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We bought this set of four pillows eight years ago when we moved into our house. We had moved from a one bedroom, furnished flat to a three bedroom unfurnished house and so we had an awful lot of stuff to buy and we had to buy it quickly and on a budget. We wanted some pillows for the double bed in the spare room. Knowing that it wouldn't be in regular use, we were happy to buy something cheap and cheerful and that is what we got with these.
The specifications . . .
Pack quantity: 4.
Made from 100% spun bonded non-woven polypropylene cover.
100% polyester filling.
Machine washable.
Size L71, W46cm.
The pillows are nothing to write home about, but there is nothing particularly wrong with them. The first thing that I will say is that they are fairly thin and I doubt that you could manage sleeping on just the one of them at once, which means that it is a good thing that they come in a pack of four.
The pillows are fairly comfortable and we have had them on our spare bed for eight years. They have been slept on probably around twenty times a year and so they have maintained their shape pretty well. I would imagine that they wouldn't last so well if they were used day in day out.
The material covering them has a fancy name which means nothing to me. I guess it is totally un natural and for the price, I can't say that I am surprised. It is nice to lie on though and it seems to stay really smooth and I am pleased to report that there are no bobbles in sight, even after numerous washes.
The pack of four pillows cost me £5 at the time which I thought, and still do think, is exceptionally good value for money. I have had a quick look on the Argos website and the same set is now priced at £5.99, which I still think is cracking good value. Overall I would recommend them, but probably not for day in day out use, unless you are prepared to replace them fairly regularly. They are excellent for a spare bed though.
Hubby and I like to change our pillows fairly regularly, and we also have to supply our spare room with bedding for when my Dad visits. Consequently we've gone through a LOT of pillows over the years. One of many types I've tried is these Argos hollowfibre double pack which is part of their Value (i.e. cheapy) range.
A pack of two hollowfibre pillows measuring 71cm x 46cm (according to www.argos.co.uk) cost us around £3. The price fluctates frequently so it's worth checking before purchase.
The pillows themselves have a quite rough, meshy fabric surface, with the stuffing made of polyester hollowfibre. The pack of two pillows comes packed in a plastic bag, and the packaging is generally vacuum-sealed, meaning that the pillows take up far less room when being transported.
As I have asthma I always purchase hollowfibre and/or hypoallergenic pillows, so these Argos ones fit the bill. The price is too tempting to miss so I've purchased a pack of these on several occasions.
When first opened these pillows are plump, bouncy and really comfortable for sleeping on. My Hubby sleeps on his back; I sleep on my tummy and these pillows suit both positions. At least at first...
It's true that you get what you pay for. After just a couple of weeks we always find these pillows have squished down to around 2/3 of their original size, and with further use they're not far off as flat as pancakes! I also made the mistake of trying to wash one once - it was a disaster as the stuffing solidified into big lumpy splodges!
For occasional use these pillows are adequate, so they're ideal for our spare bedroom, but for regular use they really don't hold up. I've found 'value' range pillows in several supermarkets for just a couple of pounds more and they have lasted far better than these Argos ones.
Another item needed when decking out our spare room was pillows. I'm one of those people who loves a comfy bed and for me, pillows are what do that. However, as cheap as this may sound, I didn't want to spend a lot on the pillows for the spare bed as I know they won't get used very much. So, on top of everything else I was ordering from Argos, I added a set of Argos Value Range Pack of 4 Pillows which cost £5.88. These pillows are also available in pairs.
The pillows, like anything else from the Value Range, comes in plain packaging. The four pillows are wrapped in white plastic which fits tight to the product. The packaging has on it a light blue box on the front with the Argos logo in the top left hand corner along with the name of the product. Although the pillows are wrapped quite tightly, the plastic rips really easily and I didn't need to use scissors or a knife to get into the packet.
These pillows are made from 100% polyester hollow fibre and are non-allergenic which means they are suitable for everyone. They are also machine washable at 40C as well as being suitable for tumble drying.
As I took the pillows out of their packaging, I was a little disappointed with how thin they were. However, after giving them all a good shake and plumping them out a little bit, they were much better. If I were to have bought only two of these pillows, I would have been very disappointed because they would not have been comfy at all for a double bed.
These pillows are L71 by W46cm in size so they're pretty average when it comes to size. They fit nicely into the pillowcases I have for the spare bed and they filled each pillowcase nicely. I have to admit though, the pillows do feel much nicer once in pillowcases compared to when they aren't. The added extra fabric help to make the pillows feel much softer so it might be worth paying a bit more for a nice bedding set if you're going to buy cheaper pillows.
Overall, these pillows are fine for my spare bed but I certainly wouldn't buy them for my own bed.
mmmm what to buy with the dreaded £5 gift voucher from Argos when they have that 'spend £50 and get a £5 voucher' promotion on. I can never find anything I want in time and inevitably end up buying something that I don't want and having to add money to it- not last time I got a couple of pillows which were under a fiver, £2.94 at the moment for two or £5.88 for four. I've had cheap value pillows before and didn't think much of them these are the same.
These pillows are non-allergenic so that's good. They have a 100% spun bonded non-woven polypropylene cover, 100% polyester hollowfibre filling, are anti allergy and machine washable at 40°C again which is good. They're smaller than normal pillows at 71cm by 46cm but about average for value branded pillows.
The pillows come tightly packed but pop up when opened, these are surprisingly light in weight. They are too small for normal pillow cases but that doesn't bother me, it doesn't hamper their performance (they do that themselves).
On first use they are nice and plumped up but just aren't comfy they feel too 'light' there's no support at all in them. Each time you sleep on them they get flatter and flatter, I like quite a high pillow so need two anyway but even two of these doesn't create 'one' pillow height.
After say a few weeks they're totally flat and lumpy and aren't even relegated to going underneath a better pillow. On the plus side they do wash okay, I put them on a normal wash which makes them lumpy but then in the dryer they do regain a bit of shape but are still flat in my opinion.
I wouldn't buy these again and have infact invested in some dear pillows, they're worth the extra expense because they last a lot longer.
Perhaps they'd be okay for occasional use on a spare bed or for camping.
As a student just moving out of my parent's house I did my best to cut costs when it came to buying the essentials for student halls as I had an awful lot things I needed. So I was glad when I came across the Argos Value Range Hollow Fibre Pillows. They are available for sale in packs of 2 and pack of 4. They are packaged in a very basic plastic bag with the Argos logo; it's nothing fancy but keeps the pillows covered whilst you get the home. I bought 2 packs of pillows that cost £2.94 a pack. Having read reviews beforehand I knew they were pretty thin but thought it would be okay once they were doubled up.
Once I took them out the packaging, fluffed them up and put them into their pillow cases they looked great but when I tried sleeping on them it was a different matter. Even with the 2 pillows doubled up in a case once you lie on these pillows they might as well be flat. They don't offer a lot of support and a few times I've woken up with a sore neck. I've also noticed the pillows are a bit smaller than my pillowcases (which I also bought from the Argos Value Range) and they often slip out which can be rather annoying after a while. As it's something I need to fix most days.
Overall I'd say these pillows are only good for the short term. They aren't comfortable and don't offer a lot of support but they are (slightly) better than nothing. They're also very cheap so they can do the job until you're willing to pay a bit more for something better.
I learnt with getting these pillows that its not always good to be cheap. The pair of pillows are from the Argos value range of products and cost 3.49. The pillows are Non- Allergenic. The pillows are suitable to wash at 40c in the washing machine and are suitable for line dry only. I didn't wash these pillows when I had them but from the quality of them I wouldn't suggest it as I couldn't seem the coming out it a good enough quality to sleep on, they would probably flatten out. I think that the only good these pillows is the price.
The pillows when first opened out of the packet seem to feel soft and puffy as if they will be good to sleep on but when tested it was a different case. The pillow was OK for the first week or so but after that its started to go very flat. When sleeping on the pillow my head moulded into the pillow and it felt very very soft I like this so for me it was OK when I first started to use it. After 2 weeks or so the pillow began to become flat and start to hurt my neck when sleeping on it because my neck would bend really far down as I sleep on my side. Two pillows come in the pack so I started to use both of the together after about 3 weeks. That did the job for a little while but after about 2 months or so I got rid of them and got new pillows.
The pillows fit nicely into a regular sized pillow case which is good but after a while when the pillows start to ware then start to become small because the polyester hollow-fibre filling its filled with starts to become clumpy making the pillow go out of shape. Then I started to notice that the pillow wouldn't fit the pillow cases well. A good thing I could say about the pillows is that I didn't have any trouble with the stitching coming open.
These pillows arnt completely useless because if you intend to buy for a long journey or for guest rooms then they are suitable because they was good quality at first and for those purposes wont be used regularly. But for everyday use they are really not suitable as they become useless and bad for your neck very quickly.
Better off spending money when it comes to pillows.
After recently purchasing two lovely single beds for my 4 year old and my 2 year old I came to the decision on bedding. Do I buy cheap and cheerful or do I get something to last a long time.
Now both the kids were just getting over a sickness bug so I went for the cheaper option as they may get ruin and it wouldn't really matter.
I purchased these Argos value range 2 pack of pillows, costing the cheap price of just under £3.50. And I really thought this was a good buy. They came in a hygienic sealed packet and looked like they were air tight.
Upon opening the packet I thought they would rise into nice, comfy, bouncy pillow. I left them on the side in hope that they would increase in size. They did, but it was only slightly. I found that I needed both these pillows to fill a pillow case. And there was still room to spare. I noticed that these pillows were slightly smaller than the average pillows.
The pillows are made of 100% polyester hollow fibre and feel very cheap. They are also hypoallergenic. They also state that they are washable. I have put one of the 4 that I purchased into the wash and the insides became lose and clumped together. This pillow was then unusable and only worthy of the bin. They are also not suitable for tumble drying.
Have children of such a young age I thought they would support there little head's nicely and not go flat. After the first few nights I noticed the pillows looking a bit lifeless so after giving then a little plumping they looked ok. A couple of weeks on and they are flat and pretty useless. They have become Pointless even to have them on the bed.
For such a cheap price maybe I had my expectations too high. But I am not pleased with this product and really think it is worth paying an extra couple of pounds for a reliable comfy pillow. A good night sleep is essential to a healthy lifestyle.
I have recently been buying some new bed linen for my bedroom and have bought quite a few bits from Argos, I wanted some more pillows as the ones we had been using were from Tesco and although they were nice to start with they were starting to look a bit flat and worn. Not wanting to spend too much I decided to give the Argos value range pillows a try, at a mere £3.49 for a pack of 2 I hadn't a lot to loose.
The Argos value pillows come tightly packed in a plastic bag which is very small, making them easy to carry home or to your car. Once the bag is opened the pillows puff up nicely and I was pleased with how they looked. The pillows are covered with a 100% spun bonded non-woven polypropylene cover the same as the Value duvet. The pillows appear very well made with nice neat straight seams. There were no bits of cotton hanging from the seams which is always good.
The pillows measure approximately 71 x 46cm's, not the largest of pillows but big enough. They are non allergenic so shouldn't pose too many problems foe people with breathing problems or allergies, of course I am only going by personal experience here, I am asthmatic and had no trouble using these. The filing is 100% polyester hollow fibre and has a lovely soft feel. The pillows are machine washable on a 40oc wash but are not suitable to be tumble dried. I haven't washed mine so I cant comment as to how they hold up in the washing machine.
When we first used the value pillows we had 2 each and they were lovely, very comfortable and pliable, I didn't experience any neck ache or shoulder problems, I was pleased with them. However after a couple of weeks they started to feel decidedly flat, there was no substance there. I did now start to feel uncomfortable sleeping on them and we were both waking up with an aching neck every morning. It was time to abandon the Argos value pillows and pay out for something better.
If you are looking for some new pillows that are cheap then these certainly fit the bill but unless you like to lay quite flat then I wouldn't recommend these, they can be used for children over 2 years old and may well be fine for them but in my opinion these are no good for adults. Having said that though I have actually bought another pack of these since, we never sleep on the pillow cases that come with a duvet set, I like to save those for display during the day along with a few other cushions.
These pillows are ideal for this. Being a bit on the small size some of my pillow cases are slightly too big for them but generally they don't fit too bad. The pillows look nice on the bed during the day and providing you remove them before bed and don't sleep on them they are fine.
I purchased these pillows a few months ago. Browsing the Argos store online I saw this pack of value ones at just £3.49 for 2. Having had Argos value range products previously and being pleased with them I decided to buy these.
Picking these up in the store I did think the pack looked rather small but convinced myself this was just due to the fact they were vacuum packed. This was a good method of packaging as it made it less bulky and awkward to carry also a carry handle at the top of the pack was useful.
However taking these out of the packaging back home I was rather disappointed with the size of these. They were very thin and smaller than the pillows I'd had before. When I put these into pillowcases the size difference became even more obvious as there was excess pillowcase material.
Going to bed that night I found these offered very little head support and put the 2 pillows together but even with this it still didn't reach the desired thickness that I'd been used to previously. I used these for a few days and they got flatter even in that space of time. I then decided these were no use for me and went to buy better quality ones from Asda at £7 for a pack of 2.
These pillows may be ok for young children or to use in a spare room but they're definitely not good for everyday use for adults.
Buying products like this you think you're saving yourself a few pounds but in the long run you end up spending more when you throw these out and have to buy better quality ones.
Quality polycotton covers:
* 100% spun bonded non-woven polypropylene cover
* 100% polyester hollow fibre filling
* Non-allergenic
* Machine washable at 40C
* Size L71, W46cm / L28, W18in
Before I even start, dont buy these pillows! They may be cheap at under £4 for 2 but believe me when you have had the nights sleep that I had on them then you will be wishing you hadnt been so tight.
These pillows from Argos value range (which is normally very good for toasters, kettles etc) have really disappointed me. I thought at £3.87 for 2 I was getting a complete bargin. I was wrong.
They come in a handy bag with a handle, and looked quite squishy and large before I unpacked them. They are scratchy, thin, loose their shape after 1 nights sleep, dont support your neck and head at all, and even with both of them it doesnt even compare to my old pillows.
They are fibre polyester and dont really smell that great, also they dont look plump when the bed is made and in a pillowcase.
I went straight out the next day and bought another pair from Argos which are much better. I still use my Argos value ones for guests on the sofa, and I plan on throwing them out shortly. Save yourself the time and hassle, and neck pain and spend a bit more. I feel like Ive paid for a bit of fluff.
Being in need of extra pillows when we had visitors a few weeks back, I nipped into Argos while out shopping and picked up a couple of these. Normally for pillows I'd go to somewhere like John Lewis and pay quite a lot more, but at the time we were somewhat short of cash, and as I only wanted them as spare pillows I thought they'd probably do the job ok - Umm well yeaaaahh.
They cost £3.49 and come in a pillow size and shaped plastic bag with a handle so you can carry them home without needing extra bags the same way a lot of pillows today are packed. The problem with Argos of course is that they don't have these things out on display, so you don't really handle the product before you buy it, so it really wasn't till I got these home that I saw just how cheap and nasty looking and feeling they really are.
These are hollow fibre construction which I've used before, but I think it would be fair to say that these are not pillows to buy if you want anything lasting. They feel quite flimsy initially, and when you press them have an almost papery feel to them that doesn't feel nice and soft as a pillow should do. Anyway, as our guests were due the next day and we would have a houseful I just bunged them into pillow cases and hoped for the best while at the same time thinking maybe I'd made a mistake.
It was the day our guests had left that I realised just how bad my mistake really had been in buying these. When I was stripping beds and getting ready to do a massive pile of washing, I realised that one of our guests had actually put a cushion from the chair in the room into the pillowcase along with the pillow, and on actually trying laying my head on the pillow I really did feel bad about having offered this to my guest in the first place. The filling which isn't hugely thick just squishes completely out of the way when you lay on it so that it's virtually not worth having the darn thing there at all. It was also (after just 3 nights use!) all out of shape within it's casing, and a bit lumpy. The cover on it still felt slightly papery and as I moved my head it sort of scrunched slightly almost like tissue paper does which isn't a great noise to go to sleep with. The second pillow had fared slightly better and didn't seem like the contents had been pummelled so much, but it was used by a child.
Now I know these are budget range pillows, and to pay £3.49 for 2 of them means they're not going to be brilliant but I'd thought they'd be ok at least for a while. I was mistaken and to be honest I would say don't waste your money as these really are pretty poor. I think even putting two of these together you wouldn't get a decent nights sleep if you like a nice pillow under your head, and I have now replaced them (a month after buying them, and before any more guests have been to stay) and passed these onto someone to use for their pets. It was definitely false economy to buy these in the first place and it's a mistake I won't make again. In fact, on reading other people's reviews while writing this, I wish I'd read them before I made my purchase because I'd have been warned off them as it seems all of us who've tried them feel the same way.
As we are living in our own place now and have had quite a few people coming to visit us it's only right to be able to offer our sofa to those people who have a long distance to travel and may not want to fork out for hotels just to come and visit us. It's for this such occasion that we have a single duvet and some pillows on standby on the top of our wardrobe! Because our money has been a little bit limited we have been careful to try and shop around wherever possible and because we've had guests staying most weeks we've just purchased a pair of these Argos hollow fibre pillows being the cheapest ones we could find at the time with a pair costing just £2.99, however, this price has now gone up to £3.49 so it may be worth shopping around if you want some cheap pillows.
The packaging of these pillows was very basic but as they were provided in a bag it was sufficient to carry the pillows home without them getting dirty, however, the first pair that was brought out to me did have a rip in so I had to wait for another pair that were still sealed. There is nothing fancy about this packaging but as it just went in the bin when we get home we didn't really care.
It's fair to say that these pillows really are 'value' because you will get what you pay for with something like this. They are not very thick, nor are they very soft but if someone is sleeping on your sofa and has two of these they will certainly serve their purpose much better than the arm of the sofa and that was good enough for us. The filling does not feel like it's particularly well laid out inside the pillow and after just a few uses they begun to look a little worn and used with little patches of stuffing inside quite noticeable. The protection on the pillows is thin but adequate being made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester meaning that these can easily washed in the machine. Also, as they are so thin you should have no problems washing these with a single duvet depending on the size of your washing machine of course.
On one occasion we actually found ourselves sharing these pillows when my sibling and his young son came to say and it's fair to say that they are basic. Two pillows would just about be ample for one person and I wouldn't want to spend more than one night using these in a row. The support is not very good and even if you had four of these it would probably only just be about as high as two of the lovely pillows we usually have on our bed. You can tell that they are cheap and fairly poorly made because they are very thin when you lie your head on them. However, as they are so reasonably priced I don't think it's fair to completely right them off. If you budget was very low and this was all you could afford then they would do you a turn for a few months until you could afford something better. As it stands we are about to replace these pillows and I'd be more than willing to offer them on Freecycle but I wouldn't really want to pass these on to someone that I am friends with because they are value at best and it shows!
When I first needed pillows for my bed I needed cheap one's to start off with as funds were incredibly limited indeed to begin with. Having a double bed meant that in my opinion I needed 4 standard pillows for my bed to look comfy and use and when I scouted about for pillows the prices were mental being way too much for my purse!
In the end I spotted these pillows from the Argos 'Value' range and decided that for the time being they would serve my needs....or would they?!
They are available to purchase in a 2 pillow size or a 4 pillow option both in the same packaging and I went for the 4 pack option of course with high hopes!
The Packaging:
2 or 4 pillows are laid out in a white and light blue plastic bag. On the front of the bag we are told that they are Argos 'Value Range' Hollowfibre Pillows and on the back of the bag other information listed again tells me that they are, the materials used are stated and contact details for Argos are stated. Economy looking packaging this is but it serve its purpose of course and is informative enough and simple enough to break into.
The Pillows:
Well as I have said I got the 4 pack and for me, as soon as I opened these up I was disappointed with them on their appearance alone. Smaller than standard pillows and incredibly thin they looked really economy and felt it too. I shoved my hand under one of the pillows (to the centre) and the edges dipped like the test you do for dust mites and that? Well these flopped totally! They just arnt very filled at all and they are filled sort of patchy feeling inside.
Each cover on the pillow is thin and white and made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester and like I say that is thin cover sort of like paper. Inside they are filled with microfibre polyester but again, not thickly or softly.
I found with these that I may as well not use them and have my head straight on a mattress. They offer no real comfort of support and my head sinks through them giving me neck and back ache. They simply are too thin and feel rubbish and like I said earlier they are in my opinion smaller than other options on the market meaning my standard pillow cases are too large for them making it all look a bit untidy!
They are non-allergenic and machine washable (at 40c) and able to be tumble dried though I did this with a couple of them and through washing the filling within the material clumped up to what felt like hard cotton wool lumps and I never got them to the tumble drier as in my opinion they were knackered and only fit for the bin.
I feel with these I wasted my money and the only way they would come in handy is to 'dress' a bed thats never used, as for using them don't bother! Never again will I skimp on my bedding purchases I learnt a valuable lesson with these!
Size L69, W46cm / L27, W18in
Only available in Argos stores priced at £2.39 for a pack of 2 pillows and £5.19 for a pack of 4 (currently on sale with over a pound off so the usual price will soon go back up to £6.49).


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GARDEN GROVE – Behind yellow crime-scene tape Sunday afternoon, several Garden Grove Police officers waited for residents to bring them their guns, unloaded, offering nothing in return except anonymity at a gun-surrender event arranged in response to the deadly shooting at a Connecticut elementary school just over a week ago.
Garden Grove resident Josh McIntosh said the timing was perfect, and the event should be commended and repeated.
McIntosh said Sunday that he and his uncle planned to keep their heirloom guns but get rid of all the others they were never going to use, without saying exactly how many.
Resident Scott Storey dropped off a couple of weapons – old, non-functioning handguns he had inherited from a neighbor – because it fit into his schedule on Sunday, not because of any impulse to get rid of guns in response to the shootings in Connecticut.
Beginning at noon, residents on Sunday could pull into the parking lot next to the Courtyard Center along Main Street, which had been cordoned off with yellow crime tape, prompting passers-by to ask what the fuss was about. There the drivers would pull in, pop their trunks and allow officers to reach in and take their weapons – the whole process taking only a few minutes.
A little after 2 p.m., the department had been given eight handguns and one rifle, a semi-automatic AK-47 knock-off with a scope, and a few boxes of ammunition including Remington .38 Special bullets and a box of 50 centerfire pistol cartridges with one bullet missing. Before the four-hour event ended, one more handgun was dropped off.
McIntosh, a candidate for Garden Grove City Council in November, said he spread word of the gun-surrender program through social media Sunday morning and attached a link to the Beastie Boy's video for "Something's Got to Give" that features one of the trio using a sledgehammer to smash a handgun.
"I don't feel like anyone's rights are being taken away today," he said.
The 39-year-old resident said he would have dropped off his guns at an event like this even if it hadn't followed a deadly shooting that caught the nation's attention, but that the event had special significance because of what happened in Connecticut.
"It matters more because (the shooting) happened," he said. "I think it's the right thing to do."
Garden Grove didn't have a gun surrender planned before a shooter killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut on Dec. 14, in addition to himself and his mother.
Oakland and San Francisco offered a buy-back event last weekend that reportedly netted several hundred guns, and Los Angeles will host its own buy-back on Wednesday.
Garden Grove's city leaders called for one to be quickly organized before the holidays.
"We just kind of jumped on board also," said Lt. Ted Peaslee of the Garden Grove Police Department a few days before the Sunday event. "Maybe it's just not a bad idea to do it now."
Nearby, Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido said that he and council members want to consider resurrecting a gun buy-back program. He said he planned to speak with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to learn more about the mechanics of gun buy-backs that the city has held and plans to hold Wednesday.
The Los Angeles buy-back program offers up to $100 or $200 in gift cards depending on the kind of gun dropped off, no questions asked.
Garden Grove's, unlike others, offered nothing in exchange, but it did offer similar anonymity.
The program promised no questions, no photos and no recording of any personal information, just a check of IDs to make sure the person dropping off the guns was a Garden Grove resident. Even then, they wouldn't have turned away a resident from a different city.
Even guns banned in California could be dropped off with no fear of criminal prosecution, Peaslee said. Anonymity was key to encouraging people to drop off their guns, he said.
"That's the most important part. To get these guns off the street."
The Police Department plans to destroy the dropped-off guns. But first officers will scan the serial numbers to ensure that none was stolen, Peaslee said. Stolen guns will be given back to their registered owners. He said he wouldn't want the guns' owners to be victimized twice by having their guns destroyed without their knowledge.
If someone unknowingly brought in a gun that might have some kind of historic value, the officers might – on a case-by-case basis – suggest the person look into selling it.
Such an opportunity was exactly why one licensed gun dealer parked near the entrance of the parking lot before the event started Sunday and stood outside the perimeter looking to offer a price for guns he might be interested in, particularly Colt-brand firearms, the dealer said.
McIntosh called the dealer a scavenger and opportunist who was defeating the purpose of the event.
Staff writer Ron Gonzales contributed to this report.
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Lipscomb mourns the loss of No. 1 fan Chuck Ross
The Lipscomb community is mourning the loss of its No. 1 fan Chuck Ross. Ross died early Friday morning, Sept. 13, in Nashville at the age of 68. Ross' love, zeal and dedication for the Bisons will be forever remembered.
Ross was a familiar sight on the sideline of Lipscomb men's and women's basketball games for decades. He was also a diehard Lipscomb Academy sports fan. Ross was also a fixture at Nashville Sounds baseball games among other sporting contests around Nashville.
"Rarely do we encounter someone that is always supportive, always an encourager, always optimistic and loyal at any cost," said Casey Alexander, Bison basketball head coach. "Chuck Ross was that guy. His love for Lipscomb was pure."
Visitation will be held on Monday night at Phillips Robinson Funeral Home in Gallatin with a memorial service held on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. at Hillsboro Church of Christ. There will also be a celebration of life for the Nashville community on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at Allen Arena on the Lipscomb campus.
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By Mark McGee
Telephones are a little bit quieter around Nashville today. Despite the bright sunshine the world is a little bit gloomier.
Around 3 a.m. Friday Chuck Ross, Lipscomb's super fan, passed away quietly at Lakeshore Heartland. He was 68.
Chuck was a fixture at Lipscomb sporting events for over six decades. During the summers he could be found at Greer Stadium wearing a Nashville Sounds jacket buttoned to the top of his neck and his Sounds hat on his head.
He also attended Maplewood High School and Goodpasture High School games when he wasn't at a Lipscomb event. His mother, Corinne, was at his side until her death.
Chuck was known for his daily calls to anyone who would answer and for his infectious smile. He dealt with extraordinary circumstances in his life, but to all who met him he was an even more extraordinary person.
Former Lipscomb coach Don Meyer once had a business card embossed with the question, "Have you called Chuck today?" To be more accurate it should have read, "Has Chuck called you today?" because he wasn't going to wait around for the phone to ring.
Few sports media members or sports personalities failed to receive numerous phone calls from Chuck. Often he would call and ask questions that he knew the answers to already.
As a member of the media, if Chuck called with a scoop, it was advisable to follow-up on it because he always knew what was going on around the Nashville sports world.
"In my early years at Channel 5 and before the internet, Chuck Ross was my internet," said Mark Howard, a co-host on 104.5 The Zone's morning sports talk show. "I could count on him for a Lipscomb score or scoop, with all of the necessary details seconds after a baseball or basketball game. He was never wrong."
Like everyone who knew Chuck, Howard was amazed at how loyal he was to his favorite teams.
"I admired his unconditional love for Bisons Athletics. For so many years, aside from Don Meyer, Chuck Ross was the identity and the ambassador of Lipscomb Bisons basketball," Howard said. "That distinctive voice could be heard in every corner of McQuiddy Gym.
"I remember thinking at first how nice and charitable it was for Coach Meyer to show Chuck how important he was to the program. Shows you what I know. Chuck was important to the program. They were lucky to have him on their side."
The list of telephone numbers Chuck had at his fingertips was incredible. Athletes, media and sports executives were all in his files.
"Chuck knew everyone's phone numbers," said April Ezell, a former Lipscomb women's basketball player. "One bus ride we got him a triple XL shirt and everyone wrote their phone number or extension on his shirt. On the front of it was written "Chuck knows phones."
Buster Olney, Senior Writer/Baseball Analyst, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, first came in contact with Chuck when he covered Lipscomb games and Sounds games for the now-defunct "Nashville Banner". He recognized Chuck as a fan in the purist sense of the word.
"I wish we could all watch sports the way that Chuck did -- with unbridled passion and complete devotion, without worrying about contract disputes and clubhouse and locker room politics," Olney said. "This is part of the reason why he was the best fan, because his view was unfettered by all the sideshows, all the stuff that really shouldn't matter.
"I had the same relationship that many athletes and reporters had with Chuck -- when I walked into a building and Chuck saw me, he would call out, 'Hey, Buddy.' Or, "I see you, Buster Olney." I heard him shout that from everybody from Skeeter Barnes to George Plaster to Philip Hutcheson to Coach Meyer, and I loved to hear his voice during the Sounds' games, no matter how bleak it looked for the home team."
Olney, almost two decades later after his coverage of the Sounds had the opportunity to renew his relationship with Chuck.
"About 20 years after I covered the Sounds, I went back to Nashville with my family and wanted to take my 5-year-old son to the game on July 4, and on a whim, I called the team and hoped to buy a couple of tickets last minute," Olney said. "Well, we've got two tickets left in the area behind home plate," the person on the other end of the line said, and I could hear some hesitancy in her voice. But I jumped at the opportunity to buy them, without even asking where they were -- or even exploring why she sounded hesitant.
"I walked in with my son, and the first thing I heard was, 'Hey Buddy! I see you, Buster Olney!'
"For nine innings, my son and I sat directly in front of Chuck Ross, the best fan ever."
The sports landscape in Nashville expanded greatly during Chuck's lifetime. The Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators came on the scene, but Chuck stayed loyal to his roots supporting Lipscomb, the Sounds, Belmont and Vanderbilt.
"With the passing of Chuck Ross Lipscomb has sustained a big loss with the example he set for having a passion for life," Meyer said. "He was my friend. I can tell a million funny stories.
"It's not funny losing a guy like Chuck. He loved everybody and knew everybody. He's probably the most well-known guy in Nashville."
Meyer, who choked up during his interview, knows that the players who knew Chuck through the years will be mourning his loss.
"The players were really great to him," Meyer said. "They really brought him in to be a part of the group. His pregame speeches were great. I really appreciate how they brought him in and devoted a large part of their lives to Chuck."
When coach Meyer left in 1999, Chuck started doing pregame speeches for the Lady Bisons for about the next 10 or so years. Assistant Coach Billy Snell was the speech writer.
"The speeches were very interactive with the players and coaches yelling out things to Chuck during the speech," said Frank Bennett, associate athletic director of internal affairs and former Lady Bisons basketball coach. "As with his speeches for the Bisons the speeches always ended with "Ad lib Chuck Ross".
Chuck's funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hillsboro Church of Christ. Visitation will be Monday night from 4-8 p.m. at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home.
"He was peaceful and appeared not to be in any pain," Richard Taylor, former Bisons basketball player said. "For that we are thankful.
"He will be incredibly missed by the many who love him. His impact was great. As we remember Chuck, let's smile and celebrate his homecoming. I can only imagine the joy and peace and relief he feels as he stands, runs and jumps in the presence of our Lord! There is so much to look forward too when we all make it to heaven. Now the thought of Chuck Ross welcoming us all is yet one more thing to rejoice!
A memorial service is planned for Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. in Allen Arena. The public is invited to attend.
Everyone has great stories of Chuck. Please share yours with us to be published on LipscombSports.com here.


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Boom Announces Horizontal 'Adventure Time 2014 Annual' By Gibson And Dreistadt
Since the name of Boom's Adventure Time comic book game is getting even wilder than usual on its miniseries and special issues, it's hard to say that their upcoming annual is a complete 180 from what's come before. But will turn a full 90 degrees. Seriously.
This April the Adventure Time 2014 Annual by the Tiny Kitten Teeth team of Frank Gibson and Becky Dreistadt is flipping the series horizontal for a special widescreen installment, which should help to fit in Dreistadt's fully painted take on none other than Baby Fionna and Cake.


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White Chocolate Cranberry Mousse
This cranberry mousse was used as the frosting on my fall cupcakes from the other day. It paired very well with the white chocolate cupcakes filled with cranberry sauce. But it was also awesome on it's own. I loved the pretty pink color and the hint of orange in the mousse. Hubby and I enjoyed this mousse and agreed it would be great to have as a lighter dessert option for Thanksgiving.
The best thing about this mousse is that it's naturally PINK! That makes it perfect to enter into my Power of Pink Challenge. There are still a couple days left to get your entry in.
One Year Ago: Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Bars and Pumpkin Pecan Pie Candy
Two Years Ago: Pumpkin Pie Dip
White Chocolate Cranberry Mousse
Yield: 8 or frosts 18 cupcakes
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
6 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
Zest of 1 medium orange
1 Tbsp Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, or other orange liqueur
3 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup whipping cream
In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and becomes a jam-like, about 8-10 minutes total. Strain the mixture through a fine strainer into a medium bowl, pressing hard onto the solids. Add the orange zest and liqueur, stir. Cool to room temperature.
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped white chocolate by heating it in 30 second intervals in the microwave. Stir well with a fork between each interval and cook only until the chocolate is smooth when stirred.
Whip the cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture. Then fold in the melted chocolate. Fold in the rest of the whipped cream. Spoon or pipe into the serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Cover with plastic wrap without touching the surface if refrigerate longer.
Recipe from Baking Obsession
Don't forget about my Power of Pink Challenge – make something PINK by the end of the month to raise Breast Cancer Awareness!
11 Responses to "White Chocolate Cranberry Mousse"
Love any type of mousse- esp if it's pink!
Love the pink! So cute and it looks and sounds delicous! Thanks!
This looks so wonderful! I never would have thought of cranberries and white chocolate together- you are so right-what a great option for Thanksgiving!
Great idea! I am always in charge of dessert for Thanksgiving and this would be perfect to add to the line-up.
I know you said lighter dessert idea, but I'm picturing a cranberry mousse tart with dark chocolate drizzled on top!
This looks delicious! Also, can I ask…what kind of backdrop do you shoot your photos on? It is so clean and really highlights the food at hand!
Rachel – For the majority of my photographs, I use 12″x12″ scrapbooking pages. I have a bg folder with all my pages in them. I have been using a lot of solid colors recently. I have to admit I love how the blue background really makes the pink mousse pop in these pics!
Lovin' the cranberryness here!
Love the pinkness and love the recipe!
This sounds delicious, and I love how that beautiful pink color just pops. Definitely going on my menu!!
This mousse looks divine! I could not be trusted around it.


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I am a long-time Pacers season-ticket holder who admittedly has some weight problems. My doctor has recommended that I get as much exercise as I can, and said I find that walking up the stairs to my seats in the Balcony has been great for my health!
Last week, I am at the game, and I am standing in the aisle a little out of breath from walking back to my seat from the concessions. I see a little kid two rows below my seat, with remnants of a hot dog all over his shirt. Quick as a flash, the kid looks over to a younger child seated next to him and snatches--and then devours in two bites--the smaller child's rainbow-flavored ice treat! His violent bites on the rainbow-flavored ice treat cause shards of ice to fly up in the air...and several pieces nail me in the eye. I am temporarily blinded, and then slip on a piece of ice that has come to rest at my feet. I tumble down the aisle and as I catch my footing, I find myself standing in front of the kid, whose face is covered in red-colored ice
At this point the kid yells "get out of my way, I'm trying to watch Lance, George, Paul, David and Roy!" and viciously bites me on the a$$. As one of his teeth gets stuck in the seat of my pants, he pulls me down on top of him. After a lengthy struggle, I am finally able to free myself. Stunned, all I can say to the kid and his mother is I can't believe you did this to me--could you at least say "Gee, Im sorry?" But they ignore me, and feeling in shock, I decide I need to get home. All I could think of on my drive home, is "Why did that happen? Why did that happen?"
In conclusion, we shouldn't allow any children at Pacers games.


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Bilbao Aterpetxea Hostel
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Bilbao Aterpetxea Hostel is set next to the A8 Motorway and is 10 minutes drive from central Bilbao. Surrounded by gardens and sports grounds, this hostel features a buffet restaurant and a 24-hour reception.
Each modern room and dorm at Bilbao Aterpetxea Hostel has heating, a desk and a private or shared bathroom. All accommodation offers views of Bilbao.
There is a shared lounge area with a TV and a dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
You can make use of sports facilities including football, basketball courts and table tennis. Free parking is available onsite for cars and bikes.
Olabeaga and Autonomía train stations are within 15 minutes walk of the Aterpetxea, and connect you to the city centre in 10 minutes. You can take the bus or tram to the Guggenheim Museum, 3 km away.
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Flowers comfortable in role with White Sox
CHICAGO -- Tyler Flowers is a confident catcher.
That confidence doesn't come solely from a .440 average posted over his past 16 games but just as much from knowing what he has meant to the White Sox starting rotation and pitching staff by being consistently behind the plate this season. So when Flowers hears rumors about potential White Sox interest in other backstops, for the present or the future, he doesn't flinch.
"Honestly, I welcome the challenge with some of the guys that the rumors have been about," Flowers told MLB.com Wednesday. "I'll take my chances against those guys.
"We start trading for Yadier Molina, I might have to reassess," added Flowers with a smile. "But other than that, I'm confident in myself and the abilities I have and my relationship with the starters and the pitchers we have here and the staff and all."
Those rumors started back in Spring Training, when there was unfounded talk of the White Sox interest in the Yankees' Francisco Cervelli. The rumors that centered on Jason Castro -- a left-handed hitter who batted .276 with a .350 on-base percentage as recently as 2013 with the Astros -- make a little more sense with the White Sox in need of future offense from that side of the plate.
While Flowers certainly knows there is room for improvement in his game -- just as there is for the entire organization -- he also understands his overall value.
"I've established a pretty good work ethic [with the pitchers], and those kinds of things that are not really valued in statistics but are an imperative part of the game," Flowers said. "At the end of the season, at first you take a breather and assess your own self in the mirror.
"Then you kind of put some thought to those things [concerning future role]. But in the situation I'm in and for a lot of guys, your opinion really doesn't matter. It's whatever they want to go in their direction and those kind of things."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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"It's a battle every time we play Norwell," Zolman said. "I never feel like we're safe. It feels like a grind every year. They did a good job controlling the clock when they had the ball, taking possessions out of our hands. The weather kind of equalized things. But give credit to Norwell. They had a good game plan and we were glad to get out of here with a win."
Homestead exited with more than a hard-fought win, however. Combined with East Noble's 17-0 win over New Haven, the Spartans clinched at least a share of the Northeast Hoosier Conference title. Homestead (8-0, 6-0 NHC) can win it outright by beating New Haven next Friday.
The Spartans will also find out who they play in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs when the pairings are released Sunday night.
Zolman has been down this road before, making sure his team remains focused on the here and now while big games loom on the horizon.
"We're still trying to improve," Zolman said. "Each week, we have to get better. Offensively, we stubbed our toes (vs. Norwell) and that's not characteristics of us. We want to be playing our best football come tournament time. That's our whole goal. New Haven will be a good test for us, they're very good and that will get our minds into the tournament mentality."
Homestead scored on its first drive, with Matt Skowronek hitting Seth Coate on a three-yard pass. Kam Hladish added a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter.
Norwell (0-8, 0-6 NHC) had a chance to score in the first half, with Piercen Harnish throwing a 41-yard completion to Nathan Shelton to set up first-and-goal inside the Homestead 10. But the Spartans defense tighted up, and Logan Ormsby intercepted a fourth-down pass to quell the scoring threat.
"Ormsby made a good play on the ball," Zolman said. "That was very big. That could have changed the whole tone of the game."
Homestead extended its lead to 17-0 in the third quarter, with Wyatt Butcher scoring on a 20-yard run.
Norwell got on the board early in the fourth quarter, with a 55-yard double-reverse pass from Harnish to Cale Schumm setting up a subsequent touchdown pass from Harnish to William Gerber.
Hladish, the Homestead backup kicker, nailed a 42-yarder late in the game for Homestead's last points.
Homestead finished with 206 yards in total offense, including 119 yards rushing by Frank Martin, while Norwell had 196 yards in offense in one of its best performances of the year. Harnish was 7-of-11 passing for 119 yards and rushed for 59. The Knights were hurt by three turnovers.


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4,4 sur juin 22, 2013
My husband and I spent our anniversary in the Adobe and the Los Amantes. Air did not circulate well in the Adobe and we were very warm at night. We kept the windows open and used a floor fan; a ceiling fan would have been nice. I thought the Adobe had a private patio, but the fence is only a couple feet high in the front, which made me a bit uncomfortable leaving the shades open enough to circulate the air. The Los Amantes is larger and comfortable without a fan. Both rooms had clean bedding and the mattresses are firm, but not hard; comfortable. The Los Amantes does not have the large black Jacuzzi pictured on the web site. It has a smaller double white Jacuzzi up against the wall, which allowed for a nice double chair in the corner; perfect for cuddling! Candles are in the room. The area between the Jacuzzi and the sink and toilet doesn't have a door, but they do have a privacy screen that can be moved over. There are no T.V.'s in the rooms, but there is a CD player and they provide a few CDs. There is an outside hot tub with a sign-up sheet for private use. It was no problem to reserve a time slot and very enjoyable. Service was OUTSTANDING! Erika and Mark are spectacular! They were friendly, interesting and informative, but not pushy or invasive. Mark's breakfast is definitely worth waking up for!
5 sur mai 20, 2013
Hacienda Del Sol is a wonderful place to relax and rest. We stayed here for our anniversary and loved it. We were treated like family and will return as soon as the opportunity arises. Gerd and Luellen were the perfect hosts and we will recommend Hacienda Del Sol to all of our traveling friends and family. Don't miss this magical place when visiting Taos!
5 sur mai 06, 2013
it was the best place we have ever stayed!
5 sur septembre 02, 2012
This Bed and Breakfast could not have been more perfect. It was relaxation personified. The breakfasts were outstanding with three options each day. The location was quiet and peaceful and our hosts/hostesses were delightful and made ach guest feel as if they were the most important. The location was convenient to everything we wereinterested in doing, and the staff was most helpful to assist with out "tourist needs". Joe S., Phoenix, AZ
5 sur octobre 15, 2011
A charming and gorgeous B&B, certainly hope to return. Our room provided a view of the mountain and courtyard; delicious breakfast and friendly hosts. Will certainly recommend it to others. A central location with many restaurants and museums close by.
4,4 sur octobre 14, 2011
The setting is beautiful and peaceful, the rooms very appropriately decorated. The hosts were particularly knowledgable and helpful. If you are up for an adventure ask the hosts about Manby Hot Springs (at the end of Tune Road) in the Rio Grande Gourge.
5 sur octobre 03, 2011
We stayed at Hacienda del Sol for one night and it was absolutely lovely! The grounds are beautiful and I really liked the communal living room - I highly recommend this B&B for a authentic, relaxing stay.
5 sur septembre 07, 2011
We absolutely loved our stay at Hacienda Del Sol B&B. We came up for a weekend getaway and to share a wonderful wedding experience with our friends at The Love Apple just next door to the B&B. What a wonderful experience! The room was AMAZING and had the cutest, smallest, entry door that opened into a beautifully decorated Mabel's Salon room. Past that the food was GREAT and everyone was so friendly! We highly recommend it and we will be back for another fantastic stay! Thank you! Gloria
4,6 sur septembre 06, 2011
Beautiful view of the Taos Mountain. Hard working managers.
4,6 sur septembre 01, 2011
We enjoyed our stay here very much. We liked that our room had a door that led to the grassy common area (although mosquitoes were very present), and we enjoyed a glass of champagne (ice bucket provided upon request) while viewing the mountain before dinner at the Love Apple (highly recommended). The room and bathroom were immaculate and nicely decorated. I was happy to have the small room fan because we can't sleep with the windows open due to hubby's allergies. My only small complaint is that the hot tub was too hot, maybe that's the way to make sure we leave in our 30 minute alloted time. :o) Overall, a very pleasant stay.
4,8 sur juillet 26, 2011
Lovely relaxing idyllic place with warm, well-informed and helpful innkeeps.
5 sur juillet 25, 2011
This is a real gem! We fell in love with Hacienda Del Sol as soon as we arrived. We plan on visiting again and again. Loved it! It is a few blocks away from El Meze which is an incredible dining experience.
5 sur juillet 23, 2011
All was great, including a wonderful breakfast in their colorful dining room. The staff was enthusiastic and more than helpful with any requests.
4,6 sur juillet 22, 2011
My boyfriend and I recently stayed at Hacienda Del Sol while touring three New Mexican cities. So many aspects of this inn were memorable. The Innkeepers were so very warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, offering suggestions for daily excursions and even hosting a Fourth of July BBQ for all of their guests. The inn itself was cozy and comfortable. We loved the Mabel's Salon room which boasted a wood-fire kiva in which I enjoyed a nightly fire. All of the furnishings, right down to the beautiful quilt on the very comfortable bed, contributed to a wonderful experience. A hot tub is available for the guests and the mountain views from the back courtyard could not be beat. Beautiful flower arrangements dot the landscape and last, but not least, the breakfasts were soooo delicious. I cannot wait to return for another visit to this inn. Thank you Gert and Luellen for a wonderful and memorable stay!
3,6 sur juillet 13, 2011
Our hosts were welcoming. They have created a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere in which to relax. Great breakfast out on the patio. All the places they recommended to see and dine at were fabulous.
4,4 sur juillet 08, 2011
Service was great, rooms were more than we expected from the photos online, and the breakfast was light and tasty. Really enjoyed our stay :)
3,0 sur juillet 07, 2011
Lovely B&B with historic, authentic feel of "old" Taos...very nice service, and beautiful views of Taos Mountain. Very helpful with making reservations for restaurants and local excursions. Room had a very comfortable feeling and the food at breakfast was delicious! Had reserved a particular room after careful consideration and received email confirmation, only to be told upon arrival that we had been switched to another room--that was a bit disappointing. Also, the inn is located in an odd spot behind the local Lotaburger, but perhaps being next door to Love Apple (wonderful restaurant) makes up for it!
2,8 sur juillet 06, 2011
Our stay at the Hacienda Del Sol was very relaxing- we greatly enjoyed simply sitting outside and reading and reclining in the beautiful living room. The hot tub was nice and we appreciated the convenience of reserving it for specific times. The breakfasts were also delicious and satisfying. I did, however, notice that our bathroom was dated and could use some revamping. The towels were also a bit old and the addition of a CD player with a tape deck also dated our room. How about an iPod hookup? Thanks for the wineglasses and chocolates, however! We enjoyed our stay greatly.
4,2 sur juillet 06, 2011
Excellent location in Taos. Comfortable rooms and rustic setting with good views of Taos mountain. Friendly owners recommended good local restaurants.
4,6 sur juin 25, 2011
We loved our stay at the Hacienda Del Sol. Our room was quite comfortable and the view was extraordinary. The environment peaceful with something wonderful to look at at every turn. Mark and Erica were perfect hosts. The Breakfasts were sumptuous and varied. We even brought a take out dinner and a bottle of wine one evening just to sit peacefully and watch the sunset glow off the distant mountains. Perfect and Priceless...We would highly recommend a stay here to make a visit to New Mexico complete.
3,2 sur juin 23, 2011
Very hospitable and friendly. Beautiful property. Delicious breakfast. Shower head and faucet needed to be replace and upgraded.
4,0 sur juin 23, 2011
Loved the place. Peaceful, friendly, comfortable. My only complaint would be that it advertises that they have wireless and they did not in our room. When I brought it up I was told to go to the main building and get on and then would be fine in our room. Did that a few times but in our room, and we were at the end, it did not even show that it was near by or even come up. This is something easily remedied by just getting a bother modem. But the issue is to not say you have something when you don't.
4,4 sur juin 22, 2011
Very nice location in Taos, close to central plaza, dining, etc. Lovely, peaceful historic setting with very nice gardens and Taos mountain views. Our room was very well appointed, and very clean and comfortable. Staff and owners were all very pleasant and most helpful with dining and touring advice for the area. Delicious, cooked to order breakfasts. Overall, a great experience, and we would not hesitate to return if we had the chance. Date of stay: June 2011.
4,0 sur juin 16, 2011
Hacienda Del Sol is the place to stay!!!! The innkeepers were helpful but not overly so, so you had your privacy in this very romantic setting. This place is charming. I cannot recommend this place enough. We will definitely be back. Location is just outside the mayhem of downtown and the sites and restaurants they recommended were right on mark and showed an insider's view. The breakfast!!! My apricot cream cheese stuffed french toast could be one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Put this place on your bucket list
3,2 sur juin 10, 2011
This is a great B&B and the innkeepers are absolutely wonderful. The nearby 'Love Apple' restaurant is fantastic and you can just walk over there. The only downside was that we had quite a few spiders in the room (some in the bed) - but this is something that can be easily fixed.
5 sur juin 06, 2011
We haven't always had great luck at B&Bs, but Hacienda Del Sol didn't disappoint us. Beautiful and comfortable room (Cowboy), very pleasant owners, good(but not over-the-top) breakfast, and prompt service when we had one issue. A late frost killed many flowers, but they replaced the potted flowers the same day. Definitely recommend!
5 sur juin 03, 2011
Really an enchanting spot on the outskirts of Taos. Pretty backyard with a view of Taos Mountain. The owners are very nice and the breakfast was delicious, they make great eggs. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing place with a lot of charm.
3,8 sur juin 02, 2011
We only stayed one night but it was a very pleasant experience. The breakfast we had was wonderful! SJ from Houston, TX
5 sur mai 30, 2011
Don't miss the Love Apple at the end of the lane! Hacienda del Sol for breakfast and Love Apple for dinner equals a heavenly dining experience.
4,4 sur mai 29, 2011
My wife and I enjoyed a relaxing and satisfying stay at Hacienda del Sol in Taos. Our room (La Escondita) was lovely, the B&B was beautiful and the the owners (Luellen and Gerd and family) made us feel amazingly welcome. They know Taos so well that three days after our visit, we opened the Wall Street Journal to see that both of the restaurants they recommended to us (El Meze and the Love Apple) were part of a glowing report on the best places to dine in Taos!
4,0 sur mai 28, 2011
We had our honey moon there. The staff and owners are very professional, very friendly, and going out of their way to make our experience a great memory. The facilities are very comfort and very pleasant grounds for a relaxed atmosphere. It is well worth the experience.
4,2 sur mai 25, 2011
The food and service was fantastic! The view and grounds were fantastic!
3,2 sur mai 18, 2011
Just got back from a stay at the inn. Inn is on a busy road but you quickly forget that when you enter the compound. Although cozy and nicely decorated, our room had missing light bulbs, a broken sink drain, and dirty floors. There should also be an extra roll of toilet paper and a full box of tissues -- we felt like the housekeeping staff was doling out the paper supplies so that we wouldn't walk off with their inventory. On the positive side, the food was very good and the hosts where outgoing and very helpful.
3,6 sur mai 12, 2011
My husband loved the wood burning fireplace. Very cozy and peaceful - even though our room (Adobe) probably gets the most road noise.
3,8 sur mai 12, 2011
Hacienda Del Sol is a nice find. Comfortable and affordable they offer a little getaway at a reasonable rate. HDS only downside is the location, you must go behind the lottaburger off of a main road, but once inside thier compound you will only notice the views of Taos Mountain. The upsides, affordable, comfortable private rooms, great views, great service, yummy food!
3,8 sur avril 26, 2011
It is difficult to describe the place. You must come and experience it. The place is pricy but it is worth the money. Your experience of Taos will be incomplete without a stay at this B&B.
4,0 sur mars 30, 2011
We were made to feel right at home. The attention to detail is what makes this place stand out. Great suggestions from the staff for sights to see and restaurants to visit.
4,4 sur août 30, 2010
Wir haben hier im März 2010 einen wunderbaren Urlaub verbracht! Ein liebevoll eingerichtetes und geführtes Haus mit tollen Zimmern. Sauberheit ist eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Die Lage der Unterkunft ist ideal. Fußläufig zur Stadt und zum Pueblo, mit dem Auto 20 min zum Skigebiet. Das Essen war hervorragend, das fantastische Frühstück reichte bis zum Nachmittagslunch beim Bavarian. Leider konnten wir den berühmten Kochabend nicht mitmachen. Unser Aufenthalt war viel zu kurz, aber wir kommen wieder und dann auf jeden Fall länger!! Wir freuen uns schon.
5 sur septembre 10, 2009
Very friendly, helpful staff, delicious full breakfast, nicely decorated, comfortable room with fireplace, and lovely yard with fantastic view. You know you are away from it all.
4,6 sur juillet 11, 2009
Without a doubt this is the best place that we have ever stayed. Everything about this place was perfect, top notch! No surprize fees, staff went well above and beyond. Beautiful backdrop, perfect place for a B&B. Excelent dining within walking distance.


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Baker's Favorite Chocolate Recipes: A Handbook Of Chocolate Cookery [1955]
The front title is printed on a recipe card pinned with two red-white-and blue ribbons. La Belle Chocolatiere is on the left of the title card. Below the title is a chocolate-iced two-layer marble cake. The back has cupcakes, pinwheel cookies, brownies, and a chocolate roll. Opens like a stenographer's notebook.View this piece: jpg pdf
Donor: Sliker, Shirley Brocker
Brand Name: Baker's Chocolate
Publisher: Consumer Service Department, Walter Baker Chocolate and Cocoa Division of General Foods Corp. (Dorchester, Mass.)
17.8 x 10.2 cm
Language: English
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Copyright: Permission is granted from the copyright owner/holder.
Citation: Baker's Favorite Chocolate Recipes: A Handbook Of Chocolate Cookery [1955]. The Alan and Shirley Brocker Sliker Collection, MSS 314, Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries. Available at http://www.lib.msu.edu/exhibits/sliker/detail.jsp?id=65


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2012 BNDisc Ace Race
Date: October 20, 2012
8:00-9:30 AM - Check-in to get your player's pack and warm-up
9:30 AM - Players meeting
10 AM - First round tee off
12 PM - Second Round Tee Off
- Players should have time between rounds to eat lunch. Lunch will be available for orders at check-in
Where: PJ Irvin Park, Bloomington, IL
Divisions: Open and Amateur
Open Division Winner will receive a prize package including several brand new Discraft discs and a Discraft bag.
Amateur Division Winner will receive a prize package comprised of donated discs and other disc-golf merchandise (TBD)
Player's Pack:
Each player will receive two 2012 prototype drivers, mini, sticker, premium water bottle and a pair of UV shades.
Cost: $25 (the items in the player's pack are worth more than the entry fee!)
Pre-registration for this event is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! We will be placing our order for Player's Packs two weeks prior to the event, on October 6. We will likely order a SMALL number of extra player packs to accommodate late entries, but if you do not pre-register for the event, your spot is not guaranteed.
To pre-register, contact Judy Reiter via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or you can register in person with her at either Monday or Wednesday night leagues.


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They teach kids to read, write and solve math problems, and to work and play well with others.
And along with those lessons, educators are increasingly being trained to spot depression, anxiety and other troubling behaviors in their students, with administrators and teachers forming the first line of defense against mental illness.
"We provide psychiatric first aid," said Ailleth Tom, who coordinates crisis counseling and mental health services for the Los Angeles Unified School District. "We really listen, protect and connect students with services.
"We don't ask, `What's wrong with you?"' she said. "We ask, `What's happened to you?"'
Speculation about the mental health of the 20-year-old gunman in the Connecticut school shootings has focused attention on the need for the early treatment of troubling behavior in the nation's adolescents and teens.
Los Angeles Unified has long partnered with local law enforcement agencies and mental health experts in Los Angeles County, where crisis- and threat-assessment teams evaluate student activity that could potentially lead to violence.
Within Los Angeles Unified, experts train principals and faculty to watch for early warning signs so kids can get help before more serious conditions develop. Any new insights that develop from the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy will be incorporated into future professional development sessions, officials say.
"We all are very aware of the school's role in identifying problems a student may be having. We do feel that responsibility," said Judith Perez, president of Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, which represents about 3,000 principals and assistants principals in LAUSD.
With 600,000 students, LAUSD has a cadre of 300 psychiatric social workers who refer students to mental health professionals or, in some cases, hold group or individual therapy sessions on campus for kids struggling with emotional traumas like divorce, death, illness or abuse.
"They're completely busy all of the time," Superintendent John Deasy said. "There are not enough of them to deal with the problems."
Mental health services are also offered at eight clinics operated jointly by LAUSD and Los Angeles County. Sites include clinics next to Daniel Pearl High School in Lake Balboa, and at Cabrillo Elementary in San Pedro.
Christine MacInnis, a counselor at North High in the Torrance Unified School District, said counselors do not wait for students in distress to come to them.
"Half come to me on their own, and the other half are referred through a parent, teacher, coach or administrator," she said. "Teachers are probably our first line of defense, because they are the ones with them all day."
The most common warning signs are sudden changes in behavior or appearance. A strong student may lose interest in his studies, for instance, or a snappy dresser may start coming to school looking disheveled.
If Torrance High counselors suspect that a student is a danger to himself or others, they call in a Los Angeles County psychiatric evaluation team. In the extremely rare event that a child is perceived to be a threat to others, law enforcement is also notified.
In 2011-12, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health conducted more than 4,200 threat assessments involving the region's school districts, a spokeswoman said. The agency's Emergency Outreach Bureau also held some five dozen training sessions for educators, law-enforcement, parents and students.
The Sandy Hook tragedy unfolded as many school districts were preparing for winter break. Nevertheless, officials began reviewing their own operations to determine whether they needed to do more to keep campuses safe.
San Bernardino City Unified, for instance, formed a task force that includes officers from the San Bernardino and Cal State San Bernardino police forces, along with members of local churches and service clubs. They'll be looking at all aspects of student safety, including support for youngsters with mental health issues.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 20 percent of U.S. kids ages 9-17 are struggling with a mental disorder that disrupts their lives, with symptoms appearing by age 14 in half of those cases.
However, only 20 percent of these youngsters begin treatment each year.
Experts say parents may be reluctant to seek treatment for their child because of the long-held stigma about mental disorders. Others may be in denial about troubling changes in their child's behavior, dismissing extreme mood swings, or episodes of panic, defiance or excessive hostility as just a passing phase.
This may create a delay that experts say could allow the disorder to worsen and become more difficult to treat.
"Adolescents and teens are in the midst of achieving their education, making friends and developing their identity," said Dr. Daniel Grosz, director of adolescent psychiatry at Northridge Hospital Medical Center's Behavioral Health Unit.
"If their mental illness started early in life, it's harder for them to achieve these goals. The longer we delay, the more resistant these conditions become."
Researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health studied more than 10,000 kids with mental disorders and found that panic and anxiety were the most prevalent issues, followed by ADHD, depression and drug or alcohol abuse.
Grosz said youngsters coping with these kinds of issues may display flashes of anger or aggressive behavior, but not the type of violence unleashed at Sandy Hook Elementary, where 20 children and six adults were gunned down.
"It's important after a tragedy like this to strike the right balance between investing in awareness and resources and referrals without going to the other extreme of suspecting any kind of unusual behavior," he said.
Nevertheless, he advised against keeping guns in a home where there are concerns about the mental health of anyone - adult or child.
While the Sandy Hook shootings shook the entire nation, they had an even stronger impact on the parents of children with mental and behavioral disorders.
Rosa Morales, who lives in San Bernardino County, has sought psychological help through the school system for her 10-year-old son because of the sudden, angry outbursts that seem to come out of nowhere.
"Once he had a screaming fit when he couldn't pass a level in a reading computer game," she said. "He yelled and screamed that he was a dummy, that all the kids in his class had already passed the level and that he was too dumb to get it right," she said.
Morales fears that her son's tantrums may one day escalate to violence.
Administrators said schools can play an important role beyond recognizing students in distress. They can help parents find low-cost counseling, support groups and other services.
In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy, school districts in the Southland and around the U.S. have been reviewing security procedures and looking for ways to improve student safety.
However, Las Virgenes Superintendent Dan Stepenosky, who wrote his doctoral dissertation on the gunmen in two high-profile school shootings, said the best way to protect students is to get to know them well and to address their mental health issues as soon as they surface.
Staff Writers Rob Kuznia and Beatriz E. Valenzuela contributed to this report.
Warning signs of mental illness
Each mental illness has its own symptoms, although there are some general signs that might alert you that someone needs professional help. These include:
Marked personality change
Inability to cope with problems and daily activities
Excessive anxiety
Prolonged depression and apathy
Marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns
Thinking or talking about suicide or harming oneself
Extreme mood swings - high or low
Strange or grandiose ideas
Abuse of alcohol or drugs
Excessive anger, hostility, or violent behavior.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health


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One game at the time. Like Jim Mora said. "Playoffs, don't about playoffs" :gony:
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One game at the time. Like Jim Mora said. "Playoffs, don't about playoffs" :gony:
lmaooo @ the ball smacking wallace in the face after the dunk
I had to wash my face, Amar'e is playing defense.
"Pass to hard to Stat" more like "Stat with the butter fingers"
It all starts with defence. The better we play the more shots we will get and the more fast breaks we can start.
Its not rocket science and if we can play with effort every game then everyone will get enough shots to be happy.
I wish stat would run a pick and roll like he means it though. Actually set a damn pick so Lin can get free before you roll...
Clyde: "The Blazers look pathetic out there"
I was going to comment that Lin looks, meh, glad I didn't. Nice steal into a pass to Melo.
and 1 stat!


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SHOPS should be able to open as long as they want on Sundays, according to a Bury MP.
David Nuttall urged Business Secretary Vince Cable to help retailers by pressing ahead with a change in legislation limiting Sunday trading for companies whose premises are bigger than 280 square metres.
At present, those firms can only open for a maximum of six hours at any time between 10am and 6pm.
Mr Nuttall, MP for Bury North, said in the Commons: "Does the Secretary of State agree that retailers would find it easier to pay higher wages if they were allowed to open all day on Sunday?"
Mr Cable replied: "I suspect that it would make relatively little difference.
"We had a modest experiment at the time of the (London 2012) Olympics.
"The results did not show a great deal of real economic consequences, but we are always open to new evidence."
Afterwards, Mr Nuttall said he believed the argument should be about whether anyone would object to the change, rather than whether there is an evidential benefit.
He added: "Many Bury firms opened longer during the Olympics and not one person complained to me, so why not open it up?
"Online retailers can trade 24/7 and yet independent retails especially are struggling for their lives and are being told they are limited to what they can do.
"Changing things would mean more profit for them, more choice for the customer and more benefits for employees, whose employers would be more able to pay them the living wage (£7.65 an hour)."
Mr Nuttall said the law will change sooner or later and believes the restrictions are merely down to history, as all Sunday trade was banned until 1994 as many MPs saw it as a threat to family life and church attendance.
He added: "I am a regular churchgoer and I have absolutely no objection to shops opening later on Sunday.
"It should not be up to the Government to dictate to businesses how they run their shops and, if shops saw no benefit to opening later, they wouldn't have to."
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, which represents the interests of Bury firms, said it was not in a position to comment as its members had not been asked to form a view on the subject.


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Mail: Thanks for helping Aiden
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Even though St. Pat's was the home team and higher seed going into Wednesday's second round matchup against Blue Hill, many considered the Irish to be the underdog against the No. 3 state ranked Bobcats.
"I am real proud of our kids," said St. Pat's coach Kevin Dodson. "This was one of those games we were counted out. But our kids worked real hard. They responded well (when they had to) and they played hard. It's hard to measure the amount of heart they have."
Blue Hill (8-2) struck first when quarterback Jason Poe hit wide receiver Mitchell Ruybalid on a slant over the middle for a 28-yard touchdown about six minutes into the game.
The Bobcats led 6-0 as Ruybalid missed the extra point as he slipped on the grass that had been blanketed by snow on Tuesday.
That was a point that Blue Hill kept chasing all game long.
St. Pat's (9-1) established itself late in the first quarter when Collin Pieper recovered a fumble by Poe at the Bobcat 16 yard line.
The Irish powered the ball toward the goal against a large Blue Hill front line. On fourth and goal from the one, Pieper scored on a pitch to the right side. Drew McClellen booted the extra point and St. Pat's had a 7-6 lead.
Blue Hill answered back on a two-yard touchdown run by Keithen Drury with just over six minutes left in the first half. The drive was set up by a pass interference penalty against a Irish defender who was covering Ruybalid. The penalty was assessed on a third and 21 with Blue Hill still in their own territory.
But the Bobcats couldn't get the two-point conversion as Poe's pass to Jayden Hamel went incomplete and the score was 12-7.
A little more than two minutes later, on fourth and eight from the Bobcat 30, Pieper caught a pass from quarterback Alex Harms for a touchdown to give St. Pat's the lead for good. McClellen's routine extra point made it 14-12.
No matter what the opponent's record or ranking, whenever St. Pat's has gotten a lead the last four years, the Irish have almost always held it. The Irish are tough to beat when they have momentum.
Dodson said the touchdown from Harms to Pieper give his team a big boost.
"Anytime you can put points on the board before half, it is good," he said.
St. Pat's received the ball to start the second half and added to the lead with a three-yard touchdown run by Pieper to make it a two-possession game at 21-12.
Blue Hill came back and scored again from fourth and goal at the eight on a touchdown pass from Poe to Ruybalid. The Bobcats again failed a two-point conversion and the score was 21-18 with just under four minutes left in the third quarter.
But by the time Blue Hill got within striking distance on the scoreboard, the Irish were starting to really get going with their power rushing attack.
With just 2:46 left in the game, Pieper closed out a lengthy drive that took up much of the fourth quarter with a two-yard touchdown run that make the score 28-18.
"We made some adjustments and I think we had a little more success running in the second half," Dodson said.
The Bobcats had to respond quickly. But an injury to Ruybalid reduced him to a mere decoy in the fourth quarter and Blue Hill was stuck in the mud. On fourth down deep in its own territory, Poe's pass fell incomplete and St. Pat's took over on downs.
The Irish didn't even have to score. They ran out the rest of the time to make the Class C2 quarterfinals for the fourth straight year.
The Irish will be playing at No. 1-ranked Doniphan-Trumbull on Tuesday in the quarterfinals. Last year, in the same playoff round and on the same field, the Cardinals beat St. Pat's 35-6. Doniphan-Trumbull's running back Jordan Slough rushing for over 200 yards.
Doniphan-Trumbull, with Slough leading the way, has run roughshod over all opponents this year. But Dodson said that if anything, the Irish are thrilled to have a rematch.
"What a great opportunity our kids have to play the number one team in the state," he said. "We're excited."
Score by quarters
Blue Hill: 6 6 6 0 - 18
St. Pat's: 0 14 7 7 - 28
First Quarter: BH-Mitchell Ruybalid 28 pass from Jason Poe (kick failed), 5:49.
Second Quarter: SP-Collin Pieper 1 run (Drew McClellen kick), 10:37. BH-Keithen Drury 2 run (conversion failed), 6:18. SP-Pieper 30 pass from Alex Harms (McClellen kick), 3:59.
Third Quarter: SP-Pieper 3 run (McClellen kick), 8:13. BH-Ruybalid 18 pass from Poe (conversion failed), 3:55.
Fourth Quarter: Pieper 2 run (McClellen kick), 2:46.
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A HIGHWORTH school is taking promising steps in the right direction after Ofsted inspectors paid their first visit since it ordered a required improvement last November.
Eastrop Infant School, which converted to academy status in 2012, was identified by the inspectorate as needing work before the school can be viewed as good. The latest report said progress was being made with provision of the pupil premium.
In its last inspection, in July 2008, the school was rated outstanding. It has now taken its first steps to regaining that status with a promising report released yesterday by the watchdog.
In a letter to headteacher Sue Marshall, Ofsted inspector Robert Pyner wrote: "Senior leaders have worked well to develop the system for tracking pupils' progress.
"This is already providing useful data on the achievement of groups of pupils and enabling the development of appropriate support for those who are in danger of underachieving.
"The work on improving the teaching of phonics with teachers and teaching assistants is well planned and is beginning to show some impact on outcomes.
"Governors have developed plans to improve their role with the creation of a working group to review the school's action plan.
"This group meets with senior leaders regularly to monitor and evaluate progress made against the action plan.
"Furthermore, a review of the work of the governing body has been commissioned from the local authority and this has begun.
"The commitment of governors and senior leaders to improve the school is clear and there are strong working relationships at all levels.
"Groups of governors are working on particular aspects of the action plan, for example the analysis of data, but there is scope to develop understanding and challenge further through closer work with senior leaders on the impact of teaching and the monitoring of pupils' achievement."
Mr Pyner made his monitoring inspection of the school on January 22. He found the school did need to take further action in several areas to continue its improvement.
He said the school must ensure staff and governors are familiar with the findings of the Ofsted survey reports which assist schools with improvements.
He also said: "The school should take further action to strengthen the school action plan so that activities undertaken to improve the school are measured against more clearly defined success criteria.
"The school should develop the plans for governors to work with school leaders to ensure a deeper understanding of the impact of the work of the school particularly in terms of the quality of teaching and the achievement by pupils.
"The school should ensure that the planned support for the school from external providers develops robust reviews of the school's progress and clear guidance for further improvement with a focus on the quality of teaching and the achievement of pupils."
Eastrop Infant School declined to comment.