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Is bike tunnel the best option?
People have spouted their thoughts through nearly 500 comments on the Janesville Gazette's Web site, for example.
Although it's not clear if the community has formed a consensus for or against the tunnel, Janesville residents definitely are interested.
The city council voted June 23 in favor of building the tunnel.
"The council authorized (public works) to move forward and accept bids for a tunnel project," Public Works Director Jack Messer said. "We will bid that project, and we will present the results to the city council."
Messer said the department plans to advertise for bids this fall.
The council will examine the project at least once more, when it considers approving the bid to build the tunnel.
If the council approves the bid, the tunnel moves forward. If not, the process starts over, Council President Amy Loasching said.
"We'll then look at the alternatives," she said.
The council chose the tunnel from several alternatives developed by the city's engineering department, which identified several problems at the crossing:
-- Speed of drivers.
-- Drivers not expecting mid-block pedestrian crossing.
-- Drivers unable to see pedestrians. At times, some traffic yields to a pedestrian while others are unable to see the pedestrian and keep driving. Drivers also have difficulty seeing pedestrians because the trail is below grade until it meets the street.
-- Pedestrians not expecting to cross a busy road.
-- Pedestrians having to cross four lanes of traffic moving in both directions.
-- Expectation of safety from trail signs and signals.
The engineering department addressed seven alternatives. Some, such as the tunnel, received high recommendations from engineering staff. Other alternatives were labeled as "infeasible" or "impractical."
Here's the list as explained to the city council:
Do nothing
Description: Leaves the crossing as is.
Cost: None.
Pros: Taxpayers do not have to foot the bill for a crossing at the intersection.
Cons: None of the safety concerns are addressed. Pedestrians cross at their own risk.
Engineering recommendation: No.
Pedestrian tunnel
Description: A tunnel would connect the trail on the south side of East Milwaukee Street to the trail on the north side of the street.
Cost: The city would pay $435,00 and the state $235,000 for a total of $670,000. Engineers need to move a water main in the area, which will make up $80,000 of the total cost.
Pros: Completely "resolves all of the problems" at the trail crossing, according to the department's report to the council. Drivers could continue at current speed with no changes to driving environment, and pedestrians could cross freely underneath.
Cons: An expensive alternative compared to the other choices. Some have express concern about pedestrians being the victims of crime in the tunnel.
Engineering recommendation: Yes, the best alternative to address all safety concerns.
Move the crossing
Description: Extend the trail to the intersection of Wright Road and Milwaukee Street. A fence, similar to the wrought iron fence used at East High School in Madison, would prevent pedestrians from crossing mid-block.
Cost: Estimates would vary depending on length of fence, style and installation costs.
Pros: Intersection is controlled by traffic signals, allowing pedestrians to cross with traffic stopped.
Cons: A fence could "detract from the trail's intended function," according to the department's report.
Engineering recommendation: No.
Description: A stoplight would replace the yellow beacon at the crossing. Pedestrians could push a button, causing the light to turn red and vehicles to stop, similar to the crossing at Jefferson Elementary School on Mount Zion Avenue.
Cost: $80,000 to $140,000, but because the signal would control only two directions of traffic, the cost would be on the lower end.
Pros: Less expensive than a tunnel. Traffic could stop and pedestrians could cross freely.
Cons: "Greatest risk to drivers and pedestrians," according to the report. Opponents claim a stoplight would be ineffective because cars sometimes fail to stop at red lights.
Engineering recommendation: No.
Description: Pedestrian bridge over East Milwaukee Street. Ramps would connect the overpass to the trail and to sidewalks.
Cost: $1.3 million to $2 million.
Pros: Same as tunnel. Traffic trail users are allowed to move freely.
Cons: Cost. Land contours and Americans with Disability Act regulations would make a bridge and related ramps "infeasible," according to the report.
City Manager Steve Sheiffer told the council at its July 14 meeting that extensive space would be needed to make the bridge handicapped accessible.
Engineering recommendation: No.
Widen Milwaukee Street
Description: East Milwaukee Street would be widened, keeping the same number of lanes�two in each direction�with a pedestrian refuge island in the middle of the four lanes.
Cost: $142,800
Pros: Safer than the "do nothing" plan, according to the report. Pedestrians wouldn't have to negotiate four lanes at once. They could cross two lanes before crossing the remaining two. Drivers would also have to navigate around the pedestrian island, focusing their attention to the road and pedestrians in the area, according to the report. However, the report indicates the change probably would not cause drivers to slow.
Cons: Lessens the visibility of trail users, according to the report. The widening would push the crossing further down the trail, making users less visible to drivers. State funding would most likely not be available.
Engineering recommendation: No.
Narrow Milwaukee Street
Description: East Milwaukee Street would be narrowed to two lanes of traffic�one in each direction. A pedestrian island would take up the former middle lanes, and the curbside would be extended.
Cost: $102,900.
Pros: "Drastically changes the driving environment," according to the report. The change most likely would cause drivers to slow and become more attentive as they merge into one lane. Crossing distance for pedestrians is reduced, and they could navigate one lane at a time. Pedestrians would be more visible because of the extended curbside, as well.
Cons: Probability of vehicle rear-end collisions and sideswipes would increase, but "the risk and tradeoff appears acceptable as compared to the potential for a vehicle-pedestrian crash," according to the report.
Engineering recommendation: Yes, best at-grade alternative.
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The Silent Resistance Fighters
Beyond initiatives such as protests, distributing pamphlets and other revolutionary activities, there is a more subtle resistance culture being cultivated in Syrian society. This silent activism manifests its resistance in the day-to-day support of the beleaguered communities that have been punished for years for protecting the work of nonviolent activists as well as militant ones.
Strategy of punishment
Many communities across the country have been made to pay for their participation in the revolution by denying them access to foodstuffs, drinking water, in addition to the daily bouts of destruction. The need for special projects to support these communities has never been greater, according to one involved activist: "especially with regards to providing specialist psychological assistance to the children who have had to live through this for years now."
This is another important arena where the activists find themselves face to face with the regime's machinery of destruction. In response to the activists efforts in protecting and supporting the role of communities as the natural social incubator of the uprising, the regime has placed tremendous resources into destroying this role. Its main strategy has been to terrorize a community into absolute submission, in an attempt to drive a wedge between the activists and their social context. This was evident in the siege of hunger laid by the regime on al-Yarmouk Camp, or the town of Muaddamiya, as a way of pressuring the community to end its support for the activist groups, as well as the militant ones. Syria Untold has attempted to document this silent resistance in the Syrian uprising.
The activists of al-Maliha
The town of al-Maliha near Damascus has been under such siege for many months, and it is a place of daily clashes between the regime's forces and militant groups. Despite this daily danger, a group of activists has taken on themselves to provide psychological and mental support for the children of the town. This, according to one activist, was done to relieve some of the burdens from the families who are already worried about staying alive in this time of madness. In the beginning, the local communities were wary of trusting their children to people they didn't know, but in the end, "they understood the importance of our work, and we have received several requests to do this on a regular basis."
The project served around 60 children, divided in six groups, each with a different daily activity. Finding and furbishing a suitable place was the hardest part, according to the activists: "We had to find a safe place, away from the daily bombardment. We also needed to work in secret, away from the regime's spies." The project was also faced with financial difficulties, as it was financed by the activists themselves.
The activities started with a meeting of each groups where the main ground rules were laid through democratic voting among the children. Suggestions for activities were also subject to the children's votes. This was an important component of the project according to one activist: "This was one of the first attempts to cultivate a democratic spirit in the children by involving in the decision making. Democracy is a culture, and we hope to be planting the seeds of that culture."
The activities were sponsored by the Syrian Association for Women and Children and focused on taking the children's minds off the ensuing daily destruction. They included, clay crafts, football, painting, musical chairs and facepainting.
The activists behind the project insist that their work is not related, nor is it against, the militant groups. They maintain that since it is essentially a "humanitarian work", they did not feel the need to coordinate their work with opposition militias. Nevertheless, this humanitarian work is an important line of defense against the total collapse of the revolution's most important supporters: the Syrian people.


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The Lord, Music, And Me - Poem by Don Nguyen
I always to find the way to your heart through all love songs;
Leaning onto hanging clouds, my soul flies beyond the imaginable blue sea.
Slowly drifting are piano notes which are released like precious beads of a shiny pearl necklace;
I can see your face while letting my soul caressed by the sweet melodious sounds,
Which has spellbound all surroundings with its fresh, new, enchanting subjective sweetness
Toward my endeared ears which merge to my heart to become subservient to love.
My heart leads my mind to believe that you are here to share the same love song,
Which has permeated the fragrance of the melody which is so soft and lovely,
But only one who has attuned eyes can see the musical prodigy
In order for all his senses to capture the angelic melody.
The human- turns- divine music connects my soul to a spiritual realm far and near;
The kind of music glides my heart to a distant sky, appeals to its inner soulful art;
The romantic music makes me cries repeating the same three words, 'I love you',
Over and over again until the song ends.
And the whole universe seems to converge and blend
Into an orchestrated symphony of which the Conductor is Love
Or Jesus the Lord, who has shown us all how to live in love, and to love in order to truly live,
By dying on the cross so that each detail of His death
Can now be described in words that are recited like the most heart-warming song
To caress the listener with the intimate enlightened awakening
Which shakes gently then rigorously the core of his heart surrendering
To a willful death in Christ to begin a new life in Him.
The carnal desires of soul are now being purged away, replaced with the magical musical notes;
Soul has become a love song herself for she has melted all her existence into the furthest heaven,
To be carried far far away in the echoing realm where music has assisted Love to reign,
As the humanly composed music, by the soul of a lover, has turned divine,
The romantic love song made by stringing all God's inwardly perceptual words of love together,
Now resembles a precious necklace of the most exquisite pearls.
Poet's Notes about The Poem
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I always connect my love for Him to all love songs or melodious hymns, catching myself repeating those three words. Thus, you now see why I like to listen to music while composing my love songs.
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Volkswagen has set its sights on climbing the sales ladder in Australia as the company aims to become the world's biggest car maker.
Volkswagen Australia has moved up to ninth spot on the new car sales charts this year and its managing director Anke Koeckler says there is plenty more growth the come.
Her comments come as the German giant is in the middle of a new-model onslaught, which has seen the addition of the Amarok - the company's first dual-cab ute - and a new-generation Passat, while new versions of the Jetta and New Beetle are due by the end of the year.
Globally the company has made no secret of its desire to become the biggest-selling brand by 2018, surpassing Toyota. German executives have admitted to Drive in the past that the brand's lowly sales position in Australia is disappointing when compared to its position in Europe.
"Clear message, yes," Koeckler said when asked about VW Australia's chances of moving up the sales chart. "I think there is huge potential for Volkswagen as a brand to go further in the Australian market.
"As you know we took over from our former independent importer 10 years ago, in 2001. So our first step, what I always call our foundation period, we had our first growth period and right now we are in our third growth period. For sure we have a lot of potential for our brand to go further in the rankings and the volumes, I'm not just talking about that, gaining more customers for our brand and having bigger ownership family; absolutely."
Volkswagen has outsold Honda in 2011 and is closing the gap to eighth-placed Subaru, selling more cars in April. But with seventh-placed Mitsubishi almost 9000 cars ahead of the German brand there is still a lot of work to do for Koeckler and her team.
Although she tried to play it down, the aftermath from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami could help close the gap between Volkswagen and the Japanese brands ahead of it on the sales chart.
Volkswagen is unaffected by the Japanese crisis and Koeckler said there will be no impact on its supply of any vehicle or part locally.
Koeckler said the addition of the Amarok is one of Volkswagen Australia's biggest opportunities for growth with the ute market one of the largest segments in Australia.
But she admits the long-term success of Amarok depends on the addition of the automatic, petrol and single cab variants next year. She also didn't rule out the possibility of adding a off-road-biased SUV based on the Amarok platform; similar to the Mitsubishi Challanger.
Koeckler dismissed suggestions that Volkswagen Australia's semi-premium image and price positioning would hinder its chances of climbing the sales ladder.
"We have a very unique position from my point-of-view, very good position," she says. "On one side we are viewed as a premium brand, but still we have a very competitive price package. We are looking into becoming a volume player as well. Where we're going to be in a couple of years? I can't tell you exactly because I don't know what our competitors are doing, but it we will be a significant volume player, that's for sure."


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Modest economy and emissions gains, when spread out, can become significant.
That's the philosophy espoused by Ford these days, as highlighted in a presentation by John Viera, director of Sustainable Business Strategies for the company. I was in attendance for this talk, and the follow up Q&A session, at the recent AltWheels conference mentioned in our previous blog.
"Customers buy on affordability," he noted, so Ford is looking to affordable technologies in high volumes to have an impact on emissions, energy independence, and climate change concerns. The automaker is looking at near, mid-range, and long-term strategies and technology to do this. Near-term will see "migrating advanced technology across all product lines," with mid-term having greater integration for improvement, with advanced and new technology in the long term.
Examples of improvements from Ford now being deployed include 6-speed transmissions (4-6% mileage boost), lighter electric power-assist steering (3-5% better mileage), and EcoBoost direct-injection, turbochared engines that can jump fuel economy from 10-20%. While turbocharging is not a new technology, it allows going from a V8 to a V6 (10% better mileage) or from a V6 to a four-cylinder engine (20% improvement).
In a follow-up interview, Brett Hinds, Ford Advanced Engine Design and Development manager, told me that while turbocharging is the "dominant piece in engine downsizing," direct injection is a further enhancement of the system, permitting higher compression ratios to be maintainedproviding low-end torque and optimizing drive ratios.
Hinds adds that technology enablers for direct injection engines include dual knock sensors, and fuel-rail pressure and manifold pressure sensors that required new operating ranges. New control electronics strategies and software code were also developed, using Volvo turbocharging control methods adapted to Ford vehicles.


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According to the federal government, the Employment Insurance (EI) program is meant to provide "temporary financial assistance to unemployed Canadians who have lost their job through no fault of their own, while they look for work or upgrade their skills".
In reality, the EI system has become a large scale income support program for hundreds of thousands of people across the country.
According to Statistics Canada, in 2009 across the country there were 16 persons reporting EI income for every 100 reporting employment income. In New Brunswick, the ratio was over 26 per 100, on Prince Edward Island 31 per 100 and in Newfoundland and Labrador the ratio was close to 30 per 100.
At the low end, in Saskatchewan there were only 10.8 persons reporting EI income per 100 reporting employment income.
The use of the EI program as an annual income supplement is much greater in rural Canada, and in particular rural Quebec and Atlantic Canada. In New Brunswick, excluding Moncton and Saint John, the ratio was 32 people claiming EI income per 100 with employment income and in Newfoundland and Labrador it was 48 per 100. In Quebec, excluding Montreal, Quebec City and Gatineau, the rate was 27 per 100.
The dollar amounts are significant. In Newfoundland and Labrador, nearly $843-million was paid out in EI income in 2009. In Nova Scotia, the amount was $637-million and it New Brunswick it was $696-million. It is important to point out that only a part of this EI income went to persons in seasonal employment. Some of it was was paid out to those who were laid off and were looking for a new job.
For more statistics on EI usage in Canada, visit my blog: It's the Economy, Stupid.
There are growing signs that the EI program is becoming a real constraint to economic growth in rural Atlantic Canada. Employers are increasingly forced to conform to the reality of an entrenched seasonal work force by converting year round jobs to seasonal ones. I have talked with multiple employers in rural and small town Atlantic Canada who must bring in immigrants because they cannot find local workers who will work year round even with local unemployment rates of 15 per cent and higher.
The routine of working part of the year and collecting EI for the duration has become a dominant labour force characteristic in many communities and this has broader implications for the economy as a whole. In a small province like New Brunswick or Nova Scotia having tens of thousands of people working for only part of the year is a drain on overall economic output and, ultimately, on tax revenues to government.
The concept of employment insurance is sound, but I am concerned when there are signs a program designed to help communities cope with high unemployment might actually be impeding business investment and job creation.
The rural Atlantic Canada economy has been struggling for years and no one should advocate for the end of EI. Reverting to a pure unemployment insurance system would cause severe economic hardship in hundreds of communities and undoubtedly lead to serious social unrest.
However, ignoring the problem won't make it go away. If indeed EI is a barrier to economic development, the program needs an overhaul.
David Campbell is an economic development consultant and columnist based in Moncton, New Brunswick. He also authors a daily blog on economic issues in Atlantic Canada which can be found at www.davidwcampbell.com.


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Lollipop Chainsaw has a must see ending
Ending a video game is never an easy task, just ask BioWare. Of course, a game like Mass Effect 3 has years of content built up. But that doesn't mean an ending for a game like Lollipop Chainsaw can slack off.
In fact, Suda 51 emphasized to us the importance of paying attention to the game's ending.
For those who don't know, Lollipop Chainsaw is a zombie slaying, action game that tells the "un-deadly" story of sweet zombie-hunter Juliet Starling and her quest to uncover the root of a colossal zombie outbreak. It's crazy, it's fun, it's action-packed, and it's from the twisted mind of Suda 51 (so you know it's going to be entertaining).
Juliet Starling is a sexy, high school cheerleader (yes, she is over 18) who wields a deadly chainsaw and wears a sexy cheerleading outfit (among other more revealing outfits). Attached to her is the head of her boyfriend, Nick. Throughout the game he will help Juliet on her quest to uncover and end the zombie outbreak.
According to the game's creative director Goichi 'Suda 51' Suda, however, Nick has more of a purpose. In fact, the game's story is much larger than zombie slaying.
"Theres a love story element to it," Suda 51 said to me during an interview. "Please pay attention to that love story."
"This is a good combination of love story and action. This is a great love-action game," he added. Suda 51 didn't stop there. He teased that the ending of Lollipop Chainsaw is a must see, that all fans should really pay attention to.
"You have to really see the ending too," he emphasized. "Please pay attention to the ending."
Suda 51 is known for his over-the-top, whacky games, but if there's one thing you can count on with him it's a good story with a solid ending. He didn't tell us what the ending would be, but judging from his passion it's going to be a real can't miss doozy. The wait won't be much longer. Lollipop Chainsaw is set to hit store shelves on June 12th.


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A POLICEMAN helping on a drugs raid on a Gold Coast high rise apartment was hit in the head with a bag of drugs thrown from the unit by one of the suspects.
Police say officers of the Gold Coast Major and Organised Crime Squad were entering the 14th floor apartment when a plastic bag of drugs was thrown from the balcony by one of the unit's occupants.
The falling bag then hit an officer standing below on the head.
In addition to the drugs, police seized more than $7000 in cash and a taser disguised as a mobile phone.
Three men, aged between 30 and 40 years old, and a woman, 28, were arrested in relation to the incident and face a number of drug and other related charges.
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Pineapple sorbet is a delicious treat. It gets even better when served inside the pineapple itself! This cute and delicious food craft will amaze guests at any summer dinner party and makes for an excellent way to display sorbet at a cocktail or buffet party.
- 1/2 a large pineapple
- 4-8 tablespoons sugar (the riper the pineapple, the less sugar required)
- 1/2 cup water
- A little fresh lemon juice
Part 1
Preparing the Pineapple Shell
1Cut a large pineapple in half. Place the other half back in the refrigerator (either make pineapple salad or pineapple juice from it, or you can make another round of pineapple sorbet bowl for a large party).
2Cut the pineapple flesh.
- Run a knife down the middle of the flesh. Don't cut through the pineapple peel.
- Score around the edge of the soft flesh with the knife, to cut into it. Leave the hard flesh sides intact.
- Run cuts across the line you made down the center of the pineapple. This will form cubes.
- The flesh is now ready to be scooped out.
3Scoop out the cubes of pineapple and put into a bowl. Use a large metallic spoon to remove the flesh. Scrape out any leftover soft flesh, leaving the hard flesh intact to strengthen the peel sides.
4Place the pineapple shell in the freezer to harden. In the meantime, make the pineapple sorbet (see next).
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Preparing the Sorbet
1Drop the pineapple cubes into the blender or food processor.
2Add the sugar, lemon juice and water. Blend or process until smooth.
3Pour the sorbet mixture into a container suitable for freezing, or on a parchment covered baking sheet/tray with raised edges.
4Place in the freezer. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
5Remove from the freezer. Turn into sorbet by hand or by machine, as follows:
- Stir the frozen sorbet mixture to get it out of the container (use a metallic spoon).
Method 1: By Machine
1Place the mixture into an ice cream maker. Following the instructions for the appliance, turn into sorbet.
2Scoop the finished product into the frozen pineapple shell and place back in the freezer until needed. It is recommended that it be covered with a large freezer bag to prevent icicles forming.
Method 2: By Hand
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- To vary the flavor, other fruits can be added, such as strawberries, mango or banana.
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- Large strong metallic spoon for scooping (or your usual favorite scooping tool) and stirring
- Bowl for holding pineapple pieces
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Supporting the development of a public-private partnership model for common-use water and wastewater facilities in Uganda is the goal of a U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) grant that was awarded to the Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment (MWLE) of Uganda. The MWLE will use the $414,128 grant to fund a feasibility study that will examine the technical, financial, legal and structural aspects of such a partnership in the case of the proposed Jinja-Njeru Water and Wastewater Project.
The grant was conferred in a signing ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. Jimmy Kolker, U.S. ambassador to Uganda, and Bezalel Kabanda, MWLE permanent secretary, signed a grant agreement on behalf of the U.S. and Ugandan governments. Ned Cabot, USTDA regional director for Sub-Saharan Africa, witnessed the grant signing.
The USTDA funded study will focus on the municipalities of Njeru and Jinja, where several large Ugandan industries are located. Nile Breweries, Ltd., a subsidiary of the South African Breweries Miller Group in Uganda, first raised the concept of a public-private partnership model to encourage the development of new common-use water and wastewater facilities in the area.
The project is expected to have a significant impact on the Nile River and Lake Victoria system, helping local stakeholders to comply with local, national and international standards for water treatment. The USTDA grant also supports the goals of the Nile Basin Initiative, which was established by the United Nations Development Program, to improve the quality and sustainability of water resources in the region.
The opportunity to participate in the feasibility study will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Interested U.S. firms should submit proposals directly to the MWLE for consideration, following the instructions in the Federal Business Opportunities announcement. The MWLE will select the U.S. contractor that will conduct the feasibility study.


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The process of change in the genetic composition of a population due to chance or random events rather than by natural selection, resulting in changes in allele frequencies over time.
The effect of genetic drift in large populations is usually negligible whereas in small populations, it predominates. In a small population, genetic drift results in some alleles become more common while others become less common over time.
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I have a friend/colleague, for whom I make a christmas present each year. This year it is late (I won't see her until next monday). My plan was to make her a tea cozy, for which I had cross stitched her initial on a white background in blue thread because her kitchen was blue and white....keyword there....was. She has changed her kitchen to an Aubergene colour. I am now left with what to do. Any ideas?
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Harry Potter isn't the only kid who developed abilities as a wee lad and had to be sent off to some faraway school to hone his skills. Zoey Redbird had to go through the same thing when she developed vampiric abilities at puberty. Yes, that's right, it's the female vampire equivalent of Harry Potter, minus the weird accents and flying around on brooms and freaky, evil looking British kids which, come on, are just bloody creepy. Hollywood has been looking for another Harry Potter ever since Harry Potter got to be Harry Potter, with pretty much every would-be franchise falling by the wayside except for the "Chronicles of Narnia" series. The latest stab at Potter cash is a series of young adult novels about teen vampires called "House of Night", currently in its fourth volume of a planned nine volumes. No doubt, the current out-of-this-world popularity of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" books and upcoming movies had something to do with it, too.
Variety has your sordid cash grab news:
"House of Night" takes the vampire myth in a "Harry Potter"-esque direction. In the series, "vampyres" are accepted in society; they possess a genetic anomaly that manifests itself in some people at puberty. Vampyres are "marked" and sent to the House of Night, a school that offers training necessary to become an adult vampyre.
Protag is Zoey Redbird, whose ordinary life is thrown into disarray when she becomes a vampyre and must change schools and enter a brand new world.
"P.C. and Kristin Cast created a thrilling world that juxtaposes teen drama with supernatural suspense, using the transition from human to vampire as a metaphor for the transition from adolescence to adulthood," Birnbaum said.
Translation: "Yeah, we're trying to cash in on Harry Potter and Twilight, what of it? Kids are suckers!"
Of course, don't tell them that nothing has stuck since Potter except for the aforementioned "Narnia" franchise, and even that isn't exactly setting the world on fire. Then again, there's the upcoming "Twilight" books, which are destined to become bigger than Potter in the States. Add a dash of Potter, a dash of Twilight, and you get "House of Night". CHA-CHING? The producers certainly hope so.
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The objective is to open the gates to pass this level. To open them you need to place the four crystal keys hidden throughout the level in the dragon statues sat in front of the gate. It is possible to go for keys 3 and 4 before 1 or 2 but it is easiest to follow the order here. First of all though go past the save point, away from the door to find a pair of spirit gems.
Crystal Key 1[edit]
Turn right and fly across the gap. Low down on a platform there is a spirit gem, you can see it shining through the fog. Smash this and then fly back up to the platform above. A small cutscene will show Spyro and Cynder looking at a carving of Malefor on the wall. Note the location of the adamantite orb as you will need this later. Go along to the end of the platform and turn the wheel to lower a movable wooden platform. Fly out to it and have one dragon grab onto it, and then the other pull it back using the magic chain. It works in the same way as the boat did in the Valley of Avalar. Use the platform to cross the gap.
About halfway across a skeleton will come out and pull a lever lowering a barrier blocking the way. Fly across to the right and then up to the higher area. There is a wheel that raises the wooden blockade, but when you begin to turn it you will be attacked by skeletons. Wipe them all out and finish turning the wheel to clear the way, then head back down and go back to the platform. Drag it along to the other end and leave the platform here. More skeletons burst out the holes in the wall. Flame the vines to find a red crystal upgrade. At the end of this area there are a pair of tuning forks. Use Cynder's fear breath to activate them, this sends out have of the bridge. Fly across the river and activate the second set of tuning forks on the other side to fully extend the bridge.
Now that the way is clear go back and fetch an adamantite orb from the beginning of this area. Bring it all the way back to this point and place it on the switch. This lowers the wall and reveals the first crystal key. As soon as this happens a troll will emerge from the fire at the side and steal the key. Kill the troll and take back the key and a wind tunnel will open. this leads back to the start of the lavel and the dragon statues.
Crystal Key 2[edit]
Place the crystal key on the statue and another wind tunnel will open up. Ride this to the upper level. As soon as you land there will be some skeletons to kill. Climb the rubble in the corner and you get a message popping up telling you to utilise the dragons elemental breaths. As Cynder, climb the climbing vines and use the wall run to reach the final zone. Switch to Spyro and use the earth breath to make Spyro a ball, and then ram the pillar to knock it over, similar to a wrecking ball.
Use the recently uncovered climbing vines to climb higher. Then jump across the vines on the wall, making sure to dodge the falling spikes. At the top of the last set of vines is a green magic upgrade and a health gem. A small cutscene will play and show you a hole blocked by wreckage. As soon as this is finished more skeletons will attack. Flame the vines and use the earth ball to smash the floor to uncover an armour chest. This holds Spyro's defensive bracers, which grant regenerating health.
Climb the vines and have Spyro wrecking ball through the wall. In the alcoves in the wall there is a spirit gem and a red gem. Go towards the red beam of light and a skeleton will pop up and steal the key. Wipe out the lot of them to pick up the key and open a wind tunnel to the start of the level. First however there is a red crystal upgrade off the edge of this area in an alcove.
Crystal Key 3[edit]
Fly down off the platform towards one in the corner. You should be able to see a spirit gem glowing against the darkness. Fly down to it and pick it up then use the climbing vines to reach the higher platform. Use more climbing vines to reach another spirit gem. There is another set of vines on the wall followed by a wall kick. Use these and follow the platform round to find another spirit gem. Ignore the loot behind the wall for now as you cannot reach it yet. Go back along the platform and jump down for fourth spirit gem, then fly alongside the wall to reach the platform. Climb the vines in the corner to the upper level.
A mob of skeletons will jump out from a hole in the wall in the wall here and ambush you. When they are all dead you can flame the vines to find a green upgrade crystal. Fly off the edge here and look down and you can see a spirit gem on a low, round platform. Fly back around, past a huge wheel in the wall, towards a series of waterfalls in the corner. Just before this platform is an armour chest. This holds Cynder's defensive helmet, which increases her defence. This should be the last peace of Cynder's defensive armour set.
Carry on this way to the large square area. There is another wall here, like the one that housed the first crystal key. Here another troll will pop up. If your health is running low there is a set of red and green gems on the raised area in the waterfall and the troll is unable to reach up here. When you finally kill this one as well, two torches will rise from the ground. Use Spyro's fire breath to light these to reveal a further four around the wheel on the wall. Fly back to this and plant Cynder on the climbing zone in the middle. Then have Spyro fly around using the fire breath and to light them all. This lowers the wall to reveal the third key and a wind tunnel back to the door and the dragon statues. Before this though, fly out as far as possible to find another spirit gem.
Crystal Key 4[edit]
Bring back the third key starts another wind tunnel. Fly through this to reach the higher area above the previous one. Use an aerial attack or Cynder's shadow breath on the second set of planks to open a passageway. This drops you into a secret area which was visible earlier. Use the green gem here to restore Cynder's mana if it is not full, as you are going to need it. Go towards the camera slightly and the wall behind you will rumble and begin to move down the corridor towards you. Surprisingly, this is not a good thing so run!. There will be a series of shadow doors along the way, so send Cynder underneath them and pull the switch to let Spyro through. At the end, the corridor turns off and there is a red crystal upgrade. The exit is hidden behind a waterfall near the third keys location.
Fly back up and around to the to open the shadow door and pull down the switch, it lowers a block that is shaped like a giant key. Power up the electric meter to lower the blocks that the way forward, then use the climbing vines to grip onto the bottom. Use the other dragon to pull the block into the keyhole shaped hole in the wall quickly, otherwise the blockades will reappear and the electric meter will need to be recharged. When the key is in the hole the wall will lower and reveal the last key. Open the second shadow door for a green magic upgrade.
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Advocates Rally For Kansas Disabled Services
Associated Press - May 8, 2013 7:09 pm
Advocates for people with disabilities are urging the federal government to require Kansas to quickly clear its backlog of Medicaid applications and to resolve problems with its application process as a condition for approving any renewal of its privatized program.
More than 1,000 advocates for the developmentally disabled are rallying at the Kansas Statehouse to urge officials to maintain the current system for providing services.
Many of those gathered Wednesday wrote messages on a 65-foot canvass banner addressed to Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. They argue that folding services for the developmentally disabled into the state's KanCare Medicaid system will hurt families, clients and care givers.
The state began the KanCare system in January for most medical services for the poor and disabled, except those with developmental disabilities. That is supposed to change in 2014 when the services would be provided through three private health insurance companies that operate the KanCare system.


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"They got the guys that they wanted to sign, and they also got two good corners in (Kelly) Herndon and Andre Dyson. So everything worked out for both teams. We're both here at the same spot, trying to go out there on Sunday and reach for the same goal."
"It's just amazing, the turnaround. We went from not being permitted to even stand on the school's street corner to being permitted to stand on school property and also have a club. It's a total reversal."
"First I slipped and fell down. Then I got up and tried to turn the corner but he (McGrady) bodied me up and I didn't get a very good shot off."
"The inquiry committee has ripped away the curtain, and shone a harsh light into the most unsightly corners of the organization,"
"I was holding it as straight as I could getting [into ] the corner. But there just wasn't quite enough room on the bottom side."
"It was great. It felt like we turned that corner. We had leads going into the fourth quarter and we weren't able to sustain them."
"Great size, great guy, great leader. Outstanding speed, outstanding size. How many corners do you see with size like that?"
"They expect me to be a shut-down corner like Al (Harris) is. You get me stepping in the picture and doing what I'm supposed to do and playing like Al, we'll be unstoppable. I've got to play consistent. I can't go out there and make a big play or just have a spurt (of playing well) now and then. They want me to play like that all the time. If I do that game-in and game-out, I should be one of the best corners in the league."


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Kevin Durant may be from the Washington area, but he has no intention of visiting one of the city's most famous landmarks anytime soon.
On Wednesday, Durant, who grew up in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, said he will not attend a White House reception to celebrate the Golden State Warriors' NBA championship if President Donald Trump invites the team.
"Nah, I won't do that," Durant told ESPN's Chris Haynes on Thursday. "I don't respect who's in office right now."
Speaking of Trump, Durant said, "I don't agree with what he agrees with, so my voice is going to be heard by not doing that."
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A cynic could look at the rules of golf and find a problem with six out of 10. I, on the other hand, only have a problem with about one of every 10, and, you guessed it, the rule that snagged Webb Simpson last week is one I just can't get behind.
Many rules seem a little over the top. Take, for instance, the bunker rule that Dustin Johnson fell victim to last year at the PGA Championship. It seemed a little ridiculous, and in that instance it probably was, but there is a reason for that rule, and if that rule did not exist, a player could potentially take advantage of the situation. The rule that Simpson broke, however, is hard to defend.
Less than a foot from the hole on 15, Simpson's ball moved while he addressed it on on the green. That cost Simpson, who was leading by one shot, a one-stroke penalty. I can't for the life of me understand why this rule is in place. Don't get me wrong, it's not an obscure rule like many in the game of golf - every player on the PGA Tour is fully aware of this one - but I am not sure many, if any, of those same players could explain the genesis of the rule or, more importantly, what a player could possibly gain from it.
Changing golf rules is like making a change to the game of baseball, though. It's a slow process, and it's going to take several injustices to move the rules committee to consider a change. Until then, it's simple, just don't ground your club in a bunker, move anything around your ball that could cause it to move, take longer than 10 seconds to tap-in, kneel on a towel so your pants don't get dirty, use a bent club, carry too many clubs ...
What the Zurich Classic of New Orleans means:
Lee Westwood: Westwood skipped New Orleans to play in South Korea where he shot a final-round 67 to win for the second consecutive week. Yes, he's still No. 1. And just in case you were wondering, no, he hasn't won a major yet. Is it possible that being No. 1 in the world will prove detrimental to his attempts at winning a major?
Bubba Watson: Unlike Westwood, Watson is too young to be judged on major wins. He's going about his business the right way. Win smaller events, build confidence and compete at majors. There's no pressure on Watson, and he's playing like it.
Webb Simpson: Simpson is where Watson was a couple years ago. He has loads of talent, but he hasn't figured it all out yet. As you can see, though, he's not far off, and it won't be long until we are talking about Simpson in a fashion similar to Watson.
This week: Wells Fargo Championship
Last Year: Rory McIlroy shot a final-round 62 on his way to a four-stroke victory over Phil Mickelson.
Players to Consider:
1. Rory McIlroy
Nobody on the planet wants a win more right now than McIlroy. It won't make anyone forget about his Master's collapse, but it will ease the pain. He's played well enough to win his last few starts, but he hasn't been able to close. Perhaps a return to a place where he closed in style will help him turn that around.
2. Phil Mickelson
It's nearly impossible to have a better track record without a win. Mickelson has finished everywhere from runner-up last year, to third in 2007 and fifth in 2009. You get the point. He might not win this week, but he'll be in contention the entire way.
3. Bubba Watson
This guy is becoming a machine. He seems to contend nearly every week, and wouldn't you know it, he has a pretty good track record here, so don't be surprised to see him late Sunday again this week.
4. Geoff Ogilvy
Ogilvy is bucking his trend of the last few years and has played well after March this year. His track record here isn't great, but it's good enough to consider a look.
5. Matt Jones
Jones enters the week off a nice showing at the Barclays, and he finished T7 here last year. Perhaps he shocks everyone and picks up a victory.
Players to Avoid:
1. Zach Johnson
Johnson made his first seven cuts this season, but he failed to get much done on the weekend. Lately, he's failed to get much done on the weekdays. Johnson has missed his last two cuts, and his track record here indicates that a third missed cut might be on the horizon.
2. Sean O'Hair
I'm not sure "train wreck" sufficiently describes O'Hair's season to date. I need something a little more disastrous. O'Hair won this event in 2009, so it's possible that the good vibes help pull him out of this extended funk. But he's coming off a 78-75, so I can only assume a turn-around is still weeks away.
3. Jeff Overton
It's not often a player gets the opportunity to shoot 73 or higher three times in one week, but that's what Overton did last week. He mixed in a 70 to make it to the weekend, but once there he shot 73-77. Add to that his brutal track record here, and it could be a short week for Overton.
4. Ryan Moore
Who would have thought that a T75 in 2007 would be the high-water mark for Moore at this event? He's missed the cut three consecutive years since.
5. Webb Simpson
Simpson has his work cut out for him this week. Not only does he need to forget what happened late last week, and fast, but he's got to do it at an event where he's never made the cut.
Yahoo! Fantasy Golf:
This week: Wells Fargo Championship
Group A
1. Phil Mickelson
2. Geoff Ogilvy
My two clear-cut choices from Group A last week did not pan out so well, and this week I feel much the same, so what does that tell you? Unlike last week, though, Phil Mickelson is in the mix.
Group B
1. Bubba Watson
2. Hunter Mahan
3. Matt Jones
4. Rickie Fowler
Did I really put Webb Simpson on the Avoid list this week? I had no problem with his placement there, until I realized he tops Group B this week. Oh well, I don't get paid to put Josh Teater and Derek Lamely on the Avoid list; I need to put players of value on that list. Anyhow, two clear-cut picks for me are Jones and Watson. The other two are hunches. Neither Mahan nor Fowler has long and successful track records here, but they both can contend any week.
Group C
1. Rory McIlroy
2. J.B. Holmes
The first selection was easy enough this week in Rory McIlroy, the second, however, was not as easy. As is usually the case when the picks don't flow as I'd like, the decision came down to course history vs. recent history. On one side I had Anthony Kim, who won here three years ago but hasn't resembled that player at all this year. On the other side was J.B. Holmes, who's having a fine year but doesn't have much to show for his time at this event. In a departure from my normal routine, I decided to go with the player who's playing well entering the week - J.B. Holmes.
Starters Round One
1. Phil Mickelson
2. Bubba Watson
3. Matt Jones
4. Rory McIlroy
The starting four this week is comprised of the four golfers who were "easy" selections. Now, this train of thought has backfired many times, but considering the fire power listed above, I'll take my chances. Mickelson's track record here suggests he'll play well out of the gate. Watson is on a roll right now, as is Jones who finished in the top-10 last week. McIlroy was lights-out here last year, and although he melted down at Augusta a few weeks back, his game is still in pretty good shape.
Round Two and Going Forward:
Mickelson will start in Group A this week and has a chance to hold the spot all week if he shows the classic Mickelson form. However, Ogilvy is capable of winning this week as well, so the plan is to lean toward Mickelson each round unless Ogilvy forces my hand. Watson has a strong hold on a starting spot in Group B and will have to play his way out. Jones, on the other hand, will have to play well to keep his spot. First one in off the bench is likely going to be Mahan, but you never know about Fowler. Some weeks he looks like the next big thing, others he's just a guy in a goofy orange outfit. Group C is McIlroy's until he falters, I mean, unless he falters. As mentioned, I wasn't really high on anyone outside McIlroy from Group C this week, so Holmes will have to play really well early on to earn a start.


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FAYETTEVILLE — Quarterback Rafe Peavey's head was spinning — like most freshmen — when Arkansas opened spring practice a few weeks ago.
FAYETTEVILLE — Quarterback Rafe Peavey's head was spinning — like most freshmen — when Arkansas opened spring practice a few weeks ago.
It's understandable. The 2014 signee was in his first few weeks on campus, getting an early taste of college football. So he knew there wouldn't be anything easy about the transition, especially at such a demanding position.
But after three weeks of practices, Peavey recognizes the benefits.
"It's helped me a ton," Peavey said. "Those reps are priceless, you know? I'm just so grateful I got here early. It's really paying off. I'm so glad I did it."
The Bolivar, Mo., native, who was one of the prizes of Arkansas' 2014 signing class, is patiently working through his first spring with the Razorbacks. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Peavey has been rewarded for his early arrival by moving up the depth chart after some changes at the position last week.
Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney believed Peavey and redshirt freshman Austin Allen would benefit from extra repetitions in Arkansas' spring plan to develop its backup quarterbacks. So A.J. Derby was moved to tight end, Damon Mitchell went to wide receiver, leaving Peavey among three players at the position.
Arkansas coach Bret Bielema already has declared Brandon Allen the starter because of his experience and comfort in the offense. But it has left Peavey competing with Austin Allen for the backup job next season.
And Bielema said the Razorbacks are starting to see Peavey's growth.
"I thought Rafe and Austin, probably even Rafe a little bit more, really made some huge strides (last) week," Bielema said after last Saturday's scrimmage. "The kid's definitely got a live arm. He's understanding our offense better."
It's what Arkansas expected when Peavey signed with the program last winter.
In fact, Bielema said Peavey is "just what a QB is supposed to be" during Arkansas' signing day press conference. He threw for 2,294 yards with 16 touchdowns, rushed for 1,557 more and added 27 touchdowns. Peavey was rated as the No. 8 quarterback in the nation by Tom Lemming and 10th by ESPN.
Peavey had long ago planned to enroll at Arkansas early. In fact, the quarterback said in February he started thinking about it when he was an eighth-grader.
"I knew I was going to kind of be able to do this," Peavey said. "So my freshman year I talked to my guidance counselors and tried to get my schedule set up from freshman year to be able to graduate early. Just in case I was in this situation."
It has worked out for both Peavey and Arkansas. He's one of four 2014 signees or transfer on campus this spring, joining receivers Jared Cornelius and Cody Hollister and cornerback Chris Murphy. Peavey, of course, has been one of the most closely watched newcomers because of the position he plays.
He earned limited repetitions in Arkansas' first scrimmage, finishing 3-for-3 for 36 yards with the third-team offense. His workload grew last week after the change at quarterback, completing four straight passes before his first interception.
Peavey is 7-for-9 for 85 yards with an interception in two scrimmages.
"I'm pleased with him," Chaney said. "He's learning as he's going. He's getting used to me. I don't think he's ever had a coach get after him a little bit like I have, but I know Rafe knows I love him and I care about the young man a lot. And he's growing every day as is Austin. We're all kind of learning each other out as we go."
Peavey believes he's getting a good grasp of Arkansas' playbook although the installation process has been heavy lately. Chaney said Peavey doesn't understand all of the plays, which is typical for freshmen. But he's pressing Peavey for more as Arkansas tries to identify a backup quarterback after last season's struggles.
"I'm content where he's at right now, but we've got to shove the pedal down," Chaney said. "What you can say … You're a freshman and all that. So what? You're in the mix here. You're getting reps. We're expecting your growth and development to be the same rate as everybody else. So get your butt going, learn what you've got to do and compete. And he's doing that."
Bielema said last Saturday that Austin Allen would be the second-team quarterback if the season was starting because the redshirt freshman has more experience after a season in the system. But the depth chart, by no means, has been determined.
Peavey said he isn't concerned about it. The only thing he's concentrating on making the most of every snap he gets during his first spring with the Razorbacks.
"We're getting a little more reps because there's only three of us," Peavey said. "So I'm taking advantage of that. … Just taking it day by day and trying to learn all I can."


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Triplicate staff writer
Smoke and flames poured out of the Hambro Forest Products mill late yesterday while fire personnel from both the Crescent City Fire Department and the Crescent Fire Protection District filled the mill with water.
After the fire was under control, owner Dwayne Reichlin emerged from the smokey building with sheets of water falling from his soaked head and body.
andquot;It was one of those close calls,andquot; Reichlin said.
None of the particle board product manufactured by the mill appeared to have caught fire, according to Reichlin. The full extent of the damages has not yet been assessed, however.
andquot;My guess is that a spark came off the press and shot across the ceiling,andquot; he said.
As the spark hit minute particles of saw dust in the machinery, a fire ball ignited causing flames visible from the parking lot 150 yards away.
The huge vats of glue used to press wood shavings together for particle board are not flammable, according to employees.
Four fire trucks and their crews arrived within minutes of the alarm and worked quickly to roll out hoses to the hydrant on Elk Valley Road.
Employees of the mill were attempting to fight the fire from the roof of the building as fire fighters arrived on the scene.
andquot;They shouldn't be up there with all that smoke, and they have no equipment on,andquot; said spectator and retired Eureka fire fighter Ken Voss who happened to be in the area.
Water from the mill's sprinkler system and fire hoses caused several streams choked with sawdust to trail out of every door of the building.
After 20 or 30 minutes, the fire was under control.
andquot;What we'll do now is open everything up to clear out the smoke and turn off the sprinkler system so we can assess the damage,andquot; Reichlin said.


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Equity One, Inc. (NYSE: EQY) announced that it has closed a $200 million unsecured term loan. The term loan has a seven year term maturing in February 2019 and can be increased to $250 million through an accordion feature. The term loan bears interest at the annual rate of LIBOR plus 190 basis points subject to a pricing grid for changes in the company's credit ratings.
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Princess Aurora (Blue Dress) - Sleeping Beauty
|She's my favourite Disney princess. I'm not sure why since she doesn't do much of anything in the film but there's something I just really like about her. It doesn't help that Sleeping Beauty is my favourite Disney film! I still have a tendency to burst out singing I KNOW YOU I WALKED WITH YOU ONCE UPON A DREAM.
As I'm going to Disneyland again next year I am inspired to do this! :D
I'm not sure what colour dress I'd do; pink is my favourite but the original film seemed to go with blue at the end.
Yeah yeah I know, enough with the blonde haired characters already.
Everyone's reactions to this were amazing and I can't thank you guys enough.
A big, big thank you to TheMagicalLucy for helping me with the wig (by ttly glueing it to my head oh yeah) and SachikoYumi for helping me with the crown and necklace. I honestly couldn't have pulled this off so well without you guys and you deserve every bit of recognition you both get! <3
Yes<3 this has been a dream cosplay of mine its always lush to see people doing this, not enough Aurora love, I can't wait for this!
You WILL ace this you have a gorgeous face for it ;D
Aurora is my most favourite Disney princess ever and hardly anyone does the blue dress :/ You will look so so beautiful as Aurora! <3 and no shame on the choice of blond characters cos you really do suit them so much!! Can't wait for this!! :D
looking forward to seeing this!
@Pandora - the blie dress is really nice! Your Aurora was the final push I needed to do it, you looked so gorgeous! @FuriePhoenix - Thank you!
Awww that's really sweet of you to say -^^- I wasn't honestly too sure about my Aurora cosplay but glad I gave you a little push for this cosplay - makes me happy to know :D But seriously, you will be beautiful! x
Your gunna suit this so much Rachie! <3
@Pandora - seriously, your Aurora was stunning! @SachikoYumi - I hope so! ;A; <3
your gonna look stunning ^^
Thank you! So are you, you'll look gorgeous!
Really loving the look of this =] Can't wait to see some pictures!
"I Know you! I walked with you Once Upon a Dream!" So Beautiful! Thank you for letting this Tiger dance with you! ^_^
Thank you! And thank you so much Manticore, it was honestly one of the highlights of my night!
You look so gorgeous! I never saw you, but saw some photos of you looking through a friend's shots. Your wig is particularly fantastic.
Thank you so much! TheMagicalLucy did the wig, she did an amazing job with it!
You looked so stunning in this <3 oh god i wish i had brought my camera!
Eeee thank you missy! <3 You were so gorgeous the entire weekend!
You looked amazing <3
@ L4dyPaiNe_X Thank you! <3 @ Plummer KAWAY DESK CAR
YES!!! amazing aww this is making me wanting to watch sleeping beauty now!! <3
Thank you! You should go watch Sleeping Beauty, it's so good!
was really glad i got to see this at kitacon, you look amazing :)
Thank you, gorgeous! <3 It's such a shame you couldn't get your Aurora finished, it would've been amazing to get photos together!
Lovin' the swirly fringe! :D
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I'm not too confident about this still because I look huge. The top half needs taken in a little bit and it's not zipped up at the back because I couldn't quite reach with one hand. I'll definitely need some help. I'm undecided if want to go for the slim look of the movie or invest in a smaller hoop skirt or something. Any advice?
Before Styling
This wig came through the post earlier today, talk about good timing. Just in time fo Christmas haha. It's a lovely wig and I love the colour, even though the wig wasn't what I was really expecting, you know? I have no idea where on earth I would start with this so I'm going to look up how to do stuff before I start cutting. I'm still not very good at styling wigs so I imagine that this will be a little difficult for me. Wish me luck!
I've spoken to the commissioner and we've opted to go for cotton which whilst I'm not totally happy with, it looks a lot better than the shiny fabric they were intending to use. I've had a look at the swatches too and picekd which colours I think will look best on the dress. Even if I've only had a limited control on what this will turn out like I'm satisfied.
Wig and Shoes
Bought the wig and a nice pair of shoes for this today! As I'm going for the blue dress the shoes are blue (of course) and TheMagicalLucy helped me pick a lovely wig. It needs some styling but I'm certain I can work with it!


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Pinkalicious Tea Party.
If you have a girl chances are you know the book Pinkalicious... (If not, go get it. The whole series is great!) about a girl who eats too many pink cupcakes and PINK! So of course it was the perfect theme for my little girly girl's 3rd birthday.
The ladies and girls were asked to wear pink. Little girls got to get dolled up in a tiara, jewelry and got a wand as they arrived. Lunch and tea was served (pink lemonade for the kids). I had a local lady called "Granny Gertie" come for entertainment. She read the Pinkalicious book to the kids, danced and it was a blast. The kids also played "pin the cupcake on pinkalicious."
I opted to not have a cake and instead everyone got their own Pinkalicious cupcake.
Party Highlights
Best Dressed
Birthday girl had Pinkalicious pig tails, wings, cupcake shirt and tutu skirt.
Cookies, pastry puffs, chocolate covered pretzels, cupcakes
Activities / Games
Granny Gertie performed and pin the cupcake on Pinkalicious game.
Best Moment
Granny Gertie for sure! She was a big hit with even the adults.
What People Ate
Crawfish Rice dish, strawberry tea sandwiches, ham and turkey sandwiches, soup and more. Kids had chicken nuggets and mac and cheese.
What People Drank
Tea, soft drinks, coffee punch
Most Touching Moment
Birthday girl saying it was the best party EVER.
Funniest Moment
Granny Gertie dancing.
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Samantha G wrote:
Hello Tracy how are you? My name is Samantha and I love your daughter's pinkalicious party, such great ideas and perfectly put in order. I wanted to ask you where did you find the pin the cupcake game from beacause I'm actually about to have a pinkalicious party for my daughter and will love to have that game and I see your right here in New Orleans,La. too this is great. I really would love to have that game where did you find it? Thanks a lot. Hope to hear from you soon
Tracy R wrote:
Hi samantha. i scanned in the book and made it myself. send me your email and i'll be happy to see if i still have it to send to you. i just had it printed out on some cardstock... its two 11x17 sheets of cardstock, i overlapped the picture so i just trimmed and taped the two pieces of paper together. Then just printed out a bunch of cupcakes on another sheet of paper and cut them out. firstname.lastname@example.com
Samantha G wrote:
Thank you Tracy, I sent you an email.
Mike V wrote:
Hi Tracy, I'm having a cupcake party for my daughter. The best pin the cupcake game I found was the one you made. I see you offered to email it to another fan. If you still have it can you email me your scan of pinkalicious and the cupcakes? Also, what did you use to cover the kids eyes? It looks cute from behind. Looking forward to your reply. email@example.com Smiles, Gina
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I love this garden trough bursting with with white flowers and springs of lavender. So dreamy.
I love this collection of watering can centerpieces. How darling would these be an early spring garden wedding?
Photos by Sarah Yates.
I love the look of the flowers in the wooden bin! So adorable and perfect for an outdoor wedding.
The flowers look heavenly. I wonder if its easy to grow this kind of flower. This would look beautiful and fabulous in weddings!
what are the flowers in the watering cans?
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text: "Journalist and author who was the first to report the outbreak of the second world war dies in Hong Kong Clare Hollingworth, the British foreign correspondent who has died aged 105, was just three days into her first journalism job when she landed the biggest scoop of her career. Aged 27 and newly-hired by the Daily Telegraph, she was dispatched to Poland in August 1939 where she witnessed Nazi tanks gathering in their hundreds at the German-Polish border. Her front page report, which ran without a byline, was headlined "1,000 tanks massed on Polish border. Ten divisions reported ready for swift strike" and broke the news of the outbreak of the second world war. It also heralded the start of an extraordinary career that saw Hollingworth report on many of the biggest stories of the 20th century. Her death was confirmed on Tuesday in a short family statement on the Facebook page Celebrate Clare Hollingworth. It read: "We are sad to announce that after an illustrious career spanning a century of news, celebrated war correspondent Clare Hollingworth died this evening in Hong Kong." Hong Kong had been Hollingworth's home since the 1980s, following a globe-trotting career for many newspapers including the Guardian, during which she bore witness to horrors in Vietnam, Algeria, the Middle East, India and Pakistan. She also reported on the cultural revolution in China, and was credited with the first and last interviews with the shah of Iran. Her impressive postwar scoops included the fact that Kim Philby was the so-called "third man' in the Cambridge spy ring alongside Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess. In 1963, while working in Beirut for the Guardian, she wrote that Philby, who working for the Observer in the same city, was missing and suspected of defecting to Russia. She was bitterly disappointed when the Guardian, fearing a libel suit, put the story on hold for three months. When it was published, other papers picked it up. Shortly afterwards the government admitted it believed Philby had indeed fled to Russia. Born in Leicester in 1911 and raised on a farm, Hollingworth attended domestic science college at her father's insistence before going to work as secretary to the League of Nations organiser in Worcester. She won a scholarship to the School of Slavonic Studies at London University, and then attended Zagreb university to study Croatian. As a young political activist she began working for a charity in Europe that helped save thousands of refugees from the Nazis. She booked a Christmas holiday to Kitzbuhel in Austria in 1938, but instead carried out reconnaissance in the ski resort, acquiring a Nazi-approved visa that would allow her to work for the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia. Sent to Katowice, she led an operation to help refugees get visas to come to Britain. Archives suggest she helped between 2,000 and 3,000 people get to the UK, but her work was shut down in July 1939, with letters from MI5 suggesting there were complaints from those in the corridors of power that "undesirables" such as Germans, Jews and communists were arriving in Britain with visas she had signed. Back in London, she "ran into" the editor of the Daily Telegraph and convinced him to sent her back to Poland as a stringer. Once there, she borrowed a diplomat's car and drove into German-held territory, where she saw tanks, artillery and armoured cars. She would later say that the British embassy in Warsaw was so disbelieving of her account that she was forced to hold her telephone receiver out of her hotel window in Katowice for the diplomat to hear the Wehrmacht for himself. Of her scoop, she told the Telegraph in 2009: "I broke the story when I was very, very young. I went there to look after the refugees, the blind, the deaf and the dumb. While I was there, the war suddenly came into being"." https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/jan/10/celebrated-war-reporter-clare-hollingworth-dies-aged-105


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I recently thought I had a problem with my TV so I took it to Excel Electronics and left it with Terry. He called me back later to confirm that my TV was actually working fine with no faults. He charged me nothing for his time and I will have no hesitation in going back with any future TV problems. Highly recommended.


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I posted my clematis problem last year, and I got absolutely no help at all. Come on, you guys! Y'all know everything.
The problem is the thing comes out looking so healthy and vibrant. Then, when it blooms, it's gorgeous. THEN, very soon, the leaves start browning on the tips. The brown will eventually get half way down the leaf, but it doesn't seem to affect the blooms.
I've thought maybe it's to dry--too wet--too hot--or too something else. I fertilize with Osmocote. Heck, I don't remember if I put some on it when it first started sprouting, or not. I've heard that these pretties like morning sun, but need cool feet, so I put a stone edging in front of it (so the poor little thing wouldn't get hot feet). I about lose my patience with it every year when I see the browning start, and so early. But.............it's so pretty and about the first thing that blooms around here.
I'd love to hear what you think.
Need clematis help, please
I posted my clematis problem last year, and I got absolutely no help at all. Come on, you guys! Y'all know everything.
Sybram----Go to this link for the DG clematis forum.
You will get a lot of help from there. We all think that Pirl is the expert on clematis!!
Post and there is a 99% chance she will reply in a day or two. Good luck!!
Now what I think they don't like is wet feet ...
Well, I try to watch out for that, Grits. Sould I let it really dry out before watering? It'll be really hard to do that, since it's right by my EEs in front of my porch, which require mucho water. Hmmmm, and of course, we just got about 4-5 inches of rain. Again, hmmmmm.
I just happened upon this thread by accident while looking for the terrific ways you great people use cattle panels for trellises.
Bezziec - thank you for your very kind words! I try to help but often don't know (many) answers and turn to Google if I haven't had the problem. Sybram - did you go to the Clematis Forum? Did I help? How is the clematis doing? I'd imagine it's a humidity issue.
This blossom is for Bezziec!
I don't water my clematis at all once they are established. EE need a ton of water is there anyway you could move one?
WOW, Pirl. That blossom is beautiful. What kind is it? My Nellie Moser and Dr. Ruppel (ordered from Brushwood last fall) are both blooming even though they are about 18" tall. I have been dosing them with Epsom salt since March 1. Do they need other plant food besides a little compost and manure?
1lisac---Pardon my lack of knowledge, but what are EE's? I don't know if I have any.
(EE's are Elephant Ears!)
That's Omoshiro, bezziec! It's my favorite one or maybe I should say my favorite three since I bought two more after seeing how glorious they are.
I love Nelly Moser as well and Dr. Ruppel bloomed here for months last year. It must have been quite happy.
You can also feed with any rose food if that makes it easier for you. They like a LOT of manure and compost. The Jackmanii that does too well here is at the side of a compost pile and I have to cut it back by 12' a few times each summer.
Thanks for responding, Pirl. I did go to the Climatis forum, but this is the first time I've heard from you. We don't have a lot of humidity here in north Texas. I'm assuming I just have it in a bad place (next to my EEs).
The leaf tips are browning, as usual, but it's blooming up a storm, again, as usual.
Maybe I'll move it. Would fall be the best time to do that?
Yes, fall would be the best time to relocate it.
I just found your thread on the Clematis Forum and I did reply. Some things just seem to get lost while we're busy. I'm just glad I didn't let it slip by without responding!
Here it is: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1305839/
Wow, Pirl, that is an amazing jackmanii!
Thanks, pbtxlady. It's due to the constant food source - the compost bin.
I have one that is about 25 years old, but it's growing in terrible conditions--shaded, sitting on top of a drain surrounded by gravel, etc. Wasn't in shade when I planted it, but my trees have grown up. Wish I could get it to look like yours at least once before it dies of old age, but that's probably not in the cards.
IF you could manage to dig it up you could save it. I don't know the problems involved and it might be more of a job than you want. You may find out, when you dig, that it's now several plants. Getting two or three out and planted (deeply) with a lot of manure and compost, in a sunny spot with a lot of mulch (4 - 5" for the hot Texas sun) just might give you the lush look you want.
Ooooooooh, sounds worth it to me. I'll put that on my list (know what I mean?). I'll try to do it pretty soon, so this Texas summer won't throw it into shock. Or, put up with the brown tips and do it earllier next spring.
I'd tackle the job when it goes dormant in fall - maybe December/January for Texas.
yeah, that sounds perfect.
Pirl, were you talking to me? I don't think I would try to dig it up--it's just too old. I really need it there, too. These are very difficult beds, and they line approach to my house, the spaces between the house and the sidewalk. We have to have the drain because it's a u-shape, and when we have a gully-washer, all the roof water on the whole house runs down there, and the gutters overflow. But it sure did wreck any kind of landscaping plan, right there as you walk to the front door. In 25 years, clematis are the only plants I've ever been able to get to grow there!
If it makes you feel better, I do have others under much better conditions, and they get to grow in all their glory. The jackmanii was my first, though, and I'm partial to it. I think I need to get another one and put it in a better place. :)
For all in warm climates - I'd move them when they are dormant.
PB - You may think it's all one plant, but chances are if you dig from the most accessible/easiest side, you will find it's actually several plants by now. You may be able to cut back one and remove it. Do you prune it late every winter?
The one pictured below was a small plant but when I lifted it to move it I found it was in five pieces - easy to separate.
Buying another one is always a great idea.
I suspect you're right. It has "moved' and some of the new shoots are a couple of feet away. I also pulled down a shoot this year and weighted it with rocks, hoping to air layer a new start. I really wanted to do that because we've had such high summer temps and drought the last two years, and last fall it was one of the things that had suffered badly, and I was afraid I was losing it. Seems to be fine now, though. Yes, I do cut it back, and yes, it does bloom several times every year, and it's lovely. It's just never gotten as big and spectacular as yours. :) I'm waiting patiently for my new baby Josephine to look like that too.
Good luck with the rooting. They often do that by themselves.
None of my other clematises perform like the Jackmanii at the compost pile. I'm thankful. I'd have to put up a cot in the garden, and garden at night by Halogen lights if they were all that size and needed the pruning required.
Pirl, you're a mess.
Am I?
all good to read, I just bought 3 clematis, plus I got an autumn clematis at RU. Sybram, are you on Burleson water or that private water company down there? I have some friends who can't use their hose water on their plants or the plants die, all they could ever keep alive was bermuda grass and a few iris until they set up rain barrels.
We're on Bethesda water. When we moved here about 15 years ago, it was almost all well water, I think. Not so now. My DH said about 65% of our water is piped in from Fort Worth. Even so, I've never had a problem with it killing stuff. Like I said, ya gotta be tough out here. My plants just soak it up like they love it.
Bethesda varies from site to site in Burleson. If in doubt of whether your water is causing trouble, you can pick up an aquarium test kits, the strips give the most info, at Wal-mart or Petsmart or Petco, test it, and DG mail me the results.
Now if anyone can tell me where to find a soil test kit (home depot has apparently discontinued) I'm still fumbling around with my dirt!
Gypsi try tractor supply
Now I have a ???? for Gypsi I have a nice patch of Crimson Clover the bees seemed to like it but then discovered my Humming bird feeder Then today I was out there and there were no bees and just a few at the feeder.. Is it likely that the clover was just past it's prime
Or something else tastier came in bloom. All of the trees and bushes are putting on a show around here, and the bees are having a field day!
all of the fruit trees here are finished blooming but they must have discovered something else the open meadows are all just covered with a lot of wildflowers,,Will it hurt the bees to drink the hummers food ???? So far I don't have anything blooming that I think of as hummingbird magnets just some roses and a clematis they seem to like
Won't hurt them, but if the hummer food is red guess what color their honey will be? (during the drought a lot of wild hives got by on hummer feed, I cut one out of a house and they had red honey)
I am in Houston trying to grow these beauties too - not very successfully. When I bought these as plants from nurseries - they were loaded with flowers. (This happens all the time - growers do things differently with soils and need to help us out here). I think I will eventually succeed to grow them successfully and it just takes a little time - WITH ALL THE HELP I GET FROM DG.
Good news though for December 19th - I have two buds ....just waiting if they will open up in this 40s and 50s weather.
Very happy to learn about all the new varieties.
Please go to the potting forum - I will search the link and post it.
I planted my clematis outdoors on the north side of my house. All dormant and deadlooking now, will see what next year brings. I ordered mine from Burgess last winter.
I have a friend that operates a greenhouse/retail outlet and the first thing he does each day is test the Ph of his water supply ... so yes the growers do something to get all that lush growth FYI last year we had a lot of rain and it was really hard to keep the Ph levels right I have a rainwater system but it was running at 7 or just slightly above
soft water from my fishpond does the best for starting seeds, no chlorine, natural nitrates, ph around 7.5 seems to be ok
Gypsi, for soil testing, contact the
County extension service, or check
a nurseries like Mike's, especially
in spring which is just around the
corner !
I have never yet tried clematis, but they ARE
on my want list.
Especially c texensis Princess Diana because
it is native to Texas, and c Rebecca &
c Multi-Blue,
But one thing sort if confuses me.
Instructions always say to keep the roots shaded.
Well, doesn't the soil shade the roots ?
Is the reasoning that shading the roots will keep them cooler ?
Does shading the roots also keep them moist ?
Can the shade be provided by other plants or by soil or
mulch, or MUST it be by rocks ?
foto is clematis Texebsis Princess Diana
Another Texensis for you to consider might be Duchess of Albany:
My photo is below.
It's so easy to layer that one in spring to get more plants.
The clematis roots want to be moist and cool, which does not translate to sodden with water. Just a piece of bark will work to shade the roots. You don't want the surface of the soil to be hot - that's the reasoning behind shading the root area. It will help keep the roots moist and cool.
Putting down a layer of manure, another layer of compost and topping it with bark would be ideal. If you have a slug problem then spread the slug bait before adding the bark, which can be one large piece or many pieces. Nothing I've ever read has said it must be a rock to shade the roots though a rock could work quite well.
Some people do manage to plant something in front of a clematis and have no problems but I feel anything planted in front of the clematis takes nutrients and water that the clematis could use so I avoid doing that.
I planted my Burgess clematis (translate small and cheap) in 1 gallon pots that were buried except for 3 inches, so they wouldn't drown, and they are on the north side of my house so the house shades the roots even in summer. They looked alive til first frost
I had a 20 year old clematis at my old house, at least, planted by the former owner, grew on chain link shaded by pecan trees, came back every year. It was purple.
My soil is so altered by compost and stuff that I'd have to have 40 tests run, most of it is just good soil, some black gumbo, some sand, lots of organic amenities I've lived here 12 years... Started the compost project in spring 2004. Anywhere a compost pile sat has a bit of extra nitrogen for sure...
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