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With so many hammocks on the market, how can you know which is the best model to fit your needs? We took 12 of the most popular models and brought them camping in a variety of environments, from the high desert in winter to wet mountains in spring, to see how they compared. We evaluated each product for comfort, weight, versatility, ease of set-up, and durability. Each model was high quality, but a few hung above the competition. What we found was that any camper, from ultralight backpackers to budget car campers, will find the perfect product in our review.
For other alternative ways of camping in the wilderness that perhaps offer more protection than a hammock, reference our Bivy Sack Review.
The Best Hammock Review
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|Review by: Greg Davis ⋅ Review Editor, OutdoorGearLab
|April 9, 2014
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|Incredible features and killer comfort
|Durable, comfortable, easy to use
|Highly durable and fully weatherproof
|Durable, simple, quick to set up
|Compact and light for the space
|Heavier construction and time consuming to set up, fly is not removable
|Heavy carabiners, bulky, need upgrades for weather or bugs
|Heaviest model reviewed, bulky
|less color options, no carabiners, need upgrades for weather or bugs
|Lacks suspension, shorter than other doubles
|Best Uses
|Backcountry camping in a variety of conditions where comfort and space are desired
|Overnight Camping as a single person, lounging with one or two people
|Camping in poor weather where durability and protection from the elements are needed
|Overnight Camping as a single person, lounging with one or two people
|Spacious, comfortable with low weight that won't take up space in your pack
|Date Reviewed
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|Weighted Scores
|Warbonnet Blackbird
|Grand Trunk Double
|Hennessy Expedition Asym
|Hammock Bliss Double
|Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest
|Comfort - 30%
|Weight - 20%
|Ease Of Set Up - 10%
|Protection Durability - 20%
|Versatility - 20%
|Product Specs
|Warbonnet Blackbird
|Grand Trunk Double
|Hennessy Expedition Asym
|Hammock Bliss Double
|Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest
|20 oz
|41 oz
|20 oz
|Size Compact
|7.5" diameter x 12" length
|5" diameter x 8" length
|7" diameter x 9" length
|5" diameter x 7.5" length
|4" diameter x 5" length
|10.5' Long x 5.25' Wide
|10.5' Long x 6.5' Wide
|100" x 52" (diagonal)
|9'10" long x 6'8" wide
|9'4" long x 6'2" wide
|Whoopie Slings
|Nautical grade steel carabiner, 5mm cord
|10' polyester rope with polyester straps
|6mm climbing rope (100" per side)
|Aluminum wiregate carabiners
|400 lbs
|400 lbs
|350 lbs
|400 lbs
|70D nylon (x2)
|high strength, mildew resistant nylon
|210D oxford Nylon
|Breathable Quick Drying Nylon
|Breathable Quick Drying Nylon
|ridgeline with zipper side entry, double layer floor and built in rain fly, double stitched seams
|Triple stitched seams
|double stitched seams, zippered bug net and ridgeline
|High Strength Nylon
|Heavy Duty Triple Stitched Seams
|Sizes / Colors
|1 color (olive)
|20 color variations
|1 color and size (green)
|2 2-color patterns
|24 Color Variations
|Return Policy
|60-day return policy plus Lifetime warranty on defects in materials and craftsmanship
|10 day, 2 year for manufacturer defects
|One year limited warrenty
|Only replace items that arrived defective. Limited.
|Excellent return policy for manufacturer defects
|Accessories (compatible, not included)
|Superfly Tarp (sold separately) Hanging Straps (included)
|Hanging Straps, BugNet, Rain Fly sold separately
|Tree straps sold seperately
|Tree straps, all-purpose shelter, mosquito-net
|Hanging Straps, BugNet, Rain Fly sold separately
OutdoorGearLab Editors' Hands-on Review
Selecting the Right Product
The decision to leave the tent at home and hike into the hills with a hammock is a tricky one. A camper heading into a winter storm has a completely different set of problems than a desert hiker posted up at a bug-infested watering hole. We go into specifics in our Buying Advice article, but the simple thing to keep in mind is that a heavy version has more features for weather and bugs while lighter ones weigh less on your pack.
So which one should you start with? First, consider in what settings will you use it. Do you need a rain fly or a bug net? Or is sleeping in an open model just fine? Second, determine if you will be using yours as a primary means of sleeping or mainly for lounging around camp. If you have never slept in a hammock, lounging in camp and taking mid-day naps are a great way to get used to get used to it. If you are just starting out, we suggest bringing an ultralight model on your next short backpacking trip along with a lightweight tent or shelter as back-up. For those looking to head out on longer trips, where weather can't be as easily predicted or changes in elevation can create colder nights, fully-rigged backcountry versions can be brought as a replacement for a tent altogether, helping reduce pack weight and adding comfort and versatility to your camp set-up.
Depending on what level of commitment you want, our tested models range from $20 to $185, and fluctuate between seven ounces and just under two pounds. This puts all models at a fraction of the cost and weight of a tent. Even the heaviest models are worth their weight, as hammock camping is a fun and substantially more comfortable way to enjoy the wilderness!
Different Types for Camping
In our review we examined 12 different models to find the best camping option. Our review focused on four distinct categories:
Parachute Nylon Singles
These are fairly inexpensive, lightweight, extremely durable, and fit a single camper. Our tested models include the Grand Trunk Single and the Eagles Nest Outfitters SingleNest.
Parachute Nylon Doubles
These are longer, wider versions of the singles that are excellent for a couple to sit and lounge in, though they only comfortably sleep one. They make excellent options for larger campers or people who want more space. The doubles we tested are the Grand Trunk Double, Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest, and the Hammock Bliss Double.
Ultralight Models
These are extreme weight cutting options for backpackers looking for the lightest option available to shave ounces from their pack. These options are usually less comfortable and less durable than a regular singe. In this category we evaluated the Grand Trunk Ultralight, Grand Trunk Nano 7, Eagles Nest Outfitters Pronest, and Byer Traveller Lite.
Expedition Models
These are burly models designed to withstand a variety of conditions and extended stays in a more comfortable asymmetrical design. They often come with features such as rain flys and bug nets, and will be heavier and more expensive than any open design. In this category we tried the Warbonnet Blackbird and the Hennessy Expedition Asym.
Check out our Buying Advice article for an in-depth look at how the features of different models translate into a camping experience and which style will work best for you.
Criteria for Evaluation
Comfort is the most important quality we scored in our review because models that sleep uncomfortably are not ideal for camping. Roomier models tend to sleep a bit better while the lighter designs sacrifice comfort for gossamer materials and a compact size that feels great in the pack but can often affect the quality of sleep a user can get. Each model was tested with a sleeping pad and sleeping bag. See our Backpacking Sleeping Bag Review as well as our Sleeping Pad Review for high quality lightweight bags and pads that pair well with a camping hammock.
While comfort is extremely personal, extra space and features lending to comfort can always add to the experience. Ultralight models, like our Top Pick, the Grand Trunk Nano 7, sacrifice extra space for lighter weight and a smaller packed size. At the end of a long day, a tired camper can nap reasonably well in even the most minimalist designs available, while winter and car campers may prefer the added weight of a foot box and double layered floor for an insulation pad, like is found in the Blackbird by Warbonnet.
Most people will prefer the comfort of parachute nylon models, since they are slightly stretchy, feel great against the skin, are lightweight, and set-up easily. While no one had trouble sleeping in the comfortable expedition models like the Hennessey Asym Expedition or Blackbird, the polyester Byer Traveller Lite and Grand Trunk Ultralight were not preferable to camp in for more than one night.
Overall, smaller campers will find that more models fit them and larger campers will prefer roomier designs. There were no double models that slept a pair comfortably, though larger doubles fit two loungers better than a single, and sleep one very comfortably.
Comfort is often one of the main reasons to switch from a tent, but the weight savings is also a huge benefit. Many are made from lightweight parachute nylon, a durable and smooth fabric comfortable to the touch. The lightest models are not as durable as the burlier heavy denier nylon expedition models, like the Hennessey Asym Expedition or the Warbonnet Blackbird.
When weighing, it is also important to consider the suspension system. Grand Trunk has included 5 mm cord with every parachute nylon version, and while ENO models do not come with any included cord. Many campers prefer to use their own personal suspension system, and the lightweight ENO carabiners that come included were our favorite of all tested.
In addition to suspension and materials, size has a drastic effect on the weight. Those looking to stay ultralight will appreciate the Eagles Nest Outfitters Pronest and the Grand Trunk Nano 7, which is the lightest model we tested. Both of these models feature slim profiles and durable materials. The Warbonnet Blackbird is available with several options, and with the lightest selections it can weigh in at just under a pound.
A camper in the backcountry relies heavily on gear. A backpack or pair of boots failing far from the trailhead can be a major problem, and camping hammocks are no different. We ran each test model through a tough test of different terrain to see which ones hold up the best and which ones should not be trusted beyond fair weather car camping.
The strongest products were those made of nylon, like the Grand Trunk Double and Grand Trunk Single as well as theEagles Nest Outfitters SingleNest, DoubleNest, and Pronest. Materials can also provide a bit of protection from wind or light rain, and thinner polyester material tends to be a flimsy shield against the elements. We prefer nylon for windier conditions.
The most protection from the elements can be found in the Hennessy Expedition Asym, an extremely weatherproof design with a tarp and bug net integrated. The Blackbird has a deep floor to cut the wind from flowing into it as well as a zipper-removable bug net.
A good model should be versatile enough to fit the needs of the user. In our tests, we found that often one used for camping is also used for lounging, reading, and sitting around camp when waiting for dinner to cook. For these users, and of the doubles are great, as being able to sit up in it, pitch it in poor weather, and let the kids pile into it are great features and make for a very versatile product. Specialty models, like ultralight models made from weak fabric or expedition types with bulky infrastructures, are great for backpacking but can be difficult to share or sit up in due to bug nets and asymmetrical designs. If looking for one to use in a variety of situations, consider which product has the versatility that is best for the intended use.
We found that the features that made the Hennessey and Warbonnet models comfortable and bug-proof made them fairly complex to set up and almost impossible to share with a friend. Tiny ultralight versions did not lounge very well, but single parachute models are a good blend for those looking for a versatile, lightweight option for camping and lounging.
Ease of Set-Up
Setting up a hammock in a perfect spot can often be difficult, especially if it is lacking straps or cord to wrap around available anchors. Some come fully equipped with steel carabiners and extra cord, while ENO products include only light wire gate carabiners and no cord. Larger models have to be between trees that are further away, like the ENO Double. Longer versions have more stretch, which can make finding that perfect 30 degree angle a bit tricky, since once it is weighted, the sag is affected by stretch in the system. Those looking for an all-inclusive camping model will prefer the Blackbird, Hennessey Expedition or Grand Trunk Single/Double. The Byer Traveller lite, Grand Trunk Ultralight, Hammock Bliss Double and all ENO products require additional suspension, but are all quite simple to set-up. Staking out guy lines on the Expedition Asym and the Blackbird could limit the available spots for set-up, yet we found good locations with anchors for guy lines fairly easily.
A great perch is often a difficult spot to find anchors for, and while most of our testing was in the deserts of the southwest, we always managed to find something whether a rock horn to sling or a pair of trees just the right distance apart to get the 'perfect hang.'
Any of the models we tested easily pair with the Eagles Nest Outfitters Guardian Bug Net, a versatile product that can be slapped on any model to provide easy access into a bug-free sleep space.
Staying warm in a hammock can be an issue since the wind comes up from under you. One way to solve this is by using a standard sleeping pad inside the hammock. Some hammockers prefer to use an underquilt, such as the Blaze Underquilt from Eagles Nest Outfitters.
The Grand Trunk Hanging Kit are treeslings that allow you to hang up to a 400 pound load easily from a tree.
Editors' Choice Award: Warbonnet Blackbird
For just about any conditions, we found that the best model for backcountry camping was the Warbonnet Blackbird. The combination of ultralight material, a multitude of features, and extreme comfort put it above the rest, and out of the 12 products tested, we chose this as our Editors' Choice award winner. While there are many models in the review that were lighter, the Blackbird can be purchased with two different fabric choices and an optional double floor to seat a sleeping pad. With only the bare bone essentials, the weight can be as low as 18 oz and is comparable to a double parachute nylon model, though we prefer the more durable 1.7oz/70D fabric and double floor, which brings the weight up to 31oz. Considering the integrated bug net, we feel that this weight is reasonable. Adding the easily adjusted whoopee sling suspension saves even more weight and makes getting the perfect angle of hang that much easier. The Blackbird is an excellent choice for those heading out on on multi-day backpacking trip and who need extra bug protection and want the luxury provided by this model. If you will be camping in wet weather, the Hennessy Expedition Asym was our runner up backcountry camping model, and it comes with an included rain fly as well as a bug net.
Best Buy Award: Grand Trunk Ultralight
Camping on a budget has never been easier thanks to the affordable and lightweight Grand Trunk Ultralight. Weighing in at a scant 12 ounces, this product is not only a great value at $19.99, but a reasonable option for ultralight camping. We found other models to be more comfortable and some features that we prefer to have are are missing, such as durable and slightly stretchy parachute nylon fabric, but for a camper looking to try sleeping in a hammock without making a big investment, this is the best choice of the 12 we examined.
Top Pick Award for Double Model: Grand Trunk Double
Labeling as a 'double' is a bit of a misnomer, as there just isn't any model we found that slept a couple comfortably. However a double is a great idea for camping since two can sit and enjoy the hang together while reading or drinking coffee in the morning. Also, the extra space adds comfort. We found that the Grand Trunk Double was the best of all the doubles we tested thanks to the low weight, extra length, and durable construction. Watching sunsets curled up in sleeping bags together in this model is a wonderful experience and there was no other design that fit two as well as this model.
Top Pick Award for Ultralight Backpacking: Grand Trunk Nano 7
Many of the lighter weight models hovered at just under a pound, with the exception of the Grand Trunk Nano 7, which weighs in .at a scant 7 ounces. It is made of durable nylon fabric, barely takes up any room in a backpack, and we prefer this model for ultralight backpacking, so we gave it our Top Pick award for best ultralight model. The next lightest model, the Byer Traveller Lite, weighs 3 ounces more, uses weaker polyester fabric, and lacks carabiners for set-up. When considering weight, it is important to also consider the weight of the suspension system, and with a light set of nylon straps the Nano 7 can stay well under a pound and is a great minimal product for those looking to reduce pack weight as much as possible.
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Sonos has long been the best wireless audio solution, but recommending its pricey products always ended with a similar caveat: "if you can afford it."
The new Play:1 ($199/AU$299) finally shakes that final reservation, making the Sonos experience available at the lowest price yet. It's a beautiful little bookshelf speaker that feels like it should cost more than it does, with a refined design that looks great anywhere you put it. No major compromises have been made in the name of affordability. You get the full Sonos experience, with rock-solid stability and a long list of supported services, including Spotify, Pandora, Rdio, Amazon Cloud Player, and SiriusXM. While its sound quality may not satisfy the pickiest audiophiles, it's awfully good for the size, especially for the secondary listening locations (bedroom, kitchen, office) the Play:1 fits best in.
It all adds up to make the Play:1 our favorite wireless speaker yet, earning it CNET's Editors' Choice Award in the category. And the latest promotion makes it easier than ever to buy in to the Sonos ecosystem, offering a free Sonos Bridge ($49/AU$75) to new customers. If you've been hesitating about making the jump to Sonos, the Play:1 is a great way to start.
Design: A lovely compact speaker
The Play:1 is the best-looking Sonos speaker yet. The Play:3 and Play:5 both have a refined look that tends to blend well into your home decor, but can sometimes feel just a touch bland. The Play:1 has the signature Sonos look, but adds just a little bit of stylish sizzle, especially the black model. (It also comes in white.) It looks at home in a kitchen, bedroom or living room, and it's humidity-resistant, so it works as a bathroom speaker, too.
For a $200 product, the Play:1 is exceptionally well-made. You'll notice its heft as soon as you pull it out of the box and although the cabinet is essentially all plastic, it never feels cheap. Even the power cord on the bottom has a nifty design, tucking into the bottom for a seamless design. Despite the weight of the Play:1, note that there's no battery built-in. The Play:1 is designed to be placed in a room and left there.
There's a slight change to the standard Sonos controls on the top. The familiar volume rocker and status light remain the same, but the Mute button has been replaced with Play/Pause. It's a smart change, since it still immediately quiets the speaker, plus you have the option to resume whatever you were listening to with a single touch, even if it's hours later. (Sonos is also releasing a firmware upgrade to change the functionality of the Mute button to Play/Pause on its existing speakers.)
Behind the nonremovable grille, there's a midrange woofer and a tweeter. That makes it Sono's first "mono" speaker, although you were unlikely to hear much true stereo separation on the other models, especially the Play:3. It's also powered speaker, so there's no need for speaker wire or a separate amp, plus you can sync it with a second Play:1 for true stereo pairing.
Setup: As painless as wireless audio gets
If you've already got a Sonos system, adding the Play:1 is as easy as you'd expect: tell the app you want to add a speaker, press the volume-up and Play buttons when prompted, and you're good to go. It's seriously that easy.
For those who are new to Sonos, you'll need to get acquainted with how the system works. While the Play:1 is a wireless speaker, it doesn't run on your existing Wi-Fi network. Instead Sonos creates its own proprietary wireless network, which means you'll need at least one Sonos component wired via Ethernet. You can connect the Play:1 directly with a wired connection, but if that's inconvenient (which it probably is), you'll need to connect the Sonos Bridge ($50/AU$75) with a wired connection.
While other systems have tried to make a virtue of running on your existing Wi-Fi network, Sonos' mesh network is really a strength. It may seem redundant to have a wireless network dedicated solely to stream music, but you can't argue with its reliability and low latency.
You'll also have to configure the Sonos to find your personal music collection. If it's stored on your PC, it's as easy as pointing it to the right folder, although note that you'll need to leave your computer running to access that music. You can also have Sonos pull music off a network attached storage (NAS) device, although setup is slightly more difficult -- I needed to input the network address of my NAS. It supports a reasonably large assortment of file formats (including FLAC and Apple Lossless), although high-resolution audio isn't supported.
What can you stream?
Sonos has all of its competitors beat when it comes app support. Many major services are supported, including Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Cloud Player, Rdio, SiriusXM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Rhapsody, MOG, Slacker, and Last.fm, plus plenty of neat niche services such as Wolfgang's Vault, Songza, 7Digital, 8tracks, Murfie, batanga, aupeo!, Dar.FM and Hearts of Space. For comparison, Samsung's Shape M7 supports only Amazon Cloud Player, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and Rhapsody; Bose's SoundTouch only supports Pandora.
But Sonos isn't perfect. There are a few high-profile services it doesn't support, including Google Music All Access, iTunes Radio, iTunes Match, and Xbox Music. The lack of those services highlights the disadvantage of the Sonos' approach compared with simpler wireless audio solutions, like Bluetooth and AirPlay, which can stream from any app that's on your mobile device.
I felt that limitation the most when it came to podcasts. I'm heavy user of the Downcast podcast app for iOS, but with Sonos I couldn't walk into my home, take out my earbuds, and continue listening to a podcast over the Play:1; the same task is easy to do with Bluetooth and AirPlay speakers. (I could switch to Stitcher, which is supported by Sonos, but I prefer the Downcast app and it would take a while to migrate all my settings.)
Along similar lines, although Rdio is supported by Sonos, you have to access it via Sonos' app, which isn't as nice as Rdio's native app. And if you have guests, it's not as easy for them to play music straight from their mobile devices. The bottom line is that as good as Sonos is, you'll still feel some gaps in what you feel like you should be able to do.
The apps: Widely available, but showing their age
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While the scene at my office with Robert may seem odd to some, to us it's just par for the course. Robert and I have a unique way of relating to each other after our separation. We made a commitment to stay married for over two decades, but perhaps more importantly, we made a commitment to separate in a positive and dignified manner -- in a manner that would not hurt innocent bystanders; all while managing the loss we were feeling with a healthy dose of laughter. What you witnessed was just that, a real concern being addressed with a little humor. Didn't Mary Poppins say that "a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down"? Someone please call Dixie Crystals!
I enjoyed food shopping with Joanna. It was surprising to see such a beautiful woman with a seemingly perfect life fighting for her relationship. Don't beautiful people live charmed lives where no one argues or cheats or breaks out or gains five pounds? Apparently not. Joanna was struggling with the possibility that she was losing Romain while facing the realization that she might be responsible for triggering the chain of events that led to this moment. Can a risotto (no matter how perfectly delicious and reminiscent of "ambrosia") mend a broken heart? Does a home-cooked meal come with a GPS directed at a man's heart? Maybe not, but the effort Joanna made is a great start, the perfect appetizer if you will, to a successful relationship. I for one believe in them as a couple. Romain and Joanna possess all the attributes necessary to build and maintain a successful relationship. But what lies beneath a perfect exterior may show cracks not visible to the naked eye. Trust me, I know.
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Archive for the 'Arts & Crafts' Category
Leaf Hunt Wreath
Wednesday, September 24th, 2014
Fall is here! And, since it is my favorite time of the year, I find even the simplest pleasures of the season a real delight. Back to school has been (a mostly positive) transition for all of us, and, with homework and tired bodies, my kids and I are missing the fun of digging into a project together. Our shared time is so precious, and I want to make the most of it. Today I'm sharing a simple project to do with your kids (that we did) that can stretch out to a few moments every day over the span of a week, with small accomplishments and projects each day.
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Craft | Backpack Charms
Monday, August 18th, 2014
These cute and simple backpack charms totally rule for back to school! I love how they are so very eighties-meets-the-now with the fun mix of texting acronyms and pony beads. With a quick trip to the bead aisle of your friendly neighborhood craft store you will find all the affordable materials you need to make a whole bunch of these little charms. Make some for you, a few for your BFF and that kid that always makes you LOL.
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Endless Summer Projects | Vacation Mobile
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014
This project is sponsored by Bing.
This week kicks off the final theme in our Endless Summer Projects Series: Travel. MJ, Alexandra, Amy, Melissa, and I are each bringing you a project that celebrates summer travel and the open road. And I have the pleasure of starting this party…
Our recent California road trip was one I never want the kids to forget. It included the most incredible scenery that we may not see again for awhile. We visited Sequoia National Park, Monterey, Cambria, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and Los Angeles. We saw whales swimming off the coast of Big Sur, dolphins and seals at the beach, a black bear running from a campsite, and trees thousands of years old.
So together, the kids and I created a vacation mobiles. The kids drew pictures of the things they remembered most about vacation and I helped them turn their drawings into something they can hang in their rooms. Now, each kid has a reminder of their amazing and wild California adventure.
ps. California, you are a truly awesome state.
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Family Ties | A Puppet Theater on the Fly
Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
Summer is upon us, and my children have been home for one week already, and they are ready to be entertained! We decided, or, I decided, ahem, that they were ready to be their own entertainers this week. To bring that reality to life, we whipped up a super fast puppet theater and show that added a lot of laughs and drama (only the best kind) to our afternoons.
My summers as a child included a lot of time creating paper bag puppets and sock puppets, with my older brother and sister, weaving our stories through these characters. My mom is a master seamstress, and she always had fabric scraps sitting around, just waiting to be made into something new. My house is now full of its own set of possibilities – leftovers from art and craft projects – that are prime ingredients for a classic homemade puppet show. You can find materials all over your house, too, I'm sure. Check the recycling bin when in doubt. (more…)
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Craft | Make a Trinket Box for Father's Day
Monday, June 9th, 2014
For some reason finding the right Father's Day gift is tough, and making one is even more difficult. But all dads have keys, coins, watches, and phones right? So why not make them some cool trinket boxes to hold all the loose items in their pockets! This craft is simple enough for even a young child to help with, but the results are sleek and masculine. Here's to giving Dad something he will use!
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Family Ties | Paper Daffodil Wreath
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014
Happy Spring! I don't know what's been going on around your house lately, but around these parts, we are itching for warmth and sunshine, and we've self-diagnosed a bad case of spring fever. With snow still on the ground and temperatures continuing to dip below freezing, we've had to create our own ways of welcoming the new season.
And few things say welcome spring then the loveliness of glorious bulbs! And though our real versions of these beauties have yet to break through the ground, we decided we could pretend with some paper flowers to add color.
My children and I made these easy paper daffodils from some white and yellow paper, cotton swabs, and yellow food coloring. Let me take you through these simple steps so you can fool yourself into the joy of spring, too. (more…)
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Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppets
Thursday, March 13th, 2014
One of the very first board books I ever bought my kids was The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. I can't think of a sweeter book that illustrates growing up so beautifully. It's especially relevant now as growth spurts abound at the Cooper house. My kids are constantly hungry. I fear the teen years!
So when the fine people at Penguin Kids asked if I'd like to create something fun for the 45th Anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, I said, I'm in! To celebrate, I turned to another childhood classic: finger puppets. I love how these little caterpillar puppets turned out. Wouldn't they be great at a Very Hungry Caterpillar themed birthday party?
They're super easy to make. Here's how… (more…)
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Crafty Kids | Modern Art Coaster
Thursday, March 13th, 2014
We never seem to have enough coasters in the house. And getting our preschooler to actually use one is even more of a challenge. So with this project I thought I'd try to kill two birds with one stone.
By enlisting my kiddo's help in making some new beautiful coasters I'm also hoping he will be inspired to use them. A girl can hope. At the very least this is a very simple craft with beautiful results. I encouraged my son to scribble because I like that look, but you might want to capture those awesome early drawings, or let older kids design cool patterns. A set of four would make a lovely gift. Want to make your own?
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Sending information from your phone to someone else's in real time while still talking to them is something most of us have wanted to do at one time or another. Now, thanks to Thrutu, you can. Thrutu Thrutu You have control over your call even when Thrutu's menu appears For Thrutu to do its voodoo both you and the person …
"For Thrutu to do its voodoo both you and the person you are calling need to be using an Android handset running 2.1 Eclair or above with the Thrutu app installed, and you both need to be hooked up to the network over a 3G connection, or have Wi-Fi access if you're in a 2G zone."
Don't you think all of this narrows its usefulness a bit?
This basically says that in order to use the software, it has to be installed on both handsets, and you need to have internet access. Seems more like common sense than a particularly onerous requirement to me.
yes, really.
It basically says
You both need Android
You both need at least 2.1 Eclair
You both need to have the Thrutu app installed. (which as others point out, means You both need to be in either the UK or America).
Each one of these requirements limits the amount of people your able to use it with.
So much so IMO it's basically just going to be your pals that use it with each other. The same pals that already have your twitter, facebook, email address, IM, IRC etc etc etc all of which can be used on your android device *and* further more can be used on your android device *while talking* by a simple press of the 'home' button thanks to in built multi tasking that was available in Android since version 1.0
That's what I thought. What is the point of this, especially as Android users can already send stuff during phone calls? Does no one realise that the "Phone" feature is just another app so can be used while in the background like every other app?
You should mention, that Thrutu is only available in North America and the UK.... :-(
Looks like crap
as other Android apps. That this piece of garbage got 80% tells a lot about the platform.
Also beware when trading pics with strangers: it's very unlikely the sexy fit girl in the photo would own an Android, girls are practical like that, don't want to spend their lives fussing around with gadgets. More likely just some fat unemployed hairy bloke beating off on the other side.
"Looks like crap"
Indeed! No doubt the iPhone equivalent is so much better...
Sarcasm aside, as an iPhone "owner" I truly wish this was true....
Up yours you mysoginistic asshole
"it's very unlikely the sexy fit girl in the photo would own an Android, girls are practical like that, don't want to spend their lives fussing around with gadgets."
Yeah, I hate gadgets.... Oh no, I actually love my android phone, linux netbook and windows PC.
I'm sorry, must go now to look at shoes and puppies online.
Talks crap
I must be halucinating the non-IT women in my office with Android handsets then. And, my gf's younger sister. I wonder how I get paid since one of these imaginary women is the person who processes the wages?
Really "Lottie"?
I take it you are a sexy fit girl then? Well my deep apologies then.
I'm sure I can trust you on that.
Question is: would they even install this app?
Re: Really "Lottie"?
I'll have to take other folks word for it, but apparently I'm quite attractive, yeah.
At the risk of feeding the troll, are you sure you aren't just *hoping* that you'll be cybering with fat hairy men posing as girls?
All the girls I know have Android phones
And she's very happy with it.
I suspect
You speak from bitter experience.
Have you considered that your "success" with fat hairy blokes who like to crack one off says more about you then there technology choice?
Re: Looks like crap
Okay, I lean over the side of the bridge and throw you a morsel.
My other half, who is considered pretty fit (not just by me), owns an HTC Desire HD and a twin quad core Power Mac with 6Gig of RAM which is dual booted for a selection of OS's, every one of which happily runs the Android development tools.
She also has time for a large shoe collection.
Thrutu in USA
You mentioned that some users complained that Thrutu could only be used on wi-fi .The problem for some users in the USA is that they use the poorly engineered CDMA system which can only transmit either data or voice but not both at the same time ! This is just one of the reasons why so few networks found the system of interest. At one time it was unable to send text messages outside its own network...imagine that!
Only on WiFi
I assume those commenters on the Marketplace saying this app only works on WiFi will be on CDMA networks as they don't support simultaneous voice and data.
Great, but not new
My old company built an identical app for Symbian handsets for Vodafone UK. Believe it or not, this was in 2004-2005. You can read about it here:
Thrutu is fantastic - in-call sharing should be a core feature of every handset. I wish 'em luck.
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"My old company built an identical app for Symbian handsets for Vodafone UK. Believe it or not, this was in 2004-2005. You can read about it here:"
So the "needing a 3G connection" is a limitation of the *app* rather than a 2G network?
That suggests a *distinct* gap in the market for someone smart enough to solve the problem.
Nothing I can do but interesting nonetheless
so you mean...
... I can be on the phone, say "hang on while I send you the file", click a button and send one?
Fuck yeah, I'm getting closer to living in a sci fi movie every day :-)
Ads at the bottom? No thanks.
Developers have to eat, too
You're on the phone. Ignore the ads
"A fifth button lets you prod the person you are chatting to by making their phone vibrate"
So the app is aimed at males talking to females with the female using loudspeaker mode?
@ Spence
According to Google over 90% of Android handsets connected to the Market now run v2.1 of higher and a fair percentage of the UK population live within a 3G reception area.
After you've fulfilled all of that criteria, you must then must ask if the person you're talking to has the same application and also that they have done everything to make sure that they can receive whatever you want to send them (and that what you want to send them is under 2Mb).
It's easier to say what you need to say, then email them whatever they need. Or, just press the home button on your android device and do it while your talking.
I'm sure the system works well, but I just can't see the point.
re. Yeah...
Nonsense, if both users have the app installed it launches the little slide out menu on both handsets automatically. It's a sod of a lot easier than trying to e-mail someone something while talking to them. I installed it on my phone and the missus' at lunchtime after reading this. Works a treat.
Works a treat once you've literally robbed the wife of her phone and installed it for her. Nice.
Try doing that to your boss' blackberry, and then try emailing him. Then see which is easier.
Because I really want to send my boss pictures of my cat.
boss cat
You've pulled apart my analogy, but I feel like the point has been missed.
Here's how I see it:
With a platform agnostic technology already widely available on the majority of todays mobile device you can send anyone anything you want.
With Thrutu you can send lolcat pictures to your friends.
When you say "Platform agnostic" I assume you are referring to MMS, which the telcos (in my neck of the woods at least) like to charge extremely exciting amounts for the privilege of using.
If MMS was not so ludicrously expensive (even more so than SMS, egads!) then I would agree that Thrutu is pointless. But while MMS is unattractively priced, then I think it is more than reasonable to expect that less "platform agnostic" alternatives pop up to provide more reasonably priced options for the average punter. If my boss wants me to send him pictures of my cat, then he has two choices. Pay the standard MMS rates, or get a phone that supports a less expensive protocol.
I think the main point is that Thrutu is not aimed at enterprise types, it is aimed at Mr and Mrs Sixpack, who would like to be able to send each other pictures of their cats without discovering that their bill at the end of the month is so exorbidant that it leaves them struggling to pay for groceries until the next pay cycle.
Platform agnostic protocols are all well and all, but when the price is artificially jacked up to the point that they become unpalatable then you have to expect that alternatives will emerge.
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Thanks for the review. I particularly liked the real-world story of the Archeologist!
About the invites - point noted. I've just added a setting to disable the invite prompt. This should be present from version 1.018 (no promises, but probably toward the end of next week).
I was able to do this in Jan 2005
With my Vodafone Sharp phone I was able to do something similar. I was able to shoot a pic and send while on the move, then stood still to be findable for my friend when we were meeting in a Tokyo-area train station.
...only slight annoyance...
I may have spotted another. Are those ADVERTS along the bottom of the screen shots?
Can you link to the app in the marketplace rather than appbrain? Appbrain is blocked in China. For goodness knows what reason.
It's very annoying.
How come you don't just push the home button and then email the other person whatever it is you want to send them? Or IM them the file or whatever? Works on my Android, being doing that since I bought my first one a year or so ago... Sending an IM or email doesn't hang up the call, so while I like cool apps, I'm not sure I understand the need for this one. Maybe I'm just not seeing something obvious.
maybe because you don't have their email address? Also, can't email your current location, could always use Google Latitude for that.
Not saying I'd use it, I don't send files from my phone, or my location, but, just a couple of reasons.
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fit for foodies (11)neighborhood gem (11)special occasion (6)great for lunch (6)good for groups (3)romantic (2)hot spot (2)great for brunch (1)late-night find (1)Show More
- Awesome little dinner stopOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/22/2014Stopped in here for dinner on one of our last nights in DC. Staff was attentive and food was tasty. Quiet evening, we sat in the upstairs section and it was easy to have a good conversation while enjoying dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 11/22/2014Terrible food. Dumplings were cold. Grilled teriyaki chicken was tasteless. Restaurant empty on a Saturday night. And for good reason.
- Accommodated a big groupOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/15/2014They were able to accommodate our large group and did a great job serving imus, making good food. Overall a great experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Asian TreatBarneyDined on 10/26/2014Great find. Enjoyed the food and the staff. Good food, good service and clean. Enjoyed our dining experience here.Special Features:
- AverageTonyDined on 10/17/2014Not very exciting. Service was slow. Had sashimi which was fresh, but somewhat pricey.
- Fantastic Food, but...SLGDCVIPDined on 10/10/2014Would love to have not had the tv on during dinner - the place is small, tables run next to the bar, so the two tv's (volume up) were a distinct distraction from the charming Asian music and the amazingly good food!Special Features:
- Hipster ParadisechelcakDined on 9/17/2014This gem is tucked along Florida Avenue with a modest exterior. Clean, modern decor and scrapbooked menus create a comfortable vibe, paired with attentive service. The food came out quickly and was both delicious and reasonably priced. Definitely would recommend for a chill dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Washington Gemsr22natlDined on 9/17/2014Our group was visiting from GA and found this place on Open Table. The food was amazing! Our entire group was raving about the food, even the picky eater who never eats Asian food. I highly recommend the crispy asian beef, and chicken satay. If we ate ever back in DC, this place is a must.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another great mealOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/28/2014Tried something new this time......shrimp and mixed vegetable tempura bento box. So good! Too much food. My friend ordered some of the rolls; he dines there at least once a week. Great food, great service!Special Features:
- Wonderful flavors lovely settingOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/22/2014I love going to Banana Leaves for lunch with friends! The selection is diverse and the food fresh and fairly authentic. The menu is reasonably priced. I have only gone for lunch and have never ordered alcohol, but have eaten lunch at the bar in order to watch the World Cup on tv.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not bad, but not overwhelming goodrestonresidentDined on 8/13/2014This restaurant serves a variety of Asian cuisine. My selection was a Thai curry. It was fine, but I've had better in Thai restaurants. Two of my colleagues had the house specialty (not sure what country it represented) and were very happy with it.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Every Dish!!DouglasVIPDined on 8/1/2014We first went to this restaurant for dinner with another couple - every dish was delicious. Since then we have ordered for delivery two times, each time trying something new - every dish has been delicious.Special Features:
- robertDined on 8/1/2014Always excellent food and service at reasonable prices.One of our favorite DC places.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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- robertDined on 6/28/2014One of our favorite DC restaurants.Consistently excellent food and service at reasonable prices.Special Features:
- I will come back!vladdcDined on 6/11/2014Delicious food, fast and good service - I will certainly come back to this place!Special Features:
- Ended badlyFormerFedVIPDined on 6/10/2014Hadn't been to Banana Leaves in years although it's only seven blocks from my condo. Wasn't sure why after I finished the four small plates I got for dinner, all of which were tasty. Then the Mango & Sticky Rice appeared and I recalled how much I hated this overly-sweet version of my favorite dessert.
- Decent meal, poor ambianceyaktrax7VIPDined on 5/9/2014Decent food - came out fast and fresh. The ambiance leaves something to be desired as decor is bare and TVs make it feel a bit sparse.
- Food- meh, service friendlyWestCoastStarDined on 4/13/2014The Asian fusion food was definitely meh. Bland and generic, with adequate portions. Our teriyaki chicken was airplane quality. Service was friendly. Small dining room next to the bar, more like a bar with a few tables. We were seated immediately at the large front window with a nice view of Connecticut Ave. The noise level would have been fine, but a diner at the next table was screeeechy and talked non-stop, certainly not the fault of the restaurant. We had just arrived in DC, and needed food. This was convenient to out hotel, but would not go back or recommend.Special Features:
- Great lunch experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 4/10/2014I picked this based on OpenTable reviews for a quiet business lunch, had a GREAT experience. Service was very attentive and prompt. We ordered some items from the menu, some just asking the server for custom sushi items. Sushi was VERY VERY fresh, I had tuna and my colleague Salmon, delicious. Will go back with the family. I didn't see a parking lot although the description indicated there is one.Special Features:
- Moderate Prices in DupontotberburVIPDined on 4/5/2014Banana Leaves has several virtues: (1) Prices are very moderate for the neighborhood, with several entrees available for less than $10; (2) the dining room is pleasant; and (3) the place is seldom crowded. Banana Leaves' menu features items from several Asian cuisines. None is executed with particular distinction (the wontons in my soup were shaped irregularly), or authenticity (the main source of heat in Singapore Rice Noodles is jalapenos rather than curry), but the result is respectable enough -- it's certainly a step above takeout fare. Servers are more engaged than in many nearby Asian restaurants.
- One of our favorite restaurantsrobertDined on 4/4/2014One of our favorite restaurants in DC.Its our "Go to Place" when we have company and family in town....always reliably good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Quaint little spotNakeshiaDined on 3/28/2014This is a very cute place, with good food and a very nice ambience. I really enjoyed my visit there and would definitely come back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food bad serviceLoriInDCDined on 3/26/2014It is an adorable restaurant with good food however they do not have experienced servers. Our entire order came out at the same time (soups and salads were ordered first). The server didn't have knowledge of the menu - both food and cocktail. We did finally get our bottle of wine right before dessert was delivered.
- We had a bad server. OutsideLarryVIPDined on 2/10/2014We had a bad server. Outside of that everything was good
- Great lunch spot - deliciousOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 2/10/2014Great lunch spot - delicious food, and quiet enough for conversation. Food came out quickly and staff was extremely accommodating.Special Features:
- WonderfulOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 1/31/2014We had a group of five and wanted a place to have an enjoyable conversation. The setting and service was great. The food was awesome. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and appetizers. The drinks were fun and inexpensive compared to other restaurants. Highly recommend for a great meal!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious!ReebsDined on 1/25/2014My friends and I ordered a number of things and shared. This place had the best Roti Canai I've ever hard and all the various dishes were amazing. Definitely going back!Special Features:
- deliciousnickDined on 12/18/2013This was delicious. I will be coming back with multitudes of friends to impress. Service was great. Sushi was fabulous. Meals were fffantastic. Can't wait to come back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Vacation mealHenmchDined on 11/29/2013We visited on the day after thanksgiving whilst on vacation from the UK. Excellent restaurant near to our hotel in DuPont circle. Staff were very friendly. Good choice on the menu. We will probably go again before we return home but next time might sit upstairsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good service, good priceArniDined on 11/27/2013We had dinner at the Banana Leave in DC last night. We did not know the restaurant before as this was our first time. The place looks like a small bar with a few tables: a typical local eatery. The food was OK, not great, but the waiters and all staff were very nice. We might go back for a quick bite as the price is very attractive, with a bottle of wine it cost us less than $60 (the wine at $25).
- Good, not greatOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 11/9/2013The food was good, but not great. Most of it I could make at home, although the "Banana Leaf" dish was quite good with ingredients and cooking techniques that my kitchen is not equipped for. The "Honey and Peanut Noodle" dish was just standard Pad Thai with 2 types of noodles, but there was nothing else special about it. I have had better Pad Thai at Thai restaurants. The Roti appetizer was the same roti I can buy at a store. The wonton soup used fresh ingredients and a light broth which was good. Bottom Line: There are cheaper Asian restaurants in DC that have the same quality, or better food. That being said, the food was good enough to have me go back to try other dishes at some point.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- hidden gem!outoftownerDined on 10/18/2013I booked solely on Open Table reviews and wasn't disappointed! From the outside it doesn't seem like much - inside is small and by 7:30 on Friday night it was packed! We were seated promptly and the waiter was very attentive. Appetizers - Won ton soup, fried pork dumplings, spring rolls and assorted sushi - all were very good. For the main course we had the grilled honey peanut chicken - very good, the kung pao chicken - also very good and some pork fried rice. All the food was presented very nicely and even though we ordered alot of food, it wasn't heavy or filling. My only critique is that most of the food was served at a lukewarm temperature. It could be served just a bit warmer. Highly recommend!Special Features:
- Just fineDMC222VIPDined on 10/18/2013The food was just fine. The menu is great, lots of options. We had the pork dumplings (yum), the chicken satay (good), the sesame shrimp (great) and the Tom yum soup--not so good. I think the main problem was that the food was served lukewarm. I may have enjoyed it more if it was hot.Special Features:
- Excellent food and service!DCVisitorDined on 10/17/2013We had a large party (13) for a birthday and we had excellent service! The staff was attentive and patient. The food was amazing! They brought ice cream and sang happy birthday to the birthday girl. We will definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- This one of my favorite restaurantsNeishaDined on 10/12/2013This one of my favorite restaurants! The staff is always professional, attentive, and polite. The food is consistently delicious and the ambience is soothing. Beautiful restaurant, awesome food, and wonderful staff...what more could you ask for...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Great Dinner SpotSarahMDined on 9/27/2013The Banana Leaves Rice in particular is a great dish, I highly recommend it.Special Features:
- Great service, bad orderjensseyDined on 9/23/2013I enjoyed coming here and people love coming to this place.i ordered the honey peanut noodles and I was disappointed as the taste and texture were average at best. I'd try another dish and come back though. Service was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fast and friendlyKDTTVIPDined on 9/19/2013Great for a quick lunch. Good food and fast service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food's the thing at Banana LeavesNeighborVIPDined on 9/13/2013Not fancy, not glitzy, just GREAT FOOD. A nice quiet place to talk over lunch.Special Features:
- Would go againOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/29/2013I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant and the service was fantastic. The roti is a must have!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Ben Powell on Immigration and Economic Growth
2012 Summer Seminar for High School Students
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Ivan Eland on Bahraini Opposition to Saudi-Bahrain Merger Plan
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A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car following a trip to the shops.
Victim shares memories of tragic night
Worst point was as I lay helpless there was a shout 'don't go in, the roof's coming in'
Pope Francis appoints new Scottish bishop
Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop to a Scottish diocese.
It's a 50/50 split as Sturgeon unveils team
Fresh leads in city robberies after CCTV images released
DETECTIVES are following new leads after the Evening Times published CCTV images linked to a spate of Glasgow robberies.
City asylum seekers could be housed in industrial site
asylum seekers housed in Glasgow's Red Road flats could be moved to a disused industrial site.
Ice work if you can get it!
IT'S almost time for the ever-popular Christmas ice rink to open in George Square, and Crew Commander Nicky Gidda of Cowcaddens Fire Station was on hand to send a jet of water from the fire appliance onto the rink so the big freeze can start.
Celtic boss Deila: Guidetti fee is 'do-able'
CELTIC will hold the next round of talks with John Guidetti and his agents within two weeks as the Hoops step up their bid to make the striker's loan move permanent.
Scott would rather be a winner at Celtic than battle relegation down south
SCOTT BROWN believes he will find enough of a challenge driving Celtic back to the levels he enjoyed for the majority of his first seven years at the club without having to go in search of something fresh elsewhere.
Peter Lawwell: Celtic can be the biggest club in the world
PETER LAWWELL believes Celtic would become "the biggest club in the world" if they could wriggle free from the constraints of playing in Scotland.
Celtic joy as skipper Scott signs new 4-year deal
SCOTT BROWN last night signed a four-year contract extension with Celtic - and signalled he's poised to end his career at Parkhead.
Johansen: It was always going to take time ... but Deila will lead Celtic to success
THE evidence building suggests Ronny Deila is on the right track.
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Welcome to the official website for the Home, Greenhouse, and Gardens where world-renowned horticulturist, Luther Burbank, lived and experimented with plants for most of his 50-year career.
This Registered National, State & City Historic Landmark is a unique city park located at the corner of Santa Rosa and Sonoma Avenues in Santa Rosa, California - across the street from City Hall and Juilliard Park. See the map to Luther Burbank Home & Gardens.
The Carriage House Gift Shop and Museum is open and walk-in docent-led tours are available April through October. The grounds are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk year-round for self-guided tours and reserved Group and Children's Tours.
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Well, proceeds from this plate will be used to fund grants for California museums. Museums such as… Luther Burbank Home & Gardens!
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In California, Arbor Day is celebrated on March 7th, in honor of Luther Burbank's birthday. (In many other parts of the country it's celebrated late in April, as being a more appropriate time, weatherwise, for planting trees.)
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Nine months after Sandy hit Long Island, the Nassau County government is still reeling from the effects of the superstorm as another "active-to-extremely active" hurricane season is predicted to be upon us. One county lawmaker, Legis. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) is seeking to open up bi-partisan discussions at the Legislature that she hopes will not only clean up Nassau's Sandy track record, but also better prepare the county for the next storm or superstorm… which could be coming all too soon.
"As we enter another hurricane season, instead of improving our emergency process, the Nassau County government has yet to be reimbursed by FEMA for most of its emergency spending. We have the Nassau County District Attorney and the NY State Attorney General investigating that spending. And, Nassau County is now being sued by our primary contracted emergency clean-up company, Looks Great Services," DeRiggi-Whitton said. "What we need to be doing right now is learning from the experience of Sandy and getting a better system in place."
In the interest of creating a public dialogue on improving Nassau County's emergency process, DeRiggi-Whitton is asking all 19 Nassau lawmakers to publicly discuss a bill that would help the county government examine all Sandy-related spending. The 9 members of the Nassau Legislature's Democratic caucus submitted the "Nassau County Recovery
Efforts Tracking Law" this spring. It creates a framework by which all cleanup and recovery spending is made transparent and public through a web portal and the requirements of sufficient and specific details.
Long Island Jobs with Justice, a non-profit advocacy organization has been calling for increased transparency and accountability related to Superstorm Sandy. They applauded DeRiggi-Whitton's efforts and called the Sandy bill "a necessary step towards a full and just recovery for Long Island." Long Island Executive Director Charlene Obernauer has met with with DeRiggi-Whitton to offer insight and testified before the Nassau County Legislature twice regarding Nassau's emergency spending process.
"When contractors are given public subsidies, there should be no secrets as to where the money is being spent. This bill will ensure that our public monies are being spent appropriately and in full compliance with the law," said Obernauer. She lauded the fact that the bill would create a public online database on the Nassau County website to summarize recovery funds and make project details publicly available. This includes job creation and retention numbers, the type and value of funding provided, and full disclosure of legal violations.
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Lana Del Rey's "Young & Beautiful" First Single from 'Great Gatsby' Soundtrack
Based on the trailers for the upcoming Great Gatsby adaptation, there's much to like: a return to form for Baz Luhrmann, whose last film Australia was overlong and missed the flash of his other spectacles like Moulin Rouge! and Romeo + Juliet, and a highly energetic soundtrack. Yet nowhere amidst the modern, dance- and rock-influenced tracks do we hear the plaintive voice of Lana Del Rey.
However, based on an announcement today, Del Rey's "Young & Beautiful" is the first cut from the film's soundtrack to be released as a single.
"Young & Beautiful," which can be heard here, is another by-the-numbers affair from Del Rey. The track's format is so familiar by this point you might as well call it "Video Games, Part 2": soaring strings form the glittering chordal foundation for Del Rey's yearning, forlorn vocals. This time, the possibly-manufactured chanteuse says in a quavering tone, "Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?" Despite Del Rey's lyrical triteness (and occasional cringe-worthy efforts like "National Anthem"), this line is about as apt as you can get for the Great Gatsby.
The full soundtrack drops on May 7, with Jay-Z the executive producer. The full tracklist includes:
1. "100$ Bill" - JAY Z
2. "Back to Black" - Beyoncé x André 3000
3. "Bang Bang" - will.i.am
4. "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)" - Fergie + Q Tip + GoonRock
5. "Young and Beautiful" - Lana Del Rey
6. "Love is the Drug" - Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
7. "Over the Love" - Florence + The Machine
8. "Where the Wind Blows" - Coco O. of Quadron
9 "Crazy in Love" - Emeli Sandé and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
10. "Together" – The xx
11. "Hearts a Mess" - Gotye
12. "Love is Blindness" – Jack White
13. "Into the Past" - Nero
14. "Kill and Run" – Sia
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Blackhawks camp a dream come true for Broadhurst brothers
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Alex (left) and Terry Broadhurst Jr. are two of the youngsters looking to impress at prospect camp. | Brian Jackson~Sun-Times
Updated: July 12, 2011 12:50PM
When they were growing up in southwest suburban Orland Park, Terry and Alex Broadhurst would come home from hockey practice and look over their collection of hockey cards with their father.
''We used to set up the card pages with forwards, two defensemen and a goalie in the middle,'' Terry Broadhurst Sr. said.
The boys would dream about playing in the NHL as they kept flipping back to look at favorite players Jeremy Roenick and Joe Sakic again and again. As they got older and
began to work their way up the ranks of youth hockey, Terry Sr. could see his boys still carried that dream with them.
''You'd never talk about it like you're going to get there in a realistic sense because that'd be like touching the Stanley Cup before you've won it,'' Terry Sr. said. ''But you could see they wanted it more than anything.''
Blackhawks prospect camp isn't the NHL, but it's a long way from looking at hockey cards.
''We've grown up Blackhawks [fans],'' said 18-year-old Alex, the first of the Hawks' two seventh-round draft picks last month. ''That's what our whole life was up until now, and now we're here. It's pretty crazy.''
Terry Sr. was at Johnny's Ice House West to watch Saturday, and his sons didn't disappoint. Alex set up older brother Terry Jr. for a goal.
''Off the ice [we'll think about] the brother stuff, but on the ice it's just another hockey game,'' said 22-year-old Terry Jr., an undrafted free agent at his second prospect camp with the Hawks. ''It's nice playing with my brother, but no matter who's your teammate, you've got to play hard for the other guy."
Terry Jr. and Alex aren't the only local kids looking to impress the Hawks' brass. Luke Sandler, an 18-year-old undrafted attendee, grew up in Lincoln Park, and 19-year-old Paul Phillips of Darien, the first of the Hawks' two seventh-round picks in 2009, are also at the camp.
''Anytime you can see a Chicago guy, you're always rooting for him,'' said Terry Jr., who played on the same youth team as Phillips. ''You kind of know the path they took as far as AA hockey, AAA hockey and stuff like that. You can relate to what they do, so it's good to see those guys out here.''
Said Phillips: ''Youth hockey in Chicago is a small world, and now it's come full circle for some of us. We're playing against guys at this camp that we were playing with when we were 4 feet tall. In the back of your mind, it's fun to see them. But you kind of want to beat them out, too.''
NOTE: Mark Nemec was helped off the ice after being hit by Andrew Shaw during the first period of a scrimmage between Hawks prospects. Nemec didn't return, but Shaw scored twice in the scrimmage, which ended in a 6-6 tie.
Mark McNeill, the first of the Hawks' two first-round draft picks last month, and Adam Clendening, the first of their two second-round picks last month, also scored.


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To continue with this theme of sexual assault, this post through One Gentleman's Perspective will now address rape. Like any other word in humanity, some will alter its meaning over time. This poses quite a dilemma on what we classify as rape. More importantly though, rape is not only an act that defies everything a gentleman stands for, but it is also a stain against humanity. Continue reading