the equivalent of hormonal cycles and it can only used at certain times of the year. I took the sheep and translated that to purity. Enacting this creature's FTL capabilities might produce a lot of toxins in the alien's body. The humans must make sure to purify the creature of toxins in order to travel. This could be a variation of the "SPICE." And the key hole…uh, er….I got nothin'. I already got a good thing going so I just ignored it. Call me a quitter if ye wish, but I'm moving on.
Now another part of any sci-fi is that you got to have the cool tech. So this time I rolled a generic die(black) and an action die (blue).
This actually took me several tries before I got anything usable. You have what looks like a globe and you got a guy lugging around a box. I have no idea why but I got the image of the characters having to carry around these power back packs to use their tech. Imagine heavy, awkward, proton backs from Ghostbusters. These power packs store and refine the sci-fi fairy dust that allows the humans to interact with the world. I guess I would describe it as this tech gives you a world of possibilities but it a real pain in the neck to lug around and it has tons of mechanical difficulties.
The Three Types of Writing Advice
It is a truism that a wise person is someone who seeks out the advice of others. This holds true for many areas but particularly in writing. Writing is a complicated venture and for the most part each writer has to undertake the journey alone. I have identified three layers of writing advice, each with its own focus and each with its own objectives.
- Drafting Advice. This is the nitty gritty of writing. The grindstone upon which the writer has to submit. In my mind this is the lowest, but most crucial, area of writing. It is the wide foundation that is based mostly in the world of simply conveying the ideas through words. A lot of this type of advice is accomplished in a composition course. The Elements of Style, and pretty much any grammar book, will teach you the rules and rhythms of the English language. But reading a lot of fiction will subconsciously teach you the subtle and interwoven tricks of writing effectively and evocatively. Whether it is in corporate memos or urban fantasy novellas, having a grasp on the rhythm of language goes into every form of writing.
- Craft of Storytelling Advice. As we enter the second layer of writing advice, the pyramid narrows and the advice becomes more cerebral. Say goodbye to your muggle friends, this is only the place for creative writers. As the muggles leave the self proclaimed "artists" arrive. That is the first advice I have to give, there is a lot of writing advice that is more pseudo-philosophical than really any practical help. I would be the last to deny that writing is an art form, but to mystify the process of writing is not the way to help a struggling writer get better at their craft. Telling a writer that what they do is equivalent to Homer and Virgil is not very practical or helpful in any way. So my advice is to be to be picky when it comes to books on writing advice. If a book does not immediately speak to you and your concerns in a practical and substantive way then drop it and move on. Some great books that I have read on the craft of writing are The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman, Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder (although it is directed at screenwriting the advice is applicable to prose writing), and Plot by Ansen Dibell,.
- Motivation Advice. The third layer of advice, and the one that to me forms the peak of the pyramid, is about motivation and lifestyle. Creative writing is a very arduous undertaking. The only people that think writing is easy or fluff work are people that don't write. When people do "serious work" they do not consistently bleed their emotions onto a blank slate. That is only where the fluff work begins, because the next step is to beat the living hell out of your own creation as you revise your work. Writing actually takes a lot more courage than most people would believe. Also this is the layer of advice that is most susceptible to the armchair guru. We have entered into true self-help territory so keep your wits about you. But two great books that motivate me to write (when I could be doing a lot of easier things) are Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (this book covers all layers respectively and is a must read for all creative writers).
Worldbuilding Series Part 6: Western Magic
Eureka! I just got it.
So my base concept for Western magic was that it was formulaic, predictable, and scientific. That makes sense right? Because it is a direct opposite of Eastern magic, diacritology, that is more creative and a impulsive magic system. Well the problem is that I found that answer to be really boring. A lot of magic systems are about memorization and formulas and all that junk. I didn't want that. I wanted a magic system that said something interesting about the theme of virtue. It is kind of pointless to a have a thematic structure to your world if it never comes into play. I believe that a magic system based on creativity is perfect for the theme of passion, since that is where the source of art derives from. But a formulaic magic system (to put it in a reductive phrasing) does not really meet the mark of the theme of virtue. While having virtue does set boundaries and limitations upon actions it is by no means a straight jacket for life.
But just before I sat down to write this post I got the idea. I needed a metaphor that would work well with virtue. And suddenly the idea of farming came into my mind. What if you had a magic system that was akin to the actions of a farmer, where over a long period of time the wizard nurtures and cares for a spell and then at the appropriate time "harvests" the spell and casts it. Drawing upon one of my earlier ideas, I can have the magic system be more based on enchanting items and talismans than the Eastern magic system.
I have not worked on the languages of the West so I don't have name for it yet.I keep on going back to Allomancy, but I can't name it that because it's already taken. Curses.
Worldbuilding Series Part 5: Eastern Magic
The first thought that came into my mind about the magic is that the virtuous magic system should be more permanent, long lasting, and more concerned with items and talismans (basically enchanting). The passion magic is more bombastic with magic missiles, fireballs, and lightning bolts (think of the bending in Avatar: the Last Airbender). Now these were my kneejerk reactions to the problem (literally I came up with that concept within minutes), and I have kept to those concepts for weeks as I went about my daily routine for the last few weeks. But as I sat down to write this post I found that concept a little stale and uninteresting. I liked the general idea but it needed some twist, some fun in order to make it work.
I decided to match the passion magic with a metaphor about creativity. So the passion magic cannot do all the crazy stuff as mentioned (I'll get to that below) but they can create in a manner of seconds anything that they imagine. Now that is pretty crazy, so let me as I create boundaries (i.e. the laws or rules) of the system.
- Cannot create living organisms, only inanimate objects
- Cannot "Impose": that is you cannot create an item exactly in the place of another; things must be created in the open
- Cannot create massive things (the largest even the best wizards can construct a building)
- the system is built upon a complexity tier pyramid: the more complex something is the more energy, expertise, and time is needed to perform. So, for instance, building a complete house is a lot harder than building the separate materials of a house.
- Also objects that are cast must react to the laws of physics. So lets say you create a javelin above your head right above your thrown arm while you are riding a horse at a full gallop. The created javelin will be launched forward at the speed of the horse.
I'm sure more rules and laws will appear to me in the future but that is it for now. But I want to comment now on how the magic system works for the Easterners. I guess I should give it a name. I first thought of calling it Conjuring but that is not as versatile a word as I wanted, since you can't conjugate it that well (e.g. chemistry, chemist, chemical). So instead I turned to a conlang. I have actually developed at least four hundred root words for an ancient Eastern language (it is basically Italian put through a meat blender). I will have a post on conlanging but for now just build an ancient or proto language and then build up from there, it is both more interesting and complex and a lot more fun than going backwords. So anyway I came up with diacrita which means to "dream craft" or in another translation to "play with dreams." The actual terminology would be diacritology, the study and practice; diacrition(s) (dye-uh-CREE-shuns) the practitioners of diacrita, and diacritic being the adjective form of the word.
So Conjuring requires two phases, drafting (which is done in the mind) and casting (where the imagination is created). Drafting is where the diacritions is piecing together in his mind what he wants to create. Let's say that he wants to draft a coffee table. He can't just zap it into existence, he has to think about and go over every single detail as if he had made the coffee table by hand. "Has a wooden surface and four wooden legs," he says. Well he wouldn't be able to cast the spell because he would be trying to cast something of infinite size and dimension.
This leads into another interesting aspect. When diacritions are at a young age they can virtually create anything of their hearts desire very easily (now these things are very simple and crude but are very impressive). What happens is that as they reach into maturity their wide breath of magic lessens and even disappears. The diacrition's ability is limited to a certain field and within that field they can only craft a limited list of items within a few seconds. So the categories that they are limited to are determined by what they did a lot as novices. And the categories are as varied and as diverse as people's interests from sculpture, to architecture, to warfare.
That is where I am going to leave diacritology for now but let me just mention one thing: did you think about the problem of counterfeiting? So did I. That is an interesting question: how does a civilization adapt to the problem of a ton of people being able to make counterfeits.
Worldbuilding Series Part 4: Magic Primer
Sorry for the hiatus. I was graduating from high school and I have been busy writing and then completely rewriting my submission for Sojourn V2 (yeah, that is two 9000+ word stories). So now onto magic systems.
I am at a complete loss when it comes to developing magic systems. They are something that do not come easily to me. I do not know why. I love magic systems in video games, books and such but it is never something that I devote much time to. The fate of my magic systems are usually vague and nebulous (and not in a good way). So when it comes to not knowing what the hell to do, turn to the experts. And the expert in my opinion is Brandon Sanderson. I absolutely love his books and the magic systems that he creates in his works.
First off, if you haven't already get yourself antiquated with Sanderson's Laws of Magic. I agree completely with his interpretation and his rules. Since I have never truly developed a magic system before (neither one that is scientific or wondrous) I will go on the side of a "hard magic system."
It makes sense that since my world is divided between the ideas of passion and virtue that I would give each "world" its own magic system. Well let me flip the table over by including three! Boom! The third system will be blood magic and it will be the "evil magic." I want this magic system to be softer than the more standard types since it is so evil and mysterious (of course in the future I can always go and develop this more).


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This cake was made to match the bride's wedding dress, which was covered in Indian embroidery. Topped with handmade gum paste peonies and jasmine. Each tiny 'bead' is an edible cashou or sugar crystal and was attached by hand. Inside is rich fruit cake. These beautiful photos taken by Keegan Wong Photography.
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During grad school my teaching wardrobe fell somewhere between "dressy casual" and "business casual" (for rough definitions of these terms, check out my Note on Dress Codes)– probably more of the former than the latter, since I found myself wearing denim pretty often. At my current job the denim is now reserved for Casual Fridays, but during the work week I still find myself wearing several pieces that were always on heavy rotation when I taught in a classroom/lecture environment.
Here is a list of the fall outfit staples that I've carried over from the classroom to a more corporate setting. This list might be especially useful for current students who are looking to invest in some versatile, basic fall semester pieces that they could also wear while on the job market (yay, interviews!) and in their future careers. Enjoy…
Camel blazer: Trust, this goes with everything. I've thrown it over a sheath dress, worn it with dark trousers, dressed it down with jeans. The gold buttons keep it from falling into "boring" territory. I probably get more use out of my camel schoolboy blazer than my standard black version. For the more current version of J. Crew's schoolboy blazer, check out the Rhodes blazer in Italian wool.
Black dress: You've probably heard it from everyone and their mama– every woman should have an LBD in their closet. I never really believed it until I added one to my teaching wardrobe; it's just easy. I wear my black dress on days when I can't figure out what else to wear to the office, out-of-town meetings, happy hours, bachelorette parties, etc. My jersey v-neck sheath is a couple years old but this sleek crepe version is a pretty good duplicate with good online reviews; this triacetate sheath is also an elegant option with figure-flattering seaming throughout.
Red dress: While the little black dress is considered the classic piece, I consider my little red dress the power piece. When I was teaching I wore this dress during my more serious and stressful (i.e., pre-midterm, pre-final) lectures. Now, I pair it with a blazer for client meetings and with a cardigan for less formal internal meetings. For a similar piece that will take you from the office to happy hour, I really love this dark burgundy ruffle-hem dress in Italian wool crepe.
Black skirt: The black pencil skirt is a work standard, but personally, when I'm not wearing dark trousers to the office I tend to get more use out of my full, black circle skirt. I prefer the comfortable feminine shape, and it pairs nicely with blazers and cardigans. I've also recently added this black midi skirt to my closet and highly recommend it; I really love the drape and fluidity of the fabric.
White shirt: A well-fitting white shirt goes a long way. You can easily pair one with anything– the black skirt and camel blazer, under sheath dresses when the weather is colder, denim and sneakers. I really like the fitted non-iron sateen shirts from Banana Republic and have a couple in my closet. They come in very standard colors (white, blue, black) and in regular, tall, and petite sizes. The best part is they come out pretty wrinkle-free from the wash.
Striped shirt: A striped button-up shirt also goes a long way and pairs easily with the other fall staples I've listed. Historically, I've thrown this shirt on most mornings when I haven't had much time to get ready (i.e., I've slept in too much). That's been a lot of mornings. That said, I get a lot of (weekly) wear from my striped poplin boy shirt and it's held up surprisingly well over the years. J. Crew has consistently been selling this shirt for many seasons so if the time ever comes when it finally falls apart, I'm not too worried about finding a proper replacement.


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Cully Farmer's Market2:14 PM
I live in the Cully neighborhood and we've had a small farmer's market on Thursdays for the past couple of years. I was asked if I wanted a spot at the community table for the months of June and July. It's a free space with the notion that you'll help set up or take down the market. Last night was the first farmer's market of the season, and my first time at the community table.
I wasn't really sure what to expect. It's a small space, and a rather small market, but I did sell quite a bit! I was also able to get out and meet some more of my neighbors too. It was a nice change of pace for me, because I tend to feel a little isolated working from home every day.
So, if you're in Portland, come by and say hello! It's from 4-8 every Thursday on 42nd and Alberta. I have special prices on my cards and prints too!
Speaking of special prices...
I currently have a sale section in my Etsy shop. I've marked select original watercolor and oil paintings to 30% off. Some of these pieces have been around for a little too long, and need a good home to go to.
Maybe you can get some early holiday shopping done? Maybe there's something that would work really well with your current art collection? Maybe you don't have a collection and this would be your first piece!
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Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
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This position is responsible for preparing cocktails and drinks promptly and efficiently and execute cashier duties when applicable
- Be friendly and guest oriented
- High school diploma required, college preferred
- Two years bartending experience required
- Must have ability to observe and understand if guest has reached intoxication level and to be able to handle the problem.
- Must have ability to prepare cocktails and drinks promptly and efficiently
- Must be people oriented and guest service oriented
- Must have ability to hear and communicate effectively in noisy environment (live entertainment).
- Excellent verbal communication skills – English language
- Must be able to stand throughout shift
- Must be organized
No job description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the requested service personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. The following is a summary of the major responsibilities of the position.
- Prepare and serve cocktails to guests
- Keep bar clean and organized at all times.
- Suggest non-alcoholic drinks to a guest who appears intoxicated and let manager kow immediately if problem is not resolved.
- Do not serve anyone who looks less than thirty (30) years old without carding them (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Be cordial and helpful to guest when taking drink order
- Be a good listener but do not fraternize or sit with guests.
- Follow established hotel guidelines and Food & Beverage control procedures
- Use measuring devise for dispensing of beverages according to hotel guidelines
- Practice salesmanship by up-selling and demonstrating knowledge in the beverage field.
- Execute cashier duties, if applicable, in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Complete all requested accounting reports.
Originally built in 1890, the historic Nickerson Mansion and Carriage House overlooking Cape Cod Bay is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is the centerpiece of Ocean Edge Resort and Club. Located in picturesque Brewster, a quintessential New England town, Ocean Edge spans 400 acres and boasts Cape Cod's only Nicklaus Design championship golf course, private beach, pools, tennis courts, fitness center, play and basketball courts, bike rentals and direct access to the Cape Cod Bike and Rail Trail.


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As experts in dealing with all manner of unwanted creatures, Pest Control Direct can help you find suitable DIY pest control products to help you eradicate the problem in your home quickly, effectively and affordably.
An introduction to common household pests
There are many different types of insects and parasites that can infest your home, and being able to recognise the problems is the first step towards successful pest control.
A parasite that feeds on human blood, bed bugs are known for living in furniture - particularly beds, as well as sofas and upholstered armchairs. They are most active at night, feeding while people are asleep, and they can cause rashes and allergic reactions, as well as psychological effects.
Are one of the most common household pests, cockroaches usually live off human food and pet food, and often leave unpleasant odours. They can carry microbes on the surface of their bodies, and these can be dangerous to people. The insects can also be linked to allergic reactions in humans, and some are associated with asthma.
Are well known for invading homes looking for food and moisture, and eliminating them can be tricky, as they can quickly adapt to change. In fact, many treatments are about temporary controlling the pests, rather than getting rid of them completely.
Are usually found in homes with pets, and most species of flea prefer to live off of a particular type of host - dogs, cats, rats and humans, for example. They do, however, cross over to feed on other species sometimes and their bites can lead to skin irritations, itchiness and rashes. Some fleas may also carry diseases, bacteria and other parasites.
Are pests that can cause a variety of problems, depending largely on what they feed on - fruit, grains or fabrics for example. There are thought to be more than 150,000 species of moth worldwide.
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Ordering online is simple with our secure website, and we'll get your products shipped off as quickly as possible, and if you need any assistance, please feel free to get in touch with a knowledgeable member of our team on 01323 846845.
Although many species of bird can be lovely to watch, and many can even be beneficial as they eat other pests and pollinate plants, certain species can also cause damage and spread disease if the population gets out of control - so it's essential to put effective bird control into place.
Here at Pest Control Direct, we offer a wide range of bird control products, making it easy for you to find an affordable and effective solution to your bird control problem. Depending on the species of bird in question, the animals can create a variety of difficulties. Some of the winged animals may eat the crops in your vegetable garden, while the roosting habits of others could cause damage to buildings - in all such situations, a quick response with the right bird control product is a must. For example, many birds - particularly pigeons - have very acidic urine, meaning their droppings can cause corrosion, while debris from the creatures - like moulted feathers or nesting materials can lead to blockages in guttering or ventilation shafts. Some types of birds can infiltrate the walls of your home, living inside cavity walls or in the roof space, making terrible messes and causing damage. In addition, if a bird dies in a difficult-to-access space, it could result in unpleasant smells. In addition, many birds carry bacteria and or parasites that can cause people to contract diseases like encephalitis, salmonella, meningitis and toxoplasmosis.
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The right bird control solution will depend on the type of birds that you are dealing with, as well as the type of problem they are causing. Various bird deterrents are available, with bird dispersal systems and bird scarers popular options for dealing with the pests. These often emit noises that scare away the birds - a popular choice for airports - while statues of owls have been known to frighten the birds away. If you're looking for bird proofing solutions to keep the avian pests out of specific areas, netting is an effective choice that will stop the birds from roosting under ledges and other locations. The nets are provided in different sizes for dealing with different problem species - like pigeons, sparrows or starlings - and all the necessary fittings and fixings can be supplied.
Meanwhile, chimney protection products will stop the birds from roosting on top of your chimney or flying inside the flue. In addition, there are a number of products specifically designed for pigeon control. These include polycarbonate or stainless steel bird spikes that prevent the birds from perching on surfaces like roofs, gutters or fences. Catch-and-release bird control traps are also available, while bird-proofing fire gel is a non-toxic option that repels the feathered creatures.
As experts in providing DIY pest control solutions for more than 16 years, Pest Control Direct makes it easy to find the products you need to eradicate a pest problem at home. Plus, if you have any questions about the best way to deal with bird problem, feel free to get in touch on 01323 846845. Our bird control experts can provide professional advice.
Pest Control, using pest repellers, both electro-magnetic and ultrasonic, is fast becoming an accepted environmentally friendly method of pest control.
Electronic Pest Repellers are mostly used against infestations of mice and rats and found to be very effective against rodents. Some good results have also been achieved against insects such as cockroaches, earwigs and ants but successful control of these insect pests is patchy. Pest Control Direct has been selling electronic pest control products for over 10 years and have found them to be effective in controlling many pest problems.
You will also find Pest Stop Rat Zappers ( electronic rat killers ) and Mouse Zappers ( electronic mouse killers )
Pest control application equipment and protective clothing is essential for many pest control operations.
Pest Control is much easier with the right equipment and healthier with the correct protective clothing, especially if you are treating wasps nests or using insecticidal dusts and sprays.
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Moles are at the best of times difficult to deal with. Bob appears on "Guinness in the Garden" showing how to place the Duffus (Tunnel) mole trap and discussing with Bunny Guinness the difficulties involved, however, follow this advice and you should have success.
We offer 2 methods to the public, traps, and sound/vibration deterrent.
Traps are widely used by professionals and to ensure the best results WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING TRAPS, we supply them with our traps! Use more than one trap. Cover the traps in soil when you receive them and leave for 3 days, this should give the traps a ground scent. Ensure no light enters the tunnel after the trap is set in the tunnel. Check traps twice per day.
Sound/vibration deterrent involves inserting the Mole Chaser/Repeller into the ground, this emits vibrations which moles do not like. This sytem is good when it works but we have to say it only works for 1 in 2 people.
Pesticide free products are becoming increasingly popular.
They will usually be a little slower to work than conventional pesticides but much safer for you and any unintended pets or animals.
Remedies to deal with Fowl Mite You will notice two things; firstly your egg production will start to go down as the chickens need to replace the lost blood taken by the Red Mites (which means less energy to produce eggs) and secondly, the chickens will start to peck each other where they see the infestation, usually just at the base of the birds tail feathers. At this point the problem is likely to be causing stress and is getting serious. Keep a close eye out for any pecking behaviour and also any bald, bloody patches appearing on your birds. Red/Fowl Mite is a blood-feeding ecto-parasite ('ecto' means it attacks or feeds on the outside of the bird as opposed to worms (endo-parasite) that feed on the inside. It usually attacks resting birds, mainly during the night for a short (1-2 hours) blood meal. After feeding, the mites hide in cracks and crevices away from daylight. Here they mate and lay their eggs.
Red mites are very small just visible without magnification and may appear like moving specs of dirt the eggs are microscopically small (400 x 270u) oval and pearly white. Red mites are not species specific and will 'attack' any species or breed of bird. They do not fly nor are they usually transmitted via clothing although if there is a bad infestation, mites have been known to 'jump' onto a person's clothing and therefore could be transported this way to another location/aviary etc. Remember they are only usually out of their harbourage towards dusk/dark and would be unusual for them to be active during daylight hours. They are extremely mobile considering their microscopic size and can travel great distances relative to their size! They can be transferred from bird to bird or from wild birds landing on your aviaries, especially if there is an open area of roof. Adults - are red when engorged with blood otherwise black, grey or white females about 1 mm long. Life cycle (stages) -Female mites deposit eggs (after a blood meal) in crevices, under boards, at the ends of perches where they butt up to the back of the cage or in debris near roosts. Eggs hatch in only 1-2 days and there is a larval stage which matures in 1 day, the following nymphal stages will feed. Total development to full adult is only 7-8 days. Mite can then suffer starvation for 4-5 months!!
Proofing - Seal as many joints and crevices of your cages, aviaries, nest boxes and feeders as possible with silicon sealer. Red mites are able to survive rigorous cleaning and disinfection programmes.
Range of Professional Powders, Smokes, Gels and Poisons for the control and eradication of all Crawling and Flying Insects.
Products available for the amatuer and professional user in a domestic situation or commercial.
Rodent control is something that most people can manage to do themselves. In most cases, rat and mouse poisons sold to the public are the same strength as the pest control professional. A range of pest control rodenticides for rat control and mouse control.
There are rat traps, mouse traps, mole traps and other pest control products to effect good vermin control. Rats and Mice are going to present some serious pest control problems in the future due to new waste disposal measure that see waste food either being composted or left uncollected for longer than ever before.
Another trend that is appearing is sub decking infestations of both rats and mice, these are pests finding cover under popular decking structures. In creating ourselves a pleasant deck we provide the perfect safe environment for vermin, rats, mice and insects! At least you can fairly safely use rat poison and mouse poison under decking.
Rodent control is something that most people can manage to do themselves. In most cases, rat and mouse poisons sold to the public are essentially the same strength as the rodenticides the pest control professionals use!
A range of pest control rodenticides for rat control and mouse control. There are rat traps, mouse traps, mole traps and other rodent control products to effect good vermin eradication. Rats and Mice are going to present some serious pest control problems in the future due to new waste disposal measure that see waste food either being composted or left uncollected for longer than ever before.
Another trend that is appearing is sub decking infestations of both rats and mice, these are pests finding cover under popular decking structures. In creating ourselves a pleasant deck we provide the perfect safe environment for vermin, rats, mice and insects! At least you can fairly safely use rat poison and mouse poison under decking.
Everything you need to deal with wasp problems and wasps nests in your home or garden. Although it can be scary to deal with a wasp nest, with the correct product, wasp control equipment and wasp protective clothing.
Treatment can be effected at night when there is significantly less risk of being stung because wasps tend to stay in the nest at night. Early in the season, May and June, waps nests are quite small and present a much reduced risk of attack. Wasp nest killer dust/powder is usually the best product with which to eradicate a wasp nest. If not injected directly into the nest, it can be applied around the nest entrance whereby the wasps will pick it up on their feet and bodies and inadvertently carry it into the nest where it will kill other wasps.
Read our advice sheet on the left to get a good idea how to eradicate a wasp nest using the best approach.
A range of woodworm, dry rot control and rising damp products to apply to wood boring beetle attacked timbers and for common furniture beetle control, plus wood rot and rising damp.
We stock professional and amateur woodworm control treatments for the home or commercial premises.
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