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Non-idealized design and details in comics almost makes them more interesting than the flights of fantasy you usually see. When you see real characters doing fantastic things then it's like "Hey, that could be me!"Lissahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-59288952425395337332011-09-18T17:40:33.528-07:002011-09-18T17:40:33.528-07:00I think the Julie "sucking her gut in" a...I think the Julie "sucking her gut in" art you posted were the frames that originally sold me on The Maxx back in the day, as a 12 year old gay boy. Something about seeing someone wrestle with body image but not necessarily that being the focal point of their life, it was something I hadn't seen before then, and I totally related to it. And still do.

Additionally, I've found some of the "realistic" men you draw to be incredibly hot - these being the guys who might have a bunch of muscle but still have a little flab... nobody else draws this!!! Realism all the firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-29731600788519969292011-09-17T12:26:14.025-07:002011-09-17T12:26:14.025-07:00Well, as a doctor, I've got the little nagging...Well, as a doctor, I've got the little nagging "obesity causes huge health problems and is becoming more and more common and I'm supposed to fight this" voice in my head. But as my wife and I have talked about over and over, the assumption that anyone, male or female, should have absolutely no fat on their body is even more unhealthy. I'll never understand why someone feels the need to be one extreme or another... or why anyone finds it off-putting that someone has any fat on their body at all. I could rant about the unhealthy relationship that we all have with food, but I'll spare you ;-)

I've met several women who won't walk into a comic shop because of the way that women are portrayed in comics. It's often worse than in action movies, and I think it's contributed to comic fandom being so gender-polarized. I've always used your work as an example to the contrary; showing the beauty of more than one body type is worthy of a good deal of praise, Sam!

And I'll totally buy the figure to but next to my old McFarlane Toys Maxx figure!VeganMikehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-19881065624319315462011-09-17T07:50:49.286-07:002011-09-17T07:50:49.286-07:00I think people wouldn't buy it if it was perfe...I think people wouldn't buy it if it was perfect. I love the legs statuecodyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-71702599803816468972011-09-16T17:29:15.810-07:002011-09-16T17:29:15.810-07:00*6 years ago*6 years agoPhonosexualhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-63594558456027750622011-09-16T17:28:48.707-07:002011-09-16T17:28:48.707-07:00I would buy the shit out of that figurine. This a...I would buy the shit out of that figurine.

This article is fabulous.

Also, anywhere I can read about Dana? Is the comic out anywhere? Amazon or something?Hazardhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-70366936341912648732011-09-16T17:27:38.671-07:002011-09-16T17:27:38.671-07:00That penultimate paragraph made me chuckle :). The...That penultimate paragraph made me chuckle :). The Maxx was the first comic I really got into about 6 years, and that was after seeing the MTV Oddities series. I've not managed to track down much of your other stuff (over here in the UK...) but I'm about 4 issues away from having all issues of the Maxx. (Partly because I love it, mostly because I'm ocd like that...). I even found the two issues of i before e on ebay which are pretty inspiring to a wannabe draw-ist.

Some days I think I'm a comic book fan, but you know, other days I realise there's nothing else out there that really makes me tingle like The Maxx and I'm just a Maxx-head. I just love the duality of the real world and the dreamworld, the exploration of perception, truth and perspective as well as character depth, particularly in the case of Mr. Gone. (My background is in Mathematics and I'm fascinated my psychology/psychoanalysis).

One of my favourite moments was the final scene of the MTV series just the tender depiction of the end of a relationship and Dave just going back to being himself. . I'm not one that's usually moved by much, but that got.

The thing I love most is that you're not a "comic book artist" or a "writer" or any other pigeonhole, you're just Sam "i before e" Kieth. I love that you're exploring other forms of art and aren't hampered by any conventions and you have a complete freedom in your ambition.

I also love that you're a Zappa fan :p.

Anyway, I know how much you hate hearing good things about yourself so I'll wrap up now. I don't really know what it achieves writing these little comments and things. I guess in some ways they're really for us, so we can feel satisfied that we've made you aware of us out here. Yeah, I'm one for introspection and self deprecation too.

-EPhonosexualhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-22396566003336878972011-09-16T12:44:14.047-07:002011-09-16T12:44:14.047-07:00When I first picked up The Maxx in high school, it...When I first picked up The Maxx in high school, it was incredibly emotional for me to see women and girls who looked like I did. I've always loved that your women fall all over the spectrum for body type, but look distinctively like your work.Squeakyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-47074655513139775252011-09-16T12:09:46.913-07:002011-09-16T12:09:46.913-07:00Not gonna lie, I just saved your list of chub tabo...Not gonna lie, I just saved your list of chub taboos specifically so I can remember to use all of them.Kaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754237503979183401.post-91518081252293676852011-09-16T10:07:15.065-07:002011-09-16T10:07:15.065-07:00I would so buy a chubby figurine! Sam, you have a...I would so buy a chubby figurine!

Sam, you have always been a huge inspiration to me, and now you're even more of one. Very few artists want to draw or even talk about fat characters. Which I never understood because, as you said, they exist. But also, they're SO MUCH FUN to draw! All of these curves and folds and details. So much variety! Who would want to pass that up?Megan Rosehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Seasonal Affective Disorder:
Anyone can feel a little "down" or sluggish in the winter when it's dark and too cold
to be outdoors much. However, some people experience a severe depression, which recurs
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SAD can occur in the summer, but it usually strikes in the winter months and in colder climates. In fact, you are about seven times more likely to suffer from SAD if you live in New Hampshire than if you live in Florida!
What does SAD feel like?
A diagnosis can be made after three or more consecutive winters of symptoms including a number of the following:
• A desire to oversleep
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• Craving carbohydrates and sweets (usually resulting in weight gain)
• Irritability and social isolation
• Tension and reduced tolerance for stress
• Decreased interest in sex and physical contact
• Mood changes in spring and autumn
Who is most likely to get SAD?
Risk factors include:
• Living far from the equator
• Limited light exposure
• Being young (onset of SAD often occurs between 18 and 30 years of age) or female
• Being predisposed toward clinical depression
What causes SAD?
SAD has been linked to a biochemical imbalance brought on by the lack of sunlight in winter, which has the following effects:
• Melatonin (sleep hormone) decreases when its light
• Serotonin (hormone associated with elevated mood) increases when it's light
• Vitamin D helps the body maintain levels of serotonin during the winter
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I am in the middle of a very bad divorce where my ex-husband has
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If you could go back and relive any one year of your life, which would it be and why?
Say you could go back and relive the year you were 19, or 42 or whatever, which would you choose. Why?
What's Your Opinion?
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I would like to relive the year I was 14. it was my freshman year of high school which was tons of fun and it would be awesome to experience it again but...it was also the last year that my dad was alive, and there are things I would've done differently.
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I'd relive 17, just for the fun of it. It was a good year.
This Is My Answer As Well <3
sweet =)
I would relive year 2009.
Year 1 so I could see what my biological father looks like. I've never met or seen him. Not even a picture =/ lol
I would relive 2010, and undo somethings..Talking about reexperience, I would like to relive year 2009 :)
18...i was so happy finished high school, got my drivers license, had fun with friends, met the guy I liked for so long, ahh life was so beautiful.
I really wouldn't because it has made me who I am today, I learned my lessons and that's what God intended me to do.
Last year because I had more freedom, no stress, and I pretty much did whatever I want
If I could just relive it, I would probably stay here right now. Things have been alright, much better than last year, but not the best, although this is probably the most fun I've had my whole life. I've transferred schools and made great new friends and I wouldn't give them up for anything.As for if I could go back and change things, I'd like to think the one time I would actually act on my emotions, my feelings, would be last summer when my parents got divorced. If I did, I'd do a lot of things; If I actually was able to I'd tell people what I actually thought of them instead of still pretending that everything is fine, my emotions not on constant lock down like now. If I actually did I would not have gone through the depression and I wouldn't have to be the "care keeper" of my two siblings. I'd like to do a lot of things, but all in all, I probably wouldn't; I don't like to hurt people at my own satisfaction.
I choose to move on.
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16, because I had a lot going for me that year (2006).It was my poor decisions during that period which ultimately lead to the epic fail years that followed.
Probably sixth grade because I feel like I missed some good opportunities in that grade.
7th(Age 13) and 8th(Age 14) grade are tied for me. I can't decide which to choose. Really fun times back then. No responsibilities, being a smartass to teachers, being friends with everyone, etc.
I Wanna relive this year again,coz I met my dream girl and sadly things fall apart between us and went worse and we no longer talk to each other like before
I feel ya man... Sucks.
This year, because it's been the best year of my life.
I don't want to relive anything... I'm always thinking of the future, not the past, and I see the present as a means to get there. In other words my life is boring.


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A Felix portrait thing. I don't really like how this came out, but I really wanted to draw Felix being sassy / douchey. Then I remembered his goddamn hair and wanted to cry in a corner while consuming chocolate and tea. It brought back painful memories of doing a self portrait four times every year for four years during college.
Requests are starting to back up a little D: I better get on it!!bat-shaped-cloud asked you:
Do you you think you could draw a picture of Johnny rayflo from vassalord? (you probably don't know him) and I know you said you won't draw any character you're not Familiar with but he's is my favorite manga character EVER and I'd absolutely love if you could draw him for me, but if you really don't want to I will understand:)
You're right, I have no idea who that is. 8D
Men's Fashion Illustration
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I've been extremely emotional these past couple of days, going through huge mood swings, highs and lows and too many things happening at the same time to deal with normally. Which usually causes me to dark emotional things and alot of the color red.
Ok, this isn't THAT dark but its dark-ER than my usual cute faces and things…
Took me about an hour and half in Photoshop. Still love the way it came out, even though its a rant drawing basically Red dots and swirls are some of my favorite shapes and symbols to put on people~
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cool. time to post.
time to post zombie knife-fight ladies.
I did a page for Gaia's latest storybook chapter that came out today~ * u* I was so excited to be able to do work for the manga again.
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Following their much talked-about Vogue cover, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West stepped out in a casual (but stylish) fashion as they dodged cameras at LAX on March 24.
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Michigan animal rights activists to walk for elephants, rhinos on Oct. 4
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Kate Medvededa of West Bloomfield has been coming to the Franklin Cider Mill on Franklin and 14 Mile roads for at least seven years.
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Only thing I don't like is there is no 'Do Not Disturb' that I can find. Being woken at 4am by the vibration of a spam mail arriving is terrible haha
Try Timeriffic I've been using it on my Android phones for years. Set your phone to automatically mute and turn vibration off at a certain time every night during the week
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Points swap deal could ultimately pay big dividends for Baldwin
By admin | January 31, 2012
By Richard Allen
On Tuesday it was officially announced that Stewart-Haas Racing and Tommy Baldwin Racing had struck a deal that will allow Danica Patrick to use points earned by TBR's number 36 car in 2011 to assure her a spot in the Daytona 500. As a result, the 36 car and driver Dave Blaney will have to race its way into that season opening event and the four races that immediately follow.
The top-35 finishers in the Sprint Cup standings from the previous year are guaranteed a starting spot in the first five races of the following season. Often as a result, new teams may opt to somehow purchase or otherwise swap for the points of an existing team to acquire that assurance, which is what has occurred in this case.
The deal between SHR and TBR is not necessarily groundbreaking, but there are some nuances in this situation that previous such deals might not have had. TBR will field a car for all 36 races on the Sprint Cup schedule with Danica driving in ten of those races and David Reutimann piloting the number 10 Chevrolet in the other 26 events.
While TBR did have to give up the guarantee for Blaney's ride, the ultimate payoff could be well worth the gamble in the end. This partnership with SHR might provide the impetus to move Baldwin's organization from the ranks of back marker(and occasional start and park) to contender status in the future.
Look at all that assuring Danica a spot in the Daytona 500 has provided this team. TBR will receive technical support from SHR, which in truth means they will be receiving support from the sport's most powerful organization, Hendrick Motorsports. Baldwin's small team will now benefit from all the wind tunnel, seven post shaker and engine advances made by two teams who have the money to spend on such things.
On the Speed network show RaceHub, Baldwin pointed out that SHR Director of Competition Greg Zipadelli will consult with him and share setup tips to be used on Danica's car. Those same tips can be applied to Blaney's machine as well.
And perhaps even better for a small team, the exposure gained from having such a high profile driver could ultimately attract the attention of companies who may wish to sponsor a NASCAR effort in coming seasons.
In the end, Tommy Baldwin Racing could come out of this deal as a financially and technically equipped two car operation in 2013 if a few cards fall in the right place. While there is no doubt a deep desire of Baldwin to do it on his own, this decision seems to be somewhat of a 'no-brainer' for a small team looking to make its way.
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Chris Fiegler Says:
January 31st, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Tom Wilkinson Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 7:06 am
I am so happy for DR that he is getting this chance. This could ultimately be a better ride than he had at MWR. In fact I think it will be, even this year. Now we can see what David really has to offer as a very good driver, in fact if you jog your memory Tony made the statement just a couple years ago that David is a GREAT driver. Enough said now David lets see you shine like we all new you could with the right equipment. And thank you MWR for giving him the chance in the second place, afterall DW gave him the first chance.
Tom P. Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 9:01 am
How much is a deal like this worth?
Bill B Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 10:43 am
This is basically a shell game that teams have been performing ever since the top-35 rule came into play.
Without getting into the whole qualifying debate, if NASCAR made it the top 25 instead of the top 35 it would remedy a lot of these shenanigans. Most top 25 teams are here to stay and want no part of giving up their guarenteed starting spot. Sure, on occasiont there will be a team like Red Bull that folds and those points will be up for grabs to the highest bidder, but that is a rare occurence.
oldirtracker Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 10:52 am
anyway u look at points selling, it stinks. Im glad for Tommy Baldwin but it allows for the haves to always get in a race over the have nots. The bottom line it is manipulating the outcome. Some would argue that making sure Danica is in the field is good for nascar and the sport. I happen to believe that Danica has the talent and the equipment to make the field on her own. Whats next a bigger restrictor plate for Junior, we all know that a win at Daytona for Junior would be even bigger for Nascar and the sport. might as well be wrestling.
Sue Rarick Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
@ Chris….The #36 gets renumbered as the #10. The #10 was an open number not being used. Which then leats TBR renumber the #35 to the #36. Confusing but all the promo shoots were finished.
What I find funny is that I actually posted here a while ago I thought Reutimann would be a good choice to race the 26 races danica wasn't going to be racing. He can also act as a mentor to her during the ten races she'll be in. Much as Johnny Benson was in Nationwide.
I didn't expect it to happen in this kind of convoluted way. But I think it will help TBR more than it does Danica. Good move Tommy!
Lydia Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
Geez…really who cares! Sounds win win for DP and DR and Baldwin! Guess it just gives us something to fuss about! To me this move is not that big of deal…Baldwin gets to run the car all year and that has to be a win for him! If deals like this help small teams take the next step up the NASCAR ladder…I'm all for it!
Russ Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:38 am
The real winner in all this is, surprise, HMS. Once again they get to supply more equipment to more sattelite teams, which reduces their per unit cost of engines, chassis, etc.
Their personnel move into positions at the sattelite teams, which are now dependent on HMS to operate.
Gotta give them credit. Very shrewd operators.
mr clause Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Sure don't see HMS making any more money off this TBR deal. HMS engines are only going to be used when Danica is in the 10 car, EGR in the rest with Rootie. Sure Danica gets locked in but then it's up to her to perform. TBR gains the most in this in several area's. They get the name recognition, engineering and set up data, hopefully more sponsor interest, SHR pit crews fully trained. Tommy comes out best in this deal. Now he gets the benefit of the Danica hype. Great business deal for TBR.
There should be no top 35 rule, you qualify or you go home. Maybe one provisional for the current champ. Anything else and you'll continue to have rules with loop holes.
Glen H. Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 4:33 pm
It'd be so nice if NASCAR made it simple like short tracks - Go Fast or Go Home. If you're so slow that you can't qualify on speed, you should not be allowed into the race no matter what your points position is.
Good move for TBR though.
Tony Geinzer Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Rich, I feel something needs to be done on NASCAR's End and I feel sick of Points Trading!
Russ Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 9:42 pm
TBR will be gone, or exist in name only in the next couple of years.
Just saying. And we shall see.
Dave in Ohio Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 pm
In addition to my normal loathing of these points "swaps" to get the golden boy (or I guess girl) of the moment into a race they would not otherwise be capable of getting into, this one really sucks as a Dave Blaney fan from way back.
My only hope here is that Dave makes the race, and kicks Danica's a$$ on the track. Go Dave!


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AbstractPerformance-related pay for teachers is being introduced in many countries, but there is little evaluation to date on the effects of such programmes. This Paper evaluates a particular incentive experiment. The incentive program is a rank-order tournament among teachers of English, Hebrew, and mathematics. Teachers were rewarded with cash bonuses for improvements in their students' performance on high-school matriculation exams. Since the schools in the programme were not selected at random, the evaluation is based on comparison groups. Three alternative identification strategies are used to estimate the causal effect of the programme: a natural experiment stemming from measurement error in the assignment variable, a regression discontinuity method, and propensity score matching. The results of all three methods tell a consistent story: teachers' monetary performance incentives have a significant effect on students' achievements in English and math. No spillover effect on untreated subjects is evident and the general equilibrium impact of the programme is positive as well. The programme is also more cost-effective than alternative forms of intervention such as extra instruction time and is as effective as cash bonuses for students.
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Ghostly difficulties The ghosts looked great on a stand in the garage, but trying to finish putting them together was a problem. The stakes never did "click" into the heads, so they were inclined to fall off repeatedly. Staking them into the ground wasn't difficult, due to the angled end of the stake, but seasonal winds here in Arkansas meant the "sheets" fluttered every which a way, and distorted the effect of the face. Lights worked fine, but overall the ghosts needed too much attention so am returning them for credit. October 27, 2012
Love ghosts but... Wish ghosts came with remote control or timer to automatically turn on and off. October 25, 2013
Very Cute Ghosts these ghosts were a huge hit in our neighborhood! The lights change color and they are so fun!! Easy to assemble! I want to buy 3 more! October 14, 2013
Three Lighted Halloween Ghosts These are wonderful. The material flows so nicely The layers make it so you can't see the heads underneath. I love them! October 14, 2013
Delicate and lovely These ghosts are more than cute -- they're actually pretty. The two layers of fabric make each ghost look a bit like a wedding gown. They pick up colored lights well. The aluminum stakes are fairly easy to put in the ground, but if you meet resistance, stop or they'll bend. These are great decorations for short periods of time, but I wouldn't leave them out overnight in areas prone to rain or wind. They served their purpose on Halloween night, so overall, we're pleased. October 31, 2012
Spooks for years to come I purchased these ghosts to decorate my front yard for Halloween. My one year old is not afraid of them and I think these ghosts will be a good choice for years to come. The neighborhood kids did not have to be afraid of our house but it set a great mood. I also had a fog machine that help create a wonderful affect. The LED lights ran out after two days but they send 2 sets of extra batteries to replace the dead ones. Overall, I'm very pleased with the purchase. November 9, 2012
Fancy fabric- hope it holds up I just set up my 2 sets of Lighted Staked Halloween Ghosts, and they look great. They are each powered by a separate battery, so I'll be turning each one off individually every night (just wish they were all on a switch or one plug). I hope the beautiful fabric holds up for the month in the rain (we'll see). I dinged this one star as they didn't come with any instructions, which was frustrating (fortunately, I have an engineer husband who figured it all out in no time). October 2, 2011
Cute but a problem I liked these little ghosts very much when I ordered them last year, as they have great satiny and transparent fabric. Their stakes are a little hard to get into the ground, but the real problem is the lights: they require 3 watch-type batteries (very expensive) and the light only last for about one evening. This year, I hit on my own solution: I got some color-changing pumpkin lights (3 AAAs apiece) and taped them to the back of the head of each ghost. Works great! October 23, 2011
Love these guys--need better stakes I purchased three ghosts last year and loved them so much purchased another three this year. They have multi-color LED lights in their heads; I don't really care for that--I'd prefer white. The stakes have a crossbar that bends easily if you use it to drive the stakes into the ground. It's next to impossible not to use the crossbar because there is nothing to hold on to. This is the only reason I didn't rate this product with 5 stars. November 20, 2012
great purchase I was originally going to craft my own ghosts using these as a pattern, but decided a week before Halloween to buy a set. Best decision I made. They are durable and look fantastic. I staked them in large buckets filled with rocks and placed them on the front landing. Yes, the fabric blows about in the breeze but I solved that problem by spreading out the fabric and using other rocks to hold in place. Also used mini-LED tea lights to illuminate the bodies. November 10, 2011
Better Than Expected These ghosts were bigger than expected and the material looks like it will work great in the wind. Everything was in perfect condition. I don't plan to use the provided lights in the heads because of the batteries - I will wrap the posts in mini lights so I can plug them in and use a timer. I didn't get to use them this year, but I see no reason why they won't be the best part of my outdoor display next year. November 22, 2012
Cute Decorations! The ghosts look great. They have 2 layers of fabric so when the wind blows they look like they are "flying". The stakes are sturdy and easy to put in the soil and remove. They held up in rain and wind with very little damage. The only complaint I have is that the lights are only in the head, run on watch batteries, and burn out very quickly. Instead of replacing batteries, I wound mini-lights around the stand and it looked great. October 28, 2011
love them I originally only bought three ghost and just had to get another three to complete the outside look. If I have anything negative to say it would be that the heads only rest on top of the stake. The directions say they clip in but they do not. So far I have only lost one head but luckily I found it. They are a beautful addition to my front walkway for the holiday. The kids love them as well as adults. Thx October 25, 2012
Ghosts are like Vampires - Need a Strong Stake The Halloween ghosts look great, especially with the lights and I bought two sets to make a circle of them around your spooky willow tree. The only issue was that the stakes, even when hammered into the ground, become loose with some wind, so the ghosts frequently topple over and one stake broke. Is there a way to strengthen the stakes or some tips on installing the ghosts to help them stay up better? October 24, 2012
Fun ghostly ghosts The set of three ghosts were easy to put together, but I had some problems with the lighting. One did not light up until a hour after turning it on. Earlier reviews said there were problems with the lights, but two of the three actually did their job and lasted for several hours. These ghosts are made of two levers of different clothes. They looked full and ghostly fun. People were taking pictures of them. November 4, 2011
Cute but flimsy These are cute, and the fabric is nice and more weather resistant than expected. However, the body of the ghosts is made of incredibly flimsy plastic (lmore flimsy than a Coke bottle) that is fragile and quite cheap. Also, the ghosts come with absolutely no instructions, and I still have some mystery parts that have no apparent purpose. Overall a disappointing purchase from a value perspective. October 22, 2011
Much Better than expected! We really weren't sure what to expect, but the reviews were pretty good, so we bought the ghosts and held our breath. WOW. These are MUCH better than what we expected!!! There are 2 separate sheets that cover the ghost head. Both fabrics are a very high quality and they move and flow in the wind. We are thrilled! they will make a wonderful addition to our Ghostly Garden! October 1, 2012
Perfect for my yard I looked over my three ghost when I received them. They will be a perfect addition to my Halloween decorations this year. My trick-or-treaters will enjoy them. I did like the changing color of the lights in the ghost when viewed in a dark room. I have not tried them outside yet, and I am interested to see how they work in an outside setting in the evening. September 16, 2012
Popular ghosts We had 350 trick or treaters this year. I got many compliments about my ghosts. Parents were taking pictures of their kids (same size as ghosts) with my ghosts. One family said yay, a little kid freindly home. The ghosts are quality. I will buy more...I want to fill my yard with them next year. Save the box to store your ghosts off season. October 28, 2012
THREE LITTLE GHOST They looked so, so good in my yard. In fact, I wish I had ordered more. Next year I will!!! They looked so cool at night. My little grandson just loved them. Waiting patiently for Halloween with all of my new goodies. Even my husband has had fun enjoying all of the new Halloween decorations. Just hope all of the neighborhood kids have a safe and fun one! October 20, 2011
Looks good but underneath ...just OK The stakes are not that durable, if the ground isn't very soft you will have a hard time with the install. Don't even think about using a hammer with the stakes they are made of a very soft aluminum. Battery life is also an issue.... the lights really fade after the third, fourth night even with moderate use of 4hrs per night. October 26, 2012
So-so product I have wanted these ghosts for 2 years but each time I ordered them I was too late and they were sold out. I got in early and now have them in my front yard. I love the fabric but the lights only light up the top of the ghost which looks a little strange. Overall I like the effect (without the lights on) but they are a bit pricy for what they are. October 15, 2011
disappointed The ghosts looked so cute in the catalog, and actually were bigger than I thought they would be, but they were so flimsy for outside use. I am returning one set because the "heads" were caved in and one had only 2 good lights. I will try the other set, but will probably bring them inside every night and in windy weather. October 10, 2011
thank you to everyone who reviewed - great I read all of the reviews, and thank you for taking the time to write them. I would not have purchased them with out the great reviews. I did buy the ghosts and am thrilled. The material is wonderful. They are not to scary, so they should delight the children. I am very excited to have purchased these. October 7, 2011
Oooooh soooo cute! I love these three little ghosts! Order shipped promptly, very easy to assemble and put into the ground. I thought two of them did not light (my mistake) and Grandin Road promptly shipped another set! Would help to have some instructions in case the LED's need replacing. Overall, very pleased October 15, 2011
Cute, but Batteries Don't Last These ghosts are cute and it rained the first day we had them up and the fabric seems to be withstanding the elements. I downgraded this though because the lights lasted one night and are now burnt out. I find this a bit ridiculous, unfortunately given how cute they are. Plus, I bought two sets! October 10, 2011
Waste of $ and Anticipation Huge Disappointment. The ghosts looked so cute out of the box but were impossible to install due to poorly designed stakes. The battery operation of the lighting or glowing feature worked for about 5 seconds on one ghost and never worked on the other 2. I could have made these better myself. October 21, 2011
Disappointed I put these up and their heads were lit. It looked nice. The second day, they lit up faintly and after that they didn't light up anymore. My grandchildren were very disappointed and so was I. Their heads are made of very thin plastic and they dent. The ghosts material was nice and thick. October 13, 2011
Adorable and FRIENDLY ghosts Perfect for kids who have a love /hate relationship with Halloween. These are so cute. Worried about them when it rains and I'm not home enough to run them inside with each sprinkle. Wish they had a water proof covering and not soft cloth. Will use this season and see how they survive!! October 28, 2011
Halloween Ghosts Really cute product. I get compliments all the time on them. I love the way the material moves in the wind. Very light and fluffy looking. I staked them so that they are away from sprinklers so I don't know how well they hold up with water hitting them. October 24, 2012
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Answer:The colors rotate between red blue and green. they automatically come on and continuously rotate. Note- they are not bright enough to light up the entire ghost sheet, its more a subtle effect around the head. I like this because they dont look cartoonish. there is also an option to keep the lights off.
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Answer:You have to turn them on. Rotaing colors, mainly blue, green and red.
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Answer:The head has 3 disc batteries that you must switch "on" and then lights change continuously in shades of red, purple, blue, green. The outer layer of fabric has a sheen and the changing colors look very nice through it.
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Answer:The LED light in each ghost head changes from red/green/blue. There is an on/off switch on the base of the head.
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Answer:If I remember correctly, the lights are LED red, blue, and green. I've already packed mine away. There is a switch under the head to turn the lights on and off. They do not come on automatically.
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Answer:The colors are hughes of blue, purple and a yellowish orange.
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Answer:They change from blue, green, red, purple, I think. Plain white would have been better.
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Answer:Each of the ghosts has three tiny LED bulbs inside the head. They gradually cycle from blue to purple, but there are stages of blue, blue-green, pink, and purple. Each ghost has the same colors, but not necessarily at the same time. The lights do not come on automatically. There is a switch on the underside of the head to turn the lights on.
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Lighted staked ghosts
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Answer:The lights have a little switch the lights are LED they change color. I can't tell you exact color but I did see some blue.they are not very bright. I am going for a scary decor so they don't need to be bright for me . I did read some people added there own lights. Some of the review help me!
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Answer:They change from one to another, BLUE, GREEN TO RED.
You can turn them on and off as you choose.
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Answer:The lights rotate from red, to blue to green. They are very subtle.
I didn't find them to be enough light, so I put a solar powdered light (mounted on a stake) under the skirt of several of the ghosts. The uplighting under the skirt which made them even more adorable.
I found turning the lights (in the head of each ghosts) on and off cumbersome, so I just left the lights on.
Extra batteries come with the ghosts and additional ones can be purchased. The batteries are common hearing aid batteries.
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Covington, LA, USA
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Answer:My batteries worked for about 2.5 nights. 2 sets of extra batteries come with the ghosts and more batteries should be cheap to replace at the local hardware or pharmacy.
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Answer:Yes you can. Problem is, you will be doing a lot since the batteries only last 4 hours per evening. Gets expensive buying the batteries!
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Answer:they come with a package of nine extra batteries plus one already in the ghost head.
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Answer:They are standard LR44 batteries. My grocery store sells them. You might have to look around to find a bulk pack of enough LR44 cells to resupply 3 ghosts. Any electronics supply store will have them; most larger drugstores and grocery stores have them.
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Answer:ghosts already come with batteries installed. And they come with additional 9 batteries.
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Answer:Yes, you can replace the batteries. Extra batteries come with the ghosts, and you can purchase more as needed. I think the batteries are common hearing aid batteries.
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Fiesta Brisket
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Sissy Lamerton
The combination of ingredients like guajillo chiles, dried Mexican oregano leaves, and lime juice give this dish a Mexican flair perfect for any fiesta!
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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- 4 guajillo chiles
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano leaves*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 (4- to 5-lb.) beef brisket flat
- 8 cups hickory wood chips
- 2 large limes, cut into wedges
- Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig
- 1. Cook chiles in a skillet over high heat 5 minutes or until fragrant, turning often. Remove stems and seeds from chiles. Place chiles in a large bowl; add 4 cups boiling water, and let stand 20 minutes. Drain.
- 2. Process chiles, vinegar, next 8 ingredients, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
- 3. Sprinkle pepper and remaining 2 1/4 tsp. salt over brisket. Place brisket in an extra-large zip-top plastic freezer bag or a large shallow dish. Pour chile mixture over brisket; rub brisket with chile mixture. Seal or cover, and chill 2 to 24 hours.
- 4. Soak wood chips in water 30 minutes. Prepare gas grill by removing cooking grate from 1 side of grill. Close grill lid, and light side of grill without cooking grate, leaving other side unlit. Preheat grill to 250° to 300° (low) heat.
- 5. Spread 4 cups soaked and drained wood chips on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Cover with another sheet of heavy-duty foil, and fold edges to seal. Poke several holes in top of pouch with a fork. Place pouch directly on lit side of grill. Cover with cooking grate.
- 6. Remove brisket from marinade, discarding marinade. Place brisket, fat side up, in a 12- x 10-inch disposable foil roasting pan. Place pan on unlit side of grill; cover with grill lid.
- 7. Grill brisket, maintaining internal temperature of grill between 225° and 250°, for 1 1/2 hours. Carefully tear open foil pouch with tongs, and add remaining 4 cups soaked and drained wood chips to pouch.
- 8. Cover with grill lid, and grill, maintaining internal temperature of grill between 225° and 250°, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of brisket registers 165° (about 1 1/2 hours).
- 9. Remove brisket from grill. Place brisket on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, and pour 1/2 cup pan drippings over brisket; wrap with foil, sealing edges.
- 10. Return brisket to unlit side of grill, and grill, covered with grill lid, until meat thermometer registers 195° (about 2 hours). Remove from grill, and let stand 10 minutes. Cut brisket across the grain into thin slices. Squeeze juice from limes over brisket before serving. Garnish, if desired.
- Note: Guajillo chiles and Mexican oregano may be found on the spice aisle of specialty grocery stores or in Mexican markets.
- *Dried oregano may be substituted for Mexican oregano.
- Oven-Roasted Fiesta Brisket: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 3. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove brisket from marinade, discarding marinade. Wrap brisket with heavy-duty aluminum foil, and place in a jelly-roll pan. Bake 3 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 195° and brisket is very tender. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes. Cut brisket across the grain into thin slices. Prep: 30 min., Cook: 5 min., Stand: 30 min., Chill: 2 hr., Bake: 3 hr.
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Fiesta Brisket Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef
- COOKING METHOD: Grill, Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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Component Rebrand
Country Base: USA
Industry/Sector: Architecture and Interiors, Business and Professional Services, Branded Environments
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Mlicki is a branding agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It predominantly serves clients based in Ohio. Clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Since its founding in 1972, the agency operated out of two Victorian-era homes converted into functional office space. During its first 30 years, it was primarily known as a design firm with a niche in consumer promotions and POS. Since 2005, the agency has been leading higher-level strategic branding engagements. It positions itself as a thought leader in the development of authentic, service-based brands. Yet, the agency has struggled to change market perceptions.
In 2008-2009, it reinvented its physical environment. Intent was to double workspace, position the agency as forward-thinking and creative leaders, attract industry-leading talent, raise brand awareness and acquire new business.
Mlicki presents its brand as clever, insightful, strategic and authentic.
Architecture unified the buildings through a central corridor. The corridor, marked by four distinct circular cutaways, exemplifies the agencys belief system.
The conference room and parking lot demonstrate the agencys brand personality through simple, clever messages.
The agencys proprietary BrandLibs wall anchors an ideation room.
Since re-opening in January 2009, Mlicki has acquired four new clients with executives stating, The building to be a large contributing factor. The agency workspace has been recognized in publications locally, regionally and nationally. Three existing clients engaged us for higher-level strategic programs. The agency realized 30% revenue growth in 2010.
Client: Mlicki - www.mlicki.com
Architectecture: Jonathan Barnes Architecture & Design - www.jbadusa.com
Principal Architect: Jonathan Barnes
Senior Associate, Architect: Laurie Gunzelman
Associate Architect: Nate Wending
Brand Strategists/Designers: Mlicki - www.mlicki.com
Creative Director: John Randle
Designers: Ben Hurte, Natalie Wilson
Copywriting: Jason Mlicki, John Randle, Ben Hurte,
Dave Fowler, Natalie Wilson, Amy Johnson


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